I was honestly so pleasantly surprised by this place. I've been trying to find an Indian restaurant…read morethat compares to the ones back home in Georgia, and Maharaj definitely came close. For lunch especially, the quality and portion sizes are amazing for the price. The service was extremely friendly and welcoming. It truly feels like a family-owned restaurant, and the staff consistently checked in on our table to make sure we were enjoying everything. We ordered a variety of dishes. My favorite by far was the chicken tikka masala - rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. The tandoori chicken, however, was just average to me; it was a bit overcooked and lacked flavor. I also really enjoyed the Josh Rogan and the mango lassi, both of which were great. The ambiance is nice and comfortable, but the wait can be quite long, so keep that in mind. Despite the wait, this has become my go-to spot when I'm craving Indian food. Great value, warm service, and mostly excellent food make it worth returning.

Food is below-average, service is good, and the ambience is bland and unappetizing…read more I am beyond surprised that this restaurant receives such great reviews when there is better Indian food in the city. To start with, my dining companion and I ordered the gobi manchurian, which was delicious. As a native Bangalorean, I take my gobi manchurian seriously, and was quite impressed with Maharaj's iteration (since then, I think they may have removed the Gobi Manchurian from the menu: it was great while it lasted!). My companion and I assumed that the stellar gobi would herald an even more incredible main course, but were quickly proven wrong. The malai kofta was insipid and texturally confusing. The gravy was tasteless and the kofta balls were simultaneously both chewy and crumbly. Listen: I love malai kofta, because as the name suggests, cream is the central ingredient. It is sometimes possible to paper over deficiencies in a malai kofta with extra cream, but alas, that was not the case here. It was close to inedible. The naan tasted like grocery store frozen naan: even Trader Joe's makes better naan. The bhindi masala was oily and not too flavourful. We did not dare order more at that point. On the plus side, our server, whose first day on the job it was, was super sweet. He made sure we were well-looked after, and gave us complimentary masala chai. The chai was lukewarm and overly milky, with little fresh masala. The decor consists of stereotypically Indian art of dubious quality. The seats were comfortable, and the restaurant was filled with South Asian people, which usually bodes well for an Indian restaurant. I continue to be baffled by that. It's entirely possible that it was just a bad day for the chef, but I don't think I want to risk another visit. Overall, as much as I want to support Indian restaurants in the city, I cannot in good faith recommend Maharaj.

First time here and the food and service was very good. Would definitely come back again.read more

Love this place. I make it a point to visit every time I come to Chicago. The decor is just lovely…read moreand food fresh and hot. Best. Buffet. I've. Seen. Love that they have a ChaatGPT with pani puri and idlii sambar. What's not typical is that they offer both goat and fish in addition to the typical chicken dishes on the buffet. There's plenty for a vegetarian with 2/3 of choices being vegetarian friendly.

I've always enjoyed the original restaurant because the food always felt a bit healthier and less…read morerich. So I was excited when this downtown "tea and chaat" concept opened a few years ago. I've now visited 3-4 times and the experiences have been inconsistent. Some days, the chai is delicious and on one occasion - served not hot enough. Same with their snack items - one time I loved the bhel and brought a friend to try it, only for it to turn out soggy. Same feedback for the service and cleanliness of the limited seating options.

Ok chai place in a great location. Didn't blow me away though. Quality of the inputs like the milk…read moreand sugar are below average however the tea quality is solid. Recommended if you're in the area but certainly not worth the detour.

We had dinner at Himalayan Restaurant and we enjoyed it a lot. It offered Indian Food and Nepalese…read morefood like momo, and they were very delicious. Disclaimer, I'm an East Asian and I didn't grow up eating Indian or Nepali food so take my comments with a grain of salt. Lamb curry My friend and I enjoyed it. I bit into some star anise in the dish, and I wished they gave the star anise more time to incorporate into the curry (sauteing longer and toasting it before), as the star anise flavor wasn't really there. I had to bite into the star anise with the sauce to learn about the flavor profile. Eggplant curry I wasn't a big fan of the dish, as it felt a little astringent and bitter at times. I wasn't sure what it was going for, and I wished it utilized more of that umami flavor from the eggplant to elevate the curry. The curry felt a little overpowering. Fish curry As a seafood lover, this was one of the most special curries I have had. The fish was delicate and soft, which was paired well with the sauce. I would get this again. Chicken Biryani We increased the spice for this dish. The portions were huge and we liked it as a base to the other curries and something to eat with the naan. It was not bad. Mutton Momo (Soup) As a mutton/lamb lover, the momos were flavorful and hearty. They were paired with a spicy tomato soup, which felt different but familiar. We loved it. Mutton Momo (Chillied) The momo was sauted and fried at the bottom. It was paired with some bell peppers. This is the kind of dish where you wouldn't be able to stop eating. Loved it. Garlic Naan Hot, thin, crispy. Even though we wished the garlic was more pungent, the texture was great. Gulab Jamun (Fried Ball Dessert) It was our favorite. The syrup was gingery and had a subtle hint of saffron, and it blended well with the fried balls. This hit home. Overall, the food was decent. We will definitely be back for the momo and to try the different curries and biryani.

Honestly delish and you can tell ppl like it cause of the stream of delivery/ppl entering even on a…read moreTuesday night. If there's one thing you try it's gotta be the momos

As far as I can tell, this is the only Bangladeshi restaurant in Chicago that's actually active…read moreright now. The menu online looked promising, but when ordering through their website or UberEats, the options were pretty limited. I went with the goat biryani. It arrived really fast to my hotel and I dug right in. Opening it up, the container was packed to the max so definitely not stingy with portions. I loved that it had potatoes and a ton of meat. Taste wise, I'd say it wasn't the best Bangladeshi goat biryani I've had, but it wasn't bad either. It was okay. Obviously it doesn't compare to the motherland or New York or other big metro areas, but I'm still happy there's at least one Bangladeshi spot in Chicago. I just hope they add more items to the delivery menu at some point.

