Taj Mahal in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Wow - I rarely leave a review but the food and service were literally second to none! This is the place to go for a good Indian meal when in St Austell

Used the takeaway as I have done many times. Got to say really disappointed tonight - Chicken Tikka Bhuna was tasteless and swimming in tomato. We didn't enjoy the experience at all, really disappointed/

Beautiful food and great value! The staff were very welcoming and attentive also. Simply cannot fault this place, would definitely recommend a visit!

Excellent range of dips and perfectly crunchy poppadoms. Great curries to. Always happy and helpful staff as well. Best curry round by far.

Been a while since we had an Indian take-away so thought we'd get one this evening from the Taj, which was regular for us when we had one. Contrary to some recent reviews we found our meal hot, tasty, filling and a good standard of Indian take way. We also had it delivered and the cost was less that a lot of other delivery options.

Recently had a takeaway from here. Chicken Tikka Jhalfrezi. Chicken Tikka Bhiriani. Samosa starter. Keema naan. All were bland and tasteless. Except for the naan. That was tasty and had a good filling. So disappointed. Both dishes lacked spice and depth of flavour. Lots of the spice layers and flavour profiles were missing. It lacked garam masala, fresh bell peppers. Fresh green chilli's and fresh coriander... But it was still 'bulked up' with the infamous cheap ingredient. The onion. Every other forcefull was a large piece of onion.... I've had more curries than I can count. I've noticed nearly all asian/Bangladeshi houses have lowered the meat content and greatly upped the amount of onions..... watch out for this and speak up curry fans. Its not on. Sadly The New Taj is well overrated. We won't be ordering from here again.

I was disappointed in that I am trying to find a particular sauce that I know comes from this restaurant. I asked for what I thought it was, and was told it was right but when we got it home it was not. The main course was only ok, sadly I thought the sauce was far too thick, although the chicken pieces were very tasty. I will try this restaurant again as the staff were very friendly and it all looked very clean and welcoming.

Had a takeaway from here month ago (regular customer) the total came to About £45 so not cheap for a couple of Meals. Horrible and TASTELESS. we called up and didnt really complain but made them aware. Gentleman very nice and mentioned he would sort us out next time we call. Called again today to. Be told we could have free delivery. WHAT A JOKE £4 off No Thanks Sorry but that's lost our service and a lot of our friends! Won't be back

Really good food and friendly staff. You can bring your own wine or beer. It was quite loud though. Would still recommend it!

Lovely food, great portion sizes, friendly staff and quick service. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the St Austell area as we were! You won’t regret it!

Always an amazing meal, definitely prefer eating in for everyone saying it’s really expensive it seems a pretty standard price there was 4 of us who ate a lot of food which left us full and unable to move or finish 😂 we even left a tip as we knew it was a good value for what we had just eaten!

Take Away - Loyal Taj customer - Taj has a good reputation for good food, decent portions and great customer service. Order a £70 plus takeaway for a special occasion. Very little meat swimming around in loads of watery sauce. Mediocre flavour which is not usual. Dry meat/tough meat in mixed tandoori (£13) most of it left. Complained next morning (too embarrassed to send for back in special occasion). Told that have to return whole takeaway for refund, won't offer compensation voucher, only to state name on next order for an undisclosed discount. Difficult times I appreciate but don't scrimp your customers with bland measly portions and still increase your prices. £3 increase on usual dish, with at least a 3rd less.

Spent over £70 on a takeaway and no complimentary popadums or dips. I asked if we could have some but they refused. Both curry’s were mostly sauce and only 4 pieces of meat in each curry. Disappointed will not return.

First of all, the seating is so tightly packed in we could hardly move in our 'booth'. Very uncomfortable. The food was disappointing. One dish which was a balti was like no other I've had - no vegetables, just chicken and sauce, and it could have been any curry sauce. Two other dishes had that much sugar in them, one could not be eaten. Our bread was burnt and the rice portion sizes were very tiny. We will try another Indian next time.

