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    Madurai Kitchen

    4.1 (73 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Noodles, Soup

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Farah A.

    South Indian Cuisine at its BEST ! If you are craving South Indian food then Madurai Kitchen located in Arlington Heights is the place to be. They serve authentic and delicious South Indian cuisine. Check it out today. First time here and really enjoyed it. The food and service was great, we had a big group as the server was patient with all our requests. They have side selection of menu items , we tried the Vegetable Pakora, Idli, Medu Vada , Masala Dosa, Chicken 555, Mutton Chukka, Karaikudi Curry, and Thalapakkati Goat Biryani. The Thalapakkati Goat Biryani , Medhu Vada, Cone Dosa & Chicken 555 were my favorites. Will definitely be back for their Thursday Dosa night.

    Thursday Night Dosa Buffet Menu posted on Facebook
    J T W.

    I've dined here 9 times so far - mainly for their Thursday Dosa Buffet Nights and their Saturday Brunch Buffets! Every time was an EXCELLENT dining experience! The food selections are all so different and exotic every time I come here -- definitely not the same tiresome cookie-cutter selections you find at many of the northwest and northern suburban Indian restaurants! In addition, all the food I had each time was fresh and flavorful! The service is great too -- very attentive, quick and efficient! I've had the pleasure of having Dheeraj, Pallavi, Sai and Charan (hope I spelled all their names right), as my amazing servers all those times I've come in! In addition, I love how the restaurant posts its upcoming buffets and specials every week on Facebook! I still have to try placing an online take-out order with them, but for now I'm happy to dine in since they're only 10 to 15 minutes (7 miles) from home, plus I won't need to drive 25 miles/1 hour to my other favorite South Indian restaurant- Trilokah- which made the sad and questionable decision of moving this past February from nearby Mount Prospect to Lincoln Park! Last, the restaurant is clean and cozy...what I love about coming here the most is that half of India dines here -- I'm usually the only non- Indian diner whenever I come here, which is great, since I know I'm getting authentic wonderfully cooked South Indian cuisine!

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    Ani V.

    Absolutely! Here's a review for Madurai Kitchen: "I recently had the pleasure of dining at Madurai Kitchen, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was not only delicious but also exceeded my expectations. The friendly staff added to the warm atmosphere, making it a delightful meal for my family and me. We are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Naperville location, and I'm sure it will be just as fantastic as our current favorite spot. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch dining experience!" The reason why I'm giving 4 star is because of the ambience, I think it can do a little bit of improvement but overall everything is kept clean.

    Chilli Paneer.

    Ambiance: simple, and clean, however it was bit hot even though not many people in the restaurant (they have standing fans to air out the area). 4/5 Service: Bit slow on a Wednesday evening, however our server Akash was approachable, polite and quick to provide requested service. 4/5 Food: we ordered kids come dosa, mysore masala dosa and chilli paneer...mysore dosa was ok (not crispy enough and not a fan of the flavour of mysore...usually I love it at other restaurants). However, star of the dinner was chilli paneer and lime masala soda :). Rating 3/5. Will visit again and try a different type of dosa next time.

    Dosa Masala
    Esther L.

    Thursday is dosa day! At lunch or dinner, you can choose the dosa buffet. Dinner costs more. Here, you can order unlimited dosai, choosing various kinds from their dosa menu. Buffet also has pre-made self-serve sides, rice, deserts and masala chai tea on a table. A dosa is a thin pancake in South Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of ground lentils and rice. Like small savory crepes. We love the masala dosa. Sugar dosa just had sugar sprinkled inside; made a good desert. Not keen on chocolate (just syrup) and onion dosa. We also like the mango lassi [best made fresh] and biryani--it's basmati rice with other food mixed in. Kinda like a stir fry. All the wait staff is nice. Happy to answer food Qs. Small tables of ~4 chairs. It's wheelchair accessible inside and in the bathroom too. But it's tricky outside; no wheelchair accessible parking space and the parking has cement blocks in front. To get in, I need to squeeze between the cement blocks. My small power chair fits, but idk if my newer one can.

    Parotta (2 PCS) and Chicken Chukka
    Shakeel S.

    Lucky for us we discovered this place on Thursday night, when they have all you can eat Dosa night and buffet. I went with my wife and daughter who wanted to get the food from the menu instead of buffet but I picked the buffet. Best decision. Their buffet have only vegetarian options but they do have non-veg dishes on their menu. I enjoyed all the items on their buffet and ordered 4 Dosas as well. Everything tasted really good, fresh and authentic. Buffet also included desert and cardamom chai. Their serving staff was pleasant and very accommodating. It is a smaller place but has good ambiance and vibe, although parking is bit tight. We will definitely go there again and try other dishes on their menu.

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    Sharon J.

    Grand Thali at Madurai on the weekends is an experience you cannot miss! The service was warm and welcoming, everyone took the time to chat with us and explain each dish while asking about our preferences. I felt totally relaxed here. Each platter came with 15+ dishes/curries including rasam, sambar, goat, chicken, and fried anchovies. You can eat it with the provided rice, chappati, and pappadam. The rasam is some of the best I've tried-tangy and generously spiced with cumin. I also ordered some filter coffee which was another hilight. If you haven't tried this Tamil Nadu specialty drink you absolutely need to it was so flavorful. Thank you to all the staff for making our experience so enjoyable on top of all the delicious food. This is an establishment that cares very much about its customers and the quality of its food.

    Chennai Meen Varuval- fire! Definitely would recommend
    Mohan C.

