The Raj Sandton

The Raj consistently impresses. If you're in search of some spicy Indian cuisine, this is the place to go. Their vindaloos are exceptionally spicy!

I celebrated my birthday dinner here a few weeks ago, and the food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the lamb rogan josh with basmati rice. The service was excellent; our waiter had tasted everything on the menu and was very knowledgeable, suggesting perfect wine pairings for each dish. The food was served quickly. Overall, I had a fantastic birthday dinner—this has become my new favorite spot for curry!

We visited the Raj with some friends, and although the restaurant was quite empty, it took a bit of time for us to be seated. However, once we were at our table, everything went much more smoothly. We ordered a variety of dishes, and each one was delicious and authentically prepared! The main course was definitely the highlight of the evening. I would definitely return!

Food is not at par with the price. Food portions are small. The complimentary papad served here doesnt really taste like papad and is very sticky, chutney on the side is watery. Gajar halwa didn't taste like gajar at all. Aloo matar and onion pakoda are excellent here. Ambience is good and the music is soothing. Would have rated 3 stars but additional 1 star only for the good service by the staff.

My 3 friends and I ended up here on our first night out in Joburg. This is located right beside the huge Nelson Mandela Square mall.  We had heard of Bukhara restaurant but found that it was shut. Eager for Indian food, we asked people working in the mall for any other venue. Everyone directed us to The Raj. The seating was like that of an upscale restaurant in a mall. Along with Indians, others too seemed to be dining there. We ordered both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Daal Makhni was a standout and quite well made. The naans were good while the Roomali roti was not as roomali (velvety) as it could have been. Service was done well, although it could have been a little bit quicker. All in all, it had enough spice to sate our appetite. If longing for Indian food, would not mind going there again!