I have been ordering from this place for a long time. When I had just moved to Chicago, this was one of the first Indian restaurants I tried. I really like their masala dosa and idli. Their sambhar is actually very good and not too watery like at some other restaurants. I also enjoy their gobi manchurian and lentils with rice. The orders are usually pretty quick on Uber Eats. The food is simple and feels like comfort food. One nice thing is that if your order has a few items, they sometimes include a free tikka pasta. read more

Got delivery from here a few times. Food was well packaged and delicious. There are a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, with the option to customize dishes. I tried the karam kick dosa, masala dosa, veg biryani, bhindi masala, kadai paneer, naan and roti. The vegetables and paneer came with sides of rice, and the biryani came with a side of raita. I liked both the dosas, but would not recommend getting them delivered because they became quite soggy. This isn't the restaurant's fault, because that does tend to happen to dosa when it's no longer piping hot. I considered putting the dosas on the stove for a few minutes or reheating them in the air fryer, but didn't end up doing it - if you do get the dosa delivered, perhaps you can try doing that to recreate the crispiness/freshness. Overall, highly recommend this place for delivery! Will definitely order again. read more

This place wasn't bad but I wasn't blown away either. I ordered chicken tikka masala at a medium spice level. The chicken was tender but it all just felt like it was lacking a little flavor. Definitely didn't think it felt spicy enough to be considered medium. Again, not bad by any means but not something I'm dying to return for. Service was very standard. It was busier than I expected for a Monday evening but they were staffed appropriately so maybe that's the norm. The restaurant itself is large but cozy enough. read more

Really enjoyed the boozy lassi! Food was good in general, was able to enjoy it with a relative who is definitely at the "mild" end. The tofu saag had lots of tofu. Items that can be made vegan are labeled as such. read more

We were staying nearby and this place popped up. Food was really good and if you like spicy, go for extra spicy. Cocktail was also good. Price doesn't break your back. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered Chicken Samosa, Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Garlic Naan, There was a promotion for a free Tikka Pasta. We thought the Tikka was a little sweet, and if the Tikka Pasta wasn't free, we wouldn't have ordered it. I liked the Chicken Samosa and Shrimp Biryani, but the rice was a little too wet for my preference. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Chicken Samosa, Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Tikka Pasta - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is long overdue. We ordered for take out on a Indian food craving night. This was between a 3-4 stars but satisfied the craving. It was first time ordering dosa and certainly has not been my last since then! The dosa was crispy and I liked the green sauce. I am always a sucker for butter chicken and this one was decent, consistency could have been a smidge thicker and asked for very spicy and wasn't spicy. The naan fell short for me being more thin and a little too crispy versus fluffy and a vessel to grab the curry. read more

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Visited Mild 2 Spicy for an outing with friends and we had an excellent experience! The staff were all friendly and very accommodating for large groups. Since we there were a lot of us, we ordered a variety of food and all of it was delicious, very authentic. This was my first time having Indian food in the city and the experience was great! read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG! I ate at Mild2Spicy last year and don't recall feeling nearly half as excited as I just did ordering delivery. I got the samosa chaat and the lamb saag. 2 words...mind blowing!! So good. I was starving after a full and busy day with my kids and this food just hit the spot. Huge portion size and the lamb saag came with a side of rice while the samosa chat came with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and yogurt . I can't wait to eat leftovers tomorrow and order again when I am craving Indian food next. read more

Mild 2 Spicy is one of those spots that quietly crushes it. Their butter chicken is legit one of the best I've had, rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced without being too heavy. It's the kind of dish you start craving again the second you finish it. Pair it with their garlic naan, which is soft, warm, and just the right amount of chewy with crisp edges, and you've got a comfort meal that hits every time. The place is casual but clean, and service is quick whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. If you're looking for solid Indian food in the area that doesn't disappoint, this is it. read more

My guilty pleasure Uber Eats order and my go to Indian food spot in Chicago. The butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are both tender and flavorful. The naan is big and so yummy. The tikka pasta is also worth trying - you get it free with a $30 purchase on Uber Eats. read more

