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Name: Chicago Curry House
Address: 899 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL, 60605
Telephone: (312) 362-9999
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.50

Chicago Curry House

899 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL, 60605

(312) 362-9999
Store is closed

Chicago Curry House Menu

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g

Big Buford® 230g

Bacon Buford® 255g

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g

Checkerburger® 170g

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g

Cheese Double Cheese 190g

Chili Cheeseburger 135g

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g

Double Decker 215g

Rallyburger® 170g

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g

Smokehouse Buford® 265g

Triple Cheeseburger 250g

Healthy Meal suggestions for

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 570, Saturated Fat (ms) : 6, Calories: 280, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 9, Calories: 370, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 1340, Saturated Fat (ms) : 20, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 6 ]

Big Buford® 230g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1090, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 570, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Buford® 255g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1510, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 680, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 1310, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 660, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 490, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 930, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 580, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 35, Sodium (s): 1230, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 630, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 1030, Saturated Fat (ms) : 25, Calories: 740, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 34, Sodium (s): 1360, Saturated Fat (ms) : 28, Calories: 790, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Checkerburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Cheese Double Cheese 190g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1140, Saturated Fat (ms) : 17, Calories: 510, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Chili Cheeseburger 135g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 620, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 760, Saturated Fat (ms) : 14, Calories: 460, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Decker 215g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 720, Saturated Fat (ms) : 13, Calories: 480, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Rallyburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Triple Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 1450, Saturated Fat (ms) : 23, Calories: 690, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Healthy Meal suggestions for CheckersRally

Burgers

Smokehouse Buford® 265g [ Sodium (s): 1610, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 15 ]

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Vanessa K.

I ordered through grubhub, and the general theme of this place seems to be great in person, delivery is underwhelming. My experience contributes to this. I felt like some of the dishes were good, but nothing was exceptional. I'm mostly disappointed by the prices: it seemed pretty steep for the portion sizes. I don't think I'd order from them again but the meal had some good points (Nepalese chicken momo).
(2)
Damon B.

Had the Lamb curry while wife had the Shrimp curry . Very good indeed and will be going back .
(4)
Kelly N.

Came here for a date night after our originally selected restaurant was unfortunately closed. Lucky for us this place was a about a block away and it was a nicer night weather wise. Got seated by the window which was fine since I enjoy spacing out while gazing out of a window. It would have been nice to have a booth to ourselves but they were all full. Smaller restaurant with some neat paintings/decorations. Decent location, but kind of tucked away. The menu had an amazing selection of food. Prices were what you would expect. So my partner in crime and I decided to split an appetizer and meal. Awe were somewhat worried it might not be enough food seeing as we were both starving. We were wrong and ended up leaving stuffed. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the chicken pakora.
(4)
Jim M.

Excellent, no frills ethnic restaurant. Everything I had was delicious, their lamb vindaloo being one of the best I have ever had. Their naan and thin crunchy bread (I forget what it was called) was also superb. My only complaint is that possibly the menu is a bit too large, but if you are looking for solid Indian/Nepalese you can't go wrong here.
(4)
J J.

Ugh. Tasteless tikka masala. It just isn't good. Read my reviews of other Indian restaurants. This isn't good. It isn't terrible. I guess "fair" would be fair. Go elsewhere.
(2)
Rosa C.

Great dinner spot walking distance from the Hilton. Five of us shared five dishes and they were all delicious. I also had a glass of Shiraz that was great. My favorite dish was the Vegetable Kofta. Second favorite was the Lamb Curry. Overall, great service and good food. I've had better indian food in the Los Angeles area, but for being away from home it was great!
(4)
Dan S.

Went with a small group for my friend's birthday. Overall good experience. The chicken tikka masala and lamb curry were my favorites. Dishes are a bit small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Also, the garlic naan is great, so get that instead of/ in addition to plain.
(4)
Daniel C.

I went here for lunch one day for the buffet. It was really great and had a lot of variety. Didn't have my favorite item (korma) but did have butter chicken a similar item. It was really great. Clean and service was quick. The waiter dropped off naan at my table while I was getting food. Was delicious. I even was able to use a yelp check in deal.
(3)
Lauren B.

Really good! I had the navratam korma with garlic naan and the manager gave me a complimentary mango sorbet. Everything was amazing and now I'm stuffed :)
(4)
Kayu T.

Nepalese + Buffet?! YES PLEASE! Unfortunately, the weekend buffet was very disappointing and mostly importantly...lacks variety. It's the same price as any other Indian buffets, but 1/3 the options. The taste was not memorable and not worth traveling to this odd location again. I wanted to try their momos in additional to the buffet, but they said it would take 30 mins to be done. What a total fail.
(3)
Mike L.

I ate here twice recently - once at lunch and once for dinner. Lunch was OK but none of the dishes really grabbed me. Unlike other reviewers, I did not find the dishes were spicy at all, I go to Indian restaurants because I want to "shock" my palate, but nothing stood out. I ordered a mango lassi and it never arrived. When I told this to the manager upon checkout, he simply say 'sorry.' $15 for lunch buffet was a few bucks too much. At Dinner, we ordered the usual stuff plus Chicken MoMo. It was good but bland. And what's with having to order naan by the slice? Every Indian restaurant I have ever been to provided it at no charge. We ordered 2 entrees, Momo, and water, and bill was $40. This is too much. I ate here because it was walking-distance to where I was staying. Next time It will be worth finding another joint to try - even if I have to take a cab.
(2)
Alex N.

The food is good but the service is either great or terrible. I once went with some friends and order the butter chicken (my favorite). It was incredibly delicious and arrived in about 20 minutes or so. That seemed like a reasonable amount of time for the kitchen to make my food to order. The next time I went, I was with my mother and girlfriend. My mother's order (an appetizer) came very quickly, the butter chicken that my girlfriend and I ordered (two orders, not to split) took over an hour. OVER. AN. HOUR. When I complained, the owner (who had been very nice the first time I was there) said that it is normal for the food to take 45 minutes to an hour. That's ridiculous. That information was no where to be found on any signs or menus. While the buffet is delicious and well worth the price (I can make a to go buffet container last me more than two meals) of $13 with tax, the service is odd and can sometimes be awful. I would recommend this place, but with caution. Don't be afraid to speak up if your food is taking longer than 20 minutes.
(3)
G. S.

I had heard good things about Chicago Curry House from various friends but was underwhelmed by their food when I tried it last week (the naan was not particularly fresh and the masala sauce was "meh"). Additionally, I placed my order online but when I got there, they had forgotten to fill the order so I had to wait a while. They did give me a lassi while I waited which was nice. I didn't have the heart to ask for a discount. If friends want to go there together sometime, I'll give it another try, but in the meantime, I'll be looking for an alternate take-out location.
(2)
Aggie L.

I read the reviews and was hesitant about coming but I am glad I did. The food was delicious! The chicken dumplings, tika chicken and korma lamb were very nice. The only minus was the service, not bad but also not friendly and semi attentive. Still I would recommend this place.
(4)
Kass C.

Missed our train back to San Antonio. We were tired and didn't want to take another cab anywhere. I found the Curry House and all my kids and husband kept saying was "I'm so glad we missed the train, this is the best Indian food ever!" Beautiful, super clean and classy place. I will eat here Every time I visit Chicago without a doubt.
(5)
Ron S.

I've been estranged from yelp for awhile, but sometimes a dining experience is so remarkably bad that I feel motivated to shake off the cobwebs from my yelp account. I had seen this establishment pretty heavily promoted in magazines and yelp had a 15% off check-in offer so I gathered some of my best friends and we partook in some presumed Indian and Nepalese fine dining. The space itself is on the smaller side and the air certainly has that Indian food effervescence. We obtained a good variety of Indian entrees including standard fare like palak paneer, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, lamb chili masala, eggplant, naan etc. All were average to above average. The spice is a little bit above what I would expect for an Indian restaurant in America, which I respect: for instance, the veg platter has a breaded hot pepper which lingered in my mouth for 10 minutes afterwards, which required copious amounts of Taj Mahal lager to quench. As Ali G says "Respek!" Of the Nepalese choices, I highly recommend the chicken mo mo: it's like Chinese baozi with Indian spices and flavors. The downside is that the prices are at least 2-3 dollars above what you would pay in Devon for a smaller plate so I can't say there is much value for the amount of food provided. So why one-star? My main complaints center around the atrocious service which detract so completely from the overall dining experience. We came in around 745 and it took well over an hour for our entrees to arrive even though the place had only maybe 3-4 other parties. Once our entrees finally arrived, various waiters asked every 4-5 minutes, "are you done with this?" as if they were very keen to have us leave (they close at ten and we weren't being excessively loud either). Lastly as the piece de resistance, when I attempted to use my yelp check-in offer, the waiter had told us that the offer was only for maximum 10 dollars off which is apparently detailed on the print-out. Now, I've used yelp check-in offers at many other restaurants and businesses in Chicago and they merely glance at my phone and comply. However, these guys were so insistent on this fine-print on the print-out that the manager became involved and only after much hemming and hawing did they finally "relent" and give us 15% off (bear in mind, we ordered 3 rounds of crappy Indian alcohol swill so you would think they'd be more willing to provide the discount). Not a good way to promote your restaurant in a crowded Chicago South Asian restaurant scene, guys. So, in brief, Chicago curry house will not be replacing Devon options anytime soon for me. The lack of value for average-quality food and the abominable service combine to make this place only a choice of last resort if you're in the South Loop. I hope they pull it together because I do think they have a nice niche with the Nepalese entrees, but the execution leaves MUCH to be desired.
(1)
Kamilah S.

I order the Lamb Vindaloo (regular spicy), the Naan and a Mango Lassi. The Vindaloo was delicious and very spicy, but the rice and the Mango Lassi helped with the heat. The staff does ask you how spicy you want the Vindaloo and I really appreciated that, everyone does not know how spicy vindaloo can get. The staff are very friendly and I would definitely come back. Also, is you check in on Yelp, you get 10% of your total purchase. Thank You
(5)
Nithin M.

Tried the lunch buffet. Good: rice, naan, goat curry, samosa Average: butter chicken, raitha, pakora Just bad: paalak paneer, dal makhani and the desserts. Didnt try anything else. Good service, good ambience, average food, wouldn't recommend, wouldn't go back again.
(3)
Meg d.

We had the saag paneer, which was much spicier than we're used to. And butter chicken, which was good. The mango lassi was OK. The chai was just black tea with burnt milk. There were no spices added that we could detect. Overall the food was OK, but nothing to write home about.
(3)
Sabina L L.

What can I say, my new favorite local spot, and a great place to bring out or towners. Ambience, food and service is awesome!
(4)
Jessica C.

A little on the pricey side, but food was really delicious, and will definitely order again. I love love love spicy food, so I would request less spice if you're not a big fan (I ordered the lamb saag and chicken curry). FYI - the orders of naan are humongous!!
(4)
Charlotte R.

I never knew this place existed, it was a surprising find. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, service (especially to go) is fast. However, I have had better. And better for cheaper. I ordered the garlic naan, aloo saag, and vegetarian samosas. The garlic naan was the best I've ever had however the two other dishes were severely disappointing. The aloo saag lacked the flavorful spicing that I've come to love in Indian food, and was almost buttery in flavor, not a winning combination. The vegetarian samosa brought the heat but were bland in flavor. Honestly after spending about $28 I expected a lot more.
(2)
Juli A.

Killer as always. It's the most delicious place in earth to come, relax and people watch/listen. The staff is always fast and friendly. There is no way to describe the experience and do it justice. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
(5)
Shravan S.

This restaurant has become a favorite among me and my friends. It has the best himalayan naan. I tried most of the dishes on the menu. The nepalese dinners are good, tandori dishes, navarathan koorma. Overall, great food, and atmosphere and above average service.
(5)
Oyeyimika O.

I was on a mission to satisfy for craving for Indian food and Yelp offered 15% off the entire order. I was not disappointed! I ordered the chicken curry with saffron rice and a side of naan. The chicken was extremely tender and flavourful and so was the curry. The naan was nice and buttery and you cant imagine the fireworks in my mouth when I dipped my naan into my curry. Im salivating thinking about it right now. Overall, great location, great prices, excellent staff and scrumptious food! Next time im in Chicago, I will definitely be making my way back.
(5)
Mary T.

Their buffet is great! I come here every chance I get. Service is OK, but the food is delicious!
(5)
Andrew T.

Came here for dinner with an old friend, and in deference to his diet requirements, stayed vegetarian. We started with the vegetable samosas, which came two to an order, quite large. Delicious mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and onion, with a surprising amount of chile heat. Really good. Our entrees were dal makhani and (I forget the name) paneer cubes with peas in a creamy, light colored gravy. Both were good - my problem with dal makhani is that I don't really care for the pinto beans that commonly come in the dish. I've had various people tell me this isn't really "traditional", so if that is true, I'm not sure why Indian restaurants do this - maybe to stretch the dish? Either way, it had good flavor, nice and creamy, but could have done without the pintos. The paneer was great - the nice rubbery texture I love in cheese like this, plus lots of green peas and a delicious (and probably heart healthy) gravy that was perfect with rice and naan - I would frankly be fine basically eating the sauce to most Indian dishes if you just gave me a bowl of rice. I am adding this to my list - Reasonably close to the loop and nearby hotels, nice atmosphere with friendly service, and pretty good food. I would say this is a strong three star, but not quite a four. Check in for a 10% off coupon!
(3)
Bo Y.

We came on weekend, surprised that they also have buffet on weekends.. $12/ person. it works with Yelp check-in offer (15% off) So its about $15 after tax and tip. Butter chicken is very tasty!!
(4)
Paul C.

Tucked away off the beaten Chicago path is this gem of an ethnic place. Started out with the Chicken Pakora, which were marinated overnight, lightly battered then DEEP FRIED! So much for healthy Indian but what the heck! They were light, delicious and flavorful. OH, important point. This app is a large portion so there is easily enuf for 2 people, and I'm a BIG eater! I also looked around and saw quite a few Indians eating there. It is ALWAYS a goos sign when the Restaurant's ethic group is eating there! Next comes the main course....did I steer clear of my comfort zone and order a Nepalese goat dish? Hell no....stuck with Chicken Makhani (aka butter chicken) because I have a hard time finding this back in Charlotte. And I'm glad I did! The chicken was super tender and the sauce was "sophisticatedly" delicious. ....meaning much better than your standard Indian buffet-style sauce. Just a little heat to cap it off but not "hot" at all. Just yummy! Only complaint was that the food temp was luke warm. But the taste and texture more than made up for that. Oh the waiter recommended the garlic naan as an accompaniment. Great idea as it was! This version of Naan was more flatbread in style, which was ok but I'd prefer it slightly more "bready" than crunchy. Good nonetheless. Finally for dessert I ordered the Gulab Jamun, which was a fried pastry covered in saffron syrup. It reminded me of a lighter version of a donut hole soaked in a light cane syrup. It was good, but not the "dumpling" as it was advertised. I ordered the Taj Mahal beer, hoping for something truly Indian. But honestly it tasted like a Budweiser lagger. I prefer big dark beers but this was light and not really my style. But at leasf it was drinkable. Overall a really good food night. If you're closeby you need to come check it out. Oh and the waitstaff were all really friendly too!
(4)
Justin H.

The food is great and I really liked the Navratam Korma. The service/atmosphere was great as well.
(5)
Aaron E.

There is no better Nepalese or Indian in the South Loop. Very little I can say about this place other than: a.) Highly Recommended. b.) Get reservations - it gets busy c.) If you want spicy, oh boy, will they indulge you!
(5)
Deb F.

Came here with the parents on a weekend afternoon. My boyfriend and I got the Lamb Curry and Lamb Tikka Masala. They were both decent, but the portions seemed very small for the price. My parents both got the buffet which they were very complimentary of, particularly the chicken and goat curry options. If I came back, I would definitely get the buffet as it is cheaper than most of the entrees and gives you way more food! Overall, okay place. Your normal curry place with somewhat higher prices. I'd give it a "meh", but the parental's enjoyment of the buffet bumps it to a 3.
(3)
Nyasha B.

The food and the service was great!!!! I loved loved loved it!!!! The service was fast and the food was fresh. I NEVER had Indian food before, but their food made me addicted! The waiter was very attentive and the Maniger was amazingly nice! I definitely HAD to leave a tip!
(5)
Samantha R.

Great curry and awesome service. I love the location!
(4)
Chenthu J.

Not a bad place for a quick Indian buffet close to the loop. It is a bit Americanized in the sense that it's light on the spices an the meat is too tender and designed to be eaten with a fork. The Butter Chicken is more Butter than Chicken and the Channa masala is more potatoes than chickpeas. But you could do worse. Stop by if you're in a hurry and need a bit of Indian food to get you relaxed.
(3)
Itti S.

I ordered from here last evening via Grubhub . The food was delivered on time and that is why I give it a star . But apart from it , the food was stale and awful. I stayed up for a better part of the night because the food made feel queasy .. I do not recommend this place
(1)
Little D.

Order: Delivery (Prompt) Food Quality: Poor Price: $$ I was in chicago for a business trip and stayed down the street from this place. After seeing some good reviews about this place, I ordered the non-veg dinner from the menu. 15mins later the delivery guy was at my door. I was just amazed at their service but my excitement was very short lived. They sent me stale food when I paid $25+ for my meal. Forget about cooking fresh kebabs, they didn't even bother to run it through the microwave. It almost felt like they found some food lying around, packed it up and sent it to me. I didn't want to risk eating meat thats cold & stale for fear of bacteria, you never know. I was just too exhausted to call, complain and argue. Historically its never been worth the time. I just feel that this place is about 20 such deliveries (and reviews) away from shutting down. Obviously people are eating here alot and have good experiences but I just wouldn't recommend a delivery.
(1)
Eugene A.

Overall it's bad for Chicago that there's better Indian food by far in Florida and Texas than there is here. Chicago Curry House s one of the 'better' Chicago Indian places but the quality is not matching the price, and the sheer randomness of the spice levels in their food despite specific requests for "mild", and the management's nonchalance that this is a reasonable customer issue despite constructive feedback tells me that they have no interest in being a truly excellent top tier Indian restaurant. Management feedback response - "This is Indian food, it's supposed to be spicy" might be considered old school charming by some, but to this reviewer shows they just don't care about the customer and having some standardization of spice levels. Specifically some dishes are pretty tasty - butter chicken, tandoori prawns - but others like the palak paneer are just meh. Some nice vegetable options but as this review suggests already - don't be surprised if you order something traditionally not spicy come back hot tamale spicy (like tandoori vegetables). My advice - order "As mild as possible" with every order even if it is not a traditionally spicy and you will at least have a 75/25 chance of it being mild enough for someone who hasn't burned all of his/her taste buds with cayenne to not be sweating profusely to survive the experience.
(2)
Michael J.

Good food but disinterested and condescending management. To wit: We paid something like $25 for the Tandoori Mixed grill. In the restaurant- not on the online menu, I see, the first ingredient is "shrimp." When it came, there was exactly one shrimp in the whole twenty-five dollar dish. I pointed this out to the manager who smugly said: "That's correct." and walked away.
(2)
Vanessa M.

Just thinking about their Naan bread makes my mouth water; that stuff is amazing! I've been here several times for take out and it's always been ridiculously fast and the food perfectly cooked. If it's your first time, definitely go for the Chicken Tikka Masala or Chicken Makhani. They're both overwhelmingly good, but the Chicken Makhani has succulent pieces of dark meat rather than white meat with a sauce that is absolutely to die for. The Mango Lassi pairs great with anything to ease the spiciness of the dishes. The Vegetable Samosas are enormous and deep fried to perfection. Try it! Whenever I have an aching for Indian food in the South Loop, this is the best place to stop by.
(4)
And M.

Good food, fast delivery and outstanding service. I recommen this restaurant to my family and friends and they love it. I order from this restaurant at least twice a week. And now we're regular customer.
(5)
A C.

Come here for their dine-in lunch buffet. Price is very reasonable, and selection is huge! Tandori chicken, butter chicken, samosas, and options for vegetarians too! Plus, service is great as well. Always pleased coming here - dining area is modern and clean, which is important for customers.
(5)
Anne M.

Ordered takeout last night from them. Pros: -The food was pretty good. My chicken makhani was super spicy. I love spice, but many people might not be used to that much in that dish. Cons: -We live directly across the street from them. It took 70 minutes from the time of the order to receive the delivery. I'm not sure why it took so long, I ordered 2 dishes and naan. It was a Thursday evening, I don't imagine it was busy. -Apparently naan doesn't come with orders? I ordered garlic naan, it wasn't great.
(3)
Neema P.

I must say I was not impressed with this place at all. The food was a-ok, being indian and all I've def had better. I had such high expectations for this place because of all the yelp reviews. We came in for a 6:30pm reservation on a Friday. It was a zoo. The service is terrible...-1 star for the waiter not being able to speak English and not properly being able to pack our food to and made us do it ourselves, -1 star for having your waiting customers hover over our table and disturbing us as we are finishing our bottle of wine and rushing us to finish so they can take our booth, and -1 star for just terrible and poor customer service. Next time I should just stick to the indian restaurant up my block, even two stars in generous for this place. Definitely will not return!
(2)
Laila C.

It'll work if you've got a serious need for some Indian buffet. Cheap and a decent variety of items. It's been a while since I was there so the only thing that stood out for me was the goat. Pretty much since then, I've been craving goat. ....not something I'd ever think to say..... Do the yelp check-in! Save 15% on the already cheap buffet.
(3)
Meghan C.

This place had, hands down, the best naan I've ever had. It was quiet for lunch at around 1:00pm on a Monday afternoon, but Chicago was also in the midst of some terrible sleety weather, so I can't say if this was normal. The buffet was good--lots of selections, soups, pickles and chutneys, pappadam, desserts, etc. It didn't necessarily blow me away, but it was good and I would return, if only for that naan (and perhaps the ganjar halwa/carrot pudding)! Definitely a formidable choice for lunch.
(4)
Gino W.

Unlike quite a few Indian restaurants off of Devon Avenue, Chicago Curry House is open before 5:00 PM. While in the South Loop section of Chicago, I figured I would have lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. On entry, the restaurant was empty and it was half past the hour of opening. Different. The buffet was outstanding. There was a wide selection of food and one thing I was glad of was that the spiciness of the food had not been tempered to mild only. Black eyed peas and potatoes. Butter chicken. Samosas. Spinach pakoras. Daal makhani. Saag paneer. Mango lassi. I will have to make time to return on of these weekends to see if they change up their buffet. If not for that, then to simply indulge myself again with what they have. It was just that good.
(5)
Emily T.

Super full it hurts haha! Everything was a sooo yummy, I couldn't stop eating! Garlic Naan bread, Chicken Samosa & Momo, Chicken Tandoori, Saffron Rice & 1 more awesome spinach w/chickpeas dish called Sag Chana (I think) served in a silver bowl. Also, had a delicious mango Shake & Masala Tea to finish! Totally forgot to take pics cause too busy chatting with good company! Service was also attentive! My friends told me there's also different locations under same owner & was told 1 of the other locations they been to (Curry Hut in Highwood) is really good.
(5)
Henry N.

The butter chicken is so good!!!! And the bread compliments it very well. I love the mango lassi!!!! Chicken makhani is the bombizzzeeelllll :) the goat is a definite must to try. Next time I'm in the area ill definitely hit this place up. Mr. Bohj was very polite and made the experience very enjoyable great service!!
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M K.

Went in with a group of people on a weekend early afternoon and we all had their "$11.95" lunch buffet. Buffet was not as expansive as I'm accustomed to, but I'm not going to deduct points for that. First, the good thing: 1) Wait staff was attentive - very good at refilling water, taking plates away after you finished eating, etc Now, the not so good: 1) First, a majority of the food is spicy and spicier than most Indian places I've been to. Unfortunately, my entire mouth was on fire, and that dulled the experience for me. The few things that weren't as spicy were just OK. Tandoori chicken was definitely too dry... The best thing there was, by far, the butter chicken (and sauce) 2) I believe we were overcharged at least $1 to $1.50/pp. The amount was much more than typical Chicago tax, but not quite enough to include tip. (e.g. We all ended up paying $16+ pp incl tip) Unfortunately, because it was a sizable group and we were in somewhat of a frenzied rush, no one did any questioning (until we already paid and left the premises). Needless to say, will not plan on visiting this place again.
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Noel H.

My husband and I rarely get to go out to eat together because we work different schedules. It is a shame that we chose this place for our occasional night out. Let me say that we have both waited tables, so we tend to be understanding, but the customer service here is very very bad. We walked in at 8:50 and the manager did not greet us, but asked if we could be done in an hour. Our appetizers and entrees came out within minutes of each other and no one ever offered to get us a second glass of wine. A few bites into our entrees, we had the very awkward experience of watching the manager refuse to seat a table at 9:30 (they close at 10:00). I also found a hair in my rice pudding. As I mentioned, I know what it is like to be in food service. It's hard and not always rewarding, but if your business closes at 10:00, should offer service until then. You are just driving away costumers and making them feel uncomfortable.
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Mary Kate N.

My fiance and I did take-out from here and I LOVED the butter chicken and the stuffed naan. I was not a fan of the samosas and I thought they were too dry, but again, we were doing take-out so maybe that was a reason they were dry. I'd do take-out again, but probably not include the samosas in my order.
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Steven M.

I got the gosh (lamb) biryani here and really liked it. I probably should have gotten mild vs medium, but I still thought the quality was great and the portions of everything were really big. The biryani was slightly different (in my opinion better) than the typical north Indian style and I'm guessing its the Nepalese influence. Its also open at dinner time whereas a lot of other restaurants in the area aren't. I'd definitely come back.
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Jack And Amy D.

We found out about Chicago Curry House after a sudden craving for good fish curry got us on the computer, Google-ing away. Boy, did that search satisfy and more! We placed our order almost close to their closing time but they stayed open till we got there to pick up our order. Our second experience did not disappoint again! We thought to try the special kebab platter but once it arrived, the portion did not seem to justify its price. We called them and immediately, they sent over another portion (PLUS extra!) We weren't expecting all the extras, so this just showed how they believed in keeping their customers extremely satisfied. We'll definitely be going back again and again! For a happy belly, be sure to give Chicago Curry House a try! :)
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Ellen C.

I came here for the lunch buffet today and although the food seemed to be pretty standard fare, for some reason it just didn't taste as good as it did before. The tandoori chicken was dry, there were only two meat dishes and the meat in both were tough and more like scraps. The sauces were okay but too thin, flavorful though. All in all, I wasn't very excited to spend $15 on lunch that just wasn't that satisfying when I had been craving Indian buffet for days. Service though as always was good. And the naan was also fluffy and chewy, perfect consistency.
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Regina F.

Before coming here a couple of months ago, I hadn't had Indian in years, ever since a bad experience when I was younger. But since I haven't had it in so long, my sister, cousin and I decided on it and this place was decided based on location, since it was close to home. We weren't aware, and FYI to those that don't know, that this is located in a residential building, right off of State. I've had takeout several times after the first time I dined in a couple of months ago. The menu has alot of variety, especially for vegetarians, as I am one. I've ordered something different each time to try and I liked all of them. Can't say I remember the exact names though. But, I will tell you that their soft garlic naan is orgasmic. I live for garlic alone, it's the Asian in me. Or, I maybe I was an Italian in a past life. As for their levels of spiciness, we thought it was one level ahead. I love spicy food but when I ate there I wasn't in the mood for anything crazy, so I ordered mild, but it tasted spicy to me. My cousin ordered the next level, and my sis ordered the next one. Yeah, they kept chugging water. HA. Everyone still enjoyed the food though. I'm definitely a regular, and it definitely helps that it's in the area.
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Belle L.

The only Nepalese restaurant near Loop! Weekday lunch buffet is $10.99. Daily selections are same or similar plus/minus a dish or two. Buttery original naan is served. Limited selection compared to River North competitor. Space near kitchen (location of buffet) can be cluttered. Scene behind the bar area can be a deterrent. Enticing ethnic wine brand selection.
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Saahithi G.

Great food. Love the kukraku masu and chicken biryani. Very well cooked chicken. Close to my place and quick service. Not great veggie dishes though.
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Alex C.

Has one of the best garlic naans I've ever tasted. And you get unlimited servings for lunch! Plus 15% off if you check in on yelp. Pretty amazing for a $11 buffet lunch. If you get the chance to though, try out their lamb tikka masala, it tastes amazing. Pity they don't have it for buffet lunch (it costs too much, I'm told) Located in a pretty, and quiet part of town. I'd certainly be coming again!
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Jenna S.

We've been to the lunch buffet here several times and always enjoyed it. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. The staff is friendly and there is never a wait. Prices are spot on, the Easter buffet was only $14.95! If I had one complaint, it's the fact that we had an 11 AM rezzy and the buffet wasn't set up until about 11:15 AM....just leaving us to stare at each other, hungry for 15 minutes with no music or anything. At least get the naan and tandoori chicken ready so we have something to munch on while we wait!
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Jennifer R.

I will never order from this place again. I ordered through Grub Hub (which I've always had pleasant experiences with) and I only ordered from here because it is one of the few places that offers Regular Lassi, not just mango. I am extremely allergic to mango. I ordered 2 regular lassi along with $45 of other food. They delivered MANGO lassi. I called the driver first, he did not answer. Then I called the restaurant manager and he told me that he would refund me the money (even though I paid cash). I asked, will you bring 2 regular lassi? He said, "No, because I would have to pay a delivery fee to bring you back out another order." I said, well I paid a delivery fee ($8) for food that was not delivered. So if you won't bring me the food I ordered, then I want a refund of the delivery fee as well." He said no and hung up. I then called GrubHub. They called the restaurant. They told me that the manager would send someone to bring me back $10 cash only for the lassi. When I asked Grub Hub about the delivery fee, they said the manager would not refund the $8. Grub Hub gave me a $5 credit which was nice. But what kind of sense does that make?!! They will bring me back my cash (which 30 minutes later they still have not) but they won't refund the delivery fee or bring what I ordered?!! At this point, their incompetence, rudeness, and lack of customer service has me distrustful of eating their food at all. What a waste!
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Ryan H.

Do not pay with a credit card! The staff is incompetent and will charge you triple! They charge me $60 for a $20 order! Don't do it!
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Agnes L.

After lunch last Sunday, my friend and I left feeling super stuffed from all the goodies at this restaurant's buffet for only $11 + tax and tip. Most memorable items: *My personal combination / sandwich of roasted tandoori chicken; fresh sliced cucumber, tomato and onion; cool yogurt sauce paired with spicy kick of the green cilantro/mint chutney sauce within a thin crusty naan bread pocket. (I picked up a habit of my husband to make a wrap or sandwich out of varied items when applicable.) *The goat - It's an unusual meat item at any rate so I had to try it. The saucy chunks of meat on the bone had the most flavor of all the entree choices. *The Chicken Makhani - Comforting, buttery sauce enveloped tender pieces of chicken Did not go back for seconds of these: *Crunchy chicken noodles - It seemed out of place from the description in an Indian restaurant and because it felt reminiscent of an oddball Chinese dish. *Mixed vegetable soup - Had a good kick but few veggies / lentils within the broth *Mix Pakora - assorted fried veggies became less crunchy and more soggy over time, which I'm not too upset about because it's a natural result of buffet style serving P.S. I later discovered the Yelp Check-In offer of 15 percent off, so make sure to utilize that to add on to an already affordable price for an Indian buffet!
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Chris O.

Everything has tasted great and the staff is nice!
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Simon T.

Excellent and cheap? Best Indian buffet found in any city.
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Varsha G.

This is definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. The service is great, the food is delicious. Would definitely recommend this place to a friend!
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Steve H.

I am in town for a conference, staying at the Hilton. My first night in town, I ordered the Chicken Korma. I asked for extra rice and naan. When I got back to the hotel, I opened the bag and this is what was inside: 1 container of the chicken korma, 1 container of rice, 1 large container of rice, and 2 HUGE portions of garlic naan. Everything was delicious, but Im more of a fan or white meat when it comes to chicken. On my last night, I ordered the Lamb Korma. Didnt ask for extra rice, thinking that the large container I got on the first night was probably the main rice and that the smaller container was the extra. WRONG! Sigh. Totally my bad. That said, the lamb was MUCH better than the chicken. YUM! I didnt eat in either time, so I cant say too much about the service, but each time I picked up they were super nice. This isnt blow-your-mind-Indian. But, if you are in the South Loop with no car, or if you dont feel like doing the work involved to leave the area, Chicago Curry house is a really good option.
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Andrea C.

Butter Chicken was dee-lish! And so was everything else I tried from all my friends' plates! I recommend sharing dishes if you like variety. This place was able to accommodate our group of 9 in a timely fashion. Waiter was a little awkward, but got some important parts right - drinks, food, check, no nonsense. However, personally, I prefer a funny guy.
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David B.

Average Indian food. The buffet lunch service was slow. Took a while to get sodas and naan. Some of the buffet food needed refreshing faster. Easy to find coupons for the place.
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Michael D.

The Chicago Curry House is located in the South Loop neighborhood. It serves Indian and Nepalese food and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a large dining area with a seven-seat bar in the center. It is nicely decorated with booths and tables covered in white table clothes. Our party of six had a reservation for a recent Saturday evening. When we arrived the restaurant was fairly busy but by no means close to being full. We had a reservation but were immediately seated at a table without being asked if we had one. We ordered a variety of food and shared everything starting with appetizers consisting of the Bombay Bhel Poori (rice puffs, chickpea flour, potatoes and onions) and Chicken MoMo (minced chicken and Nepali spices) along with Naan (flat leavened bread). For our entrÃ©es we had the Chicken Saag (boneless chicken cooked in a spinach puree), Kadhai Chicken (boneless chicken cooked with ginger and coriander), Kadhai Lamb (boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, and garlic), and the Tandoori style Chicken Tikka (chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and roasted). All the food was nicely prepared and flavorful as well as reasonably priced. The drinks were skimpy and the service was adequate. This place is family friendly and on the evening of our visit, a couple and three small children were seated adjacent to our table and directly behind me. One of the children screamed throughout our dinner that put a huge damper on the evening. The Chicago Curry House provides decent food at fair prices. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine there, but it's OK if you are in the area and have a taste for this type of cuisine.
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Jennie C.

Bit disappointed with the food portion and service. We ordered three dishes and naan. They all came in such tiny containers, which seemed over-priced for $13-14/entree. The naan was good. Mango lassi was rich and delicious too. We felt a bit rushed as several servers came and asked if we're still working on our food. Nobody offered us the dessert menu, but we ordered some kheer anyways...from one of the many waiters that seemed to serve our table. So a few minutes later another waiter dropped off the check without including the dessert order. Felt like we weren't welcomed to stay after our meal, even though there were plenty of empty tables left. The kheer was watery, rice had no texture. I've had better and cheaper Indian food elsewhere.
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S N.

Poor client service. Sit in the place for 12 min and no one shows up to ask what you need. Very ridiculous response of the waiter who called himself as an "acting manager" yes he did say that when you complain about one of the dishes not being good. They cant fix, cant refund, cant pack but can throw it dustbin and charge you. A BiG NO for any veg food here. Took 3 of my friends here and unfortunately disappointed
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Andrew L.

So I called them to place an order and asked if I could have the food prepared without tomatoes since I am allergic. They said they would happily do it to just place my order either by calling or using grubhub. So I placed the order 2 hours later using Grubhub and they called me telling me that the dish is prepared with tomatoes. Seriously? Why couldn't you tell me this when I called? Boo to this place.
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Ari L.

Popped in on a Sunday night. No wait for a table, very attentive staff. Ordered chicken momo appetizer, which came out promptly. Delicious! Also ordered lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala to share. Lamb vindaloo pleases those who like hot (spicy) dishes. The chicken tikka masala was more my speed. Flavorful, tender chicken in a thick sauce with just a bit of heat. Hearty servings and great, well-developed flavor. We wrapped up the leftovers and they were even better the second day. Also: the naan bread lives up to the hype; dip it in everything.
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Ashley C.

We regulary order from their sister restaurant Nepal House but recently the chef must have changed as the food started differing. This was a perfect time to venture off and try Chicago Curry House. We ordered - Tikka Masala, Paneer, Naan, Chicken Momo and Lamb Keema. Not one single dish was appetizing nor did we take more than one bite of anything. The food was COMPLETELY bland which never occurs with Indian food. The Tikka Masala was just cream sauce, no tomato and no spice. Its usually full of flavor and spice well not this place. For desert we had the Mango Lassi which was the last and final fail. My fiancÃ© found a piece of wire in his Lassi. Fortunately he didn't swallow it. That was it - our $80 order was all a waste. Luckily we are big grubHub orders and we filed our first charge back in 4 years. Chicago Curry house refused to refund but luckily Grub Hub refunded this disaster. I suggest not wasting your money here!
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Troy C.

Dinner was here Thursday night. Chicken Momo's hit the spot yet again. The lamb vindaloo's spice level was just shy of something dredged up from the lower depths of Hades, just like I ordered it. Ordered the Kashmiri Naan. The cashews and almond cherry paste in the Naan went well with the heat of the lamb vindaloo.
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Yuna D.

I don't know what to think about this place. They had buffet style for lunch for about 11 dollars per person, which we decided to try out. Although I am a girl, I'm going to admit that I'm pretty much a carnivore at heart. I love Chicken, and I love meat in general. Roar. Most of the stuff on the buffet menu were pretty vegetarian, so if you're a vegetarian, you should really like it here. I really liked their tandoori chicken, although it was hard to eat because its thigh meat still attached to the bone. Their saffron rice is good too, but a little dry. I also thought that their samosas were pretty dry too. They also have goat meat for you to try, but their Chicken Curry was absolutely delicious. Their naan was also unlimited, which made everything 10 billion times better. Oh, and seriously, I can eat their Kheer all day long. All. freaking. day. It's so goooood. The 15% discount off the total bill also really helped! Thanks Chicago Curry House & yelp check-in offers!
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M D.

Definitely a fan.(...but also wouldn't go tremendously out of my way to dine here). Since moving back to Chicago we've been here about a half dozen times....rather than explore other Indian places on the southern half of Chicago, CCH has become our go-to Indian restaurant. We've done both take-out and eat-in and have even taken out of town family to CCH. We've enjoyed a number of dishes (vegetarian, chicken and lamb predominantly) and have yet to be disappointed. As others have said, the naan is quite delicious. The only thing that we've tried that leaves a significant amount to be desired are the samosas (this is disappointing as a favorite place in Boston had incredible samosas...have yet to find a midwestern substitute!) which are pretty bland (one time we ate in and ordered vegetable samosas, we errantly received one veg and one chicken crumbles.....didn't complain as, although it wasn't what we ordered, we were curious to check it out.....both are equivalent: not horrible but won't satisfy the craving for a scrumptious samosa).
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Hil B.

We always go for their lunch buffet. It's my favorite Indian lunch buffet in Chicago. The Saag paneer is the best!! Naan has perfect soft and crunchy balance. Once in a while I get the Mango Lassi which is yum!
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Tricia D.

2 words: chicken makhani! And naan. Ok, 4 words. The only odd thing about the meal was the overzealous waiter making way too many recommendations. "No, the Napa Chardonnay is better. Try that." ::already scribbling down self's reco on pad of paper:: "Are you sure you want to order 2 chicken makhanis? Don't you want to taste 2 different entrees? Try..." "No, start with 1 order of naan. If it's not enough, then you can get 2." Uh, I think we know what we want and don't want. Anyway, I can't wait to come back.
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Tim H.

I came to check out the Nepalese chicken wings that were in Time Out's 100 best things to eat/drink list. The wings were definitely good and unique. Not sure how much effort I would take to come have them again though. They are marinated overnight and then grilled up crispy in the tandoor oven while staying moist inside. The rest of the food was mediocre and priced in the $10-20 per main course range.
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Ehow C.

We were trying to decide on an Indian restaurant in the South Loop area and, being the handy Yelper in the group of people, I found a Yelp Deal for this restaurant on a Friday night for 15% off our bill. Decent reviews with a discount, what could we lose? A lot, apparently. We ordered chicken and vegetable momos for appetizers. I haven't had other versions of this appetizers, but they just reminded me of really poorly made pot stickers/gyoza. Stuffing leaked if you even thought about poking it, and the filling subpar. The dipping sauce was okay, at least. My main dish was Kadhai Chicken, which was just adequate, really nothing to write home about. My date's Chicken Makhani had a pretty tasty tomato base, and my mango lasse was very tasty. Service was strangely creepy as some of the servers watched us as we ate, as Donny J. pointed out. At other times they were inattentive, especially when we were waiting for our check. YELP DEAL WARNING: Apparently there's a $10 discount ceiling on the Yelp Deal, despite it not stating it anywhere in the rules and conditions. I didn't contest it with a manager, but I found it to be somewhat unprofessional to tell us at the last minute.
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Ashley S.

Went here for the lunch buffet in a Saturday because I was craving Indian. It was ok. I was disappointed because neither of my two favorite dishes were on the buffet- chicken tikka masala and paneer makhani. We also had to ask for naan, which was not fluffy like it is at Indian Garden. Not sure that I would go back for the buffet, but I would try ordering my faves for delivery.
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Julie A.

A solid A-Ok. Not great, but some of the items in the buffet were pretty good, but others were oh not so good at all. I chose a couple samosas that were dry, but the were in a tin with vegetable tempura. The tempura wasn't good at all. It tasted like fish, but I had to swallow it down. I cut open what was an onion, but it looked like it was molded or something... Everything else was fine, but I am really in no desire to go back anytime soon.
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Mika S.

Well worth the price. I highly recommend the vegetable koftas and a number of the paneer dishes for vegetarians. My friends and I know authentic Indian food when we taste it and I am happy to say that this place passes with flying colors! Keep up the good work.
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Colleen O.

I love Indian food. My guy.... not so much. Usually my suggestions of an Indian delivery are met with a meek smile and a slight shaking of his head saying no. But tonight was going to be different! I had convinced him that he should give Indian food a chance. Tonight, I was going to turn him into a believer!! I found that the Chicago Curry House would deliver straight to my door. I placed an order through grubhub for dinner here that night. I placed my order and was quoted the standard delivery time of an hour. Twenty minutes later I was notified that my delivery time would be 15 minutes later than originally quoted. Alright, thats cool. I understand delivery service can get hectic sometimes. Flash forward to an HOUR past the delivery time. I had called the restaurant to inquire about where my food was and whether I would receive a discount because of the super late food.The person on the phone had asked what my order was. When he discovered that I had used grubhub, he flipantly said that "Because I already paid, I should call grubhub and complain to them" Wha? I told him that, I HADN'T already paid and was paying in cash his tone changed remarkably. He said he'd give me five dollars off. WTF? I'll take the 5 dollar discount, but he only gave it to me because I hadn't prepaid. If I had I'd be shit out of luck. Finally close to two hours after the quoted delivery time, the delivery guy shows up. Hacking throughout the entire transaction. I told him that his restaurant had given me five dollars off and gave him the discounted rate sans tip. Yeah,I know. I hate not giving tips. I have worked in the service industry for close to a decade and i tip well, but when you show up TWO HOURS late and possibly could give me TB, frankly you don't deserve a tip. After I closed the door and started to unpack the food, I hear a knock on the door. My boyfriend goes to answer the returned disgruntled delivery driver. The driver started to harassing my boyfriend about the absence of tip and the discount we included. But when he saw that it wasn't me who answered the door but my super manly boyfriend he backed off. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if it were just me ordering food and handling a scary stranger at my door. SERIOUSLY?! Worst service ever. mediocre Indian food that was cold did not convert my boyfriend into a believer. Delivery orderer's beware.
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Jeff S.

One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. Sunday buffet was very reasonably priced. I wish this place was closer to me. Wait, no I don't, I'd be 300 lbs if it was.
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Anne H.

I've been thinking about my review. And I've decided I can't give this restaurant a 4 because there are so many Indian Restaurants in Chicago with better food. 3 stars for the food. 4 for the service.
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Liliana H.

Granted I went in already knowing I would dislike Indian food. I just do not like the spice profile of Indian food, but I was ready to give it a second chance. and yes, I've had what is considered some of the best indian food while I lived in London. We did the buffet option so we could try everything. The items that stood out were the butter chicken and garlic naan. All the other buffett items were just too overspiced with clove. ruined it for me. We might give them another try and just order off the a la carte menu and hopefully there are less clove-y selections.
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Kimmie R.

The person that answers the phone at this place is rude and impatient so make sure you have a clear understanding of what you want to order, because she will certainly not assist you if you are confused. The food is very spicy! I love spicy food, but wait a second here this food is the kind of spicy that will send the average tolerant person to the bathroom for a vacation aka Colon Cleanse. I ordered from this place to serve to guests at my house and *clears throat* multiple people had multiple trips to the bathroom thank goodness I was not one of them. On the other hand, the food is very tasty, but warning it is only for those who are use to eating very spicy food!
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Imran K.

Second time I'm here and the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM on a Friday night. Server wants order quickly. The meat apps came out old and dry. Biryani was at least 12 hours old. And they converted the naan into a parata by frying it. Horrible experience yet again
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Henry M.

Had a great meal here with some librarians last week. Food was tasty, but service was terrible ... fully two hours from when we were seated until food was served. Of course, acknowledging this, the server brought the bill with the 18% tip added (because we were a party of six or more...). Surely common sense says that if you couldn't serve a party in a timely fashion you don't attempt to extort a tip from people ... but I guess common sense was lacking here.
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Steve D.

Very plain decor and poor service. The food was fine, though. I wouldn't go back to dine in, but I might take out if I were in the area.
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Siddhartha A.

Love the food and the service here. Recommend the speciality Nepali dishes.
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Michelle J.

decent variety. Good service.
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Leonardo U.

This place is clean and neat. The decor is modern and upscale. I am very comfortable at my table. The buffet selection is small but the dishes are colorful and savory. Just enough spice to make it flavorful with out being overwhelming. Would so like to comeback but I'm not from Chicago.
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Anne S.

I had dinner here the other night and I was impressed. It's nice to have good Indian food on the south side. For 4 people we ordered 2 sets of samosas, the vegetarian dinner, and the non vegetarian dinner. I liked that the dinners had multiple parts to them, so we could try lots of things. The dinners included rice and naan, and small portions of 4 or 5 things. So I ate a lot of different things here! And I thought they were all good! The service was outstanding as well. Food came out fairly quickly, water was refilled constantly, and our waiter was attentive but not over bearing. We had a resturant.com gift certificate for here, which made it a better deal! I plan to eat here again!
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Brit M.

I am really only giving this place 2 stars because they attempted to fix the issue we had with our dinner. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 1 - We arrived late, around 8 pm for a last minute dinner. We were ushered into our seats and munched on the complimentary crackers and sauces when BAM a hair was found in my boyfriends mouth. We didn't say anything just stopped eating the assorted sauces. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 2 - We order the Chef's Assorted App's. An assortment of strange looking fried foods. A yogurt dip of some sort would of complimented the under-cooked chicken we had perfectly. Nothing was offered or recommended. I mean you serve a bunch of fried foods with no sauces? Noticeably under-cooked at that. They took the platter back into the kitchen to recook the chicken, and returned with hot chicken, and everything else ICE cold. At this point we were ready to just say forget it and leave. The staff and manager did not understand at first why we were returning the dish, which is even more frustrating. It took them about 10 minutes to figure out that our dish was cold, after they had to reheat the chicken. The whole ordeal was aggravating. So they took back the whole appetizer. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 3 - Our Chicken Tikka was delivered, on the cold side. There were burners underneath it, but yet it still was cold. They brought out some lentils for us about 5 minutes after our meal was delivered - in an attempt to make up for the appetizer disaster. The lentils were okay. The sauce for the Tikka was okay. The naan was probably the best part of our whole meal. After we finished our meal, we sat there for NO LIE 20 minutes after asking for our check twice. They were trying to figure out our bill. It took everyone in the restaurant, even the cook from the back to adjust the bill properly. In the end, we were only charged for the Chicken Tikka and naan - which still ended up being $17. Honestly, Trader Joe's microwave Indian dinners are much better. If you are going to pay $17 for one dish, I recommend you go to a fancy Indian place. I will not be returning, thank god Standard Indian and Taj Mahal are around for the time being.
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Lisa P.

Amazing Indian food. Good prices and fantastic naan
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Sonia M.

Went after a 5 day conference with a whole group of American co-workers who love Indian food. I have to say the food was rather authentic , service was excellent and overall ambiance great. I would definitely make a trip back there if I was in the area again.
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Brian O.

This was a really good place. The food was very good. My wife and I really enjoy good Indian food and this was very well done. The only draw back is the tight seating. Even though there was empty tables, they sat us down to a table so tight to the next with a baby, that I had to sit on the same side as my wife. Very uncomfortable, but was too tired to fight the host about it.
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Danny G.

Excellent and affordable lunch buffet here. It's easy to lose control if you aren't careful! The masala was delicious and I must have pounded two baskets of garlic naan. There was also a red curry dish that was truly delicious. I will definitely try to make it back.
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Jennie T.

