I had previously tried Karavan at the taste of Des Plaines and recently had my first experience eating there in person. We went during lunch and were promptly seated. The decor offered great ambiance! In order to try a couple of items my sister and I decided to split the laghman and eggplant salad. The laghman was excellent with fresh hand-pulled noodles. I appreciated that they split the dish in the kitchen for us. The eggplant salad was a good portion to supplement the noodles. But points of caution that they are fried and have an almost sweet and sour sauce on top which for me was a little heavy. Overall quick and efficient service for a sit down lunch during the work week. They also appeared to have an extensive drink menu of different lemonade and coffee that I would be interested to try next time. read more

Karavan - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Hello I went to try Karavan after searching for Thai food. It is not really Thai but I took the opportunity to try something different. The dining room is clean and well decorated. Wait staff were professional and friendly. My entree was Lagman, beef and vegetables over noodle with a spicy sauce. Dish was very good and I took alot home in a to go container. Will return to try more and will bring a few friends. read more

I cannot think of enough superlatives to describe my experience! I'm going to start with the wait staff and servers. They were so respectful, kind and helpful with recommendations and patient to explain. The decor was exotic with several large planters in the middle of the dining area. The window treatments had ethnic designs luminated with stringed lighting. One thing that stood out that seemed a bit out of place was a large screen by the front door advertising a Fit & Fight gym endorsed by Khabib Nurmagonedov. The fairly prominent screen only showed advertisements for the gym. The food was AMAZING. Deep, robust flavors. The juices of the meat seeped into the rice and vegetables. The assorted festive skewers that had many different types of meat were hearty and plentiful. The spices were deliciously aromatic. It was a very hearty meal. The teas came out in beautiful carafes over a tea light candle. We tried the Peach (sweet, slightly floral, tangy) and Tashkent Teas (blend of black & green tea with citrus rinds ). Such strong, smooth, bold, sweet, intense flavors. Absolutely exquisite. I highly recommend and can't wait to bring friends with us for our next visit! read more

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I cannot say how much I loved everything I ate. The mangy dumplings were so filling! But really the show stopper was their freshly made tea. The price is worth it- spiced well and it was so delicious. I would've been a happy camper if I just had the tea. read more

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Always clean, always tasty, one of the best services I received in America, very undoubtedly very tasty read more

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Having been to Karavan twice now, once four months ago and one earlier this year, I'm happy to say that both experiences warrant a 5 star review. First, the service is stellar and the staff is very patient and willing to answer any questions you have about the food. This was quite important because while there are English descriptions, this type of central Asian cuisine wasn't one that I've had much experience in. Their "nan" for example, literally means bread and isn't the same flatbread type "naan" as from Indian restaurants. Food/drink: Classic variety kattama - similar to Chinese green onion flaky pastries Alat Samsy Beef - basically a samosa Alat Samsy Chicken Cheese - basically a samosa Tom Yum soup - reminds me of bun bo hue broth from Vietnamese pho restaurants Eggplant salad (highly recommend) Boorsok - simple fried bread but somehow so addicting Boso Lagman - stir fried noodles with meat and veggies Nan - basically just bread Lamp Chops Shashlik Berry Chai (highly recommend) Mango Lemonade Honey Cake From a drink perspective, I absolutely love the berry chai tea. It has a subtle sweetness to it (I think from the honey) without being overwhelming and leaves you feeling refreshed. On top of that, while it looks a bit pricey on the menu, they give you a sizable pitcher and you can get more hot water as a refill. They were nice enough to even add more honey later on to maintain that level of subtle sweetness. I also ended up ordering their mango lemonade, which while a bit more standard to what you'd expect, is also very solid. From a food perspective, I enjoyed every dish and there wasn't anything I didn't like. The standout though has to be the eggplant salad. It's a standout not because I like eggplant...I actually really don't like eggplant, yet the way they made this dish, I couldn't stop eating it. Everything else was also very enjoyable and I don't have reservations about ordering any of these dishes again. The only thing is that their nan is basically just bread (which the servers would tell you the same thing). That's the only thing I probably wouldn't order again since your calories are better spent on the rest of their delicious food. read more

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Was nice actually my first day was ok ....... No a big deal ... it was OK not a big deal as mentioned food was a little bit greasy other than that they offer a Wi-Fi that doesn't work, but for the rest I think is kind of gentle The only problem is the food is really greasy. read more

Karavan - Rice was greasy but ok the only problem was very salty I think we have to low lower on salt and let the dish to show there power of flavor - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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The manty were good and juicy. The plov wasn't really my favorite, but that might be because I'm not a big fan of lamb, so it was just okay for me. The eggplant salad was alright, but a bit on the sweet side. They did bring a complimentary salad, which was a nice touch. Overall, not my favorite place, but it was okay. read more

