The Most Delicious Pakistani in Chicago

Ghareeb Nawaz

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1096) • $$

"My bud and I ate lunch at Ghareeb Nawaz on Devon today. This is a no-frills establishment with an extensive menu posted on the wall, so it just may take a minute or two to identify what you'd like to order. The sign touted their "winter special" - chicken biryani for $5.99. Of course, I could not pass up such an eye-popping deal. The photos of the dishes just do not depict how sizeable the portions are in reality. I thought my platter of biryani was the bargain of the century (at least by 2023 standards) as the basmati rice was literally overflowing from the plate and there were three substantial chicken pieces embedded in the dish. Even as I added two samosas (the potato was better than the beef samosa), I spent less than nine dollars and had enough rice for another meal. My bud ordered an enormous amount of food, including chicken korma with a somewhat spicy curry sauce and a pile of rice, and a frisbee-sized disk of naan. His he-man appetite meant that he somehow wound up with no leftovers. We were both satisfied with the flavors and the value of our food. I ate my meal with a plastic spoon - I did not see any forks or knives anywhere. Remember - no-frills!"

Bundoo Khan -Chicago

★★★★☆ 4 (392) • $$

"This place was book-marked, on my radar, and then recommended by Pakistani friends so I figured it was a no-brainer. We were somewhat in the area and decided to make the trek to Devon to check it out.We got lucky in that we were seated at the last open table. It took a little bit for the staff to realize we needed a waitress but once that happened it was smooth sailing. The samosas were excellent to kick things off. Then the chicken tikka - which I saw another table order - was on the top of the list for me and didn't disappoint. And finally the Highway Paneer was very good but a little too spicy for the girls. Of course, I could have eaten their naan all day long.Very good food. Nice atmosphere. Excellent option if you are in the area."

Anmol Restaurant - Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.9 (327) • $$

"Anmol Barbeque Restaurant is a Casual, family-owned eatery offering traditional Pakistani cuisine made from halal meats. This is by far the best bbq we've had on all of Devon ever! We've tried them all and Anmol is a definite stand out from the rest. The place is very clean and they also have a sink where you can wash your hands before and after eating. Entrees are not only outstanding but generously portioned. They are the only establishment on Devon that puts 3 sauces on the table (cilantro-creamy, mint onion chutney- herby, and a plum - sweet and spicy) to go with all your meats and entrees. The place is packed on weekends but well worth the wait. Staff is professional and won't rush you like some other places there do. Amna was our server and she was very attentive and made sure we had an enjoyable meal. All items are top quality, authentic, freshly made and delicious! This place doesn't disappoint!"

Sara's Grill & Eastern Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (331) • $$

"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."

Shan Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (274)

"Came in for brunch. Ambiance is cafeteria like and service was pleasant. FYI Families generally sit in the more private section in the back. This is a hidden gem for sure. Folks who enjoy a dish called Paya would really appreciate this establishment. We had neehari on our first trip along with biryani. Very pleased to say the least. Perfect for days your are hungry and looking for flavor minus the breaking bank part."

Karahi Corner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (232)

"I have to Karahi on trying to come to eat here for a second time, because I've had two failed attempts in a row now.The first time I came here for Karahi - no surprise actually since the place is named after it - I thought it was pretty spectacular. I couldn't wait to come back again!All good the first time, but the next two times I've been here including just a month or two ago they closed down for the night about an hour early and it was really really annoying because why post a closing time all over the web, and have that same Closing Time be on your door and all over the Internet and then people show up and you close early, in midsummer no less, on the night of the pride parade no less. Really though. There were people literally still getting their dishes and I would have probably eaten faster than any of them because I like a quick in and out as some girls and boys do. But they wouldn't let me in, and wouldn't let me order - not even to go.Can't wait to actually eat here again, might raise it back to 5 if the problems don't persist."

The Little India

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (301)

"My first time eating Indian food! We went to the little india restaurant and had a great lunch!#TBT Our first time experiencing Indian food was last year in October.We were very fortunate to have our meal at the Little India Restaurant on Bryn Mawr.We had the chef's special lunch which was $9 per person ( on weekdays) and there was a ton of delicious food.There was way more than any of us could finish, but, I happily took my leftovers home for the next day.Such a great lunch and delicious meal for our introduction to Indian food!"