    Tried this place recently again and was disappointed in both the service and quality of food here. The portions are smaller and pricey for what you get; probably won't be back soon.

    Put very mild and our food was definitely medium plus according to my spice loving husband
    Michelle T.

    I really really wanted to love it but holy cow it's SPICEY!!! yes, I am a baby so take it with a grain of salt but I told them mild-no spice on all the dishes (I know I am weak) and even my husband who LOVES spice was sweating but he really enjoyed it!!! I just don't know if I can order again and trust it be something I can enjoy too. Picture for reference on my order

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    Very good food and service. I have always enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The ambiance is also cozy and nice.

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    We have been there several times with different friends and it never disappoints. So good!

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    The Google reviews are satisfactory, but the food quality does not meet expectations..

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    Great food. Friendly service. Enjoy going here whenever I'm in the area. Recommend trying the poori

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    This restaurant is on point with food and entertainment. I'm live in Las Vegas now and the Thai…read morefood in Vegas blows Chicago Thai food away. several restaurants I've been to here in the Chicagoland area. Their food has no flavor except for this little joint in Arlington Heights. I started with the papaya salad, which was good. Can't go wrong with that. Then I ordered my masaman curry with lamb. It was something I never had but for sure I will be having AGAIN. Also, had the pad Kee Mow (drunken noodles) these are typical Thai dishes that you should not f-up but several places here DO! This place was on point! Drunken noodle was delicious too. Although, the service was just ok but I guessed it worked out bc it kept us in the restaurant longer. What set the night apart was the LIVE JAZZ!!!! The trio was Amazing! Please if you are in the area & you looking for authentic Thai cuisine... check this place out ... you might like it! I know I did!!!

    Stopped by AltThai in Arlington Heights and this is one of those places where it's very easy to…read moreover-order -- but you probably won't regret it. We tried a mix across the menu, and what stood out right away was how many dishes can be made vegan, which makes it a great option for vegetarians or mixed groups. A few must-tries for me: * The Thai wrap -- DIY style and easily one of the more fun dishes on the menu * Red curry * Curry fried rice * Basil dish The papaya salad was also really well done and worth ordering. Portions here are generous -- most mains are easily enough for two people, so it works really well if you're sharing across the table. For the amount of food you're getting, pricing felt very reasonable (around $20-30 per person when sharing), which makes it a strong value spot in the suburbs. It's also on Resy, so if you have an Amex Platinum or Gold card, you can use your dining credit here. Overall, a solid pick if you're looking for flavorful Thai food with good portions and plenty of vegetarian-friendly options in the Arlington Heights area.

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    If customers are waiting before the restaurant opens, you know that you are in for a treat, right?…read moreI mean, this was our first time to Uma Japan Eatery (didn't know it was formerly Ramen USA) and we were a little confused when we arrived because there was signage for Uma, Ramen USA, and M Cafe. So we got out of the car and saw someone pull up in front of the restaurant and jump out at 11:59. As soon as the door was unlocked at 12pm, this customer went in, and a few others after them. This is a small joint, and it was already half full by the time we ordered, then sat down (they told us the table at which to sit). I didn't know, but asked, and found out that a salad bar and miso soup are also included. The salad bar was pretty decent, with fresh vegs. They even had French fried onions (my guilty pleasure) and a very good House dressing (ginger vinaigrette). The portions are enormous. The couple next to us got ramen, and it was practically overflowing. We ordered takoyaki (too much food, we didn't need). I had the Pork Katsu bowl and my companion had a Katsu curry. I wished I had ordered the curry -- it looked dark and rich and thick like pudding (not like a boxed curry). They also gave us a bonus piece of chicken karaage which was so large and crispy. I think I'll get the curry next time, or the ramen. We originally came because we were going to get a karaage sando, but get the curry.

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    Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

    We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

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    Noodle Deli - Sichuan beef noodle

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    Ambiance - hole in the wall. Very cute. I liked it. 8/10…read moreService - 10/10. Constantly came to refill water, and answered all of our questions well. We were unsure of what to get because we are vegetarians. She took the time to explain the dishes in detail, told us the modifications she'd make, she even added extra vegetables without asking! She was kind enough to add tofu in our dish free of charge. Extremely kind. Food - 9/10. we got two biang biang noodles and 1 tofu/tomato with a side of white rice. Biang biang noodles were delicious. You could tell those noodles were fresh. The tomato and tofu was delicious as well. I will be bringing my friends and family here! Portions were huge. I was only able to eat half of my noodles!

    This place came highly recommended from one of my friends, but I was always wary because of how the…read morewindows are all covered up. What are they hiding anyway?? But one Friday we decided to give it a shot. We used to live near Chinatown in the city and were greatly missing good Szechuan food. While there are good Chinese places around Schaumburg, we were missing that numbing spicy flavor profile. But we found it here at Noodle Deli! I appreciate that you simply order your food on an app and you don't have to wait for your server, but we had pretty great service anyway. We were consistently checked in on and when our biang biang noodles came out, our server offered to mix it up while we focused on feeding our toddler. I will say, there aren't many options here for a toddler, or anyone who's wary of spicy foods. We went with the beef stew tofu which worked well enough and was not spicy, but this place isn't catering to people afraid of heat. The biang biang noodles were great - they had a good chew, and just the right amount of heat. We also got the cumin lamb which is a must get. It was savory, a little sweet from the peppers, not too gamey, and had us sweating. I will come back here for this dish alone. Ambience is alright...again, it's very weird the windows are all covered up, but there's some nice art on the wall. Overall we'll definitely be back, but will have to study the menu a bit more before coming to make sure our little one has something to munch on.

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