First time here and the food and service was very good. Would definitely come back again.

Love this place. I make it a point to visit every time I come to Chicago. The decor is just lovely and food fresh and hot. Best. Buffet. I've. Seen. Love that they have a ChaatGPT with pani puri and idlii sambar. What's not typical is that they offer both goat and fish in addition to the typical chicken dishes on the buffet. There's plenty for a vegetarian with 2/3 of choices being vegetarian friendly. read more

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went to India House on Sunday with my girlfriend for their brunch buffet. The food selection was decent and offered a variety of traditional Indian dishes. Upon arrival, we were also served tandoori chicken and garlic naan at the table, which was a nice touch and something I didn't expect from a buffet. That said, the buffet items themselves felt like they had been sitting out for a while. The food wasn't piping hot -- more on the lukewarm side -- which definitely impacts the overall experience, especially with dishes that are best enjoyed fresh and warm. I would have loved to see butter chicken included, along with a bit more variety in the rice options and soups. A little more range would elevate the brunch experience. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I think temperature and selection are key when it comes to a buffet. I'd consider coming back, but likely for a regular dinner service instead of brunch. read more

Food was amazing. Everything was flavorful and delicious. I never really eat Indian food but this was an amazing first time try. My friends and I will definitely be back to eat. Our servers were also very kind and was good with getting our empty plates so our table had space. The restaurant was also very cute and clean. Overall great experience!! read more

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Food was OK, the butter chicken had a weird marinara sauce flavor to it that threw us off. The bindi was great, and chicken tikka had a weird smell on the chicken. Service was 10/10! Really appreciated our waiter and the managers hospitality and help. Ambiance: They were playing Arabic music in an Indian restaurant. My biggest pet peeve is when restaurants of a specific culture play other culture's music. Music is key to building ambiance and when the music is not a match to the vibe, it's a no go. We asked the water to change it to Indian music and they so kindly did but hope they learned from that haha. Lastly I must mention I had a rough night on the toilet. Would not come again. read more

India House - Bindi - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great variety of food at their lunch buffet. I was surprised to see that it also came with tandoori chicken on a sizzling pan a lot of naan. My server, Roza was very friendly and refilled my water every time it was about to run out without me even needing to ask. The samosas were crispy and had nice filling on the inside. I also love the music they play in there, it's mostly in Hindi which I cannot understand, but is cool. read more

India House - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a decent Indian option, especially in an area where if you don't have reservations it can be very hard. If you don't want to wait an hour and a half, India house is a great backup. The naan is really is good. The curries have good flavor, though I prefer them a bit a thicker. The daal makhani and the lamb Rogan josh were good. read more

Divya provided an Outstanding service. Attentive, fast, and genuinely cared about our experience. Made the meal better just by how well they handled everything. Add photos read more

The restaurant was very cute inside and can seat many people. We didn't have to wait for a table for 2 on a Saturday lunch. When you get seated, they ask if naan and chicken tandoori is good and will bring that out for you while you grab your food at the buffet bar. They have the typical food you would expect and I enjoyed everything. I think the chicken was a little dry but that may be difficult to keep moist when it's buffet style. I think there was a broad range of foods for any flavor palette. read more

India House - Funny chaatgpt section - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were wanting to have lunch at Indian restaurant and preferably buffet place. Found this absolute gem by accident!! The ambience is amazing and very pleasing. The food quality is excellent!! There were limited menu items for veg and non veg dishes. However every one of the item was delicious!! I really loved when they gave the chicken tandoori on a sizzler plate! It was the highlight. Also another thing that I noticed was warm towels were given to us after our lunch! That really was nice to clean hands on the table. Please do visit this place if you are craving Indian food for lunch or dinner :) read more