Karavan - Manty, plov and eggplant salad - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

We have been here a few times for lunch. Excellent food delicious teas. Please take note if you want to order off the lunch menu, It would have to be after 11:30 AM. Otherwise it would be a breakfast type menu. They will not allow lunch until after 11:45. read more

Food was fantastic I ate it all even though it could have been shared but I went alone for lunch on an empty stomach. My waiter was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations... will be coming back for my birthday next week ! read more

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Cozy space with nice decor, interesting menu though sort of limited, service is attentive and kind read more

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The food was delicious. Service was impeccable. The ambiance is beautiful. Highly recommend the eggplant salad. Also must try the apple cinnamon tea. Also prices were very reasonable read more

We were in the area and decided to try Karavan instead of the usual (A Thousand Tales, Grand Istanbul, etc.). The parking lot was packed, but thankfully we found a spot near the trash bins. Inside felt warm and cozy; the decor and tables were nice. The plates, glasses, and silverware in leather pouches were also nice. Service was friendly; our server's name was Askot (sp?). We ordered the Gulchatai Shorpo soup, manty (dumplings), and lamb skewer w/ wok-fried veggies on the side. The soup kind of looked plain, but the broth was full of flavor; there was a reasonable amount of meat in there. The manty was pretty good. The lamb kabobs were tasty, although in hindsight we should have requested medium-rare instead of medium-well. The wok-fried veggies were superb. Pricing was a little high, but on par with other Uzbek restaurants we've been to like Milliy, Chinor, and Anjir. Karavan is definitely a nice addition to the slew of Uzbek restaurants in the Chicagoland area. read more

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WOW! Truly a five star experience. My husband got the classic lemonade and I got a matcha latte with strawberry (not on the menu) which were both amazing and fresh. For food, we got the nomad combo 1, manty, and smoked beef wrap. I forgot to take pictures but they were all so delicious! The meats were our favorite which were tender and flavorful. Our server was kind and attentive. The restaurant had multiple patrons but wasn't too loud. We can't wait to come back again! read more

Karavan - Strawberry matcha and Classic Lemonade - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Delicious food and beautiful interior! We're pretty unfamiliar with Kyrgyz cuisine, so we weren't sure what to expect. We tried the Pelmeni soup, Assorted Manty, and Lamb Plov. Everything tasted phenomenal!! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the Plov itself was rich with flavor and seasoned to perfection. The Pelmeni soup was comforting and warm, and the Manty were delicious and so exciting to try!! We really loved our experience here, highly recommend!! read more

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Amazing experience at Karavan this morning evening! My friends and I needed dinner after a convention in Romeoville and some had been to karavan before and had only good things to say. First of all I loved the decor! Feels like you've been instantly transported to another land. We arrive early for our reservation but they were able to get a table ready for our party of 8. Food: I had heard great things about the lagman (think a hearty lo mein but with a savory sauce with a kick and homemade hand pulled noodles! We really wanted to try the manty (a dumpling) with pumpkin but they had run out cause it's such a popular item so we got the beef instead with was delicious! For the table my friends ordered the eggplant salad. I loved it form the moment it hit the table. It smelled so good! It's a little crisped with a sweet and sour sauce, fresh tomatoes, and herbs! It was so good I ordered a second one to go. We also tried the borsook think little pillowy pastries served with a sour cream sauce. Our server Askot was super knowledgeable and thorough with explaining the menu and all the dishes I loved learning about the central Asian culture through these flavorful dishes. Lamb kabobs were great we had the roasted potatoes with dill it great light tomato sauce on the side. The panna cotta was wonderful as well loved the top layer with the passion fruit and lime. Great place I'd definitely go back!! read more

Always delicious my favorite is eggplant salad and Khachapuri also Laghman is my absolute favorite read more

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Behind Karavan's nondescript exterior is a welcoming, exquisitely decorated restaurant with delicious food. Since we were not familiar with Central Asian cuisine, our server patiently described the dishes to us, and he seemed genuinely eager for us to enjoy the meal. I enjoyed everything we ordered, but the standout was the eggplant salad! Even those in our party that dislike eggplant thought it was outstanding! The eggplant is lightly fried and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. I'm not sure if I would call it a "salad," but it would be perfect over rice. The berry chai, served in a large pot and infused with berries and citrus, also perfectly complemented our meal. We worked our way through several carb-y appetizers: kattama (reminded us of the Chinese scallion pancakes - so crispy!), alat samsy (we liked the beef one!), and naan (plain bread). The lamb skewers were so tender! Finally, we got the lagman (handpulled noodles), which were delicious but more on the oily side for me. read more

