Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

I was very disappointed , I had probably the worst curry I have ever had , covered in sugar, almost zero spices , tasted awful , it was really a dreadful experience

In the local area on a TV and film production and I’d stayed in Lochgilphead before but never got the opportunity to try the Taj Mahal on my previous visit. Opted to eat in rather than take-out, received very friendly service and the food was amazing and came within good time, this was definitely one of the best lamb curries I’ve ever had. The Taj Mahal in Lochgilphead is definitely well worth a visit, it’s not too pricey either.

The food is top class. A small intimate restaurant, this place never disappoints. The service is second to none. The best Indian food in Argyll.

Fantastic restaurant with great food and great staff, I regularly visit for a takeaway as I live here. I can honestly say it is on of the best Indian Restaurants anywhere in the UK, well worth a visit if you are ever in the Lochgilphead area

Best Indian takeaway I have ever tried , the chicken korma was absolutely delicious, the chicken just melts in your mouth and the korma sauce is the best I've ever had, the nan breads are also very tasty and the staff are so polite and friendly , thus place is a credit to lochgilphead

Fantastic wee Indian restaurant with delicious freshly cooked food and charming, efficient service. We had great pakora starters, followed by three excellent mains and a fantastic tarka dal, one of the best ever. We even had some fresh chillies on the side in case son's meal wasn't hot enough (not really needed, but welcome all the same). Crispy hot naan breads and perfect mushroom rice. Service was swift and lovely, with both the owner and a young lady looking after us. The owner also made recommendations to us of meals he thought we might enjoy, having heard our discussion. At the end of the meal, as we were chatting to the owner, the chef popped out to say hello too. Take your own alcohol - this tiny restaurant doesn't have a full licence, but they were very happy to provide us with glasses, bottle opener etc and to clear away our empties. The majority of the Taj Mahal is a takeaway, so there are only around 16 covers, in the front service area, quite brightly lit (but pretty table settings), people calling in for orders etc - probably not somewhere for a romantic first date. But if you want excellent food and service, in a spotlessly clean place, look no further. We will definitely be back.

Great place for an evening meal. There was a huge choice of dishes on the menu and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Our meal arrived very quickly after being ordered and was delicious. They do not have an alcohol licence but you can bring your own and they have a good choice of soft drinks. The restaurant is quite small so at busier times it is probably best to book. They also do take aways.

Ate in here last week on a work trip and couldn’t have been better looked after by Mufasa and team. Was recommended bu local hotel and didn’t disappoint.

Wonderful find on the banks of Loch Fyne/Lochgilphead. Friendly and attentive service from the lovely family who run the place. Food was first class, excellent Prawn puri to start, followed by chicken tikka Marsala and chicken balti accompanied by Peshwari naan and pilau rice. Delicious. Service was swift, efficient, friendly and courteous. We will be back I’m sure.

Good meal. Friendly service. Best place to eat in Lochgilphead. Take a drink because it doesn't have an alcohol licence

Service absolutely faultless, caring, thoughtful, interested and genuine. Staff who clearly want their customers to have an excellent experience. ‘The food is excellent’ was the call I just heard from a group of 7 cyclists from the SE, says it all. Congratulations! A complete gem!

Just had the smallest and worst chicken pakora starter I've ever had. Tiny portion of what could only be described as battered chicken micro chips, dry, no flavour and a strange yellow, tasteless pakora sauce - don't waste your money

This small Resteraunt is clean, bright and very friendly. We were looking for something to eat at 5pm having got soaked in a downpour of rain while out walking. What a find! The menu is extensive and full of curry favourites at very reasonable prices. The staff were efficient and charming. It’s a 5 minute walk from the caravan and motorhome campsite. It’s BYO.

Upon visiting Lochgilphead we were recommended the Taj Mahal. The owner was so helpful with recommendations when we told him what we felt like! Since coming from South Africa, curries can be abit bland in UK but this curry was the best I have had with incredible flavours and best samosas!! Definitely will be back to visit!

Fantastic. Had no 64 we had something form here a fer years ago it was good then still as goon now. Wish we had one in Newcastle. We had Garlic chicken tikka chilli balti. Onoin bhaji,chicken pakora, peshwarni nan, Fantastic

Could not fault it went again for a second time food and service fantastic . Highly recommend this restaurant food full of flavours and plenty of it

This is a very small restaurant, with a continual stream of people coming to collect carry-out meals. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is delicious, which explains the popularity of its carry-out meals.

