Walking into Desi Accent felt like stepping into a space filled with echoes of the past. We used to spend time here decades ago, when the space was The Living Room, and the moment we entered, those memories came rushing back in the most joyful way. The space is inviting and comfortable, easy to settle into. Service was exceptionally friendly. We were warmly welcomed and had a lovely conversation with Sara, the owner, which added a personal and heartfelt touch to the evening. Our party of four included a vegetarian and someone with gluten-free needs, and both were accommodated effortlessly. Always a sign of a thoughtful kitchen. We started with Aloo Paneer Tikki and Papdi Chaat, both excellent. The tikki was crisp and satisfying, and the chaat had that perfect mix of textures and tangy brightness. For mains, we shared Chicken Vindaloo, shrimp curry, Chicken Biryani, Mutter Aloo, and vegetable fried rice, all accompanied by warm, soft, slightly crisp butter naan. Everything was beautifully presented, well prepared, and balanced in spice without overwhelming the palate. And then... the cocktails. My friend and I ventured into margarita territory, one spicy and one with ginger, both crafted so well that we immediately ordered a second round. No regrets. If I had one small wish, it would be for music that leans more into the cultural experience. A sitar in the background or even Bollywood scenes on the screens would add an extra layer of immersion. That said, the American music playing was tasteful and unobtrusive. If you're in the suburbs and craving good Indian food with warm hospitality, this is your place. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday. We came with a toddler and infant in a car seat, and staff was able to accommodate us with a high chair and little extra seating. We ordered a chicken curry, chicken biryani, and lamb Rogan Josh. Chicken curry tasted great, chicken biryani had good flavor except it tasted sweet which we did not like, and lamb rogan josh was a solid 4/5 (better than most). We ordered couple garlic naan and a cheese naan. Only issue I have is that complimentary rice should come with curries. This was not the case, but almost every Indian restaurant does this with the exception of a few. Good ambiance, nice wall decor. I'd order again. read more

The Desi Accent - Chicken Curry, Rogan Josh, Chicken Biriyani, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Came in wanting à la carte, and was super surprised to hear that they have a weekend lunch buffet! The selection is not as expansive, but every dish was so stellar. I don't think Indian food can ever go wrong!!! I'm absolutely obsessed with paneer and can get those cheese cubes for days, so I nearly screamed when I saw they had paneer makhani. This was the best paneer dish I've ever had, and the flavors were just soooo complex and amazing. The owner was soo nice and made a variety of street foods for us, including dahi puri and pani puri. That spiced minty pani (water consistency) was so refreshing ugh. The owner also said Hakka noodles are India's version of Chinese food, so she insisted our group needed to try. This was slightly sweet and tangy, and felt like a Panda Express chow mein but sweeter. (Highest compliment, I loveeeeee Panda) The fried rice was also superrrr addicting, and the way they spiced and cooked the veggies was smart. Everything was truly delicious, and I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for your next Indian buffet with high quality food! read more

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During a recent work conference in Lombard, Chicago, there was a catered lunch from The Desi Accent on Tuesday and the catering ended up being a very good meal. I had some traditional dishes like garlic naan, rice, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken! There was a variety of options for meal selections. I enjoyed the meal and thought the food was good quality and worth eating! The meals were very well seasoned and the portion size was large enough for everyone at the workshop! The butter chicken tasted fantastic! It was creamy and had bold flavors. The tikka masala tasted as if there was just the right amount of spice in the dish, therefore each bite tasted so yummy! The garlic naan was warm and soft and worked extremely well when dipped into the sauce from the curries. There was a lot of rice with the meal, which allowed you to build a full plate too! We received a lot of food for the catering order and everyone left satisfied! It is hard to find a catering service that has such fantastic food and travels well. The catering service provided by The Desi Accent was excellent. The food was flavorful! It was a wonderful addition to the conference day. read more

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We were able to get seated after walking in on a Saturday evening without a wait. Nice ambiance inside with upscale decor and formal seating, located right between oak brook and Lombard. The food was just mediocre. We liked the chicken curry and lamb Rogan Josh was just ok, the chicken biryani I would skip as it was sweet and not seasoned well. I don't think I would come back again as there are many other Indian restaurants with better food particularly biryani. read more

