I have dined here many times with the Mufti of Wabash, one of the worlds most preeminent scholars of Biryani and Ancient Grains. While the place may not be the fanciest, this establishment more than makes up for it with its style and grace. The Mufti informed me that they source the basmati rice from small batch farm to table cooperatives who focus on cultivating the richest tasting long grain rice while having a minimal impact on the environment. In my humble opinion this place has one of the best daal fry around, spicy and flavorful like a Thai woman in heat. Another go to dish is the tandoori fish, it is so rich and succulent. The Mufti clarified that while making that dish they use a proprietary blend of 8 herbs and spices which you would have found typically to appear in the courts of the ancient Mughal kingdoms. When dining at Khan you will notice their efforts to conserve energy, in particular the men's restroom has a hand dryer like none I've ever seen before, almost like it came from the future where low wind technology dries your hands at a steady pace. If you are a looking for a dining experience like no other and want to eat like royalty without paying the price, you need to check this place out! read more

Food quality has decreased. Gave me diarrhea. We ordered some BBQ; chicken seekh kabobs, malai boti, chicken rice. Tasted ok.

Cleaning eating is really, really difficult in this area man. My dude Khan gets it right on the authentic front. I have cruised some of the previous reviews, and these are faux foodies who expect the non-spicy, watered down version of Desi food in the South Asian part of town. Listen, this is authentic...it caters to people from this region who have come to this country. If you're offended by it, then eat at the downtown places. Here is a prime example - If you have authentic Italian food, it isn't that heap of cheese that we are used to here in the states. If you go to an authentic joint, expecting the Americana version, you have no business reviewing anything. read more

I'm as Indian as apple pie and pierogies, so take this review with a grain of salt: this place kicks ass. People watching is excellent, as you get a lot of taxi drivers (just see the string of cabs outside the place), random brown people and local students. Grilled meats tender and spicy. The underrated non meat dishes have a healthy kick. But just like in India, don't expect quality service. read more

I shall return! I shall return to try more charred bits of flesh, more paratha, more daal and spinach, more mystery fish cooked in a way that defies conventional western logic, yes I shall return. The chicken bhoti is as good as everyone says, mostly moist do to the fact they are using thighs instead of breasteses. Seems you can fool many mericans this way, just call it chicken, they will assume chickens are only breasts in restaurants, then they can't believe how moist they are. Thighs bitches! Beyond the moisture, the spice rub is spot on, with a salty, crispy charred edge and a spicy green chile rub under some of the skin, it is pure genius. Tandoori fish, some mystery fish cut cross wise so it includes the spine and bones which in this very hot heavily seasoned preparation adds that extra richness a fish needs to stand up and be counted. We were all really impressed with this fish. Some pieces were a touch dry, but that is only because of the inconsistency in butchering, most of the fish was amazing. Tandoori chicken was better than most on the Devon strip, well at least the ones I have tried have ranged from sawdust to stringy. Once again, Khan keeps that pollo moist amigo. With that bright red spice rub Khans looks more natural than the aforementioned baccalao style preparations on the strip. There was a ground beef skewer, looked like kibbeh without the nuts, my 7 year old picked the green bits of chile out of his and said it is very good, but his fingers were burning. Service is what one would expect from any bbq place, a guy walks up, you order your food and poof it appears in a timely fashion. So when I return I will try three new things my only question is, What is the little red plastic pitcher next to the toilet for? read more

