My friends and I do a monthly supper club, Cumin was our October pick and it did not disappoint!…read more We ordered a TON. My favorites were the soup chicken momo, mixed vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala and alu paratha! You truly can't go wrong with anything. The service was amazing, our waiter even gave us a free dessert! The restaurant itself is huge, plenty of space for a large group dinner. We will definitely be back!

We made reservations for 6:00 PM on a Thursday. They were absolutely not necessary. When we arrived…read morewe were the third customer. Business picked up a little over the next hour, but generally speaking it seems Thursdays are slow. The restaurant is beautiful. There were two people working out front. They were kind, but not overly ebullient. When ordering we asked if one serving of rice would be enough for two. She suggested we order two servings. We didn't need two servings. One bowl of the Basmati Rice was plenty for two...at least these two. I decided I wanted to try something different. We have had Momo before, but nothing like Chicken Momo Chili Fry (steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | fried | sauteed with green chili, bell peppers, onions, ginger and spicy garlic-chili paste). What an amazing dish! I'm not a huge fan of super spicy food, but the Chicken Momo Chili Fry was outstanding. The spiciness was spicy flavor, not just heat. They were delicious. And the veggies (green peppers and onions) were so tender and flavorful. If you are a fan of spicy then you need to try this dish. You will not be disappointed. Keeping with the 'trying new things' theme, I ordered Gorkhali Khasi (chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavourful nepalese spices | a delicious spice forward sauce with tomatoes, onions and nepalese spices) with a side of Basmati Rice. The dish was very tasty, but the bone-in goat was a lot of work. Once off the bone (though I still ended up with bones in my mouth, which was nerve wracking) some of the pieces were tender and delicious. Other pieces were a bit gristly. Since the flavor was great, when we return I will likely order this dish with chicken. Mark ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce). He raved about it! When he was finished it looked as if he has licked his bowl. In fact, he used some naan (we ordered Garlic Naan) to get every last drop of the sauce out of the bowl. The Garlic Naan was good, but I must have been full. I didn't finish one piece. There were four in a serving. I had to take a picture of the silver and gold wear. So very fancy, but a bit over the top. The plates were beautiful and were warm when they were brought to the table. We had a delightful meal. Oh... don't know if it is always like this, but we were there well over an hour. There was no rush whatsoever. Next time we are in town staying at City Suites, we will definitely return to Cumin!

Rangoli Kabob has excellent Indian food! It always comes out hot and their service is quick with…read morethe staff always being very pleasant and accommodating. We always get their Samosa Chaat, Gobi Manchurian, and Keema Samosa to start. If you enjoy some spice, the Samosa Chaat is the way to go. Its flavorful, spicy, and creamy. We also got their Chicken Tikka Masala. They give you a generous amount of food and rice so be prepared to have some leftovers. It's always very clean and beautifully decorated inside, with cute pillows and art. Definitely recommend trying out Rangoli Kabob the next time you're craving Indian food!

We had an excellent experience ordering in from Rangoli. Their malai kofta was possibly the best…read moreI've had in decades! The samosa was truly special as everyone else has already mentioned. The Gobi Manchurian was my personal favorite. My husband loved his lamb rogan and chicken kebabs. The food was a generous amount, lasting us more than 2 meals. All the food was flavorful without being spicy, fresh and on-point. Cannot recommend this place enough!

We fell in love with Basant last night during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026. First of all the…read moreinterior is very well decorated, earthy, and cute. Seats and tables are comfortable and service is quick with attentive servers. All of their cocktails were unique, beautiful, and flavorful. -Gulabo (left): was a light and refreshing vodka cocktail super cute and pink -Pink Palace (right): mezcal that will make your heart melt, especially after trying the raspberry salt coated rim -Hari Pari: Reaallly good, I don't like gin so I subbed for vodka and I was very pleased -Let's Get Tammered: My husband was obsessed with the heat from this one -Punjab da sher: Husband loved this as well The dinner menu was a great sampler of what the restaurant has to offer and honestly we loved everything that we tried. Star of the show would have to be the fish basant, super crispy and with a little bit of heat. The vindaloo pork belly tonkatsu was so well cooked and crispy on the outside but light on the inside. Make sure to order garlic naan on the side, we wish we ordered a second portion to take home that's how good it was. Definitely check them out, it's being added to the rotation for us.

Went there on a weekend for a dinner. Ordered 1. mango…read morecocktail- was good with a kick in it. 2. Panner tikka- was ok. I have had better panner tikka at other places. 3. Jackfruit cutlets- really good. Loved it. 4. Chicken makhni- was ok. Too much tomatoes gravy.. 5. Dal makhni- average taste. Had better taste than this at other indian restaurants 6. Malai kofta- again ok. Nothing exceptional. 7. Gulam jamun cheesecake- was good. Over all didnt match the expectations.

