Royal Taj India Cuisine, located on Soquel Avenue near downtown Santa Cruz, is adorned with Indian artwork and other decorations, which provide an exotic touch to the interior, in addition to the smell of curry and other spices that fill the air. All the traditional Indian dishes are available, such as chicken tikka masala, samosas, vindaloo, raita, tandoori and, of course, curry. Vegetarians will find plenty of tasty dishes. If you're new to Indian cuisine, try the reasonably priced lunch buffet where you can try a sampling of several dishes.