New location on Clairmont. Inviting exterior, lots of parking, which nevertheless fills up at noon, clean, mostly white, light-flooded interior with only few, dust collecting ethnic decorations. Tables are spaced nicely, leaving room to move chairs and walk around. The waiters are fast, friendly, and attentive. Water comes in a pitcher, naan bread appears by magic while empty plates vanish by the same kind of magic. Hooray a buffet! I hadn't seen a buffet since before COVID and needed all my self-control not to morph into an all-you-can-eat-buffet-werehog. The buffet offered ~10 different dishes and although I was missing labels for vegetarian and vegan options, it was pretty easy to recognize the dishes. They really need a better way of labeling the dishes. The cards don't look clean or appetizing and easy to read fonts might look unappealing but are more helpful than fancy fonts. All dishes tasted quite different from the Indian food that I cook or find in other restaurants. I liked the pakora, navratan korma, dal tadka (?), and the cucumber salad, but was not convinced by the other dishes. The aloo matter was good but I was missing the earthy flavors and the sauce was too thin. The saag, was too acidic and I was missing paneer, the spicy pickled onions were raw and not pickled at all, the tomato soup was very thin and so were the brothy pulses. All in all a decent option for a vegetarian meal but w/o a disclaimer about ghee and other milk products not for vegans. Old location 2023: The buffet is set in a hallway that needs some deep cleaning, better lighting, and a lot more airflow. The signs that provide the name and brief descriptions of the dishes could use some icons to denote jain, vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as the use of Gluten and, nuts. I sampled most vegetarian dishes and was .. underwhelmed. The only sauce that was as thick as I like sauce was Saag Paneer that was very acidic, quite spicy and didn't have paneer. The Chana Dal had almost no split chickpeas and was more of a broth. I had to fish around in the Korma to find vegetables. What I believed to be Pakora were potatoes lightly "breaded" that begged the question if the cook had used the oil for frying chicken before. The Egg pilaf had no egg and instead of fragrant spices and a nutty Ghee aroma tasted more like fried rice. The onion chutney was too fresh and tasted like raw onion, missing all the deeper flavors, I already forgot the other dishes that I sampled. Maybe you have better luck ordering a la carte but they need to rethink their cost model and reduce the buffet or increase their price to provide the deliciousness I am always hoping for. Still 3 stars because even mediocre Indian food offers plenty of lacto-vegetarian options and flavor.

The buffet was not what I normally get at Indian restaurants as I travel. Did not have as many options. Maybe it was just a bad day but the flavors weren't very rich. Food was very 'runny'. Great service but the food was not what I was led to believe from other reviews & Indian is one of my favorite foods. Disappointed.

The atmosphere, service and food was impeccable. They have a wide array of dishes varying in spiciness. They will customize each dish from mild to XXX spicy. The server was very knowledgeable and took time to answer all our questions. Our bill was $48 for 2 entrees, garlic naan bread, 2 beers, and a coke.

I enjoyed one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The food was colorful, flavorful, and nutritious. This lunch buffet is worth trying. The tables are beautifully set with tablecloths, cloth napkins, brass utensils, and water goblets. Also, the staff is classy and attentive. I believe it was well worth the price of $13.75!!

This place is amazing. We have had many Indian food experiences here in Birmingham and Taj India is home to us now as it exceeds any expectations on Indian food. It is real, authentic, and unamericanized. We are so blessed to have been able to go to their opening in the new location. The restaurant filled up so fast shortly after re-opening and it was beautiful to see everyone’s outpouring of love for them 🥹. They deserve it. Shoutout to all the owners and workers who do an amazing job at keeping this place so great. We loved the other place but we know this one will bring many new memories ❤️❤️!

The owners were very nice and kind. They allowed us to sit outside on the patio area with a little dog, as we were traveling and couldn't leave her in the car. The food was good. The butter chicken was a little spicy for my kids but they added some yogurt sauce to help with the spice. We were glad to stop for a nice meal and would recommend them.

I have been eating here since 1996. In all that time, the food quality has been outstanding. The staff are always very friendly and efficient. The lunch buffet is various and delicious. Yesterday, they had Lobi curry (black-eyed peas), which is my favorite vegetable dish. I have had Indian friends tell me that the food is not all that authentic, but if you don't mind California-style Indian food, it's the best.

Always good. They have a nice lunch buffet, and dinner is fairly upscale. Basically the only lunch buffet in town that isn't just straight up depressing. Attentive service, quiet atmosphere and it's well-decorated. A very nice restaurant. Go.

They don't understand English well so there was miscommunication the entire visit about everything. We had a group of around 12. When we walked in we told them we would need separate checks and asked if they could accommodate us. We were told it wouldn't be a problem. When ordering, they had a hard time understanding me and when I asked for them to go light on the spices because I don't like it too hot, they evidently didn't understand and my meal was way too spicy for me to enjoy. When it came time to pay, they refused to give separate bills even though they said it wouldn't be a problem and refused to run each of our cards for just what we ordered. They took the entire bill and divided by the number of people and said that's what they were charging each of us. Basically some people had $10 of food and were forced to pay over $37 each. Not a pleasant experience.

