Cumin is a gorgeous restaurant! My husband and I fortunately found it while visiting Lakeview…read moreduring our trip to Chicago. The food was delicious. Here is what we ordered and shared family style: -- Mosaic Pakora -- Aalu Tama Bodi -- Matar Paneer -- Basmati Rice -- Garlic Naan -- Peshwari Naan The waiter was friendly and took care of us. The host stopped by all the tables and chatted with people, which was nice. We had a great dinner at Cumin.

This is a great looking upscale restaurant with a Buddha waterfall statue in the entrance…read more Unfortunately the food doesn't match the elegant ambience of the restaurant. But first the positive; the lamb saag was excellent; savory with tender chunks of lamb. This was a takeout for me so I have to consider that element. However, the chicken tikki masala had chicken chunks that were so hard that the dish was almost inedible. I'm guessing that the chicken had been sitting all day and morphed into the rock hard nuggets. This one should never have left the kitchen. We also had the shrimp masala. The masala sauce was quite good but if you planned on this dish for your dinner welcome to the hunger games! Almost no shrimp were evident in this container of sauce. Inexcusable to send something like this out. I'm puzzled. The restaurant itself is charming and welcoming but the kitchen is in need of a makeover.

Rangoli Kabob has excellent Indian food! It always comes out hot and their service is quick with…read morethe staff always being very pleasant and accommodating. We always get their Samosa Chaat, Gobi Manchurian, and Keema Samosa to start. If you enjoy some spice, the Samosa Chaat is the way to go. Its flavorful, spicy, and creamy. We also got their Chicken Tikka Masala. They give you a generous amount of food and rice so be prepared to have some leftovers. It's always very clean and beautifully decorated inside, with cute pillows and art. Definitely recommend trying out Rangoli Kabob the next time you're craving Indian food!

No real ambiance, but the food was great. Shared the Samosa Chatt, Chana Masala, and a dosa and…read moreall were really good. Exceeded expectations! Three adults and two kids at for $100 plus tip and we probably ordered one dish too many.

We fell in love with Basant last night during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026. First of all the…read moreinterior is very well decorated, earthy, and cute. Seats and tables are comfortable and service is quick with attentive servers. All of their cocktails were unique, beautiful, and flavorful. -Gulabo (left): was a light and refreshing vodka cocktail super cute and pink -Pink Palace (right): mezcal that will make your heart melt, especially after trying the raspberry salt coated rim -Hari Pari: Reaallly good, I don't like gin so I subbed for vodka and I was very pleased -Let's Get Tammered: My husband was obsessed with the heat from this one -Punjab da sher: Husband loved this as well The dinner menu was a great sampler of what the restaurant has to offer and honestly we loved everything that we tried. Star of the show would have to be the fish basant, super crispy and with a little bit of heat. The vindaloo pork belly tonkatsu was so well cooked and crispy on the outside but light on the inside. Make sure to order garlic naan on the side, we wish we ordered a second portion to take home that's how good it was. Definitely check them out, it's being added to the rotation for us.

Ambiance -- 5/5 The ambiance was absolutely beautiful. We…read morehad a wonderful seat by the window overlooking the rainy Chicago evening, which made for a relaxing dining experience. The lighting throughout the restaurant was warm and elegant, and both the interior and exterior created a very inviting atmosphere. From an ambiance standpoint, Basant definitely delivered. Service -- 5/5 The service was also excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. They checked on us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Everyone we interacted with made us feel comfortable and well taken care of, and I have nothing negative to say about the hospitality. Food -- 2/5 Unfortunately, the food is where the experience fell short for me. I frequent Indian restaurants and one of the things I love most about Indian cuisine is the incredible depth and layering of flavors. Here, I just didn't experience that. The Gobi Manchurian was especially surprising. I'm accustomed to recognizable cauliflower florets, but these were minced and formed into almost meatball-like pieces. The sauce provided plenty of heat, but to me it was mostly spice without the complexity of flavor I was expecting. I was also surprised not to see a tikka masala option. I ordered a tomato-based soup and even tried adding rice to give it a little more substance, but it still lacked the depth of flavor I've experienced at other Indian restaurants. Ironically, the highlight of the meal for me was the garlic naan it was delicious. Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, but for an Indian restaurant, the food ultimately has to be the star, and unfortunately that was the weakest part of my experience. 3/5 overall.

Incredible experience. Perfect spice on food…read more Chai latte was creamy and tasty enough, not bitter like other places. Chicken bereyani and butter chicken were delicious. Great service!!!

Exceptional service. We went with our toddler and baby, and they went out of their way to…read moreaccommodate us. The food itself was incredibly fresh and authentic. Calm environment, very attentive staff. Will definitely go there again for authentic Pakistani-Indian food :)

I hesitantly ordered from here a week ago through Door Dash. Why I say hesitantly is because Indian…read morefood is hit or miss. My guests and I were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent. We ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, and Chana Masal. We ordered the Gobi Manchurian hot spicy and it was very spicy but great flavor. The other dishes we ordered were medium spicy and still had great spice to it. The two things I think were a BIG miss... 1) The Naan is TERRIBLE. I don't know how a place messes up naan. But reading the rest of the reviews, I'm not the only one who felt this way. It was hard and very dry. 2) The chicken pieces were HUGE. In our dish we had 3 pieces of chicken but they were big chunks and when serving to others, this doesn't go over well. Chicken should be cut into smaller pieces. Otherwise I would highly recommend this place. But please fix the Naan issue!

