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    Anmol Barbecue

    3.9 (339 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mixed grill platter
    Tania R.

    Walking around Devon Street looking for a good place to eat, we stumbled upon Anmol since it had a ton to offer. A little disappointed cause we were actually looking for chaat and they came up offering chaat, but nonetheless, we came into a beautiful restaurant with tons of Indian and middle eastern offerings. Service was fine, nothing extraordinary since there were a few times we weren't addressed but then other times where he checked in on us. The food was good - for the adults, which there were 5 of us, the spice level was great. However; we ended up ordering some butter chicken which under the menu was advised no spice, and sadly it was just as spicy as the chicken tikka masala which was marked as spicy. This wasn't an issue for us adults, however we ordered the butter chicken for our toddlers and it was just way too spicy. Glad we ordered the grill platter because we offered that to our little ones instead. There was never an ask about spice levels regardless of indicating spicy or not, so that was hard to navigate for lunch for the little ones. Otherwise, the food was good. We all enjoyed it. The grill platter was probably best because it had tons of flavor. The amount of naan is a little questionable since we ordered 5 and it looked like we only got 2. But still, again, food was good.

    Anmol Platter Two
    Sam L.

    Very fancy looking restaurant with lots of light during the day, and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. I liked the ambience right away. I shared one of the barbecue platters with a friend. Anmol platter 2, with afghani kabab, seekh kabab, chicken boti, and chicken tikka. Took a minute to cook, but of course it was worth the wait. Very delicious, great portions, both of us were full by the end. Loved the sauces on the side as well haha. Then I got a free dessert for checking in on yelp, which was great. Got the rasmalai, which was also big enough to split with my friend, and very tasty. I definitely enjoyed this place, and would totally come again. I would recommend it to anyone looking for food in the area.

    Butter naan
    Juveriya M.

    Devon Avenue was completely packed today and we couldn't find any parking where most of the Indian and Pakistani restaurants are. However, that was a good sign for us to eat at Anmol. We ordered the grill number 2, chicken makhni, and dal fry with butter nan. The food was absolutely scrumptious and satisfying. The restaurant was packed and the service was great. They did remove their pina Colada Lassi from the menu, which is so sad. Please bring it back! Lastly, the bathrooms were not clean though. The restaurant is really nice and I wish the bathrooms were just as nice.

    Anmol Platter One
    Neha A.

    Wow wow wow, rarely do I eat desi food and truly enjoy every single item we ordered. We had the mixed grill platter, chicken karahi, nihari, roti, and chicken biryani. I'm usually not a grilled desi meat fan but the chicken tikka was juicy and the kabobs were so good. The nihari has a different flavor from other places on Devon and it was nice! Loved the chicken karahi. Was impressed by the biryani and how much chicken they included in the dish! Food was flavorful, authentic, and delicious! Will definitely be returning here. Service could have been better, we felt a bit forgotten about but it was a busy day (Eid). The bathrooms could also be nicer. And the prices are expensive... definitely an occasion meal for Devon. Highly recommend! Can't wait to return and try the other dishes. Eid Mubarak everyone!

    Worst place to buy food from. I bought Chicken tikka from here recently and they were burnt and the taste was bland, and also the naan was full of soda with burnt edges.

    3 Dishes
    Ala L.

    Friendly and rather cleaner environment over other restaurants in the area. If you get a chance, stop by the restaurant and try a great tasty and variety of Indian and/or Pakistani foods. Cons: Rather slower in making the food and so it's better to bring along some friends, attempt to make the faster food environment to be more elegant, poor lighting and difficult to see what you are eating on a cloudy day, bathroom are not as clean as expected- so beware Pro: Food is fantastic and willing to try ore foods each time you visit, waiters are patience and willing to explain the food and what it is. All of the dishes chosen so far have been great. Nice to have a welcoming and small appetizers, Carefully cleaned plates, clean utensils, and more. Give me several thumbs up below if you find some of this helpful. Swipe left to see my other reviews. Hit the thumbs up on several reviews and photos of you enjoy them.

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    Talia C.

    Amazing!!! Reminded my husband so much of where he grew up in Northern India that he wrote "BEST INDIAN FOOD EVER" on our receipt haha. We got: - palak paneer - mutton biryani - chicken Mayo roll - onion kulcha (huge portion! There are 4 huge slices - definitely enough for a family to share. Actually that's true for probably everything here) - a platter that I'm forgetting the number for, but it had the most amazing chicken tikka!! So far this is our favorite restaurant in Little India. If you like Northern Indian or Pakistani food, make sure to come by here. Portions are humongous, so prepare to enjoy leftovers for at least the next day. Customer service is friendly and they have high chairs here.

    Masala Fries
    Farah M.

    Food here was delicious! Came on a recommendation from a friend. We got the Anmol Platter, which was delicious. Each item was great. It was also the perfect quantity for the 3 of us to share. We also got the masala fries which was a good appetizer and the garlic naan, which was delicious. (Tip: 1 order of the garlic naan is huge and comes with 4 large pieces, which would have been enough for the 3 of us. We got 2 orders which was way too much.) Service was good; restaurant was clean and open. Not much of a crowd on a Friday at 2 pm. Location seemed to be down at one end of Devon which was a good place for us to start our stroll of the shops. Definitely would recommend for the food!

    Phil S.

    Anmol Barbecue has been on my radar for awhile they are located @ 2658 W Devon. Anmol is an Indian Pakistani Restaurant. My wife and I finally made it here last weekend. Anmol was pretty busy the night we went there, usually a good indication of the quality of the food. The prices are reasonable and the food was delicious, if not a tad on the spicy side. Chicken Biryani - Bone in chicken cooked in a sindhi style biryani masala then steamed with layers of very spicy orange & yellow basmati rice. $12.00. The portion size for the chicken biryani is huge. It's enough for 2 people. This was the dish my wife ordered. She couldn't eat it as it was quite spicy so we switched dishes Special Chicken Kahrra - Boneless chicken cubes made fresh in a wok. Fried in ginger and garlic with tomatoes, flavored with Special Kahrrai masala, Topped with Cilantro and Jalapenos for the right amount of kick. $14.00. I also ordered a side of rice to go with the Chicken Kahrra. I kind of expected a small bowl to use as a base under the chicken Kahrra much like a Chinese restaurant what I got was a huge rectangular plate about the size of a small casserole dish. We also got a Free desert w/Yelp check in Rabri Kheer sweetened rice milk w/pistachios & almonds delicious As it turned out we had more then enough to take home for our lunch the next day. Very nice restaurant w/good food and service. I would like to go back & try some of their other dishes

    Anmol Platter 2

    Absolutely fantastic spot for delicious Pakistani cuisine! Their three main barbecue platters are diverse and perfect for two or three people. They come out with the platters filled with sizzling, perfectly charred meats. Have some with buttery naan.

    Christine L.

    Am in the process of introducing the fiance to Indian/Pakistani food, and this was the first restaurant he'd been to after only having Indian food at friends' weddings. He loved the food, so that definitely says something about this place! We started off with the masala fries which were actually really delicious. I lived the seasoning and the texture was really perfect. For our entrees we ordered the Anmol Platter #3 which consisted of 4 types of chicken - Malai Boti, Harabara Chicken, Bihari Chicken, and Mango Habanero Chicken. They were all different but also tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Personally I thought the portion was worth the price. We also had the Malai Kofta which was good, but not exactly the same as at one of the weddings where we really enjoyed it. Service was okay, it was a little busy so it took some time for the food to come out, and we had to ask for the drinks we ordered. But overall I think the food is worth the wait!

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