My dinner was delicious, filling and worth every bite!!! Everything felt homemade and appetizing,…read morekept asking for another. Best Indian food ever!!!!

super tasty, great service, and best place for any celebration. I definitely recommend it to anyone…read morelooking a delicious place to eat in Chicago

What a hidden gem! The food was awesome, and the service was great too…read more Started with the Tandoori Chicken and Gobi Manchurian, and both were packed with flavor (and spicy)! For mains we got an assortment or naan and Malai Kofta, Shrimp Saag, and the Lamb Rogan Josh. Everything was so yummy, and I appreciated how none of the dishes were soaked in oil. Don't skip out on dessert, too - the mango tres leches cake was perfect. Will definitely come back!! One of my new favorites.

Chicago now has my new favorite Indian restaurant…read more Dhanteraz is a hidden gem in Lincoln Park. They serve authentic Indian food that truly hits the spot. The ambience is warm and inviting, and the service was friendly We ordered several dishes, but the vegetable biryani was my absolute favorite. It's served in a traditional clay pot sealed with dough, which locks in the heat and flavors beautifully. An absolute must-try here. We also had the dal makhani and malai kofta, both of which were very good, but the biryani was hands down the standout dish.

We were staying nearby and this place popped up. Food was really good and if you like spicy, go for…read moreextra spicy. Cocktail was also good. Price doesn't break your back.

I have been ordering from this place for a long time. When I had just moved to Chicago, this was…read moreone of the first Indian restaurants I tried. I really like their masala dosa and idli. Their sambhar is actually very good and not too watery like at some other restaurants. I also enjoy their gobi manchurian and lentils with rice. The orders are usually pretty quick on Uber Eats. The food is simple and feels like comfort food. One nice thing is that if your order has a few items, they sometimes include a free tikka pasta.

So pleasantly surprised! I was craving Indian food and saw that Indian Clay Pot was nearby, so I…read moredecided to give it a try. It arrived quickly and was packaged up SO nicely! Everything was still hot by the time it arrived. I went with chicken ticka masala. The chicken is slow cooked in the most delicious and flavorful sauce. The portions were really big and they did not skimp on the chicken. I got the garlic naan to dip in the leftover sauce which was so yummy. Cannot wait to order from here again and explore more of the menu!

Samosa with no fillings inside. I ordered via DoorDash…read more First time ordered, wont be placing orders anymore.

Kama has probably the best HH drinks and food in the city. Their cocktail program is phenomenal and…read moreat $10 from M-Th 4-5, F 3-5, it's a great deal too! I tried the Pisco and Smoked Berries, both are very tasty and fruit forward, well balanced You can mix and match tacos so got to try the lamb and beef. The beet salad is delicious and the chicken tadka with the lemon cream sauce, delicious. I've had their mussels before and enjoyed those as well.

Visited during Restaurant Week and will definitely be back next year! The interior is beautiful and…read morehas a great atmosphere. Note on Halal options: Only the lamb was halal during my visit. The chicken is not, and I wasn't sure about the beef. The Food: Spicy Potatoes: Yummy! That chili sauce is amazing. Gol Gappe: A great classic, though the sauce is a little on the sweet side. Butter Chicken Paneer: So good! I would order this again. Lamb Chops: Absolutely amazing. The meat is tender and flavorful Kulfi: This dessert is BEAUTIFUL and a must-try. Coconut Kheer: Not my favorite, but still a solid dish.

The food was tasty and it came out fast. We didn't expect it to be so fast but we definitely…read moreappreciated it. The butter chicken and vege tikka masala were tasty. They gave us plenty of basmati rice so the sauces were good for the rice. Parking is on the street.

What a cute place! There is so much room and definitely a place where you eat more family style…read more They have Nepalese and Indian food - I would definitely recommend getting some momos along with whatever you get. They are SO yummy. Everything we got was super flavorful and filling - portions are big so we also had a lot leftover! Would definitely come back to try other items from the menu

In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Chicago. The standouts were the biryani on…read morespecial, all of the prawn dishes, and the Kerala beef. It was absolutely incredible. The naan and butter chicken were also excellent. I grew up eating Kerala food, and they really captured some of the best South Indian flavors. At the same time, I love that they offer dishes from a variety of regions across Indian cuisine. They are not afraid to bring the spice, which I really appreciate. You all have to go. We have been there twice already and cannot wait for our next visit.

Tried the tasting menu and it was a bit of a mixed bag. The highlights were definitely the drinks -…read morerefreshing, creative, and the perfect start to the meal. Our server was incredibly helpful and guided us through a menu that does a great job representing dishes from various regions of India. My Indian friend gave it a thumbs up for authenticity! The prawns were a standout and packed with flavor, and it was fun to experiment with the different sauces and curries throughout the night. Tell me why the free papad and chutney was my favorite dish of the night RIP. The walleye and the beef roast were a little dry, which was a disappointment given how promising the starters were. Thankfully, the meal ended on a high note - the desserts were light, flavorful, and rounded everything out perfectly. While there were some great moments, the inconsistency with the mains has me sitting on the fence about whether I'd return.