We got the daal and paneer makhani and they were ok. I want blown away like some others are. The service was friendly and they were busy on a Sunday night! read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A staple for us. Good butter chicken, matar paneer, and vindaloo. They also have bhature which is a million times better than naan, but they have regular naan too if you're not about that life. Quick and friendly service and good portions read more

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After seeing a lot of people talk about this place online we finally ordered delivery. The butter chicken was great. Thick sauce, very tomato forward. I got a side of tamarind sauce and mixed it in to balance the tomato and spice with a little sweetness. It was perfect. The side of tamarind is really big. I like they use chicken thighs, the chicken chunks were really good. We'd never tried chicken korma so we ordered it also. It wasn't our favorite. Good to try, but not something we will get again. Look forward to trying some more dishes. read more

mild 2 spicy has amazing indian food!! i got the chicken curry and i thought it was delicious, especially paired with garlic naan. they bring out huge portions of rice with all the curries as well so you don't absolutely need naan but id recommend it because who doesn't love naan? and their garlic naan was delicious! we came ~4pm on a friday for a rlly early dinner and ended up staying till 8. the restaurant wasn't busy so i wld assume this is a great dinner spot if you really want to talk to everyone you're with and also enjoy amazing food because i don't think they ever get too crowded! it's also spacious inside and they don't play loud music, guaranteeing that you can hear everyone you're with. i'd definitely come back to mild 2 spicy ! read more

Mild 2 Spicy - (left) Chicken Curry (right) Chicken Tikka Masala 2 orders of Garlic Naan mango paradise (drink) - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best Indian Restaurants we have tried. We had a table of eight, with three 8 year olds, plus parents and grand parents. The service was excellent, very attentive and helpful. Which really helped us with ordering. We tried a lot of stuff! Eating family style and sharing across the tables. As expected the Buttered Chicken was a hit with everyone. The reviews we read ahead of time were spot on. We started with Mixed Pakora, the Spicy Pakora was just right and the potato Pakora was a big hit. Samosa Chat was good too. Saag Paneer with its creamy texture and full of spinach was better than expected too. We had several Curries, the Buttered Chicken and finished with Lamb Vindaloo which was nice and spicy. The Naan, Garlic Naan and Dosas were completely wiped out by our group. Great time and great food. I highly recommend you try this place. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Waiting for out group to show up. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried the Chana masala (medium spice level), plain paratha and steamed rice. Absolutely devoured it! It was all very tasty! I do wish they garnished the Chana with cilantro, that would just elevate the dish to the next level. I ordered takeout on one of the food delivery apps so can't speak to the service or ambiance within the restaurant. The packaging however was very well secured, which is always a concern with strong smelling Indian takeout. But there were zero issues here, everything stayed intact and was delivered hot and fresh. Overall, wonderful experience, can't wait to go back and try more dishes in person at their restaurant! Also side note - what a cute restaurant name! They genuinely do offer all those spice levels for pretty much each dish! How thoughtful! read more

My go-to spot for takeout! Never dined-in before, but the food is consistently good. Highly recommend the chicken tikka malasa, garlic naan, and mango lassi. I've enjoyed all of the vegetable curries I've ordered. The only miss has been the samosas. read more

GOBI MANCHURIAN MANGO LASSI As far as mains, the lamb curry out performed all the chicken entries. Pleasant service. read more

Butter chicken is awesome! Cheese naan is great too. Boyfriend got Chicken Vindaloo -- the spiciness on it is no joke haha and tastes great. Mostly relaxed vibe, good service. read more

Service was great! I loved the medium butter chicken. Soft music, good for overall conversation! a good vibe for any group

normally I don't care to write reviews, but the food from Mild 2 Spicy was so bad that I feel obligated to share my experience. Everything I ordered was underwhelming and lacking in flavor. The samosas were undercooked and chewy. The curry was bland and so were the chutneys (howww???) Very disappointing and a waste of hard earned money. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm in love. This restaurant is my go to for Indian takeout. It's fattier than other traditional preparations, but that buttery goodness makes it better for me. read more

