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Name: Jaipur
Address: 847 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
Telephone: (312) 526-3655
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.70

Jaipur

847 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 526-3655
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Jaipur Menu

Shuruat/appetizer

Masala Papad

Aloo Papdi

Veg. Samosa

Veg. Pakoras

Mirchi Pakoras
Salad

Garden Salad
Murg/chicken Dishes

Chicken Makhani

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Curry

Chicken Kadahai

Chicken Vindaloo
Sabzi/vegetarian Specialties

Malai Kofta

Mutter Paneer

Saag Paneer

Channa Pindi

Jeera Aloo
Samunder Se/seafood Specialties

Shrimp Masala

Shrimp Kadahai

Kerala Fish Curry

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp Saag
Mithai/desserts

Rasmalai

Gulab Jamun

Kheer

Kulfis

Gajar Halwa

Healthy Meal suggestions for Jaipur

Shuruat/appetizer

Masala Papad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aloo Papdi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veg. Samosa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veg. Pakoras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mirchi Pakoras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salad

Garden Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Murg/chicken Dishes

Chicken Makhani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tikka Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Kadahai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Vindaloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sabzi/vegetarian Specialties

Malai Kofta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mutter Paneer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saag Paneer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Channa Pindi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jeera Aloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Samunder Se/seafood Specialties

Shrimp Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Kadahai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kerala Fish Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Vindaloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Mithai/desserts

Rasmalai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gulab Jamun [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kheer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kulfis [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gajar Halwa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Mike W.

Good to better than average Indian food. The Pakora were great - very spicy.
(4)
Maria M.

We've dined in and ordered delivery and Jaipur never disappoints! So much more convenient that driving to Devon. I'm so glad Jaipur opened up on this side of Chicago. The Tandoori Lamb Chops are fantastic! The Chicken Tikka Masala is rich flavorful and consistent. Occasionally the lamb is a little tough in a few of those dishes but overall I can't complain.
(4)
shu s.

Most of the dishes are delicious, my favorites include the garlic naan, tandoori mixed grill, and the masala chai. Before Jaipur, I avoided all Indian restaurants in Chicago. Its the only Indian restaurant in Chicago that offers a variety of with authentic dishes and great service.
(4)
Thomas R.

The server mistakenly brought white rice to the table that we hadn't ordered. Though we started to eat it, she came back and told us she would have to take it back to the kitchen or charge us.... so that means this restaurant is either willing to throw away food and make their diners feels awkward OR serve it again to someone else. Either way, I won't be returning.
(2)
Allyson C.

I headed to Jaipur for lunch recently. Having for the most part accepted my failure to find great Thai food here, I decided to try to seek out a great Indian place. When we walked in at noon there were only 2 other people eating in the restaurant, but it still probably took about 10 minutes for anyone to even bring us water. The service was really horrible throughout the lunch despite the fact that it was so deserted. I thought the food was worthy of 3 stars though. I had my favorite dish, the Lamb Saag, which wasn't on the lunch menu but they made it for me anyway. It was good but a little too creamy. I always get sweet lassis at Indian places, and Jaipur put some strange spices into the drink which ruined it for me. I loved their naan though, and also liked my friend's veggie tikka masala. The decor & ambiance of the restaurant was nice too but overall I regretted my decision to try Jaipur instead of Veerasway.
(2)
Dan L.

i live in the neighborhood and went here for the first time recently. the food was very good but VERY rich- the dishes could've used a little less butter and oil but overall, very tasty. we had the mix tandoori grill meat platter and it was good. cheese nan was too rich but that's probably a good thing. if anything, this indian restaurant make the food a little richer than i like it (did I mention that?) but if you're in the mood for pretty affordable ($15-$20 each, drinks not included), better than average Indian food without long waits and in the west loop, jaipur is your place. i'd go back. i'd also go a couple blocks east and check that other place out, too.
(4)
lost l.

This is before I even tried there food. There website doesn't even tell you what days they are open. I called up on sunday, on phone you don't hear what are the timing for the restaurant. Very Poor set up system.
(1)
Janeen A.

My husband and I tried Jaipur for the first time and had the lunch special fixed menu, which apparently changes items depending on the day of the week. The food is cooked to order and is not a buffet, but you get to choose from a set menu (about $15 dollars per person before tax, tip and drinks, etc.) We split a number of vegetarian and meat dishes (one of us ordered the vegetarian choices and one of us ordered the meat choices). The food was very good, along with the service. An abundance of food was served and we could not finish it. The lunch special included an enormous cucumber and veggie salad, grilled hawaiian-like rolls served with a veggie dish, naan, rice, tandoori chicken, lamb, paneer, some other veggie dishes, and mango kulfi ice cream for dessert. I can't remember the names of all of the dishes, but they were tasty. The atmosphere was nice and we had a leisurely meal. The mango lassi and the iced chai, which were not included in the lunch special price, were good too. We had a good experience.
(4)
Vaidehi T.

Their lunch special for 14.99 is an amazing deal They open at 12:00 as opposed to 11:00 am as mentioned on yelp. We ordered 3 vegetarian lunch specials and one with a chicken entree. Its basically a buffet but you dont have to line up for it - they serve it to you at the table. I think its a great idea. The food was very fresh and tasty. It basically starts with a papdi chaat appetizer and a simple salad. Then comes the tomato soup which was very yummy. For entrees we had the navratan korma, paneer, dal and chicken tikka. They were all very delicious, especially the dal... It was fantabulous. We had a basket of regular naan and the garlic naan. Basically you can get refills of any of the food as you finish them. The service was very good and the food is paced perfectly. The decor is very impressive as well. Its a great switch up to the regular Indian buffet.
(4)
Christy D.

Holy Tandoori this place is tasty!!! Ate a lunch at work that was catered by this restaurant and made sure to make note of the name because it was absolutely delicious. I loved the spinach paneer, the butter chicken, and the channa masala. The Nan was some of the best Ive ever had, and I do seriously recommend the tandoori here, it was also some of the best tandoori Ive ever had.
(4)
Adam K.

TAKEOUT REVIEW ONLY As far as takeout goes this was phenomenal. As other reviews have mentioned: Expect to pay a little dough. It can, and will get expensive. However, people complaining about this is ridiculous. They have a menu, said menu has prices present on it. So unless you go there blindfolded and throw a dart at the menu to figure out what to order you have no excuse for WHINING about the price. Shutty the trappy! I got a quick look at the ambiance of the place and would certainly give the dine-in option a shot. Very low lit, quiet, intimate looking spot. On to the food. I had the Chicken Vindaloo, Naan, and Basmati Rice. The Chicken Vindaloo was probably the best I've ever had...and yes I have dined on Devon St. I REALLY enjoy spicy food and told them to make it spicy. They obliged, but not as a chalenge to blow me away. It was great. Broke out in a nice brow-sweat and had some nose running, but my mouth wasn't on fire that prevented further eating. That's perfect. The sauce was a nice bright tomato based vindaloo that was very flavorful and spiced perfectly. The chicken in it, which so often is like rubber in these dishes, truly is nicely cooked and not overdone and meant to be hidden by gobs of 'gravy'. Naan was good. It was well executed Naan, which is probably the best and only thing that should be said about plain Naan. I was actually quite surprised about the basmati rice. It was nicely cooked, not sticky, and the texture was perfect. Weird that I'm complementing rice, but to get five takeout stars you have to nail every part of the dish. They did. Well done Jaipur.
(5)
Sam B.

Food is alright. I feel the price is on the higher side for the food. Ambiance is good too. I go there more for food than for the looks of the interiors. I ate their lunch combo, SaagPaneer, Naan, roti and garlic naan. All are reasonably alright. The waitresses are good looking :-)
(3)
Alicia K.

We walk our dog near Randolph St. and passed by this restaurant a few times. It was a great decision to come here! It was summer time and we were able to eat outside. The service was fabulous and the food was excellent. Portions are generous and the veggies are cooked to absolute perfection. I love when you can appreciate the colors of the different ingredients. I can't wait to go back and try more entrees.
(4)
Allie M.

One of the best indian meals I had in the city! I cannot wait to return again.
(5)
Hannah H.

Wednesday night dinner with the bff- no reservation, no wait. I really loved the decor and presentation of the dining room and bar area. It feels plush and warm. Other yelpers have cited service issues- I can see why, but we didn't have any complaints. In fact, towards the end of our meal the restaurant was suddenly almost full, and while our server was busy, someone else stopped by the table and brought us boxes and the check. He was wearing a chunky leather coat and tennis shoes, but he did bring us boxes and the check... and took the check too now that I think of it. In fact, I hope he was an actual employee! I'm fairly new to Indian food, but the bff is more familiar. We shared the Saag Paneer and the Munkhari Chicken along with a side of rice. The dishes were ordered with "medium" spice, and I have to say that was too hot for me! The flavor of both dishes were amazing though, so despite the burning throat and tears pooling in my eyes, I enjoyed the meal. I will definitely be back again, and will order 'mild' next time. The price point of this place seems a little higher than other Indian places (each dish seemed maybe 1-2$ more expensive), but for the location, ambiance, and quality- I'll accept it.
(4)
Billy C.

Food = 5 Stars. Service = 2 Stars Ambiance = 4 Stars Price/Value = 2 Stars Average Score = 3.25 Stars Food: The food is awesome. I've tried the Kadhai Panner and the Ckicken Tikka Masala. All are good; but the Paneer Makhani is the best I've had. Service: I've gone twice. Once was for take-out. The one time I ate in our server was fine; BUT the one thing that drove me crazy was the water guy. Let me tell you this guy is efficient. I don't think I or my girlfriend got more than two sips in without water being refilled. It was like the water guy was having dinner with us... I estimate 6-7 visits/6-7 times an arm with a water jug attached reached across my face mid-conversation to refill my water glass; AND if I would have drank more water we would have been graced more times as he made a few laps and found that we hadn't drank anything yet... I understand the point in keeping customers drinks full; but there is no balance here. Ambiance: The ambiance is nice. Its open and inviting. Price/Value: The prices are high in my opinion; but for the location and the quality I think it is a fair value. The one part that really chaps my hide is the ridiculous charging for rice. I ordered rice, which was $3.99. Fine. You get what I would judge to be approximately 2 cups of cooked rice. We ran out of rice so we asked for more and another serving was brought out. Later, would I find out that they charged me another $3.99 for rice... Are you &^%$*&^ kidding me?! I've never been charged full price for another serving of rice. It has always been free or a nominal charge of ~$1. Not another full price charge. I paid $3.99 for rice already. This is just obnoxious and is the reason I will not return.
(3)
Raktim M.

One of the very few places around which serve good Indian food.
(4)
Rajat S.

This review should be a classic case of trusting the Indian guy. I have only been to Jaipur during lunch time when they have their special 4 course unlimited pre fix menu. To call this a buffet would not be fair, as it feels like each course is cooked and bought over fresh. They start off with Salad and one appetizer (Appetizer has varied from Pav Bhaji to Pakoras to Bhel Puri, all of which have been excellent!) You can then choose the veg or non veg option, in which case you will either get a soup or tandoori chicken Then you have several entrees, with rice, regular naan and garlic naan Finally, there is the dessert. I feel full just writing this review. The quality of this food is something you will not find at any Indian restaurant in Chicago, and comes close to the best Indian food i have eaten in the States. (All my friends agree!) One Recommendation: If a bunch of friends go, order both veg and non veg. This way, you can taste all items on the menu, and all items are unlimited anyway. Lastly, me and my friends always make this joke, but when all the food is on the table, there is no other way to describe the feeling than "I feel like a King"
(5)
Cecilia T.

My husband and I randomly round this West Loop spot for dinner and loved it! For starters, we got the Vegetable Pakora which was really good- Potato dish cooked with onion, peas, crisped perfectly with a delicious mild spice- not too strong or bland. We also ordered the Chicken Tiki Masala which was very tender and the curry sauce was so good - better than your average fare. The sauce was sweet and buttery. The Garlic Naan was a taste bud tickler! Chopped Garlic garnished this bread that was lightly crisp yet moist and flavorful. The service is nice as well as the modern atmosphere and clean bathrooms. They do get a bit pricey, even charging for the rice, and while the rice was good, c'mon can't you provide the rice for free? Don't skip out on the rice though. I can't comment on whether it's authentic indian food or not as I'm no expert or native, but I can say the food was very tasty and enjoyable for us! The waiters were all american and inside the restaurant I saw one indian person per table of non-asian customers, so maybe this place is more indian-fusion, who knows!
(4)
Jackie C.

Great Indian Food!!!
(4)
Doe L.

Love love love me some cream cheese. So when I read they have naan with cream cheese, i was all over it! Dipped in some chicken tikki masala (medium spicy bc I'm weak sauce) and I even converted my bf to liking Indian food. DO YOU KNOW HOW MIRACULOUS THAT IS?? I never thought I would get him to like Indian food.... The service was awesome too when I went in to pick up. Everyone who walked by asked if I was being helped. Super friendly! minus one star for their prices... it's getting so pricey that's i'm so close to minus two stars for the price!
(4)
Abhay S.

Food - 4 stars Service - 2 stars Price - 2 stars The food was really good, the service was ... strange. I took a client here for lunch. When we walked in the waiter asked us if we'll be doing a la carte or buffett. We had to ask the question again because we both thought he said buffett but we didn't see a traditional buffett line. The waiter told us we would be served at our table. Strange, never had a buffett were we were served at our table. Ok - no worries though. Another waitress came to get our drinks and confirm that we'll be doing the buffett and asked if we'll be doing veg or non-veg. What felt like a long time later, our food started coming out. At first it was like one or two items, then a torrential downpour of items. Two of which confused me - tikka chicken and some lamb. It didn't strike me at first, but in retrospect, I do remember ordering veg only. Hm. Maybe she misheard me. Not sure. Overall though the food was really good- not the best I've had, but just really good. Then it came time for us to pay. We had to ask our waitress for our check and then it took a lot longer before we could pay. In fact, our waitress never came to our table to pick up our check, we had to take the check to the bar. It really felt like we could have walked out and they wouldn't have cared. It kinda felt like Europe where the waiters just don't care about picking up your check since their gratuity is baked into the bill. You would figure that once the food started coming out, the waitress would check up once and then just drop the check at the table so the lunch crowd could move on. We don't typically have all the time in the world to spend at lunch. I think if I was in the mood for some Indian food I might return if I was in the area.
(3)
Diana T.

My friends and I dropped in on a Monday night (with reservations). There weren't too many patrons but that was probably due to the fact that it was Monday and there was a Bulls game on. What was awesome was that the waitress did not mind turning on their TV to let us watch the Bulls game from across the room. =) We ordered a bunch of dishes family style: chicken tikka masala, shrimp vindaloo, spinach paneer, and another paneer dish with garlic naan, garlic cheese naan, and regular naan. They also brought us basmati rice. Everything was really delicious. I particularly liked the garlic naan and dipping it into the shrimp vindaloo sauce was actually pretty perfect. I thought the service was good and most importantly, they let us be as loud as we wanted.
(4)
Barbara K.

Delicious food, but I'll never go back. When my friend and I had the lunch buffet, $15 each, then barely made a dent in our single round of food proffered, the waiter wouldn't let us take the leftovers to go. He threw them out because of their "buffet policy". So, several pieces of tandori chicken, several sides, a bunch of naan and rice, all in the trash. Would've made my dinner. If we'd been gorging ourselves and loading up, that'd be one thing. But we picked at this one course. So extraordinarily wasteful. I'll never go back.
(2)
Rick W.

Well seasoned food in good sized portions. Dined as a party of 4 women and 1 man and still had food leftover though we only ordered 4 entrees. All the leftovers were eaten.
(4)
Coleen K.

This is the only Indian restaurant I'll go to in Chicago-- Jaipur has succeeded in winning my loyalty with their delicious food! I've been here on many occasions, the most recent being last night. Jaipur has recently updated their interior, and the new feel is very fresh and inviting with white table cloths and cool beading throughout the restaurant. Nice ambiance and usually pretty quiet. Our waitress, Annie, started the night out perfectly-- very attentive but not overbearing. She had great wine pairing suggestions and even convinced my boyfriend and I turn down our regular choices and venture into new types of Indian food. We were not disappointed :) For our order last night, we started out with the lamb samosas. These come out piping hot and the crust is done perfectly, just crispy enough. The lamb is accompanied by peas and awesome seasoning. For main courses, I got the butter paneer and my date got the chicken korma (cashew chicken). Both were outstanding. Their mutter paneer is some of the best I've ever had: perfectly sweet and spicy at the same time. We accompanied this with their onion naan-- pretty good but VERY onion-y. I would highly recommend their jeera rice as well (rice with cumen seeds). If you're looking for authentic, Northern Indian food, you should give this place a shot.
(5)
Alaina T.

I went here on a Friday night with my boyfriend looking for some tasty Indian food. The food was tasty - veggie pakoras were hot and crisp, the naan was fluffy, and the chicken tikka masala was fresh and had a kick to it, even ordering it mild. However, I was turned off by a couple of things. For the service, the staff was friendly and it seemed somewhat busy, but it still took almost 10 mins for someone to take our drink order. It also seemed like someone also missed some attention to detail; the pepper shaker had some sort of lentil sauce spilled on it, and the tablecloth had some dirt or something on it - definitely not enticing. The food was really good though, so I'd probably order takeout.
(3)
Jessica D.

Delicious, lovely, loft-ish looking indian restaurant. The food is not 100% authentic indian, but excellent none-the-less. We had some veg pakora to start off with, then I ordered the dal makhani and cheese nan. My significant other unit had the chicken tadka and it came with rice ! A nice surprise these days in Indian restaurants, where you usually need to order it separately as a side. We were too full for dessert but they had a good selection.
(4)
Gerri H.

I ate here three days ago, and I'm still thinking about my return. This place has awesome food. I called in an order for take out last Friday evening. Parking wasn't too terrible, but downtown traffic was awful! After arriving about 20 minutes late, my husband and I decided to eat our appetizers on the way home. We ordered veggie samosas, veggie pakoras, and a type of flatbread topped w/tomatoes and vegetables. The samosas were very good, very large, and had just enough kick to keep you interested. The pakoras, oh my! I would like to preface this by saying I am an Indian food novice; I have never tried pakoras before (deep fried stuffed "balls"). These were absolutely delicious! The other appetizer was just OK. For our main dishes, I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (my first time) and my husband ordered a vegetarian dish w/peas, carrots, potatoes, etc. w/a side of nan bread. We had predicted that the main dishes wouldn't be as good because a restaurant can't have both perfect appetizers and main dishes, right? Well, we were floored. My Tikka Masala was very good; the tandoori chicken was both flavorful and tender. The sauce was excellent. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Even the nan bread was perfectly soft and tasty. We are already planning our return next Friday. The only drawback is that the prices are a little steep for takeout, but my philosphy is, if it's good, it's worth it.
(5)
Rachel H.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. It is practically in the same building as live in which is even better! The lunch special is an amazing deal. For $14.99, you get the hugest feast you could ever imagine. My favorite day to go is Friday because they have Chicken Tikka Masala on the lunch special menu, and that is my favorite dish there by far. It is literally the best chicken tikka masala I've ever had anywhere. If you go for dinner, it can be a bit pricey, but the servings are big enough for 2 people to share. I have to say, I'm kinda addicted to this place, just ask my friends... they make fun of me all the time for it. But when I finally get them to come try it, they always end up coming back. Amazing traditional Indian food! You must try it.
(5)
Swati B.

Came here on a Monday night with some friends...it was actually pretty quiet til about 8:30 pm. The ambiance is really nice, quiet, classy..they have a decent wine list...avoid the mango wine..it's really..awful..tastes like nail polish remover..no, I'm not kidding. I had the garlic cheese naan...holy crap..that was amazing! i could have eaten just 2 orders of that and been satisfied! I ordered the saag paneer...and we also got the Navratan Korma. The saag paneer was good..nothing spectacular..and the navratan was really tasty...the cheese naan was obviously the best thing..though quite heavy...I left this place stuffed (and literally thats all we ate!) Service is pretty good, and the servers are pretty knowledgable. Parking is pretty easy on the streets, or you can valet.. overall great experience..I will be back..even if it is just for the cheese naan!
(4)
Morgan A.

i LOVE indian food and this is the best i've had in Chicago so far. Coming from Seattle where ethnic food is aplenty and really tasty at that, I've found it hard to find good asian, indian, mexican food in the city. Jaipur is definitely on the list for my Indian cravings! I went with a group of 4 and we ordered a few different dishes for the table. The star for me was the Mutter Paneer, OH MY GAWD! It was a beautiful yellow curry with rich, buttery chunks of paneer and peas. I could have drank it like a soup! They also had a cream cheese stuffed naan, which I've never had before. It was tasty but I prefer the plain or garlic for schlopping up my sauces! Service was ok, a little slow with the filling of water glasses (but I tend to drink A LOT of water). Overall, I will definitely be going back!
(4)
Rajan L.

Great sit down place. The food is pretty good but their garlic naan is probably the best I have ever had. Both the a la carte and unlimited menu are good and worth trying. If you live or work next to west loop this is great place for occasional long lunches.
(4)
Elaine C.

Really good, but slightly pricey Indian food. We had the MULLIGATAWNY (spicy chicken soup), which was really excellent and flavorful. We also tried the veggie samosas, which came with home made mint chutney and tamarind sauce. They were delicious. Then we tried the Tandoori Mix Grill, which came with three different types of meat grilled in the Tandoori oven. It came out sizzling and smelling great. The tikka chicken was still the best, and I might stick to just that if I were to do it over again. We also tried the Chicken Tikki Masala (I know, it's standard, but I didn't want to scare my date who is somewhat new to Indian food). The curry came with white rice and was really delicious. We ordered it "medium" spicy but would have ordered it hot, because it wasn't very spicy at all. The curry itself was really rich and flavorful too, and was excellent with garlic naan. It really is a 5 star type of place but we received some weird service. I had brought a restaurant.com certificate, and they tried telling me that it was only for dinner, even though it said nothing of the sort on the certificate and we were there for lunch. The waitress came back and told us its OK to use after all, just not on the lunch special (which I completely understand). I just think its weird to create this awkward situation out of something that your restaurant signed up for. Don't try to get people in there and then not deliver on your own specials. Otherwise, the place is really neat inside, great ambiance and you can tell they strive to provide great service. It definitely was excellent, high-quality Indian food.
(4)
First L.

The food here is crazy good, but I am not sure whether it the additional cost is worth the saved drive up to Devon. Very nice atmosphere, good drink list, and fantastic naan. Still trying, however, to figure out how the 4 of us nailed a $200 check with drinks, two apps, and four dishes. Next time I crave curry and onion naan, I'll head north to Devon. Oh, nicked this place one star for not having my reservation (made through open table)...
(4)
Aspi H.

One of the few Indian places I've eaten at where all the curries didn't taste the same.
(4)
Jason P.

Jaipur is different from your average Indian restaurants that proclaim their buffets and specific Indian dishes. Jaipur is the first to advertise its gourmet Indian menu, and their prices definitely reflect the hype. But though it is an expensive meal, it is definitely worth every penny you spend. Just recently renovated, this place yells out upscale and clean food which top notch service. I don't I've ever drank so much water in my life in a restaurant. I love food and the more the better. But I've noticed that Indian restaurants during dinner put their entrees in small little bowls that look very unfulfilling and wanting more. That's why I usually go to buffets. But surprising, the food has a lot of depth and flavors, and there's enough to go around. I've been there twice and both times were excellent. We've gotten the Chicken tiki masala and the vegetable curry dish (sorry can't remember it). This time we ordered the sang panoor (most likely not) or the cream spinach with goat cheese. It's absolutely delicious here. Their naan of course is top notch. If you mess that up, than there's no point of even eating there. Overall, the food is excellent, the service is great and the atmosphere and ambiance is superb. Overall, a great dining experience, especially if you love the rich and delicious flavors of Indian food.
(5)
Michael S.

A perfectly good Indian restaurant--all the standard North Indian classics, good atmosphere, good service--definitely worth stopping by when you're in the West Loop... ..unless India just won the Cricket World Cup that morning. Then it will probably be packed, wall-to-wall, with like six parties of five or more people, while the hapless one-hostess/one-waiter team ponder how they're going to get everyone seated and served while still getting the place turned over for dinner. And you'll probably leave, because while it's good, it's not 45-minute-wait-on-a-Saturday-afternoon good. This is just my theory, granted--it's possible Jaipur's just that popular, and this is a standard weekend crowd. But come on--the place was totally understaffed, and that stretch of Randolph is usually like the Omega Man any time before nine on the weekends. And four guys in there were wearing shirts for various college cricket clubs, which is, um, rather unusual for Chicago. So yeah, if four years from now you're looking to have a nice Indian meal, by all means consider Jaipur, but before you leave, be absolutely certain MS Dhoni has not just capped off a spectacular innings with a title-clinching six. Because the wait after that's going to be brutal.
(4)
Justin L.

Amazing Indian food.
(5)
Sao-Mai N.

My friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant for lunch and were so glad we did. The place wasn't crowded at all and we got a substantial amount of food with the lunch special. I can't tell you what was on the list but food just kept coming out and everything was delicious. The only thing we didn't like was the mixed salad, but come on, who eats the salad? Highly recommend. Nom nom naan.
(5)
Joseph Z.

