The Taj
The Koror venue is described as an Indian restaurant with a typical array of vegetarian dishes such as chana peshwari and aloo gobi, and a dedicated vegetarian section on the menu. No concerns about cross-contact for vegetarians, as the section is inherently vegetarian.
Per-allergen evidence
Vegetarian
confidence 55% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The Koror venue is described as an Indian restaurant with a typical array of vegetarian dishes such as chana peshwari and aloo gobi, and a dedicated vegetarian section on the menu. No concerns about cross-contact for vegetarians, as the section is inherently vegetarian.
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 55% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
Multiple sources from different locations share the name The Taj but point to restaurants in Boulder (CO), Ventura (CA), and Koror (Palau), each with different practices. The Koror venue has no gluten-free marking and inconsistent staff knowledge; the Boulder venue has gluten-free items marked on the buffet and a cook willing to prepare separately, though the waiter initially warned of cross-contact and a coeliac reviewer felt bloated afterwards. The Ventura venue has a menu marking gluten-containing items and staff who call about fryer safety, but no dedicated fryer. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen at any location. Best to call the specific branch you plan to visit to confirm their current practices.
Cited references
Vegan
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The Koror venue is described as having several vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan, with the owner being the reliable point of contact. The spinach.guide source rates vegan friendliness as poor, notes cross-contamination risk, and says staff have basic understanding of vegan options. A 2024 review mentions the staff brought extra vegan dishes and vegan naan. Vegan options exist but the experience depends heavily on which staff member is assisting.
Cited references
Nut-free
confidence 10% ·
Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.
No specific nut-free information available for any location. The Koror venue's general warning about cross-contamination suggests nut-safe practices are not established. Call ahead to discuss nut allergy needs.
Dairy-free
confidence 25% ·
Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.
The Boulder venue's buffet tags are reported to mark dairy-free options alongside gluten-free and vegan choices. The Koror venue has no specific dairy-free information. No evidence of dedicated equipment or staff training for dairy allergy.
Halal
confidence 10% ·
Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.
No halal certification or specific halal practices mentioned in any source. An Indian restaurant in Koror may use halal or non-halal meat; cannot assume either. Requires direct inquiry with the venue about sourcing.
Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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