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    Makki Grill

    3.4 (16 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Karen C.

    The food is always flavorful and delicious. The owner is so friendly and helpful. Easy to enjoy a meal on my own or with others. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

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    Georgy D.

    This was my second time to Makki Grill in Palatine. The first time I had a gyro platter and it was ok. Probably 2.5 stars. This time I grabbed the Chicken "Biryani" lunch special. I put Biryani in quotes only because traditionally the meat and rice are supposed to be layered and made together. This was not the case here. Flavor wise it was ok, maybe 2.8/5. For $11 plus tax I thought the portion size was lacking. I would have expected a little bit more chicken and rice. Taking all this into account, food, flavor and cost I'd give it a 2.7 rounded up to 3 stars. It's ok in a pinch but definitely better options for both Gyros and Indian food nearby in terms of flavor and value. Hope they take this feedback seriously. Really focus on what kind of restaurant they want to be, either a few, stellar, fresh dishes or an assortment of mediocre lunch time takeaways.

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    Makes the best chicken Biryani in and around the Palatine area! Always kind and makes amazing food.

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    Thankyou so much for your kind words.

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    The strawberry Dubai chocolate are a must!!! So good, the place is clean and organized

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    Thankyou Anish for your kind words.

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    11 months ago

    ordered a burger and came home to eat it, it was raw pink and gross from inside, idk how there running a business,

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