Restaurant · Indian · Black Rock Turnpike

Taj

Name: Taj
Address: 1879 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, 06825, US
Telephone: (203) 690-1387

1879 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT

Sunday brunch buffet, noon to 3pm — they ask you to call for a reservation.

Open in Fairfield Flavor Directions Call (203) 690-1387

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Hours

Monday	11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:15 PM
Saturday	noon – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:15 PM
Sunday	noon – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Happy hour

Mon–Thu 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Monday to Thursday.

Brunch

Sun noon – 3 PM

Sunday buffet. They ask you to call for a reservation.

Lunch specials

Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Sat–Sun noon – 3 PM

Lunch bowls $12 to $14.

Mulligatawny soup8.00Thick soup made from lentils and vegetables garnished with rice
Vegetable samosa10.00Crisp cone stuffed with spiced potatoes. Gluten free
Aloo Paneer Tikki11.00Potatoes Patties with green peas & cottage cheese. Gluten free
Samosa Chaat14.00Vegetable samosa topped with chickpeas, tamarind, mint sauce with yogurt. Gluten free
Tamarind Eggplant14.00Crispy eggplant topped with chickpeas, tamarind, mint sauce with yogurt
Lasooni Gobi17.00Garlic flavored cauliflower. Gluten free
Plain Dosa15.00Fermented crepe served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar
Masala Dosa16.50Crepes made of rice and urad dal stuffed with spiced potatoes served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar
Mysore Masala Dosa16.50Spicy crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar

Non-Vegetarian

Keema Samosa12.00Crispy pastries stuffed with minced lamb. Gluten free
Taj Calamari16.00Fried squid with onions & peppers. Gluten free
Tawa Fish16.00Marinated tilapia grilled on tawa
Ghee Pepper Prawns16.00prawns cooked with garlic and homemade ghee roasted masala
Chipotle-Lime Tikka18.00Grilled chicken marinated in a spicy chipotle sauce w/ a hint of smokiness, balanced by a squeeze of fresh lime. Charred to perfection, every bite is a flavorful blend of spice & tang
Basil Malai Chicken18.00Chicken marinated in a rich & creamy blend of fresh basil, yogurt & mild spices. Grilled to perfection. Contains nuts
Chicken 6516.00Popular appetizer made with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Gluten free
Tandoori Chicken Wings16.00Marinated chicken wings cooked in clay oven
Chicken Majestic16.00Strips of chicken marinated, deep fried & tossed in spices, dry chili and curry leaves. Gluten free. Contains nuts
Lamb Sheek Kabab16.00Minced Lamb mixed with spices and herbs cooked in the Tandoor
Meat Sampler19.50Assortment of Chicken Kebabs, Chicken Wings and Lamb Sheek Kabab. Contains nuts

From The Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken (Full)33.00Chicken marinated in yogurt and seasoned with spice mixture and cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Chicken (Half)24.00Chicken marinated in yogurt and seasoned with spice mixture and cooked in clay oven
Taj Alfaham Chicken (Full)33.00Chicken marinated with taj secret spice and cooked in a clay oven
Taj Alfaham Chicken (Half)24.00Chicken marinated with taj secret spice and cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Malai Kebab27.00Chicken flavored with sour cream and white pepper
Chicken Tikka27.00Boneless chicken breast marinated with Indian spices and yogurt
Shrimp Malai Kebab29.00Shrimp marinated with sour cream and white pepper served with grilled vegetables
Tandoori Shrimp29.00Jumbo prawns marinated with hung curd and indian spices served with grilled vegetables
Tandoori Salmon Tikka29.00Marinated salmon cooked in clay oven with grilled vegetables
Tandoori Pomfret (Bonefish)28.00Whole pomfret marinated with exotic indian masala spices, yogurt and roasted in the clay oven
Paneer Tikka24.00Cottage cheese cooked in tandoor with herbs
Chicken Medley30.00Assorted chicken kebabs and tandoori chicken

