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Little India
90/100 (2722 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
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Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
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"Less crowded than expected. The food was absolutely amazing. And the most caring waiter I've seen so..."
Logan Divis
"I went here with friends to dine in. The staff was pleasant. We got chicken biryani which was seasoned basmati rice mixed with chopped chicken, and..."
Blessing Aghedo
"#TBT Our first time experiencing Indian food was last year in October. We were very fortunate to have our meal at the Little India Restaurant on..."
jane val
"I have with my family. The food is so delicious. I recommended . We have lamb Bariyani, chicken tiki masala, Bhindi Okra masala, palak paneer, garlic..."
Jennifer Wu
"Make sure you get rice on the side because it won't come with the dish. But otherwise this place is great! I love their..."
Megan Stephenson
"Their samosas and Naan options are delicious, a friend ordered butter chicken and it was a well sized service. Very friendly staff and quick..."
Paul Saviñon Tejeda
"Honestly one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to in Chicago. And I’m from here! I’ve been to several and love Indian food. We ordered a..."
Sarah Martin
"The weekend lunch buffet is amazing! For $11 you get to sample some of their best dishes! Authentic Indian..."
Rachael Jalbuena
"We get food there a lot. It’s very flavorful and hot when we get it. All of the food is..."
Jessica Long
"The food is outstanding! It has to be the most underrated Indian restaurant on the Northside of Chicago! The ambiance of the restaurant is really..."
Mary N
"Tiny restaurant, but delicious food, and the new dining patterns in this country means you'll probably never have to wait for a table. The meat..."
Amul Kumar
"Great sized portions. Affordable price. Clean establishment. Delivery was quack and professional!! and the Naan was probably the best I’ve ever..."
Landry Jackson
"Food was delicious, and tidy interior. Will definitely visit again. The food in the picture are Naan, plain rice, and chicken tikka..."
Allen Chen
"Always great food! Have always ordered takeout and the food lasts for like three..."
Wren Lively
Pub Royale
88/100 (1088 ratings)
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Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Indian
Indian
Bar
Pub
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Salad
Curry
Lamb
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Indian
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
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"Wow. By far the greatest restaurant I have yet to dine at in Chicago (and I've eaten at numerous top-notch and excitinf venues). Excellent concept,..."
Andrew Gerdes
"Delicious 😋 Out of all the places nearby, even some higher end places, this was my most favorite by far. The ambience was beautiful, and very..."
Natalia Sirko
"Great service, great food and a great price. Cozy place for Indian food and excellent libations. I had a hot chai tea spiked with..."
Farren Ionita
"Fav bevvie even thou i am no hipster was cucumber strawberries one. I heard this place welcomes yuppies and i had a blast! J did a great..."
Tea Hense
"Service was a breath of fresh air. Beautiful cocktails. Each cocktail's presentation and taste were consistent and scrumptious. The fries and butter..."
Kira Anderson
"Amazing food and excellent and friendly service! A neighborhood..."
Lucia Giudice
"Great place, we sat at the bar, service was excellent, excellent drinks and good food. Definitely will be going..."
Klaudia Gernand
"Saw it on 'Check Please ' and decided to try it. Food outstanding our waitress Alex was on the $ in suggestions. Dumpling appetizer, WOW!..."
Joe Kujawa
"this place is amazing been there 4x so far and I live in Nyc .. if the rabbit pot pie is on the menu ... u MUST order..."
Dave Martin
"Our first time and we loved it! Great food, great beer and great..."
John Garrido
"Wonderful ambience. Delicious food, best Indian food I've had in Chicago. Service was..."
Heike Beck
"I have been to this place two times in 1 month. I hope that says it all! Awesome cocktails, and yummy Indian taste to the food. I will be there soon,..."
Anjali Ambani
"Cool pub! Loved the lamb dumplings and the tripe but I want to try the whole menu. Good beer selection but I was personally enchanted by their..."
Justin Kesselring
"Seriously the best Indian food I have ever had. Mind seriously..."
Eddie Castle
"The best naan. Large warm and just the right texture. Had to order another naan to soak up the delicious buttery chicken sauce. Perfect combination..."