The Taj has too many tables in too small a space, this makes dining a crushed and uncomfortable experience. The number of customers in the restaurant makes for a clamorous atmosphere that's far from relaxing. Add to this the head from the kitchen... Too hot, too noisy, too cramped. disappointing. Sadly the over-priced food was disappointing in every way too, essentially each dish we had was diced meat in sauce with no hint of vegetables, and the sauces all had the same consistency. To call this 'Indian cuisine' is a lie. It's meat and sauce from a wholesaler, plain as that. Pre-cooked reheated poppadom were 'okay' but the burned and dry Naan bread was certainly not. We also felt that one small bowl of greasy rice between tow was a cop-out... Rice is CHEAP, but at the Taj... Dont expect more than a weak offering. Next issue, the staff.. Running busy from table to table, too many customers, too few staff made for a fast food style evening. No consistency. Summing up then... An over priced disappointment, and a lesson learned. Not going back any time soon... if ever.

A re-visit after a long while, nothing has really changed, which is ok but the food standard has dramatically gone downhill. Popadoms were fresh and the pickles were standard, got suspiciously sold an onion salad which we didn't discuss in the pickle transaction! The split dishes are a great way to have a bit of both. The CTM and the Korma were both so sweet it was like eating jam. The vegi Balti and veg massala were packed with tinned or frozen veg and bulked with potato. The veg massala as the CTM was too sweet and contained very little spice. Garlic naan wasn't puffy but crispy, chips were raw in the middle. It all felt a bit rushed. Messed up the bill too. Pilau rice was excellent tho.

We’ve just had a takeaway from The New Taj. I had a chicken tikka masala and my husband had a chicken Pathia with pilau rice and peshwari naan. The restaurant is only 5 minutes drive from where we are staying in St. Austell. My husband pulled up outside and I went in to collect. We’d called ahead to order the food and within 2 minutes of arriving, our order was ready! The staff were friendly, efficient and the meal was soooo good, and I’m not normally a fan of Indian takeaway, it’s my husbands choice. However if we had a local Indian takeaway as good as this near to where we live, We’d be regulars for both eat in and takeout! LOVED IT!

The food was under standard. The bill was almost 20 pound for a bad chicken curry a coke and 2 papadoms. Loud music and constant telephone. Never again.

Great take away! Hot and tasty.. we called and then collected 25 minutes later. Decent price too! Meal for 4 adults and a toddler was around £65. Would def recommend!

Excellent food, succulent chicken, well crafted sauces with an array of delicious sides. A variety of authentic breads. I get takeaways from here regularly, and dine in on occasion. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone.

Went to the taj last Friday, eight people, everything was lovely and tasty service was great as well, very helpful.

Arrived at the restaurant for a takeaway - it was empty. Placed order and was told it would take 20 minutes - average for 3 dishes and sides. While sat waiting, 20 minutes came and went. Other customers then started arriving and leaving with their...

After a 2 hour wait for a takeaway (originally told an hour) I get delivered a stone cold meal. Much to my annoyance, when I ring the takeaway to complain, I get connected to who I presume is a manager. His outake on the situation...

Went in for a family meal of 6, we were quickly welcomed and seated. The drinks orders were fast and the time it took to order was efficient. We ordered starters and mains, it was all very tasty. Food came out quite quick as well,...

Had a takeaway last night. Prices are really good and they deliver to many places around St Austell which is fantastic! I ordered a chicken passanda, rice and naan. Order was piping hot on arrival and delivery driver really friendly! However, although a passanda is...

Delivery last night, wine breathing, beer cooling, and then we’ll within their time slot our driver arrives. Piping hot food....absolutely delicious supper, saved some to today! Always happy to recommend. Nice friendly staff too. Well established restaurant with I think, corkage added if you want...

1 star is too high a rating for this place! waited 45 minutes for a starter, only for it to be plain and tasteless. the lamb was chewy and inedible. the service was horrific, rude and unpleasant. would not recommend at all !!! the young...

After reading a number positive reviews and comments we decided to have our first indian takeaway of 2021. I ordered by phone early in the evening for collection at 7.30 to avoid having to wait for my food. Unfortunately I waited for over 30 minutes...

The Chicken Madras was NOT a madras. Intensity of a Korma. Alternative: Go to Asda and buy one of their frozen curries at £1.50. Far more quality and satisfying! The Taj will never have my patronage again|

I had a takeaway from here since it being called The New Taj, I'd gotta say it was absolutely delicious better than any other indians I had, i had some chips from there, usually I dont like indian chips but these were gorgeous, the only...

Friends booked a table here for my Birthday meal, we had a table of 5, from the outside I was a little apprehensive but once inside it was nicely decorated and clean throughout, staff where helpful and attentive, great that you can bring your own...

