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    Chicken Momo Chilli Fry 8
    Scott N.

    We made reservations for 6:00 PM on a Thursday. They were absolutely not necessary. When we arrived we were the third customer. Business picked up a little over the next hour, but generally speaking it seems Thursdays are slow. The restaurant is beautiful. There were two people working out front. They were kind, but not overly ebullient. When ordering we asked if one serving of rice would be enough for two. She suggested we order two servings. We didn't need two servings. One bowl of the Basmati Rice was plenty for two...at least these two. I decided I wanted to try something different. We have had Momo before, but nothing like Chicken Momo Chili Fry (steamed dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | fried | sauteed with green chili, bell peppers, onions, ginger and spicy garlic-chili paste). What an amazing dish! I'm not a huge fan of super spicy food, but the Chicken Momo Chili Fry was outstanding. The spiciness was spicy flavor, not just heat. They were delicious. And the veggies (green peppers and onions) were so tender and flavorful. If you are a fan of spicy then you need to try this dish. You will not be disappointed. Keeping with the 'trying new things' theme, I ordered Gorkhali Khasi (chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavourful nepalese spices | a delicious spice forward sauce with tomatoes, onions and nepalese spices) with a side of Basmati Rice. The dish was very tasty, but the bone-in goat was a lot of work. Once off the bone (though I still ended up with bones in my mouth, which was nerve wracking) some of the pieces were tender and delicious. Other pieces were a bit gristly. Since the flavor was great, when we return I will likely order this dish with chicken. Mark ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (spice-marinated diced boneless white meat chicken cooked to perfection in tandoor | simmered in rich creamy tomato sauce). He raved about it! When he was finished it looked as if he has licked his bowl. In fact, he used some naan (we ordered Garlic Naan) to get every last drop of the sauce out of the bowl. The Garlic Naan was good, but I must have been full. I didn't finish one piece. There were four in a serving. I had to take a picture of the silver and gold wear. So very fancy, but a bit over the top. The plates were beautiful and were warm when they were brought to the table. We had a delightful meal. Oh... don't know if it is always like this, but we were there well over an hour. There was no rush whatsoever. Next time we are in town staying at City Suites, we will definitely return to Cumin!

    Barahsinghe beer
    James Q.

    This is the type of place I wish I could give more than 5 stars. It is so authentically beautiful when you first walk in. The service was amazing. The lamb curry was indescribably delicious. Also I got to try Nepalese beer for the first time, so that was real cool.

    8 Chicken Momo
    Wayne D.

    Chicken momo: a bit dry for takeout. Probably better eat it in person. Looks like soup dumplings but taste very Indian curry flavor. I didn't care much for the sauce came with it Butter chicken: also rich and smooth. Chicken's kinda chewy, like barbecued texture somehow Lamp Shahi Korma: very coconuty and smooth rich flavor. Love the lamp's so tender! Doesn't come with rice or nang

    cumin cocktail
    Ellie D.

    I was in the mood for a solo date today so I stopped into Cumin for a table for one. The bib gourmand feature made its name in Wicker Park, and I'm so happy they opened this Lakeview location! I came in early (well before the dinner rush) so the dining room was mostly open and I was seated right away. The dining room is well lit but still has a romantic feel to it, with vases & tea light candles on each table & a beautiful fire place near the center of the room. They have a full bar, including a few Indian beers & wines. At the recommendation of my server, I opted to try the namesake cocktail. The cumin is a vodka & tamarind based drink, spiced with cardamom & black pepper. It was truly unique but very tamarind forward. I enjoyed it but if you're not prepared for that, proceed with caution! When I go somewhere new for the first time, I usually like to try as much as possible off the menu! However, flying solo, had to narrow it down to one entre. The menu is expansive and covers all your staple dishes (tikka masala, auloo gobhi, etc.) and plenty of options specific to Nepalese cuisine. I decided to go this route and tried the gorkhali khasi -- bone-in goat meat cooked in a tandoor with a rich, spice forward sauce. It had just the right amount of heat! The entrees don't come with rice, so the basmati must be ordered separately. This might seem bothersome but the portion is generous, so if you come with a companion (as most do) you can easily get away with one order per two entrees! And of course it would be silly not to try the naan, which was served warm and toasted to perfection. All in all - I can't wait to come back for the next date night and try a few more dishes!

    Cumin
    Ernie H.

    I'm having goat tonight otherwise known here as gorkhali khasi. My wife is having butter chicken of course. The goat is tender with zero gamey aftertaste . The mild sauce which still packs a bite is very similar to like lamb sauce. It is boney however and western tongues might struggle to deal with that. I'm fine with- I like those cuts of meat. The butter chicken is excellent. The sauce is not too strong. I would have preferred dark meat but that's just my preference. The sauce is good to dip your nan into. For dessert we had the gulaab jaamon - soft donut holes bath in sugar syrup-intensely satisfying! The place was nicely decorated for Valentine's Day.

    This review is specific to takeout. Ordered on a Saturday evening and everything was very good. We ordered the below items: Vegetable Samosa- really good, nice filling to dough ratio. Both sauces were also very good. Chicken Tikka Masala/Chicken Madras- ordered both of these entrees and both were very satisfying. Did not wow me but was still very happy with both. I looped them both together because I found them to be very similar in taste. Garlic naan- must add, rounded out the entrees Good portion size so we had leftovers and honestly it heated up even better than when it was delivered. 7.4 score on delivery 7.8 score on leftovers

    Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken
    Caitlin T.

    Tuesday lunchtime, had the whole restaurant to ourselves! Very clean, chic, modern Indian restaurant! Felt so fancy even the utensils had gold details on it! (I wish I took pics of the ambience) I ordered the butter chicken (has dark meat) and my friend ordered the chicken tikka masala. Of course we had to also order garlic naan to pair with it! The naan was so crispy, garlicky, buttery, and dipping the naan into the butter chicken was such a melt in your mouth feeling. The butter chicken was very creamy, the meat was tender, and I could taste the tomato in the sauce. The chicken tikka masala also was tomato based, and was thicker and spicier. The entrees do not come with rice so you have to order it separately. Although a bit pricey, everything tasted well, the servers were nice, and the ambience was beautiful, so I would come back again because I love the Lakeview area! Butter chicken $18 Chicken Tikka Masala $18 Garlic Naan $4.75 (comes with 4 pieces)

    Lamb Boti Kabab Masala
    Anastasiya K.

    One of my favorite Indian restaurants I've ate at in Chicago. Not only is the interior beautiful and elegant, the food was delicious! We ordered the lamb masala and the sauce was so light. The meat was very tender. Highly recommend this spot.

    Avery J.

    The food was great; chicken momo, chicken tikka masala, and chicken madras. The service, on the other hand, I could not say the same.

    chicken momo steamed - dumplings of minced chicken seasoned with nepalese spices and herbs | served with delicious tomat

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    Delicious food and lovely space. Parking is horrendous around here so take the brown line if you can.

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    We ordered delivery last night. It was so good we ordered again tonight. Looking forward to having it again.

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    We ordered the yellow daal and vegetable korma entrees as well as the garlic naan and all were very good and tasted fresh. Highly recommend.

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    Good food and chicken tikka masala. I'm still thinking about the garlic naaaaan bread. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu.

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    Memorable bday experience with delicious food, unparalleled service and great ambience.

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    Excellent food, service and overall experience. Glad to finally have a great Indian & Nepalese restaurant in our neighborhood.

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    Had takeout last week- delicious! The interior of the restaurant looks beautiful- can't wait to eat there in person.

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