Jim O
"Such a fun and tasty spot! Some of the best British-style Indian food in Chicago. I particularly liked the chana masala and the gobi Manchurian, but..."
Jason Xiahou
"Decent and inexpensive. Huge selection of beer and limited menu. Good food, quick service! Had: samosa, butter chicken and garlic nan. The thing..."
Ankit Chainani
"Food was really good and didn't take too long to come out. The Gobi Manchurian told me a lot about the quality of this place. Not many restaurants..."
Russell Simpson
"Awesome British-Indian food! Everything on the menu is phenomenal! Really comfortable environment. In the summer they have a patio! Their brunch is..."
Sadie Winters
"I can't wait to go back here! The food was incredible and the beer selection was perfect. We both were happy to try lots of beer with the smaller..."
Nicole Krause
"The food was clearly homemade using fresh ingredients but I wasn't too impressed. The samosas and the mixed drinks were the best part. I didn't enjoy..."
Henry Nieberg
"Love this restaurant!!! Food is excellent, drinks are unique, and atmosphere is lovely! One of my favorite restaurants in the city. I love the butter..."
Lauren Taylor
"A cool casual spot, gastro pub kinda place. Nice interiors. Their beer list was pretty good. The food was ok, neither good nor bad. I wouldn't mind..."
Sakthi (Sakz)
"I really enjoyed this meal! We ate at the bar. We had the salt cod samosas. They were crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and not greasy. I..."
Paquita P
Essence Of India
88/100 (474 ratings)
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Asian
Indian
Indian
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Asian
Wheelchair Accessible
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"Best butter chicken I've ever had, and in the top 5 dishes I've ever had. The matak paneer and chicken tikka masala is excellent, as well. ..."
Mahrk Nahbong
"Very friendly staff and by far the tastiest Indian food in the..."
Tugrul Berktan
"Excellent Indian food. The staff is also very nice. Great for a date or a small group of friends. Highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb..."
Joshua Christensen
"Friendly staff! Had read reviews prior to a Chicago visit and enjoyed the food and the service. Note: they tend to go lighter on spices. I found my..."
Scott Hegenbart
"My husband and I are huge fans and always come here whenever we're craving delicious and authentic Indian food. Great service..."
Eliza Mickatavage
"Great service, and incredibly fast. Everything was amazing- food, wine, level of..."
Cassie Kipper
"Excellent food, speedy service, friendly vibe. Although you have to order rice separately from the entree, it is very much worth the $3. I ordered..."
Sean Moore
"This was my first time in this restaurant. Food was very good and flavorful. Quick service, but a little bit pricey. I am talking by example about..."
Amr Othman Agha
"Delicious food and knowledgeable service. Will come back. My friends didn’t enjoy their food, because it was too much coconut in it. (And too..."
Maxim Yakuba
"Essence of India is my favorite Indian in all of Chicago. If you're looking for incredible, authentic Indian food, you can't find better than..."
Ryan Glynn
"The food was decent but it could be better and more..."
Jishu Kinkar Medhi
"We went on a Friday. Disappointed with having to sit inside due to missing staff and no tandoori options. Still, the dishes we had were great. ..."
Ketan Patel
Nepal House - Fine Nepali Cuisine
86/100 (3913 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Indian
Fusion
Nepali
Fusion
Asian
Asian
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Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Nepali
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Shrimp
Sit down
Nepalí
Indian
Fusion
Asian
Healthy
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Family style
Accepts Discover
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came to Chicago to try some food and honestly Nepal house was my favorite location throughout my whole trip. I ordered the lamb misala and it was..."
Lucero Orduna
"I loved the atmosphere as soon as I walked in. There was a sense of being back home after so long. They have the same place elsewhere too and..."
holasaniSOLTI Plays
"After leaving a restaurant for a bad service we decide to try Nepal House and it was the best decision. Keshab was so attentive and kind. The food..."
Tatyana Gonzalez
"Enjoyed my experience at Nepal House to the max! The environment was amazing, the food was absolutely amazing, and the service was the cherry on top...."
Karytzzia Martinez
"We got some great food recommendations from the man running the place! We tried a couple new things thanks to him. Mango lassi is phenomenal and the..."
