Best Indian Food in Lakeview District, Birmingham

Taj India is known for Indian food, from tandoor-cooked chicken to creamy vegetable dishes. Our most popular dishes include:

• Butter Chicken: Boneless chicken tikka breast simmered in a tomato based butter sauce in the tandoor, moderately spiced.
• Chicken Tikka Masala: Juicy pieces of chicken tikka from the tandoor in a creamed coconut butter sauce, mild to medium in spice.
• Samosa Chaat: Crisp pancakes stuffed with mixed vegetables, served on a bed of chickpeas and topped with chutneys.
• Saag Paneer: Cheese in a dish of fresh creamed spinach, served with basmati rice.
• Navrattan Korma: Farm fresh seasoned mixed vegetables with cheese and nuts in a mild creamy sauce, served with basmati rice.
• Gulab Jamun: A traditional dessert of dry milk, semolina and cheese, fried, then dipped in rose-flavored honey syrup and served warm.

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We’re known for Indian curries, tandoori specialties, biryanis, and vegetarian dishes, complemented by chaat, naan, and traditional desserts in Birmingham.

• Indian Food: Indian favorites span tandoori meats, paneer curries, rice dishes, and breads, with chaat and traditional sweets rounding out the meal. Examples include Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Saag Paneer, Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan, and Gulab Jamun.
• South Asian Food: From savory chaat to kebabs and regional curries, these South Asian dishes offer meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. Examples include Samosa Chaat, Shish Kebab, Goan Shrimp Curry, Punjabi Kadhi Pakora, Lamb Rogan Josh, and Vegetable Biryani.
• Vegetarian Food: Paneer, lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, and soya anchor vegetarian meals alongside biryani and stuffed flatbreads. Examples include Saag Paneer, Dal Makhni, Chana Masala, Tandoori Soya Sizzle, Vegetable Biryani, and Aloo Paratha.
• Curry: Curries range from creamy kormas to vindaloos and spinach-based dishes, featuring chicken, lamb, seafood, paneer, and vegetables. Examples include Chicken Korma, Lamb Vindaloo, Lamb Saagwala, Goan Shrimp Curry, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Navrattan Korma.
• Chicken: Chicken takes many forms here, from fried pakoras and tandoori preparations to creamy curries and biryani. Examples include Chicken Pakora, Tandoori Chicken, Malai Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, Chicken Vindaloo, and Chicken Biryani.

Additionally, explore Seafood, Drinks, Biryani, Desserts, Chaat, Soups, Tea, Fish, Ice Cream, Kebabs, Thali, and Juices.

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Yes! Taj India offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

We serve the following areas: Birmingham, Altamont Park, Highland Park, Southside, Mountain Brook, Crestview Hills, Homewood, Forest Park, North Avondale, Central City, Redmont Park, East Boyles, Boyles Highlands, Vestavia Hills, Holiday Gardens, Bartonville, Sayreton, East Avondale, Druid Hills, and Spaulding.