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Taj Lebanese Cuisine

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183 Crooks Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07503
Closed•Middle Eastern•$$

About Taj Lebanese Cuisine

Taj Lebanese Cuisine offers authentic Lebanese flavors in Paterson, NJ, serving everything from falafel and hummus to shawarma and grilled meats. With outdoor seating and flexible service options, it's a welcoming spot for casual dining and takeout.

Popular Dishes

Musabaha

Musabaha

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Fatteh Hummus

Fatteh Hummus

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Fried Liver

Fried Liver

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Foul

Foul

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Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

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Hummus With Foul

Hummus With Foul

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Menu

Platters & Combos

Mixed Appetizer Sampler

Mixed Appetizer Sampler

AI
$20

A generous platter of hummus, labneh, falafel, grape leaves, and pickled vegetables.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:chickpeas, yogurt, wheat flour, herbs, grape leaves, rice, vegetables, olive oil
Allergens:dairy, gluten, sesame, nuts
Spicy
•Halal
Vegetable Platter

Vegetable Platter

$7
Halal
Chicken & Shrimp Burrito Bowl

Chicken & Shrimp Burrito Bowl

AI
$26

Hearty bowl with grilled chicken, shrimp, rice, fresh veggies, and tahini sauce.

Energy: 600
Ingredients:grilled chicken, shrimp, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, tahini sauce
Allergens:shellfish, sesame
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Lunch Special

Lunch Special

AI
$19.99

Daily rotating combo featuring grilled meat, rice, salad, and warm pita.

Energy: 600
Ingredients:grilled chicken or lamb, rice, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pita
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chicken Burrito Bowl

AI
$20

Satisfying bowl with seasoned chicken, rice, crisp veggies, and garlic lemon dressing.

Energy: 550
Ingredients:grilled chicken, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon garlic dressing
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
TAJ Large Platter

TAJ Large Platter

$140
Halal
TAJ Medium Platter

TAJ Medium Platter

$80
Halal
Taj Special Platter Large

Taj Special Platter Large

$129
Halal
Taj Special Platter Medium

Taj Special Platter Medium

$74
Halal
Full Tray Baba Ghanouj (C)

Full Tray Baba Ghanouj (C)

$80
Halal
Full Tray Fatoush (C)

Full Tray Fatoush (C)

$80
Halal
Full Tray Labneh (C)

Full Tray Labneh (C)

$70
Halal
Full Tray Tabouleh (C)

Full Tray Tabouleh (C)

$90
Halal
Half Tray Fatoush (C)

Half Tray Fatoush (C)

$40
Halal
Half Tray Baba Ghanouj (C)

Half Tray Baba Ghanouj (C)

$40
Halal
Full Tray Muhamara (C)

Full Tray Muhamara (C)

$90
Halal
Half Tray Tabouleh (C)

Half Tray Tabouleh (C)

$45
Halal
Half Tray Muhamara (C)

Half Tray Muhamara (C)

$45
Halal
Half Tray Labneh (C)

Half Tray Labneh (C)

$35
Halal

Kebabs & Grills

(3pc) Quails

(3pc) Quails

AI
$20

Tender quail marinated in Middle Eastern spices, grilled and served with lemon wedges.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:quail, cumin, coriander, paprika, lemon, olive oil, garlic
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Grilled Shrimp Kebab

Grilled Shrimp Kebab

AI
$25

Shrimp skewered with bell peppers and onions, grilled with a garlic‑lemon glaze.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:shrimp, bell pepper, onion, garlic, lemon, olive oil
Allergens:shellfish
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

AI
$18

Thinly sliced marinated chicken shawarma served with pickles, tomatoes, and garlic sauce.

Energy: 500
Ingredients:chicken shawarma, pita bread, pickles, tomatoes, garlic sauce
Allergens:gluten, sesame
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops

AI
$35

Tender lamb chops marinated in lemon, garlic, and rosemary, grilled juicy.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:lamb chops, lemon, garlic, rosemary, olive oil
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Kufta Kebab

Kufta Kebab

AI
$22

Spiced ground beef and lamb kebabs grilled to perfection, served with herbs.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:ground beef, lamb, parsley, onion, spices
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Shish Tawook

Shish Tawook

AI
$20

Garlic-marinated chicken kebabs grilled with toum sauce and served with salad.

