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.

Multiple locations operate under the name The Taj, situated in Boulder (Colorado), Ventura (California), and Koror (Palau). Each location follows different practices. The Koror venue does not mark items as gluten-free, and staff knowledge on the topic is inconsistent. At the Boulder venue, gluten-free items are marked on the buffet, and a cook is willing to prepare food separately; however, the waiter initially warned about potential cross-contact, and one coeliac reviewer reported feeling bloated after eating. The Ventura venue marks gluten-containing items on its menu, and staff can confirm details about fryer safety, though no dedicated fryer is available. No location operates a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Calling the specific branch planned for a visit is the best way to confirm current practices.

The Koror venue offers several vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan, and the owner is the reliable point of contact. The spinach.guide source rates the restaurant's vegan friendliness as poor, notes a risk of cross-contamination, and indicates that staff have a basic understanding of vegan options. A 2024 review reports that the staff brought extra vegan dishes and vegan naan. Vegan options exist, but the experience depends heavily on which staff member is assisting.

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.

No specific nut-free information is available for any location. The Koror venue issues a general warning about cross-contamination, which suggests nut-safe practices are not established. Guests are advised to call ahead and discuss nut allergy needs.

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.