Spice Mantra is a nice casual restaurant for grabbing tasty south indian cuisine. I went here with…read moremy family to grab lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were promptly seated upon arrival. The menu variety was good. Pricing was reasonable. We ordered an appetizer dish of Idli and Vada Sambar followed by individual orders of dosas which is what we came for. The food came out shortly. The dosas' texture and taste were nice. The sambar was okay but chutneys were tasty. We received good service. The restaurant's atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. I am curious to try other dishes at this restaurant.

What an awesome place! I have been wondering about this place but put off visiting thinking it may…read morenot be authentic, glad we got the recommendation from our neighbor and checked it out. Great flavor and heat! They asked for the heat level for my chicken biyani and I said 10 (out of 10)...they double checked and I said 10 (due to recent experience at another place where 10 was a 5)...man! I am sweating! I don't usually use the yogurt that came with it...not that I had to put yogurt and I ended up ordering mango lassi. The egg bhuji and chicken seekh kabob had great flavor too. The egg bhuji here tasted more like Chinese spicy scramble egg than what we had at other places. But that flavor was at another level! Wish my mom could make that good :p

Nice atmosphere, good food…read more Open for Happy Hour from 3-5pm weekdays. One Mics and special weekly live music after 8pm weekly - check online or call for schedule. Service was good, not exceptional and appears to have mixed staffing roles. Overall a good experience to go with friends and an overall good restaurant to see. Circuses were no nonsense. Good neighborhood place. Will definitely come back.

I had such a fantastic experience at The Clove and will be back again! The food was a 10/10 and the…read moreservice was phenomenal! If you are looking for the best place to unwind, feel at home, and enjoy the best food of your life come here! I was celebrating a big milestone tonight and I cannot stop gushing!

We recently discovered this when we were traveling through the town. For us, I thought I would not…read morebe satisfied by their food. But it was such an amazing surprise to the fact that food was finger licking good. My fav was Goat sukha- which if you ask me is a bar dish, but it tastes amazing when you pair it with a nicely made garlic naan. And thats what I did. For my 3year old we ordered uttapam with no chilies, which for me is a left over meal, without the chilies it was not that great but my son loved it. My wife ordered paneer karahi (its nothing new she always orders this and pretends to read the menu :) ) We were only the table they waited at 6 pm, so their full attention was on us. Ambiance was casual. I loved the prints on the wall it made the place look more interesting

Amazing food and even better service!…read more We've ordered from Curry NaanStop Indian Grill before, so it was no surprise when my hubby requested it again for Father's Day. I headed over for pickup and the place was packed. There was a line of people waiting for the buffet and honestly... not surprising at all once you taste the food. While I was waiting for our order, the owner came over and offered me what I think was tea or coffee with cream. Such a thoughtful and welcoming touch. It was absolutely delicious and made the whole experience feel extra special. We ordered the garlic naan (because... obviously), Chicken Mughalai, Butter Paneer Masala, and Chicken Tikka Masala. Each entrée came with white rice and every dish had its own unique flavor and spice profile. Rich, creamy, comforting, and full of flavor without feeling repetitive. The food was amazing but the service really stood out. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. We'll definitely be back and next time we're trying the buffet so we can open up our palate and try even more dishes. 5 stars for incredible food and amazing service!

Good food and very flavorful We will be back and will refer…read moreMaharaj to our friends & family.

A mixed bag of emotions for me:…read more - there's a full bar but no bartender at prime time on a Friday night, so I didn't get to enjoy an evening cocktail. Whomp whomp. - rice was served cold. - the mixed grill was a great deal and came with a variety of food like butter chicken, lentils, naan, rice, and dessert - nice ambiance. - handful of outdoor tables in addition to a comfortable indoor dining area.

