Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine

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Experience the bold aromatic flavors of India at Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine. This local favorite serves authentic flavors from various regions across India in a cozy setting in Downtown Aiken. Customize your heat level and enjoy a dining experience that’s as mild—or as fiery—as you like. Try popular favorites like rich butter chicken, savory samosa chaat and fluffy garlic naan—each dish is an experience.

Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian friendly, vegan and gluten-free options.

Their Story

Alok Kumar Akse moved from a small town in India to the United States in 2013. Soon after he decided to bring authentic Indian cuisine to Aiken.

“In India we are famous for two things,” Akse said. “One is for the tourism … we have the mountains, we have the temples … and the second thing is the food.” Akse said he can’t bring the temples to America, so he chose to bring the food instead.

Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine was based in Hotel Aiken until February of 2018. It moved to its current location on Richland Avenue and reopened early 2019. Taj means crown in Hindi, thus the restaurant is the crown of Aiken. The restaurant’s cuisine is known for its authenticity. Akse imports spices and other food items from India to use in the dishes, and he incorporates dishes from various regions across India to capture the nation’s diverse array of flavors.