UNRELIABLE- DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS RESTAURANT!! We ordered from this restaurant because the reviews were great and the food looked good....unfortunately, we will never know. We placed an order at 5:50 at night. The estimated delivery time was 6:54 and the prices were 20% higher then any other Indian restaurant. We weren't exactly thrilled about either, but hey, for good food we would wait. We started getting a little worried at 7:15 when the food wasn't here yet. We contacted the restaurant at 7:30, who proceeded to tell us that the delivery man was on his way and should be here in 5 minutes (the restaurant is less then a mile away). At 8 pm....we were still hungry sitting on our couch. We called the restaurant again and they told us that they couldn't locate the delivery guy, but they were "really sorry" and offered us a free appetizer on our next order....gee thanks! At 8:30 we called back a 3rd time. After 20 minutes on the phone they told us that they had never received our order in the first place. So they lied to us twice and obviously don't care enough about their customers to take 30 seconds to actually check on the order. 3 hours and 3 excuses later...we never received our dinner. Moral of the story-This restaurant is completely unprofessional and not worth your business. I was born and raised in NYC and this was worse then anything I ever experienced there. Lesson learned!
(1)
Christina G.

I loved this place. We came on Valentine's day because I hate being a couple amongst a million other couples, and it was a good choice. The food was great. Wonderful garlic naan, and loved the entrees. Just really great food overall. Service was very good and prices were reasonable. Would give it a fifth star except they left out my leftovers in the take-out bag which was very disappointing the next day.
(4)
Tasha F.

I just went on Sunday with a friend. We arrived about 6:45 pm and were immediately seated. We were going to a show at City Winery so we wanted to stay in the area to eat. Upon arriving to our table, the waiter, with a fake-ass euro accent, did not introduce himself, but began to tell us that we should hurry and order because there were lots of large parties in the restaurants with orders to fill. WTF! We already knew what we wanted, so he wasted both of our times with the insult and if we didn't and were not pressed for time to get to our show on time we would have left. We ordered a full tandori chicken, vegetable pulav, and Nann. My friend requested a small serving of dahl for the rice, but the waiter told her she couldn't do that, it only came as a dish. She asked that he ask the chef...he hemmed and hawed, then came back with a curt, "No". Our food was brought by other people and I was happy not to see the rude waiter who never gave his name, however the whole order of chicken for 18.99 was not only dry, but all dark meet and NOT a whole chicken. I have had better tandoori chicken at buffets and cabbie hangouts. When the rude, little waiter walked passed, I got his attention and told him that we didn't receive a whole chicken. He told me we did, I asked when did whole chickens come in 7 pieces (I didn't even want to get into the all dark meat). He said he would check with the chef. He came back and said a whole chicken was 8 pieces...now he said it, as if I were retarded. Then he started to walk away. I had to stop him and reiterate that we only had 7 pieces, he acted as if he hadn't heard this information before and was shocked. "You only have 7 pieces? They didn't bring you another piece?" We got the check, when he walked past I tried to give him the bill and he literally put his hand at me with a stop gesture, LITERALLY. He walked to the table behind us, leaned in and listened to what they said and came back and took the payment, because it would have been too heavy for him to take it prior, so we had to give me the hand. We finally got a scrawny chicken leg as we were leaving. Oh I forgot that the chicken thighs looked as if they had been split in two. The vegetable pulav was excellent and so was the Naan. For three bucks for one piece it should have been. So should the chicken for a 7-piece, all dark whole chicken at $18.99. Oh I forgot, our water was nice and luke-warm, served with no ice.
(2)
Robyn T.

I'll definitely come back. It's nice to find delicious Indian fare in the downtown area. This West Loop location looks a little fancier than some of its Devon cousins and is complete with a faux fireplace in the entry. Staff was very friendly offering a sample of an ingredient I was unfamiliar with and complimentary chai following the meal on a frigid evening.
(4)
A K.

My American supervisor took us to this place, said this is a great place to go to. Now, I go to Jaipur quite often for fun whenever I visit India, so I am very well aware of that food. The supervisor gave us a forced lecture on Jaipur, and explained to us how the food is over in Jaipur and I had to show interest. Having said that, the food was OK, nothing amazing. The decoration is spectacular, the staff great, very clean, trendy and this place has everything going for it. The place is expensive, but no more than a fine Italian place. Expect to pay about $30 for Dinner per person and $20 for the Lunch buffet with tips and taxes. This may be the most upscale Indian restaurant in Chicago along with India House.
(3)
Lex B.

I absolutely love Indian food, but I have to say that this was my least favorite places I have ever eaten. I had the lamb vindaloo, and the meat was poor quality and not properly cooked. We asked our waitress for suggestions, and she said everything was good. Maybe it's just during the weekend, but I will not be returning.
(1)
Robin L.

Jaipur is wonderful! Since the first time I went there several years ago, I have seen it get busier, and go through some growing pains as the staff grew accustomed to serving more people, but the quality of food remains amazing. I moved away from Chicago about a year ago, and haven't found anything close to Jaipur in my new digs. I was in Chicago last weekend, and Jaipur was on the top of my list of places to go! Since the last time I was there , there have been some cosmetic improvements (it is a very romantic and inviting atmosphere) and the wine list has grown. The saag is why I come. It has a depth of flavor that causes my taste buds to celebrate. The various flavors compliment, but never compete with, each other. I like the spice, and some places focus on heat to the detriment of flavor. Here they can do spicy and flavorful at the same time. Yum!!
(5)
Shruta S.

I'm surprised this has such a low rating. This is by far the most quality Indian food in Chicago. And tasty too. Don't miss it.
(5)
Jamie S.

My first visit to Jaipur was a proper dine in experience and now I get pickup or delivery about twice a month (if not more). Aside from going to Devon Ave, or India, this is my favorite Indian spot. The samosas, lamb saag, and roti are a staple for my boyfriend while I go between mutter paneer and chicken curry (delicious). They also offer several types of naan and rice. I tend to stick to the basics but am always happy when I try something new. We're slowly eating our way through the menu since we like what normally get so much, it makes it difficult to change it up. The menu is extensive. When we did dine in, all the things that count were in place. The restaurant is clean, has a nice atmosphere, and efficient and friendly service.
(4)
Dimple M.

Love their food. I've dined in as well as ordered online and both are equally satisfying as far as service is concerned. Love their cheese naan. People who like rumali roti, make sure you order one here. Not many Indian places serve it and this place has a perfect one. Worth a try for sure!
(4)
Mindy S.

This is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant. It's incomparable to anything else. The cheese naan is like nothing I've ever tasted before, and I make a 45 minute drive to come eat just that as often as possible. The food is delicious. I could eat their Dal Makhani forever. This is my family's favorite restaurant, and I'm obsessed!
(5)
Keith S.

Food is tasty service sucks. I have visited many Indian restaurants in Chicago and have found Jaipur to be one of the best in terms of food taste. Wait staff could use some improvements. Once I ordered a few appetizers to go and the bill was $15 and the cashier said they don't have change and don't take credit cards for small amounts!! Most of the time I dine inside and the location is great and restaurant is typically clean. Overall recommend this place to anyone wanting Indian food.
(3)
Deepika B.

Food rating - 2, but minus 1 for the horrible service - lunch buffet was a joke This definitely deserves some details: 1. The way the buffet system works is very confusing and weird 2. Malai methi matar had no methi (fenugreek) and no taste too 3. Dal, a part of the buffet was not served, had to ask for it 3 times. When it came to the table, we found an extremely watered down version and again tasteless 4. Chicken tandoori was strictly OKAY 5. Other dishes were passable. 6. What they serve isn't Indian food, but a watered down heavy on cream types For the service: 1. The server probably felt she was doing us a favor by attending to us 2. The dessert mentioned was gulab jamun, but we were served gajar ka halwa. When we questioned, we received no apologies, just a curt response that they ran out of it. So, we HAD to eat it. WOW!! 3. There was so much food left, but they wouldn't let us pack it, rather waste it. I would recommend going to Rangoli instead, their dinner offerings are good and close to authentic Indian food.
(1)
Dan R.

Food was fine. Not great, not bad. I ordered pickup through yelp (fulfilled by delivery.com ). Got an automated email but no confirmation, and the provided phone number went directly to a voice mailbox that was full. A little disconcerting but I walked over and my order was ready. Mulligatawny Soup was a little watery but filling. Could've had a little more spice. Lamb Vindaloo was very tough but tasty. Good level of heat and generous portion. White Rice was a massive portion loaded with ghee. Delicious. For $32, not a great value.
(3)
Selena L.

Came here early in the week for a friend's birthday. I enjoyed the decor and appreciated that this is a quieter dining option in a sea of super loud Chicago restaurants. We shared: an order of samosas, garlic shrimp, 2 orders of basmati rice, an order of butter naan, chicken tikka masala, a vegetarian dish and lamb rogan josh among the four of us. We could've taken out an entree or one less order of rice. Just a tip;-) Everything was DELICIOUS!!
(4)
Shawn K.

Super nice people. I was surprised how good the food was. I would definitely eat here again.
(5)
Sidi S.

I went there with some friends and I was not impressed. The food was average and way overpriced. You have to pay $4 extra for rice because all entrees come with no bread nor rice. Their mango juice was too liquidity and too sweet. I wanted to have their mango ice cream but they were out. Will not go back again.
(3)
Princess F.

We were recommended to try this restaurant while we were downtown. We ordered the veggie briyani and grill platter. I especially liked the veggie briyani. Amongst the grill platter, I liked the drumstick, but the other pieces did not impress. The garlic naan was good. The tea was a disappointment. The briyani came accompanied with the yogurt raita, which tasted very good. I felt the matron was not as respectful and giving attitude to the guests. However the decor is nice. A major plus, they serve zabiha.
(4)
Luke W.

Amazing food and service! Something different and good to do for dinner.
(4)
Amoli P.

It turns out my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago has been in my own neighborhood all along. There are two main qualities I look for when I go to an Indian restaurant: 1. Does the food taste fresh and is it of good quality? 2. Is the food oily? Chicago has enough Indian options that #1 is usually not a problem. There are plenty of higher scale Indian restaurants around town where you can trust the food quality. The problem is usually #2. For whatever reason, Indian restaurants in the US insist on drenching their food with oil. It's usually to the point that you can see a half an inch layer of oil on top of your entree, or you can see little pools of oil running on the edges of your plate. And as a result, you leave the restaurant feeling full and unhealthy and wishing you had never eaten it, no matter how tasty it was. Jaipur is not oily! On top of that most wonderful quality, the food happens to be delicious. I had the paneer khadai with garlic naan and the khadai was spiced to perfection. The sauce was full of tomato and garlic flavor and tasted delicious, with no excessive oil to be seen. The naan was light and fluffy and not overly buttery. My friends had the chicken tikka and loved it as well. The tikka sauce is more cream based, but even that sauce did not seem overly oily at all. The menu is great - full of all the usual Indian Punjabi dishes you expect along with a great tandoori option. Lots of customers were getting sizzling plates of entrees fresh out of the grill. And everything I saw looked and smelled delicious. The atmosphere is clean and hip. The service is excellent. It's 3 blocks away from my building. And I will be back here any time I get an Indian craving and I'm too lazy to cook it myself!
(4)
Jamie B.

I wanted so much to like Jaipur, especially since the West Loop needs a good Indian restaurant and it is so convenient for me. I've honestly given them three shots, and all three times they struck out. The service is really terrible. Slow and rude in the restaurant. Even more irritating is that both times I have ordered delivery they have screwed up my order. The most recent time I called to complain and was told by the person on the other end that it was my fault that they screwed up my order. Even if there was some kind of a miscommunication, there's nothing quite like telling your customer they're wrong to make sure they keep coming back. Also, it's really over priced. $74 for a small container of rice (seriously, $4 for rice?), lamb saag, chicken tikka masala and yellow daal. That said, I gave it two stars because the food is pretty good. It definitely falls short of Gaylord in River North though--similarly priced (maybe a bit pricier), but much better food, and you actually feel like they want you to be there!
(2)
Arash R.

Went there for a Sunday lunch . there are many better places in the city to get Indian food. I've heard much about there biryani but I was disappointed to see the rice soaked in tomato paste and soggy . didn't taste any better . the paneer makhni was good but then again you can't really mess it . service was super slow . the diet Pepsi was too flat and they didn't care about refills . won't go here again definitely .
(2)
Galina M.

Sat outside of this hidden west loop star of an indian restaurant! Since Verasway closed last year Jaipur quicky took the medal. I would call it a modern spin on Indian. I havent actually been inside-we sat outside since it was absolutely the perfect weather for it-not too hot and not too cold. The waitress was super nice when I asked her if there were any groupon now deals on Jaipur today she replies "i dont use coupons". That made us chuckle. Anyways, she was helpful w the menu, advised us that chicken makhani is a healthier alternative to chicken tiki masala. Makhani is a tomato based sauce and tiki masala is butter and cheese based sauce. This was super enlightening so we ordered chicken makhani w basmati rice. Oh and garlic naan - unbelievable! We also got tandoori veggie dish - basically a skillet with bunch of veggies and some sort of sauce - really healthy and still has that spicey ting to it! And theeeen....we got creamy spinach with paneer (cheese) dish - and that was to die for!!!! We dipped our naan in the spinach dish - it was something. Anyways, definitely recommend - my husband said there is no heavy smell (of spices, etc.) when you go inside so that's always a plus. Usually we can't go out somewhere after we eat indian food because our clothes end up smelling too strong. :) Try it out if you're a fan of indi food. Reasonably priced also and tons of parking around - it's in the west loop area.
(5)
Jay B.

Best Indian food in the city. We used get delivery all the time it is great. We moved out of the west loop and they don't delivery to bucktown. Makes me want to move closer just so I can get delivery from them again.
(5)
Rishabh A.

I have been there quite a few times because I think this place has the best Indian food in Chicago. They have good lunch specials (lunch buffet). They have a different concept when it comes to the buffet. They have a prix fixe menu for lunch and they get you everything depending on whether you get vegetarian or non vegetarian. And the best part is everything is fresh and hot unlike the normal buffet. They have good nimbu paani (lemon soda) and their lassi (yogurt drink) is ok. Usually Saturday lunch buffet is better than Sunday, if you want to try it out. Dinner is you order entree and is good. Service has been kind of slow but food definitely makes up for it. Pro tip: Get only garlic naan instead of regular naan (naan = Indian bread) Ultimate Pro tip: Half of the people on the table can get vegetarians and half non vegetarians. That way you get to taste everything on the menu ;)
(4)
Steve B.

Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised by the food and service. I am not a huge fan of curry but the chicken korma was fantastic. Only knock is that I had requested "spicy" and it wasn't spicy at all. Definitely would recommend and will go back again.
(4)
Olga B.

Even though this place has a great ambiance, I wouldn't give it all the 5 stars for food. The staff tried to help as much as they could with food advice for a vegetarian (myself), but in the end if just confused me more. Overall, good experience.
(4)
Prerak B.

Finally, a good Indian restaurant in Chicago. The food is great, however the staff not so much. I've been here a few times now and the food has been consistently good. Tonight however, the service was abhorrent. Now this place says that they are open until 9. We called to check and they said that the kitchen closed at 8:45, so we got there promptly at 8:15, thinking we'd have plenty of time to enjoy a nice, leisurely Sunday evening dinner. Nope. We were told immediately that we'd have to order everything in 5-10 minutes since the kitchen was closing. No problem. We knew what we wanted. The waiter we had was a bit rude and rushed us through the whole meal. We also saw several patrons (probably 10) turned away at the door before 8:45! About a quarter of the way through the meal, it was clear that the staff wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. People were talking very loudly - even screaming at each other. Then the vacuuming and cleaning began - right near our table. Excuse me, when I pay $75 for a meal for two I would like to enjoy it without someone asking me to lift my legs so they can vacuum underneath them (just a bit of an exaggeration). The service issues continued for the rest of the night. I will only be getting pick-up here from now on. Great food, disastrous service.
(3)
Sunit S.

Lunch does not have a buffet. They call it lunch special and it may be 'all u can eat' but they don't tell you that clearly. Price is $16.99 per person. They serve a multi course meal - soup, samosa, fruit, naan, palak paneer, daal, korma, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, rice and lastly kheer. Food is good, service is decent, quantities are very good. We had a lot of food left over - which they would not let us take. This was really stupid - they would have to throw it away (hopefully). The guy said it is like a buffet - but it is NOT - as they bring the food to the table in individual containers. We hated the fact that they waste the food. Save yourself that bad feeling - goto India House which is nearby.
(2)
Jacqueline C.

Chicago hidden gem. It's love at first sight. Mahi tikka- marinated chunks of expertly seasoned fish, baked to perfection in tandoor. In love. Garlic cheese nan... A must to compliment a perfect meal. Tasty rather large samosa, I like their style on portion size ; ) Thumbs up to staff, ambience and even location! At first I was thinking the prices were high, but you get what you pay for ten fold!
(5)
Christina M.

Jaipur doesn't live up to all the hype. Being vegetarian or vegan most of my life, I can tell you that I've eaten my fair share of Indian food. Unfortunately, I found Jaipur to be an average Indian restaurant. To start, the decor appeared cheap (for a so-called fancier Indian restaurant) and the taste/quality of the food did not warrant Jaipur's inflated prices. My Aloo Gobi was fairly average, cost $15, did not come with rice, vegetables were slightly overcooked, and the sauce was just OK. For $15 I expect some pretty amazing Indian food, and I feel that Jaipur simply missed the mark here. Overall, the food is OK but nothing I'd run back for...it's likely I'll never return though.
(3)
Stacey L.

Bottom line: really tasty food. Best vegetable samosas I've had, nicely spicy chicken tikka masala, and a nice atmosphere overall. Downside: pretty terrible waitstaff. Despite not being very busy, it took over twenty minutes for someone to take our drink order, then nearly 45 for someone to return for our food order. One of our waitresses was apparently very rude (I was busy chatting away at the other end of the table), and overall the lag was pretty ridiculous - we were there for three hours. We did have a large party (10 people), but we had made a reservation and several of us shared dishes. A couple people in our party complained, and the manager did a great job of trying to make it right, knocking a significant chunk off our bill and giving us all shots from the bar. I gave them a 4-star rating because I personally had a great time - I got lost in conversation and didn't notice the clock ticking away. The busser was very attentive, always filling our water, taking away dirty plates, and asking if there was anything else we needed. If I'd been starving, though, or had been on my way somewhere with a specific start time, or had been forgotten about/disrespected by the waitress, I'd knock it down to a three.
(4)
Audre L.

I would give this place a 3.5/4 stars, but I'll give it 4 stars since it's a great option for authentic Indian food while maintaining an nice atmosphere and good service. The food is so flavorful without being greasy. We got channa pindi (chickpeas), Benghan Bhartha (eggplant) and Kerala Chicken (coconut and green chili curry chicken). Garlic naan was fantastic, and basmati rice is a staple. Each of the entrees you can choose mild, medium or spicy options.
(4)
V P.

I ordered the lamb biryani for delivery - highly recommend this place! Great service and prompt delivery. Good quantity as well, one entree can be split between two people.
(5)
Jay X.

I went there with a group of 5 other people. We ordered naan and a lot of little side dishes. I was not familiar with Indian food, but we made sure to make it mild, as I don't like spicy. Surprisingly, the people who were used to very spicy Indian food was pleased by the mildness. I liked the decor. I enjoyed the red lighting and the staff was nice.
(5)
C. H.

Horribly over priced! Really outrageous. 16$ for very small portions. Got chicken tika but ordered something different so they messed that up too. The portions were very small and the saag paneer was over processed. Some dishes were good ...but they need to reduce to 10 or 12 dollars...They must have very high rent in the Randolph area.
(1)
Jill D.

A tad expensive but the chicken tikka masala was really good
(4)
Roman M.

I was tempted to go 4 stars but honestly this is the best Indian food I've had in Chicago in the 2 years I've been back here. Cumin is an amazing restaurant, and was my tops for a long time, but I think Jaipur takes the number one spot now. The service is impeccable, and the Chef's Special Appetizer is a MUST. For our mains we got Shrimp Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala - both of which I highly recommend. Now - the only critique I would give is that the garlic cheesy naan is absolutely gross. Our server, who was very nice and spot on with everything else, recommended we try it because it's very popular, so we gave it a shot. Not a good idea. It's literally cream cheese melted into garlic naan, apparently with some paneer as well...but honestly all you can taste is cream cheese - NOT something I want with my Indian food :) So in short -stay away from the garlic cheesy naan!!!
(5)
Raj V.

Food we received was smelly.. Server did not offer for a change or a refund for that order too..
(2)
H F.

We enjoyed the food at Jaipur. On our third visit we had a waiter who tried to rip us off by quoting $35 for corkage. We paid $10 the last 2 times. Than he gave himself 20% tip on our check for 4 people without telling us. Great food. Beware of getting ribbed off.
(2)
Restaurant J.

Americanized indian food apart from some dishes of course. The chicken biryani and the paneer makhani were authentic indian dishes. The tandoori kababs disappointed. The lamb chops were delicious. I feel the place would feel better if they do something about the lighting. A little on the expensive side i would say.
(3)
Kwoky L.

We came to Jaipur because of a Restaurant.com gift certificate deal many months ago, It's not the best Indian food in town but it's not bad either. I really like the upscale decor on the inside but because the weather was nice in the summer, we also had an option to dine outdoors as well, which we did. Service was OK and our chicken briyani and tandoori chicken were decent. The manager was nice enough to come to our table and asked about our experience too. We really appreciated it.
(3)
Emily I.

This review is only for delivery. We ordered our food for a work dinner and they delivered our food with no rice. I immediately called to tell them and they told me the rice is separate. We placed the order over the phone but the man didn't bother telling us that we needed to order rice when all of our meals clearly needed rice with them. I then asked for them to please deliver the rice and he still charged me for it while our food got cold. Horrible service! Can't review the food because it was cold by the time we ate it.
(2)
Jay A.

Jaipur is HANDS DOWN the best Indian restaurant in the Chicago area (and this is coming from an Indian). Most Indian restaurants provide the same menu and mild variations on standard cuisine, but Jaipur's dishes are incredibly unique and even the classic dishes have a taste that is distinctly better than the rest. The food is not dripping in oil (like all other Indian restaurants) and the flavors are absolutely fresh and authentic. An absolute treasure for Chicago!
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Vindaloo T.

We recently had dinner at Jaipur, and I was both pleased and disappointed. We came with a large group, including several small children. We had booked our table in advance, on a not-very busy night. My guests and I were all pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the decor. I would give the space a 5, compared to most Indian restaurants. The food was a solid four stars. Everything tasted fresh, and almost all of the dishes were tasty, and not as heavy as most Indian restaurants in the city. Unfortunately we were very disappointed in the service. I know Indian restaurants generally are not known for having stellar service, but this was really awful. Note to the owners--if you are going to have an elegant space, especially on West Randolph where there is a ton of competition, TRAIN YOUR STAFF PROPERLY!!!! First, it took a long time for anyone to take our drink orders when we were seated--the restaurant was empty except for us, but all the servers were hanging out by the bar. We had to call someone over. They also failed to bring a wine list--we had to ask. Our waiter had no clue how to serve wine--he poured tastes for everyone at the table--huh?!?? I'm sorry, but you pour a taste for the person who ordered the wine, wait for them to taste it, then proceed to serve the table. Instead, he poured tastes for everyone then went back to one end of the table and proceeded to pour giant pours (almost to the top of the glass--tacky, tacky, tacky!) into the first three glasses. Then he realized he had hardly anything left in the bottle, and there were still five more people waiting to be served. So he poured them each a tiny bit. I had to call him over and ask for another bottle, and let him know that he didn't need to fill the glasses to the rim. To top it off, he seemed to be smirking the whole time, like maybe he was doing it on purpose to force us to order a second bottle? (That was an annoying assumption since I was planning on ordering more later--we also had people drinking beer and cocktails.) Maybe he thought because we're brown we wouldn't know any better? Whatever the reason, it was unacceptable. This same waiter tried to push us to order things that we didn't want. Um, I'm sorry--I know how to order at an Indian restaurant, I'm Indian! You, waiter, are not--so don't try to school me, bro. We had a ton of leftovers, so I ordered plenty. He was just trying to upsell, in an insistent, obnoxious way. Early on in the meal, I ordered an extra dish (the lamb chops--they were really good!). Unfortunately they were so disorganized that one of the waiters started clearing plates before it arrived. I had to wave him down to tell him to stop clearing plates and bring fresh ones for those he was taking away. They should know to ask before taking people's plates. OK, and one super-gross thing. We were seated near the kitchen doors, (also annoying--they sat us at a shitty table even though the place was empty). About halfway through the meal one of the cooks came out and just lingered around. He was FILTHY. His clothes were filthy and covered in grease and food. His face and hair were dirty and greasy and he kept rubbing his face and nose with his hands. The thought of him cooking our food made me want to vomit. At that point I decided we would skip dessert. It's possible that our main waiter was so awful because he knew he was getting a huge tip. There is a 20% service charge added for groups over five. We had eleven people, so he knew he was going to make at least $100 bucks off us whether he was polite or not. Shame on you, waiter. we will not be back again. I really hope the owners read this and do something--the place has potential, but I was completely turned off.
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Kim H.

