They consistently sort out their burnt issues on my last 5 orders…read more Since its opening, spicy wasn't really spicy. Not sure if they changed their pepper/spice source, but dang, spicy is spicyyyy. Enjoy.

I got the butter chicken, chicken tikki masala, garic naan, and rice for takeout. All of the food…read morewas delicious. Butter chicken was creamy and tender, same with the tikk masala. The rice was nice and fluffy, but I have had better naan's, unfortunately this one was just decent. Overall very good.

5 stars for Tabla Indian Restaurant in Schaumburg…read more This was my first visit today, and the food was absolutely delicious. I tried the Paneer Taka Tak - which was very tasty and flavorful, the paneer was crumbled into smaller pieces, not the traditional cubes you see at a lot of Indian Restaurants which was pretty unique. The Malai Kofta was also tasty, the sauce portions are pretty big, rice is an additional cost. There is plenty of seating inside the restaurant and they have an extensive mocktail and alcoholic drink selection. The last item I tried was the Mango Lassi - very tasty. Overall, I definitely recommend a visit to Tabla Indian Restaurant- great food!

I have been thinking of trying this place for a while and finally took the leap. My hesitation…read morestems from them being a franchise. That said, they have an interesting menu, including burgers and pizza. While I wasn't exactly wowed, I wasn't disappointed. Their chicken biryani could have been a bit more flavorful for my taste and the chicken makhani was pretty good (even though I ordered paneer). It's a small restaurant with pleasant service. In the end, it's not one of those "one-n-dones" for me. I'll go back at some point. In the meantime, why don't you have a try? Peace!

The mango drink and fast service was amazing highly recommend for a place with authentic Indian…read morefood that tastes delicious

Ambiance - clean, spacious, offers full bar service Service…read more- exceptional, our server was friendly & checked on us often Food - the samosa chat was super flavorful (slight kick from the spices and samosas were crispy), kebobs were juicy + well seasoned

A random spot I came across while searching for Indian vegetarian restaurant. This place is…read morecompletely vegetarian and gives a cafe style vibe. We came here for lunch and ordered a couple of kichidis, chole kulcha, misal pav and aloo sandwich. We also ordered a couple of drinks. The service was quick. The khala katta was phenomenal and highly recommended. The kichdis were decent. The sandwich and misal pav were also fine. The star item is their chole and kulcha. This is the best I have had in the US. When you visit this place, chole kulcha is a must try item.

Checked out Makta Khichdi--first U.S. location and it's right here in Chicago! We ordered a bunch…read moreof stuff and honestly, everything was good. My favorites were the Italy Touch Sandwich and the Kaju Khichdi--so flavorful and comforting. The biryani was solid too. Also tried the sev puri, kuchi bowl (basically a deconstructed dabeli), vada pav butter, and paneer shaak. My fam said a lot of it tasted like the street food back in India, which says a lot. They've got fun drinks too (non-alcoholic), and the vibe is chill and welcoming. Service was amazing! Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're into Indian street food or just want to try something new!

For appetizers, we had an order of samosas. They were very tasty!…read more For entrees, we ordered butter chicken, chicken saag, and malai kofta. The chicken saag was my favorite, but the butter chicken and malai kofta were also DELICIOUS. The chicken was super tender, and all the curries were so flavorful. It was also my first time having malai kofta, and the dumplings were so good. We got paratha, roti, and rice. The roti and paratha were both great. Rice was pretty standard. Finally, we got an order of kheer for dessert. It was very tasty! Sweetness levels were perfect. Ratings: Samosas (8/10) Butter Chicken (7.5/10) Malai Kofta (7/10) Chicken Saag (8/10) Roti (7/10) Paratha (7/10) Kheer (8/10) Service was great. Restaurant was clean. We'll definitely be back.

LOVE this place. I wish they would open a location further west. Plino took great care of us and…read morehelped us choose just the right spice levels for each of us, 0-10. Definitely get the Taj Mahal beer--a really nice lager. We visited on a weeknight and it was very quiet. Highly recommend--just a few steps from the Wheaton Metra stop.

