Food: We came for the buffet. Everything was delicious AND it was spiced appropriately! (If you want more spice, they have fresh jalepenos and fresh ginger for you. You can also ask for extra red onions. IYKYK!) Buffet: Apps: samosa and veg pakoras (yummy) Entrees: chole (garbanzo curry), rasa aloo (potato curry), butter chicken, chicken biryani, chicken tikka (grilled in tandoor), and nihari (beef). Dessert: sooji halwa (semolina pudding) and rabdi (rice flour and milk dessert) Everything was so good and the owner-lady was so nice and sweet. She shared that she had made the rabdi. (Made with love) read more

This was a very disappointing experience at Sara's Restaurant on 05/30/26. There was only one waiter serving the entire restaurant, and we often had to get up and find him whenever we needed something. The biggest issue was the payment process. The waiter handed me a portable payment device showing a total of $94.04 and immediately prompted me to select a tip amount. I chose 15%, bringing the total to $106.15. Only after asking for a receipt did I discover that an 18% service charge had already been added to the bill. I felt misled. The waiter should have first shown the full bill breakdown before presenting the tip screen. Charging an 18% service fee and then prompting customers for an additional tip without clearly disclosing it is not transparent. My party consisted of two adults and children, with the oldest being only 10 years old, which made the service charge even more surprising. The food itself was decent, although the portion sizes were quite small compared to other restaurants charging similar prices. Had the billing process been handled honestly and transparently, I would have overlooked the portion sizes. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I will not be returning. I wanted to share this review so others know what to expect. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Restaurant receipt of overcharging - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

First off, the food is pretty solid. I had the chicken and shrimp curry and it was quite good. Naan was really good too. Also has the lentil soup and that was just ok. A bit plain. What bothered me was the overall vibe there. Been too a lot of Indian restaurants and one thing they have in common is they're typically very welcoming. I read a review saying the owner always greets them nicely. He didn't even acknowledge me coming in. The waiter was very nice but got me in and out very quickly. Didn't pour my water. The overhead music was more like a massage spa than a restaurant. Play some traditional Indian or Pakistani music. That's more fun. It just all seemed a bit uncaring. Food was good but would I come back? Not sure. read more

This review is for their Saturday lunch buffet (until 3pm). I love a good Indian/Pakistani buffet and sometimes it's hard to find one outside of the Mon-Fri lunch hour. Sara's lunch buffet was delicious. We were greeted warmly by the staff, seated immediately, and were served warm naan fresh from the kitchen. As part of the buffet you get water and chai (both are self-serve). I wanted a mango lassi so I ordered one as well (not included in the buffet price). One thing I noticed was that all of their plates and bowls were Corelle. We use the same plates and bowls at home, so we loved that. Now on to the food: everything was kept fresh and was continually refreshed. The put out smaller, fresher portions from the kitchen so that nothing is sitting out for too long which was nice. I was able to get two helpings before I was stuffed. We also got a second order of naan, but ask the server since the naan comes from the kitchen, and is not laid out on the buffet tables. The price is great considering it's an AYCE buffet, for under $18/person. The buffet options included: butter chicken tandoori chicken aloo curry chana masala chicken briyani nihari (stewed beef) vegetable pakora basmati rice and more The buffet is great place to go if you want a variety of Indian/Pakistani food. I'm a fan! read more

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Chicken 65, Frontier Chicken, Samosas, Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice...all of them are truly amazing. I take it to go every time. Always content with my decision. read more

Every now and then I crave Indian food, and Sara's Grill never disappoints! I always get an assortment of breads (Chapati and Paratha are my favs), Butter chicken (mainly for the sauce , and this time I got their Tandoori platter (#2) as well as saffron rice. All was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Platter # 2 - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I've come here repeatedly over the last few years and the food has been consistently excellent.

