To quickly break it down: The food was good but nothing exceptional. The service is great. Both friendly and helpful. The drinks are creative and tasty. Definitely get one. If you want a good time I recommend getting a drink and splitting the lamb vindaloo. The lamb vindaloo was great and is the reason I am giving this place 4 stars instead of 3. The lamb was moist and tender and the vindaloo was rich and spicy (we asked them to make it spicy) if you like spice ask them to make it spicy level 8. The lump crab Samosa is good. It tastes pretty much like a crab cake. So if you're in the mood for a crab cake this is a great option. One thing I will say is they do not stump out on the crab. You definitely get your moneys worth. Although I love garlic naan I would skip it and just stick with rice. Our naan wasn't warm so it became hard and had little garlic taste. For the price I would say just skip it or get something else. The ravioli was good but nothing great. The curry it comes in was quite bland but the ravioli itself was tasty. It was cooked well and I enjoyed the cheese inside. But I would personally try something else. read more

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This place was a vibe. They have modern Indian fusion and the menu looked very intriguing! The two Indian cocktails we got were heavenly. Will absolutely recommend at least for drinks. Didn't get a chance to try much food past the aloo chaat which was alright, but would come back again to try more food. The bartender was very pleasant! read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Sweet Yama Potato Chaat - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If the prices were 20% lower, I'd give this a four or five-star review. And maybe I made a mistake going during restaurant week, when pretentiousness becomes as common as wearing green on St. Patrick's Day. But, come on, the masala was good, but nothing terribly memorable. The lamb chops were the same average quality you get at an average restaurant on Devon St. The cocktails were the one really interesting thing on the menu, but they were served with way too much ice and too little cocktail. read more

On the hunt for an unforgettable Indian culinary in Chicago? I found it for you. We had a date night at Kama.Wickerpark and the food and service impressed my husband. No easy feat. Everything is made to order from the freshest ingredients and you can taste the dedication and passion in every bite. They have plenty for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores to enjoy. We barely scratched the surface of the vegan options so we definitely need to go back and try the rest. Plus the cocktail menu was so inventive - I enjoyed my Old Fashioned but there were so many other yummy sounding choices! If you like Indian cuisine, try out Kama Wicker Park, you will not be disappointed. Tag a friend who needs to try this! 1560 N Milwaukee What we ate Chickpea Samosas with the most delectable chutney duo Eggplant Bharta Dal Makhana, Simmered Black Lentils Basmati Rice Saag Spinach Masala with caulifower (my favorite) read more

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We went for restaurant week and truly enjoyed our experience here. Place was hopping! We felt taken care of. We sat near the kitchen and I was impressed with their efficiency. Everything we had was so tasty! The mussels and the sauce was so good. And the garlic naan was excellent. Lamb chops and shrimp and grits were wonderful! I can't wait to come back read more

Overall a solid meal, garlic naan was yummy, nice lighting, pricey for the portion size and would technically rate it about 3.7 stars. Our server was lovely and attentive but felt like there was a huge push multiple times to order the most expensive dishes and make the bill higher. Also note there is a charge added to each bill for dining in - the staff is not transparent about this. Not sure I would return unless during happy hour.... read more

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One of our last meals in Chicago we were craving Indian food and despite not having a reservation on a weekend were able to get a table reasonably quickly. We got the crispy chili potatoes, sous vide beef short rib, paneer ravioli, and garlic naan. Everything was very good and I especially loved the crispy chili potatoes and ravioli. I have never had ravioli Indian food mashup and it was excellent. I personally felt that the short rib didn't feel like it was even Indian food, but it was delicious none the less. I wanted pizza and got voted out by friends who wanted Indian food and honestly I think they were right, this place was well worth it. Very clearly a well loved restaurant as it was full and everyone there seemed to be having a great time. Service was good and I don't really remember them overly well which when you're having dinner with friends is sometimes exactly how you want it to be. read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Rating just based on appetizers and drinks - they were really good but not amazing. Entrees on the menu looked great.