Pretty decent food especially the sizzling plate dish, service quite good and friendly. Didn't realise it was BYO but a quick trip to Aldi sorted that.

I ordered a takeaway from here last week with a friend of mine. Best curry takeaway I've had! I didn't realise this place existed but I will definitely be back again in the very near future. Chicken Pathia was amazing as was the Chicken Tikka...

Self my wife visiting Cornwall raining wet day decided to have a takeaway from here absolutely terrible waste of £28 for a chicken tikka masala and a butter chicken the only thing that was good was the garlic naan please don’t go here

Worst ‘curry’ ever is the title and how I feel for this overpriced colourful stew of tough chicken with no taste. We had butter chicken - orange and neither buttery or spicy, and chicken tikka masala - artificially red and also tasteless. Garlic naan was ok but little garlic taste. For this awful food I was charged just under £30! So overpriced too. Very disappointed

Glad to get back to in house dining locally. Had a real nice time with friends and the food was once again delicious, hot and plentiful. You can bring your own drinks for no corkage charge and I look forward to another visit.

The last time I waited hours for my food, just my meal, amongst a group. I said I wouldn’t use them again. I thought, because all other TA’s had let me down I would try again. It took long enough TBH and the then my wife said they have forgotten my meal. What??? Great, once again let down. I had to wait for mine while my wife’s went cold as she wanted to eat with me. Don’t get me wrong the food is great compared with others but the service is rubbish and customer care is crap. I’ll make my own in future.

Had a takeaway in March and it was the usual outstanding quality, but had one tonight (April 28th) and I don’t if they have a new chef etc but it was even better!!, bigger portions, extra condiments with the meal and the same phenomenal taste!, a must try if your in the area

Had another take away from the New Taj this evening for the two of us. Top quality meal as usual and good service. Masks worn and Covid rules in place. Very happy that they have kept the take away side going whilst the restaurant has been closed.

Placed a delivery order at 5.15, was told 1hr to 1.15hr for delivery. Phoned at 7 to ask where our order was to be told it had been booked for 8.15 by mistake. Mistakes happen. Was told they would get the order out to us ASAP (they are less than a mile from us), when I asked what asap meant, i was advised we would have to wait another hr, so not prioritising us to make up for the error, just putting us at the end of the order line. When I queried this I was told they would put some poppadoms in by way of apology... hardly a suitable apology in my opinion, and delivered in a pretty unapologetic, couldn't really care less manner. We cancelled our order and went elsewhere.

This evening the family decided to order a large takeaway for five people by collection. A phone call was made at 1737 for the order. We were told the order would be ready for pick up at our chosen time of 1930. 1930 we arrived at the restaurant and were greeted by six people sat waiting for their collection orders and a friendly smartly dressed staff member. The staff member found our order then took payment before giving us a complimentary 1litre bottle of Pepsi. He then told us to take a seat whilst we wait for our order. The staff member then went to the kitchen telling them we had arrived for our order.For the next thirty minutes we watched as the people before us left and more collections arrived; another six people. A stream of around 12 takeaways were brought out from the kitchen and given to the various takeaway delivery drivers. What shocked me most is that the young man at the reception desk was tasked with answering the phone and was lying to customers. The orders were phoned in and the young man would give them to the kitchen staff. Then I started to realise that people were telephoning chasing their deliveries. Around seven times did I witness this, each time the staff member would take the details , place the call on hold, go to the kitchen and ask where the order is. Each time the staff in the kitchen told the receptionist to say it’s “out on delivery, on route, with the driver or being delivered”. This was clearly not the case, as the chefs would then shout for those orders to be prioritised. This was blatant lying to the delivery customers in front of the collection customers.At 20:00hrs I chased my order having waited thirty minutes for it and having had no sign of it coming. A polite reminder to the staff member promoted a reply of “its being prepared I will check it’s progress”. I then heard the staff member order the making of our order by each item being read aloud the other chefs.At 20:10hrs I received our order. Hand brought out by the staff member I spoke to which was appreciated.Upon returning home I found that a sag panir had not been included despite being ordered. I chose not to raise this with the staff as they would not be able to manage this tonight. Missing an item from the order shows a lack of attention and care for the order.This was the sixth time I have used this restaurant and it’s the first time I am disappointed.

