7spice - McLean
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The restaurant from McLean offers 18 different dishes and drinks on the menu at an average price of $7.5.
Cafe Taj in McLean has been a reliable choice for many, but recent experiences suggest a decline in quality. Dishes were disappointingly overcooked, lacking in flavor, and inconsistent. Pricing seemed high for the portion sizes offered, with extra charges for basics like naan and raita sauce. Despite attentive service and a variety of menu options, the overall dining experience fell short of expectations. Some redeeming qualities were noted, such as delicious Tandoori Lamb Chops and a pleasant ambiance. While improvements are needed, Cafe Taj still has potential to regain its former appeal to loyal patrons and new visitors alike.
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Was Gillian Wisoky at 7spice a mag?
Cafe Taj was right across from our hotel, but Indian restaurants can be great or very mediocre. It was raining so we tried it. It was excellent! Nice variety. Great flavors! Nice martini too!ð View all feedback.
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I wanted to take my wife someplace different for Mother's Day. I had spent far too much money on dinner's for her birthday weeks prior. The Goal? No place generic and the meal has to be under Cafe Taj fit the bill nicely. Very, very good food, the place was fairly quiet and filled with couples at on a Sunday evening, which I thought was awesome! The staff is friendly and they make sure you have enough of everything.... View all feedback.
We ordered the two entrees...but the sauces, tasted much the same. One was ginger chicken, one was curried shrimp. Both also looked like the same sauces. We had to pay extra for the shrimp...not worth it, as portion was not small. We ordered Naan and expected a charge for that, but the raita sauce is also an extra charge. Restaurant was very empty, which is a shame. Could have been so much better. I'd like to return, but I suggest they do some menu choices that reflect different sauces.
This Indian restaurant is excellent, with attentive staff who don't rush you. It's the perfect place to unwind after a busy day or week at work.
Lamb was so tough I could not chew it. Some pieces were only mildly tough. The management shrugged its shoulders at this. Not the reaction one might hope for from a responsible restaurant. In the future, if we return, it will be chicken tika masala. That's pretty good at Taj.
I wanted to take my wife someplace different for Mother's Day. I had spent far too much money on dinner's for her birthday weeks prior. The Goal? No place generic and the meal has to be under Cafe Taj fit the bill nicely. Very, very good food, the place was fairly quiet and filled with couples at on a Sunday evening, which I thought was awesome! The staff is friendly and they make sure you have enough of everything. I will add... In their market area, they would fair better and gather another grouping of customers, by simply updating their decor. Switching from plastic flowers, to live flowers or plants adds a special flare. Overall, a good experience and I'd be willing to return.
What a disappointment! This place used to be fabulous, but something changed. Every single morsel, from appetizer to bread to entree to dessert, was grossly overcooked. Fried appetizers were dark brown and even black on edges. Naan was charred to crispness on the bottom. Butter chicken, their longtime star, lost all of its subtle spices and was nothing but dry chunks of chicken in what tasted like canned tomato sauce. Waiter was sloppy and inattentive, even though we were the only ones in this usually lively neighborhood restaurant. Didn't wipe crumbs from table between courses, didn't offer to replace dishes that were left untouched they were so bad. This was a regular haunt for us, but won't be going back.
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Cheese Pakoras$6.1Mains
Kabob Platter$10.1Appetizers And Salads
Fish Pakoras$8.1Starters
$5.0Indian
$5.0Entrées
$9.1
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