Ahh! This used to be Wynwood Kitchen & Spirits remember that? This is the second location. The original is in Lagrange which I haven't been to because I don't get out that way. I had Paneer Ravioli & Rice. For dessert I had Bourbon Gulab. For cocktails I had The Weekend Getaway, Smokin Berries & Midnight Spritz. The staff and service is elegant. read more

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We came in to get a break from Wicker Park Fest and luckily, the waiter was able to find a spot for us even though it was really busy. We ordered the malai kofta and dal makhani and asked for "very spicy." I think the spice was great but I wouldn't classify it as very spicy. When I go to authentic Thai restaurants I usually get level 3 or 4 spice out of 5. I'd say this is about the same, not overly spicy, which I enjoyed. Everything was delicious! We didn't save enough room for dessert this time but some items on the dessert menu were definitely catching our eye. I think it's this place is a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Mango lassi, Malai Kofta, Dal Makhani, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really Fun New Restaurant in Wicker Park. Glad a great spot took over the Wynwood space. The space is really well designed and is perfect for hanging out with friends or a date. We came on a Friday night and sat at the bar. Service was excellent and quick. They had a unique cocktail program. A lot of classics with some flavor twists to match the cuisine. Can definitely recommend their Gin and Tonic. We got the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Shank Vindaloo. Both were excellent! My only gripe was that the lamb shank was a bit tough to eat. I think it may be a better take out dish so you eat it without inhabitation and get everything off the bone! The price point is a little higher than expected but I think definitely worth it for the atmosphere. read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Gin and Tonic - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Finally made my way over with some friends! Interesting take on Indian food and nice cocktails. The Kama old fashioned was good and the espresso martini equally flavorful. I wanted to try the violet colored gin cocktail but didn't get the chance. It looks great and our server said it was her favorite. Next time. We got in last minute on Friday, no rsvp and only one table left! Score. The place was packed. We tried the samosas, the garlic and butter naan, lamb, tiki masala, and some basmati rice. Everything was good. No complaints! Definitely want to try some other dishes as well, but we went with the classics to get our order in before the kitchen closed. I could definitely see a return in the near future. Thank you! read more

one of my favorite indian restaurants in chicago! the food and drinks are great. favorite dishes are the paneer lemon tadka and paneer tikka masala. i've tried the paneer ravioli but i probably wouldn't get it again read more

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Loved restaurant week here! We had samosas, malai kofta, and bourbon gulab jamun (some of the best I've had at a restaurant) in their inviting space. Service was good and speedy, and the restaurant filled up quickly while we were there. I'd totally go back to try their regular menu! read more

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A wonderful new Indian restaurant in Wicker Park! Everything we had was delicious, including the cocktails. I'd highly recommend the mussels appetizer and the prawns molly. The service was also great! The place was packed but our waiter still checked on us regularly and the food didn't take long at all. read more

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Good food. Amazing hospitality! I will recommend trying lamb Vindaloo and kulfi. Very delicious read more

We came for their amazing restaurant week menu recommended by a friend and wow. We got so much food it was incredible for only $42 per person. My lamb was so tender and out of this world with the harissa spicy sauce. My husband had the curry fish that was so flavorful. The drinks were different very exotic and delicious different flavor. Not your typical drinks with unique spices which made it more fun and flavorful. The staff was super friendly and answered all our questions. Great little spot with great food and service and ambiance. Loved the decor will definitely be back for more! read more

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Perhaps I came in with too high of hopes for this place. Chicago has been in somewhat of a golden age of modern Indian cuisine, with Rooh, Vajra, Indienne and so many other great places opening up in the last few years I was thinking this would be another addition to the list. The meal started off with a promising start with delicious samosas and accompanying sauces that were thick and flavorful (which I prefer to the thinned out sauces) and a beautiful malai kofta with a flavorful cashew tomato sauce. After that though, everything else was a dud. I know it recently opened but didn't get a lot of great direction from the staff on must-order dishes (or at least it didn't sound convincing/knowledgeable). Didn't love the lamb shank nor the cauliflower saag dish. Drinks were hit or miss as well. I like the decor in the bathroom though? With other such great dining options in Chicago, this won't be a return for me. read more

