• Virginia
  • Mclean
  • Cafe Taj

Cafe Taj

(703) 827-0444
  • 1379 Beverly Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
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  • Indian ,  Vegetarian
  • $$$$$
(703) 827-0444
  • Menu
  • Beverages
    Beverages
    • Soft Drink $1.99

    • Coffee $2.79

    • Tea $2.79

    • Masala Tea $2.99

      A pleasant, aromatic and spicy Indian tea.

    • Lassi $3.5

      A cool yogurt drink, sweet or salty.

    • Mango Lassi $3.99

    • Juice $2.99

  • Appetizers
    Appetizers (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Papadum $1.79

      Sun-dried fried cracker.

    • Vegetable Pakoras $4.99

      Mixed vegetable fritters cooked in chickpea 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 chickpea batter and fried.

    • Shrimp Platter $1.99

      Shrimp dipped in our special sauce and deep-fried.

    • Allu Tikki $4.49

      Potato and peas patties mixed with Indian spices.

    • Spicy Shrimp $1.99

      Succulent shrimp cooked in a curry sauce and fried.

    • Cheese Pakoras $5.99

      Delicately spiced cheese dipped in a chickpeas 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 chickpea batter and fried.

    • Chef's Special Platter $10.99

      Spicy chicken tikka, tandoori shrimp and seekh kabob.

  • Soup
    Soup (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Lentil Soup $4.49

      Lentils blended with mild spices and garnished with rice.

    • Chicken Soup $4.49

      Chicken soup lightly spiced with black peppers and a garahm masala.

  • Bread
    Bread (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • 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

      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.

    • Alu Paratha $2.99

      Whole stuffed with spiced potatoes.

    • Puri $3.99

      Whole wheat bread quickly deep-fried. Two pieces.

    • 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.

  • Tandoori Charcoal BBQ and Kabobs
    Tandoori Charcoal Bbq's and Kabobs (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Tandoori Chicken $12.99

      Chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and barbecued on the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Tandoori Chicken Tikka $14.99

      Chicken marinated in yogurt and lemon juice cooked in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Chicken Reshmi Kabob $14.99

      Very mildly spiced barbecued chicken. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Noorani Kabob $14.99

      Boneless chicken breast marinated with herbs in almond paste and grilled over charcoal. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Lamb Barra Kabob $16.99

      Lightly spiced lamb cooked in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Seekh Kabob $15.99

      Ground lamb prepared with a special blend of spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Tandoori Shrimp $19.99

      Jumbo shrimp marinated in a blend of Indian spices and cooked on skewers in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Tandoori Salmon $19.99

      Fresh fillet of salmon marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and cooked in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Tandoori Lamb Chops $20.99

      Lamb chops marinated in spices and lemon juice, charbroiled on skewers with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers over a charcoal clay oven. Served with fresh vegetable of the day, basmati rice and condiments.

    • Spicy Tandoori Lamb Chops $21.99

      Tender lamb chops prepared with sauce. Served with fresh vegetable of the day, basmati rice and condiments.day and basmati rice.

  • Chicken
    Chicken (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.99

      Boneless chicken breast barbecued in the tandoor, then cooked with onions and garahm masala in lightly spiced tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Butter Chicken $14.99

      Tandoori chicken juliennes cooked with green peppers, fenugreek, ginger and garlic in a tomato sauce flavored with nine Indian spices. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Karahi Kabob Chicken $14.99

      Chicken cooked until tender in a wok with garam masala, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Chicken Jalfrezy $14.99

      Chicken gently stir-fry with broccoli, cauliflower, onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Ginger Chicken $14.99

      Chicken cooked with freshly ground black peppercorns, ginger, tomatoes and onion in a savory spice sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • 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. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Chicken Vindaloo $14.99

      Extra hot and spicy chicken cooked with potatoes in a tangy sharp sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Chicken Keema Masala $14.99

      Ground chicken, ginger and onions cooked with peas and flavored with a blend of cumin, coriander, cinnamon and cardamom. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Chicken Saag $14.99

      Chicken cooked until tender with spinach in a green herb curry. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Pepper Chicken $14.99

      Chicken cooked until tender with tomatoes and freshly ground black peppers, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Taj Chicken Curry $14.99

      Served with basmati rice and condiments.

  • Lamb
    Lamb (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Gosht Patiala $16.99

      Marinated lamb cooked with potatoes, onion garlic, ginger and a blend of masalas from Punjab. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Saag Gosht $16.99

      Succulent lamb cooked in a spinach curry. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Lamb Pasanda $16.99

      Lamb cooked with fruit and very mild fresh Indian spices including cumin and fennel. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Ragon Josh $16.99

      Fresh chunks of leg of lamb, cooked in creamy yogurt curry and flavored with a blend of warm spices. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Pepper Lamb $16.99

      Lamb cooked until tender with tomatoes, freshly ground peppers, ginger and garlic. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Lamb Vindaloo $16.99

      Hot and spicy with lamb and potatoes in a sharp, tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Keema Curry $15.99

      Ground lamb cooked with peas in a very delicate blend of fresh Indian herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Karahi Kabob Lamb $16.99

      Tender barbecued lamb simmered with onions and tomatoes, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Lamb Bhoona Masala $16.99

      Lamb cooked in a hot and spicy sauce with garahm masala and fenugreek. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Beef Kofta $16.99

      Ground beef meat balls cooked with a delicate blend of fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Seekh Kabob Masala $17.99

      Ground lamb prepared with a special blend of spices and cooked in the frying pan. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

  • Seafood
    Fish and Seafood Specialties (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Shrimp Masala $19.99

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

    • Shrimp 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 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
    Vegetarian (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • Malai Kofta $11.99

      Croquettes made with farmer's cheese and vegetables cooked with cream, masalas and fruits. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Saag Paneer $10.99

      Fresh garden spinach and farmer's cheese in a flavorful curry sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Matter Paneer $11.99

      Fresh garden peas and cubes of fried farmer's cheese cooked with bay leaf, cinnamon sticks and cardamom. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Eggplant Bharta $10.99

      Eggplant in the tandoor, then with onion and cooked with a house blend of four Indian spices. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Shahi Paneer $11.99

      Farmer's cheese in a tasty curry with almonds, raisins and pistachios. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Channa Masala $10.99

      Chickpeas cooked with potatoes in a subtly spiced sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Navrattan Curry $10.99

      A combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetables and assorted nuts in a tasty curry. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Alu Gobi Masala $10.99

      Potatoes and cauliflower cooked just until tender with turmeric, cumin, funnel and onion. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Kari Pakora $9.99

      Potatoes and mixed vegetables cooked in a yogurt sauce with turmeric, cumin and funnel and onions. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Vegetable Jalfrezy $10.99

      Stir-fried fresh vegetables including, tomatoes, cauliflower and onions cooked in a blend of herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Saag Alu $10.99

      Quartered potatoes and fresh spinach cooked in flavored curry. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

    • Daal Maharani $9.99

      Lentils gently cooked until tender with a pleasant blend of mild sauce. Served with basmati rice and condiments.

  • Rice Entree
    Rice Entree (Sunday - Thursday 5 Pm - 10 Pm, Friday and Saturday 5 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
    • 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 and Salads
    Sides
    • 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
    Desserts
    • Carrot Halwa $4.49

      Finely ground carrot cooked in milk with homemade cheese, honey, pistachios and almonds.

    • Kulfi $4.99

      Homemade Indian style ice cream.

    • 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

      Made with rice, raisins and pistachios.

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