Taj Mahal Menu – Encino, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Encino, CA

Indian eatery with an all-you-can-eat buffet & patio seating on the upper floor of a retail complex. Based on 158 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Taj Mahal 91316

Address:
17815 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

Phone: (818) 345-2244

Website: http://www.tajmahaldining.com/

Hours

Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 5–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Samosa
Savory pastries with potato and green peas filling with herbs and spices (2 pieces)		 $5.95
Samosa Chaat
Samosa with chick peas, chopped onions, tamarind, and yogurt sauce and touch of delicate spice		 $8.95
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
Mixed vegetable fritters dipped in batter and fried		 $5.95
Aloo Chat
Boiled potatoes and chick peas, chopped onions, tamarind, and yogurt sauce and touch of delicate spice		 $7.95
Chicken Pakoras
Boneless pieces of chicken fritters dipped in batter and fried		 $8.95
Chicken Chat
Chicken mixed with potatoes and yogurt and sweet and sour sauce		 $9.95
Curried Mussels
New Zealand green mussels steamed in a garlic curry		 $11.95
Mixed Appetizers
Sheekh kebab, chicken tikka, samosa & mixed vegetable pakora		 $11.95
Paneer Pakoras
Paneer fritters dipped in batter and fried		 $9.95
Meat Samossa
Pastries filled with minced meat, green peas, herbs and spices (2 pieces)		 $7.95
Aloo Tikki
Potatoes patties (4 pieces)		 $5.95
Soup & Salad
House Salad
Mixed green salad and homestyle dressing		 $6.95
Chicken Salad
Assorted mixed greens topped with shredded pieces of chicken cooked in Tandoor		 $9.95
Mulligatawney Soup
Delicately spiced soup made with lentil chicken stock & rice		 $6.95
Spinach Tomato Soup
Fresh tomatoes & spinach mildly spiced		 $5.95
Mango Corn Soup
Mango corn soup mildly spiced		 $7.95
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup mildly spiced		 $5.95
Tandoori Breads
Naan
Leavened Bread		 $4.95
Aloo Naan
Leavened bread filled with mild spiced, potatoes and green peas		 $6.95
Keema Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with minced lamb and baked in Tandoor		 $7.95
Garlic Oregano Naan
Leavened bread largely sprinkled with fresh garlic and oregano		 $5.95
Garlic Chili Naan
Leavened bread largely sprinkled with fresh garlic and green chili		 $6.95
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with onions		 $5.95
Taj Special Naan
Naan stuffed with chicken, nuts, raisins, & mild spices		 $6.95
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with coconut & fruit		 $6.95
Paneer Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with homestyle cheese		 $6.95
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread filled with mild spiced, potatoes and green peas		 $6.95
Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread		 $5.95
Roti
Whole Wheat.		 $3.95
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Skinless chicken marinated in freshly ground spices grilled in Tandoor (half)		 $15.95
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Boneless pieces of chicken flavored with spices, cooked in Tandoor		 $16.95
Lamb Tikka Kabab
Lamb pieces marinated in spices		 $18.95
Sheekh Kabab
Minced meat spiced with ginger, herbs and onions. Roasted on skewers		 $17.95
Fish Tikka Kabab
Chilean sea bass pieces marinated lightly in garlic and herbs		 $19.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimps delicately marinated in spiced garlic		 $20.95
Mixed Tandoori Platter
An assortment of Tandoori specialties		 $22.95
Reshmi Kebab
Boneless chicken roasted in Tandoori style with special spices		 $17.95
Rack Of Lamb
Marinated with freshly ground spices, ginger, garlic cooked in the Tandoor		 $24.95
Paneer Tikka
Homestyle cheese marinated in spices and grilled in a Tandoor		 $15.95
Seafood
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in mildly spiced gravy with tomato and bell pepper		 $19.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp tikka delicately cooked in a gravy of tomatoes, cream, onions and spices		 $20.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked in spinach and herbs		 $19.95
Fish Curry
Chilian sea bass prepared in a delicate blend of herbs and spices		 $19.95
Fish Vindaloo
Chilian sea bass cooked with boiled potatoes in hot spices		 $19.95
Fish Korma
Chilian sea bass cooked in mild sauce		 $20.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp prepared with potatoes in hot spices		 $19.95
Shrimp Dhansak
Shrimp cooked in thick lentil sauce, sweet and sour		 $19.95
Shrimp Coconut Curry
Shrimp cooked in coconut milk and mild spices		 $19.95
Fish Coconut Curry
Chilian sea bass cooked in coconut milk and mild spices		 $19.95
Shrimp Bhuna
Shrimp marinated in masala and cooked with herbs and spices		 $19.95
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in mild sauce		 $20.95
Shrimp Mushroom
Shrimp and mushrooms cooked with herbs and spices		 $19.95
Poultry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Pieces of tender boneless chicken grilled in tandoor, cooked in a delicate seasoned sauce		 $17.95
Chili Chicken
Boneless chicken stir-fried with green chili, bell pepper, onions, herbs and spices		 $17.95
Kashmiri Chicken
Chicken cooked in mild spices with mixed dried fruit		 $17.95
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless chicken and mushrooms cooked with herbs and spices		 $17.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a sauce of fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger		 $16.95
Chicken Makhni
Boneless chicken cooked with butter, herbs and spices in creamy sauce		 $16.95
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked in juice of garlic, ginger fresh tomatoes, bell peppers in Karahi (special pan)		 $16.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken prepared with potatoes in hot spices		 $16.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in mild sauce		 $17.95
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and herbs		 $16.95
Chicken Dopiaza
