Romance doesn't have to be a wallet burner. Cafe Taj has the look of a love lair, but prices are friendly. Billowy fabric on the ceiling, apricot walls, a bubbling fountain, and gleaming black granite tables make this one of the more elegant dining rooms on the Cheap Eats roster. Lamb preparations like Punjabi gosht patiala, cooked with potatoes and spices, and such vegetarian offerings as eggplant bharta are nicely done, too.
Breads range from sweet, honey-drizzled nan to fresh garlic kulcha.
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