Mild 2 Spicy
Mild 2 Spicy
A deep-fried potato cutlet topped with channa masala, onion, cilantro, and sev (small, thin flour noodles). Served with green chutney, tamarind chutney, and yogurt.
Batter-fried baby corn sauted with onions and bell peppers tossed in a sweet, sour, and savory sauce.
Jalapeos dipped in chickpea batter, fried to golden brown. Served with green and tamarind chutney.
Batter-fried cauliflower florets sauted with onions and bell peppers tossed in a sweet, sour, and savory sauce. Served with green and tamarind chutney.
Steamed savory cake made from homemade rice and lentil flour fermented overnight. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil vegetable stew).
3 piece chili pakora (spicy) and 3 piece potato pakora. Served with green and tamarind chutney.
Thin round savory lentil wafers. Served with green and tamarind chutney.
Potatoes dipped in chickpea batter, fried to golden brown. Served with green and tamarind chutney.
Vegetable samosa mashed and topped with channa masala, onion, cilantro, and sev (small, thin flour noodles). Served with green chutney, tamarind chutney, and yogurt.
Deep-fried triangular pastry filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and peas. Served with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Boneless chicken marinated in flour and spices and deep-fried. Sauted with sweet, sour, and savory sauce. Served with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Boneless chicken marinated in flour and spices and deep-fried. Sauted in hot, sweet, sour, and savory sauce. Served with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Deep-fried triangular pastry filled with seasoned minced chicken. Served with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Chicken marinated in yogurt with traditional herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor, and sauteed with onion and bell pepper in grill. Served with green tamarind chutney.
Traditional South Indian soup made with tamarind pulp, tomato, lentil, cumin, pepper, garlic, red chili, coriander, and curry leaves.
Traditional South Indian stew made from lentil and vegetable.
Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach and potatoes cooked with traditional spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Roasted eggplant, mashed and sauted with onions, tomatoes, and green peas. Served with basmati rice.
Okra cooked in house gravy and sauted with onions and tomato. Served with basmati rice.
Chickpeas cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chickpeas and spinach cooked with spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Yellow lentils cooked with homemade ginger garlic paste, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Served with basmati rice.
Black lentils, kidney beans, and split chickpeas are cooked in a tomato-based creamy gravy with traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach cooked with yellow lentils and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shredded mixed vegetables and potatoes formed into rectangular cubes and deep-fried. Cooked in-house gravy, herbs, traditional spices, and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Mixed vegetables cooked with in-house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Mixed vegetables cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce and house gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Mixed vegetables cooked in red chili house gravy, a hint of vinegar, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Homemade fresh cheese and green peas cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Homemade fresh cheese cooked with cubed onions, bell peppers, house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Homemade fresh cheese cooked in tomato-based creamy gravy and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach and homemade fresh cooked with traditional spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Firm tofu cooked with cubed onions, bell peppers, house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Firm tofu cooked in tomato-based creamy gravy and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach and firm tofu cooked with traditional spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked with cubed onions, bell peppers, house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce and house gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce, house gravy, curry leaves, and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp cooked in red chili house gravy with a hint of vinegar and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken thigh meat cooked in tomato-based creamy gravy and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked with cubed onions, bell peppers, house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce and house gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce, house gravy, curry leaves, and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked in tomato-based creamy gravy and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless chicken cooked in red chili house gravy with a hint of vinegar and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach and boneless chicken cooked with traditional spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked in house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked with cubed onions, bell peppers, in-house gravy, herbs, and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce and house gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked with homemade coconut cashew nut sauce, house gravy, curry leaves, and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked in tomato-based creamy gravy and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Spinach and boneless lamb cooked with traditional spices and cream. Served with basmati rice.
Boneless lamb cooked in red chili house gravy with a hint of vinegar and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter cooked with butter. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter cooked with butter and stuffed with seasoned potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter cooked with butter and stuffed with seasoned potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter stuffed with cheese and seasoned potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter stuffed with seasoned potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter, cooked with spicy chutney. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter, cooked with spicy chutney, and stuffed with seasoned potatoes. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Thin, savory crepe stuffed with homemade fresh cheese filling sauted in house gravy and spices.
Thin, savory crepe made from a fermented batter. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Basmati rice sauted with cumin seeds. Served with raitha.
Mixed vegetables and basmati rice cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with raitha.
Boneless chicken and basmati rice cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with raitha.
Lamb and basmati rice cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with raitha.
Shrimp and basmati rice cooked with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with raitha.
Traditional flatbread stuffed with potato and spices. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional bread made from all-purpose flour and fried until fluffy.
Traditional flatbread cooked in tandoor, and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional bread made from all-purpose flour and fried until fluffy. Served with channa masala.
Traditional wheat flatbread cooked on the grill.
Traditional flatbread cooked with green chilies and herbs. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional flatbread cooked with garlic and herbs. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional flatbread stuffed with onions and spices. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional flatbread stuffed with homemade fresh cheese and spices. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional layered wheat flatbread. Cooked in tandoor and brushed with melted butter.
