Taj Mahal - Springfield

I absolutely love this place!!! Best Indian cuisine in Springfield and friendly staff! Lamb vindaloo is my hands down favorite. It is NOT a lunch buffet item. It IS a very special dinner menu item. It is beyond wonderful! Vindaloo is by nature an incredibly SPICY dish. If you like to sweat and cry but be HAPPY all at the same time, seek no further. Also, above all else, DO NOT tell them Rich sent you. That will only entice Chef. Stick with the normal level of spice.

I never expected to try a Naan-wrapped hotdog, but I recently did at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant and it was delicious. I highly recommend their food if you are in the Springfield, Missouri area. However, if you order from them for delivery, be aware that they do not always individually package your meals, despite repeated requests.

I enjoy the lunch menu and how it is broken down into 2 options, vegetarian or non-vegetarian. They change up the 3 currys on the menu. So there is variety and simplicity.

The staff at this restaurant are quite friendly and accommodating.

The experience was decent, but I don't plan on returning. The buffet-style lunch plates were strange and made me feel uncomfortable. As an adult paying $14 for a meal, I expect a more sophisticated dining experience. Although the food tasted good, the lackluster presentation was a major deterrent. I cannot endorse this restaurant when there are other Indian eateries in the area that offer both delicious cuisine and a more respectable atmosphere.