Stopped by for lunch after finding it had such great reviews on Yelp. I very wrongly assumed from the description and restaurant name that it was literally Indian-Cajun fusion. Not so much, it turns out! Just a small counter service steam-table joint that happens to offer both Indian and a few soul food items. The interior is really modern and bright, and the owners were patient and helpful while we tried to sort out what kind of food it was they actually offered. We only tried the Indian side of the menu, but it was good quality and a quite a lot of food for the money (about $12 per person). Overall I'd say it was a pretty satisfying lunch at a decent value, but not at all the unique experience what I was anticipating. If anyone ever actually opens an Indian-Cajun spot, I'm there! read more

Good food, but the employees are kind of surly (maybe because I'm Indian and they're worried about what I'll think of the food - even though it's good!) and the prices are astronomical for a quick food place. 13 dollars for a meal almost. read more

I love Indian food. To me the restaurant have some good flavorful vegetarian and non vegetarian options. I usually get the tandoori chicken with various sides and my fiancé loves the chicken tiki marsala. Very generous portions. Not to pricey for what you get. read more

I ordered the butter chicken with chickpea and spinach vegetable side and the lentils. The food was good but a little overpriced for the amount of food I received. I'd eat here again, but only if I don't have time to drive to an Indian restaurant on the north side. read more

Quick & yummy! I've been here twice since relocating my job to Hyde Park. It's a little restaurant that might look a little icky, but don't let that throw you off. The lack of frills is not an indication of lack of flavor! It's one of the few places in the Chicagoland area where I've been able to get 2 curries, rice, samosa, and bread for under $10. I'm sure I will be back again. read more

Chicken was pretty ordinary, not bad but nothing to write home about. Rice was good and their Mac n' Cheese hit the spot. Small place, seemed busy and lots of people seem to like it. My wife really enjoys it, but to me it just seemed pretty average. I'll give them three stars, two from me and another for my wife. read more

While the Indian food's hardly of Devon St. caliber, it's flavorful, not overly greasy, and is about as good as you could possibly ask for in terms of fast food Indian. I used to eat here twice a week, and it's still my favorite place to go in Hyde Park. read more

Best deal for samosas by far--guilty pleasure! Everything else is great too.

Today I went into Rajun Cajun to order two samosas. When I placed my order, the gentleman behind the counter looked at me suspiciously from head to toe. The lady behind the counter grabbed my food and directed me to the register to pay. The gentleman took my money, but refused to acknowledge me or say, "You're welcome," after I thanked him for giving me my food. I would suggest that the owners hire staff who are customer friendly. read more

indian AND soul food!!! rock!!! i recall that the perfect combination was getting your choice of indian main dishes with candied yams as a side, all sweet and spicy. AND you can rent bollywood movies too! read more

I've been going to Rajun Cajun since Trushar bought the place and added Indian food to the menu. BEST INDIAN FOOD IN THE CITY, in my opinion - especially the butter chicken. I've been to Indian places where the entrees are 40% more expensive and 60% worse. We consider the owners of the restaurant part of our extended family: they greet us by name, know our children, and are valuable members to our community. read more

This is a great fast Indian/Soul Food place. I've been coming for almost 3 years now since I've been in Hyde Park. This is place is now also newly renovated and looks great! The staff is friendly and the food is inexpensive and you get a lot for the price. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone whose looking for some Indian food and Soul food at the same time I believe it's pretty authentic too since it's owned by an Indian family. My favorite thing to get is the Lamb Curry with Basmati rice, samosas and corn bread. read more

Good and cheap Indian food. This is probably the most bang for your buck you will get in Hyde Park. The food is great and very inexpensive. They have many vegetarian options, and the chicken has no mystery meat or weird fatty parts in it. I am giving it 5 stars because it is so good for the amount you pay. PLUS- a lady there does eyebrow threading. Be sure to pick up her card near the cash register. She does a great job. read more

This was my first go at Indian food and it made me try more. This resturant has american/ soul food also so you can pick and choose what you want off from both countries. read more

