LUNCH IS HERE! By popular demand, expanded hours, brand new midday menu, same great service! See the Menu
Our Team
Taj on Fifth is the vision of an experienced and passionate team with long-standing ties to the Columbus community. Together, we aim to bring you a dining experience that is distinctly modern yet delightfully traditional.
Ajay Kumar
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Ajay is proud to carry on his family’s legacy of bringing smiles and joy to the patrons of Columbus through great food and outstanding hospitality. His parents established Taj Mahal North Indian Cuisine - Columbus’ first Indian restaurant - in 1983 and went on to be recognized multiple times as the “Best of Columbus” in its category over its 30-year run. Rekindling that passion, Ajay is thrilled to once again bring family, friends, and the community together to create new memories at Taj on Fifth.


Chef Deepak Kumar
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Deepak’s 15-year journey as a progressive chef started in India and taken him through cruise ship world dining and award-winning Columbus-area Indian restaurants. Chef Deepak is excited to now put his own mark on this new venture, where his full culinary talents offer an exciting and unique menu.
Collaborators
Interior Design​
Colleen Daugherty - Devon Downs Design
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Wall Murals
Cecilia Martyna - @ccthesketchyartist
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Floor Planning & Consultation​
Joseph Quicquaro - RestaurantValues




