Now open until 10 PM! Enjoy our new outdoor patio. Last seating: 9:30 PM • Takeout orders accepted until 9:45 PM.

Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar
444 S. Park St., Madison, WI
Lunch Combos (Takeout/Delivery)
Lunch
Veggie Lunch Express (Combo)
Choose Saag Paneer, Mattar Paneer, or Paneer Pepper Masala. Served with Dal Makhani, Basmati Rice & Naan$16.00Vegan Lunch Express (Combo)
Choose Vegetable Curry, Saag Tofu, or Channa Masala. Served with Yellow Dal, Basmati Rice & Roti$15.00Chicken Lunch Express (Combo)
Choose Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala or Chicken Mango. Served with Dal Makhani, Basmati Rice & Naan$17.00Tandoori Special
Choose Tandoori Chicken or Chicken Tikka Served with Naan and tikka sauce$17.00Chef Special
A combination of Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry, and Chicken Tikka Masala Served with Basmati Rice and Naan$19.00
Online Food Menu
Taj Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, tomato-forward curry with warm Indian spices. Rich, aromatic, and comforting—perfect with rice or naan. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$18.95
Butter Chicken
Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-onion sauce with raisins and cashews with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.$18.95
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach & mustard greens and homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$16.95
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten Free)$17.95Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Gluten Free, Can Be Made without Nuts)$17.95
Lamb Masala
Tender boneless lamb cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$19.95
Starters & Soups
Chicken Soup
A warm, aromatic chicken soup gently simmered with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs. Finished with green onion and cilantro for a lightly spiced, comforting bowl. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)$6.95
Lentil Soup
Warm, comforting lentil soup simmered with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, and cumin. Finished with a fresh cilantro and green onion garnish (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)$4.95Garden Fresh Salad
A crisp, garden-style salad with fresh lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes, finished with bell pepper and shredded red and green cabbage. Served with your choice of raita or ranch (tamarind chutney or olive oil available as a dairy-free option)$6.95
Papadam
Thin, crispy lentil wafers with cumin seeds made with lentil beans. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)$2.95
Samosa
Fried crisp pyramid stuffed with delicately spiced mashed potatoes. Green peas, cumin seeds, turmeric, salt. (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)$5.95
Aloo Tikki
Fried potato patties with green peas seasoned with ginger, garlic, and fenugreek leaves (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)$5.95Vegetable Pakora
Crispy vegetable fritters made with potatoes, onions, spinach, and cauliflower in a spiced chickpea batter, fried until golden. Lightly seasoned with ginger and cumin for a warm, savory bite.$7.95
Paneer Pakora
Tender Indian cottage cheese stuffed with mint sauce, coated in chickpea batter, and fried until golden.$7.95Chicken Pakora
Tender, boneless chicken pieces marinated with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, then coated in a chickpea batter and fried until crisp.$7.95
Fish Pakora
Crispy, golden-fried tilapia bites marinated with ginger, garlic, and red chili powder for a bold, savory kick.$9.95
Vegetarian Platter
A shareable sampler platter with samosa, aloo tikki, vegetable pakora, and paneer pakora. Crisp and golden bites with a mix of savory potato, vegetables, and paneer.$10.95
Non-Vegetarian Platter
A shareable sampler of crispy chicken pakora, fish pakora, and lamb rolls. Served hot with bold, spiced flavors and plenty of variety in every bite.$12.95
Samosa Chat
Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, mint, onion chutney. Garnished with green onion, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, sprinkled with Indian spices.$8.95
Aloo Tikki Chat
Crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind, mint, onion chutney. Garnished with green onions, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, sprinkled with Indian spices.$8.95
Tandoori Specials (Clay Oven)
Seekh Kabob
Finely Minced lamb, seasoned with onions, colorful Indian herbs & spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven.$19.95Taj's Tandoori Mixed Grill
Combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kabob, and shrimp.$24.95Tandoori Chicken
Bone-in Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt with colorful Indian herbs & spices garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander powder. ; cooked in our clay Tandoor oven$17.95Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless white-meat chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander, then roasted in our clay tandoor oven. Aromatic, lightly smoky, and packed with classic tandoori spice.$18.95Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh jumbo Shrimp marinated in yogurt and Indian spices and cooked in our clay tandoor oven$19.95
Dinner for Two
Chef’s Dinner for Two (Vegetarian)
A complete vegetarian dining experience for two — includes samosas, saag paneer, vegetable curry, naan, basmati rice, and dessert.$48.00Chef’s Dinner for Two (Non-Vegetarian)
A chef-curated dinner for two featuring tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, naan, basmati rice, and dessert$56.00
Breads

