We went for lunch since it was close to our hotel. What a wonderful surprise! We used to live in the area and went to a different Indian restaurant but it has since closed so we decided to take a chance with Tandoor Curry Hotspot. The portions were big and flavor was really good. We ordered vindaloo but were too spicy for us so they graciously took it back and made us a milder version. Garlic naan was the best I had. read more

The aromas that hit your senses as you walk into Tandoor Curry Hotspot is something out of a dream! I've been to Tandoor twice: once with my book club and 6 other people, and another with a girl friend of mine. Both times, the staff was incredibly warm and kind, and both times my food was flavorful. I have had the bullet naan ($5) and the garlic naan. And both times I ordered a dish with paneer (I'm vegetarian, and love a good Indian dish with paneer). I will say, that the first time I was here, I ordered a glass of wine, and knew IMMEDIATELY as the wine was set down in front of me, that the wine was spoiled. The Pinto Grigio stank like an old Chardonnay and turned my stomach so badly after just one sip, I had to take my food to go and finished it the next day. I have also noticed that the water carafes and glasses were kind of dirty the two times that I was in here, and that's a huge turnoff for me when dining in a restaurant (hence the 4 stars, not 5). I highly recommend Tandoor for the food and service, just skip alcoholic beverages, and maybe don't drink the water...? read more

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What a great find. Just down the street from Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre so convenient for a pre-show meal. My husband was born in India so expects a lot from an Indian restaurant. We were both very pleased. Appetizer options were sizable and everything was well seasoned. Several naan options. read more

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I give the butter chicken 2 thumbs up! I ordered a "surprise" meal through the Too Good To Go app, and was given a container stuffed with rice, raisin naan and butter chicken. Everything was delicious. I'll return to dine in the restaurant, which is small but nicely decorated. read more

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I bought a Groupon that allows me to spend $15 for $30 worth for food at this restaurant. We stopped by on a Tuesday night and ordered their chicken korma and a lamb curry dish. The portion was small but the flavor was good. We also tried their biryani (fried rice) which was very salty. Overall, with the groupon, not a bad deal. read more

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The food was extremely delicious and the place felt cozy and felt right at home. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and very helpful to assist what to eat. We happened to meet the owner and all I can say is that if humble was a person it would be the owner. Took his time to welcome us and make us feel at home. I def recommend this to anyone who loves traditional Indian food. I will be a regular there accompanied by my family.Thank you Sandeep for welcoming us with open arms!! read more

Found this restaurant on the "TooGoodToGo" app. There wasn't any specific area designated for the people waiting to sit, so I walked around the plaza. I found others waiting for their pick-up utilizing the nearby tables set up for customers. They have outdoor seating, gender neutral bathrooms, & a bar with liquor and masala chai to go. I was happy with the food (I got (paneer veggie dish). Overall, this is a Beautiful place covered in plants and leaves which gives a calming effect. The music was loud so it may not be the best for a first date or business meeting, if you get easily distracted. read more

Tandoor Curry Hotspot - Indian Near Me - Riverwoods, Illinois

My family and I found Tandoor Curry Hotspot to be a good restaurant to check out whenever you are in the mood for tasty Indian food. The restaurant was inviting with its aesthetics and decor. It was well lit and clean. The restaurant's menu has a good variety, and the dishes are reasonably priced in today's times. Located in a shopping center in Riverwoods, this restaurant is a good addition to the restaurants in the area (between Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire). We went here for dinner and were not disappointed. We were promptly seated and served based on when we ordered. The restaurant was busy with takeout orders. We were in the mood for North Indian cuisine, so we ordered Naan, Onion Kulcha, Tandoori Roti, Palak Paneer, Kadai Paneer, and Meerut-style Goat curry dishes, for our entrées. I ordered chicken wings for my appetizer and requested them to be prepared in Indian style (which is not how they are normally cooked). By Indian style, I meant with curry spices or sauce. Our server, who also seemed to be the manager of the restaurant, said no problem to my request. The food came out promptly. It smelled and looked good. My wings were prepared in tandoori style, and they were delicious. The wings were accompanied by a mint chutney, some grilled onions, and slices of lemon. The vegetarian dishes like Palak Paneer and Kadai Paneer were aromatic and flavorful. The spice level was to our liking as we had requested. My goat curry dish was requested to be extra spicy, and it was good as well. It was my favorite dish. The Naan, Kulcha, and Roti we ordered were on point, too. We also ordered Malai Kulfi, an Indian ice cream dessert, which was housemade. It was decent. Overall, we had a good experience and would go back for more. Check out Tandoor Curry Hotspot for delicious Indian food. read more