Amazing food best I r ever had the No was good always checking that the mail was okay and if you wanted any extras soft drinks available but you have to bring your own alcohol highly recommended two adults one child eating seven soft drinks £10-£51 which seems to be good for this area

Great food, big portions, v happy. Service was shocking. One hour to get the food out. The place is tiny but don't let that put you off. Tips. Don't need the gents loo. It's the smallest in the world and every can hear you. Don't go when it's busy Do enjoy as the food is stunning

Unexpected wee treasure. Fab and interesting food - all cooked to order. Generous portions. The vegetable pakora was amazing as was the Peshwari nan - the rest of the food was great too. Its a bring your own bottle and without corkage charge. Genuinely a...

Kleines Restaurant mit 7 Tischen. Der Chef bedient selbst, ist sehr zuvorkommend. Sehr leckeres Tikka Masala und Akbori. So viel...

Eli at the Empire Motel recommended this restaurant when we booked our overnight stay. We were advised to book as the restaurant is small, with only a few tables. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. The food was the best Indian food I have...

The best curry! Unexpected in this tiny town. Friendly owner. Salted chili chicken starter delicious. As were the chicken Jalfrezi, lamb jaljal, mushroom ric we and Peshwari nan. Exceeded our expectations and we're fussy and coming from the big smoke, spoilt for choice when it...

We drove to Lochgilphead from Croabh Haven, stopped at the Taj Mahal Indian restaurant. A small friendly restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The food was exquisite, we had mixed pakora to start which was delightful with a lovely sauce. The main course, I had a...

Booked a table at the last minute and we were accommodated in the cosy restaurant with exceptional service throughout. Food was piping hot and faultless. A genuine pleasure and we couldn't recommend highly enough. Thanks!

Great little place - little being the operative word, 16 seats max. Menu is varied with plenty of options, all of the old familiar curries plus some more unusual choices. Food we had was beautifully spiced, fresh and fragrant. Service was exemplary, the lovely man...

Great service and tasty food. You can bring your own alcohol as they don't have a liquor licence. Soft drinks are very reasonable.

I genuinely can’t speak higher of this restaurant. Curry was amazing, service with a smile…and when we approached, with all other eateries in a 2 mile radius was closed, we’re more than happy to accommodate - even though their sit down restaurant was closed. No...

Excellent service, lovely freshly cooked food served on hot plates. I had lamb and it was cooked to perfection Can’t recommend highly enough.

This is both a takeaway and a restaurant; unfortunately both are in the same tiny room with the result that those waiting for takeaway orders are standing around near diners and in some cases they take a seat where people will then be eating. We...

Incredibly good food, bursting with flavour. We’ve had a few takeaways and sat in last night. The best Indian food I’ve had, highly recommended

Brilliant food brilliant staff.. would highly recommend.. it’s a must when you visit this beautiful place.. will definitely be back

This is an unpretentious and welcoming place to eat. The service is lovely and I had a really nice curry.

Four of us visited here last night (06/09/21) and ate inside the restaurant, the restaurant was immaculately clean and tidy. The food was FANTASTIC and was some of the best I’ve ever tasted. I would certain,y recommend the restaurant, we will certainly be eating there...

Very small restaurant warm welcome from front desk.No drink in restaurant take your own.Food good. If you have 3hrs it's worth the wait very slow service because of their takeaway which was non stop. Would use again but would ask for child to be served...

We got to Lochgilphead after a long drive and wanted some food to take to our B&B. Found this place and ordered some food and then asked if we could dine in. It is a small dining area but there were only 2 other diners...

No sit in due to lack of staff post lockdown we settled for take away and had the best chicken tikka we have had on a long time do your self a favour and don't miss this tiny sestaurant superb food

Absolutely outstanding fresh and authentic food. Piping hot. Sauce actually had vegetables in it instead of the usual mush you get everywhere else. The wee guy at the front lovely

Not open for Table Service yet but carry out was superb. Mushroom and Tikka Pakora was tasty Lamb Pasanda was delicious and really tender. Chicken Tikka Masala was equally tender and tasty. You won’t be disappointed. If staying at local B&Bs they will happily supply...

After reading the positive reviews I decided to try a takeaway last night and was really impressed. I tried the Chicken Jaljal which was delicious, the Pilau rice which was cooked to perfection and the tastiest Mushroom Bhaji I have ever had.