I have been eating here for a few years , very nice food and service, but over the last six months under new management it has gone from very nice to bloody terrible curry like piss water I had two meals replaced the last time as is run out of the carton all over the place, and they sent the same runny crap, the onion Bahia was so burnt on the outside and like elastic on the inside , this was the last straw for me , absolutely disgusted

We were on Holiday in St Austell and about midweek I really felt like a nice Curry after having a cracking day out.I have never tried having an Indian Curry in Cornwall before so I check out the local reviews online and decided to opt for this one as a lot of People seemed to of like their experience.I went for the Curry Tikka Madras, Pilau Rice with a Coconut Nan Bread, I decided to pick it up as it wasn’t to far from where we were staying, on first inspection of the premises I though I was on a Winner here. It took about 15mins to Cook so that was great.When I got back to the Holiday let, my Wife had already had her Dinner so I just opened up the carton and tucked in, when I opened the Madras Curry there was a slice of Lemon on the top of the Gravy, I’ve had Many Madras Curries before and I have never had a slice of Lemon led on the top! anyway that was fine......until I tasted it, in a nut shell the Madras Curry was very sharp and sour? there was no flavour in the Dish at all? I was really disappointed as I was really Hungry by then, it was a real shame as the Rice and the Nan Bread were both really nice.Would I have a Madras Curry from there again NO! would I go there again NO! definitely not, sorry but nowadays you only get one chance as of all the competition out there.....PS, the last time I had lemon in the Gravy before was when I had a Pathia?

We arrived late to St Austell, picked up a take away explaining our dietary choices. I think 'Mo' helped us order, which came quite quickly although the restaurant was heaving on a Friday night! We then rang a few days later and ordered a delivery. It arrived steaming hot and within fifteen minutes of ordering (which i guess was super lucky). The staff are nice, the food is very tasty and well presented, and they are accommodating and 'big' on any allergies etc. Highly recommended.

Lovely food, great staff. Love the option to have 2 half dishes. Brilliant that you can bring your own drink which is what often what makes eating out so expensive. Restaurant was full on a Thursday night in January - think that says it all.

We always recommend the Taj to anyone thinking of a curry. Have had many take aways and sit in meals here and I've never had a bad meal. So tasty and the staff are very friendly

Very overpriced take away, we had two dishes, two rice and a Nann bread which came to £27.85! We didn’t even get any complementary poppadoms and the food was average, disappointing.

The both the food and the ambience of this restaurant is very good. The don't have a drinks licence so you need to take your own alcohol; they don't charge corkage so this is a bonus. We've eaten there a number of times and have never been disappointed. The service is good and all the staff are welcoming and friendly, clearing away all the used crockery promptly, clearing away any debris.

Good food good service reasonable price. Went for a 40th birthday in a group of 10, all the food was served piping hot

We have been coming here for takeaways for a while now because quality is always excellent and staff are so polite and helpful. They are very accommodating of dietary requirements when I order over the phone and it’s always reassuring to see “no dairy” reiterated on the lids of the takeaway boxes when we get them home... a real gem of a restaurant !

The food is amazing and good value for money. The staff are the most wonderful and friendly. They are so polite and nothing is to much trouble. You can bring your own alcohol and they do not charge corkage. They always provide and amazing service with amazing food even when big parties can get rowdy after bringing to much alcohol. Always a good evening here.

Love coming here for a treat. Staff always friendly and super helpful. Food always delicious and popping hot. Generally a great vibe and feel spoilt every time I come here

Ordered food today 1st sep 2019,Start on the high- curry was ok. Now to the low- cost £25 for one meal and 2 sides so expected it to be nice. Sides arrived COLD, TASTLESS and STALE. Could bend popadoms in half and doesn’t crack! (I don’t want old, stale food. Thank you!) Very disappointed! Manager is a very rude man who needs to learn MANNERS and how to ‘pack food’ properly. NEVER GO HERE! WASTE OF MONEY! only good thing about the place was the man who delivered food! Hat off to him for working for an ***HOLE! Should’ve listened to the countless people saying to not go here but thought everywhere deserves a chance, proven wrong.

Friday night curry our first time here but will not be our last very good food lots of it great friendly staff

Very friendly restaurant serving excellent food. Shorter menu than the average Indian restaurant (which is probably an advantage!) with a few speciality dishes. Been there twice now so know the drill with alcohol - they don't have a license, but you are welcome to bring your own, they supply glasses.

