Spiced curries and rice anchor Indian food at Taj Indian Cuisine in University, FL, with pickup available for your next meal.
Order onlineVegetable Samosas
$7.95
Two fried pastry triangles filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
“Stopped in while I was in Tampa , this place is so beautiful inside.I was greeted with a smile and I ordered food to go Vegetable Samosa’s and it was so freaking hot and fresh just delicious.I will return here and dine in next time.Highly recommended 👌”
Chicken Pakora
$10.95
Boneless chicken marinated with Indian spices and fried.
“Was on trip and tried three different places In Town and this place serves great Indian food with great service.”
Paneer Pakoras
$10.95
Cheese pieces dipped in chickpea batter and fried until crisp.
“Outstanding Indian food. We shared several dishes throughout our party and not one of them was bad. Tastes great as leftovers the next day as well”
Bombay Shrimp
$13.95
Indian-spiced shrimp pieces marinated and butter-fried.
“Taj Indian Cuisine knows how to please customers. The bombay shrimp was well cooked. The taste was fresh. Service was attentive. The atmosphere felt warm.”
Butter Chicken (House Specialty)
$21.95
Tandoor-roasted chicken simmers in tomato, butter, cream, and spices.
“Love their butter chicken! Highly recommend!”
Chicken Tikka Masala
$21.95
Tandoor-roasted chicken is sautéed with spices in a rich masala sauce.
“The Chicken Tikka Masala is a must-try at Taj Indian Cuisine. Rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor!”
Butter Chicken (House Specialty) - Lunch Special
$15.95
Roasted tandoor chicken in a spiced tomato, butter, and cream sauce.
“Happened to find by luck while in the area. Had the Butter chicken lunch speci al. It was outstanding! This is one of my favorite Indian dishes & it was some of the best I have ever tasted. Restaurant is small but nicely appointed, good service. Prices inline with other similar places. Definitely recommend & will go back again.”
Chicken Biryani
$20.95
Spiced basmati rice with chicken, saffron, nuts, raisins, and egg.
“Taj Indian Cuisine serves the best Chicken Biryani in town! Fragrant rice, tender chicken, and packed with spices. Every bite is a delight!”
Saag Paneer
$19.95
Indian cottage cheese cooked with creamed spinach and spices.
“We've ordered takeout before and loved it, but dining in was even better. The garlic naan is absolutely amazing, and we can't get enough of the saag paneer. We also tried a few new dishes this time, and every single one was delicious.”
Chana Masala
$18.95
Chickpeas simmered with aromatic spices in a savory curry.
“The Chana Masala was absolutely delightful—perfectly spiced and full of flavor. Paired with their warm Garlic Naan, it made for a fantastic dinner. The portion size was just right, leaving me satisfied but not overly full.”
Tarka Dal - Lunch Special
$15.95
Yellow lentils cooked with spices, herbs, and tomatoes for lunch.
“We adore this place and always make it a point to visit whenever we're in LA. They serve amazing Indian cuisine in a stylish setting. Make sure to order a variety of dishes to share!”
Kadai Mushrooms
$19.95
Mushrooms and peppers sautéed with onion, tomato, ginger, and mild spices.
“I've lived in Tampa for 20+ years, this is the only restaurant to maintain the same flavor since I was a kid. The chef is the owner, definitely one of the best places to eat good indian food. consistently the best and definitive go-to whenever im craving indian food”
Shrimp Vindaloo
$23.95
Shrimp and potatoes in tangy tomato curry, prepared mild or hot.
“A must come place if you are craving for Indian Taste”
Tandoori Shrimp
$23.95
Shrimp marinated in mild spices, cooked in a tandoor, and served sizzling.
“Taj Indian Cuisine impressed me again. The tandoori shrimp was tender and juicy. The freshness stood out. Service was friendly. The atmosphere felt warm.”
Fish Tikka
$25.95
Charcoal-cooked mahi-mahi marinated with Indian spices, garlic, and herbs.
“First time ever eaten Indian food and this food was excellent. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was excellent. The cleanliness was beyond excellent”
Shrimp Shahi Korma
$24.95
Shrimp simmered with herbs in cream sauce with cashews and raisins.
“Best Indian food I've ever had, amazing service”
Lamb Butter Masala
$23.95
Boneless lamb simmers in tomato, butter, cream, and Indian spices.
