5 stars for the new Taste of Kalavara Indian restaurant!…read more This is a new restaurant that is also owned by the Indian grocery store owners next door. I got to try the Paneer Tikka Masala which came with a complimentary side of rice - it was delicious! There was so much flavor and the spice level was perfect - fresh and made to order. The workers were friendly and if you want to dine in, there is plenty of seating inside. The prices were also very reasonable. If you like Indian food, I highly recommend trying Taste of Kalavara.

Amazing food, my standards are high and this restaurant blew my taste buds out of the water. Great…read moreservice, Good staff. 9.2/10 definitely recommend.

No frills just good food! First time at the Indian Bistro. It's the favorite restaurant for…read moresomeone we knew that lived in Arlington Heights. High prise I thought and I think I've gotten the love for Indian Bistro too! There's several tables available for dine in, but I think it's more a takeaway place. They had a table reserved for 8 in the corner by the front and apparently we were the honored party as we had the opportunity to dine there as we needed two tables. It's the best seat I thought since they literally handed the food to me over the counter once it was plated. The staff is super friendly and they made sure that our food was absolutely piping hot upon service. The value is solid. We had the chicken 65, butter chicken, and hakka noodles. While I thought the hakka noodles were a tad on the softer side the flavor was awesome. Butter chicken was rich and flavorful and the chicken 65 was my fav, reminded me of a similar Chinese dish. I'll definitely come back to try more of the menu.

​I recently ordered the chicken biryani, jeera rice, roti, and paneer makhani from Indian Bistro…read more Everything arrived piping hot and tasted incredibly fresh--the paneer makhani in particular was delicious. My only real critique is that the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. Overall, great quality and taste, just wish the servings were a little more generous!

-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.

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.

We came for my son's birthday. We ordered the hot and sour chicken soup for appetizer…read more They have a wide variety of meat and vegetarian dishes. All meat is certified Halal. For main courses, we chose Lamb Mongolian, chili chicken gravy, and chili garlic chicken noodles. All main courses come with steamed white rice. Very delicious and flavorful. They have various spice levels from low all the way to extra spicy. The chili garlic chicken noodles were my favorite. Thin noodles and full of flavor. The chili chicken gravy was also flavorful and had a lot of gravy to mix with rice. Amazing atmosphere and decor as well. The staff was friendly and provided recommendations.

Average food Small portion for big price…read moreService is average Eat in is really nice but don't go for the price

Upon recent visit, a beautiful Friday evening in summer around 7pm, this restaurant was completely…read moreempty. When we asked for a table, the man at the counter seemed surprised. The minimal staff seemed unsure what to do, and the tables were not set. We were handed plastic plates and utensils, paper napkins. It was odd after reading the reviews and seeing pictures. There were no bar offerings and it seemed to be a no alcohol establishment. It was very quiet, as there was no music or sound except our group talking and laughing. We felt like we were being loud, but it's just that the whole place was so quiet and empty. The food was good, however, and there was a steady stream of take out and door dash happening. A few more families came it for dinner, but it was a mostly empty house. Service was acceptable, food was very good, but ambiance was definitely lackluster and uninviting.

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!

Hocco Indian Kitchen really surprised us with how creative and varied its vegetarian menu is. This…read moreisn't a place where vegetarians are limited to the usual couple of paneer dishes--the menu includes street food, fusion-style sandwiches, wraps, momos, curries, and plenty more. We started with the hot garlic momos, which were perfectly saucy, spicy, and difficult to stop eating. The samosa croissant sandwich sounded unusual, but the buttery, flaky croissant worked incredibly well with the savory samosa filling. The dahi chana bomb was one of the most memorable bites of the meal. It was crispy, creamy, sweet, tangy, and spicy all at once--truly a burst of flavor. We also loved the paneer wrap, which came loaded with smoky tandoori paneer, fresh vegetables, and crispy fries. The paneer lababdar with garlic naan was rich and comforting and balanced out the more playful dishes nicely. For drinks, the dark-chocolate cold cocoa was excellent--rich without being excessively sweet--and the masala chai was satisfying as well. The menu is also quite flexible, with several dishes that can be prepared without onion and garlic when requested. Service was warm and welcoming throughout, and the entire experience felt thoughtfully put together. Hocco is a new addition to Chicagoland, backed by an Indian food legacy of more than 80 years. We had a wonderful meal and can't wait to return for the chana puri.

Finally got a chance to eat at Hocco recently after watching so many reels and it was good!! We…read moretried all of items, including the malai paneer tikka, Desi style chicken,, chicken 65, lamb Galotti kebab, Hocco special pov bhaji & their biryani and ended with Mung dal Halwa. This is another reason why I really don't want to try the Instagramable places. I've heard so much about this place from my friends back home, but if the taste is this, then I'm glad I've never went to HOOCCO in India. It was sold out for Saturday night, so that was good however, they were overwhelmed with catering so many people. I like the fact that they upfront told me that it will take 35 to 45 minutes just to get my food which helped me to pace out. I was upset that they were special dishes weren't spot on. For example, their pav bhaji. Lamb galloti kebab just came 3 in a $20 appetizer. The flavor was good, so really craved for more. The sound of the show was their Naan. They definitely have cracked that. Chicken 65 was spot on as well. My rating for this place is average, expectations were high, but they didn't really make it to top of my list to drive down 40 mins

First step inside I could smell the authentic scent. restaurant was packed during dinner time. our…read morefood was fresh and the flavors are authentic. we will definitely be back.

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.