Traditional flatbread cooked in tandoor.
Traditional wheat flatbread cooked in tandoor.
Shredded carrots cooked in milk, butter, and sugar.
Deep-fired dough balls, soaked in sweet syrup infused with cardamom. 3 pieces per order.
Flavor Choice: Chocolate, Vanilla, Or Strawberry.
Homemade fresh cheese poached in a rich, thickened milk. 2 pieces per order.
V-COFFEE premium medium roast.
Traditional Indian tea made from spices and milk.
Chicagos Favorite Mango Lassi. Made from kesar mango and yogurt.
Lime juice, sugar, salt, and soda.
Indian Lime Soda.
Indian Bold Cola.
Tomato-based creamy gravy with traditional spices. Pairs well with Breads.
Yogurt mixed with vegetables and spices.
Long grain basmati rice.
Tandoori Chicken
Fish Madras Curry was meh Baingan Bartha Curry okay
Beer comes with frosted glass
Chicken Briyani
Garlic Naan
the interior of a restaurant
an empty restaurant with wooden tables and chairs
Butter chicken. If "medium heat" wasn't so dang spicy, it might have been the best item ordered. Tossed.
Chicken Kadai (Spicy), Mysore Masala Dosa (Spicy)
Tiki Aloof... looking at it evokes bad memories. Was hoping to like it. But, like a bad boyfriend, it disappointed me. Tossed.
Inside seating area
Solo dinner feast. Delishhhh
menu
Paneer Kulcha
Chicken Tikka Masala Curry and Paneer Kadai Curry
interior
interior
Garlic Naan Fish Madras Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
I mean c'mon, delish!
Butter Chicken(they need to improve the sauce), mutton biryani, Chicken Briyani, Shrimp Madras (Spicy..ok)
food, crepes
James F.
Jul 29, 2024
Mild 2 Spicy has quickly rose to my favorite spot for Indian cuisine in Chicago. Not only do I believe that they are the best tasting, but they are far more cost effective than most of their competitors, and furthermore, they give you more food. I have tried a few menu options here, but my favorite is their paneer makhani paired with butter naan. I order takeout from here probably twice a week, and sometimes I will go to pick up the food. When I walk in, I am always met with very prompt and friendly service. The only thing that slightly disappoints me here is that they seem to be inconsistent with the size of the naan that they give you. Sometimes, you get two very large slices, and sometimes you get two rather small slices. No big deal, but consistency would be nice so I know if I should order extra or not. Otherwise, again, hands down my favorite Indian food in Chicago.
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Samantha A.
Jul 16, 2024
The best Indian takeout in the city - and let me tell you... I've tried a LOT. This place always hits. My go to order is the butter chicken, vegetable samosas and garlic naan. Would highly recommend!
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Sabrina G.
Mar 31, 2024
Was invited to eat here for a small family birthday dinner. This is the birthday girl's, go to comfort spot, so I was excited to try them for the first time. Family friendly restaurant was able to accommodate a last minute walk in of 6 adults and 2 kids. Beautiful quiet restaurant to be able to sit and chat with everyone. Parking was a little bit off a hassle but to be expected for location & time of day. All the servers were tentative & very patient with us, making us feel very welcomed. The menu gave a great amount of food for their price. With my first time eating Indian food, I did not know what to expect, but I was very excited to try the famous viral recipe, butter chicken. Let me tell you, the butter chicken dish was everything I expected and more! Mixed very well with the butter naam. The baby corn was definitely a 10/10 with all the sauces on side. The tandoori chicken and lamb curry were definitely exploding with new flavors. Can't wait to stop by and explore more menu options.
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Pooja P.
Dec 13, 2023
Mild 2 Spicy brings some serious flavor to the table, offering a delightful range of dishes. The masoor dosa was delicious, but the real star for me was the baby corn--it became an instant favorite! The paneer burji dosa was another standout; it was delicious. And hey, those mixed pakoras? They hit the spot!Now, here's the thing--the heater wasn't working during my visit, which was quite annoying, but they put out a space heater, which helped, but it was still cold!!The restaurant's ambiance was pleasant--a friendly crowd, tastefully decorated, and impeccably clean. The staff were friendly and attentive and made the whole experience even better. Oh, and let's talk about those mocktails! The guava-flavored one with a spicy kick? Phenomenal, highly recommended. Overall, Mild 2 Spicy delivered not only delicious dishes but also exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Michelle G.
Jan 23, 2024
Trekked out to Mild 2 Spicy on an arctic night because I was in the mood to eat out and eat something yummy. I saw good reviews for Mild 2 Spicy but some of my friends had gone on their own and had meh experiences, but I love dosas and I wanted to give it a try.I got the baby corn manchurian and rava masala dosa. The portions were a great size and I ended up having leftovers of both. I think both were good, but not Amazing. I wouldn't order them again if I came here and personally, I have had better dosas on Devon. I'm not sure if their other dosas are better / more on par, but again good but not great.It was pretty busy for a weekday of freezing temps though and the service was great.