Went with a group via an Open Table reservation. Easy and free on-street parking on a Sunday afternoon, arrived on time, table was ready, we were warmly greeted. The waitress was excellent, water was constantly refilled by waitstaff, and we never lacked for attention. Our table ordered the veggie and non-veggie tableside buffet/family style and added a few other dishes that were also allowed to be shared. The pakoras arrived, next the garden salad, and then it was an Indian-food storm, served in charming containers that kept the dishes hot throughout our meal. All in all, I think we ended up trying about 15 different items, plus mango lassi, chai, and Kingfisher. Standouts included the exceptionally prepared naan, super flavorful and tender lamb rogan josh, very interesting methi matar malai (fenugreek and peas), and awesome aloo ghobi (potato and chickpea). The tandoori chicken was a little dryer than some I've had at other restaurants, and the rice in the kheer was a little too toothsome. Basmati rice was perfectly done and plentiful. One thing we did notice...the restaurant was full and we were one of the few tables of non-Indian diners. Maybe I'm guilty of an incorrect assumption, but I tend to find it a good sign if the regular consumers of any "ethnic" restaurant are of the same ethnicity! We left Jaipur stuffed and satiated!
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Colleen C.

mmmmmm.... This was such an educational dining experience for me. Kali B ( Yelp's FEMALE resident expert on Indian food) invited me to lunch with her fiancee, and they wanted to check out Jaipur. I happily agreed! I am not very well versed in Indian cuisine, and Kali offered to teach me a bit... Which, basically meant ordering for the table...and she's good at it! My favorite (besides the bread basket with naan and roti) was the paneer. So good. I can't remember the names of anything else...as I didn't even look at a menu! I'm sure Kali can elaborate, though. My chai tea was heavenly, and perfect on a cold day...I even ordered a second :) We got a boatload of food for about $65. Service was on point (though the restaurant was near empty on a Saturday late afternoon), and friendly. The dishes arrived hot and at a good pace. The ambience is clean, crisp, and Kali tells me...fairly standard :) I felt like I was in a food tasting class, and it was fabulous. I even had leftovers for dinner...
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Lauren R.

Good Indian food without having to trek all the way up to Devon! I'm a fan. We came here a few weeks ago for a party, there were 8 of us. We ordered about half the things off the menu and did it family style. Some favorites - Kerala Fish curry, veg samosas, and chicken vindaloo!
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Christy L.

Great Indian food is seriously lacking in Chicago. Having been recognized by Michelin as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, I headed to Jaipur with high expectations that I may have finally found my Chicago go-to Indian restaurant. Jaipur was fine but it wasn't great. I'd say it's the second best I've had in Chicago (behind Cumin, the other Indian Bib Gourmand restaurant in Chicago). The food was flavorful though not as memorable as many other restaurants. The quality of the ingredients was also fine. I'd head back here for sure, but still think Chicago could do better.
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Anuj S.

Overall, I really liked Jaipur's food. Given that I had it delivered, I don't think it was worth the price... I think I could get similar food for much less elsewhere and there's no reason to pay a premium for a nice restaurant/ambiance if you're getting delivery (I guess that's my fault, but I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now). The Food: I ordered paneer makhani, channa pindi, naan, and garlic naan. The paneer was good. The chana pindi was good, although it's not pindi channa and more of just channa. Pindi channa is very specifically prepared black without a creamy base - different taste. The plain naan was fine and the garlic naan was really good. Both sabzis were good old creamy Indian restaurant food. Definitely the channa could have been less oily. Not the healthiest food choices, but they tasted good and that's what you come to expect of restaurant-prepared food. The Delivery: Deliver was about 45 minutes as promised. The food was delivered warm, which is important. I think they should've included some onions and/or green peppers as they're a normal complement to Indian food. Well, at least they could have asked? They charge like $4 for delivery, which is probably normal. The Quantity: I was happy with the quantity they provided. I was able to finish less than half of the sabzi's and one naan (half of each). Plenty of leftovers which will come in handy tomorrow for dinner. :-) Next time: I've heard a lot about the restaurant, so next time I'll be sure to go there and maybe then the higher prices will feel like it was wort it. Looking forward to upgrade Jaipur to 4 stars after a visit.
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Holly S.

This place was fantastic! I have never tried Indian food prior to my visit last weekend. I had such a great experience I will be back for sure and I will bring my friends who have never tried Indian food. We had a wonderful server who honestly smiled the entire time she waited on us and helped me pronounce the words of the dishes I was interested in trying. She also pointed out her favorites without trying to only point out expensive items. She checked on us frequently and refilled our beverages several times. She was wonderful and helpful! The food was so delicious! The naan (similar to a pita bread) was so delicious! I could have just eaten that and some hummus and been still writing a five star review. We tried many things and I was happy with everything I tried as was my friend. I highly recommend trying Jaipur whether you love Indian food or you have never had it. I learned I was missing out!
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Tammer F.

Frankly, I don't get the hype in some of these ratings. The food is squarely decent, no better. Portions were okay for some dishes, laughable for others (4 tiny kofta in a sea of sauce for the malai kofta, for the bargain price of $13). I love Indian food and will gladly pay more than the standard buffet-place price for higher quality, more authentic fare, but Jaipur did not offer that at all. What I got was a smaller version of a $20-type Indian dinner for two with a $43 price tag. They even charge $4 for a serving of basmati rice. $4! For a bowl of rice! The one positive was the excellent nan, but the rest of the meal was very much not worth it. Disappointing. And the search for great Indian near home continues ...
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Mike W.

my favorite indian restaurant in chicago!
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Buddha B.

I tried Jaipur on a Thursday evening - it wasn't crowded and we didn't need a reservation. The service at the table was good (maybe they paid attention to previous reviews) and the food was very good. The chicken tikka masala included real chunks of white meat, not scraps from wings or legs, and the sauce was very flavorful. Our samosas, dal and naan were all good as well. It's pricey but then again it's not a cheap Indian lunch buffet so it makes sense. Given the hot area where it's located, I can see a reservation would be required on the weekend. Overall, a good experience.
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Ezeibe A.

The service I received was great overall. The wait staff was attentive, the manager even came by a few times to make sure I was well accommodated. It could be due to the fact that my table was still occupied by the time I arrived, so I ate the bar, regardless, it was a good experience. Now for the food, this is my second time here. It was not worth 4 stars, or the money I paid. I ordered Lamb Vindaloo (as I always do). It was a bit tart, the spice was right, as I ordered it medium spicy. The Nan was excellent! Overall, I'm think I will go back, however I think this place is more expensive than it needs to be. I have had better Indian food at a much cheaper price. How expensive is this place, well $5 for a bowl of brown basmati rice expensive. Seriously? It wasn't even 15 ounces worth! I would give 2 stars for the food alone, but the service was very good so 3 stars overall. Again, the food wasn't horrible, just not worth what they charge for it.
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Allison C.

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago. I went here for the lunch special with some coworkers. For fifteen bucks, you get a huge spread of veggie and meat items. You can also order your food mild, medium, or spicy. It runs spicy, the medium is a perfect kick in the teeth for me. This food is spiced perfectly! The paneer makhani is like crack. When I went here for dinner with my husband, he downed that stuff, and he's not a huge vegetarian eater. The naan is warm and perfect for scooping the delicious sauces. If dietary restrictions are needed, the meat here is halal. You can't go wrong with any vegetarian dish or the tandoori dishes. You can also order refreshing mango lassi to cool the spice.
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Steve D.

Best Indian food Iv had in Chicago in the last four years. Only down fall was that I had made a reservation and was sat in the bar section next to the door, while walk in's were being sat in the dining room. Chicken Makhani is so good, I get it every time and usually have enough for leftovers.
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Ashley M.

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner tonight here when we were craving Indian food. We had made reservations online just abit before we got there and when we showed up, she said that there were no tables available. However, they were able to fit us in without a long wait. We started off with a Kingfisher and samosas. Both were great! For the main course, we had the chicken korma and saag paneer. The chicken dish was great and very flavorful. Could have been even abit more spicy even. The saag, a spinach dish with a homemade cheese, was amazing! I had never had it before, but would for sure get it again! It was a pretty good dinner and close to home so I'm sure we will be back!
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Julie D.

This is the best Indian food I have had! I normally order takeout, but I have also dined in. The lunch buffet is a good deal, and it is also available on the weekends. Some of my favorites are the saag paneer, bengan bhartha, navrattan korma, and the garlic naan. I highly recommend Jaipur if you are looking for a great Indian spot.
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Jac C.

This is by far the best Indian food I have ever had in my life. In fact, this is the only reason I came to like Indian food. Not only is the staff great, Enrique is the best, but they just revamped the interior design and it feels so much more classy. It's a great place for a date night!! I'm in love with their Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Sag. They are the best in the city. If you like naan you have to get the garlic and cheese naan. This is the only place I've been to that puts garlic and cheese together. It's heavenly. I feel like the location and exterior doesn't do the place justice. I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place before I finally stopped in. Must go y'all!
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Samuel M.

Came here for dinner tonight with the family. I had high expectations due to the Bib Gourmand status. I can't say I was disappointed, but by no means was I blown away either. Chef's special appetizer, lamb sausage on a hot plate with onions and peppers, is definitely unique; I don't think I've seen anything like this before. The meat is fork tender and interestingly spiced. This was probably the highlight of the meal for me. Mahi tikka is served sizzling hot and cooked perfectly, but is a little sparse. Lamb vindaloo is definitely not caustic, but it could use more of a kick. The spicing is a little heavy on the cinnamon and a little light on the chili. Aloo Gobi is okay - it's sort of a bland dish no matter where you eat it in my experience. Naans (we sampled the aloo paratha and whatever one is stuffed with onions) are excellent. I understand this is Randolph street, but my main issue with Jaipur is the pricing. Most of the entrees run around $20, which for ethnic food is a little steep. I'm happy to pay more for interesting twists on ethnic food, but this was indistinguishable from standard Indian fare, despite being priced higher. You can get the same food down on Devon for around half the price (although you're in a shoddier neighborhood and are likely to get mediocre service). All in all, Jaipur is a solid option for Indian food near the loop. All the dishes are executed very well, judging by this experience; however, it's not too hard to do better than this for Indian food in Chicago. I'll likely come back, but am not over the moon at the thought.
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Bob S.

Stopped in w/wife during afternoon walk. She has never had Indian food before but loves spicy so we went in. Carlos was awesome server and helped us through the very extensive menu. Ended up doing the easy stuff since it was her first try and she was apprehensive. Chicken Tikka Masala Has huge chunks of Tandori roasted chicken with an awesome smooth Tikka sauce. Ordered it hot n spicy. Tandori shrimp w/veggies was great with the Nan. Best Nan I've ever had. Wifey wants to come back for dinner.
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Manish B.

I had high expectations from this place (based on other reviews), but was disappointed. Food was ok - nothing great. Ordered the vegetarian set meal for lunch: 1) salad 2) papdi chat 3) soup - never tasted it, the server forgot to get it !! 4) paneer makhani - it was nice 5) mixed vegetables 6) yellow dal 7) naan - too crisp for my liking 8) rice 9) dessert: rice pudding - awful, no flavor, just sugary taste Ok food, not so great service - nothing that would deserve a four or five star rating. I would prefer India House or Gaylord over this place for Indian food in Chicagoland.
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Stephanie M.

Shyt is delishuss. So I got to my birthday celebration late. Real late. The kitchen was going to close in 10 minutes late. They insisted that we still order food! Insisted!!!! So, we did. Everything came out delicious, service was prompt and polite. I will be back. Rest, assured.
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Chirag P.

Came here on a Tuesday to meet with some clients. I guess I'm used to a certain price point for Indian food, so for the portion sizes we got it seemed pricey. Also, the food didn't seem hot to me, just luke warm, but neither of the other two folks I was with thought so. I tried the coconut curry chicken, which I haven't seen on any other menu before, and it was very good. I should have gotten some flavored naan, but ended up with a plain one that was cooked well and crispy and soft, like good naan should be. I think being on Randolph, led to the higher pricing, but I may just have to give it another go with the family to see what they think.
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Ivanka B.

Grabbed some takeout from here - a bit more expensive than I would like but delicious nonetheless. I do like it when places use dark meet in the chicken korma especially when the white meat tends to be a bit dry which I encountered here. Loved the interior and will definitely dine in one day.
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TJ Y.

I ordered takeout from here, so I can only speak about the food. The price and portion sizes were average.... pretty similar to other Indian restaurants around Chicago. I ordered the Chicken Tikka, rice, and garlic naan. The Chicken Tikka was good, but it was creamier compared to other Indian restaurants. One complaint... was that I did order it extra spicy, but it was not spicy at all! The garlic naan was decent also, even though they were a bit light on the garlic. Overall, I'd give this place another shot... maybe dine in next time. Still looking for a great Indian restaurant in Chicago though... hopefully I'll find one soon!
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Snobby B.

Indian food in downtown this is where I go tandoori is good chick biryani and cheese naan! Da best! Otherwise there is zaika but sometimes the food there is not flavorful
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Marty B.

Ordered some take out. Had dinner with my Indian father who started to take a trip down memory lane. In other words...great great food. Every time I want Indian food I will be going to Jaipur. Price is right for what you get, food is authentic, and take out is as good as eating in. Eat here.
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Linda H.

I'm no expert on Indian cuisine, but Jaipur was a very nice experience....good service and excellent food in a great atmosphere. We barged in on a Saturday night with no reservation, and we were also in a hurry (after going to a couple other places where the wait was too long). Thankfully, they had a seat for us and we informed the server that we had a show to go to and we didn't have much time. We ordered quickly...BF lamb chops, and I mixed grill. The server suggested the garlic-cheese naan. As we waited, I looked to the table next to us as copious amounts of food were delivered...all looked SO good. Within minutes, our food arrived....plates sizzling and aromatic. BF said the lamb chops were some of the best he's ever had. Mine was equally great...perfectly cooked and seasoned meats, all tender and delicious, and the naan was out of this world. I dream of this naan. We had enough time for dessert, so I ordered the rice pudding and BF the pistachio ice cream. Desserts were a bit of a fail, as my pudding was runny and soupy, not custardy (maybe this is how Indian rice pudding is supposed to be?). BF's ice cream was like two rock-hard discs...not sure what that was about. He was actually heating up his spoon on the candle to melt through the ice cream (as I was yelling "C'mon, we're gonna be late!"). So anyway, I would go back for the great food and look forward to a more relaxed meal, and will skip the dessert. Oh, and apologies to the people who had to sit next to us at the Doyle & Debbie show as we totally reeked of Indian food.
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Gabriela R.

I only been to this place once... but I think is the best Indian food I've tried... the lentils, the chiken masala, the rice ... yumm the Samosas were mouth watering. :)
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Jonathan S.

Such great flavors in every dish. Just a great place that can replace heading down to Devon Ave. for awesome Indian food.
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Miss S.

Love the location, ambiance and decor! Plus, the food is so flavorful! The Salmon appetizer with beets and mango powder was my fave! Chicken Tikka Masala standard order but certainly good, just a touch creamier than I am used too. Plus they had a very tasty New Zealand white wine. For sure go here and check it out, doubt you'll be disappointed! Enjoy!
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magic g.

Veerasway this is not :( Prices are though - portions are so small, it really should be rated $$$ While service and decor is nice, the food is ... blend. Our lamb and ocra dishes, "medium" seemed less spicy then veggie samosas. On top of it didn't seem been cooked with salt nor pepper - Indian food?? Next time, we'll settle for sangria in the sun.
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Kevin R.

I love Indian food and frequent many different places. I had lunch here after the Autoshow one day with my girlfriend and the food was outstanding. They have an all you can eat lunch special that's the best around. It was very reasonably priced and the food was outstanding. The lunch special runs every day our waiter said. I am looking forward to going back here for lunch really soon. Great Job Jaipur!
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Ramya P.

Can't wait to bring my dad here... My dad, who lives in India, is going to be visiting me later this year and I've been on the look out for Indian restaurants to take him to while he's here and just when I thought there aren't that many good options, I had lunch at Jaipur. I suggested this place when my group of 4 were exhausted on a Sunday morning. We saw that the place opens at 11 and were there at 11 45. But the hostess asked us to come back 15 mins later 'cuz they were still setting up. I'm sure you all agree that you want things to go pleasantly when you're the one who had the brilliant idea of going to a particular restaurant. We went back in after waiting in the car for 15 mins and it was worth it. The 'invisible' buffet ($14.99/person) is where dishes of a typical buffet are brought out to your table and served family-style. Loved the good quality and service. My fave were the dhal and navratan korma.
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David M.

Great spot! Good service. Delicious food. I would however place it in the $$$ category.
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Dan R.

Food was pretty good, service very friendly, and they are open till late. We like it very much, Jeremy thought that they are a little pricey ( more than we usually pay at Cumin) but food is very authentic. We will probably go back, maybe with friends.
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Ann B.

Reviews set the bar higher than appropriate for my delivery experience at Jaipur. Cheezy garlic naan was soggy and a mistake. Tandoori chicken was overpriced and lacked in any flavor, chicken was moist...but was unimpressive. Mutter paneer was lacking in flavor...improved with a little salt. Chicken tikki masala had excellent flavor and I was very satisfied with that dish. Vegetarian samosas were great and the chutney provided tasted fresh and flavorful! Will probably head back to Devon St for my next Indian food craving.
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Sankar Narayan K.

My wife and I have been to Jaipur a handful of times now and have had excellent service always and great food mostly (the biryani was a miss last time). If like us you crave Naan and curry for dinner once a month, have given up on Devon and don't want to head all the way to the NW suburbs then Jaipur has to be one of your best options in Downtown Chicago.
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Mark M.

I love Indian food and Jaipur's menu was quite nice. The servers were nice and accommodating as well. I think it loses because of the dull atmosphere. I expect that it would be a little more interesting since it is located on restaurant row.
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Blixa B.

Tasty Indian food, with many vegetarian options. Unlike one of the previous reviews, I found the servings quite large, and the menu decently priced. Glad I finally came here last week. The mango lassi (my barometer for an Indian restaurant) was, however, only OK. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, however our entrees did take a while to come out. While the ambiance is quite intimate, we found it a little oppressively dark. It could have done with more lighting - but that's a minor quibble. Will definitely try again.
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Mary M.

It was good Indian food but nothing great. We ordered paneer pakora, baingan bharta, and paneer makhani. Everything came separately so you had to pay to have rice. The paneer makhani was ordered as medium, but it was much spicier than the average Indian restaurant. The garlic naan was probably the best thing there. As for the service: It took about 4 minutes for someone to ask us what we wanted to drink, even though it was very empty and there were waitresses in plain sight. They were just carrying personal conversations. The bartender recommended a more expensive wine, we declined, but we were charged for that anyway. Our waiter was not friendly. He did not visit the table as much as he should have, especially when it was not busy. Most likely I would not return, the value of the food and atmosphere does not match up with the price.
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Erick N.

Jaipur features authentic Indian cuisine and is located in the West Loop right in the midst of a number of Chicago's fine restaurants. We kicked the evening off with some amazing cocktails at nearby Aviary and then my wife, her our out-of-town friend from New York and I walked down the street to Jaipur for dinner. Jaipur was surprisingly quiet tonight with only about four tables in use. I guess everybody in Chicago was already shuttering up in preparation for our first snowstorm of the year. The menu is vast and is broken into several categories (mainly by type of protein and also a section on Tandoori specialties, a page for appetizers, soups, breads and veggie options). We were quickly brought some fried bread that had the consistency of a taco shell and a couple of spicy dipping sauces and nibbled on these as we perused the menu. Not being terribly familiar with Indian cuisine I solicited advice from our server. We started with an order of the Vegetable Pakoras (vegetables with spinach and potato and seasonings deep fried) and I had the Dal Soup (with cloves, lentils and peas). The Pakoras were very tasty and my soup was decent, but quite spicy. Our entrees were dropped off before I had finished off my soup and I went with Kerala Chicken (chicken with some coconut milk, red chilly and a curry sauce). I had requested medium spice and am very glad I did not opt for heavy spice; I generally like spicy food (and in my younger days won a few bets eating ping pong ball size pieces of wasabi at sushi restaurants) but wow - this dish really brought the heat! My wife and friend also commented that their dishes were extremely spicy as well. We all went through quite a bit of water. Our table also shared an order of the assorted breads and the ones I sampled were very good. Portions at Jaipur are rather generous and pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality and portion size. I was full after just consuming half my meal, so will be bringing some Jaipur leftovers to work tomorrow for lunch. Our service was fair; no complaints about her attentiveness, but she was not particularly personable and it would have been nice if she had warned us about the spiciness and also if the mains were not brought out before we had finished the apps. The ambiance is a bit bland; nothing tacky or decrepit but nothing special. Jaipur has good food and is priced right; if you are in the neighborhood and want Indian food it is well worth a stop. I just was not wowed and my other experience with Indian food in Chicago (Marigold) I thought was a tad superior.
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Kairo C.

This place was incredibly romantic. I adored how the walls were handpainted borders with delicate shards of mirror pasted over a sexy rosy rouge paint; great photography of Jaipur, India hanging on a exposed brick wall was enough to make a photographer want to buy a ticket to Jaipur and see the scene through their own lens! The frosted rosy glass to the kitchen lit up the place so nicely and the comfy lounge/bar area made me wanna sleep off the yummy din din or spare one more drink to linger with good conversation. Great ambiance: 5 stars. Mango martini was delish and I was so smitten I forgot to steal a sip of that Indian beer Caleb was downing. The complimentary version of Indian chips and salsa was a warm greating to starving stomachs 1 MUST: Start with the Keema (lamb) Samosa - the best samosa I've ever had. We shared: Chicken Kerala, a coconut and red chilly in a spicy curry sauce. Delicious. Great quality. The rice was super light and soft and garnished. The only complaint is that for the amount that we got, $15 for the dish didn't seem to justify it! We were full enough, but the bowl was rather small and the chicken wasn't plentiful; we expected a lil more bang for that kind of buck. I loved the cheese garlic naan (cheese filled naan topped with fresh chopped garlic); Caleb thought it was too rich. You can be the judge on that one! This place is a keeper. It's not a regular for the price but it's great food with a romantic ambiance; something surely to impress a date with.
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Barri S.

Went in late Saturday night and almost had the place to ourselves. Most people were seated outside while we wanted to enjoy the lovely atmosphere. It really is a lovely restaurant and the food is spectacular. The price is a little high for Indian food but not for food of such fantastic quality and taste. Way better than India House and will leave you craving Indian food for days to come. We had the Chicken tikka, chicken tikka massala, vegetable samosas, nann and the rice pudding. Everything was outstanding! The waitress was very personable and service was great. I highly recommend Jaipur and that you go there immediately!
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AnTanique E.

The food was delicious! I had the Chicken Vindaloo with Saffron Rice and Garlic and Cheese Naan. It was all good. The ordering is ala carte, and the dishes are large enough to share with another person if you have a regular appetite. I held a meetup meeting here and some of the girls had not had Indian food before and they really enjoyed it as well. The ambiance is perfect for a date or for a few friends to meet up. Our waitress was very attentive and patient with my party as we stared at the menu for about 30 mintues. I would definantely go here again.
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Nirav S.

Good to finally find a decent Indian spot in the city (devon is certainly the hub, but quite a trek). Decided to go there on a friends recommendation and was pleased. Good ambience, clean, friendly and attentive service. Wine selection could be better. Paneer tikka was awesome, Malai Kofta was decent, nans were great.
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Nate L.

Really liked this place! I went with a couple of my Indian colleagues and they said it was one of the most authentic Indian places in the city. Then Non variety basket and the appetizer that came with a variety were both great!
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Adrianne K.

Awesome. Pricey, but delicious!
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Kimberly L.

Surprisingly delicious food in an unexpected location. Typically I don't touch Indian fare unless I'm on Devon. But this was authentic, tasty, and conveniently located. I went on a Sunday evening around 7 PM. The restaurant was nearly empty, which had me rather worried. After a bumpy start with a personality-deficient hostess, we settled in at our outdoor table to enjoy what turned out to be a rather lovely experience. The restaurant is very attractive and, while the weather was too lovely to eat indoors, we were very tempted to dine inside. Very charming and relaxing atmosphere. The music (both indoors and out) was the right volume and set the mood. A good date place, perhaps. Service (aside from the aforementioned hostess) was efficient and friendly. We were offered recommendations and explanations. Water glasses were always full and the server was attentive with the wine (we'd purchased a bottle). The food was quite tasty. We began with vegetable samosas. I didn't like them (and I tend not to at any restaurant) but my friend thought they were excellent. I loved the saag paneer so very much...spinach, homemade cheese, spices...yum! The tandoori mixed grill was pretty good and the portion was very generous. The chicken (two different types) was excellent. The mahi mahi was just average. Perhaps a smidge overcooked. We also got the assorted breads for two--nan, aloo, paratha, and pyazi kulcha. Let me warn you that this is more like bread for ten. And if you decide to get rice, prepare yourself for the onslaught of bloating. You will not want to eat for about 24 hours. But when you're ready to eat again, you will have leftovers galore from which to choose. Not exactly Devon prices but we had an appetizer, two main courses, enough bread to feed a small village, rice and a bottle of wine for under $100 (including the tip). I'll be back!
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Cicele B.