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A Cozy Post-Valentine's Indian Buffet Experience My husband and I visited 'India House Restaurant Chicago' on a pleasant, snowy weekend for a post-Valentine's celebration. Located in downtown Chicago, this restaurant offered a warm and inviting atmosphere. Food: We opted for the weekend buffet, which is available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. As a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by the wide range of vegetarian options. Starters: The Pani Puri was a highlight--crispy shells filled with tangy and spicy water, perfectly balanced. The samosas were fresh, crispy. *Main Dishes* There were four vegetarian gravies, including Palak paneer, Dal Makani, Gobi and Machurian balls. While the gravies were decent, they could have been more spicy and tasty. *Rice & Breads* The biriyani was fragrant, and they also had plain naan. *Desserts* The rice kheer was rich and creamy, and the mango kulfi was a refreshing end to the meal. The mandarin oranges added a fresh, fruity touch. Overall, the food was mildly spiced, which might appeal to those who prefer less spice, but I would have liked an option for spicier dishes. Compared to other Indian buffets in the area, the vegetarian variety here is above average, though the flavors could be more robust. Service & Ambience: The service was excellent--our plates were cleared promptly, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was cozy and romantic, with soft lighting and red roses on each table, a nice touch for Valentine's Day. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, with traditional Indian decor that added to the experience. Pricing: The buffet cost $50 for two which we found reasonable for downtown Chicago. This is a fair price for the variety and quality offered. Parking: Paid street parking was available nearby, which was convenient. However, parking in downtown Chicago can be challenging, so I'd recommend using a parking app like Spot Hero to reserve a spot in advance. Alternatively, the restaurant is easily accessible via public transit, being just a short walk from the Red line Grand station. Overall: If you're looking for a vegetarian-friendly Indian buffet in downtown Chicago, India House Restaurant Chicago is a decent choice for those who prefer mildly spiced food or are new to Indian cuisine. For a more adventurous spice level, you might want to request customizations from the kitchen. I'd rate this experience 3.5/5 stars. read more

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The food is really poor and it's just not worth it at all. Literally has no food diversity But the service and the dessert was great though read more

Everything was amazing. Tamarind whiskey sour was delicious. We had the Lamb Pasanda and Dal Palak which were both full of flavors. The Lamb Pasanda was amazing! Jose our server took excellent care of us while we were there. read more

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I've never had Indian food, so this review might need to be taken with a grain of salt HOWEVER a hob-nob kinda fella who lives in my building was raving about India House having the absolute best lunch buffet in Chicagoland. So once again, curious tastebuds sent me out to explore for myself. Note to self: I wish I arrived earlier because lunch buffet ends at 2:30p and it was almost 2pm (1:48p to be exact) when I strolled in the door. A friendly host greeted me, pointed me to the hot plates and adjacent buffet tables. I immediately scooped up a bowl of fresh white basmati rice. There were so many curry type options (vegetarian, lamb, chicken) prepared to self-serve. Honestly as a first timer, it was overwhelming but in a good way! My waiter Dhiraj asked if I had any questions and did I want tandoori chicken and fresh naan to be sent to the table separately. I said yes to both and pleasantly surprised it was included in lunch buffet price ($17.95 weekdays, $19.95 weekends with an expanded menu). The tandoori chicken arrived on a sizzling hot iron skillet with onions, garlic and chili spice soaked in yogurt. So good! I devoured it. The naan arrived in a bread- basket hot and nicely seasoned with garlic and butter. I am not even feeling guilty about eating the whole basket on my own and I could have easily asked for more to mop up all the curry sauce from my other dish. Back at the buffet, I was a bit fearful my stomach might hate me later so I played it safe and scooped up some chicken tikka masala which is on the sweeter side for curry dishes and a side of vegetables to enjoy with the jasmine rice. Yes I totally could have tried one of everything on the buffet line up but I would definitely need to wear my stretchy pants for that lol!! (Next time) Table service was really great, water glass stayed filled, super friendly and very willing to answer my many questions about the food preparation since I have to watch for food allergies. The vibe is cozy, upscale with pretty crystal chandeliers, black linen napkins and dim lighting. Yelp tip: they don't allow any food to be wrapped to go home with you on the lunch buffet, but they don't seem to mind if you stick around a while to get your money's worth. They also pull everything from the buffet promptly at 2:30p (3pm on weekends) so plan accordingly! The regular menu is a lot more expansive but at a much higher price point a la carte. So I truly feel the lunch buffet is a great value, especially if you want to sample a variety of inspired main dishes and Indian desserts. I'm already looking forward to go back so I can get more of that yummy tandoori and garlic naan goodness and expand my palate. I can see Indian food will be a nice "belly warming option" as Chicago's cooler weather moves in! read more

