Restaurante TAJ brings the taste of India to the heartlands of Madrid. Its delectable platter is loaded with items from the 'tandoor', 'kebabs', 'tikkas', chicken mahanwalas, 'pakodas', 'samosas' and a host of other north Indian delicacies. Other popular items include 'dal makhani', Bombay duck, tandoori chicken, lamb curry, nan breads and tandoori roti. Besides its wonderful menu, TAJ's simple decor and warm services make it a really attractive dining spot. It's the Indian gastronome's day out here! Call for more information.
Calcuta is a lively restaurant which offers a variety of Indian delicacies. Traditional and authentic dishes like naan bread, quormas, chicken tikka and tandoori chicken are served here. You can enjoy sides like chutneys and papadams along with your meal. Along with a selective list of wines, traditional drinks like mango lassi are also available. The checkered table cloths, minimal decor aside from the framed Indian artwork on the walls, and bustling ambiance gives this place a diner-like feel. All in all, this is a nice change of pace from Spanish food, so drop in with the family if you happen to be in the area.
The interior decor is elegant and exotic and the waiters are happy to explain and describe all the unusual dishes on offer. There's a wide variety to choose from, including specialty tandoori and biryani dishes as well as Curried Spinach with cheese, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kulfi. As for drinks, you can try a refreshing Lassi (yogurt mixed with rose water and crushed ice), although Spaniards generally stick with the house Rioja (Glorioso) or any of the other good Rioja wines on the list, like Marqués de Murrieta and Marqués de Riscal. You'll feel like you're in a museum, surrounded by all these Hindu artifacts, bronze sculptures, paintings of the Taj Mahal and photos of maharajas. There's live music and dance every night except Sundays.