Taj Indian Kitchen in Eastbourne

We had been wanting to try Taj Indian Kitchen for a while and Valentines (Well close enough) was the perfect excuse. We were not to be disappointed. The surroundings are lovely and the tables spotlessly clean. Staff are very good and they have a lamp system which you can use to signal if you need something. The food itself was just superb, I had probably the best dansak I have had in a long time and Wifey had a dopiyaza. Both dishes were full of flavour and had just the right amount of heat. Onion bhaji and a spinach tempura for starters were lovely and light and again full of flavour. 100% we will be going back

Our experience started with a very warm welcome to a quiet restaurant, (Sunday Evening) We decided to go for the taster menu with wine flight This turned out to be a great choice and value for money. The food on offer is presented well, contains quality fresh ingredients and tastes wonderful We had no complaints and we will return. . .

Great restaurant, fine dining Indian food. The wine was of a good quality and the food was delicious. Although not cheap, it is worth the little extra you pay. Food was authentic, well cooked and beautifully presented. Definitely worth a visit.

Authentic flavours, food beautifully presented and served. All with originality and style. The best Indian meal for a long time!

I had wanted to visit Taj Indian Kitchen for a while and finally managed in on a quiet night in November. The deco is classy, classy enough for us to wear shirts and clean under-crackers for our visit. We were lucky and happened to be the only people in the restaurant when we ate. This was surprising, but to be fair it was just before the run up to Christmas madness and it was a weeknight. I understand that weekends are generally fully booked. The service was very good from the moment we walked in. Not just good because we were the only customers, but a level of good that comes from experienced and skilled front of house staff who take pride. Before the starter we had a taster complements of the kitchen. It was a small ball sat on top of a shot glass. You poured the contents of the glass INTO the ball then ate it. I’m not sure what it was, I have never had anything like it before, but it was good, a little different, it made us smile and was a great start to the meal. To start I had the Seaford Bisque. It was amazing, the kind of amazing that makes you still crave it randomly 4 weeks later. The flavours were great and the prawns especially just melted when I put them in my mouth. For the main I had the Peshwari Lamb shank. The lamb had been slow cooked to perfection, I’m not sure how they managed to carry it to my table without it falling off the bone on route, that baby just fell apart when I put my fork in it. The rice had a mix of veg in it, each item of veg was cooked perfectly. How do you manage to get a range of vegetables and the rice all cooked perfectly on an individual level in a mixed rice? Some sort of magic going on there. So to sum up, the service was 100% on point, the food was prepared by wizards and it’s it warrants a clean pair of pants. There are some familiar Indian curry names on the menu, but they are done differently and it’s a another league to your usual curry house. The downside of course it that your next curry from anywhere else will just be disappointing.

We visited this restaurant on their opening night and it was chaotic in the extreme, we decided to give it another go now it is established and are so pleased we did. The front of house guy was accommodating, polite and really helpful. The starters were excellent especially chicken tikka, their main course curries were faultless with rice and naan bread. The chef has their own touch on flavors. The restaurant is spotless and a nice touch is to touch the light on the table if you need any service as it turns from white to yellow. An excellent choice of wines albeit a touch expensive

First visit.....Prices are a bit on the expensive side for curry dishes.....That said, £15 for a chicken madras main, without rice or anything else, turned out to be one of the best madras dishes I've had......It's a shame they feel obliged to charge you £5 for a 330ml bottle of Kingfisher or Cobra beer, without offering pint options........Food was quality, I'd go there every other week, but not with those beer prices, and that's a shame.....No need to rinse people when you are serving quality food, already at premium prices!

Visited as a large group for a birthday and we were all really impressed with the food. It was really rich, flavoursome and not at all oily. The menu is very varied and offers something for all tastes and the restaurant is modern and stylish. The staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive despite every table being full in the restaurant. Definitely a new favourite!