This place has been on my radar for some time, but always seems to get forgotten when I come up to Devon. Today, my dining companion and I made a special trip to Khan's for lunch. Located on the corner of Devon and Western, Khan's lies in the heart of the Devon strip. It's much larger inside than I imagined, with two big rooms full of tables. They're not much for ambiance, but then, neither am I. The restaurant is sparsely decorated, save for the bright maroon curtains that separated the two rooms, and even though it was mid-afternoon when we went, it was rather dim. The menu is small and specializes in grilled meats. We decided to try the chicken boti from the grilled meat section, the gohst daal from the goat section, daal palak for a vegetable, and a couple naan to round out the meal. Food arrived 15-20 minutes later, as it was finished in the kitchen. The chicken boti came out first, accompanied by coriander chutney and a plate of raw cucumbers, lettuce, and onions. I could have eaten this dish all afternoon. The chicken was juicy, flavorful and had great char flavor. I had ordered mine spicy, so it was slightly disappointing that (IMHO) it wasn't all that spicy. (A caveat: my boyfriend believes that I have permanently burned off my tastebuds and "spicy" for me is unbelievably-mouth-burning-hot for other people.) This dish was probably my favorite of the afternoon and I would consider making special trips to Devon just for this. The naan and the daal palak came next, followed closely by the goat and lentil dish. The daal palak (spinach and lentils) was a very large portion and packed moderate heat. It was really nice with the rest of the meal. The goat and lentils were creamy and flavorful, though for $9, there wasn't all that much meat. The naans were huge and fresh; I ordered a regular naan but ended up enjoying my boyfriend's garlic naan more. Service was a little slow, but on a relaxing afternoon, this was no problem. Our server brought us out a little fennel for after our meal, and we left the restaurant full and happy. I will definitely return. read more

Okay, I do not recommend bringing your date here. Ambiance consists of neon colored walls, white floors and chandeliers highlighing the mismatched plates. I ordered the tandoori fish, but they were out. Judging from the other reviews, that happens a lot. Now, that being said, the chicken roti and tandoori chicken were extremely tasty and tender I'd never had Kashmiri tea before. Think masala tea, but light on the tea, heavy on the milk or cream, with light spices, rosewater and ground up almonds and pistachios. Thick, chunky and not at all lo-cal, it is nonetheless extremely yummy. I wasn't very impressed with the frontier beef or chicken with rice. The rice wasn't quite right. $11 gets you a really large helping. But if you want huge amounts of food for a good price, go to Ghareeb Nawaz. The food is MUCH better. read more

Hi. How are you all tonight? I just ate at my grandma's vagina. Oh, I'm sorry I meant to say Khan's BBQ. Yes, I mistook it for my grandma's vagina b/c while I was eating one of the grumpy old men stood a few feet away from me and power washed the "party" room with Glade Rose Scent Spray that reminded me of my grandma's vagina or general house smell. He did this until I could not see him anymore because the amount of Glade covered the air with a foamy mist. Also he got angry at us because we would not order his suggestions and told us to come back with empty stomachs because we didn't order enough food. But we had leftovers enough for two people so clearly he was right. Just like grandma. The food was good though. Goodbye. read more

Best goat and lamb chops i ever had in my life! The tandoori chicken is to die for, i always feel so happy when I have a chance to come here! read more

food is not fresh we order chicken for carry out when we get home the chicken was not full look like other customer left and they resell to others customer charged us twice I ordered four seekh kabab they packed four orders mean 16 seekh kabab staying and doing business in America but use desi dirty greedy mind read more

Picture hot spicy meat, piping hot flat breads, spinach/yogurt side and an salad garnish with plenty of onions. Rapture. I had a mango/yogurt drink, sweet, but it soothed the palate just right. The clientele was surprisingly diverse. Besides the ethnic groups this place caters to, there were couples on dates, Eastern Europeaners, and a smattering of people from all over Asia. Although we got our drinks and food reasonably promptly, we had to track down our server for the check. Thanks to Yelper Pinaki S. for getting me to try this place. read more

Reviews for this place = lame. It's not a fine dining place. And our service was excellent. Our server was goofy but he gave us great recs. And the recs from SMART people here were spot on as well. While the BBQ meat is the way to go with this place, get some traditional staples as well. The aloo palak reminds me of my mom's, so creamy and good. The butter chicken, duh, very good. Also, the goat! Wow! We got the Kahahi Gosst and it was so good, so tender. Bone on, but meat falls right off. For BBQ, we started with Seekh Kabab, beef. So much flavor, love the spicy kick. Probably the table's favorite next to the goat. We then got the Chicken Boti and were blown away. The chicken was so moist, not dry one bit. The naans are huge. We had four people, each got one. We finished it all, but for some people could be a lot. We got butter, onion, and the aloo (!), all delicious. I can't wait to come back and bring more people here. So cheap, so good. Ignore the bad reviews. This is a major keeper. read more