Definitely a fan of this place. A local, casual environment. Nothing fancy, but wonderful when you're craving some good Indian food. My favorite is the vegetarian plate which comes with a generous portion of two dishes plus rice and a samosa. I'm totally hooked and will be back for more. read more

I tried this place based on reviews and was glad to find an Indian restaurant in Hyde park where I live. I tried their delivery option once and then decided to dine in the next time I went there. Pros: 1. Quality and taste of the food is pretty good. My fav is tandoori chicken, butter chicken, spicy chicken curry and saag paneer. 2. The delivery was pretty quick and prompt and not too expensive. 3. The option to have Indian food when you don't want to drive all the way till Devon street. 4. The lady who works there does a very good eye brow threading at her home for only 5 bucks. Cons: 1. They served the "dinner meal" in flimsy paper plates with "medium sized" curries in it which was over flowing and messy. I saw this happening to other customers buying as well. 2. Quantity isn't great especially the rice and size of roti and even samosas are small. You get twice the size of these samosas at Devon. 3. Since rice and roti portions are small, the curries would be left out and so even if you order your food as ala carte, you still can't take your left over curries as to-go. 4. Over all the food is little pricey for the quantity and definitely way pricier than other Indian restaurants in Devon. 4. When I went to dine in there, 2 homeless guys who were extremely unhygienic, stinking and unkempt came and sat in the booth beside us and constantly stared at us. I saw these very same homeless guys before on the same street. I'm not trying to be unkind towards them but the staring part was scary. Over all I guess I won't mind ordering a to-go from here or order for delivery when I'm craving for some Indian food and lazy to drive all the way till Devon street. read more

Ordered delivery for the call team this evening - catfish curry, butter chicken, two vegetable combo's. Food was spicy enough, h/w seemed somewhat "soupy." My colleague who is Indian was highly offended by the food delivered and said, "This is an affront to Indian food." He was so annoyed by the food, that he actually called the restaurant to complain about the soupiness of the chana masala he and another colleague had. He likened it to vegetables in hot water with the spice dumped in. The management was nice enough to credit him $9 for future orders. The food was not quite what I'd expected re: Indian food, h/w I didn't have very high expectations to start. Certainly their food is not very authentic (what do you expect from an Indian restaurant that is run by southeast Asians?), but passable I suppose. Their samosas ARE pretty bad (doughy), portions somewhat small (at least for delivery) and rice not very fragrant. Strangely enough this restaurant has become very popular with the call teams, however the consensus amongst our Indian colleagues appears to be that this place is a poor excuse for Indian food. One plus is the ability to order off campusfood.com and pay by credit card. Quick delivery with online ordering as well. I don't think I'd mind eating here when on call; Adds some variety to the other two on-call staples: Nile & Thai 55th (Certainly beats pizza.) Definitely visit any restaurant on Devon instead, or India House on Grand or Gaylord in Schaumburg - you've tons of other choices (unless you're stuck in Hyde Park for any reason). To Vamsi V: Who gave Tiffin and Hema's 2 and 1 star? - You give Rajun Cajun 4 stars?!?!?! and mention authenticity?!?!? lack of Indian clients?!?!? There seems to be a lack of consistency in your review criterion. read more

After moving to Hyde Park from a land well endowed with excellent Indian restaurants (Cambridge, MA) I tried to convince myself that this place is ok. I can't lie to myself anymore. Their food just isn't very good. Everything is overly creamy and their menu isn't very diverse. I will give them points for serving chapati with meals. I'll just have to dream of the day when a decent Indian restaurant opens in Hyde Park. read more

Excellent Spicy tasty seafood and sauces! I had shrimp in a bad with the garlic spicy butter sauce, very good!! Reasonable prices for seafood. Strongly recommend this place. Great ambiance, fun environment. read more

So glad to see Rajun Cajun open after 2 1/2 months of renovation. Food is still great, staff is still wonderfully kind and the restaurant is beautiful! Here's to many more years of success for this lovely restaurant! read more