Vegetarian Entrées

Taj Vegetable Curry (V)23.00Mixed vegetable cooked in coconut sauce and tempered with mustard and curry leaves
Aloo Gobi (V)23.00Potato and cauliflower with great blend of spices
Channa Masala (V)23.00Chickpea in onion and tomato sauce
Chettinadu (V)24.00(Roasted coconut and spice sauce) with Choice: Potato | Mixed Vegetable / Chickpea | Eggplant
Baigan Mirch Ka Salan (V)24.00Hyderabadi recipe of eggplant and long hot chili with coconut paste sauce
Vegetable Vindaloo (V)23.00A lovely, warm and spicy mixed vegetable dish with tomato sauce, cayenne pepper and spices
Vegetable Tarkari (V)23.00A medium spicy vegetable curry flavored with Ajwain
Bhindi Masala (V)23.00Okra cooked with spiced onions and tomato
Malai Kofta24.00Cottage cheese and Potato dumplings in rich cashew nut and almond gravy. Contains nuts
Dal Makhani24.00Popular dish from the Punjab region, the primary ingredients are whole black lentil (urad), red kidney beans (rajma), butter and cream. The dish gets its richness from the use of cream
Tadka Dal23.00Yellow lentils cooked till soft with onions, tomatoes and spices. A tempering of spices like cumin seeds
Navratan Korma24.00A rich creamy flavored dish with nine types of vegetables & paneer in cashew and almond sauce. Contains nuts
Paneer Butter Masala24.00Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Mattar Paneer24.00Green Peas and cottage cheese in onion, cashew and almond sauce. Contains nuts
Paneer Shai Korma24.00Cottage cheese in creamy cashew and almond sauce. Contains nuts
Vegetable Masala24.00Mixed Vegetable cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell pepper and onion
Eggplant Masala24.00Fried eggplant in creamy tomato sauce
Palak (Spinach)24.00with your choice: Paneer | Chickpeas | Potato | Mixed Vegetables

House Special

Rack Of Lamb34.00Rack of Lamb marinated with herbs and spices and cooked in clay oven
Rack Of Lamb Chettinad34.00Rack of Lamb cooked in clay oven and topped with chettinad sauce (variety of spices and the sauce is made with fresh ground masala)
Rack Of Lamb Masala34.00Rack of Lamb cooked in clay oven and topped with creamy tomato sauce, bell pepper and onion
Masala Fish (Sea Bass +4.00)38.00Choice of fish cooked with spiced onion and coconut milk
Malabari Shrimp (Sea Bass +4.00)34.00Kerala specialty jumbo prawns with curried sauce

Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala26.00Roasted chunks of chicken tikka in mild creamy tomato sauce
Butter Chicken26.00Clay oven cooked, buttery sweet tomato sauce
Chicken Chettinad26.00Chicken cooked in roasted coconut paste and whole garam masala
Chicken Korma26.00Chicken slowly cooked in cashew almond sauce. Contains nuts
Chicken Vindaloo26.00A lovely, warm and spicy chicken with potato, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper and spices
Chicken Tikka Saag26.00Classic Indian dish made with chicken tikka and spinach
Nadan Chicken Curry26.00Prepared with garam masala and coconut milk
Chili Chicken26.00Batter fried chicken, sauteed, and sizzled with soy and chili sauce. Gluten free

Lamb

Lamb Tikka Masala28.50Boneless lamb cubes in a creamy tomato reduction
Lamb Rogan Josh28.50Rogan josh consists of braised lamb chunks cooked with a gravy based on browned onions, garlic, ginger and aromatic spices
Lamb Chettinad28.50Lamb cooked in roasted coconut paste and whole garam masala
Lamb Korma28.50Lamb slowly cooked in cashew almond sauce. Contains nuts
Lamb Vindaloo28.50A lovely, warm and spicy lamb with potato, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper and spices
Lamb Saag28.50A mild lamb in creamy spinach sauce
Lamb Tarkari28.50A standard spicy lamb tempered with ajwain seeds
Lamb Pepper Fry28.50Pepper fry packed with spicy, rich flavors and delicious tender lamb

Seafood Special

Shrimp Moilee (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Shrimp cooked in mild ginger and coconut curry sauce
Shrimp Vindaloo (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00A lovely, warm and spicy shrimp dish with potato, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper and spices
Shrimp Makhanwala (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00A north Indian shrimp dish cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Shrimp Saag (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce
Mangalorean Shrimp (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Medium spicy shrimp curry made from coconut sauce and chefs’ special spices
Shrimp Mango Curry (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Shrimp simmered with coconut sauce and raw mango
Fish Malabar (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Fish cooked in fresh coconut sauce
Kerala Fish Curry (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Tangy spicy fish cooked in malabar tamarind water
Coconut Jinga (Sea Bass + 6.00)29.00Shrimp cooked in coconut base sauce, mustard and chilli

