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    Kama Bistro - West Loop

    4.0 (31 reviews)
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    Lamb Shank Vindaloo
    Ellie D.

    We snagged a last minute reservation at the bar and had the best time here. The moment you walk in the door you're met by the spicy aroma of Indian cuisine & Bali-wood covers the likes of of Sister Nancy's "Bam Bam" thumping overhead. Absolutely everything we ordered was delicious. Do not sleep on the saag burrata -- a contemporary twist on the classic saag paneer -- which was bursting with sweet & earthy flavor, perfectly balancing the heat & of the Carolina reaper lamb shank vindaloo. (Don't fear the reaper, kids, it's not THAT spicy.) Bar staff was busy & churning out drinks, but still kept the pace well & took great care of us.

    Butter Chicken
    Ed D.

    We came here for Thursday dinner around 6:30 pm and were the only customers in the restaurant. I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants, and this is definitely the fanciest. Very nice sleek decor. Even the bathrooms were very spacious with modern sleek decor, and I like that they had lotion provided. Our waitress Laura was very friendly and attentive. We got garlic naan, basmati rice, tacos trio, Malai Kofta, and butter chicken. This is much more expensive than a traditional Indian restaurant. The dish that stood out and was the most unique and tasty was Malai Kofta. The tacos trio were also very tasty. We got one of each kind and it came with a lot of meat in the tacos. The butter chicken had a bone-in half chicken and I liked how they prepared it. It also wasn't dunked in the sauce like other Indian restaurants and I liked it. Very good experience but more expensive.

    Butter Naan
    Mark L.

    We went to Kama for a nice dinner and really liked the overall feel of the place. It's super quaint and definitely feels more high-end, but it still keeps a traditional vibe. The service was super good overall. Our food did get sent to the wrong table, so we were waiting for quite a bit, but once it finally came out, it honestly didn't bother me anymore. I got the lamb ragu, which was delicious and also a pretty generous portion. Really filling, and just an overall well-made dish. We also tried both the butter naan and the garlic naan. The butter naan was very buttery - almost overpoweringly so. The garlic naan tasted like a classic garlic naan, which was good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, despite the wait, it was a really great experience. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and good food.

    Sabrina C.

    I stopped by here to do a preview for their Chicago restaurant we menu and oh my goodness! I love Indian food, but this restaurant puts this modern and contemporary twist on it. The way that they play with the flavors and the textures gives the cuisine such an elevated experience.The lamb tacos and sweet potato chaat are a must! The ambience inside of here is also not worthy. There is giant murals that you can tell where hand painted and hand paint extremely well and the music playlist is top-notch surprisingly! This is definitely a great addition to the West loop and I would come here for food or their delicious drinks; doesn't matter This is a spot. You should definitely check out.

    Malai kofta
    Cody L.

    Super pretty restaurant in Fulton Market. The interior is gorgeous- very modern with dark accents and moody lighting that sets a sleek, intimate vibe. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and offered helpful guidance on what to try. I'd describe the food as creative Italian-Indian fusion, which made for a unique dining experience. Malai Kofta: 8/10 Al dente dumpling pillows filled with what I believe was squash or potato. The sauce delivered familiar Indian flavours, and the dish was comforting and well-executed. Butter Chicken: 7.5/10 A flavourful curry, with an interesting twist - the chicken comes bone-in, including both the drumstick and breast. The drumstick was superb, but the breast was a bit dry. My only complaint is that the curry was very salty at times. There were moments where I think I bit into actual salt flakes when I dipped the naan into the curry. Crab Risotto: 7.5/10 Rich and hearty risotto. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the coconut cream sauce was flavourful. There was a good amount of crab too. Lamb Pasta: 8/10 Perfectly al dente lasagnette noodles tossed with braised lamb shank shreddings. This was probably the least Indian-esque of all the dishes I tried, but it was amazing. Great amount of meat, and the sauce was wonderful.

    Barbacoa Tacos 3 pc
    Talena H.

    Took my friend here for happy hour for her birthday spent 120 for the two of us. And she got a free birthday dessert. It was some creamy cake thing. We both got a drink right before happy hour and it ends at 5:30. We got there a little bit before 5:30 so we made it just in time. I got the chili potatoes. They were bigger than I thought they would be and I wish I had got another thing of it cause they were really good. It was pretty quiet in there. People were starting to come in as we were about to leave out. The waitress was very nice. She's attentive. I forgot her name but shout out to her. Definitely will be back for happy hour again to possibly try some other things.

