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Amazing food, great service and nicely decored restaurant. The food is Kryg and resembles a mixture of middle eastern, asian and Russian style dishes. It's
We went for lunch on a Friday and we were seated immediately. The customers were coming and going steadily and the environment was quiet enough to hold a conversation easily. This was our first time dining at this restaurant and felt welcomed. Our server, Islam Z, was very pleasant and helpful with explaining menu items. He kindly offered suggestions for our food selection and enjoyed all the items that we ordered. The top dish was the eggplant salad, although all the dishes were deliciously prepared. We are planning to return in the near future to try some of the other menu items.
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!
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.
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.
Always clean, always tasty, one of the best services I received in America, very undoubtedly very tasty
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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!
I came here with a group of friends, our main goal the khachapuri, but everything about the food and experience was fantastic. The restaurant has a very open, warm vibe, very spacious. We had boorsok for our appetizer, fried dough bites that reminded me of funnel cake without sugar, and there were a lot! I had the strawberry mojito drink, and it was fantastic, really tasting of fresh fruit with many mint leaves inside. The khachapuri was extraordinary. They do imeruli style, round and similar to a pizza, the crust beautifully blistered and the cheese thick with a wonderful pull. One of my friends hadn't had khachapuri before and is now a convert. We also had boso lagman, with hand-pulled noodles and beef, and big manty dumplings with flavorful meatballs inside. I requested we get a slice of honey cake, too, and that was a perfect finish to the meal. Sweet but not overkill, and really tasted like honey, graham crackers, and cream. I'm not sure when I will possibly be in this area again, but wow, I would come here again. read more
Find the right atmosphere, service, as well as quality food is a staple at Karavan Restaurant. My friend and I went and tried Karavan and we were blown alway by all the aspects of it. The food was superb! Waiting for high quality and freshly made food is worth every bite. I will say we highly recommend the eggplant salad, strawberry ginger tea, and the honey cake! The eggplant salad is perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and what we would call a flavor bomb of a sauce! The service was great our waiter Alybek knew the entire menu and offered recommendations. We really could tell how much he loved the food as well! The ambiance was great really make us feel like we were in a different world once we entered and sat down. Overall, Karavan Restauant is worth a visit as the food, service and ambiance are unlike any other central Asian/European food in the Chicagoland area. You won't be disappointed! read more
6 months ago
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
4 months ago
We went for lunch on a Friday and we were seated immediately. The customers were coming and going steadily and the environment was quiet enough to hold a conversation easily. This was our first time dining at this restaurant and felt welcomed. Our server, Islam Z, was very pleasant and helpful with explaining menu items. He kindly offered suggestions for our food selection and enjoyed all the items that we ordered. The top dish was the eggplant salad, although all the dishes were deliciously prepared. We are planning to return in the near future to try some of the other menu items. 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
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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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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Always clean, always tasty, one of the best services I received in America, very undoubtedly very tasty 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
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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
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
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
9 months ago
Cozy space with nice decor, interesting menu though sort of limited, service is attentive and kind read more
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1 year ago
Always delicious my favorite is eggplant salad and Khachapuri also Laghman is my absolute favorite read more
2 years ago
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
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
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always very tasty, excellent service, pleasant atmosphere. highly recommend! Very often come here read more
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2 years ago
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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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
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