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Loved everything I had! The naan selection was really nice to see. India Gate soda was very good. Lentil soup was a perfect level of creamy and spicy. Definitely coming back when I'm in town. Ordered a couple desserts to go just because! read more

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This food was absolutely amazing! My friend and I tried this place for the first time and were highly impressed by the flavors and the portion sizes! We excitedly took our leftovers home and enjoyed them the next day! Very friendly service and a nice calm atmosphere for dining! read more

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The place is on the smaller end but clean. The food was decent, nothing to write home about. I do have other places I would go to if I did have a craving to eat Indian food outside my home. They had a spicy mango Margherita on the menu- don't get it unless you want a spicy margherita. It's not what you are envisioning( mango margherita with a spicy rim). Barely tasted alcohol in it and it was filled blended with jalapeños. The service was below average- even though when we went in, it wasn't busy. It took forever to get water at the table and plates for the main course despite food being at the table. There was a misunderstanding on the order and we were told they couldn't do anything about it to take the dish back. So we decided to eat from the 3 dishes placed on the table(since we had to pay for it) and then the chef came after and asked us what he can do since we already touched it. If we had known that they would have taken the plate back, we wouldn't have touched it. Lesson learnt: confirm your order with the server even though it's their job to do so. read more

I came on a Tuesday night for dinner. There was just one other table being served and a couple of take out orders when I got here. A couple more tables filled up while I was here. This business is in a strip mall and fairly small. It seats up to 30 people. I ordered the Kadai chicken, which is a little spicy with paneer kulcha naan (cottage cheese and cilantro). Food was exceptional, which explains why the service was a little slow. Everything must be cooked to order. I know they said they could make it as spicy as I liked it. I went with the standard, and it was great. Next time, I might have them spice it up a little more because I like it spicy. Great little place with excellent, tasty food. read more

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Still one of my top go to for India food in the suburbs! Service is good, food was delicious and the other Indian patrons tell me it's authentic. read more

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Came here for dinner on Monday - they offer 10% off on Mondays. Staff are super friendly but the service was slightly slow. Love the little place and its decoration. I'm not super impressed by the food personally- we ordered eggplant curry and it had a strong burned flavor. Butter chicken was much better but on par with other Indian places. I would come back and try another time perhaps - and will update the review if my opinions change. read more

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Food is very good, and it tastes very good and place have good ambience, over all is was a great experience

This is a fantastic Indian restaurant and a much needed gem in the northeshore. The food is excellent - fresh, high quality, perfect flavor. To name a few things - the Chicken Vindaloo and Biryani (any kind) are delicious. Get some garlic naan on the side to eat with the vindaloo, or really any stew/curry. The naan is always freshly baked and hot. My husband really likes the Chilly Chicken, which is an appetizer but you can get it with rice to make it a meal. We also like the lunch thalis every now and then. It's a good deal and you get to try a bunch of different things. Portions are very generous. The owner is there often and he is very friendly so is the staff. I hope more people come to this place! read more

We got a "too good to go" to try this place. Had never been there before, but will be going back! The food was excellent, the people there are wonderful. Tiny place, but great atmosphere. read more

Best Indian food I've found since I visited India over a decade ago. Very authentic and taste is amazing. It's tucked in the corner of a strip mall, a hidden gem. Sometimes the service can be slightly slow but it's well worth the wait. Highly recommend if you love Indian food. read more

We came here for an early weekend dinner. The place was empty when we arrived and did not fill up that much during our time here. Only 1 or 2 other tables and a couple of take out orders. We ordered a variety of items to try. We got the spicy chicken wings for an appetizer- they were not overly spicy which was nice. It also came with a green sauce that was a great accompaniment for the wings. We also ordered a mango lassi which was well made. For our mains we got an assorted tandoori bread basket, the kashmiri lamb rogan josh and the paneer Tikka masala. The food overall was good, nothing overly spicy and the flavors were as expected. I felt like the pricing here too was pretty decent mostly everything was under $20 and the portion was more than enough for 2 people. Each of the entrees came with a bowl of rice. During the week they also have a lunch special that seems like a great option to try! read more

