Amazing food! Excellent customer service! We always order the vegetable samosa chaat, paneer tikka…read moremasala, and vegetable biryani. Consistently exceeds my expectations!

Overall I would give this place an A…read more Value (A) Very reasonably priced and good portion sizes Service (A) Excellent - the owners and staff do an excellent job providing quick and friendly service. They are clearly trying there best to provide exceptional service Food (A) It's really good. I had the Dhaba Chicken and Naan and both exceeded my expectations. Heard the samosas, dhal and paleek paneer are really good also For the Dhaba chicken - squeeze some lemon on top and have with some chopped onions. Enhances the flavor exceptionally! Don't believe the negative reviews - it's a low key place for some really Indian food If I lived close by and my wife wasn't an amazing cook - I would go frequently Just try it out it's good

I'll definitely give them another chance. My experience wasn't wholy positive. I think but they…read morehave potential. We ordered a lot of items. My favorite was chicken 65. All of the rest was Below par. That's 4.8 stars on Yelp so I m assuming they should definitely get another chance.

This is a nice new south Indian cuisine restaurant that serves tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian…read more It replaced the previously established, Madurai Kitchen. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had a nice ambiance. I went here for lunch with my family. It was busy when we got here which was a good sign. We were seated promptly. The menu was to be accessed through a QR code. My party ordered different varieties as individual orders (not shared). The variety included different types of dosa, idly, vada sambar and a south Indian vegetarian thali aka platter. The food and service were good. Everyone liked what they ordered. The food was fresh and flavorful. I liked this restaurant and its offerings. I'll be back for more. Check them out.

Holy Cow! My first experience with SOUTHERN Indian food and I was FAR from dissapointed. My friend…read morefrom India recommended this establishment and guided me through some proper ordering. Everything was bursting with flavor and a pleasant heat that doesnt overwhelm you, but leaves you wanting more. The sauces that accompany the dishes add so much value to the eating experience as well. Staff was overtly friendly and make me feel comfortable and unhurried despite me entering ~30 minutes before closing.

Thalaiva's is one of those places that keeps us coming back. The food is consistently delicious,…read morethe flavors are incredible, and the owners are genuinely wonderful people! You can tell they care deeply about both the food and the customer experience. Everything we have tried has been flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. Great service, great hospitality, and excellent food. Easily one of our favorite spots in the area. The inside has plenty of space for dining! After my mom had hip replacement surgery the Friday before Easter, we decided to try something different for Easter dinner. My dad and I walked over to Thalaiva's to place an order for carry out. We ended up sitting at the bar for 30 min or so enjoying an Indian beer and an appetizer surprise from the owners. We brought home fresh, hot food that was incredible!!

07/12/26 - After spending a few hours @ the Fashion Outlet Mall my wife & I went to Maharaj…read moreRestaurant for an early dinner just last 3 pm. We missed the lunch specials which go from 11am - 2:30pm. This is located @ 3400 River Road in Franklin Park just 2.8 miles south of The Fashion Outlet Mall on the west side of River Road. Don't blink or you'll drive right by it. Trust me when I say you won't want to do this. When we arrived we were the only people there. We were greeted by Kennedy our server. He recommended an item from the Chefs Recommendation a Maharaj Mix Grill that came w/an assortment of meats like Tandori Chicken (excellent), Seekh Kabob (ground lamb sausage (excellent), Malala Kabob (chicken seasoned w/yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, cardamom & nutmeg, Dal & Butter Chicken. This also came w/lentil beans, grilled naan bread (charred) excellent. This all came on a small iron skillet w/grilled onions sizzling on the iron skillet.. We also ordered a dish of mild butter chicken that for me should have been spicer but that's the way my wife wanted it). There was a tiny condiment w/a spicy green sauce which helped w/the mild butter chicken & a milder red sauce. The Chefs Recommendation of Maharaj Mix Grill was $28. This was an awesome choice as it came w/a great assortment of different meats, grilled onion, grilled naan bread, lentil beans, a portion of butter chicken & basmati white rice. The stand alone butter chicken for me was lacking some spice & had too much sauce & not enough chicken. For dessert they brought us hot sweet ball w/a syrupy sauce that was tasty. I throughly enjoyed this meal as the flavors, seasoning & spices were very good. Kennedy was our server for the bulk of our meal but he must have left @ 4pm (shift change) because we had a different server. Either way the food & service was excellent. I know this is a place I will rerun to.

