RUN, don't walk to this place if you're looking for authentic Indian food that tastes GREAT, great…read moreportions and is served HOT! Service is terrific too! It's really nice to be genuinely thanked for frequenting their restaurant and to be recognized the week after my original visit - and again genuinely thanked for my business. 5 STARS all the way!!!

4 stars for food alone - and not 5 because the place is run-down…read more They promote their "Stand-out" garlic Naan - and remarkably tasty it was indeed... it was delicious and almost burned your fingers as you tear apart the soft creamy bread slathered in garlic and ghee - we had Lamb Rogan Josh, yellow lentil spiced Dal and Aloo Ghobi - all of which were yummy and tasty, with fresh Raita on the side However there is absolutely no atmosphere inside the restaurant- (we were the only folks dining at 8pm on a Sunday night) - the hostess managed to forget two of our dishes (how is that possible when we are the only diners?) and although they seemed to be doing a brisk take-out and Door-Dash business- I don't think I'd go back. It's drab and dreary inside and the wallpaper is yellowing and the fading plastic table covers give it a cheap tacky feeling - I'll order delivery next time and enjoy the good food at home thank you.

Must try We went there for brunch. Very busy place. We made…read morereservations before hand, service is very good and fast. Food- we ordered big idli- good- but had better ones. Order mysore masala dosa was really good. Sambar and coconut chutney good, bot the peanut chutney- tasted stale Paneer dosa was a twist and impressed with the taste. Tried chach - this was so refreshing Tried filter coffee- this was only this that need alot of improvement. We are from south India and I must say they failed in this Ambiance is beautiful Two large rooms- plenty of staff Definitely will return

After a long wait, we have finally found an authentic South Indian spot in the Northern/North…read moreWestern suburbs! Vanam is an expansive suburban restaurant serving authentic Southern Indian dishes with some surprises like Bisi Bele Bath (a Karnataka staple and uncommon stateside) which was authentic and tasty (albeit loaded with Ghee!). Masala Dosa was acceptable though the dosa batter could use some rework (Dosa texture was a bit off though the Masala was tasty). Chutneys also were tasty with fresh coconut in the main one. The Medu Vada/Sambar was another winner with flavorful, authentic Sambar with traditional veggies (Drumsticks indicated Vanam means business!). The Mirchi Bajji was a bit under seasoned but still crispy on the outside (batter and filling could have used a couple grains of salt). Service was prompt and everyone was very courteous. There seemed to be multiple birthdays being celebrated on this particular evening based on the music played out when the complementary? dessert was served! Prices were reasonable for the quality and service. Menu goes beyond traditional fare and includes Jain and Indo Chinese options. Overall, this is an excellent find and we hope to be back despite the long trek deep into Schaumburg. Highly recommended!

Food was amazing, super expansive menu! Restaurant was really nice and bathrooms were very clean…read more Our sever Shohail was great!

The food was delish!! The service was so kind and helpful. We had a gluten free consideration at…read morethe table -- they have a whole big gf menu and we're super accommodating. They gave us a complimentary gf appetizer -- which by the way, absolutely try the fried okra chips, I loved them (I'm a big okra person). I had my first ever Indiana restaurant tomato soup and i would order that now every time. And who doesn't love butter chicken. We tried to branch out this time and got a coconut curry dish and dal makhani, finished it with a rasmalai -- highly, highly recommend. They looked like they could use some visitors, stop by sometime.

This was the second time we visited. The first one was probably close to 3 stars but this time it…read morewas worse. Do not let the colorful decor trick you into coming inside. The food is less than desirable. It is a self service restaurant but when paying they ask if u want to tip. I don't know why tips are necessary when it is all self service and they provide zero service. If you have leftovers they will give you boxes, but no bag. You have to dispose of any trash yourself. No busboy. Water is free and you can refill it yourself. Like I said before...self service. We ordered the following: * Steamed Classic Momos - a couple were stuck to the plate and all the filling came out. The others were falling apart. The overall taste was not good. The chutney was spicy and not bad. * Punjabi Samosa - it tasted like frozen samosas reheated. Did not taste fresh. * Aloo Paratha - It was ok but tastes like it was reheated from frozen. Lots of ghee. * Paneer Tikka Masala - It was sweet and had zero spicy flavor. First time having any tikka masala taste sweet. * Palak Paneer - It tasted like grass. Lacked any in depth flavor. * Garlic Naan - It was so paper thin it could have been a crispy cracker. Do not recommend eating here. Disappointed.

