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    Taj Cafe

    4.9 (166 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Butter chicken & Chicken Coconut Masala w/ white rice and Garlic Naan
    Kathy M.

    Me and my gf wanted to try Indian food for the first time and saw this place had great reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We ordered the butter chicken and the coconut chicken masala which were a 10/10! They also let us know they have buffet style lunch and breakfast I believe for only $15 so we will definitely be back for that. So happy we tried this place!

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    Tim B.

    We came for the lunch buffet and let me tell you, you won't beat the value. It was $15 for all you can eat lunch buffet and the flavors were very good. We had the tandoori chicken, buttered chicken, chicken masala, rice, and a few other delicious dishes from the buffet. It even comes with your choice of naan! We got both the garlic and the chili garlic and neither disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was good and the place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For this price, you can't beat what you get - delicious all you can eat food.

    So delicious! Coconut chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala!

    So delicious! We got the chicken tikka masala and coconut chicken! Really great service too!

    The Amritsar Kulchi with everything in the tray for just 11.99!!!'
    Adam A.

    The food here is the most authentic you will find in Southern California. Service is top notch and speedy as well as very respectable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very relaxing and homely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] By and far again the best Indian / Punjabi food in all of Southern California and the prices are unbeatable by a mile. The naan is crispy and fresh not heavy and doughy like Most places. The paneer tikka reminded me of Delhi. Plus they have a 15.00 lunch buffet. Literally a diamond in the ruff. Hidden gem.

    Spanish latte
    Sandra S.

    I ordered a Spanish latte with almond milk it was divine and had a few of the chocolates from Qura which paired nicely with my latte. I'm happy to see more middle eastern cafes in the area this is real "coffee" not overly sweet just right. Owner is very nice and attentive as well, will definitely come back again.

    Amazing food and service everything we tried was delicious and the staff were attentive and friendly!

    Dessert

    Everything we ordered was delicious 10/10 [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment and customer service was amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They gave me a free dessert overall the best spot I've came to!

    Amazing great yummy variety buffet 11 AM to 3 PM!
    Maria S.

    A Must Try!! Amazing delicious Indian buffet. Especially the goat falling off the bone so tender, along with a large variety of delish dishes unbelievable $15 per person. excellent customer service! they bring you warm Rice & Naan bread to your table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is pretty comfortable and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Shahi paneer with butter smeared roti
    Sowmya V.

    Quick service and the person taking orders was very polite. Perfect spot for both takeout and dine-in. Music wasn't loud and the prices were super affordable compared to 2 other restaurants nearby. I had the Shahi paneer, roti, samosa and mango lassi and absolutely loved it. My favorite was the butter smeared roti which tasted homemade and left me craving for more. Ample parking spots are available and the place is easy to find. I would definitely visit this place again for their ambience and service.

    Chris L.

    Good food good service I got tiki masala with garlic chili naan was excellent service was great aswell

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    Great food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was clean and orderly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the servers repeatedly checked on us

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    8 months ago

    Absolutely delicious food, everything is flavorful. I live far from this place but I stop by here whenever I pass by!

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    7 months ago

    I had the butter chicken with garlic nann it was delicious.. customer service was great too

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    1 year ago

    Best Indian restaurant . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , the customer service is awesome. The food was very good for sure...

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    Delicious buffet. Wonderful North Indian cuisine that was flavored well and the naan was plentiful.

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    Is there a buffet? If so, what days and times, and how much does it cost? Thank you!

    Yes $15 per person plus tax till 11- 3pm. Lots of choices on the buffet. M-F

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    Hands down, the best Indian restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga. If you are craving Indian food in the…read moreinland empire, this is your place to go.

    I've ordered from Naan Cafe several times before, and until today, I've never had an issue. I…read moreusually order the vegan Pilau rice, and it's always been one of my favorite dishes. This time was completely different. After a few bites, I tasted something so unpleasant that I immediately gagged and had to spit it out. The flavor was extremely strong and unpleasant... honestly, it reminded me of sweaty armpits. It was so bad that I couldn't continue eating it, and the entire container went to waste. Before leaving this review, I called the restaurant because I wanted to give them the opportunity to make it right. At first, I was told they had a new chef. Then I was told it tasted different because it was vegan. When I asked if he was saying the food tasted bad because it was vegan, he initially agreed before quickly backtracking and saying that's not what he meant. He then explained that it tasted different because they had a new chef and were using different ingredients and seasonings. I explained that I've ordered the vegan version multiple times before, so I know how it's was supposed to taste. In fact, this was my fourth time ordering it. The third time I ordered it, the rice had almost no flavor at all... it was basically plain white rice with the vegetables, nuts, and no seasoning. I let that experience go and decided to give them another chance. Unfortunately, this fourth order went in the complete opposite direction. Instead of being under-seasoned, the rice had such an unpleasant taste that I couldn't eat it. This wasn't just "different"... something was clearly off. Unfortunately, the customer service was just as disappointing as the food. No one offered to replace the dish, refund it, or even seemed concerned. I mostly received silence and was told they didn't know what to do. When I said I'd have to leave a review since nothing was being done, the response was simply, "Okay." I'm disappointed because I've supported this restaurant several times and expected much better. Every other item I ordered was good, but the rice was inedible, and the lack of customer service made the experience even worse. If you're a regular customer, especially if you order the vegan options, just be aware that the quality may not be as consistent as it used to be. With the restaurant mentioning they have a new chef, you never know who will be preparing your food or how it's going to taste. Hopefully your experience is better than mine, because I ended up with what I can only describe as "funky armpit" rice. I genuinely tried to resolve this directly with the restaurant before posting this review, but unfortunately, they gave me no reason to feel confident about ordering from them again.

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    Desi Aroma

    4.4
    (124 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    First time trying this spot, it's a new concept for pizza. We were the only ones there at 1pm and…read morewere greeted and seated promptly. The lady took our order and was very helpful and the male helper gave us a run down of the beer options. We ended up ordering the chicken tikka masala pizza and the buttered chicken pizza with a side of Samosa and Godfather beer. The chicken tikka masala tasted exactly as I imagined, tasty and crunchy. The cheese they used was amazing and stretchy. I wasnt a fan of the buttered chicken just because it was a bit too creamy for my taste but my boyfriend loved it. He loved the chicken, said it was full of flavor and loved the French fries in that buttered pizza. The beer was a good surprise, very smooth, like an IPA, 6.8% alcohol. Paired well with our pizzas. I gave this place for food 3/5, drinks 5/5, service 5/5.

    I came here four times, and the last two they messed up my order. The last order from last month I…read morewas served frozen shrimp and fish curry. I didnt even complain just thought it was a fluke. Came back again a few days ago to order their lunch special again and was missing my third item. I had to go all the way back to my office to discover that they didn't give me my entire order. So already wasting all of my lunch break, I went back to get my money back, and the incredibly rude woman said super condescendingly that the missing saag was behind the counter. I replied how would I have known, its not in the bag, and you handed it to me, so why be so rude? When I told the owner about how rude the interaction was she then claimed that she had replaced and remade my frozen food for me. What is she talking about? I never complained about frozen food this time, just about my missing food, and the fact that she mistook me for another customer just proves how often they mess up orders. So despite me not even complaining about the frozen food, they regularly give customers undercooked food to the point where they cant even keep track. Avoid this place. Overpriced, small portions, rude service. I can see why this restaurant is always empty with no one waiting for food, even at the height of the lunch rush.

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