Trekked out to Mild 2 Spicy on an arctic night because I was in the mood to eat out and eat something yummy. I saw good reviews for Mild 2 Spicy but some of my friends had gone on their own and had meh experiences, but I love dosas and I wanted to give it a try. I got the baby corn manchurian and rava masala dosa. The portions were a great size and I ended up having leftovers of both. I think both were good, but not Amazing. I wouldn't order them again if I came here and personally, I have had better dosas on Devon. I'm not sure if their other dosas are better / more on par, but again good but not great. It was pretty busy for a weekday of freezing temps though and the service was great. read more

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Super delicious food ! Quality service and very thoughtful staff. The environment was nice and enough for my friends and I to have lovely conversations read more

It was a delivery order. Took about 40 to 45 minutes from the time of order to actual delivery. The delivery drive was from Lakeview to River North. Not too close. The total bill was around $70, and enough food was ordered to accommodate 2. The Good: On time and pleasant driver Package very well Food very warm when received Lots of rice Generous portions, which is good if you eat it, sad if you toss all of it like me. 2 giant samosas The delivery fee was only $2 The Bad: taste, smell, texture, spiciness Aloof Tiki: It looked very odd and topped with chopped onions and something else. I only took a couple of bites. It was placed in the fridge for later. Generous portion. No real initial thoughts, as the main entrees were calling my name. UPDATE on Aloof Tiki from the next day: I took a bite of this item... Flavor was awful. The texture was just so wrong. My Palate was grossed out. Tossed. Veg Samosas: 2 large, crunchy. A bit of heat. (See my review for Moti on YELP! I think theirs were SO much better.) Ate one. They were fried well with crunchy exterior potato filling, and the texture was not pleasing to my palate. Taste was not hideous but definitely not good either. However, this was the most palatable of all items ordered. Put 2nd one into the fridge. NEXT DAY UPDATE: Second Samosa tried again. Should have not kept it, but wanted to give it a fair chance. Took a bite and TOSSED. Butter Chicken: took 2 bites and literally threw it out. Wasn't edible due to the extreme spiciness! I tried mixing in sour cream to calm the insane heat. No help. It was ordered "medium heat". That stuff was blazing. My stomach aches as this is being typed. Smelled okay, but can't speak much for flavor because it was just too hot. I think I lost some tastebuds in the process and pretty sure my stomach lining will need to repair. My Southern Indian friends make me hot food, this item was much worse in heat than theirs. Lamb vindaloo: ordered medium heat. Received hot! 100% unenjoyable. Tried to mix in sour cream to save this too. Forget it! So the lamb was picked out and rinsed off. It was soft and chunks were large. Did not like the smell or flavor of the sauce it was in. Tossed. Roti: Received 2 warm wrapped in foil but as it cooled it hardened into unedible! And, of course, makes me think this was not made fresh and merely reheated. I have had homemade rotis from my southern Indian friends, and I don't recall them ever turning hard as they cooled. I love rotis, however, these were inedible. Tossed. My wrapped up thoughts Next Day Update to complete review: Indian WAS by far my fav cuisine, but, after what seemed like an assault on my stomach and palate, I won't be eating or ordering Indian cuisine for a long LONG LOOOOOONG time. The proverbial bad apple ruined my love for the entire cuisine. Indian is sadly now off my list TOP FAV 5 foods to eat. Personally, just the thought of what I tasted and smelled evokes bad memories. It feels like a bad breakup. Something I have been eating for around 25 years! I craved it, actually. My Italian mom used to get mad when she would hear me say Indian was my all-time fav cuisine. Okay, mom. I'm sure you would have been happy to hear it is no longer. Hope you are smiling down now. Ask me my fav food now? French has elevated to the #1 spot and Indian is off my list totally. ( Mom, Italian is a close 2nd, I swear.) Time to find a French restaurant to call my new boyfriend. If you try this place, leave a review. I'd like to read about your experience and hope it goes better than this one. read more

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Great spot! Staff is attentive and polite, the dining floor is welcoming and clean, and the food is delicious. They offer four levels of spice for their dishes, making it versatile for varying customers. As someone who generally prefers spicy food, I found level 3 the most enjoyable! read more

Best Indian in the city! Great for delivery and dine-in. The Chicken Tikka Masala is fantastic, and the garlic naan is wonderful as well.

