Located on Lincoln Avenue, this tiny restaurant offers Pakistani and Indian fare. I asked for mild spice level chicken biriyani which is essentially chicken with rice. Due to the cultures' high spice level, I still get get a very spicy chicken dish. This time I was impressed by the mild tasting dish. I was not impressed by the grilled beef kabobs with onions. I could not taste the beef. Due to the other dining guests, I guess it's authentic food. The dining room was hot due to the close kichen. There's a few tables and did see a few take out orders. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Wall art - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I are regulars are this place and were bummed that it temporarily closed for renovations... but now that it has reopened, we are stoked. It's still the same delicious biryanis and curries we love, but with a cozier and cleaner atmosphere now. Our go to order is a lamb biryani and mango lassi. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Butter chicken fries - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Haven't had the chance to try too many Indian food spots in Chicago, but this place definitely fixes any cravings I have. Both the chili chicken biryani and butter chicken are super flavorful and taste fresh. Portions are huge and can definitely feed 2 people. read more

Cheap no frills late night Indian. Stopped by here on the way to bed after going to a festival. A quick walk from the Fullerton station, easy to access to with a variety of fried chicken competitors oddly enough. There is seating inside, but I would recommend ordering ahead and get take away. Most of the parathas are under a tenner and is plenty for a meal. The green chicken curry was spicy and the paratha bread was cooked fresh. The channa masala was tender and has a nice mild spiced tomato sauce. 2 items perfect for sharing, maybe add another naan or paratha. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Green Chili Chicken Paratha - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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a no frills, local spot good for cheap indian food. we got the garlic naan, paneer palak, and butter chicken for $30. it was served warm and the portion sizes were great. the naan was a bit too crispy for my liking, i think it was kinda overcooked. but the butter chicken was delicious, so buttery and smooth and savory. i only wish they cut the chicken into smaller pieces but we ended up doing that on our own. the palak paneer was alright, i've definitely had better, it was pretty watery. overall, can't complain for the cheap price! and the food came out quickly, it was ready within ~7 minutes of us ordering. i'd definitely come back read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - palak paneer , garlic naan, rice that it came with - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered chana paratha and butter paneer bowl from here Chana parantha was decent and butter panner was pretty bland with no curry just paneer and rice. The portion was nice but the won't suggest this restaurant for these items. Don't know about the service or ambience since I ordered online read more

Eat at your own risk. We got the butter chicken, daal, lamb biryani, samosas, and naan. Not particularly flavorful and ended up with terrible stomach pain and other symptoms. read more

I got delivery so I can't speak to service or atmosphere, but I can speak to the food. The portions are large and it's relatively inexpensive; however, the food is lacking flavor. The butter chicken and palek paneer seemed incredibly bland. read more

Very good array of dishes. Delicious!!! The staff were wonderful. Small dine-in area, great for take out. Not far from DePaul U. in the Loop area, maybe 20 minute walk. Highly recommend! read more

Updating my review! Still love this place - the only spot I've found to get good affordable Indian food near me. I got the butter chicken and dal palaak along with rice and garlic naan for about $25. This was probably the best butter chicken I've ever had! Ordered in the restaurant to-go and it was ready in about 5 min. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Butter chicken, Dal Palak Curry, garlic naan, Basmati Biryani Rice - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We craved for some authentic Indian / Pakistani food. I missed the flavors and the aromatic foods. To be honest, I missed the frugal prices we pay for good food. We missed going to an Indian / Pakistani place located in the neighborhood. Ghareeb Nawaz checked the boxes for all of the above. While searching for a good place to eat, Joseph found Ghareeb Nawaz by reading the Yelp reviews. The reviews were spot on. After ordering, it does not take long for us to receive our food. I give the service an A. During the weekends, we order in and eat at the restaurant. The kitchen staff prepares a ton of food that we can savor for the next day. The ambiance of Ghareeb Nawaz feels familiar. Situated in a small area, the restaurant provides tables and chairs for customers. The place may not look fancy, but it has a family atmosphere to it. Just a short walk from the Fullerton train station, Ghareeb Nawaz developed a following of DePaul University students, and people working around the area. Many locals - young and old come here to eat. Come and bring friends, family or even a date. read more

