Walking into Desi Accent felt like stepping into a space filled with echoes of the past. We used to…read morespend time here decades ago, when the space was The Living Room, and the moment we entered, those memories came rushing back in the most joyful way. The space is inviting and comfortable, easy to settle into. Service was exceptionally friendly. We were warmly welcomed and had a lovely conversation with Sara, the owner, which added a personal and heartfelt touch to the evening. Our party of four included a vegetarian and someone with gluten-free needs, and both were accommodated effortlessly. Always a sign of a thoughtful kitchen. We started with Aloo Paneer Tikki and Papdi Chaat, both excellent. The tikki was crisp and satisfying, and the chaat had that perfect mix of textures and tangy brightness. For mains, we shared Chicken Vindaloo, shrimp curry, Chicken Biryani, Mutter Aloo, and vegetable fried rice, all accompanied by warm, soft, slightly crisp butter naan. Everything was beautifully presented, well prepared, and balanced in spice without overwhelming the palate. And then... the cocktails. My friend and I ventured into margarita territory, one spicy and one with ginger, both crafted so well that we immediately ordered a second round. No regrets. If I had one small wish, it would be for music that leans more into the cultural experience. A sitar in the background or even Bollywood scenes on the screens would add an extra layer of immersion. That said, the American music playing was tasteful and unobtrusive. If you're in the suburbs and craving good Indian food with warm hospitality, this is your place. We'll definitely be back.

We came here to celebrate a birthday. We came with a toddler and infant in a car seat, and staff…read morewas able to accommodate us with a high chair and little extra seating. We ordered a chicken curry, chicken biryani, and lamb Rogan Josh. Chicken curry tasted great, chicken biryani had good flavor except it tasted sweet which we did not like, and lamb rogan josh was a solid 4/5 (better than most). We ordered couple garlic naan and a cheese naan. Only issue I have is that complimentary rice should come with curries. This was not the case, but almost every Indian restaurant does this with the exception of a few. Good ambiance, nice wall decor. I'd order again.

First time visit. Was very impressed. Good value, portions, ambiance, and service. Will be back.read more

My husband and I came here over the weekend for an impromptu date night and were so impressed…read more Food: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Service: 10/10 We ordered the goat belly samosa, chicken inferno, lamb shank rogan josh, kachumbar salad, garlic naan, and lasuni palak. Every dish--except the salad--was spot on: authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken inferno was especially memorable, and the portions were generous. My only suggestion would be for the kachumbar salad to have more vibrant colors and fresher flavors--perhaps beets and carrots instead of the very chewy purple cabbage. I didn't try any of the cocktails, but I did have a glass of cava brut, which was served in a white wine glass and was a very generous pour. This place is truly a gem, and I hope they continue to keep the same recipes and portions because they've got something special here. We will definitely be back!

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!

We visited Hyderabad House and had their lunch specials. The restaurant was nearly empty but that's…read moreok as long as the food is fresh, and the food was incredibly fresh for us. However, my biggest complaint was that the rice was too spicy, they had chopped green chilies in it and I wish they hard warned us about that. I would have just ordered the paratha rolls if I knew the rice would be that spicy. The restaurant is decorated nicely and everything is so clean. I would like to come back for dinner when there's more of a vibe in the restaurant and it's full. There are many options now on Roosevelt Road and I hope this place stays as a nice sit down restaurant.

Last week I went to Hyderabad House in Villa Park, since my earlier experiences were very good…read more However this time the Tea was OK, though did not like that it was sugar added, but the veggie pakora were disappointing - that quality has definitely degraded. The beef Haleem was OK, but they have decreased the quantity quite a bit. The chicken Paratha roll was average. They definitely need to improve their quality. The service is always good, makes you feel Like you are home. The place clean, good, but lacks the vibe. Overall, they need to gear up their food flavor and quality, soon.

This buffet has a few dishes with unique twists rather than the same old choices that other Indian…read morebuffets might offer. With construction going on at neighboring businesses, they need to put up a bright sign that says, "Open" I was seriously going to keep driving, but luckily, I decided to call to see if they were actually open. Staff was attentive and helpful. Good value.

On a recent visit to nearby Lombard, a colleague was craving Indian food and Bowl O Biryani popped…read moreup high on the list on ole Yelp! So, naturally we grabbed an Uber and made our way there. Sadly, we did not scope the website and when we showed up, they were closed for dine-in and only available for pick up and/or delivery. Not wanting to be defeated or change plans too much, we placed a quick online order and our Uber driver was chill enough to hang out with us. We waited around 15 - 20 minutes from time of order, and gave them a ring, letting them know our situation too. They were super kind and friendly and made sure to push things through fairly quickly. We ended taking the food back to hotel where we enjoyed at a table in the lobby. For starters, we scooped up a few varieties of naan, including garlic and chilli. For meals we went biryani and curry respectively. I went with the chicken biryani and my peer the lamb curry. The naan was phenomenal and the mains were delightful as well. The food was fresh and definitely authentic. I wish we could have enjoyed on site, but I feel we still got a good representation of what they offer! Overall, solid Indian spot that I definitely recommend when the craving hits!

