Plimmerton Taj is an Indian restaurant at 8 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, in Porirua. Steyne Avenue is Plimmerton's short seaside village strip, close to the beach and to Plimmerton railway station on the Kapiti line, which makes the restaurant reachable from central Wellington by train as well as by car off State Highway 1.
It trades as part of Taj Restaurants, which also operates a sister site at Whitby. The group's website presents Plimmerton Taj as the reference point for its cooking approach, describing an intention to offer its own rendition of authentic Indian cuisine, combining traditional cooking methods with fine Indian produce, and stating that those values are reflected in the composition and presentation of each dish.
The menu is broad North Indian restaurant fare: tandoori entrees and shared platters for two, an extensive vegetarian section built around paneer, lentils and vegetables, chicken, lamb, beef and goat mains, a full seafood list, biryani and rice dishes, a long list of naan and stuffed breads, sides and Indian desserts. Prices are published online. The branch is contactable on 04 233 0474.
Bookings are made through the group's online reservation form, which asks the diner to nominate Plimmerton Taj specifically, then choose a date and a lunch or dinner sitting. Published hours are lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm Wednesday to Sunday, and dinner from 4:30pm, closing 9:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 10:30pm Friday and Saturday. Takeaway and home delivery are both offered, ordered through the group's online system with a suburb-based delivery selection.
The website does not describe a private dining room, function space or dedicated event catering service. For MICE use, Plimmerton Taj is a straightforward reservation-led restaurant rather than an events venue: suitable for small to mid-sized team dinners, incentive group meals and conference free-night dining, particularly for delegates staying or meeting along the Porirua and Kapiti coast. Capacity for larger parties should be confirmed with the restaurant directly.
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