I was thinking of giving Rajun Cajun 4 stars since they have kind of a skanky interior and then I realized that I really don't give a good goddamn about what the inside looks like because I love everything else about it. I grew up in Hyde Park and moved to West Town a little over 2 years ago and there are only a few things I really, truly miss about Hyde Park, and Rajun Cajun is one of them. This place is absolutely one of a kind - cafeteria style Indian food AND soul food? THERE'S NOTHING BETTER. To be able to get a meal made up of mutter paneer, palak paneer and macaroni and cheese (?!) is no less than my dream come true. For the last couple years I lived in Hyde Park, I lived right on 53rd street, so I ate here all the time, but even when I lived with my mom on 61st street as a teenager - THEY DELIVER!! And it's cheap - food and delivery! That's the only thing I really hate about getting Indian food delivered - it's always expensive! Rajun Cajun is cheap cheap cheap and DELICIOUS. Whenever I'm going into HP for the day, I make it a point to make a stop at Rajun Cajun. Don't be fooled by the fast food decor - it's fantastic. read more

Literally the best samosa I've ever had. Granted, I haven't been to India, but these are really good. I've been coming here for over 20 years, and stop by at least once a month to pick up a snack of samosas. When I walk in the owners ask, "one or two?" and know that I don't take any sauce, since I just scarf it down as I walk through the park next door. Their mango lassis are also delish, though it's much harder to mess that up than to mess up a samosa. read more

Rajun Cajun is one of the most interesting restaurant concepts I've ever come across. Apparently, the place originally sold Southern staples, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and mac'n'cheese. However, the restaurant was sold to an owner who wanted to cook North Indian food. So he new owner decided not to change the name, and instead to offer both North Indian and Southern delicacies. As far as I know it's the only place where you can buy collard greens and samosas, tandoori chicken and cornbread, or daal, mac'n'cheese, and naan. The curries are pretty good, if a bit on he heavy side, and the collard greens and other southern dishes are decent as well. It's hardly the place for standouts in either genre, but it's a great place to grab a quick bite, especially since it tends to be open pretty late at night. It's also a very casual place in which meals are fetched on plastic trays, you'll use plastic silverware, and cardboard takeout boxes packed with styrofoam containers. The restaurant is a common student hangout, which isn't much of a problem since the restaurant can only fit 5-7 tables worth of people, and it seems to have just as many local patrons. Particularly good deals include the "meals", as well as the samosas with dipping sauces, which shouldn't be missed. read more

Traditional Indian foods without any American fusion. Maybe my bad day that chicken were not that fresh. But rajma curry is definitely worth trying.. read more

This is easily the best place to eat in Hyde Park. Great prices. Great food. Great service. It is easy when you're on the go and super delicious. read more

This place runs cafeteria style with pre-prepared dishes that you ask for servings of. In light of that, it's not the best for a dine-in experience, but the food speaks for itself. There's a varied selection of dishes to choose from and it's incredibly cheap. I paid $6 for curry, cornbread, and a samosa. This would be a great place to visit if you just need a bite to eat or fast take out. read more

Although I have had great Indian food, this "fast food" Indian option is also very delicious for a quick bite! Service is always great and food is always fresh and delicious. (I have NOT tried any of there dishes other than the Indian food (they sell fried chicken, mac n chs - WHY get that food at an Indian restaurant?) read more

Yuck! Are you serious? Yes, I'm par-desi but I do know desi food. This place is not worth it, MAYBE for the very oddly shaped samosas. This place is better for the inane Bollywood films you can rent than for the vittles... read more

I just came here today and I really, really enjoyed myself. The good was hot and fresh. The staff were very helpful and nice. They helped explain the menu to me and the portions were a great size. It was quick and the place is clean and minimalist. I would come here as often as I can especially with the reasonable prices they have. read more

Ordered via Door Dash. The delivery was really fast but the food made me regret my order. I ordered a 4 piece chicken and biscuit along with peach cobbler. The 4 piece really looked like a 2 1/2 or 3 piece because two of the pieces of chicken were so small. The biscuit was also really small. The peach cobbler was a "cheat" on my diet but those are calories that I regret using because I didn't enjoy the peach cobbler at all. It was not very sweet and left a linngering unpleasant taste in my mouth. read more

