Taj Palace

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6700 Middle Fiskville Rd 406 (at NEW 2nd Location: Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 12407 N. Mopac Expressway 78758 512-837-4444)
Austin, TX 78752

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I have been going here since my son was 10 and also one that closed by the same owners on the south side......

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I'm not a picky or highly critical eater whatsoever. But I've eaten at Indian restaurants in many places in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, New England, England, etc., and...

Worst Restaurant in Austin 9/3/2005

I have given this restaurant two tries, and I will not be returning. The first time, I was disappointed by both the food and the service. However, I am not one to make hasty judgements, so I gave them a second chance. The second time was worse than the first! The server (perhaps the manager I think) was very rude to our whole party. He made snide remarks and took a very long time to wait on us. We ordered off the menu but the food was dry, tasteless, and not freshly prepared. I love Indian food and am honestly not very hard to please, but this place was terrible! Pros: convenient location Cons: horrible service, bad food, no ambience more
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Worst Restaurant in Austin 9/3/2005

I have given this restaurant two tries, and I will not be returning. The first time, I was disappointed by both the food and the service. However, I am not one to make hasty judgements, so I gave them a second chance. The second time was worse than the first! The server (perhaps the manager I think) was very rude to our whole party. He made snide remarks and took a very long time to wait on us. We ordered off the menu but the food was dry, tasteless, and not freshly prepared. I love Indian food and am honestly not very hard to please, but this place was terrible! Pros: convenient location Cons: horrible service, bad food, no ambience more
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Great Place to EAT! 8/30/2005

This place was a great delight. My boyfriend and I ordered the dinner for two, and it was delicious! We will definitely go back again, and perhaps next time, we will go for the lunch buffet! more
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Great Place to EAT! 8/30/2005

This place was a great delight. My boyfriend and I ordered the dinner for two, and it was delicious! We will definitely go back again, and perhaps next time, we will go for the lunch buffet! more
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Calming atmosphere, heavenly food. 7/20/2005

My husband and I consider ourselves regular dinner guests at Taj Palace. Dinner is a completely different experience from the hustle and bustle of the lunch buffet. After only 2 visits, the manager, who seats you as you come in, recognized us and made our trip special. Pros: Quick seating, Cosy Environment, Delicious Food Cons: Strip mall location more
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Calming atmosphere, heavenly food. 7/20/2005

My husband and I consider ourselves regular dinner guests at Taj Palace. Dinner is a completely different experience from the hustle and bustle of the lunch buffet. After only 2 visits, the manager, who seats you as you come in, recognized us and made our trip special. Taj Palace is very quiet in the evenings and my we find it very peaceful. My favorite dish is the Barra Kabab Makhni, a succulent lamb kebab drenched in a creamy and buttery sauce. So good! And their naan is simply outstanding. I have always found the waitstaff very attentive, refilling glasses and taking away empty plates quickly, but quietly without alot of chit chat which I appreciate. It's not quite as fancy as, say, the Clay Pit, but I felt much more relaxed and comfortable, and the food was much richer, all things I look for when visiting a Northern Indian restaurant. Pros: Quick seating, Cosy Environment, Delicious Food Cons: Strip mall location more
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Good Food Worst Service 6/27/2005

Taj Palace is an okay restaraunt in an good location.(Right by a movie theatre) The food is good but the service is so horrible it's in describalble! The waitstaff and the manager are rude and un-helpful.Once I was there and I asked our waiter "How much nan(a type of bread) should we order for 3 people?" He replied sarcastically,"How would I know?" The food was good, especially for the price. Dessert was rather bad. The lunch buffet is really good, maybe bacause you don't have a waiter. The decor in the place is pretty nice. Glass beads make designs such as peacocks and paintings of India are a nice touch. I will not go back again although I think the food was pretty good. If I had to recommend it to someone I would tell the to go, but to expect a horrible, rude, and unattentive waitstaff! Pros: Good Food, Great Decor, Next to movie theatre Cons: Horrible Waitstaff, Bad dessert more
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Good Food Worst Service 6/27/2005

