This is a hidden gem! The food and service were excellent. I had the tandoori chicken spiced hot,…read moregarlic naan, and a 1947 Indian IPA.

I've been coming to Royal Taj every time I'm in North Carolina and it never disappoints. I've lived…read morein major cities like New York and tried Indian food all over the country, but Royal Taj is hands down the best Indian food I've had in America. The flavors are always spot on and the food tastes truly authentic. It reminds me of home every time. I usually order the tandoori items, dosas, and their famous bullet naan. The curries are rich and flavorful and everything is made with so much care. While I'm not a vegetarian, my family is, and they always have a great experience here. The paneer tikka masala and malai kofta are their absolute favorites and I've enjoyed them too. Since it's located at the Days Inn, parking is never a problem. There's always plenty of space which makes visiting really easy. The staff and owners are incredibly warm and friendly. They make you feel welcome and genuinely care about your experience. If you're anywhere near Southern Pines, make sure to stop by. This place is truly a gem.

My husband and I were staying at a vacation rental in Aberdeen and decided to get dinner here…read more Everything was on point and you could tell the chef prepared the dishes with love and care. -Chicken 65 and chilli garlic shrimp were excellent appetizers -We got the chicken curry and lamb chettinad as entrees. The chicken curry was a solid standard curry. Delicious. Lamb chettinad was very well spiced and the lamb was cooked really well. I really enjoyed it. -Bullet naan and Peshawari naan were both excellent. The Peshawari naan is a sweet naan, stuffed with dried fruits and coconut. Really good. -Chicken noodles (stir fry) were very good. Tasted really homey. -Sweet lassi (yogurt drink) was excellent. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. I've eaten Indian food up and down the east coast…read moreand have tried several Indian restaurants around town (and in Fayetteville) and this is tops. My partner is also a connoisseur of Indian food and is from the other side of the world where Indian food is a plenty and he agrees that this is the best Indian food he has had as well. The chaat is incredible, as is the lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala and naan. The fact that I've only ever ordered takeout from this place speaks volumes to me as well. You won't be disappointed.

This place is delicious! Great food and great service!!! Highly recommend! We will be going back…read morefor sure.

It was our first time here and we absolutely loved the food. It's a quaint little place. When we…read morefirst came in it was us and one other couple. However, by the time we left the restaurant was filling up. We had the goat curry and a few other appetizers. They were all tasteful and generous portions.

I think this is the best Indian food truck out there. Service is awesome and super friendly…read more They'll explain the foods and offer suggestions too. Best tikka masala, chicken korma and paratha n the world! I wish the food truck would be closer to where I lived more often. Highly recommend!!

We visited the food truck at reds corner. We ended up getting the tikka masala and butter chicken…read moreboth for take out. Hands down incredible and delicious. It was amazing! We live just under 2 hours away or I would be back for more. It took a little bit to get the food, but you could tell it was fresh. I hope they come near Greensboro, NC because I will be back!

I have eaten here many times, being a veggie I thought my options would be limited, but the choice…read moreis fantastic, the veggie spring rolls are outstanding and the Mushroom mutter is to die for! Excellent food & service, Thank you.

Didn't even get to complete my order. As I was speaking with a man over the phone to place a to-go…read moreorder, I believe his connection was poor as he kept breaking up.. I apologized for asking him to repeat himself once more and he pushed back with attitude. asked for a total amount due for my order and he immediately hung up. I called back to get an estimated time for pickup and was greeted with more attitude. I'll slide over to Tandoori Bites instead.

This was my first experience with Indian food, and I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect. Most of…read morewhat I'd heard was that Indian food was spicy, so I was a little hesitant going in. The restaurant itself is small but cozy, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The food was great, and choosing the mild heat level was the perfect decision for me. I started with the Lamb Samosas, followed by the Chicken Tikka Masala with a side of garlic naan. Everything was delicious and full of flavor without being too spicy. This experience definitely changed my perspective on Indian food, and I'm looking forward to expanding my palate and trying more of their flavorful entrees in the future!

Found a new haunt for us in Fayetteville! The interior was spacious, warmly decorated and…read morecomfortable. Perfect setting for a date night or a special occasion. Food was very well seasoned and more importantly, they accommodated our request for milder spice levels since one of us can't tolerate too much heat. Everything we had, the goat curry, tandoori lamb chops, palak paneer was delicious & the fragrant onion kulcha was the perfect accompaniment!

Service at first was a bit slow, but once we placed our order, things picked up. The ambiance was…read morepleasant. The waiter was really friendly. The food was delicious! I ordered the butter masala chicken. The hubby ordered the bone in chicken tandoori. Keep in mind, everything is served family style, so don't order too much! Portions are really generous. I definitely recommend. Not exactly sure when this business popped up, but I'm glad to have options for Indian cuisine that's local!!

Food was great. Service was slow but we ate early and it was full and the waiter was great.read more

Drove an hour to FV to another restaurant that had closed early, so opted for Zerra by chance…read more Since it was Halloween the place was empty, however the line of takeout bags ready to be retrieved was a good sign. We ordered the samosa chat, a mess of goodness, and along with a cucumber salad i could have stopped there and been satisfied. Also tried the chefs special biryani and roganjosh, both rich, flavorful and fantastic. Had the onion and garlic naan, plus some Raita, and mango lassi. Our server was welcoming and helpful, as we were the only diners. Maybe the best Indian food I've had in NC, and fantastic choice if in the area for traditional/Northern Indian food.

Very good food! Uber eats for the first time here and the meals had great flavor and it was…read morepackaged well! My favorite was the Channa because it had hints of ginger!

A great establishment with authentic food and a soothing ambiance! Great jazz music with saxophone…read morenotes throughout the songs! We had a wonderful time on a Friday night! Food was delicious! The service was hospitable; the younger gentlemen asked if we were doing okay and took joy in helping me learn how to say the dishes correctly, which I really appreciated! I love respecting cultures and learning how to say words the right way with the right pronunciations.

Stopped in for a midweek lunch with my wife and daughter. The restaurant is very clean and our…read moreserver was responsive and courteous. Overall the food was good but not great. Overall the food was very good. My only criticism was that my Tandori Chicken was on the dry side which was unexpected given the quality of the other apps and entrees. Also, the prices were on the high side. Will probably try again. I've heard the weekend lunch buffet is especially worth it.

Very friendly service. Excellent food…read more Plenty of room. We found this gem tucked away on the back corner (Wall St side) of this old shopping center. It has a well deserved high rating, so it is definitely worth searching for! I got the Tikka Masala with Shrimp ($18.99) and the flavor was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!

Stopped by Masala House for lunch a couple days ago and wow it didn't disappoint. When you arrive…read morethere is parking in front of the restaurant or up by the soda box across the parking lot. Walking into the restaurant it'll feel bright, airy, and welcoming. To be seated we checked in with the host and were seated quickly. During the week Masala House runs a lunch special from 11 am - 2:30 pm (Monday - Friday) which includes an entree, vegetable soup, naan, rice, and dessert. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my partner ordered the butter chicken. I definitely prefer the butter chicken as chicken thigh meat was used vs. chicken breast in the chicken tikka masala. Both dishes were excellent and had great flavor. The rice and naan being included was also a nice touch. The vegetable soup at the beginning of the meal was also hot when it arrived and full of flavor. For dessert I ordered the rice pudding which was excellent and not too sweet. If I'm in the north Raleigh area again I'll definitely be stopping by Masala House for lunch.