Energy: 380
Ingredients:chicken breast, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, spices
Allergens:eggs
Spicy
•GF•Halal
Shish Kebab

Shish Kebab

AI
$25

Marinated cubes of chicken or lamb skewered and grilled with vegetables.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:chicken or lamb, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Taj Mix Grill Special

Taj Mix Grill Special

$27
Halal
Taj Mix Grill

Taj Mix Grill

$31
Halal

Soups & Salads

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

$7
Halal
Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

$8
Halal
Arabic Salad

Arabic Salad

$9
Halal
Greek Salad

Greek Salad

$12
Halal
Avocado Salad

Avocado Salad

$12
Halal
Arugula Salad

Arugula Salad

$9
Halal
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

$10
Halal
Tahini Salad

Tahini Salad

$9
Halal
Cabbage Salad

Cabbage Salad

$10
Halal
House Salad

House Salad

$10
Halal
Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

$18
Halal
Side Order Of House Salad

Side Order Of House Salad

$4
Halal
Full Tray Arabic Salad (C)

Full Tray Arabic Salad (C)

$80
Halal
Half Tray Arabic Salad (C)

Half Tray Arabic Salad (C)

$40
Halal
Half Tray Greek Salad

Half Tray Greek Salad

$50
Halal

Appetizers & Sides

Musabaha

Musabaha

AI
$10

Warm hummus with whole chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, paprika, and fresh parsley.

Energy: 280
Ingredients:chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic, paprika, parsley
Allergens:sesame
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Fatteh Hummus

Fatteh Hummus

AI
$10

Crispy pita topped with creamy hummus, yogurt, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and pine nuts.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:toasted pita, hummus, yogurt, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, pine nuts
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Veg•Halal
Fried Liver

Fried Liver

AI
$15

Tender liver pieces lightly coated and fried until golden, served with lemon and garlic.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:lamb liver, flour, lemon, garlic, oil, spices
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Foul

Foul

AI
$8

Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon, garlic, cumin, and chopped parsley.

Energy: 200
Ingredients:fava beans, olive oil, lemon, garlic, cumin, parsley
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

AI
$10

Lightly battered cauliflower florets fried crisp, tossed with herbs and a hint of spice.

Energy: 220
Ingredients:cauliflower, flour, eggs, oil, herbs, spices
Allergens:gluten, eggs
Spicy
•Veg•DF•Halal
Hummus With Foul

Hummus With Foul

AI
$12

Smooth hummus blended with warm fava beans, tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:chickpeas, tahini, fava beans, lemon, garlic, olive oil, cumin
Allergens:sesame
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Fried Cheese

Fried Cheese

AI
$9

Golden-fried cheese cubes, crispy outside and melty inside, served with lemon.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:halloumi cheese, oil, lemon
Allergens:dairy
Veg•GF•Halal
Hummus

Hummus

AI
$7

Creamy chickpea dip blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

Energy: 110
Ingredients:chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil
Allergens:sesame
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Baba Ghanouj (V)

Baba Ghanouj (V)

AI
$8

Smoky eggplant dip blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, garnished with parsley.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley
Allergens:sesame
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Grape Leaves (V)

Grape Leaves (V)

AI
$9

Tender grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts, and lemon.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:grape leaves, rice, pine nuts, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil
Allergens:nuts
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Labneh

Labneh

AI
$7

Thick strained yogurt cheese drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with herbs.

Energy: 60
Ingredients:yogurt, salt, olive oil, mint
Allergens:dairy
Veg•GF•Halal
Hummus W/ Meat

Hummus W/ Meat

AI
$11

Classic hummus topped with spiced lamb, pine nuts, and parsley.

Energy: 260
Ingredients:chickpeas, tahini, lamb, pine nuts, parsley, lemon, olive oil
Allergens:sesame, nuts
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Hummus W/ Nuts

Hummus W/ Nuts

AI
$8

Smoky hummus garnished with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:chickpeas, tahini, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon, garlic
Allergens:sesame, nuts
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Avocado Hummus

Avocado Hummus

AI
$10

Creamy hummus blended with ripe avocado, topped with olive oil and paprika.

Energy: 200
Ingredients:chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, paprika
Allergens:sesame
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Habbraneyah

Habbraneyah

AI
$18

Sautéed Swiss chard with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, a healthy Lebanese green.

Energy: 80
Ingredients:Swiss chard, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt
Veg•Vegan•GF•DF•Halal
Chicken Tenders

Chicken Tenders

$8
Halal
Kibbeh Neyah

Kibbeh Neyah

AI
$20

Raw minced lamb mixed with bulgur, onions, mint, and Middle Eastern spices.