“I loved this place we ordered the butter lamb, beef curry medium (becareful thats hot so if you like spict medium is the way to go) and last but definitely not least tandoori chicken with garlic naan. the food was so good full of flavors and i ate my lefts overs for lunch the next day so the amount for the price was perfect the waiter was so kind he said I looked like his cousin so definitely was treated like family lol will Definitely be coming back”
Lamb Dhansak
$22.95
Boneless lamb is cooked with lentils and spices in a curry.
“Delicious authentic Indian cuisine. No buffet, great lunch menu options👍🏼”
Lamb Bhuna
$22.95
Slow-reduced lamb with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and fresh garam masala.
“Lamb Bhuna was so flavorful and well cooked.Thick, spicy gravy clung beautifully to the lamb.Each bite was rich and perfectly balanced.Taj nailed the traditional flavor on this one.Excellent with a side of garlic naan too.One of my favorite lamb dishes in town.”
Tandoor Lamb Chops
$32.95
Lamb chops marinated with garlic, ginger, and fresh spices, then roasted.
Goat or Lamb Biryani
$23.95
Basmati rice with spiced sauce, meat, nuts, and raisins.
“OMG best Indian food! The service was superb!”
Goat Korma
$23.95
Boneless goat cooked with herbs, cream sauce, raisins, and cashews.
“I worship this restaurant. I would die for the Goat Korma and Lamb Tikka Masala.”
Goat Curry
$22.95
Goat pieces simmer in curry sauce with fresh spices.
“The goat curry was outstanding! Tender meat in a rich and flavorful sauce that had me licking my plate clean. It's a definite winner!”
Goat Madras
$23.95
Goat curry with coconut garnish and roasted ground spices.
“One of the best Indian restaurants, anywhere.”
Beef Madras
$22.95
South Indian-style beef curry with coconut and roasted ground spices.
“By far our favorite Indian restaurant in tampa. The food was amazing, I ordered the butter chicken and my boyfriend had the chicken tikka masala and they were both wonderful! The servers we had were very welcoming and kind and the restaurant itself was very cute and inviting! Could not recommend this place more!”
Beef Vindaloo
$21.95
Beef curry with potatoes has a slightly sour flavor; choose mild or hot.
“Was hesitant because nobody was in the restaurant. Was so pleasantly surprised. The Beef Vindaloo and Garlic Naan was incredible. Tried my friend’s Tikka Masala and that was incredible too. Staff was friendly. Definitely will come back.”
Beef Seekh Kebab
$24.95
Ground beef seasoned with onion and herbs, tandoor-roasted on a sizzler.
“Lunch deal butter chicken w/ naan was stellar! Some of the best Indian food in Tampa”
Beef Curry
$21.95
Beef pieces simmer in curry sauce with ginger, garlic, and spices.
“The garlic naan (chef's kiss!), vegetable korma and beef curry were all so delicious!”
Garlic Naan
$6.50
Tandoor-baked bread stuffed with garlic and butter.
“Garlic naan is a must-have side dish at Taj Indian Cuisine. It's so fluffy and garlicky—absolutely delicious.”
Naan
$4.75
Unleavened flatbread is baked in a traditional tandoor oven.
“Really good naan and butter chicken.”
Cheese Naan
$7.50
Naan bread is stuffed with homemade cheese and baked in a clay oven.
“So happy to find a good Indian in Florida!! The garlic nan was I think one of the best I’ve ever had. Also had Saag Paneer, Tarka Dal and Chicken Madras at medium hot which were all delicious. I like it a little hotter, so they brought us some fresh chilis to add as well! Great meal. Looking forward to coming back when we visit our daughter at USF!!”
Olive Naan
$6.95
Tandoor-baked naan topped with chopped olives and cilantro.
“Last week we were at Taj with 15 people. We were there for my son’s 21st birthday. Everyone loved the Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Korma and Olive Naan. It was delicious.”
Taj Indian Cuisine serves Indian food with coconut-garnished Madras curries, lentils flavored with herbs and tomatoes, and breads stuffed with spiced potatoes or dry fruit and coconut.
Chicken Bhuna comes in thick gravy with ginger and green peppers. Saag Paneer pairs cottage cheese with creamed spinach. Fish Tikka features boneless mahi-mahi cooked over charcoal with garlic and herbs.
Visit Taj Indian Cuisine in University, FL for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. Finish your meal with Gulab Jamun, a milk dessert soaked in honey syrup and sprinkled with rose water, served as two warm pieces.
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