I came here for the lunch buffet. It was okay. The food wasn't even't spicy! I was disappointed. My favorite was the chicken makhani (butter chicken) because it had a little bit of spice in it. Other than that, everything else tasted really bland. I also had a really hard time understanding our server... I almost thought she was speaking to us in Hindi. Strange because neither of us looked Indian.
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B C.

I would give this place zero stars if I could. This is the WORST Indian food I've ever eaten and I'm INDIAN! We ordered food to be delivered from Curry House tonight and we were beyond disappointed. We got the Palak paneer which was tasteless and the paneer was old and rubbery. We also got the hara bara chicken kebab which was dry and tough to eat and not to mention heavily lacking any sort of spices. The dish came with rice and we ordered 2 Lacha parathas on the side. The parathas were huge and dry. Parathas are supposed to be nice and flakey but whatever they sent us did not even closely resemble a paratha. Lastly we ordered the gulab Jamuns for dessert. These were the worst gulab jamuns ever! They were dry and crunchie and nowhere near nice and soft like they are supposed to be. I'm so upset that this places poses as an Indian restaurant !! Save your $$$$ and go to Devon Street if possible. There are plenty of authentic Indian restaurants in Chicago and this isn't one of them.
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Sujan P.

The flavors are fresh, buffet is decent (NB all chicken dishes are dark meat) Samosa-potato to veggie ratio is off and a bit overspiced Butter chicken- fresh tomato taste, well done. Don't expect white meat Naan- well done, not out of a bag Chai- good milky rich chai. Not watered-down Why only 3? B/c the management, consistently (yes, I've been here more than once) abrasive and aloof. We used our yelp coupon and he asked "you want to use this today?" in disbelief. No, we just wanted to show you how pretty it is, why would we use it on our 3-person buffet? Also the aftermeal condiments at the door are pretty... Rough. We (south Asians) tend to eat "mukhwas" which is a combo of different seeds to aid with digestion & freshen breath, they just have an assortment of whole spices like clove, fennel, and I forgot whatelse. C'mon curry house, do y'all eat that at home like that? Then why are you trying to pass it off to your unknowing customers like that's traditional?!
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pz j.

We were really excited to eat here and went out of our way to go because restaurants that serve Nepali food are hard to come by (in the Midwest at least). But the whole experience was very disappointing. We went for lunch and because there was a buffet, we were discouraged by the staff to order from the menu as the server insisted that the what's on the menu was available on the buffet. Of course...NOT all of it - and not the items I wanted to eat. This was just the beginning of the awkward interaction with the staff, who for us totally ruined the experience. They were distant and aloof; not friendly at all. And although the restaurant was not busy (only 3 tables at lunchtime) the service was slow and reluctant. Some of the dishes were good, but it was difficult to get over how uncomfortable the meal was so we will not be returning, nor will we be recommending this place to friends. On a random side note, there is no parking for this restaurant. So you have street parking or a lot parking one block away as options if you drive ; just fyi.
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Cherry C.

Very good taste!
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Heather L.

We had the samosas and some of the Nepalese dishes. For the most part, we had an enjoyable experience. Though, I must say, when I crave Indian food, I really expect full flavors, which in the case of Chicago Curry House, only the samosa lived up to. And it may be the Asian in me, but GAH do I dislike paying for a small side of white rice.
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Carol K.

I say 2.5 stars. Here's what I felt was "meh", the service leaves something to be desire. I don't get to hung up on service unless it's brutally bad, the servers at CCH are mildly annoyed and equally as interested- in other words they're not going out of their way for you. The food was "meh" for me, there are so many great Indian restaurants in Chicago that blow this place out of the water. Not to be harsh, it wasn't bad it just didn't taste authentic. Places on Devon- obviously authentic, there's a big difference. Indian food takes a lot of care and precision, the food at CCH again wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either and the dishes we had reflected that. I say try Gaylord in the loop, it's fantastic.
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Edwin A.

Craving Indian Food my friend and I dropped by this place for a lunch buffet. Easy to miss as it in a neighbourhood. But as you walk near, you can smell curry in the air. :) The buffet has all the standard items, cold section, hot dishes, and small desert selection. The taste was good. There is a notable item when were were there on Thanksgiving Day. Tandoori Turkey! Gotta give them props for having that. haha :) Took a pic of that one, classic.
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Johnny C.

Went here on a dinner date with my GF. If it were a lunch date I probably would have given more stars. But our dinner plates were high-priced, thinly disguised buffet items. For paying entree prices, the food quality was not great. The Palak Paneer tasted like the spinach came out of a can. It was very salty. The samosas were crispy on the outside but tasted bland. But I have to give it to them - the Chicken Vindaloo was very spicy and still had good flavor. But not worth coming back for. If you want good Indian food for dinner, try Cumin up on Milwaukee. You'll get your money's worth on the entrees. Glad I tried it but won't be going back to this place.
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Jeff T.

I might have an inflated view of this place because I ate here when I visited Chicago and I really, really love Chicago. Also, I walked here from my hotel in North Loop so I was starving. I also have to remark that I am obsessed with Indian buffets because I like bang for my buck and am no connoisseur of authentic and refined Indian cuisine. GIve me a bucket of rice and butter chicken and I will be set (raise your hand if you know the feeling). So yeah, the butter chicken was good. But every Indian restaurant does butter chicken moderately well. I was impressed by the samosas and goat dish though (not every indian buffet has these selections). In the end, I would say this place is slightly above par in terms of indian buffets. The decor and the service were much nicer than the norm. I will definitely go again next time I'm in Chicago.
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Eliza B.

A REALLY decent lunch buffet near work! I enjoy Indian buffets because I really like trying new things and I liked the variety of offerings they had - especially considering their size constraints. I would absolutely go back here again for lunch.
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Dilip R.

Foods not great. Service was pathetic. The server guy was rude and incompetent. Wrong orders and rude answers . Avoid if possible !!
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Erin C.

Yummy food. Great service! I went in with a group of 20 and was immediately surprised at how organized they were. All of our food came out quickly and to the right people. My dish had a nice level of spice but nothing people couldn't handle. There were a few Indian food newbies with us who wanted no spice and they were happy to accommodate them. The masala naan was out of this world! I wanted to take this back to Boston with me! Overall, a great place with great prices. Two thumbs up!
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Teresa M.

Excellent service. Food to satify your taste buds. Overall, two thumps up!
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Julie B.

I'm not sure why this place has bad reviews. The service was excellent - very prompt. It was nicely decorated and seemed very clean. It looked like they had a full bar, although our party only ordered beer so not sure if there is liquor. Parking wasn't bad - we found a metered spot across the street. I ordered the special Indian vegetable meal. It was South Indian style with little servings of a bunch of dishes. Everything was great. It was a ton of food, so luckily I had people to help me finish it. My father asked for shrimp vindalo which wasn't on the menu, but they happily made it for him. It was my least favorite dish, as I thought it was too sweet - probably made to please the American palate. He liked it and didn't find it too sweet. The palek paneer was my favorite. The naan was great. Glad to have an Indian restaurant close to the city, and where parking isn't a hassle. I would likely return.
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Teresa P.

This is my first review ever on yelp! I've never had Indian food before and never felt inclined to try, but one time at this place has definitely made me a believer! Service is great and the naan is delicious. The fact that they have a $10 lunch buffet makes it that much better!
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Abby D.

This is a favorite lunch (buffet) spot for my coworkers & me. Personally I love a buffet when it's Indian food...I can never decide on on any one dish & for whatever reason I just don't really like family style ordering/serving, so the buffet is where its at! Now, I'm gluten intolerant (although disclaimer: I don't have celiac), but I have never bothered to ask the staff about what is gluten free. I think in general most Indian food is pretty safe if you stay away from the stuff that is obviously breaded & fried. At any rate, my roulette has worked well so far: I have never had a gluten-reaction to anything I've eaten there...and it has all been delicious! Staff is friendly & helpful. Your water glass will remain full. Your clothes & hair will smell like your lunch for several hours afterward, so be ready for that.
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marco o.

Amazing food, interesting twists on typical indian food, generous portions. The staff was friendly, and the food took an appropriate amount of time for the quality. The kofta was ok, but the other dishes we got were delicious. The kasmiri naan was pretty interesting and matches well with some of the spicier dishes. The kulfi was also really good. We left with a large amount of food and had a great lunch the next day. We will come here again.
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Vivian N.

I had the chi ken korma which is one of my favorite Indian dishes, but unfortunately this one was disappointing.
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Kevin C.

I was fooled by all these reviews and went for their Buffet. I have to say that all these people who says this place is great are people who has never tasted good Indian food. This is by far the worst buffet i have ever eaten. The Naans(breads) were hard and cold. I really felt like they recycle the left over naan to next customer. Chiken tikka masala is all watered down. Rest of the curries are below average. Finally, the life saver of the experience the dessert Gulab Jamun was hard and cant even poke it. It is old and i know it has been there for a while. I am an Indian and i know when Indian food is old or fresh. Please do me a favor will you? Just stop giving good reviews for all crappy food. I understand even the crappy Indian food may taste like bliss for some americans but come on. It was just pathetic. There are many good Indian restaurants in Chicago, go try them. In the end, All this crap costs $12.50. Waste of money and time.
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Lydia R.

Too bad I didn't check Yelp before my recent lunch at the Chicago Curry House. Friends and I arrived on a Sunday. We were promptly seated but then the clock started ticking as we waited, and waited, and waited for someone to approach our table and get our drink orders and ask us if we wanted to order from the menu or the buffet. It was an amazingly long time - probably 15-20 minutes before any of the wait staff approached. And, he only did so after one member of my party happened to make eye contact with him. Oh, they were not busy as only about 6 tables were filled. The tables around us were getting attention as the passed right by our table to serve them. Finally, a waiter approached and asked us if we wanted the buffet or the menu. I said that I wanted a masala tea to which he replied, "I asked if you wanted the buffet." Admittedly I did not answer his question but after walking all over downtown Chicago and then spending another 20 minutes getting pissed off while waiting for service, I wanted a masala tea. I thought his response was very rude. We ended up taking the buffet, which had a good selection of appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts. There were 2 meat dishes and the rest were vegetarian or vegan, which was great for us as we are all vegetarian. The food was fine. Nothing spectacular. The naan was dry and kind of cold. The palak paneer, usually a favorite of mine, was not good. They skimped on the paneer as there were only about 5 pieces in the entire thing. The dish itself was much too creamy and bland. One member of my party referred to it as "sludgy." This was was my third visit to Chicago Curry House over the past year. But I can definitely say it will be my LAST visit. There are too many Indian restaurant choices in Chicago to waste my time and money on sub par service and food that is simply OK.
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Jeanne L.

We had a Restaurant.com certificate, which wasn't usable for the lunch buffet, so we were going to order off the menu. However, as soon as we got to the restaurant, we gave in to the yummy smells of the buffet. My only complaint would be the very dry tandoori chicken. Otherwise, everything was delicious, especially the spinach (palak paneer). No sweets available in the buffet though. We also got an extra order of naan (mmm!) to take with us... shhh - don't tell!
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Andy W.

I went for the lunch buffet. There was a nice selection of items, and everything I tried was pretty good. Even though we were only getting the buffet, the service was still quite attentive. At $11, this place is an excellent lunch option. I'll definitely be back in the future.
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Christine T.

Loved this place. Stopped for the lunch buffet after walking past from a Target store on Roosevlet. Large menu of interesting Indian and Nepalese options --- The restaurant is clean, modern, bright and well maintained. Service was excellent. The buffet was exceptional.
(5)
Diana G.

Well, I came with my sister close to closing time. Pretty dark in there and they try to make it look fancier. Ok, so we ordered veg samosas, I ordered the Curry House Non Veg. Dinner and my sister got lamb (forgot which one, but it's not going to matter) and 2 naans. So, they give us some kinda cracker/bread thing with some sauces. Weird tasting. Kinda sour tasting and not good. Veg samosa comes out and they are ok. So, we get some rice and 2 chicken dishes (I think it was the butter chicken and chicken tikka from my dish). We eat some and it's ok.....I thought it was a bit bland. So, we stop and wait thinking the other things will be coming soon. We sat pretty close to the kitchen at the booths. So every time it swung open...I thought it was ours, but they would walk pass us. So some time passes and we are thinking like what's taking so long. So, we think it's the lamb that might be taking longer. We were thinking where is the naan at least. So, after quite some time, I guess the manager came over and asked if we wanted our items wrapped up. Us with our confused look was like Ummmm....we are still waiting for our other stuff. He looks confused and was like kitchen is closing. He asks our waitress and ends up the food runner gave it to some other couple that ordered what I ordered. Then they say they will make it, but they were about to close soon so we said forget it and they packed up the rest of our stuff, but confusion still ensues since we didn't know did we still have to pay or it was comped. They just left us sitting there and we just got up and asked the hostess and she asked the manager and he said it was ok and we can go. So, we technically didn't get to try everything. I would go back and try it again.
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Evan M.

My friend and I had a funny experience ordering here. As we were seated by the host, he told us that that Tom Yum soup was really good today (this is an Indian restaurant, but we just assumed it was a special). When the waiter asked us what we would like to order, I asked him about the Tom Yum soup. He said "Tom Yum soup? We don't have any Tom Yum soup!" I explained that the host had told us this, and he responded, "Who?" I pointed out the host and, and then he said "let me go get him." Soon, the host came back and said "How can I help you?" I explained that our waiter was confused about the Tom Yum soup. And the host said "Tom Yum soup? Oh! I was just telling you about that in case you ever eat at a Thai restaurant. It's really good!" Then the host left our table, and our waiter came back to take our order. At at this point, my expectations were not very high. However, I had a lovely Tandoori salmon and green salad with lots of fresh veggies. My friend had a lentil dish which she described as adequate.
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Jay L.

This was our second time coming to Curry House for the lunch buffet. The food and service is good. If you are looking for a good lunch in the South Loop, this is a place you should visit.
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Mark S.

Nice clean restaurant with pleasant service. We weren't very hungry so just ordered the Nepalese Mo Mo's and some Chicken Biryani. Both were delicious. Not overly hot. Want to come back and bring bigger appetites.
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Phoebe T.

Some coworkers and I ordered dinner from here for a late night work day. One of the guys on my team asks the Indian guy on our team: "hey, how much naan do you think we need?" The guy answers: "at least two pieces per person". let me tell you something - the naan is ENORMOUS. It's not the typical normal person size naan. It's HUGEEEE. I struggled finishing one piece myself and I typically eat at least two pieces at indian restaurants. So yeah, go easy on the naan is lesson one. lesson two is..the vegetable platter appetizer is just fried potatoes. This was indicated when one coworker asked "I thought we got the vegetable platter?" and the indian guy answered: "yeah, it's that" (points to fried potatotes). Funny stories aside, we did get the food and it was pretty good. We all ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and I heard no complaints. I enjoyed it and had less of a food coma than I usually do when I eat Indian food so yay to that. One con is that the rice for all 6 of our meals came in ONE container. The place didn't even give us plastic plates so if we hadn't had those lying in our company pantry, we would've been eating out of the same rice carton...akward... Regardless, the food was good and I'd order from here again :)
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Janet E.

I was able to snag a Now! Deal from Groupon. Unfortunately I was unable to read the fine print before purchasing my groupon. It stated that it was for dine-in only and I was hoping to take my food to go. Luckily I gave Chicago Curry House a call and they were able to make an exception for me and allowed me to carry out my food. Just finished up the food (I ordered the Chicken Makhani and garlic naan) and it was delicious! It even came with complimentary spiced crackers and dipping sauce (which they usually serve for dine-in patrons). Thanks Chicago Curry House!
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Ebs B.

Dropped the Curry for me...get it? Ball...curry...ball... Okay, point being it wasn't that good. There were probably only 10 or so dishes to choose from and everything I tried was good, but not great. The Chicken Makhani (butter chicken) was my favorite as it reminded me of Chicken Tikka Masala. However, there were sharp bones in the chicken and a few very tough pieces that I had to spit out (discreetly, that is). The Naan to me had the consistency of a tortilla...nope, not authentic Naan to me. I will admit the service was good and the decor was nicer than I expected. And, for 10.95 for the lunch buffet, it was cheaper than ordering a meal (which I debated on doing). Well, it's on to the next one...
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DeWitt K.

CCH is our "go-to" when my wife and I cannot come to an agreement on where to eat. So obviously we are big fans. The food is consistently very good and the service is great too. So... Over the year we have been going there, everything has been very good. My wife has pretty much settled in on the Tandoori Prawn. I, on the other hand, am all over the place. If you are looking for spicy, there are tons of options. Last night I had the Chicken Chilly Masala and loved it. When I am feeling quite bold, I will go with the Chicken Vindaloo. (Too hot for my wife so I don't have to share). Anyway... Give it a shot. It will not disappoint. Oh... One last thing... THere are coupons all over the place on the Curry House too.
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Tina L.

We tried to branch out to other dishes, but we've confirmed that the Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) is the highlight of the menu. Next time we'll be a table of 5 with 5 orders of Chicken Makhani.
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Nessie V.

I think this was more of a 3.5 stars for me. DÃ©cor was really nice, despite the Bauhausian exterior. Service was friendly. Buffet was a little small, but even so, it had one dal dish i really liked, and was actually spicy. They had mini-samosas on the buffet too, and it came with naan, all for $10 and some change plus tax and tip. I must say, do not turn off of State Street. There is NO PARKING (except with permit) on Plymouth or any of the connected, no-outlet side streets. Save yourself the trouble and park at a meter or take the El.
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Steve N.

Loved this place. Stopped for dinner after seeing a movie at the ICON theater, which is really close. Large menu of interesting Indian and Nepalese options --- which was a treat because there were things I hadn't seen at other Indian restaurants. The restaurant is clean, modern, bright and well maintained. Service was excellent. I don't spend a lot of time in the South Loop, but this will definitely be on my short-list of restaurants when I'm there again.
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Cindy F.

The restaurant was clean and on a slow Monday night at least, the service was prompt and polite. I loved the chicken sahi korma and the portion was big enough for two. The gulab jamun was interesting. I've never had it before, and I'm not sure if I would get it again. It tasted nice and the syrup wasn't too sweet, but I'm more of a pastry or chocolate dessert type.
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Andy C.

This review will be strictly based on what I experienced at the lunch buffet, but it was a pleasant enough experience that I'll return maybe to order off the menu at dinner. Categorically: Location: 3 out of 5. It depends on how you look at this one. If you know this area, it's not a problem to find it. If you're NOT familiar with the area, good luck, I guess. 9th street doesn't connect to Clark, so that might cause a few problems, and Plymouth itself is cul-de-sac'ed. Easy to walk to though if you live or work in the S. Loop. Red line (Harrison/Polk) shouldn't present too many problems. This restaurant shares space with a condo(?)/apartment(?) complex, so it's possible that you'll miss it the first time around. Just be on the lookout for a little door on the ground floor with a small'ish sign that just says, "Chicago Curry House" and you'll be ok. Decor: 4 out of 5 Hey, I don't pretend to know architecture of any type, but to me, the decor was soothing. I guess they tried for an authentic look. If they succeeded, I'll really never know, but I liked the coziness of the place. Oh yes, and paper tablecloths are a sure sign that the food is tasty and potentially oh so messy. Service: 5 out of 5 There were two ladies working when our group of 5 went for lunch. Both were very friendly if not too soft spoken, but quick to refill our water and marsala teas. No complaints in this department, whatsoever. Again, the mood may change depending on what time of day you go, but it seemed like there were equal numbers of people carrying out and dining in so service was never bogged down. Quality of food: 4 out of 5 Fine, I'm being subjective. I don't eat Indian or Nepalese food enough to really know what's "good," what's "bad," or what's "extraordinary." The only other place I have to compare Chicago Curry House to is Mt. Everest in Evanston. But the buffet was enjoyable though, and I'm terribly sorry if I mess up the descriptions because I definitely don't remember the names of anything. The appetizer samosas and fried vegetables were pleasant, although nothing that really sticks out as being "great." The tandoori chicken is also in this area, and although somewhat dry, the flavoring and rub made it not unpleasant.I skipped the veggies and the soup, and indulged next with the bread that looked like a folded over tortilla. I thought maybe it had egg in it, but I really don't know. (it's not the naan at the table). It's right by the lentil chips, and both were flavored and spiced appropriately. I usually skip the spinach, but the spicy cauliflower and potato was very well-made and packed a subtle heat, as was this mixed veggie dish in some type of brown curry. Layered on top of the saffron rice, it's really quite a good combination. I had several types of meats: the tandoori chicken (which is by the appetizers), the marsala chicken, and the goat meat, bone in of course. Out of these, I was most impressed with the goat meat because a) it didn't taste very gamy like goat does sometimes and b) it packed a very pleasant deep heat that made my brow start to sweat. For "dessert" I tried to grated carrot dish and the cold, sweetened, rice/raisin dish that was up by the cold veggies. The grated carrot dish was different, and although not the most delectable of things I've ever eaten, was worth a try. The cold rice/raisin dish was commensurate with what I've had previously; not great, but not something that I would turn my nose at, you know? Pricing: 4 out of 5 Not somewhere I could afford to eat every day, but definitely something that I could cycle through once every 2 months or so. Buffet + marsala tea for 5 people came out to 80 bucks with tax and tip. Would recommend this place if you have more than a strict 30 minutes for lunch. Infinitesimally better than Chutney Joe's, and it's relatively quiet during lunch so you can hold a conversation without yelling.
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Tom D.

Delicious
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Donny J.

no please. So where do I start, being a snob as it is about curries and spicy dishes of which I mastered the art of cooking curries with various meats, veggies and anything you can think about. I grew up with various spices and my family and friends will tell you if you want good tasty spicy curry go to Donny's house. That said I have been here 3 times and each time I went with the hope that something was amiss the the past 2 occasions and I just couldn't place my finger on hence I went back for the 3rd time. Yes I am a glutton for punishment and wanted to give them a 3rd chance, without luck. My very 1st visit we came here I had lamb curry with basmati rice figured it will be mouth watering, I had a glass of water no alcohol as I didn't want anything to influence my immersion into the luscious lamb meat that would send my taste buds wild. Needless to say I was highly disappointed with the dish.as the lamb was tough as door nails, very chewy and tasteless. There were 5 decent chunks of meat on my plate and I went through each just to check that maybe I can selvage something out of the meats to cure the desire for lamb meat I came here for. In the end I couldn't send it back as each piece of meat was half chewed, and with disgust returned to the plate. It took me almost 4 months to return to a Sunday buffet and already skeptical and sorely desired to try the place again as it is walking distance to my house and I wanted to be able to come here without reservations when I didn't want to cook myself. The buffet was very well presented, and I pilled my large plate with a bit of everything, you know I found a space on the plate for a table spoon of everything they had in the buffet, don't ask how its done just do it and make sure the different dishes don't mix. If you can't do it right try putting 2 table spoons of rice in the middle and then put the curry dishes around the plate in their own spot. I must add my eyes was larger than my stomach but I was hungry like a lion. The rice was light fluffy and tasty just as it should, its hard to cook basmati rice just right and they nailed this one, back to the lamb curry. Damn once again what is wrong with these people don't they taste the meats before they serve it. It was very chewy and I stopped eating it. Chicken curry turned out to be just okay and I finished it. I tried everything and on a scale of 1 to 10 discounting the lamb completely I'll give them a 3 for effort, 2 for taste and a 6 for presentation. and vowed never to return. until the day i was snookered to follow some friends to a place of their choice We got a round table for 8 and I promised not to try anything and just had a whiskey. that's it and watched everyone trying their meals. as a self made chef there is nothing pleasing and full filling watching others enjoy your own creations and notice the inner most joy in their eyes and their smiles as the food finds its way through their system. This day I watched and observed and didn't see any of the sensors being satisfied. alas I was very happy I didn't even try their food.
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Kate N.

I've been here twice for their lunch buffet. My experience was better the first time; but that's because I liked their buffet selection better that time. They had this warm carrot/coconut/curry mash that was out of this world along with the other traditional Indian dishes. The second time the chicken in the Butter Chicken had some tough/rubbery bites. Otherwise, everything was fresh, tasty and satisfying.
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Sonny B.

Being Indian and on the quest for finding great Indian restaurants I was not impressed with this place during lunch buffet. The flavors in the meat dishes were bland and the garam masala/spice tasted out of balance and a bit watered down (maybe catering towards a non-Indian demographic?). The paneer and the chana masala were decent. Pricing could be better, but hey, it's downtown. There are much better options on Devon (yes it's out there), but for downtown Chicago, this place will do for most people. So, for Downtown Chicago, I would give it three stars, but in comparision to Devon, it would be more like two.
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Meredith A.

Service was a bit rude and slow. The food was just OK, wouldn't go back.
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Sneha P.

The lamb biryani is delicious. Their dahi puri is good too. The currys are blah. Get the biryani, it was my guilty pleasure for a whole year. : ) The staff is nice too. Order online, and you get 10% or so off.
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Vee C.

Definitely a fan! Went here with my boyfriend after we were turned away from Nepal House new to the South Loop an hour before their posted closing time...ummmm...what? Anyhow, we knew of CCH and were so happy we decided to check it out. The Pakora - delicious! We ordered the assorted Vegetable app which included mixed vegetable and cheese pakora, veg. samosas - all spot on! the samosa packed great heat. We then split the Curry House non veg. mixed grill plate which included butter chicken, mixed veg in a curry cream sauce, tandoori chicken, chicekn reshmi and lamb kebob with naan and rice oh oh oh so good. Took a a mango lassi to go and excited that we can order for delivery. Super satisfied.
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Lexie H.

The food is ok but service is terrible. Don't come here for buffet if it pasts 2:30 pm. They will refuse to provide more food even when asked.
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Daisy S.

I have been coming to Chicago Curry House for two years now. I have tried several other indian restaurants but none of them come close to beating Chicago Curry House for several reasons. No other Indian restaurant in the Chicago area can compare with the QUALITY of food and SERVICE Chicago Curry House offers. The staff is extremely attentive and polite. They always make our visits pleasant and enjoyable. My husband and I love to go for the buffet. Theres plenty of dishes to choose from and it is always fresh. I absolutely love to order the mango lassi to drink. I always have to get the tandoori vegtables, samosas and ofcourse the chicken makhani (butter chicken) which is my favorite and a must try! This place is perfect for you if you like to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner without the tedious wait. I never had wait long to be seated. Its one of those great restaurants that know their clients by name. I gaurentee you will return or refer a friend.
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E W.

The food was good, but the service was unimpressive and off-putting. The server just seemed really unfriendly and condescending--the menu is large, but he came back almost immediately and asked if we were ready to order. We said we needed more time, and he chuckled like we were stupid because we couldn't make a decision in the two minutes he gave us. Everyone also kept wanting to take things off the table every two seconds, no matter how much food was left on the plate, and I felt like if we told them we wanted them to leave it, they'd be annoyed. If you live in the area and want Indian food--it's tasty, so go for it...but get as delivery or carry-out. You'll have a much better experience.
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Yuko I.

I have to admit, lived in UK for 9 years, and have a lot of Indian friends who can cook, I have been so disappointed with curry in USA so far. But this was different. Their chutney was all so good, I normally skip them but this one (esp. green mango), I could not stop. I ate chicken biryani and saag aloo - I wish saag was less creamy but other than that chicken is biryani was perfectly soft, spicy, and the yogurt thingy I was told to sprinkle on biryani had fantastic flavour. It was nice to find a good curry without expectation.
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Linda B.

I agree with several other reviewers. The service is oustanding, and the food is pretty good though not great. I had the chicken momo to start and the curry sauce was very memorable. Then I had the goat which was just average as was the naan. So 3 stars sounds about right.
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Sam Y.

Pleasantly surprised. They are truly a hidden gem (literally). We've walked by here dozens of times without noticing it. The Makani and Marsala were both excellent. Read here that the portions were small but we found them to be enough... we even had leftovers. We had a 13mo old baby with us and our waiter was super friendly even as she was throwing food on the floor. Overall, experience was very positive. The mood of the restaurant would cater well for a date as well as a family outing. We'll most definitely be back here!
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Kairo C.

i want to give them more credit but had a so-so experience here. i came here with caleb and muhammed because we wanted to give a new indian place a try and this had decent reviews along with a check-in offer at the time. location is a tad obscure and parking was a dogfight. good location to taxi, train, bus, bike, or walk it. we came in early evening for dinner looking slightly bummy. i had a hooded long sleeve, jeggings, and no makeup if that indicates how hard i tried... so maybe the service directed to the other people dressed for an occasion was warranted? what would judge judy say to this? i am not sure if this place typically has a big influx of people as the hours pass but they seemed to be trying REALLY HARD to keep up but barely hitting all the marks. for example, not only did our waitress forget our drinks but the server served 2 tables of people before us even though they arrived well after (annnnddd we didnt order anything complicated). It was just over 40-something minutes before we saw our food and it seemed like the waitress had just forgotten to put our order in. we were wondering if we would have to re-feed the parking meter. she seemed new maybe confused.... she looked at us like a deer in the headlights. We were having a good day so we weren't incredibly agitated by any flubs for the mere fact the waitress, server, and manager were very nice and friendly. chutneys were superb. we split 2 keema samosas amongst us three. muhammeds chicken tikka masala was amazing and the most unique i've ever tasted with a more earthy. peanut infused curry rather than tomatoe-y. caleb got the kahai lamb - it didn't disappoint or wow. i got the mattar paneer in hopes to fulfill the craving for it - but opt for another dish if you are like me and HATE the canned pea taste. garlic naan was great. didn't realize they have momos here so gotta get that next time. it can get a lil pricey. perhaps worth it. not a regular place but a place worth venturing off the beaten path. just don't come wearing jeggings.
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M. N.

My favorite, for pickup or dine-in. Great service, environment, and if you like this kind of cuisine, I can't see how you wouldn't love this place. Hidden gem, well worth it. Lunch buffet is good but also a great date nite meal location if you're doing anything downtown. Top-notch!
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Tina C.

I'm going to have to go with the first review that pops up on this page- YUM! I went here several months ago for the lunch buffet, and I enjoyed it, but wasn't amazed. I promised myself I'd come back for dinner, and I'm so glad I did! We got the samosas and the Indian vegetable dinner- everything was fantastic! The samosas were different from other samosas I'd eaten. They were definitely not dry and they had subtlety of flavor that I generally do not taste in samosas. We split the vegetable dinner ($19.95) and it was the perfect amount of food. We got a sampling of everything, along with dessert, and none of the dishes disappointed! We asked for everything very spicy, and they do NOT fool around with their spiciness! I love spicy food, so I enjoyed it, but I was close to my maximum spice comfort level :) I love India House and Udupi Palace on Devon, but India House is a little pricey for a random Tuesday night, and Devon is a little far for a random Tuesday night (I'm in the South Loop). This place has great food, is close, and isn't expensive!
(5)
Kathy L.

coming from an Italian family .... enough said!. I have been set in my ways as far as food goes. Fortunately... i happen to live in the building with a restaurant with in.. I was a bit hesitant not knowing Indian food. But.. the person i am... supporting the neighborhood, decided to "venture out" and all i can say is wow First of all.. is the management is extremely accommodating to all your needs. The bathrooms are so clean and they cater to your every need possible. affordable prices and amazing service. And parking is only five dollars across the street. What else! Thank you Chicago Curry house for being so kind and understating change and opening my horizons. In the end... it's all bout exploring other cultures.
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Mark N.

I am not a connoisseur of Indian food, so take this review with a grain of salt, but my family of 5 just had dinner there on a Saturday evening, and had wonderful food and left satisfied. I sampled all of the meals, my lamb curry and my son's chicken masala were my favorites. Naan wasn't free as someone else said. There is parking in the back if you ask the head waiter, which is a big plus.
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Viet N.

Overall: Okay Indian place, a little overpriced, with good service. Parking can be difficult. Dishes range from $10 to $20. I don't get the momo craze. Everywhere I've read, everyone is crazy about the momo. It's just a steamed chicken dumpling. Should I have gotten the vegetarian version? The sauce that comes with it is okay, I guess, but it's definitely not worth $10 for 10 dumplings, I also ordered chicken vindaloo, and. It wasn't even that spicy. Would qualify as 2...MAYBE 3...at most other Indian restaurants. The waitstaff are friendly and the place is clean. I'm just not that impressed.
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Anavmy F.

Good food!
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Jessica D.

Buffet is typically not my thing but that was my first encounter of The Chicago Curry House and all I have to say is Chicken Makhani and Naan! I have revisited strictly for those items alone! That's all I have to say...
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Rita B.

Delicious! It was a cold, rainy, gloomy Monday, and I had a craving for Indian food. But who to call? My past experiences with Indian food in Chicago have been rather lackluster. But I found Chicago Curry House on GrubHub and decided to give them a try. They did not disappoint. Delivery was fast and friendly. The chicken tikki masala and kadhai lamb were terrific, and the naan was fresh and soft. The vegetable samosas were also great. Plenty of leftovers for lunch for two the next day. Will have to try the lunch buffet sometime.
(5)
Unique K.

Amazing food but this place is way TOO pricey! Minimum delivery charge is $25
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Deepika T.

Having given this place a try about four different times, I simply had to review it. The food has sadly been a little inconsistent with each try. I've found that it is always safe to stick to the momos (yum), and the paneer entrees. Everything else I've tasted here is hit-or-miss. One thing I'm never trying again is the Farsi Bhaji. It sounded great on the menu, but really lacked taste. The masala naan has a great flavor to it, as does the onion kulcha. Ambiance is great and the service is A+. Points to note: - Parking is tough to come by. - Be prepared to walk out smelling of the curry. It really sticks to your clothes!
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Suzy D.

We came here because we heard that we had to try the dumplings (momo). We ordered the momo and then we ordered a Nepalese vegetarian sampler meal. Everything was decent, but we weren't really blown away. The momo were pretty good, but everything else was kind of hit or miss.
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Cassie S.

I've been here twice. The first time, there were two of us and everything was fantastic. The service and food were both superb. Based on that visit alone, this would be five stars. The second time we went, however, there were 6 of us and it took over an hour and a half between ordering our food and getting our appetizers. That was ridiculous. The manager was really nice though and gave us our appetizers for free. As for the food - I love the chicken saag. The vindaloo was really spicy (the kind of spicy where all you taste is hot instead of the actual spices) - the chile masala was much better. And the naan is excellent (but really, when is naan NOT excellent). In all, they are not as good as their sister restaurant in Highwood (Curry Hut) but I see the potential.
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Jacob D.

The Chicken Curry was Like My Mom's I was really surprised to taste the chicken curry and realize it tasted like what my Mom used to make me, nostalgic. The naans were fresh, the aloo gobi (potato peas) was delicious, the chicken curry to me was the bomb, the chicken was tender. The dessert raas malai was one of the tastiest I have had. The waiters were very friendly and the ambiance is clean, cozy and the decor is beautiful. The waiters need to learn not bang the dishes on to the table, they are placed lightly in elegance. LOL. I would go again and taste the rest of their foods. Parking could be an issue, but it is subsidized. Mine was free since it was a Sunday night.
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Robinson R.

Great little gem. Nestled in a quiet little street slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of nearby S Michigan Ave. Highly recommended
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Jen B.

Like a lot of Indian places in the downtown area, Chicago Curry House is overpriced for the portion size. An entree will run you around $14 for a single--or a little over--sized portion. This is $4-5 higher than it should be, especially for the vegetarian entrees which don't have the added cost of meat. I also think it's strange that the meat and veggie versions of the same item costs the same. It doesn't inspire a lot of faith in the quality of the meat. I also have an issue with the amount of oil used in the dishes. You can see a glistening layer of it when you open the container and the little bubbles of it throughout. It seems like a cheap way to add more flavor to the food. That said, I liked the paneer mahkani. It's definitely not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten but it tasted good, if not a little overly salty. I thought the garlic naan was good, too, but be prepared for garlic overload. They are not messing around with that stuff. Also, we ordered two naan and got one large piece instead of two pieces. I wonder if they just forgot one or you are supposed to share? A large serving of basmati rice comes with the entrees, and I specify this because some places make you order it separately. I'd skip the Nepalese momos. They were rubbery and flavorless, and the accompanying curry sauce has no spice or heat to it. I do like that you can order online, although there is a $5 delivery fee that does not cover the tip. But again, my biggest gripe is that two entrees, "two" orders of naan, and the momos ran us about $55, which is just ridiculous for what the food is. Seems to be the norm in Chicago, which really sucks.
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Elizabeth H.

One word: YUM! My boyfriend and I decided to check out Chicago Curry House last night for dinner which we had delivered. I took advice from another reviewer and decided not to order anything fried since it doesn't usually hold up well during transport. There were so many vegetarian options for me and plenty of meat options for the BF. BF ordered: Murg Malai Kabab & Chicken Choela I ordered: Garden Mix Vegetable & Aloo Mutter Because our order totaled $60, we also got two mango lassis thrown in for free. It's a little on the pricier side as far as delivery goes, but well worth the money for the quality of food. After an hour wait (typical for delivery in the city) our food arrived still piping hot and we dove in. Every single thing that we ordered was delicious! The fact that I've been talking about non-stop for the past 16 hours should tell you a little something (either I have nothing to talk about or it really is that good). We're excited to check out the buffet sometime soon and it will definitely become part of our delivery rotation. Check it out!
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Kasey M.

I love this place- but have only been here for the lunch buffet. I work nearby and anytime anyone suggest going out to lunch I want to go here- so I have been 3 times. It is always totally awesome. The waiters are a little hard to communicate with but as long as you are cool with just buffet, make typical orders and don't need to split a check, everything goes smoothly. The price is good for the quality of the food- I think it's about $11 for lunch- they have a lot of options and everything is really delicious. Only once have I had the coconut green beans- and I always hope I will see them again, but so far- no such luck. I would like to try this place for dinner. I love it and I want to give them my business- it is kind of tucked away and hard to see from State St. My gym is incredibly close and it took someone else pointing this out to me for me to notice. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Noopur L.

I'm brown. So I have very high standards for Indian food. And I must say that I'm always impressed by the flavor and spices of the food at Chicago Curry House. When I asked for my dishes "extra spicy" (like the lunatic that I am), they certainly heard me. The food was laden with fresh green jalapenos and chili powder. The portions here are large enough so that you can enjoy leftovers the next day for lunch. My favorites are below: Appetizers: - Vegetable samosas (duh - how can you NOT like samosas?) - Bombay bhel puri (if you're looking for something lighter) - Chicken Chili (wowzers! this is the dish I got extra spicy - YUM) Entrees - Chana Masala (If you get this, I suggest getting the bhatoora bread with it. This is a classic North Indian dish known as "Chhola bhatoora") - Chicken Makhani (buttery goodness) - Chicken Saag (you wouldn't even think this is a spinach dish if it wasn't green!) - Chicken Curry (standard) - Chicken Tikka (Not Masala - this is the dry chicken roasted in a clay oven. I ordered this last time and was surprised at how many pieces they give you.) - Chicken Biriyani (Excellent dish!) Dessert - Gulab Jamun (love how warm and gooey it is) If you're a starvin marvin the morning of and want a heavy lunch, I highly suggest the buffet. They replenish the food until the end of buffet time and you never feel like you're getting the cold extras. Printer's Row/South Loop has some great restaurants, and this is definitely one of them.
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Jessica D.

Okay, so this still isn't cheap as hell, super authentic Devon stuff. But it's solidly good, it delivers to me, it has a low minimum and moderately cheaper prices than my former standby delivery place, and sends me huge portions of food. That means that for $5-10 less than at my old favorite delivery place, we can get 2 nights worth of food. That's awesome. Plus, unlike almost all restaurants short of the vegetarian only places, they have a vegetarian appetizer sampler that covers my and my girlfriend's favorite things. No more bartering for samosa vs. pakora or ordering two full orders of appetizers that we can't finish. And honestly, it's some of the better, less greasy malai kofta I've had in the city. That's important because I could live on that stuff. If I had malai kofta, my choice of tea, and a small serving of Korean froyo every day, that would be my meal of choice for life. So this? Yeah, they win, hands down, for Indian restaurants south of Devon.
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Greta P.

I eat here on a regular basis and I've never been disappointed! A rare circumstance to be praised & celebrated!! Yum!
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Thomas B.

We first went here last November and couldn't wait to return on our next trip. We dined at CCH first week of July and it was just as good as the first time. Excellent and distinctive food choices that you don't find at other Indian places. The Chicken MoMo appetizer is not to be missed! My lamb chilly masala was outstanding and made extra hot just as I had asked. My companion's vegetarian entrÃ©e made him not miss meat at all! This is a true gem of a restaurant. The service is attentive and, unlike most Indian restaurants, you don't have to beg for the check.
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Andy B.

I rarely feel compelled to write reviews, but I have to say that I really like this place! The food is amazing and fairly priced. Moreover, the staff is attentive, friendly, and very eager to please. While it might take a while to have the food prepared it is well worth it and I always leave with a smile. Overall, I would strongly recommend this establishment!
(5)
Val B.

Decent Indian place. We ordered in on Saturday night after spending the day nursing a hangover. To start, it was super annoying because online it says delivery is $3, but once you go through the motions of placing an order online, delivery is automatically $5. Five bucks for delivery isn't terrible, but wtf, just fix your website so I don't get so excited about $3 delivery. And in general, Chicago, you should be happy I selected your Indian place out of the 1 billion place sin Chicago, and no one should charge for delivery. I digress. I had the chicken makhani and garlic naan. Boyfriend got a sampler of sorts - a veggie dish, chicken makhani, tandoori chicken, plus chaat and an order of plain naan. Pretty good deal. Overall the food is tasty. Standard Indian fare, no complaints.
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Richard L.

A friend of mine really likes Indian cuisine, so when we were in Chicago, I took her to the Chicago Curry House for lunch. We decided to try the buffet. The variety was good and the food tasted good. The service was adequate.
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Dani M.

I can't lie...I absolutely love the Curry House. When I lived in the Northern 'burbs, I went to the Curry Hut in Highwood at least once a month for the lunch buffet. After moving downtown last year I began going to the Curry House in the South Loop (even though I lived near Devon...). I think the Chicken Makhanai is some of the best I've ever had. I also like a few of the Nepalese dishes as well (my favorite is the Aloo ra Seemi ko Tarkar). Great food, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere all make this place a must to try if you like Indian food.
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Pete J.

I don't know why I crave Indian food while visiting Chicago, but it happens. My last visit brought me to a restaurant near Ontario St. and Michigan Ave (India Garden I think) and it was the bomb. Hotel in a different location and I found myself at Chicago Curry House. The garlic naan was pretty good, soft and not too greasy, but not that garlicy either. Vegetable Samosa's were different than anything I've had before, crispy on the outside, but mush on the inside, not a lot of real vegetables like peas inside, just mushed potatoes and some spices. Weird. Chicken Tikka Masala was alright, but isn't it supposed to be colored orange? Mine was yellow curry. Again, kind of on the bland side. Otherwise, all moderately priced and okay...just not memorable.
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Brett K.

Amazing Indian food, some of the best/spiciest Vindaloo I have ever had in my life. Curry house is kind of hidden right off of State Street at Dearborn Park but it's certainly worth finding your way to at least once in a while. Only negative comments I have is that it is a little bit pricey (although I have never left thinking it wasn't worth it) and the fact that there will most likely be one or two very awkward moments with your server. Let's call it a bit of a culture shock...
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Scott G.

Momos were great!! Non veg Nepalese meal (no beef) was enough for a small army.
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Alex C.

The food is delicious. I ordered the house special so it had a wide variety of food. I ordered delivery. The only thing I have against this place is that it was a little pricey for dinner and the delivery guy was rude. Never been to the restaurant itself.
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Luis L.

I will not be going back to Chicago Curry House and these are my reasons: 1. The service here, despite their observable intentions, is surprisingly bad. There's a lot of hovering, filling of glasses with water, and "thank you, thank you," but the staff seems to be too busy multitasking to perform individual tasks efficiently. It's like playing, "Who's my server?" or "Why is EVERYONE here, now, when a few minutes ago, when we needed you, you weren't?" 2. The food took a VERY long time to arrive. 3. Complaint #2 would not have been a problem if once it had arrived, it had been amazing, or even good. Since we had decided to be adventurous, we ordered the Veg MoMo, one of their Nepalese items. It arrived steamed and looked tasty. I grabbed one, bit into it, and it was FROZEN in the middle. My dinner companions did they same. Theirs were frozen inside too. 4. Complaint 3. would not have been a big deal if they'd have replaced the MoMo's quickly. I mean, they're FROZEN, right? The jig is up! So just microwave them and THEN steam them for a little while. No need to make us wait to try to make us THINK you're making them by hand. Why did we have to wait ANOTHER 15 minutes? The replacements arrived with our entrÃ©e items. 5. I'm still not done with the appetizers. We ALSO ordered the Vegetable Platter appetizer, which is described as Veg Samosa, Cheese Pakora & Veg Pakora on the menu. The photo of this dish (see for yourself on their current menu 5/8/09) shows an overcrowded dish with a big samosa in the middle, four giant veg pakoras, and four giant cheese pakoras almost falling off the plate. The ACTUAL dish hardly looks like this. The samosa is big, but the veg and cheese pakoras are tini-tiny. Disappointing. Maybe it's just a "tromp l'customer" type of photo in which they use a smaller dish so the items simply appear large. I thought the point of menu photos was to show what the dishes ACTUALLY look like. 6. Chicken Tikka, item number 82, is not an expensive dish to make, so why is it so expensive here? It was the only thing we ordered that was decent, but the price left an unpleasant taste in my mouth, especially for the size of the portion and with all the OTHER negative things about this place. 7. Mango Kulfi, when it's about 4, maybe 5, ounces, should not cost $4.00. That's just ridiculous. I only got it because my nephew, a 10 year old boy, ordered it. It's not that it was bad, because it was actually good. I tasted it. The problem was that given the rest of the experience, the price for this tiny thing was, like, the last straw. Sure, there's something to be said about a convenient place in the South Loop for Indian Food, but when these many things are wrong with the experience, and the meal, one might feel that trekking it all the way to Devon, where at least you get your money's worth, isn't such a big deal. Just because you're the most convenient Indian place in the hood doesn't mean you can slap together such stingy dishes and expect people to pay for them. People who don't know any better will pay. Those who know better won't come back again. I've eaten here before for the lunch buffet. Not bad, but not exceptional. At least it was more reasonable, and I didn't have to deal with poor, unstructured service. Chicago Curry house, you just ain't, honey. I'm going to up to Devon next time.
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Nathan A.

We finally have fantastic Indian food in South Loop. If you're my friend, I'm taking you there. Not merely good, or okay, but GREAT! We ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill (white and dark meat chicken, lamb and shrimp) and it was perfect. Moist tender meat, wonderful balance of spices. The lentils were to DIE for. I have no idea what they do at this place to make the lentils taste so good. We also had a very good chicken soup, which I know I will be sent out for the very next time my wife gets sick. For dessert we tried the mango ice cream which is heavenly - definitely homemade, and again, I'm sure I will be walking down the block to get some in the near future. They have a 15% student discount on dinner. This is the holy grail. The prices are already so reasonable - we got out of there, 2 of us, full as heck - dinner and beers for 50 bucks. We were graciously waited on. Everyone was so nice. food came out fast and it was so delicious. And not expensive! This is in STARK contrast to the overpriced and underwhelming India Grill on Wabash. They should put a sign in front of India Grill that says "STOP! Turn around and go to Chicago Curry House!" Seriously, I'm thinking of standing in front of that place and sending people to the Curry House myself. I probably need to shut up now, but I really just want to make sure you go to Chicago Curry House. It beats the heck out of driving to Devon.
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Lu L.

Slow service + ugly food=worst lunch experience ever
(1)
J S.

We do take-out business only with CCH. Their food is very good and always ready when we arrive. It's not cheap, but they usually give 20% off coupons and they always include the appetizer brittle bread (not sure it's name) and dipping sauces. As others have said, the Naan is huge - I'd say it serves 2+ people. In particular their paneer dishes are delicious.
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julie p.

The delivery guy was in a suit and handed me the check in one of those fancy folding thingeys. That says enough about what the prices are like... just too high for Indian food! That said, I have a soft spot for Momocha (aka momo) and these guys were ok but a little short on the cilantro. Didn't taste like the ones you get in Tibet, that's for sure, but it's the closest I've had in these parts. The Indian food is ok but doesn't reflect the prices. (I like Baba's Village better). The naan was cold by the time the delivery came, so that one is hard to call. Not sure I'll be splurging on this one again.
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dhiraj k.

Ordered delivery. Person on the phone was friendly and gave recommendations. Ordered the Goat with bones (which is tough to find around here), bhindi and garlic naan. The goat was ok, i thought it could've been cooked a little more. Bhindi was ok too. Both dishes were a little too mild for my taste. Should order spicy the next time around. They gave complimentary rice and chutney which was nice. The rice was mediocre quality (not basmati) but the chutney was good. Prices were ok. Would order again. Maybe order the chicken with bone the next time around.
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Jesse B.

