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!

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!

First time visiting and we will be back. The weekend lunch buffet was delicious, and a great value…read more A wide variety of curries, biryanis, lamb, chicken and veg options. Really tasty chutneys as well. It's a great addition to Arlington Heights. Friendly and attentive service.

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!

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.

Only reviewing the buffet aspect:…read more The buffet fell off a cliff. Watery and less flavorful across the board. I have stopped going unfortunately. :(

Restaurant is located at side of grocery. There are tables and an area with self serve plates…read more,plastic silverware and Cardamom spice tea.We ordered samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken saag. The spiced tea and potato samosas were outstanding as was the green chutney on side of Samosa. We were anticipating great entrees based on those two. Unfortunately the Tikka and Saag were unrecognizable as their namesakes.The Chicken Tikka tasted okay just not like Tikka Masala. The saag was like a purée with no flavor. The Garlic Naan tasted more like pita.The staff very friendly .

I stopped here for lunch. Service was a little slow but the food was hot and delicious. Very…read moreauthentic feeling.I didn't get the most welcoming feeling by the employees but they were not rude. I checked out the store during my wait and got some snacks, the price was very good!

This warm and flavorful hidden gem of a restaurant is part of a shopping center at Old McHenry and…read moreRoute 22 in Long Grove called Long Grove Commons. However the best entrance is west of that intersection, about 1/4 mile west, along Route 22. This restaurant serves delectable Indian cuisine, which we enjoyed immensely. For appetizers, the tomato soup has anise seasoning (light) and complex flavors for the roasted tomatoes. Appetizer was very spicy but excellent: Chicken 65 from Chennai. Good-sized appetizer, could feed 3-4 people so that you still have room for generous dinner portions. For the main course I had the Hyderabadi Eggplant. Several tiny eggplants softened to perfection in the hot tandoor (stone oven), where it and most dishes and breads and such are cooked, and all hot to the table. For his entree, my husband had the Chicken Tikka, with two delicious sauces. To really fill out our table, we ordered Tandoor Bread Selections, which was huge but we had lots for take home: Sixteen quarter round breads, four each of garlic, cilantro, plain and buttered. Service was attentive but neither rushed nor lax. We will be back. Note: This restaurant also has buffet lunches Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays. Lovely place, a true hidden gem! Recommend!

My husband and I were craving Indian and a neighbor recommended to try Clayoven Tandoor. I placed…read morean order for pick up Samosa Butter chicken Palak paneer Chicken biriyani Naan basket Everything was delicious! I wish the butter chicken and palak came with more filling it was 80 percent sauce and the rest was the paneer and chicken. But who doesn't love a good dip dip. Can't wait to try other Indian restaurants in the area but I will for sure order from Clayoven again.

My husband brought his lunch leftovers home to me... And...I. am. SOLD!! oh my goodness, the paneer…read moremakani is AMAZING!! EVEN THE LEFTOVERS!! ... Just went back tonight to make sure I was right... And yes, it is STILL AMAZING!!

A nice restaurant with nice ambiance. I'd had this spot on my list for a while, but don't have many…read morepeople in my life who enjoy this flavor profile. My more adventurous aunt had already been here and swore by it, so we finally made a trip. Friendly waiter with a slight language barrier, a good sign for the authenticity. We got a bunch of things to split. My picks, and favorites, we're the momo dumplings and the lamb sheekh. The momo were packed full of meat and delicious! Some of the better momo I've had for sure. My lamb sheekh were just excellent! Strongly seasoned and cooked just right too. The pakora were also amazing, I usually skip these elsewhere because they're just ok, but I'd get them here every time. Palak fish was the only major low point. It did not look like the online picture, or appetizing. It seemed a bit tough too. This one would be a skip. So glad I finally got here! I need to try some more menu items to fully make up my mind but overall a very good option for Indian food in this area!

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...?

What a great find. Just down the street from Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre so convenient for a…read morepre-show meal. My husband was born in India so expects a lot from an Indian restaurant. We were both very pleased. Appetizer options were sizable and everything was well seasoned. Several naan options.

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

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!

Ordered The Butter chicken med heat, curry fried rice and garlic naan for my wife and i and it is…read morefantastic. Cant wait to try more tomorrow!!