The Taj Cuisine is a indian restaurant in Boavista, Porto. Rated 4.7 stars from 358 Google reviews. Known for lunch menu that actually works and vegetarian options done properly. Best for lunch (daily menu €10.99) and solo dining.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Taj Cuisine
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the lunch menu is €10.99, the curries taste as they ought, and the staff actually cares. One reviewer wished they lived in Porto just so they could make this their regular spot.
Book if you want proper Indian food at lunch (€10.99 menu) or dinner without the markup you'd pay elsewhere in the city.
About The Taj Cuisine
The Taj Cuisine is a straightforward Indian restaurant on Rua 15 de Novembro in Boavista that's built its reputation on one thing: consistent, properly made curries at prices that don't insult your wallet. Walk in and you'll find a casual, cosy space with a bar, free Wi-Fi, and enough quiet that you can actually taste what you're eating. The lunch menu at €10.99 pulls regulars back repeatedly — reviewers mention coming "several times" and noting the food gets better each visit. Vegetarian options draw specific praise ("absolutely delicious"), and the naan comes thick with garlic and cheese. Service moves fast without rushing you. The owner's present, which matters. You'll see families, groups, solo diners at lunch, tourists at dinner. Dogs are welcome outside. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a neighbourhood Indian restaurant that cooks properly and doesn't overcharge.
What Stands Out
Lunch menu that actually works
Multiple reviewers cite the €10.99 prato do dia as "very affordable" with "plenty of choices". One notes they've been "several times" specifically for lunch. Another says it "tastes great" with the added bonus that it's "near Casa de Música".
Vegetarian options done properly
Reviewer states: "The vegetarian options are absolutely delicious, and every single time I come here the food is better than the last time." Another praises the cheese garlic naan specifically.
Staff that doesn't disappear
Described as "super nice and attentive", "very friendly and zuvorkommend" (attentive), and "extremely kind". One reviewer notes the host is "a very nice person". Service consistency appears across 15 recent reviews.
What Customers Say
Prices are very affordable, especially if you go for the daily lunch menu.
Good staff and good food taste in best price
Very nice service all good food
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Taj Cuisine
€10.99 with multiple curry and vegetable choices, served daily 11:30–15:00. Reviewers mention coming back specifically for this deal.
Yes, the restaurant takes reservations. Call ahead on weekends or evenings if you're coming with a group.
The vegetarian curries, the cheese garlic naan, and the chicken curry ("fantastic, just a bit spicy and creamy enough"). Reviewers often point to the Punjabi taste.
Yes — Google attributes list it as suitable for groups, and reviewers mention coming with friends and family. There's a bar onsite and the place feels casual.
Yes to both. One reviewer specifically praises the vegetarian options as "absolutely good", and the menu includes vegan choices.
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