Restaurant serving traditional Indian delicacies amid a bright backdrop & sophisticated decor.
4.5 – 706 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| Menu – Savories | |
| Samosas (Product With Gluten) Stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and exotic spices. Served with tamarind chutney. |
$8.99 |
| Aloo Tikka (Gluten Free) Topped with chopped onions, tamarind, and tangy spices. |
$8.99 |
| Sev Puri(Product With Gluten) Crispy crackers topped with onion potatoes, two chutneys topped with crisp garbanzo flour noodles, and a garnish of cilantro. |
$10.99 |
| Bhel Puri(Product With Gluten) Puffed rice (like rice cereal) onions, potatoes, sev, cilantro, and crushed crisp wheat crackers tossed together with two chutneys. |
$10.99 |
| Onion Bhaji (Gluten Free) Onions fritters in garbanzo flour batter seasoned with ginger and spices. Served with sweet tomato chutney. |
$9.99 |
| Mushroom Bhaji(Gluten Free) Mushroom fritters seasoned with ginger and spices. Served with tomato chutney. |
$11.99 |
| Mix Veg Pakoras(Gluten Free) Spinach, cauliflower, potatoes mixed together, and cooked in a light garbanzo flour marinade. Served with sweet tomato chutney. |
$10.99 |
| Chicken Pakoras(Gluten Free) Garbanzo-flour marinated all white meat fritters served. |
$15.99 |
| Fish Pakoras(Gluten Free) Fresh fish of the day in bite size pieces cooked in our garbanzo-flour batter. Served with sweet tomato chutney. |
$17.99 |
| Uttapam(Gluten Free) Griddle cake made from rice and lentil flour. Served with coconut chutney. Toppings tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and green chilli. |
$16.99 |
| Chutney Sampler (Only Chips Have Gluten) A variety of freshly made chutneys served with Chips. |
$8.99 |
| Shrimp Bhel(Product With Gluten) Mildly marinated tiger shrimp tossed with puffed rice. |
$18.99 |
| Menu – Soup and Salads | |
| Chicken Soup(Gluten Free) Mild delicious soup made from scratch flavored with onions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Garnished with rice, spinach, and tomatoes. |
$8.99 |
| Sambhar-Lentil Soup(Gluten Free) Mildly spiced South Indian style soup with coconut and mustard aroma. |
$8.99 |
| Mulligatawny Soup(Gluten Free) A unique mixture of sambhar with chicken soup. |
$8.99 |
| Chicken Salad(Gluten Free) Tandoori grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, and cheese cubes. Served on a bed of Romaine lettuce, with tomatoes, and cucumbers in dressing. |
$18.99 |
| Salmon Salad(Gluten Free) Tandoor grilled Salmon, sauteed mushrooms, and cheese cubes served on. |
$21.99 |
| Shrimp Salad(Gluten Free) Tandoor grilled shrimps, sauteed mushrooms, and cheese cubes served on. |
$20.99 |
| Vegetarian Salad(Gluten Free) Pan tossed mushrooms, Indian cheese, and eggplant in a light marinade. Served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in dressing. |
$18.99 |
| Fresh Green Salad(Gluten Free) Fresh Romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in dressing. |
$8.99 |
| Punjabi Salad(Gluten Free) Fresh cut cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and pickles seasoned with lemon juice and blend of 12 spices. |
$8.99 |
| Menu – Bombay Frankies | |
| Lamb Frankie(Product With Gluten) Stuffed with lamb, cooked in a special sauce, two chutneys, and marinated onions. Egg-washed Bombay burritos served with the vegetable pickle. |
$20.99 |
| Chicken Frankie(Product With Gluten) Stuffed with chicken, cooked in tomatoes, onions, ginger, ground spices, two chutneys, and marinated onions. Egg-washed Bombay burritos served with the vegetable pickle. |
$19.99 |
| Cauliflower Frankie(Product With Gluten) Stuffed with gobi aloo, two chutneys, and marinated onions. Egg-washed Bombay burritos served with the vegetable pickle. |
$18.99 |
| Menu – Tandoori Entrees | |
| Salmon Fish Tikka(Gluten Free) Marinated fresh fish. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$22.99 |
| T Shrimp(Gluten Free) Marinated jumbo shrimp. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$22.99 |
| Chicken Tikka(Gluten Free) Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, cilantro, and spices. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$18.99 |
