A new restaurant has opened in Columbus, Ohio

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COLUMBUS, OH - A new Indian restaurant has come to the city.

Are you in the mood for Indian cuisine? If the answer is yes, you might want to check out the new restaurant Taj on Fifth, which is located in Columbus at 1021 W 5th Ave. According to the restaurant's social media account, Taj opened its doors on September 18.

The new restaurant's menu includes small plates like crispy kale chaat, Delhi hot wings (which are tossed in a spicy tamarind sauce), and salmon dippers, which are fried and lightly spiced salmon sticks that can be dipped into cilantro-mint and tamarind chutney. Small plates range from $12 to $17.

Also on the menu are tandoori dishes like jumbo shrimp ($24), chicken tikka ($18), achari paneer tikka ($19), and lamb seekh kebab ($22). In addition, Taj offers large plates such as grilled masala lamb chops ($25), chicken makhani ($21), shrimp saag ($24), saag paneer ($19), and more.

If you want something to drink, the restaurant serves mango lassi, sweet lassi, Taj spiced iced tea, Taj masala chai, soft drinks, and cocktails like a Taj old fashioned and sherry colada. If you have room for something sweet, the restaurant has desserts like gulab jamun tiramisu, rasmalai cake jar, and kulfi falooda.

Here is what a customer had to say about the new restaurant in a Google review:

I’ve tried all kinds of Indian food, even all over India. Nothing compares to how perfect everything tasted. Even brought my mom this time for my 2nd visit who is picky and hesitant on this type of food and she loved everything she tried. Amazing atmosphere from being greeted to the nice girls who served us. Huge compliments to Chef Deepak for making every bite so exceptional! Very beautiful place that everyone needs to try!

A local guide wrote:

So great! We were so impressed by the food and service! Especially on only the 3rd day of being open. The food was SO good and the staff was sooo kind and attentive. Can’t wait to go back. We sat on the patio and noticed there are heaters which is great for fall / winter.

If you want to check out the new restaurant, you can find it at 1021 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212.

The restaurant is open 6 days a week, Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM. The kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing time.