This place was absolutely delicious. I went there in July and I'm still thinking about it to this…read moreday. We ordered the chana masala which was so flavorful along with the lamb briyani and samosas. I'd definitely recommend.

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.

We were in downtown and stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant! We saw the reviews were high, so we…read morehad to give it a chance. The second you want in, you're immediately greeted and given the option to sit at a traditional Indian seat, booth, or table. I love how authentic the ambiance looked right off the bat, and you can tell it was well kept. We got the Maharaj Mix Grill for 2, and it was a ton of food for two people. The butter chicken and naan paired so well together, and it tasted even better with the rice. Additionally, the grilled meats were cooked to perfection and seasoned so well! I loved how flavorful the chicken and lamb were that I couldn't stop eating it. There was so much food that we had to take the rest to-go. The service was not bad. They made sure to fill our waters when they got empty and brought out the food very quick. The only con was that the waitress seemed very monotone and didn't really seem interested in serving us. Not a big deal though! Definitely try out this gem in downtown Chicago. You won't leave hungry!

You walk in and are greeted with the fabulous aroma of Indian cooking. This is welcome as I am…read morealways reluctant to eat food at an Indian restaurant that smells' like it could be serving me a turkey sandwich. The A/C was delightful and were were seated right away. It got really busy by the time we left. I think it may be the best palak paneer I have ever had. I judge Indian food based on saag or palak paneer and this was a winner. We also enjoyed a tray of grilled meats. They were all really good but the chicken was a bit dry. The dahl was spot on. I am not a fan of basmati rice. THIS basmati rice was so so good. It was longish and kinky and didn't have a heavy flavor. The onion kulcha was a bit busy with lentils? in the middle. It was good but I prefer just onions. Both the naan and kulcha were baked perfectly. Warning: portions are huge!! This is great if you live there as it could have been our next three meals with leftovers. Made for a nice breakfast the next day in our hotel tho! If we lived in Chicago- this would be our regular place.

Doing so bad on taking pics lol…read more But this place had some great Indian food! Lots variety with the buffet Enjoyed it! Samosas yum Chicken good toon Service was well

I'll give them points for presentation, but unfortunately it ends there. We ordered the Dragon Fire…read moreChicken, Lamb Madras, and Hyderabadi Vegetable Curry. NONE OF IT WAS SPICY! Interestingly, the waitress wanted us about the "spice" level and then everything came down all watered down. The curry tasted more like a mellow Thai peanut curry and I have no idea what they did to the lamb sauce because it was just a flavorful, spiceless sauce. I am so disappointed that we paid to have our food come out modified because someone in the restaurant decided we couldn't handle the heat when we explicitly said we wanted it spicy. Oh, and when I told the waitress none of the food was spicy she just laughed...

07/12/26 - After spending a few hours @ the Fashion Outlet Mall my wife & I went to Maharaj…read moreRestaurant for an early dinner just last 3 pm. We missed the lunch specials which go from 11am - 2:30pm. This is located @ 3400 River Road in Franklin Park just 2.8 miles south of The Fashion Outlet Mall on the west side of River Road. Don't blink or you'll drive right by it. Trust me when I say you won't want to do this. When we arrived we were the only people there. We were greeted by Kennedy our server. He recommended an item from the Chefs Recommendation a Maharaj Mix Grill that came w/an assortment of meats like Tandori Chicken (excellent), Seekh Kabob (ground lamb sausage (excellent), Malala Kabob (chicken seasoned w/yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, cardamom & nutmeg, Dal & Butter Chicken. This also came w/lentil beans, grilled naan bread (charred) excellent. This all came on a small iron skillet w/grilled onions sizzling on the iron skillet.. We also ordered a dish of mild butter chicken that for me should have been spicer but that's the way my wife wanted it). There was a tiny condiment w/a spicy green sauce which helped w/the mild butter chicken & a milder red sauce. The Chefs Recommendation of Maharaj Mix Grill was $28. This was an awesome choice as it came w/a great assortment of different meats, grilled onion, grilled naan bread, lentil beans, a portion of butter chicken & basmati white rice. The stand alone butter chicken for me was lacking some spice & had too much sauce & not enough chicken. For dessert they brought us hot sweet ball w/a syrupy sauce that was tasty. I throughly enjoyed this meal as the flavors, seasoning & spices were very good. Kennedy was our server for the bulk of our meal but he must have left @ 4pm (shift change) because we had a different server. Either way the food & service was excellent. I know this is a place I will rerun to.

We had a nice dinner at Maharaj last night. We have guests over from Delhi so it's big shoes to…read morefill. One of them was cracking dal makhani and I thought of Maharaj. This is a cre that doesn't seem to like anything , but I'll declare victory in that they like it! Mission accomplished! One thing is the place was pretty empty so that's a bit disconcerting when that happens. Later one 2 other tables were seated. On to the food, the dry gobi Manchurian was pretty good. The others through the chicken they had too spicy, it they ordered it spicy, so. The for the mains, the paneer makhani was pretty good. They out too few paneer pieces I'd say. Dal makhani was also good. I think the naan were kind of mid. Didn't taste like they had a tandoor. It was kind of dense instead of soft/chewy. Well, it's a good place. I'll have to try out their downtown location. Hopefully more lively.

