Taj Tandoori in Cambridge

Fantastic place and very nice staff

Delicious food and great service, will definitely be one of our regular restaurant

Excellent, tasty food served by very friendly and engaging staff. Highly recommended by ‘Steve Martin’….!

“Lamb madras” = Chewy gristle covered in tomato puree. Not even a hint of spice, no seasoning and just bland and terrible. I’ve had spicier korma.

Lovely restaurant with great hospitality, and an overall cosy feel. Food was delicious, really enjoyed the fusion menu and the more traditional dishes were done nicely. Starters were amazing, 10/10 experience overall.

Amazing original taste and so kindful, hospitable and lovely people!

Outstanding from start to finish. Went with a celiac and they were amazing in helping him choose safely. Food was delicious and the staff were the best. Would definitely return if in Cambridge again.

Amazing food, great customer service from all the staff and excellent service regarding allergies (gluten and peanuts).

Felt well looked after at TAJ. Food was delicious and fresh. Service was impeccable. Was greeted at the door by kind member of staff and swiftly seated. Nice to find authentic cuisines in Cambridge

I was so excited to try this food as I’d heard so many wonderful things. I was not disappointed!! The onion bhajis were the best I’ve ever had. The butter chicken had a tiny little kick to it which was a pleasant surprise! Highly recommended! I did have an issue but it was rectified but I can’t give 5 stars due to me having to wait longer for my meal as they’d made a mistake. Also I found the 12.5% service charge a bit steep. We’re in the UK, so I would expect 10% no more. But overall a pleasant experience. Thank you!

Visited on Mother’s Day after a recommendation from my wife after visiting on work night out. Delightful service, really cared that we had a great experience. Made excellent recommendations and even loved the food. They were clearly short of staff but everyone had a smile on their faces. Our see was slightly messed up, but it didn’t matter. Would definitely recommend.

Horrible service. We ordered starter food so plates were served, we ate in it. The plates were not changed for main course. We had to eat the main course in the same plates with chicken bones in the same plates. I told the owner he said we don’t change the plates as the restaurant is not fine dinning but street food. In India we serve Dogs in the same plates for all courses of food. Butter chicken did not have the taste of butter chicken, it taste as a different dish, no taste at all. Long wait for kitchen. Few customers in the restaurant but too much waiting time for all dishes. Food was just Luke warm , not hot. We don’t know when it was prepared and kept. Waiters are not seen to serve. Need to wait for a while to see the waiter every time, even though there were only few customers not sure what’s up when it’s busy? Definitely wouldn’t recommend anyone to waste your money and time. Rates are high but the portion served are not worth the price. It’s Taj Cherry Hinton.

This place was amazing. The food is delicious and they have so many different and original options. Plenty of vegetarian options as well. It was so difficult to choose and we ended up ordering too much lol. The service was the friendliest. Great experience and glad we went there. Will definitely visit again when in Cambridge. Excellent value for money.

Really enjoy our time in Taj restaurant. Everything was beyond expectations , great atmosphere, fantastic food and very friendly staff

We were impressed by the quality of the products and the attention to detail. At first, the waiter told us about the allergens in the dishes and asked if we were intolerant of certain foods.

Order was goofed up and staff realized 20 mins after taking the order. Tomato puree taste in multiple dishes, uncooked veg dish. No reaction/response from counter person after giving the feedback.

Food was incredible and everyone was really nice and helpful. I advice to ask for recommendations for dishes, as the ones I was offered I was not disappointed in. I will definitely come back.

The Taj is quite simply exceptional. The food is innovative, fabulous quality and delicious. The team is welcoming, helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommended.

Best Indian food in Cambridge hands down! Myself my wife and two friends visited Taj last night for dinner. This wasn’t first visit and certainly won’t be our last. Excellent customer service and very welcoming. Syed took the time to chat with us and explained the dishes in detail. We were given a complimentary starter to share on the table which was a nice touch. I had the chicken 65 to start which was very flavoursome and the staff curry for my main which was bursting with flavour. My friend had the Bengal Tiger, which is a very hot dish but also very flavoursome and if you can handle the heat! We had a mix of bread and rice’s for the table to accompany the dishes. Everyone was very satisfied with their food and all the plates empty. 10/10 all round!! :D

The Curry in Cambridge and possibly UK!!