This is really a 2.5 star rating. The Good: The food! We had a large party and everyone honestly enjoyed their food. The cheese/garlic naan was amazing. The atmosphere was very cozy and romantic. The Bad: The service. Our server was terrible. Again, we were a large party, but we were also there very early and the place was nearly empty. Everything came out super slow and our server just seemed out of place for the place. She had a ting of attitude that was really uncalled for. The Ugly: Large party=20% automatic gratuity. No problem. My problem, when you add an additional 20% on my part of the bill. So several of us paid with credit cards, and we naturally factored in the 20% into what to charge. When we each received our receipt back another 20% was added to each person's bill! WHAT! That's more than 40% tip you're asking for and again THE SERVICE no let me rephrase THE SERVER WITH THE STANK ATTITUDE WAS TERRIBLE. I really wanted to like this place, and the food just about had me. But to be honest, I don't like the feeling that someone is trying to rip me off. Not 100% sure Ill be back.
(3)
Jimmy C.

Great food and terrific service. Lamb chops super tender and tasty. Salmon curry with medium spice excellent. Nice ambiance for conversation and dining. Classy but not stuffy.
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Erin J.

I've eaten here twice--the first and second times I've ever eaten Indian food at a restaurant as opposed to someone's home. Both times, the servers have been really helpful in choosing menu items. (The second one almost got invited to our next GNO because she was a lot of fun too!) I've enjoyed everything I've eaten, which is a pretty wide array. I can't speak to the food's authenticity, never having traveled to its homeland, but I does taste good, which may be more important.
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L H.

Delicious food, and probably the most authentic I've had in the city - it's the first restaurant that I've seen that serves nimbu paani. The dishes were bursting with flavor, and everything tasted so fresh. I really dislike it when vegetable dishes at Indian restaurants taste as if they have been re-heated and served to you - but at Jaipur, the Bhindi masala was crunchy and the shrimp curry was fresh. Another great thing about this restaurant is that it has a great venting system so that you don't leave smelling like your food.
(5)
Chester W.

Really great authentic indian food. The chef is from southern india so I believe the dishes are skewed towards that sort of flavor. I'm generally a fan of indian food and I've made a general conclusion that food from southern india is a lot spicier/hotter than what you would find in the north. With that said... definitely ask the server to adjust the level of spiciness. If you normally get mild, ask them to make it EXTRA mild. The staff is great and will go out of their way to accommodate you.
(4)
A P.

I'm Indian, I live around the corner from Jaipur, and I am well versed in both homemade Indian food and the richness of restaurant-style Indian food. Simply, I wish this place would close and be replaced by something else Randolph-caliber, and I am surprised by the previous comments. People have commented on the price, and I think if it weren't so expensive, I'd be ok with it. But for this money - Chicago has way better food, don't waste a night of your life here. Jaipur was excellent about 8 months ago - I recommended it to people. The spinach in the Saag is fresh, not frozen. Cumin rice is good. Recently, my cousin and I had a terrible dinner there, and when we asked the waitress why the kebobs were dry, she agreed that they used to be better until the chef changed, which happened to be over the summer. (Just about the time people started complaining - funny). In brief, our bill: $22 for the dry, tiny kebabs (8 bite-size pieces, but mounds upon mounds of onions), $15 for a jalfrezi which had all the telltale signs of frozen vegetables (all the greenbeans the same length, the carrots in cubes, and corn kernals? please), 1 piece of naan, and $10 to drink the wine I brought myself. I would have left it at home, but they didn't pick up the phone the 3 times I called to ask. $60 can get you a much better meal. We were shocked and very disappointed.
(1)
Mo A.

This place would score a 4 or 4.5 in most cities, but not in Chicago. It has wonderful Indian food and space for groups in an uppity area of the city that lacked soul. Enjoy the food, but this place is for business trips and meetings involving people that can't handle the down to earth places on Devon.
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Rich W.

Jaipur is nestled in the middle of West Loop's Randolf strip. It is one of the few Indian restaurants that received the Michelin Bib Gourmand status. The assorted bread basket was a good deal and a good way to sample many different kinds of roti. The piazi kulcha was especially good, with the onion adding a great aroma and a wonderful sweetness. We had the masala papad for appetizer. It was my first experience with masala papad. I'm usually not a fan of papadum because of its subtle bitterness, but this execution was good. The chat masala, onion, cilantro, and tomatoes created a nuanced yet harmonious flavor profile. Our first entree was Kerala Chicken. The chicken was a tad overcooked, but the flavor was spot on - the spices and the coconut milk worked well together. My friend, who grew up eating Kerala / Malayali regional cooking, confirmed that the dish was authentically seasoned. Our second dish was Lamb Pasanda. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The pasanda sauce greeted the palate with a mild spice-level, complimented by the umami of lamb and sweetness from cooked onion and ginger. Both entrees paired perfectly with roti and white rice. I had a glass of nimbu pani, which was limeade flavored with chat masala. This balanced the tartness that is inherent in limeade without cloying sweetness. Service was efficient and adequate, if a bit brisk. The tables were well spaced, creating a sense of causal fine-dining. The walls were covered with architectural paintings and colors commonly found in the Pink City, perhaps the only homage paid to the namesake of the restaurant. In the end, I was happy with my experience at Jaipur even though I was not blown away. For a restaurant with such a regional namesake, the food was pretty much Pan-Indian, with somewhat of an emphasis on the Northern part of the subcontinent. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel here - no seasonal ingredients or creative presentations. Everything was of classic executions. That said, the level of sophistication was apparent in the careful balance of spices and herbs. Nothing was watered down, and no single spice dominated. Lack of white-glove service aside, the style of cooking here was definitely more refined than rustic.
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Ashley H.

Not sure if this is the best dining experience with an Indian restaurant as there are some great ones in HK, but definitely one of the most authentic Indian cuisines in town. Tried tandoori chicken, garlic naan, lamb and cauliflower, like all of them. The lassi is okayish though. Service can be much better!
(4)
Alison R.

I was not a huge fan of Indian food until I tried Jaipur. I tell people, "Its not just great Indian food, its great food period!" I always get the garlic cheese naan and the chicken vindaloo. My boyfriend usually opts for the tandoori grill but everything we've tried has been awesome! They recently made updates to the decor giving the restaurant a more refined atmosphere - nice touch but the food is the real draw! My hopes for this excellent restaurant is an expansion!
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Dina I.

Visited for dinner and the food was ranging from ok to good. We tried the lobster curry (rubbery texture on the lobster due to it being overcooked but curry was delicious), chicken makhani (moist chicken and amazing sauce-best dish out of the 3 entrees we tried), and the lamb chops (not worth the price for the amount of chops you get and I've had better lamb chops elsewhere). The naan (plain and garlic) was some of the best naan I've had in Chicago. Desserts were meh.
(3)
Jeff N.

The food is outstanding! Plus you can order mild, medium and spicy and they all of them just right. Cheese nan is heavenly. Totally love this place :)
(5)
Cherie E.

Not sure how we stumbled upon Jaipur but I know it wasn't because we were seeking Indian food in the West Loop. Nonetheless, it's a fantastic find. Delicious meals - Navrattan Korma and Bengan Bhartha are our favorites. Best of all, the spiciness levels are always consistent. The wine list isn't that good and service can be slow, but nothing horrible. That's why I don't understand why this place is always empty! We were there again last night and it was less than half full; if it's that empty at 7 PM on the Sunday during Taste of Randolph, I have to get worried. I hope it doesn't go the same route as it's neighbor on the corner, MarchÃ©...
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Rahul G.

So being Indian, I have a small bias for Indian restaurants. However you can utterly fail at making good Indian food if you aren't careful. Jaipur did not do that. It was very good in a very chill and relaxed setting. We waited about 10 or 15 minutes for a table for two and the food came out quickly and right on cue with appetizers and finishing them and the main course. We went with veggie dishes (because really thats where the best food in Indian food is - and I love chicken/lamb/steak/etc.) and they were phenominal. I had brought a first time Indian food taster and she (at least to my face) liked it a lot. Just enough spices to keep me satisfied and not too much where someone not used to it couldn't handle it. It was a bit pricey but that was to be expected for the area, but it was a good meal, thats for sure. Id recommend this to anyone looking for solid Indian food, and its a great date.
(4)
Angel B.

I chose this restaurant for Mother's Day and had a great dining experience here. Food: As an Indian, I considered the food to be authentic and fresh. While it was on the pricier side for Indian food, the quality was worth it. Ambience: The decoration is spot-on traditional Jaipur-style and there was pleasant, amber glow when the lights were dim. The music fit the ambience and was not too loud for conversation. There were enough people in the restaurant but, again, it was not to loud. This is a good choice for groups and dates. Service: Our waitress was friendly and had a great sense of humor. We tend to be an indecisive group and she dealt with us wonderfully. She also provided good recommendations, which I always appreciate.
(4)
Jill Z.

Our group of 7 arrived and ordered a few bottles of wine. Some of us were new to Indian food and others were more experienced. Being new to Indian food I shared dishes with another girl so I could taste more than one dish. We orderted the Tandoori mixed grill and the the Shrimp Vinadaloo. Both dishes were very tasty and the Shrimp dish was very spicy (which I like). The Nan and rice were good, but I thought in general the prices were steep. Chicken dishes were mostly $16 and the shrimp was $20. Bowls of rice and Nan were $4. I think they would do better here if the Nan or rice would be included with the dish. The portions were decent sized and good for sharing. The wine selection was so/so, but we weren't here for the wine. Hector was our server and was generally knowlegeable/helpful and good natured. We were not in a hurry, however we spent 3 hours here, which is a little longer than I would have expected. Overally a good first experience with Indian food.
(4)
Jade T.

How torturous it is to be a vegan at an Indian restaurant. Not that there's nothing for us (well, them .. I'm not one yet) to eat. Paneer dishes with tomato cream sauces are my absolute favorites. The agony! (Anyway, my friend is a vegetarian, so I'll be reviewing the non-vegan dishes here as well.) Jaipur is one of the prettiest Indian restaurants I've been to. Paying homage to Jaipur, nicknamed the "Pink City", the restaurant is modernly decorated with dark reds and purples that compliment the brick walls. There are canvased and framed photographs of daily life in India, miniature pendant lamps providing soft light, real rosebuds on each table. It is classy, with an air of romance. The music is tasteful, not too loud. No smooth jazz here, thank goodness. There is outdoor patio seating, but the building overshadows it after noon. It would be quite pleasant to dine out there on warmer evenings. The inside tables near the windows provides the same view minus the elements. For lunch, there are lunch specials available, but one can order a la carte from the regular menu. Complimentary papadums with tamarind and mint chutney are served while you look over the menu. The tamarind was sweet, with a bit of tang. The mint chutney had a sharp, then deep spiciness. The cilantro overpowered the mint, however. The papadums were a little stale, but still had some crisp. My friend ordered the buffet lunch special. Not at all similar to the buffets in which one takes a plate and take food from heaters. The server brings you the appetizers and entrees in metal tins. Not as practical as a thali platter. The appetizers include a samosa, naan (garlic or plain), and pakoras. The entrees include dal makhani, saag paneer, and baigan bharta. The baigan bharta arrived luke warm, and the saag paneer was too liquidy. However, the dal makhani was the best he has ever had at an Indian restaurant. "Just like my mother's", he says. What sets Jaipur's dal makhani apart from others is the inclusion of kidney beans. He couldn't stop raving about it. I ordered the Channa Bindi; "tender chickpeas in a spiced tomato sauce". It's cooked with butter, but the server was happy to omit it. While unexciting, it was very deliciously savory. (I consider Malai Kofta, cheese and veggie dumplings in a gravy sauce more unique.) I requested medium spicy, and the heat was perfect. There are other vegan-friendly dishes like Aloo Gobhi, Vegetable Jalfrezi, and more. The prices maybe higher than the average Indian restaurant, but still reasonable. The food is above average, but the service is quite satisfactory. Jaipur makes for a wonderful lunch and dinner date spot near downtown, and moderately upscale alternative to the hole-in-the-walls on Devon.
(4)
Michael B.

Best Indian food in the city! I love their lunch buffet! The service is constantly great and the food is amazing. The best part is that the buffet is brought to you at the table instead of sitting in warmers all day so you know it is fresh and hot and always delicious. Note that each day varies in terms of specials for the buffet and so you may want to call ahead to ask what they have included.
(5)
Anthony P.

We've been here a couple of time and we love it. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun. The only reason that I docked Jaipur a star is because the service can be spotty. Overall, definitely worth a visit.
(4)
Felix L.

Best indian food in town.
(5)
Roland G.

Great food. Good service. Great ambiance. Great food!
(4)
Chad D.

Good stuff. Tried the chicken tikka masala and rogan josh with my girlfriend. Since it was our first time here, we figured it'd be better to stick to the less complex dishes - if they can't do those right, then they can't do anything right. We were very pleased to find the dishes to be on par with Indian Garden and India House, two of our current favorites. The "medium" spiciness option, as mentioned by a few other reviewers, turned out to pack quite a bit of heat - especially for the rogan josh. The chicken tikka masala had an interesting extra flavor that I couldn't quite pin down, but I liked it. Innovation gets a lot of points in my book. The raita is a surprisingly small portion for the price compared to other Indian restaurants. Overall, very pleased with the food and the service.
(4)
Christopher R.

Chicken Vindaloo, Basamiti rice, and Garlic Naan. Everything was delicious. Buyer BEWARE though. Everything is an up-charge. I said the next time I would order spicier. The server said she could bring hot sauce. Did not mention it was a $3 up-charge. Hot tea is $3 a pop - ok that is expected. Rice is also side dish not included like at other places.
(3)
Steven K.

This is only the second Indian resturant I have ever been to, but thought the food was really great! For two people, the chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo (no clue how to spell it), an order o rice and some delicious nan and raita (my favorite) was more than enough to share. Thank you, (I will) come again!
(4)
Patrick W.

This place is outstanding! I came here based on my fellow yelpers' reviews and agree with its high ratings! Andrew R, the guy that posted a few lines down, talked me in to the Lamb Rogan Josh. It was spicy, filled with flavor, and served in a more than large portion. With an order of nan, this was by far the best AUTHENTIC Indian food I've had outside of India. I will definitely be back and highly recommend that you check this place out. Recommendation: Lamb Rogan Josh- take it easy on the heat. Its pretty spicy.
(5)
Brad O.

Ok, so I went back to this place and ate at the restaurant (rather than carry-out, which my previous review was based on). I must admit, the food is outstanding. Everything that comes out of the tandoor has this unique smoky taste. Best Sheekh Kebab I've ever had. I would give this place 5 stars if it weren't for the ridiculously high prices and the fact that you don't get rice with your order (everything is a la carte). The high prices make it more suitable for a date than for standard weeknight carry out. Perhaps I'm just bitter because the west loop is lacking such a reasonably priced Indian place.
(3)
Andrew R.

Really loved this place. Had very little experience with Indian food, and pretty much asked the server to order me what he gets. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala (loved it) the Lamb Chops (blew my mind), and the Lamb Rogan Josh (spicy goodness). We came in towards closing, on a Tuesday night. I was int he service industry for a while and know how frustrating this can be for the staff. They were very attentive and nice. Strongly recommended.
(5)
Jenna S.

I was hesitant when I first came in, that this might be another greasy run-of-the-mill Indian place. But, I was wrong! The service was friendly, quick, and attentive. The food, although portions were small, was hot and tasty! We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Stuffed Garlic Nan, along with a soup starter and dessert. The chicken was all white meat, juicy and flavorful. Garlic nan filled with garlic, as described and almost melted in your mouth! If you still have room, order the cooked carrot dessert. A perfect way to end the evening!
(4)
Kim J.

I think this is the best off-Devon Indian joint I've been to in Chicago, and a great option if I don't feel like trekking all the way north. I have wet dreams about the paneer naan - soft, warm naan stuffed with melt-y paneer? It's like Indian pizza bread - so delicious! The veggie samosas are also worth a mention - yummy! And the mint chutney that came with them was quite good, too. When we come here, we usually get one veggie and one meat dish. I always, always order muteer paneer - so good! We've tried both lamb and chicken dishes as well, and none have disappointed. And I love that they include rice - the entrees may be a bit pricier but I think it balances out with other Indian places since you don't need to order rice separately. Friendly, quick service. Yummy food. A happy tummy. Hooray!
(4)
Jennifer H.

I would say this restaurant is good but not great. I came here on a week night with my husband and friend after having cocktails at the Aviary. My husband selected this place since it had been rated by Bib Gourmand, was near the Aviary and we both had wanted some good Indian food. The several items we ordered were good, the biggest downfall was the level of spiciness of the food. All 3 of us ordered medium spice and we all thought it was way spicier that medium. The naan platter was very good. Overall I thought the food and service was good but I have another Indian restaurant that I prefer a bit better, but if I was in the area and someone suggested Indian I would come back.
(3)
Christian H.

Quality of the food - I thought that the food was great. This was the first time that I can remember having Indian food. The Tandoori chicken and Chicken briyani. The food was delicious. Service - The waitress was very kind and helpful with ordering our food. The owner or manager came over also to make sure everything was great. Cleanliness - The resturant and the bathrooms were very clean.
(4)
Sal W.

Overrated. C'mon yelpers. This food is way overpriced for its quality. I had Chicken Tikka Masala (a classic). Yes it is good, but I can get similar for much cheaper. I was not impressed by the portion size of a meal I was paying nearly $20 for. Everything is a-la-carte so that when you order an overpriced $15 meal, you must also order an absurd $3 for a naan bread ($4 if you like garlic!). Heaven forbid, you order a drink. This has the feel of a romance couples spot with dim lighting (not supposed to see your date?), a faux fireplace in the front, and nice accents. The music is traditional indian music, very nice. Service was average for what you would expect at a restaurant like this. Water glasses too small. Food Quality/Taste = 3 (Average) Portion Size Given Price = 2 Stars Price = 1 Stars Service = 3 Stars Experience with Staff = 4 Stars Decor = 2 Stars
(2)
K K.

Fantastic food and excellent service. It is obvious from the moment you walk in the door that the owners really care about this place! Try the chicken tikka and Jeera aloo. Both were fantastic. The roti was hot and buttery, and the basmati rice and samosas cooked perfectly. We have eaten lots of indian food (here in Chicago and in india) and this is our new favorite spot! Check it out, you will not be disappointed. Easy parking too!
(5)
Mikey B.

So this place is quite pricy, so I would probably like to give it 3.5 stars because of that. But I'll go with four because (drum roll please): 1. My lamb vindaloo was excellent and spiced just as the waitress said it would be; 2. They bring out a little appetizer thin baked roll thing (I'm no expert, sorry) with sauces to start; 3. Cheese naan; and 4. Excellent service (i.e. my water was filled up within seconds of my putting down the glass). That said, you get what you pay for, and it's definitely on the pricey side ($18 for lamb dishes). But really cute place and very beautiful dining area!
(4)
Angel B.

100% A+ on Jaipur. I love this place for three reasons: 1. The food is incredible; well flavored, well portioned, well plated and well served. Never a "luke warm", late, or "that's not what I expected" dish. 2. The selection is just right; the menu is simple, explanatory and friendly. Nothing too overwhelming and not too scant. Lovely representation of meat and vegetarian options and the service staff knows the menu backwards and forwards. 3. This place is consistent; not a day has passed that I have ranted and raved about this place, brought a guest, and been sorely disappointed or contradicted. Every meal is just a tasteful and splendid as the last time I remembered it. From table to carry out to the reheated leftovers, this food is just plain good. Favorite dishes include the Navrattan Korma, Saag Peneer, Mutter Paneer, Aloo Ghobi and the Jeera Aloo on the vegetarian side (Sabzi). Now this Navrattan Korma, is perfection. A creamy blend of steamy vegetables, milk or cream, and an Indian lard known as ghee. It's incredibly rich in flavor and texture. Hands down my favorite dish. Lamb Saag, Lamb Vindaloo and Lamb Rogan Josh are winning dishes for lamb (Gosht). Appetizers are usually the veg samosas or pekoras or the keema samosa. If you want to try something new, an interesting chilled dish is the Aloo Papdi. This is a lightly spiced blend of diced potatoes, chickpeas and chutney served atop triangle flour crisps. Think of it as loaded nachos, Indian style. I sop up all creamy sauces and gravy with the Naan. Plain buttered or garlic, but the specialties, stuffed with cheeses (paneer) and/or potatoes (aloo) are lovely as well. And finish with a mango lassi. This is a yogurt drink flavored with fresh mango juice, and can calm the heat for the faint of heart ordering a spicier dish (but don't forget your raita!). I should mentioned that I've dined throughout India and in the (Pink) city of Jaipur. These dishes definitely represent a slower, creamier depiction of the homeland fare, but the spice and flavor is just as potent and gripping as I recall. Put it this way, when someone suggests Indian, I recommend Jaipur first. With a full bar, specialty drinks, and an inviting atmosphere, I have yet to be disappointed.
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Robin W.

FYI half of Randolph Street is closed on Mondays! I had no idea. My friends and I planned a trip to a certain Mexican place on Randolph Street on a Monday and found it closed! What to do?! We couldn't afford the majority of Randolph Street for just a random dinner out, so we went window to window looking at menus and found that Jaipur was reasonably priced. We all liked Indian; why not? And Jaipur hit the spot! They have all the traditional dishes and will make their dishes spicy (not American spicy, but real Indian spicy) if you ask. My chicken vindaloo was delicious. The naan was good; the stuffed paratha was not-so-stuffed and tasted just like the naan, but was tasty. Try to bread sampler for two. Even though it's stated that it's for two, it was more than enough for the four of us. The samosas were good too. I will definitely think of returning to Jaipur if I'm around Randolph St again craving some spice!
(4)
Qadree H.

We went to Jaipur to celebrate our anniversary and I was glad we went. I will warn you....do not ask for hot. I have a high tolerance but hot really means hot. This place is authentic. The flavors were great. The service started out a little shaky because we waited for 5 minutes before someone came to seat us, but once we were seated it was great. The prices are great for what you actually get as well. The most interesting thing about the place was that there was a very diverse group of people. There appeared to be some visiting and staying downtown and wanting the Indian food fix with people I would have never expected to see eating Indian food. I loved that part of it. If I were trying to choose an Indian place to eat this would definitely fall in my top 3. However be warned that you should dress a little nicer to match the elaborate look of the decor. We will go back.
(4)
Michelle H.

I would follow this chef to the ends of the earth. Each dish left me wanting more. I'll admit that It was difficult to share the Tikka Masala. The sauces are expertly crafted, full of complex flavor and the meats are of good quality and tasted a hit smoky. The samosa crust was light, delicate and tasted quite different than the competitors. And our waiter happily talked about the fresh ingredients and seemed genuinely pleased that we enjoyed our meal so very much. Hello Jaipur - good bye to the rest.
(5)
Ven S.

Jaipur was absolutely amazing. I had a huge group of about 16 people that came in on a Tuesday. We were loud, we were obnoxious, and we stayed there for a loooong time. (I warned the manager when I made the reservation if this would be a problem and they said it would be fine) My hats off to them, not only did they do a great job of taking our orders and keeping up with the bar service, but all the food was fantastic and all the people were friendly and helpful. I'm really happy I picked this spot for my group dinner. Really wished they would've enabled seperate checks, but they said they'd max out 5 checks total. So we had to manage, but other than that, they are a fantastic spot for a group setting. Great place and 5 stars all the way!
(5)
Robin W.

Wonderful date with the boyfriend. The best Samosas and Bhindi Masala I had in a long while! Perfect spice, plenty of rice, waiter and owner visited the table often. A little expensive, but that's just the cost of Indian food in this city. Cute decor too. I would totally take my rich friends here.
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Nicole A.

It was my first dining experience at Jaipur...and I will certainly be back again. I went with a typically picky and mild eater so I was nervous how we would both react to the Indian cuisine but by the end we both agreed this neighborhood new comer was a delight. We started with the appetizer - Aloo Padpi. It was a delightfully simple dish. Although it was not plated particularly beautifully it was delicious. The yogurts and other chutney to place on top were delightful and the flavors complimented the texture of potatoes and chickpeas. For our main course we split Mahi Tikka, Jeera Aloo and plain Nan. All dishes were spiced just right, they had a bit of a kick but nothing overwhelming. I can't decide if I was more impressed with the fish or the potatoes - they were both cooked perfectly and came out a perfect temperature. I can't wait for round two.
(4)
D S.

This place is great. Ambiance is really good. Ordered the Lamb Biriyani. It is to die for
(4)
David W.

So I was totally excited to eat lunch at Veerasway yesterday. However, I showed up to realize that they no longer do lunch! So Mom, Sis, Audrey, and I walked directly across the street to give Jaipur a go. We all ordered the "buffet", which turns out not to be a buffet at all. Jaipur offers roughly 9 dishes that are served family style to your table in an all you can eat format for lunch. Buffets kinda creep me out, so this was a refreshing way to deliver a delicious buffet minus the creepy dirty chow line. The dishes included Vegetable Pakoras, Tandori Chicken, Chicken Makhani, Chana Saag, Jeera Aloo, Yellow Dal, Naan, Basmati Rice, and Kheer. The Chana Saag and Jeera Aloo where the clear standouts, but everything brought to our table was solid. Jaipur also offers both plain and garlic Naan, which is a nice touch. The interior was a nice blend of classic Indian and fresh modern loft. A large exposed brick wall is decorated with a painted on Indian inspired border and is adorned with several pieces of modern art. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Overall Jaipur delivered a hearty yummy lunch. My only knock would be the $14.99 price... I would have rather it been $11.99. 4 Table Buffets -------------------------- $80.00
(3)
Sid S.