I had high expectations and hopes for Kama but unfortunately they fell a bit flat. A brief run down: The cocktails were great, the old fashioned is unique and good and the Smokin Berries was awesome! The sweet potato chaat was too sweet for my liking and kind of resembled a sweet bbq sauce- wouldn't recommend. The Prawns Molly was the biggest miss of the night. The flavor was good, but the execution was lacking. There were only 3 shrimps in the entire dish and they were very overcooked! They were tough to cut and eat. For the price point, I was very disappointed. My friend on the other hand got the lamb chop masala and loved it. I saw some reviews about bad service, that certainly wasn't the case for us. Our server was so kind and attentive. read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Black Tiger Prawns Molly - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went on a Saturday night at 5:30 and got two seats at the bar. They were at capacity so our seating was fortuitous. Great vibe and great service throughout the evening. We started with samosas and the chips and chutney. Chicken tika masala and chicken vindaloo followed (my cohort won't eat lamb but I would absolutely get it next go). We had some garlic naan as well. For two people we were stuffed with that. We asked for spicy and it didn't disappoint- however the spicy was thoughtful as you could still taste the food. The drinks are well thought out and complex. Consult your bartender to match your tastes - it's hard to tell from the menu what the final product will taste like. Bartenders are great. We'll be back! read more

My favorite Indian in the city food, drinks and ambiance 10/10 Kama is a Modern Indian experience

A fantastic new Indian restaurant in Chicago. KAMA has a great ambiance, excellent service, and delicious food. We went to Kama to celebrate late Valentine's Day and we had a great time. We both ordered mocktails, Goan Blossom & Mango lassi, sweet potato chaat for appetizer, malai kofta and chicken rogansjosh with side of butter & garlic naan. Mocktails were 10/10. I wish sweet potato chaat was just potato with very sweet chutney. It wasn't our favorite. The main course was amazing but SPICY. Our server said spice level of 8-10 is close to desi spicy, but I'll advise others to get spice level below 8 unless you LOVE SUPER SPICY FOOD. We ended the night with Kama chai bread pudding which was delicious. I would go there again. read more

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Table for Two- We recommend making reservations at Kama if you don't want to feel rushed, which is our fault for not getting one ahead of time. The staff was friendly, and the service was fast. The drinks were really strong, so if you like your drinks having a strong alcoholic taste to them then we would recommend getting them! Our appetizers included the classic Samosas and Goan Mussels. The samosas were crispy and warm, dipped in the two sauces provided with the dish. Unfortunately, the mussels were a disappointment because they were cold; we believed if they had been hot, we would have enjoyed them more since the sauce was nicely seasoned. After our appetizers, we were served our main dishes, which were the Malai Kofta and chicken tikka masala. We additionally had garlic naan on the side with a bowl of rice. We first started with malai kofta, and like our other dishes, it was also lukewarm to our displeasure once again. The seasoning for the sauce was the best part of the dish. However, the main star being the dumplings fell well short of our expectations as we felt the flavors in the dumplings were lacking. Next, we went on to the next dish, which was the renowned chicken tikka masala. Similarly to the other dishes besides the samosas, we were once again disappointed by the temperature of the main star of the night. The chicken was tender and not dry at all. The sauce was also nicely seasoned and went very well with the rice. We believe if the chicken tikka masala was a lot warmer, then it would've met our expectations, but it simply did not that night. Overall, the restaurant was unimpressive. With the prices of the dishes, the food fell short. read more

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Overall the food was well seasoned and enjoyable! The restaurant is intimate with low lighting making it ideal for a date night. The food service was well paced and the staff accommodating for our stroller. The only sticker shock was the sea bass as the portion was very small for the price. My favorite was the lamb as it was perfectly spiced at medium spice and second place were the mussels only because it could have used some spice to offset the sweetness. My least favorite were the crispy potatoes as they were drowned in a spicy ketchup. read more

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Had the pleasure of trying Kama yesterday and it was great! The drinks were exceptional we had the Jasmine Lemontinis which were delicious. I throughly enjoyed both our mains of the Prawns Molly and Chicken Tikka Masala, the only thing I did not enjoy were the Lamb Chops I felt as if they were underwhelming and lacked flavor. Overall great experience and a nice ambiance, only thing I would have wished for is some central air lol read more

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Service was fantastic-- let's start there! This raised my expectations, unfortunately. It was cute inside but nothing too dazzling. I was really excited for the drinks- mine were good but after trying some of my friends, I'd give the drinks alone a 4. The food fell super flat. The paneer was awful, the okra was boring, and nothing really stood out. For four people with drinks and apps it was like $400 for very underwhelming food. It's not a place I would go back to. read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Clockwise from top left: Okra do Piazza, paneer, Dal Makhani, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummy Indian fusion! I really appreciate the interior design and nice cutlery too! Would recommend making a reservation.