Lovely, very well cooked and tasty meal. Needed a good meal after a bad day and this made us feel much much better!

Excellent choice of food including many vegetarian dishes. Warm welcome and friendly staff. Took our own drinks, glasses provided, which were put in the fridge until we were ready for them. Will definitely go again and would highly recommend

Excellent selection of dishes, coupled with warmed and helpful customer service. Prices are kept down by the option to bring your our drinks rather than buying at the restaurant. Not only is it a great place for a sit down meal but they also provide a fantastic takeaway service (which can be delivered), this was done quickly but with the same care as if you were eating in.

A bit of confusion as we didnt realise that the restaurant was BYOB and the corner shop next door is a bit barren, and the nearby Asda has limited chilled alcohol, so worth bearing in mind but easy to sort out! The food was delicious, there was a good variety and the portions were large. Staff very attentive and happy to advise and help. They were also happy to accommodate a large group, despite the restaurant being suite small. Overall, everyone in the family was very satisfied with it.

This is the best indian restaurant in town. It serves fantastic hot food with a service level that makes other establishments hang their heads in shame. It is not licenced but they allow you to bring your own alcohol and put it in the fridge and deliver it when you require...... no corkage charge, supply ice and glasses this makes this place exceptionally good as the prices are inexpensive.

Excellent food, staff are very polite and always get a warm welcome from Raj. Best takeaway around :)

We always have such a great night in the TAJ. The service is outstanding and the curries are so tasty. I would highly recommend 😋

We visit the Taj to eat and have takeaways from it quite regularly. Its consistently excellent, great flavours, friendly staff, always ready to advise you and help chose if you want to try something different. Good prices and bring your own alcohol which saves you money as well.

We ordered our food at 6pm Saturday evening, and were told as soon as it was ready they would deliver. I expected maybe half an hour to forty five minutes. After an hour and no food, I rang to find out where my order was. I was told it had left the restaurant at 6:30pm and would be with us shortly. I questioned why it had taken so long when the restaurant was a 3 minute drive away and also said that the food had better be hot! I was assured it would be. Twenty minutes later and no food, my wife rang. She was put on hold while they obviously phoned the driver and was then told it would be with us in five minutes. Ten minutes later, our food arrived.

Visited this popular Indian restaurant as s treat with my daughter. It was empty and only partly full during our stay. Yet we were placed at the.rear of the restaurant by an access door. It was a cold uncomfortable visit. We did complain but no move to move us. A month later went again with a friend when the same thing happened except we were then ready and insisted that we were not sat there.

Son had his friends coming around before going into town for NYE though it was a good idea to suggest the Taj I did this earlier in the week so they put an ordered together and we went around as soon as they opened no problems at all, one did want a special order to do with diet and it was sorted, so we went to the Duke for a couple while we waited.....all his friends arrived at our house and they all really enjoyed the meals nice and tasty and nothing was left!!!! once again lovely meal and good value

Just had another wonderful meal at the Taj. We booked the first sitting at 6pm. So pleased we did as takeaway orders we coming thick and fast, which goes to prove how good the food is. When it arrived our food was piping hot and extremely tasty. Once again many thanks to the staff especially the chiefs for their hard work this evening. Your a legend Raj. May I wish you a very happy 2019

We frequently visit the taj both to eat in and takeaway. The quality of the food is without doubt the best curry restaurant we have ever eaten in. The portion sizes are large. The level of service is fantastic, all members of staff are very friendly and attentive. We recently visited for the Taj Mahal' s 30th birthday set meal which was the best indian set meal we have ever eaten. The standard menu offers a great variety of choice at very reasonable prices, I thoroughly recommend visiting this restaurant.

My brother brought his new partner down to Cornwall to show her where he grew up. As a family we have been using the Taj Mahal for years. The Taj is a simple but fantastic Indian restaurant. The food is fantastic and the staff are very knowledgable on Indian cuisine and will happily answer any questions or offer recommendations. The Taj still allows you to bring your own alcohol which is brilliant. We took over bottled lagers and a bottle of red and white white to have with dinner. As a table of five our bill came to £91.30, the main dishes are very reasonable and you must try the saag paneer (cheese and spinach). It was loud and bustling on Saturday night but it is much more relaxed and not so boisterous during the week. Overall the Taj is a fantastic family run restaurant with parking outside, happy and fun staff, and great food. Thanks again for your hospitality and making us welcome as always.

