The food was fresh & hot as in temperature when we picked it up. Flavor was good. This is a different region that I never had before. While I was waiting, I met a gentleman that drove in from Indiana just to try the food from the Madurai region. I wish much success for this place. read more

Went 1 time was good they were very polite. Will go again since I live 3 blocks away I work 4 blocks way don't think I could go everyday for lunch $$$ read more

We were there not too long after opening. Easily seated, we ordered via the server and we shared that one of us really could not eat super hot food. We ordered two orders of Chat as our appetizer and the restaurant continued to fill in with other groups. While the butter chicken was lovely with a rich thick savory gravy, our Chicken Tikka Masala was only fine - not truly hot (as in warm) when served. We also ordered a vegetarian dish with cauliflower and potatoes that was so spicy we could not eat it - even with rice and naan to help dilute the spice. We ordered three servings of naan - the buttered didn't have enough butter ( was not really present) and the garlic was fine - but nothing special. Garlic did not appear to be fresh. Our chat (appetizer) was delivered right before our check - and it was so spicy, again we could not eat it. There was a mumbled apology about it being late and they appeared to be insulted that we were not taking it with us - but no one checked on why or how the meal was. If we return we would have to ask for everything to be mild which really makes me sad - but there appears to be no set scale for heat. We've eaten at most of the Indian restaurants in the NW suburbs and have not found that to be typical. Maybe a messy night for them, but expensive for us based on what we just couldn't eat. read more

The food is delicious. The partita and salna combination is something which you will find in a good Tamil Nadu non vegetarian restaurant. I will definitely go again read more

Our Family had an ambient & pleasant evening at Madurai kitchen. It kind of took me back to the past of visiting Madurai and Chennai as a child with their service and warmth. Moreover, the cuisine was top end and had a great touch of authentic Indian traditional food with their Chettinad chicken curry & fluffy Porottas. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would consider them as one of the top Indian cuisine restaurants in the Chicagoland Area!!!! read more

Outstanding Delicious food! It will blow you away. Super flavor's almost indescribable perfection! The quality and quantity is awesome. We found our favorite place for Indian Cuisine! read more

Based on good reviews visited for lunch. Totally disappointed . Food was not fresh, lacked flavor or any authenticity . Better to avoid. Very slow customer service. Food came after an hour and plates were not given which took another 15 minutes. read more

Delicious and fast. Was surprised we had to order using our phones. Hope this changes. We enjoyed the vegan appetizers and mains.

Oh, man. Where to start? 1. There is no "Madurai" in this kitchen when they make biriyani with basmati rice like in a "New Delhi" restaurant. I am from Madurai. I know a bit about south Indian and north Indian biriyanis. 2. Taste is just mediocre with less salt and lesser quantity too. 3. Staff initially offered to sit exactly opposite the dinner service entrance and she said she don't want to give a 6 table since it will become busy. After insisting, she talked to a co-worker and got special 'permission' to get a 6-seater table for us. And guess what happened next? A single person sat next to us at a 6-seater table. 4. I am not a negotiating/argumentative person but this irked me. When I asked she kind of basically said " anyway I finally offered you something better than the previous one, right". I did not say much. 5. We went on Thursday for an unlimited dosa buffet. I have been to many dosa dinners. It has very mediocre. The limited option tiffin buffet is only vegetarian and the dosa is also vegetarian. I am a vegetarian so no issues for me. Sambar is like something you get at a Kannadiga hotel. Where is the Madurai-style sambar? As usual, chutneys are kept cold - not to spoil. Every restaurant does this. So can be excused. But I don't like cold chutneys. Pongal looked like already eaten- it was just a mush of something like baby food. 6. Someone please change the containers you keep buffet items in. You cannot lift that big lid with one hand with the plate in another hand. And where to keep that lid man? If you change at least one thing, please do this for god's sake. 7. Andhra Chicken curry (Spicy) nothing but a thick rasam. It is an insult to Andhra and Madurai at the same time. 8. Mutton fry biriyani and the veg biriyani in the buffet were no different. They mixed some mutton in the same veg biriyani itself. 9. Service Charge - 5% of the bill for to-go boxes since they serve in a small piece of banana leaf. When asked the owner said every other restaurant adds it to the price itself. 10. Owner asked me how the food was. We said it was just awful. She did not internalize what I said. She did not even show 10% interest when she enthusiastically explained why they charge service fees. Never mind. Not my problem except - I wasted money here. 11. Parking is not friendly. When we got parotta + chalna for the first time some 6 months back we liked it very much. It is very pathetic that many restaurants start with an edge to give an authentic regional taste and then go astray to satisfy a larger demographic audience. Wake up Madurai Kitchen. You can do better. read more

Waited 40 minutes this Saturday for an order to arrive and the waiter just dropped biryani lots of rice and 2 small pcs of chicken with little warm as if it was prepared long time back. Also ordered mango juice and it had never arrived but billed. Waiters never comes back for any query. Very bad service and very bad food plus small place with lots of public talks loudly without any manners. Peace of mind will lose with poor taste, quantity & louder noice and finally bigger price. Need improvement. Will never go again. read more

Ordered by Uber eats. You feel cheated at the minuscule quantity. I wouldn't order again. Taste is just ok.

