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    Desi Chowrastha

    2.9 (24 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Rapid S.

    Desi Chowrasta, a new restaurant that opened about five months ago, has quickly become a favorite for quick, delicious snacks. If you're looking for tasty, ready-to-eat Indian snacks for a quick pickup, this is the place to go. They offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that are always available. It has also become our go-to spot for evening snacks with friends, where you can enjoy pakoras along with some of the best masala chai in Naperville. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, making you feel right at home. One of the biggest advantages is that they stay open until midnight, which is perfect for late-night cravings. We often stop by after watching a movie at Showplace. I highly recommend Desi Chowrasta to everyone looking for authentic snacks and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Desi Chowrasta, a new restaurant that opened about five months ago, has quickly become a favorite for quick, delicious snacks. If you're looking for tasty, ready-to-eat Indian snacks for a quick pickup, this is the place to go. They offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that are always available. It has also become our go-to spot for evening snacks with friends, where you can enjoy pakoras along with some of the best masala chai in Naperville. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, making you feel right at home. One of the biggest advantages is that they stay open until midnight, which is perfect for late-night cravings. We often stop by after watching a movie at Showplace. I highly recommend Desi Chowrasta to everyone looking for authentic snacks and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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    Shreya T.

    I have visited this restaurant thrice on my last trip to Chicago. Loved the food. The mutton and chicken biriyani are authentic and it has become my new favorite. Their south indian tiffins were amazing too and the irani tea was excellent.

    Sneha P.

    This is a great Indian restaurant that is located on this big strip mall where you will find a lot of parking spaces up in the front. If you are looking for something that's very authentic Indian this is a must place to go. However, this is not a place if you are looking for some intimate, quiet sit-down spot. This is a very busy area and this is a very busy restaurant. You will have to go up front, order your food and then they'll give you a number and then you'll find a place for your own. Go take a seat and then when your number is called you will have to go pick up your own food from the counter come back, sit down and eat. The spice level is definitely Indian spice level. Even if you do end up ordering medium. It is not the regular medium. It is the Indian medium which is hot and spicy in itself. But if you are someone who likes that then this is a great place for you. The inside decor looks like graffiti designs on the wall, but they all have some sort of meaning or understanding which is pretty nice. They are definitely family friendly and very casual. I don't remember seeing any outdoor seating but then we went there when it was super cold so we were not looking for outdoor seating. They have a lot of vegetarian options and they also have some vegan options available.

    Chicken Frankie for $11.99, how skimpy is this?? It's smaller than a bean burrito at Taco Bell.

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    I've eaten here several times, usually order out. It's very good for the price. I think it is under rated. Love the butter chicken!

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    Food needs a lot of improvement reviews are a reflection of their below average food and service

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    The Naperville location is usually pretty crowded. The food is average. I have been to the Dallas location and had a much better experience

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    1 year ago

    Food is spectacular, service is amazing, best desi food in naperville! I Get the Biryani everytime and it always hits

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    If you have allergies don't come here place does not have any organization or ingredient list what so ever

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