Taj Mahal - Willingen (Upland)

A good selection of vegan options! In Willingen almost a miracle, so the better really tasty, the restaurant itself is not so beautiful or modern, but good for food. Updated from previous review on 2023-02-25

The Taj Mahal is one of the few restaurants in and around Willingen, which has even vegan options on the map. Unfortunately, when we were there, we were surprised that there was only buffet. When I mentioned that I eat vegan, the boss immediately led me to the buffet and showed me all the vegan foods that were 4-5 dishes, but nothing with tofu (or cheese for vegetarians) instead of meat. In addition, I was allowed to choose a vegan dish with tofu from the map, which I got to the buffet for free. The extra dish was very delicious. Nevertheless, in my opinion, the buffet for vegans and vegetarians is not worthwhile and I would just go back if there is a la carte.

The food was really good and for vegans there are four tofu dishes to choose from. I had the 67 (see picture). I found out later that the Naan bread is not vegan. Too bad as it is listed on the menu under vegan.

Friendly service, but unfortunately the allergen identification is incomplete and tastefully found my husband and I also did not find that good. Chana Masala (No. 61) stands for example in vegetarian dishes, but it is neither egg nor milk marked as allergens. On request, what is not vegan, I got after the waiter asked in the kitchen, the answer it is not vegan. I then ordered the Tofu Jalfrezi (No. 67) with Naanbrot, whereupon the waiter told me if my food must be vegan, I would have to take the rice as a supplement, as the naan bread with butter and therefore not vegan. As allergens, however, milk is not shown here and the naan bread is also among the vegan dishes. My food (No. 67) was saturating, but unfortunately much too Korean, I would have known that (so much) Korean is in it, I would have ordered something else. In the Tofu Mango (No. 70) of my husband, in which cashew seeds and almonds should be in it, there were no cashew seeds or almonds in it.

Wir hatten ein tolles und sehr leckeres Abendessen im Taj Mahal. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und die Küche authentisch und sehr lecker! Dieses indische Restaurant würden wir auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!