Royal Taj

I absolutely love this place, and have for decades (I believe at last decades)! Excellent Dal, All the Naans, riata and chutneys, the saags, the curries, cashews and butter chickens! seriously all good. All the rices are cooked to perfection. The customer service is top notch no matter what time of day. The cooks are authentic and fresh, and the smells are warm and inviting. If they had more cushy seating I probably would eat there all day (slow eater). They serve the food and present it nicely and use the Indian serving plates and utensils, which I love. Side note, if you need to feel warm and cozy, studying for n exam, or fighting off that cold you feel coming in- order the daal soup!!! It is So good and healing! It is really a staple of San Jose/Campbell/Los Gatos/Cambrian people. I hope it always prospers. Worth the visit and or dial in/pick up. Fantastic as leftovers too- so order big to enjoy for next day lunch cozy.A+

Been coming here since I was a toddler. The owners are amazing, the food is always authentic and delicious.Baingan Bharta, chicken korma, and lamb vindaloo all are amazing.Best North Indian cuisine in San Jose!

This is a local spot that one really should check out if they are looking for good authentic Indian food with large portions and very reasonable prices. I am truly impressed and after visiting would definitely go back and bring friends/family to try. I have not said this about a business for a really long time. Just remember this is a no frills restaurant so come for the food and leave with a happy stomach. The ambiance is but this place would also be good for takeout.For food we ordered:* chicken tikka masala - creamy delish and a touch of sweetness.* tandoori chicken wings - we got a half order and this was juicy and crispy. It also came on a sizzling plate and came with bell pepper and onions* garlic naan - fresh and yummy!!!* raita - perfect side to the chicken curry * veg thali - this was absolutely amazing and a must get personally. My friend got this and it came with rice, naan, samosa, palak paneer, Chana masala, veg curry and Gulab Jamun. Oh also came with raita. Basically if you want a delicious feast of goodness this is a great option and I loved trying hers. Will definitely get a thali next time!Overall, amazing experience!

Food is just delicious! It's a hidden gem small and quiet restaurant but highly recommended! The service is great and food comes out fast.

I found this place because it was near my apartment and the reviews seemed ok, so I ordered a pickup order for chicken biryani. It was suspiciously quiet here at 6:45 on a Friday evening, only one table occupied. Why should you order this chicken biryani? If you want your money worth in terms of chicken quantity, I think you'll be happy to see some many chicken pieces. If you prioritize taste, then keep reading.When I got my order I noticed two things very quickly- even from outside the box which was a bit foggy because of steam you could say it's not really biryani, and there was no salan which further bolstered the first belief. It's not biryani at all, it's rice cooked and tampered (tadka) separately and then mixed with chicken before serving. Once home and served in plate, you'll find it really oily. The rice was not fully cooked, you can say it was either half cooked or it was cooked in a previous batch, refrigerated, and just warmed up in pan before mixing with the chicken. When I have leftover rice from previous night, I Sautee some onions, tomato, and curry leaves, and then add rice and turmeric to it. That's what it exactly tasted like, but it also had chicken. As you can see, there was no shortage of turmeric while cooking this. I seriously doubt if all the ingredients used in this dish are freshly cooked on the day of serving or accordingly to commonly followed biryani recipes. I will not recommend this dish and further this place.

Friend ordered food from here via DoorDash and the food was really tasty. Had all my favorites, vegetable samosa, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, and butter chicken. They all paired well with the rice and garlic naan. The food stayed hot and fresh in the containers for quite some time too. The curries were creamy and delicious. I'm not usually a fan of paneer, but this was very good and not at all rubbery.

Many years back, I used to go here and always loved the food; I used to get the Vegetarian Thali dinner. But the staff were always unfriendly and made me feel unwelcome. Thus, I did not go back for many years. But, now there are delivery services like DoorDash, and this is probably the best way to go for this restaurant. (For all I know, maybe times have changed, and the staff are more cordial these days; one can hope so.) My favorite dish is what they used to call Navarattan Korma, and they now call Vegetable Korma. It tasted great! The Vegetable Korma was a bit more runny than I remember from the past, but aside from that, it is just what I wanted: not spicy, a good-sized portion, and delicious. I also ordered raita and plain naan and they were very good too.

Not much of an ambiance but that's ok if the food was good. The chicken curry was good in parts but way to creamy, oily, and the worst part was the chicken that had a boiled taste , a little undercooked and was also crazy temperature hot that it burnt my mouth. Just the chicken was hot not the gravy. The naan , rice , basic salad were all good , service was good too. The chicken is what I'm paying for though and that left a bad feeling and taste in my mouth.Also my mouth and tummy both didn't feel right many hours after eating this meal.Too much baking soda ????. Hard to come back here. Hopefully this review helps them fix their processes around their curries to make them more authentic and healthier.

I've been coming here since I was 7 or 8 and this place never disappoints. Now I get to bring my son and all my friends here. We love ordering a ton of food and having leftovers for days. Its my fave indian spot ever!

This little desi spot might not win awards for ambiance--it still has that slightly dingy, old-school vibe--but the food more than makes up for it. While it's not a place I'd take guests for a formal meal, it's perfect for anyone craving authentic, home-style Punjabi flavors.The dishes are packed with flavor and rival some of the top Indian restaurants in quality, but without the hefty price tag of places like Rangoli. Every bite feels like a comforting reminder of traditional Punjabi cooking.I do miss the buffet they used to offer--it was a great way to sample a variety of their dishes. That said, their à la carte menu still delivers on taste. Bonus points for the Punjabi music playing in the background--it adds a nostalgic, authentic touch that makes the experience feel even more special.If you're looking for incredible Punjabi food in a no-frills setting, this spot is definitely worth a visit!