We tried lots of things at tumerica and it's our go to for below…read more Misal pau - amazing authentic spicy and fresh pau are the best Pooran poli reminds you of home Mango Mastani is my husband's favorite Thali it felt the quantity was little less to be full after you have thali. Other places thali is sufficient for two people. Here two thalis also left us hungry. Bengali thali was not upto my expectations. Service is a little slow but it's manageable given the flavors. Ambiance is casual.

Any place that serves biryani in buckets will always have my back (take out only). This place is a…read moreflavor explosion. They have like 20 or 30 different types of biryani, and they're all unique. They serve North Indian, South Indian, veg, nonveg, Andhra dishes, pulav (weekends only), they have it covered. Their entrees, dosas, and tandoori menu items are also delicious, and sometimes spicy af. Sometimes I feel that the superb food quality doesn't match the ambiance, which can feel like a loud cafeteria but hey, food is priority #1. After all, if its packed, that means its good. In my experience, they have never told me that they don't have an item available, even though they have a pretty large menu. What they serve is always fresh, which can lead to some delay in service, but the food is worth the wait. Some items are so unique, which gives Hyderabad House Biryani place the edge. The aromas, as you exit your parked 1984 Ford Escort hatchback, will take you by the nostrils and pull you in, just like a Tom and Jerry cartoon.

Definitely an underrated place. I wouldn't have known about this place without my friend telling me…read moreand I'm glad he did. Upon walking in, I knew it was going to be a good meal given how many locals I saw. We ordered a variety of dishes and none of them disappointed. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower appetizer. Of note, if you're not used to Indian level of spicy, I would err on the side of mild.

Delicious food! We ordered take out here after a friend recommended it. She said, "everything we…read morehave ordered here has been amazing!" We also had a person in our group that is allergic to dairy, so we wanted to make sure her food contained no forms of dairy. The service staff was so helpful in talking through the menu items to make sure we had dairy free food for this person. We ordered garlic naan, Tikka Masala, Saag Mutton, and Dal Gosht! They all were incredible. The mutton and goat were bone-in, which made the flavor so delightful but also made us eat a little slower as we removed the bones. Is was great! Next time we're in the area, we will dine in to experience that.

Very frustrating experience…read more I ordered food online and was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, my husband went to pick it up, only to be told it wasn't ready and would take another 15 minutes. I called to cancel the order because of the delay, but they told me it couldn't be canceled and that the food would be ready in five minutes. Five minutes later, my husband went back, and the food still wasn't ready. When I called again, they told me the food was already ready and asked where my husband was parked so they could bring it out. Also the man on the phone said that no one was in the restaurants to pick up the food, when clearly my husband went it. At that point, I was extremely frustrated. We had waited over 45 minutes, and when I asked to cancel the order, they refused and said the food was already made. I don't even believe anymore that the food is ok to eat, so we just threw it out. Very poor communication and customer service. After this experience, I would not recommend this place. Mind that none of them spoke good English and it was extremely hard to understand them. Customer is never right in their eyes. Now I have to dispute the transaction with my bank

Tastes just like India! It's sad to see that people have stopped coming here because of the new…read moreChoice opening. However, the workers are really kind! I came here twice and asked to have food packed within 20 minutes to go to the airport. They delivered and even gave an extra because they accidentally gave the wrong sandwich and stopped me from leaving (I wouldn't have even noticed). The cashier is also kind and gives great advice on orders. The sandwich I got was AFL and BFL. It is REALLY CHEESY but tastes great. The restaurant itself is small but great for to go orders or quick catch up with friends. The kitchen is also a little slow but service friendliness makes up for it

Freeze land is a super popular food chain in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and there are expectations with the…read morename. We ordered BFL sandwich which was good if you like cheese to be the dominant flavor but I personally like it a little balanced. The other dish we ordered was pau bhaji and boy was I disappointed. The bhaji was overpowered by pau bhaji masala. Worst part the onions tasted like it had gone bad. The ambiance is casual and quirky. Service was not satisfying either as they had just forgotten about the pay bhaji order and we had to go follow up. Overall I was a bit let down due to expectations with Freeze land.

