I had a mixed experience ordering takeout from the Spice Room. My order included: gobi manchurian,…read morechicken korma, and chicken briyani. The highlight was the chicken korma, which I would order again. The curry was rich and creamy, lived up to other reviews. Everything else I ordered tasted fine, but wasn't anything special either.

Y'all want the best, most authentic butter chicken in the entire chicago area? Take it from me, a…read morePakistani-American, this place is it. Trust me... oh and their daal and lassi hits the spot. This is where I go when I want solid Indian food.

Wonderful service! Everyone is very friendly and gave helpful suggestions. I love the masala chai…read morehere! I can really taste the quality and it's really special. And the masala curry fries are excellent! Really well seasoned and not greasy.

There aren't many places that make an exceptional cuppa chai and the exception? Chiya Chai ;) For…read morestarters, Chiya Chai is one of my all-time favorite cafes AND chai spots in the states! They are REALLY good at making well-crafted and beautifully spiced chai. (This is coming from a self-proclaimed chai aficionado who crafts their own homemade spiced chai on the regular) I've been visiting here since 2023 and have been deeply satisfied with every beverage that I've ordered! The ambience of is relaxing and is great for both catching up with friends and working remotely. There is plenty of seating in both the front and back of the space. I LOVE how expansive their chai options are and how they also offer ayurvedic blends. My go-to is the cardamom pistachio which is DELECTABLE. I love the chewing on the crushed pistachios after sipping the hugged-by-cardamom-chai. What a combination!! My goal, eventually, will be to try every chai on the menu - I just can't seem to stray away from the deeply flavorful cardamom pistachio! Overall, I HIGHLY recommend Chiya Chai to all chai lovers looking for an authentic chai experience! You've GOTTA go here!!

We've been a fan of this restaurant since opening. It was so popular when it first opened, it was…read morenot always easy getting a reservation. We first started getting the calzone takeout, and they were very unique and delicious. Their pizza also is very unique and top-notch crust and toppings. I prefer to eat in here as the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, food is hot, with a beautiful presentation. The bar always seems busy and they make delicious homemade drinks, with a nice selection of beverages, including local offerings. All their appetizers are delicious and creative. Our favorite are the Manchurian potatoes. We love that they use local small farms and seasonal produce, all so fresh. They have a great selection for vegetarians, and a nice range of options for main course and tasty desserts. Their weekend buffet menu is unique and a winner for any occasion! The staff and the owner Yoshi, are all so friendly and welcoming. Yoshi is an amazing cook, and sometimes you'll find him working hard in the kitchen when not running the floor so smoothly. We are fortunate to have such top notch restaurants, without pretense, of this high caliber in Chicago.

Disappointing brunch, and not in a fun "oh well" way--more in a "how did this go so wrong?" way. I…read moreordered the Uttapam expecting those savory, thick, veggie‑topped rice‑and‑lentil pancakes a Google search described. Instead, I got something thin, lukewarm, and flavorless. If there were Thai chilies involved, they were absolutely in the witness protection program. The coconut chutney was good but competed for attention with the bland pancakes. The pancakes were crying for some kind of vegetable topping, some heft, some flavor, and some heat. The mimosa drink was both too sweet and too pricey, like it was designed for someone who forgot to read the menu before ordering (me). I came in with high expectations based on the reviews; I left wishing I'd microwaved an Amy's Tofu Scramble.

What a hidden gem! The food was awesome, and the service was great too…read more Started with the Tandoori Chicken and Gobi Manchurian, and both were packed with flavor (and spicy)! For mains we got an assortment or naan and Malai Kofta, Shrimp Saag, and the Lamb Rogan Josh. Everything was so yummy, and I appreciated how none of the dishes were soaked in oil. Don't skip out on dessert, too - the mango tres leches cake was perfect. Will definitely come back!! One of my new favorites.

Chicago now has my new favorite Indian restaurant…read more Dhanteraz is a hidden gem in Lincoln Park. They serve authentic Indian food that truly hits the spot. The ambience is warm and inviting, and the service was friendly We ordered several dishes, but the vegetable biryani was my absolute favorite. It's served in a traditional clay pot sealed with dough, which locks in the heat and flavors beautifully. An absolute must-try here. We also had the dal makhani and malai kofta, both of which were very good, but the biryani was hands down the standout dish.

