Basic Information
18 Ade Akinsanya Ave, Ilupeju, Lagos 102215, Lagos
Indian restaurant
Groups, tourists, solo diners, families with children (kids' menu available), business professionals, and anyone seeking authentic Indian cuisine. Popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner among diverse demographics seeking both casual and refined dining experiences.
About This Restaurant
Taj Restaurant is a highly-rated Indian dining destination in Ilupeju, Lagos, offering an authentic culinary experience in a surprisingly elegant setting. Despite its unassuming location behind a convenience store, the interior features sleek, modern decor with ethnic Indian music creating an immersive atmosphere. Open daily from 10 am to 9:30 pm, Taj serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with extensive vegetarian, vegan, and halal options. With a 4.4-star rating from nearly 600 reviews, this restaurant combines exceptional food with comprehensive accessibility and diverse dining options including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
Hours & Schedule
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
10 am–9:30 pm
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Open daily from 10 am to 9:30 pm. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner to secure seating. The restaurant accepts reservations and planning ahead is advised, particularly for group dining or during peak meal hours.
Specialties & Services
Authentic Indian cuisine including mutton curry and garlic naan, extensive vegetarian and vegan options, halal food, private dining room, catering services, all-you-can-eat options, and comprehensive beverage program featuring great beer, wine, cocktail, coffee, and tea selections. Offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and happy-hour food with table service available.
Amenities & Features
Convenient free parking options including free street parking and a free parking lot available for customers. Ample parking makes visiting accessible for drivers in the Ilupeju area.
Accepts both credit cards and debit cards for payment convenience. Cash payment acceptance is not specified.
Fully wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible seating, toilet, entrance, and car park. The restaurant is designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs throughout the entire facility.
Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in
Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Table service
Bar on site, Toilet
Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Trendy
Groups, Tourists
Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations
Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Kids' menu
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Customers consistently praise the restaurant's surprising elegance and modern interior that contrasts with its exterior location. Reviewers highlight the fantastic food quality, particularly the mutton curry and garlic naan, and appreciate the authentic Indian atmosphere with ethnic music. The sleek, clean environment and excellent service are frequently mentioned as standout features that exceed expectations.