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. :(

Holy Cow! My first experience with SOUTHERN Indian food and I was FAR from dissapointed. My friend…read morefrom India recommended this establishment and guided me through some proper ordering. Everything was bursting with flavor and a pleasant heat that doesnt overwhelm you, but leaves you wanting more. The sauces that accompany the dishes add so much value to the eating experience as well. Staff was overtly friendly and make me feel comfortable and unhurried despite me entering ~30 minutes before closing.

Thalaiva's is one of those places that keeps us coming back. The food is consistently delicious,…read morethe flavors are incredible, and the owners are genuinely wonderful people! You can tell they care deeply about both the food and the customer experience. Everything we have tried has been flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. Great service, great hospitality, and excellent food. Easily one of our favorite spots in the area. The inside has plenty of space for dining! After my mom had hip replacement surgery the Friday before Easter, we decided to try something different for Easter dinner. My dad and I walked over to Thalaiva's to place an order for carry out. We ended up sitting at the bar for 30 min or so enjoying an Indian beer and an appetizer surprise from the owners. We brought home fresh, hot food that was incredible!!

We came in for their Wednesday special of unlimited dosa. Was really impressed by the quality and…read morevariety of other items beyond dosa. The upma was excellent. They even had chips, biscuits, and gulab jamun. And delicious chai! The spring dosa was our favorite. The paneer one was light on paneer. Same for chocolate one. But the manchurian was interesting and worth trying too. The place itself is quite basic, as is the service. But the dosas are quite good!

Tried the kothu parota and was quite pleased. It wasn't too oily, and packed in a lot of flavour…read more The chai was below average. My dining companions had dosas that they liked. Service was quick, and the servers very patiently answered our questions. The ambience is simple, and because we went to the restaurant during the weekend, it was packed. We were sitting cheek to jowl with the other patrons, and it was difficult to have a conversation without being overheard. It's not the kind of restaurant where one wishes to linger. Parking was easy to find, and Siri is located in an area with scores of other restaurants. I highly recommend exploring the neighbourhood, and stepping into whichever restaurant looks interesting. Overall, I will visit again to try more Andhra-style food, including their vegetarian/paneer biryani, as well as their other dosas.

I love this neighborhood restaurant. The staff is so accommodating and thoughtful. They always have…read morefood specials, especially during lunch, and they offer hefty portions. What makes this a 5 star restaurant for me is that I accidentally ordered pickup from this sams named restaurant, just at a different location. Still, when I came in and showed my order receipt with the different address, they honored my order and made my food fresh. So sweet!!

Cockroach on the wall…read more I love indian food and i've eaten at so many good ones but this restaurant is just standard.. then you add the cockroach on the wall, helllll no!

We've visited this place more times than I can count, and I think this is finally the best time to…read moreleave a review. We keep coming back, not only for the food but also for the consistently great service. The menu is simple and thoughtfully curated--not complicated or overwhelming, which I really appreciate. And the food? Absolutely delicious. The flavors are superb, and the presentation is just as enticing. You can tell that they put care into every dish. They're also generous with the ingredients, which makes every visit even more satisfying. Great food, great service, and a place we're always happy to come back to.

Second time dining in at this restaurant. This time I brought my sister there and we tried several…read morenew dishes. She got the Taco Trio app which had three pieces of tacos filled with curried lamb, kerala Barbacoa and vindaloo chicken, all topped with cilantro and onions. A great dish for trying different kinds of their curry. The taco shell was not fried so it would not be too greasy. I got the Lamb Shank Vindaloo entree. The shank was medium sized, served over a rich, slightly spicy curry. My server told me the dish was already very spicy so I asked for mild. It turned out to be much less spicy than I expected so it was deserve trying even if you do not eat much spicy food. It was served with basmati rice. We also shared the Ghee Roasted Cauliflower. It was a whole cauliflower par-boiled then roasted. Topped with cheese and served with yogurt and mint chutney. The cauliflower had a distinct taste from cumin and turmeric, while the yogurt+chutney gave it some freshness and heat. Overall very interesting. However, the cauliflower could be boiled for less time so it could maintain some crispness.

I'm glad I finally got to try the Vajra lunch buffet! It's a great price at $20 for a weekend lunch…read moreand they have multiple chicken and vegetable options. My favorite was actually the saag paneer (spinach cheese) dish. It goes really well with the papadum. I also really liked the daal makhani. They had tandoori chicken, chicken korma and chicken tikka masala. The sauces were really good but the tandoori chicken was a bit dry. They come out with fresh buttered naan once a few minutes after you get your table. There were plenty of seats and it was clean inside. I remember it being pretty quiet. I was surprised it wasn't super populated when we went around 1pm on a Sunday, which was great. I'd definitely come back here, it's a great price and great variety of food for their weekend lunch buffet. I left feeling super full and happy.

Sometimes you just get a craving for Indian food and have to act on it. This place definitely hit…read morethe spot. The butter chicken was really good, and I appreciated that it wasn't one of those dishes where you get way more sauce than actual chicken; the ratio was right. The vegetable samosas were also great, crispy and flaky on the outside, soft and well-seasoned inside, and served with both cilantro and tamarind chutney (I preferred the tamarind). I also tried the onion bhaji since it was on sale and I'm glad I did. no regrets at all.