I highly recommend this place to eat. It comes with a dessert of kheer, an Indian style rice pudding. There was nothing that was really noteworthy on the buffet. Very Very Disappointed with rude staff and food Do not buy any food from them. if u don't trust me if u order any thing plus smell it before u eat thanks. Taj used to be our favorite place for Indian food in Edwardsville. He noted so you can taste the rest of the flavors not just the heat. And for$8.99, I say this buffet is a steal! We arrived at 1:45 and were still there at 3:00 at which time we were abruptly told they were closing now. No forewarning. Food was so delicious that the taste reminds me of Delhi. Our current favorite go-to restaurant. It is well worth finding it. There was a consistent flow of table diners coming in during our dinner as well as quite a few people coming in for carry out. He noted so you can taste the rest of the flavors not just the heat. This was my first visit and they have a buffet which was wonderful! To top it off, the staff was far from pleasant. I definitely recommend this place. There was nothing that was really noteworthy on the buffet. This is a great restaurant located close to home. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I used their services for a partyI hosted at my house, and my guests were very impressed by the high quality and abundance of food. Once notified, they were quick to sit us down, refill the buffet. It came with white fluffy basmati rice and naan. I've only been for dinner so I can't speak for the buffet, which is only served at lunch time. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Both dishes had VERY tender and large pieces of chicken in fantastic sauces. Don't know if this is a typical combination for Indian cuisine, but it worked for me. Are you sure you want to delete this question? TAJ moved a few doors down to a larger, more modern location but kept all of the things that keep us coming - great food and service. The choices on the buffet were excellent with a great variety of traditional Indian dishes. Taj Indian Cuisine is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4 Club Centre Court, Edwardsville, IL 62025-3518. I ordered couple of entrees and tadka dal. The two main dishes that came with it were chicken tikka marsala and the chickensaag. The food portion is really good too. lunch buffet. Even my picky kids ate the food. There was a consistent flow of table diners coming in during our dinner as well as quite a few people coming in for carry out. The attached bar is neat and the ambiance is quite good.More. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. TownePlace Suites St. Louis Edwardsville, IL, Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville, an IHG Hotel. I suspect this was our last visit. plastic wrap strung across the warming trays! I was given a one word reply of three and had to clarify that that was their closing time. Too bad, they were very good back in the day, but theyve definitely gone down hill. We especially love the fantastic (and cheap!) He suggested a 3 out of 10. I had mango chutney onthe side and it paired very nicely with the Paneer Tikka. Satisfies those flavor cravings. I suspect this was our last visit. I called ahead to get the hours for their lunch buffet. It is located in a strip center off the road kind of hidden behind another building. The naan bread is especially nice. Our bill for the night was $36.36 with no drinks. It is located in a strip center off the road kind of hidden behind another building. Hotels near The 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House, Hotels near Edwardsville Children's Museum, Hotels near Edwardsville Township Community Park - Airplane Park, Hotels near St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Hotels near (STL) Lambert-St. Louis Intl Airport, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in Edwardsville, Italian Restaurants for Special Occasions in Edwardsville, Best Pulled Pork Sandwich in Edwardsville. A week doesn't go by without us visiting this great neighborhood restaurant. Exactly like the Indian restaurants we used to love in New York and San Francisco. It is well worth finding it. Nothing. 3 kids would nice find anything they liked. We went on a Thursday night. It came with white fluffy basmati rice and naan. The room was pleasant and the waitstaff attentive for a buffet. Our bill for the night was $36.36 with no drinks.More. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? We had to ask for drinks. Our son, who has made 40 minute trips from his home for their food in the past, indicated he would not be doing that any more.More, We decided in the non vegetarian dinner for two. Nothing. We went on a Thursday night. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. It comes with a dessert of kheer, an Indian style rice pudding. I've been here several times in the past and again just recently. The food was good, but the buffet is small. I called ahead to get the hours for their lunch buffet. His suggestion was right on. I hosted at my house, and my guests were very impressed by the high quality and abundance of food. Our server asked how spicy we would like it. It was an enjoyable meal as usual. The attached bar is neat and the ambiance is quite good. We arrived at 1:45 and were still there at 3:00 at which time we were abruptly told they were closing now. No forewarning. They were excellent by themselves, but three sauces that came on the side really made it. the side and it paired very nicely with the Paneer Tikka. The helpings were very plentiful, we ended taking some home. This was the second time we visited Taj and we weren't disappointed. My friends did the buffet, but there were too many chicken dishes to make it worth my while so I had the Paneer Tikka. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. The favorites were the Naan, Tandoori chicken, butter chicken and the rice pudding.More, This is our favorite restaurant in Edwardsville. It allowed me to sample everything and it was all very tasty! Get quick answers from Taj Indian Cuisine staff and past visitors. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Ate off the lunch buffet today where some of the food was served offplastic wrap strung across the warming trays! They also do catering. Yes, Taj Indian Cuisine offers takeout services. The accompanying onion and green bell pepper were tender crisp and were perfect with the cheese. The favorites were the Naan, Tandoori chicken, butter chicken and the rice pudding. Don't know if this is a typical combination for Indian cuisine, but it worked for me.More. Our son, who has made 40 minute trips from his home for their food in the past, indicated he would not be doing that any more. Food was only so-so. Our server asked how spicy we would like it. saag. A week doesn't go by without us visiting this great neighborhood restaurant.More. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Great value Indian Food, neat ambiance, limited but tasty buffet! When we went, there were like three other tables with folks; the buffet badly needed refill and looks like there were only two folks handling the whole front and the buffet. not Indian taste , Dirty Restroom, Lot of flying bug and cockroach, they guys use meat which is not properly kept in freezer please don't buy any food from themif u don't trust me if u order any thing plus smell it before u eat thanksMore. Since I was visiting St Louis, I took a take away. $8.99, I say this buffet is a steal! Both dishes had VERY tender and large pieces of chicken in fantastic sauces. The restaurant was clean and inviting. It started with the Samosa. 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We ate the lunch buffet, but had no idea how much it was until our bill cameit's $8.99 per person. It appears there has been a change in ownership and with it a deterioration in the quality of food. The entrees served that way were NOT warm, which presumably presents a health concern. The entrees served that way were NOT warm, which presumably presents a health concern. It is really the best food in all of Edwardsville. Too bad, they were very good back in the day, but theyve definitely gone down hill. I was given a one word reply of three and had to clarify that that was their closing time. His suggestion was right on. I like Indian food, but was worried my husband and3 kids would nice find anything they liked. The food is perfectly flavored, the service is extremely attentive and courteous, and the place is exceptionally child-friendly. Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant? He suggested a 3 out of 10. Food was only so-so. The helpings were very plentiful, we ended taking some home.