Great takeaway. Able to take our order at short notice. Short wait. Excellent meal. Friendly staff. Would order again.

The moment we walked in door we were put at ease , we weren’t rushed and staff were awesome, now the food ... 10/10 best tikka i have had this year

We popped in for a last minute evening takeaway and did not expect much. We were really surprised by the great service and lovely guy doing the front desk. Also the food was really good and just as we would have expected from our usual...

Asked the proprietor for his recommendation, and the meal was excellent - as well as quickly prepared. Will be back!

Following a recommendation, we enjoyed a first-class meal here, together with really friendly service. The price was extremely reasonable too.

Well what can I say, this was our 1st visit to this place and I have stayed in Tarbert which is near by for over 10years.. The food was stunning we had chicken chasni, chicken korma, pilau rice and peswari naan.. we will definitely be...

Great curry as usual....my partner & I have never had a bad meal & he’s very much a connoisseur of his spices & flavours! Keep up the good work 😉👍🏻

Got a chicken tika masala and chicken passanda with veg pakora. Pakora was dry and cold and the currys were runny. Been a few times before and it was good. Will not be coming back 20 quid in the bin.

£42 tskeaway Food was sort of ok but Absolutely Swimming In OIL AN OIL SLICK 🤢🤮 Why can't you get a decent Indian on the west Coast

What a curry. I have to say that although we stay in a rural area of Argyll the curry from the Taj Mahal is second to none. Would now put the challenge forward to those who stay in the City. Come to Argyll and in particular Lochgilphead and enjoy the best curry in Scotland.

We booked a table for 9 of us. The waiter was fantastic the food was delicious and the price was very good £20 a head starter mains and nans popodoms. Will 100% be back.

Absolutely superb food from this small but perfect restaurant Staff were friendly and helpful Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

I found this restaurant when staying in Lochgilphead recently for a coupe of weeks and practically ate there every night. I was amazed at how good the food and service was. The manager "Mafuz" was very welcoming, and it had a lovely atmosphere.I would like to say that the "Taj Mahal" Masala restaurant is much better than your average curry restaurant, the dishes are tasty and satisfying, and the presentation is also 100%. The food is obviously prepared by professional chefs, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Siamo stati in questo ristorante per cena. Devo dire che il cibo era molto buono, ben cucinato e non eccessivamente speziato. Ovviamente si possono mangiare principalmente piatti etnici. Prezzi buoni. Attenzione chi il locale non serve alcolici però, volendo, ci si può portare vino o birra da fuori.

This restaurant is very cosy and can seat 20 diners.

Friendly staff lovely fresh cooked food my husband asked if they had keema rice said not on the menu but it wasn’t a problem for them to make it for him, the food was excellent. They don’t have a license for the restaurant but they were happy for you to take your own alcohol. The price was very reasonable.

Myself and my friend came here for a meal and it was AMAZING! The best Indian we have had in Argyll, it was so fresh and tasty! Highly recommend it was fantastic!

Recently visited the Taj Mahal with friends for a meal. We ordered 4 dishes recommended by Muhammad and I have to say the food was incredible. Our friends from Ayrshire and Lanarkshire who regularly have curry’s agreed the meal was amazing. Highly recommendable.

Thoroughly recommend, meal was quality, food is amazing. Lovely staff, very friendly place with quite a modern and stylish decor. Very wide variety of dishes that will not let you down!

I am SO impressed by the "Taj". Excellent menu, beautifully cooked and presided over by a lovely man who copes

Had an awful takeaway meal from this establishment. My daughter and I both had chicken tikka masala and it was inedible - we had to put it in the bin. Would not recommend. Will definitely not be back.

Came to Lochgilphead on a business trip and sadly decided to come here first off the young lady behind the counter is really nice and polite and isn’t her fault I had a bad meal. The main reason the meal was a disaster is coriander in my food would I said multiple times I hate the taste and don’t want any in my food it sadly was in my curry and completely LOADED in my side portion of mushroom’s and tasted disgusting I sent it back and it came back with the chef saying it’s not coriander now come on I’ve been eating curry’s for 2 decades so I know what coriander is in taste n looks so really didn’t enjoy the meal. Also the restaurant is tiny and me being abit claustrophobic I’d really would not of liked the restaurant to of been full has there wouldn’t be no room, it was cramp has it was and there was only 5 ppl. Also one more little thing when I was served my curry it came in a serving bowl and I didn’t get offered a plate to serve my self. I won’t return to the Taj Mahal but the Chinese next door is great so I would recommend.

deliciosa muy rico el arroz y las salsas,,,un extasis un placer ..vivi en loghilphead el año 2007 e hiba a comer cuando estaba embarazada ... despues de la comida peruana creo que es la comida de aqui del taj mahal

Almost drove past this absolute treasure of a resteraunt, and thank god we didn’t. Stayed in Melfort Village for 3 nights and this was the BEST meal we had. Unreal.