I am a Turkish guy and I have been craving real Turkish Adana Kebap. None of the turkish restaurants in Chicago has authentic Adana Kebap. They just put the ground beef (burger meat) on the shish and try to sell it as kebap. Sorry I do not buy that. The Seekh Kebap here was the closest thing ever to Adana Kebap and it was really good, I was suprised. It really helped me to supress my craving for that. The other thing I tried wa Chicken with Rice I think it was chicken boti. The portion was big. The only cons is: they are expensive, I guess that s what happens when you exceed the average, however middle eastern food should not be this expensive in a casual restaurant like this on Devon. read more

We have gone to Khan's every time we go to Chicago after having first discovered it (in its old smaller location) some 15 or more years ago. Our favorites here are the excellent Bihari (beef) kabab -- thin strips of beef marinated overnight in spices and yoghurt. These tenderized and flavored ribbons of beef are then threaded on skewers, after an order is placed and barbecued. Served hot from the bbq, these spicy strips of beef literarily melt in your mouth. We also order the signature daal palak -- spicy creamed spinach with lentils (actually grams) and naan and with the green yoghurt chutney and onions on the side enjoy our feast. Khan's also serves the usuaL assortment of kababs, tikkas, cures and biryanis in keeping with its Lahore heritage but frankly you can better elsewhere on Devon Avenue which happens to be the one of the best places for Indian and particularly Pakistani food in North America comparable to Houston. read more

This would be my 3nd time eating Indian food. Walking into this place was inspiring, the wall colors are different and bright. I guess it screams "welcome!" The employees were generous and accommodating to our needs. I ordered a chicken Kabab Sandwich, it was like $5 and it was huge and filling. The meat was spicy though, made me want to drink a lot of water...Im not used to all that spice, but it was delicious food! I am ready to try different ethnic foods and get a different taste all around the world! read more

If I could give no stars I would. I went with a party of four. The food was decent, but be sure to check your bill when you get it! We had roughly $65 worth of food (I calculated directly from the menu), however, the bill that came was for $134.59. I'm not a mathematician, but there's something wrong there. I assumed the wrong check was given to our table, when I asked the waiter about it he said there was nothing wrong with he check and that I had to pay. He started yelling when I refused to pay the 2x check. I asked for a manager and he yelled that he WAS the manager. He finally understood when I calculated the total bill right in front of him. But ignorance is no excuse. I will never eat here again and I highly recommend you don't either. read more

Pro's --Mutton/Chicken Biryani , kabob and masala tea Cons -- ambience...they need to work on it! read more

Khan BBQ was highly recommended by lots of friends. I ordered a takeout for chicken boti, Chappli Kabab and rice with beef. Not sure what used to be special about this place that raved many of the friends. There was neither good taste in food, cleanliness gets low marks and getting upset stomachs 'cause of this food on visit to Chicago is a definite NO on ever eating here again unless you're in serious need of losing electrolytes and weight. read more

They should rename their "aloo wala paratha" to "hair wala paratha" due to the hair present in them. What did the owner have to say about this? "It happens" Date: 10th October 2015 - 8:30pm read more

So here's the thing... I'm a complete and total foodie... Trust me my hips can attest to that.. I love food... ANY AND ALL FOOD... But I'm sorta ashamed to say.. I'm really not that big a fan of Indian food... Like how can I claim to be a foodie when I'm not a fan of a WHOLE genre of food. Also my dislike of Indian food is really a whole lotta hooey since I live like 2.3 seconds away from Devon Avenue... I know my Apt. Location is totally wasted on me...LOL BUt thank goodness I hobbled my tail on over to Khan BBQ!!! Holy deliciousness BATMAN... Look you can try anything there and its pretty darn good.. but if your looking for pure kick-assery in your meal ORDER THE CHICKEN BOTI!!! Spicy, juicy, charred to an inch of fabulousness... Really I could go on and on.. but enough of the other yelpers have made the point... This stuff is delish.. Has made me appreciate my apartment being 2 seconds away from Devon, and quite possibly has made me an Indian food lover!! Now my officially foodie status is certified! lol read more

