tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post1590609038383962948..comments2023-12-18T23:45:36.424-05:00Comments on The Chew: Taj...crown of Indian flavours?The Chewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605504852073872611noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post-26852376668680939242014-05-18T21:03:05.878-04:002014-05-18T21:03:05.878-04:00Taj Restaurant in under a new owner ship since Jul...Taj Restaurant in under a new owner ship since July 2013 and now serves one of the delicious Indian Buffet in Stratford Lunch only at $14.99 and Dinner at $19.99 and the price remains the same regardless of weekend or weekdays. Many more choices and authentic north Indian cuisine. Prices are very reasonable lunch buffet for 2 will come to $33.88 after taxes can't beat that and the service is top notch. relaxed family atmosphere where you can bring your young ones without any worries. Come out and try authentic north Indian flavors. Guaranteed to change your opinion!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806069324601857200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post-48224334282891105422011-08-18T18:57:53.621-04:002011-08-18T18:57:53.621-04:00I've only eaten at Taj once (for lunch in a gr...I've only eaten at Taj once (for lunch in a group so a number of dishes) and Raja many times. Raja has great food and excellent service. If you've had a bad take-out experience - let the owner know. I am sure he would appreciate the opportunity to correct the situation.<br /><br />There was nothing wrong with the Taj - food was good, service OK, but friendly. Too me, it did nothing better than Raja to justify my business over Raja and was not different enough to even consider it a change of pace (over Raja). <br /><br />$.5mill in for a second expensive (relatively) Indian restaurant with little differentiation (IMO) in a small seasonal town. Who approved that? And can I pitch you one of my ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post-8637380611580252202011-08-18T01:04:44.820-04:002011-08-18T01:04:44.820-04:00I have also dined at both.
Raja is by far my favo...I have also dined at both. <br />Raja is by far my favourite restaurant in town, and I'm there at least once a month. I can not for the life of me understand why anyone would consider Taj over Raja--especially for lunch. <br />Raja serves a savory and spicy chutney platter and basket of crispy khakhara bread before every meal. My lunch (of chicken vindaloo -- I like it spicy!) consists of a lovely feast of fresh salad greens, fluffy rice, masala and the main dish, with a basket of naan on the side. All for $13. There is always too much food to eat, but it's so darn good, you want to consume every morsel.<br />Not so at Raj. For a substantial amount more, Taj offers nothing to whet the appetite with the meal unless you want to add it to your bill. The same goes for the naan. It's an extra add-on. The vindaloo was nowhere near as earthy,savory, spicy and fragrant as what I am consistently served at Raja.<br />The service at both places is wonderful, but at Raja, I always feel as if we are the only ones in the restaurant. At Taj, we actually WERE the only ones in the restaurant....<br />And the washrooms at Raja!! I could move in quite comfortably--much larger (and definitely cleaner) than the average apartment in Toronto.<br />Our bill at Raja for lunch is always around $20 each. At Taj it was well over $35 and we didn't have near as much food.<br />I will happily stay loyal to Raja. Taj was a nice enough place to visit, but I won't be back for seconds.JChttp://justinbieberlaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post-91231261274963774232011-08-12T10:01:52.651-04:002011-08-12T10:01:52.651-04:00I have to say the food at Taj is the best indian f...I have to say the food at Taj is the best indian food I have ever eaten. The produce was very fresh, the chicken was all white meat, and the non of the curry dishes were oily. Very fresh and clean food. Although the price seemed to be a little bit more than Raja, the portion of food I received and the quality was much better. It reminded me of a home cooked meal. Also the naan I had at Taj was simply the best, it was nice and fluffy and tasted amazaing! I also like the warm feeling I get when dining at Taj, the atmosphere is beautiful. I have never dined in at Raja, but I have had their takeout, and I was not very impressed.. I ordered a chicken tikka masala and it was covered in oil, and the naan and salad I received with it did not look very aappitizing either.Paul Grahamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3424113030609709933.post-78131040673040019172011-08-11T15:33:51.322-04:002011-08-11T15:33:51.322-04:00I have been known to check out the washroom before...I have been known to check out the washroom before eating at some restaurants (and being swayed). Thanks for the comparison... I was really hoping that Taj's prices would be less than Raja (the only thing that keeps me from eating there more often is it is quite expensive).<br /><br />As a vegetarian, Indian restaurants give the ultimate in selection and I love the spices too. My favourite Indian restaurant (although not in Stratford) is Masala Bay in Waterloo (behind Symposium). It is family run and they always have our drinks ready as soon as we are seated (I guess we must visit a lot).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com