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    Chicken Madras, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan
    Mary M.

    Always on the hunt for delicious Indian food and oh man does Gorkha Kitchen deliver. Delicious chicken madras and butter chicken. Garlic naan is to die for. As you can see, we couldn't wait to dive in before snapping a pic. This food smells just as delicious as it tastes. Delivery made for a delicious meal at home

    Lance M.

    I live in a small foodie town so I enjoy it when I get to a big foodie city. I am visiting my daughter in Chicago and the first day here she recommended Gorkha Kitchen for lunch. There are so many small neighborhood restaurants here but she promised me this is one of the best (it's in Lakeview). The vibe was laid back with the owners being very welcoming. I ordered the Chicken Madras and she ordered the Lamb Korma and needed it gluten free, which isn't always easy to navigate. Surprisingly, they were on top of it all and answered all her questions with ease. The real surprise was the food! My Madras was superb, a perfect mix of spicy and savory. The homemade naan was fantastic, light and buttery. She said her Korma was great....as always! The servings were a healthy size so I continued my feast a few hours later in her condo. The menu has something for everyone and anyone who needs gluten free options needs to go here. This was my first but definitely not my last time visiting them. Thank you Gorkha Kitchen!

    Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala (top), palak paneer (bottom)
    Jocelyn H.

    Great little hole in the wall with a sampler option to choose 2 different curries. It was my partner's first time trying Indian food and both of us enjoyed it. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and cozy, and the staff is very kind and accommodating. I was very happy with the entire experience and will definitely be coming back again. Next time, I'm going to try their Momos. *safe for nut allergies*

    Tandoori Chicken
    Rie U.

    Omg I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place yet!!!! Part of me wants to keep this place a secret bc it's so good... but they definitely deserve to be PRAISED. Where to begin?! We lived right around the corner from this place for almost a year before we finally ordered take out one night and, man... I just wish I'd done it sooner!! Literally would probably be my biggest regret on my deathbed. (I've lived a pretty fortunate/sheltered life, I know.) Anyway, they specialize in Nepalese/Indian cuisine and 99% of my orders have been AMAZING. Just... AMAZING. (They don't do vindaloos well, but maybe bc it's a southern Indian dish?) One of their specialties is butter chicken and honestly I have never had a better butter chicken in America. It is creamy, rich, and the garam masala and cumin are so well balanced and beautifully so. A lot of places don't get this right and it's sometimes too cumin heavy or there's too much acidity, but not Gorkha's. Their butter chicken's acid and fats are perfect. We also love their Lamb Biriyani and Lamb Saag!! My bf used to LOVE ordering Palak Paneer at Indian restaurants but it didn't love him back, to put it mildly. (And for good reasons, since the combination of spinach and cheese is terrible for digestion.) Their Lamb Saag is now his go-to dish. It packs a little baby heat which only makes you eat more lol. Their Tandoori Chicken is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's pretty dry, but I've also had it when it was juicy and tender; dry or not, it's still seasoned and charred to perfection. We will never go to another Indian restaurant in Chicago for as long as Gorkha exists. Although, I may need to find a restaurant with bomb Lamb Vindaloo...

    Chicken Biryani, Raita and Naan Bread-05/2023
    Christina S.

    This has to be one of the top most flavorful and best chicken to rice ratio of Chicken Biryani in the City of Chicago that I have had so far! I ordered delivery and all items were generous in portion-size, arrived at appropriate temperature levels and were carefully packaged. Delivery was super fast. Would order again in a heartbeat!

    Butter chicken, lamb korma, samosa chat, Chicken Fried Momo, garlic naan
    Steve A.

    Had takeout delivered by Doordash. Very good Butter Chicken and Korma. I would get vegetable Korma rather than Lamb Korma next time, as the lamb wasn't noteworthy. A fried version of Chicken Momas was unusual and also good.

    Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Vindaloo, chicken saag, Goa Style Fish Curry, Poori, Vegetables Samosa
    Natalie S.