Went 9/29/23 for late lunch. I was looking forward to it being my first time there. I ordered plater #3 and naan with appetizer of fried fish. Fish was very strong. Platter disappointing. We really didn't eat much because all but 3 pieces of meat were so over cooked, I couldn't cut it with my knife. As I was paying the bill, I asked server about the meat. He said that's the way it's is because of the cooking method. I was shocked. What I did eat was like eating pressboard with salt. Won't go back. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Platter # 3 - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

NAAN-SEQUITUR This Indian restaurant in Naperville charges high prices that just "do not logically follow" the laws of decent value. So far, Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine has been the only Indo-Pak place my wife and I have tried since moving to Will County last year. They're located in the northwest corner of Route 59 and 95th St, near the AMC Showplace Cinemas. Although they feature a lunch/dinner buffet, we've only gotten carryout up to this point....and perhaps therein lies the issue. ......the issue being that everything is a-la-carte. Rice. Naan. Even a small cup of 'raita' (yogurt based sauce w/cucumber, similar to Greek tzadziki) is an upcharge. The entrees don't come with diddly squat; rice is an extra $6 for a large and $3 for a small. I wouldn't mind as much if the rice were seasoned or otherwise special, but it's just boring ass white rice. Their butter chicken ($15) is incredibly good, it's one of my wife's favorite items and sometimes we place a double order so that there's enough for leftovers. That stuff is heavenly. If you order naan ($4) you'll get a big, folded-over piece with garlic, onion, and sesame seeds, not unlike an 'everything' bagel. It's very tasty. My spicy beef nihari ($15) consisted of two large chunks swimming in a pool of gravy/chili oil. The beef was tender and flavorful but in no way, shape, or form was that worth anything CLOSE to $15. There should have been twice the amount of meat, or they should be charging half the price. Fifteen bucks was outrageous for this nonsense! An absolute ripoff. When you take into account the fact that the buffet is $15 -- a variety which features all-you-can-eat entrees, appetizers, sides, and even dessert -- this makes the beef nihari serving size all the more appalling. Granted, not all menu items are available on the buffet (most notably, butter chicken is omitted) but it's a far better value than carryout. * TL;DR * You don't have to speak Latin to recognize a crummy deal (or enjoy a sick food pun), but for those who do, I'll add this: caveat emptor. Sara has a delicious item in their butter chicken, though the portion size of the beef nihari was super disappointing and the overall value for the money is bottom-tier. I was stunned at how little food we got for the price we paid. Also, rice shouldn't be nearly this expensive--it's just f*cking rice. Chinese places literally give you buckets of it for free with any order. I find it very hard to believe the little bit of cumin Sara puts into their rice is the difference between being 'complimentary' and $6. I might be up for a dine-in experience at some point, but the next time we feel like Indian food we'll probably set our sights elsewhere. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - We've only gotten carryout from this indian place that's off of Route 59 in Naperville....it's pretty expensive, honestly - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Hey guys, if you want a big huge serving of spicy, grilled meats, step right in to Sara's. This was unexpected for me. When I think of Indian cuisine, I think veggies. Wrong! I ordered a grilled platter and it was a mixture of different types of meat (including sausages guys)!! Unfortunately, I could not get a glass of wine, but Hoolihan's is right behind it so stop there if you would like a beer or wine after. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Rice - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I highly recommend this business! The food was hot and delicious, the portions were generous, and the presentation of the food was nice. The variety on the menu was large - although the drinks were a little constrained. I asked for tea, but I was warmly greeted with that which wasn't my imagination nor typical of the American convention (black tea). Something easily oversee-able, especially when the milky beverage was tasty nonetheless. The cleanliness of the restaurant, the service, the prices - all stellar. Our waitress was so darn polite and kind. It was unlike any previous service I had experienced in Illinois. There was no wait time either (we walked in at 12:47 p.m. on a Saturday). I would be so glad to return for further business and thankful to have been shown it. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Mango Lassi, Chai, 5 Piece Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Large Zeera Rice, Tandoori Naan, & Garlic Naan. - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Sara's is Excellent! Top of the line service, the owner is often present and does a great job of making everyone feel welcomed. The food is ridiculously delicious. This restaurant is a SLEEPER! Just order the butter chicken. read more

Good food and great customer service. Must try their tandoori grill items. And my daughter loves the Naan platter.

Find always hit and freshly The service and willingness to accommodate is superb. It's a good goto . read more

Food so delicious as usual!! Love this place!! Butter chicken is amazing and the naan is homemade and just amazing.