Chicken Tikka - 4/5. Good but on the spicy side, even when ordered mild Saag paneer - 3.5/5. Solid, surprisingly spicy as well. I like the chapathi and thought the roti was solid. I think my standard order here will be chicken tikka, mutter paneer, chapathi and another bread. read more

This is one of out favorite Indian restaurants in Chicago!! The food is always fresh and the service is so good too!!! Always top notch and great!! read more

The food here was yummy! The naan was really good. The buttered chicken had a more tomato taste to it but was still overall good. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Butter chicken & butter naan - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped there on a Thursday around dinner time and we were the only group there. Maybe this place was more popular for delivery?... That's said, is safe to say there were more staffs than customers... Our server didn't seem happy to see us as she had this weird facial expression on her face the whole time... Food was underwhelming. The butter chicken only has a few pieces of chicken in it so we had to discuss who take them... Veggie Korma was very creamy. They have a bunch of deep fried appetizers but they were pretty oily and didn't taste fresh (Luke warm when ours were served). Also only metered parking available so that's another reason to not visit again.... read more

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Loved the food. Service was good. We ordered Samosa chaat- which was good Kofta curry- really good daal makhni- really good Mango lassi- loved it!! Nice pleasant seating area. Good addition to indian food/restaurants. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was very good and I would highly recommend folks to go there! We ordered vegetarian dishes. My aunt ordered a huge dosa. My friend and I ordered a tofu curry and a vegetable korma. Our two dishes were really good. The dosa was decent but my Mom and make these all the time and you can see techniques screw up the masala portion. It retained too much water and diluted the flavor. This happens when pressure cooking the potatoes or not letting the water drain enough. The appetizer was Gobi Manchurian. It's quite popular and this one is quite good read more

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Great food! Vibes were good. Very filling and yummy. Service was lovely. Will be coming back when in the area

Great food for a great price ! Not the best ambiance as bright lighting. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive - and you even get a free mango drink if you do something super easy on instagram for them! Masala Dosa- 4/5 - HUGGE definitely recommend ordering a dosa as they make everyone's eyes pop at the table as they arrive. Really good just a little too potatoey for me! And yummy sauces. Saag paneer - 5/5... chana masala 5/5... we got 3 dishes as their was 3 of us but it definitely could have fed 4-5 people! read more

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Try this place for the first time. I admit I'm not really familiar with Indian food. My biggest problem is that all of our entrées seem to taste the same even though we ordered different things. Also, even though the place was not at all crowded, they seated us up towards the front of the restaurant, and the cold air from the door kept coming in. read more

The best Indian takeout in the city - and let me tell you... I've tried a LOT. This place always hits. My go to order is the butter chicken, vegetable samosas and garlic naan. Would highly recommend! read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband was in the area on a Friday evening and we decided to carry out some Indian food which is extremely rare for us since I make pretty decent Indian food. We ordered a whole bunch of food... chicken kheema samosas, butter chicken ( meh ) kheema sabzi, mutton biryani, chicken biryani, shrimp South Indian style and garlic naan. Nothing to make want to order again, kinda disappointed!! read more

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We came here for an early dinner over the weekend. The menu doesn't have things you might normally expect from an Indian restaurant but despite that we ordered a paneer makhani and paneer burji dosa. The paneer burji dosa was excellent with well made and seasoned paneer filling. The paneer makhani was fine but the gravy was more tomato heavy and on the sweeter side rather than spiced. Our service was good although it wasn't very crowded when we were there. This is a decent Indian place when you're craving some dosa. read more

Mild 2 Spicy - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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