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    Madurai Kitchen

    4.1 (72 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Noodles, Soup

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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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.

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    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.

    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!

    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.

    Grand Non-Veg Thaali Indian Coffee
    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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    Great food. Friendly service. Enjoy going here whenever I'm in the area. Recommend trying the poori

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

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