I hadn't tried the Taj Mahal in quite some time - long before their renovations several years ago. We dined here last week on a Thursday evening and the place was pretty packed. Had a hard time finding a parking spot to be honest. We were seated quickly and bellied up to the buffet. Our price was $14 and it was well worth it.
There was a terrific variety of dishes to try including goat, chicken, and vegetarian options. Tikka Masala, palak paneer, naan, samosas, tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, basmati rice and many curry options tested my plate capacity. The food was tasty and mildly spiced.
If you like your spice level at 5 or spicier, you might want to order directly from the menu. Many diners around us ordered family style and the sizzling pans filled with curries tickled our taste buds. Back the buffet for round two.
Second plate was filled with sweet treats like those gulab jamon (milk puffs in honey sauce) and kheer pudding. Fantastic way to finish the meal.