Taj of India

Name: Taj of India
Address: 2809 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 965-4266
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (318)

$30 and under

Indian

2809 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

About this restaurant

Romantic
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

Welcome to Taj of India, offering superb Indian cuisine. Experience our chef's special Dumpakht dishes: Chicken, Lamb, Seafood and Vegetarian!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(202) 965-4266
Website
http://www.tajofindia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Serving the Georgetown neighborhood for nearly two decades Taj of India brings classic, inspired Indian cuisine to Washington. Located on the coveted M St. NW, Taj boasts three private dining rooms for any occasion, from wedding receptions to corporate functions. Choose Taj to host your next event!

Location
2809 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
28th Street
Parking details
Four Seasons Hotel has parking.
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro
Additional
Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

Papadam$3.50
Sun-dried grilled lentil wafer with a hint of black pepper. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Green Salad$5.95
A colorful assortment of fresh garden vegetables combined with mixed greens and served with our zesty house dressing. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Vegetable Samosa*$4.95
Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced ground beef and other vegetables. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Meat Samosa$4.95
Indian pastries stuffed with lightly spiced ground beef and green peas. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Mixed Vegetable Pakora$5.95
Assorted fresh vegetable lightly spiced and dipped in a gamam flour and deep fried. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Chicken Pakora$6.95
Delicately spiced juliennes of butter fried chicken with chickpeas flour. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Paneer Tikka$6.95
Exotic tandoori kabab of paneer-Indian style cheese marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Chat Papri$5.95
Flour crisps with diced potato served with yogurt, sweet sour and coriander chutney. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Poori Chana$6.95
Fried chickpeas served with light, fluffy poori bread. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Chandi Kabab$7.50
Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices with pistachio nuts and grilled in a clay oven. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Taj Appetizer Platter$8.95
A fine combination of bhajee, vegetable samosa, chicken kabab and seekh kabab. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.
Taj Grilled Meat Appetizer$11.95
A variety of Indian barbecue chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kabab. Served with homemade green coriander, chutney and onion chutney.

Soups

Mulligatawny Soup$5.95
A traditional chicken based Indian soup.
Daal Soup*$5.95
Vegetarian lentil soup delicately spiced with fresh cilantro.
Tomato Soup$5.95
Sumptuous vegetarian soup made with fresh tomato, cumin, black pepper and cilantro.

Tandoori Specialities

Chicken Tandoori$14.95
Half spring chicken marinated with authentic Indian spices and grilled in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice
Chicken Tikka$14.25
Skewered cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices and baked in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Chicken Malai Kabab$14.25
Boneless cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices and grilled in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Chops$18.95
Tender lamb chops marinated with fresh ginger, herbs and spices and grilled in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Boti Kabab$17.95
Cubes of lamb leg marinated in a special blend of spices and lemon juice, skewered with tomatoes, onion and bell peppers and broiled in the charcoal oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Beef Boti Kabab$17.95
Cubes of beef marinated in a special blend of spices and lemon juice, skewered with tomatoes, onion and bell peppers and broiled in the charcoal oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Lamb Seekh Kabab$17.95
Mildly spiced minced ground lamb skewered and grilled in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Beef Seekh Kabab$17.95
Mildly spiced minced ground beef skewered and grilled in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Tandoori$18.95
Jumbo prawns marinated in a hint of mint and sesame seeds, slowly cooked in our clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Shrimp Tikka Masala$19.95
Jumbo prawns marinated with a hint of garlic, slowly broiled in the clay oven and cooked with pasanda sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Tandoori Salmon$18.95
Fillet of salmon delicately marinated in fresh herbs with roasted fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Tandoori Mixed Grill$22.95
A combination of seekh kabab and boti kabab, chicken tikka and jumbo shrimp cooked in the clay oven. Served with saffron basmati rice.

Lamb And Beef Specialities

Curry$14.50
Boneless meat cooked with fresh tomato and onion in a spice flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Dopazza$14.50
Boneless lean meat cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers in a medium spiced curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vindaloo*$14.50
Tender lamb cubes and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Palak$14.25
Boneless cubes of meat cooked in fresh spinach, onion, ginger and tomato sauce. Served with saffron basmati rice.
Roganjosh*$15.95
A specialty from Kashmir, lean chunks of meat cooked in an almond paste-based curry, spiced with onion, garlic, cardamon and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Pasanda$15.50
Boneless meat marinated and cooked in a special yogurt-based mild curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Korma$14.95
Boneless meat cooked with cream, almond and sweet spices. Served with basmati rice.
Madras$14.95
The all-time favorite consisting of zesty medium hot meat cubes. Served with basmati rice.
Chana Daal$14.95
Boneless meat marinated and cooked with chana daal, fresh tomato, onion, ginger, green peppers and hot peppers. Medium spiced. Served with basmati rice.
Nilgiri Korma$14.95
Choice of chicken, lamb or beef with a green coriander, green chili, cream, coconut and cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Taj Specialities

Butter Chicken$15.95
Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Makhani$15.95
Boneless chicken marinated in herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala*$15.95
Boneless chicken breast marinated in herbs and spices, barbecued over charcoal and cooked in an almond cream sauce. Served with basmati rice
Taj Karai$16.95
Choice of chicken, lamb or beef in a traditional northwestern dish cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, green pepper and herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Taj Karai$14.95
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and cumin seed. Served with basmati rice.
Taj Thali$22.95
An assortment of makhani chicken, lamb roganjosh, beef palak and dal makhani. Served with basmati rice, naan, raita and a dessert of your choice.
Indian Thali$20.95
An assortment of vegetarian dishes including vegetable curry, saag paneer, bengan bhartha and daal makhani. Served with basmati rice, naan, raita and a dessert of your choice.

