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    Karavan Restaurant

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tina T.

    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!

    Eggplant salad
    Deborah G.

    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.

    Moroccan Spice
    Ange C.

    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.

    Gengiz A.

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

    Eggplant Salad
    Tim F.

    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.

    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
    Alex C.

    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.

    Manty, plov and eggplant salad
    Adinai S.

    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.

    Beef Pelmeni soup
    Sandra S.

    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 !

    Lamb skewer
    Khalid F.

    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.

    Strawberry matcha and Classic Lemonade
    Abby M.

    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!

    Pelmeni Soup
    Alicia G.

    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!!

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

    Manty
    Aisuluu D.

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

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

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

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    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!

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

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