My tradition at Indian restaurants is to get the chicken tikka masala the first time I go because the quality of this essential dish usually dictates how the rest of the food will be. However, being that Chicago Curry House is an Indian&Nepalese place (yes, a clear distinction) I decided to break tradish and ordered the variety platter hoping to find something spectacular. This is kind of a big deal. I never stray from the initial ctm. Yet for for the sake of yelp, the possibility that chicken tikka isn't where it @ w/ Chicago Indian, and because it sounded good (not for my wallet though) I went with #42: The Curry House Non Veg. Dinner That's right Non Vegetarian dinner (ie give me meat!): - Veg Samosa: Since my entree took 20 mins to cook the waiter kindly suggested I order an appetizer to have while waiting. The samosa's were huge! A little bland but did the trick as I waited for... (5/10) - Tandoori Chicken: this is portions of a chicken as you are used to seeing it, (drumstick/thigh etc) just put in the tandoori oven so it has a unique taste to it. The closest thing Indian gets to BBQ chicken or sommat. I'm not a massive tandoori fan and this was a bit dry. (5/10) - Chicken Tikka: as you know, chicken tikka is one of my favorite Indian dishes, this one wasn't served with the usual sauce but was great on in its own. (8/10) - Lamb Seekh Kabab: not sure about the quality of lamb but it was enjoyable and soft (6/10) - Butter Chicken: very buttery. Went very well with the naan and rice more than the other jazz. (7/10) - Vegetable Curry: what I expected. Didn't have much but did the trick. (6.5/10) - Naan Bread: good. Greasy but tasty. (7/10) - Basmati Rice: typical white rice nothing above and beyond. (6/10) - Flying Horse Beer: I always enjoy Indian beer. It's light and goes down like water. (7.5/10) Right, first off 1 star just for reaching total fullness level. I haven't heard from that part of my stomach-mind notifying me 'warning will robinson' 'stomach overflow' 'stop eating' 'full enough' 'consequences will ensue' 'no more carbs, please' since Thanks-G dinner...and this was even more hardcore. I mean, I was well stuffed half-way through the meal but I wasn't going to let all that food go to waste was I? When I walked out of the restaurant I noticed the first thing my waiter did was not check the bill for the tip but proceed to clear my table. Got to love a waiter who cares about the satisfaction of the customer, not just the vaporization of his/her wallet. I think I added a star just for that. Overall, I learned that it's practically impossible to spend less than $40 for a truly great dinner in Chicago. Also, I'm going to have to settle with places like Chicago Curry House for what Chicago can offer as far as Indian goes. Short of amazing; I can still have a 7/10 meal and go strolling down the park.
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R R.

Truth be told, I was a little wary of this place because a few of my friends had said that it wasn't all that great. I was pleasantly surprised. The servers were really attentive. And the food was absolutely delicious. I asked them to make it very spicy and usually no restaurant gets it as spicy as I want it to be. The Curry House did, however. LOVED the biryani. Huge portions enough to take home. The mango lassi was so good as well. Can't wait to go back!
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Edwin Q.

I went to Curry House today for lunch and their buffet was quite good. Lots of vegetarian options to pick from! The place is clean and the waitress was very nice as well. Their samosas are quite good and some of the Nepali dishes are really tasty! Wish the dishes were a little more spicy but they have to be mild because of the buffet. No doubt, four stars all around!
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Anthony S.

Okay so I decided to come back here. In fact I came here two days back to back and I am definitely much more impressed than the first time. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to check out the buffet. Now I normally only do Indian buffets when I'm really starving or just want to try a variety of things. The bad part about buffets is that the food is never as good as when ordered off the menu. As far as buffets go this place had good variety but the quality was a bit lacking, mostly due to the food being picked over and there only being scraps left behind. Luckily for me, the owner put in a fresh batch of Butter Chicken, samosas and pakora and delivered them to my table, all very tasty! I was very pleased to not find pieces of tandoori chicken in my butter chicken this time around. I also tried this minced lamb curry dish with peas and a ginger flavouring which, despite having a hamburger helper look to it, was decent. The taste of the freshly made food I had Sunday was enough to get me to come back Monday, but this time I did take out instead of dinning in. What better way to watch the latest episode of Ashes to Ashes on BBC's iPlayer than to watch it whilst consuming a "proper" Chicken Tikka Masala? Okay so it's not Brick Lane, but for Chicago this place is pretty darn good. What really impressed me was the amount of food I got. Many places I've been to in the past have skimped on stuff but not here! I was given a bountiful amount of curry (Basanti Rice included) a large piece of naan and pompodoms with coriander and tamarind chutney despite only ordering a curry and naan.
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Wendy Y.

Now I have an Indian option in the South Loop! Well, I guess officially Printers row but close enough. Their Menu is extensive and the service great. They have booths and its nice and bright in there. They play great Indian music. It is pretty reasonable. I went here with my date who never had Indian food. Ahhh- the pressure!! I said I would order for both of us and everything ended up great. They also deliver- another bonus...
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Abbie F.

This place is great...it's got all the ingredients for the perfect neighborhood spot. The people are friendly and fast, they have an excellent selection and the food is fantastic. The best part is that it is all very affordable and you get tons of food...great for leftovers! There aren't many frills here but that's the way we like it. Definitely worth a visit!
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Christina D.

I was very excited about the opening of this restaurant when I got the menu in my mailbox. FINALLY, an Indian restaurant in the South Loop, not to mention one that looked pretty promising. I ordered some food from there (even though I only live a few blocks away- it was cold out!!!) and was very much disappointed. The prices were way too steep for quality of food we received (almost a two hour wait for delivery but that didn't bother me). The food was bland, the chicken in my meal was dry and overall our experience was bad. I'm hoping a second experience- maybe one in the restaurant itself- will be better for me!
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amanda r.

This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago, and I've tried a ton of them. Other places just seem lazy. The food isn't consistent, the chicken is never butchered well, it seems as if they don't care. Chicago Curry House definitely cares, and makes some really amazing Indian food. Everything I've tried has been fantastic. The veggie pakora, chicken makhani, kheer, especially the tandoori chicken, so so so good! I go here for lunch probably more often than I should, but it's worth it. Also! I've recently had to go onto a gluten free diet, and the owner totally understood. He showed me everything on the buffet I'd have to steer clear from, and was very helpful and knowledgeable about the allergy.
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ann d.

I reviewed Chicago Curry House last month after experiencing terrible service, order errors, long waits, and boring, less than fresh food. My review, while not terribly complimentary because of the bad dining experience we had had, was factual and fair and even included a compliment. I received not one, but two emails from someone at Chicago Curry House who scolded me in one and ridiculed me in another. That puts the nail in the coffin for me. At the Chicago Curry House, the customer is apparently the enemy.
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James M.

King Fisher beer with Lamb Choela was great.. Reminded me of back home. Chicken Momo was also good.
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Monica D.

Delicious nan and curry. Lunch buffet is also good. Tandori chicken is the best i ever had. Not quite cheap. The workers are kinda awkward. They were never being nice and one of the workers, all of a sudden, started to hit on my friend. wierdo
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adam C.

The south loop needed this place. Fast delicious indian, some of the best Samosas you can find outside of little india, and tasty vindaloo. Added Bonus: They deliver via grubhub, so I can click a few buttons on my computer and have delicious vindaloo at my door 30 minutes later.
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nikki s.

Finally! There's somewhere in the South Loop to get some Indian food! Since they've shut down my favorite place on LaSalle I've been chicken tikka masala deprived! Did a delivery order one friday night and was so happy to see the floppy elephant ear sized naan bread. The chicken tikka masala wasn't too spicy. Don't know if I wasn't as flavorful as what I'm used to or if I was just too ravenous to care. I didn't think my 2 yr old would be ready for the flavors yet, but to my surprise, he was chowing down too. I'd have to agree with the consensus on here that the food wasn't mind-blowing, but not bad--especially for the price. I look forward to trying the nepalese side of the menu. I'll definitely order from them again and even try to dine in and see what's going on with that buffet.
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Rachel Y.

Great Indian food place in the South Loop. It is easy to miss if you don't know where to find it, since it is not really located on a through street. I have dined in and ordered takeout from this place a few times now. All of their chicken or lamb dishes have been pretty tasty. The naan is good, although occasionally a little stale if you order it for delivery. In the past I have tried to use their online coupons for takeout orders, and they have placed a limit on how much of the order they were willing to discount, which I thought was strange since the terms were not spelled out that way on the coupon, but it didn't really bother me that much. I guess don't get your hopes up if you are a coupon-only kind of person. Overall the food is good, definitely worth a try if you are craving Indian food.
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Angie M.

After going to Summer Dance featuring Indian dancing (Bollywood, Bhangra, etc) we decided to stick with the Indian theme! The restaurant is a bit hard to find as its entrance is actually off of 9th St in a condo building. But once you get inside you are pleasantly surprised. It is very nicely decorated including the extra fancy (and clean) bathrooms. Our waiter was kind to go through the whole menu circling all the vegan dishes for me. I ordered the Tandoor Mixed Vegetables which was excellent. It had a generous portion of broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and shredded onions. It came with white rice. One friend was not familiar with Indian food so the waiter suggest Chicken Masala for her. She enjoyed it but thought the portion was very small. We all enjoyed the garlic naan and Masala tea. If you're in the S. Loop, which is very far away from Devon, make sure to stop in! They also just opened Nepal House on Michigan and 14th....I can't wait to try this place out.
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Diana S.

A-OK. It's nice to have more options in the South Loop. I hope more ethnic restaurants come to this area. We went for the lunch buffet on a Saturday. It was about $11 a person. The service was alright. They were a bit unorganized and not prepared. We waited quite some time for the naan to come to the table. Fortunately, it was good naan, so it was worth the wait. The tandoori chicken was tender but not smoky or quite as flavorful as others that I've had. The food was decent but not great, However, it's nice to have another ethnic option in the South Loop area.
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Terri M.

I have no idea why the other reviewers have been so harsh with their reviews of this place because I had a perfectly delightful meal here and thought the place was terrific. As many have said, the restaurant is a welcome addition to the area--particularly because it serves Indian and Nepalese food. It's really nice to have good quality Indian food without having to go all the way up to Devon. Even better than that is that this is a place that serves both Indian AND Nepalese food. WOW! How many other Nepalese restaurants are there in Chicago? Technically none! So my friend and I enjoyed an all-Nepalese meal here tonight. We started with vegetarian Momos--delicious steamed dumplings similar to the ones found in northern Chinese restaurants. Eight fat, delicious dumplings came in one generous order. At he center of the plate was a little dish of mild yellow curry dipping sauce. The dumpling skin was delicate but with just the right amount of chewiness. The curry dipping sauce was a nice accompaniment, slightly piquant, scented with turmeric and other spices--it was kind of like a curry mustard. After that we each had a vegetarian Nepalese=style dinner: the Veg Bhojan, which was essentially a thali-style dinner of rice with a selection Nepalese dishes. Our dinners came with rice, naan, salad, raita (yogurt), a dhal, and three other cegetable dishes: spinach, potatoes, and cauliflower, all in little stainless steel bowls on a large tray. There was also a little container of rice pudding for dessert. I thought all of the dishes were nicely flavorful and well-made. I especially liked the spinach dish and the dhal. If one prefers more heat, they will bring out a bowl of house made chili sauce for you. The rice pudding was rich and creamy and was infused with the scent of cardomom. we were realy hungry, so we finished everything, which was probably kind of amazing to the waiter considering we had eaten almost the entire basket of pappadoms which they brought to the table as we sat down. The pappadoms came with a selection of condiments that stayed on the table throughout the dinner: corriander chutney, tamarind chutney, sweet mango chutney, and a tart mango pickle. Anyway, it was an enjoyable meal. The dining room is nicely decorated with a comfortable mix of booths and tables. They have a full bar, with a great selection of Indian beers (six brands!). The place was quiet and generally relaxing. The waiter was friendly and helpful. So what's not to like? I'm really perplexed by the negative reviews. This place is a little gem that deserves to be cherished.
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Jeff M.

Great service here. The waiter was extremely funny and interactive. I had the lamb kabob's with curry and it was very delicious. Price was reasonably and I will definitely go back.
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Phaedra L.

Friends and I really enjoy this place. Over all other Indian restaurants between the South Loop and Bronzeville area, this place wins! I order something different each time and am never disappointed. Looking to satisfy that Indian food craving in a pinch and you're on the south side, try this place.
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Garrett G.

The butter chicken and garlic naan are great. They have a solid lunch buffet as well.
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Shawn Z.

Went for the buffet. The flavor of the tikka masala and the lamb were very good. The naan took a white to get to our table but it was served hot and fresh. My main knock on the place was that their buffets are lined up against walls with trays 2 deep and a cover on top. For most people, the layout made it difficult to reach the back tray of foods. As a result, those trays of food sat there for longer periods of time and didn't look very appetizing.
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Kelly G.

I went here on a date with someone today who was EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT INDIAN FOOD. It was one of the few places we found that wasn't on Devon street and didn't cost $234729734 for a buffet. Overall, the food was decent. Some items were extraordinary, and some were pretty lame. The appetizers (vegetable pakora, samosas, and a fun wrap thing whose name I've forgotten) were delicious. The soup, yellow lentils, and a handful of other items were just okay, if not bland. The "butter chicken" was truly great, which was exciting for me as it is my favorite Indian dish. The goat meat dish was also good, except for the extraordinary amounts of bone. Ironically enough, there was no curry to be found at the Curry House's buffet - although I'm sure there is some on the menu. Overall, I would say if you are in the area, or you are looking for an affordable buffet this is a place to check out. There will be at least a FEW dishes available that you'll enjoy, even if you don't care for all of them.
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Dessy D.

A 2 and half this time.... I went to their buffet 6 times in the last one month...and NEVER..i SAY ***NEVER*** is there any sort of change. Its absolutely the same...I can sit here and type the items in the order in which they are put......Its the same Chicken makhani and Goat curry EVERY single day....Im BORED..I am sorry, but i am never going back for buffet. Indian garden on Ontario...every single time you go for a buffet there will be a surprise...last week, i was completely surprised to find bhel puri and fish tikka on their buffet... Ok..i will save that for the review on INDIAN GARDEN... P.S : I am still looking for an Indian Restaurant where an Indian gets some respect along with some food :) Someday I hope I will succeed....
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Evan A.

The food is EXCEPTIONAL. Just like with other favorite restaurants of mine, I want to try new things but can't stay away from a certain special dish. That dish is Chicken Tikka Masala here. Semi-Formal environment. I would put 5 stars if the STAFF wasn't RUDE on several occasions. I go back for the food. They could yell at me & it would still be worth it to go get my chicken tikka masala.
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Julie R.

I usually eat Indian food at any restaurant on Devon Ave. but the Chicago Curry House cures my curry fix just right! The food is pricey and not as authentic from what I'm used to. But the service is friendly and the food comes out fast. A big menu with lots of choices. The Tandoori Chicken is yummy!
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Doe L.

How is anyone suppose to find this place?!! Luckily I was being driven there to pick up so I didn't have to know EXACTLY where this place is to park... It's hidden on 9th and plymouth (turn on state and 9th) with NO outside sign. you have to walk up the path and then you'll see a little sign inside the door that says Curry House. I was craving some meat samosas (after accidentally walking into a vegetarian Indian restaurant) and got a chicken and lamb samosa. I've never tried a chicken samosa but i liked it a lot. They need to give more sauce though, i love the sweet one! I also tried some garlic naan and chicken naan. It was both really yummy and pretty big. I especially liked the chicken naan. I will definitely try to try out the other ones. Hopefully i will be hungry enough to try out a entree too.
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Brian B.

We mainly get takeout from Curry House rather than dining in. The food is excellent with soft naan, fluffy rice and very tasty dishes. I particularly recommend the lamb in gravy. The gravy is similar to a tikka masala, and the lamb meat is *extremely* tender and flavorful. I've never had anything to rival that wonderful dish at any other Indian restaurant. If you like goat meat, that's a good dish too. White meat in chicken dishes is somewhat tough, and in the tikka masala white meat is sometimes in pieces that are too large. I would like more spice in the vindaloos. Those are my only complaints about the food, which I think is about the tastiest Indian food south of Devon. In the restaurant, service can be a little slow or distracted depending on your server. The beer selection is adequate, but hasn't kept up with the trend of Chicago restaurants offering more and more variety with more and more interesting choices. Mango lassi is very good, though more fruity than yoghurty. That meets the preference of most of my family but I like it a little less sweet personally. Edit: ------- The Chicken Curry here has such a plain name that I had never bothered to try it until recently. Now I prefer it even to the Lamb Sahi Khorma -- it is tender and so very flavorful.
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Eva V.

We did take-out recently; like everyone else said, the food is a little bland, plus you get the feeling some of it could be fresher. I'd cut them some slack in the original review for being new, but by now, there's not much rationalizing I can do anymore. I'm happy to eat food from here, but it's definitely not one of the best (or better) Indian restaurants in Chicago. Too bad.
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Karl Z.

A solid OK on this one. If it weren't so close, a couple blocks away, I probably would never go here. There are definitely better standard/classic Indian restaurants in Chicago, like India House, but if you're in the area it isn't going to be bad. I've been here plenty of times and have never had anything that I'd say is a must have, but I've also never had a bad meal either. It does seem to be a better value than some other Indian restaurants, their specials/platters are a little pricier but you get a lot of food and a good amount of variety.
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Robyn T.

I'm impressed that the folks at Chicago Curry House were able to turn an old White Hen space (R.I.P. White Hen of Plymouth Court...I loved you!) into a very attractive restaurant. The furniture, booths, curtains, chairs and bar were all decorated in a very nice quality. Those flashing "open" signs outside? Well, I can't say that those add to the decor but hey if its getting people in the seats I guess you can't really complain. They have an extensive menu of traditional Indian favorites. The restaurant bills itself as Chicago's first Nepalese restaurant and I was psyched to try to some Nepalese food (can't say I've ever had some before) but that portion of the menu was pretty limited. Our waiter was very helpful in helping me decide something to order as my entree (I told him I'll eat basically anything just tell me what to order...) The food is good. Not Devon-quality Indian food but as a neighborhood place this place is an excellent addition. Loved the vegetable appetizer sampler complete with pakoras and a veggie samosa. The appetizer portion was perfect for 2. In terms of entrees we ordered a lamb curry with tomatoes & peppers that our waiter recommended (I forgot the name - oy!) and chicken tikka masala. Both were good but the spice factor could have been increased. Again, you're not on Devon so I don't think you should fear this food being spicy. Next time I'll ask for it extra spicy instead of just "medium". Nan was good especially with their delicious spiced pickle sauce (now that was spicy!) I LOVE galub jamun (the little doughnuts in a syrupy sauce) and always order it if I'm not too full when I order Indian food. BIG BOO. They were gross and the only "bad" experience of the meal. Tasted like they'd been microwaved? Our waiter kindly removed them from our bill. Loved the chai tea though...a very sweet way to finish our meal.
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K. M.

This place is ok. I went on a crowded friday night. I really wanted to like this place. I just felt that the food could have been better.
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Danielle B.

Yum. This was out final dinner during our stay in Chicago and it was freakin fantastic. I will ignore the strange conversation with the staff during my call in order, for the simple fact this place was too good. We had the Chicken Makhanai, Lamb Tikka Masala, and garlic Naan (of course with Bismati rice) all of which was really good. Nice size portions. The made a late night delivery for us, even though we were stuck in a hotel in the rain:) It took average time to deliver. The prices are as you would expect in your typical sit down Indian restaurant, no surprise here. I would definitely go back!
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Earl W.

Food was great, service was very good. Definitely worth trying if you want Indian food.
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Sierra T.

Hmmm, would like to give this place 31/2 stars, but I'll round up to 4 cause I'm just nice like that. This place is super close to my apt., inexpensive compared to other places, large portions, but...it's just really not that good. Everytime I decide to order from here because I want to save some money, I am reminded why I spend more at klay oven. Something is just kinda off about the food, bland, it's not bad by any means, just not overly good. If I'm craving Indian food and I don't want to wait, i'll order from here again.
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Double L.

Returned for a second time. The spice flowed. Everything was excellent and the staff just as last time was really friendly and attentive. This is now our go to spot of curry. RrL
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Rachel S.

I've been to a lot of the Indian restaurants on Devon and in the 'burbs....Chicago Curry House has tons of veg selections....including Vegetarian Momo which is hard to find...lots of Nepalese items...and has good sized portions and not really that pricey...most of the entrees were well under $20. We started with the Veg momo, which had TEN dumplings on the plate, and they were TASTY! I ordered the Lamb Tikka, which was delicious and perfectly cooked (TONS of lamb)..and my husband got the Paneer Tikka, which was also a huge entree...we ended up taking tons of food home...we also got the garlic naan, which was perfect. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio Kulfi and the Gulab Jamun, and both were scrumptious. The service was great, although we were there fairly early, just before 6pm and on a weeknight. All in all, delicious, fairly priced for how much food you actually get and a cute place. We'll be going back again!!!
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Ron H.

There was a mealworm in our basmati rice and the server simply took it away, gave us new rice (which appeared to be from the same batch as before), and charged us full price for our meal. The mealworm looked so much like the rice that the thought of accidentally consuming it sort of spoiled our appetites. Also, the service was poor and awkward, with servers absent and water refills sparse. The food, however, was alright, although not any better than any other Indian/Nepalese food I've eaten before. We ordered the Chicken Tiki Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, and Palak Paneer. The Chicken Momos and Garlic Naan, as mentioned below, were pretty good.
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Donna D.

best indian buffet ever...great selection, includes samosas (!), best naan, super clean and elegant restaurant. it's a little out of the way and kind of hidden, but well worth the trip to the south loop. if you love indian food, you will love this place. now that i live in california, i miss it all the time! very good price.
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Abigail S.

Really great restaurant. The staff is friendly. They treat me like a regular every time I go in, even if I go somewhat sporadically. My friends have all raved about the butter chicken, and I'm a big fan of all of their vegetarian dishes.
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J S.

The best indian food ever.... I really like their lunch buffet and butter chicken and nan... my Fav!
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Valoria R.

Delicious! Made us feel at home.
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Colin E.

I haven't had Indian food in a while, so when the Chicago Curry House opened up, I was eager to try it out. I didn't get a chance to try it out immediately, but recently I was able to make it over there to sample their cuisine. The good: The entrees that we got were fantastic. The flavor of both the tikka masala and the lamb dish that my girlfriend got were out of this world. Between the hefty portion of rice, the nan, and actual dishes, we were quite stuffed and very happy with the food. Special points for the lamb, and for the sauces that the dishes were cooked in. Delicious! The bad: Because this is a new restaurant, we wanted to see what they could do, and so we ordered an appetizer sampler. With the notable exception of one vegetable item, the entire platter was wholly unremarkable. There was almost no flavor in the tandoori, and all of the meat was way too dry. Last, but not least, the Chicago Curry House is on the pricey side. For two people (two entrees, nan, appetizer, and lassi), the bill totaled nearly $50. I understand that the ingredients and labor that are involved in the creation of good Indian aren't cheap, so I'm really not too upset about that. It was just a bit of a shock, that's all. Bottom line: Get an entree that involves a curry or something similar, and you'll walk away a very pleased (and very full) diner.
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Kayci P.

Very tasty, flavorful, beautifully presented Indian food is what this restaurant gives. The naan is always pleasantly chewy and the perfect vessel for sopping up the delicious sauces, particularly the vindaloo. The service can be a bit slow at times, however the quality of the food, reasonable prices, and the quiet ambience of the restaurant makes this my go to Indian place.
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Michelle R.

Lunch today was my first time here and, unless there are some changes, I will never go back. I went there with a friend and we got garlic naan and an entree to split. (I'll give it two stars because the garlic naan was good.) Typically when you get an entree from an Indian place you have PLENTY leftover or even a little if you share. Well not here. For 13 bucks you get a teeny side dish of basmati rice and pretty much the same size for the sauce. Good thing we filled up on the naan because we barely got a serving each. The taste was lacking too. Needless to say, there are so many Indian places in the city that are way better and you get more bang for your buck.
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Nikki G.

The food here is amazing though I usually get the same things: tomato soup and chicken makhani with naan. Everyone is really nice and the place is beautiful. It's a good date spot with Indian beers which was cool. If you go on a Saturday evening expect a short wait and a loud atmosphere.
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Sarah R.

I've been going to Chicago Curry House for about a year now and I haven't had a bad dish yet! I am a huge fan of the sambar soup and many of their vegetarian dishes. The service there is always exceptional...which is my reason for writing today. I had ordered some carry out and walked to pick it up with my 4 month old strapped to my chest, just as soon as we arrived a torrential down pour started up outside. I sat out the worst of it, and then they gave me an umbrella so that I could bring the food home to my family. Also, I had my last birthday party at Chicago Curry House. They helped me to pick out an amazing and cost effective menu to feed my 14 guests, the food was brought out at a nice steady pace and everyone was well taken care of. By far one of my favorite places to eat in the south loop.
(5)
Danielle S.

The website says delivery is $3 but when I called I was told it was $5 and that he didn't care what the website said. It was expensive but typical downtown Chicago Indian prices. However, the saag was good and there is an extensive list of vegan designated items on the menu.
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Kathleen C.

My husband and I went to CCH today and were pleasantly surprised by the offerings of their lunch buffet. I'm not sure what we were expecting given the unevenness of the reviews so far, but here is what I would emphasize: there is finally a half-decent Indian restaurant in the South Loop! I'm sure it will improve and get to know its loyal customer base better as the months roll on. Let me put it to you this way - if you consider Viceroy up on Devon, or even India House on Grand as "fairly" good buffets, you'll be a little underwhelmed by CCH. If you think that Indian food buffets are way below your gastronomic threshold, then you should definitely not head here. If, however, you are looking for a solid Indian food fix at a very reasonable price, then try out the CCH. Specific things that were quite good in the buffet? The saag paneer was fairly tasty, and the tandoori chicken that comes out was quite tender and not overspiced. I must admit that many of the other dishes were just moderately decent - nothing to really write here about. As one commenter said, the dishes aren't that hot (spicy) here, but I would disagree that one should expect that Indian food is always spicy (I would also disagree that all Italian food needs to have garlic in it). But I would agree that a majority of the CCH's buffet offerings, right now, are a bit mediocre.
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Milord K.

I work with Dell computers and was visiting Chi Town for a Computer Tech Convention. Im not impressed with the food. Actually nothing near like the food from my home town New Dehli. Save your money and try Raj Dabaj
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Gina T.

We often order delivery from this restaurant and they are always prompt and friendly. Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala, lamb tikka masala, and we love the garlic naan. A solid option for indian food
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Zigg V.

I am really surprised by the number of stars and the reviews here for this restaurant , first of all, its located in the south loop and apparently the only indian restaurant in the area, this star is for that. Their buffet is one of the worst , beware of chicken tikka /buttter chicken masala, the meat in it is probably from lunch buffet' chicken tandoori, i mean its old chicken. I orderd quite a few times for pickup , the food is nt that great , especially chicken biriyani which is the worst. The manager or whoever it is with the tie all the time clearly greets only the ladies or the non-indians , too bad he thinks he is an american. The other day we went in like 1/2 hr before the closing time and i understand its not the right time to enter in to a restaurant but god they close at 9 and went in there at 830 why the hell would they close the kitchen by 8 35 ?, yeh thats what the server said , and asked me to order all at once, that was one of the worst dinners i ever had . Arrogant servers, overly priced (they charge 6 dollars for delivery!!! ) ,and the star above shares for the ambience. Food in buffet sometimes isnt fresh , they hardly fill themup and sometimes the food is burnt at the bottom due to overheat . It could be made better with fresh food and a bit of light in the restaurant and good employees.
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Kate S.

Went with a friend on friday night without a reservation and got right in. More than 2 would need a res. The mixed appetizer was delish and the right size to split. Shared a meat special and a paneer palak, both very very good. Relaxed atmosphere, good prices, easy walking from the loop, loved it!
(5)
Blythe D.

AMAZING! The best chicken korma I've ever eaten. Succulent curry and the most tender pieces of chicken. The dining room is beautiful and the service is excellent. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem.
(5)
M R.

I am so happy I found this restaurant! The wonderful aroma hits you when you walk in the door, I knew right away this was going to be a good meal. And it was. The lamb samosas were amazing. Food, service, and portions were great. I will be going back!
(5)
Steven S.

We were the architects for this restaurant (Panto-Ulema Inc). The Owner is a great guy and really cares about his business and the customers. We often come back to enjoy his delicious food. Try the lunch buffet for a great mix of Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet specials change quite often.
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Kalli S.

first of all, the south loop needed a good indian place and there was none that was comparable before! i have been here twice, both times the food was excellent and authentic. the staff is always very friendly (a little hovering, but come on, they just opened). overall, this is a great place...and cozy, too!
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Mukh B.

One of the best places to get Indian and Nepalese food in Chicago :)
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T J.

I'm an Indian food novice. In fact I'm usually the person at the buffet reading all of the signs before I put anything on my plate. That being said, I've been to CCH twice for the lunch buffet and I enjoyed it both times. The naan is free (some places charge) and fresh, the buffet was kept full and had a good selection of non-threatening items for folks to try who are new to the cuisine. The service is really great, you're always greeted, plates are cleared promptly and water is kept full. Also is a nice dining room, white tablecloths etc. I noticed the 2nd time around that there didn't seem to be anything spicy, only thought about it since I was with the BF who loves things that burn his tongue half off. We both left the placed stuffed and waddling down the street. This is my go-to Indian spot and I believe they do carryout. Paid $25 for two people at the buffet.
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Meredith P.

This is great place. I am not from Chicago, but some friends and I were visiting for an evening and decided to try this place. We all love Indian food, so we knew what to expect as far as the food went. But the atmosphere was very nice, the host and waiters were very friendly and charming. The food, as expected, was DELICIOUS! My friends got the Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) and I got the Chicken Tikka Masala. Both were wonderful. We also got a side of Naan and Poori - both excellent. Prices were affordable, and the portion size was more than enough (was able to take leftovers home for another meal!) I would definitely go back when we head to Chicago again!! I wish we would have been there for the buffet, but maybe next time.
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Jim W.

Really solid (if a little pricy) Indian food, right across the street from me! To offset the higher cost though, there is a 20% coupon that apparently gets mailed to you if you live in the neighborhood or if you take the time to look online. The chicken they use in their curries is very tender. I liked their butter chicken, but I think their masala rocked much more as it was spicy. The garlic naan is also good to dip in curry. Friendly staff, large delivery radius, easy to make a reservation, I like!
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maurice s.

We ordered a wide variety of things and found it overall to be completely average. The service was extremely friendly but a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes to get the check after we finished eating, even though there were as many servers as customers in the restaurant at the time.
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Hoowa H.

went here for dinner with my dad and 2 friends. we started things off with the nonveg momo appetizer. it was delicious. for dinner we had lamb biryani, chicken curry, the goa fish curry, and the non veg nepalese platter. everything was delicious, especially the goa fish curry and the biryani. my dad is a hard one to please since he's from india, and he really liked the place. we too did experience the confusing wait service. we had 3 or 4 servers (i think). but all of them were willing to accomodate anything we asked for. the wait for the food was a little bit long but not unbearable. i would come back without a doubt.
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Jaspreet S.

Me and my buddy love Indian food, and we are always on the prowl looking for great new place. So we came across this restaurant and decided to give it a go. Each of us are well versed with our curries and sabjis. Both of us went to this place thinking we would a get high end meal, as this restaurant is depicted that way. I must say we were very disappointed, the owner seemed very disrespectful as he did not seem hospitable. There was also another lady at the front and she was quite rude. Overall we did not feel welcomed. Moving on to the food. We started with the paneer pakoras, which was accompanied by a nice array of chutneys (sauces). Once the mint chutney had ran out, I had kindly requested some more from the owner as he was the main waiter. Couple of minutes passed and he brought it in a clear jar, which was very unappealing. Next we got our entrÃ©es. We got our food and waited some time while they brought out the naan, which is strange because naan is usually brought out first or for the most part at the same time as your entreÃ©. The naan was good no complaints there. I got the chicken tikka masala which i had requested to the owner/waiter to make extra spicy. But when i tasted my dish it was surprisingly bland with cream overpowering the already mild taste. Apart from that, the chicken meat was dark. My dish was so bad, that it seemed as if it was reheated from the left over batch from the buffet earlier that day. My buddy got the bhindi masala which was nothing special either. Overall, i would not mind paying thirty plus on a meal at a high end restaurant, but this experience was just abysmal. The cabbie joints on devon have better food and better service then this so called "high end restaurant" . Owner really needs to take a hospitality course on etiquette and how to treat a customer. This restaurant has no professionalism, horrible food and bad service! I would not recommend this to anyone!
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Carmen D.

Great food, good service. I reccomend the samosa for an appetizer and lamb tikka masala for dinner. I'm not big on desserts so I've never had one here.
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Riz A.

ahhh! what is wrong with you people? this place is TERRRRRRRIBLE! The naan is probably the best thing about this place. The chicken tikka, samosas, rice, and gulab jamun were all sub par. seriously - india house , mysore woodlands, or indian garden blow this place out of the water. maybe it's because i'm indian myself and don't have much of a taste for "americanized" indian food - ( i dont see a point to americanizing ehtnic cuisine ) - but i would not recommend this place.....
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Adonis S.

The food was good, but the fact that we had to wait almost 2 hours for delivery is not cool. We even called to let them know we were still waiting and both times they kept making excuses and arguing with us about the time the order was placed. Even the driver was snippy. What's up with that? Bad service is bad service... no matter how good the food is. Hopefully, they'll read this and make improvements to how they treat customers on the phone. As for us, we won't be back.
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Sarah M.

I don't eat Indian often but I went here with a friend after the Lakefront Hunger Walk. At 11am it was all but empty and they were just completing the buffet. My friend and I both ordered the buffet from a waiter who seemed indifferent-bordering-on-irritated and authentically difficult to understand language-wise. The samosas were a bit too strongly spiced, but the rest of the buffet was good. I was pleased at the decor in this restaurant, it is much nicer on the inside than it looks on the outside. I was a little shocked when the bill came, though. $16 for a buffet lunch? I guess people usually go back to the buffet line more than once (I didn't). I just wish the waitstaff had a little more life in them. When we left we were the ones to yell "thank you" and received a tepid little "thanks" in return from an unsmiling wandering waiter. That lack of charisma is what makes this place NOT stand out. Go for the food if you like Indian, but don't expect outstanding customer service.
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chris g.

I will start by saying that I am not an expert on Indian food, having only sampling it a few times. I always thought that I accepted it more than enjoyed it. That changed tonight as I really liked all the different bold flavors. We started with an appetizer called veg momo ($8.95) which was like vegetable dumpling of sorts & quite tasty. Next we went with a non vegi platter ($18.95) that included several different meats, sauce dishes, rice and naan bread. It was a great way for a novice like me to sample many different things. Lastly we ordered a roasted & mashed eggplant dish ($10.95) that didn't look the best but was de-lish. It was a lot of food for two people but next time I can venture deeper into the menu without the pricey dinner, sampler platter. The service was decent but not as good as I thought based on other reviews. We waited for our waiter to come check on us for more Basmati Rice & a refill on our beer. I will be back!
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January C.

This place has fantastic food. I've never eaten in the restaurant but have gotten the delivery. The menu is extensive. It's a little expensive but they make up for it with huge portions. The delivery is fast. One time they forgot my rice which really disappointed me and that is the only reason I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5. This place adds good variety to the nearly non-existent South Loop dining options.
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Michael G.

Pretty much mediocre. I could see saying this place was great if it was your first time having Indian food. However, most of the food was bland and didn't taste very fresh - not the bold flavors and spices you'd expect out of Indian food. I'd highly recommend taking the time to go a bit further north and hit up Klay Oven or India House over this place. The service was also sub-par.
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Dustin W.

It's a good place to go if you like a quiet, calm dining space. It might be a tad overpriced, but it's not too bad if you just want to eat there occasionally. I would go back if it were closer to my neighborhood.
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Rahshonda K.

FINALLY!!!! MY 500TH REVIEW!!!!! Glad I am able to review some place worthy of five stars but also deserving!!! You Swoop did not fail me on this one! Curry House was awesome from the time we walked in the door the service was on point. The server knew the wine list and gave fantastic recommendations. The Oxford Landing Merlot was great! We started our din din with the Veg Samosas and they came out piping hot and fresh. I ordered the chicken Tikka Masala and my girl ordered the Lamb Vindaloo. Both dishes along with the garlic naan were so delish we left with sore belly's from eating SO much! Finally the mango lassi!!! OMG! So refreshing and YUMMAYYYYYYYYYYY! We definitely should not have ordered Rufki (ice cream) to go but it was calling our names even after the gorging we did. I had the mango and she had the pistachio and as I type this I am partaking on the yummy cold goodness. We have officially decided this is our once a month place! Curry House has made me a long time fan. The atmosphere was inviting and the service was hands down Phenomenal. They made me feel right at home. What a wonderful gem in the South Loop.
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J Z.

good food, near my home so been a few times. but i think its gone down over time and their menu is now quite overpriced forcing you to buy a restaurant.com coupon almost.
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Alli H.

I was so excited to see a new Indian restaurant in the South Loop, but was less than thrilled by my dining experience. We ordered take-out and, sadly, the food was overpriced, bland and, well, unimaginative. The owners seemed nice and I wish them luck. However, I don't plan to visit Chicago Curry House again anytime soon.
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Minners N.

tried this place mainly because it's so close to where we live and we didn't want to venture out too far. we stuck with the typical indian foods that we see at buffets. all were good, but for me at least, they didn't hit the spot. the dishes that we ordered lacked the plethora of spices that indian food should have. husband thought it was good but i dont always trust his palette. pricing was at level with other indian restaurants. service was great. ambiance was relaxing and soothing, nice for a romantic dinner or get together with friends. honestly, dont know if i would come back. maybe to try the Nepalese food.
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Chad D.

Not as good as India House or Indian Garden. The service was a bit sub-par... the waiter was a bit awkward, and the food was just okay.
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Fred C.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food was great - I asked for extra spicy and that is what I got. I love Indian food, and can honestly say this is the best I have had in Chicago.
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Kimberly K.

The lunch buffet was quite good. There were LOTS of items to choose from. Most of them were the standard dishes you'd usually find on a Indian buffet. There were some little surprises. The buffet price wasn't bad. I'd go back for that.
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Cecily A.

I just received a coupon for a visit to the Chicago Curry House. While my husband and I have eaten there a few times and really enjoyed the food, we will not return again. Recently, we took my daughters and my mother there, and as we were sitting down the waitress came over to take our drink order. We began to discuss what we wanted to drink and give her our order, when she noticed my 1 year old smiling. She began to talk sweetly to her. She then noticed my 4-year-old who was feeling a bit shy that evening. When she tried to ask my 4-year-old what her name was and other "4-year-old" type questions, my daughter shied away (something 4-year-olds often do). The waitress directed her attention back to the baby and said, "You're so much cuter than your sister"! I couldn't believe my ears, but tried to ignore the comment thinking it's OK-she has a really good self-esteem, and knows it's not true, but I should have said something then. I honestly didn't think my older daughter heard it. Throughout the meal, my oldest wanted to leave-something she rarely does, since she LOVES Indian food and loves going to restaurants even more :)! A few days later after a few bouts of normal jealousy of her baby sister, saying was she doesn't want to be 'cute' anymore, and that she's not feeling beautiful either-AT 4! Needless to say we dealt with that at that moment, and throughout a conversation with her, she told me she'd heard the waitress say that to the baby, and she never wanted to go back there. Can't say I blame her. Neither do we. I think we'll return back to Devon. See you soon Hema!
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Junjie Z.

Nice place and service, I ordered #66 chicken vindaloo (hot chicken curry) that was good. We also used the 15% off coupon. Good
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Becky D.

A little hard to find (tucked away in dearborn park) but worth the search! Very quaint, perfect for a date or large group. Food was wonderful and the owner came to our table to check up on us, nice touch! I will definately be back to visit this neighborhood gem!
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Scott F.

My wife and I ordered some takeout over the holidays. The food was incredible bland, so much that my wife noticed it (she's the spice wimp in the family). The blandness applied to everything, chutney, main dishes, samosas, etc. They just opened up so I'm willing to cut them some slack, but they really need to spice things up some. Prices were reasonable.
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Laviyah I.

Avoid the tomato soup, otherwise everything else was tasty. They just need to get a bit more generous with the portions. There was no wait and we were seated immediately which was good. Not the best Tandoori cuisine I have had, but it should hit the spot if you need a fix.
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Jordan W.

The decision to go here was rather hurried because the entire party was starving. But it was Indian food and even decent Indian food beats a lot of things. Oddly enough, that was what we got. Decent Indian food. The menu has a lot of options so I won't pretend that I have some great knowledge of their abilities. However, what I can be fairly sure of is that the pictures in the menu are fairly deceiving. Everyone at the table was surprised by the large disparity in the size of the portions pictured and those served. There was enough food but some optical trickery was involved. The overall flavor was satisfying but nothing that blew me away. The pricing suggested something a bit more elaborate and bountiful. My one negative memory was the service. Our waitress wasn't impolite and she wasn't inattentive. She was just very pushy. We didn't want anything to drink besides some water and a couple of iced teas but that didn't stop her from each visit suggesting a mango lassi or a cocktail. I didn't change my mind in the last 5 minutes so stop asking. She also pushed other items quite hard. There were only three of us and I felt we ordered a substantial amount of food. Finally, I noticed that they had ras mulai. It is an absolute favorite of mine so I asked if they had any as this tends to run out or never get made. She had to check the menu because she misunderstood me when I asked if they had it... I meant had it made, not had it on the menu. She said yes. She then came back after 5 minutes and said they didn't have it. Ugh. She then persistently insisted on other desserts. I said no thanks four times. Wow. I've given warnings and things to be aware of. Definitely try it out but maybe stick to the tandoori items. Those are hard to screw up. But stand your ground on all other issues!
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Erik G.

My review is for the buffet only. Overall, I was pretty disappointed. Dishes lacked in spice and flavor. The veggie soup was the exception - both spicy and good. The service was good. For the price (same or near), I would rather go to India House.
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Javier B.

I was looking for a place that serves Nepalese food in Chicago and strangely enough, there is really just one place and this is it. Went there for the lunch buffet and to be honest I don't think anything in the buffet was Nepalese. On the plus side, everything they had was very tasty! The butter chicken was great, the tandoori chicken was some of the best I've had. Everything was well done. This place has a very strange location underneath an apartment building in a street that is only accessible from State Street. I hope the location doesn't do them in because the food was excellent. Will definitely be going back here for dinner to try some Nepalese dishes. If you like Indian food and you live in the South Loop, check this place out.
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LaRue R.

First of all, the food is ok. BUT, DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY from this place. They took two hours to bring the food even though I live two blocks away. Because they took so long I got them to give me $15 off my next order. Because of that (and only because of that) I decided to give them a second chance. When I called in to order they told me it would take 90 minutes or longer this time because their delivery guy was "busy." Again, I only live 2 blocks away. Absurd. Save yourself the frustration, order from somewhere else.
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Mars K.

Had carry-out from this place once recently, and have to say, yeah. It hits the spot. Well executed vegetarian dishes. Good portions. Appropriately priced. I want to have a sit-down meal here, just so I can compare the dining ambiance to that of India House (my favorite restaurant of any kind in Chicago), though the food itself seemed to be a slight notch lower than that of I.H., in my opinion. Quick comparison: the Baigan Bharta (eggplant dish) was a bit saltier than I.H. It may have been a fluke, but it's a little detail like that which makes me hesitate to try that dish again. But there are so many vegetarian items on the menu, it may take a while to go through them all. I'm on a mission.
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Lala S.

I read about this place on Metromix since it was "new on the scene." I saw that it had received 5 stars from the 2 review from peers on there and also from the site itself. I thought the food was very tasty and fairly good value. We ordered chicken samosas, the Indian combo plate and the lamb briayni. All were great. We ordered on one of those super cold days and had it delivered (which was free within a 1 mile radius). I definitely want to try the Nepalese food (seems interesting and you never really see that around Chicago). The delivery guy (the owner, perhaps) was really nice. I'm planning on going there with a whole bunch of my friends.
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Jayesh B.

atleast dont order the biryani; who puts tomatoes in biryani? it would be apt if they rename the dish tomato rice
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Minnie Y.

Ordered from here after during a quick search for Indian restaurants in the South Loop. It's pretty standard, nothing that will wow or disgust you. I got chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, garlic naan, and rice. The chicken tikka masala was kinda bland. I wish there was a bit more flavor. The saag was pretty good, just a hint of spice. The garlic naan was pretty tasty and HUGE. The only thing that I wasn't too into was the price, but I guess that just means that I need to go to the lunch time buffet to get a better price. (Which, btw, is 11 am -3 pm everyday.) I'm interesting in trying to Nepalese food here though. When I went to go pick up my food, it looks like/smelled like it would be a little more authentic than the Indian fod.
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Dave O.

A small place, with a small place attitude. And no, I don't mean that in a bad way. In fact, it was a rather nice experience for a small eatery, especially an eatery with a ... buffet! For $10.95 you get quite the selection of typical Indian fair. But really, the food is typical. Of the several Indian places I've gone to in Chicago, they all basically have the same stuff. They differ only in spiciness! And in the regard, Curry House has been the mildest of spicy. It's kind of off the beaten path, but only a stones throw, just enough to make it kind of confusing if you're not familiar with the area. We experienced what we feel is par for the course service for Indian restaurants... which is, little to none. Basically, you have to chase someone down to get a drink refill or to ask them a question. But we've come to realize it comes with the territory. Perhaps a cultural difference? Either way, we never really were neglected long enough to get upset, but it was long enough to notice. Their Naan is complimentary too, which is a bonus.
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Seth P.

Wonderful, wonderful. Classy-looking place tucked away in the Dearborn Park condo complex. My group of friends walked over here from Summerdance and experienced service that was positively kind, with our waiter unobtrusively making just a couple of recommendations (juicy, tasty garlic naan and potato naan), intuiting that we might not be satisfied with plain 'ol naan (though that was delicious too). We ordered a mix of Nepalese and Indian appetizers and entrees, and none were disappointing. The butter chicken and the lamb were not to be missed, and equally tastaliscious were the chicken samosas and momos... In our party were one person from India and one person who "plays one on TV", and they were as delighted with the food as the rest of us non-experts... After we'd stuffed ourselves (and this is a crowd that can EAT!) AND had a couple DAYS worth of leftovers wrapped up, the check came out to LESS THAT 120$ FOR SIX PEOPLE! After a while, it became clear to us that the warm, friendly owners were keeping the place open late for us, allowing us to continue having a good time... We felt bad, so we tipped 'em big. An all-around winner. GRAND SLAM.
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Chocolate H.

The wifey and I decided to check this place out the other during the winter. The food was ok but kind of pricey. If you like indian food and live in the area it's worth checking out but there is no need to make a spceial trip to this place.
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Aaron H.

I walk by this place everyday .Sometimes twice a day when I'm walking my dogs, and there is nothing that gets your stomach growling like the smell of Indian spices. I don't claim to know much about Indian food. Ask me the difference between a Vindaloo sauce and a Tikka Masala and you'll be greeted with the same look my dogs give me when I talk to them. I am, however, a doctor. So I got that going for me. Take my review for what you will. Where do I start? The restaurant is bigger on the inside than it looks. It's a bit tucked away being off Plymouth in a neighborhood, and there isn't much for parking in the area. The inside of the restaurant is pretty stereotypical for an ethnic restaurant. They got a large buffet section if you come for lunch, and it sounds like it's a pretty good deal. I haven't tried the buffet yet, so I'll save that for my next review. We started with a Flying Horse beer to share. They have your typical Indian tourist beers too: Kingfisher,Taj Mahal, and Flying Horse. They all pretty much taste the same. They are the equivalent of Bud light in the states. But you know, its from India so it tastes better with Indian food. The food is as follows: Chicken Momo: Nepalese chicken dumplings. The meat was dry, and not overly tasty. I wouldn't order it again. Vegetable Samosas: A nice fry on the outside, not oily at all, but a bit too much dough. The filling was good, and for $4.95, not a bad deal Butter Chicken: fantastic. I love butter chicken, and Chicago curry house does not disappoint. Sweet and creamy and spicy. Everything a good butter chicken should be. Your taste buds will be pleased. Naan: Nothing beats good naan, and they do it right. I could almost make a meal out of naan, I probably would if my girlfriend wouldn't get mad at me. The service was great too. Everyone was very polite, and the wait time was very reasonable. The prices are a bit high to me (I've just moved to this city), but I don't think they're unusual for Chicago.
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Shruti S.