Energy: 320
Ingredients:lamb, bulgur, onion, mint, spices, salt, pepper
Allergens:gluten, nuts
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

$7
Halal
Chicken Wings (6pc)

Chicken Wings (6pc)

$10
Halal
French Fries

French Fries

$5
Halal
Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks

$7
Halal
Falafel

Falafel

$5
Halal
TAJ Fries

TAJ Fries

$7
Halal
Dozen Falafel

Dozen Falafel

$10
Halal
Full Tray Hummus (C)

Full Tray Hummus (C)

$80
Halal
Half Tray Hummus (C)

Half Tray Hummus (C)

$40
Halal
Hummus with Meat

Hummus with Meat

Halal

Seafood

Red Snapper Fish

Red Snapper Fish

AI
$28

Whole red snapper seasoned with lemon, herbs, and olive oil, grilled to perfection.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:red snapper, lemon, herbs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper
GF•DF•Halal
(3pc) Whiting Fish

(3pc) Whiting Fish

AI
$22

Lightly seasoned whiting fillets, grilled until flaky and served with a herb drizzle.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:whiting, lemon, herbs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper
GF•DF•Halal
Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon

AI
$26

Salmon fillet marinated in lemon‑herb sauce, grilled and served with seasonal vegetables.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:salmon, lemon, herbs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper
GF•DF•Halal
Bronzino Fish

Bronzino Fish

AI
$28

Whole bronzino stuffed with herbs and lemon, grilled to crispy perfection.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:bronzino, lemon, herbs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper
GF•DF•Halal
Fried Calamari

Fried Calamari

$10
Halal
Fried Coconut Shrimp - Large

Fried Coconut Shrimp - Large

$15
Halal
Fried Coconut Shrimp - Small

Fried Coconut Shrimp - Small

$10
Halal

Desserts

Kunafa Fingers

Kunafa Fingers

$8
Halal
Baklava

Baklava

$8
Halal
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

$8
Halal

Breakfast

Fried Eggs With Potatoes

Fried Eggs With Potatoes

AI
$8

Fluffy fried eggs served with golden fried potatoes, a hearty breakfast staple.

Energy: 380
Ingredients:eggs, potatoes, oil, salt, pepper
Allergens:eggs
Spicy
•Veg•GF•DF•Halal
Fried Tomato W Meat

Fried Tomato W Meat

AI
$12

Sautéed tomatoes with seasoned ground meat, a flavorful breakfast or side dish.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:tomatoes, ground meat, onion, garlic, olive oil, spices
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Fried Eggs With Meat

Fried Eggs With Meat

AI
$10

Fried eggs mixed with spiced minced meat, onions, and herbs, served hot.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:eggs, minced meat, onions, olive oil, herbs, spices
Allergens:eggs
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Breakfast Special For Two

Breakfast Special For Two

AI
$50

Double portions of eggs, cheese, vegetables, and bread, perfect for sharing.

Energy: 1100
Ingredients:eggs, cheese, mixed vegetables, bread, butter
Allergens:dairy, gluten, eggs
Spicy
•Veg•Halal
Fried Eggs W Sujouk

Fried Eggs W Sujouk

AI
$10

Fried eggs paired with spicy sujouk sausage, delivering a savory Middle Eastern breakfast.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:eggs, sujouk, oil, spices, pepper
Allergens:eggs
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Fried Eggs

Fried Eggs

AI
$7

Two sunny-side-up eggs fried in olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper.

Energy: 140
Ingredients:eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper
Allergens:eggs
Veg•GF•DF•Halal
Breakfast Special

Breakfast Special

AI
$25

A hearty plate featuring eggs, cheese, vegetables, and bread, a complete morning meal.

Energy: 550
Ingredients:eggs, cheese, mixed vegetables, bread, butter
Allergens:dairy, gluten, eggs
Spicy
•Veg•Halal

Wraps & Sandwiches

Arais Soujuk & Cheese

Arais Soujuk & Cheese

AI
$11

Grilled pita pockets filled with spicy soujuk sausage and melted cheese.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:pita, soujuk sausage, cheese, olive oil, cumin, paprika
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Spicy
•Halal
Chicken & Beef Shawarma

