Walking into Desi Accent felt like stepping into a space filled with echoes of the past. We used to…read morespend time here decades ago, when the space was The Living Room, and the moment we entered, those memories came rushing back in the most joyful way. The space is inviting and comfortable, easy to settle into. Service was exceptionally friendly. We were warmly welcomed and had a lovely conversation with Sara, the owner, which added a personal and heartfelt touch to the evening. Our party of four included a vegetarian and someone with gluten-free needs, and both were accommodated effortlessly. Always a sign of a thoughtful kitchen. We started with Aloo Paneer Tikki and Papdi Chaat, both excellent. The tikki was crisp and satisfying, and the chaat had that perfect mix of textures and tangy brightness. For mains, we shared Chicken Vindaloo, shrimp curry, Chicken Biryani, Mutter Aloo, and vegetable fried rice, all accompanied by warm, soft, slightly crisp butter naan. Everything was beautifully presented, well prepared, and balanced in spice without overwhelming the palate. And then... the cocktails. My friend and I ventured into margarita territory, one spicy and one with ginger, both crafted so well that we immediately ordered a second round. No regrets. If I had one small wish, it would be for music that leans more into the cultural experience. A sitar in the background or even Bollywood scenes on the screens would add an extra layer of immersion. That said, the American music playing was tasteful and unobtrusive. If you're in the suburbs and craving good Indian food with warm hospitality, this is your place. We'll definitely be back.

We came here to celebrate a birthday. We came with a toddler and infant in a car seat, and staff…read morewas able to accommodate us with a high chair and little extra seating. We ordered a chicken curry, chicken biryani, and lamb Rogan Josh. Chicken curry tasted great, chicken biryani had good flavor except it tasted sweet which we did not like, and lamb rogan josh was a solid 4/5 (better than most). We ordered couple garlic naan and a cheese naan. Only issue I have is that complimentary rice should come with curries. This was not the case, but almost every Indian restaurant does this with the exception of a few. Good ambiance, nice wall decor. I'd order again.

My husband and I came here over the weekend for an impromptu date night and were so impressed…read more Food: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Service: 10/10 We ordered the goat belly samosa, chicken inferno, lamb shank rogan josh, kachumbar salad, garlic naan, and lasuni palak. Every dish--except the salad--was spot on: authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken inferno was especially memorable, and the portions were generous. My only suggestion would be for the kachumbar salad to have more vibrant colors and fresher flavors--perhaps beets and carrots instead of the very chewy purple cabbage. I didn't try any of the cocktails, but I did have a glass of cava brut, which was served in a white wine glass and was a very generous pour. This place is truly a gem, and I hope they continue to keep the same recipes and portions because they've got something special here. We will definitely be back!

This is a nice, upscale restaurant. There is a small bar area with a TV above it which can easily…read morebe avoided. They have lunch specials, a happy hour, and tea (!) from 2-5, veg or non-veg options, which I'm definitely checking out. If you're vegetarian, items that can be made vegan are clearly marked, and there are more vegan items on the website than I saw on the menu, so I would ask. Most of the French touches appear to be on dishes with meat, though there are flatbreads and a spinach dip, and of course dessert; there is a lot more paneer on the menu than I'm used to, which might be a gesture towards the French love of cheese. Vegans would do best ordering the soya chaap or from the Accompaniments section, which includes classic Indian items (aloo gobi, dal). Overall there are about 8 vegetarian entrees / accompaniments, plus appetizer options. Restaurant serves wine, beer and cocktails in addition to the usual mango lassi, chai and soft drinks. We got a ginger mojito; mango lassi; the corn fritters; the fig/pistachio/paneer flatbread; garlic naan; rice; the soya chaap and a cardamom creme brulee. In general, food had a blend of spices but was mild, which makes sense given the French influence. The corn fritters were nicely spiced with good texture and a tasty sauce. The garlic naan is quite impressive with lots of herbs and garlic. Unless you love soy cutlets, I don't recommend the soya chaap (soy/wheat cutlets in coconut curry sauce); it's fine for what it is - the gravy was delicious and rich - but it's not for me. The flatbread was interesting; the pistachios didn't overwhelm at all but I would have liked more fig to stand up to the paneer. The spouse was impressed with the mojito; the lassi was OK but wasn't as fruity as I like. The cardamom creme brulee is served in a wide ramekin, maximizing the surface area of the sugar crust and making it easily sharable. Instead of permeating the cream, the cardamom seeds provided little bursts of flavor, which was nice but not what I expected. Service was a bit slow but solicitous - we were there on a quiet Sunday night. Copious parking; easy hours; I'll definitely check out the lunch specials and tea when I'm in the mood for local Indian food, heavy on the paneer.