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Great experience at India House. Even though I got in a 1/2 hour before they closed the lunch session, I was greeted warmly and welcomed in. They had a wide variety of tasty Indian foods to try, and I got a little of most of them. Everything I tried from the tandoori chicken to the chicken masala was fresh. A charming spot I think you would enjoy, India House is worth checking out. My server was lovely and I enjoyed myself. read more

India House - Lunch/dinner buffet - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jose P provided great service to our table! We visited during lunch :) Thank you for making sure we enjoyed our visit! India house is a great restaurant to enjoy some great Indian food. I enjoy the variety of Food selections available. I highly recommend to visit! read more

India House - Variety plate 2. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Today had lunch at India house. Such a bad place for vegetarian people. when we went around 1.15 pm and got out food and had two bites and behind our table it was smelling so bad ( sizzler chicken). We can't sit and eat and requested the women who helped us at the time we entered and she answered rudely everywhere it will smell like that and we can't change your table. I am unable to eat my food and came out less than 30 mts. Entry and exit all put together. The option for vegetarians is very less. For the same price non- vegetarians getting more stuff. Food is also tasting ok. Not a good place. Not worth the money. read more

Service with Divya was wonderful. Garlic naan is out of this world! Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala were also good

Absolutely delicious! Came here with a large group, service was incredible and attentive, deep, rich flavors in all the curries, the Naan was so good. Loved the goat curry, Gia fish curry and lobster curry especially, but everything was great. Excited to come back again next time I'm in town. read more

Wonderful place to eat. Service, food and drinks all great. I highly recommend this place.

Our service was wonderful. Divya was very kind and understanding when we misunderstood something about the menu. It was a great lunch!

The food here is amazing!! It has great vegan options. Our server Jose was very nice and helpful. He was attentive and made some great suggestions. I also really liked the atmosphere, the noise level is low and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Delicious food! Great location. Friendly servers like Jose! The ambiance is amazing...I love seating by the windows.

I've had the lunch buffet at India House several times and it is a reliably good option for Indian cuisine. The restaurant has great ambiance, is clean, and the servers are very helpful. The buffet is a great and affordable way to try multiple different types of Indian food. read more

Divya was excellent in her service, with a personal touch to everything she did. The food and Divya's service were the reasons we would definitely come back again and again! read more

We were visiting downtown Chicago and decided to give India House a try for dinner. My family is Pakistani and we eat Indian/South Asian food often and like to try new places when we travel. This was by far the worst Indian food experience we've ever had. My husband got severe food poisoning and was sick for days, causing him to miss work meetings in the city. (He thinks it might have been from the naan appetizer they offer, which was the only food we didn't share our entire trip.). The curry I had was bland and his curry seemed old/reheated. The dinner menu is expensive for the quality and the waiter we had literally stood next to our table and stared at us for most of our meal. 0/10. Stay away. read more

Ordered food from here delivery. It was so good and great portion sizes but I got food poisoning... ordered the butter chicken and garlic naan. read more

Excellent AYCE buffet Sunday brunch. Good variety of food and dessert options. Excellent service. Spacious seating Metered street parking or Spot Hero for a nearby garage park. read more

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I wish i cloud add 0 I ordered delivery which got delivered 45 mins late Paneer bhurji ordered was horrible, AAloo paratha was full of salt, and less of aaloo Tasteless food read more

This place was so yummy and the service was amazing, had a great time with me and my girlfriends! Shoutout to our waiter Valent, super sweet and even gave us complimentary naan! Highly recommend the chicken makhani read more

