Since 2017 I have been a customer of Taj Mahal. It is definitely one of my favorite Indian…read morerestaurants in the Pittsburgh area. Its menu lists vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, chaat, soups, salads, kathi rolls, vegetarian entrees, tandoori entrees, rices, curries, some Indo-Chinese entrees, breads, desserts, and drinks. Prices are reasonable. Most recently, I ordered Taj Mahal's foods through a delivery service. Here are my reviews for what I ate: Butter Chicken - 4.5 stars - Large, juicy chunks of chicken were covered in a sauce that was sweet and moderately spicy. I had requested mildly spicy, which I enjoyed but my husband thought was slightly too spicy. Samosas - 5 stars - Two samosas were a large size, had a crispy outside, and nicely spiced potatoes and peas on the inside. Garlic Naan - 5 stars - The naan was a large size, was chewy and crispy, and was seasoned with the right amount of garlic. Some of my favorite foods from my past orders were vegetable jalfrezi, chicken pakora, and palak paneer.

So disappointed right now. Opted for the buffet on a Saturday and all the food we had was cold. We…read moreboth had one plate of food and they still charged us the full price even after mentioning it was cold. When we said it was cold the guy said "yeah we know". Absolutely unacceptable. I refuse to go back if that's how it's going to be. No offer to remedy it nothing. Sorry but no!!

Nice find in the space that had been Avenue B some years back. This is clearly an independently…read moreoperated establishment, and they seem dedicated to the cause. The space is very open and a little rough around the edges, but the food is good. One word of note is that we ordered takeout through the web site, and there were no options on the site to pick a specific level of spiciness. The restaurant defaulted everything to mild, and that was fine: everything just could have used a little more flavor intensity. I'll probably just call the restaurant for future orders to head off the spiciness level question. In terms of the specifics, the padpadi chaat was nicely textured and flavored. The veggie curry and aloo gobi were good but wanting for some depth of flavor. The chole (chickpeas and caramelized onions) was extremely good, with lots of flavor. The bread basket was essentially just a stack of naan, not any type of variety. The accompanying rice was nicely prepared with a touch of whole cumin seed to add some character. All told, this was a nice destination with some good food and a nice array of vegetarian options. It was excellent for what it is, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the establishment evolves over time.

First time trying The Spiice Route, and we went with the lunch buffet it was delicious and fresh…read more We got there right as lunch started and were the first ones in, and once we said we'd be doing the buffet, they added fresh naan to the buffet, which was very kind. We were told the buffet menu changes daily. We had to try a bit of everything, and it was all fantastic! The first class chicken stood out to me. It way more flavorful than I expected, with a really nice char from the grill. They even brought out dessert as part of the buffet. We're already looking forward to going back and trying something new!

The restaurant is welcoming, well decorated, and clean…read more Our server was prompt and very attentive, taking the time to answer all our questions about their extensive and varied menu. We ordered Sweet Corn Soup, which was rich, sweet, and savory. Bits of chicken really deepened the flavor. The Lentil Soup was more delicate, vegetarian (I think) and lighter bodied. I liked both, but LOVED the Sweet Corn Soup. The Paneer Kulcha was a delicious flat bread with a mild cheese center. I'd been to many Indian restaurants and don't recall ever seeing it before. So glad we tried it. Our entrees were the Lamb Rogan Josh and Lamb Chettinadu. Both were thick, saucy, and delicious served with Basmati Rice. My husband ordered the former and had it made extra spicy. We enjoyed both. Lastly, I had the Salt Lassi, one of my favorite yogurt drinks. My husband had South Indian Buttermilk on a dare (mine) and we loved both. The South Indian Buttermilk had an interesting spiced flavor and mint. The milk beverages always seem to make my tummy happy, especially when I indulge in spicy foods. I would encourage you to go if you like Indian foods. Many regional cuisines are represented. We will return!

Dosa were amazing and crispy, perfect texture and really amazing samba. The aloo tikka chaat was…read morepretty good too in my opinion. The soinach pakora was good but was little odd to have it in such small pieces, not something i was used to but would get it again. Unfortunately thats kind of where it ends. The mint chutney had an odd flavor and the chicken chettinadu was decent in gravy but the chicken itself had no flavor. The daal makhaani was not good whatsoever. Service was not bad, brought us bottled waters but didnt ask and they charged us for it. It started to pick up around 8pm, but prior to that it was pretty empty. Very clean restaurant and nice having the music videos going on the screens.

went as a large group on saturday, it was clear that they would have been able to seat us even…read morewithout a reservation which is always nice! our server was very nice and the food came out quickly and hot! The portions are a little smaller than you would expect, I also felt that there was a depth of flavor missing from the curry itself, however, worth trying !

