I have been to the Taj on several occasions and it is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Charlotte.
This is a great spot for a date night. The funky coloring and design inside makes for a trendy environment. Everything I have eaten here has been delicious.
This last trip we tried the non-vegetarian appetizer platter that had a selection of tandoori meats. Everything on that platter reflected the wonderful light smoky flavor associated with the tandoori.
This time I decided to branch out and I ordered the tawa scallops and the waitress was kind enough to suggest the sauce pairing. The scallops were light and amazing! It was great to find such subtle flavor especially for someone like me who is still a novice with many of the spices used in Indian cuisine.
The other dish I usually get here is the chicken tikka masala which is the best I have found in Charlotte. The kitchen also has some great variety of naans if you order off the menu.
The experience here has always been great but I can't quite justify 5 stars for the price. You could order one chicken or vegetarian dish and a side of naan and be out over $20 before drinks.