I am a fussy eater when it comes to desi (read: South Asian) food. Ate the brunch here. And very happy. Slightly relieved too. Finally I found a place where they cook with minimal oil, and they understand light flavours...probably has to do with the Nepalese/ NE Indian palate. Now for the specifics. The Farsi green beans in a light light light coconut curry were lovely. The gobi (cauliflower) and bhindi (lady finger) pakoras are great too...as is the green chutney that goes with it. The yoghurt was slightly sour. The Jhane Ko dal was lovely too. Palak paneer is more Palak than paneer which is how I like it, but paneer needs to melt in your mouth darlings, which it barely does. It needs to be cooked into the Palak so that they don't taste as separate items. The chicken makhani is exactly the way everyone I know loves it. Papad could be fresher. The kheer needs some sprucing - dry fruits and caramelising. Mutton needs to be tender but the curry was lovely and had the least amount of oil used to cook all mutton dishes I have eaten outside. Other desi restaurants, are you watching?!
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Sabrina M.

Still the bomb. Still delicious. Still the best Indian buffet in the city. Still winning that South Loop Indian Restaurant Steez. Still sending people there and to their other spot, Nepal House, on 13th and Michigan. Still loving it. Still want you to get there. STILL that good.
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Tim K.

OMGosh it's ok that you think you hate curry--thick and yellow and yuck--but you're a fool to not come here. Get your "geosocial" head out of its dark place and prepare for a soul-awakening level of spice of one of the 1000's and 1000's of combinations in addition to those choices that overtly include curry. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty here, and the meat flies off the bone too. The menu is rich in choice and clarity, with sweet Indian Customer Service rarely experienced this side of the Pacific Ocean. Eat here. Take a chance. Be brave. Don't stay stuck. You can be stuck at home, any time.
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Heather B.

Ordered delivery from here hoping to find a go-to Indian delivery place and didn't even finish a first serving. Three veggie entrees - not much flavor. The veggie korma, besides not having a flavorful sauce, had lame vegetables. Corn, lima beans, peas, small carrot squares, and small green beans; it was IDENTICAL to your generic frozen vegetable medley. In fact, it tasted like it *was* just that. The pakoras were cold and completely soggy and the samosas were oddly bland. My husband and I will look elsewhere for Indian.
(1)
Donald C.

You know how sometimes Lamb Vindaloo is medium spice? Sort of a "white person vindaloo" recipe? Well, not here. You want heat? You got it. Good service, polite service, good wine, good beer. One more nice addition to the south loop repertoire of good places to eat.
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Jeffie J.

As others have said, and this is a very strange fact, this restaurant smells good from the OUTSIDE. As friends were walking me here for the first time, I knew we were almost there by the terrific aroma of Indian food. This dissipates inside, because obviously vents direct the great aromas out of doors. Inside there is a comfortable arrangement of tables and booths, and I found the service to be friendly indeed. I won't say the menu breaks any new ground for frequent diners on Indian cuisine, but all the favorites are here, and in my experience well prepared. The samosas were delicious, and so was the nan. Lamb saag (with spinach) was tasty and prepared to the exact degree of spiciness I requested. My friend's buttery chicken was just that. Others had shrimp and chicken vindaloo and they were pleased. I prefer aloo paratha with much more potato stuffing, and they were out of mango chutney, but these are small things. If you're searching for Indian or Nepalese food in the south Loop, you might want to give this place a try.
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Dave G.

The restaurant is in an unassuming corner of a brick office building. A sign on the street corner will guide you there. Stopped in for lunch after the Chicago Marathon. The place offers a nice, but standard Indian buffet. There was a black lentil dalh that was delicious and unique. A nice place for Indian food. Good value.
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Betty H.

Ordered delivery for the 1st time and will definitely be my last Food:3 cold and expensive Delivery service: 2
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Tarun R.

All dishes were good Paneer as expected as we get in india didn't felt like it was frozen
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Anna B.

Easy to order online, quick takeout service, and generous portions to accompany big flavors. Perfectly quenched my pregnancy craving for Indian food on the road. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, and daal mahkni. The chicken dishes were fantastic. Naan was pillowy and soft. Food definitely has some kick, so for the spicy food averse, I would ask for things a little more mild than usual. We easily had enough food for 3 or 4 people with 3 entrees and rice. I took a chance in a random Indian restaurant walking distance from the Hilton Chicago and am really glad I did!
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R.J. G.

We decided to try out the place on a Saturday night. A corner lot the place looks out onto a quiet street just off of State Street. It has a relaxed dark decor with a few booths and tables. Entering there is a bar with the tables located on either side. The menu consists of a selection of Indian and Nepalese dishes with a good selection of vegetarian options. We opted for a selection of appetizers, including onion bhajis (yum), veggie momo's (meh), bhel poori (delicious), a garlic man and a lamb dish for my friend (He loved it). The service was fast and attentive and a great value for the price. Really a good choice for anyone interested in Indian or Nepalese food in Chicago.
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Levi B.

A coworker recommended we come here for our next lunch outing. I was confident that they would have vegan options. I didn't expect those options on the buffet so I asked for the menu. I spoke with someone about making the vegetarian menu options as vegan. He promptly told me that there were a lot of options offered on the buffet. He personally walked me through the line pointing out a huge majority of the buffet as vegan. I quickly ditched the menu and joined my friends for the variety. The food was delicious!!! From the samosa to the pekora to the bhindi masala I was not disappointed. I will definitely return and recommend the CCH to friends and family. CCH earns major points for friendly staff, knowledgable of dietary restrictions, variety offered and delicious food!
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Soyoung S.

Delicious, Neighborhood gem, Bala the owner is very friendly and welcoming, High quality and tasteful food, Clean environment, Attentive staff, Will be going back as regulars!!! Thank you Bala!! :)
(5)
Kat G.

I have done take out here before and have dined for dinner and enjoyed the food. It's Friday, I figured, let's treat ourselves to some awesome food. I sure saw a side of this place I wasn't expecting. Incredibly underwhelming. One of the chicken dishes in a red sauce was old just by looking at it. The sauce began to separate from water. As a cook myself, this tells me it was in the fridge, reheated, used, and reheated again and was sitting out there for some time. Something on my plate, I wasn't sure what - smelled mildewed. The yellow lentils tasted old as well, the chicken thighs were incredibly dry which tells me they were reheated at LEAST once. The only decent thing I ate there today were the samosas. They were not 100% hot which was concerning but literally, the only decent thing I ate. Most of the food I picked up was left on my plate. I cook better food in general at home. There is nothing here that would make me want to go back. I understand every restaurant has it's day - so I let the person at the host station know that I thought the food didn't taste fresh or as good as I have experienced before at dinner and take out. Rather than acknowledging my concern, he started to get smart with me! He said "Oh I had the lentils today." Uh, well I wasn't arguing what you did or did not eat. I am a paying customer letting you know they don't taste right and as fresh as they normally do. He then began to repeat himself. So I paid and left. This place lost me forever today. There are better places in the city, such as Cumin or Indian Garden. What a waste of hard earned cash. I would have been happier with a sandwich from Subway. Shame on them for thinking customers are not smart enough to figure out they are being served old food and not acknowledging their concerns or feedback.
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Stephanie M.

The food was delicious. However I came here with friends & I told him they had never tried Indian food before instead of making recommendations he stood around awkwardly waiting for us to pick something. I had chicken mikhani $14.95 and it came with a side of basmati rice. It was rich and spicy, I really enjoyed it. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The mango Lassi which was chilled mango and yogurt was to die for. The garlic naan was okay, nothing to write home about. I would definetly swing by again for a taste of Indian food but not with a group because the restaurant does not seem to friendly.
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Sara M.

My search for the perfect Indian delivery continues. We're getting warmer....but still not hot. I ordered Chicago Curry House tonight and I wasn't totally impressed but it wasn't a nightmare like my first adventure in to carry-out/delivery curry in the Tri-Taylor area. I ordered a few things: Samosas, Pakora, Rice, Cheese Naan, Garlic Naan, Chana Masala, Dahl Mahkani. I started with the appetizers and I had a pretty stark contrast on my opinions. I loved the pakora; I thought it was super spicy and flavorful. I was excited and thought that was going to be a great indicator of the rest of my food. Then I got to the samosas and I was left underwhelmed. They kind of just tasted like mashed potatoes in a pastry. For real. No spice or flavor. Okay, on the entrees. I haven't had the dahl yet, so I won't speak to that. But again, I was left underwhelmed by the chana. It was very watery, soft and in general, not very flavorful. I tried to mix it in with the cheese naan but I felt that the cheese naan was mostly bread and not enough cheese. While it was a large step up from my last experience, my search continues! I'm going to give it a 3 because I'm not a jerk. The service was just fine. It came in a timely manner and the delivery driver was nice. The food was probably just a solid 2. If I could, I'd probably summarize with a 2 1/2.
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Geena A.

Top Indian cuisine we have enjoyed in Chicago in 25 years..and we have tried them all. We are both career chefs and are often asked by personal chef clients to serve our South Indian fare. The recipes in this kitchen are more nuanced than any Chicago Indian establishment we have dined at. SPICY ,not for the novice but fans of Indian cuisine will love this kitchen and menu. Many vegan options and low oil/ghee on 6 items we had delivered. Delivery was speedy, items was carefully packaged, items in containers wrapped with plastic so no spillage. Food was still hot upon delivery Outstanding!
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Nicholas T.

This is a little gem hidden in the South Loop/Printers Row neighborhood. They are open for both lunch and dinner. On weekends, it's worth booking a table for dinner or if you have a larger party. However, during the week, you can just walk in. The menu is extensive and contains a myriad of foods that should meet the needs of varying needs (spicy, vegetarian, etc.). We traditionally get a several items more than we can eat since the leftovers are sometimes just as good. Our favorites include: Aloo gobi (a spicy combo of potatoes and cauliflower), palak paneer (cottage cheese and spinach), butter chicken (chicken in a creamy tomato sauce), tandoori chicken, and kashmiri naan (naan with fruit on top). The service is fast, and efficient - just what is needed when you're hungry. We have done take out several times, and the food is just as good. On busy nights, the takeout is ready in about 20 minutes. Try it, enjoy it, and return.....
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Sarah G.

I think this will be a place I order delivery or pick up from for now on, since the flavors were pretty tasty here, but the eating environment was just a little awkward with no ambiance music, and not too many people were eating in at this restaurant either, even though they have a ton of space to host large groups. I do love that they have Nepali cuisine here as well as Indian food, and the vegetable momos (nepali dumplings) were pretty tasty and I found the order we got hard to share because I wanted more of them! We also got a Nepali goat dish to share for the table which had a lot of flavor, but the bones that were left in, were a bit difficult to eat around, so not my favorite of the dishes we ordered. Their garlic naan however--so so addicting! I literally could have just kept ordering naan because it was amazing. And the Napali aloo (potato) dish was also pretty good, but I will say that all of the entrees to split were a bit on the smaller side based on my indian dining experiences. But the Palak Paneer with all of that spinach really was pretty darn incredible too. That was another dish I just wanted to eat every bite of. And the Chicken Chilly Masala was also decent and had big green chilies in it, so it definitely packed a bit of spice which was a nice comparison to the other more mild dishes we got. They also have some affordable bottles of wine here too which is a nice addition to a meal for not adding a ton to your bill. So a decent spot, but probably will order take out next time.
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Austin C.

Very pedestrian Nepalese food. We went here because we were staying nearby we wouldn't go back.
(1)
Leo S.

I didn't realize I had written a 5 stars review for them already haha but I am giving them another 5 star review because how good it is!!! Still!!! After 2 years!!!!! The delivery portion is huge like omg I love ordering delivery from them. I managed to dine there once and the service is slow but awesome. We went in earlier than our scheduled time but the host was able to find us seats and did make aware that it is a busy night and it might take awhile for us to get serviced so we were prepared. After we sat down we waited a bit and ordered, ther server was friendly and he did something amazing.they ran out of mango lasi, he told us, we were disappointed at first so we got milk tea instead but he came out soon after and told us he had asked the chef to make the mango lasi for us! It was a very busy night, full and people waiting for pick up and delivery order so we really appreciated that. He then changed our teas to mango lasi for us after asking us if we wanted to change it lol hell yeah we do haha Anywayyyy lol food is amazing, naan is amazing, service is amazing ( although i probably would just keep ordering delivery from them since the place is quite small haha) but yeah! It is just an amazing place xD
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Vaughan S.

This place was very good, food was tasty and service was on point. There is really nothing negative to say. The environment is a bit library like, a little too quiet for me with soothing Nepalese music in background. I live in Rogers Park so I'm used to the lively Indian/Pakistani restaurants. I had the Non Veg Bhojay which gave me a good sample of the Nepalese entrees. Super tasty. The Lamb was ok, I've had extremely good lamb at a Serbian place so I know what it should be like if really cooked well. I did not have dessert but the coffee was great. I wouldn't mind going again if I was in the area but wouldn't make the trip from the Northside just to dine there.
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Amy H.

I went for their Indian Buffet during lunch with some coworkers. They had an extensive menu. My favorite was the goat curry. It was so buttery and delicious with the endless naan. Everything else on there was good too. I thought the service was good. Our waiter kept refilling our water and cleared our plates for us right away. The one thing I liked about the place is it's well-ventilated. I don't like smelling like my food (especially if it's greasy), and I always make sure I go to a place that won't make my clothes smell when I head back to work. Nothing when I left. I love that.
(4)
Monique G.

Usually ordered takeout for work and it was always good. First time dining in with a few family members. Great food! Good price. Got lots of food and easily shareable.
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Courtney H.

Couldn't love this place more. Their food always tastes great, their restaurant is quaint and peaceful to dine in and street parking was easy to find. Also, they delivery service comes almost as soon as you order it, and their customer service is top notch. My go-to Indian restaurant in the downtown area.
(5)
Mukund B.

This place is a disaster in terms of customer service!! I am a savvy digital user looking for a quite place with a client deciding to hit an Indian joint from the fine confines of "Palmer House"/Potters. Boy we made a mistake! I had an opentable reservation and everything but the dude would not us sit down. He manager came in and he was a bigger jerk - raj was his name - why do people like this enter the hospitality business. Really? Eventually we got some food which was ok after which this flipped back into being hurried out the door. NEVER GO HERE!!!
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Daniel N.

Lunch buffet Pros: great neighborhood, friendly attentive staff, reasonably priced. The naan, samosas, saag, butter chicken and desserts are a must. Seems like the majority of the buffet is vegetarian if not vegan. Cons: Not sure how authentic the tandoori chicken is, it looks and tastes different than every other tandoori chicken I've ever had. I got a nasty piece of the chicken in the butter chicken which is bound to happen but still kinda gross. The signage needs to be more specific about heat/spice level. I ate this green bean dish that was so spicy my nose refused to stop running the entire lunch ugh.
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K B.

I seriously love this place. It smells so good when you walk by that you absolutely must eat there. It never seems to be too busy. And I've been a fan of pretty much all of the dishes, except I wasn't as impressed by the Lamb Vindaloo as I have been at other establishments (although those places are no where near Chicago), and I tried a cauliflower dish I probably wouldn't order again but just because there were better options. The meal is very shareable, so come with a group a order a bunch. I particularly like the Jhane Ko Dal, any of the Paneer, any of the spinach dishes, the Baigan Bharta, and the Butter Chicken. The Chicken Biryani is also spectacular. And don't forget the garlic naan.
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Pradeep C.

INCORRECT ACCOUNTING/BILLING- TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL WAY I chose this place for lunch buffet for about 35 guests but only 30 showed up and we were charged incorrectly for 34 people. When I asked to correct the number and charge only for 30 people. The owner mentioned that he did us a favor by not charging 35 and only 34. I even mentioned that this I would write this in my review at yelp . He mentioned that he does not care and that no one reads yelp ..so basically **** off
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Kate K.

I almost walked right by this place. Paneer pakora: YUM. They slice it (most other places I've been to cube it), then batter and fry it. It's still good the next day. I wanted to make sandwiches with it. Just because I'm boring when it comes to Indian food, I stuck with my standard chicken tikka masala but oh my, it was tasty! It was a little creamier than I am used too, but the chicken was cooked very well so it was soft and the sauce wasn't too runny. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I also ordered the stuffed naan, it had onions and cilantro, I forget the menu name. I could probably live off that stuff. Best part, they have a Yelp check-in deal for dine-in! Go check 'em out!!!
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Amanda M.

A little hard to spot the place as it is in a residential area and part of a building complex. We were seated promptly with our menus. The place was very dim and intimate, but the lights did get brighter later on. The complimentary cracker/bread to start was very good on its own. The three accompanied sauces were okay. One was a little sweet, the other was too tangy and sour for my taste, and the green one was alright in spice flavor. It would have been nice if our waiter explained to us their items since we have never been there before and Indian cuisine isn't exactly the most familiar to many people. We had the veggie platter to start. We thought it would have been a bigger platter, but nonetheless, it was very good and intriguing. All of the veggies were lightly battered and not heavy at all. I got the chicken vindaloo, since I'm a spicy addict and wanted to compare it with ones I've had at other places. I was worried when I saw it because it had a brown color, and not the usual red that I am used to seeing. It was also the exact same color as my cousin's dish in which she specified she wanted a medium heat level. However, the flavor and spice level did not disappoint, though I'm not sure if it was traditional vindaloo because I couldn't pick up much vinegar flavor. The chicken was also very tender and juicy, which was a big plus because at India House, their chicken was very dry and overcooked. We also had two orders of regular naan to accompany our dishes, and it was more than enough for three people, especially since our dishes came with basmati rice, which was cooked perfectly. The naan was also very flaky and delicious. I tried my cousin's mango lassi and it was delicious...tasted straight up like a mango but had a thick creamy yogurt texture. My sister also enjoyed her masala tea. Our waiter was a little awkward but attentive. However, he did not come by at the end, but another waiter took care of us. Especially with our 15% off Yelp check-in deal, it was all very worth it. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back.
(4)
Michael B.

Great service and seated quickly. We enjoyed the veggie samosa's and onion baji. The baji were light. (More rice flour than chickpea) made them light and crispy. Eat them fast because they seem to get soggy quickly as they cool. The chicken briyani was not flavorful and was our least favorite. The lamb vindaloo was spicy good and loaded with lamb. The chicken korma was very mild, but deliciously stewed and tender. We liked the nan - especially the onion one.
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Jon T.

Since I have started going to Jazz Showcase, this has been my dining location of choice in South Loop. It works out great to drive in from the west, allowing time for unpredictable traffic, kill surplus time by having a beer at Hackney's Printer's Row and walk to Curry House, before walking back to the Showcase. Now suddenly I have eaten here six times and need to do a review. Obviously with that many returns, I am enjoying the place. The location is just a little obscure. You kind of have to know where it is. Katie T and I walked past the door the first time, not realizing we had missed it. It is right on the northeast corner of Plymouth Court and W 9th, on the ground floor of a larger building. The neighborhood does not look like a restaurant area and I'm guessing they rely on local regulars and a few drop-ins like me. It is a nice intimate place, clean and tidy, with very good service. There are always clientele dining, but I have never waited for a table. Best of all, I really enjoy the food, including the Nepalese specialties. It also seems that you always get a discount coupon when you check in on Yelp. Over the course of six visits in six months, sometimes with others, sometimes alone, I have had the chance to sample a number of things. For appetizers, Katie and I had Chicken Chilly. I will say, the fresh green chiles they use were at the limit of my heat scale, but this is a good starter, with marinated, sautÃ©ed chunks of chicken. If you don't want the heat, don't eat the chiles. I have also had Chicken Samosas to make a meal with Dal Makhani. The samosas are large and cone shaped like volcanos. The two are plenty for one person and were nice to eat with the dal. I have had better dal. I found this version a little bland and I am a dal lover. Twice I have had Chicken Momo, a Nepalese appetizer. These are delicious little steamed dumplings. I'm sure I will beck for more of these. Bear in mind the Nepalese dishes are probably not as seasoned with complicated spices as the Indian dishes. (I have an Indian friend who tells me Nepalese is wanna-be Indian food). But have enjoyed the opportunity to have try some different things. Another favorite appetizer is Chicken Choela. This seems to be a Nepalese version of tandoori chicken and I really enjoyed it. Again, not hot, but well flavored. For entrees, I have had Lamb Saag, the aforementioned Dal Makhani, Nepalese Aloo Ra Seemi Ko Tarkari, Murgh Makhani, Mutter Paneer, Farsi Bhaji and Jhane Ko Dal. I have to say the only one I would not re-order was the Dal Makhani and it was not really bad, I would just chose the Nepalese Jhane Ko Dal instead. I know it is clichÃ©d, like the people we make fun of who always order Sweet and Sour Pork in Chinese restaurants, but the Murgh Makhani was absolutely decadent; creamy, tangy and sweet. Most recently (Feb 2015) when trying to eat light, I just ordered they Channa Masala and found it to be excellent. I took half home and it did not go to waste. The servings are generous and it is easy to have leftovers. I always get the whole wheat parathas. I have kind of switched to this. Let's just say there is more to Indian bread than naan. Menu descriptions are well written and I'm going to say, you really will not go wrong. I look forward to returning, I love Jazz Showcase and the Hackney's / Curry House routine I have established.
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Monki C.

My favorite curry in Chicago.
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Rebecca H.

delicious Indian food, we ordered delivery so cannot speak to the atmosphere of restaurant itself. The Lamb Vindaloo is extremely HOT but loved it. Also ordered Lamb Curry which was full of spice.
(4)
Jessica P.

I came to dine here with a group of friends at around 1PM on a Sunday. The restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated immediately. Food Buffet for ~$11.99 (total would be ~$14-$15 depending on how you tip) - food was ok, I've definitely had better food for cheaper price. Not that much of a variety as you would anticipate for a buffet, but it's ok. I would rather eat else where (even if it wasn't a buffet). *might as well get the buffet because you can basically get an entree for the same price (a little more variety for the same cost) Customer Service -The waiters were attentive in cleaning the plates and refilling the water. -I had a yelp discount that I asked them to apply to the bill; however, they clicked redeem on my phone for the deal and they didn't actually apply it to the bill so I wasn't a happy camper about that...I would have said something, but we were all in a rush to get out of the restaurant and they took awhile getting the checks back to us.. Atmosphere: nice and spacious area--nicely decorated Costs: I would agree that for the costs, the quality isn't as good? Overall experience --it was ok...The group left full because it is a buffet. However, I didn't leave thinking oh this was such a delicious meal that I would want to come back... Parking: metered street parking available in the area I won't be back unless my friends really wanted to come here.. I'm not going to be a party pooper of course :)
(2)
Vrushank J.

Nepali style cuisine is their primary cuisine. Good service. Lot of Vegetarian options. The food needed some salt. Spice level was good, we did ask for spicy food. I had ordered Chicken Vindaloo - it was basically big pieces of chicken and potatoes in a red sauce. Individual food ratings of the dishes we ordered: Masala Naan- 4/5 - cooked properly and good. Vegetable Mo Mo - 3.5/5 - good Aloo Ra Seemi ko Tarkari - 3/5 - good. Although, a bit dry (no curry). Conclusion: We felt that some of the dishes were good, but nothing exceptional or something that left a lasting impression. On a side note: finding parking can be a hassle.
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Tay H.

Service: Very friendly and attentive. Food: Tasty, but a little spicy- and I LOVE spice. I was pleased to find a place that was not afraid of putting some heat in their dishes, but I felt bad for my Godmother. She can't handle the heat anymore (and even I felt the digestive issues after eating here), so we ordered the vegi samosas. Even those were very spicy and she had to scoop out the filling. Decor: Odd location from the outside, but cozy on the inside. Perhaps a little too cozy in the booths, though, I don't think anyone with a belly could squeeze in there! Using the Yelp Check-in discount was easy and worked great!!
(4)
Reem J.

Ordered 4 entries and they all came with one rice container. Rice smelled like a cleaner product and we couldn't eat it. Restaurant wouldn't do anything about it. Can't believe they would lose a customer over this. All 4 dishes tasted the same too!
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K M.

I only had takeout here, so I am not sure about how their service is, but their good was only ok. I have eaten at many Indian restaurants, and I know that this particular one is known to be a more "healthy" alternative, but I thought that their food was bland for Indian food. I give them three stars because I know they are attempting to make Indian food in a healthier way. I also appreciate that they are one of the only Indian restaurants in the South Loop.
(3)
caitlin n.

wandering 'round, craving curry, stumbled past this place during the great lunch buffet. very pleased, very full.
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Ron M.

It has only been open a short time and hopefully will keep improving. I have already ordered there six times and have found my favorites. I haven't been there for the lunch buffet yet. The dinners I have had, have been excellent. If you want really spicy food, you can order it that way. Otherwise, it comes with a nicely spiced flavor but not over powering. I plan on trying everything on the menu. Already the cheese and chicken pakora are favorites of mine. The chicken momo is fantastic. Try the chicken makhani, the chicken vindaloo (which is really spicy), and the biryani. I think the chicken curry could have been spiced up a bit more but it was really flavorful and very tasty. If you order take-out and want it more spicy, just tell them to make it that way and they will kick it up for you. A lot of people don't like over-powering spicy food and the best way to please the most people is to make it medium spicy and for those who want it a bit more, just ask. Overall, I love this place and has quickly become my staple dinner fare on Friday nights. The place itself is decorated nicely and gives a very cozy, comforting atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.
(4)
Roberta S.

Please take the time and effort to find this place and check it out. Yes, the signage is poor (there is a sign on the State St. side of the building, but no arrow to point you in the right direction.) Just stroll a few hundred feet to the west and there you are. I had the buffet which at $10.95 was a very good value. When I was there the food was fresh, nicely presented and delicious. The tandoori chicken was not dried out, it was tender and tasty. I won't go through a critique of each dish, but will say there was plenty of variety, some things I have never seen on a buffet, plenty of options for vegetarians (which I am not) and some pretty spicy dishes and some on the more bland side. The service was friendly and attentive and they offered to answer any questions about the food. The decor is pleasing, not garish, but quite elegant with soft ethnic music playing in the background. I really hope they make it since they are about a 1000 percent better than Indian Grill with it's small and unappetizing buffet. I can hardly wait to go back and try some things off the dinner menu.
(4)
Dee W.

Loved this place and never knew it was there. It is facing into a little housing development at the bottom of an apartment building. I have lived and explored Chicago for years and never knew it was there. I am giving this place 5 stars because I loved the food, and because the service was excellent. The mango lassi's were soooo goood. Garlic naan was great. I had veg simosa's which were yummy. It is so refreshing to not have to go way up north to get some good Indian food! In atmosphere, cosy, quiet and quaint. I really can't say enough about the service. The owner stopped at my table often throughout the meal to talk to us about Indian food. It was my friend's first time and she was nervous. The food didn't burn her face off, which was good. I was nervous she would never eat Indian food again. The place was nearly full at the time we arrived which was 7pm Thursday. Anyway, love the place.
(5)
Barry G.

I've been desperate for a good Indian restaurant that's not in an outlying area, and I think I've found it. This place just opened up in early December, but after taking home 4 dishes last night, I can say that it tastes like they've been cooking forever. Spiced without being too salty, cooked thoroughly without being dried out, portioned perfectly for lunch the next day. Last night was tandoor peshkush, mutter paneer, bhindi masala, shrimp chilli masala, ghosht briyani, and some naan. I was a bit concerned to take home naan thinking that I'd open up the bag to find either a brittle board or a chewy blob, but it was still soft with a slight crispness that warmed to perfection on a pizza stone in my oven for a few minutes. Everyone loved dinner. The mixed tandoor appetizer was competent, with ground meat (sorry, I don't know what kind!), chicken, lamb, fish, and a single prawn. The shrimp chilli masala was a tiny bit less hot-spicy than I imagined it would be, but in the best way. Mutter paneer was soft, sweet, aromatic, just perfect. The lamb in the biryani was tender, the rice was soft and moist with a heavenly perfume. The okra was outstanding, with a bit of tang and spice mellowed out by onion. I took a plain lassi to go, and I regret not taking a second one. I wanted to try their vegetable Momo as they billed themselves as an Indian and Nepalese restaurant, but they were sold out. Next time. They advertise a lunch buffet, but I haven't tried it yet. To be honest, I'm a bit afraid they might have to carry me out of there if it's all-you-can-eat. It's that good. I didn't give it 5 stars because parking was a little bit of a chore in the area. The place is located in the Dearborn Park subdivision, and the street parking is entirely Zone, except on State, where it's metered but also a rush-hour tow zone. They have arrangements with a garage on State and 9th, but it was just too cold last night for me to bother walking a block. Definitely going back though!
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Nadia S.

This review is for their takeout only bc I have yet to dine in. My friend had told me abt chi curry house and since it's just a few blocks away, I thought it was time to try it (that and who wants to drive all the way north to devon??) We got the chicken pakoras, chicken makhani (butter chicken), and garlic naan. Everything was packaged SO nicely, which is quite a change from other indian restaurants! They even packed up some chutneys which were awesome.. and also some "paaper" as an appetizer, which is this crispy type thing- fine i actually dont know what it is but growing up, we always used to have it with meals. Chicken makhani was perfect and ever so rich.. I would have preferred it to be spicy tho.. i'll have to tell them next time. Garlic naan was uhhhhhhhh-mazing. The chicken pakoras were a nice concept as well. My husband who went to get the food said that the people who work there are really sweet and the lady at the front was super friendly. Again, quite a change from other really rude men manning the front of other indian restaurants!! She let us keep our coupon for next time too :) Can't wait to try some Nepalese dishes next time! Yaaay for a good indian restaurant in the south loop!
(5)
Leslie R.

Delicious! We live near by and have always wanted to try this place. We got take out; did was ready very quickly and the person on the phone was really nice. Good value for the price. Highly recommend!
(5)
Brooke B.

I've eaten at this place several times, mostly for dinner...but when my fiance had a taste for Indian on a Saturday afternoon, I thought...hey, why not? Their Nepalese dishes are yummy and their curries never disappoint. However, an unexpected lunch buffet greeted us on this chilly Saturday. I typically would only expect these during the week, when work crowds in the neighborhood are probably looking for a good deal and a warm belly. I'll compare this to other Indian food lunch buffets I've had. Hands down, this one is phenomenal. More choices than your typical lunch buffet. Fresh...like I feel like we were the first one dipping our spoons into these hearty dishes. Steaming hot curries with chicken, goat, beef...there was something for everyone. And for someone new to Indian food...I ensure you...you'll find at least ONE thing you'll want to try again. From mild to spicy, there's something for everyone. I just want to note also...that at a typical lunch buffet you don't really expect a server to be attentive to your needs...after all, they don't have much to do. This place was an exception. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and really seemed to care if we liked our food or not. Two full bellies for under $30? I'll take it!
(5)
Vanessa C.

I always have to remind myself when thinking of how much I liked a restaurant: was I really hungry? Had I not had this type of food in a while? Was it cold/hot/raining/extreme whatever outside? I could answer yes to any of these...but Chicago Curry House is a good option for South Loop Indian food. First time: Chili Chicken extra spicy. Delicious, and full of sliced jalapenos. My eyes watered. My nose ran. My ears steamed. But this was not just spicy - it was really, really good. Not watered-down, whited-out, Lakeview spicy, but flavorful, yummy spicy. Other orders: butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, lamb curry, goat stuff, garlic naan, all naan, non-naan, both of soups on offer. Sheer convenience (across the street from my condo) may make this food slightly better to me than it is. I used to live off of Devon and had my favorites, but CCH is a good (and secret) downtown option.
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David R.

While in town for a conference at the Hilton I found this place on Yelp. What a great find! Even in bitter cold it was a short walk and well worth it. The food was excellent with fine ambiance and service. The heat in the food was perfect; noticeable but not overpowering. I'll definitely return to the Chicago Curry House next time I'm in the area.
(4)
Rick B.

Some of the best variety and tasty Naan in Chicago. If you want solid Indian eat here for sure.
(5)
Nitin C.

Excellent Nepalese food. I enjoyed the momo appetizer, and the vindaloo. Been here twice now and was impressed by the customer service. Very friendly folks, clean environment and excellent food.
(5)
Neha N.

This place is kind of hidden, but the smells are soo yummy! I may be biased because my mom makes SERIOUSLY good indian food...but this restaurant seems to pale in comparison to the better restaurants available on Devon St. I got the okra curry, and felt like it was something I could throw together in a short amount of time. It was literally just average. I think I just ate it cause I was hungry. Check in on yelp and you can get a discount!
(3)
Sarah S.

If you want to be sick go for it. The nastiest and rudest place ever, this place is a disgrace for Indians everywhere. This place made me realize how eating out can be dangerous. It will be a while before I even consider eating out again and I will for sure never go here or recommend it to anyone.
(1)
A L.

We visited the place 2 pm on a Saturday. Although the restaurant was open the manager said that "I am not serving now". He sounded quite rude. Never got a chance to taste the food. 1 star for the service.
(1)
Allison E.

I have eaten here a couple times now and its nice to have decent Indian place on the South Side. They have a huge menu of all the usual favorites plus some Nepalese dishes too. The basic curries are great, Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, biryani, etc. all delicious. Now here's something awesome. The rice is INCLUDED. Its such a pet peeve of mine in Indian restaurants when they charge extra for rice. Everything I have had here so far has been great. They also have a lunch buffet, which is pretty much the best thing to ever happen to Indian food in America. The service was excellent. Our waiter took great care of us and was very helpful regarding recommendations on spiciness. Though, I think he underestimated us. I suppose we could have gone hotter, though not by much. Our waters never went empty, thankfully.
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Michael J.

1/2/2013 Solid Indian food, and interesting Nepalese items that you can't find in too many places. The buffet is good, and they rotate the items so I have never found it to be the same twice. Ordering off the menu can get pricey, but that is not unusual.
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Bryan J.

I find it frustrating when a place of business posts hours of operation and then turns out to be closed. For some small family type places where the food is outstanding, I'll put up with it. In this case, I may never find out how worthy the food is because I don't find anything very inspiring in the yelp reviews and I was unable to put in my to-go order to try it myself. The doors were locked at 9:40pm on a Thursday night. So if you are determined to try and eat here, I would suggest calling ahead to check on the real hours.
(1)
Nikhil G.

Service - not so good , they often serve something else than what you ordered Food - Decent, if you are looking for actual Indian food you should go somewhere else Dont try - aaloo chaat, rasmalai Try - Naan
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H C.

We did order near the end of the night, but we picked up our order more than half an hour before the restaurant closed, so that really shouldn't be an excuse for how poor the food was. All of it was cold (we arrived before the pickup time specified in our confirmation email), dry, almost completely unseasoned (the butter chicken sauce tasted like tomato sauce straight out of a jar), and one of the two pieces of naan that apparently come in an order was ripped in half and looked like someone had taken a bite out of it, or like it had been pieced together from bits left at the end of the night. I don't think I'm super picky and I was really hoping this place would be good, but I was disappointed.
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Cheyenne C.

My ex and I use this restaurant as a benchmark for terrible service (as in, "that service kind of sucked, but it wasn't Curry House bad"). I actually forgot about it altogether until this exact sentence was spoken. We popped in about a year or two ago based on a Groupon Now offer and hungry bellies. We were the only diners, and the vibes were distinctly unwelcoming; the host seemed overtly suspicious of our presence. We ordered, and spent the wait for our food being stared down. Once the food (average, but pricier and less tasty than most places on Devon) arrived, the waiter/host literally stood less than 10 feet away waiting for us to finish. The. Whole. Time. At this point we were amused more than anything else... The guy seemed convinced we were about to dash off without paying (though we were seated plenty far from the door and had *already* purchased the Groupon offer). It wasn't just over-attentive service; he didn't offer to refill our waters or remove plates. Just stared in a blank, remotely hostile way from an uncomfortably close position, and seemed extremely skeptical of the Groupon Now offer (which he seemed to expect printed... Not how the phone-only Groupon Now service worked) and of the credit card we used to cover the extra, tax, and tip. The food was fine, but nothing more (I eat on Devon pretty regularly, lived with a North Indian for quite some time, and just got back from the Himalayas, where I ate an unreasonable amount of local food, so there's a decent sample size), but with so many options in Chicago, there's no reason to support establishments with condescending and unpleasant service. Probably the 2nd most uncomfortable dining experience of my life (the other being at a truck stop in a 3rd world country for less than $2, so...).
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Cindy R.

$11.95 lunch buffet. They have a good variety of items, including yummy samosas, and my only wish is to see an okra dish (when I worked in Oak Park, I would eat at Kyber Pass and sometimes they had this delicious okra dish there). Anyway, they make your naan fresh for your table and it's some of the best naan I've ever had. This is a decent walk from the south part of the loop, you can work off some of your huge lunch.
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Paul K.

Great place to enjoy the best of Indian cuisine; if you're able to make it for lunch, enjoy the buffet. My wife and I return here frequently for great service and even better food. Our favorite items: Lamb Samosa - don't miss this spicy lamb-filled appetizer! (any) Vindaloo - That's right, order any of (lamb, chicken, etc.) Vindaloo and it's sure to be a solid mix of meat and potatoes with a spicy sauce. Baigan Bharta - A savory, creamy eggplant dish that's outstanding scooped up with a bit of naan or rice.
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Mirnzy A.

This place doesn't really compare to anything on Devon, but I'm sure glad we got some decent Indian food on this side of town. Most of the entrees are pretty good, although some dishes are a tad bland. Maybe I'm just used to really spicy/flavorful/eyerolling cuz it's that damn good Indian cuisine. The Nepali dishes are good, but I've never had Nepali food elsewhere. The restaurant itself is very nice and classy on the inside. Table linen and wine glasses and all, folks. The service is great, nice staff members, and sometimes the manager/owner dude comes out and greets you and offers some complimentary things/coupons. They aim to please the customer here, so I'm pretty pleased with the service. Nice place for a date. Depending on the time of day, parking can kinda suck around these parts. Also, not half as cheap as some Devon joints, but you're paying for the ambience and location here. Would def recommend to those in the area!
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jj c.

I love their lamb curry and paneer makhani! especially the lamb, tender and absolutely delicious!! The only problem is the tiny portion. Went there with two other friends, and although we r gals, we do eat A LOT. altogether we ordered 4 main courses and we weren't full...
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Super L.

I am not really an Indian food fan, mostly because it's the one type of food I haven't had a lot of, however today I woke up at 2pm, craving some Indian food who knows why since I don't even know what it tastes like. We had a coupon/certificate for Chicago Curry House, so there it was, and there we were. A nice little booth under some Indian pictures in the back corner. I think we had 3 servers. Service was nice in the beginning, and disappeared when we were done eating and wanted the bill. For like 10-20 minutes, but that's ok. Also, service was definitely awkward, and it was totally like they were speaking some Indian/English fusion language to us, but I read the reviews and I was expecting that, so that's ok. Even charming. Made up for the sort of boring dining room. The food was DELICIOUS. We ordered one of the yogurt drinks, a salad, an app (or two...), and the non veg platter of chickens, lamb, and vegetable curry. OMG. The butter chicken is TO die for. So is the vegetable curry. We were full before the platter even arrived in all of its sizzling glory, and we gorged ourselves on the food because it was so good we couldn't stop eating. We weren't even mad that it took so long to get our bill because we were falling into a food coma then and there! One star subtracted because the environment was kind of sterile, and because of a "miscommunication" with the server. Miscommunication in quotes because really he tried to get one over on us with the apps that we ordered, then he told us not to order because it came with the platter so we ordered a different app, which he told us we wouldn't like and steered us towards something different and more expensive, which we declined and went with our choice. Then not only did our 2nd choice app come out, but so did the initial one that he said not to order because it came with the platter... I don't know if really got confused, or if he was determined that we spend more on apps, beats me. But whatever, I will be a little more clear when I come back, and I WILL be back! It was only $3.95 for each of those items, and they were all yummy, so it's all good - THIS TIME. And I definitely called him out on it before we left which he didn't seem to like. But it's ok! We still liked him a lot if if he didn't like us anymore. Delicious food, and I did enjoy the service over all.
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Ronald S.

for some reason our cab had a hard time finding this place. the road is weird - sort of an alley that ends and then starts again on the other side of the building or someting. a phone call to the restaurant and a trip around the block, and we were finally there .. the place was tucked into the back of an apartment building, neighborhood is ok, seemed pretty safe as we walked through it at 10pm after dinner. the overall vibe was casual - not dressy, but not a take-out place. the staff was quick to seat us and take our order and the food came out fast. when i say fast, i mean too fast - was it already cooked? well, even if it was reheated it was pretty good food but not super-warm. to start they bring out the pappadam and chutney/pickle/etc - the pickle was really the worst i have ever had - hard crunchy not a good flavor, maybe they didnt let it sit long enough. we ordered an appetizer sampler platter that was decent - cheese and veg pakora were good (a bit oily), and the entrees we had (we shared the nepali and curry house special veg dinners) were both pretty good - a wide selection of things to try and all were very good - i expected the nepalese variety to be a bit more different from the indian counterparts, some of it seemed exactly alike to me. it was fun to try some different dishes and its good they have a pretty big selection of vegetarian friendly dishes. i think the chicago curry house is a decent place, worth trying .. wish i had more time in chicago to try some other indian restaurants.. maybe something a bit more authentic.
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Jeff S.

Finally. A good Indian place in the loop. Our old favorite in the suburbs changed cooks and has gone downhill and we've tried a number of places in Chicago. Funny that this one in our own neighborhood has come out on top after procrastinating for so long on trying it out. Excellent service, a good menu, and well cooked, well spiced meals. The sauce served with the hara bhara tikka was great.
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Chrissy N.

Tired of ordering the same old delivery, they boyfriend and I dug up their delivery menu and decided to give it a go. We ordered a whole mish-mash of everything, and we delighted with everything. I aske dthe lady who took my order for a total She said she'd call me back in a couple minutes- never did. It was a tad pricey in the end. But hey- the man who delivered it had a tux on I believe!! We did get some little plastic cups of sauces that we have NO IDEA what they were- or what they were supposed to go with... We will order from here again.
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Chris H.

Good curry, gracious staff, generous portions
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Aniruddh C.

It was decent, nothing special.
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Alex C.

Service was abysmal at times--the restaurant was understaffed, and we had to wait a good 10+ min to get our order in. I wasn't even checked in to get my OT points when I mentioned I had a reservation--had to make sure it happened when I left. The MoMos were interesting, pretty tasty. They seem to resemble xiao long bao, but eschew a lot of what is valued in that variant of dumpling. The remaining food was ok. Baingan bharta was not smoky enough, kinda bordering on blan. The non-veg Nepalese platter was decent. The food as a whole seemed a bit pricier than the quantities given and how tasty it was. Not my first choice Indian/Nepalese restaurant, but I'd probably return. A 2.5, but I'll round up to 3.
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John H.

I'm really not sure about the taste of the people writing negative reviews of this place. I'm not Indian, but I grew up in London so I feel like I have some credibility in judging Indian food, and I think this place is unbelievably good. So the Vindaloo isn't the hottest I've had, but it's hot enough and very tasty, just like just about everything else on the menu. The Chicken Makhani is literally one of my favorite dishes in Chicago, and their curry and naan bread are great, too. I also like their korma, but I know that some others have been mixed on it. I haven't tried a lot of their Nepalese entrees, but I certainly love the momo dumplings. The location isn't the best, but it's a warm and modern interior with friendly owners and waitstaff. They do tend to want to tell you if they think you're ordering badly, but I don't think they mean badly by doing so. I'm sure it's more expensive than the places up on Devon, but if you live in the West or South Loop areas you'd more than make up for it having to drag yourself all the way up North. Check this place out.
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Janet S.

Ah the romance of trudging through the snow for a Nepalese meal in the dark. Tucked away off the main street. Friendly service, cozy interior, pretty decent menu with Indian and Nepalese dishes to choose from. This Nepalese food was not like any other Nepalese food I have had - not awful, just not nepaleesee. Lamb Choela was tasty and a bargain at $9.95. The palungo Ko Saag was spinich done to a nickety and delish. Pablo also loved his onion bhaji which was essentially about 12 mini onion bhajis. All washed down with a grey goose and lime with snow falling outside. Was it worth the trek from the Dana? not really but it might have been and definitely worth a try.
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Patrick H.

I am a pretty regular customer at this restaurant. I really believe it is the only serious Sabri Nehari has in Chicago. They have great indian food. Also, I have noticed that they are very generous with their meat (as opposed to some restaurants where the Bidyani is mostly bones) They deliver too, so I never have to spend an hour in Devon traffic. I place large orders online through their website, or small ones over the phone. (I don't think my writing skills do this restaurant justice. I'll put it simply: Try this place and you will be happy)
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Gabrielle S.

Mmmmm, Indian food. Big fan of the Paratha here, hot and just off the griddle. The service is nice- although I wasn't entirely sure of what was vegan and what was not- probably my fault for ordering the veggie sampler dinners? The very nice man told us what was probably dairy free...Iiiiiiii think it's a little more important that we know for sure!!! Everything was fresh, some things warmer than others-again-I guess that is the risk with ordering an entree with a lot of components. Would have liked the hot stuff piping hot. I ordered the Nepalese Veg Bhojan- a sampler of a bunch of dishes. He ordered the Curry House Veg Special Dinner. LOVED: Mix Pakora (fried veggie appetizer YUM YUM YUM!!!!! FLAVOR!) Bhuteko Kauli (deliciously spiced cauliflower) Palungo Ko Saag (amazing flavored spinach with onions and tomatoes) Paratha (whole wheat moist chewy YUMMY bread) Chana Masala (chickpeas with great spices) Liked a lot but could have been a little Hotter/Spicier: Jhaneko Dal (yellow lentil dish) Dal Makhani (would have been awesome sans dairy) Everything for the most part was VERY good. Just make sure you tell them VERY imp if you cannot do dairy just to be sure. To be fair, the man did his best to educate us!!
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abs t.

i'm still a fan of curry house BUT i must admit, the momos... not so good. I had them about a year ago, and had them again yesterday. They just don't taste like the momos I had in Nepal.. nor even at this Indian/Neplaese restaurant I went to in Baltimore (those were JUST like I had in Nepal). They were just.. meh. Wasn't a fan of the veggie ones at all and the chicken ones were very subpar (to me). Sauce wasn't that great either. So, still loveeverything else I've had here, but not the momos. blech. (and they don't offer fried momos either... boo!)
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Cymen V.

I tried the lunch buffet at 1pm on a week day. We got a table quickly and were able to go and grab plates right away. The selection was fairly good although there was not a large amount of Samosas althought there was plenty of Dal. The Tandoori chicken (red typically on the bone chicken) was flavorful although some pieces looked a just a tiny bit drier than one would like. We were brought Nan about 3/4 of the way through the first plate which was acceptable. The curry selection was decent: the only noticeably absent dish was a spinach with cheese option (Palak Paneer or Saag Paneer). I thought the best dishes where the lamb/goat curry, chicken Tikka Masala and a yellow curry dish with vegetables. For desert the expected Gulab Jammin and cold sweet yogurt rice were present. The Gulab Jammin was warmer than typical with a slightly less sweet sauce which was a pleasant change. The total for our party of two was about $24 including tax but not tip which for the location isn't too bad. The food itself is quite good but a small step below the options on Devon partly due to flavoring (slightly more subdued flavors than I'm used to), partly due to selection and I suspect partly due to slower turnover. On the plus side the actual dining area is much nicer than the typical Devon experience. So based on this (location location location), I would recommend Chicago Curry House if you're in the area. I'm happy to have yet another lunch option.
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Maura S.

Meh. I live in the neighborhood and passed by this restaurant many times. After eating here for the first time this weekend, I will probably continue passing by it in the future. We came in on a Sunday at 2:45 and the buffet closed at 3:00. We were hungry and decided to go with it anyway. I wasn't terribly impressed by the food or selection offered. On a positive note, the interior of the restaurant is much nicer than I would have expected.
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Katie S.

The best LAMB I have ever had in my life! The Chicago Curry House has the freshest, most flavorful Indian food. Great service and beautiful ambiance. I live in Washington D.C., but I wish I could eat here all the time.
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Frederica B.

Wow, I was really disappointed. I thought about bringing my mom here for a birthday dinner but, after my experience here I won't. Coming in, the hostess was friendly and seated us promptly. My boyfriend ordered the mango lassi which left him already skeptical since it was small. He was already used to the big ones over on Devon. I ordered a Nepalese cauliflower dish, his friend ordered chicken tikka masala and my boyfriend ordered palak paneer. The prices, especially for the portion size are what some people would refer to as "redonkulus". I can get the same portions with free naan at Chutney Joe's down the street. The spinach paneer at Chutney Joe's actually HAS paneer in it unlike the kind here where there was only 2 or 3 pieces in the WHOLE DISH. I don't have too much experience with Indian food but, the spinach paneer tasted kinda off. Like the flavor was too overpowering. I wouldn't recommend eating here unless money is absolutely no object. For these prices, you can get much better.
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Mari K.

I had heard this was one of the best curry houses around town so decided to try one weeknight after work. My experience was weird. First of all hardly no customers and way too much attention my way. Waiters/hostess maybe owner, stared at me and watched me eat. Each time I tried a new item they rushed over to see if I liked. It was uh how should I say.... C-r-e-e-p-y! I was uncomfortable and my friend too! The food was just ordinary with no spice. I love Indian food but I like it spicy.
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Jerrod K.