Such a brilliant meal, food was delicious and great service from Lianna and Hamza. What a gaff, would recommend it to anyone!

The most heavenly authentic Tandoori I've been to in a long while. I've been to a fair few in my time. Rich and luscious tasting food. And the service was sublime. Will be back for sure. It was a pleasure, many thanks.

Visited the Taj with my husband and I can’t recommend this place more. Lovely decor, amazing food and service was fab! The staff were so attentive and helpful. The railway curry was so tasty and I had a burger and masala fries which was super! Will definitely be returning. 5 stars all the way!

First visit here, what an amazing curry house. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The curry selection has real choice and there was 5 of us, ordering different dishes. Just wow! Top flavours and one of the best curry houses. We will return when in the area, this isn’t one to miss!! 10/10

Taj is the best for a local curry. Staff are amazing and food is 10/10! Staff will help you pick your curry if unsure and will make you something off the menu! Wouldn’t recommend anywhere else

Had a takeaway and the food was very good. Couldn't fault it. Possibly the best onion bhagees ever. That's the good point. Now for the bad. For a takeaway what's the service charge all about? I appreciate it was only 50p but it's the principle of it. Surely when you're selling an item you build in all your overheads and you have one fixed price. Looks like a way of charging the customer more just to increase profit. Also, might be an idea to put the quantity next to some of the item's, for example the bhajees. Didn't know how many so I ordered two for two people.....there were far too many. Received an email confirming my order with a collection time. This was written like a 24hr clock but was written 06.45 pm. That's a confliction, it should have been 18.45 I pointed it out to the sales person but they insisted it was correct 🙄. Would've given it a 5 star review if it wasn't for the item's I've mentioned.

I was really looking forward to trying this place and it didn't disappoint. The food, the atmosphere and staff were terrific. They were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble..

We had an absolute amazing meal here tonight. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, suggesting changes to meals to suit the diner. The food was incredible, I highly recommend the chicken tikka salad! I cannot recommend this play enough. I am sure we'll be back soon.

Tai Tandoori was lovely. Staff were super helpful and friendly, great atmosphere, delicious food highly recommended to anyone!

Lovely Indian takeaway/restaurant I had the chicken jalfrazi with rice and garlic man bread..big portions so make sure you’re hungry….

As soon as we arrived we were made to feel welcome and the food was so delicious and the recommendation on dishes Saeed suggested were a hit (we usually stick to the same thing) Take your own alcohol which saved money and the cost overall...

Bring your own alcohol. The serving staff were really helpful and offered modifications and dishes off the menu. I got the impression they really care about their food. I ordered a biriyani which was very good (I have had better TBH, but not often). Onion bhaji was lovely. The interior decor is simple but feel a little temporary, so the atmosphere is let down a bit, but to compensate prices are fair.

Been going here for years and every time the blood is out of the world

This place is undoubtedly one of Cambridge's culinary gems! I've visited multiple times, and it's evident why—it boasts an exceptional selection of dishes. The starters, especially the Chicken 65, were outstanding, and the Lamb Rogan Shepard’s Pie took me by surprise with its own unique twist. The service is top-notch, while the people make the experience even more enjoyable and I'm eagerly anticipating my next visit!

We had a party of 7 19th February , (my partner’s birthday) unfortunately with their drivers who deliverer their takeaway kept leaving the front door open so it was very uncomfortable eating when it was freezing that evening with gusts of cold air directly in our faces , the food was ok , unfortunately they didn’t have lemonade as we was told we was not allowed to bring our own soft drinks so eventually I had to go over to the nearest shop to buy a bottle, it was very difficult to give a review when all of us was to cold to enjoy the evening. Would like to try another time but definitely not sit near the front window. Regards Wayne Nightingale

Amazing! Service is awesome, so friendly and genuinely wanting to make you happy and give you a great dining experience. This was topped only by the food which was stunning. We trusted advice to drop one of our picks and go for a couple of...