Khan BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (279)

"Because there's so many Indian restaurants on Devon Avenue, it doesn't matter a lot if one is bad. It has plenty more to choose from. Khan BBQ isn't bad, but there's many places that are better though. About the worst that can be said about it is the atmosphere. There's not much to it, so just focus on the food instead. A lot of familiar items are on the menu such as tandoori chicken if you're looking for traditional Indian barbecue. It also has non meat items. The one we got was the Chana Masala. It's about $12 for the vegetarian entrees. These don't come with anything though. Add a few bucks to get naan. Then add a few more to get rice. All of a sudden it doesn't sound like such a good deal here. That's the main reason I can go to many other places to get something quite similar. For quality of the food, it's good. It's not anything better than from many other places you can get to on Devon Avenue from here. The good thing about it is with the meaty and vegetarian items, it's good for groups because there's lots of variety."

Usmania Fine Dining

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (349)

"Usmania Fine Dining offers a sprawling menu of Halal Pakistani cuisine, from appetizers and casual American options to decadent Matka stews (slow-cooked in clay pots), fiery curries, and refreshing mocktails. Our carnivorous gathering sought the server's guidance, resulting in a delightful exploration:Matka Gosht ($28): Mutton, slow-cooked to tenderness in a Matka clay pot, reveled in a symphony of tomatoes, ginger, garam masala, and chilies.Peshawari Beef Karahi ($25): The undisputed champion of our table, this dish featured boneless beef stir-fried in a Karahi (open wok) with a vibrant tapestry of tomatoes, ginger, garam masala, and chilies. For an exceptional Peshawari experience, look no further than Usmania.Usmania Mix Platter ($32): A captivating selection of meats, showcasing melt-in-your-mouth seek kebabs (minced beef), succulent tandoori chicken (bone-in), flavorful lamb chops, and boneless chicken pieces. The seek kebabs were particularly noteworthy, ranking among the finest I've encountered. While the lamb chops held their own, the chicken proved slightly less remarkable.Naan ($2): Pillowy flatbread, traditionally prepared in a tandoor clay oven, provided the perfect canvas for scooping up the aromatic curries.Usmania Fine Dining's spacious ambiance makes it ideal for large gatherings. The culinary journey, particularly the Peshawari dishes, leaves a lasting impression."

Biryani Pointe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (209) • $$

"The food was fantastic. Super fresh, flavored well, and my in laws love coming here because it's halal and authentic. The owner, I think, was working by herself and was super kind, making sure that each table was tended to."

Tandoori Albadia

★★★★☆ 3.7 (159)

"This restaurant is no longer just "Tandoori". It is now Al Badia and Tandoori. They still serve excellent Pakistani cuisine but also Middle Eastern! They just leveled up. You have to try it. The ambience has changed for the better. Everyone is very polite and attentive. All of the food that we tried was superbly grilled and presented. Chicken toshka was crispy, hot, and delicious. Tabouleh was fresh. We were served a large grilled meat platter and a large seafood platter with large salmon portions, shrimp, and what tasted like swai. The drinks, from kava, to mint tea, masala chai, lime mint, mango lassi, and many more, were outstanding. We ended the evening with a large, rich, cheesy Knafeh. We departed with doggy bags and bloated, happy stomachs. As we left, we were sent off warmly by everyone just as we were warmly greeted. Spend an evening here, you'll love it."

Kababish - BBQ & Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (93)

"The real deal. Closer and less expensive than a trip to Pakistan. Enormous portions (two people can absolutely share one main course) and a high default level of spice are the watchwords here. The colorful and voluble customers make the experience. Modest facility with a single, much-used bathroom and dedicated parking. Your correspondent likes not loves the kitchen's sensibilities but is equally unqualified to pass judgment on its level of authenticity. The milk-in tea isn't a favorite but certainly is ubiquitous in authentic Pakistani food joints. Rice is very competent and good without being the bestest. The freshly-made naan bread is, however, not to be missed."

Tandoori Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (119) • $

"Ordered from here for a family gathering, the bindi, palak ghost, chicken boti, rice, everything amazing. The service is friendly and quick and though they are quick, they have mastered their recipes because it was amazing. The ambiance is not what you come here for because good food is greater than ambiance.If you live in the burbs, go here, enjoy your meal and get a kulfi as dessert."