Recommendations: Broast Chicken Fronteir Beef Rice Chicken Pulao Chicken Paratha Roll Kashmiri Chai Not saying anything else isn't good...but those are my favorite and dishes I've tried. This is a very casual spot on a busy intersection and extremely popular. Their food is excellent and I'd definitely recommend them! read more

I called Khan BBQ on a "busy" friday night (around 9:30-10pm). The employee picked up the phone. I requested to place an order for carry out and the dude straight up said: "We're busy. No carry out. Bye" Click. Hung up on me. I thought I misheard him so I decided to call back and he said the same thing over again and proceeded to hang up on me for the second time. I am incredibly disappointed in the lack of courtesy, customer service or lack thereof, that i received. Multiple people have raved about their awesome food and it is usually packed, which explains why I attempted to order take out. Phone etiquette is an absolute must, especially in the food industry. Understandable that you are busy but you have a prospective customer, who can easily become a loyal fan and recommend this place to multiple people and assist in growing your business. Anyways, if this happens to you, no worries! Swing by Sabri Nihari down the street for excellent food AND customer service. Eek! Me(definitely)thinks not. read more

This is a kebab shop first and foremost. The meats are cooked over coals so they are all juicy and charred. It says something when a kebab is prepared so well that it's still moist after being reheated in the microwave, and that was definitely the case at Khan's. The chicken boti lives up to the hype and the seekh kebab which is similar to middle eastern kofte has plenty of onion and is so so juicy. Beyond the kebabs they offer a pretty nice selection of breads. Garlic nan, onion roti, paratha it was all good. The nan has plenty of char and the roti is nice and stretchy. The paratha was our favorite, it has a unique texture and is made with plenty of butter. Finally the vegetable dishes are an important part of the inevitable protein overload. The bhindi (okra) and the aloo palak (potatoes and spinach) were both competently prepared. Of course they were no where near as good the kebabs, but they weren't too greasy and had enough spice to carry their sauces without overpowering the vegetables. It'd be amazing if khan's teamed up with an Indian kitchen to specialize in kebabs and veggies, but who can be so lucky. Great kebabs, great value. Definitely worth a trip. read more

A group of 10 of us went here on Saturday night. Imagining that this place was BYOB (not sure where I got that idea from, but that's beside the point) I plopped a bottle of wine on the table and my boyfriend cracked open a beer. A waiter came over, whispered something to the guy at the head of the table, and we figured that it was not okay that we brought our own. No big deal, I put away the bottle of wine and my boyfriend quickly finished his beer on the down low. We were then treated to the most comically awful service. Like it was blatantly on purpose bad. Our group found it very entertaining waiting to see what disrespect we would next be subjected to. I won't bother going through the list, but it was seriously ridiculous and hilarious. I guess the beer and wine offended them or something. Whoops. Anyway, the food was basically the same as the other good places on the block. read more

First and foremost. Please check your receipt, this place charges incorrectly. They charge gratuity and don't mention it on the receipt. If you complain, the Manager will refund the extra amount. Food is great! Naans are great! Bbq is great! Cleanliness is great! But, calculations...not great! read more

The first I went to Khan's right after they reopened (the original Khan's burned down), my dinner companion and I were completely ignored. We sat for 20 minutes without acknowledgment from the waitstaff. So we left. A year later we finally went back. Armed with the conviction that this time we would be served, we marched up and were promptly seated, brought water, onions, cucumbers and yogurt sauce. Moments later the server returned to take our order. Khan's has a small, simple menu featuring chicken, goat, bread, and a few vegetable dishes. The BBQ comes from the Tandoor oven, which they use to cook skewers of Tandoori chicken, Chicken Boti, and a few other wonderful meats - all halal. My dinner companion and I frequently over-order when we go out. In his case it makes sense - he's a marathoner and runs 20 miles a day. Me, I'm more sedentary. Exercise is a quick workout at the gym. So when we dine out, we always order more than we can eat. Khan's was no exception. We loved the Boti and Tandoori chicken, and the daal and chana masala we ordered were also delicious. We made quick work of the vegetable dishes but couldn't get through the chicken. I got to take home the leftovers. All told we spent $28, plus tip. It was a good meal. read more