We had an amazing dining experience at the Taj, the food and presentation is exceptional and demonstrates passion. Great selection on the menu. The hospitality and service is warm and welcoming. Both Amin and Chef Julal we had the pleasure of meeting are such lovely guys.

Came here 13th Jan 2024, for father in laws 50th birthday, the staff are amazing, polite and understanding, and always like to have a laugh and a joke with you, they are extremely accommodating and always have a recommendation for you to try, it's a lovely atmosphere and has decorations and lighting to get you into the dining spirit. Their food is amazing! Cooked amazingly and is so flavoursome! 🔥 We drove over an hour away and will definitely be back!

Amazing restaurant. Food was outstanding. Service was very good. Great atmosphere. Many thanks for a great evening

Fantastic food, friendly service and nice atmosphere.

Fabulous food...never been disappointed with choice. Lots of variety and great hosts...staff know what they're doing...highly recommend this restaurant.

Pulled chicken tikka burger, absolutely scrumptious also the best butter chicken I have ever tried! Wow

Recommendations were spot on! The popcorn lentils, the crispy kale, the mutton. And they fed the kids too, who can't deal with spice yet!

The Taj never fails to deliver , great friendly service ,intriguing menu, well informed staff .good value for money Cambridges finest .

Excellent meal for the whole family. Sayeed is just the perfect host and made top notch recommendations! A highlight of our trip to Cambridge! Very good evening out… highly recommended

Sadly, we have been really disappointed by this years delivery. Whilst we normally eat in during the year It is now a tradition to have a takeaway with our family on NY’s day evening however this year could be the one where we decide to...

Brilliant family-run restaurant. Authentic food and unmatched service. Looking forward to attending again

Lovely food and engaged but relaxed staff.

Great service and friendly staff. Really enjoyed the 'staff curry'. Don't forget to bring your own beers/wine.

The food was amazing and so was the service. Defo recommend! Everything came on time and tasted on point.

Very friendly and welcoming staff and the food was delicious and well served. Highly recommend for a nice meal out!

We received a warm welcome on arrival, with staff asking us if we would like on guidance on the menu. Our food was delicious and the potions were generous. Well worth a visit.

Had a great evening at The Taj, the host was amazing. He advised us on certain dishes and all he recommended were delicious. Not your normal curry house, but very much worth a visit.

Super leckeres Essen, gute Beratung, netter Service, Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Ich kann das Restaurant nur empfehlen!

Probably the best Indian food that I have had in Cambridge so far. The service was amazing and the food delicious. If you want to dine on a Saturday you are likely to need a reservation, but Sundays are less busy. They do not serve alcohol but you are allowed to bring your own. I’ll definitely be back.

Probably the best and most authentic Bangladeshi/Indian meal I've ever had. Non standard menu exhuburally explained and served. Superb value for money. Only quibble on a freezing evening was that the heating could have been more effective but the food warmed me up.

What a lovely find! I forgot to ask your name but thank you for looking after my son & me last night. You know you are on to something when you have an enthused and passionate owner giving his patrons the personal touch! The starters you picked were just right; loved the Bel Puri especially. The Railway Mutton dish and chicken was also very good. It did occur to me driving home, whether you made the mutton dish hotter than your 4 chillis (we were more concerned that 4 chillis may have been too hot for us!!!). Anyway, if it was hotter than 4 chillis, then 3/4 chillis will work for us next time. Having said that it was fine as the chicken curry balanced the fiery heat of the mutton. We will be back soon.

Such friendly and welcoming service made our evening. The food was delicious too. Interesting menu.

Fabulous! Not my first review but then we keep coming back to Taj because it's far and away the best Indian food in Cambridge. The chef here is very inventive (try the 3 Ways Mackerel) and this time round even offered to cook something new...