We've tried a bunch of different Indian restaurants in the Chicago area, but we just keep coming back to this one. The best value by far is the lunch buffet. The butter chicken is fantastic. The name escapes me, but it's the dish with the spinach and the cheese curds - also top notch. Service is always very courteous and helpful. The dinner menu is a little on the pricey side, but food is pretty solid. I would recommend the non-veg dinner special. I will make one disclaimer - I can't handle super spicy food. So if you happen to be in that camp, you may find this restaurant on the blander side of things. Other than that, this is a great establishment, and some of the nit-picky 1 & 2 star reviews make me a sad panda.
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Cindy F.

The restaurant was clean and on a slow Monday night at least, the service was prompt and polite. I loved the chicken sahi korma and the portion was big enough for two. The gulab jamun was interesting. I've never had it before, and I'm not sure if I would get it again. It tasted nice and the syrup wasn't too sweet, but I'm more of a pastry or chocolate dessert type.
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Andy C.

This review will be strictly based on what I experienced at the lunch buffet, but it was a pleasant enough experience that I'll return maybe to order off the menu at dinner. Categorically: Location: 3 out of 5. It depends on how you look at this one. If you know this area, it's not a problem to find it. If you're NOT familiar with the area, good luck, I guess. 9th street doesn't connect to Clark, so that might cause a few problems, and Plymouth itself is cul-de-sac'ed. Easy to walk to though if you live or work in the S. Loop. Red line (Harrison/Polk) shouldn't present too many problems. This restaurant shares space with a condo(?)/apartment(?) complex, so it's possible that you'll miss it the first time around. Just be on the lookout for a little door on the ground floor with a small'ish sign that just says, "Chicago Curry House" and you'll be ok. Decor: 4 out of 5 Hey, I don't pretend to know architecture of any type, but to me, the decor was soothing. I guess they tried for an authentic look. If they succeeded, I'll really never know, but I liked the coziness of the place. Oh yes, and paper tablecloths are a sure sign that the food is tasty and potentially oh so messy. Service: 5 out of 5 There were two ladies working when our group of 5 went for lunch. Both were very friendly if not too soft spoken, but quick to refill our water and marsala teas. No complaints in this department, whatsoever. Again, the mood may change depending on what time of day you go, but it seemed like there were equal numbers of people carrying out and dining in so service was never bogged down. Quality of food: 4 out of 5 Fine, I'm being subjective. I don't eat Indian or Nepalese food enough to really know what's "good," what's "bad," or what's "extraordinary." The only other place I have to compare Chicago Curry House to is Mt. Everest in Evanston. But the buffet was enjoyable though, and I'm terribly sorry if I mess up the descriptions because I definitely don't remember the names of anything. The appetizer samosas and fried vegetables were pleasant, although nothing that really sticks out as being "great." The tandoori chicken is also in this area, and although somewhat dry, the flavoring and rub made it not unpleasant.I skipped the veggies and the soup, and indulged next with the bread that looked like a folded over tortilla. I thought maybe it had egg in it, but I really don't know. (it's not the naan at the table). It's right by the lentil chips, and both were flavored and spiced appropriately. I usually skip the spinach, but the spicy cauliflower and potato was very well-made and packed a subtle heat, as was this mixed veggie dish in some type of brown curry. Layered on top of the saffron rice, it's really quite a good combination. I had several types of meats: the tandoori chicken (which is by the appetizers), the marsala chicken, and the goat meat, bone in of course. Out of these, I was most impressed with the goat meat because a) it didn't taste very gamy like goat does sometimes and b) it packed a very pleasant deep heat that made my brow start to sweat. For "dessert" I tried to grated carrot dish and the cold, sweetened, rice/raisin dish that was up by the cold veggies. The grated carrot dish was different, and although not the most delectable of things I've ever eaten, was worth a try. The cold rice/raisin dish was commensurate with what I've had previously; not great, but not something that I would turn my nose at, you know? Pricing: 4 out of 5 Not somewhere I could afford to eat every day, but definitely something that I could cycle through once every 2 months or so. Buffet + marsala tea for 5 people came out to 80 bucks with tax and tip. Would recommend this place if you have more than a strict 30 minutes for lunch. Infinitesimally better than Chutney Joe's, and it's relatively quiet during lunch so you can hold a conversation without yelling.
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Tom D.

Delicious
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Sonny B.

Being Indian and on the quest for finding great Indian restaurants I was not impressed with this place during lunch buffet. The flavors in the meat dishes were bland and the garam masala/spice tasted out of balance and a bit watered down (maybe catering towards a non-Indian demographic?). The paneer and the chana masala were decent. Pricing could be better, but hey, it's downtown. There are much better options on Devon (yes it's out there), but for downtown Chicago, this place will do for most people. So, for Downtown Chicago, I would give it three stars, but in comparision to Devon, it would be more like two.
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Meredith A.

Service was a bit rude and slow. The food was just OK, wouldn't go back.
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Sneha P.

The lamb biryani is delicious. Their dahi puri is good too. The currys are blah. Get the biryani, it was my guilty pleasure for a whole year. : ) The staff is nice too. Order online, and you get 10% or so off.
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Vee C.

Definitely a fan! Went here with my boyfriend after we were turned away from Nepal House new to the South Loop an hour before their posted closing time...ummmm...what? Anyhow, we knew of CCH and were so happy we decided to check it out. The Pakora - delicious! We ordered the assorted Vegetable app which included mixed vegetable and cheese pakora, veg. samosas - all spot on! the samosa packed great heat. We then split the Curry House non veg. mixed grill plate which included butter chicken, mixed veg in a curry cream sauce, tandoori chicken, chicekn reshmi and lamb kebob with naan and rice oh oh oh so good. Took a a mango lassi to go and excited that we can order for delivery. Super satisfied.
(4)
Lexie H.

The food is ok but service is terrible. Don't come here for buffet if it pasts 2:30 pm. They will refuse to provide more food even when asked.
(3)
Daisy S.

I have been coming to Chicago Curry House for two years now. I have tried several other indian restaurants but none of them come close to beating Chicago Curry House for several reasons. No other Indian restaurant in the Chicago area can compare with the QUALITY of food and SERVICE Chicago Curry House offers. The staff is extremely attentive and polite. They always make our visits pleasant and enjoyable. My husband and I love to go for the buffet. Theres plenty of dishes to choose from and it is always fresh. I absolutely love to order the mango lassi to drink. I always have to get the tandoori vegtables, samosas and ofcourse the chicken makhani (butter chicken) which is my favorite and a must try! This place is perfect for you if you like to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner without the tedious wait. I never had wait long to be seated. Its one of those great restaurants that know their clients by name. I gaurentee you will return or refer a friend.
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E W.

The food was good, but the service was unimpressive and off-putting. The server just seemed really unfriendly and condescending--the menu is large, but he came back almost immediately and asked if we were ready to order. We said we needed more time, and he chuckled like we were stupid because we couldn't make a decision in the two minutes he gave us. Everyone also kept wanting to take things off the table every two seconds, no matter how much food was left on the plate, and I felt like if we told them we wanted them to leave it, they'd be annoyed. If you live in the area and want Indian food--it's tasty, so go for it...but get as delivery or carry-out. You'll have a much better experience.
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Yuko I.

I have to admit, lived in UK for 9 years, and have a lot of Indian friends who can cook, I have been so disappointed with curry in USA so far. But this was different. Their chutney was all so good, I normally skip them but this one (esp. green mango), I could not stop. I ate chicken biryani and saag aloo - I wish saag was less creamy but other than that chicken is biryani was perfectly soft, spicy, and the yogurt thingy I was told to sprinkle on biryani had fantastic flavour. It was nice to find a good curry without expectation.
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Linda B.

I agree with several other reviewers. The service is oustanding, and the food is pretty good though not great. I had the chicken momo to start and the curry sauce was very memorable. Then I had the goat which was just average as was the naan. So 3 stars sounds about right.
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Sam Y.

Pleasantly surprised. They are truly a hidden gem (literally). We've walked by here dozens of times without noticing it. The Makani and Marsala were both excellent. Read here that the portions were small but we found them to be enough... we even had leftovers. We had a 13mo old baby with us and our waiter was super friendly even as she was throwing food on the floor. Overall, experience was very positive. The mood of the restaurant would cater well for a date as well as a family outing. We'll most definitely be back here!
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Kairo C.

i want to give them more credit but had a so-so experience here. i came here with caleb and muhammed because we wanted to give a new indian place a try and this had decent reviews along with a check-in offer at the time. location is a tad obscure and parking was a dogfight. good location to taxi, train, bus, bike, or walk it. we came in early evening for dinner looking slightly bummy. i had a hooded long sleeve, jeggings, and no makeup if that indicates how hard i tried... so maybe the service directed to the other people dressed for an occasion was warranted? what would judge judy say to this? i am not sure if this place typically has a big influx of people as the hours pass but they seemed to be trying REALLY HARD to keep up but barely hitting all the marks. for example, not only did our waitress forget our drinks but the server served 2 tables of people before us even though they arrived well after (annnnddd we didnt order anything complicated). It was just over 40-something minutes before we saw our food and it seemed like the waitress had just forgotten to put our order in. we were wondering if we would have to re-feed the parking meter. she seemed new maybe confused.... she looked at us like a deer in the headlights. We were having a good day so we weren't incredibly agitated by any flubs for the mere fact the waitress, server, and manager were very nice and friendly. chutneys were superb. we split 2 keema samosas amongst us three. muhammeds chicken tikka masala was amazing and the most unique i've ever tasted with a more earthy. peanut infused curry rather than tomatoe-y. caleb got the kahai lamb - it didn't disappoint or wow. i got the mattar paneer in hopes to fulfill the craving for it - but opt for another dish if you are like me and HATE the canned pea taste. garlic naan was great. didn't realize they have momos here so gotta get that next time. it can get a lil pricey. perhaps worth it. not a regular place but a place worth venturing off the beaten path. just don't come wearing jeggings.
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M. N.

My favorite, for pickup or dine-in. Great service, environment, and if you like this kind of cuisine, I can't see how you wouldn't love this place. Hidden gem, well worth it. Lunch buffet is good but also a great date nite meal location if you're doing anything downtown. Top-notch!
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Tina C.

I'm going to have to go with the first review that pops up on this page- YUM! I went here several months ago for the lunch buffet, and I enjoyed it, but wasn't amazed. I promised myself I'd come back for dinner, and I'm so glad I did! We got the samosas and the Indian vegetable dinner- everything was fantastic! The samosas were different from other samosas I'd eaten. They were definitely not dry and they had subtlety of flavor that I generally do not taste in samosas. We split the vegetable dinner ($19.95) and it was the perfect amount of food. We got a sampling of everything, along with dessert, and none of the dishes disappointed! We asked for everything very spicy, and they do NOT fool around with their spiciness! I love spicy food, so I enjoyed it, but I was close to my maximum spice comfort level :) I love India House and Udupi Palace on Devon, but India House is a little pricey for a random Tuesday night, and Devon is a little far for a random Tuesday night (I'm in the South Loop). This place has great food, is close, and isn't expensive!
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Kathy L.

coming from an Italian family .... enough said!. I have been set in my ways as far as food goes. Fortunately... i happen to live in the building with a restaurant with in.. I was a bit hesitant not knowing Indian food. But.. the person i am... supporting the neighborhood, decided to "venture out" and all i can say is wow First of all.. is the management is extremely accommodating to all your needs. The bathrooms are so clean and they cater to your every need possible. affordable prices and amazing service. And parking is only five dollars across the street. What else! Thank you Chicago Curry house for being so kind and understating change and opening my horizons. In the end... it's all bout exploring other cultures.
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Mark N.

I am not a connoisseur of Indian food, so take this review with a grain of salt, but my family of 5 just had dinner there on a Saturday evening, and had wonderful food and left satisfied. I sampled all of the meals, my lamb curry and my son's chicken masala were my favorites. Naan wasn't free as someone else said. There is parking in the back if you ask the head waiter, which is a big plus.
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Viet N.

Overall: Okay Indian place, a little overpriced, with good service. Parking can be difficult. Dishes range from $10 to $20. I don't get the momo craze. Everywhere I've read, everyone is crazy about the momo. It's just a steamed chicken dumpling. Should I have gotten the vegetarian version? The sauce that comes with it is okay, I guess, but it's definitely not worth $10 for 10 dumplings, I also ordered chicken vindaloo, and. It wasn't even that spicy. Would qualify as 2...MAYBE 3...at most other Indian restaurants. The waitstaff are friendly and the place is clean. I'm just not that impressed.
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Anavmy F.

Good food!
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Jessica D.

Buffet is typically not my thing but that was my first encounter of The Chicago Curry House and all I have to say is Chicken Makhani and Naan! I have revisited strictly for those items alone! That's all I have to say...
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Rita B.

Delicious! It was a cold, rainy, gloomy Monday, and I had a craving for Indian food. But who to call? My past experiences with Indian food in Chicago have been rather lackluster. But I found Chicago Curry House on GrubHub and decided to give them a try. They did not disappoint. Delivery was fast and friendly. The chicken tikki masala and kadhai lamb were terrific, and the naan was fresh and soft. The vegetable samosas were also great. Plenty of leftovers for lunch for two the next day. Will have to try the lunch buffet sometime.
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Unique K.

Amazing food but this place is way TOO pricey! Minimum delivery charge is $25
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Deepika T.

Having given this place a try about four different times, I simply had to review it. The food has sadly been a little inconsistent with each try. I've found that it is always safe to stick to the momos (yum), and the paneer entrees. Everything else I've tasted here is hit-or-miss. One thing I'm never trying again is the Farsi Bhaji. It sounded great on the menu, but really lacked taste. The masala naan has a great flavor to it, as does the onion kulcha. Ambiance is great and the service is A+. Points to note: - Parking is tough to come by. - Be prepared to walk out smelling of the curry. It really sticks to your clothes!
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Suzy D.

We came here because we heard that we had to try the dumplings (momo). We ordered the momo and then we ordered a Nepalese vegetarian sampler meal. Everything was decent, but we weren't really blown away. The momo were pretty good, but everything else was kind of hit or miss.
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Cassie S.

I've been here twice. The first time, there were two of us and everything was fantastic. The service and food were both superb. Based on that visit alone, this would be five stars. The second time we went, however, there were 6 of us and it took over an hour and a half between ordering our food and getting our appetizers. That was ridiculous. The manager was really nice though and gave us our appetizers for free. As for the food - I love the chicken saag. The vindaloo was really spicy (the kind of spicy where all you taste is hot instead of the actual spices) - the chile masala was much better. And the naan is excellent (but really, when is naan NOT excellent). In all, they are not as good as their sister restaurant in Highwood (Curry Hut) but I see the potential.
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Jacob D.

The Chicken Curry was Like My Mom's I was really surprised to taste the chicken curry and realize it tasted like what my Mom used to make me, nostalgic. The naans were fresh, the aloo gobi (potato peas) was delicious, the chicken curry to me was the bomb, the chicken was tender. The dessert raas malai was one of the tastiest I have had. The waiters were very friendly and the ambiance is clean, cozy and the decor is beautiful. The waiters need to learn not bang the dishes on to the table, they are placed lightly in elegance. LOL. I would go again and taste the rest of their foods. Parking could be an issue, but it is subsidized. Mine was free since it was a Sunday night.
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Robinson R.

Great little gem. Nestled in a quiet little street slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of nearby S Michigan Ave. Highly recommended
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Jen B.

Like a lot of Indian places in the downtown area, Chicago Curry House is overpriced for the portion size. An entree will run you around $14 for a single--or a little over--sized portion. This is $4-5 higher than it should be, especially for the vegetarian entrees which don't have the added cost of meat. I also think it's strange that the meat and veggie versions of the same item costs the same. It doesn't inspire a lot of faith in the quality of the meat. I also have an issue with the amount of oil used in the dishes. You can see a glistening layer of it when you open the container and the little bubbles of it throughout. It seems like a cheap way to add more flavor to the food. That said, I liked the paneer mahkani. It's definitely not the healthiest thing I've ever eaten but it tasted good, if not a little overly salty. I thought the garlic naan was good, too, but be prepared for garlic overload. They are not messing around with that stuff. Also, we ordered two naan and got one large piece instead of two pieces. I wonder if they just forgot one or you are supposed to share? A large serving of basmati rice comes with the entrees, and I specify this because some places make you order it separately. I'd skip the Nepalese momos. They were rubbery and flavorless, and the accompanying curry sauce has no spice or heat to it. I do like that you can order online, although there is a $5 delivery fee that does not cover the tip. But again, my biggest gripe is that two entrees, "two" orders of naan, and the momos ran us about $55, which is just ridiculous for what the food is. Seems to be the norm in Chicago, which really sucks.
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Elizabeth H.

One word: YUM! My boyfriend and I decided to check out Chicago Curry House last night for dinner which we had delivered. I took advice from another reviewer and decided not to order anything fried since it doesn't usually hold up well during transport. There were so many vegetarian options for me and plenty of meat options for the BF. BF ordered: Murg Malai Kabab & Chicken Choela I ordered: Garden Mix Vegetable & Aloo Mutter Because our order totaled $60, we also got two mango lassis thrown in for free. It's a little on the pricier side as far as delivery goes, but well worth the money for the quality of food. After an hour wait (typical for delivery in the city) our food arrived still piping hot and we dove in. Every single thing that we ordered was delicious! The fact that I've been talking about non-stop for the past 16 hours should tell you a little something (either I have nothing to talk about or it really is that good). We're excited to check out the buffet sometime soon and it will definitely become part of our delivery rotation. Check it out!
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Kasey M.

I love this place- but have only been here for the lunch buffet. I work nearby and anytime anyone suggest going out to lunch I want to go here- so I have been 3 times. It is always totally awesome. The waiters are a little hard to communicate with but as long as you are cool with just buffet, make typical orders and don't need to split a check, everything goes smoothly. The price is good for the quality of the food- I think it's about $11 for lunch- they have a lot of options and everything is really delicious. Only once have I had the coconut green beans- and I always hope I will see them again, but so far- no such luck. I would like to try this place for dinner. I love it and I want to give them my business- it is kind of tucked away and hard to see from State St. My gym is incredibly close and it took someone else pointing this out to me for me to notice. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Noopur L.

I'm brown. So I have very high standards for Indian food. And I must say that I'm always impressed by the flavor and spices of the food at Chicago Curry House. When I asked for my dishes "extra spicy" (like the lunatic that I am), they certainly heard me. The food was laden with fresh green jalapenos and chili powder. The portions here are large enough so that you can enjoy leftovers the next day for lunch. My favorites are below: Appetizers: - Vegetable samosas (duh - how can you NOT like samosas?) - Bombay bhel puri (if you're looking for something lighter) - Chicken Chili (wowzers! this is the dish I got extra spicy - YUM) Entrees - Chana Masala (If you get this, I suggest getting the bhatoora bread with it. This is a classic North Indian dish known as "Chhola bhatoora") - Chicken Makhani (buttery goodness) - Chicken Saag (you wouldn't even think this is a spinach dish if it wasn't green!) - Chicken Curry (standard) - Chicken Tikka (Not Masala - this is the dry chicken roasted in a clay oven. I ordered this last time and was surprised at how many pieces they give you.) - Chicken Biriyani (Excellent dish!) Dessert - Gulab Jamun (love how warm and gooey it is) If you're a starvin marvin the morning of and want a heavy lunch, I highly suggest the buffet. They replenish the food until the end of buffet time and you never feel like you're getting the cold extras. Printer's Row/South Loop has some great restaurants, and this is definitely one of them.
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Jessica D.

Okay, so this still isn't cheap as hell, super authentic Devon stuff. But it's solidly good, it delivers to me, it has a low minimum and moderately cheaper prices than my former standby delivery place, and sends me huge portions of food. That means that for $5-10 less than at my old favorite delivery place, we can get 2 nights worth of food. That's awesome. Plus, unlike almost all restaurants short of the vegetarian only places, they have a vegetarian appetizer sampler that covers my and my girlfriend's favorite things. No more bartering for samosa vs. pakora or ordering two full orders of appetizers that we can't finish. And honestly, it's some of the better, less greasy malai kofta I've had in the city. That's important because I could live on that stuff. If I had malai kofta, my choice of tea, and a small serving of Korean froyo every day, that would be my meal of choice for life. So this? Yeah, they win, hands down, for Indian restaurants south of Devon.
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Greta P.

I eat here on a regular basis and I've never been disappointed! A rare circumstance to be praised & celebrated!! Yum!
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Thomas B.

We first went here last November and couldn't wait to return on our next trip. We dined at CCH first week of July and it was just as good as the first time. Excellent and distinctive food choices that you don't find at other Indian places. The Chicken MoMo appetizer is not to be missed! My lamb chilly masala was outstanding and made extra hot just as I had asked. My companion's vegetarian entrÃ©e made him not miss meat at all! This is a true gem of a restaurant. The service is attentive and, unlike most Indian restaurants, you don't have to beg for the check.
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Andy B.

I rarely feel compelled to write reviews, but I have to say that I really like this place! The food is amazing and fairly priced. Moreover, the staff is attentive, friendly, and very eager to please. While it might take a while to have the food prepared it is well worth it and I always leave with a smile. Overall, I would strongly recommend this establishment!
(5)
Val B.

Decent Indian place. We ordered in on Saturday night after spending the day nursing a hangover. To start, it was super annoying because online it says delivery is $3, but once you go through the motions of placing an order online, delivery is automatically $5. Five bucks for delivery isn't terrible, but wtf, just fix your website so I don't get so excited about $3 delivery. And in general, Chicago, you should be happy I selected your Indian place out of the 1 billion place sin Chicago, and no one should charge for delivery. I digress. I had the chicken makhani and garlic naan. Boyfriend got a sampler of sorts - a veggie dish, chicken makhani, tandoori chicken, plus chaat and an order of plain naan. Pretty good deal. Overall the food is tasty. Standard Indian fare, no complaints.
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Richard L.

A friend of mine really likes Indian cuisine, so when we were in Chicago, I took her to the Chicago Curry House for lunch. We decided to try the buffet. The variety was good and the food tasted good. The service was adequate.
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Dani M.

I can't lie...I absolutely love the Curry House. When I lived in the Northern 'burbs, I went to the Curry Hut in Highwood at least once a month for the lunch buffet. After moving downtown last year I began going to the Curry House in the South Loop (even though I lived near Devon...). I think the Chicken Makhanai is some of the best I've ever had. I also like a few of the Nepalese dishes as well (my favorite is the Aloo ra Seemi ko Tarkar). Great food, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere all make this place a must to try if you like Indian food.
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Jennie T.

I came here for the lunch buffet. It was okay. The food wasn't even't spicy! I was disappointed. My favorite was the chicken makhani (butter chicken) because it had a little bit of spice in it. Other than that, everything else tasted really bland. I also had a really hard time understanding our server... I almost thought she was speaking to us in Hindi. Strange because neither of us looked Indian.
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Pete J.

I don't know why I crave Indian food while visiting Chicago, but it happens. My last visit brought me to a restaurant near Ontario St. and Michigan Ave (India Garden I think) and it was the bomb. Hotel in a different location and I found myself at Chicago Curry House. The garlic naan was pretty good, soft and not too greasy, but not that garlicy either. Vegetable Samosa's were different than anything I've had before, crispy on the outside, but mush on the inside, not a lot of real vegetables like peas inside, just mushed potatoes and some spices. Weird. Chicken Tikka Masala was alright, but isn't it supposed to be colored orange? Mine was yellow curry. Again, kind of on the bland side. Otherwise, all moderately priced and okay...just not memorable.
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Brett K.

Amazing Indian food, some of the best/spiciest Vindaloo I have ever had in my life. Curry house is kind of hidden right off of State Street at Dearborn Park but it's certainly worth finding your way to at least once in a while. Only negative comments I have is that it is a little bit pricey (although I have never left thinking it wasn't worth it) and the fact that there will most likely be one or two very awkward moments with your server. Let's call it a bit of a culture shock...
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Scott G.

Momos were great!! Non veg Nepalese meal (no beef) was enough for a small army.
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Alex C.

The food is delicious. I ordered the house special so it had a wide variety of food. I ordered delivery. The only thing I have against this place is that it was a little pricey for dinner and the delivery guy was rude. Never been to the restaurant itself.
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B C.

I would give this place zero stars if I could. This is the WORST Indian food I've ever eaten and I'm INDIAN! We ordered food to be delivered from Curry House tonight and we were beyond disappointed. We got the Palak paneer which was tasteless and the paneer was old and rubbery. We also got the hara bara chicken kebab which was dry and tough to eat and not to mention heavily lacking any sort of spices. The dish came with rice and we ordered 2 Lacha parathas on the side. The parathas were huge and dry. Parathas are supposed to be nice and flakey but whatever they sent us did not even closely resemble a paratha. Lastly we ordered the gulab Jamuns for dessert. These were the worst gulab jamuns ever! They were dry and crunchie and nowhere near nice and soft like they are supposed to be. I'm so upset that this places poses as an Indian restaurant !! Save your $$$$ and go to Devon Street if possible. There are plenty of authentic Indian restaurants in Chicago and this isn't one of them.
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Sujan P.

The flavors are fresh, buffet is decent (NB all chicken dishes are dark meat) Samosa-potato to veggie ratio is off and a bit overspiced Butter chicken- fresh tomato taste, well done. Don't expect white meat Naan- well done, not out of a bag Chai- good milky rich chai. Not watered-down Why only 3? B/c the management, consistently (yes, I've been here more than once) abrasive and aloof. We used our yelp coupon and he asked "you want to use this today?" in disbelief. No, we just wanted to show you how pretty it is, why would we use it on our 3-person buffet? Also the aftermeal condiments at the door are pretty... Rough. We (south Asians) tend to eat "mukhwas" which is a combo of different seeds to aid with digestion & freshen breath, they just have an assortment of whole spices like clove, fennel, and I forgot whatelse. C'mon curry house, do y'all eat that at home like that? Then why are you trying to pass it off to your unknowing customers like that's traditional?!
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pz j.

We were really excited to eat here and went out of our way to go because restaurants that serve Nepali food are hard to come by (in the Midwest at least). But the whole experience was very disappointing. We went for lunch and because there was a buffet, we were discouraged by the staff to order from the menu as the server insisted that the what's on the menu was available on the buffet. Of course...NOT all of it - and not the items I wanted to eat. This was just the beginning of the awkward interaction with the staff, who for us totally ruined the experience. They were distant and aloof; not friendly at all. And although the restaurant was not busy (only 3 tables at lunchtime) the service was slow and reluctant. Some of the dishes were good, but it was difficult to get over how uncomfortable the meal was so we will not be returning, nor will we be recommending this place to friends. On a random side note, there is no parking for this restaurant. So you have street parking or a lot parking one block away as options if you drive ; just fyi.
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Cherry C.

Very good taste!
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Heather L.

We had the samosas and some of the Nepalese dishes. For the most part, we had an enjoyable experience. Though, I must say, when I crave Indian food, I really expect full flavors, which in the case of Chicago Curry House, only the samosa lived up to. And it may be the Asian in me, but GAH do I dislike paying for a small side of white rice.
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Carol K.

I say 2.5 stars. Here's what I felt was "meh", the service leaves something to be desire. I don't get to hung up on service unless it's brutally bad, the servers at CCH are mildly annoyed and equally as interested- in other words they're not going out of their way for you. The food was "meh" for me, there are so many great Indian restaurants in Chicago that blow this place out of the water. Not to be harsh, it wasn't bad it just didn't taste authentic. Places on Devon- obviously authentic, there's a big difference. Indian food takes a lot of care and precision, the food at CCH again wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either and the dishes we had reflected that. I say try Gaylord in the loop, it's fantastic.
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Edwin A.

Craving Indian Food my friend and I dropped by this place for a lunch buffet. Easy to miss as it in a neighbourhood. But as you walk near, you can smell curry in the air. :) The buffet has all the standard items, cold section, hot dishes, and small desert selection. The taste was good. There is a notable item when were were there on Thanksgiving Day. Tandoori Turkey! Gotta give them props for having that. haha :) Took a pic of that one, classic.
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Mirnzy A.

This place doesn't really compare to anything on Devon, but I'm sure glad we got some decent Indian food on this side of town. Most of the entrees are pretty good, although some dishes are a tad bland. Maybe I'm just used to really spicy/flavorful/eyerolling cuz it's that damn good Indian cuisine. The Nepali dishes are good, but I've never had Nepali food elsewhere. The restaurant itself is very nice and classy on the inside. Table linen and wine glasses and all, folks. The service is great, nice staff members, and sometimes the manager/owner dude comes out and greets you and offers some complimentary things/coupons. They aim to please the customer here, so I'm pretty pleased with the service. Nice place for a date. Depending on the time of day, parking can kinda suck around these parts. Also, not half as cheap as some Devon joints, but you're paying for the ambience and location here. Would def recommend to those in the area!
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jj c.

I love their lamb curry and paneer makhani! especially the lamb, tender and absolutely delicious!! The only problem is the tiny portion. Went there with two other friends, and although we r gals, we do eat A LOT. altogether we ordered 4 main courses and we weren't full...
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Super L.

I am not really an Indian food fan, mostly because it's the one type of food I haven't had a lot of, however today I woke up at 2pm, craving some Indian food who knows why since I don't even know what it tastes like. We had a coupon/certificate for Chicago Curry House, so there it was, and there we were. A nice little booth under some Indian pictures in the back corner. I think we had 3 servers. Service was nice in the beginning, and disappeared when we were done eating and wanted the bill. For like 10-20 minutes, but that's ok. Also, service was definitely awkward, and it was totally like they were speaking some Indian/English fusion language to us, but I read the reviews and I was expecting that, so that's ok. Even charming. Made up for the sort of boring dining room. The food was DELICIOUS. We ordered one of the yogurt drinks, a salad, an app (or two...), and the non veg platter of chickens, lamb, and vegetable curry. OMG. The butter chicken is TO die for. So is the vegetable curry. We were full before the platter even arrived in all of its sizzling glory, and we gorged ourselves on the food because it was so good we couldn't stop eating. We weren't even mad that it took so long to get our bill because we were falling into a food coma then and there! One star subtracted because the environment was kind of sterile, and because of a "miscommunication" with the server. Miscommunication in quotes because really he tried to get one over on us with the apps that we ordered, then he told us not to order because it came with the platter so we ordered a different app, which he told us we wouldn't like and steered us towards something different and more expensive, which we declined and went with our choice. Then not only did our 2nd choice app come out, but so did the initial one that he said not to order because it came with the platter... I don't know if really got confused, or if he was determined that we spend more on apps, beats me. But whatever, I will be a little more clear when I come back, and I WILL be back! It was only $3.95 for each of those items, and they were all yummy, so it's all good - THIS TIME. And I definitely called him out on it before we left which he didn't seem to like. But it's ok! We still liked him a lot if if he didn't like us anymore. Delicious food, and I did enjoy the service over all.
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Maura S.

Meh. I live in the neighborhood and passed by this restaurant many times. After eating here for the first time this weekend, I will probably continue passing by it in the future. We came in on a Sunday at 2:45 and the buffet closed at 3:00. We were hungry and decided to go with it anyway. I wasn't terribly impressed by the food or selection offered. On a positive note, the interior of the restaurant is much nicer than I would have expected.
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Katie S.

The best LAMB I have ever had in my life! The Chicago Curry House has the freshest, most flavorful Indian food. Great service and beautiful ambiance. I live in Washington D.C., but I wish I could eat here all the time.
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Ronald S.

for some reason our cab had a hard time finding this place. the road is weird - sort of an alley that ends and then starts again on the other side of the building or someting. a phone call to the restaurant and a trip around the block, and we were finally there .. the place was tucked into the back of an apartment building, neighborhood is ok, seemed pretty safe as we walked through it at 10pm after dinner. the overall vibe was casual - not dressy, but not a take-out place. the staff was quick to seat us and take our order and the food came out fast. when i say fast, i mean too fast - was it already cooked? well, even if it was reheated it was pretty good food but not super-warm. to start they bring out the pappadam and chutney/pickle/etc - the pickle was really the worst i have ever had - hard crunchy not a good flavor, maybe they didnt let it sit long enough. we ordered an appetizer sampler platter that was decent - cheese and veg pakora were good (a bit oily), and the entrees we had (we shared the nepali and curry house special veg dinners) were both pretty good - a wide selection of things to try and all were very good - i expected the nepalese variety to be a bit more different from the indian counterparts, some of it seemed exactly alike to me. it was fun to try some different dishes and its good they have a pretty big selection of vegetarian friendly dishes. i think the chicago curry house is a decent place, worth trying .. wish i had more time in chicago to try some other indian restaurants.. maybe something a bit more authentic.
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Jeff S.

Finally. A good Indian place in the loop. Our old favorite in the suburbs changed cooks and has gone downhill and we've tried a number of places in Chicago. Funny that this one in our own neighborhood has come out on top after procrastinating for so long on trying it out. Excellent service, a good menu, and well cooked, well spiced meals. The sauce served with the hara bhara tikka was great.
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Chrissy N.

Tired of ordering the same old delivery, they boyfriend and I dug up their delivery menu and decided to give it a go. We ordered a whole mish-mash of everything, and we delighted with everything. I aske dthe lady who took my order for a total She said she'd call me back in a couple minutes- never did. It was a tad pricey in the end. But hey- the man who delivered it had a tux on I believe!! We did get some little plastic cups of sauces that we have NO IDEA what they were- or what they were supposed to go with... We will order from here again.
(3)
Chris H.

Good curry, gracious staff, generous portions
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Aniruddh C.

It was decent, nothing special.
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Alex C.

Service was abysmal at times--the restaurant was understaffed, and we had to wait a good 10+ min to get our order in. I wasn't even checked in to get my OT points when I mentioned I had a reservation--had to make sure it happened when I left. The MoMos were interesting, pretty tasty. They seem to resemble xiao long bao, but eschew a lot of what is valued in that variant of dumpling. The remaining food was ok. Baingan bharta was not smoky enough, kinda bordering on blan. The non-veg Nepalese platter was decent. The food as a whole seemed a bit pricier than the quantities given and how tasty it was. Not my first choice Indian/Nepalese restaurant, but I'd probably return. A 2.5, but I'll round up to 3.
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John H.

I'm really not sure about the taste of the people writing negative reviews of this place. I'm not Indian, but I grew up in London so I feel like I have some credibility in judging Indian food, and I think this place is unbelievably good. So the Vindaloo isn't the hottest I've had, but it's hot enough and very tasty, just like just about everything else on the menu. The Chicken Makhani is literally one of my favorite dishes in Chicago, and their curry and naan bread are great, too. I also like their korma, but I know that some others have been mixed on it. I haven't tried a lot of their Nepalese entrees, but I certainly love the momo dumplings. The location isn't the best, but it's a warm and modern interior with friendly owners and waitstaff. They do tend to want to tell you if they think you're ordering badly, but I don't think they mean badly by doing so. I'm sure it's more expensive than the places up on Devon, but if you live in the West or South Loop areas you'd more than make up for it having to drag yourself all the way up North. Check this place out.
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Janet S.

Ah the romance of trudging through the snow for a Nepalese meal in the dark. Tucked away off the main street. Friendly service, cozy interior, pretty decent menu with Indian and Nepalese dishes to choose from. This Nepalese food was not like any other Nepalese food I have had - not awful, just not nepaleesee. Lamb Choela was tasty and a bargain at $9.95. The palungo Ko Saag was spinich done to a nickety and delish. Pablo also loved his onion bhaji which was essentially about 12 mini onion bhajis. All washed down with a grey goose and lime with snow falling outside. Was it worth the trek from the Dana? not really but it might have been and definitely worth a try.
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Patrick H.

I am a pretty regular customer at this restaurant. I really believe it is the only serious Sabri Nehari has in Chicago. They have great indian food. Also, I have noticed that they are very generous with their meat (as opposed to some restaurants where the Bidyani is mostly bones) They deliver too, so I never have to spend an hour in Devon traffic. I place large orders online through their website, or small ones over the phone. (I don't think my writing skills do this restaurant justice. I'll put it simply: Try this place and you will be happy)
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Gabrielle S.

Mmmmm, Indian food. Big fan of the Paratha here, hot and just off the griddle. The service is nice- although I wasn't entirely sure of what was vegan and what was not- probably my fault for ordering the veggie sampler dinners? The very nice man told us what was probably dairy free...Iiiiiiii think it's a little more important that we know for sure!!! Everything was fresh, some things warmer than others-again-I guess that is the risk with ordering an entree with a lot of components. Would have liked the hot stuff piping hot. I ordered the Nepalese Veg Bhojan- a sampler of a bunch of dishes. He ordered the Curry House Veg Special Dinner. LOVED: Mix Pakora (fried veggie appetizer YUM YUM YUM!!!!! FLAVOR!) Bhuteko Kauli (deliciously spiced cauliflower) Palungo Ko Saag (amazing flavored spinach with onions and tomatoes) Paratha (whole wheat moist chewy YUMMY bread) Chana Masala (chickpeas with great spices) Liked a lot but could have been a little Hotter/Spicier: Jhaneko Dal (yellow lentil dish) Dal Makhani (would have been awesome sans dairy) Everything for the most part was VERY good. Just make sure you tell them VERY imp if you cannot do dairy just to be sure. To be fair, the man did his best to educate us!!
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abs t.

i'm still a fan of curry house BUT i must admit, the momos... not so good. I had them about a year ago, and had them again yesterday. They just don't taste like the momos I had in Nepal.. nor even at this Indian/Neplaese restaurant I went to in Baltimore (those were JUST like I had in Nepal). They were just.. meh. Wasn't a fan of the veggie ones at all and the chicken ones were very subpar (to me). Sauce wasn't that great either. So, still loveeverything else I've had here, but not the momos. blech. (and they don't offer fried momos either... boo!)
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Cymen V.

I tried the lunch buffet at 1pm on a week day. We got a table quickly and were able to go and grab plates right away. The selection was fairly good although there was not a large amount of Samosas althought there was plenty of Dal. The Tandoori chicken (red typically on the bone chicken) was flavorful although some pieces looked a just a tiny bit drier than one would like. We were brought Nan about 3/4 of the way through the first plate which was acceptable. The curry selection was decent: the only noticeably absent dish was a spinach with cheese option (Palak Paneer or Saag Paneer). I thought the best dishes where the lamb/goat curry, chicken Tikka Masala and a yellow curry dish with vegetables. For desert the expected Gulab Jammin and cold sweet yogurt rice were present. The Gulab Jammin was warmer than typical with a slightly less sweet sauce which was a pleasant change. The total for our party of two was about $24 including tax but not tip which for the location isn't too bad. The food itself is quite good but a small step below the options on Devon partly due to flavoring (slightly more subdued flavors than I'm used to), partly due to selection and I suspect partly due to slower turnover. On the plus side the actual dining area is much nicer than the typical Devon experience. So based on this (location location location), I would recommend Chicago Curry House if you're in the area. I'm happy to have yet another lunch option.
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Frederica B.

Wow, I was really disappointed. I thought about bringing my mom here for a birthday dinner but, after my experience here I won't. Coming in, the hostess was friendly and seated us promptly. My boyfriend ordered the mango lassi which left him already skeptical since it was small. He was already used to the big ones over on Devon. I ordered a Nepalese cauliflower dish, his friend ordered chicken tikka masala and my boyfriend ordered palak paneer. The prices, especially for the portion size are what some people would refer to as "redonkulus". I can get the same portions with free naan at Chutney Joe's down the street. The spinach paneer at Chutney Joe's actually HAS paneer in it unlike the kind here where there was only 2 or 3 pieces in the WHOLE DISH. I don't have too much experience with Indian food but, the spinach paneer tasted kinda off. Like the flavor was too overpowering. I wouldn't recommend eating here unless money is absolutely no object. For these prices, you can get much better.
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Nathan A.

We finally have fantastic Indian food in South Loop. If you're my friend, I'm taking you there. Not merely good, or okay, but GREAT! We ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill (white and dark meat chicken, lamb and shrimp) and it was perfect. Moist tender meat, wonderful balance of spices. The lentils were to DIE for. I have no idea what they do at this place to make the lentils taste so good. We also had a very good chicken soup, which I know I will be sent out for the very next time my wife gets sick. For dessert we tried the mango ice cream which is heavenly - definitely homemade, and again, I'm sure I will be walking down the block to get some in the near future. They have a 15% student discount on dinner. This is the holy grail. The prices are already so reasonable - we got out of there, 2 of us, full as heck - dinner and beers for 50 bucks. We were graciously waited on. Everyone was so nice. food came out fast and it was so delicious. And not expensive! This is in STARK contrast to the overpriced and underwhelming India Grill on Wabash. They should put a sign in front of India Grill that says "STOP! Turn around and go to Chicago Curry House!" Seriously, I'm thinking of standing in front of that place and sending people to the Curry House myself. I probably need to shut up now, but I really just want to make sure you go to Chicago Curry House. It beats the heck out of driving to Devon.
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Lu L.

Slow service + ugly food=worst lunch experience ever
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J S.

We do take-out business only with CCH. Their food is very good and always ready when we arrive. It's not cheap, but they usually give 20% off coupons and they always include the appetizer brittle bread (not sure it's name) and dipping sauces. As others have said, the Naan is huge - I'd say it serves 2+ people. In particular their paneer dishes are delicious.
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Luis L.

I will not be going back to Chicago Curry House and these are my reasons: 1. The service here, despite their observable intentions, is surprisingly bad. There's a lot of hovering, filling of glasses with water, and "thank you, thank you," but the staff seems to be too busy multitasking to perform individual tasks efficiently. It's like playing, "Who's my server?" or "Why is EVERYONE here, now, when a few minutes ago, when we needed you, you weren't?" 2. The food took a VERY long time to arrive. 3. Complaint #2 would not have been a problem if once it had arrived, it had been amazing, or even good. Since we had decided to be adventurous, we ordered the Veg MoMo, one of their Nepalese items. It arrived steamed and looked tasty. I grabbed one, bit into it, and it was FROZEN in the middle. My dinner companions did they same. Theirs were frozen inside too. 4. Complaint 3. would not have been a big deal if they'd have replaced the MoMo's quickly. I mean, they're FROZEN, right? The jig is up! So just microwave them and THEN steam them for a little while. No need to make us wait to try to make us THINK you're making them by hand. Why did we have to wait ANOTHER 15 minutes? The replacements arrived with our entrÃ©e items. 5. I'm still not done with the appetizers. We ALSO ordered the Vegetable Platter appetizer, which is described as Veg Samosa, Cheese Pakora & Veg Pakora on the menu. The photo of this dish (see for yourself on their current menu 5/8/09) shows an overcrowded dish with a big samosa in the middle, four giant veg pakoras, and four giant cheese pakoras almost falling off the plate. The ACTUAL dish hardly looks like this. The samosa is big, but the veg and cheese pakoras are tini-tiny. Disappointing. Maybe it's just a "tromp l'customer" type of photo in which they use a smaller dish so the items simply appear large. I thought the point of menu photos was to show what the dishes ACTUALLY look like. 6. Chicken Tikka, item number 82, is not an expensive dish to make, so why is it so expensive here? It was the only thing we ordered that was decent, but the price left an unpleasant taste in my mouth, especially for the size of the portion and with all the OTHER negative things about this place. 7. Mango Kulfi, when it's about 4, maybe 5, ounces, should not cost $4.00. That's just ridiculous. I only got it because my nephew, a 10 year old boy, ordered it. It's not that it was bad, because it was actually good. I tasted it. The problem was that given the rest of the experience, the price for this tiny thing was, like, the last straw. Sure, there's something to be said about a convenient place in the South Loop for Indian Food, but when these many things are wrong with the experience, and the meal, one might feel that trekking it all the way to Devon, where at least you get your money's worth, isn't such a big deal. Just because you're the most convenient Indian place in the hood doesn't mean you can slap together such stingy dishes and expect people to pay for them. People who don't know any better will pay. Those who know better won't come back again. I've eaten here before for the lunch buffet. Not bad, but not exceptional. At least it was more reasonable, and I didn't have to deal with poor, unstructured service. Chicago Curry house, you just ain't, honey. I'm going to up to Devon next time.
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julie p.

The delivery guy was in a suit and handed me the check in one of those fancy folding thingeys. That says enough about what the prices are like... just too high for Indian food! That said, I have a soft spot for Momocha (aka momo) and these guys were ok but a little short on the cilantro. Didn't taste like the ones you get in Tibet, that's for sure, but it's the closest I've had in these parts. The Indian food is ok but doesn't reflect the prices. (I like Baba's Village better). The naan was cold by the time the delivery came, so that one is hard to call. Not sure I'll be splurging on this one again.
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dhiraj k.

Ordered delivery. Person on the phone was friendly and gave recommendations. Ordered the Goat with bones (which is tough to find around here), bhindi and garlic naan. The goat was ok, i thought it could've been cooked a little more. Bhindi was ok too. Both dishes were a little too mild for my taste. Should order spicy the next time around. They gave complimentary rice and chutney which was nice. The rice was mediocre quality (not basmati) but the chutney was good. Prices were ok. Would order again. Maybe order the chicken with bone the next time around.
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Mari K.

I had heard this was one of the best curry houses around town so decided to try one weeknight after work. My experience was weird. First of all hardly no customers and way too much attention my way. Waiters/hostess maybe owner, stared at me and watched me eat. Each time I tried a new item they rushed over to see if I liked. It was uh how should I say.... C-r-e-e-p-y! I was uncomfortable and my friend too! The food was just ordinary with no spice. I love Indian food but I like it spicy.
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Jerrod K.

We've tried a bunch of different Indian restaurants in the Chicago area, but we just keep coming back to this one. The best value by far is the lunch buffet. The butter chicken is fantastic. The name escapes me, but it's the dish with the spinach and the cheese curds - also top notch. Service is always very courteous and helpful. The dinner menu is a little on the pricey side, but food is pretty solid. I would recommend the non-veg dinner special. I will make one disclaimer - I can't handle super spicy food. So if you happen to be in that camp, you may find this restaurant on the blander side of things. Other than that, this is a great establishment, and some of the nit-picky 1 & 2 star reviews make me a sad panda.
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Edwin Q.

I went to Curry House today for lunch and their buffet was quite good. Lots of vegetarian options to pick from! The place is clean and the waitress was very nice as well. Their samosas are quite good and some of the Nepali dishes are really tasty! Wish the dishes were a little more spicy but they have to be mild because of the buffet. No doubt, four stars all around!
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Jesse B.

My tradition at Indian restaurants is to get the chicken tikka masala the first time I go because the quality of this essential dish usually dictates how the rest of the food will be. However, being that Chicago Curry House is an Indian&Nepalese place (yes, a clear distinction) I decided to break tradish and ordered the variety platter hoping to find something spectacular. This is kind of a big deal. I never stray from the initial ctm. Yet for for the sake of yelp, the possibility that chicken tikka isn't where it @ w/ Chicago Indian, and because it sounded good (not for my wallet though) I went with #42: The Curry House Non Veg. Dinner That's right Non Vegetarian dinner (ie give me meat!): - Veg Samosa: Since my entree took 20 mins to cook the waiter kindly suggested I order an appetizer to have while waiting. The samosa's were huge! A little bland but did the trick as I waited for... (5/10) - Tandoori Chicken: this is portions of a chicken as you are used to seeing it, (drumstick/thigh etc) just put in the tandoori oven so it has a unique taste to it. The closest thing Indian gets to BBQ chicken or sommat. I'm not a massive tandoori fan and this was a bit dry. (5/10) - Chicken Tikka: as you know, chicken tikka is one of my favorite Indian dishes, this one wasn't served with the usual sauce but was great on in its own. (8/10) - Lamb Seekh Kabab: not sure about the quality of lamb but it was enjoyable and soft (6/10) - Butter Chicken: very buttery. Went very well with the naan and rice more than the other jazz. (7/10) - Vegetable Curry: what I expected. Didn't have much but did the trick. (6.5/10) - Naan Bread: good. Greasy but tasty. (7/10) - Basmati Rice: typical white rice nothing above and beyond. (6/10) - Flying Horse Beer: I always enjoy Indian beer. It's light and goes down like water. (7.5/10) Right, first off 1 star just for reaching total fullness level. I haven't heard from that part of my stomach-mind notifying me 'warning will robinson' 'stomach overflow' 'stop eating' 'full enough' 'consequences will ensue' 'no more carbs, please' since Thanks-G dinner...and this was even more hardcore. I mean, I was well stuffed half-way through the meal but I wasn't going to let all that food go to waste was I? When I walked out of the restaurant I noticed the first thing my waiter did was not check the bill for the tip but proceed to clear my table. Got to love a waiter who cares about the satisfaction of the customer, not just the vaporization of his/her wallet. I think I added a star just for that. Overall, I learned that it's practically impossible to spend less than $40 for a truly great dinner in Chicago. Also, I'm going to have to settle with places like Chicago Curry House for what Chicago can offer as far as Indian goes. Short of amazing; I can still have a 7/10 meal and go strolling down the park.
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R R.