What a hidden gem! The food was awesome, and the service was great too…read more Started with the Tandoori Chicken and Gobi Manchurian, and both were packed with flavor (and spicy)! For mains we got an assortment or naan and Malai Kofta, Shrimp Saag, and the Lamb Rogan Josh. Everything was so yummy, and I appreciated how none of the dishes were soaked in oil. Don't skip out on dessert, too - the mango tres leches cake was perfect. Will definitely come back!! One of my new favorites.

I have been ordering from this place for a long time. When I had just moved to Chicago, this was…read moreone 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.

Got delivery from here a few times. Food was well packaged and delicious. There are a lot of vegan…read moreand 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.

Excellent quality and taste. Had the Lamb Tikki Masala and Tandoori Chicken. Naan and Roti…read more Finished with the Mango Kulfi. Yum. Perfect ending. Delivery took a while but worth it.

So pleasantly surprised! I was craving Indian food and saw that Indian Clay Pot was nearby, so I…read moredecided to give it a try. It arrived quickly and was packaged up SO nicely! Everything was still hot by the time it arrived. I went with chicken ticka masala. The chicken is slow cooked in the most delicious and flavorful sauce. The portions were really big and they did not skimp on the chicken. I got the garlic naan to dip in the leftover sauce which was so yummy. Cannot wait to order from here again and explore more of the menu!

We've visited this place more times than I can count, and I think this is finally the best time to…read moreleave a review. We keep coming back, not only for the food but also for the consistently great service. The menu is simple and thoughtfully curated--not complicated or overwhelming, which I really appreciate. And the food? Absolutely delicious. The flavors are superb, and the presentation is just as enticing. You can tell that they put care into every dish. They're also generous with the ingredients, which makes every visit even more satisfying. Great food, great service, and a place we're always happy to come back to.

Second time dining in at this restaurant. This time I brought my sister there and we tried several…read morenew dishes. She got the Taco Trio app which had three pieces of tacos filled with curried lamb, kerala Barbacoa and vindaloo chicken, all topped with cilantro and onions. A great dish for trying different kinds of their curry. The taco shell was not fried so it would not be too greasy. I got the Lamb Shank Vindaloo entree. The shank was medium sized, served over a rich, slightly spicy curry. My server told me the dish was already very spicy so I asked for mild. It turned out to be much less spicy than I expected so it was deserve trying even if you do not eat much spicy food. It was served with basmati rice. We also shared the Ghee Roasted Cauliflower. It was a whole cauliflower par-boiled then roasted. Topped with cheese and served with yogurt and mint chutney. The cauliflower had a distinct taste from cumin and turmeric, while the yogurt+chutney gave it some freshness and heat. Overall very interesting. However, the cauliflower could be boiled for less time so it could maintain some crispness.

I'm so impressed with how authentic this place was!! If you walk past us, you guys must walk in and…read moretry it! Each dish is handmade in the back and slow cooked for a very long time. Every meat was so tender. I loved the butter chicken it was. More tomato based than what I've previously had and that made it delicious. I was literally eating spoonfuls of the actual sauce. Another stand out were the chicken Momos and the chutney that came with it. This place is probably the most authentic Nepalese place. You can find in Chicago. The service was beyond amazing. Even though there was a language bigger, they were very happy and smiley. It's always great to see something family owned continue. As part of the Napoli's culture they are all very nice and welcoming, and I felt that immediately. Serve the food smells on their faces, and it was also a very clean restaurant.

Initially unassuming spot, highlighted by the aquarium right as you enter. The food was phenomenal…read more-- shared a chicken combo platter (thali) which had hit after hit, while the fried momo were super crispy and savory. We really enjoyed the veggies in particular and can't wait to be back! Super friendly staff too!

Visited Chicago with a group of friends for a few days and wanted to find an exceptional Indian…read morerestaurant. After doing our research, we landed on Nadu based on Google reviews. Their limited menu featuring regional dishes from across India intrigued us, so we gave it a shot--and got very lucky with a late-night table that worked out perfectly for our schedule. My friends and I shared several dishes, and the quality was phenomenal across the board: Paneer Appetizer: 10/10 Paneer Entree: 10/10 Beef Short Rib: 10/10 Goat Dish: 10/10 Naan: 10/10 Mango Mocktail: 8/10 Our group was thoroughly impressed with both the food and the staff. A special shoutout to our server, Stephanie, who was exceptionally nice and took great care of us. Highly recommend checking Nadu out!

Came in with high expectations. Group of six for the tasting menu. Two of us ordered fish for both…read morethe small and large plates. Neither was fresh. We could tell immediately and declined to eat. Mentioned it to the manager, who waived the $50 charge for one person. I appreciate that, but it doesn't fix what happened. The better dishes (Seekh Kabob, Dal Makhani, Raagi Kunji, Mawa Cake, the naan) were solid. But if freshness is that inconsistent with the fish, what else are they cutting corners on? Here's the thing though: a restaurant doing North Indian, South Indian, street food, regional specialties all on one menu is usually a red flag. You can't do all of India well. That's like saying you mastered your grandmother's recipes from five different states. Seems like they're trying to be everything, and the fish tonight proved they're not. Even Masala can't save bad fish. And trust me, if something can't be saved by spice, it's really bad. Disappointed. Really thought this would be better.