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Cafe Taj

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1379 Beverly Rd.
McLean, VA 22101
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Appetizers

Papadum

$1.79
Sun-dried fried cracker

Vegetable Pakoras

$4.99
Mixed vegetable fritters cooked in chick pea and flour batter

Vegetable Samosas

$4.99
Traditional patties stuffed with potatoes and peas

Chicken Pakoras

$6.99
Delicately spiced julienne chicken dipped in a chick pea batter and fried

Shrimp Platter

$10.99
Shrimp dipped in our special sauce and deep fried

Allu Tikki

$4.49
Potato and peas patties mixed with Indian spices

Spicy Shrimp

$11.99
Succulent shrimp cooked in a curry sauce and fried

Cheese Pakoras

$5.99
Delicately spiced cheese dipped in a chick pes batter and fried

Combination Platter

$8.99
An assortment of chicken pakoras, vegetable pakoras, samosa and lamb kabob

Kabob Platter

$9.99
Chicken tikkas, tandoori shrimp and seekh kabobs

Fish Pakoras

$7.99
Delicately spiced fish dipped in a chick pea batter and fried

Chef's Special Platter

$10.99
Spicy chicken tikka, tandoori shrimp and seekh kabob made with our chef's secret recipe

Breads

Tandoori Roti

$1.99
Whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor

Tandoori Nan

$1.99
Fine flour bread baked in tandoor

Tandoori Paratha

$2.99
Delicate whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor

Tandoori Sweet Nan

$2.99
Sweetened fine flour bread baked in the tandoor

Onion Kulcha

$2.99
Fine flour bread stuffed with spiced onions and amchur (Man o spice)

Alu Paratha

$2.99
Whole stuffed with spiced potatoes

Puri

$3.99
Whole wheat bread quickly deep fried (Two per serving)

Keema Nan

$2.99
Fine flour bread stuffed with minced lamb

Taj Nan

$2.99
Fine flour bread stuffed with spiced chicken, almonds and other nuts

Kashmiri Nan

$2.99
Fine flour bread stuffed with cashews and dried fruit

Fresh Garlic Kulcha

$2.99
A light bread made with fresh garlic and coriander

Bread Basket

$8.99
An assortment of four different breads

Soups

Lentil Soup

$4.49
Lentils blended with mild spices and garnished with rice

Chicken Soup

$4.49
Chicken soup lightly spiced with black pepper and a garahm masala

Tandoori Charcoal Barbecues and Kabobs

All entries are served with basmati rice and condiments

Tandoori Chicken

Traditional chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and barbecued on the tandoor
  • Half Chicken $12.99
  • Whole Chicken $19.99

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

$14.99
Delicious chicken marinated in yogurt and lemon juice cooked in the tandoor

Chicken Reshmi Kabob

$14.99
Very mildly spiced barbecued chicken

Noorani Kabob

$14.99
Bonless chicken breast marinated with herbs in almond paste and grilled over charcoal

Lamb Barra Kabob

$16.99
Lightly spiced lamb cooked in the tandoor

Seekh Kabob

$15.99
Ground lamb prepared with a special blend of spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor

Specialties From Our Chef

All entries are served with basmati rice and condiments

Tandoori Shrimp

$19.99
Jumbo Shrimp marinated in a blend of exotic Indian spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor

Tandoori Salmon

$19.99
Fresh fillet of salmon marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and cooked in the tandoor

Tandoori Lamb Chops

$20.99
Lamb chops marinated in spices and lemon juice, charbroiled on skewers with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers over a flaming charcoal clay oven and served with the fresh vegetable of the day

Spicy Tandoori Lamb Chops

$21.99
A of the house. tender lamb chops prepared with our chef's delicious sauce, served with fresh vegetable of the day

Chicken

All entries shown above are served with basmati rice and condiments

Chicken Tikka Masala

$15.99
Bonless chicken breast barbecued in the tandoor, then cooked with onions and garahm masala in lightly spiced tomato sauce

Butter Chicken

$14.99
A classic favorite made with tandoori chicken juliennes cooked with green peppers, fenugreek, ginger and garlic in a tomato sauce flavored with nine Indian spices

Karahi Kabob Chicken

$14.99
Chicken cooked until tender in a wok with garam masala, green peppers and tomatoes

Chicken Jalfrezy

$14.99
Chicken gently stir-fry with broccoli, cauliflower, onions, green peppers and tomatoes

Ginger Chicken

$14.99
Chicken cooked with freshly ground black peppercorns, ginger, tomatoes and onion in a savory spice sauce

Chicken Dhania Korma

$14.99
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked over a low fire with green chilies, fresh corianders and herbs and touch of yogurt

Chicken Vindaloo

$14.99
Extra hot and spicy chicken cooked with potatoes in a tangy sharp sauce

Chicken Keema Masala

$14.99
Ground chicken, ginger and onions cooked with peas and flavored with a blend of cumin, coriander, cinnamon and cardamom

Chicken Saag

$14.99
Chicken cooked until tender with spinach in a green herb curry

Pepper Chicken

$14.99
Chicken cooked until tender with tomatoes and freshly ground black pepper, ginger and garlic

Taj Chicken Curry

$14.99
Our own chef's chicken curry

Lamb

All entries are served with basmati rice and condiments

Gosht Patiala

$16.99
Marinated lamb cooked with potatoes, onion garlic, ginger and a blend of masalas from punjab

Saag Gosht

$16.99
Succulent lamb cooked in a spinach curry

Lamb Pasanda

$16.99
Lamb cooked with fruit and very mild fresh Indian spices including cumin and fennel

Ragon Josh

$16.99
Fresh chunks of leg of lamb, cooked in creamy yogurt curry and flavored with a blend of warm spices