Truth be told, I was a little wary of this place because a few of my friends had said that it wasn't all that great. I was pleasantly surprised. The servers were really attentive. And the food was absolutely delicious. I asked them to make it very spicy and usually no restaurant gets it as spicy as I want it to be. The Curry House did, however. LOVED the biryani. Huge portions enough to take home. The mango lassi was so good as well. Can't wait to go back!
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Anthony S.

Okay so I decided to come back here. In fact I came here two days back to back and I am definitely much more impressed than the first time. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to check out the buffet. Now I normally only do Indian buffets when I'm really starving or just want to try a variety of things. The bad part about buffets is that the food is never as good as when ordered off the menu. As far as buffets go this place had good variety but the quality was a bit lacking, mostly due to the food being picked over and there only being scraps left behind. Luckily for me, the owner put in a fresh batch of Butter Chicken, samosas and pakora and delivered them to my table, all very tasty! I was very pleased to not find pieces of tandoori chicken in my butter chicken this time around. I also tried this minced lamb curry dish with peas and a ginger flavouring which, despite having a hamburger helper look to it, was decent. The taste of the freshly made food I had Sunday was enough to get me to come back Monday, but this time I did take out instead of dinning in. What better way to watch the latest episode of Ashes to Ashes on BBC's iPlayer than to watch it whilst consuming a "proper" Chicken Tikka Masala? Okay so it's not Brick Lane, but for Chicago this place is pretty darn good. What really impressed me was the amount of food I got. Many places I've been to in the past have skimped on stuff but not here! I was given a bountiful amount of curry (Basanti Rice included) a large piece of naan and pompodoms with coriander and tamarind chutney despite only ordering a curry and naan.
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Wendy Y.

Now I have an Indian option in the South Loop! Well, I guess officially Printers row but close enough. Their Menu is extensive and the service great. They have booths and its nice and bright in there. They play great Indian music. It is pretty reasonable. I went here with my date who never had Indian food. Ahhh- the pressure!! I said I would order for both of us and everything ended up great. They also deliver- another bonus...
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Abbie F.

This place is great...it's got all the ingredients for the perfect neighborhood spot. The people are friendly and fast, they have an excellent selection and the food is fantastic. The best part is that it is all very affordable and you get tons of food...great for leftovers! There aren't many frills here but that's the way we like it. Definitely worth a visit!
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Christina D.

I was very excited about the opening of this restaurant when I got the menu in my mailbox. FINALLY, an Indian restaurant in the South Loop, not to mention one that looked pretty promising. I ordered some food from there (even though I only live a few blocks away- it was cold out!!!) and was very much disappointed. The prices were way too steep for quality of food we received (almost a two hour wait for delivery but that didn't bother me). The food was bland, the chicken in my meal was dry and overall our experience was bad. I'm hoping a second experience- maybe one in the restaurant itself- will be better for me!
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amanda r.

This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago, and I've tried a ton of them. Other places just seem lazy. The food isn't consistent, the chicken is never butchered well, it seems as if they don't care. Chicago Curry House definitely cares, and makes some really amazing Indian food. Everything I've tried has been fantastic. The veggie pakora, chicken makhani, kheer, especially the tandoori chicken, so so so good! I go here for lunch probably more often than I should, but it's worth it. Also! I've recently had to go onto a gluten free diet, and the owner totally understood. He showed me everything on the buffet I'd have to steer clear from, and was very helpful and knowledgeable about the allergy.
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ann d.

I reviewed Chicago Curry House last month after experiencing terrible service, order errors, long waits, and boring, less than fresh food. My review, while not terribly complimentary because of the bad dining experience we had had, was factual and fair and even included a compliment. I received not one, but two emails from someone at Chicago Curry House who scolded me in one and ridiculed me in another. That puts the nail in the coffin for me. At the Chicago Curry House, the customer is apparently the enemy.
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James M.

King Fisher beer with Lamb Choela was great.. Reminded me of back home. Chicken Momo was also good.
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Monica D.

Delicious nan and curry. Lunch buffet is also good. Tandori chicken is the best i ever had. Not quite cheap. The workers are kinda awkward. They were never being nice and one of the workers, all of a sudden, started to hit on my friend. wierdo
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adam C.

The south loop needed this place. Fast delicious indian, some of the best Samosas you can find outside of little india, and tasty vindaloo. Added Bonus: They deliver via grubhub, so I can click a few buttons on my computer and have delicious vindaloo at my door 30 minutes later.
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nikki s.

Finally! There's somewhere in the South Loop to get some Indian food! Since they've shut down my favorite place on LaSalle I've been chicken tikka masala deprived! Did a delivery order one friday night and was so happy to see the floppy elephant ear sized naan bread. The chicken tikka masala wasn't too spicy. Don't know if I wasn't as flavorful as what I'm used to or if I was just too ravenous to care. I didn't think my 2 yr old would be ready for the flavors yet, but to my surprise, he was chowing down too. I'd have to agree with the consensus on here that the food wasn't mind-blowing, but not bad--especially for the price. I look forward to trying the nepalese side of the menu. I'll definitely order from them again and even try to dine in and see what's going on with that buffet.
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Rachel Y.

Great Indian food place in the South Loop. It is easy to miss if you don't know where to find it, since it is not really located on a through street. I have dined in and ordered takeout from this place a few times now. All of their chicken or lamb dishes have been pretty tasty. The naan is good, although occasionally a little stale if you order it for delivery. In the past I have tried to use their online coupons for takeout orders, and they have placed a limit on how much of the order they were willing to discount, which I thought was strange since the terms were not spelled out that way on the coupon, but it didn't really bother me that much. I guess don't get your hopes up if you are a coupon-only kind of person. Overall the food is good, definitely worth a try if you are craving Indian food.
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Terri M.

I have no idea why the other reviewers have been so harsh with their reviews of this place because I had a perfectly delightful meal here and thought the place was terrific. As many have said, the restaurant is a welcome addition to the area--particularly because it serves Indian and Nepalese food. It's really nice to have good quality Indian food without having to go all the way up to Devon. Even better than that is that this is a place that serves both Indian AND Nepalese food. WOW! How many other Nepalese restaurants are there in Chicago? Technically none! So my friend and I enjoyed an all-Nepalese meal here tonight. We started with vegetarian Momos--delicious steamed dumplings similar to the ones found in northern Chinese restaurants. Eight fat, delicious dumplings came in one generous order. At he center of the plate was a little dish of mild yellow curry dipping sauce. The dumpling skin was delicate but with just the right amount of chewiness. The curry dipping sauce was a nice accompaniment, slightly piquant, scented with turmeric and other spices--it was kind of like a curry mustard. After that we each had a vegetarian Nepalese=style dinner: the Veg Bhojan, which was essentially a thali-style dinner of rice with a selection Nepalese dishes. Our dinners came with rice, naan, salad, raita (yogurt), a dhal, and three other cegetable dishes: spinach, potatoes, and cauliflower, all in little stainless steel bowls on a large tray. There was also a little container of rice pudding for dessert. I thought all of the dishes were nicely flavorful and well-made. I especially liked the spinach dish and the dhal. If one prefers more heat, they will bring out a bowl of house made chili sauce for you. The rice pudding was rich and creamy and was infused with the scent of cardomom. we were realy hungry, so we finished everything, which was probably kind of amazing to the waiter considering we had eaten almost the entire basket of pappadoms which they brought to the table as we sat down. The pappadoms came with a selection of condiments that stayed on the table throughout the dinner: corriander chutney, tamarind chutney, sweet mango chutney, and a tart mango pickle. Anyway, it was an enjoyable meal. The dining room is nicely decorated with a comfortable mix of booths and tables. They have a full bar, with a great selection of Indian beers (six brands!). The place was quiet and generally relaxing. The waiter was friendly and helpful. So what's not to like? I'm really perplexed by the negative reviews. This place is a little gem that deserves to be cherished.
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Jeff M.

Great service here. The waiter was extremely funny and interactive. I had the lamb kabob's with curry and it was very delicious. Price was reasonably and I will definitely go back.
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Phaedra L.

Friends and I really enjoy this place. Over all other Indian restaurants between the South Loop and Bronzeville area, this place wins! I order something different each time and am never disappointed. Looking to satisfy that Indian food craving in a pinch and you're on the south side, try this place.
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Garrett G.

The butter chicken and garlic naan are great. They have a solid lunch buffet as well.
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Shawn Z.

Went for the buffet. The flavor of the tikka masala and the lamb were very good. The naan took a white to get to our table but it was served hot and fresh. My main knock on the place was that their buffets are lined up against walls with trays 2 deep and a cover on top. For most people, the layout made it difficult to reach the back tray of foods. As a result, those trays of food sat there for longer periods of time and didn't look very appetizing.
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Kelly G.

I went here on a date with someone today who was EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT INDIAN FOOD. It was one of the few places we found that wasn't on Devon street and didn't cost $234729734 for a buffet. Overall, the food was decent. Some items were extraordinary, and some were pretty lame. The appetizers (vegetable pakora, samosas, and a fun wrap thing whose name I've forgotten) were delicious. The soup, yellow lentils, and a handful of other items were just okay, if not bland. The "butter chicken" was truly great, which was exciting for me as it is my favorite Indian dish. The goat meat dish was also good, except for the extraordinary amounts of bone. Ironically enough, there was no curry to be found at the Curry House's buffet - although I'm sure there is some on the menu. Overall, I would say if you are in the area, or you are looking for an affordable buffet this is a place to check out. There will be at least a FEW dishes available that you'll enjoy, even if you don't care for all of them.
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Dessy D.

A 2 and half this time.... I went to their buffet 6 times in the last one month...and NEVER..i SAY ***NEVER*** is there any sort of change. Its absolutely the same...I can sit here and type the items in the order in which they are put......Its the same Chicken makhani and Goat curry EVERY single day....Im BORED..I am sorry, but i am never going back for buffet. Indian garden on Ontario...every single time you go for a buffet there will be a surprise...last week, i was completely surprised to find bhel puri and fish tikka on their buffet... Ok..i will save that for the review on INDIAN GARDEN... P.S : I am still looking for an Indian Restaurant where an Indian gets some respect along with some food :) Someday I hope I will succeed....
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Evan A.

The food is EXCEPTIONAL. Just like with other favorite restaurants of mine, I want to try new things but can't stay away from a certain special dish. That dish is Chicken Tikka Masala here. Semi-Formal environment. I would put 5 stars if the STAFF wasn't RUDE on several occasions. I go back for the food. They could yell at me & it would still be worth it to go get my chicken tikka masala.
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Julie R.

I usually eat Indian food at any restaurant on Devon Ave. but the Chicago Curry House cures my curry fix just right! The food is pricey and not as authentic from what I'm used to. But the service is friendly and the food comes out fast. A big menu with lots of choices. The Tandoori Chicken is yummy!
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Doe L.

How is anyone suppose to find this place?!! Luckily I was being driven there to pick up so I didn't have to know EXACTLY where this place is to park... It's hidden on 9th and plymouth (turn on state and 9th) with NO outside sign. you have to walk up the path and then you'll see a little sign inside the door that says Curry House. I was craving some meat samosas (after accidentally walking into a vegetarian Indian restaurant) and got a chicken and lamb samosa. I've never tried a chicken samosa but i liked it a lot. They need to give more sauce though, i love the sweet one! I also tried some garlic naan and chicken naan. It was both really yummy and pretty big. I especially liked the chicken naan. I will definitely try to try out the other ones. Hopefully i will be hungry enough to try out a entree too.
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Brian B.

We mainly get takeout from Curry House rather than dining in. The food is excellent with soft naan, fluffy rice and very tasty dishes. I particularly recommend the lamb in gravy. The gravy is similar to a tikka masala, and the lamb meat is *extremely* tender and flavorful. I've never had anything to rival that wonderful dish at any other Indian restaurant. If you like goat meat, that's a good dish too. White meat in chicken dishes is somewhat tough, and in the tikka masala white meat is sometimes in pieces that are too large. I would like more spice in the vindaloos. Those are my only complaints about the food, which I think is about the tastiest Indian food south of Devon. In the restaurant, service can be a little slow or distracted depending on your server. The beer selection is adequate, but hasn't kept up with the trend of Chicago restaurants offering more and more variety with more and more interesting choices. Mango lassi is very good, though more fruity than yoghurty. That meets the preference of most of my family but I like it a little less sweet personally. Edit: ------- The Chicken Curry here has such a plain name that I had never bothered to try it until recently. Now I prefer it even to the Lamb Sahi Khorma -- it is tender and so very flavorful.
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Eva V.

We did take-out recently; like everyone else said, the food is a little bland, plus you get the feeling some of it could be fresher. I'd cut them some slack in the original review for being new, but by now, there's not much rationalizing I can do anymore. I'm happy to eat food from here, but it's definitely not one of the best (or better) Indian restaurants in Chicago. Too bad.
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Karl Z.

A solid OK on this one. If it weren't so close, a couple blocks away, I probably would never go here. There are definitely better standard/classic Indian restaurants in Chicago, like India House, but if you're in the area it isn't going to be bad. I've been here plenty of times and have never had anything that I'd say is a must have, but I've also never had a bad meal either. It does seem to be a better value than some other Indian restaurants, their specials/platters are a little pricier but you get a lot of food and a good amount of variety.
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Robyn T.

I'm impressed that the folks at Chicago Curry House were able to turn an old White Hen space (R.I.P. White Hen of Plymouth Court...I loved you!) into a very attractive restaurant. The furniture, booths, curtains, chairs and bar were all decorated in a very nice quality. Those flashing "open" signs outside? Well, I can't say that those add to the decor but hey if its getting people in the seats I guess you can't really complain. They have an extensive menu of traditional Indian favorites. The restaurant bills itself as Chicago's first Nepalese restaurant and I was psyched to try to some Nepalese food (can't say I've ever had some before) but that portion of the menu was pretty limited. Our waiter was very helpful in helping me decide something to order as my entree (I told him I'll eat basically anything just tell me what to order...) The food is good. Not Devon-quality Indian food but as a neighborhood place this place is an excellent addition. Loved the vegetable appetizer sampler complete with pakoras and a veggie samosa. The appetizer portion was perfect for 2. In terms of entrees we ordered a lamb curry with tomatoes & peppers that our waiter recommended (I forgot the name - oy!) and chicken tikka masala. Both were good but the spice factor could have been increased. Again, you're not on Devon so I don't think you should fear this food being spicy. Next time I'll ask for it extra spicy instead of just "medium". Nan was good especially with their delicious spiced pickle sauce (now that was spicy!) I LOVE galub jamun (the little doughnuts in a syrupy sauce) and always order it if I'm not too full when I order Indian food. BIG BOO. They were gross and the only "bad" experience of the meal. Tasted like they'd been microwaved? Our waiter kindly removed them from our bill. Loved the chai tea though...a very sweet way to finish our meal.
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K. M.

This place is ok. I went on a crowded friday night. I really wanted to like this place. I just felt that the food could have been better.
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Danielle B.

Yum. This was out final dinner during our stay in Chicago and it was freakin fantastic. I will ignore the strange conversation with the staff during my call in order, for the simple fact this place was too good. We had the Chicken Makhanai, Lamb Tikka Masala, and garlic Naan (of course with Bismati rice) all of which was really good. Nice size portions. The made a late night delivery for us, even though we were stuck in a hotel in the rain:) It took average time to deliver. The prices are as you would expect in your typical sit down Indian restaurant, no surprise here. I would definitely go back!
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Earl W.

Food was great, service was very good. Definitely worth trying if you want Indian food.
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Sierra T.

Hmmm, would like to give this place 31/2 stars, but I'll round up to 4 cause I'm just nice like that. This place is super close to my apt., inexpensive compared to other places, large portions, but...it's just really not that good. Everytime I decide to order from here because I want to save some money, I am reminded why I spend more at klay oven. Something is just kinda off about the food, bland, it's not bad by any means, just not overly good. If I'm craving Indian food and I don't want to wait, i'll order from here again.
(4)
Double L.

Returned for a second time. The spice flowed. Everything was excellent and the staff just as last time was really friendly and attentive. This is now our go to spot of curry. RrL
(5)
Rachel S.

I've been to a lot of the Indian restaurants on Devon and in the 'burbs....Chicago Curry House has tons of veg selections....including Vegetarian Momo which is hard to find...lots of Nepalese items...and has good sized portions and not really that pricey...most of the entrees were well under $20. We started with the Veg momo, which had TEN dumplings on the plate, and they were TASTY! I ordered the Lamb Tikka, which was delicious and perfectly cooked (TONS of lamb)..and my husband got the Paneer Tikka, which was also a huge entree...we ended up taking tons of food home...we also got the garlic naan, which was perfect. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio Kulfi and the Gulab Jamun, and both were scrumptious. The service was great, although we were there fairly early, just before 6pm and on a weeknight. All in all, delicious, fairly priced for how much food you actually get and a cute place. We'll be going back again!!!
(5)
Ron H.

There was a mealworm in our basmati rice and the server simply took it away, gave us new rice (which appeared to be from the same batch as before), and charged us full price for our meal. The mealworm looked so much like the rice that the thought of accidentally consuming it sort of spoiled our appetites. Also, the service was poor and awkward, with servers absent and water refills sparse. The food, however, was alright, although not any better than any other Indian/Nepalese food I've eaten before. We ordered the Chicken Tiki Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, and Palak Paneer. The Chicken Momos and Garlic Naan, as mentioned below, were pretty good.
(2)
Donna D.

best indian buffet ever...great selection, includes samosas (!), best naan, super clean and elegant restaurant. it's a little out of the way and kind of hidden, but well worth the trip to the south loop. if you love indian food, you will love this place. now that i live in california, i miss it all the time! very good price.
(5)
Abigail S.

Really great restaurant. The staff is friendly. They treat me like a regular every time I go in, even if I go somewhat sporadically. My friends have all raved about the butter chicken, and I'm a big fan of all of their vegetarian dishes.
(5)
J S.

The best indian food ever.... I really like their lunch buffet and butter chicken and nan... my Fav!
(5)
Valoria R.

Delicious! Made us feel at home.
(4)
Colin E.

I haven't had Indian food in a while, so when the Chicago Curry House opened up, I was eager to try it out. I didn't get a chance to try it out immediately, but recently I was able to make it over there to sample their cuisine. The good: The entrees that we got were fantastic. The flavor of both the tikka masala and the lamb dish that my girlfriend got were out of this world. Between the hefty portion of rice, the nan, and actual dishes, we were quite stuffed and very happy with the food. Special points for the lamb, and for the sauces that the dishes were cooked in. Delicious! The bad: Because this is a new restaurant, we wanted to see what they could do, and so we ordered an appetizer sampler. With the notable exception of one vegetable item, the entire platter was wholly unremarkable. There was almost no flavor in the tandoori, and all of the meat was way too dry. Last, but not least, the Chicago Curry House is on the pricey side. For two people (two entrees, nan, appetizer, and lassi), the bill totaled nearly $50. I understand that the ingredients and labor that are involved in the creation of good Indian aren't cheap, so I'm really not too upset about that. It was just a bit of a shock, that's all. Bottom line: Get an entree that involves a curry or something similar, and you'll walk away a very pleased (and very full) diner.
(3)
Kayci P.

Very tasty, flavorful, beautifully presented Indian food is what this restaurant gives. The naan is always pleasantly chewy and the perfect vessel for sopping up the delicious sauces, particularly the vindaloo. The service can be a bit slow at times, however the quality of the food, reasonable prices, and the quiet ambience of the restaurant makes this my go to Indian place.
(4)
Michelle R.

Lunch today was my first time here and, unless there are some changes, I will never go back. I went there with a friend and we got garlic naan and an entree to split. (I'll give it two stars because the garlic naan was good.) Typically when you get an entree from an Indian place you have PLENTY leftover or even a little if you share. Well not here. For 13 bucks you get a teeny side dish of basmati rice and pretty much the same size for the sauce. Good thing we filled up on the naan because we barely got a serving each. The taste was lacking too. Needless to say, there are so many Indian places in the city that are way better and you get more bang for your buck.
(2)
Nikki G.

The food here is amazing though I usually get the same things: tomato soup and chicken makhani with naan. Everyone is really nice and the place is beautiful. It's a good date spot with Indian beers which was cool. If you go on a Saturday evening expect a short wait and a loud atmosphere.
(4)
Sarah R.

I've been going to Chicago Curry House for about a year now and I haven't had a bad dish yet! I am a huge fan of the sambar soup and many of their vegetarian dishes. The service there is always exceptional...which is my reason for writing today. I had ordered some carry out and walked to pick it up with my 4 month old strapped to my chest, just as soon as we arrived a torrential down pour started up outside. I sat out the worst of it, and then they gave me an umbrella so that I could bring the food home to my family. Also, I had my last birthday party at Chicago Curry House. They helped me to pick out an amazing and cost effective menu to feed my 14 guests, the food was brought out at a nice steady pace and everyone was well taken care of. By far one of my favorite places to eat in the south loop.
(5)
Danielle S.

The website says delivery is $3 but when I called I was told it was $5 and that he didn't care what the website said. It was expensive but typical downtown Chicago Indian prices. However, the saag was good and there is an extensive list of vegan designated items on the menu.
(3)
Kathleen C.

My husband and I went to CCH today and were pleasantly surprised by the offerings of their lunch buffet. I'm not sure what we were expecting given the unevenness of the reviews so far, but here is what I would emphasize: there is finally a half-decent Indian restaurant in the South Loop! I'm sure it will improve and get to know its loyal customer base better as the months roll on. Let me put it to you this way - if you consider Viceroy up on Devon, or even India House on Grand as "fairly" good buffets, you'll be a little underwhelmed by CCH. If you think that Indian food buffets are way below your gastronomic threshold, then you should definitely not head here. If, however, you are looking for a solid Indian food fix at a very reasonable price, then try out the CCH. Specific things that were quite good in the buffet? The saag paneer was fairly tasty, and the tandoori chicken that comes out was quite tender and not overspiced. I must admit that many of the other dishes were just moderately decent - nothing to really write here about. As one commenter said, the dishes aren't that hot (spicy) here, but I would disagree that one should expect that Indian food is always spicy (I would also disagree that all Italian food needs to have garlic in it). But I would agree that a majority of the CCH's buffet offerings, right now, are a bit mediocre.
(3)
Milord K.

I work with Dell computers and was visiting Chi Town for a Computer Tech Convention. Im not impressed with the food. Actually nothing near like the food from my home town New Dehli. Save your money and try Raj Dabaj
(1)
Gina T.

We often order delivery from this restaurant and they are always prompt and friendly. Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala, lamb tikka masala, and we love the garlic naan. A solid option for indian food
(4)
Zigg V.

I am really surprised by the number of stars and the reviews here for this restaurant , first of all, its located in the south loop and apparently the only indian restaurant in the area, this star is for that. Their buffet is one of the worst , beware of chicken tikka /buttter chicken masala, the meat in it is probably from lunch buffet' chicken tandoori, i mean its old chicken. I orderd quite a few times for pickup , the food is nt that great , especially chicken biriyani which is the worst. The manager or whoever it is with the tie all the time clearly greets only the ladies or the non-indians , too bad he thinks he is an american. The other day we went in like 1/2 hr before the closing time and i understand its not the right time to enter in to a restaurant but god they close at 9 and went in there at 830 why the hell would they close the kitchen by 8 35 ?, yeh thats what the server said , and asked me to order all at once, that was one of the worst dinners i ever had . Arrogant servers, overly priced (they charge 6 dollars for delivery!!! ) ,and the star above shares for the ambience. Food in buffet sometimes isnt fresh , they hardly fill themup and sometimes the food is burnt at the bottom due to overheat . It could be made better with fresh food and a bit of light in the restaurant and good employees.
(1)
Kate S.

Went with a friend on friday night without a reservation and got right in. More than 2 would need a res. The mixed appetizer was delish and the right size to split. Shared a meat special and a paneer palak, both very very good. Relaxed atmosphere, good prices, easy walking from the loop, loved it!
(5)
Blythe D.

AMAZING! The best chicken korma I've ever eaten. Succulent curry and the most tender pieces of chicken. The dining room is beautiful and the service is excellent. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem.
(5)
M R.

I am so happy I found this restaurant! The wonderful aroma hits you when you walk in the door, I knew right away this was going to be a good meal. And it was. The lamb samosas were amazing. Food, service, and portions were great. I will be going back!
(5)
Steven S.

We were the architects for this restaurant (Panto-Ulema Inc). The Owner is a great guy and really cares about his business and the customers. We often come back to enjoy his delicious food. Try the lunch buffet for a great mix of Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet specials change quite often.
(5)
Lala S.

I read about this place on Metromix since it was "new on the scene." I saw that it had received 5 stars from the 2 review from peers on there and also from the site itself. I thought the food was very tasty and fairly good value. We ordered chicken samosas, the Indian combo plate and the lamb briayni. All were great. We ordered on one of those super cold days and had it delivered (which was free within a 1 mile radius). I definitely want to try the Nepalese food (seems interesting and you never really see that around Chicago). The delivery guy (the owner, perhaps) was really nice. I'm planning on going there with a whole bunch of my friends.
(4)
T J.

I'm an Indian food novice. In fact I'm usually the person at the buffet reading all of the signs before I put anything on my plate. That being said, I've been to CCH twice for the lunch buffet and I enjoyed it both times. The naan is free (some places charge) and fresh, the buffet was kept full and had a good selection of non-threatening items for folks to try who are new to the cuisine. The service is really great, you're always greeted, plates are cleared promptly and water is kept full. Also is a nice dining room, white tablecloths etc. I noticed the 2nd time around that there didn't seem to be anything spicy, only thought about it since I was with the BF who loves things that burn his tongue half off. We both left the placed stuffed and waddling down the street. This is my go-to Indian spot and I believe they do carryout. Paid $25 for two people at the buffet.
(4)
Meredith P.

This is great place. I am not from Chicago, but some friends and I were visiting for an evening and decided to try this place. We all love Indian food, so we knew what to expect as far as the food went. But the atmosphere was very nice, the host and waiters were very friendly and charming. The food, as expected, was DELICIOUS! My friends got the Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) and I got the Chicken Tikka Masala. Both were wonderful. We also got a side of Naan and Poori - both excellent. Prices were affordable, and the portion size was more than enough (was able to take leftovers home for another meal!) I would definitely go back when we head to Chicago again!! I wish we would have been there for the buffet, but maybe next time.
(4)
Jim W.

Really solid (if a little pricy) Indian food, right across the street from me! To offset the higher cost though, there is a 20% coupon that apparently gets mailed to you if you live in the neighborhood or if you take the time to look online. The chicken they use in their curries is very tender. I liked their butter chicken, but I think their masala rocked much more as it was spicy. The garlic naan is also good to dip in curry. Friendly staff, large delivery radius, easy to make a reservation, I like!
(4)
Fred C.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food was great - I asked for extra spicy and that is what I got. I love Indian food, and can honestly say this is the best I have had in Chicago.
(5)
Kimberly K.

The lunch buffet was quite good. There were LOTS of items to choose from. Most of them were the standard dishes you'd usually find on a Indian buffet. There were some little surprises. The buffet price wasn't bad. I'd go back for that.
(3)
Laviyah I.

Avoid the tomato soup, otherwise everything else was tasty. They just need to get a bit more generous with the portions. There was no wait and we were seated immediately which was good. Not the best Tandoori cuisine I have had, but it should hit the spot if you need a fix.
(3)
Jaspreet S.

Me and my buddy love Indian food, and we are always on the prowl looking for great new place. So we came across this restaurant and decided to give it a go. Each of us are well versed with our curries and sabjis. Both of us went to this place thinking we would a get high end meal, as this restaurant is depicted that way. I must say we were very disappointed, the owner seemed very disrespectful as he did not seem hospitable. There was also another lady at the front and she was quite rude. Overall we did not feel welcomed. Moving on to the food. We started with the paneer pakoras, which was accompanied by a nice array of chutneys (sauces). Once the mint chutney had ran out, I had kindly requested some more from the owner as he was the main waiter. Couple of minutes passed and he brought it in a clear jar, which was very unappealing. Next we got our entrÃ©es. We got our food and waited some time while they brought out the naan, which is strange because naan is usually brought out first or for the most part at the same time as your entreÃ©. The naan was good no complaints there. I got the chicken tikka masala which i had requested to the owner/waiter to make extra spicy. But when i tasted my dish it was surprisingly bland with cream overpowering the already mild taste. Apart from that, the chicken meat was dark. My dish was so bad, that it seemed as if it was reheated from the left over batch from the buffet earlier that day. My buddy got the bhindi masala which was nothing special either. Overall, i would not mind paying thirty plus on a meal at a high end restaurant, but this experience was just abysmal. The cabbie joints on devon have better food and better service then this so called "high end restaurant" . Owner really needs to take a hospitality course on etiquette and how to treat a customer. This restaurant has no professionalism, horrible food and bad service! I would not recommend this to anyone!
(1)
Carmen D.

Great food, good service. I reccomend the samosa for an appetizer and lamb tikka masala for dinner. I'm not big on desserts so I've never had one here.
(5)
Riz A.

ahhh! what is wrong with you people? this place is TERRRRRRRIBLE! The naan is probably the best thing about this place. The chicken tikka, samosas, rice, and gulab jamun were all sub par. seriously - india house , mysore woodlands, or indian garden blow this place out of the water. maybe it's because i'm indian myself and don't have much of a taste for "americanized" indian food - ( i dont see a point to americanizing ehtnic cuisine ) - but i would not recommend this place.....
(2)
Adonis S.

The food was good, but the fact that we had to wait almost 2 hours for delivery is not cool. We even called to let them know we were still waiting and both times they kept making excuses and arguing with us about the time the order was placed. Even the driver was snippy. What's up with that? Bad service is bad service... no matter how good the food is. Hopefully, they'll read this and make improvements to how they treat customers on the phone. As for us, we won't be back.
(2)
Sarah M.

I don't eat Indian often but I went here with a friend after the Lakefront Hunger Walk. At 11am it was all but empty and they were just completing the buffet. My friend and I both ordered the buffet from a waiter who seemed indifferent-bordering-on-irritated and authentically difficult to understand language-wise. The samosas were a bit too strongly spiced, but the rest of the buffet was good. I was pleased at the decor in this restaurant, it is much nicer on the inside than it looks on the outside. I was a little shocked when the bill came, though. $16 for a buffet lunch? I guess people usually go back to the buffet line more than once (I didn't). I just wish the waitstaff had a little more life in them. When we left we were the ones to yell "thank you" and received a tepid little "thanks" in return from an unsmiling wandering waiter. That lack of charisma is what makes this place NOT stand out. Go for the food if you like Indian, but don't expect outstanding customer service.
(2)
chris g.

I will start by saying that I am not an expert on Indian food, having only sampling it a few times. I always thought that I accepted it more than enjoyed it. That changed tonight as I really liked all the different bold flavors. We started with an appetizer called veg momo ($8.95) which was like vegetable dumpling of sorts & quite tasty. Next we went with a non vegi platter ($18.95) that included several different meats, sauce dishes, rice and naan bread. It was a great way for a novice like me to sample many different things. Lastly we ordered a roasted & mashed eggplant dish ($10.95) that didn't look the best but was de-lish. It was a lot of food for two people but next time I can venture deeper into the menu without the pricey dinner, sampler platter. The service was decent but not as good as I thought based on other reviews. We waited for our waiter to come check on us for more Basmati Rice & a refill on our beer. I will be back!
(4)
January C.

This place has fantastic food. I've never eaten in the restaurant but have gotten the delivery. The menu is extensive. It's a little expensive but they make up for it with huge portions. The delivery is fast. One time they forgot my rice which really disappointed me and that is the only reason I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5. This place adds good variety to the nearly non-existent South Loop dining options.
(4)
Michael G.

Pretty much mediocre. I could see saying this place was great if it was your first time having Indian food. However, most of the food was bland and didn't taste very fresh - not the bold flavors and spices you'd expect out of Indian food. I'd highly recommend taking the time to go a bit further north and hit up Klay Oven or India House over this place. The service was also sub-par.
(2)
Angie M.

After going to Summer Dance featuring Indian dancing (Bollywood, Bhangra, etc) we decided to stick with the Indian theme! The restaurant is a bit hard to find as its entrance is actually off of 9th St in a condo building. But once you get inside you are pleasantly surprised. It is very nicely decorated including the extra fancy (and clean) bathrooms. Our waiter was kind to go through the whole menu circling all the vegan dishes for me. I ordered the Tandoor Mixed Vegetables which was excellent. It had a generous portion of broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and shredded onions. It came with white rice. One friend was not familiar with Indian food so the waiter suggest Chicken Masala for her. She enjoyed it but thought the portion was very small. We all enjoyed the garlic naan and Masala tea. If you're in the S. Loop, which is very far away from Devon, make sure to stop in! They also just opened Nepal House on Michigan and 14th....I can't wait to try this place out.
(4)
Diana S.

A-OK. It's nice to have more options in the South Loop. I hope more ethnic restaurants come to this area. We went for the lunch buffet on a Saturday. It was about $11 a person. The service was alright. They were a bit unorganized and not prepared. We waited quite some time for the naan to come to the table. Fortunately, it was good naan, so it was worth the wait. The tandoori chicken was tender but not smoky or quite as flavorful as others that I've had. The food was decent but not great, However, it's nice to have another ethnic option in the South Loop area.
(3)
Scott F.

My wife and I ordered some takeout over the holidays. The food was incredible bland, so much that my wife noticed it (she's the spice wimp in the family). The blandness applied to everything, chutney, main dishes, samosas, etc. They just opened up so I'm willing to cut them some slack, but they really need to spice things up some. Prices were reasonable.
(2)
Hoowa H.

went here for dinner with my dad and 2 friends. we started things off with the nonveg momo appetizer. it was delicious. for dinner we had lamb biryani, chicken curry, the goa fish curry, and the non veg nepalese platter. everything was delicious, especially the goa fish curry and the biryani. my dad is a hard one to please since he's from india, and he really liked the place. we too did experience the confusing wait service. we had 3 or 4 servers (i think). but all of them were willing to accomodate anything we asked for. the wait for the food was a little bit long but not unbearable. i would come back without a doubt.
(4)
Mars K.

Had carry-out from this place once recently, and have to say, yeah. It hits the spot. Well executed vegetarian dishes. Good portions. Appropriately priced. I want to have a sit-down meal here, just so I can compare the dining ambiance to that of India House (my favorite restaurant of any kind in Chicago), though the food itself seemed to be a slight notch lower than that of I.H., in my opinion. Quick comparison: the Baigan Bharta (eggplant dish) was a bit saltier than I.H. It may have been a fluke, but it's a little detail like that which makes me hesitate to try that dish again. But there are so many vegetarian items on the menu, it may take a while to go through them all. I'm on a mission.
(4)
Jordan W.

The decision to go here was rather hurried because the entire party was starving. But it was Indian food and even decent Indian food beats a lot of things. Oddly enough, that was what we got. Decent Indian food. The menu has a lot of options so I won't pretend that I have some great knowledge of their abilities. However, what I can be fairly sure of is that the pictures in the menu are fairly deceiving. Everyone at the table was surprised by the large disparity in the size of the portions pictured and those served. There was enough food but some optical trickery was involved. The overall flavor was satisfying but nothing that blew me away. The pricing suggested something a bit more elaborate and bountiful. My one negative memory was the service. Our waitress wasn't impolite and she wasn't inattentive. She was just very pushy. We didn't want anything to drink besides some water and a couple of iced teas but that didn't stop her from each visit suggesting a mango lassi or a cocktail. I didn't change my mind in the last 5 minutes so stop asking. She also pushed other items quite hard. There were only three of us and I felt we ordered a substantial amount of food. Finally, I noticed that they had ras mulai. It is an absolute favorite of mine so I asked if they had any as this tends to run out or never get made. She had to check the menu because she misunderstood me when I asked if they had it... I meant had it made, not had it on the menu. She said yes. She then came back after 5 minutes and said they didn't have it. Ugh. She then persistently insisted on other desserts. I said no thanks four times. Wow. I've given warnings and things to be aware of. Definitely try it out but maybe stick to the tandoori items. Those are hard to screw up. But stand your ground on all other issues!
(3)
Erik G.

My review is for the buffet only. Overall, I was pretty disappointed. Dishes lacked in spice and flavor. The veggie soup was the exception - both spicy and good. The service was good. For the price (same or near), I would rather go to India House.
(2)
Javier B.

I was looking for a place that serves Nepalese food in Chicago and strangely enough, there is really just one place and this is it. Went there for the lunch buffet and to be honest I don't think anything in the buffet was Nepalese. On the plus side, everything they had was very tasty! The butter chicken was great, the tandoori chicken was some of the best I've had. Everything was well done. This place has a very strange location underneath an apartment building in a street that is only accessible from State Street. I hope the location doesn't do them in because the food was excellent. Will definitely be going back here for dinner to try some Nepalese dishes. If you like Indian food and you live in the South Loop, check this place out.
(4)
LaRue R.

First of all, the food is ok. BUT, DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY from this place. They took two hours to bring the food even though I live two blocks away. Because they took so long I got them to give me $15 off my next order. Because of that (and only because of that) I decided to give them a second chance. When I called in to order they told me it would take 90 minutes or longer this time because their delivery guy was "busy." Again, I only live 2 blocks away. Absurd. Save yourself the frustration, order from somewhere else.
(1)
Jayesh B.

atleast dont order the biryani; who puts tomatoes in biryani? it would be apt if they rename the dish tomato rice
(1)
Minnie Y.

Ordered from here after during a quick search for Indian restaurants in the South Loop. It's pretty standard, nothing that will wow or disgust you. I got chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, garlic naan, and rice. The chicken tikka masala was kinda bland. I wish there was a bit more flavor. The saag was pretty good, just a hint of spice. The garlic naan was pretty tasty and HUGE. The only thing that I wasn't too into was the price, but I guess that just means that I need to go to the lunch time buffet to get a better price. (Which, btw, is 11 am -3 pm everyday.) I'm interesting in trying to Nepalese food here though. When I went to go pick up my food, it looks like/smelled like it would be a little more authentic than the Indian fod.
(3)
Dave O.

A small place, with a small place attitude. And no, I don't mean that in a bad way. In fact, it was a rather nice experience for a small eatery, especially an eatery with a ... buffet! For $10.95 you get quite the selection of typical Indian fair. But really, the food is typical. Of the several Indian places I've gone to in Chicago, they all basically have the same stuff. They differ only in spiciness! And in the regard, Curry House has been the mildest of spicy. It's kind of off the beaten path, but only a stones throw, just enough to make it kind of confusing if you're not familiar with the area. We experienced what we feel is par for the course service for Indian restaurants... which is, little to none. Basically, you have to chase someone down to get a drink refill or to ask them a question. But we've come to realize it comes with the territory. Perhaps a cultural difference? Either way, we never really were neglected long enough to get upset, but it was long enough to notice. Their Naan is complimentary too, which is a bonus.
(3)
Kalli S.

first of all, the south loop needed a good indian place and there was none that was comparable before! i have been here twice, both times the food was excellent and authentic. the staff is always very friendly (a little hovering, but come on, they just opened). overall, this is a great place...and cozy, too!
(4)
Mukh B.

One of the best places to get Indian and Nepalese food in Chicago :)
(5)
Seth P.

Wonderful, wonderful. Classy-looking place tucked away in the Dearborn Park condo complex. My group of friends walked over here from Summerdance and experienced service that was positively kind, with our waiter unobtrusively making just a couple of recommendations (juicy, tasty garlic naan and potato naan), intuiting that we might not be satisfied with plain 'ol naan (though that was delicious too). We ordered a mix of Nepalese and Indian appetizers and entrees, and none were disappointing. The butter chicken and the lamb were not to be missed, and equally tastaliscious were the chicken samosas and momos... In our party were one person from India and one person who "plays one on TV", and they were as delighted with the food as the rest of us non-experts... After we'd stuffed ourselves (and this is a crowd that can EAT!) AND had a couple DAYS worth of leftovers wrapped up, the check came out to LESS THAT 120$ FOR SIX PEOPLE! After a while, it became clear to us that the warm, friendly owners were keeping the place open late for us, allowing us to continue having a good time... We felt bad, so we tipped 'em big. An all-around winner. GRAND SLAM.
(5)
Chocolate H.

The wifey and I decided to check this place out the other during the winter. The food was ok but kind of pricey. If you like indian food and live in the area it's worth checking out but there is no need to make a spceial trip to this place.
(3)
K M.

I only had takeout here, so I am not sure about how their service is, but their good was only ok. I have eaten at many Indian restaurants, and I know that this particular one is known to be a more "healthy" alternative, but I thought that their food was bland for Indian food. I give them three stars because I know they are attempting to make Indian food in a healthier way. I also appreciate that they are one of the only Indian restaurants in the South Loop.
(3)
caitlin n.

wandering 'round, craving curry, stumbled past this place during the great lunch buffet. very pleased, very full.
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Ron M.

It has only been open a short time and hopefully will keep improving. I have already ordered there six times and have found my favorites. I haven't been there for the lunch buffet yet. The dinners I have had, have been excellent. If you want really spicy food, you can order it that way. Otherwise, it comes with a nicely spiced flavor but not over powering. I plan on trying everything on the menu. Already the cheese and chicken pakora are favorites of mine. The chicken momo is fantastic. Try the chicken makhani, the chicken vindaloo (which is really spicy), and the biryani. I think the chicken curry could have been spiced up a bit more but it was really flavorful and very tasty. If you order take-out and want it more spicy, just tell them to make it that way and they will kick it up for you. A lot of people don't like over-powering spicy food and the best way to please the most people is to make it medium spicy and for those who want it a bit more, just ask. Overall, I love this place and has quickly become my staple dinner fare on Friday nights. The place itself is decorated nicely and gives a very cozy, comforting atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.
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Roberta S.

Please take the time and effort to find this place and check it out. Yes, the signage is poor (there is a sign on the State St. side of the building, but no arrow to point you in the right direction.) Just stroll a few hundred feet to the west and there you are. I had the buffet which at $10.95 was a very good value. When I was there the food was fresh, nicely presented and delicious. The tandoori chicken was not dried out, it was tender and tasty. I won't go through a critique of each dish, but will say there was plenty of variety, some things I have never seen on a buffet, plenty of options for vegetarians (which I am not) and some pretty spicy dishes and some on the more bland side. The service was friendly and attentive and they offered to answer any questions about the food. The decor is pleasing, not garish, but quite elegant with soft ethnic music playing in the background. I really hope they make it since they are about a 1000 percent better than Indian Grill with it's small and unappetizing buffet. I can hardly wait to go back and try some things off the dinner menu.
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Dee W.

Loved this place and never knew it was there. It is facing into a little housing development at the bottom of an apartment building. I have lived and explored Chicago for years and never knew it was there. I am giving this place 5 stars because I loved the food, and because the service was excellent. The mango lassi's were soooo goood. Garlic naan was great. I had veg simosa's which were yummy. It is so refreshing to not have to go way up north to get some good Indian food! In atmosphere, cosy, quiet and quaint. I really can't say enough about the service. The owner stopped at my table often throughout the meal to talk to us about Indian food. It was my friend's first time and she was nervous. The food didn't burn her face off, which was good. I was nervous she would never eat Indian food again. The place was nearly full at the time we arrived which was 7pm Thursday. Anyway, love the place.
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Barry G.

I've been desperate for a good Indian restaurant that's not in an outlying area, and I think I've found it. This place just opened up in early December, but after taking home 4 dishes last night, I can say that it tastes like they've been cooking forever. Spiced without being too salty, cooked thoroughly without being dried out, portioned perfectly for lunch the next day. Last night was tandoor peshkush, mutter paneer, bhindi masala, shrimp chilli masala, ghosht briyani, and some naan. I was a bit concerned to take home naan thinking that I'd open up the bag to find either a brittle board or a chewy blob, but it was still soft with a slight crispness that warmed to perfection on a pizza stone in my oven for a few minutes. Everyone loved dinner. The mixed tandoor appetizer was competent, with ground meat (sorry, I don't know what kind!), chicken, lamb, fish, and a single prawn. The shrimp chilli masala was a tiny bit less hot-spicy than I imagined it would be, but in the best way. Mutter paneer was soft, sweet, aromatic, just perfect. The lamb in the biryani was tender, the rice was soft and moist with a heavenly perfume. The okra was outstanding, with a bit of tang and spice mellowed out by onion. I took a plain lassi to go, and I regret not taking a second one. I wanted to try their vegetable Momo as they billed themselves as an Indian and Nepalese restaurant, but they were sold out. Next time. They advertise a lunch buffet, but I haven't tried it yet. To be honest, I'm a bit afraid they might have to carry me out of there if it's all-you-can-eat. It's that good. I didn't give it 5 stars because parking was a little bit of a chore in the area. The place is located in the Dearborn Park subdivision, and the street parking is entirely Zone, except on State, where it's metered but also a rush-hour tow zone. They have arrangements with a garage on State and 9th, but it was just too cold last night for me to bother walking a block. Definitely going back though!
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Dustin W.

It's a good place to go if you like a quiet, calm dining space. It might be a tad overpriced, but it's not too bad if you just want to eat there occasionally. I would go back if it were closer to my neighborhood.
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maurice s.

We ordered a wide variety of things and found it overall to be completely average. The service was extremely friendly but a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes to get the check after we finished eating, even though there were as many servers as customers in the restaurant at the time.
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Rahshonda K.

FINALLY!!!! MY 500TH REVIEW!!!!! Glad I am able to review some place worthy of five stars but also deserving!!! You Swoop did not fail me on this one! Curry House was awesome from the time we walked in the door the service was on point. The server knew the wine list and gave fantastic recommendations. The Oxford Landing Merlot was great! We started our din din with the Veg Samosas and they came out piping hot and fresh. I ordered the chicken Tikka Masala and my girl ordered the Lamb Vindaloo. Both dishes along with the garlic naan were so delish we left with sore belly's from eating SO much! Finally the mango lassi!!! OMG! So refreshing and YUMMAYYYYYYYYYYY! We definitely should not have ordered Rufki (ice cream) to go but it was calling our names even after the gorging we did. I had the mango and she had the pistachio and as I type this I am partaking on the yummy cold goodness. We have officially decided this is our once a month place! Curry House has made me a long time fan. The atmosphere was inviting and the service was hands down Phenomenal. They made me feel right at home. What a wonderful gem in the South Loop.
(5)
J Z.

good food, near my home so been a few times. but i think its gone down over time and their menu is now quite overpriced forcing you to buy a restaurant.com coupon almost.
(3)
Alli H.

I was so excited to see a new Indian restaurant in the South Loop, but was less than thrilled by my dining experience. We ordered take-out and, sadly, the food was overpriced, bland and, well, unimaginative. The owners seemed nice and I wish them luck. However, I don't plan to visit Chicago Curry House again anytime soon.
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Minners N.

tried this place mainly because it's so close to where we live and we didn't want to venture out too far. we stuck with the typical indian foods that we see at buffets. all were good, but for me at least, they didn't hit the spot. the dishes that we ordered lacked the plethora of spices that indian food should have. husband thought it was good but i dont always trust his palette. pricing was at level with other indian restaurants. service was great. ambiance was relaxing and soothing, nice for a romantic dinner or get together with friends. honestly, dont know if i would come back. maybe to try the Nepalese food.
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Chad D.

Not as good as India House or Indian Garden. The service was a bit sub-par... the waiter was a bit awkward, and the food was just okay.
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Cecily A.

I just received a coupon for a visit to the Chicago Curry House. While my husband and I have eaten there a few times and really enjoyed the food, we will not return again. Recently, we took my daughters and my mother there, and as we were sitting down the waitress came over to take our drink order. We began to discuss what we wanted to drink and give her our order, when she noticed my 1 year old smiling. She began to talk sweetly to her. She then noticed my 4-year-old who was feeling a bit shy that evening. When she tried to ask my 4-year-old what her name was and other "4-year-old" type questions, my daughter shied away (something 4-year-olds often do). The waitress directed her attention back to the baby and said, "You're so much cuter than your sister"! I couldn't believe my ears, but tried to ignore the comment thinking it's OK-she has a really good self-esteem, and knows it's not true, but I should have said something then. I honestly didn't think my older daughter heard it. Throughout the meal, my oldest wanted to leave-something she rarely does, since she LOVES Indian food and loves going to restaurants even more :)! A few days later after a few bouts of normal jealousy of her baby sister, saying was she doesn't want to be 'cute' anymore, and that she's not feeling beautiful either-AT 4! Needless to say we dealt with that at that moment, and throughout a conversation with her, she told me she'd heard the waitress say that to the baby, and she never wanted to go back there. Can't say I blame her. Neither do we. I think we'll return back to Devon. See you soon Hema!
(1)
Junjie Z.

Nice place and service, I ordered #66 chicken vindaloo (hot chicken curry) that was good. We also used the 15% off coupon. Good
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Becky D.