Chicken Specialities

Chicken Curry$12.95
Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked in the North Indian traditional style. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Dopazza$14.25
Succulent pieces of chicken breast cooked with tomatoes, onions and green pepper in a medium spiced curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo$14.95
Spicy and hot chicken with potatoes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Palak$14.25
Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked with fresh spinach, onions, ginger and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Madras$14.25
The all-time favorite that's medium hot and zesty. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma$14.25
Boneless chicken breast cooked with cream, almonds and sweet spices. Served with basmati rice.

Seafood Specialities

Shrimp Curry$16.95
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato and onion, prepared in authentic sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Dopazza$16.95
Shrimp sauteed in fresh onions, tomatoes, green peppers and creamy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Vindaloo$16.95
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in our special hot and spicy vindaloo sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Palak$16.95
Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach, onion, ginger and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Fish Masala$15.95
Fish cooked in fresh tomato and onion, prepared in an authentic sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Gounes Fish Curry$15.95
Fish cooked in fresh tomato, mustard seed, coconut, onion, leeks and curry prepared in an authentic sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Biryani Specialities

Chicken Biryani$14.50
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with a side of raita
Lamb Biryani$15.95
Boneless lamb sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with a side of raita.
Beef Biryani$14.50
Boneless beef sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with a side of raita.
Shrimp Biryani$17.95
Saffron basmati rice sauteed with shrimp, herbs, spices and nuts. Served with a side of raita.
Vegetable Biryani$12.95
A combination of garden fresh vegetables sauteed in herbs and mild spices, cooked with saffron basmati rice, almonds and raisins. Served with a side of raita.

Vegetable Specialities

Mixed Vegetable Curry$11.95
A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed with tomatoes and onion. Served with basmati rice.
Navaratan Korma$11.95
An assortment of fresh vegetables cooked with creamy almond and cashew sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi Masala$10.95
Delicately hand-pulled fresh cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with onions and tomatoes in flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Dhan Saag*$10.95
Spinach cooked with yellow lentils and delicately spiced. Served with basmati rice.
Bengan Bhartha$10.95
Classic vegetarian dish of roasted and peeled eggplant pureed with fresh onions and tomatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Bhindi Masala$10.95
Fresh cut baby okra made with northern Indian style dry onions and tomato based sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Daal Makhani$10.95
Several varieties of creamed lentils and delicately ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
Malai Kofta$11.95
Mixed vegetable ball simmered in tomatoes and cream-based sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Paneer Makhani$12.95
Cubes of fresh homemade cheese stewed in a creamy tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Mutter Paneer$12.95
Homemade cheese cubes and green peas cooked with sweet spices. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Matter$10.95
Potatoes and green peas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs in a flavorful sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Saag Paneer*$12.95
Cubes of homemade cheese and spinach cooked with sweet spices. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Saag$11.95
Whole baby potatoes and spinach cooked in curry sauce and herbs. Served with basmati rice
Chana Masala*$10.95
Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions and herbs in a flavorful sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Breads

Tandoori Naan$2.75
Leavened bread baked in flaming charcoal clay oven. Made with enriched white flour.
Tandoori Roti$2.75
Unleavened wheat flour bread baked in a charcoal clay oven.
Lacha Paratha$2.95
Multi-layered whole wheat bread. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.
Poori$3.25
Light, fluffy bread. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.
Onion Kulcha$3.25
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onion and coriander baked in clay oven.
Garlic Naan*$3.75
Light bread stuffed with fresh crushed garlic and coriander. Baked in the tandoor
Peshwari Naan$4.50
Stuffed with cherry, coconut, almonds and raisins. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.
Cheese Naan$4.25
Naan stuffed with homemade cheese. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.
Stuffed Naan$4.50
Naan stuffed with your choice of minced potatoes or ground beef. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered.
Pudina Paratha$3.25
Multi-layered whole wheat bread with mint. Freshly baked in our clay oven when ordered
Basket of Assorted Breads$7.95
A combination of tandoori naan, onion kulcha and lacha paratha.