I have nothing but praise for Rajun Cajun. I think their food is delicious, though I have only tried vegetarian options (chana masala is my favorite). I always get the vegetarian combo (two medium veggies, rice, a samosa and a parotha flatbread) which is a great value. The samosas are delicious and the atmosphere of the place is unique. The owners are sweet people, too! I am so glad this restaurant is in Hyde Park. read more

Do yourself a favor and disregard every positive review of this restaurant, I beg you. First of all the owner is this guy who is extremely,extremely rude and condescending. He's a caricature of rudeness in fact, you almost feel like you're being punked he's so rude( although is wife who serves as his personal slave is very sweet, poor woman). Secondly, I asked this fool if he had some chiles or something to make the food hotter than it was, he replied with more rudeness AND a lie, saying he didn't! The man runs an Indian restaurant and won't give a customer some chiles?! Need I say more? Theres no food on earth that would make me give this guy the time of day. read more

Rajun Cajun is one of my family's favorite Hyde Park institutions and has been for years. The food is consistently excellent, and the folks who work there are incredibly friendly! If you haven't checked it out yet- you absolutely should! read more

I haven't tried the soul food here, but the Indian food is excellent, and the people are very friendly. Highly recommended.

I live right around the corner from here and go at least a couple times a month. Very inexpensive and filling.

Rajun Cajun at first peak appears to be experiencing classic multiple personality syndrome, but step inside this hidden Hyde park gem and you'll find a friendly family serving homestyle Indian favorites as well as a few Soul food specialties that all the local residents seem to flock to. We were in the mood for Indian fare and picked the vegetarian combo (2-veg main dihes, heaping mound of basmati rice, parotha, samosa, and a lotta homestyle love). The Chana masala and Gobi mutter were delicious. I went for the other side of fare for dessert and hunkered into a large helping of sugary sweet peach cobbler. All of the food is served by the portion/ a la carte,or however you prefer to say it. The items behind the glass look like a delicious buffet of stewed indian fare and homestyle soul food. I will be back for sure, but may just have to try the chicken, muffins, greens, and mac n cheese to mix it up. A great find in Hyde park for sure. Not sure why they call it Cajun, but sure is tasty homestyle food served with a smile. read more

boy friend wanted fried chicken delivered , only option was rajun cajun, horrible mistake for him, no flavor at all in the chicken, he siad the rice was ok, the mac and cheese was greasy, poor him, i had the curry chicken, it came with rice a shell and this delicious little puff it tasted just like curry chicken patties with little peas in it, and i ordered spinach for my veg. my food was good, really good full of flavor, it was enough for me to have a nice size lunch and dinner, what ever you do just dont order the chicken read more

Ordered the butter chicken, and I ate half of the large serving in search of the chicken. Tiny shreaded pieces of chicken, which was a disappointment. I did think I was ordering a chicken dish. Ordered 3 paratha's and each was small, which is fine, but was also paper thin and tasteless. The taste for butter chicken and tandoori chicken was on point though, just if they could not be so stingy with chicken, that the entire can is little squares of chicken scattered that you have to fish for it. read more

Ok, Not great. Tried fish curry, chicken curry, both so so. The vegetarian options were better: chickpea curry and paneer spinach were good. The Lassi too sweet with icy taste, maybe from mix? I just don't get all the raves here. read more

I was disappointed that I couldn't like this place more. I was excited to try it because I liked the soul/Indian food combo idea. Basically, everything was hit or miss. The samosas & paratha-- good. The veggie dishes, not so good. Mainly because they served the veggies w/regular white rice rather than basmati. It just made everything taste so OFF...My friend ordered the soul food, and the reviews were about the same. Good mac & cheese, not so great on the greens, ETC. It was ok, but I would never go out of my way to eat here. read more

I used to eat at this place about once a week and never had a bad experience. I dont know what yer all talkin bout cause I thought the chicken was reeall good. I remember eatin a lot of samosas to. I wish I had one two blocks away now. read more

Good Indian food, not really authentic. The food is made in large batches so specialty request won't go over too well.