A significant cut above anything else local so regular curry eaters will notice this immediately. It is expensive but perhaps not out of keeping with averages. The poppadoms were unlike any we have had, and a welcome contemporary refresh on the classic. Overall - exceptional food and very attentive service, and a very nice bathroom so we had a very nice evening here so we can’t really fault this place at all. Well done to the owners, we will be back again

Enjoyable Indian, not greasy and better quality than most. Slow service at weekend though, is a bit frustrating.very comfy chairs.

Trying to find a decent Indian in Eastbourne, I checked through reviews and came upon The Taj Kitchen. They received good reviews, so we decided to give them a try. My wife and I were not disappointed. They deserve the rave reviews they get. The ambience was good, the food was excellent, really tasty. The only downside was the price of a small beer. At £5.00 per bottle, it's a bit steep. Then the price of the food was a little expensive, but you get what you pay for with excellent food. Beer, however, is beer. £5.00 to £6.00 for the larger bottles would have been fair. They would have got 5 star if the beer was at a reasonable price.

I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough. I have been 3 times and the food and service is insurpassable. It's lovely to have such a high quality establishment in Eastbourne.

The staff were so lovely! Buzzing atmosphere! The food was AMAZING! Shame we’re not local as we’d be there every month! We will definitely eat here again! Prawn Jali GORGEOUS -prawns cooked to PERFECTION ! Haryali Chicken BEAUTIFUL! Chicken so tender! Thank you to all the attentive staff and the great chef!

We love Indian food and have struggled to find a restaurant in Eastbourne that offers authentic flavours and textures. This one delivers in spades. The menu is not overwhelming and has a good mix of vegetarian and meat options, and mild and spicy flavours. We opted for the poppadums to start which were a real treat - light and not greasy, with a shared starter of chicken cooked three ways (delicious - moist and flavoursome). My husband had the jalfrezi and I had the dhansak - both hot (as in temperature), flavoursome, spicy and filling. The peshwari naan and paratha we had were non greasy and light. And as if the food was not worth recommending, the decor is modern and fun, the method of placing an order sensible and customer focused, and the service by the staff exemplary. We are going to go back.

Had seen this opened in February 2023 and had wanted to get here sooner but today was the first time we made it and very pleased we did. Quieter mid week. We usually end up ordering the same trusted dishes in an Indian restaurant but this time we both went for the reasonably priced tasting menu and one flight of wines. Every single element was fresh, very tasty, well presented, and we were full at the end. Will definitely be returning again and I think expanding our trusted dish comfort zone - this would be the place to do it.

The Indian we’ve been looking for in Eastbourne! My son and I love a good curry house but have struggled in Eastbourne, especially with seafood dishes. Taj delivered a great feast and there was literally nothing left on our plates. You’ve definitely gained a new...

2nd time in 6 weeks. Such a great place to eat amazing Indian food. The service is attentive and the food is spectacular. Can't recommend highly enough.

Fresh, innovative and exciting! I highly recommend the tasting menu, some of the best Indian food I have eaten for several years.

Well what can I say. Eastbourne has a couple of good Indian restaurants, but the Taj is in a different league and sets a very very high new standard. The restaurant is small but furnished to a very high standard. The food is divine and...

Very good service with Indian food done properly. Staff were really attentive. Food was fragrant and delicious. My husband and daughter had the Dum Chicken which came in a terracotta pot covered with naan and they said it was delicious. I had vegetarian and it...

Our first visit and we were blown away by the amazing service and the food was simply incredible… lovely ambience too.

Eastbourne has always been inundated with relatively average curry houses so I was so pleased when I heard about Taj. It tries to break the mould from these types of restaurants and instead offers very modern, unique and authentic explorations into south Asian cuisine. The...

I came here for a family meal, I didn’t know what to expect but was very happy with my meal and the whole experience. The restaurant was well decorated and perfect for a special occasion. The food was also delicious and the service was great,...

Heard good reports of this new restaurant and they were right. The Taj is a welcome addition to Eastbourne. The atmosphere, furnishings very luxurious and comfy. The staff friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious with very delicate flavourings. Great choice of vegan and...

