Taraj Palace
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About Taraj Palace
Taraj Palace is an Indian restaurant at 1183 Melton Rd in Leicester, serving a menu built around curries and tandoori cooking. The kitchen prepares chicken tikka, tikka masala and tandoori chicken, and the menu also lists biriyanis, meaty starters and vegetable side orders. Dishes are brought to the table, and poppadoms arrive with a pickle tray to begin. Special masala dishes sit alongside the tandoori range on the same menu. A 3 course dine-in meal is also offered for those who sit down to eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poppadom and pickle tray, takeaway and delivery, 3 course dine-in meal and chicken tikka.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poppadom and pickle tray, takeaway and delivery, 3 course dine-in meal and chicken tikka.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the curries and tandoori dishes, describing food that is fresh, full of flavour and "delicious", with generous portions and dishes arriving hot. One long-standing regular says the meals have never been bad in 20 years and singles out the poppadom and pickle tray, and another reviewer also names the poppadoms as the best part of a meal. Takeaway and delivery are described as ready on time, and a three course dine-in meal is called great value. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they suggest dishes not yet tried. The criticism is sharper than the praise suggests. One diner found the chicken curry odd in texture, as if boiled before the sauce was added, the meat curry tough and the tikka masala mediocre. Another said the chicken tikka tasted like sweet tomato curry, the tandoori chicken had a strong food colour, and the egg fried rice was bland. One also called the restaurant shabby and run down, and a Baileys shot at the end did not taste like Baileys.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the curries and tandoori dishes, describing food that is fresh, full of flavour and "delicious", with generous portions and dishes arriving hot. One long-standing regular says the meals have never been bad in 20 years and singles out the poppadom and pickle tray, and another reviewer also names the poppadoms as the best part of a meal. Takeaway and delivery are described as ready on time, and a three course dine-in meal is called great value. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they suggest dishes not yet tried. The criticism is sharper than the praise suggests. One diner found the chicken curry odd in texture, as if boiled before the sauce was added, the meat curry tough and the tikka masala mediocre. Another said the chicken tikka tasted like sweet tomato curry, the tandoori chicken had a strong food colour, and the egg fried rice was bland. One also called the restaurant shabby and run down, and a Baileys shot at the end did not taste like Baileys.
Featured reviews
- Shorif Ali
“Absolutely fantastic experience at Taraj Palace. The food was fresh, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. Every dish arrived hot and the portions were generous. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, the service was quick without feeling rushed, and the value for money is excellent. If you’re looking for one of the best Indian restaurants in Leicester, I highly recommend Taraj Palace. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
- hushirali5
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience at Taraj Palace! The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service from start to finish. The restaurant was spotless, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Great value for money, and I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommended!”
- Carl Lightfoot
“Been to quite a few Indian restaurants This was our 1st visit here absolutely fantastic food friendly service will definitely be back many more times Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone”
- Mandy Gamble
“Dissappointed. I had chicken curry and the chicken tasted odd and had a.strange texture like it had been boiled and then sauce added to it. Husband had meat curry with different pieces of meat very tough son had tikka masala which was mediocre at best. Poppadoms were the best part. Was given a Baileys shot at the end which wasn't Baileys. Service was good, couldn't fault the staff. Restaurant itself was shabby and run down. Won't be.visiting again, there are far better curry houses. Cost £78. Three curry's, 6 poppadoms 2 naan breads, 1 children's dinner, 2 beers, 1 water, 1 coke.”
- sajeesh am
“Very disappointing experience. We ordered chicken tikka, but it tasted more like a sweet tomato curry rather than proper tikka. The tandoori chicken had an unnatural strong food colour and did not taste fresh or authentic. The egg fried rice had almost no salt and was completely bland. Overall, the food quality was very poor and not worth the money. Would not recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Taraj Palace is located on 1183 Melton Road, Syston Leicester LE7 2JT. We are for you and all you need to do is decide what you want to eat. We have all your favourite dishes such as Tandori Dishes, Veg Side Order, Meaty Starter, Biriyanies, Special Masala and many more. We offer dinning, takeaway and delivery services.”
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 6
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taraj Palace | 4.5403 | — | £10–50 | poppadom and pickle tray, takeaway and delivery, 3 course dine-in meal |
| 3 Kilns | 4.21,182 | 2.3 mi | — | chilli paneer, tandoori mixed grill, momos |
| Feast India | 4.23,431 | 2.7 mi | — | prawns, dosa, noodles from the wok |
| What A Shot | 4.3339 | 2.8 mi | £1–15 | watching football on big screens, paneer dishes, beers on tap |
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