Shahi Nihari and Chopsticks

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (263)

"Yes! Good, reliable nihari, good biryani, decent kadahi gosht served in an actual kadahi, great grill platters. We always experience consistency when we come here. We mostly come with a large group and order a boatload of stuff, more than we can handle. The service is always quick and careful. The drinks are awesome(mocktails). We always get their mojitos, which I will argue, aid in digestion. We have also had their brunch which is equally delicious. Grilled items are actually grilled as in smokey, not flat top griddle. Nothing tastes old or reheated (I've had that in proper Indian/Pakistani restaurants..you can't fool me guys). On that note, clean silverware, tables, and glasses too! Do not sleep on their "Chopsticks" menu items. I love their Thai vegetable curry, chili garlic shrimp, burnt garlic fried rice, and other items. They do have plenty of vegetarian items as well. The place is nice and clean. There is plenty of space too. Oh, and don't forget to try their falooda!"

Ghareeb Nawaz

★★★★☆ 4.2 (80)

"We craved for some authentic Indian / Pakistani food. I missed the flavors and the aromatic foods. To be honest, I missed the frugal prices we pay for good food. We missed going to an Indian / Pakistani place located in the neighborhood. Ghareeb Nawaz checked the boxes for all of the above. While searching for a good place to eat, Joseph found Ghareeb Nawaz by reading the Yelp reviews. The reviews were spot on. After ordering, it does not take long for us to receive our food. I give the service an A. During the weekends, we order in and eat at the restaurant. The kitchen staff prepares a ton of food that we can savor for the next day. The ambiance of Ghareeb Nawaz feels familiar. Situated in a small area, the restaurant provides tables and chairs for customers. The place may not look fancy, but it has a family atmosphere to it. Just a short walk from the Fullerton train station, Ghareeb Nawaz developed a following of DePaul University students, and people working around the area. Many locals - young and old come here to eat. Come and bring friends, family or even a date."

Shaahi Biryani

★★★★☆ 3.7 (100) • $$

"Second time there. Newly opened Indian restaurant ( Mostly Hyderabadi dishes) Small sit down area but reasonably tidy and quick service. In starters Lokmi ( ground beef puffs) was good, chicken pakora was dry but flavorful. Lamb Haleem is the BEST IN TOWN! Goat Biryani is good. Platter was OK. Patther gosht ( lamb fry) was excellent. Butter chicken was very gravy than it should be. Tea is great. Place to come back again! Especially for HALEEM"

Saffron Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (81)

"I have only been here for dinners and I was excited when I found out Saffron has lunch buffets on the weekends (Fri, Sat, and Sun)! $16 from 1130a-230p. The variety was great and I enjoyed all the dishes. If you like chicken, they bring you a tandoori chicken for each person and a basket of nan to the table. Buffet options included: papri chaat (loaded chips appetizer), veggie samosa, kesari pulao (basmati rice), chicken curry, goat curry, baigan bhartha, paneer makhani, chana masala, mix vegetables, and 2 desserts - dudhi halwa and kheer..|\---/|| @_@ |..\_^_/..2024"

Tasty Nihari

★★★★☆ 3.6 (97) • $$

"Tiny little mainly take out place with 2 small tables. The goat biryani is amazing, there was only 2 bones in mine but both had some marrow in it! Yum! The rice is strongly seasoned and every grain is covered. Nice fluffy rice, sooo good.There was a bunch of orders before us so order ahead if you don't want to wait 20 minutes for food."

Delhi Darbar Kabab House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (92)

"Came to another of these Indian restaurants on Devon Avenue. It's easy to find a lot of good ones, and this is one of those. Delhi Darbar is kind of one of the farthest away. Located about as far to the west as the Indian neighborhood gets. The prices and the spices make this worth venturing to and getting some authentic food for not a lot. Better than it looks, because it looks pretty plain so you think the food might be. It's not of course. There's the Indian classics and some lesser known ones. It's about $12 for an entree. We got a few of our favorites. Has some good vegetarian choices. I picked the Chana Masala. An unfortunate thing is entrees don't come with anything. These don't include naan or rice. Pay extra. The only bad thing about it. Good authentic flavors. It's unfortunate the entrees don't include naan or rice so you have to pay more to have it. There's quite a few choices for vegans and vegetarians."