Although not very fancy place, food was very tasty. Their prices are quite reasonable and the staff is friendly!

Great South Indian Restaurant in Arlington Heights Veg and non veg Grand Thali meals are excellent over the weekend. Great and relaxed atmosphere at very competitive prices. The convenient location with good parking demands that you give this hidden gem a try read more

Great food , Awesome customer service . Ambience is simple and nice . The restaurant is located conveniently inside a strip mall with adequate parking . Little disappointed that they don't serve Thali . I have started to go to ' Thalaiva's ' at park ridge frequently for their awesome Thali . My family and friends also have decided to go there for the Thali . Otherwise the Ala cart items at Madurai kitchen are great . Highly doubtful whether I will go back there , since Thalaiva's serve everything including Thali . I however give Five stars to Madurai kitchen for their customer service and taste of items . read more

Good Food! Tried their Talapakati Biryani which is delicious! Their mutton Sukka is a good appetizer too! Definitely try out this new place in town! read more

Great food. Biriyani tasted very authentic. Was excited to try jigirthanda for the first time! Was similar to a falooda.

Real madurai food.service was good. Good place to go after a long day. kalaki was good.

Great service and amazing food! My fist experience trying Indian food and I loved it! The chicken tikka masala was so good it's a must try. Food can be spicy so be ready for that, but you have the ability to choose your level of heat which is nice. I love spicy food so no complaints from me. Nice vibe very relaxed and very nice decor. Overall great experience! read more

Ordered delivery on hyped parotta chalna combo and few other items. Parotta is not fresh made, it's frozen one that you can get in any Indian store 12 pics for less than $8. Also in chalna I saw only 2 medium piece chicken and taste not good. read more

This is a fantastic South Indian restaurant. Probably one of the best in the Chicagoland area.

Great Food, Great service...the Lachcha Pronta is the best Pronta by any Indian restaurant I've had around chicago. My family ate the various dosas, chicken tikka masala, mutton, fried rice, pakoras, panneer.. everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. read more

I never used to give reviews to restaurant. But this one had a very good quality and authentic South Indian food. My kids 9 and 6 year old boys enjoyed the food - though they were not happy initially to go to an Indian restaurant. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

6 of us Indian went including a Tamil guy. Every dish was awesome, unique and per our pal - authentic

Great food and good service. Definitely recommend if you are craving South Indian food.

What a great South Indian restaurant in the suburbs! All you can eat veg buffet and all you can eat dosas on Thursday nights was so SO outstanding! In the buffet was idli, vada, pongal, puri, korma, sambhar, chutneys, gobi manchurian, kesari, etc. For dosa choices, there's a whole list of dosas to choose from. I ordered onion masala dosa and was only able to eat one even though I could have ordered many. The food is freshly made (no long sitting items in the chafing dishes), and super flavorful and perfectly spiced. It's BYOB so I'll be bringing my own drinks next time. Wonderful owners too! I'll be returning soon. read more

Long wait.Not coming back.Very disapointed. Restaurant in bad condition.Food not hot.

First time trying indian food and this place was so yummy. The food came out fast and fresh, the garlic naan was soooo good and I had the Andra curry and loved it. This made me want to have indian food more! Good service as well! read more

Great food and mango la was good! Would definitely recommend it for anyone in the area

I went to this place with my friends last Thursday to try their dinner Buffet of unlimited Dosa. Price was $19 per person. I am a very picky South Indian when it comes to Dosa and Idli. I was very impressed by their prompt service and cleanliness. I was super impressed by the quality of food. All the items in the Buffet were fantastic and made to order Dosa ( included in the Buffet) was really amazing. Kiran and Sambar and all chutneys were equally amazing. Their alcohol policy is BYOB. I can't wait to go there again next Thursday. I really enjoyed the food and the whole experience. read more

Good South Indian food. The carpet and ambiance could use a facelift. Fast and friendly service. Authentic Tamilian food - especially the weekend specials. read more

Food was good .had a thali all items tasted good. Lot of items and was fresh recommend read more

Very good food and authentic taste. Great parrottas and good variety. Food was quick.