No frills just good food! First time at the Indian Bistro. It's the favorite restaurant for…read moresomeone we knew that lived in Arlington Heights. High prise I thought and I think I've gotten the love for Indian Bistro too! There's several tables available for dine in, but I think it's more a takeaway place. They had a table reserved for 8 in the corner by the front and apparently we were the honored party as we had the opportunity to dine there as we needed two tables. It's the best seat I thought since they literally handed the food to me over the counter once it was plated. The staff is super friendly and they made sure that our food was absolutely piping hot upon service. The value is solid. We had the chicken 65, butter chicken, and hakka noodles. While I thought the hakka noodles were a tad on the softer side the flavor was awesome. Butter chicken was rich and flavorful and the chicken 65 was my fav, reminded me of a similar Chinese dish. I'll definitely come back to try more of the menu.

​I recently ordered the chicken biryani, jeera rice, roti, and paneer makhani from Indian Bistro…read more Everything arrived piping hot and tasted incredibly fresh--the paneer makhani in particular was delicious. My only real critique is that the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. Overall, great quality and taste, just wish the servings were a little more generous!

We recently discovered this when we were traveling through the town. For us, I thought I would not…read morebe satisfied by their food. But it was such an amazing surprise to the fact that food was finger licking good. My fav was Goat sukha- which if you ask me is a bar dish, but it tastes amazing when you pair it with a nicely made garlic naan. And thats what I did. For my 3year old we ordered uttapam with no chilies, which for me is a left over meal, without the chilies it was not that great but my son loved it. My wife ordered paneer karahi (its nothing new she always orders this and pretends to read the menu :) ) We were only the table they waited at 6 pm, so their full attention was on us. Ambiance was casual. I loved the prints on the wall it made the place look more interesting

Amazing food and even better service!…read more We've ordered from Curry NaanStop Indian Grill before, so it was no surprise when my hubby requested it again for Father's Day. I headed over for pickup and the place was packed. There was a line of people waiting for the buffet and honestly... not surprising at all once you taste the food. While I was waiting for our order, the owner came over and offered me what I think was tea or coffee with cream. Such a thoughtful and welcoming touch. It was absolutely delicious and made the whole experience feel extra special. We ordered the garlic naan (because... obviously), Chicken Mughalai, Butter Paneer Masala, and Chicken Tikka Masala. Each entrée came with white rice and every dish had its own unique flavor and spice profile. Rich, creamy, comforting, and full of flavor without feeling repetitive. The food was amazing but the service really stood out. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. We'll definitely be back and next time we're trying the buffet so we can open up our palate and try even more dishes. 5 stars for incredible food and amazing service!

Yum! I don't know if it's just because we haven't had Indian cuisine in a long time, but everything…read morewe had was a hit! We ordered a few things to be non-spicy and it was actually not spicy. Sometimes there's still a hint of mild spice, but this was great for our kids. Portion sizes are great and surprisingly generous. We ordered to go and all the food was still nice and hot when we brought it back. What we got: Butter chicken (not spicy) - So good. Such a staple for us and this one was kind of light on the tongue with a hint of sweetness. Palak paneer (not spicy) - This is akin to a creamed spinach with cheese cubes. We love this. Solid order -- it was good. I think other places have been a bit more savory compared to here, but we love this as a veg dish. Lamb biryani - This was so, so good. Other biryanis we've had have felt really heavy (maybe too greasy?), and super spicy. This one is delightfully bright flavored and surprisingly light feeling! I liked this so much. The lamb was delicious and tender. No bones or gristle in it. Just so good. And paired with the yogurt sauce to take some of the heat off--chef's kiss. This is definitely a spicy dish though. But so worth it. Shrimp korma - This was new to us! And I loved it a lot! It's coconutty and bright, but still creamy. It's reminiscent of a Thai curry if that helps give a comparison. I could drink this curry if it was acceptable. Butter naan - Nothing bad could ever be said about a butter naan. Delicious. Order so many. We fed 4 adults and 2 kids with more than enough leftovers. Maybe this will have to take our place as our new go-to for Indian!