Absolutely one of the best Indian meals we've ever had. Tasted super fresh, 3 different dishes and all were excellent. Wish we were here more often, what a pleasant guy that served us. Hidden gem! Definitely recommend

From the outside it does not look great but read reviews on trip advisor and they were spot on. Food was excellent and as it was my partnes birthday he gave us a free beer that he had. Note that this restaurant does not have a drinks licence but you can bring your own bottle if you want however it is cash only and does not serve deserts. Even so i liked the food and service that i gave it a 5 star.

The guy that took our take away order was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in what we were in Lochgilphead for. The food was really nice and the portions were more than I could eat.

Can't make up my mind whether to give this place 4 or 5 stars! We visited for a take-away about 3 weeks ago and had a couple of starters and a couple of mains. Both were very good. Can't comment on the "eating in" experience as we didn't get the chance.

Doesn't look much on first appearance very small and basic but surprisingly the food was great onion bajies we good also the.mixed started but top were the two curries and nan loads of flavour and a nice medium heat would definetly go back

This has to be the smallest Indian restaurant we have eaten in, take your own drink as they dont have a license, good food, good service, they dont do desserts though due to lack of space for chiller cabinets, was quite busy for a Sunday night, well worth a visit.

Food was really good but would defo recommend getting a take away as the table service wasn’t the best. The poor guy was answering the phone, taking deliveries and serving the tables, tried his best but we waited a while to be served

My only visit here, so far, was for a midweek carry-out. The restaurant is tiny: maybe 18 seats in close-packed tables. Only two seats were occupied during my brief wait. I do hope it gets a lot more trade at other times to make sure it survives. Based on my simple dishes I really hope it does. Everything was well-flavoured and nicely textured. We had mixed pakora (chicken and vegetable), lamb tikka and chicken makhani. The pilau rice was very aromatic and, as many others have commented on, the naans were excellent.

This is a small Indian restaurant but it was great. The curries were really delicious and very reasonably priced! it was byob so make sure you pop to the shop before if you want alcohol. Our waiter was dealing with 2-3 other tables and takeaways but was polite and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Went here with my wife on Sunday 09/09/18 around 5pm. Lightning fast service all served piping hot and very tasty. Got to be the best in the area. Very busy with take aways when we arrived and still we weren't waiting around. Good authentic food at a good price with a very nice fellow who took our order. Bring your own alcohol and cash only. Don't be fooled by the look of the place from the outside. It's great food and service with good quality meat.

Doesn't present itself from the street terribly well, but once inside you receive a warm welcome and first rate curries. It's not licensed so BYO.

We went on a Saturday night in July, it was the only place locally that didn’t ask for a reservation (Should have known better- Saturday nights in Scottish School holidays are busy in holiday areas) So we were glad they were open at all. It’s not all that big.

Looks dirty , lots of shouting from the small kitchen cook gets order wrong , pakora soggy , chilled tikka roll use to be nice but now plain dry no tikka sauce just dry and horrible . Just a shambles

Popped in for a take away yesterday evening after a seven hour drive up here, boy, was the meal good! Absolutely the best chicken Bhoona I have had in a l o n g time. Thanks will come again soon.

Estaba alojado en lochgilphead para 2 noches y cenamos aquí dos noches. 1 stnight tuve un cordero tikka tamaño balti, que era increíble, servido con el mejor pan naan que he tenido. Carne samosa tenía para empezar fueron tan fresco y sabroso.

Our B & B owner recommended this place, but she had only used the carry out service, we walked in about 8.30 pm on a Saturday, to find a young guy sweeping up, and all the tables and chairs put to one side, not a soul in the place, looks as if it could take about 15-20 people full, we looked at each other, and thought lets get out of here.

Since new owners took over we are regular users of the takeaway service, They can add paneer cheese to vegetarian options which is refreshing and different. very nice flavours although best to phone in your order as it takes a while.