India House - LAMB BIRYANI, CHICKEN MAKHANI (BUTTER CHICKEN), ALOO GOBI (VEGAN) - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Compelled to upgrade my rating of this place after my most recent visit for a Sunday afternoon buffet/brunch. It's been a while since I had an Indian buffet as good as this! I loved they pointed me to the right vegan options in the buffet, there were atleast 3 vegan options plus vegetable biriyani which was e vegan. Really liked the food and the service today. Keep it up team! read more

India House - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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India House Restaurant is straight fire! The food was absolutely amazing -- spices were on point and popping with flavor. Don't sleep on this buffet; it's easily a top 10 spot in the Chicago area. A must-visit! read more

Food, service and ambiance was all great! Food was good and served on time and warm! Reccomend this Indian spot!

Many people come here for the lunch buffet, but I've only gone to their 5-7pm happy hour and love the drinks and shareable options. From the hh menu, you can get a blueberry mojito if you want a refreshing option. The mango mojito is strong. There are also wine and beer options. I really like the flavors of the bhel puri (seasoned Indian puffed rice) with sauces on the side. Masala fries and onion bhaji is also available. River North lacks culture so this is a great place when you want something a little different from the norm in the area. Many traditional Indian dishes are available for dinner as well. The service is fast and the servers are attentive! read more

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Excellent service and the buffet is excellent fresh in the staff for fresh food and a place for parties and family reunions and they also have bilingual service read more

The food at India House has always been on and off. In this case, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food at this location. The ambiance is majestic and you walk into a fine dining room. The service was great and on par with the restaurants in downtown chicago. We ordered garlic naan and chicken tikka masala. The naan was fresh and had hints of garlic layered while being crispy at the same time. The chicken tikka masala was in a flavorful gravy that was a bit spicy which I liked and had boneless breast pieces that made the experience better. The food was great and a highly recommended place for a sit down Indian cuisine. read more

India House - NAAN - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great service. Complementary noon bread. You can ask for mild dishes. Shrimp was large and tender read more

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I love the food, but the portions are noticeably smaller which is very disappointing, for the same price. The service is always great, as is the atmosphere. read more

Being south Asian, I'm pretty familiar with Indian cuisine. Living downtown, this place should be a go to for most people craving Indian/home cooked meals but this is not the place. The few times I've been here, I've been disappointed. The buffet is as basic as it gets. My last visit they only had 1 chicken/meat dish out of the ten entrees and the rest were vegetarian. The buffet changes up so every time you don't know if you're going to be getting the value. The dishes for me are quite bland when it comes to Indian food. There is a full service bar for drinks. The a la cart items are a steep $20-30 per dish. The service has been lacking every time I've been. The servers directly ask you for a tip which is quite tacky imo. The last time, he literally took my phone to show his manager about the Yelp promotion for 10% off and then didn't even apply it... The restaurant itself is clean, nicely decorated, and plenty of seating but all in all, there are better options in the loop area or you're better off just going to or getting delivery from Devon, where you won't be ripped off just for eating at an Indian restaurant in the city. read more

Went there last evening with my wife to try an Indian restaurant as we had a great experience in NYC with Indian restaurant. Place overall is average. Asked for suggestions and ordered two appetizers and two dinners (pani puri, achari chicken tikka, chicken biryani, lamb chilli masala). Also ordered garlic naan and two drinks. Pani puri had no flavor or taste. Chicken tikka some of the chicken was not cooked and was rubbery. Chicken biryani was ordered medium and lamb chilli was ordered hot; chicken biryani was more spicy than the lamb dish and all one could taste was the hotness and pepper. Lamb dish had no flavors either except for some pepper. Naan was again soft and without flavors either and no crispiness to it. Only thing that was of any flavor was the masala tea at the end. In regard to the bill, at the end, there is a 3% service charge for using credit card. There are many Indian restaurants in Chicago to try. This one is not worth the try and is a waste of money. read more