I ordered an Egusi soup and a fufu. Both were delicious! I went there in the early afternoon for a…read morequick pickup lunch, and the food I got was just warm and ready to eat. The lady was so friendly and nice, and the inside was clean, with plenty of seats for dining in.

This is a late post, but our experience this past summer was too good not to share. Our group of 10…read morevisited while attending a nearby retreat, and we had a wonderful experience. There was no wait, which was perfect for a group our size. The owners themselves served and cooked, providing friendly, personal service that made us feel truly welcomed. We tried a variety of African dishes, many of them new to us, and the food was plentiful and flavorful. They were happy to share their culture through the food and explain the dishes, which made the experience even more meaningful. I would definitely recommend Sepelas for authentic African cuisine and warm hospitality.

The boneless chicken Biryani is extremely good. The staff there are really nice. I just wish that…read moreBiryani was served everyday and not only Thursday-Sunday

Food just ok. Service is average and ambience is not there. Generic seating . Food took a while to…read morebe ready. Place can be more organized.

The karak chai with saffron is amazing. Do yourself a favor and get the large. The food is also…read moregreat but lunch (hot food) service does not start until 11am so please be aware of that. We got there a little early and had the chai and a date mamool while we were waiting. They ended up taking our food order a little early so it would be ready at 11am since they weren't very busy and I am pretty sure the front counter worker was enamored with our 2 year old daughter. This was our second time here (we went last year as well when my wife was at this same conference) so I was well overdue to review this place. The food here is fantastic which is why we repeated it - it has to be for us to do that at places we visit. Good or okay doesn't get a repeat from us. The dolmas are exactly what you want them to be and there is a perfect amount of salt on the arabic salad, the cabbage salad, and the pickled turnips. Speaking of which, the pickled turnips here are divine perfection. I would be hard-pressed to find better pickled turnips anywhere. The schwarma is quite solid - not as good as I recall from The Netherlands, but as good as any here in the U.S. The Middle Eastern vegan platter is quite a bargain and delicious to boot. The workers here are very kind and I have no knocks against this place at all. They even sell Dubai chocolate to go on a deal - Buy two original bars and get a Strawberry cream Matcha one for free.

The food seem like it had been sitting out for a while. I had the beef shawarma plate and the beef…read morewasn't really fit to eat. The venue wasn't air conditioned and it was full of flies. The staff were friendly but overall the facilities were on the dirty side making for a poor dining experience.

I work with the Office for Arts Integration at the University of Illinois. We asked Bobby Gomes, of…read moreThe Himalyan Chimney, to cater our event (for 75-100 ppl) in September 2026, and the food was simply amazing. Our guests were completely delighted with the samosas (both vegan and standard), the naan bread, the Classic Butter Chicken, the (vegan) Chana Pindi, the Chicken Chattinad, rice, and both green and avocado salads. Everything was delicious and there was nothing left to to box up afterwards! I highly recommend this restaurant for both dining in and take-out/catering. Please note: they can deliver catered food (in the proper chafing dish-sized aluminum pans) to your event, or you can pick it up yourself. However, they currently do not offer the chafer stands, sternos, serving tongs/spoons, or staff for your event. Hopefully though, their business will boom and they will be able to provide those services soon. (And UIUC employees can use T-cards to pay for catering/meals). All said, Bobby and his staff are very kind and helpful-- you should definitely check them out!

Upscale Indian spot with thoughtful spices…read more The seasoning in our meal was both rich and subtle. We ordered chicken biryani, saag aloo, and butter chicken. The biryani rice was moist, with curry and saffron infused, and the chicken was very tender. The dish risked being under seasoned but the raita it came with completed it, by adding sourness and herbs. The saag was pleasantly herby and managed to be vegetal without getting earthy. The dishes were well balanced and worth checking out when the mood for Indian strikes.

they have amazing service and the vegetarian food was so filling and evening though we came 40…read moreminutes before closing they gave us good food and waited patiently for us to finish our food and gave us dessert too. I would come here again.

Was craving good Indian in the Champaign area and heard good things about this place! We ordered…read morethe shrimp chili: good flavor, would recommend ordering rice with it ; Chicken tikka masala: has more of a tomato flavor rather than the spices. The chicken pieces were a bit dry and the dish itself was very small ; Chicken biryani: this was my favorite dish! So flavorful and the chicken pieces were very tender. The portions were also big; Garlic Naan: wasn't my favorite naan that I've tried, very flat and not fluffy Staff were kind and food came out at a reasonable time!

Delicious food and great service!!!…read more Let's talk facts here. The food is good, the prices are fair. & it's a good place to pick up food to take back home and enjoy a meal. My brother and I went for three things: fried chicken, chicken tenders, and fried jumbo shrimp. All good options. The owner cooked the food to perfection--every bite was delicious. Crunchy fried chicken, good size tenders and the shrimp paired well with the lemon pepper garnish. Was very happy to see good quality chicken and shrimp. I also appreciate that the chicken and shrimp were cooked in different oil and not mixed in. You'd be surprised how many places do that. The wait time was fair too. They take the time and effort to make sure your food comes out right. Will be going back again! Go ahead and search on tick-tock "Tasty Wings & Sandwiches" Kris G did a food review for the location. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gLWX7X/ 100 plus comments praising how delicious the fried chicken and wings are!! & how the owner is a friendly person. It's cool to see actual food reviews--Definitely worth checking out.

Tried their boneless wings a couple days ago and really enjoyed them! The wing sizes themselves are…read morebig, and the meat was very tender yet still crispy. Probably my new favorite wing place in town. They also let you pick your fry seasoning which I thought was a nice touch. Everything seemed to be made to order too, so you'll have to wait a little if you stop by in person but it is definitely worth it.

Goodness gracious!…read more The pav bhaji may be a perfect lunch. The buttery, slightly sweet rolls precisely complement the complex, slightly sour flavor of the vegetable mix. The chai is not shy. Cardamom, ginger, and milk are bold in the tea. It costs 50 cents but it is worth every penny. And when you want to treat yourself, the lachha rabri will be waiting.

I ordered a Gravy Manchurian to go. It was still warm when I got home! It included several fried…read morevegetable balls, with a mixture of kind of sour-spicy sauces and spices. Very tasty if dipped with some carbs (rice/naan/bread)! But the flavor may be a little too strong if just eating the vegetable balls. The order was packaged very carefully, and I believe they have a high level of food sanitation and safety in their kitchen, as you can tell from the food quality and inside environment. By the way, it is located inside the Indian grocery store, so the entrance might be a little confusing. The staff were very friendly during my visit. Will come again to try other items!

I ordered a lamb butter masala with a naan. It was good, but a little greasy. I think the price was…read morea little high, as it has no dine-in option (there are no seats inside, and one can only order as to go, as I see). The serving people there were nice.

I hate to do it. The service was very friendly here. They seemed like they wanted to please me…read more However, I clarified multiple (more than 4) times before I ordered that I wanted my meal extra extra spicy. I understand the optics of a solo white man asking that, but I clarified that I wanted real heat and it was confirmed by the server. Unfortunately, when my order arrived it was beyond mild. I had three people with a minimal spice tolerance taste it and they could not feel anything. I was beyond disappointed and quite upset. The flavor was ok but my order was not what I asked for. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but they provided nothing I asked for after reassurance that they would. If you want milk flavored chicken, this is your joint. If you want real flavor, or God forbid some actual heat, look elsewhere (not sure where, if you know, please inform).