Shahi Nihari and Chopsticks is severely underrated, rated at only 2.5 stars on Yelp. However, maybe…read morethey have changed their chefs or made other changes. Whatever they have done, it has worked because the food here was phenomenally good. My family and I ordered the Mutton Biryani, the Chicken Fried Rice, The Chicken and Shrimp Hakka Noodles, Samosas, and the Dynamite Shrimp. Everything we tried was really good. The food was a bit pricey but we didn't feel robbed; because the serving portions were generous and the quality of the food was outstanding. Overall, we rate this place a 4.5 out of 5 . They are definitely worth trying if you are in the mood for some authentic Pakistan / Indo-Chinese food.

I've been to this restaurant about three times now, and my most recent visit was just okay. We…read moreordered the shrimp broccoli, and it definitely stood out--but not in the way I expected. I enjoy spicy food and usually have a pretty high tolerance for heat, but this dish was extremely spicy. It felt like the spice level completely overpowered the other flavors. We also tried one of the chicken dishes, which unfortunately was a bit lacking in flavor. The main reason we came here was because some of my friends wanted to try Pakistani food, so we decided to give it another shot. That said, not everything was disappointing. The service was good, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the rest of the food we ordered was enjoyable. While this visit wasn't my favorite, I'd still be open to coming back and trying some different dishes next time.

Food was good and tasty Inside is pretty good…read moreNice portions Good service and nice eat in

I've been going to the location on Devon since I was like 6. First time coming to this location…read more Lady at the front counter seemed passive aggressive initially but she was actually really nice. Not a long wait for food either. I ordered the chilli chicken biryani which is a popular dish at the Devon location. Lots of food, price was decent too. Now here's the reason why I'm giving this place two stars. As my buddy is sitting at the booth eating, i notice something strange on the wall. Walking. Towards him. It was a baby cockroach. We stopped eating the second we saw that and walked out. I paid for a mango lassi to go, but after seeing the little critter on the wall I changed my mind. Not going to go on about cleanliness, but seeing a roach in a food establishment is a big no from me. 2 stars for the nice customer service, but also 2 stars for finding out about the roaches AFTER I ate my food. I get it, some people may not be bothered by this...I have no issue with that, so long as those people are not running restaurants themselves.

So, I really wanted to like this place because it featured South Indian dishes and most of the ones…read morein Illinois are North Indian. The first thing I noticed was that there weren't many Indians eating there so I can't justify the authenticity. I like that they have a vast menu but let's be honest, almost every non Indian couple that came in that night most likely got either butter chicken or chicken tikka masala. The "safe" dishes that are very familiar to every American's taste. It's basically the orange chicken or cheeseburger of Indian cuisine. We are not Indian but I don't like getting the "safe" dishes. We ordered strawberry lassi, masala dosa, onion kulcha, chicken mugali, king fish fry, and payasam. I also want to add that you must order biryani rice separately because it does not come automatically like most Indian places. The service started out good when it was just us and another table. Then, it became atrocious when a third table came. Our waitress basically deserted us to talk to them for long periods of time. I wanted to order a dessert sooner. Then it took awhile to get some boxes and the check. For the service I'll have to subtract some stars. Parking is ample. Prices were fair. The food portions were huge. However, I'm not sure I'll return due to the service and the dried fish fry. Overall 3.5. -strawberry lassi 3 - not bad. I didn't really taste much of strawberry. Not as distinct as the mango lassi. -masala dosa 5 - most popular kind of dosa. Not spicy. It's crispy and has a potato filling. It came with tomato and coconut chutney -onion kulcha 5 - thicker and more filling than naan. They are stuffed with savory onions and fluffy inside. They have onions along with other stuff. -chicken mugali 5 - chicken was tender to cut and eat. The sauce is thicker and mildly spicy. I liked it. -king fish fry 1.5 - the seasoning is not bad. It was supposed to be crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside like what Chat GPT said. The result was it was kind of tough to cut and very dry inside. It kind of tasted like dried up fish sticks. -payasam 5 - classic South Indian dessert. It has some vermicelli and is not sweet at all. I think there are some nuts in here. It comes hot.

Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. Full bar. Polite waitress. You have to know the food and what…read moreyou like as there are no pictures and breakdown of what items are if you don't eat Indian food often. I ordered lentil soup. It was tasty and the temp was perfect. I also ordered Mutton Curry (goat) with rice. The flavor was delicious. The spice level was well-balanced (medium spicy). I also ordered a Taj mahal beer. This place can serve larger groups. The atmosphere is not entirely warm and internally inviting but it produced good eats. They have a television that is playing traditional Bollywood videos and music.