Great food, very nice ambiance, owners were great host. The brunch was excellent. The Pakora, Chana, Bhabi, Puri, Biryani and deserts were all very good. Would go there again any time read more

Man, had so much high hopes of this place but was disappointed with the food taste and quality. It was so bad that I didn't even take the remaining back home. The chicken malai boti is nothing like it's supposed to be... read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - 10 Piece Chicken Malai - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Got a to-go order last night and it was delicious. We live 30m away, yet the food was still hot by the time we got home. Love their to-go packing, no chance or worry of ANYTHING spilling. We ordered the goat biryani (10/10), chicken 65 (8/10), and the mutter paneer (7/10). The chicken 65 was delicious and would have gotten a 10, but there was extra oil on top that made it messy. That being said though their spin on Chicken 65 is my favorite from anywhere - its more saucy and not dry at all and PACKED with flavor. The Mutter Paneer was delicious too, but could have used more mutter (peas) in it. The flavor for everything was great overall. read more

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This wasn't bad at all. The food was good. The naan was fresh. Very nice, attentive, waitress. read more

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Zero to do with the food or the actual restaurant. However, the run down, eye sores of trucks that are parked in front of the restaurant are a poor reflection on the restaurant itself and makes The Crossings look like a junk yard. I'm surprised the property management company hasn't cleaned it up, but double parking a rusted out, old moving van and a similarly run down conversion van is a horrible look for the owners and the community. read more

Our group of 8 ordered Bihari Kabab, Hara Bara Kabab, biryani, paneer makhani, bhindi (okra) ghosht, and some starter beverages including kawa tea. Perfect blend of spices; not too rich, just sufficient to bring out the natural taste of food. Each and every diverse dish was cooked to perfection. Bhindi ghosht which is somewhat of a atypical preparation for goat was a very pleasant surprise. The goat meat was freshly procured. The dish was a perfect and unique blend of spices, okra and goat meat. In addition the quantity of food was substantial. Despite trying our best we could not finish it in one sitting. Excellent value for money. I would give 4.5 stars for food. Service though was a bit slow..... the servers had limited knowledge of the dishes. read more

I mean. If you're not interested in value, dine here. $7 for rice after spending $18 on the cuisine? Please!!!! Breast meat chicken to them is boneless chicken. I'm not spending $17 for a thigh meat curry that doesn't come with rice again. If you want to, come here. Thx. read more

It was very pricey but the flavor delivered! Had the Lamb Tikka Masala which was my favorite. Also tried the Goat Qorma with veggie rice and garlic Naan. There was a delay in bringing out the Chai Tea my friend asked for, it came after we finished all the food. No complaints on service. I fully intend on going back. read more

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Pre-COVID, my dad and I used to come here all the time for their delicious lunch buffet! We still continue to support them through takeout- which is equally as delicious. Yesterday we ordered takeout: - Chicken Tikka: super flavorful and juicy chicken, highly recommend - Butter Chicken: I'm not sure if some of the oil separated but it was still delicious and my go-to there - Gola Kabob (beef): a bit dry and didn't have a lot of flavors, wouldn't order again - Naan Platter: always a classic and I love trying different flavors - Mango Lassi: a must-have! super refreshing and the perfect way to cut through all the spice and flavor read more

Authentic and delicious. My business companion and I wanted some great food and we were not disappointed. The goat Qurma was out of this world. Portions are large and can be shared. Highly recommended. read more

Only complaint... People returning to the buffet line using their same plate!!!! Very unsanitary. Management should ask patrons to get a new plate and help those who don't understand public cleanliness. read more

Our go to for before or after a movie as a family. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is great!

Delicious Indian food complemented by friendly staff. The restaurant's ambiance is very inviting.

The food is amazing and they pack it well so it's still super good as takeout. Best butter chicken around. They are kind of pricey though.

Very authentic Indian food super fresh and awesome flavors. I would recommend Sara's to anyone open to trying something new. read more

Decent buffet spot, good option for the route 59 area. Seems to have been around for more than a few years.

First & worst ever experience and very disappointed. Karahi gosht & biryani was not at all fresh. Ever after complain staff wasn't ready to replace/return food. I was told this how we do it - big big shame for such hospitality. BIGGGG NO GOOO Place - don't waste your time , health and money. I wish to have owner number to share food pics from today. Most of the food was left back on table - didn't even bother to carry with us. read more

Salam, we had lunch at Sara's Grill today. Since we are from Texas and staying close by Naperville, went to eat there. food had different taste than Houston. may be folks here like it but wasn't up to our liking. something I really want to point out here that they have different prices on their menu than what they charge to customer. its a very wrong business ethics and misleading the customers. They should change their prices on menu as well to follow very basic business rules or "charge what you have written" otherwise its called cheating your customers! read more

First time ordered got chicken curry(i found it a little salty) and tandoori naan, was super soft, 2nd time ordered same week karahi chicken strangely it tasted same as chicken curry and tandoori naan was warm but after taking two bits it became rubbery and hard so obviously it was not freshly made. so consistency is an issue. read more

