The food here was AMAZING!!! A little back story. My boyfriend and I had the longest day ever and all I wanted was to try this restaurant out. I 'm from NJ, on town working and I have a thing for East Indian food. Anywho, we get there around 9ish, it 's right at the point where the whole covid19 restriction thing is beginning to subside and they 're seating outside for the most part. Finally find a parking space, get to the restaurant and wouldn 't you know it.... they 're talking the chairs and tables back inside and preparing to close. MAJOR BUMMER!!! I forget their names but I approached the young lady and man breaking down the outside dining section. They really were about to close down for the night. I told them my situation, promised if they 'd let us have a table I 'd personally assist them with clearing and storing the tables and chairs. Reluctantly, the young lady agrees and we sit down for dinner. Imagine this, it 's 9pm, we 're in Manchester, it 's a perfect summer night complete with breeze! We 're the only diners on this perfect little corner with minimal traffic and we 're surrounded by weekend nightlife! It was like something out of a 90 's 'Romcom ' starring Tom Hanks and Julia Robert 's. I couldn 't have scripted this any better. Now, we order: We started off with the Coconut Shrimp and Pakora as an appetizer. ONE WORD, PHENOMENAL!!! The shrimp were perfectly coated. The coconut flavor and texture clearly indicated that this wasn 't your garden variety, shaken from a bag, run of the mill commercial grade coconut. I wanna say they shave it fresh, try to convince me of anything different and I will no longer respect your opinion on fresh prepared food. The shrimp, not even close to being overcooked. Firm, juicy, sweet and pleasantly portioned! The Pakora? Not as many veggies as in used to having but delicious all the same! It wasn 't overbattered, not too dense, and every flavor I know I should taste was all but jumping out at me with every single bite! Now, we dine: If your not accustomed to or don 't have much experience with Traditional East Indian food, I HIGHLY recommend starting out with THALI. There 's a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option that gives a brief glimpse into what Indian is and how diverse it can be. You receive 8 cups, each with a different dish, throw in some Naan and you 've got yourself a meal my friend! Again, it left nothing to be desired as far as taste, portion or presentation. I couldn 't have been more satisfied! This is definitely my go to spot for East Indian food when I 'm in town. I may try others (honestly) but my heart will always belong to Taj India! Where hospitality meets great food and sits upon a foundation of modern day ambiance. Thanks for the memory!