Horrible food, not sure how this restaurant is rated so high. :O
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Hugh B.

Our party of three went to Jaipur on a whim and liked it very much. To start, we had pakora. These are deep-fried balls of Indian goodness. For dinner we split a few dishes, including tandoori chicken and biriyani. All nicely done. Service is gracious, efficient, and welcoming. Parking is easy (on a weeknight, at least).
(4)
Daniel H.

Very good Indian food and a decent wine menu in the west loop. More of a fine dining Indian restaurant and you pay for it in their prices but overall, probably my favorite in the city so far. Our service made the experience a five star rating for sure.
(5)
Nancy F.

So I've had random cravings for Indian food but not too many friends care for it.. so when I got the chance to have a catch-up dinner with a gf who does love Indian food, I was super excited that I could finally try try one of the new indian places on Randolph (instead of India house again). Based on Yelp reviews, I chose Jaipur over Veeresway (which is literally across the street) because it seemed like it had a more traditional menu. There is outdoor seating but it was a bit too hot that day so we decided to eat inside and it was definitely a good decision. The decor inside is beautiful and spacious. It definitely does not look like all the other restaurants on Randolph. We ordered the chicken tikka masala (my fav) and the chicken mala tikka and surprisingly the mala tikka tasted even better than the tikka masala! The chicken was soft and tender and the sauce was delish! The tikka masala chicken ended up tasting a bit dry though but the sauce was still good. And the cheese naan was soooooooooooo good.. I'm drooling thinking about it.. I'm deducting a star because our waitress was a bit strange. We were pretty much the only people eating inside the restaurant that day (everyone was outside) but she didn't seem to know when to check up on us and didn't seem to know anything about the menu. We asked her for her recommendation and she just said everything is good (that means you don't have anything to recommend). We asked her about the naan as they have a lot of variety but she didnt even know the type of cheese they use in their nann! We had narrowed it down to one of the 2 cheese naan they had and she couldnt tell us what cheese it was and asked us if we wanted her to check with the kitchen (Well duh!). Well now we know, one is with cream cheese and the other is cottage cheese. We chose the cream cheese and it was delicious! We agreed we made the right choice (plus i do not like cottage cheese). Definitely try the cheese naan when you go!!! If only our waitress actually knew what she was doing.....
(3)
nikki s.

I'd been looking for a new place to get my Indian food fix without having to go all the way to Devon. Jaipur just might be my new spot. A friend and I went on a Saturday afternoon right at opening time (4pm) and no one was there. Literally, we walked in and they weren't quite ready for service yet. We sat on the sofas in the front and waited a few minutes for someone to come out from the back to greet/seat us. I'll give Jaipur a pass THIS TIME since we were immediately served with that crispy chip-like bread with its sauces and drinks while we waited to be seated (mind you, we were the only patrons). After being seated, our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I was grateful for the traditional menu. When I'm jonesin' for Indian--although contemporary has its place, I don't want any fusions with odd flavors (see Veerasway). No surprises. I want the usual sauceyness with a kick and some fluffy naan bread to sop it up. For a starter, we did the salmon appetizer with some divinely tangy sauce. This time, I ventured away from the usual tikka masala for the lamb saag and some garlic naan. Typical Indian goodness as I expected. I think I'll stick to the regular naan, as the garlic had me burping well into the evening at a dance performance. Not cool. Minus one star due to the flies and gnats we were constantly swatting at while trying to eat. What's the deal with the pesty bugs indoors? Felt like we were sitting outdoors at a picnic.
(4)
Daniel H.

Ok, so this is a gora kind of place as so that comes with its higher expectations regarding the helpfulness of the staff, the dÃ©cor, and the quality of ingredients, particularly the meat. Alternatively, it comes with lower expectations with respect to flavor, dish diversity and "authenticity" (whatever that means). The food was actually 4 stars. The quality of ingredients was top notch, i.e. the lamb was actually lamb. Even though the menu listed all their lamb dishes under the "gosht" section (gosht literally means meat but more colloquially means goat meat), all the dishes were actually lamb. I guess they're afraid to sell goat to the pardesis? Nevertheless, the lamb biryani was pretty decent: lots of meat, though it was so heavy on the masala and gravy they cooked it in that every rice grain was brown instead of having a mixture of white and seasoned rice (for those in the know think classic Lahori style biryani). Usually, that's the mark of a pulao, but it was good nonetheless. The korma was probably the best meat gravy dish, subtle yet rich with a savoryness that keeps growing as you eat it. Surprisingly, the paneer tikka was phenomenal, and I'm not even a huge fan of paneer. They attain this char on the paneer that you usually get on grilled meat: it was probably the best dish on the table all in all. I'm always a little nervous about these "white person" desi places when the waitress asks how hot do you want it. Desi food generally isn't hot; it's spiced but not hot. So I feel that if I say "hot," they'll just add too much cayenne, but if I say "normal," they'll make it for some average fannypack wearing midwesterner who calls cabbage soup "ethnic food." I never have this issue on Devon alas. Oh, and the waitress recommended the chicken tikka masala to the only desi at the table: now that's kind of odd and telling. So I've never knocked down a place because of the service, but I just feel compelled here. First, the staff had to be reminded several times to bring our piaz kulchas and lachcha parathas. Also, our dishes staggered out of the kitchen like a bunch of hobos. Second we had a big party so they added gratuity, no biggie. However, they added 20%! Umm, I refuse to let this just slide. The standard for added gratuity is 18%, which itself is high for a larger check. But presuming 20%? I just felt hustled. Bad karma... Food is respectable, but these folks need to learn how to treat people...
(3)
Bryan C.

Unable to curb my craving for Indian food, I broke down and had Jaipur delivered despite being initially turned off by their high prices. I ordered the chana, vegetable samosas and garlic naan. The food was there in about 45 minutes as promised. The naan was delicious and very garlicky, but not hot enough. When I opened the lid of the chana, I was disgusted by the amount of oil the chick peas were floating in and almost didn't eat it. I had to drain most of it out. Other than that, the flavors were all there. The samosas were huge and came with delicious sauce. I would eat at Jaipur again, but it's way too expensive for delivery.
(3)
Carolyn E.

I was in the party of 10 with Stacey L. Heeeeeeeeeey! My Mutter Paneer was tasty, the garlic naan also great. However, our experience as a group was just not good. We waited 20 minutes for a drink order and then 40+ minutes for a food order, and then the hungry ones of us in the group watched as table after table who came in after us was served, meals brought, checks given, and they were gone..... After 2 of our table companions complained, the manager did everything in her power to make it right (and she did give us a discount, although she kept the gratuity, interestingly). All in all we spent 3 hours at Jaipur which is seriously way too long, even for a table of 10, to spend at a restaurant. The servers will both politely and curtly tell you that they "only have 1 oven" and "it's a small kitchen." However it doesn't really account for slow drink service and slow waiter service. I will completely agree with Stacey that our bus-person was attentive and awesome. (Maybe they should promote him to server?) In sum, I'd be wary of bringing large groups here. I'd definitely order take out again as I have yet to find a good Indian place in my neighborhood that is also easy to drive to.
(3)
Tara M.

I just noticed Jaipur the other day on my way to work and decided to give it a try. I did not eat in, so I can't really speak to that. I can only speak to the food and limited service. First off, the place was empty. It was a Friday at noon, and there was one table of two seated. This freaked me out a little, but I guess there aren't too many businesses or whatnot out here where people would be going out for sit-down lunches. The decor of the restaurant is simple, but cute. I love the exposed brick, particularly the border they have painted at the top of it. The bar is nice granite, but it's too high--I sat down on one of the stools while I waited for my food and it was just awkward. I was approached by one of the servers who was very friendly. I ordered my items and was told it would be five minutes. I thought I misheard the guy, so I said "I'm sorry, how long?" And sure enough, he replied "five minutes." So here I am thinking that either stuff is pre-made, or they are just crazy fast. Honestly, I give the food a two. The spices were all wrong and the portion of rice was way too small. I took half of my entree home with me for dinner and actually had to make rice at home. The average price for an entree was about $15 and my side of naan was $3 I think. The naan was good and very fluffy though. The third star is for the staff--everyone was very friendly. But then again, I was one of three people in the entire place so they didn't really have anything else to do. If I were that one table I'd be a little weirded out--all three servers took turns servicing their table and came out in like 3 minute intervals to ask how everything was. Their response was always "delicious" so I guess they were enjoying themselves. If they had some sort of lunch special I would consider going back for lunch, but for a sit-down Indian dinner there are definitely way better options. Someone really needs to come up with a good, fast food Indian place!
(3)
John B.

3.5 I'm not sure who decorated this restaurant. Normally, I wouldn't think twice about atmosphere. But when such meticulous effort is made with such little positive result, it makes me think about why my meal costs as much as it does. Walking into Jaipur felt like walking into the virtual living room of an overzealous Second Life designer. Crazy texture fills, busy artwork, etc. Now, I'd hope never to pay for decor when dining (since, you know, I don't live in the restaurant), but especially when it's so weird and garish. And the food, while above average, didn't make up for it. I was fortunate to go with a group, and to have an opportunity to sample many dishes from the sauce-intensive North Indian menu. In most cases, though the tandoori platter was a great exception (if dry), flavors were muted or lacking. Shrimp (I wasn't doing the ordering) vindaloo had little kick and depth. A little more cumin, a little more masala, a little more coriander, etc., might do the trick. Bengan Bhartha (an eggplant creation) was more satisfying, though still, I'm having a hard time imagining myself delightedly ordering it in the future. It looks like a pretty loathsome restaurant row. So maybe Jaipur's decor is just a case of keepin' up with the Benjamins. If the food were improved, I'd have less cause to make this point so prominently. But the service is nice and professional. Which I always feel I have to note in case the rest of the experience is mediocre. Etc.
(3)
Zayna D.

Best Indian in the city..hands down.
(5)
Andrew B.

I was seriously enthusiastic after reading these reviews. Four of us went for lunch, one of whom was Indian. Two of us got the sampler (their stand-in until they get a buffet) and the rest of us ordered alloo gobi and chicken tikka masala. We were universally dissappointed. It's not that the food was bad quality, it just lacked kick and flavor. I don't just mean heat, I mean spice in general. Everything was super bland. Our highish prices and our strange waiter who was overly attentive and yet frequently rude didn't help matters, but my rating is based on the food. I'm giving it one more shot next week and will adjust accordingly if the experience is different.
(2)
Varsha L.

When we went it was also pretty dead but it was raining like crazy outside and there was a lot of flooding going on! We went for lunch, they do offer a $14.95 lunch special and substitute vege options....the waiter told us about it... I had the Garlic Shrimp appetizer, which was really good but really small.... the samosas were good(much better than veersway), Garlic Naan was really good, paneer was soft and tender but a little bland, needed a little more spices... Most of the food was pretty good... I should mention that lunch special deal, they bring out food in these little bowls but after you finish, you cannot get it wrapped up, so its kind of like a buffet -but not, they should just have a buffet bec the food is going to go to waste anyway....
(4)
Jackie B.

Usually we have a good experience, but the last time we went for lunch and had the preset lunch menu, they served us salad that was nothing more than a bag of iceberg lettuce and a side of ranch dressing. How us that authentic Indian cuisine? Please fix the menu and stop serving bags of lettuce. That was a big disappointment.
(3)
J P.

I'm actually shocked the the number of 4 and 5 star reviews for this restaurant. I went with my boyfriend upon his recommendation, he had heard such good things about this restaurants and the reviews on yelp were really good. We've eaten at many Indian restaurants, we're Indian and I've gone with my family to many different Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was way too garlic-y. The paneer mahkani was good but nothing special or outstanding. The tandoori chicken was what I thought weird. It was kind of charcoally, burnt, more so than normal. The chicken was overpowered with lime, way too much so it was not enjoyable. The jaipur platter was OK - i don't really like fried things but the boyfriend insisted, I had the paneer and it was OK at best. The mango lassi even tasted kind of grainy. The decor was nice and it was an ambient atmosphere but it did seem like it was trying to hard. I've been to SIGNIFICANTLY better Indian restaurants, one of them in a strip mall, another connected to a movie theater and they both had amazing food, and the one connected to the movie theater even had swanky decor. There are far better restaurants than Jaipur, maybe they were having an off day.
(2)
Noredia A.

Excellent food + service. Hands down one of the best Indian food in Chicago.
(5)
Y G.

We had a large group come here for a bday party. We were loud, obnoxious, and we had them set us up an area for all the balloons and gifts. They were so accommodating and service was great. Atmosphere is dim lighting with no over the top decor. Soft music and not very crowded on a weeknight. Lets get to the food. It was spicy! Probably more spicy than any other indian restaurant I've ever eaten at. Though I drank a lot of water, and stopped to take breaks from eating, the food is delicious. Portions are decent and I would say 1 dish per person is a good start. We had samosas, matar paneer, tandoori chicken, and 2 other dishes I do not remember the name of (curry chicken and an eggplant dish). Rice came for free and the nan was a little bit too toasty and hard for my taste, but I love soft bready nan. We didn't have dessert but they brought out a dessert for the bday girl. The tandoori chicken isn't as good as Klay Oven's, but still good. The food is a little too spicy for my taste, but I would come back here and ask them to tone it down so I can enjoy eating my food more. They have great cocktails too! Their Mango Martinis are delish!
(4)
Katherine M.

It is hard to find good standard Indian in this city. Most of the Indian places are art noveau Indian like Tamarind and Veerasway--good but expensive, not particularly traditional and small portions. I really enjoyed Jaipur and their Mojito is good too. The tandoori has nice flavor here and many traditional sauces. Very pretty restaurant and attentive staff. Family friendly and date friendly at the same time Tables are far enough apart and the surroundings absorb sound.
(5)
Mihir G.

brought my parents here over the weekend...and Jaipur got First Generation Approval. the pau bhaji was spot on (we are from maharashtra), the saag paneer was great, and the tandoori chicken was surprisingly fantastic (charcoal flavor, but still juicy). the dessert (kulfi) wasn't great, but we barely had room for it. definitely coming back, and at $15 for the buffet, it is a great weekend value too. in two words: THUMS UP!
(4)
Edgar P.

Jaipur is an excellent selection for those who are looking for an Indian restaurant and offers you a unique & intimate experience with your party and the wait staff.. I am a big, big fan of Nan (unleavened bread) and I'm a sucker for the cheese and garlic Nan. The Lamb Vindaloo was out of this world and it was just spicy enough that it didn't overpower the rest of the ingredients. The lamb itself was super tender and add the very nice spicy sauce and you have yourself a very delicious meal! The Tandoori Chicken was also a pretty good choice if you're not into the whole spicy deal. If you want a little bit of spice in your chicken, I would probably suggest the Malai Tikka that gives you a hint of spice in the cream that they use and they give you a pretty big portion. The overall atmosphere of the place is fantastic and puts you in the right mindset to dive into the very extensive menu of Indian dishes. Very, very good! On a side note, because this place is in the downtown area, there will be a great deal of difficulty finding parking around the place. I would suggest taking a cab or public transit but if you do decide to drive, take the first spot you see (even if it's a few blocks away)! -Papa Bear
(5)
Cat B.

Jaipur now delivers!! Yay! I have eaten here several more times and I LOVE the food here. It is so good. The mutter paneer is good, the naan is warm and delicious. The mahi tikka is fantastic. This is one of my favs and now will be a fav to call when I want to order in.
(5)
Miss S.

Went there with 4 friends. The place was completely empty for lunch. The lunch buffet was kinda weird, in the sense that they bring out the food on your table (works for me)...Vegetarian options available. The food was OK, the usual Americanized Indian (=bland and really not authentic, but tolerable). The sag paneer, naan and dal were good but malai kofta was horrible. Food was on the expensive side. Service was prompt but indifferent. Ambiance was good. Will probably not return here and would recommend others to try other better Indian restaurants in downtown.
(3)
Katie D.

One of the few good indian restaurants in town. Great food for vegeterians!!
(4)
Felicia Y.

This place is fantastic! Me a few friend we celebrating and had planned on dining at Verrasway but they "didn't have room" for our entire group so we walked over to Jaipur and in our own little taste of India. The food was great and the service was fast. The only reason I won't give it five stars is because our waitress, although very friendly, was in quite a rush to end her shift that she actually stated, "...she really hoped that all the service she provided her earned her a really good tip". That was annoying, but the food was authentically good!
(4)
Mary S.

Pretty good food. I'll go back. Not sure why tip is included on the bill, and not a fan of that.
(4)
Sriram V.

Jaipur sits right across the street from Veerasway, but is a slightly different kind of experience. Veerasway tries to put a modern spin on Indian food, but Jaipur attempts to refine the classic, straight-up Indian food restaurant meal. The decor is nice enough, although we had the misfortune of sitting right next to the kitchen door (i.e. far away from the main door on a cold and wintry night). The tea we ordered was fairly cold, and we had to send it back. After that, however, we tried the Tadka Dal, the Paneer Tikka Masala, and some naan, and were pleasantly surprised. The dal was quite amazing - well above average - while the paneer was solid. Prices are a little high for a restaurant of this type, but considering the quality of the food in comparison to India House, I'd say it's well worth it.
(4)
Amanda P.

love this place, very convenient for me location wise and have always enjoyed the food, I've done take-out, delivery and dine in. All good experiences. My favorite dish is the Chicken tiki masala and the cheese naan is a must. thumbs up!
(5)
Urban C.

I read some reviews about this place. This place was really good. I would definitely recommend this to someone for lunch. They have a family type buffet where they serve you food at your table. The waiters waited on me quite well too. Full marks!
(5)
Jayne H.

I just had dinner here and it was excellent! The staff was so friendly. Although they looked really busy and a little under-staffed, they still gave great service. I had Paneer Tikka, with homemade cheese, and it was delicious. Our waiter, Nick (too cute, btw), recommended 2 of the deserts: Gulab Jamun (fried cheese dipped in sugar syrup) and Gajar Halwa (grated carrots cooked in milk and butter). I had never had anything like it! It was so good! The prices for the dinners are a little high, but it really was good portions and delicious, quality food. This is definitely an indian restaurant I will go back to.
(5)
Erika B.

I was excited to see an "authentic" Indian restaurant opening in the neighborhood, after being sorely disappointed with Veeresway, A neighbor slipped the menu under my door with excellant! written across it and she was right! The food is delicious. I ordered the mixed tandoori grill a lovely combination of chicken, lamb, mahi, and shrimp, very tender and flavorful. The rogan josh was amazing and paired perfectly with the naan. They also have extensive vegetarian selection. Service was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere soothing. They are approved for a liquor license and will be available soon. Until then BYOB. I'll be back!
(4)
Herman B.

Ok, I will have to write an update to this review at a later date, because this is a review for takeout from here. When I went into the restaurant it looked well decorated and inviting, I am going to have to eat-in sometime. The take out food was excellent, the pakoras and samosas were delicious, and a little spicy, my main course which I forgot the name was vegetarian with peas and corn and cauliflower in a curry sauce, was scrumptious too...the nan (indian bread) is also very good, although you have to order it as a side. I must go back and enjoy the ambiance, and also update this review!
(5)
Benita J.

I had such an awful experience at Jaipur I don't know where to begin! I made reservations for 8 p.m. for my boyfriend and I. We arrived at the restaurant at 8 but there was no record of the reservation. This should have served as a clue this place doesn't have their act together but I decided to stay (I love exploring new restaurants). After the hostess found us a table, the waiter comes over after we wait for 10 minutes and quickly drops off a couple of menus. When he returns, he asks us if we are ready to order. I informed him I would like to see a wine list and he rudely points out the wine list is printed on the back of the menu and rushes off again. Guess what...it wasn't! When he finally returns I tell him again I want to see a wine list and since he was obviously too busy to get one he just recommends a house red. I'm desperately trying to remain optimistic so I consent. He brings the wine, we order our food, and this is when things went bad fast!!!! We waited 30 minutes and never received our food or saw our waiter again. Needless to say I had enough and we left the restaurant without ever eating dinner or seeing the ultra rude waiter again. I can't understand how this place has remained opened so long but I'm pretty sure this sort of horrific customer service will catch up with them.
(1)
Liz M.

I've done eat-in as well as carry-out from here. I would definitely recommending eating in if you can. The staff is very friendly, and the service is great. A little expensive, but most Indian food is when you get away from Devon. Everything is made to taste if you're into (or not into) spicy. Also - great recommendation to add a little rum to a mango lassi. Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)
Nina P.

I thought this place would be good considering it's on Randolph, but I was very disappointed. We started with tandoori chicken-a very basic dish. It was very bland and didn't have much flavor. The rest of the food we ordered was terrible. The food wasn't served hot and tasted very bad. Being Indian I know how Indian food should taste. The server, who didn't seem to know about good Indian food, didn't really seem to care that we were not enjoying our meal. We told her we were not enjoying, but there was nothing she could do, that is unacceptable in the restaurant business. There are many Indian Restaurants to choose from. if you want good authentic indian food then don't go to jaipur restaurant. The service is no good either.
(1)
Rona J.

I came here with a bunch of friends. There was only 1 other table in the restaurant on a Friday nite. Strange. The restaurant itself looks very nice, dim lighting with beautiful large photographs on the walls. We each ordered an item each and ate family style. The food was delicious! Chicken Tikka Masala, a lamb dish I cant quite remember the name of, Palak Paneer. The naan was delicious too--who doesnt like freshly made bread? Yum! My only thumbs down about Jaipur is that they charge separately for rice!! Its like ordering a hot dog then charging for the bun separately. What's up with that?
(3)
Jessica R.

Fantastic Indian food! I am so excited that I now know of a place in the West Loop that has quality, reasonably priced Indian food! I took my parents here this past weekend and we all really enjoyed it. We had the Vegetable Samosa to start off with, which was crunchy, spicy and delicious. We all shared the Bhindi Masala (Okra dish), Saag (Spinach with potatoes) and the fish curry, and WOW was everything so fresh and so tasty. The plain Naan and the garlic Naan were both declicious as well. I would definitely order all of these dishes again and have no doubt that all others on the menu are great too! I also absolutely loved the atmosphere, cute, cozy, romantic, great for conversation. I loved the hanging drapes and the art work/photographs hanging on the exposed brick walls. Our waitress was just fine, not very talkative but polite, timely and attentive but not over bearing. The only thing that could be much improved upon at this place is the wine selection. It is pretty pathetic actually, and I really feel that a restaurant with such a nice atmosphere and delicious food should not have such a cheap wine selection! My mom ordered a glass of the Syrah, which was 9 dollars, and it was awful! Didn't even taste like a Syrah. She sent it back and got a cocktail. Again, the place is still great but getting a new, solid wine selection would make it really great. I'll be back, but not for the wine.
(4)
Renee H.

I havent been to that many Indian restaurants in Chicago but once I tried Jaipur, I stopped going anywhere else. Although a little pricey, the food is just damn good. I've had several chicken dishes and several vegetarian dishes. The only thing I couldnt eat is their fish curry. Bleh. And their biryani is just mediocre. But the naan and rice is great. My favorite thing on the menu is the cheapest appetizer on the menu: aloo papdi. I also get take-out for lunch now and again. Its a little slow but not slow (and rude) like the Protein Bar. I've never waited over 10 minutes past the time they said my order would be ready, for sure. I havent tried the lunch buffet yet but it looks like a great deal. If it was closer to my condo or my office, Id be there all the time.
(5)
Jen C.

I went here with the family for my mom's birthday. It was easy to get a reservation that day for 6 of us. Summary: Food - delicious Service - great A new favorite Indian restaurant!!! :) We got a variety of everything: garlic naan, assorted breads for two (this was enough to share amongst all of us with the garlic naan...I forgot which was which after the sever explained it once, so I can't remember which ones I liked best), veggie and lamb samosas (the veggie samosas were great - i didn't try the lamb since it's not my favorite anyway), and several different entrees to share like chicken tikka masala and butter chicken and aloo gobi and some other yummy rice dish. As per any Indian restaurant, the entrees are small in size for the price, but I think that's just how it is at most Indian restaurants I've been to. Anyway, everything was great. Even my parents who have only had Indian food once in their lives really enjoyed the dinner. Recommended!
(4)
jimmy l.

Hands down, the best Indian food I've ever had, and i thought i wasn't going to say that considering you can get bigger portions for a better price on Devon ave, but when it comes to quality over quantity, this place takes the cake. i started off with the veggie samosas which were really fresh and tasted great, and some Indian beer called Maharajah, which I've never tried Indian beer. it was very light and smooth, which usually isn't my taste but it was great. me and my girlfriend ordered navrattan korma and saga aloo, with basmati rice and garlic naan. seriously amazing and we couldn't even finish. both dishes were created to perfection. i couldn't find one spec of distaste. a great place for a date which can be pricey but totally worth it. service is amazing. really friendly and efficient. the ambiance was really nice as well. dark and spacious with amazing decor. i will defiantly be coming back here.
(5)
Eric L.

