This has always been one of my favorite restaurants for Indian food, and I've told so many people…read moreabout it. I went back today and was honestly so upset because my go-to dish, the paneer makhini, was nothing like it used to be. It literally just tasted like straight cream. I even asked them to remake it because I thought something was wrong, but it came out the same way. I ended up just eating the other food we ordered, but it was such a disappointment because this has always been the dish I look forward to. I even showed them old photos from past visits compared to today and it was clearly different. The chef tried it and said it was the same, which shocked me because it really wasn't. I get that places can have off days, but this was really discouraging. As much as I've loved this restaurant, I don't know if I'll be back if the quality has dropped this much.

We thoroughly enjoyed our pickup order from Himalayan Restaurant for dinner recently. We did a…read morefamily meal combo to sample something of everything. Our order included: cocktail samosas, palak paneer, baigan bharta, and the chicken tikka masala. The meal comes with three naan and rice on the side, as well as a dessert. We went with the gulab jamun. I also wanted an order of soup momos, so we added that onto our already robust order as well. (They didn't disappoint, so delicious.) Everything was well-balanced and spiced. I especially love that we were able to split the portions across multiple meals given how generous the naan was. The most beloved item was definitely the momos in the spicy/sour soup, followed by the buttery naan dipped in chicken tikka masala. I also really enjoyed the baigan bharta. So very enjoyed this meal, and I can't wait to try some of the other menu items that other diners have recommended.

Amazing food, my standards are high and this restaurant blew my taste buds out of the water. Great…read moreservice, Good staff. 9.2/10 definitely recommend.

5 stars for the new Taste of Kalavara Indian restaurant!…read more This is a new restaurant that is also owned by the Indian grocery store owners next door. I got to try the Paneer Tikka Masala which came with a complimentary side of rice - it was delicious! There was so much flavor and the spice level was perfect - fresh and made to order. The workers were friendly and if you want to dine in, there is plenty of seating inside. The prices were also very reasonable. If you like Indian food, I highly recommend trying Taste of Kalavara.

This was nice find for us. We were looking for south Indian dishes to have for lunch while in the…read moreGlenview area and this establishment popped up in my Yelp search. Since we hadn't been here, we decided to check it out. This restaurant is located off Dempster St. in a small plaza. They serve a variety of dosas and Indian street food dishes. They also offer Indian desserts, Indian beverages, Boba teas, and Yemeni Adani Tea. The pricing is reasonable. We ordered a Ghee Roasted Dosa, and extra spicy Mysore Masala Dosa, a Spring Dosa, Mumbai Pav Bhaji, and two Adani teas. The food was served promptly. The food is served in sturdy disposable food trays along with plastic ware and hot beverages are served in coffee shop like to-go, small size (paper) coffee cups. The tea was scalding hot as it was freshly prepared. I had to let it cool off. The plastic lid of the cup was tightly fitted and given how hot the cup was, it was hard to take the plastic lid off. The lid was hot along with the cup. They had the hot cup sleeves but they were too big for their small tea cups. The tea was nice. All the dosas were tasty. We liked them. They had decent flavor and texture. They were a bit thicker than the dosas from other south Indian restaurants we have eaten at. That wasn't a problem to us. The spice level for my dosa was good. The accompaniments with the dosas of sambar, coconut chutney, and tomato chutney, for dosa dipping purposes, were nice. We really liked the coconut chutney (w/ cashews) and tomato chutney (w/ peanuts). They were flavorful. The sambar had a nice flavor (from spices & veggies) but texture wise it could've been better. It needed to be a bit thicker. The Pav Bhaji (bread with mixed veggies in a gravy) had a decent taste but it needed to be thick with some body from the usual veggies in it. The Pav (Indian bread) for the Bhaji was really good. Our experience was nice. The service was decent. We were the first customers after they opened at 12:30 pm but a short time later, the restaurant got busy. If I am in the area again, I would go back. Overall, 3.5 stars.

Dosa Point has a private parking lot with plenty of parking spots…read more I had a wonderful experience at Dosa Point! My relative has visited India and stated the Dosa she ordered was so delicious, tasted just like dishes one makes in India. My veggie Samosas were perfectly prepared. I really enjoyed my Brown Sugar Boba Bubble Tea. Our order was placed and served quickly. Wait staff was attentive and extremely friendly. The place is wonderfully decorated with lovely artwork all around. Thanks Dosa Point for a nice dinner. Cheers!~

My friend and I were coming back from Woodfield shopping center, and we wanted a good meal. We were…read moreso fortunate to find Tandoori restaurant in Des Plaines. Neither of us had been there before, and it had good ratings already. It's a somewhat small place, but there was ample seating since most people seem to take their food to go. When we walked into the restaurant, I immediately noticed that it was clean and had nice modern decor. I am guessing the man at the counter was the owner because he was super helpful and friendly. I asked if there were any vegan options and he showed me what they offered. I chose the Chana Masala with a side of basmati rice. The portion sizes were outstanding, and the flavor was delicious. He also brought a water carafe for our table, which allowed us to refill our own drinks. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the portion size. (The only thing I would recommend is that they repaint their bathroom so it looks cleaner.)

This place gets it. Chai is extraordinary…read more I love the Irani and Zafrani both chai, though it's high on the price but I find it worth. -- not too sweet, great balance. Got the paratha omelette, alu and Kheema paratha and Halwa Puri, everything was delicious. Staff are super warm... New go-to breakfast spot.

