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Authentic Traditional Indian Cuisine in Bournemouth
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant has been serving authentic Indian cuisine in Westbourne, Bournemouth since 1961. Our family-friendly establishment specialises in traditional dishes prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and exotic spices. With over 60 years of culinary expertise, we offer a flexible menu that can be tailored to individual preferences while maintaining the integrity of South Asian culinary traditions. Our award-winning chefs combine generational knowledge with modern techniques to create dishes that appeal to both traditionalists and western palates. Recognised as Dorset's Best Restaurant of the Year in 2018 and multiple National Curry Awards winner, we maintain rigorous quality standards through our scratch-cooking approach.Our dedicated team ensures attentive service in a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to hospitality excellence. We prioritise customer satisfaction through transparent communication about ingredients and preparation methods while maintaining strict food safety protocols. Our flexible approach allows menu customisation for dietary requirements or personal preferences, with clear pricing for special requests. The restaurant's heritage, combined with our ongoing commitment to culinary innovation, ensures a dining experience that continues to attract both local residents and visitors to Bournemouth.
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Restaurant
Takeaway
Online Ordering
Reservations
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Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of authentic Indian culinary expertise
- Our dishes use fresh local ingredients combined with imported spices
- Flexible menu customisation available for dietary requirements
- Multiple award-winning restaurant with National Curry Awards recognition
- Dedicated team ensures attentive service in welcoming environment
What people say
Exceptional food quality
Attentive service
Authentic Indian cuisine
Award-winning restaurant
Family-friendly atmosphere
Services
Restaurant Dining
Experience authentic Indian cuisine in our welcoming restaurant environment. Our menu features traditional dishes from across the Indian subcontinent prepared with fresh ingredients and exotic spices. The family-friendly atmosphere combines classic Indian decor with modern comforts, making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. The kitchen team prepares each dish to order, ensuring optimal freshness and quality.
Takeaway Service
Enjoy our award-winning Indian cuisine at home with our takeaway service. We offer the full menu for collection with options for advance ordering. Our packaging maintains food quality during transport while remaining environmentally conscious. Special pricing available for online orders over 40 with discount code. Orders can be placed through our website or mobile app for convenience.
Online Ordering
Place orders 24/7 through our user-friendly online platform. The system allows menu browsing, special requests, and secure payment processing. Customers earn loyalty points through the online system with exclusive digital promotions. Our app provides additional features including order tracking and preference saving for returning customers.
Table Reservations
Secure your preferred dining time through our reservation system. The service accommodates parties of all sizes with options for special seating arrangements. We offer table reservations for both lunch and dinner services with flexible cancellation policies. Priority booking available for loyalty programme members during peak hours.
Special Promotions
Access exclusive deals through our regular promotional campaigns. Current offers include discount codes for online orders, special banquet menus, and seasonal dishes. Promotions vary throughout the year with limited-time offers based on customer feedback. All promotions maintain the same high ingredient quality as our standard menu items.
Questions
What makes Taj Mahal's Indian cuisine authentic?
Our recipes originate from traditional Indian and Bangladeshi culinary practices, using imported spices and cooking methods passed through generations.
Can I customise dishes to my dietary needs?
Yes, our chefs can modify dishes for dietary requirements when informed in advance, with options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations.
Are there special options for children?
We offer a dedicated children's menu with milder versions of traditional dishes and smaller portions suitable for young palates.
What awards has the restaurant won?
We've received multiple National Curry Awards and were named Dorset's Best Restaurant of the Year in 2018 by the Dorset Ethnic Minority Association.
How can I place an order for takeaway?
Orders can be placed through our website, mobile app, or by calling 01202 761108 with payment options available online or upon collection.
Is there parking available at the restaurant?
While we don't have private parking, public parking facilities are available within 5 minutes' walk of our Westbourne location.
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Reviews (5)
Donna Wesson
Jan 18, 2022
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Attended a works meal here on Friday and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was well presented and tasty, staff couldn't have done more for us, so friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere too. Have said to the husband this is our next date night restaurant :)
John Norwell
Jan 16, 2022
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Went through a period when it seemed to be living off past glories but has upped its game thankfully.
Westbourne is great for Indian restaurants so it's good to see the Taj back on form.
Westbourne is great for Indian restaurants so it's good to see the Taj back on form.
Chadpet Pornpracha
Nov 08, 2021
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Just had a chicken jalfrezi today. Garlic chili one with naan bread. Everything was lovely. Excellent! Mr burns rubbing his hands. The food was nice hot but not to hot. Just it my teaser. Love it.
Anam Hoque
Oct 16, 2021
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A lovely traditional Indian restaurant with decors, artwork and seating to match visiting an Indian. Very spacious place with lots of tables well spaced out. The staff were very friendly. Drinks came quickly as expected, followed by starters and main course. The starters were hot and tasty. We ordered chicken tikka, chicken chaat, mix kebab and chicken tandoori it tasted lovely. For mains we ordered 2x prawn jalfrezi, chicken and meat bouna and requested them to be a little hot for our deshi palette. The prawn was very tasty and its sauce was really delicious and so was the chicken curry. The meat
Lorraine J.
Aug 30, 2021
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Favourite Indian restaurant. Not just great food but really great service. . Staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Everyday good food experience should be.