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got this WHOLLLLE big ole thing of delicious piping hot butter chicken on time of a mountain of fries for only EIGHT dollars!!!! the TASTE was really good too so WOW. this is basically charity on their part. thank you. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I dined-in for this restaurant, and was very impressed with the serving sizes, price, and taste. We shared the chicken biryani, and had leftovers enough for a whole other meal. For the price and convenience, you really can't beat it. I'll be back to try the other menu items soon. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Boneless Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chili chicken was delicious. Meat thali with chicken and lamb curry. Paratha/roti was tasty and buttery, just the right amount. They have $1 chai. They are open 24/7. They have a huge menu to choose from with a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Chili Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was in the mood for Indian food! Soo let me get into it! The food at GN was great! I really loved the garlic nan! It was perfectly cooked. The seasoning and spice level was great that it wasn't too spicy. I could eat here any time that I am in the mood for Indian food as the menu could entertain someone's stomach for some time! The service was great the main counter person was friendly and helped me walk through the menu! The atmosphere was great. I like the decor and how it was like walking into a different time zone. Overall, I will say give Ghareeb Nawaz a try if you haven't had Indian food before. read more

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Amazing food!! I ordered the butter chicken and it's always so good. If you eat in there is no music so that is the only downside

First time trying Indian cuisine, best food that I've had in a while honestly blew my expectations and the proportions are so good. Fast service and everybody was friendly.The rice had chicken for each spoon full so it wasn't lacking anything, each bite was satisfying.The texture of the garlic nun and paratha was really good and complimented the buttered chicken and rice, perfect amount of spice, wasn't obnoxious spice if that makes sense. Actual flavor.The place was a little small but super cozy. I tried the mango lassi as well and it's very consistent. I will definitely come back. Also I recommend the paratha it is better and just more satisfying to pick your food up with and it's thinner so you won't get too full off of a thicker bread instead (just my opinion). read more

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One of the best cheap eats under $5, $10, & $15. So many options so much good food. Veg biryani chimes in a $6.99 and they give you a pretty large quantity for rice dishes esp. I'm usually partial to lamb biryani. The vegetarian options awe considerably less and some really economical breakfast options. Great options for college students on a budget but honestly the food is pretty good. Kinda similar tastes to Halal guy but better. But the use zabitha halal if you have a dietary restriction. Service is general counter service. Probably seats around 20 inside which gets filled up and a vert casual atmosphere. Definitely check it out. It's a healthier option too compared to a lot of area staples. read more

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Our go-to for inexpensive and delicious Indian chow. Always ready for pickup in no-time flat, our mainstays are the boneless chili chicken, dal curry and palak paneer. Add a slice or two of garlic naan and for $30, we've got dinner and enough leftovers for a second meal. read more

You can't beat the value at this restaurant! For less than $7 you can get an entire plate of rice with curry, bread and sides. They have a large menu with many different options, good for vegetarians/vegans as well. The food is very delicious and filling! Be sure to try the mango lassi as well. The interior of the restaurant has tables for sitting but is a bit small. The service was fast and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My absolute favorite late night food place for Indian / Pakistani food. I've been going here since I was a kid and I'm glad to see that they've been adding dishes to their extensive menu. My go to is their chili chicken biryani. The quantity is amazing and lasts me 3-4 days at least. Recently I tried to their frontier chicken which was also delicious. Dining in is pretty casual. You pick up your order at the front and then pretty much self service. I'm also so glad they're on Uber Eats now. The prices are great. Back in 2019, the whole biryani was $7! It's about $11-12 now but still a good deal because of the quantity. I order from here / visit at least 1-2 times a month. So good! read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Boneless Chili Chicken Biryani Butter chicken fries Frontier Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for the lunch special. One thing I'll say is the price is AWESOME. Pretty cheap food so that's the biggest thing I noticed. I got the butter chicken paratha. Taste was clean. Ambiance - kind of hole in the wall but has decent seating and OK clean. Service - nothing crazy. Gets the job done but nothing to write home about. You pick up ur food and serve yourself water. Overall would definitely come again for the taste and price. read more

Oh my goodness! This place is delicious!! There are so many options, even for my fellow vegetarians. The prices are amazing too with good portions. The staff is very friendly and welcoming at all hours and despite my old age I sometimes need a late night snack. With the late hours it's very nice. They also offer free water which is a plus!!! read more

Ordered for take out to share with my coworkers: The food is decent. I mean, don't get me wrong; Indian food is amazing, period. I feel like they kinda scammed us with the butter chicken and chicken paratha servings (they're smaller than I expected). They're delicious but if I'm paying 10 dollars for each of them I expected there to be a bit more, but the boneless chicken biryani was worth every penny. Not only were the proportions good, they aren't greedy with the chicken and it's seasoned very well. We were disappointed when we ordered two garlic naans and were given just one plain naan bread though. Darn. We called and was told to just talk to the manager and they will offer us two garlic naans in house, but when will that be?? Overall, I like the food. If you're smart you would get the boneless chicken biryani and portion it out as meal prep to last you a week or two depending on how much you eat! read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Boneless Chicken Biryani Butter Chicken Bowl Naan bread Chicken Palak Chicken Curry - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fish was smelly and chicken biryani didnt taste right. Just not for me. I would not recommend it