I wish i could give this place 3.5 stars. Its a decent indian option and the best indian place in the west loop (better than veersway sp?). Theres nothing wrong with Jaipur but I still think India House is better.
(3)
Pedantic S.

Probably one of the better Indian restaurants in the neighborhood and I certainly like their lamb chops and appetizer platter and even their biryanis (on most days), but I find that their preparations are not very consistent. Certainly worth a visit!
(3)
Jessica M.

I went here with a friend a few weeks ago. Although I can't say I've been to that many Indian places in Chicago, this place was the best I've had. We had the chicken tikka masala and a dish with shrimp in a spinach sauce, naan, and rice. And every dish was delectable. I have seriously been thinking about going back since the moment I left. Besides the amazing food, the prices are great too. Before I found this place I used to go to Indian Garden on Grand quite a bit, and I can say that the cost of my meal at Jaipur is about 40% less expensive and more tasty besides. Highly recommended! :-)
(5)
Leanne M.

Impeccable service. Delicious chickpea. Beautiful ambiance. Large portions.
(4)
Jack B.

Solid Indian place on the nicer end of the spectrum. Went here for an early dinner on a Saturday (6:30ish) and got right in. We ordered the Lamb Vindalo (good), the Kerala Chicken (verrrrrry good), and the assorted Naan plate (my favorite part, but hey, I'm a carb person). Add in one drink each and the bill was somewhere in the $60 range -- about what I would have expected for a nice-ish dinner out. The atmosphere in here wasn't much to speak of...I did notice that the acoustics made it very easy to eavesdrop/be eavesdropped on, which was not really that great. Bottom line -- enjoyable dinner, and I would go back, but I definitely wouldn't crown this place my go-to Indian restaurant in Chicago.
(3)
Matt R.

I actually ended up at Jaipur again this past weekend for another birthday. This time we had a party of 22 and Jaipur was very accommodating. I actually enjoyed the food more this time! The food is so well spiced and I appreciate the level of heat. However, if you don't like spicy food, tell them and they will tone it down.
(5)
Eric J.

I've been to India House and India Garden, and neither holds a candle to Jaipur. I went here on a double-date and the experience was excellent. We ordered the Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka, and a couple of other entrees we shared family style. Food is awesome, ambiance is excellent, and service was solid. I highly recommend Jaipur.
(5)
amanda m.

This place is a gem in "restaurant row" that it seems like not many people know about. Its way better than the more trendy veerasway across the street. I've been here several times, tried a lot of the vegetarian options and they were all great. I usually stick with the dal makhani at most indian restaurants since I really like lentils, and the dal makhani here is great. I even liked the eggplant dish, and I'm not a very big fan of eggplant. Definitely order the entrees with naan! The service here is also quick and the waitstaff are friendly. Its never really been crowded, so its a sure bet for a friday or saturday night when you haven't made a reservation.
(5)
Rahshonda K.

My first try with Indian food and it was great. The atmosphere was super chill and the service was great. Roberto rocked. Our water glasses never went dry. We shared several dishes but it was very hearty. I wish I knew the names of all the things we had but I didn't order for the table. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because the shrimp appetizer we had was cold and had to be sent back because it was not cooked all the way through. The cook made us a new order and it was on the house. I will definitely be back!!!
(4)
johnny b.

It was good I'll have to try it again. I do have to say I'm bias about indian food I completely judge the place on the vindaloo. This one was pretty weak but it was definitely quality food and had some other good stuff.
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Amber J.

I have been here twice and enjoyed their Chicken Tikka Masala both times. There nan is good and portions are large. Overall a really good Indian restauraunt. They also played some really funky music that added to the mood.
(4)
Nandini H.

Though Devon is the usual go-to neighborhood for great south asian cuisine, the exception is Jaipur. They offer authentic flavors and recognizable spices because they don't "over spice." The food here is like music that is perfectly in tune with the right amount of precussion, the right amount of rhythm and the perfect amount of melody. Jaipur is a song for your tummy, oh so yummy.
(4)
matthew c.

I can't imagine why this restaurant wouldn't get 5 stars. My fiance and I went here last night and had an amazing time. We arrived at the restaurant at 7pm, and they brought another table outside for us to sit since there weren't any available. The waiter was extremely friendly and gave some great suggestions. The prices were reasonable and the food was FANTASTIC. We ordered: Cheese Nan - which is exactly what it sounds like... nan bread stuffed with cheese (maybe a cream cheese - similar to what is inside crab rangoon?). Amazing! Keema Samosa - Lamb / Peas stuffed inside a deep-fried dough ball. These were large, but very good! Saag Paneer - Delightful spinach with chunks of homemade cheese Lamb Vindaloo - Hot and Tango sauce (almost like a marinara? my indian friends will not like that I just compared savory vindaloo sauce to marinara, but they'll get over it!) with lamb and potatoes. So good! Fiance declared it one of her "favorite restaurants in Chicago". If that doesn't sell Jaipur, I don't know what will!
(5)
Gina B.

My (now) husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here last May. The staff was extremely accomodating and super friendly. The decor inside the restaurant is very cute and I think the place would be great for date night! While it's not my favorite place in the city for the food alone - their dishes are definitely tasty and the ambiance and service are fantastic!
(3)
Leah C.

far better than anything i've had on devon - and believe me, i've covered my bases :)... the decor is gorgeous. you don't feel like you've eaten a tub of oil/lard or smell like you've been in a spice shop when you leave. the sauces are delectable with no visible pools of oil - which is the case at many other indian restaurants. the "medium" spice of the channa, aloo gobi, paneer and chicken tikka masala that my party of 5 shared was the perfect heat for all. the naan was perfectly crispy yet chewy. our server was very sweet but may have been confused with a few of the dishes. one huge and STRANGE drawback - they didn't have change for our cash at 9:30 PM on a monday night. actually, it shouldn't matter what time or day - what restaurant can't provide change? luckily we were able to work it out...but a bit inconvenient. also, be warned - they *recommend* gratuity on the check but looks very much like they've added 18% to your total. can't wait to go back! this will definitely be my "regular" spot for indian food in the city.
(5)
Hemant D.

Went there for lunch and ordered the fixed price menu. It works like a buffet but better as you don't have to get up! The starters were vegetable pakoras and were probably the best I've had in a very long time. The Tandoori chicken was a bit dry for my tastes but still quite good and the dal makhani was very good too. The best part of the meal was the Pista Kulfi in the end. It tasted like authentic kulfi and not like Ice Cream!!!
(4)
alexander s.

Great indian restaurant on Randolph Row. Best Saag in the city - really fresh, as evidenced by its bright green color. Fantastic samosas, dusted with garam masala. Malai kofta not as good as india house. Chai martini and mango lassi martini's were creative and tasty.
(5)
Julie H.

I took my visiting parents here recently and they were not disappointed. My father is especially critical and he loved the food! All the dishes were excellent and service was great. Highly recommended, we will be back!!
(5)
Amanda G.

This honestly might be one of the best Indian restaurants in Chicago at least on par with what you find on Devon Street. Love the food here! Everything is prepared fresh and I definitely recommend going with the family style lunch which gives you a variety of dishes. They switch it up with the family style offerings but the standards are chicken tikka masala (amazing) saag paneer (amazing one of the best I've had) and lentils. The rice is always cooked well too. Love their samosas, also homemade and served with a green sauce (a little spicier) and a red sauce (a little on the sweeter side). I like to mix the two sauces together. I also really like the Tandoori Chicken My co-workers really like to go here for lunch sometimes. I've been here more than 5 times now and the service and food has always been great. I would recommend this place to anyone and they are really good at accommodating larger sized groups.
(4)
Jill E.

I usually have liked this place ok because it's close and one of the only Indian places nearby. Although Two of my friends have said they got sick from eating here. Since I never had that problem and, again, because of its proximity, I've still frequented the place. However today I called and asked for them to deliver. I live right at the 2 mile cut off, but apparently live the wrong direction for them to give me, a frequent diner (and I told them this), a break. I was told they won't deliver to 18th/Racine because of the area and they have had bad luck here before. I guess I'll show them the same courtesy and not go to their restaurant anymore either.
(1)
Markita S.

Food is absolutely amazing! We had the lamb samosas and chicken tikka marsala - we couldn't stop thinking about this place once we left so promptly came back the next week. It will definitely be in the regular dinner rotation.
(5)
Juliet K.

Go for their buffet from 11:30-2. It's about $16. All the food is brought right to your table. very classy and SOOOO delicious!!!
(5)
M T.

Their food is very good. I have been going since they open, I work a few blocks away. The issue that I have is that several of their items a very expensive. $15 for peas and cubes of cheese, $12 for lentils! Just can't justify the cost anymore. I got take out yesterday for my wife and I and it was over $80. Lower the vegetable side dishes and I will visit again.
(3)
Ellie D.

Least favorite Indian food I've had in Chicago. I've made better indian food from a jar. The biryani was the worst - tasted like rice a roni with canned tomato sauce. The meat in the samosa was so dry. The lamb vindaloo tasted like it had been boiled to death. The restaurant just didn't feel clean. So disappointing :(
(1)
Jeremy N.

I like this place, I do - the food is good. But if I'm paying $16 for chicken tikka masala, then you have the nerve to charge me $4 for rice or naan because it doesn't come with the entree... COME ON! That's like selling a hamburger and charging more for the bun. Plus... it's RICE! $4? If these guys go BYOR (bring your own rice) maybe i'll go back.
(2)
Tim C.

The food here is pretty good (4 stars). But the service is ridiculous. I've been here for dinner (once when it was only 3 tables) and lunch when the place was half full and every time it was like they just forgot that we were there. I was so pissed off my last visit (for lunch) that I walked up to the hostess and demanded a waiter. I don't do that type of stuff normally and am usually pretty patient. But seriously this isn't Europe. Jaipur management - Get your act together and handle your customers with more courtesy. Your food will bring people back, your service will make people reconsider.
(3)
Laura B.

When my husband asks where do I want to go for our anniversary, Valentine's Day, my birthday, or just an average day of the week, I say Jaipur! We've lived in the neighborhood for the past nearly 7 years, and have been regulars at Jaipur since it opened. Sadly, we don't go enough, as it is expensive (the one downside). I love the chicken tikka masala and have tried to order other things off the menu, but never love them as much. The garlic naan is good, but the cheese naan is incredible. My husband loves the chicken tikka masala too, but love the lamb chops just as much. They come out on a sizzling plate and are very tender. Overall, everyone I've brought here, including picky eaters from out of town, have been impressed. I actually think this place is just as good or better than anything on Devon Street. And I also love the waiters, waitresses, and all the staff -- you always make us feel welcome!
(5)
Melissa K.

Ordered delivery and food showed up later than promised. The appetizers were inedible but the entree was okay. Overall, wasn't impressed.
(2)
Jeff S.

I fell in love with Indian cuisine during my 6 month stint in London. This goes without saying, but the Indian food in Chicago definitely doesn't compare, and is significantly pricier (even weighing in the GBP vs. USD factor). But I digress, this is Chicago, not London. Overall, Jaipur is OK. The food is good, but it's lacking some of the powerful in-your-face flavors that I love about Indian food but it can definitely be spicy depending on what you order. Pricing isn't bad, but it's not what you would call a cheap meal; I consider it to be a nicer dinner but not fancy. Service is good, and it's easy to get a table without a reservation most nights. All in all, a nice option for the West Loop.
(3)
Anna B.

Holy sh**! The food is so damn good. = 4 Stars Try the Murgh Saag (chicken w/spinach). Jesus Christ. So far, any chicken dish I've tried from here was hella delicious. By far, the best Indian restaurant in the Chicago. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Haven't dinned in the restaurant yet. Only picked up. CS on the phone isn't that great. Apparently, the person answering the phones doesn't know the menu or how to pronounce the food; making it difficult to place an order w/a person who doesn't know how to read the menu. = - 1 star INTERIOR: Can't comment. Never dinned in. CLEANLINESS: Interior? Not sure. I should probably check that out... Food? mmmm...haven't found a hair or anything gross in my food yet.
(4)
Brian R.

I tried calling earlier in the day to make a reservation but kept getting a voicemail that was full, so I turned to yelp and open table to make a reservation. Easy-peasy. When we arrived, I was a little puzzled that the place was totally empty. We were seated and received quick service on rounds of king fischer and papadums. I never really expect much from the red/green sauces that are served with papadums and samosas, but the green sauce at Jaipur was probably the best I've ever had. It was definitely a level up in terms of spice compared to most places and it was versatile enough that I found myself dousing it on just about everything we ordered. I got the chicken tikka marsala (standard, I know) which was delicious. Other dishes we ordered included tandori shrimp, saag paneer and a cauliflower dish (forget the name) and coupled with perfectly baked and buttery naan we were thrilled with the meal. I would have given this place 5 stars but had to dock them for not picking up the phone during the day and the service faux pas' (hovering during meal, holding cordless phone in her hand while "checking up" on us). Still I would definitely go back as this is the best Indian I've had in the loop / west loop area.
(4)
Patrick M.

Absolutely the best Indian food in Chicago. We had some nan and aloo paratha to start. Both were perfectly done and pretty large serving sizes. The Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala was insanely delicious. The sauce was tasty and melted right into the basmati rice. The best part of the dinner was the spicy Saag Paneer. This was by far the best Paneer I have ever had. The spinach had a good consistency and was creamy. The helpings of paneer cheese cubes was very generous too. I cannot wait to try more of the menu next time! Highly recommended for ethnic food junkies!
(5)
S H.

Francisco was our server--FAST and GRACIOUS, but the atmosphere still pulls off a chill, albeit energized vibe. Food is INEXPLICABLY delicious - I'm sorry to say better than previously yelped Indian restaurant reviews : ( Heather is also terrific !
(5)
Angela Z.

Higher-end Indian, compared to a fast-foody place I used to go all the time home in SD. I'd say it's probably exactly what you would want if you were fixin' for Indian. Ambience is beautiful. Food: distinguishable or particularly good? Nah. It's just pretty good. Honestly wouldn't go back, given the price.
(3)
Sruts A.

I'm used to home cooked Indian meals so am always rather wary when going out to Indian restaurant because I feel they never live up to the taste. Jaipur definitely bucked the trend. It's a nice place in the West Loop, which boasts of a variety of cuisines. I went there for a team lunch and found it rather pleasant. The lunch special is probably a great option to go for since they provide you with a good chunk of Indian dishes, vegetarian and chicken. If you're ordering an entree, they will ask you how spicy you'd like it to be; go for the medium. It just has a bit of a tangy taste and is not spicy at all! The only reason Jaipur gets 3 stars from me is that the service wasn't up to par. There was one host managing 5 tables with about 7/8 people at each of them and 2 waiters. There should have been better coordination between these folks. We had to ask for dishes to be brought out, the sauces were missing, soups went unserved... They did apologize and promptly bring us all our food, but having the soup served in the middle of the main course isn't exactly very convenient. I'd definitely go back for the food though.
(3)
Rich J.

Service and employee attitude was very disappointing. I ordered a lunch special and requested for roti instead of naan. I am not upset because server refused to substitute but he told me that if I was willing to pay then he will bring it. It was very rude. I lost my appetite right away when he brought everything at one time, salad, appetizer and entrees. Also to my surprise they charged me $2.50 to carry out the left over. The quality of food was also poor, the made Navratna korma from frozen mixed vegetables. Tandoori chicken was also very dry.
(1)
Neha A.

Do NOT get the kadhai paneer. Most disappointing dish ever, and I've eaten here many times. Every other Indian restaurant I've ever been to makes kadhai paneer in a rich gravy but Jaipur literally served us large blocks of paneer and a few very largely chopped pieces of bell pepper and a lot of semi-sautÃ©ed onions. There was honest no effort in this dish and the taste was sub par which I did not expect from here. Saag paneer and paneer makhani are rich in flavors. Naan is also fantastic.
(4)
Pascal M.

I have a horrible singing voice. Karaoke is not my cup of tea. However I could sing a platinum winning album about the tandoori lamb at Jaipur. A group of friends and I came in last month or so for some family style dining. We all left greatly satisfied. We ordered various nan's, garlic, cheese, etc. If flavors aren't you're thing, just go with standard nan. But all are delicious. We ordered various Masala's, Saag's, Paneers,with different proteins. All were excellent. We especially liked the Saag, crazy how much flavor comes through from a dish that is essentially one color (green). It has a velvety texture and is bursting with flavor. I wasn't drinking at the time due to being on some antibiotics, but everyone's drinks looked good. Damn good. However their tea and coffee were nice. Jaipur hit the spot. They have a great interior, diverse menu, and are simply making great food.
(5)
David S.

My intention was to have lunch at an Indian buffet, not that my fat bod needed the extra calories, but it is an occasional indulgence of mine. As I was seated I noticed between the the front door and my table there was no buffet set up. The website advertised a "lunch special" every day and I naively thought that meant buffet. Now, I could have left at this point, but everyone was spot-on with the service and I was exhausted and hungry at this point and decided to compromise my expectations. I ordered the saag paneer. I was asked if I wanted rice with that or nan. I opted for rice. I had tea to drink, but there were no offers to provide me with any more hot water until I was about ready to leave. My entree was served to me and I was asked again if I wanted bread or nan. I again decided no. The saag paneer did not disappoint - I give them credit for that. My bill arrived and...FOUR DOLLARS FOR RICE??? My plan to plunk down $12.91 and get an all-you-can-eat buffet and perhaps a beverage turned out to be more than double that once I figured in the tip. I could not blame the waitress nor kitchen staff for not having a buffet, after all. I could have sat down, looked around and gotten up and left...no one to blame but myself on this one, but nonetheless the food was good but overpriced. I would come back only with friends and participate in the quaint custom of everybody ordering a different entree and sharing, but going solo I will have to steer clear of this place. Evidently a lot of easy money to be made on those highly trendy blocks on Randolph St.
(2)
Samantha W.

Ok. I am now an Indian food expert. I've tried many in the area, and I constantly compare them to my one and only, Jaipur. Jaipur, thank you for opening my eyes to the delicious world of Indian cuisine, thank for the option of cheesy garlic naan, thank you for delivering my foods warm as the day is long, and most importantly, thank you for making my chicken tikka masala as spicy as I ask for. Jaipur, if I could give u 10 stars I would.
(5)
Nicolas C.

I had never tried indian food before, but one lunch at Jaipur was all I needed for my mind to be changed. This isn't just my favorite indian restaurant, this is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! Their lunch special is incredible. All you can eat for $15, and everything they bring out is delicious. My favorite is the lamb and rice. But watch out, because most of their dishes are extremely spicy, however, the sweat is more than worth the savory meal.
(5)
Marie M.

Great place to bring out of town guests or a nice dinner in the city for locals. Great ambience and good food. Located on a street with many other nice restaurants. Price point is slightly higher than more typical Indian restaurants, but you pay more for the service and quality. Dishes are very spicy, so ask your server the options for levels of spice. Would make a reservation on a weekend.
(4)
Oluwatope F.

I am from southern CA and I was having a hard time finding spicy and flavorful Indian food,until tonight. The chicken was tender and somehow smokey with a lovely sauce (korma and tikka masala). The food is so good it starts to look beautiful to you like you love it :) anyway the decor gets five stars, the service was friendly and prompt, and the portions were good for Indian food. But, it is pricey, I had chicken korma at 15.99 and our table shared that and chicken tikka Marsala 15.99, garlic naan bread 3.99, basmati rice 3.99, and the carrot desert 3.99. So, yea expect to pay for greatness. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu.
(5)
David O.

So this is what good Indian food tastes like in Chicago, eh? After ordering food from Curried last week, I was frightened so it's nice to see you can get good Indian food here in the Windy City. That said, it's definitely on the pricier side and if I was reviewing this place in the Bay Area, they'd only get 3 stars. I must say the Cheese Naan I ordered here, though, was the best Cheese Naan I've ever had. Seriously. It was prepared perfectly. The Chicken Makhani that I ordered Medium Hot Spicy was pretty good though I was expecting a sauce a little more buttery, at least for my taste. Still, the level of spiciness was pretty spot on. The rice was very nice though I did find it a bit pricey at $5.99. Come on, guys... it's just rice. All in all, you can tell that the food is prepared with lots of love and I definitely will be back if I want to eat Indian food in the Loop or West Loop area.
(4)
Grace C.

I went in for lunch the other day and had a bunch of food left over and asked if i could take it home. the server refused. when i asked what they do with the left over food, they told me that they recycle the food. Im disgusted! the food that isn't eaten at the lunch buffet gets recycled. U are eating other people's left over food! Health risk!
(1)
Rachael G.

Happened tonight: found a gear off of machinery of some sort while eating my food (carryout via grubhub)... on my birthday... I may have cracked a filling. I have filed a report with 311. The restaurant did issue a refund when confronted by my partner (and offered us free drinks next time we come in), but that's little consolation and we won't be eating here again.
(1)
Aaron C.

I've eaten here a few times & it really is my favorite Indian restaurant. No Indian restaurant tops it on my list as of this time. I can't rave enough about the Chicken Tikka Masala, Tuna Tikka, & the Garlic Cheese Nan. As tasty & delicious as it gets. Plus, I made reservations through Yelp & go seated right away for a party of 6.
(5)
Hoy M.

Entres: Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Rogan Josh. Both dishes were great, except the chicken was a little on the dry side. We also ordered some naan and rice on the side. The only downfall to this place is their lack of service. It's a Thursday night, not many tables, and I'm in the West Loop! I should expect the severs to be somewhat attentive and not me waiting 10-15 minutes trying to grab their attention when no one was on the floor.
(3)
Caroline G.

I'd like to think I'm a bit of an Indian food connoisseur. Every city I've lived in (Phoenix, Charlotte, & Chicago) I try out as many Indian restaurants as I possibly can and compare. I've tried about 10 or so Indian restaurants in the Chicago area since I moved here a year ago (especially around "India town"). Jaipur is, in my opinion, the best. I always order Shrimp Makhani and oh my God the sauce is INCREDIBLE. My husband loves the Tandoori Chicken. It's not the best he's ever had (he's had better at much lower prices too). The garlic cheese naan is to die for. I use it to scoop up the white rice and Makhani sauce and it's so good once it touches your lips (Will Ferrell reference here). Also, I have to say I an pretty impressed with the service. we get the same one or two waitresses every time we go (around 5-6 times per year) and I am surprised that they remember our faces and names. I think that puts a nice personal touch on our overall experience. I also have to add that they were very accepting of us when we went a couple of times with our four little ones. They went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Can the service be a bit slower on busy nights? Sure. But I'm not one who demands instant-gratification nor piss off when the wait staff is working hard to make sure everyone is happy. When I'm out to dinner with my husband or friends, I like to take my time and enjoy it. Jaipur isn't cheap. For my husband and I, we always end up spending around $50-$70 here including tip. And for me? Worth every penny. So unless I find another cheaper Indian restaurant in the Chicago area with the same level of great-tasting Makhani & naan bread, I'll be going here for a long time.
(5)
Michelle G.

Food was delicious! Service was good, but felt like they kept trying to upsell with items we didn't want. The decor was nice too.
(4)
Matea B.

I thought Jaipur was really solid Indian food. Additionally, I love that it's right in the strip of Randolph St. restaurants and yet is usually not to busy to get a last minute reservation. It's roomy and relatively quiet inside, so it has a more relaxed feel from many of the restaurants right around it. That being said, I don't think it's the best Indian food I've ever had, but it was definitely better than good and I would go back again.
(4)
Hyde Park T.

I enjoyed everything about dinner at Jaipur, from the garlic naan to vegetable biryani, and the chicken dish. The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The parking was convenient, right in front. The attention to detail was nice down to the ladies room.
(5)
NeÃ¥l A.

Great Indian food. I'm a picky eater and enjoyed pretty much every dish they brought to the table for family style lunch. Service was questionable, but then again I understand cultural differences can be confused by many, so I give benefit of the doubt. $15 for lunch is a little pricey...
(4)
Joshua K.

My wife and I have eaten at Jaipur 3 times now, and have a reservation there this coming Sunday. It's consistently great food. We always get the Chicken Korma and the channa pindi and then usually a 3rd dish that varies. It has become our go-to spot for Indian. I will agree with a couple other reviews I saw. I don't complain about prices, because if I didn't intend to spend the money I wouldn't go there. That being said, traditional basmati rice should be included with the entrees. $4.00 for rice is crazy especially when it's barely enough for 2 people. I can buy bulk basmati at whole foods and have 4 meals out of it for $4.00. Something they should consider, $4.00 is nothing when you're spending $50+ for the meal, but it's just the principle. I usually order the jeera rice anyway, because I love cumin. I would recommend this place to anyone though!
(5)
Julie Marcellina V.

It was mine and Johnny's first time trying out Indian food. We both found new things we liked. The favors and aroma was very delightful and different. It was SO good! I had the goat curry, with a side of garlic bread. We were impressed and will definitely be back.
(4)
Tony N.