Visited this Indian again over the weekend and the meal was super, very friendly and helpful staff. Willing to help you out to decide your meal if you're unsure of what to choose. Will be back very shortly.

This meal for two was excellent food and value. I asked for a vegetarian curry that wasn’t on the menu and they produced it without question. It was a high-end experience at a mid-range price. The premises isn’t licensed.

Yet again an excellent takeaway all cooked lovely and plenty of it, Staff are very helpful and will cook the food the way you want it if they can, all round excellent resturant

Regularly eat here when we can’t be bothered to drive to Bodmin (Viraj in Bodmin is the best Indian outside of Birmingham). It’s easily the best Indian in st austell. Well priced, good menu choice. It’s small but I wouldn’t care if it only had one table as long as I was sat at it. Food has amazing flavour and service good.Spices are on the hotter side - I usually have Vindaloo and here it’s like I’m drinking petrol laced with cocaine, so if spice intimidates you, go one lower here!

Easily the best indian I've ever had. There was plenty of meat in both curries and the lamb was so soft. The service was second to none and everything came out prompt.

Wife and I went for a lovely evening meal, nothing is too much trouble in there, food is excellent and my wife has her usual now since she it was recommended a while back and loves it, BYO which is brilliant, good restaurant great staff

We booked a table for 3 adults for 8pm as they didn't have the time we wanted, we arrived at 7:55pm expecting our table to be ready. When we got in there the manager said it would be 5 mins and could we wait out in the garden. 8:10 came and no one came and got us so we asked one of the lads working there and he said I will go ask the manager. In the mean time another worker came and told us that we had to stand and wait for a table to finish there Meal! I went to the manager and told him we were not waiting for the table to finish as I was not going to rush them to finish just so we could sit down, bearing in mind there was loads of other tables free and another group of people stood outside waiting for there table!! Absolutely awful service and I will never go there again!

Whenever we are eating out or even having a takeaway we go here. We love everything about it. The friendly atmosphere, kind staff, and delicious food. We do prefer to eat in. Every time there’s a birthday in the family we book a big table and go here. (They let us decorate with banners, table confetti and balloons which is good as I know some places don’t). Each and every one of us always enjoy our meals. Fair prices, big portions and tastes amazing. Also it’s bring your own alcohol which means no over priced drinks! Highly recommend to go here! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a hidden gem the food was excellent and a brilliant choice of food. All our meals were excellent the staff were friendly and attentive thanks for a great night

Amazing food with great customer service! Thank you for the experience. I loved the decor of the restaurant.It had paintings showing different places in Bangladesh, which highlighted some of the positive aspects of the country.

We called over on a Sunday night, the food and service was what you would expect in an Indian restaurant in this day and age. I was very pleased with the food and the varied flavours. It was nice to see a restaurant promoting its true culture and heritage; Bangladesh food on a very good level.

Great food, great service and you can take your own plonk making it a great price. Cheaper than eating at hone lol.

My partner booked a table for four over the phone to celebrate my birthday about a week in advance. Unfortunately our friends had to drop out so my partner phoned them again a few days before to tell them that we would be just two. When we arrived at the restaurant they had no record of the booking, the evening manager said he couldn't do anything unless my partner knew the name of who she spoke to, as if anyone would ask that when booking! She checked the call log on her mobile to make sure she had called the right number, which she had. So be warned, if you book here, make sure to get the name of the person you speak to! Anyway, they couldn't accommodate us so we ended up walking to the Eastern Paradise Indian Restaurant and had a great meal, if I were you I'd go there instead!

We always spend the last evening of our holiday in this restaurant 6 adults and 4 children. Fortunately we are that early that the children do not disturb any other diners. The staff are always accommodating to the children, the food was as good this year as always. We all go for the double dishes so we get lots of different flavors and it is a good way to introduce the children to spiced food, ages 1 to 7. Will be back again.