The Desi Accent - Chicken biryani, onion kulcha, Chicken Curry, lamb Rogan Josh - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

This is my second time coming here. It wasn't very busy on a Saturday night. The parking lot has a sufficient amount of parking. We ordered shikanjvi, aam ki lassi (mango lassi), dahi bhalla, chicken ghee roast, lamb badami, and garlic mozzarella naan. Btw you'll have to order basmati rice separately since it does not automatically come with the entrees. Prices are competitive with other Indian restaurants. Portion sizes are not tiny but adequate. You'll definitely leave full after your meal. Service was great. They do add 3% if you use a card. -shikanjvi 5 - North Indian lemonade with lime, mint, and black salt. This is very good. Not sour just right. I wished there were refills on this. -dahi bhalla 5 - they're like fried dumplings with yogurt sauce. It's pretty good and worth trying out. -chicken ghee roast 5 - just a fair warning but mild is still spicy. I don't recommend it if you can't stand spicy food at all. The chicken pieces are very tender and can easily be cut up. It has a nice aroma. -lamb badami 5 - I like that it has a strong almond taste mixed with the very tender lamb. Perfect with rice or naan. -garlic mozzarella naan 5 - we usually get garlic naan but this one was delicious. read more

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Terrible experience. We just ordered naan since we had leftovers from other night it took over 20 minutes to get something that should take five. I'd understand if they were busy but there was only a few tables and all of them had food so not sure what their problem was. I could deal with the delay if the guy wasn't so rude on top of it. He acted like I was inconveniencing him. Side note this is the most expense naan in the area by far. Not sure how this place is still in business. I do not recommended, plenty of better options on Roosevelt. read more

I've frequented the business next door but never got to stop in until yesterday. Traditional Indian food with great options. Free parking lot, Bar, fireplace, and great staff. Lots of seating...great for parties and single guest. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The greeters were friendly and quick to seat me. The menu options were plentiful for both meat eaters and non-meat eaters. Great selections. Because I was a first time visitor I had to sample some of everything despite knowing I couldn't eat it all. I started with drinks: Dum Maro Dum- tequila with lime , pineapple, and mandarin (perfect drink and well balanced). Very refreshing. Tradionally I prefer beer or wine with Indian food and they had nice options even for cocktails. I also had a small Taj Mahal .. my favorite Appetizers: Mulligatawny soup ( the lentils and flavor were perfect) the temperature was also great as many places seem to have warm soup these days. I also had Momos- vegetable dumplings although chicken was an option. The chilli sauce that came with it was delicious. I think I would have liked the dumpling slightly pan fried but it was still good. Dinner: cumin rice side (very large portion in my opinion) and Lamb Chilli Masala. I am a spice heat kinda of lady but this definitely has th heat even when placing peppers to the side. Very very good. The rice and naan helped balance the heat. I would reorder and ask for less heat. The Naan was the star of the show as it was garlic mozzarella and it was perfect most places warm the naan and just add minced garlic however the oil of the garlic, actual garlic with the cheese on naan...I mean it stood out as the BEST that I have ever had. I must say that I believe this has become my favorite spot in the Lombard-Oakbrook area!!! If you aren't from the area it's worth the drive as I have had Indian multiple spots in Lagrange and two in Elmhurst and option wise this is the best. read more

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Really enjoyed the food especially the garlic mozzarella naan. Melvin was our server and he was very attentive and helpful

I got take out one night and ordered the samosa, butter chicken, and goat curry all were a 10/10! I will definitely be coming back.

Superb food and service! I've driven by here many times and just didn't take notice. Which is my fault. This is a hidden gem. A group of us went and ordered a lot off the menu with help of their amazing owner. While everything was great, the highlights were the shrimp tandoor, Chicken tikka, their Naan's. Oh man their Naan's are soooo good, especially their garlic one and their onion sage one! Really great spot with great people running it. Highly recommend if you're in the Lombard, IL area! read more

Delicious fresh food. Great service. Calm atmosphere. Leftovers! had the chicken vindaloo and it was spicy as advertised. Definitely not for tourists haha. Mike had the Desi Accent Chicken Platter and he said it was one of the best he's had. read more