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Daniel M.
Dec 18, 2023
Great quantity and quality of food for the price! The dosa was massive! Split this with my friend along with some naan. Went for brunch and it was very quiet. Inside is a bit dark - more of a date atmosphere. Service was good as well.Will be coming back!
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Elle Z.
Nov 12, 2023
It was a delivery order. Took about 40 to 45 minutes from the time of order to actual delivery. The delivery drive was from Lakeview to River North. Not too close. The total bill was around $70, and enough food was ordered to accommodate 2.The Good:On time and pleasant driverPackage very well Food very warm when receivedLots of riceGenerous portions, which is good if you eat it, sad if you toss all of it like me.2 giant samosas The delivery fee was only $2The Bad: taste, smell, texture, spicinessAloof Tiki: It looked very odd and topped with chopped onions and something else. I only took a couple of bites. It was placed in the fridge for later. Generous portion. No real initial thoughts, as the main entrees were calling my name.UPDATE on Aloof Tiki from the next day: I took a bite of this item... Flavor was awful. The texture was just so wrong. My Palate was grossed out. Tossed. Veg Samosas: 2 large, crunchy. A bit of heat. (See my review for Moti on YELP! I think theirs were SO much better.) Ate one. They were fried well with crunchy exterior potato filling, and the texture was not pleasing to my palate. Taste was not hideous but definitely not good either. However, this was the most palatable of all items ordered. Put 2nd one into the fridge.NEXT DAY UPDATE: Second Samosa tried again. Should have not kept it, but wanted to give it a fair chance. Took a bite and TOSSED.Butter Chicken: took 2 bites and literally threw it out. Wasn't edible due to the extreme spiciness! I tried mixing in sour cream to calm the insane heat. No help. It was ordered "medium heat". That stuff was blazing. My stomach aches as this is being typed. Smelled okay, but can't speak much for flavor because it was just too hot. I think I lost some tastebuds in the process and pretty sure my stomach lining will need to repair. My Southern Indian friends make me hot food, this item was much worse in heat than theirs. Lamb vindaloo: ordered medium heat. Received hot! 100% unenjoyable. Tried to mix in sour cream to save this too. Forget it! So the lamb was picked out and rinsed off. It was soft and chunks were large. Did not like the smell or flavor of the sauce it was in. Tossed.Roti: Received 2 warm wrapped in foil but as it cooled it hardened into unedible! And, of course, makes me think this was not made fresh and merely reheated. I have had homemade rotis from my southern Indian friends, and I don't recall them ever turning hard as they cooled. I love rotis, however, these were inedible. Tossed.My wrapped up thoughtsNext Day Update to complete review: Indian WAS by far my fav cuisine, but, after what seemed like an assault on my stomach and palate, I won't be eating or ordering Indian cuisine for a long LONG LOOOOOONG time. The proverbial bad apple ruined my love for the entire cuisine. Indian is sadly now off my list TOP FAV 5 foods to eat. Personally, just the thought of what I tasted and smelled evokes bad memories. It feels like a bad breakup. Something I have been eating for around 25 years! I craved it, actually. My Italian mom used to get mad when she would hear me say Indian was my all-time fav cuisine. Okay, mom. I'm sure you would have been happy to hear it is no longer. Hope you are smiling down now.Ask me my fav food now? French has elevated to the #1 spot and Indian is off my list totally. ( Mom, Italian is a close 2nd, I swear.) Time to find a French restaurant to call my new boyfriend. If you try this place, leave a review. I'd like to read about your experience and hope it goes better than this one.
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Kenan M.
Mar 17, 2024
Just tried out this Indian takeout place and it's my new favorite! The Chicken Tikka Masala was so flavorful, like every bite was a burst of spices and just how you want it to taste. I also got the Lamb Biryani, and it was amazing, especially with the yogurt sauce on the side - such a good combo. I decided to try the Chicken 65 too, after reading some reviews, and it didn't disappoint at all; it's basically like spicy chicken popcorn. Plus, the delivery was quick, and everything came well packed. Definitely hitting them up again for my Indian food fix!
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Aditi S.
Jan 28, 2024
We came here for an early dinner over the weekend. The menu doesn't have things you might normally expect from an Indian restaurant but despite that we ordered a paneer makhani and paneer burji dosa. The paneer burji dosa was excellent with well made and seasoned paneer filling. The paneer makhani was fine but the gravy was more tomato heavy and on the sweeter side rather than spiced. Our service was good although it wasn't very crowded when we were there. This is a decent Indian place when you're craving some dosa.
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A D.
Aug 27, 2024
Very bad services. I saw this 3rd time in a row..I ordered using Uber Eats and asked for Use & throw utensils, onions and salt..no one reads customer feedback at all...This happened 3rd time in a row and I cant eat the food at Hotel...This is simply ridiculous..When I called they said, they are busy...what does that mean? Am I not a customer??Sorry to say this, but plz don't opt for them
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