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.

This is a nice new south Indian cuisine restaurant that serves tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian…read more It replaced the previously established, Madurai Kitchen. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had a nice ambiance. I went here for lunch with my family. It was busy when we got here which was a good sign. We were seated promptly. The menu was to be accessed through a QR code. My party ordered different varieties as individual orders (not shared). The variety included different types of dosa, idly, vada sambar and a south Indian vegetarian thali aka platter. The food and service were good. Everyone liked what they ordered. The food was fresh and flavorful. I liked this restaurant and its offerings. I'll be back for more. Check them out.

All around solid spot for Indian fare - whether it's inside their restaurant or at the Park Ridge…read moreFarmer's Market (where we first found out about Thalaiva's). We've dined in once but typically order takeout. The inside of the restaurant is fairly large in their new location, so we were able to walk in on a weekend day for lunch. Service is good enough - nothing special. Most times we're put on hold when we call but they are kind and accommodating. They have always been consistent with quality and time quoted for pick-ups, which we really appreciate. Our go-to is always a Chicken Dosa and we mix between Spicy Butter Chicken or their Chicken Pepper Fry. Sometimes all three ;) Their chicken dosa just hits the spot every time. Crispy, packed, and flavorful. We pop it in the air fryer to add extra crisp and works like a charm. We also warm up a side of cauliflower rice and it's perfect. Makes great leftovers too. It is on the higher end but quality is noticed and they hook it up with chicken in each dish.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch prior to a long haul flight. Since it was a weekday and lunch…read moretime it was relatively thinly populated so we got seated pretty quickly. I ordered chicken lollipop and vada sambhar(not pictured), husband ordered a chicken kothhu parotta and we ordered a veg thali for mom. The lollipop was pretty good, flavourful and tasted just like what we get back in India, the Kotthu Parotta was decent, I felt it lacked a little kick that usually comes from a certain type of chicken curry that's added while preparing the dish. The thali had some good stuff and some okay-ish. Some of the items in the thaali were cold and being one of the first few consumers that day I expected everything to be piping hot. The vada was amazing crispy on the outside soft on the inside in short absolute yummmm!! And we washed it all down with a cool glass of Mango Lassi that was the perfect finisher! The highlights for the day were the chicken lollipop and the vada sambhar!

Great Indian restaurant and our go-to spot every time we land in Chicago! As travelers, we love…read morethat it's conveniently located near the airport. The restaurant is beautiful inside, the menu has tons of options, and everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious. Quick note for spice lovers (or non-lovers ): mild = spicy, so be careful if you're thinking about medium. Either way, the flavors are amazing. The drink menu is large, portions are generous, and prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. Consistently great experience every time. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and fantastic service, what more can you ask for? Went here for my birthday dinner…read morewith family and it was the perfect place. Definitely family friendly, large group friendly. The food was fantastic. It pleased my mother who has very high standards when it comes to Indian food. We got a 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and dessert for 6 people which was plenty! Our waiter, Kennedy, was so attentive and kind. He made sure we were well taken care of! All the staff sing you happy birthday (which is my worst nightmare) but it was so lovely. Everyone individually wishes me happy birthday afterwards. Definitely a recommended place for good Indian food!

Haven't eaten here but have done take out a few times LUV Indian food and this ranks with some…read moreof the best I've eaten Can't wait to try it in person now that it's been open a couple of weeks . We got our first order the second day of business

I have been to this establishment twice. The food seems good quality, but not my favorite version…read moreof the dishes. For example, the butter chicken was quite sweet. It would have been delicious if it wasn't so sweet. One really strange thing was on my second time going the guy told me he could only take cash. He claimed his credit card machine was down. Yet, I saw other people pay by credit card. That seemed quite sketchy.

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.

India Foodie Lounge's name is a great description for its offerings. There are plenty of options…read moreand plenty of seating for you to try them all. Their large menu of selections allows you to choose from vegetarian, lamb, and chicken dishes. When seated, you can also select from various cocktails and drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic, to get you started. Once you've ordered, your dinner comes out quickly. When ordering, the spice options are also various for those who want it mild to those who want it very hot. Dishes also come with rice. It's a very friendly atmosphere and the restaurant is very clean and out together. Everything was orderly and everyone was friendly. We haven't visitors before but we are going to keep this restaurant in our rotation of food options for a night out. It's a new fav!

