Royal Taj Restaurant

Columbia, MD · Indian restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Columbia
#16
of 279 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
Royal Taj Restaurant, 8335 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone
(410) 381-1111
Website
www.royaltajmd.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Royal Taj Restaurant is a restaurant located in Columbia, MD. It is one of 279 restaurants listed in Columbia. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Columbia city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #16 of 279 restaurants in Columbia. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Royal Taj Restaurant

Royal Taj Restaurant invites you to experience the rich flavors of Indian cuisine in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Their menu boasts a variety of dishes, including Vegetarian, Non - Vegetarian options and Indian traditional desserts. Pair... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Qivon A. · Feb 2026

My family has visited this restaurant multiple times over the last year and this has to be one of most consistent restaurants in Maryland. Food, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, etc. are all top notch. I noticed a previous comment regarding service and want to clarify that the staff works in a team/group format so you are free to ask anyone for anything as it truly appears to be an all hands on deck situation. They all will stop by your table to check on you and are happy to fulfill requests. The food quality is great. No matter what you order, it is cooked perfectly well. I have had nothing but top tier, quality experiences and would recommend this place to anyone. Enjoy!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Young · Jan 2026

I’ve always heard amazing things about Royal Taj, I’m so glad we were finally able to try it. For an appetizer we tried the goat cheese naan and the lamb naan and both were incredible. The best naan we’ve ever hand. For entrees I got Chicken Vindaloo at a 9/10 heat level, and my wife got the Lamb Rogan Josh. They did actually make it very spicy for me which I really enjoyed. It wasn’t the best Vindaloo I’ve ever had, but still very good. The service and atmosphere are both top notch, and I would definitely recommend trying it out if you haven’t.

★★★★★ 5.0 Donna Goodwin · Dec 2025

Wow! We had three adults and two children on a Wednesday night and the place was packed (we did call ahead about an hour earlier and book a table after seeing the recommendation to reserve a table). The service is incredible. Drinks are refilled quickly, the food is served surprisingly fast but tastes freshly prepared, and the taste of everything was amazing. I love Indian food and this was definitely some of the best. When they boxed up leftovers they gave us extra rice and brought out a dessert on the house. Managers and staff alike checked to make sure we had everything we needed without being over the top in asking. Would definitely recommend and will go back anytime I’m nearby, which won’t be often enough since I do not live in this area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rachel McKinney · Feb 2026

My friends from Bengaluru recommended this restaurant. We came for my husband's birthday but he is low key and doesn't like all the attention. My husband and I loved the food and all the staff were so friendly, helpful and professional. Customer service was top notch and they went above and beyond to make sure our experience was amazing. The interior decor is beautiful and so clean. The food was delicious. Highly recommend to everyone if you want authentic Indian food in Maryland. We will definitely be coming back. I can't remember our waiter's name but he did a phenomenal job.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rafiatu Kavita Osman-Durojaiye · Nov 2025

My girlfriends and I spent our lunch date, celebrating a babyshower at Royal Taj in Columbia, and wow!!!🤩🤩everything was absolutely fabulous. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty. The ambiance was warm and elegant, the kind that instantly elevates your mood. The decor is rich, luxurious, and beautifully designed, truly giving the entire place a high-scale, royal feel. The food was incredibly delicious. Everything was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and presented with care. Every bite felt like a treat, and we enjoyed every moment of it. What made our experience even more special was the exceptional service. The entire staff was attentive, kind, and welcoming, but i especially want to thank Binda, who treated us like true royalty. His warmth, kindness and profess

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Indian restaurantBarFine dining restaurantWine bar

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