| Tandoori Chicken(Gluten Free) Special tandoori chicken is marinated overnight in a special sauce with yogurt and spices. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$18.99 |
| Lamb Seekh(Gluten Free) Lean minced ground lamb mixed with minced onions, mint, cilantro, green chilies, and spices. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$20.99 |
| Lamb Tikka Tender pieces of marinated lamb perfectly done. Served with mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$20.99 |
| Taj Special(Only Garlic Naan Has Gluten) Big meat platter. Sampler of tandoori items includes chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb seekh, and t. Shrimp. Served with garlic naan, mint chutney, marinated onions, and a wedge of lime. |
$36.99 |
| Garlic Chicken Tikka MILD boneless pieces of chicken marinated overnight in garlic and saffron, grilled in Tandoor oven. |
$18.99 |
| SPICY Mirchi Chicken Tikka SPICY herb marinated pieces of boneless chicken cooked in Tandoor. |
$18.99 |
| White Fish Tandoori Melt in mouth White Fish, marinated and grillled. |
$20.99 |
| Menu – Taj’s Exclusive | |
| Saffron Chicken(Gluten Free) Very delicious mild chicken saffron infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Saffron Lamb(Gluten Free) Very delicious mild lamb saffron infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Saffron Fish(Gluten Free) Very delicious mild fish saffron infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Saffron Shrimp(Gluten Free) Very delicious mild saffron infused creamy tomato and onion gravy sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Agra Chicken(Gluten Free) Chicken first poached with ginger, onion, green chilli and spices, then sauteed with dry mango powder, coriander, and cayenne. |
$17.99 |
| Mango Chicken(Gluten Free) Boneless grilled chicken in a mild creamy sweet and tangy mango sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Mango Lamb(Gluten Free) Boneless grilled lamb in a mild creamy sweet and tangy mango sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Mango Fish(Gluten Free) Boneless grilled fish in a mild creamy sweet and tangy mango sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Mango Shrimp(Gluten Free) Boneless grilled shrimp in a mild creamy sweet and tangy mango sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Saagwala Chicken(Gluten Free) Pureed spinched, seasoned chicken cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic fresh ground spices. |
$17.99 |
| Saagwala Lamb Pureed spinched, seasoned lamb cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic fresh ground spices. |
$19.99 |
| Saagwala Fish(Gluten Free) Pureed spinched, seasoned fish cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic fresh ground spices. |
$19.99 |
| Saagwala Shrimp(Gluten Free) Pureed spinched, seasoned shrimp cooked with onions, ginger, and garlic fresh ground spices. |
$19.99 |
| Masala Dosa(Gluten Free) It is a crispy crepe made of rice, lentil flour, and stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes. Served with sambhar and coconut chutney. |
$17.99 |
| Menu – Vegetarian Entrees | |
| Mixed Vegetable(Gluten Free) Fresh Carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and spices. |
$17.99 |
| Baingan Bharta(Gluten Free) A puree of tandoor baked eggplant and sauteed with onions, fresh tomatoes, ginger, and spices. |
$17.99 |
| Kabuli Choley(Gluten Free) Indian garbanzo beans cooked with browned onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. |
$17.99 |
| Aloo Matar(Gluten Free) Potatoes, green peas in a sauce with tomatoes, ginger, green chilli, and herbs. |
$17.99 |
| Gobi Aloo(Gluten Free) Cauliflower, potatoes sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, green chilli, ground coriander, turmeric, and cumin seeds. |
$17.99 |
| Saag Aloo (Gluten Free) Pureed spinach leaves, potatoes with onion, ginger, garlic, and spices. |
$17.99 |
| Saag Paneer (Gluten Free) Pureed spinach leaves and Indian cheese. |
$17.99 |
| Saffron Paneer(Gluten Free) Indian cheese with mushrooms in a tomato saffron sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Shahi Paneer(Gluten Free) Indian cheese with nuts and raisins in a very special creamy onion base sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Makhani Paneer(Gluten Free) Indian Cheese cooked in tomato base creamy sauce with a blend of six spices. |
