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Where to get real Hyderabadi biryani near Bolingbrook

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Quick answer Taj Restaurant and Banquet at 247 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL cooks Hyderabadi-style dum biryani every day — chicken, mutton and 65 biryani, in single and family sizes, with certified Hand Zabiha Halal meat. Dine in, order online for pickup, or order biryani by the tray for a party.

Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani at Taj Restaurant, Bolingbrook

What makes a biryani "Hyderabadi"?

Hyderabadi biryani is cooked dum style: the meat and the long-grain basmati are layered in one pot, sealed, and finished together over low heat so the rice takes on the steam, the spice and the meat juices. You can tell by the grains — long, separate, and streaked with saffron and caramelised onion rather than tossed in a sauce.

That is how ours is made. Our chicken biryani is fragrant basmati layered with spiced chicken, saffron and caramelised onion; the mutton biryani is bone-in mutton with whole spices, cooked dum style.

Which biryani should I order?

  • Chicken Biryani — the one most people start with: saffron, fried onion and tender chicken.
  • Mutton Biryani — bone-in mutton, richer and deeper; the traditional choice for a dawat.
  • 65 Biryani — Chicken 65 folded through the rice, with curry leaf and chilli. The spiciest of the three.

Pair it the Hyderabadi way: mirchi ka salan or khatti dal on the side, and finish with Irani chai. See every dish and today's prices on the menu.

How much biryani do I need for a family or a party?

Our family-size biryanis — chicken, mutton or 65 — serve four to six people. For bigger groups, order biryani by the tray: a half tray serves 8–10 and a full tray serves 18–20. Trays can be ordered and paid for online on the catering page, with half paid now and half at pickup.

Is the biryani at Taj halal?

Yes. Every piece of meat at Taj is certified Hand Zabiha Halal and monitored by Halal Monitoring Services (HMS), so you never have to ask.

Where is Taj, and when can I get biryani?

We are at 247 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 — about ten minutes from Romeoville and Woodridge, and a short drive from Naperville, Plainfield, Lemont and Downers Grove. We are open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 am–10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am–11:30 pm; closed Monday. On Fridays from 12 to 3 pm, the Friday Special thali comes with bagara khana, the Hyderabadi rice that sits next to biryani at every celebration.

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Biryani questions

What is the difference between Hyderabadi biryani and other biryani?
Hyderabadi biryani is cooked dum style — meat and basmati layered and finished together in a sealed pot — so the rice absorbs the spice and the meat juices. Many other styles cook the rice and the curry separately and mix them afterwards.
Which biryani is spiciest at Taj?
The 65 Biryani, made with Chicken 65, curry leaves and chilli. The chicken and mutton biryanis are aromatic rather than hot.
Does Taj sell biryani by the tray?
Yes. Chicken, mutton and veg biryani come in half trays (serving 8–10) and full trays (serving 18–20), ordered online on the catering page or by phone at (630) 808-1832.
Can I get Taj biryani delivered?
Order on our website for pickup, or get delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub. Catering trays are delivered within 50 miles of Bolingbrook.

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