My husband and I came here over the weekend for an impromptu date night and were so impressed…read more Food: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Service: 10/10 We ordered the goat belly samosa, chicken inferno, lamb shank rogan josh, kachumbar salad, garlic naan, and lasuni palak. Every dish--except the salad--was spot on: authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken inferno was especially memorable, and the portions were generous. My only suggestion would be for the kachumbar salad to have more vibrant colors and fresher flavors--perhaps beets and carrots instead of the very chewy purple cabbage. I didn't try any of the cocktails, but I did have a glass of cava brut, which was served in a white wine glass and was a very generous pour. This place is truly a gem, and I hope they continue to keep the same recipes and portions because they've got something special here. We will definitely be back!

This is a nice, upscale restaurant. There is a small bar area with a TV above it which can easily…read morebe avoided. They have lunch specials, a happy hour, and tea (!) from 2-5, veg or non-veg options, which I'm definitely checking out. If you're vegetarian, items that can be made vegan are clearly marked, and there are more vegan items on the website than I saw on the menu, so I would ask. Most of the French touches appear to be on dishes with meat, though there are flatbreads and a spinach dip, and of course dessert; there is a lot more paneer on the menu than I'm used to, which might be a gesture towards the French love of cheese. Vegans would do best ordering the soya chaap or from the Accompaniments section, which includes classic Indian items (aloo gobi, dal). Overall there are about 8 vegetarian entrees / accompaniments, plus appetizer options. Restaurant serves wine, beer and cocktails in addition to the usual mango lassi, chai and soft drinks. We got a ginger mojito; mango lassi; the corn fritters; the fig/pistachio/paneer flatbread; garlic naan; rice; the soya chaap and a cardamom creme brulee. In general, food had a blend of spices but was mild, which makes sense given the French influence. The corn fritters were nicely spiced with good texture and a tasty sauce. The garlic naan is quite impressive with lots of herbs and garlic. Unless you love soy cutlets, I don't recommend the soya chaap (soy/wheat cutlets in coconut curry sauce); it's fine for what it is - the gravy was delicious and rich - but it's not for me. The flatbread was interesting; the pistachios didn't overwhelm at all but I would have liked more fig to stand up to the paneer. The spouse was impressed with the mojito; the lassi was OK but wasn't as fruity as I like. The cardamom creme brulee is served in a wide ramekin, maximizing the surface area of the sugar crust and making it easily sharable. Instead of permeating the cream, the cardamom seeds provided little bursts of flavor, which was nice but not what I expected. Service was a bit slow but solicitous - we were there on a quiet Sunday night. Copious parking; easy hours; I'll definitely check out the lunch specials and tea when I'm in the mood for local Indian food, heavy on the paneer.

The food was amazing! Everything we ordered was to rave about and had delicious flavor, and you…read morecould taste the spices. We ordered the garlic naan twice throughout the dinner because it's just incredible! I could keep eating it. The chicken tikka masala and lamb curry was also incredible. We also got an order of the samosas, which I had never had before and I really enjoyed them. The service was really good from the beginning. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. I liked the calm atmosphere, layout, and decor of the restaurant. I really wanted to give this restaurant 5 stars due to the delicious food, good service, and atmosphere, but I couldn't because the women's bathroom is atrocious. I was shocked. It looks like it hasn't been cleaned in months. The walls, floors, sink, soap dispenser, garbage bin, and worst of all, the toilet was horribly dirty. This would be a 5/5 restaurant. A customer should be able to use a clean bathroom. I hope if the owner sees this review that he or she will take this into consideration. I have never mentioned something like this in one of my reviews, so I feel bad, but I had to say something.

I really want to like this place. The food is really good. The menu is fairly comprehensive. The…read moreservice is good even while seemingly understaffed. The bar is huge and seems pretty stocked. The seating area is clean and has a decent vibe. However.... the bathrooms are beyond disgusting. The trash can was abnormally overflowing for it being a random weekday lunch that I had visited. The soap to wash your hands was empty (i added water to the bottle and made due). I sure hope the cooks have a different bathroom?? Yuck. Either way, using the old adage that the bathrooms are an easy indicator of the cleanliness of the kitchen... I'm guessing dirty, unorganized, and likely bugs. I wonder what sort of health codes are violated here...