Brenna Latz
"So pleased with this restaurant. We ordered the butter chicken, lamb curry (manager recommended it and it was perfect), and garlic naan. Everything..."
Brianna Aranda
"The owners were extremely sweet! This was our first time trying Nepalese food, he made good recommendations on what might be too spicy for us and..."
Raelyn DeGroff
"The fried chicken momo was hot out of the fryer. Actually, all the food was good. I went for a late lunch on Sunday so it wasn’t super crowded. ..."
James Sebastian
"The food looks and taste out of the world. Nothing I tasted before was this good, at Nepal House!! Service was so good that I tipped as much I..."
Amrutya J
"WOW!!! We had the most amazing experience at Nepal house! We had a reservation for a very large group and the staff were incredibly accommodating of..."
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Cumin
85/100 (3333 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Indian
Nepali
Asian
Indian
Nepali
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
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Curry
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Dumplings
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Nepalí
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
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Reservations
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"Amazing food and extremely kind staff. I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in the door and the staff went above and beyond to be kind. The food was..."
Anna Peasoup
"This is hands down a must-go-to place for anyone seeking quality Indian food in Chicago. Good service, and the price is unbelievably..."
Ankit Gaur
"All the foods were so testy. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. I love to..."
Om Dahal
"Best Indian/Nepalese in Chicago bar none. Just always..."
Dominic Jones
"Amazing food, worth the wait on a crazy Friday..."
Marvin Allsop
"Fantastic India food. Great service. Easy access, even by foot, from Wicker Park. Fair pricing & awesome..."
Mike Marshall
"Where to begin? If you're new to Indian food, just go there with friends. Start with a handful of appetisers. Ask a neighboring table for..."
Kelly Hamilton Modjeski
"Great hidden treasure in downtown..."
Jagadish Bhandari
"the food here makes me feel so..."
Meredith Accardi
"Great food! We enjoyed our time. The place would gain on more decoration and welcoming atmosphere. The food is excellent but towards the expensive..."
Anne SC
"Honestly best biryani I've had in the City. I come here often with my husband, and along with the mango Lassi's we recommend their lamb biryani. Keep..."
Cindy S. C.
"Tried a dinner here for the first time and enjoyed my meal; but the staff here seemed drained and not extremely welcoming. The options are fairly..."
Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly
"We got it to go. Very friendly staff. It stayed hot. Nice packaging. The food was..."
Jennifer Winthurst
"Some of the best Indian food we've had. Each curry the group got was delicious, from the chicken to lamb to chickpea dishes. Mango Lassi was..."
Peter Leung
"I tried this restaurant for the first about a month ago and was absolutely blown away. Have been there multiple times since. It’s me and my..."
Michael Serblin
"Delicious Nepalese and Indian cuisine that’s well deserving of its Michelin rating. Our favorite was the creamy coconut chicken madras and the..."
Kai DeBus
"We eat here whenever we are in Chicago. Some of the best Indian food we’ve eaten. We’ve never been disappointed. Service is..."
Bruce Koehler
"Delicious and fresh. Flavors burst in your mouth. Balanced and beautifully spiced. Can’t wait to try more dishes. We tried somosas, chicken..."
Maria Menendez
"Highly recommend this place. Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Must try there chilli chicken, chicken tikka masala with garlic naan...."
Joshita Arora Dhawan
"First time eating Indian or Nepalese. Delicious. Flavorful. Good prices. Will come back..."
Mike Abdelsayed
"Loved this restaurant. Their palak paneer was very tasty. Staff was very friendly too. What I mostly enjoy about the restaurant were the paintings..."
Melina Fig
"Service was excellent. Food was on point and location wasn’t busy whatsoever. Ambiance was relaxing and quiet, good setting to have a date and..."
Maggie Anaya
"Had been hankering for some good Indian food. This place hit the spot. A must..."
Vincent Scuderi
"The chicken tikka masala and the garlic naan would be my death row..."
Kailey Conroy
"We had the lunch buffet and it was fabulous. I've visited Indian restaurants throughout the country and this has been my favorite. Fresh and high end..."