Spinzer Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (83) • $

"Solid 3.5 starred kinda venue. It's fast food Pakistani /American /Indian food. The countershop restaurant is a greasy spoon because, it's quite greasy & unkempt looking. However, I doubt anyone looking for a "clean meal" would ever consider entering. They used to maintain hours that kept them open late into the night, though, these days they promptly close by 11ish pm.Due to their status as is and based on reviews I haven't ordered any food that requires time for preparation. Due to their general lack of cleanliness of the serving areas and dining, I chalk them up to "street vendor" variety. Because of that I stick to ordering items that were freshly prepared and present under the heat lamps. Beef or veg samosas, chicken cheese cutlets, fried chicken, varying styles of pakora, etc. Fun side note: I've brought their fried chicken to gatherings. The consensus opinion was that this chicken is better than Popeye's. I can't say for certain whether it is or isn't. The food, the people, they are a-okay. Are they notable.. no. The grub is inexpensive and the food is fast. The food stall wouldn't be your first choice. Unless one was high, drunken or not carrying a lot of cash on them."

BBQ Tonight

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (129)

"New menu and new ownership. The restaurant is still decorated the same.The water is nice and cold and the restaurant is nice and warm even when it is -1 outside. The owner is really nice and made food suggestions to us. I am eating a mostly vegetarian diet and loved that there are several dishes to choose from here. My husband ordered the butter chicken with rice it was so delicious! Highly recommended! I ordered Aloo Gobi which is cauliflower & potato with a yellow sauce. It was very delicious too! Would definitely order it again! We also shared an order of garlic butter naan which was crispy and delicious, I dipped some into my husbands butter chicken sauce to try it and yum Don't forget to let them know if you like your food mild or spicy. The food was made fresh and smelled so yummy! We will definitely dine here again and recommend you give this place a try!"

Char Kabobs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (52)

"Never thought a kabob shop in a nondescript strip mall would become one of my favorite restaurants! Started coming here two months ago and now I crave it often lol. The chicken seekh kabobs are massive and packed with flavor. It is way better than the ones you find in the freezer section of a grocery store. The chicken boti is spicy and juicy. I like how both dishes come with a side salad. The chicken biryani (not pictured) is delicious and spicy. The Paranthas are massive and easy for multiple people to share! I love how this restaurant serves high quality meat and truly goes big on their portions! Can't wait to return!"

Pita & Kabobz

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (116) • $

"My husband and I came in for a quick bite to eat. We did not take any pictures because unfortunately I left my phone in the car.The food we had was really good I had the Shish Kabob Sandwich, it came with two 10" kabobs that were made out of Halal ground beef, it was nice and spicy and full of flavor. A quarter of my plate was lettuce with raw onion (which I really love to eat on my sandwiches). There wereAlso two pieces of naan that wereboth about the same size as the plate. My husband had the Butter Chicken and he says it was good and unlike any other Butter Chicken he has tried in the past (other places make it with more of a tomato flavor). It also came with rice (he could choose rice or naan) The Shish Kabob meal includes rice or naan on the menu... but she told us that there is a separate charge for this. She said prices for Halal meat have gone up. She did not charge us this time but will next time and instead of $8.99 for the Shish Kabob meal, we were charged $9.99 which is not a big deal. They also automatically add a 15% gratuity charge to the bill. I have seen a charge like this at other restaurants for large groups but never just for me and my husband. If they don't include the naan or the rice I don't think it would be very filling, I would rather see them have an updated menu with the correct (increased) pricing which includes naan or rice. If this is not an option, at least tell us when we are ordering.If you plan on dining here I suggest asking for pricing if your paying with cash to make sure you have enough money with you.Other then that, we will be back!"

Lahore Food & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (64)

"Lahore.. you don't go here for the ambience or a bourgeois night out. This place is legit just to relax and chill with your loved ones for a good time. We drive an hour just to go to Lahore. It is a bit dark and gloomy in the cafe to be honest.. but upon sitting down we have a garnishment of sorts with onions, lettuce, cucumbers and a yogurt chutney. They are known for their Lahore Chargha(half or full chicken in mouth watering flavors, spices, and juices)!! Y'all .. let me tell you!! It is fire!! You should order it at least 30 mins in advance. There is literally nothing better thn that chargha! The family usually gets the chargha, keema fry (fried minced meat), Lahore dal (lentiles), naan, and tawa rice (fire azzzz chicken rice)The staff is friendly, the food is priced reasonably, and you cannot get this flavor of spices anywhere else! Anyone with a flavorful palette will appreciate this joint!"