DON'T GO HERE, DON'T GO HERE - OVERPRICED AND BAD FOOD Taste of India - but for all the wrong reasons. We had heard great things about this restaurant so we decided to check it out, we biked down from Old Town and the ride was quick and fun. We had tried to get a reservation thru Open Table but the placed had no availability, we figured we would sit at the bar. Once we got there, the place was wide open (WTF??). We got a nice table outside and enjoyed some indian beer (Kingfisher), we order a lentil dish and a lamb dish - medium spicy - if your like me, I prefer really spicy food but I am OK with medium so everyone else can enjoy. The food was BURN your mouth off hot, I have lived in the UK for years and enjoy a hot ruby but this was Burn, Burn, Burn. We ended up walking away from the restaurant, dropped $20 to cover beers and decided to never return - I think the waiter is still trying to figure out if he is going to comp one of the dishes, forget about it, we left, and the fact that you didn't recognize very unhappy customers ensures we will not return.
(1)
Shri J.

Was visiting Chicago on business and had a craving for some authentic Indian food. Came across the listing of Jaipur on Google and decided to stop by for dinner. The food and ambiance are amazing. It was the attraction of my day. The aroma of Indian food and the exotic sauces pampered my palette. The staff were kind and paying to all the guests ensuring prompt service. If you like or are interested in trying Indian food with family or friend (personal of business) this place is a great treasure!
(4)
R G.

Just ordered for delivery, worst 'Methi Malai Mutter' - order it if you like boiled peas in floating butter for $15. or you can try Bullet Naan - supposed to have green chillis, but i guess they believe that green bell pepper is the same thing. Order mild and you get spicy, order medium and you get mild, why do they even bother asking for spice level. Has a couple of good dishes - malai kofta, lamb chops and chicken curry. but even with these, they are very inconsistent - taste and spice level. Very sub-standard for such an expensive menu.
(1)
Dawn M.

This was my first ever experience with an Indian restaurant, so I don't have a lot to compare to, but my husband, who is an Indian-food lover was equally impressed! I made a reservation online for Saturday night, and they had some issues with their email or something because when we got their, they didn't have our reservation. No biggie though, they were super accommodating and sat us right then (the place wasn't busy so I'm sure that helped). We ordered two appetizers that were both tasty - veg samosas and pakoras - and then two entrees. My husband got goat vindaloo (sp?) and I got shrimp kadahai, which was amazing!! Service was awesome and they refilled our waters and sauces without having to ask, which I loved. The only complaint, and this is from my husband because he knows the drill, is that for the cost of the dish, naan & rice should have been included. Prices were about $20 per entree and then we paid additional $5 for rice and $4 for naan. Overall, a great experience and I'm happy that my first Indian restaurant encounter was a good one!
(5)
Kyle D.

Overall: Average food amid poor service leads to just an OK experience at Jaipur. The good: Food tastes good. Outside of the buffet, there are a ton of options. Decent atmosphere with plenty of seating. The buffet is presented to you instead of a line (but that is also a bad thing, see more review) The bad: Service was rude, un-attentive, slow, and there was even plastic in our food. Don't care how good your food may be, if the service doesn't match it will affect your rating. Expensive too, even for a lunch buffet. Not many food selections for the buffet. Tandoori chicken was dry. Atmosphere: 6/10 Service: 4/10 Food: 7/10
(3)
Michelle P.

I've had food here a few times thinking that the burnt naan was just a one time thing, but its not. Actually, the naan is either burnt or tastes nothing at all like naan, I can't put my finger on the actual taste though. Their rice and chicken dishes that I've tried are good, service is great but they need to figure this whole naan thing out first. If I didn't love naan this place would get 5 stars but I just can't overlook the naan issue.
(3)
Vaibhav V.

A-OK is the perfect word to describe this place. But on a street with Au Cheval, Girl and the Goat, and Avec, I don't really know why one would come here instead. Maybe to satisfy an unsettling craving for Indian food? We ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, kerala fish curry, paneer, and daal. The chicken dishes were both pretty satisfying: solid curry flavor. The kerala fish curry was a huge disappointment: everyone gave the dish one and only one try. The paneer and daal were standard. I would recommend trying the garlic cheese naan. It's fairly addicting, even though you'll probably question your dietary decisions after it hits the spot. Nevertheless, I have never really tried something like this before.
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Avinash K.

First off I was pretty surprised at how good the decor of this place is and it was jam-packed on a Friday night. The service was slow - like really slow. He took an awful long time to get the order. I think the pakoda and the bhel puri were really good. We got the malai kofta, bhindi fry, palak paneer and the chicken tikka masala. The kofta was good but the chicken masala was just so - so, definitely had better. I got the bullet naan which was good. Everyone else had kulfi for dessert and said that was good too.
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Emily D.

I used to love this place. But I feel like they recently changed the recipes. What used to be fulfilling and tasty and delicious, it is now bland and boring. Can anyone answer this for me? I'm super disappointed at this place now!
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Jessica P.

NOT IMPRESSED with customer service!! Not worth it! An expensive and horrible lunch experience.. I came here with a group of friends for lunch on Sunday. Food - might as well get the buffet for $16.99. Food was ok; however, it would be nice to know what we're eating...the food just came out without any explanation on what just came out.... *Note - if you want rice with your meal or anything else for that matter, there's additional charge & they don't tell you that..!! Just assume that there's an additional charge before ordering...even for boxes.. sad! Customer Service - slow........and slow............. Costs/Payments - we had a group of 10+ and the waitress said we could only split into 2 credit cards...this is very inconvenient for people. However, after the meal, she split the credit cards for us individually, BUT it took her forever and she also added gratuity on top of that!! I definitely wouldn't have gave 20% gratuity for that service, but I guess we weren't really given a choice... **Not recommended with groups or bring CASH.. Environment - gotta leave one positive remark... this place was very spacious.. Washrooms - there was NO SOAP in the women's washroom....I hope the chefs/workers wash their hands with soap in the back.... I won't be back here ever.........
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Parth G.

I have been going to them for a few years now. Quality of food is great and never seems to change. One of the best Indian restaurants in downtown Chicago in my opinion.
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Shannon S.

I've been in several times since my first, AND ordered delivery. We love it. All of it. The staff is nice, delivery person was wonderful, food is always DELISH.
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Moksha M.

So, I have gone from 3 stars to 4 to finally 5 for Jaipur. Their food is authentic and awesome. Must try their biryani and butter chicken, it's delicious. Best days to visit are Friday evenings and weekends. We order for delivery from them quite often and I felt the food seems more fresh on Fridays and weekends. Service still is okayish, can deduct half a point there.
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Danny W.

Any time I can eat a full meal of Indian food and not feel like I'm trying to digest a gerbil jacked up on drugs I consider it a win. My belly can be a bit sensitive to the spices so if you're the same I'll share that this place is pretty safe. Not only will it not make you hate life for the next 8 hours, but it's pretty darn delicious too! My vegetarian sister and I made our way through some garlic naan, biriyani, aloo gohbi, and saag paneer. I didn't have the slightest what any of it was before she ordered it, but the aftermath was happy taste buds and a full, non-upset stomach. Score! The dÃ©cor is pretty impressive and they have a nice patio, which is perfect for people watching on the Randolph restaurant row. Overall the service was friendly, but a little on the slow side. No biggie though. I rarely do the Indian thing, but when I do this will be my safe bet.
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Len L.

I've past by a few times going to the little goat for breakfast and finally was able to stop in for some Indian cuisine for lunch as I saw a special posted by the door. The special consist of two choice's "Meat" or "Vegan" and these entrees of rice, curries and desert for $17. We ordered one of each, I had the meat and my friend had the vegan, to my mistake, we had a total of 6 dishes and there were too much for us to handle in one session, so we asked the waiter to pack our leftovers. He mention to us that their will be an additional cost of $2.50 if we want to take the food home. I was surprised to hear him say that especially when I did not read that additional cost in the menu or any posting anywhere in the restaurant. I said sure. When the bill came, we saw that the $2.50 was not on the bill and proceeded to hand over my credit card to pay, at the moment the waiter said that the credit card connection was down and asked if we can pay cash. We said fine, as we put cash to pay, the waiter came back and said that the credit card machine was back online. we looked at the bill and the original bill that he had given us was more - we calculated the difference and it was $2.80 more. At that time, we were both frustrated at the experience that we had at Jaipur, we both agreed that we did and will not come back here again. The food that we brought home tasted good and the ratings were judged on the services that we experienced.
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Rebekka K.

Dee-licious. On a Friday night the place was pretty busy. We started with the keema samosa and ordered chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and some naan. I'm not sure why eatin e. had such a problem with this place but for a budding business I found the decor delightful, the food delicious and the service excellent. I gave it 4 stars only because the food came out a little fast. BTW, they now have their liquor license and have a small election of beer (yes, Indian beers too) and wine.
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Gretchen V.

I'm relatively new to Indian food, but am quickly developing a predictable craving for it. Lucky for me, this place and Veerasway are in my hood. Went here recently on a Friday night, mostly because Veerasway had a 2 hour wait for 4 people and we were hungry. We were seated immediately and had cocktails in hand about 5 minutes later. The mango martini was delicious--not too sweet and not light on the vodka, either. For apps, we ordered veggie samosas and some banana pepper thing that I didn't personally like but others at the table did. For our entrees, we ordered cheese naan, tandoori chicken, some other chicken dish with lemon and spices, and the saag paneer. Everything was tasty, though the chicken dishes were overcooked. The cheese naan was amazing; I will definitely get that when I return. The best part of the night was that we walked out full and satisfied, and having spent I think only $70 per couple (including tip). Not bad.
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Elaine H.

In the months since I wrote my initial review, Jaipur has become my go-to spot for Indian food, largely because it's so convenient to my apartment. That being said, I'm just more and more impressed each time. The food is SO good. Their sag paneer is so silky and fresh, the channa masala savory with just a hint of sweetness, and after seeing every single table order tandoori chicken (which I usually don't order at an Indian restaurant unless it's part of a buffet) I finally caved. Wow- I understand why everyone gets it- moist, flavorful chicken yumminess. On nights when I'm too lazy to make myself presentable in public, it makes for some of the most swoon-worthy takeout imaginable. Delicious.
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Jennifer B.

Jaipur is new to the neighborhood and a welcome addition. We had dinner there tonight and it was a great experience. The food was authentic and delicious. We will definitely be back.
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noel c.

i'll always choose jaipur over veerasway. the prices and location are about the same... but the food is tastier, the service is friendlier, the atmosphere is warmer and the portions are slightly larger. i am a paneer fanatic and have had a hard time in chicago finding my favorite place. the paneer makhani is the best i've had in chicago (so far). i've been here 3x and will continue to go back.
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John P.

I acquired my taste for Indian food over a 5 year period during which I spent about 14 days out of every 90 living in Mumbai, Pune, etc (some meals eaten in the homes of my friends) while working for an Indian company. My wife likes spice and heat in her food; got her cravings for Indian as a result of mine. We live in South Loop, traverse the city looking for high quality food of all kinds; Indian is a particular favorite. Devon has its share of Indian but it's a cross-country trip - Uru-Swati and Hema's are favorites. Further West, Devon in Park Ridge has Tandoor, another favorite spot especially for a Bollywood fix along with good food and a super buffet. Others across the city include Curry House in Highwood, IL and their new entry, Chicago Curry House is good but not great; and CCH is not cheap! We've even tried a few of the places with cabs parked around for blocks (Flaming Wok comes to mind) - OK for carry out but nothing close-by that we'd qualify as great - food, ambiance, seating, service. Jaipur came highly recommended by a friend (Russ) with tastes like ours. He and I were comparing notes; he said it was the best and darn, it was something close to home, so we decided to give Jaipur a shot.. We tried it last Saturday and ate leftovers Tuesday night. Here are our thoughts: 1. Ambiance - relaxed, comfortable, clean, tasteful, no pressure 2. Service - attentive, somewhat unusual: American waiters and waitresses. They KNOW the food (our waitress said she lived in India for 1 1/2 years); can make recommendations; can explain the spices in a selection; can adjust the "heat" to your taste. Most of the other places EXPECT you to know what you want - well, except that Uru-Swati actually publishes a descriptive PDF to help out. 3. Food - traditional: very much like what I've experienced in India with typical food service meant to be shared: copper serving bowls containing meat (Chicken, Lamb and Seafood) and veg dishes; Basamiti rice; numerous breads meant for gravy sopping; a selection of Biriyani (rice-based dishes); numerous appetizers. They have a wine list but we weren't drinking so we didn't look - maybe next time. 4. Price - substantial; competitive compared to every other quality non-carryout place we've tried - Uru-Swati lowest - CCH highest.. However, see #7 below. A ridiculous irritant; every price on the menu ends in .99 cents. What's that all about? 5. Parking - street parking; get there early. Valet parking available. 6. Rating - in a word, fantastic. we will return frequently. 7. Leftover Rating - the true test: quantity satisfied both of us; flavor improved somewhat, a little deeper and a little hotter than the original. Still excellent! Our menu: 1. Poppadom - great homemade peppery lentil-based cracker-like treat. Dip it in the Chutney or Tamarind sauce - or both for a hot-sweet combination. The Chutney was among the best (and brightest green) we've ever had. 2. Veg Samosas - excellent! nicely spiced with a surprising touch of heat; complemented by the Chutney and Tamarind sauces 3. Kerala Chicken - tender chicken pieces in a spicy curry-based gravy 4. Mutter Paneer - cheese (like cottage cheese) served with peas in a red curry-based (mild) sauce. 5. Lamb Vindaloo - this is a South Indian favorite. Just as here, the further South you go in India, the higher the temperatures and the hotter the food. We love the Vindaloos - this was superb! 6. Bread - we ordered Assorted Breads except that we replaced plain Nan with Garlic Nan. 7. Drinks - I had a Mango Lassi (Mango Yogurt drink) that was excellent. Otherwise we drank el Lake'o Michigan'o.
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Karen L.

Loved it! Went last night (Monday) and didn't have a single service issue, thankfully. Stuck with recommendations made below - Chick Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani, Bread Sampler for Two. Also added a Shrimp Saag. All delicious. Will definitely go back!
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Jennifer B.

I had high expectations for Jaipur based on word-of-mouth, other reviews and a general love of Indian food. The decor is nice- there are some great photographs on the walls- but overall, I was a bit disappointed. Although the naan and the lassis were good, the other food (main dishes) seemed to be lacking in the spices usually present in authentic Indian food. The rice portions were very small in comparison to the main dishes. Service was lacking too- we had a tough time getting the attention of our waiter to refill water glasses, and several orders from our table (admittedly a large group) were wrong or missing completely. Jaipur was fine, but I think I'll keep looking for a great Indian restaurant in Chicago.
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Umang K.

Ok, an update... The manager called and offered me 30% off my next order and wondered himself why the chef decided to talk to me.... I still think I should have gotten a refund, I have no plans of going back there. I'm glad he tried though.
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Ajay A.

This restaurant has the best Indian food in town. I think it's priced just like any other Indian restaurant in town and if you want a bargain go there for their great lunch specials. Unlike the other Indian restaurants that serve their lunch buffet in some line where the food sits on warmers all afternoon, Jaipur brings the food to your table and it comes warm and fresh.
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alexis h.

I'm so happy to have Jaipur in the West Loop. I'm exhausted with all of the hip, ridiculously expensive food in the area. Its great to have a quality, and delicious indian restaurant in the mix. We've always had excellent service at Jaipur. And the food and flavors are amazing. I have tried numerous dishes on the menu but my favorite by far is the aloo ghobi. its absolutely wonderful - the sauce has the perfect mix of flavors and spice (i order it medium). My husband and I have enjoyed their channa masala, and the bengan bhartha was a delicious surprise on our last visit. The table sauces are amazing - we are absolutely addicted to teh mint chutney. Its super spicy and can't be beat on their veggie samosas. Put Jaipur on your list- just don't tell too many of your friends. I haven't had to wait for a table yet, and I love that!
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Eric F.

We went for dinner on a Saturday night, and our waitress was both friendly and helpful. In terms of the dishes, for an appetizer we had the garlic shrimp which, while very tasty, was drowning in sauce. For the main dishes, i had the Tandoori chicken and my wife had a lamb dish which we shared. We also ordered garlic nan, which was not brought out until well after the meal had been served. Overall, this is very good Indian food, but I think a bit overpriced ($54 without liquor). Also, there were a number of flies pressing up against the window, which made the meal less enjoyable. I would return here again, but for now, three stars.
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Scott W.

We went to Jaipur last night. I had been there before with a large group and thought the food was good. Last night, again the food was pretty delicious, but the overall service and experience left us dismayed. After trying to order gin martinis three times, they only had one brand that the American server could not pronounce (Tanqueray is pretty widely known if you're a server). We had to tell our drink orders to three different people, evidently 'one with olives and one with a twist' was just too challenging. I might add that the drinks came with nothing in them after asking AGAIN and I had to actually walk to the bar to get the fruit... I know, sounds petty, but you go out to eat to get served! More drinks later were not to be had as they had no more gin - lol. We never did get our naan with dinner either. The staff was not overly apologetic, just indifferent. For $100, you expect a bit more. I'm a good tipper, but not last night.
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Caroline S.

Very solid Indian food. Little decor, but who cares when it is this authentic? Exceptional value for the portions and the quality. Big fan...the naan bread is like pieces of a fluffy, flavorful cloud...YUM. You do not need a reservation ever, which is great to go on the fly. Free valet Mondays-Wednesday!
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Jennifer S.

due to the long wait at avec, we decided to walk a few steps away from the madness... we then debated whether to eat korean food or go to spring, but then he mentioned how there was decent indian food in the area... pretty darn authentic.... and unlike the many other chains, the food actually tasted extremely fresh! im telling ya, it totally hit the spot! indian food has always been good to me, at least in SF... i have to admit, mexican/indian food is off the hook, if you get the real stuff, except once youre tummy starts rumbling, you're in for a real tweet from the other direction. *toot toot* i dont think i was that disappointed with any of the dishes we ordered.. sry, i was in chicago about a week ago, i don't recall what we got, and my phone was out of battery as i do not have any pictures to provide for the liking eye... definitely ONE word comes to mind however... every entree we ordered was TASTY with a big fat "T" :D jaipur was a bit empty, but i hear that it's a great spot during normal m-f work hours for the working professionals... food was very filling, very tasty, and not to mention, i couldn't have asked for a better dinner... one thing to keep in mind however... service was rather slow... even when there were probably 3 other parties in the whole entire restaurant! jaipur has this classy vibe, but at the same time, it's super nice and cozy so dress accordingly... it was 55F when i was there so it was ... cwazy! plenty of street parking. anyways, i wouldn't mind coming back, even with the slow service...
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Katie G.

We had great , authentic food and service, and the bill was fairly reasonable. We will definitely be back! I would consider this my new favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago.
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M B.

Better than India House (which has disappointed, lately). I had the malai kofta, naan, and raita - all incredible. The kofta balls were airy and delicate and had slivered almonds - and the gravy was not greasy at all. The raita was sweet, which was different but delicious. And the naan had a soft, silky texture. I'm South Indian, so I usually prefer rice, but the naan here is really amazing. I wasn't expecting much, but it's easily the best Indian restaurant in Chicago. runner up: India House 2nd runner up: Raj Darbar - but ONLY because of their peshwari naan that no one else can replicate.
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Michelle M.

Went there tonight for take out; ordered a vegetarian dish for $14.99 and a garlic nan x 2. $40 bucks later I got home to find that rice is not included and my nan was completely burnt on the bottom. Veggie dish was good I must say bit a little over priced.
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Shilpa M.

The restaurant has changed its layout now, added more tables but the number of servers are too less. We had to wait for a long time for some one to come and take our order and then later give us the cheque. It was an extremely long wait which is not at all good. I ordered some buttermilk too which was way more tangy and bad. The food, kerala chicken was okay however chicken was not at all tender. They need to improve their customer service as well as food quality. There are much better restaurants at Randolph which I would love to visit any day over Jaipur!
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Megan F.

I found the food here to be delicious! The menu is overwhelming with all the entres to choose from. However, I really appreciated the vegetarian call-outs on the menu. Our group decided to go with the lunch buffet which was a great choice. We were served a variety of food (served family style) (chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, paneer, naan, etc., etc.) and it was more than enough for the 5 of us! All the dishes had the perfect amount of spice! Something I thought was strange was the mixed green salad with cucumber and carrot and what tasted like ranch dressing that came with the buffet. This kind of detracted from the "authentic" feel and was completely unnecessary. I wish there had been a better understanding of what the buffet consisted of and an explanation of the food when the dishes were placed on the table. For some entres, I felt like we were eating blindly. Is this chicken? I think so? All in all, I thought the food was great, the service was fine, the atmosphere was nice, the prices were decent. There's nothing particularly special about this restaurant but I certainly enjoyed my dining experience.
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Vai V.

:D - #Greatlunchbuffet #yumkulfi #freshfoodinbuffet #goodservice :( - #nevertrieddinnerhere #timing
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Munira M.

The price is a little bit high compare to other indian restaurants but worth it chicken tikka masala .. grilled chicken with tomato sauce VERY SPICY vegetable biryani tastes Great the best indian food I've had in Chicago so far
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Prakrit U.

Went for dinner. Ordered their special biryani for $20 and lamb curry for $19. The food did not feel fresh at all, and the lamb felt like eating rubber. The next morning, starting at 4am, I got a very bad case of FOOD POISONING. Do not recommend!
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Aman C.

I went to Jaipur for lunch with a group of 4. There was no issue getting a table as we were the only people in the restaurant. The kitchen closes at 2 so our 1:30 arrival meant we had to order quickly and we wouldn't get a chance to order more later. We decided to eat family style and got the following: Samosa sampler platter, Bhel Chaat, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Biryani, and 4 garlic naans. The Bhel was the best dish by far. The rice puffs were crispy, indicating they had assembled the ingredients at the time of our order and not en masse ahead of time. The rest of the dishes were fairly standard fare. We over ordered on the naans big time. We could have easily done with 1/2 naan each instead of 1. The service was mediocre, they were very nice and helpful when at the table. They just didn't come to the table very often. We essentially had to flag them down to get a cheque.
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Joanne L.

We order from Jaipur regularly. Like any other place, the food always tasted better when we eat in, but sometimes you just have to order Indian food. You just do. Jaipur has consistent quality, with just the right amount of spice. And they happily adjust the heat to accommodate both the hubby who loves it "Grandpa Hot" and the mildest of mild people like me. We love the Mutter Paneer, Yellow Dal, all of the curries, the channa pindi and just about everything we have ever tried. The nan is soft and lovely, sometimes we go a little overboard and get Nan with cheese and garlic. Yum. The only reason I took off one star is sometimes they don't get the order quite right for carry out. Usually it's minor, like too much or too little rice, or they forget the pickles and they're always willing to make a correction - we're usually too lazy to deal with it.
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Shradha A.

For some reason, I'd forgotten to come here for a few years but returned last week with friends. We had a reservation, yet they had a wait for a table (I don't think they have any reservation system technology). Service was crazy slow and the server was spacy - when we said we want dessert menus, she brought us the check. The bhel puri was really good but the rest was just okay. They charge $10 corkage for your own wine bottle. We ordered matar paneer, chicken korma and eggplant. The breads need to be cooked better. We requested mild but they went mild not just on spicy, but overall flavors too. I was left unsatisfied after this bland meal and will need a compelling reason to return.
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Kari J.

Love me some Jaipur. I've only recently started to eat Indian food, but the biriyani is amazing! And some mango drink that the boyfriend gets its awesome (and takes the heat off the entree) :-)
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Manoj B.

Good food but a bit expensive. Service can get better though.
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Kinnari P.

This is one of the most authentic places I have been to in the city. If you ask for "spicy", they stay true to that and bring you delicious food. The chicken tikka, the paneer makhani, and the bullet naan are my favorite items. I've tried many things and you really can't go wrong. The service could be better, but the food is absolutely amazing.
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Anemone T.

One of the naans that was supposed to have dried fruit in it tasted like potpourri. The baighan bartha also had an artificial smoke flavor that seemed to have been acquired at a Joann Fabric shop. The service was terrible, we started stacking our own plates for the server, maybe they were new on the job. In all it was a very unpleasant meal.
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Dustin H.

We were at the office late, and everyone was starving. Our friend Wilson, who was visiting, suggested Indian and everyone screamed "JAIPUR." So I called in an order, and 20 minutes later it was amazingly ready for pickup. Yes, it was a weeknight, and yes the streets were covered in snow, but I was still surprised with how fast things were ready to roll. And ready to roll the food was... in naan. Sorry, absolutely terrible joke. Anyways, the food was absolutely delicious. Not only does Jaipur hit all of the classic flavors spot on, but they also hit the spice levels spot and AND the textures... so good. Things were chunky, smooth and perfectly creamy (when appropriate!). The" Lamb Rogan Josh" was terribly delicious! Terribly! Is that a good word? It feels like a good word. Silky, spicy and the lamb is just great. Thanks for the suggestion and sample Wilson! The rice dishes, which you have to pay for (rice doesn't come with entrees) come in huge portions and while pricey... actually seem like a great value. My Saag Paneer was purrrrrrrrfect (yes I'm a cat) and the Chicken Tikka Masala I sampled was also purrrrrrrrfect (yes I'm still a cat.) Basically, everything is really good at Jaipur. Service was notably friendly, and during my pickup I was kind of bummed I wasn't dining in as the atmosphere is really elegant. Yay, I'm a fan.
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Hannah H.