Taj Palace is an okay restaraunt in an good location.(Right by a movie theatre) The food is good but the service is so horrible it's in describalble! The waitstaff and the manager are rude and un-helpful.Once I was there and I asked our waiter "How much nan(a type of bread) should we order for 3 people?" He replied sarcastically,"How would I know?" The food was good, especially for the price. Dessert was rather bad. The lunch buffet is really good, maybe bacause you don't have a waiter. The decor in the place is pretty nice. Glass beads make designs such as peacocks and paintings of India are a nice touch. I will not go back again although I think the food was pretty good. If I had to recommend it to someone I would tell the to go, but to expect a horrible, rude, and unattentive waitstaff! Pros: Good Food, Great Decor, Next to movie theatre Cons: Horrible Waitstaff, Bad dessert more
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Terrific!!! 1/25/2005

We went for our Anniversary. It was at least as memorable as our honeymoon!! The atmosphere is romantic, exotic, beautiful, and fragrant! Pros: Atmosphere, Selection, Good Parking more
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Terrific!!! 1/25/2005

We went for our Anniversary. It was at least as memorable as our honeymoon!! The atmosphere is romantic, exotic, beautiful, and fragrant! The menu is varied and compelling; we were thankful for the option of sampler platters so we could try many different things in one visit. Both samplers are delicious, the breads are terrific, the lassi was refreshing... I could go on & on... :) I'd skip the mango chutney next time, but don't let that stop you... I went back and got a dinner buffet To-Go, it was just as terrific the 2nd time!! As a culinary cheapskate, it is a little more than I spend on a whim, so it is a special event for us, but most would find $50 for 2 adults more than fair. It was worth it and there were leftovers to tote home, I got a lassi to go... Pros: Atmosphere, Selection, Good Parking more
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Excellent Food and Great value for money 3/11/2004

Taj Palace presents a great dining environment. Food tastes authentic and prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food provided. Service, as always, is awesome, staff is very professional and courteous. Contrary to the belief that Indian cuisine is very hot, the food can be prepared anywhere from very mild to extremely hot. This is definitely one place that you should check out - chances are you're gonna get hooked on to Indian food. First timers might wanna try the daily lunch buffet or the monday/tuesday dinner buffets to get a flavor of the different types/varieties of indian foods. Very strongly recomended. Pros: Amazing food, Reasonable Prices, Courteous wait staff more
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Excellent Food and Great value for money 3/11/2004

Taj Palace presents a great dining environment. Food tastes authentic and prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food provided. Service, as always, is awesome, staff is very professional and courteous. Contrary to the belief that Indian cuisine is very hot, the food can be prepared anywhere from very mild to extremely hot. This is definitely one place that you should check out - chances are you're gonna get hooked on to Indian food. First timers might wanna try the daily lunch buffet or the monday/tuesday dinner buffets to get a flavor of the different types/varieties of indian foods. Very strongly recomended. Pros: Amazing food, Reasonable Prices, Courteous wait staff more
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Tasty but a little stingy 1/1/2004

The sauces are suitably rich/spicy if a little thin but for the money paid I cannot recommend Taj Palace due to the small portions and cut corners. We ordered a lot of Naan/Onion Kulchi for our takeaway which isnt cheap at 2.25-2.50 an order. When it arrived they counted one half of a not particularily big naan as a whole order, 6 orders of naan should be enough for 4 people it wasnt! Also its quite unsettling to have paid $13-$15 for a curry and open it and find what seems like a scant few pieces of meat swimming in an ocean of sauce. When you think how much Chinese food you get for $9-$12 an entree paying $14 for a tiny portion seems like a ripoff. Taste of the food was decent but it just felt like you were not getting your moneys worth. Pros: Fairly Tasty Cons: Small Portions, Not a good value more
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Tasty but a little stingy 1/1/2004