A total let down :( The food is taste less. The appetizer grill plate has chicken kabobs dyed in dark green color and are dried inside out lacking any seasoning. The butter chicken chicken too was hard and the gravy was runny and salt less. The chef doesn't know how to cook chicken in tandoor( leaving it in too long) or it has been cooked over and over. The lamb curry was cooked fine , but lacked salt and didn't taste right. The food lacks the restaurant food fines that you go in for. We had informed that my son is allergic to eggs and so we would like no egg on out table. We got tandoori roti and just about when my son was about to take a bite, my husband just double checked and was told that the dough had egg. So luckily we caught on time so we asked for a roti with no egg for him,which came after 15 mins and were charged for it too. Sorry, but no real reason for me to go in again. read more

An amazing, authentic Pakistani restaurant. Terrific food, and fantastic service. All their dishes are amazing, specially the grilled kabobs, chicken, and their naans. read more

The service was fantastic. So nice! The butter chicken is to die for. This is the best eastern cuisine I've had. All of their meats are marinated and super tender. Excellent vegetarian options as well. read more

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine - Butter chicken, naan, vegetable biriani, gobhi masala - Indian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

In a recent conference call, a go around ice breaker question was, favorite restaurant. I of course started thinking of one of my favorite cuisines Indian and other types of Mideast cuisine places since It is one of my favorites, and Sara's came to mind. It's been awhile since I've eaten here, it is 40+ miles from my home, but there was a time, before COVID, I'd go to volunteer meetings In Naperville. The meetings were not the most exciting, but to motivate myself to go I'd treat myself to Sara's it was so yummy. I thought I had written a review way back when but today thinking of Sara's, I visited the website and Yelp, and I saw I never did. So better late than never. I'd have the Butter Chicken made extra spicy and hmmmmm good. And the garlic Naan did a good job of mopping clean my plate of the sauce. I miss eating at Sara's and I am half tempted to drive the 80+ miles round trip, but with no in dining and the food being cold by the time I returned I guess I'll just have to savor the memories. read more

We hosted my brother in law's wedding reception at this restaurant. The food, ambience, service and people are exceptional. We had approximately 60 people with lots of kids in the mix and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The restaurant has a laid back feel to it, and the food is prepared by authentic cooks who understand the nuisance of the cuisine. I am very pleased with the price as well. Wish the owners the very best! read more

Stay away -- Sara's deserves zero stars. My wife and I should have been alerted when we walked in at 5:30 on a Saturday night and there was absolutely no one else in the restaurant. We were there until 7:00 pm (I'll get to the service in a minute) and not another single diner ever came in, which tells you a lot. (Frankly, with the rents charged at Showplace, I don't think they'll be open much longer, unless this is a money-laundering operation.) Service -- it was awful. The Greeter, who was also the "waiter" was a teenage boy who was apparently the son of the owners. Although no one was in the restaurant it took him more than ten minutes to bring us water. He then spent much of his time dealing with unhappy carry-out customers (three or four) who all came in during the next 10-20 minutes and all had to wait for their food. Each one had to spend 15-20 minutes waiting and none were happy. It is a puzzle why their food wasn't ready since no one was in the restaurant and our order hadn't been taken. After 30 minutes the waiter finally took our order. We ordered two appetizers (one was Naan) and two entrees, along with extra Naan since I ordered a curry dish. One appetizer came in about 10 minutes -- we expected the other one -- Naan -- shortly, but it never showed, and we never saw the waiter (or any employee) so we could ask where it was. 15 minutes later our entrees arrived, along with the Naan we ordered as the appetizer. We asked about it and the waiter's mother came out to tell us that they had decided to combine our Naan appetizer and side dish onto on plate, without asking us if that was fine. We ended up paying $10 for four pieces of Naan, which is crazy). Food -- My Buttered Chicken was fine, but my wife's Beef Kabob was awful. The beef was dry and fell apart, as if it had been marinated too long. There were one or two pieces of green pepper on the plate and some chopped raw onions. We're still trying to figure out how this qualifies as a kabob dish. We tried to discuss our issues with the owner/mother, but she repeatedly claimed that she couldn't understand us, so we never got an explanation or understood the food and service issues we tried to discuss. Paid our (overpriced bill) and left. Dine at Sara's at your own risk. read more