Dropped in for a bite to eat with a friend and was delighted by the tapestry of flavors. Warm fresh…read morebaked pita with hummus and baba ganoush. I had the Al Badia meat platter chicken, lamb, and kufta with red and yellow rice. Delicious jalapeño sauce that made my eyes water - but it was so delicious I kept eating it. Moroccan tea and a refreshing lemon mint smoothy. Don't miss this incredibly delicious food. Monday through Friday they have a Lunch Meat Platter Special for $11.99 and a Veggie too. Our attentive server was Tamer.

Stopped here after coming back from the airport and everything was DELICIOUS. The small salad is…read moredefinitely more than enough for two people. We ordered the mixed grill with filet mignon. With that. it came with a side of baba ganoush, hummus, and 2 pita breads. We were stuffed. 12/10!!!

The food here is amazing and the service is impeccable! Great choices of Indian food and drinks…read more I highly recommend especially the lunch buffet!

On a recent visit to nearby Lombard, a colleague was craving Indian food and Bowl O Biryani popped…read moreup high on the list on ole Yelp! So, naturally we grabbed an Uber and made our way there. Sadly, we did not scope the website and when we showed up, they were closed for dine-in and only available for pick up and/or delivery. Not wanting to be defeated or change plans too much, we placed a quick online order and our Uber driver was chill enough to hang out with us. We waited around 15 - 20 minutes from time of order, and gave them a ring, letting them know our situation too. They were super kind and friendly and made sure to push things through fairly quickly. We ended taking the food back to hotel where we enjoyed at a table in the lobby. For starters, we scooped up a few varieties of naan, including garlic and chilli. For meals we went biryani and curry respectively. I went with the chicken biryani and my peer the lamb curry. The naan was phenomenal and the mains were delightful as well. The food was fresh and definitely authentic. I wish we could have enjoyed on site, but I feel we still got a good representation of what they offer! Overall, solid Indian spot that I definitely recommend when the craving hits!

Food was good and tasty Inside is pretty good…read moreNice portions Good service and nice eat in

I've been going to the location on Devon since I was like 6. First time coming to this location…read more Lady at the front counter seemed passive aggressive initially but she was actually really nice. Not a long wait for food either. I ordered the chilli chicken biryani which is a popular dish at the Devon location. Lots of food, price was decent too. Now here's the reason why I'm giving this place two stars. As my buddy is sitting at the booth eating, i notice something strange on the wall. Walking. Towards him. It was a baby cockroach. We stopped eating the second we saw that and walked out. I paid for a mango lassi to go, but after seeing the little critter on the wall I changed my mind. Not going to go on about cleanliness, but seeing a roach in a food establishment is a big no from me. 2 stars for the nice customer service, but also 2 stars for finding out about the roaches AFTER I ate my food. I get it, some people may not be bothered by this...I have no issue with that, so long as those people are not running restaurants themselves.

My husband read good reviews online, so we decided to give Niwaala a try. So glad we did! The staff…read morewere friendly and gave us a great recommendation. We ordered a crispy chicken wrap, tandoori chicken shawarma wrap (recommended by the staff), mango chicken tacos, signature fries (a bit spicy) and samosas to go. Everything tasted delicious but we especially loved the crispy chicken, tacos abs samosas! There are plenty of seats inside and they have this amazing mural/art installation - very cool. Niwaala is located at the end of strip mall with a weird one-way parking. Look for the Famous liquor store sign.