This is one of the best place where you can get real taste of Indian food. Their speciality is BBQ. Try: - Tandoori chicken - Bihari Kabab - Chicken seekh kabab. Rating this as: 5 star for food/taste. 3 star for ambiance and service. 4 star for Price (Considering 5 is excellent food with chap price) All in all you must visit this place and try the above items. Next week I will visit another restaurant at Devon and will surely post my review. read more

Just got back from this place and have to say I was unimpressed and disturbed at what I saw. The guy that took our order was a total jerk to begin with. No hospitality what-so-ever. He looked and acted like he didn't want our business. We gave the guy our order and they didn't have the broasted chicken. No explanation, just, "NO". And then we waited. While we were waiting we noticed a sign that read "No religious or political discussion allowed". Funny because they had CNN on the TV blaring. The piece that was on was about religious tension within the presidential election. Coincidence I know, but still I feel like I should be able to have a discussion with other adults about whatever I feel like. While we were further waiting for our food I noticed the guy at the register was also helping cook and prepare food. Fukking disgusting. He then emptied out a container full of cash. There were a load of bills in the container and he was counting them and sorting them. He touched lots of bills. He then proceeded to get back to work and prepare food. I saw him touch so much nan and other food on the grill I wanted to leave right then. That alone is going to get someone sick as hell. I stuck it out because the food was supposed to be so stellar. I mean can Maxim magazine really be wrong, or lead me astray?! The food came and it was ok. The garlic nan was covered in half cooked garlic and not so good. The Frontier chicken rice was ok. The Chicken Bahti was really good. Nice and juicy and has a nice char-grilled flavor. I will not be going back to this place and would not recommend it to anyone. I can make better BBQ in my backyard any day. I promise that I always wash my hands after touching all of the money I have laying around. read more

Probably one of my favorite Indian places in the city. I had been once, got a craving last night, went, and man did it hit the spot (and reaffirm my feelings that this place is good). I would say their best offerings are their various grilled meats (hence "Khan's BBQ"), specifically the chicken boti... it's amazing. Seasoned well and char grilled.... mmm mmm. I also tried the daal with spinach last night, and damn it was good too. And always a fan of giant, warm garlic naan. I will say it is a little pricey, since it is kind of family style. You get a meat plate, or 2, then a side, then naan, etc etc, and your bill can end up being really high. BUT, totally worth it for a splurge when you're craving some damn good Indian food. The interior decorating leaves a lot to the imagination, but hey, we're here for the food, right? I will definitely be frequenting this restaurant as long as I'm in this city... read more

Chicken anywhere outside the US changed my mind about how juicy it can actually be. A pollo a la brasa restaurant in Peru seriously opened my eyes to how great chicken should be. The chicken boti at Khan's transcends all of that. One bite of this had me and boyfriend's eyes rolling to the back of our heads it was that excellent. Seasoning so savory with the right amount of spice - but really it's the tender juicy awesomeness. I forget what goat dish I had here too, but it's one of the best preparations of goat I had. The grilled meats in general are definitely what you go here for. The veggie sides are decent, but nothing I'd zealously support for any vegetarians...especially with the plethora of other good restos around Devon. With their affordable prices and a very helpful staff, I feel very lucky Khan's around to supply my new chicken addiction. read more

The first time I noticed this place was when I started taking the 151 Devon route. It's always packed with customers. One day, I decided to go in and ever since then, I kept wanting to go back. This is one of the places that cooks with halal meat. My favorite dishes are the Chicken Frontier fried rice and Chicken Bhoti. Since it's a Pakistani restaurant, it's a tad spicier than the other food served in the other restaurants on Devon. Don't even attempt to negotiate the level of spicy-ness. I've tried other stuff on the meny too, and they're all simply delicious. As far as parking, it's Devon. Good luck. One word of advice, you wouldn't want to use the bathroom even to wash your hands. Bring some wipes. read more