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Lived in the area for years and never realized Tandoori curry hotspot even existed. I'm glad I finally got the chance to try it. Went for lunch and ordered a Thali lunch special which I admit was way too much food for me but it was so good I did eat everything. Really good flavors and generous portions make a great lunch spot. read more

Tandoor Curry Hotspot - Thali lunch special - Indian Near Me - Riverwoods, Illinois

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What an enjoyable experience! Beautiful decor and rhythm of music to enjoy with Marsala tea. Staff was helpful with our order and answered questions. Naan and tea not disappoint. Thank you for takeout! read more

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This is a bit of a hidden gem in Deerfield, right across the street from Woodman's. Tandoor Curry Hotspot is a great Indian restaurant serving classic dishes such as Chicken Tikka Masala to a couple of items in addition to your typical Indian place. The food was fantastic and the space is really cute and elegant! I think just reading name alone, you think it's divey, but it's got more of a "boutiquey" jewel box. Feels pretty authentic. Would totally come back again to try more dishes. Tue and Wed offer special discounts. Definitely one of my new top spots for Indian. read more

Food was very good. Service was very good. All very attentive They recommended Gobi Manchurian. Never had it before and it was delicious read more

Just popped in for lunch and think I found my new favorite Indian place. You never know what you're gonna get when walk into a strip mall restaurant but I was amazed at how clean and fresh the interior was. Casual yet very clean with attention to detail. I ordered the lunch special and it came out hot, fresh and outstanding. Bread was warm and crispy and each dish was perfect. Love this place. The owner could not have been nicer. read more

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I am not a big Indian food authority, but everything we ordered was hot, delicious, perfectly cooked and the portions were quite generous. Our group of 4 ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Eggplant, Paneer Masala, and nan bread. All dishes included basmati rice. We loved every bite! Indian beers and wine are available. I had the King Fisher beer, which was a great compliment to the meal. The interior is really lovely and the ambiance is cozy. They also offer take out. I would highly recommend Tandoor Curry Hotspot when you are in the mood for delicious Indian cuisine. read more

Small, quaint, clean, with a touch of elegance. I love this place. Food and service are both great. I've eaten there over a dozen times, and never a complaint. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Horrible experience!! Ordered a chicken 65 and chilly chicken.. the 65 was too salty that I had to throw it out in the trash.. not just me but my entire family felt that way.. when I called the restaurant, they abruptly mentioned that salt/sugar is a personal preference for each of the individuals !!!!! Seriously man!! Do you think this is the first time I'm eating a chicken 65 or for that matter any food from a restaurant even ?!?! read more

I wish I could say this was an enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, it was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in quite some time. I ordered minced lamb patties, and the very first one I touched was ice cold. Not lukewarm--not room temp--refrigerator cold. When I raised this concern with the owner, I expected an apology or a quick fix. Instead, I received a string of excuses about grill temperatures and forgotten items. After all that, the cold one was brought back to me hot, but the other ones were luke warm and I just gave up. The one hot one was tasty though to be fair. Then came the Daal Tadka, which I've enjoyed countless times at other restaurants. I ordered spicy, which typically in Indian Cuisine, is very spicy. There was no spice to this at all. This version was bland, gritty, and had a strange, overly thick consistency. The daal was crunchy. The "sauce" tasted like "pork and beans" sauce. When I voiced my concerns, I wasn't met with accountability or concern--just condescension. The owner told me I probably didn't know what authentic North Indian food tasted like, despite the fact that I eat Indian cuisine regularly and am very familiar with both North and South Indian dishes. Rather than taking constructive feedback seriously, he offered to "recommend something I would like" on a future visit--as if I would ever return. When the bill came, he tried to offer me a dessert as compensation, which I declined. Then he finally said, reluctantly, that he could offer me a mere 10% discount after barely touching any of the food. I guarantee you that I only ate 10% of my food. I literally had one teaspoon of that daal tadka. I spent $50 on a meal that consisted of one bite of lamb and a teaspoon of daal. I wish that the owner would have not spent all his time telling me how the nasty food wasn't really nasty but instead I must not know how it's supposed to taste. If I said it was nasty, and you see that I did not eat it, why wouldn't you offer some other type of food or comp it? One or the other.... Not to mention, why would you have an uber bland dish for someone who requested spicy. I have never been that disappointed in any Indian cuisine at any restaurant. I never leave reviews like this, but I felt compelled to share my experience so others are aware. I support small businesses, especially restaurants, and I understand everyone has an off day--but how a business handles those moments matters. This establishment failed on both food and service. read more

