Introducing Authentic Indian Cuisine in Hickory NC. Taj Indian Cuisine is owned by a local Indian family living in Hickory. Our chefs are from the state of Punjab in India bringing 15 plus years of cooking experience. We have aspired to bring to your table a menu that reflects the cosmopolitan culture and culinary specialties of India.
4.6 – 196 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| APPETIZERS | |
| Vegetable Pakora Assorted vegetables dipped in batter and deep fried. |
$6.00 |
| Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) Deep fried patties stuffed with massed potatoes, green peas and spices. |
$6.00 |
| Paneer Pakora Homemade cheese cubes dipped in batter and deep fried. |
$9.00 |
| Vegetable Assorted Platter Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Pakora & Samosa |
$9.00 |
| Paneer Tikka Marinated homemade cheese cubes roasted in tandoor. |
$12.00 |
| Gobi Manchurian Lightly battered cauliflower sautéed in ginger, garlic and soy sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Chili Paneer Homemade cheese cubes sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes and green pepper in Indian spices, garnished with cilantro. |
$9.00 |
| Chicken 65 Chicken pieces sautéed with sliced onions, tomatoes & green peppers in a tangy sauce, touch of yogurt garnished with cilantro. |
$10.00 |
| Chili Chicken Chicken pieces sauteed with sliced onions, tomatoes & green pepper in Indian spices. |
$10.00 |
| Fish Pakora Tender pieces of Tilapia dipped in batter and deep fried |
$10.00 |
| Shrimp Coconut Fritters Deep fried shrimp in coconut-based batter |
$12.00 |
| Lamb Pepper Lamb cooked in sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fresh ginger & spices. |
$13.00 |
| Tandoori Assorted Platter Combination of tandoori chicken, tandoori shrimp and chicken seekh kebabs |
$14.00 |
| SOUPS & SALADS | |
| Tomato Soup (Bowl) Tomato cream soup seasoned |
$6.00 |
| Chicken Soup (Bowl) | $6.00 |
| Mulligatawny Soup (Bowl) Lentils & Vegetable soup seasoned. |
$6.00 |
| Garden Salad (Bowl) Fresh vegetable & greens. |
$4.00 |
| Kachumber Salad Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & cilantro with a touch of tangy sauce. |
$4.00 |
| VEGETARIAN ENTREES | |
| Dal Makhani A variety of lentils cooked in Punjabi style with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes, fresh herbs & spices. |
$15.00 |
| Dal Tadka Yellow lentils cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, tomatoes & herbs. |
$15.00 |
| Palak Paneer Fresh spinach & homemade cheese cubes cooked in spices. |
$16.00 |
| Karahi Paneer Homemade cheese cubes sautéed in high flamed wok with onions, peppers, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices. |
$16.00 |
| Matar Paneer Homemade cheese cubes & fresh peas cooked in mildly spiced sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Malai Kofta Vegetables & homemade chees dumplings cooked in onion & cream gravy. |
$16.00 |
| Baigan Bhartha Tandoor roasted mashed eggplants sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & sprinkle of cilantro. |
$15.00 |
| Aloo Gobi Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked dry to perfection in mild spice with tomatoes, herbs & ginger |
$15.00 |
| Channa Masala Delicious chick peas & diced potatoes in north Indian sauce. |
$15.00 |
| Bhindi Masala Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes & spices. |
$15.00 |
| Navaratan Korma Mixed fresh vegetables cooked in cashew nut gravy. |
$16.00 |
| Vegetable Jalfrezi Mixed vegetables cooked in onions, ginger, garlic & spices. |
$15.00 |
| RICE ENTREES | |
| Vegetable Biryani Basmati rice and vegetables flavored with saffron & cooked with aromatic spices on low heat. |
$15.00 |
| Chicken Biryani Marinated chicken and basmati rice flavored with saffron & cooked with aromatic spices on low heat. |
$17.00 |
| Lamb Biryani Basmati rice and Lamb Chops with a saffron and cooked with aromatic spices on low heat. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Biryani Basmati rice and Goat flavored with saffron and cooked with aromatic spices on low heat. |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp Biryani Basmati rice and jumbo shrimp cooked with a blend of mild spices and topped with nuts. |
$20.00 |
| Fish Biryani Fresh Salmon and basmati rice cooked with a blend of mild spices & topped with nuts. |
$22.00 |
| TAJ TANDOORI | |
| Tandoori Chicken Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, gram flour & spices cooked in tandoor. |
$19.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Tender boneless chicken breast pieces marinated overnight in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor. |
$19.00 |
| Shrimp Tikka Jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor. |
$19.00 |
| Salmon Tikka Salmon pieces marinated in delicately spiced yogurt & cooked on skewers in Tandoor |
$24.00 |
| Lamb Chops Lamb chips marinated in delicately spiced paste then cooked in Tandoor. |
$29.00 |
| Taj Tandoori Mix Delightful combination of chicken, lamb, fish & jumbo shrimp roasted in Tandoor. |
$24.00 |
| Chicken Seekh Kabab Fresh Ground Chicken mixed with mint, ginger, garlic, onions & spices rolled into a skewer & cooked in Tandoor. |
$19.00 |