I came here with (gasp) 9 other friends, and we were seating without any trouble. But then again, there weren't many people in the restaurant. There was a language barrier between the waiter and our entire group, and the whole time we were there, we were just wishing we brought our Indian friend with us. But we didn't. So there was a bit of a struggle in ordering. It probably took about 10 minutes. As my friend was ordering his dish, the waiter kept suggesting others (or so we think), so he finally just changed his order to what the waiter kept suggesting. Good thing for my friend, the order was delicious! Anyways, we finally finished our order, and the food came. I'd say it was a-ok. My chana masala was delicious, but I've had better. The nan just didn't taste like nan and left me very unsatisfied, and I hate to say this because I love nan. They also had such a great selection, and we even ordered a good majority of them. But it was a consensus among our group that the nan just wasn't up to our standards. Also, during our language barrier ordering of food, I guess the waiter forgot to take down an order and so my friend was left with no dish for a while. I think it's a little pricier than some restaurants on Devon, but it's not as pricey as others. It's a huge space and very well known for its meat. But I think next time, I'm just going to settle for that tiny little to go store with cheap cheap prices and minimal talking. read more

I honestly don't know what brings people to this place.The kabob rolls are not even flavorful. Supposedly, the bahari kabob is better so I will give it one last chance. Third time a charm? read more

Drove to Chicago from Milwaukee to drop my cousin at O'Hare and decided to stop at Devon Ave afterwards. I have seen Khan's BBQ so many times but this time we decided to try this amazing place. It was my first time and I ordered a Tandoori Chicken. Oh mannn.. How do i describe that great taste... all I can say is thay it was one of the best Tandoori Chicken. Next time I will be3 stopping by for some Chicken Boti and more TandoorI Chicken. read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Devon. Their chicken tikka is the best I've had, and their rice dishes are fantastic (I especially recommend the chicken pullao - fresh and delicious). The aloo gosht is good, and the frontier beef is tasty (frontier chicken is also good). Their lassi is worth getting, and the naan are fresh and yummy. The chutney they serve with the plate of cucumbers, onions, and rice is refreshing and delicious - I had to ask for an extra bowl because I ate the first one so quickly. They're often closed for prayer or other reasons, so it might be worth calling to see if they're open before heading out. Overall, really great. read more

Tasty grilled food. I especially like the seekh kabab. The chicken seekh kabab and the tandoori chicken are good as well. However, the restaurant service always leaves me unsatisfied. read more

Excellent food! Hands down one of the best kebab places out on Devon Avenue. Known for mainly Indian and Pakistani cuisine it has all the right flavors. The kebabs are just excellent...plain and simple. Have it with the mint chutney and salad and you're all set. The Naan bread is crispy and moist and compliments the kebab very well. They also have vegetarian dishes for those that don't eat meat. But if you're a meat eater then you're at the right spot. Enjoy! read more

This place surprised me with it's food! I always saw the restaurant when in Devon and finally gave it a chance. Sure, the interior is not the best but the food is certainly great. We opted for the tandoori chicken and beef boti roll. The roll wasn't that great -- filled with peppers and onions but almost no meat. It's a pass. But oh the chicken -- they were some of the most tender and flavorful chicken I've had! Not sure how they managed to pack so much flavor in such little meat but it was so good! I've been to my fair share of indian restaurant but Khan's chicken was very unique. Do give it a try next time you're in Devon. read more

The food quality has gone down since the place opened up a few years back. One thing that I still absolutely love is the Kher for Dessert! Every time I am in town, I stop by for their Kher. But overall, not impressed with their food. read more

The best Indian-Pakistani restaurant in the Midwest. It is uniquely awesome for grill items like seekh kebabs, mutton curry, tandoor chicken and hand made while you wait naan bread read more

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