The sauces are suitably rich/spicy if a little thin but for the money paid I cannot recommend Taj Palace due to the small portions and cut corners. We ordered a lot of Naan/Onion Kulchi for our takeaway which isnt cheap at 2.25-2.50 an order. When it arrived they counted one half of a not particularily big naan as a whole order, 6 orders of naan should be enough for 4 people it wasnt! Also its quite unsettling to have paid $13-$15 for a curry and open it and find what seems like a scant few pieces of meat swimming in an ocean of sauce. When you think how much Chinese food you get for $9-$12 an entree paying $14 for a tiny portion seems like a ripoff. Taste of the food was decent but it just felt like you were not getting your moneys worth. Pros: Fairly Tasty Cons: Small Portions, Not a good value more
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Standard Northern Indian 2/15/2003

It's hard to judge a restaurant simply on the lunch buffet, but it is a good way to sample the food and judge the overall fare. Overall, this place will suffice for lunch, but it is not worth a long drive, and it is not great value. In general, dishes were a little thin, i.e. too creamy/saucy/runny. The Sag Panner had little Paneer and the dal was more like a soup. The tandoori chicken was well done, however, and the nan was fresh and fluffy. Service, as in most Indian restaurants, was excellent. more
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Standard Northern Indian 2/15/2003

It's hard to judge a restaurant simply on the lunch buffet, but it is a good way to sample the food and judge the overall fare. Overall, this place will suffice for lunch, but it is not worth a long drive, and it is not great value. In general, dishes were a little thin, i.e. too creamy/saucy/runny. The Sag Panner had little Paneer and the dal was more like a soup. The tandoori chicken was well done, however, and the nan was fresh and fluffy. Service, as in most Indian restaurants, was excellent. more
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Never fear you should EAT HERE! 1/22/2003

I had no idea where middle fiskville rd was, but I checked it out and drove on over. My mate and I were pleasantly surprised. Pros: Ambiance, Food, Hot tea more
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Never fear you should EAT HERE! 1/22/2003

I had no idea where middle fiskville rd was, but I checked it out and drove on over. My mate and I were pleasantly surprised. All waitstaff were dressed professionaly with bowties, and we were seated promptly by the manager. The lighting was dim and the decor was exotic from India. You can see into the kitchen where the tandoor is too. The waitstaff was very promt and very friendly. Order lots of Naan. Its very very good. Pros: Ambiance, Food, Hot tea more
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Creamy! 10/22/2002

Great vegetarian fare. Cream-based sauces are rich... maybe too rich for some people's taste. more
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Creamy! 10/22/2002

Great vegetarian fare. Cream-based sauces are rich... maybe too rich for some people's taste. Between Taj Palace and Sarovar, I would choose Sarovar, but that's probably more an issue of personal preference than objective quality. more
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  • Taj Palace Indian Restaurant Owners Ajay and Kiran, who were raised and educated in the art of Indian cooking and hospitality in New Delhi, India, opened the restaurant in 1990.

    Elegantly presented, Taj Palace offers dozens of exciting dishes, including many vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. Tartly sweet tamarind, coriander, almond cream and dozens of other essences appear in every course. Abundant vegetables and seafood also appear in basmati pilafs and baked dishes.

    Consistently luxurious, Taj Palace transports you to the exotic Far East and offers a healthy and ethnic dining option.

    Taj Palace also has a beautiful private dining room and is available for on-site catering. Call Taj Palace Indian Restaurant for delivery service as well.

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  • In Short
    In warm pinks and greens, with lavishly decorated walls and ceilings, Taj Palace is elegant and welcoming. Indian icons meet the eye and sitar music plays overhead. A window...

  • 6/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: St. Johns, St. Johns - Coronado Hills, Brentwood - Highland, Highland, Austin
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