Must try We went there for brunch. Very busy place. We made…read morereservations before hand, service is very good and fast. Food- we ordered big idli- good- but had better ones. Order mysore masala dosa was really good. Sambar and coconut chutney good, bot the peanut chutney- tasted stale Paneer dosa was a twist and impressed with the taste. Tried chach - this was so refreshing Tried filter coffee- this was only this that need alot of improvement. We are from south India and I must say they failed in this Ambiance is beautiful Two large rooms- plenty of staff Definitely will return

After a long wait, we have finally found an authentic South Indian spot in the Northern/North…read moreWestern suburbs! Vanam is an expansive suburban restaurant serving authentic Southern Indian dishes with some surprises like Bisi Bele Bath (a Karnataka staple and uncommon stateside) which was authentic and tasty (albeit loaded with Ghee!). Masala Dosa was acceptable though the dosa batter could use some rework (Dosa texture was a bit off though the Masala was tasty). Chutneys also were tasty with fresh coconut in the main one. The Medu Vada/Sambar was another winner with flavorful, authentic Sambar with traditional veggies (Drumsticks indicated Vanam means business!). The Mirchi Bajji was a bit under seasoned but still crispy on the outside (batter and filling could have used a couple grains of salt). Service was prompt and everyone was very courteous. There seemed to be multiple birthdays being celebrated on this particular evening based on the music played out when the complementary? dessert was served! Prices were reasonable for the quality and service. Menu goes beyond traditional fare and includes Jain and Indo Chinese options. Overall, this is an excellent find and we hope to be back despite the long trek deep into Schaumburg. Highly recommended!

ive been ordering food from this place for a long time, I've always loved it. I am rating 3 stars…read morebecause Im honestly disappointed with the butter chicken i got. it feels like the quality of the food has gone down. It's watery, and doesnt have the strong flavor it once had. I'm hoping something will change as it feels like this is a common occurrence that happens with most South Asian restaurants in the area.

I have been thinking of trying this place for a while and finally took the leap. My hesitation…read morestems from them being a franchise. That said, they have an interesting menu, including burgers and pizza. While I wasn't exactly wowed, I wasn't disappointed. Their chicken biryani could have been a bit more flavorful for my taste and the chicken makhani was pretty good (even though I ordered paneer). It's a small restaurant with pleasant service. In the end, it's not one of those "one-n-dones" for me. I'll go back at some point. In the meantime, why don't you have a try? Peace!

Robert and I love going to buffets but when we're craving something at night and we want to have…read moresome Indian food this is where we come to get just an entrée or two and our favorite appetizers and of course butter naan. The food is always piping hot. You're not gonna get any ice cold samosas here that's for sure. The service is always very friendly and the ambience is very casual. This restaurant is mainly for carry out but I like that they have some tables because Robert and I always prefer eating our food hot and fresh right at the restaurant. You can get your food anywhere from mild to very spicy you let them know the level of spice that you want. That is one big reason why I prefer coming here over an Indian restaurant with a buffet. Another big reason I like coming here is because they make it fresh and I can have them remove tomatoes from a recipe that has tomatoes in it. I highly recommend coming here. Don't think twice just come in and try something. It will be your favorite Indian restaurant especially for late night comfort dining.

While I'm the area for a wedding I found India Foodie! They have great reviews so I wanted to give…read moreit a try. I ordered the lamb Briyani and samosas. The briyani was very spicy and flavorful!!! The Samosas were crispy and soft on the inside. My delivery arrived very quickly to my hotel within 20 minutes. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

The hail and wind raged around me as the flood waters rose. I had already picked up the order and…read moredriven to the customer's neighborhood. It was flooded and still flooding. There was no way I was going to be able to find a way through. I was on the phone with support when I dipped into a gully so deep that the water splashed over my moon roof. The chatbot spoke again, "I understand that you are having difficulties with a drop-off. Please describe your situation so that I can get you to the right department?" Just then, the customer cancelled. Whew! I had spent over half an hour in the extreme weather just trying to access their street. An easy forty minutes before that driving from the restaurant... then the thirty on the phone with support while searching for high ground. The order was undeliverable. Long story short (I know...it's too late for that): 1. I made it home 2. The butter chicken is excellent