Made a whole yelp profile just for this review... I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant, as a whole. I ordered a too good to go mystery meal and was fully blown away by the quality of food. The chicken was so tender. Even the rice was somehow tender too (usually basmati rice tends to be drier but the basmati rice from here had a perfect balance of moisture while maintaining the integrity of basmati rice). It was so good that I called back, wanting to know how to order this meal again. I spoke with the owner who (first of all was so kind and also) told me he prepared the dish with ingredients that he had leftover at the end of the day. So, unfortunately there was no name for the dish, but instead he told me what I could order that would be similar. Regardless, suffice it to say that the owner is truly a master at the art of cooking. I have no question that anything I order will be made with the same level of deliciousness. I will undoubtedly be back for more! The only regret I have is not taking a picture to post with this review before my husband and I absolutely devoured the entire thing. So good! Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I just enjoyed the most delicious dinner at Tandoor Curry Hotspot in Riverwoods. Their onion kulcha was the best we have ever eaten. We also ordered lentil soup and a tomato soup, both were very lovely. The lamb saag was very flavorful and more than enough for both of us to share. But, their Butter Paneer Masala was simply out of this world!! A totally new dish that the manager Siri recommended was so flavorful, with so many different spices that I look forward to ordering it every time I go there in the future! The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. Service was excellent! I give it a 10/10, read more

Restaurant is clean, food appears to be good. My problem is service was horrible. The minute I walked in no one acknowledged me. In fact everyone spoke to the other customers who were not black. Then when I spoke up about it, they were rude. I won't be returning. I don't spend my black dollar where it's not welcomed. read more

Look no further to eat REAL and healthy Indian homemade food served in a restaurant style setting. From the time of entry till you exit, you will be filled with authenticity and warmth. Both your stomach and soul will be fully satisfied. To top off the amazing experience, chef and owner Sandeep is extremely involved in curating every detail, right from food, service and ambiance. The thali is simply unbeatable, portions are rightly sized and very affordable for the exceptional quality. The India gate soda is to die for. Go enjoy with friends and family for lasting memories. read more

We had our company's Diwali party with food catered from here. We had trays of delicious and flavorful butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, jeera rice, naan, and samosa with mint chutney and tamarind sauce. It was a hit with the team! Great food and highly recommended! read more

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Fabulous food. Extensive authentic menu. Good service. Unassuming strip mall location. Some outdoor seating.

Very good food. Be sure to order lamb or goat curry. The service was great. One of the curry was too spicy for us (even though we ordered mild), the owner recooked it and made it perfect for our taste. The place is small, but clean with just enough decor. Will definitely go back. read more

Tandoor Curry Hotspot - Meerut goat curry (left) and Kashmiri lamb curry (spicy even though we ordered mild) - Indian Near Me - Riverwoods, Illinois

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my wife and I spent a day cross country skiing nearby and worked up an appetite. Glad we found this place! we ordered samosas, lentil soup, Chana masala, and garlic naan. All GREAT! it's only half hour from Chicago and worth the drive! read more

Food was excellent and they offer a wide variety of Indian foods. Very healthy and the portions are great. My wife and I had an appetizer along with a main entree and garlic naan bread. Prices are very good and the service was excellent. I made a reservation because it filled up fast. This is my second time in this restaurant this week I came for a going away party on Tuesday and had to come back on Friday. Don't miss this one. I didn't like the hot tea so she bought me this iced tea with cranberry juice in it Check it out. Our bill for 2 people with a glass of wine and tea was $66.00. The restaurant was well decorated. Will come back for lunch one day read more

The BEST Indian food anywhere.. Devon st in chicago nothing on this place, their naan..nothing better

Reall good food!! I ordered takeout and it was amazing. Chicken 65 and Dhaba Chicken Curry were so good!! Highly recommend.

Our waiter was very kind and thoughtful. We ordered a variety of dishes. We ordered Gobi Manchurian with a mango lassi for our appetizer, then, we ordered chola bhatura, paneer tikka masala, and malai kofta. We were amazed when we got the food! The curry s were all made very nicely with a rich cream. The aroma and taste of the food was out of this world! The environment was very cosy with a very clean floor and clean tables. The portion size was good but, we did have to carry out leftovers. We are absolutely going to come again, and I suggest you come here too!! read more

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