Pepper Lamb

$16.99
Lamb cooked until tender with tomatoes, freshly ground pepper, ginger and garlic

Lamb Vindaloo

$16.99
An extremely hot and spicy recipe made with lamb and potatoes in a sharp, tangy sauce

Keema Curry

$15.99
Ground lamb cooked with peas in a very delicate blend of fresh Indian herbs and spices

Karahi Kabob Lamb

$16.99
Tender barbecued lamb simmered with onions and tomatoes, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon

Lamb Bhoona Masala

$16.99
Succulent lamb cooked in a hot and spicy sauce with garahm masala and freugreek

Beef Kofta

$16.99
Ground beef meat balls cooked with a delicate blend of fresh herbs

Seekh Kabob Masala

$17.99
Ground lamb prepared with a special blend of spices and cooked in the frying pan

Seafood

Shrimp Masala or Curry

$19.99
Jumbo shrimp cooked with onions, green peppers, cumin, cardamom and cinnamon

Punjabi Fish Curry

$16.99
Fresh in lemon juice deep-fried, then cooked in our chef's flavorful curry

Shrimp Vindaloo

$19.99
Shrimp cooked with potatoes and served in a extra hot and spicy vindaloo sauce

Taj Salmon Masala

$19.99
Fresh cooked with lemon juice in a mildly spiced sauce

Bengali Salmon Curry

$19.99
Fresh in lemon juice, deep-fried, then cooked in a flavorful curry

Vegetarian

All entries are served with basmati rice and condiments

Malai Kofta

$11.99
Croquettes made with farmer's cheese and vegetables cooked with cream, masalas and fruits

Saag Paneer

$10.99
Fresh garden spinach and farmer's cheese in a flavorful curry sauce

Matter Paneer

$11.99
Fresh garden peas and cubes of fried farmer's cheese cooked with bay leaf, cinnamon sticks and cardamom

Eggplant Bharta

$10.99
Eggplant in the tandoor, then with onion and cooked with a house blend of four Indian spices

Shahi Paneer

$11.99
Farmer's cheese in a tasty curry with almonds, raisins and pistachios

Channa Masala

$10.99
Chick peas cooked with potatoes in a subtly spiced sauce

Navrattan Curry

$10.99
A combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetables and a assorted nuts in a tasty curry

Alu Gobi Masala

$10.99
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked just until tender with turmeric, cumin, funnel and onions

Kari Pakora

$9.99
Potatoes and mixed vegetables cooked in a yogurt sauce with turmeric, cumin and funnel and onions

Vegetable Jalfrezy

$10.99
Stir fried fresh vegetables including, tomatoes, cauliflower and onions cooked in a delicate blend of herbs and spices

Saag Alu

$10.99
Quartered potatoes and fresh spinach cooked in flavored curry

Daal Maharani

$9.99
Lentils gently cooked until tender with a pleasant blend of mild sauce

Rice Entrees

Shrimp Biriyani

$16.99
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt with tomatoes, herbs, spices and cooked with rice

Chicken Biriyani

$13.99
Mildly-spiced chicken cooked with long grain rice flavored with saffron in aromatic spices

Peas Pulao

$4.99
Garden fresh peas and basmati rice flavored with saffron

Lamb Biriyani

$15.99
Chunks of lamb cooked in a traditional mughal method with nuts, eggs and rice and 21 exotic spices

Vegetable Biriyani

$11.99
Basmati rice flavored with saffron and mixed with carrots, peas, cauliflower and tomatoes

Sweet Rice

$4.99
Basmati rice with cardamom, almonds, pistachios and saffron

Sides & Salads

Raita

$2.99
Cool, refreshing yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes and onions, flavored with cumin and coriander

Chick Peas and Onion Salad

$3.99

Mango Chutney

$2.99
Pieces of mango made pungent, sweet and tangy

Mixed Garden Salad

$3.49
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onion tossed with a spiced Indian dressing

Green Salad

$5.99
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and red onion with chef's special dressing on the side

Onion and Pepper Salad

$1.99

Indian Cheese Salad

$6.99
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and red onion topped with home made indian cheese and chef''s special dressing on the side

Chicken Salad

$7.99
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and red onion topped with marinated tender chicken and chef's special dressing on the side

Desserts

Carrot Halwa

$4.49
Finely ground carrot cooked in milk with home made cheese, honey, pistachios and almonds

Kulfi

$4.99
Home made Indian style ice cream (Choose mango or pistachio)

Gulab Jamun

$5.29
Two dumplings deep fried to a golden brown, then dipped in a syrup of honey and rose water

Kheer

$4.49
A Cafe Taj specialty made with rice, raisins and pistachios

Beverages

Soft Drinks

Coca-cola, Diet coke, Sprite or Ginger Ale
  • (each) $1.99

Coffee or Tea

$2.79

Masala Tea

$2.99
A pleasant, aromatic, spicy Indian tea

Lassi

$3.50
A cool yogurt drink, you may order either sweet or salty

Mango Lassi

$3.99
Make a delightful, fruit flavored lassi

Orange or Mango Juice

$2.99
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General Info

1379 Beverly Rd.
McLean, VA 22101
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703-827-0444
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Cuisine
Indian

Hours

Monday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm

About Us

Cafe Taj Restaurant was established in 1992. The atmosphere at Cafe Taj is casual and inviting, offering fresh food with a friendly and attentive staff. Food at Cafe Taj is prepared fresh daily. Cafe Taj offers an extensive wine and beer list and a fully stocked bar.Creamy curries, rose and cardamom-scented sweets, fragrant grilled meats and seafood cooked in tandoor making it Low Fat .Lamb chops, aromatic with spices, the flavorful chicken and the smoky salmon.