The food, service, and pricing were great! I went with my two besties last night. We had the vindaloo chicken, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi. Everything was delicious. No reservations were needed. We'll be coming back for sure! read more

The Desi Accent - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

The Desi Accent is intriguing. I always walk into Indian restaurants wondering what I am getting into. This is based on, um, prior experiences. I have to say, I like this place. Without knowing the back story, I can tell they have a passion for Indian cuisine. A nice, dim setting in the evening with dramatic lights showcasing their art. I like the color coordination, love the deco! They have plenty of specialties, both veg and non veg. They have great snacks within their "First Course", as listed on the menu. The food was fresh, rich, delicious, presented nicely, and made to order so it can, understandably, take a little time to arrive. In my opinion food has the perfect spice level. They did not tame it too much for non Indians and it doesn't make you blow smoke. Heads up butter chicken snobs, there version is a little sweet, tomato based, but with a very smokey flavor, likely because they actually use tandoori chicken from a real tandoor. I'm usually not a fan of sweet butter chicken but I understood their interpretation and finished it all. I enjoyed their lamb rogan josh, no morsel was left behind! Kheer and kulfi for dessert and they were good. For those who aren't familiar with black salt, try the Nimbu Twist. For those who like black salt, try the Shikanji for palette-pleansing refreshment. Black salt has a sulfuric smell and the taste is acquired, but definitely aids in digestion. There are plenty of other drink options fyi. Our candle wasn't lit and my wife grumbled a bit about it. That may have enhanced the romantic vibe? Who knows. I noticed a steady flow of pickup orders, as well as dine in guests, meaning the food is fresh and moving. Everyone is courteous abd friendly, though we were overlooked and they began to assist newer guests. This is a good'n. We'll be back for both the lunch menu and other ale carte menu items. read more

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This is the best Indian food in the area. Not only is the food amazing but so is the staff! The restaurant itself has authentic decor and not loud. I highly recommend this establishment and have been multiple times with the same experience. read more

Good Indian place in DT Elmhurst. Parking can be tough, but recommend the garage a couple blocks away. Small restaurant but spacious seating. Nice staff and good food. Loved the mango mocktail and the tandoori chicken best. Price $$-$$$ depends what you get. read more

The Desi Accent - Mocktail Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Romantic moody vibe that is a great place for a hang out with friends or a one on one date. Everything is well labeled if you're gluten free like myself; so that made ordering a breeze. Staff is well knowledgeable about allergies and dishes so that was nice too. Flavors and textures were spot on and authentic. Would go here again in a heartbeat. read more

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Terrific food. Great taste. Always gets our order right. We will continue eating from you.

We really enjoyed our meal here! The service was great, the portions appeared small but easily fed the four of us with leftovers. The vegetable samosas were great, and all of the entrees we ordered were flavorful, if you like spicy try the chicken vindaloo. The butter chicken and Chana masala were our favorites and we loved the assorted naan basket! read more

The Desi Accent - Chana Masala, Butter Chicken, Chicken Vindaloo, Basmati Rice and the naan Assorted Bread. - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Delicious authentic tasting food and super service. Enjoyed butter chicken, peas pulao along with lamb vindaloo. Everything is made to order and they were very gracious and said all dishes could be spiced mild, medium, hot or to our preference. A must try!! read more

We got the lunch special of kadhai paneer and dal tadka. Gobi, manchurian, momos and Hakka noodles. All the food was good and fresh, special mention to the Gobhi manchurian and Hakka noodles, and garlic Naan which were just right! Melvin our server was great!! read more

Garlic Naan, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken and Mutton Curry.....all five stars! I will go back to try more dishes!! Superb Indian Cuisine!!!

