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The Blue Taj

4.0 (540 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Sean T.

The nicest Indian restaurant in town, regarding ambiance. Food on the on the other hand, it's about average with local Indian Offerings you can get whereas the cost is inevitably a bit higher. For some, the ambiance is a prerequisite to their dining experience. For me personally, I want a bit more flavor and spice. I was tempted to try the duck leg, but $24 is a pretty premium for a single leg... OR I would opt in for an $18 platter at an Asian restaurant for half a duck

Kat M.

My first dining experience here did not disappoint! Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a beautiful atmosphere. It definitely feels upscale and would be perfect for a date night. I had dinner here with a girlfriend and our server was kind, patient and informative when it came to explaining the menu items and making suggestions. Everything we had from appetizer to main course to dessert was fantastic! I plan on returning again soon to try out some other items. It feels like a place where no matter what you order, you can't go wrong.

Meena P.

Unexpected dinner but turned out to be so good ! Blue Taj I went to years ago and remember it being good. We sat inside as it was quite hot on the patio. Service was excellent and they are quite discreet in their checking in which was nice. Really nice decor and an elevated place for an Indian restaurant. Love you don't have to look for parking too! Food was really good but only wish is that when you tell them you want it really spicy that they make it really spicy. It was all very tasty but I could have used extra !! That's just me though. The rest of our group loved it all . Taj beer made its rounds on the table . I went with just water here. Although they have a bar and nice wine list. Appetizers we had The masala papad , nice crunchy and a kinda salad mix comes with it. The chili chicken was really good and tasty. Perfectly coated with spices. Mains we had the chicken tikka masala , great big chunks of chicken lots of good sauce. The vindaloo sauce we ordered on the side was really good too. The tandoor shrimp(jinga) was in a cream sauce, not my favorite but the shrimp were good Off the menu the salmon Achari was a table favorite. Made with cabbage and a great sauce of Indian pickle spices. Great flavor. Our friends knew to order this as it's not on the menu. The garlic naan was really good soft and fluffy. All that made for a great impromptu dinner for us. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice place or even for a special occasion with good Indian ! Well run place .

Vegetable Samosa
Nishi S.

As a vegan I was worried if I could find much but I did and the food was great. We ordered samosa, bhindi masala and tofu cashew cream curry with roti. Enough for 2 people. The staff was very nice and made us a lemon soda which wasn't on the menu but that's what I was craving for. We definitely recommend this to our vegan fellows and others.

Found Hair in my foods.
Mi L.

Blue Taj Foods decorated as high end restaurant but dinning tables have so many scratches. They need to changed all tables or they should use table clothes. It looked ugly . Foods are very expensive and all my foods portion are very small. I found a hair in my foods. I took a picture and see attachment.

Saag Paneer Chicken Tikka Masala and Rogan Josh

We've been on the hunt for our go-to Indian food spot in the Charlotte area and Blue Taj is a top contender! The owners are from Punjab so the flavors and technique are authentic. The Rogan Josh was delicious and the flavor was not too gamey. The Saag Paneer was absolutely delicious (one of my favorites) and the Chicken Tikka Masala was really tasty. We ordered medium spice level but it was pretty mild so we will definitely increase the spice level next time. You can handle it, I promise. An absolute must order is garlic naan because there's nothing better to soak up all that delicious gravy. The staff were really friendly and the location is central Ballantyne. We'll definitely be back!

Vegetarian Tastes Platter
Kelly G.

If you enjoy Indian food , you need to check out Blue Taj ! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious !! The service was also excellent . Blue Taj is definitely a keeper and will remain on my list of must visit during my trips to Charlotte ! Parking : we parked in the attached parking garage which was great because it was raining so it helped keep us dry .

Leek Kofta
Dwip C.

Went to this place couple weeks ago after being recommended by many of my friends. Upon entering was welcomed with somewhat flat/warm welcome. We were seated within 5 minutes of getting there. Place was busy but ambiance looked very nice and happening. Our server was kind, funny and had nice people skills. Food was very delicious and tasty. With curries you can actually smell all the flavor. Food was also as tasteful and flavorful as it smelled. I feel prices are justified for the ambiance, service and food(quality & quantity) you are getting. The only thing we didn't like was garlic naan, would rate garlic naan 2/5 . Rest of the appetizers and main course was 4.75/5 . Their Leek Koftas are must try. Will be be back soon.