    Well, we did it. Another successful year walking in the Pride Parade. We had a blast! But it ended and we were starving. Luckily this place was literally right at the end of the parade. They didn't even flinch when the 4 of us walked in in rainbows and sweat and sat us with LOTS of water (thank you). We had vegetable samosas, chicken pakora, paneer pakora, chicken vindaloo, shrimp biryani, fish curry, chicken saag, poori and tandoori naan. I mean, we were hungry. Everything was super yum. Service was amazing. My only regret was not trying some of the varieties of momo. Another table got some and they looked delicious. Would definitely recommend!

    Butter Chicken and Chicken Chilli Masala lunch special
    Audrey R.

    I have walked past this little hole in wall about 30 times this week alone and I'm so psyched I finally stopped in I love a good deal...so I love a lunch special. 13.99 for two curries (veggie AND/OR chicken), naan, rice, pakora, and a drink!!!! My friend and I tried the butter chicken (sorry to be basic, but this was yummy), tikka masala (okay a step less basic, very good but chicken was cube cut in a slightly strange way), chicken saag (best saag I've ever had, chicken was juicy and fell apart in the best ways), and a chicken chilly masala (packed a wonderful spicy punch!!). The naan was delicious, warm, and flavorful despite not being the special garlic or cheese naan. The menu had quite the array of great options so I'll def be back to get momo and try other things, especially from the Nepalese section. Food took a bit despite being pretty empty but I just take this to mean it was fresh.

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    A big surprise and will definitely return. Price was right! Place was clean but not very busy at 6 pm

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    10/10 - wonderful food! It's rare to be delighted in Chicago, but this place exceeded expectations!

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    Better quality Indian food than other places nearby. Good gluten free and vegan options. Will definitely order from here again!

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    Cumin - Lakeview - vegetable samosa - potatoes and peas in a mild fraugrant spice blend

    Cumin - Lakeview

    (50 reviews)

    Lakeview

    My friends and I do a monthly supper club, Cumin was our October pick and it did not disappoint!…read more We ordered a TON. My favorites were the soup chicken momo, mixed vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala and alu paratha! You truly can't go wrong with anything. The service was amazing, our waiter even gave us a free dessert! The restaurant itself is huge, plenty of space for a large group dinner. We will definitely be back!

    We made reservations for 6:00 PM on a Thursday. They were absolutely not necessary. When we arrived…read morewe were the third customer. Business picked up a little over the next hour, but generally speaking it seems Thursdays are slow. The restaurant is beautiful. There were two people working out front. They were kind, but not overly ebullient. When ordering we asked if one serving of rice would be enough for two. She suggested we order two servings. We didn't need two servings. One bowl of the Basmati Rice was plenty for two...at least these two. I decided I wanted to try something different. We have had Momo before, but nothing like Chicken Momo Chili Fry (steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | fried | sauteed with green chili, bell peppers, onions, ginger and spicy garlic-chili paste). What an amazing dish! I'm not a huge fan of super spicy food, but the Chicken Momo Chili Fry was outstanding. The spiciness was spicy flavor, not just heat. They were delicious. And the veggies (green peppers and onions) were so tender and flavorful. If you are a fan of spicy then you need to try this dish. You will not be disappointed. Keeping with the 'trying new things' theme, I ordered Gorkhali Khasi (chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavourful nepalese spices | a delicious spice forward sauce with tomatoes, onions and nepalese spices) with a side of Basmati Rice. The dish was very tasty, but the bone-in goat was a lot of work. Once off the bone (though I still ended up with bones in my mouth, which was nerve wracking) some of the pieces were tender and delicious. Other pieces were a bit gristly. Since the flavor was great, when we return I will likely order this dish with chicken. Mark ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce). He raved about it! When he was finished it looked as if he has licked his bowl. In fact, he used some naan (we ordered Garlic Naan) to get every last drop of the sauce out of the bowl. The Garlic Naan was good, but I must have been full. I didn't finish one piece. There were four in a serving. I had to take a picture of the silver and gold wear. So very fancy, but a bit over the top. The plates were beautiful and were warm when they were brought to the table. We had a delightful meal. Oh... don't know if it is always like this, but we were there well over an hour. There was no rush whatsoever. Next time we are in town staying at City Suites, we will definitely return to Cumin!