Boneless chicken cooked with brown onions spiced mildly, cooked in special sauce		 $16.95
Chicken Coconut Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in coconut milk and mild spices		 $17.95
Chicken Bhuna
Boneless chicken cooked in dry stew of tomatoes, onions and spices		 $16.95
Chicken Dhansak
Boneless chicken cooked in thick lentil sauce, sweet and sour		 $16.95
Lamb
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb cooked in fresh spinach and herbs.		 $17.95
Lamb Bhuna
Diced boneless lamb pieces in dry stew of tomatoes, onion and spices.		 $17.95
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in a sauce of fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger.		 $17.95
Lamb Korma
Lamb prepared with delicate spices in a mild cream sauce.		 $18.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb pieces cooked with boiled potatoes in hot spices.		 $17.95
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Tikka delicately cooked in a gravy of tomatoes, cream, onions and spices.		 $18.95
Rogan Josh
Lamb pieces cooked in tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices		 $18.95
Lamb Mushrooms
Lamb pieces cooked with Mushooms, herbs and spices.		 $18.95
Lamb Coconut Curry
Lamb pieces cooked in coconut milk and mild spices.		 $18.95
Lamb Dopiaza
Boneless lamb cooked with brown onions spiced mildly, cooked in special sauce.		 $17.95
Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked in juice of garlic, ginger, fresh tomatoes, bell pepper in Karahi(Special pan).		 $17.95
Lamb Dhansak
Lamb cooked in thick lentil sauce, sweet and sour.		 $17.95
Keema Saag
Minced lamb cooked in spinach and herbs		 $18.95
Keema Mattar
Minced lamb cooked with green peas and herbs		 $18.95
Vegetables
Paneer Makhni
Homestyle cheese cooked with tomatoes and creamy sauce		 $16.95
Mattar Paneer
Homestyle cheese cooked in green peas and a special blend of spices		 $14.95
Saag Paneer
Homestyle cheese cooked with spinach and herbs		 $14.95
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed in mild herbs and spices		 $14.95
Aloo Vindaloo
Boiled potatoes cooked in hot spices.		 $14.95
Malai Kofta
Fresh grated vegetables fritters cooked in a tomato and onion sauce		 $15.95
Baingan Imami
Eggplant & potatoes sautéed in a special blend of spices		 $15.95
Navratan Korma
Mixed vegetables sautéed in cream, herbs, and spices		 $15.95
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables cooked with bell peppers, onions, sautéed in a blend of spices		 $14.95
Vegetable Masala
Vegetables cooked in a special blend of spices		 $15.95
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked in a special blend of spices		 $13.95
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant cooked in green peas with ginger, garlic, onion, and tomato		 $15.95
Saag Kofta
Fresh grated vegetables fritters cooked with spinach, herbs and spices		 $14.95
Daal Makhni
Lentils delicately spiced herbs.		 $13.95
Mushroom Mattar
Mushrooms with green peas cooked in fresh herbs and spices		 $14.95
Bombay Aloo
Boiled potatoes cooked with onion, gravy and tomatoes		 $14.95
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked in flavored seasoning		 $14.95
Yellow Daal/Tadka Daal
Lentils cooked with fresh garlic and ginger		 $13.95
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed in cumin, ginger, tomatoes, and garlic		 $14.95
Aloo Saag
Boiled potatoes cooked with spinach and spices		 $14.95
Aloo Mattar
Boiled potatoes cooked with green peas, tomatoes and spices		 $14.95
Shahi Paneer
Homestyle cheese cooked in creamy sauce with fresh herbs and spice		 $15.95
Karahi Paneer
Homestyle cheese cooked juice of garlic, ginger fresh tomatoes, bell peppers in Karahi (special pan)		 $15.95
Chilli Paneer
Homestyle cheese cooked with fresh herbs and spices		 $15.95
Vegetable Coconut Curry
Coconut curry cooked with fresh herbs and spices		 $15.95
Saag-Daal
Choice of 1.		 $15.95
Channa $15.95
Rice
Saffron Rice
Basmati rice cooked with touch of saffron.		 $9.95
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice cooked with cumin seed		 $8.95
Egg Fried Rice
Basmati rice stir-fried with eggs, cumin & other spices		 $9.95
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimps		 $18.95
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb		 $16.95
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken		 $15.95
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with vegetables and aroma of saffron		 $13.95
Peas Pillao
Basmati rice cooked with peas.		 $9.95
Mushroom Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mushrooms		 $13.95
Side Orders
Pillao Rice
Plain Basmati Rice.		 $5.95
Raita
Cultured yogurt w/potatoes, cucumber & carrots		 $4.95
Mango Chutney $3.25
Pickle
Mango, mix, or lime		 $2.95
Papaddam
Crispy and mildly spicy wafer, lightly baked (2 pcs)		 $2.95
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked in a special blend of spices		 $8.95
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted eggplant cooked in green peas with ginger, garlic, onion, and tomato		 $8.95
Daal Makhni
Lentils delicately spiced herbs		 $8.95
Mushroom Matar
Mushrooms with green peas cooked in fresh herbs and spices.		 $8.95
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked in flavored seasoning		 $8.95
Yellow Daal
Lentils cooked with fresh garlic and ginger		 $8.95
Aloo Saag
Boiled potatoes cooked in spinach and spices		 $8.95
Dessert
Kulfi
Indian ice cream flavored with cardamoms and pistachios or mango		 $5.95
Kheer
Basmati rice cooked in milk flavored with saffron		 $5.50
Gulab Jaman
Indian milk ball soaked in a honey syrup, served warm		 $5.50
Rasmalai
Our creamy India delight made from essence of milk, garnished pistachios and served chilled		 $5.50
Suji Halwa
A Cream of wheat with touch of saffron and raisins		 $5.50
Beverages
Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink served sweet or salted		 $4.50
Mango Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink with mango		 $5.50
Coffee $2.95
Tea $2.95
Ice Tea $2.95
Soda $2.95
Refill $1.00
Orange Juice $2.95
Apple Juice $2.95
Indian Chai $3.95
Evian Water $4.50
Pelligrino Water $4.50
Milk $3.50