Chicken & Beef Shawarma

$25
Halal
Beef Shawarma

Beef Shawarma

$20
Halal
Shrimp Burrito Bowl

Shrimp Burrito Bowl

$22
Halal
Kufta Kebab Sandwich

Kufta Kebab Sandwich

$12
Halal
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

$12
Halal
Falafel Sandwich

Falafel Sandwich

$8
Halal
Shish Tawook Sandwich

Shish Tawook Sandwich

$12
Halal
Beef Shawarma Sandwich

Beef Shawarma Sandwich

$14
Halal
Shish Kebab Sandwich

Shish Kebab Sandwich

$14
Halal
Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Halal

Main Course

Muhammara

Muhammara

$8
Halal
Shanglish

Shanglish

$9
Halal
Arais W/ Meat

Arais W/ Meat

$10
Halal
Borak

Borak

$8
Halal
Arais With Cheese

Arais With Cheese

$11
Halal
Sojouk

Sojouk

$12
Halal
Spicy Potatoes

Spicy Potatoes

$12
Halal
Makanik

Makanik

$10
Halal
Toshka

Toshka

$12
Halal
Kibbeh Balls

Kibbeh Balls

$10
Halal
Fattouch

Fattouch

$9
Halal
Half Chicken

Half Chicken

$16
Halal
(2pc) Chicken Chops

(2pc) Chicken Chops

$20
Halal
Taj Mini Mix

Taj Mini Mix

$19
Halal
Steak

Steak

$32
Halal
Side Of Steamed Vegetables

Side Of Steamed Vegetables

$4
Halal
Garlic 8 Oz Container

Garlic 8 Oz Container

$5
Halal
Garlic 2 Oz

Garlic 2 Oz

$1
Halal
Whole Chicken

Whole Chicken

$25
Halal
TaJ Special Gold

TaJ Special Gold

$160

Taj special platter large with rice 1 Hommus 1 baba ghanouj 5 kibbeh balls pieces 5 borak pieces 5 water

Halal
TaJ Special Silver

TaJ Special Silver

$100

TaJ special platter medium with rice 1 Hommus 1 baba ghanouj 3 borak pieces 3 kibbeh balls 3 water

Halal
TAJ Hamburger

TAJ Hamburger

$15
Halal
Ayran

Ayran

$5
Halal
Diet Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

$2
Halal
Fanta-Sunkist

Fanta-Sunkist

$2
Halal
Lemon & Mint Cup

Lemon & Mint Cup

$6
Halal
Ginger Ale

Ginger Ale

$2
Halal
Pellegrino

Pellegrino

$6
Halal
Pepsi

Pepsi

$2
Halal
Lemon & Mint Pitcher

Lemon & Mint Pitcher

$20
Halal
Sprite

Sprite

$2
Halal
Nescafé

Nescafé

$5
Halal
Cappacino

Cappacino

$5
Halal
Espresso

Espresso

$5
Halal
Latte

Latte

$8
Halal
TAJ Special

TAJ Special

$20
Halal
Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

$8
Halal
Tiramisu

Tiramisu

$8
Halal
Ice Cream

Ice Cream

$9
Halal
New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

$8
Halal
Dozen Borak

Dozen Borak

$18
Halal
Pistachio Cheesecake'

Pistachio Cheesecake'

$10
Halal
Dulce De Leche

Dulce De Leche

$8
Halal
Nutella Cheesecake

Nutella Cheesecake

$10
Halal
Dozen Kibbeh Balls

Dozen Kibbeh Balls

$24
Halal
Lotus Cheesecake

Lotus Cheesecake

$10
Halal
Large Baba Ghanouj

Large Baba Ghanouj

$20
Halal
Large Hummous

Large Hummous

$20
Halal

Noodles & Pasta

Pasta With Shrimp

Pasta With Shrimp

AI
$27

Sautéed shrimp tossed with garlic, olive oil, and herbs over al dente pasta.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:shrimp, pasta, garlic, olive oil, lemon, parsley
Allergens:shellfish, gluten
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Kids Pasta W Sauce

Kids Pasta W Sauce

$10
Halal
Pasta With Chicken

Pasta With Chicken

$21
Halal
Pasta With Marinara

Pasta With Marinara

$13
Halal

Rice & Biryani

Side Rice

Side Rice

$4
Halal
Side Of Rice

Side Of Rice

$4
Halal

Beverages

Apple Juice Bottle

Apple Juice Bottle

$5
Halal
Brisk Iced Tea

Brisk Iced Tea

$2
Halal
Cranberry Juice Bottle

Cranberry Juice Bottle

$5
Halal
Fresh Orange Juice Cup

Fresh Orange Juice Cup

$9
Halal
Orange Juice Bottle

Orange Juice Bottle

$5
Halal
Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee

$8
Halal
Water

Water

$2
Halal
Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet Iced Tea

$5
Halal
Sparkling Water

Sparkling Water

$2
Halal
Green Tea Pot

Green Tea Pot

$6
Halal
Green Tea Pot Large

Green Tea Pot Large

$8
Halal
Seltzer Water

Seltzer Water

$2
Halal
American Coffee

American Coffee

$3
Halal
Large Tea Pot

Large Tea Pot

$10
Halal
Green Tea Cup

Green Tea Cup

$3
Halal
Tea Pot

Tea Pot

$6
Halal
Turkish Coffee Pot

Turkish Coffee Pot

$6
Halal
Turkish Coffee Pot Large

Turkish Coffee Pot Large

$8
Halal
Tea Cup

Tea Cup

$3
Halal
Turkish Coffee Cup

Turkish Coffee Cup

$3
Halal
Mixed Fruit Smoothie

Mixed Fruit Smoothie

$7
Halal
Banana Pineapple Smoothie

Banana Pineapple Smoothie

$7
Halal
Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Smoothie

$7
Halal
Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

$7
Halal
Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Pineapple Mango Smoothie

$7
Halal
Tea

Tea

Halal

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