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    Ghareeb Nawaz

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Frontier Chicken
    Tigui D.

    We did take out! The curries were so so delicious; the meats were tender and flavorful. The frontier Chicken was tasty tasty and juicy! Garlic naan was OK, a bit dry. I wish the curries came with rice and you didn't have to do it as an add on. Overall a delicious experience.

    BUTTER PANEER BOWL Naan
    Melissa M.

    Amazing food for truly unbeatable prices. Staff remembered my baby from when I came back at two months old! It's always busy, and for good reasons. Great potions, friendly (albeit busy) staff and prices you can't find these days anymore. CASH ONLY! But worth the ATM pull

    Biryani
    Juveriya M.

    Teen me? Eh for Ghareeb Nawaz. Adult me? Big fan of Ghareeb Nawaz! Anything with a fresh paratha is a sure hit. The place has remodeled since the early 2000s and it's clean in the restaurant. However, the bathrooms still need work and I would make sure to go before I visit this place. It's still cash only and if you want a quick bite before hitting up the beach or before spending serious money on other things in Devon, I feel a little better eating at Ghareeb Nawaz! Food service is fast and you just order by the counter. Get some parathas to go too, they freeze well.

    Boneless chicken biryani
    Nergal M.

    Ghareeb has been close to my heart for many, many years. A late night spot serving delicious food at still-affordable prices? After their renovation a few years back gave their dining area a face lift, what is there to complain about? The workers have always been friendly and personable and the food fresh and hot. HEADS UP: Ghareeb is a cash-only establishment. There is an ATM inside but you're better off having cash ready beforehand.

    Joan S.

    The price has definitely gone up since the last time I came here but worth it! Portion size is great. I love getting the chili chicken biryani and their butter chicken. They also have paratha specials for breakfast/early lunch for only $2 and they are filling! Can't beat the price on that one. Street parking only. Service was good. Food comes out fairly quick. Cash only!!!

    Ghareeb Narwaz
    Ernie H.

    Have I had a better Indian/Pakistani food? Yes, but this place is dirt cheap. We had the chicken biryani for eight dollars. It was enough to feed both of us. You can't beat these prices!

    Yosef M.

    Ghareeb Nawaz is a great place to go to if you want some really good Indian food that's very reasonably priced for what you get. This location is cash only and they do have an ATM on site however to avoid ATM fees just make sure you bring cash. When we went the ATM wasn't working, so just wanted to give you a heads up . The service is definitely no-frills , and the cashier was definitely about the business. She was moving people along very efficiently and we probably waited for our food for 10 minutes or so. But it was definitely hot and fresh just how we wanted it so it was definitely worth the wait. We both ordered a butter chicken bowl to go and it came with some saucy butter chicken over rice. The butter chicken sauce was so delicious it was just what we needed. We aren't in Little India very often however because this place is so delicious and also because I wanna check out other places too we definitely will be back very soon.

    The menu board. Lots of nice choices.
    Mike D.

    You can't go wrong with this place. Huge selection, good prices, very tasty. Just keep in mind that it is cash only.

    Stanley W.

    This is a really really must go Indian/Pakistani restaurant spot in Chicago. Everything is just $13.75 (plus a soda too). If you order sth like this in NYC which is where I'm from, you will have to pay 2-3 times the price for this amount of food.

    Vegetarian thali. Rice, paratha, yogurt, onions, and four vegetarian curries. All for $10. And served in about five minutes.
    Ellen W.

    Cheap and tasty South Asian food, served quickly, in a quiet and spacious restaurant. Huge menu and portions. Staff had helpful info about the dishes. They don't seem to have typical systems like order numbers, yet the food came out quickly and everyone seems to find their order. Many people eating solo at lunchtime on weekday; also some groups. Muslim-friendly space.

    Chicken biryani
    Kayla B.

    FANTASTIC DEAL, FANTASTIC FOOD. Couldn't say 5 stars all around more than this place. Cash only, very efficient line management, friendly staff. Plenty of seating and the everything is clean! One order of biryani comfortably fed our party or 4 but we got two orders so we had plenty of leftovers. The butter chicken is a standout and was just *chef's kiss* with everything. Run, don't walk!

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    Absolutely wonderful service great food and such great prices try the butter chicken!

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    Ghareeb Nawaz serves the spiciest and tastiest Chili Chicken and Chili Chicken Rice I have ever tasted in Illinois!

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    Can they do catering in a food truck?

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