The Clove is a phenomenal Indian restaurant in Glenview. The menu is expansive with many…read moretraditional Indian and Nepali dishes. The chicken momo and lollipops are great shareable appetizers. The momo dish came with a wonderful sauce, and the chicken lollipops were very tender. For entrees, the goat curry was delicious and aromatic. The chili cheese naan was a nice addition to the meal as well. Moreover, the interior of the restaurant was welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. This is definitely a spot I will come back to visit again and try more dishes.

Only reviewing the buffet aspect:…read more The buffet fell off a cliff. Watery and less flavorful across the board. I have stopped going unfortunately. :(

Addah serves up Pakistani & Indian street food, and we were able to check them out during their…read moresoft opening! Their menu is pretty extensive, offering items such as halwa puri, haleem, slider,s beef bihari kebab roll, etc. We ordered: +Aloo Paratha +Masala Fries +Samosa Chaat +Aloo Puff Patties +and, Bombay Vada Pav sliders We couldn't pass up on their desserts, so we tried: +the Gulab Jamun +the Falooda The items that we had ordered were easily shareable within our group; staff were friendly, and items were all prepared to order. The space itself was nicely set up - bright, clean, and ample seating. Note that they also have a location in Lombard! Plenty of parking in the shared strip plaza lot. +Desi street food +friendly service +ample parking

Hit this Pakistani /Indian /American fusion eatery one late night. It was a Friday evening about…read more10p and the venue was lit, in the sense that it was filling with customers. Our original plan was to hit the Cafe next door but I hate having good coffee on an empty stomach. The scene is an upscale eatery serving Pakistani fusion foods. Though, flatware and utensils are basic. The venue itself is modern and more posh than most food venues which are open late. The food is popular Pakistani & Indian snacks & entrees, different types of burgers, wraps and fries. The best part is that their menu is very affordable and food can be prepared spicy while still tasty.

Don't allow the 4 star rating I'm giving fool you. The stars are mostly for qualities in the food…read more *Note: This restaurant has closed and is now a new business serving similar foods.* The restaurant served IndoChinese, South Indian & Andhra cuisine. Owned & operated by Telegu people. This info is useful to those seeking Andhra style & spice. Speaking of which, if you can't handle their spice levels get light or no spice! I'd been twice and medium spicy was varying levels of too damn hot for me. Last trip, I ran into non-Indians dying from their "medium" spicy order. With that said, if staff were more experienced in restaurant & hospitality, they would have noticed this and been able to offer raita / yogurt /cucumber yogurt to help cool the tongue. The chef had a heavy hand with the addition of (Scoville scale) spice. The space shared a roof with a movie theater and is accessible on its own or through a doorway which connected the theater to restaurant. Because of their proximity to the theater they didn't compete with the theater for certain sales. Ie Appetizers like samosa are sold at the theater including masala Chai (not the fake stuff sold at Sbux). *For an after meal treat go for the spicy Chai with biscuit combo available at the concessions of the movie theater. This review is solely for the owners since they have since shuttered. I'd heard the name came from a chain found in Texas and they'd hoped to be successful in the Chicago market. But as I said earlier, when you have staff that lack restaurant experience & hospitality, there's a finite distance you can operate. As others had mentioned across the web. The food was the draw. Service was bare minimum. They had the look of a sit down but ran like a food counter. At the time of dining which was this past March I thought they would eventually close within a year. They didn't make it that far and now this restaurant has already changed hands. The space they utilized next to the theater has been many, many, many different restaurants already. Some think this restaurant space is bad luck. There are limitations to operating in this space. If seeking out Jhansi's kitchen, you'll have to fly out to Texas.

Food was great but service was minimal. Everything is very affordable and you get a good amount of…read morefood. The inside is clean but I would like a more lovely environment. They had no music playing so it was kind of awkward to talk out loud.

Took my work colleagues here at their request for dinner last night. Parking was plentiful for the…read moretime we arrived. Our server was Ricky, who was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and also not rushing our table. We see each other rarely so there was a lot of talking. We were seated and greeted, ordered the chicken 65, the bread basket (all different types of naan), and rice chips came to the table with two different chutneys. The chicken was dynamite and the onion garlic stuffed naan was my favorite. Tough to stop eating when you start with such amazing apps. They ordered butter chicken, and I got the eggplant, which always has been a personal favorite. Here it was beautifully plated, had some heat, and also flavorful as hell. I had to stop eating after a couple pieces because I was heating up massively. The weather was gorgeous so the doors were open. I was dressed for work, so I was blazing hot. We sat and talked for a while, then decided to come back and order desserts and coffee. Mango creme brûlée and the pistachio ice cream looked great. I had a mango smoothie which was refreshing and not too sweet. Ricky told us it wasn't super busy so we could stay, which was very kind of him. I have been exhausted all week, lots of meetings and I'll be flying home tomorrow. But this is definitely a large variety of options for people to find what they like. Thanks to Ricky and the team for a wonderful dinner! Support small businesses!

Mantra is many notches above the rest when it comes to fine Indian cuisine. It is so well-kept and…read morewell decorated. Their cuisine is so delishhh. It is catching to all of your senses. You know you're some place special when you can smell grill/tandoor smoke. I can't begin to tell you what I like the best. Their lamb lababdar will leave you licking your lips. Lal maas is delectable. I never thought I'd have murgh kali mirch this good, right here in the good ol US of A. Top class biryani. Mango crème brûlée among the many fantastic desserts. Every single employee made it obvious that Mantra strives to be hospitable and attentive. They handle larger parties like champs. My daughter's birthday is now a core memory thanks to our experience at Mantra.