Used to love this place, was always our first choice Indian restaurant and takeaway but not anymore, after tonight we won’t be returning. Ordered a takeaway that came to £33 on the website, got there to be charged £43 as they have a new menu months ago but haven’t updated the website. Now the extra would have been irrelevant had the curries been piping hot and full of flavours, alas it wasn’t the case.....the curries had no real flavour to them, the bhajis,rice and breads were cold and stale, the chips looked like someone’s left overs so not a good enjoyable meal at all. Thank god the eastern paradise is around as that’s where we will be now heading for all future Indian meals.

Arrived out of the heavy rain just as the place had opened with no one there. Was told they don't accept single dinners. Sent back into the rain to walk into town. Thanks for a warm welcome guys.

We usually visit here for a meal in the restaurant.

Myself, my daughter and some members of my family booked a table at The Taj for a family members birthday. I won’t go in to too much detail regarding each dish but as usual the service was excellent and the waiting staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was a big success and very tasty and all members of the family enjoyed their meals and sides. The restaurant is really clean and well presented and it is fantastic being able to take your own drinks. We took beers and wine and the staff were happy to give us glasses for these. The bill was very reasonable and the evening was extremely enjoyable. Well done Taj Mahal staff, keep up the good work.

We had chicken tikka masala, chicken tikka madras, mushroom rice & Bombay aloo. It tasted so good! Very impressed!

Surprisingly good curry. The Chicken Jalfrezi (dry version) and Naga Lamb both recommended by my uncle (who is a regular), were excellent flavourful dishes and the tarka dall didn't disappoint either.

My first time here, and was impressed; I would certainly go again. Good variety of food, some of it different than I have seen in other Indian restaurants, so it was good to try something different and wasn't disappointed. Good sized portions and the staff were friendly and helpful. Someone had told us that you could take your own drink, so went armed with a bottle of wine, think this is a good idea and saves from the huge mark-up usual in restaurants. I also like that you can go out the back to a covered, heated area for a cigarette, which I thought was a nice touch for us smokers.

22 of us attended an Indian Banquet at The Taj 2 weeks ago. The menu choices were varied and excellent. An excellent starter course followed by Tandoori dishes, Tawa dishes, vegetarian dishes and Chef's Specials- out of this world. Service was excellent.

Took over half an hour to even get through to them on the telephone to order food. Was given an hour and 20 mins delivery. Was an hour late. Tried to call after half an hour after the delivery time, took another 20 mins trying to get through then was told it would be here soon then they put the phone down. Cold food arrived. Zero customer service. Will not be ordering from them again and certainly won’t be recommending them. Rubbish service. Treat your local regulars better.

Table booked 8pm, popadoms etc arrived swiftly however then ensued large delay in taking our order ( we were a...

Just back from the restaurant excellent meal and good service. Our local Indian and never been let down with the...

Excellent customer service by the two waiters - both of whom were attentive, courteous in the extreme, and knowledgable about their menu. They repeated our choices back to us, explaining the dishes. This was good so we were sure of our choices.

Weather we eat in or grab a takeaway the food is always perfect. Staff are always friendly and offer professional service and you can even take your own drinks along. Definitely worth every penny!

Booked a table for 6pm after being told very busy should have also said no liqueur licence starter okay main not enough chicken on mine or partners meal enquired about it to be told mine was half chicken and half mushroom which I ordered but really 4 pieces of chicken in mine and four pieces of chicken in partners dansak poor very poor wanting top notch money for measly portions won't be going back

My partner and myself ordered a take away to which we were totally amazed by the generous portions and the quality of the totally delicious meals, the meals were cooked to order with a 20 minute wait, which was totally worth the wait, the restaurant and staff were immaculate, the meals came with complimentary poppadoms. On eating our meals we were definitely not disappointed, everything was cooked to perfection and was extremely tasty,In fact up it was the best Indian takeaway we have ever tasted, we are very lucky to have this discovered this restaurant which is local to us but would greatly recommend this restaurant to everyone, local and visitors and suitable for different social occasions, greatly recommended.

Went here for mine and my husbands anniversary the young chap who made sure that we had our own private area was top notch the dresscode for this place was spectacular not a crease insight the maid was absolutely appalling tho always touching her face and hair disgusting but apart from that it was an amazing night thanks taj for making our night special :)

This was a spur of the moment decision to visit this cosy restaurant on a Sunday evening. So pleased we did. The staff were very friendly and looked after us very well. The food was very enjoyable, served well and was very tasty. Certainly will return when we are back in the area