I love Indian food, and this place def hit the spot! Not familiar with many dishes, but palak…read morepaneer and Manchurian are my go-tos, and this place delivered. Ordered takeout and food came in good serving sizes for 2 people.

We ordered: 1. Rangoli Platter - samosas, pakoras, tandoori…read morechicken, lamb boti 2. Curries: Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani 3. Breads: Garlic Naan, Aloo Paratha, Paneer Kulcha, Onion Kulcha 4. Lamb Biryani; raita 5. Sweets: Gulab Jamun donuts, Mango Lassi, Chai 6. Pav Bhani - spicy blend of mashed vegetables topped with onions, cilantro, lemon 7. Chicken 65 - deep fried boneless chicken marinated in special spices Honestly, this is the first Indian restaurant I've been to where the meats aren't dry. The curries are so creamy and flavorful. None of the curries were bad. You have to come with a group bc portions are generous! Chai was soothing. Chicken 65 is fried but could be crispier. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Interior is traditional and lovely. Music is great and not too loud.

Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was so good! Our server Laura was very sweet…read moreand attentive. I had the J'adore 75 cocktail which had vodka, Prosecco, lychee and hibiscus served as a martini. I was nervous it would be too sweet but it was perfect. I ordered the sheet roasted cauliflower for an appetizer and had the vindaloo curry with braised lamb and asked they make it spicy. Usually when I've gone to Indian restaurants they don't make it spicy enough but Kama made it spicy! My friend had the paneer tika masala that she said was really good. Each entree came with a side of basmati rice. We also ordered garlic naan for the table that was very tasty. We went to Kama on a Saturday night so it was busy but our food came out quick. Laura surprised us with a birthday dessert for the table that was a kulfi dou ice cream that was flavored pistachio and had a blueberry chutney. I've never had that kind of ice cream before it was very unique. They also brought out lit up candles so we were able to sing Happy Birthday. This was the best Indian restaurant I've been to and I can't wait to go back!

Kama has probably the best HH drinks and food in the city. Their cocktail program is phenomenal and…read moreat $10 from M-Th 4-5, F 3-5, it's a great deal too! I tried the Pisco and Smoked Berries, both are very tasty and fruit forward, well balanced You can mix and match tacos so got to try the lamb and beef. The beet salad is delicious and the chicken tadka with the lemon cream sauce, delicious. I've had their mussels before and enjoyed those as well.

The chicken biryani and butter chicken is to die for! I've only had takeout but I would love to…read morecome to the restaurant!

Sometimes you just get a craving for Indian food and have to act on it. This place definitely hit…read morethe spot. The butter chicken was really good, and I appreciated that it wasn't one of those dishes where you get way more sauce than actual chicken; the ratio was right. The vegetable samosas were also great, crispy and flaky on the outside, soft and well-seasoned inside, and served with both cilantro and tamarind chutney (I preferred the tamarind). I also tried the onion bhaji since it was on sale and I'm glad I did. no regrets at all.

We fell in love with Basant last night during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026. First of all the…read moreinterior is very well decorated, earthy, and cute. Seats and tables are comfortable and service is quick with attentive servers. All of their cocktails were unique, beautiful, and flavorful. -Gulabo (left): was a light and refreshing vodka cocktail super cute and pink -Pink Palace (right): mezcal that will make your heart melt, especially after trying the raspberry salt coated rim -Hari Pari: Reaallly good, I don't like gin so I subbed for vodka and I was very pleased -Let's Get Tammered: My husband was obsessed with the heat from this one -Punjab da sher: Husband loved this as well The dinner menu was a great sampler of what the restaurant has to offer and honestly we loved everything that we tried. Star of the show would have to be the fish basant, super crispy and with a little bit of heat. The vindaloo pork belly tonkatsu was so well cooked and crispy on the outside but light on the inside. Make sure to order garlic naan on the side, we wish we ordered a second portion to take home that's how good it was. Definitely check them out, it's being added to the rotation for us.

Had a chance to visit this place for dinner and had absolute fun! It is an upscale Indian bistro so…read moremake sure to have reservations before hand. The service was decent even though the place was crowded at the peak hour. Absolutely amazing ambience with light music and sufficient lighting. We ordered lot of drinks and couple appetizers with two mania. All the four dishes were delicious including the drinks !! I will definitely visit again!