Business Details
Authentic Pakistani Restaurant & Halal Grocery in Lombard, IL
Al-Wahid Tandoor Express-Wahid Tandoor Express has served the Lombard community for three decades as a premier provider of authentic Pakistani cuisine and halal grocery products. Our menu features handcrafted dishes like Biryani, Kabobs, and Karahi, prepared fresh daily by our experienced in-house chef using traditional methods. We offer a comprehensive selection of 100% zabiha halal meats, spices, and grocery items, ensuring customers find everything they expect in a Pakistani grocery store. Our catering services accommodate weddings, parties, and corporate events, delivering the same quality and authenticity to private gatherings.With a renewed commitment to excellence, we maintain partnerships with local mosques and organizations while continuously improving our infrastructure and customer experience. Our dining area provides a welcoming space for enjoying freshly made samosas, tea, and other traditional favorites. We pride ourselves on consistent quality, reasonable pricing, and exceptional service that keeps customers returning for generations.
Services
Catering
Halal Meat
Grocery
Pakistani Cuisine
Spices
Highlights and features
- Three decades of serving authentic Pakistani cuisine in Lombard
- In-house chef with expertise in traditional Pakistani cooking methods
- Full-service halal meat counter with fresh-to-order cuts
- Catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate events
- Comprehensive selection of Pakistani spices and grocery items
What people say
Best biryani
Freshly prepared
Authentic taste
Generous portions
Helpful staff
Services
Pakistani Cuisine
Our restaurant serves authentic Pakistani dishes prepared using traditional cooking methods. Menu highlights include Biryani, Karahi, and Nihari made with halal-certified meats and imported spices. Each meal is crafted to deliver the rich flavors and aromas of Pakistan's diverse culinary heritage.
Halal Meat Counter
We offer a full-service halal meat counter featuring 100% zabiha halal beef, goat, lamb, and chicken. Al-Wahid Tandoor Express-Wahid Tandoor Expressl meats are fresh-to-order with options including specialty cuts and organ meats. Our butchers provide expert guidance on traditional preparation methods.
Catering Services
Our catering division provides authentic Pakistani cuisine for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. We offer customizable menus with options for buffet-style or sit-down service. Our team handles food preparation, delivery, and setup for events of all sizes.
Grocery Store
Our retail store carries over 500 Pakistani grocery items including spices, frozen foods, and sweets. We stock essential ingredients for traditional cooking like atta flour, ghee, and basmati rice. The store also features imported snacks and beverages.
Spice Selection
We provide a comprehensive selection of authentic Pakistani spices and seasonings. Our inventory includes both whole and ground spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. We also offer specialty blends for dishes like Biryani and Karahi.
Questions
What types of Pakistani dishes do you serve?
We serve traditional Pakistani dishes including Biryani, Karahi, Nihari, Kabobs, and various curry preparations. Our menu features both meat and vegetarian options.
Do you offer catering services for events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties with customizable menus featuring authentic Pakistani cuisine.
Is all your meat certified halal?
Yes, all our meat is 100% zabiha halal certified with proper Islamic slaughtering practices verified by qualified personnel.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Tuesday-Thursday 10AM-9PM, Friday-Sunday 9:30AM-9PM. We're closed on Mondays and major Islamic holidays.
Do you have grocery delivery services?
Currently we offer in-store grocery shopping with plans to introduce delivery services for local customers in the near future.
Reviews (5)
Jennifer Cooper
Jan 27, 2022
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Terrible experience. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM. The manager hung up on me 3 times and I had emails and texts messages confirming my order. He told me we don't deliver and then said he didn't see my order. I did call grubhub and they confirmed my order. Luckily, they refunded my money. I waited over an hour. He was yelling at people in the back thinking he had hung up on me again. I've never experienced such rude behavior from any restaurant! I recommend going with Shaahi Biryani. Much nicer and didn't hang up on me.
Hassan Ali
Nov 27, 2021
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We had a fantastic experience here. Ordered the goat biryani, butter chicken and frontier chicken dishes (all dishes were cooked well and delicious! We also really really enjoyed the chicken pastry puffs. They were so good that I'm planning to visit again later today to get some more.
Rehan Ali
Nov 03, 2021
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Always delicious food and very nice people. The quality and taste is similar to homemade and authentic style dishes. I love there samosas and chicken pies puffs you call it. Tremendous place. I give 5 stars all day.
Eric Hays
Aug 28, 2019
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Tandoor Express is fantastic. They have delicious Take-Out or Delivery at affordable prices with a good menu. People are very friendly and the wait has always been reasonable. I recommend the butter chicken, veggie samosas, and rice/naan - makes a wonderful dinner for two. The grocery store has a good selection too with affordable prices. All around a very good business full of friendly people and quality food.
Erica Collazo
Feb 03, 2019
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I couldn't agree more with the manager being incompetent. Ordered through grubhub twice. 1st time they cancelled the whole order, because "they were too busy". The second time they were not able to prepare one of the entrees. The manager calls me, offers something that isnt even close to what I wanted. I ask for another entree that is $3 more than what they stated they couldnt prepare. He gave me such a hard time, we went back and forth. It wasn't until my frustration set and I stated I wanted to cancel the whole order until he decided to accommodate the order. I called grubhub and cancelled, with