We had a nice dinner at Maharaj last night. We have guests over from Delhi so it's big shoes to…read morefill. One of them was cracking dal makhani and I thought of Maharaj. This is a cre that doesn't seem to like anything , but I'll declare victory in that they like it! Mission accomplished! One thing is the place was pretty empty so that's a bit disconcerting when that happens. Later one 2 other tables were seated. On to the food, the dry gobi Manchurian was pretty good. The others through the chicken they had too spicy, it they ordered it spicy, so. The for the mains, the paneer makhani was pretty good. They out too few paneer pieces I'd say. Dal makhani was also good. I think the naan were kind of mid. Didn't taste like they had a tandoor. It was kind of dense instead of soft/chewy. Well, it's a good place. I'll have to try out their downtown location. Hopefully more lively.

Good food and nice people. Simple and tasty food . Quick service. Samosa are fresh and great.read more

Haven't eaten here but have done take out a few times LUV Indian food and this ranks with some…read moreof the best I've eaten Can't wait to try it in person now that it's been open a couple of weeks . We got our first order the second day of business

Upon recent visit, a beautiful Friday evening in summer around 7pm, this restaurant was completely…read moreempty. When we asked for a table, the man at the counter seemed surprised. The minimal staff seemed unsure what to do, and the tables were not set. We were handed plastic plates and utensils, paper napkins. It was odd after reading the reviews and seeing pictures. There were no bar offerings and it seemed to be a no alcohol establishment. It was very quiet, as there was no music or sound except our group talking and laughing. We felt like we were being loud, but it's just that the whole place was so quiet and empty. The food was good, however, and there was a steady stream of take out and door dash happening. A few more families came it for dinner, but it was a mostly empty house. Service was acceptable, food was very good, but ambiance was definitely lackluster and uninviting.

Yum! I don't know if it's just because we haven't had Indian cuisine in a long time, but everything…read morewe had was a hit! We ordered a few things to be non-spicy and it was actually not spicy. Sometimes there's still a hint of mild spice, but this was great for our kids. Portion sizes are great and surprisingly generous. We ordered to go and all the food was still nice and hot when we brought it back. What we got: Butter chicken (not spicy) - So good. Such a staple for us and this one was kind of light on the tongue with a hint of sweetness. Palak paneer (not spicy) - This is akin to a creamed spinach with cheese cubes. We love this. Solid order -- it was good. I think other places have been a bit more savory compared to here, but we love this as a veg dish. Lamb biryani - This was so, so good. Other biryanis we've had have felt really heavy (maybe too greasy?), and super spicy. This one is delightfully bright flavored and surprisingly light feeling! I liked this so much. The lamb was delicious and tender. No bones or gristle in it. Just so good. And paired with the yogurt sauce to take some of the heat off--chef's kiss. This is definitely a spicy dish though. But so worth it. Shrimp korma - This was new to us! And I loved it a lot! It's coconutty and bright, but still creamy. It's reminiscent of a Thai curry if that helps give a comparison. I could drink this curry if it was acceptable. Butter naan - Nothing bad could ever be said about a butter naan. Delicious. Order so many. We fed 4 adults and 2 kids with more than enough leftovers. Maybe this will have to take our place as our new go-to for Indian!

The Clove is a phenomenal Indian restaurant in Glenview. The menu is expansive with many…read moretraditional Indian and Nepali dishes. The chicken momo and lollipops are great shareable appetizers. The momo dish came with a wonderful sauce, and the chicken lollipops were very tender. For entrees, the goat curry was delicious and aromatic. The chili cheese naan was a nice addition to the meal as well. Moreover, the interior of the restaurant was welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. This is definitely a spot I will come back to visit again and try more dishes.