The Clove is a phenomenal Indian restaurant in Glenview. The menu is expansive with many…read moretraditional Indian and Nepali dishes. The chicken momo and lollipops are great shareable appetizers. The momo dish came with a wonderful sauce, and the chicken lollipops were very tender. For entrees, the goat curry was delicious and aromatic. The chili cheese naan was a nice addition to the meal as well. Moreover, the interior of the restaurant was welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. This is definitely a spot I will come back to visit again and try more dishes.

I'm genuinely impressed by this place. Not because of the food, but because they've somehow managed…read moreto earn such a high rating while serving one of the most confusing dining experiences I've had in a long time. We started with the chicken lollipops. The taste was decent, but apparently the chickens they use are roughly the size of sparrows. Next came the Bang Bang Shrimp. The chef might want to take a field trip to PF Chang's and try their Dynamite Shrimp just to see what the dish is supposed to accomplish. The momos were ordered as appetizers, which I assume means they're intended to arrive before the meal. Ours showed up just as we were finishing our entrées. Maybe they were traveling from Nepal on foot. The goat curry was actually pretty good, which briefly gave us hope. Then the garlic naan arrived and tasted suspiciously like something that had recently completed a successful career at Costco. If they have a tandoor, it's apparently being used for storage. To add to the experience, there was live singing. Unfortunately, the entertainment seemed to receive more attention than the food. My humble suggestion: spend less time rehearsing songs and more time rehearsing recipes. The grand finale? The morning after, both my son and I were dealing with indigestion. Nothing severe, but it was a fitting encore to an already memorable evening. I rarely write negative reviews, but when a restaurant charges premium prices, I expect more than tiny appetizers, delayed food, questionable naan, and a digestive adventure. The biggest mystery of the night remains how this place maintains such a high rating.

Took my work colleagues here at their request for dinner last night. Parking was plentiful for the…read moretime we arrived. Our server was Ricky, who was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and also not rushing our table. We see each other rarely so there was a lot of talking. We were seated and greeted, ordered the chicken 65, the bread basket (all different types of naan), and rice chips came to the table with two different chutneys. The chicken was dynamite and the onion garlic stuffed naan was my favorite. Tough to stop eating when you start with such amazing apps. They ordered butter chicken, and I got the eggplant, which always has been a personal favorite. Here it was beautifully plated, had some heat, and also flavorful as hell. I had to stop eating after a couple pieces because I was heating up massively. The weather was gorgeous so the doors were open. I was dressed for work, so I was blazing hot. We sat and talked for a while, then decided to come back and order desserts and coffee. Mango creme brûlée and the pistachio ice cream looked great. I had a mango smoothie which was refreshing and not too sweet. Ricky told us it wasn't super busy so we could stay, which was very kind of him. I have been exhausted all week, lots of meetings and I'll be flying home tomorrow. But this is definitely a large variety of options for people to find what they like. Thanks to Ricky and the team for a wonderful dinner! Support small businesses!

Mantra is many notches above the rest when it comes to fine Indian cuisine. It is so well-kept and…read morewell decorated. Their cuisine is so delishhh. It is catching to all of your senses. You know you're some place special when you can smell grill/tandoor smoke. I can't begin to tell you what I like the best. Their lamb lababdar will leave you licking your lips. Lal maas is delectable. I never thought I'd have murgh kali mirch this good, right here in the good ol US of A. Top class biryani. Mango crème brûlée among the many fantastic desserts. Every single employee made it obvious that Mantra strives to be hospitable and attentive. They handle larger parties like champs. My daughter's birthday is now a core memory thanks to our experience at Mantra.

A solid 3 stars is what Cuisine of India EARNED from me, a South Indian…read more They "lean" towards the something for everyone only by default Indian Cuisine. They have vegetarian, vegan (if you ask a million questions about dairy, milk/cream, butter vs. Oil) and meat They serve only North Indian food, nothing South Indian. Every item is made on a flavor/spice palate for Americans. Which means bland. So if you are someone who has never had Indian food or does not know anything about the regional cuisine differences of the Subcontinent, Cuisine of India is you go-to place.

When we entered the restaurant we were greeted right away. The restaurant is clean and the tables…read morehave paper on them which we love! The food is all kept at the proper temperatures and there is a lot of variety in the buffet. The rice was cooked perfectly and the tandoori chicken was very flavorful and tender. This is not the setup that we are used too, pretty much everything is kept covered and that is a good thing! We will be back again for sure! Highly recommend this Indian Buffet!