We came here for Mothers Day with our family, and we had a 2 year old toddler and an infant. They…read morewere able to get us seated within a few minutes, and had a high chair for our toddler. Within a couple minutes they provided a complimentary mango lassi for our toddler because he was on and off fussy, which was very kind of them! We ordered the following: - Hakka noodles with chicken - 4/5, noodles should be thicker imo - Chicken kadai - 5/5 great flavor - Rogan Josh - 5/5, probably my favorite in the burbs so far - Tandoori chicken - 5/5 great flavor - Chicken tikka - 5/5, in general not my favorite fish but my toddler was destroying these - Chicken kebab - 5/5, I think it was chicken but not positive. Either way one of my fav dishes in general - daal makhani - 4/5, tasted good but normally not a fan Most of the above came with the chefs dinner special, I forgot what it was called - but it cost $28 for 1 person and it was a good spread! Fed two people more like it. Nice decor and ambiance, I would recommend you eat here!

Amazing food! Excellent customer service! We always order the vegetable samosa chaat, paneer tikka…read moremasala, and vegetable biryani. Consistently exceeds my expectations!

Overall I would give this place an A…read more Value (A) Very reasonably priced and good portion sizes Service (A) Excellent - the owners and staff do an excellent job providing quick and friendly service. They are clearly trying there best to provide exceptional service Food (A) It's really good. I had the Dhaba Chicken and Naan and both exceeded my expectations. Heard the samosas, dhal and paleek paneer are really good also For the Dhaba chicken - squeeze some lemon on top and have with some chopped onions. Enhances the flavor exceptionally! Don't believe the negative reviews - it's a low key place for some really Indian food If I lived close by and my wife wasn't an amazing cook - I would go frequently Just try it out it's good

RUN, don't walk to this place if you're looking for authentic Indian food that tastes GREAT, great…read moreportions and is served HOT! Service is terrific too! It's really nice to be genuinely thanked for frequenting their restaurant and to be recognized the week after my original visit - and again genuinely thanked for my business. 5 STARS all the way!!!

4 stars for food alone - and not 5 because the place is run-down…read more They promote their "Stand-out" garlic Naan - and remarkably tasty it was indeed... it was delicious and almost burned your fingers as you tear apart the soft creamy bread slathered in garlic and ghee - we had Lamb Rogan Josh, yellow lentil spiced Dal and Aloo Ghobi - all of which were yummy and tasty, with fresh Raita on the side However there is absolutely no atmosphere inside the restaurant- (we were the only folks dining at 8pm on a Sunday night) - the hostess managed to forget two of our dishes (how is that possible when we are the only diners?) and although they seemed to be doing a brisk take-out and Door-Dash business- I don't think I'd go back. It's drab and dreary inside and the wallpaper is yellowing and the fading plastic table covers give it a cheap tacky feeling - I'll order delivery next time and enjoy the good food at home thank you.

Hello good people of Yelp!…read more I usually am not one to leave a review on a restaurant , good or bad, however I feel the need to leave one on this hidden gem in the GH metro area. My mother and myself stumbled upon this southern Indian restaurant in a Yelp search after a day of grocery shopping and errands. It was a perfect tasty treat after a uneventful day. The young girl behind the counter explained the menu and made suggestions. We are glad stopped by for a break from our Saturday. We will be paying it a return visit soon.

Flies on the tables was a huge disappointment. If outside is unhygienic then can't imagine the…read moreinside the kitchen Just one device to order the food.

This was the second time we visited. The first one was probably close to 3 stars but this time it…read morewas worse. Do not let the colorful decor trick you into coming inside. The food is less than desirable. It is a self service restaurant but when paying they ask if u want to tip. I don't know why tips are necessary when it is all self service and they provide zero service. If you have leftovers they will give you boxes, but no bag. You have to dispose of any trash yourself. No busboy. Water is free and you can refill it yourself. Like I said before...self service. We ordered the following: * Steamed Classic Momos - a couple were stuck to the plate and all the filling came out. The others were falling apart. The overall taste was not good. The chutney was spicy and not bad. * Punjabi Samosa - it tasted like frozen samosas reheated. Did not taste fresh. * Aloo Paratha - It was ok but tastes like it was reheated from frozen. Lots of ghee. * Paneer Tikka Masala - It was sweet and had zero spicy flavor. First time having any tikka masala taste sweet. * Palak Paneer - It tasted like grass. Lacked any in depth flavor. * Garlic Naan - It was so paper thin it could have been a crispy cracker. Do not recommend eating here. Disappointed.