$17.99 |
| Matar Paneer(Gluten Free) Indian Cheese, green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. |
$17.99 |
| Dal(Gluten Free) Chef’s selection of Indian lentil cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. |
$17.99 |
| Tadka Dal Yellow lentils freshly sauteed, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, and spices. |
$17.99 |
| Malai Koftas Grated vegetable dumplings in a delicious masala sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Mix Veg/Gobi Manchrian (Gluten Free- Weekdays ONLY) Choice of mix veg dumplings or Cauliflower roses in tangy tomato sauce . |
$20.99 |
| Menu – Masala Specialities | |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Served in special recipe masala sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Lamb Tikka Masala(Gluten Free) Boneless lamb chunks in masala sauce. Served in special recipe masala sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Shrimp Masala(Gluten Free) Tiger shrimp tandoori with masala marinated sauce. Served in special recipe masala sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Fish Tikka Masala(Gluten Free) Marinated fresh tandoori fish in masala sauce. Served in special recipe masala sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Mushroom Masala(Gluten Free) Mushrooms cooked in masala sauce. Served in special recipe masala sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala(Gluten Free) Indian cheese cooked in masala sauce. |
$17.99 |
| Menu – Korma Specialities | |
| Vegetable Korma(Gluten Free) Mild Creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts, and raisins. |
$17.99 |
| Chicken Korma(Gluten Free) Mild Creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts, and raisins. |
$17.99 |
| Lamb Korma(Gluten Free) Mild Creamy delight cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes, garlic, blend of exotic spices, nuts, and raisins. |
$19.99 |
| Menu – Thali Combinations | |
| Curry Combo Your choice of chicken or lamb curry served with aloo matar, lentils, basmati rice, naan, and raita. |
$34.99 |
| Tandoori Combo Your choice of chicken tikka or tandoori chicken served with aloo matar, lentils, naan, rice pulao, and raita. |
$34.99 |
| Vegetarian Combo Your choice of any two vegetables served with basmati rice, lentils, naan, and raita. |
$34.99 |
| Menu – Non-Vegetarian Curries | |
| Chicken Curry Boneless pieces of chicken in a traditional sauce made from tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and ground spices. |
$17.99 |
| Chicken Makhani/ Butter Chicken (Gluten Free) Boneless tandoor grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with a blend of six spices. |
$17.99 |
| Spicy Vindaloo Chicken( Curry(Gluten Free) Spicy specialty from Agra cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, ginger, onions, vinegar, and lime juice. |
$17.99 |
| Spicy Vindaloo Lamb Curry(Gluten Free) Spicy specialty from Agra cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, ginger, onions, vinegar, and lime juice. |
$19.99 |
| Spicy Vindaloo Fish Curry(Gluten Free) Spicy specialty from Agra cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, ginger, onions, vinegar, and lime juice. |
$19.99 |
| Spicy Vindaloo Shrimp Curry(Gluten Free) Spicy specialty from Agra cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, ginger, onions, vinegar, and lime juice. |
$19.99 |
| Lamb Makhani(Gluten Free) Boneless tandoor cooked lamb in a creamy tomato sauce with a blend of six spices. |
$19.99 |
| Lamb Curry(Gluten Free) Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a dark traditional sauce made from tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and ground spices. |
$19.99 |
| Fish Curry(Gluten Free) Garlic sauteed fresh fish in a sauce made with ginger, onions, tomatoes, and lime juice. |
$19.99 |
| Shrimp Curry(Gluten Free) Pan tossed black tiger shrimp in a sauce made with ginger, onions, tomatoes, and lime juice. |
$19.99 |
| Dhansak Chicken Curry Zesty curry cooked with lentils, ginger, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and six spices. |
$17.99 |
| Dhansak Lamb Curry Lamb cooked with lentils, onions garlic ginger tomatoes and 7 spices. |
$19.99 |
| Menu – Basmati Rice | |