The food is great here, feels very homemade to me! We have always taken it to go, but the host is…read morevery gracious, so I'm guessing they provide great service. Huge variety on the menu as well and a good balance of spice and flavor.

Nice atmosphere, good food…read more Open for Happy Hour from 3-5pm weekdays. One Mics and special weekly live music after 8pm weekly - check online or call for schedule. Service was good, not exceptional and appears to have mixed staffing roles. Overall a good experience to go with friends and an overall good restaurant to see. Circuses were no nonsense. Good neighborhood place. Will definitely come back.

I had such a fantastic experience at The Clove and will be back again! The food was a 10/10 and the…read moreservice was phenomenal! If you are looking for the best place to unwind, feel at home, and enjoy the best food of your life come here! I was celebrating a big milestone tonight and I cannot stop gushing!

Restaurant is located at side of grocery. There are tables and an area with self serve plates…read more,plastic silverware and Cardamom spice tea.We ordered samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken saag. The spiced tea and potato samosas were outstanding as was the green chutney on side of Samosa. We were anticipating great entrees based on those two. Unfortunately the Tikka and Saag were unrecognizable as their namesakes.The Chicken Tikka tasted okay just not like Tikka Masala. The saag was like a purée with no flavor. The Garlic Naan tasted more like pita.The staff very friendly .

I stopped here for lunch. Service was a little slow but the food was hot and delicious. Very…read moreauthentic feeling.I didn't get the most welcoming feeling by the employees but they were not rude. I checked out the store during my wait and got some snacks, the price was very good!

My husband and I were craving Indian and a neighbor recommended to try Clayoven Tandoor. I placed…read morean order for pick up Samosa Butter chicken Palak paneer Chicken biriyani Naan basket Everything was delicious! I wish the butter chicken and palak came with more filling it was 80 percent sauce and the rest was the paneer and chicken. But who doesn't love a good dip dip. Can't wait to try other Indian restaurants in the area but I will for sure order from Clayoven again.

This warm and flavorful hidden gem of a restaurant is part of a shopping center at Old McHenry and…read moreRoute 22 in Long Grove called Long Grove Commons. However the best entrance is west of that intersection, about 1/4 mile west, along Route 22. This restaurant serves delectable Indian cuisine, which we enjoyed immensely. For appetizers, the tomato soup has anise seasoning (light) and complex flavors for the roasted tomatoes. Appetizer was very spicy but excellent: Chicken 65 from Chennai. Good-sized appetizer, could feed 3-4 people so that you still have room for generous dinner portions. For the main course I had the Hyderabadi Eggplant. Several tiny eggplants softened to perfection in the hot tandoor (stone oven), where it and most dishes and breads and such are cooked, and all hot to the table. For his entree, my husband had the Chicken Tikka, with two delicious sauces. To really fill out our table, we ordered Tandoor Bread Selections, which was huge but we had lots for take home: Sixteen quarter round breads, four each of garlic, cilantro, plain and buttered. Service was attentive but neither rushed nor lax. We will be back. Note: This restaurant also has buffet lunches Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays. Lovely place, a true hidden gem! Recommend!

My husband brought his lunch leftovers home to me... And...I. am. SOLD!! oh my goodness, the paneer…read moremakani is AMAZING!! EVEN THE LEFTOVERS!! ... Just went back tonight to make sure I was right... And yes, it is STILL AMAZING!!

A nice restaurant with nice ambiance. I'd had this spot on my list for a while, but don't have many…read morepeople in my life who enjoy this flavor profile. My more adventurous aunt had already been here and swore by it, so we finally made a trip. Friendly waiter with a slight language barrier, a good sign for the authenticity. We got a bunch of things to split. My picks, and favorites, we're the momo dumplings and the lamb sheekh. The momo were packed full of meat and delicious! Some of the better momo I've had for sure. My lamb sheekh were just excellent! Strongly seasoned and cooked just right too. The pakora were also amazing, I usually skip these elsewhere because they're just ok, but I'd get them here every time. Palak fish was the only major low point. It did not look like the online picture, or appetizing. It seemed a bit tough too. This one would be a skip. So glad I finally got here! I need to try some more menu items to fully make up my mind but overall a very good option for Indian food in this area!