What a great find. Was looking for somewhere to eat on a recent visit to Eastbourne & found this place by chance. We certainly wasn’t disappointed. Nice contemporary modern restaurant, superb food & attentive staff. Would highly recommend

Never have I been to an Indian restaurant where chicken korma is not on the menu. The staff recommended that I tried a cashew korma which was vile. I left there very hungry after just eating naan bread, worst Indian I’ve been too, been disappointed...

Who would have thought one of the best Indian meals I have ever had would be from a restaurant in Eastbourne, superb food. The starters were gorgeous, chicken tikka, three ways, absolutely melt in your mouth juicy chicken, chilli squid and spinach tempura. And the...

Our experience started by being greeted by warm and lovely staff, who made sure our evening was amazing from the second we walked through the door. The choice of food was incredible and we struggled to choose what we wanted. Luckily, we were guided by...

This was our first visit to Taj Indian kitchen and we were absolute delighted with the restaurant, the friendliness of the staff, the food and choice was amazing. A fusion of Indian food which was amazing. Absolutely worth a visit as you will not be...

Deciding where to eat out on a quiet Sunday night we looked for a nearby restaurant. The Taj Indian Kitchen was within walking distance of our AirBnB and we were pleasantly surprised by this place, opened in February. Fantastic tasty food, stunningly presented and nice...

Lovely setting with a nice modern feel. Friendly helpful staff who are knowledgeable of the menu. Great food and service.

I think this is quite possibly the best Indian I've ever had. The restaurant has a really good menu and has a twist on the classics. The lamb chop starter, poppadoms and the snack baskets were really good to share. The biryani had a topper...

I saw there was a new Indian restaurant and went with my partner. The food was delicious and different, they seemed to really pride themselves on introducing new flavours to classic dishes. The presentation was great and my lamb aubergine dish was incredible! My partner...

This a fabulous fine dining Indian restaurant with an inspirational menu. When we entered the restaurant we were first struck by the beautiful decor and furnishings. Really tastefully done. The staff are friendly, efficient and very knowledgable. They explained the menu to us and when...

Have just returned from an evening out with my parents at The Taj and had to write about the fantastic food - the best Indian we’ve had - wonderful staff, great atmosphere - all round really special meal. Would definitely recommend and will be back....

We enjoyed eating at Nobi's previous restaurant so have been looking forward to experiencing The Taj. It's superb; warm welcome, sophisticated decor, comfortable seating, knowledgeable waiting staff. The menu is varied; some well known dishes to which Nobi has added his skilled twists, delicious seafood...

Had dinner with family and friends on a Saturday night. It was close to our hotel but there seems to be plenty of parking around. The service was very friendly and efficient though we did wait quite a while to place a food order, but...

What a wonderful new Indian restaurant in Eastbourne …. The portions are just the right size for you to try out different dishes The service was excellent

A first visit for us and I’m pleased to say we will definitely be back. The fantastic surroundings and great food is a real addition to Eastbourne’s restaurant offer. Well done to all, I hope you get the success you deserve.

Beautifully presented food in an ambient environment- limited Indian menu executed to perfection- every ingredient was treated with the utmost respect - Indian fine dining - service was very pleasant and friendly- loved every single dish - this restaurant is certainly en par with malaymaman...

Came here with a group of 10 ladies, had a lovely meal, great decor and great atmosphere. Food was amazing, Taj special was delicious!

Great experience at Taj last night. Food, service, ambience and decor were first class. I enjoyed Sag Paneer side to start, Malabar seafood curry (prawn, coconut, pepper, mango and basa fillet) for main and shared pilau rice and peshwari nan. We also shared a good...

We had a table for 4 on opening night. On arrival there was a big friendly welcome. We were impressed with the high standard of decor and the lovely chairs and tables. It is really beautiful and modern. The menu is less traditional, just what...

We had a fabulous evening at the Taj. First impressions as we walked in was the beautiful and very tasteful decor. We had such a lovely warm and friendly welcome and immediately felt comfortable. The food was incredible with such attention to detail. I chose...