| White Rice(Gluten Free) Basmati with natural aroma and flavor and simply steamed. |
$5.99 |
| Brown Pullao(Gluten Free) Fresh vegetables- seasoned brown rice. |
$8.99 |
| Pulao Rice(Gluten Free) Basmati prepared with chef’s selection of fresh. |
$7.99 |
| Vegetable Biryani Basmati prepared with cooked mixed vegetables, nuts, raisins, and curry spices. |
$19.99 |
| Chicken Biryani(Gluten Free) Basmati prepared with flavorful chicken, nuts, raisins, and curry spices. |
$20.99 |
| Lamb Biryani(Gluten Free) Basmati prepared with curry, flavorful lamb, nuts, and raisins. |
$21.99 |
| Cumin Rice(Gluten Free) Basmati rice tossed with roasted cumin. |
$7.99 |
| Lemon Rice(Gluten Free) Basmati prepared with chef’s selection of fresh. |
$8.99 |
| Menu – Breads | |
| Poora(Gluten Free) Garbanzo flour bread. |
$7.99 |
| Plain Dosa(Gluten Free) Rice and lentil flour bread. |
$11.99 |
| Naan The classic lightly leavened bread made with white flour. |
$3.99 |
| Cheese Naan Naan studded with cheese. |
$9.99 |
| Garlic Naan Naan topped with chopped garlic and cilantro. |
$5.99 |
| Garlic Cheese Naan Naan filled with cheeses topped with garlic and cilantro. |
$9.99 |
| Onion Naan Naan filled with grated onions and flavorful masala. |
$7.99 |
| Aloo Naan Mildly spiced potato stuffed naan. |
$9.99 |
| Paratha Multi-layered Whole Wheat bread. |
$6.99 |
| Aloo Paratha Whole wheat bread stuffed with grated spiced potatoes. Served with mango chutney. |
$9.99 |
| Tandoori Roti An unleavened whole wheat bread. |
$4.99 |
| Lamb Naan Naan filled with flavorful ground lamb. Served with mango chutney. |
$11.99 |
| Chicken Naan Naan filled with minced tandoori chicken. Served with mango chutney. |
$10.99 |
| Peshwari Naan Sweet naan stuffed with nuts and raisins. |
$10.99 |
| Garlic Chilli Naan Naan topped with green chillies and cilantro |
$5.99 |
| Butter Naan Naan stuffed with butter. |
$6.99 |
| Papadum (Gluten Free, Vegan) Lentil flour crackers baked in Tandoor |
$3.99 |
| Menu – Condiments | |
| Chutneys(Gluten Free) Translated as relish or salsa. |
$2.99 |
| Acharr(Gluten Free) Indian vegetable pickles intensely flavored with spices and salt. |
$2.99 |
| Kachumber(Gluten Free) Chopped cucumbers, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and with a splash of lime juice. |
$5.99 |
| Raita(Gluten Free) Yogurt with cucumbers, carrots, and onions. |
$5.99 |
| Onions, Pickles, And Chilies | $4.99 |
| Menu – Beverages | |
| Ginger Lemonade Very refreshing lemonade with a ginger pinch. |
$4.99 |
| Mango Lassi A yummy combination of mango and yogurt. |
$6.99 |
| Strawberry Lassi Somade yogurt and strawberries. |
$6.99 |
| Sweet Lassi Sweet yogurt drink with a rose aroma. |
$6.99 |
| Masala Chai Indian hot tea with spice and milk. |
$5.99 |
| Coffee | $4.99 |
| Indian Ice Tea Made from Indian tea leaves with flavorful spices. Served with sweet milk on the side. |
$5.99 |
| Sodas | $3.99 |
| Still Mineral Water Sparkling Perrier | $3.99 |
| Raj’s Favorite Mint flavored iced tea with fresh lemon-ginger syrup. Very refreshing. |
$5.99 |
| Indian Coffee Milky coffee. |
$6.99 |
| Menu – Desserts | |
| Kheer Indian rice pudding with the flavor of green cardamom. |
$8.99 |
| Gajar Halwa Carrot pudding made with golden raisins and almonds. |
$8.99 |
| Gulab Jamun Milk balls in a rose flavored syrup. |
$8.99 |
| Menu – DAILY SPECIALS | |
| Garlic Chicken Tandoori SPL Combo Mild Boneless pieces of Chicken marinated in Garlic and Saffron, cooked in Tandoori Oven. Served with Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan, Raita and Mint chutney |
$32.99 |
| Spicy Mirchi Chicken Tandoori SPL Combo Marinated with Spicy herbs and grilled in Tandoori Clay Oven. Served with Vegetable Korma, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan, Raita and Mint chutney |
$32.99 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: thetajcafeventura.com
Contact The Taj Cafe
Address: 574 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 652-1521
Website: http://thetajcafeventura.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–11PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–11PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Monday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–10PM |
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