Taj Indian Restaurant And Takeaway is an Indian restaurant at 120 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, rated 4.4 from 201 Google reviews. A previous listing describes Punjabi curries, tandoor dishes, biryanis and naan, with online ordering, dine-in, takeaway and catering, serving since 2008. Reviewers praise the garlic and cheese naan, chicken korma, prawns and authentic flavours, and one couple drove from Cambridge to eat there.
A good Indian restaurant builds its meal around a mix: a creamy curry such as korma, a spicier one, a tandoori dish, rice or biryani and fresh naan. Naan baked to order in the tandoor is noticeably better than anything reheated, and garlic or cheese naan makes a good partner for rich sauces. Ask how hot dishes are, and ask staff to adjust if you prefer mild or hot, since heat levels differ between kitchens. Rural-town restaurants often serve a wide mix of locals and travellers, so lunch is calm while Friday and Saturday evenings fill up, so book ahead for groups or order a takeaway in advance.
For Te Aroha locals and visitors to the hot springs town, it is a well-liked place for a curry dinner or lunch.