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    Paanwalla

    4.8 (9 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Anu K.

    Tried this place out for the first time as I saw it was new. The food was pretty good for street Indian food. Inside it's on the narrow and smaller side but the decor is modern and trending vibes with a few tables for smaller groups not fit for a large group but I think it's better this way. Worth a try. I wasn't a fan of the irani chai, not that great hence took off a star as that was just not it.

    Sharadha R.

    This place has become my recent favourite and go to place for snack/dinner. It is quite small to accommodate multiple groups, though I have always taken pick up order. The staff are very kind and friendly and remind me of paanwalla/ bhaiya in India and once they were generous to give us a free paan while waiting. My personal favourites here are the Chilli cheese toast (newly added item last week and the best ever ), veg hot dog sandwich and the Bhel puri. They also added aloo tikki burger recently to the menu. The burger was great but could have little more cheese and the sauces. Hope they keep up the standards and continue serving well.

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    Highly recommended. Service is great, food is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy. I will be returning.

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    this store has amazing customer service, super niche, good atmosphere. Amazing food! workers are very friendly and have good auras.

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    Viceroy

    Viceroy

    4.9
    (42 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    One of the hidden gems in naperville downtown for Indian cuisine. Flavorful is one word to describe…read morefood. Tried paya soup -10/10, Shrimp - 10/10, Paneer tikka - 10/10, Sheekh kebab - 10/10, Naan (super soft)- 11/10. clean and neat ambience, service was friendly. For authentic indian flavors it is right spot to visit in naperville downtown. 100% i will be going there again

    I saw this place is pretty close to us and it had high ratings. I've been to a bunch of Indian…read morerestaurants already so I'm no novice to the cuisine. When I look at the menu, I try to look for dishes that I've never had. I know our waiter suggested butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, but those are the most popular safe dishes for non Indians. I say safe dishes because your average American that walks in, is not going to order something that he/she doesn't know what it is. We ordered chicken 65, kashmiri naan, spinach chicken, kadhai lamb, and tandoori shrimp. Just a FYI, the water bottle(s) that come to your table are $2 each. They're not free. Portion sizes are average. Prices were fair. Service was great and attentive. Usually, there would be parking in the front and back. However, for some reason they were both full and there were barely any customers inside the restaurant. You can also park at the nearby parking garage (top level). That's a 2 min walk. -chicken 65 5 - this reminds me of a Chinese dish but I can't remember. I'm talking about the texture when you're eating it. As an Indian appetizer, it was delicious and would pair well with rice. Very addicting to eat. -kashmiri naan 5 - it has a mild sweet taste that is good with savory dishes. A mixture of dried fruits, coconut, and maybe nuts. -spinach chicken 5 - chicken was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. Very safe dish to eat if you're not that adventurous. -kadhai lamb 5 - the sauce has a more bold flavor than the spinach chicken. The lamb was very good. -tandoori shrimp 5 - Just a warning but this is kind of spicy especially for those that can't handle spicy foods. I like that the shrimp are prawn size and they were very tasty.

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    Bollywood Bistro

    Bollywood Bistro

    4.5
    (340 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Looking for something tasty in the are, we ended up at Bollywood Bistro... boy did the heavens…read moresmile on us! The decor is very spare and clean. It's different a fusion of industrial and East Asian chic. Very, very nice! We were immediately greeted and provided with a seat I love Indian food, but I wasn't familiar with some of the dishes so we tried a few different things. Everything was delicious! The chickpea stew, puffy bread, and samosas were my favorite! The sauces were all delicious as well. What a wonderful little gem! I wish I lived nearby. I would be here every week. We had the opportunity to meet the chef. He was so humble and friendly. We told him how much we enjoyed the food, and he seemed genuinely pleased to hear it. Please come out and support this wonderful local business!

    This place is average, not very bad when it comes to food, but the attitude and rules are fit for a…read moreMichelin star restaurant. They have absolutely no intention to satisfy customers, ambiance is well just tables and chairs with some posters. I have been to many restaurants where food is not that great but the customer service is top notch and for that I give them credit, but at this place they turned out every small request we made for food for our small kid, we didn't ask for anything for free, we asked to customize, which they straight turned down, they have nothing that is kid friendly here. No way I am recommending this place to anyone. If you are the owner, please contact me. I am really interested in knowing what is the logic behind your strict policies :)

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    Desi Chowrastha

    Desi Chowrastha

    2.9
    (22 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Desi Chowrasta, a new restaurant that opened about five months ago, has quickly become a favorite…read morefor quick, delicious snacks. If you're looking for tasty, ready-to-eat Indian snacks for a quick pickup, this is the place to go. They offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that are always available. It has also become our go-to spot for evening snacks with friends, where you can enjoy pakoras along with some of the best masala chai in Naperville. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, making you feel right at home. One of the biggest advantages is that they stay open until midnight, which is perfect for late-night cravings. We often stop by after watching a movie at Showplace. I highly recommend Desi Chowrasta to everyone looking for authentic snacks and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Desi Chowrasta, a new restaurant that opened about five months ago, has quickly become a favorite for quick, delicious snacks. If you're looking for tasty, ready-to-eat Indian snacks for a quick pickup, this is the place to go. They offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that are always available. It has also become our go-to spot for evening snacks with friends, where you can enjoy pakoras along with some of the best masala chai in Naperville. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming, making you feel right at home. One of the biggest advantages is that they stay open until midnight, which is perfect for late-night cravings. We often stop by after watching a movie at Showplace. I highly recommend Desi Chowrasta to everyone looking for authentic snacks and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

    Chaotic and poorly managed. Either they don't have a restaurant manager or if there is one, they…read moreneed to get a new one. Register says "Cash only" but at request they will accept card!?!!! The loudest customer gets their food the fastest. I felt like I was chasing my food's availability. The kitchen wasn't able to make pakoras for some reason but the cashier continued to accept pakora orders! Communication between the staff is non- existent. Between my husband and me, either of us was always at the food counter waiting on our food, essentially we didn't get to eat together. Sorry I'm not coming back.

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    Qcurrys Indian Kitchen

    Qcurrys Indian Kitchen

    4.8
    (139 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    This was excellent! Stopped here with a friend recently for a late weekday lunch. We each ordered…read moreone of the lunch specials that comes with 2 entrees, rice and naan, and everything was delicious! The man working there was friendly and knowledgeable, and the restaurant was clean with plenty of open tables to choose from. My only suggestion for improvement is that I'd love to see additional paneer options for the lunch special- I would have absolutely ordered 2 different paneer entrees, but I had butter chicken for my second choice and it was also delicious! Tip: parking in DT Wheaton can be crazy sometimes. If you're planning to arrive here at a specific time, definitely give yourself extra time to find parking and walk.

    For appetizers, we had an order of samosas. They were very tasty!…read more For entrees, we ordered butter chicken, chicken saag, and malai kofta. The chicken saag was my favorite, but the butter chicken and malai kofta were also DELICIOUS. The chicken was super tender, and all the curries were so flavorful. It was also my first time having malai kofta, and the dumplings were so good. We got paratha, roti, and rice. The roti and paratha were both great. Rice was pretty standard. Finally, we got an order of kheer for dessert. It was very tasty! Sweetness levels were perfect. Ratings: Samosas (8/10) Butter Chicken (7.5/10) Malai Kofta (7/10) Chicken Saag (8/10) Roti (7/10) Paratha (7/10) Kheer (8/10) Service was great. Restaurant was clean. We'll definitely be back.

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    Samosas - the dips that came with them were delicious as well!

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    Samosas - the dips that came with them were delicious as well!

    Paanwalla - indpak - Updated June 2026

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