    William P.

    One of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. Service was kind, gave good advice and was very attentive. Ambiance is great, nice decor. However the booth seats we sat at moved often whenever someone sat down or stood up. Food was AMAZING! So flavorful and looked amazing. Would definitely eat here again.

    Marissa R.

    The space itself is gorgeous and has such a great vibe. The service was attentive in the sense that they were polite and professional, but not particularly present. We waited so, so, so long between courses, and it felt like no one was really checking in or keeping an eye on the table. When the food finally came, the flavors just didn't mash for us. I can appreciate the creativity and intention behind the dishes, but the combinations weren't quite the right mix, nothing terrible, just not cohesive or balanced in a way that made the meal enjoyable. Overall, beautiful spot and kind staff, but the pacing and flavor pairings missed the mark.

    Paneer ravioli
    Natasha M.

    Went for restaurant week and between my husband and I we tried everything vegetarian on the menu! Highlights for me were definitely the paneer ravioli, the sweet potato chaat and the chai tiramisu. Every dish, including the beet salad and burrata saag, were also full of flavor! To no fault of their own, we went when it was negative temps outside and the restaurant seemed to have an issue with heat so most of our food was cold when it came to the table, but the flavors were incredible! The service was amazing and fast. I would love to try the full menu again (maybe in the summer :))

    incredible cocktail program!
    Melissa R.

    This is elevated contemporary Indian food at its best. The flavors are incredible in each and every dish and their cocktail program is insane, incorporating tea infusions, eastern spices and truly unique takes on your classic favorites. We had the corner booth in the main dining room and it was the coziest spot for a date night. Do not skip the sweet potatoes or curry dishes--the flavors will blow your mind--and their lamb shank dish is one of the best in the city. Also: a CHAI tiramisu?! Why has no one done this! A memorable evening and we can't wait to return.

    Butter chicken
    Lindsay L.

    Soooo delicious! The butter chicken is unreal and prepared for days before. The crab coconut risotto was also delicious and the garlic naan. Very nice spin on Indian food and not too spicy. Very good service they brought my champagne for my birthday. Very nice inside as well with plenty of seating!

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    Amazing food very tasty. Great service delicious entrées delicious drinks a must too go restaurant.

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    Adda Indian Cuisine - Dum Aloo Gobi, Butter Chicken, Vegetable Biryani

    Adda Indian Cuisine

    4.3(270 reviews)
    1.3 miUniversity Village

    The food was amazing. We had the samosas and the breading was absolutely delicious. We also had the…read moregoat which was well seasoned, the waiter said that it would be spicy but it wasn't which I was happy with.

    I hadn't been to Adda in a while and had a craving for it. We did not make a reservation as they…read moreonly take reservations for parties of 4 or more. We got a table right away and ordered a vegetable samosa, something we love. It came out right away and it was so delicious. They were brought out with some sauces that elevated your plate. The samosa was a bit spicy but the many flavors paired so well together. For dinner I got the chicken tikka masala and my boyfriend got the butter chicken. We added the garlic naan and rice to our plate. The chicken tikka masala was very delicious. You can taste all the different spices in the dish. I love garlic and the garlic naan did not disappoint. It has such a great garlic taste and it was perfect for dipping in here masala sauce. The butter chicken was so buttery. It tasted very similarly to the chicken tikka masala though. Not pictured was our mango lassi. My boyfriend ordered it for us and in was pleasantly surprised. It's like a mango yogurt drink. It has a velvety texture and it was very flavorful. I would definitely get it again. Ultimately, I'd love to come back and try other items in the menu.

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    Maharaj Indian Grill - Cauliflower dish

    Maharaj Indian Grill

    4.5(296 reviews)
    1.2 miThe Loop
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    I was honestly so pleasantly surprised by this place. I've been trying to find an Indian restaurant…read morethat compares to the ones back home in Georgia, and Maharaj definitely came close. For lunch especially, the quality and portion sizes are amazing for the price. The service was extremely friendly and welcoming. It truly feels like a family-owned restaurant, and the staff consistently checked in on our table to make sure we were enjoying everything. We ordered a variety of dishes. My favorite by far was the chicken tikka masala - rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. The tandoori chicken, however, was just average to me; it was a bit overcooked and lacked flavor. I also really enjoyed the Josh Rogan and the mango lassi, both of which were great. The ambiance is nice and comfortable, but the wait can be quite long, so keep that in mind. Despite the wait, this has become my go-to spot when I'm craving Indian food. Great value, warm service, and mostly excellent food make it worth returning.