I was a little hesitant to go in at first....but so glad I did! Food was really tasty and very reasonably priced (and the booths were much cleaner than I was expecting!)! Will definitely be back! read more

Great food for reasonable prices. My husband loves this place! The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish they had at least one option that was truly mild. It's super spicy! read more

A nice and simple neighborhood joint for Indian food. Will be our savior for days we don't want to cook but want something as good as a home cooked meal. read more

The renovated they're space it looks a lot more bright and fresh, much more appealing that the old place. You can't go wrong with their butter chicken and samosas. For a real treat, get the mango lassi. :) read more

Excellent fast food Indian Joint. You can't beat the tast or the price. Also their palak paneer is wonderful.

Wonderfully helpful staff and very helpful in explaining buffet options. I prefer spicier food so I added a lot of pickle. It was definitely an adventure. read more

Everything is really great here and the service is ultra fast, as you order at the counter and they dish your food out into take-out containers for you. Very filling, very flavorful (it's not traditional Indian, but more American-Indian with muted, creamy flavors) and very fast make this a 5-star place. It's not easy to find parking, however, as the street is always crowded. I recommend, as everyone does it seems, the butter chicken. It's tender and creamy, oh-so-delicious. Samosas are pretty tasty, too. read more

Nothing fancy but always good food and decent portions. I always get the lamb meal. Seems a bit overpriced, but always worth it. A Hyde Park institution. Get an extra parothma and rice and you have a second meal for tomorrow. read more

I was visiting from out of town and it was okay. Tastes very much like standard take-out Indian food. The food was also sort of lukewarm when I received it which is not my taste. I ordered the lamb dinner combo, which was a bit overpriced for what it is. The lamb was not great but the spinach that came with it was excellent. read more

Classic Hyde Park restaurant that deserves to stay. The family that owns it cares about what they serve. Also, what the fuck is up with their promo video? Hahaha. read more

Excellent butter chicken and tasty samosas with chutney! If you are close to it go for it.

Ok, there are better Indian places in Chicago, but I really love Rajun Cajun for those days when I must have curry and have no time to head up north. My favorites are butter chicken and saag paneer. I've never tried the "soul food" with the exception of the peach cobbler, which I didn't like (too sweet). But I'm not a fan of sweet stuff, so others may differ. Cheap, convenient, and tasty. read more

The food was good, not amazing but for the price is absolutely reasonable. The only thing that I didn't like was the cashier who was rushing us to choose, even though no one else was in the restaurant. I told her that was our first time there, but she was not helpful at all, mostly just rude. read more

Not only do I love Rajun Cajun for it's extreme yumminess, I just had to post a review because I ordered delivery THIRTEEN minutes ago and it has already arrived. THIRTEEN MINUTES!!! read more

We had the butter chicken and the tandoori chicken. They both were delicious, but the establishment is tiny and has no bathroom, a bit pricey but worth it. read more

I was so happy to find an Indian restaurant in Hyde Park. The flavors were okay but way too spicy for my palette. I had to eat a bowl of rice to calm a tablespoon of chicken curry and red beans down. The owner seemed a little agitated when I suggested he labeled the items in the glass because I had to ask what EACH item was...hmmm! He seemed a little angry and annoyed. The renovated interior was very nice but not sure I'll go back again! I don't need all that attitude! read more

it's the best place for indian food in Hypde park. then of cuz it's also the only place to have indian food. veggie curry is really good. combo is expensive, so I ususally just get a cup of curry and cook my own rice :) read more

would not recommend this restaurant the food is ok but way overpriced, not to mention it is sitting out all day like at a Chinese buffet. When i went last time the owner was so cheap he gave me all curry with no meat and when i mentioned it to him he stated thats how it is, which is ridiculous. Take it for me there are alot better restaurants in hyde park to choose from like the Nile restaurant that you can get quality food that wont hunt your stomach later. Also this restaurant has roaches i saw one crawling around on my way out so beware read more