We tried lots of things at tumerica and it's our go to for below…read more Misal pau - amazing authentic spicy and fresh pau are the best Pooran poli reminds you of home Mango Mastani is my husband's favorite Thali it felt the quantity was little less to be full after you have thali. Other places thali is sufficient for two people. Here two thalis also left us hungry. Bengali thali was not upto my expectations. Service is a little slow but it's manageable given the flavors. Ambiance is casual.

They have excellent entrees here and they always give generous portions. They have an extensive…read moremenu and there's items to fit everyone's meal plans! Service is fast and friendly and almost everything is made to order. All food is halal as well. They have daily specials but one get one free on entrees too! We were here on a Friday and ordered the batura chole and also their delicious Boti chicken.

Found this Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Schaumburg in an unassuming building. It happens to…read morebe in the same strip mall where you can buy hookahs. Desi Tadka smells and tastes pretty authentic. Has a counter to order breads and pastries to go. You can find plenty of stuff on the menu so get a table. Coming in here the first time it was surprising how much room there is inside. It's got plenty of tables. The counter at the front is where to pay and you can get some great stuff there as well. It also happens to be a bakery. We came in to eat lunch. It's about $6 for the cheapest entrees. Of course these aren't including naan or rice. I got the Khatti Daal. This is the classic item of lentils in a sauce. Good flavor. The bad thing is we had to pay extra to get sides of naan or rice. Got lots to choose from and they're also open late. It's got tons of great authentic stuff. There's plenty to get for vegetarians.

i visited today - Sunday for buffet. Food was so so, honestly didn't like anything ,even dessert-…read moreGulab Jamison was having strange test. I would no recommend anyone to visit. Sorry.

If you're considering dining at Kritunga Indian Restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Chicago,…read morethink again. My recent experience there was nothing short of a disaster, and I would strongly advise against visiting this establishment. Here's why: Firstly, the management of the restaurant is incredibly unprofessional. The place is run by a group of young individuals who seem to have no understanding of customer service or respect for their patrons. Upon arrival, it was clear that they prioritized larger parties over smaller groups like ours. Despite the restaurant being relatively new, it was evident that they had not taken the time to properly train their staff or understand the basics of running a successful business. Our dining experience started off poorly and only got worse. The staff barely acknowledged us and seemed disinterested in providing any sort of quality service. The lack of attention to smaller parties like ours was not just noticeable but blatant. We felt ignored and undervalued, which set a negative tone for the entire meal. The food, which is supposed to be the highlight of any dining experience, was utterly disappointing. We ordered several dishes, hoping to enjoy the rich flavors and spices that Indian cuisine is known for. However, each dish was tasteless and bland. It was as if no thought or care had been put into the preparation. The flavors were flat, and the textures were off. It was a complete waste of money, especially considering there are numerous other Indian restaurants in the area that offer far superior food. Adding to the misery was the state of the restaurant itself. The floor was slippery, making it hazardous to walk around. It was clear that cleanliness and safety were not priorities here. Both bathrooms were lacking basic amenities, such as tissues, which is unacceptable. Additionally, there was no salt and pepper in the shakers at our table, a small but significant detail that further highlighted the restaurant's lack of attention to basic customer needs. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was also lacking. Instead of feeling welcomed and comfortable, we felt neglected and uncomfortable. The staff's attitude was one of arrogance and indifference, which was reflected in the poor service and subpar food. It's truly a shame because the northwest suburbs of Chicago have a vibrant dining scene with many excellent Indian restaurants. Unfortunately, this place does not come close to meeting the standards set by its competitors. The combination of poor service, tasteless food, and an unclean environment makes this place a regrettable choice for anyone looking to enjoy a meal out. In conclusion, I cannot recommend this place to anyone. It was a thoroughly disappointing experience from start to finish. The management needs to seriously rethink their approach to running a restaurant and prioritize their customers' needs and satisfaction. Until significant improvements are made, I would suggest avoiding this place and opting for one of the many other decent Indian restaurants in the area. Save your money and your taste buds--do not dine here.