Yum! I don't know if it's just because we haven't had Indian cuisine in a long time, but everything…read morewe had was a hit! We ordered a few things to be non-spicy and it was actually not spicy. Sometimes there's still a hint of mild spice, but this was great for our kids. Portion sizes are great and surprisingly generous. We ordered to go and all the food was still nice and hot when we brought it back. What we got: Butter chicken (not spicy) - So good. Such a staple for us and this one was kind of light on the tongue with a hint of sweetness. Palak paneer (not spicy) - This is akin to a creamed spinach with cheese cubes. We love this. Solid order -- it was good. I think other places have been a bit more savory compared to here, but we love this as a veg dish. Lamb biryani - This was so, so good. Other biryanis we've had have felt really heavy (maybe too greasy?), and super spicy. This one is delightfully bright flavored and surprisingly light feeling! I liked this so much. The lamb was delicious and tender. No bones or gristle in it. Just so good. And paired with the yogurt sauce to take some of the heat off--chef's kiss. This is definitely a spicy dish though. But so worth it. Shrimp korma - This was new to us! And I loved it a lot! It's coconutty and bright, but still creamy. It's reminiscent of a Thai curry if that helps give a comparison. I could drink this curry if it was acceptable. Butter naan - Nothing bad could ever be said about a butter naan. Delicious. Order so many. We fed 4 adults and 2 kids with more than enough leftovers. Maybe this will have to take our place as our new go-to for Indian!

The food is great here, feels very homemade to me! We have always taken it to go, but the host is…read morevery gracious, so I'm guessing they provide great service. Huge variety on the menu as well and a good balance of spice and flavor.

This is an excellent Indian restaurant. My wife and I go to a lot of Indian restaurants around the…read morecountry and the world, and we have to say that Moksha is among the best we've encountered. The food is amazingly fresh and balanced in terms of spice and taste. We hope that the community will support this restaurant because it is rare to have an Indian restaurant this good.

My husband and I finally had a chance to dine at Moksha Indian Grill for the first time on a…read moreThursday. The restaurant was not too busy, with about 5 to 6 booths occupied. We were promptly seated at a spacious booth that was perfect for 2. They basically inherited all the furniture from the previous Marcello's restaurant. The restaurant itself was spacious with tasteful décor, although it was a bit dark. Service was very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. I ordered a Mango Lassi ($4), which was creamy and sweet with a strong mango flavor, absolutely delicious. My husband had a beer ($5). For food, we first shared an order of Garlic Naan ($5). The 5 pieces were warm and delightful. Although they were not as fluffy and were thinner than other naan we've had, they had crispy, crunchy bases and were packed with garlicky flavor in every bite, seriously addictive! Just for the Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan, I would absolutely come back. We also ordered Butter Chicken ($19) and Goat Curry ($22) to share. Since their entrées do not include rice, we also got an order of Basmati Rice ($4). The Butter Chicken was creamy and buttery, although the sauce was a bit on the sweet side. The chicken pieces were all meat and not dry. The Goat Curry was spicy but flavorful, with tender meat attached to the bones, except for one chewy piece. The portions were good, and we even had some Butter Chicken left to take home. All in all, we had a good experience and would love to come back to try more dishes. I am rounding the experience from 4.5 to 5 stars.

We went for lunch since it was close to our hotel. What a wonderful surprise! We used to live in…read morethe 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.

The aromas that hit your senses as you walk into Tandoor Curry Hotspot is something out of a dream!…read more 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...?

The food here is very good. Everything I've had on the last three visits was a new twist that…read moreelevated a traditional dish... or something I'd never seen before that turned out to be amazing. (And you can pay with InKind and get a credit towards the next InKind meal. It's the best restaurant I've dined at in their "network")

This is hands down the best Indian restaurant I've been to in the United States. No question. We've…read moreeaten so many things from the menu and I honestly can't fault anything. We recently tried the duck kebabs and those might be one of my new favorites. The cholle is also one of the best I've ever had. Their steak is also fantastic. The bhindi is a must every time. I'm not kidding there's not a bad thing on the menu! So many Indian restaurants are carbon copies, but Indus is clearly doing something different. If you have any interest in Indian food, you owe it to yourself to try this place out.

-Chicken Masala, garlic naan, and rice was great. -Great…read moreflavor and portion size. -Owner is nice and professional. -Clean and inviting eating area. I would definitely dine here again.

Last night we had an opportunity to attend a singing program, it was very well organized and the…read morefood was delicious. Thanks to Mr Saif and the team to share information about this wonderful and relaxing experience. We look forward to attend more programs of the singer Mr Mazhar khan in the future.

best indian food in chicago. Must try dishes are grand non- veg thali and thalapakattu goat biryaniread more

I'll definitely give them another chance. My experience wasn't wholy positive. I think but they…read morehave potential. We ordered a lot of items. My favorite was chicken 65. All of the rest was Below par. That's 4.8 stars on Yelp so I m assuming they should definitely get another chance.