Taj Palace Cuisine of India Menu

Introducing the Menu of Taj Palace Cuisine of India

Welcome to Taj Palace Cuisine of India, a hidden gem nestled in San Luis Obispo, CA. This charming eatery offers a delightful journey into Indian flavors, featuring an extensive menu that caters to diverse palates, including vegan and pescatarian options.

  • Appetizers: Start with crisp Vegetable Samosas or flavorful Chicken Pakoras, perfect for sharing.
  • Soups: The Mulligatawny Soup warms the heart with lentils, rice, and a sprinkle of spice.
  • Tandoori Breads: Don’t miss the Garlic Naan; its crispy texture and garlicky aroma are heavenly.

The Chef, Amrik Singh, crafts each dish with love, ensuring a homely ambiance, while Raja Singh greets every guest with kindness. Whether you dine in or opt for takeout, the experience is truly enriching. With a perfect balance of flavor and generous portions, Taj Palace is a must-visit for any food lover.

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa

Crisp patties filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.

$4.95

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetable fritters dipped in batter and fried.

$4.95

Calamari

Fried in 3 flour batter.

$8.95

Chicken Pakora

Boneless chicken dipped in spiced batter and fried.

$7.95

Onion Bhaji

Onion mixed with flour and deep fried.

$4.95

Curried Mussels

Freshest mussels steamed in a garlic curry.

$10.95

Mulligatawny Soup

Delicately spiced lentil soup with rice and chicken.

$5.95

Lentil Soup

Lentil soup mildly spiced.

$5.95

Soups

Salads

Onion, Green Chili, and Lemon

$2.00

Desi Salad

Chopped onion, green chili, cucumber, tomatoes and lemon.

$4.95

Vegetarian Salad

Assorted lettuces, cheese, cilantro and flour crisps tossed in tamarind vinaigrette.

$4.95

Chicken Tikka Biryani

Rice cooked with chicken tikka masala.

$14.95

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, nuts and saffron.

$11.95

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with shrimp.

$15.95

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with lamb.

$15.95

Plain Basmati Rice

$4.95

Rice Pillau

Basmati rice cooked with green peas and saffron.

$6.95

Egg Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with egg, nuts and saffron.

$12.95

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with chicken.

$14.95

Jeera Rice

Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.

$5.95

Rice

Tandoori Breads

Naan

Leavened bread.

$2.50

Butter Naan

$2.95

Garlic Chili Naan

$4.95

Bullet Naan

Stuffed with chili and onions.

$5.95

Peshawari Naan

Served with almonds and raisins.

$6.95

Chicken Naan

Filled with spiced ground chicken.

$6.95

Roti

Plain whole wheat bread.

$2.95

Aloo Pratha

Served with spiced potatoes.

$5.95

Tava Roti

2 pieces.

$7.00

Garlic Naan

Lightly sprinkled with fresh garlic.

$3.95

Cilantro Naan

$3.95

Keema Naan

Served with mildly spiced ground meat.

$5.95

Cheese Naan

Filled with homemade cheese.

$4.95

Onion Kulcha

Filled with spiced onions.

$4.95

Pratha

Unleavened layered whole wheat bread.

$4.95

Aloo Naan

Served with spiced potatoes.

$5.95

Family Dinner for 4 Combo

Butter Chicken, Lamb Korma, Palak Paneer, Aloo Mutter, two orders of Jeera Rice, two orders of Garlic Naan

$69.95

Non-Vegetarian Dinner Combo

Chicken curry, One piece of chicken tandoori and one Aloo mutter dish. Includes rice, dal, naan and kheer.

$19.95

Vegetarian Dinner Combo

Consists of Saag Paneer, Aloo Mutter dishes. Includes rice, dal, naan and kheer.

$17.95

Dinner for 2

Consists of an order of Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Chana Masala, Jeera Rice, Garlic Naan

$45.00

Taj Combo

Tandoori Specialties

Tandoori Chicken Special

Chicken marinated in yogurt with fresh spices. Served sizzling hot.

$13.95

Chicken Tikka Special

Boneless chicken cubes marinated in fresh spices. Served sizzling hot.

$13.95

Mixed Tandoori Special

An assortment of tandoori specialties. Served sizzling hot.

$19.95

Seekh Kabab Special

Minced lamb with herbs and spices, roasted on skewers. Served sizzling hot.

$14.95

Lamb Tikka Special

Lamb cubes marinated with spices and roasted. Served sizzling hot.

$14.95

Chicken Curry

Chicken cooked in spiced onion gravy.

$12.95

Chicken Jalfrezi

Boneless chicken cooked in mildly spiced vegetables.

$12.95

Chicken Korma

Chicken in a special sauce with cream and nuts.

$12.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Roasted chicken cubes in a mildly spiced sauce.

$13.95

Dal Chicken Tikka

Lentils cooked with boneless chicken tikka cubes.

$14.95

Chicken Methi

Chicken pieces in mild spice and fenugreek.

$12.95

Chicken Vinadaloo

Chicken cooked with spices and potatoes.

$12.95

Chicken

Lamb

Lamb Curry

Lamb cooked in spiced onion gravy.

$14.95

Lamb Tikka Masala

Roasted and finished in a rich tomato and ginger sauce.

$15.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb and potatoes in spiced tomato sauce.

$14.95

Lamb Madras

Lamb cooked in spicy coconut sauce.

$14.95

Lamb Korma

Lamb in a special sauce with cream and nuts.

$14.95

Lamb Keema Matter

Minced lamb prepared with peas.

$14.95

Lamb Saag

Lamb cooked in spiced creamed spinach.

$15.95

Lamb Jalfrezi

Lamb cooked in vegetables, ground herbs and spices.

$14.95

Shrimp Jalfrezi

Juicy shrimp cooked with assorted vegetables.

$15.95

Shrimp Masala

Jumbo shrimp cooked in a delectable gravy.

$15.95

Fish Vindaloo

Fish cooked with spices and potatoes.

$15.95

Fish Saag

Fish cooked in spiced creamed spinach.

$15.95

Fish Korma

Fish in a special sauce with cream and nuts.

$15.95

Fish Masala

Prepared in a sauce with tomatoes and spices.

$15.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp cooked with spices and potatoes.

$15.95

Shrimp Saag

Shrimp cooked in spiced creamed spinach.

$15.95

Shrimp Korma

Shrimp in a special sauce with cream and nuts.

$15.95

Seafood

Taj Specials

Chili Chicken Special

Mixed with fresh onions, bell peppers and spices.

$15.95

Chili Cheese Special

Mixed with fresh onions, bell peppers and spices.

$15.95

Butter Chicken Special

Shredded tandoori chicken in mild creamed sauce.

$14.95

Tandoori Shrimp Special

Jumbo shrimp marinated with herbs and spices.

$19.95

Lamb Karahi Special

Stir-fried with bell pepper, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

$15.95

Chili Fish Special

Mixed with fresh onions, bell peppers and spices.

$15.95

Chicken Karahi Special

Stir-fried with bell pepper, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

$14.95

Tandoori Fish Special

Fish spiced and marinated lightly in garlic and herbs. Served sizzling hot.

$15.95

Chicken Saag Special

Tandoori chicken in spiced creamed spinach.

$14.95

Egg Bhurgi

Scrambled eggs with onions and spices.

$12.95

Vegetable Butter Masala

Mixed vegetables cooked with special masala sauce.

$12.95

Vegetable Korma

Mixed veggies with nuts in cream braised gravy.

$11.95

Saag Aloo

Spinach with potatoes.

$11.95

Butter Aloo

Potatoes cooked with special masala sauce.

$11.95

Vegetarian Curry

Mixed vegetables cooked with curry sauce.

$11.95

Paneer Makhani

Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in tomato gravy.

$13.95

Palak Paneer

Spinach cooked in herbs with homemade cheese.

$12.95

Malai Kofta

Mixed vegetable cutlets with nuts in cream sauce.

$13.95

Mutter Paneer

Green peas and homemade cheese in curry sauce.

$12.95

Dum Aloo

$11.95

Aloo Korma

Potatoes in a special sauce with cream and nuts.

$11.95

Paneer Bhurji

Crushed homemade cheese with cream and spices.

$14.95

Shahi Paneer

Chunks of cheese with cream, spices, herbs and nuts.

$13.95

Vegetarian Delights

Vegan Delights

Aloo Mutter

Green peas with potatoes.

$11.95

Yellow Dal Tarka

Yellow lentils cooked in a mild ginger sauce.

$11.95

Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.

$13.95

Vegetarian Jalfrezi

Mixed vegetables cooked with ground herbs and spices.

$11.95

Okra Masala

Cooked in spiced masala sauce with onion and tomato.

$14.95

Vegan Curry

$11.95

Aloo Vindaloo

Potatoes cooked in spicy sauce.

$11.95

Bengan Bhartha

Smoked eggplant sauteed with onions and spices.

$12.95

Chana Masala

Garbanzo beans in special blend of spices.

$11.95

Daal Maharani

Lentils cooked in mild soupy sauce.

$11.95

Raita

Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

$3.95

Mango Chutney

$2.00

Hot Pickle

$2.00

Papadums

2 crispy, spicy wafers.

$2.50

Raw Onion, Green Chili, & Lemon

$2.00

Side Dishes

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

2 homemade cheese balls fried and soaked in a honey syrup.

$4.95

Kheer

Indian rice pudding.

$4.95

Mango Ice Cream

$4.95

Basen Burfi

Chickpea flour candy.

$4.95

Kulfi

Indian ice cream with pistachios.

$4.95

Mango Lassi

Yogurt drink with mangoes.

$5.95

Plain Sweet Lassi

$5.95

Spiced Iced Tea

$3.95

Soda

$3.95

Tea

$3.95

Mint Lassi

$5.95

Juice

$3.95

Hot Masala Chai Tea

$4.95

Coffee

$3.95

Salted Lassi

Yogurt drink.

$5.95

Sweet Lassi

Sweet Yogurt Drink

$3.95

Beverages