A little hard to find (tucked away in dearborn park) but worth the search! Very quaint, perfect for a date or large group. Food was wonderful and the owner came to our table to check up on us, nice touch! I will definately be back to visit this neighborhood gem!
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Ron S.

I've been estranged from yelp for awhile, but sometimes a dining experience is so remarkably bad that I feel motivated to shake off the cobwebs from my yelp account. I had seen this establishment pretty heavily promoted in magazines and yelp had a 15% off check-in offer so I gathered some of my best friends and we partook in some presumed Indian and Nepalese fine dining. The space itself is on the smaller side and the air certainly has that Indian food effervescence. We obtained a good variety of Indian entrees including standard fare like palak paneer, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, lamb chili masala, eggplant, naan etc. All were average to above average. The spice is a little bit above what I would expect for an Indian restaurant in America, which I respect: for instance, the veg platter has a breaded hot pepper which lingered in my mouth for 10 minutes afterwards, which required copious amounts of Taj Mahal lager to quench. As Ali G says "Respek!" Of the Nepalese choices, I highly recommend the chicken mo mo: it's like Chinese baozi with Indian spices and flavors. The downside is that the prices are at least 2-3 dollars above what you would pay in Devon for a smaller plate so I can't say there is much value for the amount of food provided. So why one-star? My main complaints center around the atrocious service which detract so completely from the overall dining experience. We came in around 745 and it took well over an hour for our entrees to arrive even though the place had only maybe 3-4 other parties. Once our entrees finally arrived, various waiters asked every 4-5 minutes, "are you done with this?" as if they were very keen to have us leave (they close at ten and we weren't being excessively loud either). Lastly as the piece de resistance, when I attempted to use my yelp check-in offer, the waiter had told us that the offer was only for maximum 10 dollars off which is apparently detailed on the print-out. Now, I've used yelp check-in offers at many other restaurants and businesses in Chicago and they merely glance at my phone and comply. However, these guys were so insistent on this fine-print on the print-out that the manager became involved and only after much hemming and hawing did they finally "relent" and give us 15% off (bear in mind, we ordered 3 rounds of crappy Indian alcohol swill so you would think they'd be more willing to provide the discount). Not a good way to promote your restaurant in a crowded Chicago South Asian restaurant scene, guys. So, in brief, Chicago curry house will not be replacing Devon options anytime soon for me. The lack of value for average-quality food and the abominable service combine to make this place only a choice of last resort if you're in the South Loop. I hope they pull it together because I do think they have a nice niche with the Nepalese entrees, but the execution leaves MUCH to be desired.
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Kamilah S.

I order the Lamb Vindaloo (regular spicy), the Naan and a Mango Lassi. The Vindaloo was delicious and very spicy, but the rice and the Mango Lassi helped with the heat. The staff does ask you how spicy you want the Vindaloo and I really appreciated that, everyone does not know how spicy vindaloo can get. The staff are very friendly and I would definitely come back. Also, is you check in on Yelp, you get 10% of your total purchase. Thank You
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Nithin M.

Tried the lunch buffet. Good: rice, naan, goat curry, samosa Average: butter chicken, raitha, pakora Just bad: paalak paneer, dal makhani and the desserts. Didnt try anything else. Good service, good ambience, average food, wouldn't recommend, wouldn't go back again.
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Meg d.

We had the saag paneer, which was much spicier than we're used to. And butter chicken, which was good. The mango lassi was OK. The chai was just black tea with burnt milk. There were no spices added that we could detect. Overall the food was OK, but nothing to write home about.
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Sabina L L.

What can I say, my new favorite local spot, and a great place to bring out or towners. Ambience, food and service is awesome!
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Jessica C.

A little on the pricey side, but food was really delicious, and will definitely order again. I love love love spicy food, so I would request less spice if you're not a big fan (I ordered the lamb saag and chicken curry). FYI - the orders of naan are humongous!!
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Charlotte R.

I never knew this place existed, it was a surprising find. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, service (especially to go) is fast. However, I have had better. And better for cheaper. I ordered the garlic naan, aloo saag, and vegetarian samosas. The garlic naan was the best I've ever had however the two other dishes were severely disappointing. The aloo saag lacked the flavorful spicing that I've come to love in Indian food, and was almost buttery in flavor, not a winning combination. The vegetarian samosa brought the heat but were bland in flavor. Honestly after spending about $28 I expected a lot more.
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Juli A.

Killer as always. It's the most delicious place in earth to come, relax and people watch/listen. The staff is always fast and friendly. There is no way to describe the experience and do it justice. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
(5)
Shravan S.

This restaurant has become a favorite among me and my friends. It has the best himalayan naan. I tried most of the dishes on the menu. The nepalese dinners are good, tandori dishes, navarathan koorma. Overall, great food, and atmosphere and above average service.
(5)
Oyeyimika O.

I was on a mission to satisfy for craving for Indian food and Yelp offered 15% off the entire order. I was not disappointed! I ordered the chicken curry with saffron rice and a side of naan. The chicken was extremely tender and flavourful and so was the curry. The naan was nice and buttery and you cant imagine the fireworks in my mouth when I dipped my naan into my curry. Im salivating thinking about it right now. Overall, great location, great prices, excellent staff and scrumptious food! Next time im in Chicago, I will definitely be making my way back.
(5)
Mary T.

Their buffet is great! I come here every chance I get. Service is OK, but the food is delicious!
(5)
Andrew T.

Came here for dinner with an old friend, and in deference to his diet requirements, stayed vegetarian. We started with the vegetable samosas, which came two to an order, quite large. Delicious mixture of spiced potatoes, peas, and onion, with a surprising amount of chile heat. Really good. Our entrees were dal makhani and (I forget the name) paneer cubes with peas in a creamy, light colored gravy. Both were good - my problem with dal makhani is that I don't really care for the pinto beans that commonly come in the dish. I've had various people tell me this isn't really "traditional", so if that is true, I'm not sure why Indian restaurants do this - maybe to stretch the dish? Either way, it had good flavor, nice and creamy, but could have done without the pintos. The paneer was great - the nice rubbery texture I love in cheese like this, plus lots of green peas and a delicious (and probably heart healthy) gravy that was perfect with rice and naan - I would frankly be fine basically eating the sauce to most Indian dishes if you just gave me a bowl of rice. I am adding this to my list - Reasonably close to the loop and nearby hotels, nice atmosphere with friendly service, and pretty good food. I would say this is a strong three star, but not quite a four. Check in for a 10% off coupon!
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Bo Y.

We came on weekend, surprised that they also have buffet on weekends.. $12/ person. it works with Yelp check-in offer (15% off) So its about $15 after tax and tip. Butter chicken is very tasty!!
(4)
Paul C.

Tucked away off the beaten Chicago path is this gem of an ethnic place. Started out with the Chicken Pakora, which were marinated overnight, lightly battered then DEEP FRIED! So much for healthy Indian but what the heck! They were light, delicious and flavorful. OH, important point. This app is a large portion so there is easily enuf for 2 people, and I'm a BIG eater! I also looked around and saw quite a few Indians eating there. It is ALWAYS a goos sign when the Restaurant's ethic group is eating there! Next comes the main course....did I steer clear of my comfort zone and order a Nepalese goat dish? Hell no....stuck with Chicken Makhani (aka butter chicken) because I have a hard time finding this back in Charlotte. And I'm glad I did! The chicken was super tender and the sauce was "sophisticatedly" delicious. ....meaning much better than your standard Indian buffet-style sauce. Just a little heat to cap it off but not "hot" at all. Just yummy! Only complaint was that the food temp was luke warm. But the taste and texture more than made up for that. Oh the waiter recommended the garlic naan as an accompaniment. Great idea as it was! This version of Naan was more flatbread in style, which was ok but I'd prefer it slightly more "bready" than crunchy. Good nonetheless. Finally for dessert I ordered the Gulab Jamun, which was a fried pastry covered in saffron syrup. It reminded me of a lighter version of a donut hole soaked in a light cane syrup. It was good, but not the "dumpling" as it was advertised. I ordered the Taj Mahal beer, hoping for something truly Indian. But honestly it tasted like a Budweiser lagger. I prefer big dark beers but this was light and not really my style. But at leasf it was drinkable. Overall a really good food night. If you're closeby you need to come check it out. Oh and the waitstaff were all really friendly too!
(4)
Justin H.

The food is great and I really liked the Navratam Korma. The service/atmosphere was great as well.
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Aaron E.

There is no better Nepalese or Indian in the South Loop. Very little I can say about this place other than: a.) Highly Recommended. b.) Get reservations - it gets busy c.) If you want spicy, oh boy, will they indulge you!
(5)
Deb F.

Came here with the parents on a weekend afternoon. My boyfriend and I got the Lamb Curry and Lamb Tikka Masala. They were both decent, but the portions seemed very small for the price. My parents both got the buffet which they were very complimentary of, particularly the chicken and goat curry options. If I came back, I would definitely get the buffet as it is cheaper than most of the entrees and gives you way more food! Overall, okay place. Your normal curry place with somewhat higher prices. I'd give it a "meh", but the parental's enjoyment of the buffet bumps it to a 3.
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Nyasha B.

The food and the service was great!!!! I loved loved loved it!!!! The service was fast and the food was fresh. I NEVER had Indian food before, but their food made me addicted! The waiter was very attentive and the Maniger was amazingly nice! I definitely HAD to leave a tip!
(5)
Samantha R.

Great curry and awesome service. I love the location!
(4)
Chenthu J.

Not a bad place for a quick Indian buffet close to the loop. It is a bit Americanized in the sense that it's light on the spices an the meat is too tender and designed to be eaten with a fork. The Butter Chicken is more Butter than Chicken and the Channa masala is more potatoes than chickpeas. But you could do worse. Stop by if you're in a hurry and need a bit of Indian food to get you relaxed.
(3)
Itti S.

I ordered from here last evening via Grubhub . The food was delivered on time and that is why I give it a star . But apart from it , the food was stale and awful. I stayed up for a better part of the night because the food made feel queasy .. I do not recommend this place
(1)
Little D.

Order: Delivery (Prompt) Food Quality: Poor Price: $$ I was in chicago for a business trip and stayed down the street from this place. After seeing some good reviews about this place, I ordered the non-veg dinner from the menu. 15mins later the delivery guy was at my door. I was just amazed at their service but my excitement was very short lived. They sent me stale food when I paid $25+ for my meal. Forget about cooking fresh kebabs, they didn't even bother to run it through the microwave. It almost felt like they found some food lying around, packed it up and sent it to me. I didn't want to risk eating meat thats cold & stale for fear of bacteria, you never know. I was just too exhausted to call, complain and argue. Historically its never been worth the time. I just feel that this place is about 20 such deliveries (and reviews) away from shutting down. Obviously people are eating here alot and have good experiences but I just wouldn't recommend a delivery.
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Eugene A.

Overall it's bad for Chicago that there's better Indian food by far in Florida and Texas than there is here. Chicago Curry House s one of the 'better' Chicago Indian places but the quality is not matching the price, and the sheer randomness of the spice levels in their food despite specific requests for "mild", and the management's nonchalance that this is a reasonable customer issue despite constructive feedback tells me that they have no interest in being a truly excellent top tier Indian restaurant. Management feedback response - "This is Indian food, it's supposed to be spicy" might be considered old school charming by some, but to this reviewer shows they just don't care about the customer and having some standardization of spice levels. Specifically some dishes are pretty tasty - butter chicken, tandoori prawns - but others like the palak paneer are just meh. Some nice vegetable options but as this review suggests already - don't be surprised if you order something traditionally not spicy come back hot tamale spicy (like tandoori vegetables). My advice - order "As mild as possible" with every order even if it is not a traditionally spicy and you will at least have a 75/25 chance of it being mild enough for someone who hasn't burned all of his/her taste buds with cayenne to not be sweating profusely to survive the experience.
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Nicholas T.

This is a little gem hidden in the South Loop/Printers Row neighborhood. They are open for both lunch and dinner. On weekends, it's worth booking a table for dinner or if you have a larger party. However, during the week, you can just walk in. The menu is extensive and contains a myriad of foods that should meet the needs of varying needs (spicy, vegetarian, etc.). We traditionally get a several items more than we can eat since the leftovers are sometimes just as good. Our favorites include: Aloo gobi (a spicy combo of potatoes and cauliflower), palak paneer (cottage cheese and spinach), butter chicken (chicken in a creamy tomato sauce), tandoori chicken, and kashmiri naan (naan with fruit on top). The service is fast, and efficient - just what is needed when you're hungry. We have done take out several times, and the food is just as good. On busy nights, the takeout is ready in about 20 minutes. Try it, enjoy it, and return.....
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Vaughan S.

This place was very good, food was tasty and service was on point. There is really nothing negative to say. The environment is a bit library like, a little too quiet for me with soothing Nepalese music in background. I live in Rogers Park so I'm used to the lively Indian/Pakistani restaurants. I had the Non Veg Bhojay which gave me a good sample of the Nepalese entrees. Super tasty. The Lamb was ok, I've had extremely good lamb at a Serbian place so I know what it should be like if really cooked well. I did not have dessert but the coffee was great. I wouldn't mind going again if I was in the area but wouldn't make the trip from the Northside just to dine there.
(4)
Sarah G.

I think this will be a place I order delivery or pick up from for now on, since the flavors were pretty tasty here, but the eating environment was just a little awkward with no ambiance music, and not too many people were eating in at this restaurant either, even though they have a ton of space to host large groups. I do love that they have Nepali cuisine here as well as Indian food, and the vegetable momos (nepali dumplings) were pretty tasty and I found the order we got hard to share because I wanted more of them! We also got a Nepali goat dish to share for the table which had a lot of flavor, but the bones that were left in, were a bit difficult to eat around, so not my favorite of the dishes we ordered. Their garlic naan however--so so addicting! I literally could have just kept ordering naan because it was amazing. And the Napali aloo (potato) dish was also pretty good, but I will say that all of the entrees to split were a bit on the smaller side based on my indian dining experiences. But the Palak Paneer with all of that spinach really was pretty darn incredible too. That was another dish I just wanted to eat every bite of. And the Chicken Chilly Masala was also decent and had big green chilies in it, so it definitely packed a bit of spice which was a nice comparison to the other more mild dishes we got. They also have some affordable bottles of wine here too which is a nice addition to a meal for not adding a ton to your bill. So a decent spot, but probably will order take out next time.
(3)
Austin C.

Very pedestrian Nepalese food. We went here because we were staying nearby we wouldn't go back.
(1)
Leo S.

I didn't realize I had written a 5 stars review for them already haha but I am giving them another 5 star review because how good it is!!! Still!!! After 2 years!!!!! The delivery portion is huge like omg I love ordering delivery from them. I managed to dine there once and the service is slow but awesome. We went in earlier than our scheduled time but the host was able to find us seats and did make aware that it is a busy night and it might take awhile for us to get serviced so we were prepared. After we sat down we waited a bit and ordered, ther server was friendly and he did something amazing.they ran out of mango lasi, he told us, we were disappointed at first so we got milk tea instead but he came out soon after and told us he had asked the chef to make the mango lasi for us! It was a very busy night, full and people waiting for pick up and delivery order so we really appreciated that. He then changed our teas to mango lasi for us after asking us if we wanted to change it lol hell yeah we do haha Anywayyyy lol food is amazing, naan is amazing, service is amazing ( although i probably would just keep ordering delivery from them since the place is quite small haha) but yeah! It is just an amazing place xD
(5)
Amy H.

I went for their Indian Buffet during lunch with some coworkers. They had an extensive menu. My favorite was the goat curry. It was so buttery and delicious with the endless naan. Everything else on there was good too. I thought the service was good. Our waiter kept refilling our water and cleared our plates for us right away. The one thing I liked about the place is it's well-ventilated. I don't like smelling like my food (especially if it's greasy), and I always make sure I go to a place that won't make my clothes smell when I head back to work. Nothing when I left. I love that.
(4)
Monique G.

Usually ordered takeout for work and it was always good. First time dining in with a few family members. Great food! Good price. Got lots of food and easily shareable.
(5)
Courtney H.

Couldn't love this place more. Their food always tastes great, their restaurant is quaint and peaceful to dine in and street parking was easy to find. Also, they delivery service comes almost as soon as you order it, and their customer service is top notch. My go-to Indian restaurant in the downtown area.
(5)
Mukund B.

This place is a disaster in terms of customer service!! I am a savvy digital user looking for a quite place with a client deciding to hit an Indian joint from the fine confines of "Palmer House"/Potters. Boy we made a mistake! I had an opentable reservation and everything but the dude would not us sit down. He manager came in and he was a bigger jerk - raj was his name - why do people like this enter the hospitality business. Really? Eventually we got some food which was ok after which this flipped back into being hurried out the door. NEVER GO HERE!!!
(1)
Daniel N.

Lunch buffet Pros: great neighborhood, friendly attentive staff, reasonably priced. The naan, samosas, saag, butter chicken and desserts are a must. Seems like the majority of the buffet is vegetarian if not vegan. Cons: Not sure how authentic the tandoori chicken is, it looks and tastes different than every other tandoori chicken I've ever had. I got a nasty piece of the chicken in the butter chicken which is bound to happen but still kinda gross. The signage needs to be more specific about heat/spice level. I ate this green bean dish that was so spicy my nose refused to stop running the entire lunch ugh.
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Aaron H.

I walk by this place everyday .Sometimes twice a day when I'm walking my dogs, and there is nothing that gets your stomach growling like the smell of Indian spices. I don't claim to know much about Indian food. Ask me the difference between a Vindaloo sauce and a Tikka Masala and you'll be greeted with the same look my dogs give me when I talk to them. I am, however, a doctor. So I got that going for me. Take my review for what you will. Where do I start? The restaurant is bigger on the inside than it looks. It's a bit tucked away being off Plymouth in a neighborhood, and there isn't much for parking in the area. The inside of the restaurant is pretty stereotypical for an ethnic restaurant. They got a large buffet section if you come for lunch, and it sounds like it's a pretty good deal. I haven't tried the buffet yet, so I'll save that for my next review. We started with a Flying Horse beer to share. They have your typical Indian tourist beers too: Kingfisher,Taj Mahal, and Flying Horse. They all pretty much taste the same. They are the equivalent of Bud light in the states. But you know, its from India so it tastes better with Indian food. The food is as follows: Chicken Momo: Nepalese chicken dumplings. The meat was dry, and not overly tasty. I wouldn't order it again. Vegetable Samosas: A nice fry on the outside, not oily at all, but a bit too much dough. The filling was good, and for $4.95, not a bad deal Butter Chicken: fantastic. I love butter chicken, and Chicago curry house does not disappoint. Sweet and creamy and spicy. Everything a good butter chicken should be. Your taste buds will be pleased. Naan: Nothing beats good naan, and they do it right. I could almost make a meal out of naan, I probably would if my girlfriend wouldn't get mad at me. The service was great too. Everyone was very polite, and the wait time was very reasonable. The prices are a bit high to me (I've just moved to this city), but I don't think they're unusual for Chicago.
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Shruti S.

I am a fussy eater when it comes to desi (read: South Asian) food. Ate the brunch here. And very happy. Slightly relieved too. Finally I found a place where they cook with minimal oil, and they understand light flavours...probably has to do with the Nepalese/ NE Indian palate. Now for the specifics. The Farsi green beans in a light light light coconut curry were lovely. The gobi (cauliflower) and bhindi (lady finger) pakoras are great too...as is the green chutney that goes with it. The yoghurt was slightly sour. The Jhane Ko dal was lovely too. Palak paneer is more Palak than paneer which is how I like it, but paneer needs to melt in your mouth darlings, which it barely does. It needs to be cooked into the Palak so that they don't taste as separate items. The chicken makhani is exactly the way everyone I know loves it. Papad could be fresher. The kheer needs some sprucing - dry fruits and caramelising. Mutton needs to be tender but the curry was lovely and had the least amount of oil used to cook all mutton dishes I have eaten outside. Other desi restaurants, are you watching?!
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Sabrina M.

Still the bomb. Still delicious. Still the best Indian buffet in the city. Still winning that South Loop Indian Restaurant Steez. Still sending people there and to their other spot, Nepal House, on 13th and Michigan. Still loving it. Still want you to get there. STILL that good.
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Tim K.

OMGosh it's ok that you think you hate curry--thick and yellow and yuck--but you're a fool to not come here. Get your "geosocial" head out of its dark place and prepare for a soul-awakening level of spice of one of the 1000's and 1000's of combinations in addition to those choices that overtly include curry. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty here, and the meat flies off the bone too. The menu is rich in choice and clarity, with sweet Indian Customer Service rarely experienced this side of the Pacific Ocean. Eat here. Take a chance. Be brave. Don't stay stuck. You can be stuck at home, any time.
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Heather B.

Ordered delivery from here hoping to find a go-to Indian delivery place and didn't even finish a first serving. Three veggie entrees - not much flavor. The veggie korma, besides not having a flavorful sauce, had lame vegetables. Corn, lima beans, peas, small carrot squares, and small green beans; it was IDENTICAL to your generic frozen vegetable medley. In fact, it tasted like it *was* just that. The pakoras were cold and completely soggy and the samosas were oddly bland. My husband and I will look elsewhere for Indian.
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Donald C.

You know how sometimes Lamb Vindaloo is medium spice? Sort of a "white person vindaloo" recipe? Well, not here. You want heat? You got it. Good service, polite service, good wine, good beer. One more nice addition to the south loop repertoire of good places to eat.
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Jeffie J.

As others have said, and this is a very strange fact, this restaurant smells good from the OUTSIDE. As friends were walking me here for the first time, I knew we were almost there by the terrific aroma of Indian food. This dissipates inside, because obviously vents direct the great aromas out of doors. Inside there is a comfortable arrangement of tables and booths, and I found the service to be friendly indeed. I won't say the menu breaks any new ground for frequent diners on Indian cuisine, but all the favorites are here, and in my experience well prepared. The samosas were delicious, and so was the nan. Lamb saag (with spinach) was tasty and prepared to the exact degree of spiciness I requested. My friend's buttery chicken was just that. Others had shrimp and chicken vindaloo and they were pleased. I prefer aloo paratha with much more potato stuffing, and they were out of mango chutney, but these are small things. If you're searching for Indian or Nepalese food in the south Loop, you might want to give this place a try.
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Dave G.

The restaurant is in an unassuming corner of a brick office building. A sign on the street corner will guide you there. Stopped in for lunch after the Chicago Marathon. The place offers a nice, but standard Indian buffet. There was a black lentil dalh that was delicious and unique. A nice place for Indian food. Good value.
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Betty H.

Ordered delivery for the 1st time and will definitely be my last Food:3 cold and expensive Delivery service: 2
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Tarun R.

All dishes were good Paneer as expected as we get in india didn't felt like it was frozen
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Anna B.

Easy to order online, quick takeout service, and generous portions to accompany big flavors. Perfectly quenched my pregnancy craving for Indian food on the road. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, and daal mahkni. The chicken dishes were fantastic. Naan was pillowy and soft. Food definitely has some kick, so for the spicy food averse, I would ask for things a little more mild than usual. We easily had enough food for 3 or 4 people with 3 entrees and rice. I took a chance in a random Indian restaurant walking distance from the Hilton Chicago and am really glad I did!
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R.J. G.

We decided to try out the place on a Saturday night. A corner lot the place looks out onto a quiet street just off of State Street. It has a relaxed dark decor with a few booths and tables. Entering there is a bar with the tables located on either side. The menu consists of a selection of Indian and Nepalese dishes with a good selection of vegetarian options. We opted for a selection of appetizers, including onion bhajis (yum), veggie momo's (meh), bhel poori (delicious), a garlic man and a lamb dish for my friend (He loved it). The service was fast and attentive and a great value for the price. Really a good choice for anyone interested in Indian or Nepalese food in Chicago.
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Levi B.

A coworker recommended we come here for our next lunch outing. I was confident that they would have vegan options. I didn't expect those options on the buffet so I asked for the menu. I spoke with someone about making the vegetarian menu options as vegan. He promptly told me that there were a lot of options offered on the buffet. He personally walked me through the line pointing out a huge majority of the buffet as vegan. I quickly ditched the menu and joined my friends for the variety. The food was delicious!!! From the samosa to the pekora to the bhindi masala I was not disappointed. I will definitely return and recommend the CCH to friends and family. CCH earns major points for friendly staff, knowledgable of dietary restrictions, variety offered and delicious food!
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Soyoung S.

Delicious, Neighborhood gem, Bala the owner is very friendly and welcoming, High quality and tasteful food, Clean environment, Attentive staff, Will be going back as regulars!!! Thank you Bala!! :)
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Kat G.

I have done take out here before and have dined for dinner and enjoyed the food. It's Friday, I figured, let's treat ourselves to some awesome food. I sure saw a side of this place I wasn't expecting. Incredibly underwhelming. One of the chicken dishes in a red sauce was old just by looking at it. The sauce began to separate from water. As a cook myself, this tells me it was in the fridge, reheated, used, and reheated again and was sitting out there for some time. Something on my plate, I wasn't sure what - smelled mildewed. The yellow lentils tasted old as well, the chicken thighs were incredibly dry which tells me they were reheated at LEAST once. The only decent thing I ate there today were the samosas. They were not 100% hot which was concerning but literally, the only decent thing I ate. Most of the food I picked up was left on my plate. I cook better food in general at home. There is nothing here that would make me want to go back. I understand every restaurant has it's day - so I let the person at the host station know that I thought the food didn't taste fresh or as good as I have experienced before at dinner and take out. Rather than acknowledging my concern, he started to get smart with me! He said "Oh I had the lentils today." Uh, well I wasn't arguing what you did or did not eat. I am a paying customer letting you know they don't taste right and as fresh as they normally do. He then began to repeat himself. So I paid and left. This place lost me forever today. There are better places in the city, such as Cumin or Indian Garden. What a waste of hard earned cash. I would have been happier with a sandwich from Subway. Shame on them for thinking customers are not smart enough to figure out they are being served old food and not acknowledging their concerns or feedback.
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Stephanie M.

The food was delicious. However I came here with friends & I told him they had never tried Indian food before instead of making recommendations he stood around awkwardly waiting for us to pick something. I had chicken mikhani $14.95 and it came with a side of basmati rice. It was rich and spicy, I really enjoyed it. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The mango Lassi which was chilled mango and yogurt was to die for. The garlic naan was okay, nothing to write home about. I would definetly swing by again for a taste of Indian food but not with a group because the restaurant does not seem to friendly.
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Sara M.

My search for the perfect Indian delivery continues. We're getting warmer....but still not hot. I ordered Chicago Curry House tonight and I wasn't totally impressed but it wasn't a nightmare like my first adventure in to carry-out/delivery curry in the Tri-Taylor area. I ordered a few things: Samosas, Pakora, Rice, Cheese Naan, Garlic Naan, Chana Masala, Dahl Mahkani. I started with the appetizers and I had a pretty stark contrast on my opinions. I loved the pakora; I thought it was super spicy and flavorful. I was excited and thought that was going to be a great indicator of the rest of my food. Then I got to the samosas and I was left underwhelmed. They kind of just tasted like mashed potatoes in a pastry. For real. No spice or flavor. Okay, on the entrees. I haven't had the dahl yet, so I won't speak to that. But again, I was left underwhelmed by the chana. It was very watery, soft and in general, not very flavorful. I tried to mix it in with the cheese naan but I felt that the cheese naan was mostly bread and not enough cheese. While it was a large step up from my last experience, my search continues! I'm going to give it a 3 because I'm not a jerk. The service was just fine. It came in a timely manner and the delivery driver was nice. The food was probably just a solid 2. If I could, I'd probably summarize with a 2 1/2.
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Geena A.

Top Indian cuisine we have enjoyed in Chicago in 25 years..and we have tried them all. We are both career chefs and are often asked by personal chef clients to serve our South Indian fare. The recipes in this kitchen are more nuanced than any Chicago Indian establishment we have dined at. SPICY ,not for the novice but fans of Indian cuisine will love this kitchen and menu. Many vegan options and low oil/ghee on 6 items we had delivered. Delivery was speedy, items was carefully packaged, items in containers wrapped with plastic so no spillage. Food was still hot upon delivery Outstanding!
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K B.

I seriously love this place. It smells so good when you walk by that you absolutely must eat there. It never seems to be too busy. And I've been a fan of pretty much all of the dishes, except I wasn't as impressed by the Lamb Vindaloo as I have been at other establishments (although those places are no where near Chicago), and I tried a cauliflower dish I probably wouldn't order again but just because there were better options. The meal is very shareable, so come with a group a order a bunch. I particularly like the Jhane Ko Dal, any of the Paneer, any of the spinach dishes, the Baigan Bharta, and the Butter Chicken. The Chicken Biryani is also spectacular. And don't forget the garlic naan.
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Pradeep C.

INCORRECT ACCOUNTING/BILLING- TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL WAY I chose this place for lunch buffet for about 35 guests but only 30 showed up and we were charged incorrectly for 34 people. When I asked to correct the number and charge only for 30 people. The owner mentioned that he did us a favor by not charging 35 and only 34. I even mentioned that this I would write this in my review at yelp . He mentioned that he does not care and that no one reads yelp ..so basically **** off
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Kate K.

I almost walked right by this place. Paneer pakora: YUM. They slice it (most other places I've been to cube it), then batter and fry it. It's still good the next day. I wanted to make sandwiches with it. Just because I'm boring when it comes to Indian food, I stuck with my standard chicken tikka masala but oh my, it was tasty! It was a little creamier than I am used too, but the chicken was cooked very well so it was soft and the sauce wasn't too runny. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I also ordered the stuffed naan, it had onions and cilantro, I forget the menu name. I could probably live off that stuff. Best part, they have a Yelp check-in deal for dine-in! Go check 'em out!!!
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Amanda M.

A little hard to spot the place as it is in a residential area and part of a building complex. We were seated promptly with our menus. The place was very dim and intimate, but the lights did get brighter later on. The complimentary cracker/bread to start was very good on its own. The three accompanied sauces were okay. One was a little sweet, the other was too tangy and sour for my taste, and the green one was alright in spice flavor. It would have been nice if our waiter explained to us their items since we have never been there before and Indian cuisine isn't exactly the most familiar to many people. We had the veggie platter to start. We thought it would have been a bigger platter, but nonetheless, it was very good and intriguing. All of the veggies were lightly battered and not heavy at all. I got the chicken vindaloo, since I'm a spicy addict and wanted to compare it with ones I've had at other places. I was worried when I saw it because it had a brown color, and not the usual red that I am used to seeing. It was also the exact same color as my cousin's dish in which she specified she wanted a medium heat level. However, the flavor and spice level did not disappoint, though I'm not sure if it was traditional vindaloo because I couldn't pick up much vinegar flavor. The chicken was also very tender and juicy, which was a big plus because at India House, their chicken was very dry and overcooked. We also had two orders of regular naan to accompany our dishes, and it was more than enough for three people, especially since our dishes came with basmati rice, which was cooked perfectly. The naan was also very flaky and delicious. I tried my cousin's mango lassi and it was delicious...tasted straight up like a mango but had a thick creamy yogurt texture. My sister also enjoyed her masala tea. Our waiter was a little awkward but attentive. However, he did not come by at the end, but another waiter took care of us. Especially with our 15% off Yelp check-in deal, it was all very worth it. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back.
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Michael B.

Great service and seated quickly. We enjoyed the veggie samosa's and onion baji. The baji were light. (More rice flour than chickpea) made them light and crispy. Eat them fast because they seem to get soggy quickly as they cool. The chicken briyani was not flavorful and was our least favorite. The lamb vindaloo was spicy good and loaded with lamb. The chicken korma was very mild, but deliciously stewed and tender. We liked the nan - especially the onion one.
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Jon T.

Since I have started going to Jazz Showcase, this has been my dining location of choice in South Loop. It works out great to drive in from the west, allowing time for unpredictable traffic, kill surplus time by having a beer at Hackney's Printer's Row and walk to Curry House, before walking back to the Showcase. Now suddenly I have eaten here six times and need to do a review. Obviously with that many returns, I am enjoying the place. The location is just a little obscure. You kind of have to know where it is. Katie T and I walked past the door the first time, not realizing we had missed it. It is right on the northeast corner of Plymouth Court and W 9th, on the ground floor of a larger building. The neighborhood does not look like a restaurant area and I'm guessing they rely on local regulars and a few drop-ins like me. It is a nice intimate place, clean and tidy, with very good service. There are always clientele dining, but I have never waited for a table. Best of all, I really enjoy the food, including the Nepalese specialties. It also seems that you always get a discount coupon when you check in on Yelp. Over the course of six visits in six months, sometimes with others, sometimes alone, I have had the chance to sample a number of things. For appetizers, Katie and I had Chicken Chilly. I will say, the fresh green chiles they use were at the limit of my heat scale, but this is a good starter, with marinated, sautÃ©ed chunks of chicken. If you don't want the heat, don't eat the chiles. I have also had Chicken Samosas to make a meal with Dal Makhani. The samosas are large and cone shaped like volcanos. The two are plenty for one person and were nice to eat with the dal. I have had better dal. I found this version a little bland and I am a dal lover. Twice I have had Chicken Momo, a Nepalese appetizer. These are delicious little steamed dumplings. I'm sure I will beck for more of these. Bear in mind the Nepalese dishes are probably not as seasoned with complicated spices as the Indian dishes. (I have an Indian friend who tells me Nepalese is wanna-be Indian food). But have enjoyed the opportunity to have try some different things. Another favorite appetizer is Chicken Choela. This seems to be a Nepalese version of tandoori chicken and I really enjoyed it. Again, not hot, but well flavored. For entrees, I have had Lamb Saag, the aforementioned Dal Makhani, Nepalese Aloo Ra Seemi Ko Tarkari, Murgh Makhani, Mutter Paneer, Farsi Bhaji and Jhane Ko Dal. I have to say the only one I would not re-order was the Dal Makhani and it was not really bad, I would just chose the Nepalese Jhane Ko Dal instead. I know it is clichÃ©d, like the people we make fun of who always order Sweet and Sour Pork in Chinese restaurants, but the Murgh Makhani was absolutely decadent; creamy, tangy and sweet. Most recently (Feb 2015) when trying to eat light, I just ordered they Channa Masala and found it to be excellent. I took half home and it did not go to waste. The servings are generous and it is easy to have leftovers. I always get the whole wheat parathas. I have kind of switched to this. Let's just say there is more to Indian bread than naan. Menu descriptions are well written and I'm going to say, you really will not go wrong. I look forward to returning, I love Jazz Showcase and the Hackney's / Curry House routine I have established.
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Monki C.

My favorite curry in Chicago.
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Rebecca H.

delicious Indian food, we ordered delivery so cannot speak to the atmosphere of restaurant itself. The Lamb Vindaloo is extremely HOT but loved it. Also ordered Lamb Curry which was full of spice.
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Jessica P.

I came to dine here with a group of friends at around 1PM on a Sunday. The restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated immediately. Food Buffet for ~$11.99 (total would be ~$14-$15 depending on how you tip) - food was ok, I've definitely had better food for cheaper price. Not that much of a variety as you would anticipate for a buffet, but it's ok. I would rather eat else where (even if it wasn't a buffet). *might as well get the buffet because you can basically get an entree for the same price (a little more variety for the same cost) Customer Service -The waiters were attentive in cleaning the plates and refilling the water. -I had a yelp discount that I asked them to apply to the bill; however, they clicked redeem on my phone for the deal and they didn't actually apply it to the bill so I wasn't a happy camper about that...I would have said something, but we were all in a rush to get out of the restaurant and they took awhile getting the checks back to us.. Atmosphere: nice and spacious area--nicely decorated Costs: I would agree that for the costs, the quality isn't as good? Overall experience --it was ok...The group left full because it is a buffet. However, I didn't leave thinking oh this was such a delicious meal that I would want to come back... Parking: metered street parking available in the area I won't be back unless my friends really wanted to come here.. I'm not going to be a party pooper of course :)
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Vrushank J.

Nepali style cuisine is their primary cuisine. Good service. Lot of Vegetarian options. The food needed some salt. Spice level was good, we did ask for spicy food. I had ordered Chicken Vindaloo - it was basically big pieces of chicken and potatoes in a red sauce. Individual food ratings of the dishes we ordered: Masala Naan- 4/5 - cooked properly and good. Vegetable Mo Mo - 3.5/5 - good Aloo Ra Seemi ko Tarkari - 3/5 - good. Although, a bit dry (no curry). Conclusion: We felt that some of the dishes were good, but nothing exceptional or something that left a lasting impression. On a side note: finding parking can be a hassle.
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Tay H.

Service: Very friendly and attentive. Food: Tasty, but a little spicy- and I LOVE spice. I was pleased to find a place that was not afraid of putting some heat in their dishes, but I felt bad for my Godmother. She can't handle the heat anymore (and even I felt the digestive issues after eating here), so we ordered the vegi samosas. Even those were very spicy and she had to scoop out the filling. Decor: Odd location from the outside, but cozy on the inside. Perhaps a little too cozy in the booths, though, I don't think anyone with a belly could squeeze in there! Using the Yelp Check-in discount was easy and worked great!!
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Reem J.

Ordered 4 entries and they all came with one rice container. Rice smelled like a cleaner product and we couldn't eat it. Restaurant wouldn't do anything about it. Can't believe they would lose a customer over this. All 4 dishes tasted the same too!
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Vanessa K.

I ordered through grubhub, and the general theme of this place seems to be great in person, delivery is underwhelming. My experience contributes to this. I felt like some of the dishes were good, but nothing was exceptional. I'm mostly disappointed by the prices: it seemed pretty steep for the portion sizes. I don't think I'd order from them again but the meal had some good points (Nepalese chicken momo).
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Damon B.

Had the Lamb curry while wife had the Shrimp curry . Very good indeed and will be going back .
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Kelly N.

Came here for a date night after our originally selected restaurant was unfortunately closed. Lucky for us this place was a about a block away and it was a nicer night weather wise. Got seated by the window which was fine since I enjoy spacing out while gazing out of a window. It would have been nice to have a booth to ourselves but they were all full. Smaller restaurant with some neat paintings/decorations. Decent location, but kind of tucked away. The menu had an amazing selection of food. Prices were what you would expect. So my partner in crime and I decided to split an appetizer and meal. Awe were somewhat worried it might not be enough food seeing as we were both starving. We were wrong and ended up leaving stuffed. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the chicken pakora.
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Jim M.

Excellent, no frills ethnic restaurant. Everything I had was delicious, their lamb vindaloo being one of the best I have ever had. Their naan and thin crunchy bread (I forget what it was called) was also superb. My only complaint is that possibly the menu is a bit too large, but if you are looking for solid Indian/Nepalese you can't go wrong here.
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J J.

Ugh. Tasteless tikka masala. It just isn't good. Read my reviews of other Indian restaurants. This isn't good. It isn't terrible. I guess "fair" would be fair. Go elsewhere.
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Rosa C.

Great dinner spot walking distance from the Hilton. Five of us shared five dishes and they were all delicious. I also had a glass of Shiraz that was great. My favorite dish was the Vegetable Kofta. Second favorite was the Lamb Curry. Overall, great service and good food. I've had better indian food in the Los Angeles area, but for being away from home it was great!
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Dan S.

Went with a small group for my friend's birthday. Overall good experience. The chicken tikka masala and lamb curry were my favorites. Dishes are a bit small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Also, the garlic naan is great, so get that instead of/ in addition to plain.
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Daniel C.

I went here for lunch one day for the buffet. It was really great and had a lot of variety. Didn't have my favorite item (korma) but did have butter chicken a similar item. It was really great. Clean and service was quick. The waiter dropped off naan at my table while I was getting food. Was delicious. I even was able to use a yelp check in deal.
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Lauren B.

Really good! I had the navratam korma with garlic naan and the manager gave me a complimentary mango sorbet. Everything was amazing and now I'm stuffed :)
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Kayu T.

Nepalese + Buffet?! YES PLEASE! Unfortunately, the weekend buffet was very disappointing and mostly importantly...lacks variety. It's the same price as any other Indian buffets, but 1/3 the options. The taste was not memorable and not worth traveling to this odd location again. I wanted to try their momos in additional to the buffet, but they said it would take 30 mins to be done. What a total fail.
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Mike L.

I ate here twice recently - once at lunch and once for dinner. Lunch was OK but none of the dishes really grabbed me. Unlike other reviewers, I did not find the dishes were spicy at all, I go to Indian restaurants because I want to "shock" my palate, but nothing stood out. I ordered a mango lassi and it never arrived. When I told this to the manager upon checkout, he simply say 'sorry.' $15 for lunch buffet was a few bucks too much. At Dinner, we ordered the usual stuff plus Chicken MoMo. It was good but bland. And what's with having to order naan by the slice? Every Indian restaurant I have ever been to provided it at no charge. We ordered 2 entrees, Momo, and water, and bill was $40. This is too much. I ate here because it was walking-distance to where I was staying. Next time It will be worth finding another joint to try - even if I have to take a cab.
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Alex N.

The food is good but the service is either great or terrible. I once went with some friends and order the butter chicken (my favorite). It was incredibly delicious and arrived in about 20 minutes or so. That seemed like a reasonable amount of time for the kitchen to make my food to order. The next time I went, I was with my mother and girlfriend. My mother's order (an appetizer) came very quickly, the butter chicken that my girlfriend and I ordered (two orders, not to split) took over an hour. OVER. AN. HOUR. When I complained, the owner (who had been very nice the first time I was there) said that it is normal for the food to take 45 minutes to an hour. That's ridiculous. That information was no where to be found on any signs or menus. While the buffet is delicious and well worth the price (I can make a to go buffet container last me more than two meals) of $13 with tax, the service is odd and can sometimes be awful. I would recommend this place, but with caution. Don't be afraid to speak up if your food is taking longer than 20 minutes.
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G. S.

I had heard good things about Chicago Curry House from various friends but was underwhelmed by their food when I tried it last week (the naan was not particularly fresh and the masala sauce was "meh"). Additionally, I placed my order online but when I got there, they had forgotten to fill the order so I had to wait a while. They did give me a lassi while I waited which was nice. I didn't have the heart to ask for a discount. If friends want to go there together sometime, I'll give it another try, but in the meantime, I'll be looking for an alternate take-out location.
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Aggie L.

I read the reviews and was hesitant about coming but I am glad I did. The food was delicious! The chicken dumplings, tika chicken and korma lamb were very nice. The only minus was the service, not bad but also not friendly and semi attentive. Still I would recommend this place.
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Kass C.

Missed our train back to San Antonio. We were tired and didn't want to take another cab anywhere. I found the Curry House and all my kids and husband kept saying was "I'm so glad we missed the train, this is the best Indian food ever!" Beautiful, super clean and classy place. I will eat here Every time I visit Chicago without a doubt.
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And M.

Good food, fast delivery and outstanding service. I recommen this restaurant to my family and friends and they love it. I order from this restaurant at least twice a week. And now we're regular customer.
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A C.

Come here for their dine-in lunch buffet. Price is very reasonable, and selection is huge! Tandori chicken, butter chicken, samosas, and options for vegetarians too! Plus, service is great as well. Always pleased coming here - dining area is modern and clean, which is important for customers.
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Anne M.

Ordered takeout last night from them. Pros: -The food was pretty good. My chicken makhani was super spicy. I love spice, but many people might not be used to that much in that dish. Cons: -We live directly across the street from them. It took 70 minutes from the time of the order to receive the delivery. I'm not sure why it took so long, I ordered 2 dishes and naan. It was a Thursday evening, I don't imagine it was busy. -Apparently naan doesn't come with orders? I ordered garlic naan, it wasn't great.
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Neema P.

I must say I was not impressed with this place at all. The food was a-ok, being indian and all I've def had better. I had such high expectations for this place because of all the yelp reviews. We came in for a 6:30pm reservation on a Friday. It was a zoo. The service is terrible...-1 star for the waiter not being able to speak English and not properly being able to pack our food to and made us do it ourselves, -1 star for having your waiting customers hover over our table and disturbing us as we are finishing our bottle of wine and rushing us to finish so they can take our booth, and -1 star for just terrible and poor customer service. Next time I should just stick to the indian restaurant up my block, even two stars in generous for this place. Definitely will not return!
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Laila C.

It'll work if you've got a serious need for some Indian buffet. Cheap and a decent variety of items. It's been a while since I was there so the only thing that stood out for me was the goat. Pretty much since then, I've been craving goat. ....not something I'd ever think to say..... Do the yelp check-in! Save 15% on the already cheap buffet.
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Meghan C.

This place had, hands down, the best naan I've ever had. It was quiet for lunch at around 1:00pm on a Monday afternoon, but Chicago was also in the midst of some terrible sleety weather, so I can't say if this was normal. The buffet was good--lots of selections, soups, pickles and chutneys, pappadam, desserts, etc. It didn't necessarily blow me away, but it was good and I would return, if only for that naan (and perhaps the ganjar halwa/carrot pudding)! Definitely a formidable choice for lunch.
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Gino W.

Unlike quite a few Indian restaurants off of Devon Avenue, Chicago Curry House is open before 5:00 PM. While in the South Loop section of Chicago, I figured I would have lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. On entry, the restaurant was empty and it was half past the hour of opening. Different. The buffet was outstanding. There was a wide selection of food and one thing I was glad of was that the spiciness of the food had not been tempered to mild only. Black eyed peas and potatoes. Butter chicken. Samosas. Spinach pakoras. Daal makhani. Saag paneer. Mango lassi. I will have to make time to return on of these weekends to see if they change up their buffet. If not for that, then to simply indulge myself again with what they have. It was just that good.
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Emily T.

Super full it hurts haha! Everything was a sooo yummy, I couldn't stop eating! Garlic Naan bread, Chicken Samosa & Momo, Chicken Tandoori, Saffron Rice & 1 more awesome spinach w/chickpeas dish called Sag Chana (I think) served in a silver bowl. Also, had a delicious mango Shake & Masala Tea to finish! Totally forgot to take pics cause too busy chatting with good company! Service was also attentive! My friends told me there's also different locations under same owner & was told 1 of the other locations they been to (Curry Hut in Highwood) is really good.
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Henry N.

The butter chicken is so good!!!! And the bread compliments it very well. I love the mango lassi!!!! Chicken makhani is the bombizzzeeelllll :) the goat is a definite must to try. Next time I'm in the area ill definitely hit this place up. Mr. Bohj was very polite and made the experience very enjoyable great service!!
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M K.

Went in with a group of people on a weekend early afternoon and we all had their "$11.95" lunch buffet. Buffet was not as expansive as I'm accustomed to, but I'm not going to deduct points for that. First, the good thing: 1) Wait staff was attentive - very good at refilling water, taking plates away after you finished eating, etc Now, the not so good: 1) First, a majority of the food is spicy and spicier than most Indian places I've been to. Unfortunately, my entire mouth was on fire, and that dulled the experience for me. The few things that weren't as spicy were just OK. Tandoori chicken was definitely too dry... The best thing there was, by far, the butter chicken (and sauce) 2) I believe we were overcharged at least $1 to $1.50/pp. The amount was much more than typical Chicago tax, but not quite enough to include tip. (e.g. We all ended up paying $16+ pp incl tip) Unfortunately, because it was a sizable group and we were in somewhat of a frenzied rush, no one did any questioning (until we already paid and left the premises). Needless to say, will not plan on visiting this place again.
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Noel H.

My husband and I rarely get to go out to eat together because we work different schedules. It is a shame that we chose this place for our occasional night out. Let me say that we have both waited tables, so we tend to be understanding, but the customer service here is very very bad. We walked in at 8:50 and the manager did not greet us, but asked if we could be done in an hour. Our appetizers and entrees came out within minutes of each other and no one ever offered to get us a second glass of wine. A few bites into our entrees, we had the very awkward experience of watching the manager refuse to seat a table at 9:30 (they close at 10:00). I also found a hair in my rice pudding. As I mentioned, I know what it is like to be in food service. It's hard and not always rewarding, but if your business closes at 10:00, should offer service until then. You are just driving away costumers and making them feel uncomfortable.
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Mary Kate N.

My fiance and I did take-out from here and I LOVED the butter chicken and the stuffed naan. I was not a fan of the samosas and I thought they were too dry, but again, we were doing take-out so maybe that was a reason they were dry. I'd do take-out again, but probably not include the samosas in my order.
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Steven M.

I got the gosh (lamb) biryani here and really liked it. I probably should have gotten mild vs medium, but I still thought the quality was great and the portions of everything were really big. The biryani was slightly different (in my opinion better) than the typical north Indian style and I'm guessing its the Nepalese influence. Its also open at dinner time whereas a lot of other restaurants in the area aren't. I'd definitely come back.
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Jack And Amy D.

We found out about Chicago Curry House after a sudden craving for good fish curry got us on the computer, Google-ing away. Boy, did that search satisfy and more! We placed our order almost close to their closing time but they stayed open till we got there to pick up our order. Our second experience did not disappoint again! We thought to try the special kebab platter but once it arrived, the portion did not seem to justify its price. We called them and immediately, they sent over another portion (PLUS extra!) We weren't expecting all the extras, so this just showed how they believed in keeping their customers extremely satisfied. We'll definitely be going back again and again! For a happy belly, be sure to give Chicago Curry House a try! :)
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Ellen C.

I came here for the lunch buffet today and although the food seemed to be pretty standard fare, for some reason it just didn't taste as good as it did before. The tandoori chicken was dry, there were only two meat dishes and the meat in both were tough and more like scraps. The sauces were okay but too thin, flavorful though. All in all, I wasn't very excited to spend $15 on lunch that just wasn't that satisfying when I had been craving Indian buffet for days. Service though as always was good. And the naan was also fluffy and chewy, perfect consistency.
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Regina F.

Before coming here a couple of months ago, I hadn't had Indian in years, ever since a bad experience when I was younger. But since I haven't had it in so long, my sister, cousin and I decided on it and this place was decided based on location, since it was close to home. We weren't aware, and FYI to those that don't know, that this is located in a residential building, right off of State. I've had takeout several times after the first time I dined in a couple of months ago. The menu has alot of variety, especially for vegetarians, as I am one. I've ordered something different each time to try and I liked all of them. Can't say I remember the exact names though. But, I will tell you that their soft garlic naan is orgasmic. I live for garlic alone, it's the Asian in me. Or, I maybe I was an Italian in a past life. As for their levels of spiciness, we thought it was one level ahead. I love spicy food but when I ate there I wasn't in the mood for anything crazy, so I ordered mild, but it tasted spicy to me. My cousin ordered the next level, and my sis ordered the next one. Yeah, they kept chugging water. HA. Everyone still enjoyed the food though. I'm definitely a regular, and it definitely helps that it's in the area.
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Belle L.

The only Nepalese restaurant near Loop! Weekday lunch buffet is $10.99. Daily selections are same or similar plus/minus a dish or two. Buttery original naan is served. Limited selection compared to River North competitor. Space near kitchen (location of buffet) can be cluttered. Scene behind the bar area can be a deterrent. Enticing ethnic wine brand selection.
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Saahithi G.

Great food. Love the kukraku masu and chicken biryani. Very well cooked chicken. Close to my place and quick service. Not great veggie dishes though.
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Alex C.

Has one of the best garlic naans I've ever tasted. And you get unlimited servings for lunch! Plus 15% off if you check in on yelp. Pretty amazing for a $11 buffet lunch. If you get the chance to though, try out their lamb tikka masala, it tastes amazing. Pity they don't have it for buffet lunch (it costs too much, I'm told) Located in a pretty, and quiet part of town. I'd certainly be coming again!
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Jenna S.

We've been to the lunch buffet here several times and always enjoyed it. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. The staff is friendly and there is never a wait. Prices are spot on, the Easter buffet was only $14.95! If I had one complaint, it's the fact that we had an 11 AM rezzy and the buffet wasn't set up until about 11:15 AM....just leaving us to stare at each other, hungry for 15 minutes with no music or anything. At least get the naan and tandoori chicken ready so we have something to munch on while we wait!
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Jennifer R.

I will never order from this place again. I ordered through Grub Hub (which I've always had pleasant experiences with) and I only ordered from here because it is one of the few places that offers Regular Lassi, not just mango. I am extremely allergic to mango. I ordered 2 regular lassi along with $45 of other food. They delivered MANGO lassi. I called the driver first, he did not answer. Then I called the restaurant manager and he told me that he would refund me the money (even though I paid cash). I asked, will you bring 2 regular lassi? He said, "No, because I would have to pay a delivery fee to bring you back out another order." I said, well I paid a delivery fee ($8) for food that was not delivered. So if you won't bring me the food I ordered, then I want a refund of the delivery fee as well." He said no and hung up. I then called GrubHub. They called the restaurant. They told me that the manager would send someone to bring me back $10 cash only for the lassi. When I asked Grub Hub about the delivery fee, they said the manager would not refund the $8. Grub Hub gave me a $5 credit which was nice. But what kind of sense does that make?!! They will bring me back my cash (which 30 minutes later they still have not) but they won't refund the delivery fee or bring what I ordered?!! At this point, their incompetence, rudeness, and lack of customer service has me distrustful of eating their food at all. What a waste!
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Ryan H.

Do not pay with a credit card! The staff is incompetent and will charge you triple! They charge me $60 for a $20 order! Don't do it!
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Agnes L.

After lunch last Sunday, my friend and I left feeling super stuffed from all the goodies at this restaurant's buffet for only $11 + tax and tip. Most memorable items: *My personal combination / sandwich of roasted tandoori chicken; fresh sliced cucumber, tomato and onion; cool yogurt sauce paired with spicy kick of the green cilantro/mint chutney sauce within a thin crusty naan bread pocket. (I picked up a habit of my husband to make a wrap or sandwich out of varied items when applicable.) *The goat - It's an unusual meat item at any rate so I had to try it. The saucy chunks of meat on the bone had the most flavor of all the entree choices. *The Chicken Makhani - Comforting, buttery sauce enveloped tender pieces of chicken Did not go back for seconds of these: *Crunchy chicken noodles - It seemed out of place from the description in an Indian restaurant and because it felt reminiscent of an oddball Chinese dish. *Mixed vegetable soup - Had a good kick but few veggies / lentils within the broth *Mix Pakora - assorted fried veggies became less crunchy and more soggy over time, which I'm not too upset about because it's a natural result of buffet style serving P.S. I later discovered the Yelp Check-In offer of 15 percent off, so make sure to utilize that to add on to an already affordable price for an Indian buffet!
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Chris O.

Everything has tasted great and the staff is nice!
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Simon T.

Excellent and cheap? Best Indian buffet found in any city.
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Varsha G.

This is definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. The service is great, the food is delicious. Would definitely recommend this place to a friend!
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Steve H.

I am in town for a conference, staying at the Hilton. My first night in town, I ordered the Chicken Korma. I asked for extra rice and naan. When I got back to the hotel, I opened the bag and this is what was inside: 1 container of the chicken korma, 1 container of rice, 1 large container of rice, and 2 HUGE portions of garlic naan. Everything was delicious, but Im more of a fan or white meat when it comes to chicken. On my last night, I ordered the Lamb Korma. Didnt ask for extra rice, thinking that the large container I got on the first night was probably the main rice and that the smaller container was the extra. WRONG! Sigh. Totally my bad. That said, the lamb was MUCH better than the chicken. YUM! I didnt eat in either time, so I cant say too much about the service, but each time I picked up they were super nice. This isnt blow-your-mind-Indian. But, if you are in the South Loop with no car, or if you dont feel like doing the work involved to leave the area, Chicago Curry house is a really good option.
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Andrea C.

Butter Chicken was dee-lish! And so was everything else I tried from all my friends' plates! I recommend sharing dishes if you like variety. This place was able to accommodate our group of 9 in a timely fashion. Waiter was a little awkward, but got some important parts right - drinks, food, check, no nonsense. However, personally, I prefer a funny guy.
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David B.

Average Indian food. The buffet lunch service was slow. Took a while to get sodas and naan. Some of the buffet food needed refreshing faster. Easy to find coupons for the place.
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Michael D.

The Chicago Curry House is located in the South Loop neighborhood. It serves Indian and Nepalese food and is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a large dining area with a seven-seat bar in the center. It is nicely decorated with booths and tables covered in white table clothes. Our party of six had a reservation for a recent Saturday evening. When we arrived the restaurant was fairly busy but by no means close to being full. We had a reservation but were immediately seated at a table without being asked if we had one. We ordered a variety of food and shared everything starting with appetizers consisting of the Bombay Bhel Poori (rice puffs, chickpea flour, potatoes and onions) and Chicken MoMo (minced chicken and Nepali spices) along with Naan (flat leavened bread). For our entrÃ©es we had the Chicken Saag (boneless chicken cooked in a spinach puree), Kadhai Chicken (boneless chicken cooked with ginger and coriander), Kadhai Lamb (boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, and garlic), and the Tandoori style Chicken Tikka (chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and roasted). All the food was nicely prepared and flavorful as well as reasonably priced. The drinks were skimpy and the service was adequate. This place is family friendly and on the evening of our visit, a couple and three small children were seated adjacent to our table and directly behind me. One of the children screamed throughout our dinner that put a huge damper on the evening. The Chicago Curry House provides decent food at fair prices. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine there, but it's OK if you are in the area and have a taste for this type of cuisine.
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Jennie C.

Bit disappointed with the food portion and service. We ordered three dishes and naan. They all came in such tiny containers, which seemed over-priced for $13-14/entree. The naan was good. Mango lassi was rich and delicious too. We felt a bit rushed as several servers came and asked if we're still working on our food. Nobody offered us the dessert menu, but we ordered some kheer anyways...from one of the many waiters that seemed to serve our table. So a few minutes later another waiter dropped off the check without including the dessert order. Felt like we weren't welcomed to stay after our meal, even though there were plenty of empty tables left. The kheer was watery, rice had no texture. I've had better and cheaper Indian food elsewhere.
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S N.

Poor client service. Sit in the place for 12 min and no one shows up to ask what you need. Very ridiculous response of the waiter who called himself as an "acting manager" yes he did say that when you complain about one of the dishes not being good. They cant fix, cant refund, cant pack but can throw it dustbin and charge you. A BiG NO for any veg food here. Took 3 of my friends here and unfortunately disappointed
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Andrew L.

So I called them to place an order and asked if I could have the food prepared without tomatoes since I am allergic. They said they would happily do it to just place my order either by calling or using grubhub. So I placed the order 2 hours later using Grubhub and they called me telling me that the dish is prepared with tomatoes. Seriously? Why couldn't you tell me this when I called? Boo to this place.
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Ari L.

Popped in on a Sunday night. No wait for a table, very attentive staff. Ordered chicken momo appetizer, which came out promptly. Delicious! Also ordered lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala to share. Lamb vindaloo pleases those who like hot (spicy) dishes. The chicken tikka masala was more my speed. Flavorful, tender chicken in a thick sauce with just a bit of heat. Hearty servings and great, well-developed flavor. We wrapped up the leftovers and they were even better the second day. Also: the naan bread lives up to the hype; dip it in everything.
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Ashley C.

We regulary order from their sister restaurant Nepal House but recently the chef must have changed as the food started differing. This was a perfect time to venture off and try Chicago Curry House. We ordered - Tikka Masala, Paneer, Naan, Chicken Momo and Lamb Keema. Not one single dish was appetizing nor did we take more than one bite of anything. The food was COMPLETELY bland which never occurs with Indian food. The Tikka Masala was just cream sauce, no tomato and no spice. Its usually full of flavor and spice well not this place. For desert we had the Mango Lassi which was the last and final fail. My fiancÃ© found a piece of wire in his Lassi. Fortunately he didn't swallow it. That was it - our $80 order was all a waste. Luckily we are big grubHub orders and we filed our first charge back in 4 years. Chicago Curry house refused to refund but luckily Grub Hub refunded this disaster. I suggest not wasting your money here!
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Troy C.

Dinner was here Thursday night. Chicken Momo's hit the spot yet again. The lamb vindaloo's spice level was just shy of something dredged up from the lower depths of Hades, just like I ordered it. Ordered the Kashmiri Naan. The cashews and almond cherry paste in the Naan went well with the heat of the lamb vindaloo.
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Yuna D.

I don't know what to think about this place. They had buffet style for lunch for about 11 dollars per person, which we decided to try out. Although I am a girl, I'm going to admit that I'm pretty much a carnivore at heart. I love Chicken, and I love meat in general. Roar. Most of the stuff on the buffet menu were pretty vegetarian, so if you're a vegetarian, you should really like it here. I really liked their tandoori chicken, although it was hard to eat because its thigh meat still attached to the bone. Their saffron rice is good too, but a little dry. I also thought that their samosas were pretty dry too. They also have goat meat for you to try, but their Chicken Curry was absolutely delicious. Their naan was also unlimited, which made everything 10 billion times better. Oh, and seriously, I can eat their Kheer all day long. All. freaking. day. It's so goooood. The 15% discount off the total bill also really helped! Thanks Chicago Curry House & yelp check-in offers!
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M D.

Definitely a fan.(...but also wouldn't go tremendously out of my way to dine here). Since moving back to Chicago we've been here about a half dozen times....rather than explore other Indian places on the southern half of Chicago, CCH has become our go-to Indian restaurant. We've done both take-out and eat-in and have even taken out of town family to CCH. We've enjoyed a number of dishes (vegetarian, chicken and lamb predominantly) and have yet to be disappointed. As others have said, the naan is quite delicious. The only thing that we've tried that leaves a significant amount to be desired are the samosas (this is disappointing as a favorite place in Boston had incredible samosas...have yet to find a midwestern substitute!) which are pretty bland (one time we ate in and ordered vegetable samosas, we errantly received one veg and one chicken crumbles.....didn't complain as, although it wasn't what we ordered, we were curious to check it out.....both are equivalent: not horrible but won't satisfy the craving for a scrumptious samosa).
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Hil B.

We always go for their lunch buffet. It's my favorite Indian lunch buffet in Chicago. The Saag paneer is the best!! Naan has perfect soft and crunchy balance. Once in a while I get the Mango Lassi which is yum!
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Tricia D.

2 words: chicken makhani! And naan. Ok, 4 words. The only odd thing about the meal was the overzealous waiter making way too many recommendations. "No, the Napa Chardonnay is better. Try that." ::already scribbling down self's reco on pad of paper:: "Are you sure you want to order 2 chicken makhanis? Don't you want to taste 2 different entrees? Try..." "No, start with 1 order of naan. If it's not enough, then you can get 2." Uh, I think we know what we want and don't want. Anyway, I can't wait to come back.
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Andy W.

I went for the lunch buffet. There was a nice selection of items, and everything I tried was pretty good. Even though we were only getting the buffet, the service was still quite attentive. At $11, this place is an excellent lunch option. I'll definitely be back in the future.
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Christine T.

Loved this place. Stopped for the lunch buffet after walking past from a Target store on Roosevlet. Large menu of interesting Indian and Nepalese options --- The restaurant is clean, modern, bright and well maintained. Service was excellent. The buffet was exceptional.
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Michael J.

Good food but disinterested and condescending management. To wit: We paid something like $25 for the Tandoori Mixed grill. In the restaurant- not on the online menu, I see, the first ingredient is "shrimp." When it came, there was exactly one shrimp in the whole twenty-five dollar dish. I pointed this out to the manager who smugly said: "That's correct." and walked away.
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Vanessa M.

Just thinking about their Naan bread makes my mouth water; that stuff is amazing! I've been here several times for take out and it's always been ridiculously fast and the food perfectly cooked. If it's your first time, definitely go for the Chicken Tikka Masala or Chicken Makhani. They're both overwhelmingly good, but the Chicken Makhani has succulent pieces of dark meat rather than white meat with a sauce that is absolutely to die for. The Mango Lassi pairs great with anything to ease the spiciness of the dishes. The Vegetable Samosas are enormous and deep fried to perfection. Try it! Whenever I have an aching for Indian food in the South Loop, this is the best place to stop by.
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Leslie R.

Delicious! We live near by and have always wanted to try this place. We got take out; did was ready very quickly and the person on the phone was really nice. Good value for the price. Highly recommend!
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Brooke B.

I've eaten at this place several times, mostly for dinner...but when my fiance had a taste for Indian on a Saturday afternoon, I thought...hey, why not? Their Nepalese dishes are yummy and their curries never disappoint. However, an unexpected lunch buffet greeted us on this chilly Saturday. I typically would only expect these during the week, when work crowds in the neighborhood are probably looking for a good deal and a warm belly. I'll compare this to other Indian food lunch buffets I've had. Hands down, this one is phenomenal. More choices than your typical lunch buffet. Fresh...like I feel like we were the first one dipping our spoons into these hearty dishes. Steaming hot curries with chicken, goat, beef...there was something for everyone. And for someone new to Indian food...I ensure you...you'll find at least ONE thing you'll want to try again. From mild to spicy, there's something for everyone. I just want to note also...that at a typical lunch buffet you don't really expect a server to be attentive to your needs...after all, they don't have much to do. This place was an exception. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and really seemed to care if we liked our food or not. Two full bellies for under $30? I'll take it!
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Nadia S.

This review is for their takeout only bc I have yet to dine in. My friend had told me abt chi curry house and since it's just a few blocks away, I thought it was time to try it (that and who wants to drive all the way north to devon??) We got the chicken pakoras, chicken makhani (butter chicken), and garlic naan. Everything was packaged SO nicely, which is quite a change from other indian restaurants! They even packed up some chutneys which were awesome.. and also some "paaper" as an appetizer, which is this crispy type thing- fine i actually dont know what it is but growing up, we always used to have it with meals. Chicken makhani was perfect and ever so rich.. I would have preferred it to be spicy tho.. i'll have to tell them next time. Garlic naan was uhhhhhhhh-mazing. The chicken pakoras were a nice concept as well. My husband who went to get the food said that the people who work there are really sweet and the lady at the front was super friendly. Again, quite a change from other really rude men manning the front of other indian restaurants!! She let us keep our coupon for next time too :) Can't wait to try some Nepalese dishes next time! Yaaay for a good indian restaurant in the south loop!
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Vanessa C.

I always have to remind myself when thinking of how much I liked a restaurant: was I really hungry? Had I not had this type of food in a while? Was it cold/hot/raining/extreme whatever outside? I could answer yes to any of these...but Chicago Curry House is a good option for South Loop Indian food. First time: Chili Chicken extra spicy. Delicious, and full of sliced jalapenos. My eyes watered. My nose ran. My ears steamed. But this was not just spicy - it was really, really good. Not watered-down, whited-out, Lakeview spicy, but flavorful, yummy spicy. Other orders: butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, lamb curry, goat stuff, garlic naan, all naan, non-naan, both of soups on offer. Sheer convenience (across the street from my condo) may make this food slightly better to me than it is. I used to live off of Devon and had my favorites, but CCH is a good (and secret) downtown option.
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David R.

While in town for a conference at the Hilton I found this place on Yelp. What a great find! Even in bitter cold it was a short walk and well worth it. The food was excellent with fine ambiance and service. The heat in the food was perfect; noticeable but not overpowering. I'll definitely return to the Chicago Curry House next time I'm in the area.
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Rick B.

Some of the best variety and tasty Naan in Chicago. If you want solid Indian eat here for sure.
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Nitin C.

Excellent Nepalese food. I enjoyed the momo appetizer, and the vindaloo. Been here twice now and was impressed by the customer service. Very friendly folks, clean environment and excellent food.
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Neha N.

This place is kind of hidden, but the smells are soo yummy! I may be biased because my mom makes SERIOUSLY good indian food...but this restaurant seems to pale in comparison to the better restaurants available on Devon St. I got the okra curry, and felt like it was something I could throw together in a short amount of time. It was literally just average. I think I just ate it cause I was hungry. Check in on yelp and you can get a discount!
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Sarah S.

If you want to be sick go for it. The nastiest and rudest place ever, this place is a disgrace for Indians everywhere. This place made me realize how eating out can be dangerous. It will be a while before I even consider eating out again and I will for sure never go here or recommend it to anyone.
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A L.

We visited the place 2 pm on a Saturday. Although the restaurant was open the manager said that "I am not serving now". He sounded quite rude. Never got a chance to taste the food. 1 star for the service.
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Allison E.

I have eaten here a couple times now and its nice to have decent Indian place on the South Side. They have a huge menu of all the usual favorites plus some Nepalese dishes too. The basic curries are great, Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, biryani, etc. all delicious. Now here's something awesome. The rice is INCLUDED. Its such a pet peeve of mine in Indian restaurants when they charge extra for rice. Everything I have had here so far has been great. They also have a lunch buffet, which is pretty much the best thing to ever happen to Indian food in America. The service was excellent. Our waiter took great care of us and was very helpful regarding recommendations on spiciness. Though, I think he underestimated us. I suppose we could have gone hotter, though not by much. Our waters never went empty, thankfully.
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Michael J.

1/2/2013 Solid Indian food, and interesting Nepalese items that you can't find in too many places. The buffet is good, and they rotate the items so I have never found it to be the same twice. Ordering off the menu can get pricey, but that is not unusual.
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Bryan J.

I find it frustrating when a place of business posts hours of operation and then turns out to be closed. For some small family type places where the food is outstanding, I'll put up with it. In this case, I may never find out how worthy the food is because I don't find anything very inspiring in the yelp reviews and I was unable to put in my to-go order to try it myself. The doors were locked at 9:40pm on a Thursday night. So if you are determined to try and eat here, I would suggest calling ahead to check on the real hours.
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Nikhil G.

Service - not so good , they often serve something else than what you ordered Food - Decent, if you are looking for actual Indian food you should go somewhere else Dont try - aaloo chaat, rasmalai Try - Naan
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H C.

We did order near the end of the night, but we picked up our order more than half an hour before the restaurant closed, so that really shouldn't be an excuse for how poor the food was. All of it was cold (we arrived before the pickup time specified in our confirmation email), dry, almost completely unseasoned (the butter chicken sauce tasted like tomato sauce straight out of a jar), and one of the two pieces of naan that apparently come in an order was ripped in half and looked like someone had taken a bite out of it, or like it had been pieced together from bits left at the end of the night. I don't think I'm super picky and I was really hoping this place would be good, but I was disappointed.
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Cheyenne C.

My ex and I use this restaurant as a benchmark for terrible service (as in, "that service kind of sucked, but it wasn't Curry House bad"). I actually forgot about it altogether until this exact sentence was spoken. We popped in about a year or two ago based on a Groupon Now offer and hungry bellies. We were the only diners, and the vibes were distinctly unwelcoming; the host seemed overtly suspicious of our presence. We ordered, and spent the wait for our food being stared down. Once the food (average, but pricier and less tasty than most places on Devon) arrived, the waiter/host literally stood less than 10 feet away waiting for us to finish. The. Whole. Time. At this point we were amused more than anything else... The guy seemed convinced we were about to dash off without paying (though we were seated plenty far from the door and had *already* purchased the Groupon offer). It wasn't just over-attentive service; he didn't offer to refill our waters or remove plates. Just stared in a blank, remotely hostile way from an uncomfortably close position, and seemed extremely skeptical of the Groupon Now offer (which he seemed to expect printed... Not how the phone-only Groupon Now service worked) and of the credit card we used to cover the extra, tax, and tip. The food was fine, but nothing more (I eat on Devon pretty regularly, lived with a North Indian for quite some time, and just got back from the Himalayas, where I ate an unreasonable amount of local food, so there's a decent sample size), but with so many options in Chicago, there's no reason to support establishments with condescending and unpleasant service. Probably the 2nd most uncomfortable dining experience of my life (the other being at a truck stop in a 3rd world country for less than $2, so...).
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Cindy R.

$11.95 lunch buffet. They have a good variety of items, including yummy samosas, and my only wish is to see an okra dish (when I worked in Oak Park, I would eat at Kyber Pass and sometimes they had this delicious okra dish there). Anyway, they make your naan fresh for your table and it's some of the best naan I've ever had. This is a decent walk from the south part of the loop, you can work off some of your huge lunch.
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Paul K.

Great place to enjoy the best of Indian cuisine; if you're able to make it for lunch, enjoy the buffet. My wife and I return here frequently for great service and even better food. Our favorite items: Lamb Samosa - don't miss this spicy lamb-filled appetizer! (any) Vindaloo - That's right, order any of (lamb, chicken, etc.) Vindaloo and it's sure to be a solid mix of meat and potatoes with a spicy sauce. Baigan Bharta - A savory, creamy eggplant dish that's outstanding scooped up with a bit of naan or rice.
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Ehow C.

We were trying to decide on an Indian restaurant in the South Loop area and, being the handy Yelper in the group of people, I found a Yelp Deal for this restaurant on a Friday night for 15% off our bill. Decent reviews with a discount, what could we lose? A lot, apparently. We ordered chicken and vegetable momos for appetizers. I haven't had other versions of this appetizers, but they just reminded me of really poorly made pot stickers/gyoza. Stuffing leaked if you even thought about poking it, and the filling subpar. The dipping sauce was okay, at least. My main dish was Kadhai Chicken, which was just adequate, really nothing to write home about. My date's Chicken Makhani had a pretty tasty tomato base, and my mango lasse was very tasty. Service was strangely creepy as some of the servers watched us as we ate, as Donny J. pointed out. At other times they were inattentive, especially when we were waiting for our check. YELP DEAL WARNING: Apparently there's a $10 discount ceiling on the Yelp Deal, despite it not stating it anywhere in the rules and conditions. I didn't contest it with a manager, but I found it to be somewhat unprofessional to tell us at the last minute.
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Ashley S.

Went here for the lunch buffet in a Saturday because I was craving Indian. It was ok. I was disappointed because neither of my two favorite dishes were on the buffet- chicken tikka masala and paneer makhani. We also had to ask for naan, which was not fluffy like it is at Indian Garden. Not sure that I would go back for the buffet, but I would try ordering my faves for delivery.
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Julie A.

A solid A-Ok. Not great, but some of the items in the buffet were pretty good, but others were oh not so good at all. I chose a couple samosas that were dry, but the were in a tin with vegetable tempura. The tempura wasn't good at all. It tasted like fish, but I had to swallow it down. I cut open what was an onion, but it looked like it was molded or something... Everything else was fine, but I am really in no desire to go back anytime soon.
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Mika S.

Well worth the price. I highly recommend the vegetable koftas and a number of the paneer dishes for vegetarians. My friends and I know authentic Indian food when we taste it and I am happy to say that this place passes with flying colors! Keep up the good work.
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Tim H.

I came to check out the Nepalese chicken wings that were in Time Out's 100 best things to eat/drink list. The wings were definitely good and unique. Not sure how much effort I would take to come have them again though. They are marinated overnight and then grilled up crispy in the tandoor oven while staying moist inside. The rest of the food was mediocre and priced in the $10-20 per main course range.
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Colleen O.

I love Indian food. My guy.... not so much. Usually my suggestions of an Indian delivery are met with a meek smile and a slight shaking of his head saying no. But tonight was going to be different! I had convinced him that he should give Indian food a chance. Tonight, I was going to turn him into a believer!! I found that the Chicago Curry House would deliver straight to my door. I placed an order through grubhub for dinner here that night. I placed my order and was quoted the standard delivery time of an hour. Twenty minutes later I was notified that my delivery time would be 15 minutes later than originally quoted. Alright, thats cool. I understand delivery service can get hectic sometimes. Flash forward to an HOUR past the delivery time. I had called the restaurant to inquire about where my food was and whether I would receive a discount because of the super late food.The person on the phone had asked what my order was. When he discovered that I had used grubhub, he flipantly said that "Because I already paid, I should call grubhub and complain to them" Wha? I told him that, I HADN'T already paid and was paying in cash his tone changed remarkably. He said he'd give me five dollars off. WTF? I'll take the 5 dollar discount, but he only gave it to me because I hadn't prepaid. If I had I'd be shit out of luck. Finally close to two hours after the quoted delivery time, the delivery guy shows up. Hacking throughout the entire transaction. I told him that his restaurant had given me five dollars off and gave him the discounted rate sans tip. Yeah,I know. I hate not giving tips. I have worked in the service industry for close to a decade and i tip well, but when you show up TWO HOURS late and possibly could give me TB, frankly you don't deserve a tip. After I closed the door and started to unpack the food, I hear a knock on the door. My boyfriend goes to answer the returned disgruntled delivery driver. The driver started to harassing my boyfriend about the absence of tip and the discount we included. But when he saw that it wasn't me who answered the door but my super manly boyfriend he backed off. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if it were just me ordering food and handling a scary stranger at my door. SERIOUSLY?! Worst service ever. mediocre Indian food that was cold did not convert my boyfriend into a believer. Delivery orderer's beware.
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Jeff S.

One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. Sunday buffet was very reasonably priced. I wish this place was closer to me. Wait, no I don't, I'd be 300 lbs if it was.
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Anne H.

I've been thinking about my review. And I've decided I can't give this restaurant a 4 because there are so many Indian Restaurants in Chicago with better food. 3 stars for the food. 4 for the service.
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Liliana H.

Granted I went in already knowing I would dislike Indian food. I just do not like the spice profile of Indian food, but I was ready to give it a second chance. and yes, I've had what is considered some of the best indian food while I lived in London. We did the buffet option so we could try everything. The items that stood out were the butter chicken and garlic naan. All the other buffett items were just too overspiced with clove. ruined it for me. We might give them another try and just order off the a la carte menu and hopefully there are less clove-y selections.
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Kimmie R.

The person that answers the phone at this place is rude and impatient so make sure you have a clear understanding of what you want to order, because she will certainly not assist you if you are confused. The food is very spicy! I love spicy food, but wait a second here this food is the kind of spicy that will send the average tolerant person to the bathroom for a vacation aka Colon Cleanse. I ordered from this place to serve to guests at my house and *clears throat* multiple people had multiple trips to the bathroom thank goodness I was not one of them. On the other hand, the food is very tasty, but warning it is only for those who are use to eating very spicy food!
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Imran K.

Second time I'm here and the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM on a Friday night. Server wants order quickly. The meat apps came out old and dry. Biryani was at least 12 hours old. And they converted the naan into a parata by frying it. Horrible experience yet again
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Henry M.

Had a great meal here with some librarians last week. Food was tasty, but service was terrible ... fully two hours from when we were seated until food was served. Of course, acknowledging this, the server brought the bill with the 18% tip added (because we were a party of six or more...). Surely common sense says that if you couldn't serve a party in a timely fashion you don't attempt to extort a tip from people ... but I guess common sense was lacking here.
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Steve D.

Very plain decor and poor service. The food was fine, though. I wouldn't go back to dine in, but I might take out if I were in the area.
(2)
Siddhartha A.

Love the food and the service here. Recommend the speciality Nepali dishes.
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Michelle J.

decent variety. Good service.
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Leonardo U.

This place is clean and neat. The decor is modern and upscale. I am very comfortable at my table. The buffet selection is small but the dishes are colorful and savory. Just enough spice to make it flavorful with out being overwhelming. Would so like to comeback but I'm not from Chicago.
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Anne S.

I had dinner here the other night and I was impressed. It's nice to have good Indian food on the south side. For 4 people we ordered 2 sets of samosas, the vegetarian dinner, and the non vegetarian dinner. I liked that the dinners had multiple parts to them, so we could try lots of things. The dinners included rice and naan, and small portions of 4 or 5 things. So I ate a lot of different things here! And I thought they were all good! The service was outstanding as well. Food came out fairly quickly, water was refilled constantly, and our waiter was attentive but not over bearing. We had a resturant.com gift certificate for here, which made it a better deal! I plan to eat here again!
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Brit M.

I am really only giving this place 2 stars because they attempted to fix the issue we had with our dinner. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 1 - We arrived late, around 8 pm for a last minute dinner. We were ushered into our seats and munched on the complimentary crackers and sauces when BAM a hair was found in my boyfriends mouth. We didn't say anything just stopped eating the assorted sauces. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 2 - We order the Chef's Assorted App's. An assortment of strange looking fried foods. A yogurt dip of some sort would of complimented the under-cooked chicken we had perfectly. Nothing was offered or recommended. I mean you serve a bunch of fried foods with no sauces? Noticeably under-cooked at that. They took the platter back into the kitchen to recook the chicken, and returned with hot chicken, and everything else ICE cold. At this point we were ready to just say forget it and leave. The staff and manager did not understand at first why we were returning the dish, which is even more frustrating. It took them about 10 minutes to figure out that our dish was cold, after they had to reheat the chicken. The whole ordeal was aggravating. So they took back the whole appetizer. (Insert Law and Order Dramatic Sound) Part 3 - Our Chicken Tikka was delivered, on the cold side. There were burners underneath it, but yet it still was cold. They brought out some lentils for us about 5 minutes after our meal was delivered - in an attempt to make up for the appetizer disaster. The lentils were okay. The sauce for the Tikka was okay. The naan was probably the best part of our whole meal. After we finished our meal, we sat there for NO LIE 20 minutes after asking for our check twice. They were trying to figure out our bill. It took everyone in the restaurant, even the cook from the back to adjust the bill properly. In the end, we were only charged for the Chicken Tikka and naan - which still ended up being $17. Honestly, Trader Joe's microwave Indian dinners are much better. If you are going to pay $17 for one dish, I recommend you go to a fancy Indian place. I will not be returning, thank god Standard Indian and Taj Mahal are around for the time being.
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Lisa P.

Amazing Indian food. Good prices and fantastic naan
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Sonia M.

Went after a 5 day conference with a whole group of American co-workers who love Indian food. I have to say the food was rather authentic , service was excellent and overall ambiance great. I would definitely make a trip back there if I was in the area again.
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Brian O.

This was a really good place. The food was very good. My wife and I really enjoy good Indian food and this was very well done. The only draw back is the tight seating. Even though there was empty tables, they sat us down to a table so tight to the next with a baby, that I had to sit on the same side as my wife. Very uncomfortable, but was too tired to fight the host about it.
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Danny G.

Excellent and affordable lunch buffet here. It's easy to lose control if you aren't careful! The masala was delicious and I must have pounded two baskets of garlic naan. There was also a red curry dish that was truly delicious. I will definitely try to make it back.
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Erin C.

Yummy food. Great service! I went in with a group of 20 and was immediately surprised at how organized they were. All of our food came out quickly and to the right people. My dish had a nice level of spice but nothing people couldn't handle. There were a few Indian food newbies with us who wanted no spice and they were happy to accommodate them. The masala naan was out of this world! I wanted to take this back to Boston with me! Overall, a great place with great prices. Two thumbs up!
(4)
Teresa M.

Excellent service. Food to satify your taste buds. Overall, two thumps up!
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Johnny C.

Went here on a dinner date with my GF. If it were a lunch date I probably would have given more stars. But our dinner plates were high-priced, thinly disguised buffet items. For paying entree prices, the food quality was not great. The Palak Paneer tasted like the spinach came out of a can. It was very salty. The samosas were crispy on the outside but tasted bland. But I have to give it to them - the Chicken Vindaloo was very spicy and still had good flavor. But not worth coming back for. If you want good Indian food for dinner, try Cumin up on Milwaukee. You'll get your money's worth on the entrees. Glad I tried it but won't be going back to this place.
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Jeff T.

I might have an inflated view of this place because I ate here when I visited Chicago and I really, really love Chicago. Also, I walked here from my hotel in North Loop so I was starving. I also have to remark that I am obsessed with Indian buffets because I like bang for my buck and am no connoisseur of authentic and refined Indian cuisine. GIve me a bucket of rice and butter chicken and I will be set (raise your hand if you know the feeling). So yeah, the butter chicken was good. But every Indian restaurant does butter chicken moderately well. I was impressed by the samosas and goat dish though (not every indian buffet has these selections). In the end, I would say this place is slightly above par in terms of indian buffets. The decor and the service were much nicer than the norm. I will definitely go again next time I'm in Chicago.
(3)
Eliza B.

A REALLY decent lunch buffet near work! I enjoy Indian buffets because I really like trying new things and I liked the variety of offerings they had - especially considering their size constraints. I would absolutely go back here again for lunch.
(4)
Dilip R.

Foods not great. Service was pathetic. The server guy was rude and incompetent. Wrong orders and rude answers . Avoid if possible !!
(1)
Julie B.

I'm not sure why this place has bad reviews. The service was excellent - very prompt. It was nicely decorated and seemed very clean. It looked like they had a full bar, although our party only ordered beer so not sure if there is liquor. Parking wasn't bad - we found a metered spot across the street. I ordered the special Indian vegetable meal. It was South Indian style with little servings of a bunch of dishes. Everything was great. It was a ton of food, so luckily I had people to help me finish it. My father asked for shrimp vindalo which wasn't on the menu, but they happily made it for him. It was my least favorite dish, as I thought it was too sweet - probably made to please the American palate. He liked it and didn't find it too sweet. The palek paneer was my favorite. The naan was great. Glad to have an Indian restaurant close to the city, and where parking isn't a hassle. I would likely return.
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Teresa P.

This is my first review ever on yelp! I've never had Indian food before and never felt inclined to try, but one time at this place has definitely made me a believer! Service is great and the naan is delicious. The fact that they have a $10 lunch buffet makes it that much better!
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Abby D.

This is a favorite lunch (buffet) spot for my coworkers & me. Personally I love a buffet when it's Indian food...I can never decide on on any one dish & for whatever reason I just don't really like family style ordering/serving, so the buffet is where its at! Now, I'm gluten intolerant (although disclaimer: I don't have celiac), but I have never bothered to ask the staff about what is gluten free. I think in general most Indian food is pretty safe if you stay away from the stuff that is obviously breaded & fried. At any rate, my roulette has worked well so far: I have never had a gluten-reaction to anything I've eaten there...and it has all been delicious! Staff is friendly & helpful. Your water glass will remain full. Your clothes & hair will smell like your lunch for several hours afterward, so be ready for that.
(4)
marco o.

Amazing food, interesting twists on typical indian food, generous portions. The staff was friendly, and the food took an appropriate amount of time for the quality. The kofta was ok, but the other dishes we got were delicious. The kasmiri naan was pretty interesting and matches well with some of the spicier dishes. The kulfi was also really good. We left with a large amount of food and had a great lunch the next day. We will come here again.
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Vivian N.

I had the chi ken korma which is one of my favorite Indian dishes, but unfortunately this one was disappointing.
(3)
Kevin C.

I was fooled by all these reviews and went for their Buffet. I have to say that all these people who says this place is great are people who has never tasted good Indian food. This is by far the worst buffet i have ever eaten. The Naans(breads) were hard and cold. I really felt like they recycle the left over naan to next customer. Chiken tikka masala is all watered down. Rest of the curries are below average. Finally, the life saver of the experience the dessert Gulab Jamun was hard and cant even poke it. It is old and i know it has been there for a while. I am an Indian and i know when Indian food is old or fresh. Please do me a favor will you? Just stop giving good reviews for all crappy food. I understand even the crappy Indian food may taste like bliss for some americans but come on. It was just pathetic. There are many good Indian restaurants in Chicago, go try them. In the end, All this crap costs $12.50. Waste of money and time.
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Lydia R.

Too bad I didn't check Yelp before my recent lunch at the Chicago Curry House. Friends and I arrived on a Sunday. We were promptly seated but then the clock started ticking as we waited, and waited, and waited for someone to approach our table and get our drink orders and ask us if we wanted to order from the menu or the buffet. It was an amazingly long time - probably 15-20 minutes before any of the wait staff approached. And, he only did so after one member of my party happened to make eye contact with him. Oh, they were not busy as only about 6 tables were filled. The tables around us were getting attention as the passed right by our table to serve them. Finally, a waiter approached and asked us if we wanted the buffet or the menu. I said that I wanted a masala tea to which he replied, "I asked if you wanted the buffet." Admittedly I did not answer his question but after walking all over downtown Chicago and then spending another 20 minutes getting pissed off while waiting for service, I wanted a masala tea. I thought his response was very rude. We ended up taking the buffet, which had a good selection of appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts. There were 2 meat dishes and the rest were vegetarian or vegan, which was great for us as we are all vegetarian. The food was fine. Nothing spectacular. The naan was dry and kind of cold. The palak paneer, usually a favorite of mine, was not good. They skimped on the paneer as there were only about 5 pieces in the entire thing. The dish itself was much too creamy and bland. One member of my party referred to it as "sludgy." This was was my third visit to Chicago Curry House over the past year. But I can definitely say it will be my LAST visit. There are too many Indian restaurant choices in Chicago to waste my time and money on sub par service and food that is simply OK.
(2)
Jeanne L.

We had a Restaurant.com certificate, which wasn't usable for the lunch buffet, so we were going to order off the menu. However, as soon as we got to the restaurant, we gave in to the yummy smells of the buffet. My only complaint would be the very dry tandoori chicken. Otherwise, everything was delicious, especially the spinach (palak paneer). No sweets available in the buffet though. We also got an extra order of naan (mmm!) to take with us... shhh - don't tell!
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Diana G.

Well, I came with my sister close to closing time. Pretty dark in there and they try to make it look fancier. Ok, so we ordered veg samosas, I ordered the Curry House Non Veg. Dinner and my sister got lamb (forgot which one, but it's not going to matter) and 2 naans. So, they give us some kinda cracker/bread thing with some sauces. Weird tasting. Kinda sour tasting and not good. Veg samosa comes out and they are ok. So, we get some rice and 2 chicken dishes (I think it was the butter chicken and chicken tikka from my dish). We eat some and it's ok.....I thought it was a bit bland. So, we stop and wait thinking the other things will be coming soon. We sat pretty close to the kitchen at the booths. So every time it swung open...I thought it was ours, but they would walk pass us. So some time passes and we are thinking like what's taking so long. So, we think it's the lamb that might be taking longer. We were thinking where is the naan at least. So, after quite some time, I guess the manager came over and asked if we wanted our items wrapped up. Us with our confused look was like Ummmm....we are still waiting for our other stuff. He looks confused and was like kitchen is closing. He asks our waitress and ends up the food runner gave it to some other couple that ordered what I ordered. Then they say they will make it, but they were about to close soon so we said forget it and they packed up the rest of our stuff, but confusion still ensues since we didn't know did we still have to pay or it was comped. They just left us sitting there and we just got up and asked the hostess and she asked the manager and he said it was ok and we can go. So, we technically didn't get to try everything. I would go back and try it again.
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Evan M.

My friend and I had a funny experience ordering here. As we were seated by the host, he told us that that Tom Yum soup was really good today (this is an Indian restaurant, but we just assumed it was a special). When the waiter asked us what we would like to order, I asked him about the Tom Yum soup. He said "Tom Yum soup? We don't have any Tom Yum soup!" I explained that the host had told us this, and he responded, "Who?" I pointed out the host and, and then he said "let me go get him." Soon, the host came back and said "How can I help you?" I explained that our waiter was confused about the Tom Yum soup. And the host said "Tom Yum soup? Oh! I was just telling you about that in case you ever eat at a Thai restaurant. It's really good!" Then the host left our table, and our waiter came back to take our order. At at this point, my expectations were not very high. However, I had a lovely Tandoori salmon and green salad with lots of fresh veggies. My friend had a lentil dish which she described as adequate.
(3)
Jay L.

This was our second time coming to Curry House for the lunch buffet. The food and service is good. If you are looking for a good lunch in the South Loop, this is a place you should visit.
(4)
Mark S.

Nice clean restaurant with pleasant service. We weren't very hungry so just ordered the Nepalese Mo Mo's and some Chicken Biryani. Both were delicious. Not overly hot. Want to come back and bring bigger appetites.
(4)
Phoebe T.

Some coworkers and I ordered dinner from here for a late night work day. One of the guys on my team asks the Indian guy on our team: "hey, how much naan do you think we need?" The guy answers: "at least two pieces per person". let me tell you something - the naan is ENORMOUS. It's not the typical normal person size naan. It's HUGEEEE. I struggled finishing one piece myself and I typically eat at least two pieces at indian restaurants. So yeah, go easy on the naan is lesson one. lesson two is..the vegetable platter appetizer is just fried potatoes. This was indicated when one coworker asked "I thought we got the vegetable platter?" and the indian guy answered: "yeah, it's that" (points to fried potatotes). Funny stories aside, we did get the food and it was pretty good. We all ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and I heard no complaints. I enjoyed it and had less of a food coma than I usually do when I eat Indian food so yay to that. One con is that the rice for all 6 of our meals came in ONE container. The place didn't even give us plastic plates so if we hadn't had those lying in our company pantry, we would've been eating out of the same rice carton...akward... Regardless, the food was good and I'd order from here again :)
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Janet E.

I was able to snag a Now! Deal from Groupon. Unfortunately I was unable to read the fine print before purchasing my groupon. It stated that it was for dine-in only and I was hoping to take my food to go. Luckily I gave Chicago Curry House a call and they were able to make an exception for me and allowed me to carry out my food. Just finished up the food (I ordered the Chicken Makhani and garlic naan) and it was delicious! It even came with complimentary spiced crackers and dipping sauce (which they usually serve for dine-in patrons). Thanks Chicago Curry House!
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Ebs B.

Dropped the Curry for me...get it? Ball...curry...ball... Okay, point being it wasn't that good. There were probably only 10 or so dishes to choose from and everything I tried was good, but not great. The Chicken Makhani (butter chicken) was my favorite as it reminded me of Chicken Tikka Masala. However, there were sharp bones in the chicken and a few very tough pieces that I had to spit out (discreetly, that is). The Naan to me had the consistency of a tortilla...nope, not authentic Naan to me. I will admit the service was good and the decor was nicer than I expected. And, for 10.95 for the lunch buffet, it was cheaper than ordering a meal (which I debated on doing). Well, it's on to the next one...
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DeWitt K.

CCH is our "go-to" when my wife and I cannot come to an agreement on where to eat. So obviously we are big fans. The food is consistently very good and the service is great too. So... Over the year we have been going there, everything has been very good. My wife has pretty much settled in on the Tandoori Prawn. I, on the other hand, am all over the place. If you are looking for spicy, there are tons of options. Last night I had the Chicken Chilly Masala and loved it. When I am feeling quite bold, I will go with the Chicken Vindaloo. (Too hot for my wife so I don't have to share). Anyway... Give it a shot. It will not disappoint. Oh... One last thing... THere are coupons all over the place on the Curry House too.
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Donny J.

no please. So where do I start, being a snob as it is about curries and spicy dishes of which I mastered the art of cooking curries with various meats, veggies and anything you can think about. I grew up with various spices and my family and friends will tell you if you want good tasty spicy curry go to Donny's house. That said I have been here 3 times and each time I went with the hope that something was amiss the the past 2 occasions and I just couldn't place my finger on hence I went back for the 3rd time. Yes I am a glutton for punishment and wanted to give them a 3rd chance, without luck. My very 1st visit we came here I had lamb curry with basmati rice figured it will be mouth watering, I had a glass of water no alcohol as I didn't want anything to influence my immersion into the luscious lamb meat that would send my taste buds wild. Needless to say I was highly disappointed with the dish.as the lamb was tough as door nails, very chewy and tasteless. There were 5 decent chunks of meat on my plate and I went through each just to check that maybe I can selvage something out of the meats to cure the desire for lamb meat I came here for. In the end I couldn't send it back as each piece of meat was half chewed, and with disgust returned to the plate. It took me almost 4 months to return to a Sunday buffet and already skeptical and sorely desired to try the place again as it is walking distance to my house and I wanted to be able to come here without reservations when I didn't want to cook myself. The buffet was very well presented, and I pilled my large plate with a bit of everything, you know I found a space on the plate for a table spoon of everything they had in the buffet, don't ask how its done just do it and make sure the different dishes don't mix. If you can't do it right try putting 2 table spoons of rice in the middle and then put the curry dishes around the plate in their own spot. I must add my eyes was larger than my stomach but I was hungry like a lion. The rice was light fluffy and tasty just as it should, its hard to cook basmati rice just right and they nailed this one, back to the lamb curry. Damn once again what is wrong with these people don't they taste the meats before they serve it. It was very chewy and I stopped eating it. Chicken curry turned out to be just okay and I finished it. I tried everything and on a scale of 1 to 10 discounting the lamb completely I'll give them a 3 for effort, 2 for taste and a 6 for presentation. and vowed never to return. until the day i was snookered to follow some friends to a place of their choice We got a round table for 8 and I promised not to try anything and just had a whiskey. that's it and watched everyone trying their meals. as a self made chef there is nothing pleasing and full filling watching others enjoy your own creations and notice the inner most joy in their eyes and their smiles as the food finds its way through their system. This day I watched and observed and didn't see any of the sensors being satisfied. alas I was very happy I didn't even try their food.
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Kate N.

I've been here twice for their lunch buffet. My experience was better the first time; but that's because I liked their buffet selection better that time. They had this warm carrot/coconut/curry mash that was out of this world along with the other traditional Indian dishes. The second time the chicken in the Butter Chicken had some tough/rubbery bites. Otherwise, everything was fresh, tasty and satisfying.
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Tina L.

We tried to branch out to other dishes, but we've confirmed that the Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) is the highlight of the menu. Next time we'll be a table of 5 with 5 orders of Chicken Makhani.
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Nessie V.

I think this was more of a 3.5 stars for me. DÃ©cor was really nice, despite the Bauhausian exterior. Service was friendly. Buffet was a little small, but even so, it had one dal dish i really liked, and was actually spicy. They had mini-samosas on the buffet too, and it came with naan, all for $10 and some change plus tax and tip. I must say, do not turn off of State Street. There is NO PARKING (except with permit) on Plymouth or any of the connected, no-outlet side streets. Save yourself the trouble and park at a meter or take the El.
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Steve N.

Loved this place. Stopped for dinner after seeing a movie at the ICON theater, which is really close. Large menu of interesting Indian and Nepalese options --- which was a treat because there were things I hadn't seen at other Indian restaurants. The restaurant is clean, modern, bright and well maintained. Service was excellent. I don't spend a lot of time in the South Loop, but this will definitely be on my short-list of restaurants when I'm there again.
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Address : 899 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL, 60605
Phone (312) 362-9999
Website https://www.curryhouseonline.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :10:30 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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