Don’t stop me if I’ve told you this before, but I’m not really a big fan of restaurant buffets. Oh, the all-you-can-eat part ccan be nice, but I fret a little about freshness, serving temperature, even sanitation. Do those glass “sneeze shields” even work?
So spare me your corporate chain breakfast spreads, please. Even after a lingering glance at some of the more familiar local buffet feasts, I’ll usually turn and order from the menu.
But Indian buffet? That’s a whole ‘nother story. I’ve been enjoying Indian cuisine ever since I discovered it in curry houses around London’s Victoria Station while discovering England on $5 A Day back in the ’70s, and I still feel that I know all there is to know about this colorful, flavorful, and oh-so-diverse culinary treat.
It’s so much easier, more affordable – and yes, fun – to discover Indian food in all its variety by taking little bites of a dozen dishes from a well-kept buffet than returning many times to experience them all, one dish at a time.
So this is why I let out a yip of delight when I saw this post on Taj India’s Facebook and Instagram pages last week:
LUNCH BUFFET IS HERE! Starting July 15, join us every day from 11 AM to 2 PM for our all-you-can-eat lunch buffet featuring your favorite dishes! Dine-in only Limited-time offer – We’re testing this out, and if you love it, we may make it permanent! Come hungry and spread the word—we can’t wait to see you!
It’s available seven days a week, priced at $18 Monday through Friday and $20 on Saturdays and Sundays; Four- to nine-year-olds can fill their plates for $9.
Woohoo! It didn’t take long to get over there and try it out, and a noisy, happy crowd clearly had the same idea: The white building on Goose Creek Road just north of Westport Road was hopping by noon. Clearly a lot of people have pent-up Indian-buffet enthusiasm.
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Taj Palace Indian Restaurant
2929 Goose Creek Road
423-9692
https://tajpalacelouisville.com
https://facebook.com/tajpalacelouisville
https://www.instagram.com/tajpalace/
Noise Level: The newly resurrected buffet appears popular, and the buzz of noise from a full house was loud enough to make quiet conversation difficult at times. Average sound level: 76.7dB.
Accessibility: The restaurant appears accessible to wheelchair users, with the note that buffet trays may be difficult to reach from a seated position.
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