Serena Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (108) • $$

"Well despite the pandemic I guess it was by luck that I discovered this restaurant in Devon that still does Indian buffet. They only do it Saturdays and Sundays I was going to do individual around here since the pandemic has hurt most of the restaurants especially ethnic restaurants. Anyways I like the fact that they also included mango lassi in the buffet but they're biryani and their other dishes aloo are actually very good. For people who Miss eating Indian traditional do come here on Saturdays and Sundays also I would probably come again to try the individual dishes."

Bundoo Khan Express

★★★★☆ 3.8 (59)

"2 stars for the food (i guess)Let me break it down-It's express- get ur own plates and stuff- nbd, i can do thatBUT the kicker is- We sat down (party of 5), ordered food- had one dish we (including kids) were ACTIVELY eating, and the guy who works there comes and asks us to MOVE to another table, because another party had JUST entered and wanted to sit in our spot. ... like wtf? Who does that ? Ive experienced asking for chairs, heck even a table- but asking PHYSICALLY TO MOVE FOR OTHER PATRONS? wow. Just wow. Also, of note- tables in front and back EMPTY. Why couldn't they sit there? We said no, while pointing out they were welcome to the extra chairs/ table, but we were not gonna move. The employee was so mad!! Made a face, all but rolled his eyes, and then started throwing the chairs around with flare! Who does that?! So overall- will we be going back? NO. Do i recommend anyone else go? Probably not. Unless you want to get disrespected for not jumping from one table to the next in the middle of your meal. Also- this is a franchise- (i asked around). To the best of my knowledge no relationship to the bundoo khan on devon street which is under other ownership- now that place i do recommend. Also let me make a list of everything we ordered- 1. Highway chicken karhai- good 2. Chicken tikka x 2- good, spicy tho 3. Beef seekh kabob- dry as anything, i do not recommend 4. Malai boti- was good 5. Garlic naan - good 6. Plain naan- average 7. Puri- was super oily, AND the guy conveniently "forgot" it, til we showed him the receipt 8. Ras malai- BIG NO. I swear it's gross, overpriced for what they give AND there was hardly any milk syrup. In conclusion-my advice is: seriously- spend your money elsewhere. I sure will."

Alis Nihari & BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (56) • $$

Naan on Devon & GRILL

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (79) • $

"Basic looking locally owned Indian restaurant but the food isn't basic. It sure is easy to find Indian food in Rogers Park, and if you're looking for authentic stuff, you can get it from here. Naan On Devon is a little place visited mostly by Indians. Meaning, if they like it then it must be good. The entrees are just that and don't include naan or rice, but the prices are okay. About as authentic of Indian as you can get. It has that pungent Indian food smell as you come in. That better be the food I smell. Anyway, we got some authentic cuisine. The menu is full of lots of stuff. Chana Masala is her favorite so she got it. It's about $11 for entrees, which is a pretty typical price for Indian food it seems so I won't complain a whole lot about prices. The one I got was the Mix Sabzi. It's another vegetarian item. This is basically mixed vegetables. Both the entrees were good. The problem was they were only the main part and nothing else came with these. It didn't include naan. There was no rice. It's a couple bucks extra to get bread. Then a couple more for rice. Good as far as what we got. It would have been better to include naan or rice with it. These are typically eaten with entrees so it's kind of fucked up to not include these."

Tandoor Char House

★★★★☆ 4 (48)

"We ordered a lot of food for takeout today as my husband was craving for their food. Big thumbs up for the takeout package! I was surprised that everything felt like fresh out of kitchen when we got the delivery. The food was carefully wrapped with tin foil, so everything was nice and warm. Overall, the food was delicious. Love their beef samosa for the crispy shell and garlic naan bread for the fluffiness. However, the Tandoori Lamb Boti Kabob was terrible. The meat was dry, chewy, and loaded with spice... Not sure if this is the way that lamb kabob is supposed to be, but that dish is one bad apple that ruins the bunch."

Ghareeb Nawaz

★★★★☆ 3.7 (54)

"This is a great no frills casual place to have a simple meal. Everything is made fresh and portions are generous. They offer so many specials. If you go before noon, some plates are $1 - $3!!! Also has several weekday plate specials $4.99 (as of 10/16/21 the date of this review). The chicken biryani we ordered was packed enough for 2 people easily and had plenty of chicken pieces. They actually have several kinds of Biryani not just chicken. The puri's with the halva were more like batoori's (thicker and tastier than puri's - see my picture) and a good size. The egg omelette paratha platter was very good as well. We really loved the shami's. They had a very good flavor and they used a good amount of beef in them. We also took home a dozen tandoori naan as they only charge $1 each and are the same size as all the restaurants that over charge! Great casual place to eat or take out. Great variety of items for everyone including vegetable and meat dishes. Owner is super friendly and cares that you enjoy the food."

Banda Nawaz

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (71)

"This place is tiny and tucked away and unless you yelped it or happened to notice it while turning in to 7-eleven you might miss it!It's quiet and small, but there are a few tables. Probably not great for a big group to dine in but spacious enough for a lunch duo.Basit, I assume is the owner and is very friendly and helpful! I have only had 3 other experiences in Indian cuisine and no one has ever been able to really explain ordering options to me nearly as well as he did. I am so grateful!I was hoping to order some samosas, but he informed me that his mother hand makes them, freezes them and then they fry on demand, but she was on vacation. So I hope to try them next time.I ordered chana masala, a chickpea curry; a tandoori chicken wrapped in paratha bread (I was told the difference between chapati and paratha is oil, both are like an Indian tortilla); and a side of rice, which was a bit extra when ordering a vegetable dish. I have had chana masala only once before, this one was a little bit thinner, spicier and more savory than my first experience elsewhere (first time was sweet). It was spicy and the flavor was complex and delicious.The basmati was fragrant and al dente.The tandoori chicken wrap on paratha was a little spicy and very flavorful, a bit saltier than expected but not bad. I love the chewiness of the paratha. I could probably eat 6 pieces of the bread alone. There's a self serve water cooler which I thought was abnormal but fine by me. Seems like this place is run singlehandedly. I was told some things like the tikka (chicken on the bone) take a while to prepare so best to order in advance. I have no complaints. This was a delicious and affordable lunch and Basit really shows he cares.P.S. I hope some of the people who reviewed a long time ago will give this place another shot. I think it's new management and they DO take credit card now."

House of Biryani

★★★★☆ 3.5 (57)

"We order to go goat biryani from here and definitely worth the hype, one of the best biryani experiences ever for sure. Maybe next time we will try other items from here as mentioned in other reviews.."

House of India

★★★★☆ 4.2 (38)

"We pulled up and we're a bit confused, couldn't see that they served food. I will admit I used my handy Yelp app to see what was nearby, looked at the pictures and star rating and decided to head over. What a pleasant experience, we walked in and asked if they're serving now and the owner showed us the way over to the tables, gave us menus to look over. We placed our order for Dahi(Yogurt) chaat. and mutter paneer, both were delicious and exceeded our expectations. The owner checked back with us several times to make sure we were doing okay. We bought a few grocery items and an Indian spice box I wanted one to go along with the cooking classes that I signed up for, I explained this to him and he did say he was trying to talk his wife into teaching. I shared some more of the class info with him. He gave me his card and said if I ever had any questions to give him a call. If I'm ever in the area, I'll make it a point to stop back in. They also have samosas ready for a quick to go item another perk."

Kabab King Grill - Naperville

★★★★☆ 4 (39)

"Kabab King Grill's menu has both Hyderabadi and Pakistani dishes. They have specials every day. We went on a Sunday so we had their kichdi and kheema meal. It comes with a flavorful til ki chutney. Their standout dishes are definitely their white karahi and mutton karahi. They come out sizzling in heavy woks. The white karahi is a creamy delicious chicken dish. Service is quick and straightforward.Definitely the place for both Hyderabadi and Pakistani cravings"

Chai Ho Jai - The Tea Room

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (56)

"We finally tried Chai Ho Jai. We went at 1 pm on a Sunday afternoon, but they said lunch items were not available until 2:30 pm! That was annoying. We had to select from the breakfast menu.You order and pick up at the counter. We ordered a pink Kashmiri tea, a karak milk tea, and a beef kabab fry set (plus one to go).The teas were decent, especially the pink Kashmiri. The beef fry was basic ground beef and paratha (bread) that we ate while growing up...served in a paper plate. It's not that it was bad, but it's overpriced. I guess for people not in our culture, they will think it's something unique or exotic. For the to-go beef fry we got for my parents, they didn't even include the onions or chutney; it was just ground beef and bread. Our total bill was $52.The interior is rather cramped. Thankfully they don't blast the music, but the sound of conversation is boisterous. You have to speak up for your table mates to be able to hear you. All tables were taken, but thankfully one family was wrapping up, so we circled their table like vultures. :pOverall, not impressed. I'd maybe consider going again for drinks, but wouldn't bother with the food."