Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant in Lincoln, NE

4.8(335)$10–20Lincoln, NE
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 335 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Lincoln, NE • Price $10–20 • 4.8★
Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant, located in Lincoln, NE, offers an Indian buffet experience. This establishment has earned a 4.8-star rating from 335 reviews, indicating a generally positive reception. The restaurant provides dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. Its price range is between $10 and $20. For those seeking an Indian buffet in Lincoln, NE, Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant is a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant has a listed address in Lincoln, NE, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 335 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1501 Pine Lake Rd #5, Lincoln, NE 68512, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(531) 249-5830
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 (335 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.6 weighted · 335 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.8 from 335 reviews(↓ 0.23 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median335 / 477.5 median
02,387.5 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.41) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2387.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Serves local specialty

Reviews

335 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant?

Taj Ali | Middle Eastern Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 335 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
13
Transportation & Automotive
9
Retail & Shopping
8
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Miscellaneous Services
4
Financial Services
2

47 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

48 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, services, recreation)

Librarys

Bess Dodson Walt Branch Library

Library

6701 South 14th Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 12:00-20:00
+1-402-441-4460Website

Banks

Cattle Bank & Trust

Bank

1404 Pine Lake Road

~0.1 mi
+1-402-434-7400Website
Union Bank & Trust

Bank

1801 Pine Lake Road

~0.2 mi

Restaurants

Mughil’s Inidian Cuisine

Restaurant

1501 Pine Lake Road

~20 ftTu-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30, Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
+1-402-417-0000Website
Heoya

Restaurant

1501 Pine Lake Road

~99 ftMo-Sa 08:00-11:00
+1-531-249-5175
Heoya

Restaurant

1501 Pine Lake Road

~149 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:00
+1-531-249-5175Website
Valentino's

Restaurant

1501 Pine Lake Road

~187 ftMo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
+1-402-420-6800Website
Florio's Italian Steakhouse & Lounge

Restaurant

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-402-423-5576

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

1501 Pine Lake Road

~49 ftMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
+1 402-420-5010Website
Amigo's

Fast Food

1515 Pine Lake Road

~171 ft
+1-402-328-8797Website
Juice Stop

Fast Food

1501 Pine Lake Road

~205 ft
+1-402-328-9198Website
Slim Chickens

Fast Food

1601 Pine Lake Road

~369 ft
Panda Express

Fast Food

1540 Pine Lake Road

~451 ftMo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
+1 402-858-9977Website
Panera Bread

Fast Food

1424 Pine Lake Road

~0.1 mi
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

1631 Pine Lake Road

~0.1 miMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1 402-421-2215Website
Howzit Hawaiian BBQ

Fast Food

~0.1 mi
+1 531 310 5651

Beautys

Lois Beauty Lounge

Beauty

1501 Pine Lake Road

~4 ft
+1-531-218-0450Website
World Nails

Beauty

1501 Pine Lake Road

~241 ftMo-Fr 09:30-19:30; Sa 09:00-18:30; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-402-328-2909Website

Hairdressers

Sport Clips

Hairdresser

1631 Pine Lake Road

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-402-421-7007Website
The Hair Lounge

Hairdresser

7555 South 15th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off
+1-402-975-2021Website

Tanning Salons

Sun Tan City

Tanning Salon

1501 Pine Lake Road

~36 ftMo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 12:00-19:00
+1-402-423-8266Website

Fitness Centres

Fitness Center

Fitness Centre

1420 Garret Lane

~0.1 mi

Parks

Vavrina Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Marlene Mini Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Wilderness Park Conservation Area

Park

~0.4 mi
Folsom Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Densmore Park

Park

6701 South 14th Street

~0.7 mi
Wilderness Park

Park

~1.4 mi

Opticians

Blumenstock Family Eyecare

Optician

1501 Pine Lake Road

~65 ft
+1-402-421-7773Website

Car Repairs

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center

Car Repair

1525 Pine Lake Road

~179 ft
+1-402-421-1900Website
Brakes Plus

Car Repair

1510 Pine Lake Road

~483 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
+1-402-782-5200

Collectors

Rainbow Comics, Cards & Collectibles

Collector

1501 Pine Lake Road

~225 ftMo-Tu 10:00-18:00; We-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-402-975-8332Website

Conveniences

C-Station

Convenience

1401 Pine Lake Road

~316 ft
+1-402-420-2232Website

Crafts

Paint Yourself Silly

Craft

1501 Pine Lake Road

~381 ftMo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 13:00-17:00
+1-402-423-1030Website

Funeral Directors

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home

Funeral Directors

6700 South 14th Street

~0.2 mi
+1-402-423-1515Website

Wholesales

Costco

Wholesale

1620 Pine Lake Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:30,Sa 09:30-18:00, Su 10:00-18:00
+1 531-333-7559Website

Childcares

Academic Advantage Child Development Center

Childcare

~0.2 mi

Sports Centres

Cooper YMCA

Sports Centre

6767 South 14th Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 05:00-22:00, Sa 07:00-19:00, Su 08:00-20:00
+1-402-323-6400
Cooper YMCA

Sports Centre

6767 South 14th Street

~0.5 mi

Fuels

Phillips 66

Fuel

1401 Pine Lake Road

~405 ft
Website

Car Washs

Jet Splash

Car Wash

~476 ft
G-Force Car Wash

Car Wash

7330 South 13th Street

~0.1 mi24/7

Parkings

Private Parking

Parking

~0.1 mi
Overflow Parking

Parking

~0.2 mi
Mortuary

Parking

~0.2 mi
Mortuary/Cemetery

Parking

~0.2 mi
Cemetery

Parking

~0.3 mi
Cemetery

Parking

~0.3 mi