Amazing South Asian restaurant. I have been here twice now, love the chicken dishes. The staff are fabulous, the owner whose father founded the restaurant (it’s a family run business) went an extra three miles with the food and service. Staff are not too pushy which is great, giving you enough space, and the atmosphere is very cool indeed.

There was a reason why I picked this restaurant, when choosing a place for my husband's birthday dinner-all the 5* reviews. And we were not disappointed, in fact, it has actually exceeded our expectations. I think this must have been the only Cambridge restaurant, we have visited, where the service was so personalised. The owner himself came over to talk to us, gave us food recommendations (you must try crispy kale chaat!) and was so lovely and welcoming. The food was brilliant, the service (as mentioned above) - great, will definitely be back to try some other dishes :) Thank you Syed and his team.

Absolutely fantastic food and experience. The staff were clearly knowledgeable with their food recommendations. Food arrived promptly and was well presented and delicious. Probably the best garlic naan I've had in a long time! I will definitely be back to try some more of their...

Sayed is amazing! We had a lovely birthday meal here and the food was great! Thanks guys. We had a great time.

Cant fault this restaurant, the chef is amazing and the food is divine. The crispy kale is delightful, and the railway curry is heaven thank you Syed

Service from the owner was amazing and recommendations were spot on! Everything was full of flavour food was literally melting in our mouths. Plenty of menu choices, the owner even served us with a dish off the menu which was amazing. Overall atmosphere is great as you feel passion about food and service from the owner, but the rest of the team needs to pick it up a notch regarding serving as they didn't pay much attentive attention to the guests. We as a couple definitely recommend the venue. Ourselves we are going to come back to try the rest of the amazing looking dishes. 😊

Exceptional food and service! Loved that it’s BYO as you can take your favourite drink! We were welcomed with smiles and nothing was too much trouble including the wine cooler and bottle opener for our own wine! The green chicken curry and the chilli paneer...

Staff very friendly and accommodating

Second time coming here, since the first time was great. Great customer service from all staff who served us along with great food. The menu had a good twist to your traditional desi food, giving a unique experience you generally would not find at other...

Had an excellent night and meal at Taj for a party if 10. The host was super friendly and provided excellent recommendations. The service was prompt, and there was no rush to boot you out. We brought our own beer and wine, which saves a...

The best curry house in Cambridge. We visited for the 4th time on 28/10. Amazing food. The staff recognise us ever time we come, and it’s a new discovery for us. They made us feel at home and even let us order off menu. I’d go as far to say as it’s the best restaurant in town.

The best Indian I've had in Cambridge. Admittedly, I'm no connoisseur of Indian food, being normally an onion bhaji and chicken pasanda sort of guy. But the friend who brought me here said it was something special, and he was right. From the outside it...

I don't often write reviews but really wanted to write one for Taj Tandoori as I felt that our experience was exceptional. The owner is really welcoming and helpful - explaining the dishes and their backstories and also making sure we had everything we needed....

Taj Tandoori is absolutely exceptional. From the always-present warm welcome, great friendly service and fabulous freshly prepared food, there is literally nothing to take away from the full 5 stars. Highly recommended!

Superb food - quick service, generous portions and outstanding flavours. We were a large group and everyone reported that their food was absolutely delicious. The staff are extremely helpful and make the evening really special. Highly recommend!

The floor was like an ice rink. Several of my party nearly slipped and another party who arrived were talking about it as we left. It was like there was oil on the floor tiles.🫣 Food and service were great however

Really flavoursome food and super service. We were particularly impressed by the fusion dishes. We will return!

Delicious food (the railway mutton curry was to die for) and friendly staff. We will definitely be back in the near future!

Delicious food and exceptional service. I've always had a pleasant dining experience at the Taj. Very generous with the portions and the flavours of the dishes were on point!

My favourite Indian place. Go in person.! It's worth it. Chicken tikka lakab (I hope I wrote it correctly) is my absolute favorite: better than any korma I have had.

Despite being half an hour late our reservation was still there when we arrived. Great food and a welcoming and friendly staff.