Good space and service. The owner is very friendly and had a good conversation with her. Masala lassi Good masala, but it needed more salt. It tasted more like chutney in the buttermilk. Malai kofta It's more on a sweet side than other restaurant Herr. But it's a very similar taste in India. I really like it. Chana masala It's OK but goes well with kofta Curry. Onion Sage kulcha I really liked their kulcha. Soft and tasty Aloo paratha Good flavors and taste. Aloo paneer tikki Not grasp and soft. I would add a little more salt and spice. read more

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We went there for dinner last night 08-30-25. We have been there on another night and the service was fantastic. Last night on the other hand, they were hosting a birthday party and half the restaurant was taken up. They sat on one side of the restaurant which was open to the public. The service was terrible. Our table along with others waited over an hour for their food. If you go there and there is a private party going on, just walk out. read more

Indulging in an exquisite dining experience at "The Desi Accent" in Oak Brook, IL was very good. The menu, a symphony of traditional flavors and contemporary creativity, took my taste buds on a journey I won't soon forget. Each dish was a masterpiece, thoughtfully prepared and artistically presented. The staff as well as the ambience was welcoming and service was great. The only con that I could think of is that they do not give complimentary rice with any of the main entree dishes. ( which was probably weird because at any Indian place you typically get rice along with any curry you order) Whether you're a connoisseur of Desi cuisine or a curious explorer of new flavors, "The Desi Accent" in Oak Brook, IL is good to visit. read more

The Desi Accent - Gobi Manchurian - spicy Dal Fry -- medium spicy Murgh Tikka Malai Masala - medium spicy Masala Lassi - spicy - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

The food is full of flavor and feels both comforting and elevated. The Kale Bhajiya is an absolute must-try -- crispy, perfectly seasoned, and totally addictive. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal with friends or family. read more

Good food and good service . ambience was good too . Reasonable Buffet and price . read more

The Desi Accent is a solid option to authentic Indian when you're in Lombard for a hearty meal. The dining hall is spacious and has many tables so you will likely be able to pop in without a reservation. I like their chicken korma curry and garlic nan bread. Although I suppose they could provide more naan per order, it's likely a good portion size for those watching their weight. read more

The Desi Accent - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Lovely dishes with good portions-- highly recommend the Rogan Josh, Goat Biriyani, Palak Paneer, Fish Tandoori (one of our favorites-- so tender; it is fresh mahi mahi), and yogurt Raita. The butter naan is crisp and moist; you can also order a basket assortment that includes different kinds of naan as well as roti. The servers are patient, gracious, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Enjoyed ourselves so much-- and will definitely return. read more

Good food. Decent lunch portion. Staff was nice. I was a lone person in for lunch. So I would definitely come back read more

The Desi Accent - Went for lunch food was good a decent lunch portion. Staff was friendly. - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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We had very good chicken biryani kinda spicy but tasty and lamb makahni with a yummy white sauce . The tea was however disappointing. read more

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The food is excellent. The ambience is terrific and the owners are here at all times. They could not be nicer and the food could not be more delicious. Highly recommend Desi Accent. read more

I was in the mood for a spicy and savory meal, and decided to try a highly rated Indian Restaurant in the Oakbrook and Lombard area. TDA is located in a strip mall on Butterfield Road two lights away from Yorktown Shopping (Von Maur, JC Penney) and minutes away from Oakbrook shopping (eg Nordstrom Rack, Nike, DSW). Upon entering, we were greeted immediately and seated with a freshly lit candle close to the fireplace. Our waiter noticed we didn't receive the drink menu and immediately retrieved one. This level of attentiveness exhibited initially began to fade away after the order was placed but it was a bright spot to see a well staff restarting given the all too common staffing shortages in the industry post Covid. We started with the tomato soup and vegetable samosa, both of which were sold piping hot and filled with flavor. As a main dish, we ordered MURGH TIKKA MALAI MASALA (Butter Chicken), CHICKEN CURRY, Butter Naan and Basmati Rice. * We originally requested the Curry chicken meal (it's on the last page of the menu) and was told it wasn't available. Each item was served piping hot EXCEPT the Naan. I've never been served cold Naan but it was decent. Around this time, we didn't see our server so we went with it instead allowing it to derail an otherwise delightful meal. I deducted a star for the following reasons: 1. Pricing - it's on the high end given the portion size and it's location. A meal for two with a glass of wine or cocktail ($13- $17) was approximately $50 person before gratuity. 2. COLD Naan - Naan at $5-6 per order should never be served cold. My samosas were still warm at the end of the main course which suggests the naan was sitting quite some time and should have never been served in that manner. 3. We weren't asked if we wanted to order dessert or coffee at the end of our meal. 4. A gentleman was cleaning the carpet (non electric vacuum) before we finished and at least 30 minutes before the kitchen closed. I'm not a fan of witnessing sweeping, vacuuming and mopping while dining. It's down right distasteful, esp at this price point. read more