I dined in Rajun Cajun... I enjoyed my meal. However, the portions were very small. The greens were tasty, the atmosphere was alright. The customer service needs improving. read more

This place definitely is a hole-in-the-wall. You walk up to the counter and they dish up premade food into styrofoam containers. The vast majority of the people who came through while I was there got takeout. We got the butter chicken and lamb curry. Food was OK, but definitely not great. I wouldn't bother getting lamb again, as it didn't really taste that lamb-ish, if that makes sense. I would go here again because it's quick and it's walking distance from my apartment, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. And I can't quite get my head around serving both Indian food and fried chicken, but the guy at the next table had the fried chicken, so *shrug*. read more

It had been a few years since I have been to Rajun Cajun, but everything was as delicious as I remember!! The staff explained everything to us, the portions were gracious, and when we left everyone asked if we liked what we ordered. Did we?!? :-) This is a must-visit spot for everyone, and it will definitely not be too long before I return. p.s. the samosa is still as delicious as I remember and next time I will not neglect trying the ras mallai. I had butter chicken for the first time and the cabbage is still a favorite. Thank you for the amazing food and experience! read more

First of all, there's not much Cajun about Rajun Cajun. The neon décor is neither Indian nor Cajun. Then there's the food. Any Af-Am like myself could tell you that fried chicken does not "soul food" make. Also, soul food greens must be done right, and here they're not. The only soul food item they got right was the Mac & Cheese. Now that I got that off my chest, we're ADDICTED!! This is our go-to when we are near Hyde Park! They got all the Indian food right, as expected since Indians run the place. Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, and Chicken Curry are -EXQUISITE-. Samosas are delightful, and there's quite the bang for one's buck with those meals. Perhaps the things I dislike are nitpick-y, but they are far outweighed by the abject **deliciousness** and the lightning-quick service. We're hooked, and will recommend it to friends :-) read more

I have been a Rajun Cajun customer for many, many years. The Patels are like members of my family. It occurs to me that Hyde Park is welcoming many new visitors who need to know about this wonderful neighborhood gem. The quality of their curries is outstanding--the complexity of the spices far exceeds many much fancier and more famous Indian restaurants in Chicago. The vegetarian options are outstanding. The paratha and samosa are amazing (baked samosa far superior to friend IMHO). Great rice pudding and mango lassie. The restaurant also offers some soul food options (when you visit, ask the owners about the story). I LOVE their fried chicken--crisp, juicy, not greasy. Finally must point out that Rajun Cajun is one of the best value restaurants in Hyde Park--delicious home quality cooking at a great price. read more

I've only ever eaten from the Indian portion of the menu. It's the only Indian food available in Hyde Park, but it's certainly not the best you can find in Chicago. It's got a fast-food atmosphere and a tiny selection served cafeteria style. The food itself is of acceptable quality and the convenience is nice. If you're looking for good Indian food, look elsewhere. read more

I ordered saag paneer a la carte with a side of rice, and it was quite good--one of the better curry dishes I've had. But it was far too little food for $7. Their meal dish is a $13 combo; I haven't tried it, but it looks like enough food for lunch or dinner. Still, $13 is at least 30% more than it should cost, considering the very casual ambiance of the cafe (they serve the food in styrofoam plates) and the fact that a solid lunch buffet at most Indian restaurants won't cost more than $10. read more

First! The owners are extremely helpful & super informative BIG PLUS! The samosas are heaven on earth! The name of the dish has slipped my mind BUT its the peas with the paneer..ohlalalalala! LOVE LOVE! When I 1st try Rajun Cajun I went three YES THREE days in a row! Indian food is like a magical wonderful overload on your taste buds! read more

The food is already expensive and mediocre to begin with for what it is and I would give it 2.5 stars, but they refused to give any tap water when I asked and said there was a drought. I couldnt believe he actually said that like dude this is Chicago not Southern California lol. I had already tipped well at this point too (before I asked) so basically the lesson here is dont tip at this place because these guys are jerks or better yet dont go here and support this mediocre restaurant. Go to Saffron instead, its way better in every way possible read more

I really love this little place; it's kind of the "default" for my wife and me when we don't want to think where to go in the neighborhood. Yes, it's true that the food is served from a buffet, basically, but given that, it's pretty consistently fresh tasting. Of course it's not always the healthiest, but it is VERY tasty and a darn good deal too. I've only had the Indian, not the soul food, so I can't speak to that. However, overall it is a fantastic place that I know I'll miss when I move-I've never had access to fast Indian before! read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Hyde Park! Only place I know where you can get great Cajun & Indian food separate or together in a combo! the prices are standard if you eat Indian food. My only real complaints are no buffet deals & its a small place so there is no bathroom. which is a no no when usually dealing with Indian food read more

Nice place. The food is well seasoned, and well cooked. Nothing very pricey. I love curry so this is a really good place to go for authentic curry foods. read more

Great food! Some of the heartiest Indian food I have had, the inside reminds you of a thousand fast food joints in Chicago, but the food is really gourmet and reasonably priced. You can easily split a dish between two people, healthy portions. The somosas are really delicious and refreshing. I had the vegetarian dish and it was great! Not much cajun here, but it is a rajun good time! read more

Basic take out place. The food is cheap and ok not always that warm in temperature. Really the only thing I don't like is the fact that they serve all their food in styrofoam containers and I refuse to eat from these toxic types of containers. Rajun Cajun you need to update yourself and go green. Food is 3 stars. Owners are nice- basmati rice is always overcooked! read more

For as long as I've known about Rajun Cajun I've loved the concept. However, that does not help as much in the flavor department. After eating authentic Indian food in India, at my in laws and on Devon, I too know when I smell an imposter! RC has a monopoly on the south side when it comes to Indian cuisine- but if they were on Devon they would have been forgotten years ago.... PS They are snobby at times from my experience- not sure why, you're serving sucky Indian fast food!!!! read more

This place is interesting... It is cheap which is nice, and overall the dishes have good flavor. My main issue with this place is the service. The people working the place can be cranky. There are many other places in this area that have similar prices with better food and service. I would only recommend this place if you needed a super quick speedy meal; even then you could easily find a better restaurant. read more

I've been to Rajun Cajun once, and I didn't think much of it. I think it's silly to have the fusion, and thought there was more Indian than fried chicken. I remember the price being affordable, but the food was just lousy and messy. They give you quite a lot, but nothing is actually good. I usually hold high regard when it comes to hole in the walls (e.g. Harold's Fried Chicken in Hyde Park), but Rajun Cajun just doesn't cut it. read more

Disappointed. Ordered delivery, and they came 30 minutes early. This wasn't a problem--I was home--but it could have been otherwise. Food is fine, but for the price you're paying (albeit for delivery), it doesn't add up. Quality is fine, but not spectacular or anything. The portions are small. Thankfully, the saag really does taste like spinach. The flatbread that comes with the butter chicken combo is not good, though. Wish I could've subbed for naan. I always love gulab jamun, but it's too rosey here--tastes like perfume. The food is fine, but it's not worth the price. I'll go back because I love Indian food, but I'll eat in next time. I'll report if a 3-star delivery experience turns into a 4-star eat-in experience. read more

It unfortunately didn't do it for me. We ordered Rajun Cajun for an event at U of C and found the food to be lackluster. I had the chicken tikka masala, rice, and channa. The chicken was very low quality meat and the tikka was quite lackluster. I like my chicken tikka masala creamy and bursting with flavor, and this had neither qualities. I think I rather eat at Bartlett. read more

Rajun Cajun makes me happy simply by being a reliable place for me to get decent meal in Hyde park - a task more difficult than one would think. First of all, if you want indian food in HP there is only 1 choice. Second, I really like there alu dalkani. There always have a bunch of veggie options, food nicely spiced, and their chai without milk is good too. Friendly owners. Not much of ambience. Just keep delivering to the student cafeterias and keep us happy so we don't have to eat the dreaded hospital food. Thanks, rajun Cajun. read more