    Basant Modern Indian - Gobi Manchurian

    Basant Modern Indian

    (230 reviews)

    North Center

    We fell in love with Basant last night during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026. First of all the…read moreinterior is very well decorated, earthy, and cute. Seats and tables are comfortable and service is quick with attentive servers. All of their cocktails were unique, beautiful, and flavorful. -Gulabo (left): was a light and refreshing vodka cocktail super cute and pink -Pink Palace (right): mezcal that will make your heart melt, especially after trying the raspberry salt coated rim -Hari Pari: Reaallly good, I don't like gin so I subbed for vodka and I was very pleased -Let's Get Tammered: My husband was obsessed with the heat from this one -Punjab da sher: Husband loved this as well The dinner menu was a great sampler of what the restaurant has to offer and honestly we loved everything that we tried. Star of the show would have to be the fish basant, super crispy and with a little bit of heat. The vindaloo pork belly tonkatsu was so well cooked and crispy on the outside but light on the inside. Make sure to order garlic naan on the side, we wish we ordered a second portion to take home that's how good it was. Definitely check them out, it's being added to the rotation for us.

    Went there on a weekend for a dinner. Ordered 1. mango…read morecocktail- was good with a kick in it. 2. Panner tikka- was ok. I have had better panner tikka at other places. 3. Jackfruit cutlets- really good. Loved it. 4. Chicken makhni- was ok. Too much tomatoes gravy.. 5. Dal makhni- average taste. Had better taste than this at other indian restaurants 6. Malai kofta- again ok. Nothing exceptional. 7. Gulam jamun cheesecake- was good. Over all didnt match the expectations.

    Kama - Wicker Park - Lamb Tacos - 3 pcs

    Kama - Wicker Park

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    Wicker Park, West Town

    Kama has probably the best HH drinks and food in the city. Their cocktail program is phenomenal and…read moreat $10 from M-Th 4-5, F 3-5, it's a great deal too! I tried the Pisco and Smoked Berries, both are very tasty and fruit forward, well balanced You can mix and match tacos so got to try the lamb and beef. The beet salad is delicious and the chicken tadka with the lemon cream sauce, delicious. I've had their mussels before and enjoyed those as well.

    Had a wonderful experience at Kama in Wicker Park. We were a group of six and luckily got our…read morereservation right on time, which made the evening start off very smoothly. We even found nearby street parking easily, which was a great bonus for the area. The ambience of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful -- warm, stylish, lively, and perfect for both group dinners and special occasions. The overall vibe felt very welcoming and elevated without being overwhelming. The food was amazing from start to finish. Everyone at our table ordered different dishes, and honestly everything we tried was flavorful, well-presented, and really enjoyable. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the menu and the overall dining experience. The service also stood out throughout the evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time even with a larger group. Overall, everything about the experience -- the ambience, food, service, and smooth reservation experience -- was excellent. Would definitely recommend Kama for a dinner outing in Chicago and would love to visit again.

    Nadu - Dahi bhalla

    Nadu

    (91 reviews)

    DePaul, Lincoln Park

    In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Chicago. The standouts were the biryani on…read morespecial, all of the prawn dishes, and the Kerala beef. It was absolutely incredible. The naan and butter chicken were also excellent. I grew up eating Kerala food, and they really captured some of the best South Indian flavors. At the same time, I love that they offer dishes from a variety of regions across Indian cuisine. They are not afraid to bring the spice, which I really appreciate. You all have to go. We have been there twice already and cannot wait for our next visit.

    Tried the tasting menu and it was a bit of a mixed bag. The highlights were definitely the drinks -…read morerefreshing, creative, and the perfect start to the meal. Our server was incredibly helpful and guided us through a menu that does a great job representing dishes from various regions of India. My Indian friend gave it a thumbs up for authenticity! The prawns were a standout and packed with flavor, and it was fun to experiment with the different sauces and curries throughout the night. Tell me why the free papad and chutney was my favorite dish of the night RIP. The walleye and the beef roast were a little dry, which was a disappointment given how promising the starters were. Thankfully, the meal ended on a high note - the desserts were light, flavorful, and rounded everything out perfectly. While there were some great moments, the inconsistency with the mains has me sitting on the fence about whether I'd return.

    Gorkha Kitchen - indpak - Updated May 2026

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