The Desi Accent - Murgh Tikka Malai Masala and Chicken Curry with an order of Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Great new to me Indian restaurant. Nice ambiance with dimer lights that give a slightly upscale feel. Owner visited our table. Very nice. Servers were great. And the food was terrific. This will become my go-to Indian place when I'm wanting a little more "fancy" place. read more

Similar to most reviews, food here is banging but the price per dish compared to how much you're getting is off. We had called in for some takeout, and did the Tikka Malai Masala (butter chicken), Rogan Josh (lamb in a nice spicy sauce), Goat Biriyani (herb rich Goat rice), and a order of Keema Naan (naan infused with minced lamb & spice). In general, lots of flavor and spice all around. You can tell there's a level of attention to detail used when developing sauce for both the Tikka Masala and the Rogan Josh. Just a heads up that the Rogan Josh and Goat Biriyani are definitely on the spicy end of spectrum and had me sweating by end of meal. In regards to price, if you're paying $16 - $20 per main course entree, it should really come with a side of rice... Just sayin'. Aside from that, food is good, but pricey. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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This restaurant is owned by a Gujarati Punjabi couple who are truly wonderful hosts. In the numerous times that I've dined here, the service has been wonderful. The food comes very quickly after ordering, and the waiting staff make sure that all your questions are answered, and any additional food that you have ordered comes in a prompt time as well. The ambience of this restaurant would be considered above average for a suburban set-up. However, the food more than makes up for it. The input of both the Gujarati and Punjabi owners is clearly seen in the food itself. Some of the traditional North Indian dishes truly taste as if you were eating them in northern India. Some of the more western and Gujarati dishes also have a taste which is analogous to that found it in their particular region. This is one of the top Indian restaurants in the Chicagoland area along the ranks of TAVA and A2B. read more

The Desi Accent - Chilli Paneer - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

We came as a group of 5, the table was spacious and good for group conversation. Our table opted to split several dishes. CHICKEN MAKHANI - Shredded grilled chicken in gravy with cream and butter. Essentially buttered chicken. It was tasty! MURGH TIKKA MASALA Chicken tikka in creamy onion tomato sauce with cashew paste & butter. Very similar to the other chicken dish. I liked the makhani a little more. ALOO GOBI Potato & cauliflower braised in onion sauce Delicious! A favorite in the group. DAL MAKHNI Simmered creamy black lentils. So good, medium spice. Perfect with naan. BASMATI RICE - perfect to go with the above dishes Steamed rice. LEMON RICE Lemon flavored rice with pea nuts. The one dish we didn't care for. BUTTER NAAN Buttered leavened bread. Great, especially with the dal. It would be great if they listed their weekend buffet menu on their website. read more

food taste was ok. we, a party of 4 people were there on saturday evening prior to labor day. it was crowded as half the restaurant was reserved for a party. service was prompt. ambiance was somewhat dark with no lights in an area on way to the rest room. there is no partition in the rest room between the two urinals in the men's room. no bowl of rice was provided with four or more main dishes we ordered. this had to be ordered separately. the chicken in the chicken curry/chicken tikka masala appeared to be recycled from a tandoori dish as it had red color. we were somewhat hurried out at the end as there were people waiting. overall somewhat poor experience this time. read more

Excellent! We just had lunch buffet, but it was nice and varied and each thing was explosive in flavor. Some things are spicy, some are mild. A great mix. Typically buffet is lacking in flavor and variety, SO not the case here. Can't wait for next time! read more

The Desi Accent - Lunch buffet: Before we could even come up for air! - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

The service at The Desi Accent was spectacular! The servers were so kind (and even placed the dishes in an instagrammable fashion for me lol). The dishes were a bit pricey due to the smaller portion size, but were so delicious that your taste buds will explode. I only remembered the two dishes I've captioned, but everything we've tried were so good! We also ordered some tea to try and they were so warming and delicious as well (but a bit pricey ~$5 for a mini tea cup). read more

The Desi Accent - Fish Tikka Mango (middle left), Malai Chicken Tikka (front and center) - Indian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois