PLANTA

★★★★☆ 4.3 (444) • $$

"I heard about this restaurant from a YouTube tourist vlog on Chicago. Decided to give it a try while visiting Chicago, so glad we did ! Food was awesome, we were craving for some nice vegetarian food and this place didn't disappoint. It's close to River walk and many restaurants on that street . Service was good and cauliflower tofu sauté was sooo delicious ( tasted like Indian Chinese fusion food) , sushi was delicious and noodles were ok . Didn't like the momo dumplings, very soggy and green chutney on top of dumplings was tasting that well .Drinks were so refreshing and well presented..But we loved everything else we tried . If you are a tourist and looking for flavorful Asian fusion definitely give it a try ."

Uru Swati

★★★★☆ 3.8 (617) • $

"Bonafide "chaat" house. Casual and maintained like a cafe. Not a regular full service restaurant. So if you are planning to meet many friends, I wouldn't put their staff through that hassle. For those wanting to expand their knowledge of what Indian foods can offer. Guy's it's not always about butter chicken! Spice levels are comfortable and kids alike will enjoy. The food is Indian vegetarian. Snacks, fried items, limited desserts and some Indian entree staples. Dosas, idlis, paratha, puffed rice, roti, puri (types of Indian breads) and more. Those are often served alongside chutneys, dips, veg curries and even more. Side note: Most Indians will not order dosas and puris in carry out or delivery. These are breads that are made to eat when fresh. It's at its best when it hits the plate soon after frying. I guess you could try to microwave it but some finesse is needed to get the breads back to a pliable texture. Uru Swati is a household name on Devon that's been in existence for many years. They've experienced some highs and many lows. Somehow though, they keep comin' back around in popularity. A change in staff or getting back to basics can do that. Presently they are on a high in the food preparation side of the business. Best to get it while it's still good."

Handlebar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1727)

"Super cool spot if you're looking for vegetarian & vegan meals! It's very chill inside and they have a decent patio.I ordered one of their specials, the cauliflower crunch wrap with a side of fries. So good and it was prepped super fast! Big portion which left me feeling full the whole day. The cauliflower is thoroughly breaded and super crispy. You don't get a heavy taste of cauliflower which is nice.Love that their menu is extensive with tons of options. Next time I wanna try their nashville "chicken" sandwich!"

Annapurna

★★★★☆ 3.5 (282) • $

"This was my first time here and I enjoyed what I had, however it was difficult for me not knowing what each item was. Luckily I had friends with me that were knowledgeable. The food was tasty, but the portions felt small. I guess you had an option between naan and roti but I wasn't offered that. The lassi was smooth. The other offerings we tried were good, but I don't know if I'd come back because I don't know what they are. It would be nice if they had descriptions."

Soul Veg City

★★★★☆ 4 (491) • $$

"It has been almost 20 years since I last been to this location. It was great to see the recently totally revamped restaurant has not lost is ablitz it served great food.You can order off the hot bar. you pay by the weight. So you can get as much or as little of items on the bar as you wish. You can also order items to be prepared of the menu.Carrot cake: 3.5/5 moist and fresh but the icing was too sweet for meMacaroni and cheese: 5/5 no explanation neededCabbage: 4.5/5 crispy seasonedUnchicken patties: 4.5/Blackeyed peas: 3/5 no seasonings and kind of wateryOverall 4.5/5.0 Check them out"

Brightwok Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (648) • $$

"10/10 fast casual experience. Service is always fast and friendly. The flavor combinations offered are delicious (my personal fav is ordering a bowl with both CJ's BBQ sauce & Creamy Cashew sauce). Large portions. SO MANY vegetarian options. They are eco friendly; offering either compostable or reusable containers. To top it off, Brightwok also supports various nonprofits around the community & even recognizes high performing Chicagoland students via gifting complimentary bowls for A's on exams. If you live/work nearby.. this should be your daily lunch spot. I am always happy to support this local business."

Veggie House

★★★★★ 4.6 (198) • $$

"VEGGIE HOUSE: A HAIKUNot a meat in sight,Praise! A savory delight!Conference respite found"

Sultan's Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1405)

"Overall Thoughts: LARGE, hearty, flavorful portions of Middle Eastern food at an affordable price point! This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner counter-serve option near the Damen Blue line stop with a diverse selection of plates and sandwiches. Food I tried: I've only tried the Kefta Kabob Dinner so far, and got it with 1/2 curry rice and 1/2 lentils and rice. It also came with a side of tabula, hummus, and pita. I'd recommend the lentils and rice over the curry rice (which I didn't love)-- the lentils and rice is extremely delicious and flavorful. The kabobs were also full of flavor and depth, and the hummus had a full, earthy flavor. I wish the pita came more toasted though. All this food came out to just $14, which was great because I even had leftovers for later. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.7/5Food: 4.6/5Ambience: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Overall Value: 4.6/5"

Nawabi Hyderabad House

★★★☆☆ 3 (231) • $$

"I love Hyderabad house. Maybe a hot take, but this place has the best Andhra style food, and South Indian food more generally, in the Chicagoland area. Has unique items like pomfret fish fry, that you won't be able to find elsewhere. The service can be a little hit or miss, but it's worth persevering through for high quality food!"

Quesadilla La Reyna del Sur

★★★★☆ 4.2 (578)

"2nd time here. Food is so good! We got the quesadillas and it was really good. The tinga "meat" is delicious. - great for meat and non meat eaters. Will be coming back!"

Can't Believe It's Not Meat

★★★★☆ 4.1 (97) • $$

"I recently visited Can't Believe It's Not Meat and tried the Turkey Club sandwich and the Philly Cheesesteak. Both were absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations! The flavors were spot-on, and the texture was just right. However, I was a bit disappointed with the fries. I was expecting the kind with a crunchy outside, but they turned out to be different and unfortunately became cold rather quickly. Despite that, I still had a great experience and would rate it a solid 4.5 out of 5. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu! Also, very kind front of house staff!"

Ingrained

★★★★★ 4.7 (167)

"Cool little bakery that specializes in plant based and raw foods. Ingrained is limited in both the space and hours. Mostly this is just a place to come in and take it out. Also has dining but it's pretty limited to get in. The flatbreads are good but the sweets are what people like most about it though. Bakeries are usually pretty tough for vegans to buy things at. It's hard to find things without eggs and milk. This place though has these types of things. All kinds. There's the little bite sized treats. If those aren't enough, you can get one of the pies. There was an Oreo and Reese's flavored one that was the shizz. Has more than just desserts of course. There's also the flatbreads that are good if you like pizza. Has a lot to choose from in this small bakery. It's usually only open from the late afternoon to evening. This is a good bakery if looking for something gluten free or for vegans."

Ragadan

★★★★★ 4.5 (76)

"Came here for a quick falafel salad. This is one of the top Falafel spots in the city!!! Fried fresh, crispy on the outside, soft (but not mushy) on the inside. Paired with some excellent hummus. Also, I loved that the salad was on a bed of kale!I can't wait to go back and have more falafel!"

Krishna Lunch

★★★★★ 4.7 (13) • $

"I order from Krishna Lunch at least twice a week. It's practically my lunch plan. I started a new job located at the Aon Center but the cafeteria can be pricey. Thanks to Yelp, I found a place where I can get a substantial, delicious and cheap lunch. Each lunchbox is $6, which comes with an appetizer, entree, and a small dessert. You'd have to order it before 10 am the same day but sometimes they have extra lunchboxes.The food is so good. It's humble. Indian food can be pricey (compared to other Asian food). I love paneer tikka masala but restaurants charge over $12 excluding rice. I can get my Indian food fix through Krishna Lunch. Their menu changes weekly. Check on Sunday for the next week's menu.I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Krishna Lunch. I'm a broke vegetarian who loves Indian food. I'm in heaven. It's surreal. Plus, proceeds from the lunchboxes go towards community programs and charity. Honestly, what's not to love about Krishna Lunch?"

Honest Niles

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (44)

"Honest Niles was pretty good. We went in on a Friday evening, and thankfully, it wasn't too busy. Among 5 people, we ordered Dabeli, Pav Bhaji, Dahi Puri Chat, Papdi chat, Samosa and Falooda. Dabeli was pretty good. The filing inside mine wasn't completely heated, was kinda cold. The spice was good. OG fans, it misses pomegranates, but I can imagine that it's tedious to arrange. Each order comes with two dabelis so be aware of that.Pav Bhaji was good. The Bhaji was alright. The Pav/bread was heated and buttered perfectly. The order comes with 4 Pavs so doesn't need an order of extra bread. Dahi Puri Chat and Papdi chat were both good. If I had to choose, I'd pick Papdi chat. Samosa was alright. Not bad, not great.Falooda- I'd suggest to skip it even and especially if you love Falooda. The vermicelli was odd, there's no ice cream and it tastes exactly like rose milkshake. Not much beyond it. In all, it does the job and satisfies your Indian food cravings. Don't expect it to taste like Indian street food standards. Definitely one of the good joints in the US. Service was good, and we didn't have to wait a ton for our food. P.S. Staff and Service don't really wear a mask, so if it is important, skip this."

Conscious Plates

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28)

"So happy I found this healthy addition to the Woodlawn community. Conscious Plates is a great tasting vegan/vegetarian restaurant. The portion size's are substantial. I really enjoyed the Fajita Salad and S'hroom Bites.They have Sunday Brunch with entertainment, daily Yoga Classes and feature local artists. The staff are friendly and informative. The space is open, with lots of light and great music.Keep doing what you're doing, a real gem."

Annapurna Simply Vegetarian

★★★★☆ 3.6 (85)

"Sometimes when you are craving a dosa and you don't want to go all the way to Chicago, this place is amazing! I actually thought it was better than the Annapurna in Chicago because the dosas are definitely bigger. Everything tasted so fresh! They had tables that we could combine for our party of 12. The kids and adults had a blast trying different things. Our favorite was the cheese dosa and the dahi puri!"

Hong Huah

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111)

"Very good Mongolian beef. Well priced lunch specials, though if you're hungry, shell out for the larger dinner portion. Courteous, quick service. Clean restaurant."

Madurai Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12)

"We were craving some authentic South Indian food and when I saw Madhurai Kitchen on my IG feed, I knew I had to try it! It's such a cute spot with such beautiful decor inside! They use traditional steel plates and utensils for serving and eating, which is unlike most Indian restaurants I've been to! The service was super fast and we were in and out in less than an hour! We ended up getting vegetable korma with porotha, Vada, and podi idli. You guys, everything was absolutely delicious and tasted like I was sitting at a restaurant in India! The Vada and Idli were perfectly cooked and the side of sambar and coconut chutney paired so perfectly with both. The vegetable korma and porotha was so yummy! The korma was spicy and had a coconut taste and the porotha was so crispy and chewy yet soft at the same time! The flavor is truly unbeatable, I don't think I've tasted better South Indian food anywhere compared to this place! I will say that the portion sizes are a bit small for the prices that you pay, but again - the food is unreal and I would still come back if I was craving South Indian food! 10/10 highly recommend!"

Bollywood Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (298) • $$

"I was a first-time visitor to the Bollywood Bistro, and I was pleasantly surprised with the authenticity and the sophistication of the dishes served. In an age where restaurants are cutting back on quality, this place stands out with its flavorful dishes as a place to eat and try the foods of India. Service was terrific, and the ambiance was modern--a great place for lunch or dinner. I have already put it on my shortlist of restaurants to eat at when near Naperville!"

Cumin Club Indian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"I came in during lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty. I spoke with Geo, who was so friendly and extremely enthusiastic about the food he was serving. I played it safe and ordered the chicken tikka masala with a mango lassi. It came in a cute container with the curry, rice, and some fresh tomato salsa/salad? Despite being Indian fast food, this was some of the BEST Indian food I ever had. The curry was extremely flavorful with a great kick of spice although a bit on the salty side, the rice was fluffy, and the salsa was so fresh - I wish there was more. The mango lassi was creamy and did perfectly at cutting through the heat of the curry. I loved the food here and would love to come back to try their other fun options. Great service and amazing food."

Chef Of Siam Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (35) • $$

"Always great to have another Thai restaurant in the area although Chef of Siam took the place of Rosded 2 Thai restaurant (not affiliated as they clarified when I asked them if they just rebranded).You walk in and it almost seems like you walked into Rosded 2 as all the tables and dining area looks similar. One thing that was noticably different was the wait staff. It seems like the wait staff is purely all family. The servers were calling the chefs either parents names and it's nice to see a small business family owned place. Usually these places care more about the place because they have a vested interest. The service was fine and courteous.On to the food...I ordered a plain pad Thai with tofu (tofu is in chunks, not strips), crab Rangoon as it was recommended by the server as an appetizer to pair with my food and finished off offering chicken satay (skewers). The chicken satay was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The peanut sauce was good but Lai Thai still takes the crown when it comes to my favorite peanut sauce. The crab Rangoon was tasty and the skin was crisp. Lastly, the pad Thai. So so so good and flavorful. It has a good hint of garlic which is exclusive to this place as I've never had any garlic flavored pad Thai before. They also asked spice levels...it starts from no spice (default), some spice, spicy and hot. I tagged the some spice and it was plenty spicy.I would definitely order from here again."

LYFE Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (362) • $$

"When you appreciate quality food that doesn't skimp on flavor and gives you Lyfe. This is the place to dine. My eggs had the perfect scramble. The breakfast potatoes were amazing, topped with onions and a secret sauce. Bacon, crispy and delicious. I was able to top my multi grain toast with grass fed butter and mixed berry preserves. I washed it all down with a chia lemonade that also included strawberries and mint. Ambiance and service were amazing. Of course, I'll be back."

Jerky Jerk

★★★★☆ 4.1 (157) • $$

"I'm so glad I got to try this #hiddengem of a Jamaican restaurant and I'm mad if yall knew about it and didn't tell me!!!!! This is now of of my new, favorite Jamaican restaurants in the city. First of all - everything is fresh, made to order and you can taste it! They have it proudly posted that they do not have a microwave.... and they ARE NOT SORRY ABOUT IT! With that being said - know that you will have a wait, BUT you can place your order online, pick it up in store and sit down and eat in the restaurant.There is a bar serving up drinks and the drinks are GOOD! But the food?! and there are so many different things to choose from! There are VEGETARIAN options too and I KNOW those are amazing as well!Here's what I tried: Jerk Fried Wings w/Fries Egg rolls Jerk Chicken dinner (1 meat + 2 sides)Jerk Stir-FryJerky Chicken SandwichSteamed CabbageAnd the drinks were hitting too - very tropical! When you're in the area, hit the brakes and grab you a plate and tell them that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! YEAH MON! Enjoy!"

Pho's Spicier Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (105) • $$

"Phos has been my go-to Pad Thai spot for years. The crab rangoon is good and comes as an extra treat. I usually get the Mild Plus spice level. When they say hot, they mean it!"

Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (290) • $$

"Bloom is definitely one of the most unique plant based experiences I've had in a LONG time. I can appreciate a kitchen that puts more energy into creating quality creative dishes vs offering a large menu. We loved everything that we ordered, and they even brought churro waffles to the table for my birthday! I'm not a huge sweets fan, so I didn't indulge much, but they were really tasty. The Turnip Causa was TO DIE FOR. And to think, I almost didn't order it! Plus, in the month of April, $1 from every order of the turnip causa goes to planting a tree. The balsamic glaze on the avo toast was very flavorful, but not too acidic. Definitely highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet brunch spot with a full bar. Plus, they grow some of their ingredients themselves. Talk about fresh."

Kimchi Pop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (32)

"Ok - first time here and did a take out order. I think it was decent but by no means the best Korean I've ever had. Given that there's not many Korean options in this immediate area, this will do for now, but I wouldn't come out of my way for this place. I was expecting a little more more flavor out of the bulgogi plate with rice. Overall a solid 7/10 I'd say."

Udupi Palace Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (429) • $$

"Wonderful service and delicious food highly recommend!!!! Loved the dosa get the butter paneer so yummy"

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 3.8 (303) • $

"Currently, this looks to be the only suburban location and we are so lucky to only live 20 minutes away! This is one of my favorite Mediterranean places. My usual go-to is the chicken shawarma plate with couscous, baby spinach, lettuce, cabbage slaw, tomato and cucumber, feta cheese, and tahini sauce with a side of falafel. Food is fresh and excellent while service was attentive and quick."

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (502) • $$

"You know a vegan restaurant is pretty amazing when non-vegetarians crave their food.Alice and Friends is my first choice for ramen. Sometimes I just sit and think about their tonkatsu ramen. Their kung pao is also outstanding.We took a vegetarian out to eat here, and she loved the noble burger as well. Great dumpling appetizer.I've been there a few times and never had anything I didn't like. Incredibly friendly service. I used to go a lot for lunch way back when it was called Loving Hut. If you haven't been there since then, the food is better (it wasn't bad then). Definitely one of the best choices for dinner in Edgewater."

Thattu

★★★★☆ 4.2 (94)

"Amazing Malayali food. I had the Choru Kariyum. It took me back to my childhood but had an elevated flare. They also have amazing and unique beers that seem to have been brewed with typical indian ingredients! My wife loved the appam and chicken ghee roast. Disclaimer for fellow malayalis, the appam is not the crispy kind, which is ok.My son tried the yogurt rice snack (I forget the name I'm sorry) and he loved it! He has only really just started eating solids so I am glad he got a taste of Kerala.When we were leaving we asked about tipping since you pay and order via your phone. There was no tip option. One of the owners said that there is no tip because they pay their workers a fair salary. Such a good business."

Fill A Pita

★★★★☆ 4.3 (166)

"We were craving some Mediterranean food and decided to go to Fill A Pita for a quick lunch! They have 2 locations - Downers Grove and Bolingbrook - with slightly different menus. We went to the Downers Grove location and had a great experience! The service was great and I was in and out within minutes. There's ample seating inside! You can also order to-go on the phone or in the restaurant! We got a chicken shawarma bowl and the kufta kabob plate. The bowl I created came with yellow rice (you can get red spicy rice instead), hummus, tabouli salad, tomatoes, red onions, lots of garlic sauce, and red/fire sauce on the side. The plate came with yellow rice, kabobs, grilled tomato and onion, house salad, and hummus. We also got pitas with both entrees, making for the perfect meal! Both of the entrees can be completely customized with types of rice, toppings, and sauces. The meats were both very flavorful, tender, and juicy. The kabobs were grilled to perfection! I would love to try the chicken kabobs next time! Their garlic sauce is AMAZING! Would highly recommend getting some extra on the side because you will use it! I even had left overs for the next day! This is my first time trying Fill A Pita and I'm so excited to go back and try some of the other items on their menu!! Would highly recommend for a quick lunch or dinner that is fresh, healthy, and delicious!"

Sushi Mura

★★★★☆ 3.9 (345) • $$

"Solid udon soups! The broths are tasty and the tempura is well made. There is both outdoor and indoor seating available - both were clean and well maintained. The beef maki had a nice teriyaki sauce though the beef itself was bland on its own and could have used some seasoning/tenderizing before cooking - wasn't super cohesive as I was chewing but I understand I'm getting picky lol. Staff and servi e was great! Would definitely come again!"

Falafel Dream

★★★★☆ 3.9 (141) • $

"Come here and have falafel in your dreams. Falafel Dream is a great little place for some hearty portions of Middle Eastern food. It's recommended to get something with falafel of course, but that's just one of the many menu items you can get. Has a variety of meaty and vegetable choices. The prices are pretty affordable for the big portions. After learning a falafel place was way out by Norridge, we made our way here to get a combo. It's just off Irving Park on Harlem. The building is located next to a Middle Eastern market. Gets a lot of people from that part of the world coming here. This is authentic for sure. Both of us got some falafel and combos. It's about $9 for platters. The falafel is good but you also need sides. I got the Vegetarian Combination. This has a few big pieces of falafel, along with baba ghannouch, hummus, Jerusalem salad, pita, and rice. A filling meal. This was enough for lunch and then some. For sure could come here again. It's kind of out of the way, which is the only bad thing about getting here. There's falafel and much more for vegans and vegetarians."

Amitabul

★★★★☆ 4.4 (555) • $$

"Staying with my friends, who happen to be vegan, I asked them to take me to their favorite restaurants around Chicago. They brought me to Chef Bill's Amitabul: Healing Buddhist Spiritual Vegan Cuisine. This was one of the most calming, tasty dining experiences I have had!We arrived around 6:45pm on a Friday and immediately were seated at a table in the front of the restaurant, right next to what appeared to be a Buddhist shrine. We were given menus and water and plenty of time to look over the menu. The inside of the restaurant is deep with booths and tables. There were a few others seated but the sound levels were great. It took a little bit for our food to arrive but we were able to enjoy a plate of Mandoo Vegan Dumplings to tide us over. These were delicious and we appreciated the spiced miso sauce.For dinner, I ordered the Chop Chae from the steamed stir veggies section of the menu, with a medium level of spice. Chop Chae is steamed sweet potato noodles with three kinds of mushroom, gathered with veggies. This was excellent! The noodles were so good and I loved all the veggies and the medium spice level was great. This was a surprisingly filling meal; I did not want dessert. HahaI am so glad I got to experience Amitabul! Such a calming environment with friendly staff. I do not follow a vegan diet, but I would have zero hesitation coming back for a meal here!"