My partner and I walked in around 4pm on a weekday. We were fretted quickly and allowed to choose a…read moreseat. Our server was very helpful explaining items on the menu and pointing us in the right direction. The ambiance of the restaurant is lack luster. It gives half restaurant, half someone's storage room at home. Does give homey though. I had butter chicken and garlic naan. My partner ordered the salmon masala. We throughly enjoyed both meals. Perfect portion for lunch. I had a few bites leftover. Can't wait to coke here again.

This place was a delightful surprise from start to finish. The flavors are bold and memorable, and…read morethe sauces are rich and deeply flavorful, especially when paired with the garlic naan which I loved dipping into them. The spice has a noticeable kick that clears your sinuses, although it could be a little intense for me. Something cooling on the side, like a cucumber salad, a yogurt based sauce, or even a yogurt drink, would have really balanced the heat for me personally. Even though the curry portions may look small at first, they are still quite satisfying when eaten with the garlic naan and rice, and the depth of flavor keeps you engaged throughout the meal. The samosas also had a unique and engaging taste. The dessert was also wonderful, a sweet, sugar soaked donut that felt comforting and indulgent, and was honestly hard not to love. Next time, I would love to try one of their spinach dishes. I felt healthy after coming here which makes me want to come back!!

Swaagat Indian Cuisine is a local restaurant that has a small, casual dining room and also offers…read moretakeout and delivery. The menu lists a large variety of Indian foods (e.g., appetizers, soups, salads, seafoods, rices, tandoori, vegetarian entrees, chicken, lamb, mutton, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks). Prices are reasonable. My husband and I ate one dinner here. An employee promptly and kindly served us. I noticed that many of the other customers were Indian, which might be an indicator of the authenticity of the foods. (My husband has traveled to India, and we frequently eat Indian foods, but we are not experts.) We ate a Veg Platter appetizer (samosa, aloo tikki, veg pakora, and paneer pakora), Butter Chicken (with a customized spiciness), Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese with a customized spiciness), Garlic Naan, Mango Masti (sort of like a mango smoothie with ice cream), and Hot Masala Chai. I rate everything as 4.5-5 stars. Our meal cost $56 *plus* tax, tip, and a 3% credit-card surcharge. I would definitely eat more of Swaagat's foods in the future.

Came back to try the veg masala sandwich. It wasn't bad, but it was too greasy/cheesy for me.read more

We ordered potato samosas, papdi chaat and pani puri. Samosas were not fresh, most likely frozen as…read morethe inside was cold while the outside was fine. Papdi chaat was not chaat, just different types of crackers and odd smelling sauce. No (fresh) toppings and just overall did not taste good at all. Pani puri was okay, you can't really mess it up, only two toppings and was kind of bland. The service was nice though, it didn't take very long to make.

Loved the chicken korma! Server was also nice. I would come here again. We got the goat curry,…read morenoodles, chicken korma, chilli momos, strawberry lassi, masala chai, and mango lassi. The portions were good for an individual, though had small amounts of goat/chicken (in my opinion). I also really enjoyed the noodles, which were slightly sour and packed full of complex flavors. I personally thought the momos were a bit too salty. The flavor was covered up by the salty sauce, and is something I would not get again, though I might try a different flavor. I thought the strawberry lassi was delicious as well as the chai. The chai definitely tasted fresh and homemade! The mango lassi was just okay to me.

I ordered the chicken tikka masala for lunch. It took them a while to make it given that I ordered…read moreat opening time. I guess I assumed things would be prepped by opening. I ordered four out of 5 spiciness which it indeed was however, the rest of the seasonings were lacking. And I don't think it was just because it was very spicy. I did have to take the leftovers home with me and add my own flavorings to it. That being said, there was plenty left for leftovers, the portions are large and filling.

The outside is not the most beautiful on the outside but the inside is simple and clean. But the…read morereason to come here is not because of anything in terms of decor. It is because the food is amazing and the service is good. I had chicken mono and mutton chow mean. Both were perfectly seasoned and spiced. The flavors were just right and everything was cooked perfectly. The mutton was cooked to be crisp in little bite sized pieces and at first I thought that was strange. Then I tasted it. It should be cooked that way for this dish. It was an incredible flavor and texture. The chicken mono had just enough firmness to the dumpling skin and an amazing taste for the filling. This is a place for a good meal, a large group, a special bite, a family, or for having leftovers for your next meal. Also, the spiciness was exactly as I asked for it to be. And when I said to keep it low because I was sharing the dish with someone else they brought an amazing little dish of chili paste so I could adjust my portion as I liked. The owners are nice and attentive. They make sure you have what you need and that your experience is good. Plus they seem to be nice people in general. This is a treasure in Carrick and I would be willing o drive here from any place in the county. If I could give them bonus stars I would.

Shut down by the Health Department…read more Violations: Inadequate pest control, food adulterated by pests, Improper hot and cold food temperatures, cross-contamination, lack of sanitizer, heavily soiled equipment, soiled food contact surfaces, lack of a Certified Food Protection Manager, inadequate or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures.