Taj Chaat House – Indian
Taj Chaat House captures the electric spirit of a bustling Indian bazaar, drawing guests into a lively space filled with the irresistible scents of toasted cumin and tangy tamarind. Here, humble street snacks are elevated into vibrant plates where crunchy papari and golden, yogurt-drenched samosas offer a brilliant collision of textures and bold, spicy-sweet flavors. Each visit feels like a festive celebration of authentic flavors, from the refreshing burst of herb-infused pani puri to the comforting, savory depth of hand-pressed aloo tikki.
4351 Valley Fair Street, Simi Valley CA 93063 https://tajchaat.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional food quality and perfectly portioned meals, frequently praising the polite and knowledgeable staff who guide guests through the menu with ease. Celebrated for its inviting and memorable atmosphere, the space offers a warm environment where reviewers highlight feeling thoroughly satisfied by the attentive service and consistently high standards.
Menu
Savory Snacks
- Papari Chaat - $11.99: Fried pastry shells stuffed with seasoned potatoes, yogurt, spices, garbanzo beans, and chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Chaat - $11.99: Battered spinach chips, garbanzo beans, potatoes, yogurt, spices, and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $11.99: Rice puffs, crispy noodles, green chili, cilantro tossed with tamarind and mint chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Pani Puri - $7.99: Puffed flour crisps stuffed with potatoes and garbanzo beans served with tamarind chutney and spicy water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dahi Puri - $9.99: Puffed flour crisps stuffed with potatoes, chutneys, masalas, fine sev and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dahi Bhalle - $11.99: Chilled lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt, topped with chutneys and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki (2 Pieces) - $6.99: Potato patties spiced with green chilies and onions, served with chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki Chaat - $11.99: Potato patties spiced with green chilies and onions, garbanzo beans, yogurt, chutney, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa (2 Pieces) - $5.99: Potato patties spiced with green chilies and onions, garbanzo beans, yogurt, chutney, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $11.99: Fried pastry shells stuffed with seasoned potatoes, yogurt, spices, garbanzo beans, and chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Pakora - $12.99: Mixed vegetable, cauliflower, potatoes, bell pepper, and onion dipped in seasoned batter and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Paneer - $16.99: Indian cheese cubes with bell pepper, onion, and cilantro tossed with sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Channa Bhatura - $12.99: Two freshly fried puffed bread served with garbanzo beans curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora - $12.99: Cheese fried in seasoned chickpea batter served with chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka - $16.99: Marinated grilled cheese served with chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paav Bhaji - $10.99: Spiced vegetable curry served with Hawaiian style bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $16.99: Crispy fried cauliflower, bell peppers, and onions tossed with sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Kathi Roll - $10.99: Seasoned potato patty, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and lettuce served with fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Kathi Roll - $10.99: Grilled cheese, onions, bell pepper, and cilantro served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kathi Roll - $10.99: Chicken, onions, cabbage, cilantro sauce served with fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hara Bhara Kebab - $7.99: Served with mint chutney (3 pieces) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maki Roti and Saag - $10.99: Grilled corn flatbread served with spiced spinach curry and pickles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amritsari Kulcha & Channa - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Stuffed Naan - $15.99: Served with Lamb gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Veg Curries
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $17.99: Indian cheese cooked with tomato based sauce with spices and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $17.99: Indian cheese and vegetable balls cooked in tomato based sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matar Panner - $16.99: Indian cheese and green peas in a tomato and onion based sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shahi Paneer - $17.99: Curry sauce cooked with Indian cheese, fresh tomato and cashews Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Paneer - $16.99: Mixture of spinach and cheese cubes w/onions, garlic, and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal Makhani - $15.99: Black lentils simmered in a mild blend of spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal Tadka - $14.99: Yellow lentils simmered in a mild blend of spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi - $14.99: Combination of potatoes and cauliflower sauteed with spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Matar - $14.99: Potatoes and peas sauteed with spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Channa Masala - $13.99: Spiced garbanzo beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Beigan Bharta - $15.99: Roasted eggplant and cooked with onion, tomatoes, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Bhindi Masala - $15.99: Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Vegetable Korma - $16.99: Vegetables cooked with tomato based sauce with spices and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Fresh Bread
- Plain Roti - $2.99: Flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Prantha - $4.49: Buttered flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Stuffed Prantha - $9.99: Choice of Aloo, Gobhi, or Paneer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Plain Naan - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Butter Naan - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Garlic Naan - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chilli Naan - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Paneer Kulcha - $8.99: Cheese stuffed naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Onion Kulcha - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Aloo Kulcha - $6.99: Seasoned potatoes stuffed naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheese Kulcha - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Biryani & Rice
- Chicken Biryani - $16.99: Basmati rice cooked with chicken, mild spices served with seasoned yogurt Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Lamb Biryani - $18.99: Basmati rice cooked with lamb, mild spices served with seasoned yogurt
- Mutton Biryani - $18.99: Basmati rice cooked with mutton, mild spices served with seasoned yogurt
- Vegetable Biryani - $14.99: Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, mild spices served with seasoned yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Biryani - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Plain Rice - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Rice with Peas - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Chicken
- Tandoori Chicken (6 Pieces) - $15.99
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka - $16.99
- Chilli Chicken - $16.99
- Chicken Curry - $16.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Chicken Makhani - $17.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Saag Chicken - $17.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $17.99
- Coconut Chicken Curry - $17.99
- Chicken Vindaloo - $17.99
- Karahi Chicken Curry - $16.99
Fish & Shrimp
- Fish Pakora - $15.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Tandoori Fish - $15.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Shrimp - $16.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Shrimp Vindaloo - $16.99
- Shrimp Tikka Masala - $17.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Goan Fish Curry - $16.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Tawa Shrimp - $16.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp - $12.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Shrimp Coconut Curry - $18.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Lamb & Goat
- Lamb Curry - $19.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Goat Curry - $19.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Lamb Coconut Curry - $19.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Saag Lamb - $19.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Vindaloo - $19.99
- Lamb Korma - $20.99
Kebabs
- Chicken Seekh Kebab - $17.99
- Lamb Seekh Kebab - $19.99
Kids Menu
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $9.99: Served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Veg Rice with Raita - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Stripes (4 pcs) - $9.99: Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Kid's Butter Chicken - $10.99: Served with rice
Sides
- Papadum (3PCS) - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Raita - $5.99
- Salad Plate - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Masala French Fries - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tamarind Sauce - $1
- Mint Chutney - $1
- Onion, Chilli and Lime - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gajar Halwa - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Rasmalai - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kulfi Falooda - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Kulfi - $4.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pista Kulfi - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Malai Kulfi - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sweet Lassi - $4.99: Yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Masala Lassi - $4.99
- Mango Lassi - $5.99
- Berry Flavored Lassi - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Masala Lemonade (Shikanji) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Plain Lemonade - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soft Drinks - $3.99: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta
Frequently Asked Questions about Taj Chaat House
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the exceptional food quality, perfectly portioned meals, and polite, knowledgeable staff who provide attentive service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Taj Chaat House is currently operational and open for business, as indicated by its active website and positive customer reviews.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Taj Chaat House offers online access and information through its official website at https://tajchaat.com/.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include Papari Chaat, Spinach Chaat, Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Samosa Chaat, and Chilli Paneer.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, and halal options, including Gobi Manchurian and Paneer Pakora.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Indian restaurant offers a casual, lively atmosphere inspired by a bustling bazaar with street-food style snacks.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Indian street food and diverse vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options in a lively, budget-friendly bazaar atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, diners feel thoroughly satisfied by the exceptional food quality and portions.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Taj Chaat House mention no concerns, instead highlighting exceptional food quality, polite staff, and an inviting atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, halal, plant-based, nut-free, and high-protein options across its menu.
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