Found this Indian restaurant in Schaumburg that has big dosas and more. It actually is a pretty…read moregreat value for the big portions. Naatu has tons of stuff. A classy but casual atmosphere. There's plenty for both meat eaters and vegetarians to find things. Coming here the first time we weren't sure about the atmosphere. It's actually a lot nicer inside to be honest. The food still isn't crazy expensive for certain things. Also has a bar if wanting cocktails. The food is why people come though. It's about $6 for an appetizer. We got the Hyderabad Onion Samosas. Crispy and was a great thing to start lunch. There's quite a lot for both meaty and plant based options. It's about $12 for a dosa. These are massive as fuck. I got the Masala Dosa. This comes with chutney and sambar. It's filled with potatoes and onions and is crispy. The rest of the menu features classics like curries and other stuff. Has a lot of great stuff on the menu and a lot is affordable. It's located on Golf Road at Roselle Road. There's tons of options for meat eaters and vegetarians.

Visited Naatu Indian Restaurant & Bar in Schaumburg and tried a mix of dishes, including the ghee…read morepodi idli, madras masala dosa, uttapam, punugulu, mysore masala dosa, qubani ka meeta, mango lassi, and buttermilk. The madras masala dosa, uttapam, ghee podi idli, and punugulu were the standouts for me those had good flavor. Overall, the food was good and the staff was really nice and welcoming. It's a nice spot if you're looking for South Indian food in Schaumburg.

IMLI is a fun atmosphere. You may bop your head while taking pani puri shots…read more They have an interesting take on Indian food, and I'mhere for it. They have unique menu items which make them stand apart from the many Indian spots that have emerged. Competition is healthy, it makes businesses try harder. Some plates were hits, some misses. Their tandoor chicken stands out. It is juicy, smokey, very flavorful, delishhh. They need to leave it in the tandoor for about 3 to 4 more minutes so it cooks to the bone. Pani puri shots and masala soda were great. Their chicken makhanwala was lackluster. Everyone knows that you use tandoori chicken in makhani, they just had thin sliced chicken. It was rich, tomato based, and sweet. The gravy of the malai kofta was rich and silky, kofta itself was okay. Great presentation. Rogan josh was good. They have tons of interesting menu items, so we'll be coming back without our parents to try their more modern fare. Their tres leches ras malai looked the least appetizing, based on how they presented it. Their small plates are definitely worth trying. The combination of a fun atmosphere, paired with their culinary vision make IMLI worth checking out.

We came here for dinner with our big family and enjoyed some drinks and delicious food. Service was…read morequick too. You can adjust spice levels for most dishes - we stuck to mostly mild to keep it safe. We were first given these cracker puffs with tasty sauces and salsas to dip them in. These sauces were also excellent with naan later. We got the charcoal naan and garlic naan - the garlic was our favorite. The chicken tikka masala and butter chicken were very similar and tasty. The spinach paneer was delicious and spicy. The tandoori chicken and tandoori lamb came sizzling on a hot plate and were delicious and tender. Everything was great, but the portions were overall small so we had to order a lot.

If you are looking for authentic Central Asian cuisine, Sorry Mama Cafe is a must-visit!…read moreWe ordered the hand-pulled noodles (Lagman), fresh traditional bread (Tandyr Nan), and beef kebabs (Shashlik). The Lagman was incredible -- rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and perfectly chewy noodles. The bread came out warm, fluffy on the inside with a crisp crust, making it perfect to dip in the broth. The kebabs were juicy, well-seasoned, and paired wonderfully with sliced onions and sauce. The service was excellent -- the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the tea complements the meal perfectly, and the portion sizes are very generous. Highly recommended! And more park lots . 5 of 5.

I had a great experience at Sorry Mama Cafe. The service was warm and friendly, the atmosphere was…read morecozy, and the food was delicious. You absolutely have to try the boorsok--they're freshly fried, served hot with sour cream, and are incredibly tasty. The plov was also amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The gyuru lagman itself was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly prepared noodles. The only thing that could be improved was the meat. It wasn't very tender, and it seemed like it either wasn't cooked long enough or wasn't the best quality. Aside from that, the dish was very enjoyable. Overall, it's a lovely place with great hospitality and authentic, delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!