This is a very interesting restaurant. They only seem to have one person attending and seem best…read moreequipped for small orders. The food is ok and could be improved but the price is very reasonable so if you're looking for a decent meal that doesn't break the bank go here

The tikka masala and Dal Makani are very good but the Naan and sag paneer are out of this world…read more We use take -out service which is very prompt and the people are always pleasant. It's our favorite Indian restaurant in the city

Came here with a big group and we were seated upstairs immediately, which was great. Unfortunately,…read morethe upstairs area had no heater and it was freezing the entire time, which definitely took away from the experience. That said, the lunch deals (11-3) are a really solid value. You can get an entrée rice bowl that comes with naan and samosas for $12, or a combo with two different entrées for $15. The food came out quickly and was good for the price. It was satisfying and efficient, especially for lunch. Service was a bit of a letdown. Our server didn't seem very friendly, and when we asked for chili sauce, it didn't arrive until after we had already finished eating.

You have to try these modern Indian Tacos . They are so scrumptious. The breading is a cross…read morebetween a corn tortilla and flour one, although many may say I'm wrong. Ok. The beef kebab is scrumptious! So well seasoned and a nice blend of flavors. The chutney, it's an olive oil base and fresh herbs with garlic . With the relish salad inside- it's all blends so Well! $8. How satisfying. You must try it! And Stan's donuts after for a sweet treat . Open 11-7p. This place has stalls open. I'm sure those will go fast. Very large space with open seating to find a place to sit and enjoy. Very inviting and welcoming. Big bar at the entrance. Elegant and chill overall feeling. Not a basic cafe, an elevated feeling.

The Bhoomi Burger far exceeded all expectations! Believe it or not, the only thing this nitpicker…read morecan find fault with is that the burger was a little messy to eat - but that's to be expected. More on that later. I find most fast-casual burger places make something decent, and some make hockey pucks. Meanwhile, this one is leaps and bounds above the rest. The lamb patty on its own was not only soft and well-seasoned, but also brimming with flavor. Then I took a bite of the whole thing and temporarily bounced up to food heaven. The herbaceous, savory, and earthy notes of their chimmichutney took the burger to another level. The veggies added some additional freshness, with the avocado and mayo contributing even more savory notes. Big bonus points for a fresh bun, too! On messiness: The container was small enough that I could barely slide my hands in to grab the burger. This, combined with the somewhat slippery chimmichutney, meant that keeping the burger together was a difficult and losing battle. No worries - less chimmichutney would mean less flavor, and I have no issues eating anything (burgers included) with a fork. Simply, I'd hope Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill considers larger containers for these... otherwise, don't upset the balance! Finally, credit to the service for being kind, friendly, and giving me something hot and fresh after about five minutes! Thus, Bhoomi Burger quickly earned a spot on my favorites. The whole experience was all-around fantastic, and I can't wait to bring all my friends here.

Excellent service, outstanding food and good ambiance! That's sums up the experience…read more Traditional style Indian food, not fusion. Had mixed vegetable pakora for appetizers - really good. Bhindi for main course along with tandoori roti and both were just excellent Excellent service, always on top of things! Will return for sure

Today is actually my 18th birthday and I decided to go to the Indian Garden restaurant. Side note I…read moreloved Indian Food since my family and me went on a cruise. I was 14 then I hated the cruise so fucking bad that I agreed to never go on another fucking cruise as long as I live. The Service was pretty shit. I mean 5 minutes to get my drink and also I ordered a diet coke to drink. And I said what the fuck and so I ordered my food I got the kabob. I like how the people working at the Indian Garden ask you if you want Mild, Spicy or Super Spicy, 30 minutes later my food came out and it was delicious I ate every god damn bite. Afterwards the Indian Garden people started singing me Happy Birthday. Before had my ass some Ice Cream. I had the biggest smile on my face when they said happy birthday to me.

incredible food at great price! it also does a great job of indicating dishes that are uniquely…read moreNepali as opposed to popular common Indian foods. it has a beautiful relaxing atmosphere as well.

We visited Nepal House on Michigan Street for lunch around 1:30pm on Sunday (03/29/2026). The place…read morewas empty when we first walked in, but it started filling up shortly after, which was nice to see. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, perfect for a chill lunch. We kept it simple with water for drinks and ordered the chili chicken as an appetizer. It leaned more tomatoey than spicy, with a mild heat level, but still really tasty. For mains, we got the Chicken Madras and Khasi ko maasu (Nepali goat curry), both served with white basmati rice. We also ordered the bread basket, which came with naan, garlic naan, and onion naan. Everything paired really well together, super satisfying with both the rice and naan. The server asked about our preferred spice level for the goat curry, and we chose regular. It actually wasn't spicy at all, which worked perfectly for us. Our total came out to around $80, which felt like a great deal considering how much food we had left over, we packed everything up and basically got dinner out of it too. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for something flavorful but still relaxed. Would definitely come back!

The best Indian food in town. I went there with my son for dinner. I was surprised that the review…read morewas not close 5, very tasty food , well flavored in every dish we ordered. Gobi marchuni tasted really good, like goat meat. Tried many different Indian restaurant , including downtown area. This one really beats all other ones, worth every penny of your money.

One of the best Indian cuisine food is full of flavor and spice if in the area please try them outread more