We all enjoyed our meal here. It was busy. Portions were good. Starter and mains were well presented, hot and tasted great. The mango lassis spot on. Not the most inspiring restaurant frontage but once inside all was good. We really liked the simple interior...

The food is wonderful, every dish we had was a flavor explosion. There are some really special appetizers that I have never had at other Indian restaurants and WOW, great flavors and great portions. All of our main courses were amazing in flavor. The service...

Popped in for dinner with my partner, had a fantastic evening. The food and service were simply amazing. All dishes tasted really good!

The best curry in Cambridge and with the most kind and friendly staff. Always super relaxed place to eat.

Delicious food, wonderful staff. It’s always lovely when taking a chance on somewhere new pays off. After seeing all the rave reviews we finally decided to pay a visit and now we know why people love it. Such an amazingly refreshing menu with lots of...

Incredible, unique dishes and down-to-earth, attentive staff. Unmatched!

Excellent food and very good help from senior staff. The best curry in 10+ years in Cambridge. Went with a mate on a Monday night. Given how good the food is, the place was quiet. I ordered Behl Puri which I’ve never had before - flavours were really enhanced by the chutney it came with. The main was their railway station mutton. The meat fell of the bone and tasted wonderful. The curry sauce had distinct flavours (very u usual for Cambridge) and tasted very close what I’ve had when working in India (I had asked for something most like an authentic Indian dish). The garlic naan was better than most I’ve had in the UK, closer to the fried (?) naans I’ve had in India. The mushroom rice my mate ordered was lovely too! Definitely going back and happy to pay out of my own pocket rather than due to business travel.

The minute you stepped through the door you had a friendly welcome from Syed. Unfortunately our table wasn’t available but that was ok, it gave us time to go to the off licence which was 3minutes down the road to pick up some alcohol. You...

staff's curry is completely out of this world, no duds, friendly/funny staff - get your life together and go

Hands-down the best meal I've ever had. Felt like I was having dinner with family - so welcoming and kind. Will definitely be back.

One of the best Indian meals that we’ve had. It’s a byo but that’s an advantage as it means that you can drink what you want to. However the food and the staff are the stand out’s. Ate there tonight and left very impressed. The...

The restaurant is about a 25-minute walk from the centre of Cambridge and it was worth every step of the route. The owner made a couple of recommendations based on our 'normal selections' and he was spot on - they were delicious and we wouldn't...

Always an amazing meal and experience. Syed is a wonderful host and can steer you in the right direction with your selections. Anyone who enjoys a curry needs to give Taj a try, you’ll definitely return

Rather than the textbook list of anglicised dishes we have come to expect from an establishment with Tandoori in the name, the Taj Tandoori brings something different and way way better. Bangladeshi and Indian street food, authentic dishes and fusion dishes are on the menu. The dishes contain a great array of quality ingredients providing a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours and fragrances. Caters excellently for those that prefer vegetables to meat. The service was exceptional both in terms of friendliness and efficiency.

Such friendly restaurant, all staff are always very welcoming. Food is also amazing, so tasty and always quick to arrive.

Top shelf material, really good food,friendly and informative staff.

İkinci defa hint yemeği yedim. Bu seferki aklımda kalacak. Until next time. Harika bir menü.Samosa, popcorn dall, krispy kale chaat and tandoorı chıcken wıngs :) Lamb jalfrezi, mango lassi...they are all perfect...🧿👍

Fantastic restaurant, every time I visit the food and service are 5*. The staff are very friendly, always make you welcome and give great recommendations on what to order. Every dish I have tried is amazing, especially the chicken tikka lakab, absolutely sublime. By far the best Indian restaurant in Cambridge, probably my favourite restaurant overall. I cannot recommend this place enough.

First time visiting this restaurant and will definitely be back! The food was amazing and the staff were great :)

Eager to visit again & sample some more delights on the menu. Booked late on a Saturday afternoon on the Taj’s website, confirmation then sent via email. Extra information on the email informing us of Bring Your Own Beer & Wine. As always, welcomed like...