Biryani and Rice

Chicken Biryani26.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha
Chicken 65 Biryani28.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha. Gluten free
Goat Biryani28.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha
Lamb Biryani28.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha
Shrimp Biryani28.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha
Vegetables Biryani22.00Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic Served with raitha
Hydrebadi Chicken Biryani24.00With bone. Aromatic basmati rice with ginger, garlic. Served with raitha
Lemon Rice8.00Flavorful tangy rice
Saffron Rice8.00Aromatic rice flavored with saffron

Indian Breads

Naan7.00Soft, fluffy leavened Indian bread baked to perfection in a tandoor. Gluten free
Garlic Naan8.50Soft, buttery flatbread infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. Gluten free
Onion Naan8.50Soft tandoor-baked naan topped with caramelized onions for a sweet, savory flavor. Gluten free
Rosemary Naan8.50Warm, fluffy naan infused with fragrant rosemary for a fresh herbal aroma. Gluten free
Onion Chilli Naan8.50A flavorful naan loaded with spicy green chillies and onions for a bold kick. Gluten free
Garlic Chilli Naan8.50Soft garlic-infused naan lifted with the heat of fresh green chillies. Gluten free
Nuts & Raisins Naan9.00Rich, festive naan filled with crunchy nuts and sweet raisins. Gluten free
Cheese Naan9.00A creamy, indulgent naan stuffed with melted cheese. Gluten free
Malabar Paratha9.00A flaky, layered Kerala-style paratha with a buttery, crisp finish. Gluten free
Chapatti7.00Soft, thin whole-wheat flatbread cooked on a hot tawa for a light, wholesome bite. Gluten free
Tandoori Roti7.00Healthy whole-wheat roti baked in the tandoor for a warm, smoky flavor. Gluten free
Aloo Paratha9.00A hearty stuffed paratha filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and cooked to golden perfection. Gluten free
Tawa Paratha8.50Flaky, layered paratha pan-cooked on the tawa for a crisp, buttery finish. Gluten free

Sides

Masala Sauce4.00A rich, mildly spiced sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and traditional Indian seasonings
Mango Chutney4.00A sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mangoes and gentle spices
Hot Lemon Pickle4.00A spicy, zesty pickle made with lemons, chili, and aromatic spices
Raitha4.00A refreshing yogurt mix with cucumber, onions, and mild spices
Onion Chutney4.00A flavorful chutney made with sautéed onions, spices, and a hint of heat
Yogurt4.00Smooth, fresh plain yogurt served chilled
Papadam4.00Thin, crispy lentil wafers lightly roasted or fried
Sambar7.00A traditional South Indian lentil stew cooked with vegetables and tangy spices
Mint Chutney4.00A cool, refreshing chutney made with fresh mint, coriander, and light spices
Tamarind Chutney4.00A sweet and tangy chutney made from tamarind pulp and spices

Lunch Bowl

Vegetable12.00Taj vegetable curry (V) Aloo gobi (V) Channa masala (V) Chettinadu (V) Baigan mirch ka salan (V) Vegetable vindaloo (V) Vegetable tarkari (V) Bhindi masala (V) Malai kofta Dal makhani Tadka dal Navratan korma Paneer butter masala Mattar paneer Paneer shahi korma Vegetable masala Eggplant masala Palak (spinach)
Goat14.00Goat chettinad Goat pepper fry Goat curry Goat vindaloo Goat malabar
Lamb14.00Lamb tikka masala Lamb rogan josh Lamb chettinad Lamb korma Lamb vindaloo Lamb saag Starkari
Chicken13.00Chicken tikka masala Butter chicken Chicken chettinad Chicken korma Chicken vindaloo Chicken tikka saag Nadan chicken curry Chilli chicken (G)
Shrimp14.00Shrimp mollee Shrimp vindaloo Shrimp makhanwala Shrimp saag Mangalorean shrimp Shrimp mango curry

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