We went for lunch since it was close to our hotel. What a wonderful surprise! We used to live in…read morethe area and went to a different Indian restaurant but it has since closed so we decided to take a chance with Tandoor Curry Hotspot. The portions were big and flavor was really good. We ordered vindaloo but were too spicy for us so they graciously took it back and made us a milder version. Garlic naan was the best I had.

The aromas that hit your senses as you walk into Tandoor Curry Hotspot is something out of a dream!…read more I've been to Tandoor twice: once with my book club and 6 other people, and another with a girl friend of mine. Both times, the staff was incredibly warm and kind, and both times my food was flavorful. I have had the bullet naan ($5) and the garlic naan. And both times I ordered a dish with paneer (I'm vegetarian, and love a good Indian dish with paneer). I will say, that the first time I was here, I ordered a glass of wine, and knew IMMEDIATELY as the wine was set down in front of me, that the wine was spoiled. The Pinto Grigio stank like an old Chardonnay and turned my stomach so badly after just one sip, I had to take my food to go and finished it the next day. I have also noticed that the water carafes and glasses were kind of dirty the two times that I was in here, and that's a huge turnoff for me when dining in a restaurant (hence the 4 stars, not 5). I highly recommend Tandoor for the food and service, just skip alcoholic beverages, and maybe don't drink the water...?

Spice Mantra is a nice casual restaurant for grabbing tasty south indian cuisine. I went here with…read moremy family to grab lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were promptly seated upon arrival. The menu variety was good. Pricing was reasonable. We ordered an appetizer dish of Idli and Vada Sambar followed by individual orders of dosas which is what we came for. The food came out shortly. The dosas' texture and taste were nice. The sambar was okay but chutneys were tasty. We received good service. The restaurant's atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. I am curious to try other dishes at this restaurant.

What an awesome place! I have been wondering about this place but put off visiting thinking it may…read morenot be authentic, glad we got the recommendation from our neighbor and checked it out. Great flavor and heat! They asked for the heat level for my chicken biyani and I said 10 (out of 10)...they double checked and I said 10 (due to recent experience at another place where 10 was a 5)...man! I am sweating! I don't usually use the yogurt that came with it...not that I had to put yogurt and I ended up ordering mango lassi. The egg bhuji and chicken seekh kabob had great flavor too. The egg bhuji here tasted more like Chinese spicy scramble egg than what we had at other places. But that flavor was at another level! Wish my mom could make that good :p

Try FOI, you'll be happy you did! The food is fabulously fresh & assuredly authentic. (Confirmed by…read moretwo people: One who spent half-a-year in India; the other whom spent over a year in southeast Asia.) We've tried a variety of menu offerings & are looking forward to continue exploring & enjoying these blissful renderings of this cuisine. If you're new to this type of food I do recommend by opting for "mild" spice level to begin with. Then turn up the heat if you find something you like. Also starting with simpler items like buttered chicken, chicken fried rice, aloo gobi masala, garlic cheese naan, lamb rogan josh, samosas, shahi chicken korma or peas pulav might be good dishes to whet your palate. Again, start with "mild" spices then turn up the heat as you find dishes you prefer. This is an enticingly elevated win-win for small business expertise in general as well as Cary-area snackers & bon vivants. Bon appetit!

There was a time when the only place in Cary that had wafts of biryani or korma fragrance was our…read morehome. Once family members gave FOI a thumbs up, I decided to give it a try. We're talking about a carryout or delivery only restaurant, it is not a dine-in place and thats fine by me. You can tell just by the aromas that the place scores in authenticism. Their menu is full if veg, non-veg snacks, entrees, both classic and Indo-Chinese On our first visit, we just ordered a few chicken dum biryanis and lamb rogan josh . Good marks. Decent basmati rice, tender chicken, fragrant, though I do not think this is cuisine of the northern region. Lamb rogan josh had that vibrant red color with a south Indian flair. I am so happy that they don't tone the spice levels down. FOI is a winner in my book. I have heard that other dishes are also worth trying. I have a feeling we won't be running to Schaumburg, Naperville, or Chicago quite as much.