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Lauren K.

Loved the Vegetable Samosa. The pastry shell wasn't too thick or hard like some can be and the filling is very flavorful. I ordered my Chicken Tikka Masala at a "level 2" which was medium spice. It got pretty spicy as I kept eating for those of you who aren't great with spice. The Masala-Chili Cauliflower has more of a tomato taste which was good but unexpected.

Vegetarian tastes platter
Aleeza L.

The experience was very nice. The entrance is reminiscent of a high end restaurant. The atmosphere is dark and cozy feeling with red and gold color scheme. We came for a late lunch and missed any crowd so service was quick and helpful. I love when restaurants with spicy food leave bottles of water on the table. We ordered the vegetarian tastes platter, garlic naan, chai, paneer Tikka masala, and bhindi masala. The platter was all fried but deliciously spiced with a sweet and sour dip. The garlic naan was outstanding given the crispy outside and fluffy inside. The chai was ok, less of a full body mouth feel as others we've had before. Both of the entrees were fantastic. A 3 spicy level was perfect to feel the heat but not painful even after eating a ton. If you like spicy food, you would want to go higher. We've been struggling to find our new Indian food place on the south side of Charlotte but this may be it! Yes the prices are a little steeper than others I've been to but for the dine-in experience and quality of food, I think it is worth it. We have tried doordash for this restaurant and it wasnt as good as being in the restaurant.

Garlic Naan
Justina E.

Came for dinner on a Friday night around 7pm. It wasn't packed and they were able to seat us right away with no reservation. We were not too familiar with Indian food so we had no clue what to order. Our waiter Emil came to our rescue! He suggested the Lamb Methi Khorma with level 3 spice and Lamb Saagwala. Both dishes came with white rice. We also ordered garlic naan. Let's just say Emil did not disappoint. The food was great. The Saagwala has a thicker consistency whereas the Khorma is more like a sauce. The service was great and the heated patio was the perfect temperature. I'll definitely be coming back again or ordering take out when in the area.

Coconut curry soup
Jerrick C.

Finally, some decent Indian food in Charlotte!! I came here for lunch last week and ordered the chicken tikka masala lunch special. It came with a choice of soup or salad as an appetizer. I chose the coconut curry soup. It was DELICIOUS: packed full of flavor and curry goodness. The actual chicken tikka masala was also delicious! Unlike some other Charlotte Indian restaurants I've tried, the Blue Taj's curries do not taste watered down. They are bold, spicy though not necessarily hot-spicy, and have a nice consistency and texture. My meal also came with naan, which was fluffy and went well with my tikka masala sauce. I do wish they had given just a bit more food but it was the lunch portion after all. I will most definitely be back here, even though it's a bit of a hike to Ballantyne. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

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Fantastic Indian food and the best Indian we've had in the greater Charlotte area. A place we have returned to again and again!!

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It was a pleasure dinning here, the food and service was great and the atmosphere although a little dark was nice.

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This was our 3rd time coming here in the last few months and every time the food has been amazing!…read more We've had both the lamb and chicken and would order it again. The server was very helpful and attentive. The Indian music creates a fun atmosphere to match the flavor of the food. We'll be coming again soon.

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We came in for a late lunch around 4 o'clock, just after their buffet hours had ended. We were a…read morelittle hesitant walking into the restaurant since both the parking lot and the dining area looked empty. However, the staff was warm and welcoming and we were seated immediately. The food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering. The Malabar parotta and mutton biryani (made with zeera samba rice) were a pleasant surprise. It came with raita and kurma- brought back fond memories of Tamil Nadu. The mango fish curry was finger-licking good, but the crab pepper masala was just okay. The person who brought out the food(I believe he was the chef) was very polite and professional. The bill came to around $90 including tip. Although I felt the food was slightly overpriced, the quality of the food, ambience, and service made it worth every penny. I'd definitely come back again, especially on a Sunday to try their live appam and paya.

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