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Reviews

Ross Mantsurov
Great Indian food around the area that I would highly recommend. Personally had the Channa masala and it was a major hit. Fair pricing and average service, but the food was outstanding. The ambiance was a bit quiet but it hardly mattered.

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Denis Mantsurov
Super delicious food! We ordered chicken tikka masala, some garlic naan and mixed tandoori. Everything was very tasty! They also have good selections of Indian beers!

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WhatscookinginLA – food blog
Its a nice cosy indian restaurant on the first floor of a commercial complex in front of Ralph’s. We came in here for dinner and the restaurant was completely empty, not a single soul so i got a bit skeptical but went ahead and ordered some food as i was really hungry.

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David Weinstein
This place had lots of recommendations. I don’t get it. The staff is the coldest, most unfriendly restaurant people I have ever seen. Worse, I think they are all one family, which means they have to have this small biz survive. The naan was the worst I’ve ever had, and the rest was only ok.

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Hailun Guo
Came here for lunch Buffet on Thursday, couple things I like here: very clean, actually it’s like fancy place; very few ppl, so it’s a quiet place; price is pretty affordable; authentic Indian food

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Thomas Freedman
Bad

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Niko Kaminir
I ordered a takeout

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Esham Pandey
I really hope the owners read the reviews but I highly doubt that. It was my fifth time here, I have always been disappointed by the service but wanted to give them one more chance and see if things have gotten better- but NO. They are always short staffed. The wait time was 50 mins to even get our starters. The lady at the counter is plain rude. The only reason I came back was for their tandoor breads- they are simply amazing but I am ready to find it elsewhere if their customer service is not even meet the bare minimum.

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C CHC
Very good food and clean atmosphere plus free parking underground. All you can eat lunch $10.95 weekday. Weekend brunch I think is

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Lorenzo Stoller
My family and I have been going to Taj Mahal for the last 20+ years. The quality of the food is superb. We have nothing but the best things to say. We would highly recommend without hesitation. It is our favorite.

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