Very reasonable prices for delicious authentic food in the Lincoln Park area! I experienced very friendly service and I'll be coming back! read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5. Boneless Beef Biryani. What an unexpected pleasure. Really all the food items were as good as any ordered anywhere else at any point in time (butter chicken, for example). Just a lot of quality kitchen work at a very reasonable price point. Nice peeps. Flimsy plastic cutlery, overly small garbage can, and suitably shady bathroom are minuses. But the food! read more

Staff is very kind and generous, the food is amazing and it some of the best partha I have ever had. The restaurant itself is very spacious and perfect for a quick dinner read more

My go to place for affordable butter chicken. Compared to other places that sell the same named item. They don't compare. My usual order is butter chicken and mango lassi ($2.50) - The lassi is the cheapest around and rich and sweet. I just wish they offer garlic naan, but what they offer is perfect. To reduce the heat, I mix a can of coconut milk. I highly recommend. read more

A MUST VISIT. Incredible value for the price. The food was SEASONED. It was so delicious that it felt somehow addictive lol Cashier's attitude was okay, she does her job well, no problems. Nice atmosphere to eat inside. Super clean, well organized. I'm definitely visiting here again. read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Chili Chicken Paratha - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's so nice to have a new Ghareeb Nawaz location near Lincoln Park so that I don't have to drive up to Devon street! We ordered the Aloo Samosas (5/5)- essentially samosas filled with seasoned potatoes and were absolutely delicious. The boneless chicken biriyani plate was absolutely huge and could easily feed 2+ people (5/5). The butter chicken had a great buttery flavor (5/5), and I would definitely order this again. Of note, the butter chicken entree didn't come with any rice so we had to pay an extra $2 for some rice to eat the butter chicken with. Also, it is super saturated red in color, which we didn't mind, but something to be aware of if you are choosing this entree to order. Butter naan was yummy and a large portion for $1.50. There are a few indoor seats (4-5 total) so you can either eat inside or take your food to go. read more

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Only tried the soup. It was decent but a little thinner than the lentil soups I'm used to. The pita was really good though and huge.

Delicious cheap food. The restaurant is basic but they're open late and the food is very good. The two orders and two naan was more than enough for two. I'll definitely be back here. read more

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Ghareeb Nawaz is the undisputed king of so much food that is perfectly seasoned and cooked. The atmosphere here is inviting and I love that there are so many options that you can try something new every time. Service is quick for dine in and delivery is packed well. Eat Ghareeb Nawaz! read more

So affordable, and good quality. They give a lot of food for small prices which makes it all the more worth it.

Ghareeb Nawaz is cheap and super filling. Their Indian/Pakistani dishes hit the spot, and it's a favorite hangout for the college crowd craving cheap food. read more

Kind of a hole in the wall place, and a quick way to grab lunch. Everything is kind of just messily thrown on the plate, but that's kind of the point for a quick warm lunch. I got the gyro biryani. The rice to gyro ratio is pretty even and it has a very mild flavor. The gyro was soft and seemed authentic. The portion is so huge; you probably could split it into 3 separate meals. Overall, a good standard place for a quick warm meal. read more

TLDR: For $5-and-change, Ghareeb Nawaz's Butter Chicken Paratha is a total winner! I happened across Ghareeb while running errands on a Monday morning. I vaguely recalled my bf's niece had some great things to say about Ghareeb, and while it was only 09:30 am when I walked by, made a mental note to stop by later. Came back at 10:50 am after finishing up my errands and thought it might be a little too early for lunch (they open at 10:30!)...but glad I popped in to get my Butter Chicken Paratha to-go. It took about 10-15 min for my order to be ready and while I was waiting, multiple people came in the pick up their orders. My pre-lunch snack did not disappoint!!! For $5.51, the paratha wrap is warm and flakey and was surprisingly densely filled with some delightful Butter Chicken with big pieces of chicken. I furiously munched on it while I sauntered home...to eat lunch with my bf. Definitely will be back again! (Please take no note of how big my bites are in the photo below...) read more

Ghareeb Nawaz - Menu - Pakistani Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The customer service was incredible and the food was amazing! Came at night-time and we were some of the last customers and they made sure we got some of the things that they had run out of! read more

Exceeds expectations for a fast casual Indian food spot. The cashier was not incredibly friendly but efficient nonetheless. The highlights were the butter chicken, the flavor of the sauce is some of the best in the city , but the portion could've been a little bigger. The palak paneer was flavorful and a decent portion, but the spice was a little heavy. The daal was the second best dish seasoned to perfection. The garlic naan was huge in size and crispy. read more

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