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Bombay Eats (wraps)
85/100 (638 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Fast food
Asian
Indian
Contemporary
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
Indian
Asian
Contemporary
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I may be a bit biased but I think this is a solid, quick go to for my Indian fix. Fresh & tasty food, friendly service and nice ambiance. Recently I..."
Ali Dewjee
"The Best Wraps I have ever Tasted.. The ChickPea Chana and the Samosa are..."
Ericka Momon
"Absolutely loved the chicken tikka wrap as I've never imagined parathas to be used as a wrap. Great flavours, decent portion of chicken! Definitely..."
Kevin Tham
"I love the flavors on the menu. Everything is very good. It’s a fast food take on Indian food. I always get the samosas and a wrap. I’ve tried a..."
Trevor Dotson
"Great flavors and quick service. Recommend the samosas and chicken Tikka..."
Andrea
"Perhaps the first in Chicago area, fast and casual Indian restaurant that hits all the right notes through a limited but satisfying menu, whether you..."
Theodore Mall
"Absolutely amazing! The food was super tasty and the staff were super friendly. I am very impressed with this place and would definitely recommend..."
John S
"I really like their Parantha Wraps. Important to know that 1 alone might be a little small for lunch. Either 1 wrap with Samosas added or 2 wraps..."
Roger Merel
"We had delivery to the office. Food was fresh and flavorful. Protein portions were a good amount. Be adventurous with the sauces but the spicy & fire..."
Mary Kay Hardcastle
"Stopped by to get some lunch. Took the Chicken Tikka and Lamb Curry warps with a Lentil Dal soup. The Chicken Tikka was great, the Lamb Curry was..."
Eran Dromy
"Stopped by for a quick bite to eat and have nothing but nice things to say. I got the chicken tikka masala wrap and it was delicious and flavorful...."
Katarzyna Chmiel
"A little Indian surprise in downtown Chicago, Bombay puts it all in a wrap. Twice now, just quickly in and out of the City, I had a craving for..."
Johann Smit
Rajun Cujun
84/100 (628 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Cajun & Creole
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"Their food is delicious, tandoori chicken, the best.And the samosa😊, the..."
Sophia Owans
"I am so impressed with Rajun Cajun. Their restaurant is as clean today as it was when they first opened years ago. And the food......"
Francella Beasley
"Curry dishes are Incredible! Always a treat!!! Thanks..."
HR Binwalee
"Friendly staff always and cabbage is amazing. 10yr old son mommy son date his favorite is ..."
Sysairesse Davis
"As a former Hyde Park residents, I have slso and still do love the food here. Anytime I'm in Chicago visiting I make a point of stopping by to day..."
Dedra Williams
"As Rajun Cajun customers for many many years, we've been fans of the consistently delicious food and miss going so often since we no longer live in..."
Michelle Bey-Williams
"When I moved to Hyde Park back in the early 2000's I was in this place about twice a week. Great food. Great service. Good..."
Vashon L Edmondson Sr.
"My fav Indian food in Chicago. It's as delicious and sacred as food gets. The creamed spinach is..."
Marie Teilhard
"The BEST in food, period! Buffet style for total..."
Tems House
"Best Indian food in town, try it you won't regret it, especially for the..."
Ricardo Melendez
"This is one of my favorite restaraunts. I visit at least twice a week. I order the curry lamb and 4 samosas; I can't get enough of the samosas..."
Maria Johnson
"Food is always consistently good and great customer..."
Jackie Crowder
"I am glad that there is an Indian restaurant on the south side of..."
Edwin Perry II
"Food was so good, i wanted to go back for seconds LOL! I love me a good Mediterranean/Indian cuisine. It gives you that home cooked meal experience..."
David Mason
"This was our go to place when studying at U of Chicago over 20 years ago. Went back after a long time to see the original owner still active and..."
Venkat Chandramoleshwar
"So good with both cuisines!! I had no idea what to order so got (a) the butter chicken combo which was delicious and plenty and then (b) the two..."
Matt Trainum
"Fantastic lamb curry and spinach.:) thanks so much for the yummy taste of India I had not had in too..."
