Taj Restaurant & Banquet
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Halal Hyderabadi & Pakistani food near Lemont

Quick answer From Lemont, Taj Restaurant and Banquet at 247 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL is about 15 minutes by car. It is a certified Hand Zabiha Halal Hyderabadi and Pakistani restaurant: dine in, order online for pickup, order on DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub, have catering delivered to Lemont, or book the hall for up to 100 guests.

Sunday halwa puri and choley at Taj: crisp puris, suji halwa and spiced chickpeas

Where can I get halwa puri near Lemont on a Sunday?

At Taj, every Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. The Sunday Special is Halwa Puri & Choley for $9.99 — crisp puris, sweet suji halwa and spiced chickpea choley — and you can eat it here or take it to go. It is a fifteen-minute drive, which makes it an easy late-morning plan for the whole family. Add a cup of Irani chai, the rich, creamy Hyderabadi-style tea, or a lassi, sweet or salted.

Is all the meat at Taj halal?

Yes. Every piece of meat is certified Hand Zabiha Halal, monitored by Halal Monitoring Services (HMS), a division of the Shariah Board of America. You can order anything on the menu without asking.

Where should we go for a weekend dinner near Lemont?

On Fridays and Saturdays we stay open until 11:30 pm, so a later dinner is not a problem. For a slower weekend meal, families from Lemont often order to share:

  • Mutton biryani — bone-in mutton with whole spices, cooked dum style.
  • Taj Haleem Special — wheat, lentils and mutton pounded to silk over hours, with fried onion, mint and lemon.
  • Beef Nehari — slow-braised beef shank in a deep, spiced gravy.
  • A mixed grill platter and a basket of garlic naan.

Finish with ras malai tres leches or another of our desserts. We are open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 am–10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am–11:30 pm; closed Monday.

Can Taj cater a dawat in Lemont?

Yes. Catering is delivered within 50 miles of Bolingbrook, and Lemont is well inside that. Half trays serve 8–10 and full trays 18–20 — mutton biryani is $100 / $180, khatti dal $35 / $60. Order and pay online on the catering page, 50% now and 50% at pickup or in full. A day's notice for more than 25 guests; at least six hours for smaller orders.

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Lemont questions

How far is Taj from Lemont?
About 15 minutes by car. Taj is at 247 S Bolingbrook Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, with parking at the door.
What time is halwa puri served on Sunday?
Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm, $9.99, dine in or to go.
Is Taj open on Mondays?
No, we are closed on Mondays. The kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing time on the other days.

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