This is in the same location where Kolachi Tandoori Grill once was. The Halal Steakhouse is an…read moreinteresting idea. Becoming immersed with wrap around aquariums and what not makes for an invigorating evening, plus steaks. You can upload pics and they will share in celebrating your occasion on the walls, which is cool. Happy greeters and servers. I have not tried the prime cuts of meat yet. I did try other items, however. Their nihari was legit. Their butter chicken was also very good, no sweetness thank goodness. Whenever I order chicken boti, I expect like 7 overly colored pieces with no seasoning. Their botis are large, many, marinated, and enough to feed 4 people. Biryani was pretty good and generous in quantity. Note, you will find "khade masale" (pieces of cinnamon stick, cardamom, whole cloves, etc) in it. Their fries, though listed as zaatar fries, were truffle fries, and daggone delicious. Knowing that frontier chicken is pretty bell-peppery, I ordered it anyway. It was raw bell peppery and just ok. Oh, the soup that is brought to you basically tastes like Campbell's vegetable soup with black pepper, I feel it isn't necessary. I liked the spice level, bravo for not taming the entrees. My summer solcai lemonade was just lemonade. The sunset blush and golden haze mocktails were yummy. For dessert, I loved my badam kheer. The rose petal garnish and almonds made it shine. Gulab jamun was hot and delicious. You get 3 fyi. The banana pudding cake slice is ginormous and if you like that flavor, you'll like the cake. You pay at the cashier. We were seen off very nicely. Hey man, if your eyeballs need stimulation, The Halal Steakhouse, brings an immersive ambiance to you, along with well presented food. You should try it at least once. I'm trying it twice.

Just ok. Place looks great inside but food is just...bah. Nothing is well season or really tasty. I…read morehad the grilled lobster; it was alright. Came with three asparagus and bland potatoes. My boyfriend had the steak and it really wasn't that great either. Corn was grilled but tastless. The food did come fast. Service was ok. 12.5% service charge for all tables. We won't be here again. Miss it if you can.

Try FOI, you'll be happy you did! The food is fabulously fresh & assuredly authentic. (Confirmed by…read moretwo people: One who spent half-a-year in India; the other whom spent over a year in southeast Asia.) We've tried a variety of menu offerings & are looking forward to continue exploring & enjoying these blissful renderings of this cuisine. If you're new to this type of food I do recommend by opting for "mild" spice level to begin with. Then turn up the heat if you find something you like. Also starting with simpler items like buttered chicken, chicken fried rice, aloo gobi masala, garlic cheese naan, lamb rogan josh, samosas, shahi chicken korma or peas pulav might be good dishes to whet your palate. Again, start with "mild" spices then turn up the heat as you find dishes you prefer. This is an enticingly elevated win-win for small business expertise in general as well as Cary-area snackers & bon vivants. Bon appetit!

There was a time when the only place in Cary that had wafts of biryani or korma fragrance was our…read morehome. Once family members gave FOI a thumbs up, I decided to give it a try. We're talking about a carryout or delivery only restaurant, it is not a dine-in place and thats fine by me. You can tell just by the aromas that the place scores in authenticism. Their menu is full if veg, non-veg snacks, entrees, both classic and Indo-Chinese On our first visit, we just ordered a few chicken dum biryanis and lamb rogan josh . Good marks. Decent basmati rice, tender chicken, fragrant, though I do not think this is cuisine of the northern region. Lamb rogan josh had that vibrant red color with a south Indian flair. I am so happy that they don't tone the spice levels down. FOI is a winner in my book. I have heard that other dishes are also worth trying. I have a feeling we won't be running to Schaumburg, Naperville, or Chicago quite as much.

Food service and ambiance. Great smash burgers and tacos…read more They have something for everyone. Very tasty milkshake and mojitos Everything HALAL.

On a whim, while in the area, we stopped by Chicago Pros and were pleasantly surprised…read more When you first walk in you're a bit confused... it has the feel of an authentic Mexican fast food joint but it has tons... and I mean TONS of metal "meme" signs all over the place. The menu has a lot of options but, upon recommendations from here on Yelp, we went with some Smash Burgers (doubles), hot dogs, nachos, and a burrito. The burgers were DELICIOUS! Perfectly made! The hot dogs were meaty but they completely dress the bun and then place the hot dog on "top"... and the bun was a bit stale... bummer. The nachos were HUGE but good! The cashier left a bit to be desired but, while washing my hands, I ran i to the owner and he asked how I liked everything: he was excited at how much I loved the burger, commenting that they make the patties fresh every day. The one downside are the prices... they are a bit steep: $6 for a hot dog and $2.30 for a can of pop. Too rich for me blood to return anytime soon.