Plain Naan
Soft, traditional naan flatbread made with milk and all-purpose flour, baked in a clay oven. Warm, lightly chewy, and perfect for scooping up curries and sauces.$3.50
Garlic Naan
Traditional Indian flatbread made with milk, all purpose flour. Topped with garlic and cilantro. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$4.95
Peshwari Naan
Traditional Indian flatbread made with milk, all purpose flour filled with cashews, raisins, fennel seeds, coconut. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$5.95
Cheese Naan
Traditional Indian flatbread bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese made with milk, all purpose flour. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$5.95
Chicken Naan
Traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with minced chicken made with milk, all purpose flour.Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$5.95
Onion Kulcha
Traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with onion made with milk, all purpose flour. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$4.95
Roti
Traditional Indian whole wheat flour bread. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$3.50
Aloo Paratha
Traditional indian whole wheat flour bread stuffed with potatoes. Baked in clay oven. Topped with butter.$4.95
Vegetarian Entrées

Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in mild Indian spices, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$15.95Baingan Bhartha
Fresh Eggplant baked over Tandoor flame then mashed & sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato & green peas. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$16.95Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onion, garlic, fresh tomato, ginger. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$15.95Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and Indian spices. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$16.95
Chole Bhatura Thali
Traditional Thali, White wheat deep fried bread. contains chickpeas curry, onion and achar and Raita on the side.$21.95Chole Poori Thali
Traditional Thali, Whole wheat deep fried puffy bread. Contains chickpeas curry, onion and achar and Raita on the side.$21.95
Dal Makhni
Black beans & kidney beans & lentil beans cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomato & Indian spices.$17.95Khari Pakora
Vegetable fritters (onion, spinach, cauliflower filled) simmered in a tangy yogurt curry sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$15.95
Malai Kofta
Vegetable balls ( potatoes, carrots, green beans, green peas, mixed with chickpea flours) cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews, raisins, spices ginger , garlic, onion. garnished with almonds or cashew$16.95
Mattar Panner
Homemade cheese cottage cubes & fresh green peas cooked in ginger, garlic, onion, tomato; garnished with fresh cilantro$17.95
Mixed Vegatable Curry
Seasonal vegetables ( carrots, green beans, cauliflower, green peas) with ginger, garlic, onion. Indian spices, turmeric, coriander, cumin.$15.95
Paneer Pepper Masala
Tomato based curry sauce with homemade cottage cheese cubes with onion and bell pepper and Indian spices and herbs$17.95Rajmah Masala
Red kidney beans cooked in tomato base curry sauce. garlic, ginger, onion & Indian spices.$15.95Saag Choleh
Fresh spinach & mustard greens chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic, ginger & herbs. Garnished with cilantro.$15.95
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach & mustard greens and homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, & herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$16.95
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews. (Gluten Free)$17.95Vegetable Korma
Vegetables (carrots, green beans, cauliflower, green peas) simmered in a creamy sauce made with onion and touch of tomatoes and Indian spices, turmeric, coriander, cumin. Topped with almonds or cashew$16.95
Chicken Entrées

Butter Chicken
Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-onion sauce with raisins and cashews with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashews.$18.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken simmered in a creamy, tomato-forward curry with warm Indian spices. Rich, aromatic, and comforting—perfect with rice or naan. (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$18.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion garnished with fresh cilantro.$17.95Chicken Mushroom
Boneless Chicken, fresh mushrooms cooked in a curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro$17.95Chicken Saag
Boneless Chicken & fresh spinach and mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.$17.95Chicken Shahi Korma
Boneless Chicken cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins and Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashew.$18.95Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro$17.95
Lamb Entrées

Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$19.95
Lamb Masala
Tender boneless lamb cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$19.95
Lamb Mushroom
Boneless Tender lamb & fresh mushrooms cooked in curry sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$17.95Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb & fresh spinach and fresh mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.$17.95Lamb Shahi Korma
Boneless Lamb cooked in rich creamy sauce with cashews and raisins with Indian spices & herbs. Garnished with almonds or cashew.$20.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb & potatoes cooked in a sour and spicy sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.$17.95
Seafood Entrées
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$17.95Fish Masala
Fish cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$18.95Fish Vindaloo
Traditional vegetarian curry cooked with aromatic spices and herbs.$17.95Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in a thick curry sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, onion and Indian spices & herb. Garnished with fresh cilantro.$18.95Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in rich a rich creamy tomato sauce with touch of cream and Indian spices & herbs; garnished with fresh cilantro (Nut Free, Gluten Free)$19.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp & fresh spinach and fresh mustard greens cooked in ginger, garlic, onion sauce with Indian spices and herbs. Garnished with cilantro.$18.95
Rice Specialties

Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice with vegetables, herbs, and warm spices.$16.95Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Gluten Free, Can Be Made without Nuts)$17.95
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with tender lamb and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Can Be Made without Nuts)$19.95
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with Shrimp and herbs. Topped with Cashews (Can Be Made without Nuts)$20.95Chef Special Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced curry and herbs. (Biryani served with Raita)$23.95
Basmati Rice
Pearl white basmati rice cooked with cumin powder$3.50
Desserts
Kheer
Traditional Indian dessert Rice, milk, garnished with pistachios$4.95Gulab Jamun
Homemade cottage cheese balls soaked in rose cardamon syrup. Topped with coconut flakes.$4.95Mango Ice Cream
Homemade mango ice cream milk, mango. Topped with whipped cream.$5.95Pista Ice Cream
Homemade Indian ice cream made with milk, pistachio , and cardamom. Topped with whipped cream.$6.95Ras Malai
Soft paneer patties served in sweet saffron creamy sauce. Garnished with pistachio.$6.95Falooda Kulfi
Creamy kulfi, rose syrup, vermicelli, and basil seeds with rose ice cream$7.95Coconut Ice Cream
Homemade coconut ice cream with a light, refreshing coconut flavor.$4.95Fruit Custard
$6.95
Condiments & Sauces
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mango$2.95Achar (Mixed Pickle)
Indian style spicy vinaigrette pickle$2.95Plain Yogurt
Homemade yogurt$3.50
Raita
Homemade fresh yogurt with mashed cucumber, carrots, and cool mint leaves$3.50
Tikka Sauce
Our signature creamy tomato sauce with cream and Indian spices and herbs.$4.95+Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and sour tamarind chutney$2.95Mint Chutney
Refreshing chutney made with mint, cilantro, and lemon.$2.95Onion Chutney
Spicy onion-based chutney with tomatoes.$2.95Onions/Chillies/lemons
$1.25
Drinks
Coke
$2.95Coke Glass Bottle
$2.95Diet Coke
$2.95Coke Zero
$2.95Sprite
$2.95Ginger Ale
$2.95Lemonade
$2.95Iced Tea
$2.95
Fanta
$2.95
Limca
$2.95
Thumbs Up
$2.95Mango Lassi
A traditional drink of mango purée and homemade yogurt.$5.95Mango Milk Shake
A thick creamy mango milk shake made with mango pulp and served chilled.$5.95Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink made plain, sweet or salted and served chilled.$4.95Strawberry Spritz
Strawberries, strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, Sprite$8.00Berry Mint Refresher
Lime, Strawberries, mint, simple syrup, Sprite$8.00Island Punch
Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, sprite, grenadine$8.00Mint Lime Refresher
Lime, mint, Sprite$6.00Orange Sunrise
Orange juice, grenadine$6.00Iced Chai
$3.50Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea with milk.$3.50Coffee
$1.95Decaf Coffee
$1.95Bottled Water
$2.95Perrier
$3.00
Falooda Banana
$3.99
Falooda Lychee
$3.99OUT OF STOCKFalooda Chocolate
$3.99OUT OF STOCK
Falooda Mango
$3.99OUT OF STOCK
Falooda Rose
$3.99
Falooda Strawberry
$3.99
Gatorade Cool Blue
$3.25Gatorade Fruit Punch
$3.25Gatorade Lemon Lime
$3.25
Pure Leaf Sweet Tea
$2.50Pure Leaf Unsweetened
$2.50

Aloo Tikki
$5.95
Fried potato patties with green peas seasoned with ginger, garlic, and fenugreek leaves (Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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