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I just spent $80 on food for delivery. I ordered the beef sammy, the dumpling soup, Monti and some kind of fried puffs that I seriously don't remember ordering. I didn't enjoy anything but the soup. I won't order from here again. my friend and I were pretty disappointed. read more

always very tasty, excellent service, pleasant atmosphere. highly recommend! Very often come here read more

Karavan - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Went on Valentines Day based upon the reviews. Food and Service were both fabulous. I generally am not adventurous when it comes to ethnic foods, but since the website so accurately describes the dishes I had no problem. Boy are we glad we went! We had the assorted Manty (stuffed dumplings) and Lamb Plov. Nice little gem of a restaurant. read more

Solid food with great service. Meat was cooked right, portions were decent and okay for the price. Our server, I cannot remember his name but he was light skinned with light brown hair early 20s, was so kind and informative. Hes the reason Im giving 5 stars. Location is also right off the highway. I thought I took pictures but guess I didnt. Either way go check this place out and they are 100% halal. Had a video of the food but Yelp app isn't letting me upload videos for some reason. So I attached the only picture I took. read more

Karavan - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

It's SO lovely! You should do more advertising. I thought this place was still abandoned so I never bothered to look. My friend saw the new sign and noticed. The food is very tasteful and very good. Large portions! I love the hisbiscus tea! Very yummy & tarty. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Service was super sweet and fast. So much detail to everything and the decor is too pretty. Highly recommend! read more

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Delicious! And a very nice outdoor seating area. The eggplant salad was really good. We're sure to come again.

I've been to Karavan twice now and both times have been wonderful. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Altynbek was our server most recently and he did a great job! All of his suggestions were top notch. We would not have ordered the eggplant salad without him and it ended up being everyone's (even 2 eggplant haters) favorite thing! read more

Great food, friendly staff and lovely decor. I just had lunch there and will definitely return. The eggplant salad was surprisingly delish!!

Had dinner there last night.... I noticed the on line menu didn't mention alcohol so I call to see if they were a BYOB, and yes they are. My daughter and I are not beef eaters and a lot of the menu items were with beef. We both ordered the chicken skewers with roasted potatoes.... OMG, the chicken was absolutely delicious, and the roasted potatoes that can be dry at times were also excellent. The service was also very very good. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

The eggplant salad is amazing, the lamb is very tender. The menu has a lot of food we're unfamiliar with but it is worth a try!

The service was wonderful. They explained the dishes, made wonderful recommendations. The food was so flavorful and delicious. Planning on going back soon. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

My husband and I loved the food it was so fresh. Very impressed with cleanliness and atmosphere. Bring your family it's got friendly servers. read more

Karavan - First time trying Manty and Guro legman it was so delicious. - Desserts Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Had amazing dinner ar Karavan. Service and staffs were friendly welcoming. Our server Askat was great thank u!

Authentic Central Asaian food and ambience. Felt.like I was in Almaty. Attentive service, great menu, everything was on point. Special shout out to the Boso Lagman which had the most flavor ful tender beef I've ever had in that particular dish. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Food is so good and fresh. Quality food and very good service. Been there twice, can't wait to go again. I got the Tom Yum Soup which is to DIE for. That is my go to. They do have some seasonal items as well which I'm excited for. The inside is gorgeous. Beautiful cultural decoration. I like how the silverware is in the leather pouches. Very clean 10/10. read more

A delightful Kyrgyzstan restaurant with lovely decor, friendly professional service and outstanding food. The kattama is a must try starter and both the eggplant salad and the lamb plov are delicious. A new favorite for me and family. read more

Went here for the first time today. My friend, who was born in Russia many years ago, felt right at home here. He said the borscht was just like his mom and grandma used to make. Due to cancer, I have not had much of an appetite lately. I decided to try the Oroma and it was really delicious. Very savory and light. I was able to eat 2/3 of it and brought the rest home for later. The homemade bread was exceptional and a "must" if you like bread. Will be coming back soon with another friend who is eager to try this restaurant. The decor is very charming as well and the servers were very polite and helpful. I highly recommend trying this place. read more

First of all - outstanding service! Very professional staff. Waiter Kadir was very polite, helpful,with a good sense of humor. We made the order 1.5 hours in advance, everything was ready just in time for our arrival. The food was very tasty, freshly prepared. Everyone ordered different dishes and everyone was very happy. The prices are moderate.Thank you , definitely will visit again . read more

I've had 2 great experiences here. The food is delicious and the service is great. I recommend the eggplant salad, skewers, noodles, plov, and honey cake. Everything is a unique twist on familiar foods, even my kids enjoyed it. read more