One of the most delicious Indian meals I have had in a long time. The ambience was lovely, service spectacular and cocktails were delish. We will definitely be going back again and taking our friends & family read more

The food was great..!! Vindaloo was right level of spicy. And so is the Tikka Masala. Fusion Cocktails were out of the park .. Desserts were a bit too sweet. However the most disappointing thing though was service. They were nice but it took 45 min to get our table even after registration. Other than it was great. Would highly recommend the place read more

Do yourself a favor and come here for spectacular Indian food! We had the paneer Achari, Dal, Makani, and lamb vindaloo which was very flavorful cute cozy café. Great service server was very sweet visit again! read more

Perfect spot for cocktails or a date. Really liked the chicken saag and el conquistador. read more

Kama - Wicker Park - Chicken Saag, Garlic Naan, and El Conquistador - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered a lot of dishes at Kama, and the only thing we enjoyed was the jackfruit tacos. Everything else was not very good. The other dishes were either too oily, too burnt, or too bland. read more

First of all, the food is always 10/10 outstanding, as well as the cocktails. There's also a vast selection of mocktails for those who don't drink. Sadly, I most likely wouldn't return due to service. While everyone was kind, I have to mention that we were given the incorrect food twice and had to send back, and on top of this, 1 drink was forgotten, 1 side dish forgotten, and 1 entree was also forgotten. It wasn't very busy in there, either. When we asked for the entree we never received, we received it at the end of our meal at 9:30 pm (we started at 8pm) and just had to box it since we had to leave. We weren't comped for it, either, despite being unable to eat it which would have been nice due to the poor service received. Hoping the managers can get more organization between runners and waiters / waitresses so that the poor service does not outweigh the delicious food anymore! read more

Had a reservation and had to still wait 15 minutes. Not the establishment's fault. Ambience is great. Drinks were good. The food wasn't great. The sweet potato chaat is NOT even close to chaat. It's potatoes in a tamarind sauce. Samosas were good, but you can't really mess that up. The paneer ravioli was decent although you couldn't taste much paneer. The chicken tikka masala was just ok, huge chunks of chicken, zero spice and not much flavor. Same with the dhal makhani. Not great, very average. The pindi channa wasn't good. Flavor was just of garam masala. The place has potential and might be a good spot for those that don't know Indian food. But I wouldn't go back. read more

This is a 3 that slips to 2 due to ridiculous and anti-consumer policies. The food was fine. They have an interesting menu, but none of the dishes were all that great. I'd say it was suburban good which makes sense since they are from the suburbs. Perfectly fine restaurant with a unique menu. But they lose a star for the ridiculous 3% dine-in fee. Hello, your prices are your dine-in fee. That's what we pay for when we go to a restaurant. Ridiculous. What once was a covid fee, and then an inflation fee, has now become a dine-in fee. Stop with the made-up fees. Figure out the right price and charge that. read more

pick up order. food was ready early. packaged well. food was hot and tasty. my first order with Kama, I will be back!

Food was wonderful! Had the lamb chop and it was awesome! Got medium spice which was plenty! Nice vibe here. Music was cool. Highly recommend making a reservation as the only seat at the bar area was only open for 30 minutes. I will definitely come back here! Don't recommend sitting at last seat by bar as I got bumped in to a few times. Excellent menu!! read more

The food was amazing, David the bartender was beyond amazing, & it is so cute on the inside. I recommend the braised lamb with anything, it was so tender. And the drinks were huge. -if the owner reads this David deserves a raise- read more

Absolutely delicious. The chicken tikka masala spicy is actually spicy and sooo tasty. Best in the city

Went during restaurant week and every table was occupied! Service was attentive, and the food was delicious. I was also fasting and not drinking at the time so while my options were limited, I still had an amazing dinner and n/a drinks. It was a little loud due to it being packed, but it was a lively energy. I'm planning to return for the full experience soon! read more