Esto estaba bien y no el trabajo después de un largo trabajo en la zona.

El curry era buena y el personal era amable. Curry llena de especias hasta que calentarse después de un viaje a la costa oeste.

Wir hatten zwei verschiedene Chicken Tikka, einmal Naaga und einmal Makhati, dazu Naanbrot. Beide Gerichte waren schmackhaft und der Beschreibung entsprechend scharf.

The Indian food is standard. The premises are in need of a facelift but as previously stated the staff are friendly.

Ordered takeaway; chicken curry, chicken pakora, peshwari naan and chips. The curry was tasty enough but chips were cold and greasy, the pakora was like boot leather like it had been cooked multiple times. The peshwari was small and had no real flavour. All in...

Been a few times since the Taj Mahal reopened and been very impressed every time. Tonight I got my times mixed up and turned up just as they were locking up for the night. I was disappointed and a little worried about what my wife would say when I came home with no food. But I needn't have been because they saw me and unlocked the door and I was welcomed in and had everything I wanted freshly cooked to their usual very high standard. Lochgilphead has been crying out for a decent hot food takeaway ever since Ronnie retired and now we have it!

Stopped in for a takeout after a long days sightseeing in the area. Good food, very tasty with good size menu. Great staff gave an explanation of the dishes and made some good suggestions on what goes well together. Recommended :)

We stay in Lochgilphead caravan so we walk to pub n saw taj mahal restaurant oh let we in n sit order menu good food I got komra lamb my friend got chicken batik n rice is great but too small room no licence bar but yes can my own beer bring in just charge £1.75p better nothing good sit in service is good polite to us give them 4 star if u n partner want go in pls remember your own bring alcohol bottle or wine bottle will no problem ok cheer

On a visit to the lovely Lochgilphead we were very tired after a very long drive. We saw a menu for the Taj Mahal in the cottage and next thing we knew we were sitting with our pj's on enjoying a very tasty ensemble of Chinese and Indian food. It was extremely tasty and plenty of spices and fresh ingredients used in both, only negative were the chips, a little underdone and bland. Apart from that a very tasty and enjoyable meal before the trivial pursuit came out.

Typical Indian take away. No roll in the till or card payment option (tax avoidance?). Good enough if you really hungry

Friendly, relaxed and cheap Indian right in the middle of the town and a perfect place to restore your energy if you have had a long drive to Argyll. Decent Indian and Chinese menu and all freshly cooked on the times I have been. Bring your own alcohol and that makes it even more worthy !

We enjoyed the food however the thing that let this place down was their chips. They were like American fries, not like the fat chips made cut chunky from real potatoes. If an Indian can use chunky chips cut from real potatoes that be better plus we tried the salt & pepper chips & there was hardly any flavouring on them. Also their poppadoms were stale & not crunchy. Disappointing really.

Looks rather dowdy from the outside - and seems to have a focus on the 'kerry-oot' market - but very friendly staff and great value, tasty food. Clearly the locals love it.Enjoyed it very much and - as long as you're not stuck on great décor - would definitely recommend it.

A great find on overlooking the loch head. Staff very helpful with ideas and food information. Bring your own drink and they provide the glasses, which with the very reasonable prices makes it great value. Food is great, made by someone who really understands and knows about Indian cooking. We loved it!

I am from Birmingham England and I have pretty much been bought up on curry (and spent a lot of time in India) so I reckon I know a good one when a find it (!) and I found this one and wanted to stay there just to eat curry every day! I live in Canada now but we still speak of this curry house with much affection and even plan on going back there just for a curry! Bring on a massive road trip and all for a curry! Oh, if you are wanting 5* service and atmosphere, this is not the place, this is local and delightful... :)

A return visit for us - the food is really good and well priced. It's a very sociable place to eat - half of Lochgilphead seem to use it.

There are two places in Lochgilphead serving Indian food but the Taj Mahal was the first to open. Although the interior is small and nothing much the food is very good and fresh which makes up for the decor. There is no alcohol license but you are welcome to take in your own wine, beer etc. The front of house staff member is very friendly and eager to please. A very popular local takeaway and ideal for small parties to sit in.

Best meals ever never had a better meal in my life and great service aswell. The restaurant is very nice aswell would always go back and would definitely recommend

Visited the Taj Mahal with friends on a Saturday night. Another great meal at this first class little Indian restaurant. Food and service excellent as usual.