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    3.4 (137 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Isha T.

    Ordered chole bhature and it came with onion pickle and gulab jamun -- everything was really good. The chole had authentic flavor and the bhature were fresh. Also ordered the dry fruit milkshake, which was rich and tasty. Overall, the food reminded me of real India taste. Definitely worth ordering again. Service was fast and ambiance is so good , love this place.

    Indian Style Bhakri Pizza
    Dimpie S.

    Service was excellent and kind but a little slow. It's a basic honest with ample seating. The Pav bhaji was okay but very spicy. The bhakri pizza was okay with the sauce being different. The veggie Manchurian and dosa were good. It's really good place for groups. But the food quality overall has gone down

    Chole Bhature with Gulab Jamun
    Achal J.

    This is a nice vegetarian restaurant with lots of food options. The service is fast and the food tastes great. We tried a variety of different dishes and everything tastes great. They ask you how spicy you want the food so it lets you customize it a little. They also have options for kids. The atmosphere here is casual and clean. There is good amount of parking space as well.

    Dosa
    Amy J.

    Honest in Naperville is hands-down our family's favorite spot for Indian food! They serve authentic Indian street food that is absolutely to die for. The setup is simple--you order at the register when you first arrive, find a seat, and then your food is brought out fresh and piping hot. The service is always great; everyone is so friendly and helpful. The owner even recognizes regulars, which makes it feel like a true home away from home--only with even better food!

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    Audrey H.

    What a wonderfully friendly and clean restaurant with fantastic Indian food. We tried 3 items at the suggestion of our server. The Dried Gobi Manchurian (appetizer), Rava Masala Dosa and Pani Puri. All excellent, freshly prepared and just the right amount of spice and heat.

    Dana R.

    I'm never a fan of writing a negative review, but I was underwhelmed by this restaurant. The food was so so, the service was all right, and overall it was just not satisfying. The food had a lot of flavor, but everything had the same flavor profile. Once you tasted one item it kind of felt like you were eating the same thing just in a different form. The place was definitely busy so they are doing something right and everyone who was dining was very happy.

    Dhabeli
    Vandana M.

    I absolutely love Honest for the chaat and Indian street food! I have been to this place several times and look forward to the dine-in experience every single time. However, I am not a big fan of carry out from this place. Indian street food is best eaten hot or crisp or basically on the spot. The food gets cold and soggy and disappointing by the time you bring it home. My two fav things to eat here are Bahubali sandwich and Dhabeli. Pricing is affordable and quantities are filling. There is plenty of parking on the side and in front of the restaurant location.

    Dry gobi
    Joe A.

    Food was absolutely delicious with friendly service. You could taste that the ingredients were fresh and made to order.

    Anu K.

    I used to love grabbing some Indian street food here but I feel like the quality of food went downhill. The dosas were mehhh along with sambar that tasted like it had too much chaat masala. The pav bhaji bread was drenched in butter. The Vada pav was dry and no different than the aloo that's in dosas. Might rethink the next time I go in.

    Papdi Chat
    Anita P.

    Honest is a vegetarian restaurant located in Naperville right next to the Patel Brothers grocery store. I tried out the papdi chaat and thought it was standard. I wish the portion sizes were larger for the price I paid, but overall the service was quick and it looks like a nice sit-down restaurant as well.

    Soneya S.

    Came in one evening to try a dosa. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and very bright. You order as soon as you walk in and than get seated which is kinda of weird to me. So I walked in and placed an order for Masala Dosa and was seated. It was warm and so good! 10/10 They serve no meat items! So a friendly vegetarian restaurant!

    Pani Puri
    Atit S.

    My favorite Indian street food restaurant. The pani puri, vegetable sandwich, masala papad and bhakhri pizza are among my favorites. Can't go wrong with much on this menu. Great for vegetarians. Service is quick and ambiance is nice.

    Honest Special Bhaji Pav
    Zeel M.

    Honest is an Indian vegetarian chain restaurant across the world. Started in Gujarat, Honest is well-known for the special Pav Bhaji. Around Chicago, there are multiple locations in the suburbs and conveniently, the restaurant is usually located next to an Indian grocery store (Patel Brothers). The restaurant has enough seating to host family dinners and birthday parties with a casual vibe and people usually walk in. If you go on a weekend, be prepared for it to be crowded, and loud, and for the service to be on the slower side. Many times, you might have to go up to the counter to request extra plates/chutneys, etc. The ambiance is very much family oriented with groups of all ages, which can also mean crying children at times. We ordered Honest Special Pav Bhaji, Mysore Dosa, Spring Dosa, and Mixed Uthappam. Starting with the Pav Bhaji, the taste lives up to the hype with a butter layer. It is medium spice, and the quantity is plenty for 2 people. Next: Mixed Uthappam is made of fresh finely chopped vegetables and comes with sambhar, white, and red chutneys. The sambhar could be a hit or miss depending on the day, but the chutneys are always on point. The Uthappam itself was well flavored and combined with the chutneys, the dish really delivers. Out of all the dishes, my least favorite was the spring dosa. The presentation was beautiful; however, the taste was mediocre. Spring dosa is a twist to the authentic dosa with vegetable mix, which is unique but still prefers the regular Mysore masala dosa. Overall, I would rate the food that is very reasonably priced a 9/10. If you are making a trip to the Chicago suburbs and craving good Indian food, I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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