Accompaniments

Raita$2.95
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, tomato and herbs.
Mango Chutney$2.95
Sweet and sour mango relish.
Mixed Pickle$2.50
Hot and spicy.
Assorted Condiments$6.95
Raita, mango chutney and mixed pickle.
Side Order of Rice*$3.50

Dessert

Rice Kheer$4.95
A famous Indian sweet dish made of dry milk, ice and fruits, flavored with cardamon, cinnamon, bay leaf and clove.
Gulab Jamun$4.95
Deep fried honey ball. Popular Indian delicacy.
Mango Kulfi$4.95
A traditional Indian ice cream flavored with mango and cardamom.
Rasmalai$5.95
Traditional Indian dessert made of soft cheese patties in a rich creamy milk.
Sorbet$5.95
Vanilla Ice Cream$5.95

Beverages

Soft Drink*$2.95
Mango Lassi*$3.95
Sweet Lassi$3.50
Salted Lassi$3.50
Masala Tea$2.95
Coffee$2.95
Tea$2.95
Herb Tea$3.50
Cappuccino$3.95
Espresso$3.25
Double Espresso$5.25

What 318 people are saying

Taj of India reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

318 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food. Awesome service.
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Susan VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth27 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was tasty, but cold! We asked for it to be reheated, and it was still just lukewarm. Ambiance is beautiful, but it shouldn’t be a challenge to get food to the table at the right temperature.
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Stringer13
Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and attentive and knowledgeable staff. The best part was that it wasn’t noisy! It was busy but somehow we could hear each other without shouting. We asked for something not technically on the menu with no problem.
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Cccc
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good value Indian cuisine. This time I had the buffet, which was tasty, but I’d like a little more spice and some more options.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Too many servers helped us. I think the whole family waited on our table. Better if only one or two. There were at least 5.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Excellent, professional, and friendly service.
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Pastabea VIP
Washington, D.C. Area69 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to Taj of India for Valentine's day. It was very good. The food was excellent, the price was right, and the service was friendly. We ordered the appetizer platterand the choices were excellent. For our dinner we got the Thali and a curry chicken. Both were very good. They ask if you want the dishes spicy. We said medium and it could have been spicier. All in all it was a great evening and we will surely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!
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sacooperdc VIP
Washington, D.C. Area43 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 31, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was tasty but was not served hot enough.
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catbird
Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very much enjoyed our first dinner at Taj of India. The service was excellent, the food very tasty and generous, and we also enjoyed the excellent and quite reasonable mixed drinks. The ambiance is nice, and it is possible to have good conversation as it was not too loud. We will be back!
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2809 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross street
28th Street
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Four Seasons Hotel has parking.
Public transit
Foggy Bottom Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.tajofindia.com/
Phone number
(202) 965-4266
Private party facilities
Serving the Georgetown neighborhood for nearly two decades Taj of India brings classic, inspired Indian cuisine to Washington. Located on the coveted M St. NW, Taj boasts three private dining rooms for any occasion, from wedding receptions to corporate functions. Choose Taj to host your next event!

Taj of India

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Papadam$3.50

Green Salad$5.95

Vegetable Samosa*$4.95

Meat Samosa$4.95

Mixed Vegetable Pakora$5.95

Chicken Pakora$6.95

Paneer Tikka$6.95

Chat Papri$5.95

Poori Chana$6.95

Chandi Kabab$7.50

Taj Appetizer Platter$8.95

Taj Grilled Meat Appetizer$11.95

Soups

Mulligatawny Soup$5.95

Daal Soup*$5.95

Tomato Soup$5.95

Tandoori Specialities

Chicken Tandoori$14.95

Chicken Tikka$14.25

Chicken Malai Kabab$14.25

Lamb Chops$18.95

Lamb Boti Kabab$17.95

Beef Boti Kabab$17.95

Lamb Seekh Kabab$17.95

Beef Seekh Kabab$17.95

Shrimp Tandoori$18.95

Shrimp Tikka Masala$19.95

Tandoori Salmon$18.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill$22.95

Lamb And Beef Specialities

Curry$14.50

Dopazza$14.50

Vindaloo*$14.50

Palak$14.25

Roganjosh*$15.95

Pasanda$15.50

Korma$14.95

Madras$14.95

Chana Daal$14.95

Nilgiri Korma$14.95

Taj Specialities

Butter Chicken$15.95

Chicken Makhani$15.95

Chicken Tikka Masala*$15.95

Taj Karai$16.95

Paneer Taj Karai$14.95

Taj Thali$22.95

Indian Thali$20.95

Chicken Specialities

Chicken Curry$12.95

Chicken Dopazza$14.25

Chicken Vindaloo$14.95

Chicken Palak$14.25

Chicken Madras$14.25

Chicken Korma$14.25

Seafood Specialities

Shrimp Curry$16.95

Shrimp Dopazza$16.95

Shrimp Vindaloo$16.95

Shrimp Palak$16.95

Fish Masala$15.95

Gounes Fish Curry$15.95

Biryani Specialities

Chicken Biryani$14.50

Lamb Biryani$15.95

Beef Biryani$14.50

Shrimp Biryani$17.95

Vegetable Biryani$12.95

Vegetable Specialities

Mixed Vegetable Curry$11.95

Navaratan Korma$11.95

Aloo Gobi Masala$10.95

Dhan Saag*$10.95

Bengan Bhartha$10.95