Finally found a great Indian restaurant! It's taken us four months, but we've discovered an excellent lunch buffet that showcases various house specialties. The food was hot, spicy, and enjoyable, with naan delivered fresh and hot to complement our meal. Thank you and see you soon!

My husband and I are so glad y’all are in this new location. We’ve gotten takeout 3 times in the past month/month and a half and it’s been very hit or miss sadly. Each time one of us has gotten a dud - tough lamb, watered down sauce, overcooked chicken, or a questionably small portion size. We get takeout once a week as a treat to ourselves and it’s so disappointing to spend money on food that we know can and should be better. We want to continue to support Taj India but consistency in quality needs to improve.

Taj India has given me a consistent, lovely dining experience for the last 25 years. I'm always greeted with a genuinely kind welcome each time. Their food is always so flavorful and beautifully presented. The ambience is elegant and inviting. I've been going to Taj India at least twice a week for decades and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything about it each time I go. Five stars for everything at Taj India!

First time trying Indian food! We wanted to eat the buffet but didn't realize it was only lunch but I'm glad we still stayed and the owner helped us order! I'm blissfully full and happy! Food and atmosphere was GREAT!

Had the lunch buffet. It was fantastic and at a great price. I even took some to go for my friend, the food was so yummy. I can’t wait to return. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, and is almost in a conspicuous location, but when you go inside, it’s really pleasant.

Love the new location, much better parking and more spacious dining rooms. Food is, as always has been, excellent and full of flavor. The service was awesome, super friendly staff. We were pleasantly surprised to see the lunch buffet is also on Saturday.

Was my first time eating here but not my first time eating Indian food. I have always heard that I should try Taj India and I am not disappointed. It was an incredible experience. We were seated quickly and we were able to get our food fast. All of the dishes were incredible and the area around the buffet line was incredibly clean and organized. We will definitely be back here again.

Amazing place, but a public service announcement... when they bring out the giant plate of meat that's sizzling hot.. that's not your dinner. Your dinner comes later. I had to doggie bag my dinner because I was too full from the complimentary appetizer. First time for everything I guess Thank you, Taj India that was the best practical joke ever... and I've got a delicious lunch to look forward to tomorrow. Also, very kind, attentive and sympathetic staff

Tandoori chicken had weird smell. Not much of food items. Sweet rice in the name of desert. Expected more in the name of Taj. Looks like cost cutting is at the extreme level. Ambiance is nice not food.

I really love their new location for starters. This was my first time at their lunch buffet and I will be going again with others. The food could have been a smidge warmer but overall everything was cooked well and tasted delicious. I definitely recommend their lunch buffet if you want to try dishes from the restaurant outside of your normal order.

Just picked up food here for the first time, got home and part of order was missing, the naan bread was burnt and had zero taste to it, literally the worst curry I’ve ever tasted. Who serves ranch with naan bread too? Rice was hard like it had been sitting out for over a day. Very surprised this place has high ratings.

Great food, we got the fish Pakora to start and it was very good, especially with the green sauce on the side. Bf got Lamb Vindaloo (it was DEFINITELY SPICY) most of the time he gets food and it's never as spicy as he wants it, he definitely met his match with this one. But he loved it. I got the Goat Biryani, rice was good but there was hardly any meat and the meat that was there was on bone and SUPER TOUGH, it was a struggle to eat but it was good. Garlic Naan was amazing and fluffy, beer was good, staff was prompt, though the waitress wasn't too knowledgeable about some of the plates but she was very sweet and quick. I would like to do 4.5 stars because of the Goat being super tough, but everything else was pretty great. The inside was so pretty and we loved the atmosphere.

Staff we're courteous and very eager to assist, even in a crowded party during a busy night we we're still served in a timely manner, the food was nothing short of delicious. The menu was as varied as it was comprehensive. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to grab quality cuisine.

This was my first time eating here and the butter chicken was amazing. I ordered take out, but do plan on dining in soon!

Biryani was just like fried rice. Kadai paneer was worst. I will not recommend.

Best hospitality you can find in Birmingham. We had been driving all weekend long. Had a very bad experience at another restaurant and landed at Taj India. The owners daughter served us, made sure to check on us a few times throughout the meal. The food was warm and served without any delay. Not too spicy and not too pricy. Highly recommended if you are looking for great customer services and good food.

Happy with my meal, other dishes I tried, and service. I thought everything was good even though I do not have anything else to compare it to. I had the Kadai Chicken and Malai Kulfi for dessert. I did try the Gulab Jamun as well. I really recommend that if you must choose between a dessert. Tiktok: @chasaeats Insta: @chasafulkerson