    Food is below-average, service is good, and the ambience is bland and unappetizing…read more I am beyond surprised that this restaurant receives such great reviews when there is better Indian food in the city. To start with, my dining companion and I ordered the gobi manchurian, which was delicious. As a native Bangalorean, I take my gobi manchurian seriously, and was quite impressed with Maharaj's iteration (since then, I think they may have removed the Gobi Manchurian from the menu: it was great while it lasted!). My companion and I assumed that the stellar gobi would herald an even more incredible main course, but were quickly proven wrong. The malai kofta was insipid and texturally confusing. The gravy was tasteless and the kofta balls were simultaneously both chewy and crumbly. Listen: I love malai kofta, because as the name suggests, cream is the central ingredient. It is sometimes possible to paper over deficiencies in a malai kofta with extra cream, but alas, that was not the case here. It was close to inedible. The naan tasted like grocery store frozen naan: even Trader Joe's makes better naan. The bhindi masala was oily and not too flavourful. We did not dare order more at that point. On the plus side, our server, whose first day on the job it was, was super sweet. He made sure we were well-looked after, and gave us complimentary masala chai. The chai was lukewarm and overly milky, with little fresh masala. The decor consists of stereotypically Indian art of dubious quality. The seats were comfortable, and the restaurant was filled with South Asian people, which usually bodes well for an Indian restaurant. I continue to be baffled by that. It's entirely possible that it was just a bad day for the chef, but I don't think I want to risk another visit. Overall, as much as I want to support Indian restaurants in the city, I cannot in good faith recommend Maharaj.

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    Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill - Package

    Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill

    4.7(167 reviews)
    1.0 miThe Loop

    You have to try these modern Indian Tacos . They are so scrumptious. The breading is a cross…read morebetween a corn tortilla and flour one, although many may say I'm wrong. Ok. The beef kebab is scrumptious! So well seasoned and a nice blend of flavors. The chutney, it's an olive oil base and fresh herbs with garlic . With the relish salad inside- it's all blends so Well! $8. How satisfying. You must try it! And Stan's donuts after for a sweet treat . Open 11-7p. This place has stalls open. I'm sure those will go fast. Very large space with open seating to find a place to sit and enjoy. Very inviting and welcoming. Big bar at the entrance. Elegant and chill overall feeling. Not a basic cafe, an elevated feeling.

    The Bhoomi Burger far exceeded all expectations! Believe it or not, the only thing this nitpicker…read morecan find fault with is that the burger was a little messy to eat - but that's to be expected. More on that later. I find most fast-casual burger places make something decent, and some make hockey pucks. Meanwhile, this one is leaps and bounds above the rest. The lamb patty on its own was not only soft and well-seasoned, but also brimming with flavor. Then I took a bite of the whole thing and temporarily bounced up to food heaven. The herbaceous, savory, and earthy notes of their chimmichutney took the burger to another level. The veggies added some additional freshness, with the avocado and mayo contributing even more savory notes. Big bonus points for a fresh bun, too! On messiness: The container was small enough that I could barely slide my hands in to grab the burger. This, combined with the somewhat slippery chimmichutney, meant that keeping the burger together was a difficult and losing battle. No worries - less chimmichutney would mean less flavor, and I have no issues eating anything (burgers included) with a fork. Simply, I'd hope Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill considers larger containers for these... otherwise, don't upset the balance! Finally, credit to the service for being kind, friendly, and giving me something hot and fresh after about five minutes! Thus, Bhoomi Burger quickly earned a spot on my favorites. The whole experience was all-around fantastic, and I can't wait to bring all my friends here.

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    Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill - Inside seating area , very nice and clean

    Inside seating area , very nice and clean

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    2 chicken and 1 salmon kabobs with bmoomi and mirchup sauces, delicious

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    Kama - Wicker Park - Lamb Tacos - 3 pcs

    Kama - Wicker Park

    4.4(137 reviews)
    2.3 miWicker Park, West Town

    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.

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