Basically North Indian junk and unhealthy slop junk food…read more A few accidentally sorta vegan items items, but they are deep-fried in the same oil as chicken, goat, etc Would never even walk in here again due to the stink Seems like a place for White dumb Americans My husband is a White American whom eats meat At least is smart about Indian food, because of my authentic home South Indian cooking that he only usually adds plaid yougut to. It has a "cooling" effect to tone down authentic Indian spice levels Even he would never eat here again For true delicious Indian food, in the Spring and summer we do not go to Devon Ave We go downtown Chicago to Indian Garden for food that tastes the same as food in India They offer a very nice buffet at lunchtime 7 days a week

We came here for Mothers Day with our family, and we had a 2 year old toddler and an infant. They…read morewere able to get us seated within a few minutes, and had a high chair for our toddler. Within a couple minutes they provided a complimentary mango lassi for our toddler because he was on and off fussy, which was very kind of them! We ordered the following: - Hakka noodles with chicken - 4/5, noodles should be thicker imo - Chicken kadai - 5/5 great flavor - Rogan Josh - 5/5, probably my favorite in the burbs so far - Tandoori chicken - 5/5 great flavor - Chicken tikka - 5/5, in general not my favorite fish but my toddler was destroying these - Chicken kebab - 5/5, I think it was chicken but not positive. Either way one of my fav dishes in general - daal makhani - 4/5, tasted good but normally not a fan Most of the above came with the chefs dinner special, I forgot what it was called - but it cost $28 for 1 person and it was a good spread! Fed two people more like it. Nice decor and ambiance, I would recommend you eat here!

This is one of the best Indian restaurants in Chicagoland. The food was very tasty. The prices are…read morevery reasonable and the portions are great to share with the family. Their naans are soft and fluffy and taste fresh. Though we ordered medium spicy, the food was a little bit spicy for us. I recommend ordering low spice if you like non spicy food. The service was good and exceptional. They were very nice to accommodate our choices with exclusions and limitations on certain ingredients. The ambience is okay since the place is small but can't complain due to the busy area and limited space. Overall, it's a great place to visit again in future

For appetizers, we had an order of samosas. They were very tasty!…read more For entrees, we ordered butter chicken, chicken saag, and malai kofta. The chicken saag was my favorite, but the butter chicken and malai kofta were also DELICIOUS. The chicken was super tender, and all the curries were so flavorful. It was also my first time having malai kofta, and the dumplings were so good. We got paratha, roti, and rice. The roti and paratha were both great. Rice was pretty standard. Finally, we got an order of kheer for dessert. It was very tasty! Sweetness levels were perfect. Ratings: Samosas (8/10) Butter Chicken (7.5/10) Malai Kofta (7/10) Chicken Saag (8/10) Roti (7/10) Paratha (7/10) Kheer (8/10) Service was great. Restaurant was clean. We'll definitely be back.

LOVE this place. I wish they would open a location further west. Plino took great care of us and…read morehelped us choose just the right spice levels for each of us, 0-10. Definitely get the Taj Mahal beer--a really nice lager. We visited on a weeknight and it was very quiet. Highly recommend--just a few steps from the Wheaton Metra stop.

Food was pretty good. However the service was absolutely slow and did not take the time to ensure…read morethey understood my order. I had asked for vegetarian samosas and they served a samosa with chicken. I think there was a language barrier, but I wish they would have taken the time to confirm the order and check on me after bringing the food. The restaurant was also very warm even though I was the only person there. Seemed like they didn't have their air conditioning on (or they don't have one). It is connected to what seemed like a small grocery store. I did not have the impression that the restaurant was very clean. For example, there were plastic knives on our table, but I don't know why. While the food was tasty, I won't be going back due to slow service and the restaurant ambiance. There are better options for Indian food.

I would like to be able to review Adhidhi's food, but we went in last Friday around 4, looked at…read morethe menus left on a table, browsed the little grocery store on the offset, but no one ever came to even greet us, much less take an order. We waited at least 20 minutes. I know it's a weirdish time, so giving them some slack. Plus side, menu looks good.

This is my 4th time at this restaurant, and the food never disappoints! I've always gotten the…read morechicken and rice platter, and it's a really good amount of food. The chicken is tender and cooked perfectly. The sauces are definitely spicy, and I think the "hot" flavor is probably the best one. Very hot was a bit too spicy for me. The sauce has incredible flavor. Rice also pairs really well with the chicken. Everyone who works there is extremely nice and welcoming. Great place to visit if you're in Lombard!

I have wanted good Barbecue chicken all my life!!! This is it!!! It's tender, (they steam it) it…read morehas all the flavor you could ask for (it's marinated for 24 hours) and it has the perfect char on the outside! Sauces are great, lots of sides to choose from!