We gave this place a try since we happened to be in the neighborhood after a long day of shopping…read moreand car shopping. We got our seat quickly since I made a reservation on open table. Inside place there's not too many tables but sufficient as there was never a line waiting. Food we ordered was great. Loved the chili chicken appetizer, we got it spicy which was enough. I don't think I could have handled extra spicy. The chettinad lamb was good too, but to me personally felt too salty but the flavor was still good. I took away 1 star as the raita I asked for never came. After serving our food we never got checked on... and took forever to get the bill just waiting... just seems they could use atleast another staff member.

Food and wines were good, very filling. Some more guidance on the cuisine would help newcomers feel…read moremore comfortable.

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.

-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.

This has always been one of my favorite restaurants for Indian food, and I've told so many people…read moreabout it. I went back today and was honestly so upset because my go-to dish, the paneer makhini, was nothing like it used to be. It literally just tasted like straight cream. I even asked them to remake it because I thought something was wrong, but it came out the same way. I ended up just eating the other food we ordered, but it was such a disappointment because this has always been the dish I look forward to. I even showed them old photos from past visits compared to today and it was clearly different. The chef tried it and said it was the same, which shocked me because it really wasn't. I get that places can have off days, but this was really discouraging. As much as I've loved this restaurant, I don't know if I'll be back if the quality has dropped this much.

We thoroughly enjoyed our pickup order from Himalayan Restaurant for dinner recently. We did a…read morefamily meal combo to sample something of everything. Our order included: cocktail samosas, palak paneer, baigan bharta, and the chicken tikka masala. The meal comes with three naan and rice on the side, as well as a dessert. We went with the gulab jamun. I also wanted an order of soup momos, so we added that onto our already robust order as well. (They didn't disappoint, so delicious.) Everything was well-balanced and spiced. I especially love that we were able to split the portions across multiple meals given how generous the naan was. The most beloved item was definitely the momos in the spicy/sour soup, followed by the buttery naan dipped in chicken tikka masala. I also really enjoyed the baigan bharta. So very enjoyed this meal, and I can't wait to try some of the other menu items that other diners have recommended.

Addah serves up Pakistani & Indian street food, and we were able to check them out during their…read moresoft opening! Their menu is pretty extensive, offering items such as halwa puri, haleem, slider,s beef bihari kebab roll, etc. We ordered: +Aloo Paratha +Masala Fries +Samosa Chaat +Aloo Puff Patties +and, Bombay Vada Pav sliders We couldn't pass up on their desserts, so we tried: +the Gulab Jamun +the Falooda The items that we had ordered were easily shareable within our group; staff were friendly, and items were all prepared to order. The space itself was nicely set up - bright, clean, and ample seating. Note that they also have a location in Lombard! Plenty of parking in the shared strip plaza lot. +Desi street food +friendly service +ample parking

Hit this Pakistani /Indian /American fusion eatery one late night. It was a Friday evening about…read more10p and the venue was lit, in the sense that it was filling with customers. Our original plan was to hit the Cafe next door but I hate having good coffee on an empty stomach. The scene is an upscale eatery serving Pakistani fusion foods. Though, flatware and utensils are basic. The venue itself is modern and more posh than most food venues which are open late. The food is popular Pakistani & Indian snacks & entrees, different types of burgers, wraps and fries. The best part is that their menu is very affordable and food can be prepared spicy while still tasty.

My first visit was after midnight a couple of nights ago. I was SO impressed! It was their…read morePeri-peri wrap meal that blew me away. It was sooo flavorful and the fries were perfect. I couldn't wait to turn someone on to this location. I took my 18 year old grandson to try the same thing I had eaten 2 nights prior. I REALLY talked up the place. He enjoyed his peri-peri wrap as well but I HAD to let him know that what we had for lunch today was NOT as fantastic as the one I had the first time. Don't get me wrong. It was good but DEFINITELY wasn't as delicious as before! So, I suggest if you wanna taste a phenomenal peri-peri wrap, go around midnight. I wish I knew the night cook's name because I'd tell you not to expect to be wowed if he's not there!! Still worth the visit, though.

This place is great a must for their Nashville sandwich.. a bit spicy big crunchy chicken…read more We've been here twice to order the same delicious sanwich.. small cozy place with friendly employees..

The basmati rice was my favorite. It was perfectly cooked and had a touch of sweetness from the…read morecarrots and raisins. The beef and lamb could've been a little more tender. Second close favorite was the eggplant dish, which paired nicely with bread. We also enjoyed the chicken shami wrap was good. Service was so the slower side, with only one person on the wait staff. They are busy with a steady flow of guests dining in. Free parking in the plaza.

Afghan Kabob's subtitle is Authentic Afghanistan Food - I'm not knowledgeable either way, but the…read morefood is pretty tasty! The interior is a lot nicer than it would seem from its strip mall location. The kabobs are seasoned well and have some spice to it. The owner/manager(?) is super friendly, but always hustling. The kabuli palaw is fall-of-the bone tender, definitely should give it a try! I've had dine-in and carry out. They do take care of the carry out. The food is presented nice even after I get it home. I couldn't say it's a hidden gem because a lot of people know about this spot, the dine-in is busy (but not crowded). It's a well-known gem.

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.

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.