Taj of Belper

The Taj of Belper is an Indian restaurant and takeaway on Bridge Street in central Belper, working the run of evening trade that stretches from the bridge over the Derwent up towards the Triangle. It is one of the older Indian operations in town and runs an unusually broad menu — the long British-Indian curry list, plus pizzas, kebabs and burgers from the same kitchen.

The Indian side is the better-reviewed half. Reviewers describe the lamb tikka madras and the chicken tikka masala as restaurant-grade rather than rushed takeaway, with rice and naan that hold up alongside a proper sit-down menu. The kitchen holds a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, which the shop flags prominently in marketing. The pizzas and kebabs side is more of a supplementary trade — useful for mixed-order family deliveries rather than the main attraction.

Reviews split between a strong run of regulars who call it the best curry takeaway in Belper and a thinner stream of complaints about service speed on the busiest weekend nights. Collection and delivery, evenings, halal kitchen on the Indian dishes.