Only reviewing the buffet aspect:…read more The buffet fell off a cliff. Watery and less flavorful across the board. I have stopped going unfortunately. :(

Took my work colleagues here at their request for dinner last night. Parking was plentiful for the…read moretime we arrived. Our server was Ricky, who was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and also not rushing our table. We see each other rarely so there was a lot of talking. We were seated and greeted, ordered the chicken 65, the bread basket (all different types of naan), and rice chips came to the table with two different chutneys. The chicken was dynamite and the onion garlic stuffed naan was my favorite. Tough to stop eating when you start with such amazing apps. They ordered butter chicken, and I got the eggplant, which always has been a personal favorite. Here it was beautifully plated, had some heat, and also flavorful as hell. I had to stop eating after a couple pieces because I was heating up massively. The weather was gorgeous so the doors were open. I was dressed for work, so I was blazing hot. We sat and talked for a while, then decided to come back and order desserts and coffee. Mango creme brûlée and the pistachio ice cream looked great. I had a mango smoothie which was refreshing and not too sweet. Ricky told us it wasn't super busy so we could stay, which was very kind of him. I have been exhausted all week, lots of meetings and I'll be flying home tomorrow. But this is definitely a large variety of options for people to find what they like. Thanks to Ricky and the team for a wonderful dinner! Support small businesses!

Mantra is many notches above the rest when it comes to fine Indian cuisine. It is so well-kept and…read morewell decorated. Their cuisine is so delishhh. It is catching to all of your senses. You know you're some place special when you can smell grill/tandoor smoke. I can't begin to tell you what I like the best. Their lamb lababdar will leave you licking your lips. Lal maas is delectable. I never thought I'd have murgh kali mirch this good, right here in the good ol US of A. Top class biryani. Mango crème brûlée among the many fantastic desserts. Every single employee made it obvious that Mantra strives to be hospitable and attentive. They handle larger parties like champs. My daughter's birthday is now a core memory thanks to our experience at Mantra.

A solid 3 stars is what Cuisine of India EARNED from me, a South Indian…read more They "lean" towards the something for everyone only by default Indian Cuisine. They have vegetarian, vegan (if you ask a million questions about dairy, milk/cream, butter vs. Oil) and meat They serve only North Indian food, nothing South Indian. Every item is made on a flavor/spice palate for Americans. Which means bland. So if you are someone who has never had Indian food or does not know anything about the regional cuisine differences of the Subcontinent, Cuisine of India is you go-to place.

When we entered the restaurant we were greeted right away. The restaurant is clean and the tables…read morehave paper on them which we love! The food is all kept at the proper temperatures and there is a lot of variety in the buffet. The rice was cooked perfectly and the tandoori chicken was very flavorful and tender. This is not the setup that we are used too, pretty much everything is kept covered and that is a good thing! We will be back again for sure! Highly recommend this Indian Buffet!

A Thousand Tales is a wonderful dining experience. The space is much larger than I expected, with a…read moremain dining room, an attached bakery cafe and what looks like a banquet room in back. Located in a strip mall, there is ample free parking. Staff is unassuming, professional and helpful, willing to help with any menu questions. We came for lunch to celebrate a birthday and it was an excellent choice. The menu has a lot of clean eating options, including vegetarian and keto. We opted to share a lamb pizza, a tomato and cucumber salad and a meat tray. All were excellent, plenty of food. The pita was excellent. The tea at the end was lovely. Prices reasonable, good food good portions. Absolutely worth checking out and adding into the rotation of where to go.

I was invited to this restaurant I love the lamb chops it was delicious, my friends loved their…read morefood , but the 2 star is for the lamb Tandir I think this not good to be on the menu it's the worst meat I ever had it was very tough to eat , I had few bites , I have to take it home to see if I can do something with it but unfortunately I have to throw it away , not recommend this item to anyone it's waist of money. I have the picture from the menu Plus the potato was on my plate was only 9 slices the menu picture around 20 slices, Come on Thousand Tales restaurant you can Do better than that