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    Deccan Spice

    4.1 (418 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Butter Chicken
    Sana G.

    This was a really cute restaurant tucked in an unassuming strip mall, the food was very flavorful and tasted like it was made fresh. However, there were multiple flies flying around the restaurant at every table, we asked the server if they had a fly swatter or something else to handle this but unfortunately they did not really act on it. This definitely made the food a bit harder to enjoy.

    Chicken 65
    Charles W.

    On a quiet Monday evening, the boys and I were in search of an authentic Indian restaurant in Naperville that would actually be open and serving at such a late hour in the suburbs (8 pm). Being quite hungry and a group of five men, we decided to order a few appetizers, such as the amazing Chicken 65, along with a stir-fried dish featuring chili peppers. The curry had an incredibly flavorful and spicy taste, even though the spice level was kept mild due to my presence. The naan served was both delicious and garlicky, making it the perfect accompaniment to the various curries. The biryani, on the other hand, was fluffy and packed with flavor. We topped off our meal with a selection of desserts, each one decadent, sweet, and delicious. This is a great place to get authentic and delicious Indian food at reasonable prices (well, compared to the big city).

    Vegetable Makhani
    Steve A.

    Among the best places for Indian food around here. Deccan Spice is one of my favorites in Naperville at lunch. It has a pretty good selection of vegetarian friendly items such as eggplant and lots more. Has authentic flavors. The only bad thing is it can get slow, and entrees can get pricey. Checked it out recently with a female friend. It was lunch and it wasn't busy so we got our orders taken almost immediately. This is one of those restaurants where they are ready for you to order, but after that they slow things. Entrees don't come with bread. Ordering a side of naan is $3 for a few pieces I had the Vegetable Makhani. It's $11.99 for a large amount that comes with basmati rice. This is fresh vegetables cooked in cashew nut sauce and tomatoes. It had a pretty nice spice to it. She had the Chana Masala. It's a classic Indian menu item. This has a very good smell. All the food is good here. It could improve a few things to make it better like including bread with entrees because these are definitely better with naan. The prices also kind of are too much especially for some of the entrees and you won't get much in these.

    Angie M.

    We wanted Indian food so we decided to give them a try. We had a party of 8 and they were able to seat us right away. Here are some pros: the food was good. The food came out in a timely manner. Here are the cons: this place is literally disgusting. Like feet stick to the ground, fingerprints on surfaces, black floors, and unsanitary bathrooms. I'm actually terrified to think about what the kitchen looks like if the main dining room is in this condition. Second con: service. SLOW and non existence of service at some times of the evening. Empty water glasses. Some of the food was really spicy which that could have been our fault. But it would help if on the menu it stated which items were spicy. Sadly we will not be back because of the unsanitary conditions of this place. Rating is really a 2.5

    Shrimp fried rice
    Thomas E.

    Ordered take out from the online menu. Food was ready when we arrived. All the orders were prepared as expected. Overall the food was good. One of the chicken orders was so dry we didn't finish it. Prices seemed to be inline with the area.

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    2 months ago

    The sampler plate was delicious as was the specialty tea and the yogurt type dessert was very good

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    2 months ago

    Great beef Briyani , very tasty . It's worth stopping in and ordering this dish . Going to try their shami next

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    3 months ago

    Ordered two meals for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! Will definitely come back!

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    4 months ago

    Good owner, good staff, good food. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

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    7 months ago

    this is not certified by Shariah Board of Chicago, so it is not advisable. We eat Zabiha halal, don't know where this guys bring meat from.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious food ! Take out always ready on time and order is correct. Will try dine in buffet soon

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    1 year ago

    Food was delicious but the service was a bit slow. Will return based on food alone, maybe the service will be quicker next time.

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    1 year ago

    The man at the front was very nice. I'm Indian and this is the worst Indian food I've ever had in my life.

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    1 year ago

    I was hesitant to add a review because i wanted to keep this place to myself ! So delicious best indian food i've ever tasted!!

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    2 years ago

    Great food. I would try again. Delivered to Edward Hospital without issue. Baby Olive did not mind the curry aroma

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    11 months ago

    rude to delivery drivers! make us wait for 15 minutes then act like its out fault. rude rude rude

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    Ask the Community - Deccan Spice

    Do you still offer the buffet in 2023? Details appreciated as we would be driving down from Chicago. Thank you!

    Sadly, buffets here have not made a comeback. I ask this question often. At least their Wednesday BOGO Biryani specials are still on.

    Do you offer a lunch buffet on weekdays? And is all-vegetarian? How much? Thank you!

    Hi Lorraine, We do not offer lunch buffets on weekdays. Our lunch buffets are only offered during… Read more

    Is it halal?

    Yes all our meat is Zabiha Halaal

    What is the price of the lunch buffet and does it have non-vegetarian choices?

    Price 13.99 per person and it included lot of Vegetarian and Non- Vegetarian choices..

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    The best hot pot in the burbs, hands down…read more The location is a fun re-purposed 70s build. It is a cozy location with a lot of space. Always feels welcoming and warm (especially in the winter). I cannot say more than all of their food is delicious. The meat is great and fresh, the buffet veggies are tasty, and the extras they offer (sesame balls, spring rolls, etc.) are a nice touch! You can't go wrong with any of the broths, but don't be shy to try the spicy. It is not overwhelming and adds great flavor. The staff is great and always willing to answer any questions. They are quick to refill broth or bring any refills for meats. Perfect for a group or a delightful date. Many happy returns to this favorite!

    This was my first time at the Happy Lamb location in Naperville. I've been to other locations in…read moreChinatown and Bridgeport, but each location has its own appeal. This one's building looks like a beautiful lodge. While there is an online Yelp waitlist (that goes up to 6 people), we had a party of 8 so I called the restaurant and they were happy to put my name down for a reservation. We came to celebrate my dad's birthday. We brought a cake to share, and when we arrived, our server was gracious enough to store it in the fridge until we were ready. We had 6 adults and 2 kids. Kids under a certain height (I forget the details exactly) are free. So we didn't have to pay for the little ones, and not like toddlers appreciate hot pot anyway. It was more, "how do we make sure they don't touch the pot?!" which went totally fine. It's to position the high chairs the furthest away from the knobs/hot surfaces. On our end of the table, we got the half-half broth of classic marrow and the gold cabbage marrow. The golden marrow was SO GOOD. I would get this again and again, because it's hot/sour; the flavor of pickled cabbage and the spice of Szechuan peppercorns. Our server said the spice builds over time, and it did. It was so flavorful that I barely used my dipping sauce. If you like hot/spicy and sour, choose this broth, it is DELICIOUS. The sauce station and the prepared food buffet was located in the middle-back of the dining area. It's a little packed and cozy in there, especially during the dinner rush, you may need to wait a little longer or keep an eye on the area to determine when to get out of your seat. This same area has self-service personal ice cream cups, soda, additional toppings/veggies/proteins, buffet (fried rice, fried chicken, egg rolls, fried buns) AND the sauce station. What I did love is there was a gentleman who was making balloon animals/hats/characters for sale near the front of the restaurant. He says he does this occasionally when he doesn't have other gigs like parties or weddings, etc, so my kiddo and my niece each got a cat and a bunny, respectively. This made their day! And it was nice for them not to be strapped into a high chair the whole time, and have something to entertain them. Overall, 4 shining stars! It would have been great if they had private and semi-private rooms like the Bridgeport location, but I think this wasn't possible due to their building. It looked like they took over a from a Mangia Bubala Roadhouse (Italian and Jewish fare) which took over from a Connie's Pizza. This place has gone through some changes, but it looks like Happy Lamb will be there for the long-run.

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