Frank S
"Drew Electric has proven to be an absolute gem in the realm of electrical services. On a lazy Sunday, they brought their expertise to my home and..."
Mary Fuentes
"Go to lunch spot in Hyde Park. We've never eaten there, only pickup/delivery. The combos come in these great boxes with main, side, rice, samosa, and..."
M. Harvey
"I love idian food and they did not disappoint!! I'm going back and back again! I ordered the lamb curry meal, an additional side of the chickpea soup..."
Tasha R.
"This is my first time EVER leaving a freire for anything so you know the food was just that good. Truly nice people and customer service and the..."
alajiah
"Staff was super friendly and food was super good! This is sort of a see-food kinda place. You pick what you want from a glass display, so don't..."
Chadwick R
"Many vegan options! I used to come a lot when I was a student in the neighborhood. Visited again recently and it didn’t disappoint. Spicy and..."
Lara Kattan
"Place was okey but could smell good indian gravy. Samosa n green chutney was good. Masala tea was okey. Service was okey atmosphere here was just..."
meena jain
"Man if you haven’t tried butter chicken, you are doing yourself a disservice! The curry and butter chicken is what I come for but the beans are..."
Tha Low Eats (ThaLow4Sho)
"Food was delicious and flavorful! Had a variety of dishes that all tasted great as well as refreshing ginger lemonade and mango lassi-yum!..."
Victoria
"Food very good. We are not experienced in Indian food so the staff kindly explained what they had. The passion fruit and guava juices were..."
Danie Bo
"I have been eating there for over 20 years my children grew up on their cuisine always pleasant good vibes relaxing atmosphere the food is excellent..."
Jerome Merriweather
"I have been going here for almost 30 years. I absolutely adore this restaurant. The owners are hands on and very beautiful and warm people. The food..."
Candyla Brown
"Wow!! Great food and prices are extremely reasonable !! Thank you Rajun Cajun , I will come back and try your..."
Pete Lazaro Jr
"Love it will go back if I can every day really good every thing is fresh and hot 🤤🔥🔥 Curry chicken and rice and potatoes..."
Michelle Sopher
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
83/100 (11433 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chilli Chicken
Lamb
Chili
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Asian
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I had an incredible dining experience with my daughters and nieces at Ghareeb Nawaz Devon restaurant. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes..."
Halima Kamani
"Food is okay but the price is very low. It's a nice spot to quickly grab a bite and they have endless amount of options. Ordered goat biryani and..."
J K
"Great prices and delicious food. Very quick and efficient service. Had the butter chicken, shah paneer, mutton with palak, chili chicken and garlic..."
Sahil Kamboj
"I love Pakistani food and this is one of my favorite restaurant for pick up. It is cheaper than other restaurants open up to 2 AM it’s cash only so..."
Ammar Ismail
"Excellent food, great prices. There was a decent line when we went, but it went pretty quickly, and the food didn’t take a long time either. I..."
Shawn Mann
"Ghareeb Nawaz: The dirt cheap pricing restaurant which is reasonably good. They only take cash, however there is nothing this cheap in terms of..."
Rockstar Pandey
"At affordable price this place is for all. I wished they use a little less oil in food and wear a smile at the reception counter. Otherwise very..."
Partha Jyoti Das
"This place is amazing. 💯 Very clean first of all, halal if you are looking for halal and the food is so good just like and probably better than a..."
Hadeel Alz
"This place has a very different vibe than most Indian or Pakistani restaurants. You order up front and then pick up your food. The wait isn't long...."
Hitesh Gakhar
"In this culturally unaware reviewer's opinion, this place rocks! I came in a bit before midnight and had the chili chicken pratha (#17). Making no..."
Tim Cheng
"Are you hungry? Go here. You pay like $20 for 3 servings of food. It's always delicious try the..."
Twist R. Harrison
"Loved the authentic pakistani food. The quantity is a lot so be careful when you order so that there is minimal food wastage. Enjoyed the shami..."
Gaurav Hegde
"Cheap food. Value of money. Ordered all these for 43 USD. They only accept cash. Loved the halwa..."
Saraf Diya