| CHICKEN ENTREES | |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in Tandoor then simmered in a creamy sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Saag Boneless chicken pieces cooked with spinach & flavored with freshly ground ginger, garlic & spices. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Curry Boneless chicken pieces cooked in curry sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Vindaloo Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tangy & highly spiced sauce with potato cubes. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Korma Boneless chicken pieces cooked in cashew nut gravy, |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Karahi Boneless chicken pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes & fresh ginger, garlic & spices. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Coconut Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, chili & fresh herbs. |
$18.00 |
| Butter Chicken Chicken pieces roasted in tandoor then cooked in tomato & onion creamy butter sauce. |
$18.00 |
| LAMB & GOAT ENTREES | |
| Lamb Karahi Tender meat pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes & fresh ginger in miniature wok. |
$20.00 |
| Lamb Rogan Josh Tender meat pieces cooked in spiced sauce with touch of sour cream & fresh tomatoes. |
$20.00 |
| Lamb Korma Tender meat pieces cooked in gravy of cashew nuts. |
$20.00 |
| Lamb Tikka Masala Tender meat pieces cooked in tomato & onion creamy sauce with fresh herbs & spices. |
$20.00 |
| Lamb Vindaloo Tender meat pieces cooked in tangy & spiced sauce with potato cubes. |
$20.00 |
| Lamb Curry Tender meat pieces cooked in curry sauce. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Karahi Tender meat pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes & fresh ginger in miniature wok. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Rogan Josh Tender meat pieces cooked in spiced sauce with touch of sour cream & fresh tomatoes. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Korma Tender meat pieces cooked in gravy of cashew nuts. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Tikka Masala Tender meat pieces cooked in tomato & onion creamy sauce with fresh herbs & spices. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Vindaloo Tender meat pieces cooked in tangy & spiced sauce with potato cubes. |
$20.00 |
| Goat Curry Tender meat pieces cooked in curry sauce. |
$20.00 |
| SEAFOOD ENTREES | |
| Shrimp Tikka Masala Marinated fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in onion & tomato creamy sauce. |
$20.00 |
| Fish Curry Fresh Salmon cooked in curry sauce garnished with cilantro. |
$23.00 |
| Fish Tikka Masala Marinated salmon cooked in Tandoor then simmered in tomato & onion creamy sauce. |
$23.00 |
| Salmon Coconut Curry Fresh salmon cubes cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, chili & fresh herbs. |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp Korma Jumbo shrimp cooked in cashew nut gravy sauce. |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp Palak Jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce. |
$20.00 |
| NAAN (INDIAN BREAD) | |
| Naan Unleavened white flour bread baked in Tandoor. |
$3.50 |
| Garlic Naan Unleavened white flour bread baked in Tandoor with fresh garlic & cilantro |
$4.50 |
| Roti Whole wheat unleavened bread baked in clay oven. |
$3.50 |
| Laccha Parantha Multilayer whole wheat bread topped with butter. |
$6.00 |
| Aloo Parantha Whole wheat bread stuffed with boiled spiced potaotes. |
$6.00 |
| Kulcha Naan bread filled with spiced onions & cheese or spiced onions or spiced potatoes. |
$6.00 |
| Keema Naan White flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground chicken. |
$7.00 |
| Bullet Naan White flour bread seasoned with green chili, cilantro & butter. |
$5.00 |
| DESSERTS | |
| Kulfi Indian ice cream topped with pistachio. |
$5.00 |
| Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs) Light pastry ball dipped in rose flavored sugar syrup |
$5.00 |
| Kheer Basmati rice cooked in milk, sugar, nuts and cardamom. |
$5.00 |
| Ras Malai Homemade cheese patties serve with reduced milk and pistachio nuts. |
$5.00 |
| SIDE ORDERS | |
| Tamarind Chutny – Side | $2.00 |
| Side Of Basmati Rice | $3.00 |
| Raita – Side Yogurt with shredded cucumber, roasted cumin & herbs. |
$3.00 |
| Plain Yogurt – Side Homemade Plain Yogurt |
$2.00 |
| Mint Chutny – Side Tangy mint & onion relish. |
$2.00 |
| Onion Chutny – Side Spicy onion & tomato relish |
$2.00 |
| Mango Chutny – Side Tangy mango relish |
$2.00 |
| Roasted Papad – Side Thin & crispy wafer made from lentil flour with black peppers. |
$2.00 |
| Achaar – Side Mixed vegetable pickle fermented in mustard oil. |
$2.00 |
| BEVERAGES | |
| Mango Lassi Buttermilk with mango flavor |
$4.50 |
| Masala Tea Indian tea flavored with cardamom, cloves & cinnamon. |
$4.00 |
| Ice Tea | $3.00 |
| Fountain Drink | $2.50 |
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Contact Taj Indian Cuisine
Address: 958 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 855-3130
Website: http://www.tajhickory.com/
Hours
| Friday | 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM |
| Monday | 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM |
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