Get their wonderful Chicken Tikka Masala. It is absolutely AMAZING. It really is literally the most amazing Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever tasted in my whole entire Indian food eating experience. It was thick enough, tomato-based but not too tomato-y; the spice was perfect and well-spiced; great amount of chicken and pouring that baby over your jasmine rice was like eating a homecooked meal at one of my friend's place - it is literally heaven. While the rest of their menu items seem skeptical (including their oversized naan bread and dishes). I couldn't resist the Gulab Jamun; heavenly syrup over warm fried donuts - so unbelievably good. Be sure to check them out - the manager is also a sweetheart and very concerned with your experience! +Chicken Tikka Masala +friendly staff & manager :D
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Ritu R.

Just a little update! Love their lunch! What a fun twist on the typical Indian lunch buffet! It's a set menu of their most popular items. Gives you veg and bob veg for certain items too! They bring all the items on said set menu to your table. Yes. All. Naan. Tandoori chicken. Sarah paneer. Chaat. And much much more! We went with my family and we had poor service bc they were short staffed in the kitchen BUT the food (unanimous amongst 6 diners) was off the charts delish! Love their food! Plus the server was so nice & apologetic. Not like hiding and acting like we weren't waiting forever to get served... Which we give props to! Other updates to my previous review?!.... Great with large groups. Everyone we've taken here says the sane thing. It's unbelievably tasty and creamy and memorable. GO HERE NOW!
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Rajesh M.

Very expensive buffet and not worth They charged us around 18$ with out tax and 23$ with tax and Gratuity. They had very limited varieties for buffet (1 veg and 1 Non veg starters, 3 veg and 1 Non veg main dish) India house and India Garden are far better, they charge ~15 & 14$ respectively with out tax, Most important thing is they have wide variety of fresh dishes. Non veg starter (tandoori chicken) they served us was not fresh, We could definitely make it that they heated the stuff in microwave before serving us. By the way we were the first people to have lunch at 12PM. The staff was very rude. With all these bad experiences, I would say strict No to this restaurant. I used to promote this restaurant few years ago and i am not going to do the same mistake any more.
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Althaf S.

All items are good especially chicke 65, but they are bit costly though.
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Srishti K.

Indian food is my favorite, and Jaipur is pretty good. I ordered food for delivery from Jaipur. I got the saag paneer and the naan. I have never had a saag paneer that is so amazingly creamy. Also, the pieces of paneer are super soft and high quality. A lot of Indian restaurants give you a lot of saag and no paneer. Jaipur had good ratio of paneer cubes to saag! Since this was my first time ordering, I went with a medium spice level. I thought that was pretty bland. Next time, I would definitely go for spicy. The naan was good, but nothing special. Delivery was unfortunately really slow which ruined the experience for me a little bit. It took almost 1.5 hours, which meant that the food was only lukewarm when it got to my place. I will definitely be eating at the restaurant at some point.
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Aj A.

I had a very bad experience at Jaipur when I went there for lunch with my coworkers. The service was very slow and all the food we ordered was either stale or undercooked. The lassi was so sour, almost tasted like made from yoghurt gone stale. I sent it back. The jalfrezi and malai kofta were equally bad. The koftas were dry and undercooked and the jalfrezi was just frozen vegetables sautÃ©ed in some tomato sauce. Seriously who adds corn or Lima beans to jalfrezi? We left disappointed and did not leave any tip as the service was poor. The manager (I think his name is Carlos) was very rude and yelled at us for not giving tip, instead of asking for feedback. I am an indian and this food was not even close to being authentic. Never coming back....
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Jo F.

Today, friends and I ate at Jaipur for lunch. Staff/Service: Friendly and efficient. Let's face it, service is a HUGE part of the dining experience, so to get friendly and efficient service is an excellent way to start a meal. Our server was great with recommendations and attentive without being intrusive. Food: Apps ordered were Vegetable Samosas, Keema Samosas and Garlic Shrimp and Naan. Both Samosa variations were great, but those Shrimp - oh my! I used the sauce from the shrimp to go on the samosas and it was delish! The naan was light, crispy and soft, if that is at possible. Entrees ordered were Biriyani Chicken, Makhani Chicken and Kerala Fish Curry. All dishes were phenomenal! Room: I love the decor of Jaipur, it's stylish without being overly pretentious. By the time we left, the place was almost full. I will recommend Jaipur for anyone with a taste for Indian cuisine. Love it! Be aware: parking in the West Loop is tedious. (Not a reflection on Jaipur.)
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Nari H.

Overall, 3.5 stars is accurate. I will be nice round up. I haven't had indian in awhile, so this definitely was a good fix for me. At the same time I don't have recent indian eatings to compare this with. I think I've eaten in here once before and my family has ordered here a few times now through GrubHub. We ordered, Saag Aloo (potatoes in a spinach sauce), Chicken Makhani (butter chicken), garlic naan, rice, and Mango Lassi (mango yogurt smoothie).Total was $45 with tax. Everything tasted very good. We split this between 3 hungry adults and still had leftovers for me to eat for lunch the next day. A few comments/tips: - The order would have taken over an hour if delivered via GrubHub ($4 extra delivery charge). I called and they said if I picked up the order myself, it would be ready in 20 minutes. I didn't want to wait for 1-1.5 hours for my food to come. - Though I had takeout, the people I encountered were very nice. - Parking is terrible in this area as it's on Randolph and next to Girl and the Goat. Metered Street only. Good luck finding a spot nearby. - Their interior/ambiance is beautiful, darkly lit, and almost has a modern/luxurious feel to it. Good place for a date. - They also have a bar/sitting area. - I don't know why it's extra for rice. Overall, I'd order food from here again.
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Michael P.

Amazing Lunch Special. Everything was tasty and full of spice from the tomato soup to the Tandoori Chicken to the tea at the end. $15.99 is a little pricey, but you get a taste of a number of dishes. Went on a Friday afternoon after Au Cheval was packed. Only a few other customers in the restaurant.
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Lisa S.

Despite its foodie mecca location, Jaipur is very unpretentious and its always easy to get a table without a reservation. It's always a great choice if you are struggling to get a table at a more popular joint or don't want to wait an hour plus at some of its neighbors! Jaipur is by far the best Indian food I've had in Chicago and outside of Devon. The portions are generous and make great leftovers. The servers are always friendly, and the drinks are reasonably priced. I have no hesitation to recommend this place!
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Annie W.

To give you some idea of price point, Jaipur's Lamb Saag is $18.99 and the Chicken Tikka Masala is $15.99. This is clearly a fine dining restaurant, as evinced by the prices and the fact that it's on the trendy stretch of Randolph Street's restaurant row. But they're an incredibly careless restaurant. I think I'm done ordering from them, which is too bad, since I'd been doing so twice a month for the past year. I don't know if the management has changed or just slacked off, but when I'm spending $90 on takeout food to feed four people, I want the restaurant to PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS. They offer dishes with varying levels of spice: mild, medium and spicy. They used to actually make the dishes to your request. Now, whichever one they see first, they make all the dishes like that: all dishes I order come spicy or mild or medium. It's just pure laziness on the part of whoever is processing the orders. There is also a lack of standardization in the recipes. On occasion, the dishes have felt positively watered down. Chicken Korma is on occasion as rich and thick as I've anticipated it would be, and on other occasions, it's watery as hell. I'd be okay with some variation in execution if this were an Indian restaurant with $10 entrees. But it's not. It's a place that charges $3.99 for rice. Please get with it Jaipur. You don't deserve to be on Randolph Street if you can't get the basic firing of dishes right.
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Monica J.

This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Illinois. Though it is pricier than other Indian restaurants, even for vegetarian dishes, the flavors are amazing. My favorite dishes are the saag, saag paneer, and their dal makhani. The dal has chunks of ginger and other ingredients, which creates a really bold flavor. I got take out from here and after not having Jaipur for a few months, I was VERY impressed with the flavors. I would say Jaipur and Rangoli, which I have also reviewed, are wonderful; it just depends whether you want BYOB (Rangoli) or a nicer ambience (Jaipur). The food is rich so I tell them no cream, and even with the modification, the food is solo perfectly flavored (and slightly healthier). Overall, it is a bit pricey, but I will keep coming back.
(5)
Vidya M.

Decent food, a bit expensive price. Ambiance and Staff are the must mention best services you will have. Food service can be faster, they bring all the items together. Appetizers and main course all at once. must inform them about this.
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Vibhor D.

I went with a group of 10 after one of them had great experience here. We went for lunch buffet on Friday evening. It was very hot inside and when we asked them to switch on AC it wasn't done for next 45 minutes. Here buffet is served to you so basically you have to wait avg 15 minutes for anything to arrive. Veg options were way below average. It included saag panneer navratan korma and daal. Samosa was okayish. Now coming to non veg options. Biryani was amazing. Tandoori chicken and butter chicken were average. Breads were cooked well. Rice was plain boiled rice so avoided it. At the end they had rice kheer which was without any nuts. Just plain boiled rice in milk.
(2)
Robert K.

Great Lunch Buffet style food serving. Great naan and great tikka masala. The naan was also delicious! Good place for lunch!!!
(4)
Daliah F.

We were excited to try Jaipur since we had an errand in the neighborhood and it had good reviews. We went at 2.30 on a Sunday and they closed at 3pm. We asked if it was okay that we were there so close to 3 and the hostess said, of course it's fine! And seated us...the restaurant was still almost filled anyway. The ambiance - both stars are because of the ambiance...the place was clean and the decor was awesome. We loved the white leather chairs and gold trimmed place and the hugging salt and pepper shakers. Our pleasure pretty much ended there. The food - We ordered samosas, the lamb masala, saag paneer, rice and naan (of course.) My boyfriend said the samosas were good - pretty standard. When it was time for the main course, the server brought our masala, saag and rice and asked us if we needed anything else. We said, just the naan and she said, oh of course! Let me get it. FIFTEEN minutes later comes the naan. We even asked about it a second time and the waitress mentioned that the cooks were closing down the kitchen and it just slipped their minds. ?!?! Seriously? The naan slips their minds? Don't think we were offered any concession for this gross oversight in our meal. Both main dishes were tasty, but super rich. One of the best things about Indian food is that you can eat a ton of it and feel great afterwards. I think they used actual butter instead of ghee. We couldn't even finish the two dishes and sometimes we order four dishes at Indian Garden. We were full and bloated after lunch and stayed that way for hours. I can have a sensitive stomach (not usually for Indian) but my guy has a stomach of steel and even he felt crappy. We also mused that we didn't recall seeing any prices on the menu. When we got the bill, it was almost $80 for the two mains, naan, rice, samosas and one drink each. The lamb masala was $18.99...for lunch! We definitely wouldn't have ordered it had either of us seen that price tag. We took the leftovers home and I could tell that the saag was made with butter instead of ghee - it was hard like a stick of butter after being in the fridge. I know this sounds weird, but I can actually eat Indian food cold! Not this stuff. We should have known it was a bad sign that most of the people in the restaurant were white, including the waitress. Save your money and eat at a different Indian place with a more authentic recipe. We won't be going back here. Too bad - I loved the ambiance!
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Ryan J.

I went here for the lunch special (which is about $23 with tax and tip). They call it a buffet but its not really a buffet because they just bring a bunch of food from the kitchen out to your table. After I was finished eating, there was still enough food left on my table for an entire meal. (I did not ask for anything extra, that was just from what they brought out on their own) I asked for a to-go box, but they refused to give me one because they said its "like a buffet", but its not like a buffet because the food was on my table and I had already eaten from it! It could have been worth the price if I could have taken MY leftovers home. The food was ok, but the lunch special isn't worth the money. Every other Indian food buffet I've eaten at has a better selection and better food for a better price.
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Faraz R.

I have been to Jaipur number of times but recently I have noticed the quality and taste of food was not up to the mark. I always order ghost biryani but from past two occasion the taste is not good, they are adding lots of tomatoes in biryani not sure who why they changed the recipe because previous they never used to do this. Also, the rice is so sticky, I would expect the rice to be separated in biryani. I also tried chef special non veg started it was tasteless and I couldn't eat it. I expected it to be dry kababs, what I got was some tasteless boiled chicken and lamp pieces in non spicy curry kind of thing. I would avoid to go back...
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Cara K.

Lunch Special is a set menu for each day at $16.99 per person, no sharing - on the expensive side but not bad. The food included with the special was good and of generous portions (I only ate half of it, since I don't overeat) but when I asked for a box the waitress informed me that it is $2.50 charge to take any food home. What?! I find it ridiculous to charge someone to take home food that would otherwise thrown away. Paid it but won't be returning to Jaipur!
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Sarah B.

Absolutely delicious food. My husband and I have come countless times before, making the 4 hour journey just to have their malai kofta. It's the best, and done right (sweet and not spicy). All of the food here (from dal tadka to biryani) isn't overly spiced or made with the same spices (which some Indian restaurants in the US tend to do. They all independently delicious, and don't taste the same. Now that's authenticity. I gave 4 stars because the last few times we've come, we did have to wait a while for food, but it's delicious nonetheless. I look forward to trying many more great things from Jaipur.
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Masumi T.

We wanted to go to another place for dinner but it was too crowded so we ended up at Jaipur. We were pleasantly surprised. They had the best saag ever - thick and very flavorful. The lamb was tender without tasting "game-y." Chicken was tender as well. Service was super friendly and attentive. The sidewalk seating was relaxing and you don't feel like you're eating dirt/dust and sitting on top of other people. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Gerald M.

As I continued to go the food quality and taste changed. For the price it just not worth it.
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Jessica H.

Just okay. Have had dal makhani from a few other places before and really like the dish. Wasn't overwhelmed by the flavor of Jaipur's dal. They forgot to send my naan with the order. Sadness.
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Steve A.

Wow, the lunch here is a fantastic experience and value. For under $20 you get table service of fresh delicious food that changes from day to day. When we visited we received virtually everything we would have ordered from the menu: samosa, tandoori, masala, korma, saag, lentils, garlic naan. We could have easily spent $100 on this ala carte. And if you finish a dish they just bring more. It's the variety of a buffet without the warming tray staleness. Service was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back for another sampling.
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Sara M.

Still hands down one of my hands down favorite Indian food restaurants. Yesterday was a pretty stressful moment in time for me-- so what did I do? Stress ordered & ate $60 worth of delicious, delicious food from Jaipur. I have TONS of leftovers, of course, but I'm going to enjoy eating them for days to come. The best part was I ordered all that food, shared with friends, and I still have enough for at least 2 leftover meals. Yesterday we ordered appetizer platter, dahl soup, rice, garlic cheese naan (BEST), chana pindi, & dahl makhani. So much amazing food. Seriously. If you're going to go to Jaipur get yourself the cheese naan or the garlic cheese naan. You'll thank me later. Curries-- awesome. The dahl soup, I HAVE to learn how to make it. Seriously great. I could easily see myself eating a vat of it in one sitting. Appetizer platter was great but I wasn't super in to whatever stuffed peppers they had on it. They were good, but they left the seeds from the pepper in the stuffing so they were "kill yourself" spicy. Regardless, everything went. If money is a concern, price is a little bit over what a standard Indian restaurant might cost on Devon, but definitely worth it. This is definitely my splurge spot. Not an unimaginable expense but good for special occasions.
(5)
Ryan P.

Pretty good food. Lunch special is a lot of food and pretty good value. Ambience is nice. Service is sub par, but still worth checking out.
(4)
Chris R.

Ordered on Grub Hub: You'd think at $40 for two dishes, that a place like this wouldn't be so tacky as to not include rice. Seriously, you don't go to Italian and get charged extra for the noodles. You don't get charged extra for the bun with your burger. In each case, the necessary starch is literally more expensive than rice. What cheapskates. Won't be ordering again.
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Amy S.

YUM! (and this is coming from an Indian) I love this place! Came here with two of my friends for a Sunday brunch and I fell in love. The ambiance if very unique and classy, especially for typical Indian restaurants, which tend to fall more on the banquet-decoration side. This place is very sleek and upon sitting down, you KNOW you are going to get great food. All three of us started off with Chai Masala - which they make very authentically. This totally satisfied any cravings we had for it. Next, we decided to get 2 meat and 1 vegetarian buffets, just so we could try everything. The buffet is $14.99 and they bring you the dishes ---amazing for a Sunday hangover, because who really wants to get up and pour your own food?? Okay, I am just lazy. Anyway, so the family style buffet was perfect for me. The course started out with a salad with ranch dressing. Indians love their ranch! Then we got vegetable pakoras with the mint and red chutneys. They also brought out tandoori chicken on a sizzling skillet. For the main courses, we got onion kulcha (best!), malai kofta, chana masala, lamb (delicious!), a mateer dish, and rice. This was all delicious and perfect for a Sunday morning. We didn't run out of food, but I wonder if you do, if they would bring you more? The lamb was perfectly tender and everything else was seasoned well. At the end of the meal, they bring you a warm piece of gulub jaman....MMMM. All in all, there was nothing to complain about and I will definitely be coming back here!!
(4)
Avi D.

So have been there several times since the last review and it's time for an update. They have undergone a renovation and the service is vastly improved. The food is top notch as ever. Still remains our goto indian place!
(5)
Huzefa U.

Excellent Food and Service. Jaipur's food and service tops all the other Indian restaurants in the Chicago area!
(5)
Elisa G.

I think this restaurant has the best indian food of chicago. it is authentic and in each dish, you feel the taste. it is so good! i went for lunch with my boyfriend. we both loved it! also, because the lunch menu is very cheap and abundant! BUT, the service was extremely poor. The waiter that served us he water spilled the water all around the table and didnt even offer to change our table given that the restaurant was empty and there was still no food on the table... then, he started talking loud with the other employees in spanish. honestly, he ruined all the experience! i would give 5 stars to this restaurant, bc the food is amazing and the environment is cool but i really think that you should pick better your employees...
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Saurabh P.

Food was good, service was ok. When we were ordering entrees, they gave us 3 menus for 4 people. When we were ready for dessert, they only gave us 1 menu for 4 people. Seems like they are really short on menus. And on this particular night, the hostess did not seem super friendly. However, the food was good. Not great but pretty good. Worst part, they brought us the wrong dessert 3 times.
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T T.

All I can say is oh my god, delicious!! People walking by are actually saying how good it looks and smells. Passing this place daily, I would have never thought it was this dam good!
(5)
Brij P.

Gave it another shot and had similar problems. Went to this restaurant with a few friends and although we had a 8pm reservations, we weren't seated until 8:30pm. The food was okay and they are still understaffed. Probably the last time I visit Jaipur.
(1)
Yanping T.

Delicious Indian food. Like the mango lassi very much.
(5)
Chaitanya V.

Perfect ending for our special day... loved the food..... Awesome ambience... ask them what ever u order to make it spicyy...
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Aditi M.

They were ambushed by several large parties that night but we had our reservation for two months. Still our table took over 20 minutes to set up, they did not have clean glasses to give us water, and they were out of papadum. The place was super noisy which was not what I was expecting. I had booked it for my graduation dinner. We couldn't even talk to each other at the table. Even the waiters looked haggard and frustrated.The food came out fine--pretty tasty and only reason for 3 stars. When it came time to pay for dinner they charged our credit card twice. Now we have to wait to be reimbursed via the credit card company. The waitress at the restaurant refused to check if we were charged incorrectly. Not an Indian restaurant I would recommend for dinner!
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Heather S.

I gave delivery a second chance. I had a bad week and wanted to test my theory that I can kill emotions with carbs. I ordered the chicken makhani and paid the $4 for my rice, because I had a lot of feelings to kill. This time delivery was snafu-free! And my dish was rich, indulgent, and delicious-- probably the best I've had south of Devon! I'm still not on board with charging for rice, but I think that's a losing battle as more and more Indian joints adopt this model. Overall, the flavor won me back to the point that I'm willing to give them a shot in person!
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Neha M.

I went for a lunch buffet with my colleagues. Their lunch buffet has its own style and is served on the table. We had bombay bhelpuri and chicken tandoori in appetizers and salad. The entrees were limited in variety and we chose bhindi masala, daal makhani and paneer. Even though the variety was less, the food was delicious especially bhindi masala and paneer.
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Amy P.

I think it's safe to call this my new favorite place for Indian food. Loved the mutter paneer and chicken makahni. If you love ginger go for the chicken biriyani which is a rice dish. It's not my flavor but my ginger companion really enjoyed it. India chia was good too.
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Robert K.

Amazing food. It is very rare that a place gets fhe heat level right.. i had to go thru a mini interrogation when I asked them to jack up the heat, bhot joku style, on the chicken tikka masala. These guys are the food equivalent of sommeliers. Perfect. I needed heat to shake a cold, I got heat plus flavor. The fact is that at most places if you say "hit me" flavor is sacrificed for heat. Not here. The kitchen experts can attain serious heat without losing any flavor. In fact, my amped up masala ended up being a symphony of heat and flavor. To imagine this level of hot think Nepalese wayside heat, it is almost certain you trade flavor at 99 pct of places. Not here. Hats off masters of the tandoor. Also loved the cheese naan. And golub jamon? Sorry I cant spell. This is Chicagos goto place for Indian food. Props.
(5)
Sumit A.

Service was exceptionally poor and the staff was pretty rude.. Food was not great as well and totally not fitting the buffet price... The options are limited and totally not worth visiting this place.. Management appears to be very poor
(1)
Vina O.

$16.99 daily lunch buffet! The food is actually brought to your table rather than you having to get up. My husband and I ordered one vegetarian buffet and a non-vegetarian which we both split. Soooo much food that we barely finished half of it! Food was delicious and we were quite happy. Definitely consider ordering both when dining out with company to get the best of both worlds. Comes with dessert too!
(4)
Mihir P.

What really stood out to me about Jaipur was how much more modern it was compared to other Indian restaurants. The jazz music, bright white furniture, warm and contemporary wall color and art. We were a larger party and our waitress was very patient and sweet. The samosas were pretty standard compared to other places but the shell was softer and more flaky. The baingan bharta was overloaded with peas that I couldn't get to the taste off the eggplant and its soft texture. The biryani was moist unlike most others which are baked and more dry. The tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked - tasty and juicy. Best of all was their hugging salt and pepper shaker which we had a lot of fun with. + 1 star.
(4)
mark j.

The food here was really good and we liked the decor, we would come back again in the future maybe next time to try the lunch buffet
(4)
Mandy M.

This is hands down the best Indian food I've tasted in Chicago! Lamb chops were tender and deliciously flavored and they have such a wonderful selection of dishes and breads. Jeera rice complimented our dishes perfectly. We were also very pleased with the service. Host was pleasant upon walking in the door, were seated promptly. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful navigating the menu. Will definitely come back.
(5)
megan f.

We ordered a lot of entrees for delivery and it didn't come with rice. The order was also missing a side. Very disappointing. We called and poor customer service.
(1)
Vishal K.

Decor is Jaipuri style. OFCOURSE. We started with Veg samosas. It was good. Service is ok. Had a Mango lassi, was not that great, i make better than that lassi. Lemon masala juice was authentic. Ordered Chicken curry for maincourse, tasted vey homemade... Yummm.. They bought us the main course but no plates :( Overall ok deal. Worth a try.
(3)
Steph C.

We've ordered carry out a few times and have had their lunch special. Very good food. Many choices. The staff are friendly and the decor is vibrant and elegant. This restaurant makes me feel as though I'm on a short trip to another place. Also a great place for a nice dinner.
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Nakul C.

The food was just about average and lacked the authentic Indian taste. The service was poor and the attitude of the waiter condescending. The visit was entirely forgettable.
(1)
Arvind P.

Please avoid. Food used to be good, not anymore. Felt sick after having lunch. Too expensive for Indian food. I am not able to believe that this was the restaurant that once won GrubHub awards for its Tikka masala.
(1)
Diana P.

Our new favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago!!! Amazing meal, fresh, tasty and well priced. Great vegetarian options. Incredible spinach and cheese dish-best I have ever had. Nice outdoor seating and great service. We will be back!
(5)
Barbara B.

Great Indian restaurant and a nice alternative to other popular locations in River North. The chicken options are splendid and the tandoori chicken is especially savory. The samosas also are a healthy size.
(5)
Kiran N.

Worst cocktails, 2 star for the indian cusine, if u are looking for pure indian cusine avoid it.
(1)
Dottie P.

Food was great, a little pricey for what you get... but the service really astonished me. Waiter kept removing dishes without asking. Let me clarify... dishes we were still using. I admit that sometimes my self control is lacking, so maybe that was for the best? I came here for business with three colleagues and we discovered that splitting the bill more than two ways costs extra. 18, 20 and 30% hints are printed on the checks, which came in a little folder with a lecture on how to tip and how much. Rude! Give great service and you'll get great tips. Lecture your customers and you'll have fewer customers. This is not a place I'll be frequenting.
(3)
Garrett S.

Jaipur is my favorite Indian restaurant in the city. If you like Chicken Tikka Masala, you owe it to yourself to try Jaipur; its is the best that I have had. The portion sizes are is generous. Typically my wife and I split a meal when we go there. The atmosphere is nice, and it is located in trendy Fulton Market. The only thing holding me back from a full 5 stars is that the service has been mixed. On the plus side for service, I celebrated my engagement there and the server gave us a free desert to celebrate. At other times, the service has not been as good.
(4)
Vishal P.

Nice restaurant serving authentic Punjabi Indian food. A little expensive. The decor is really nice. Appetizer: Mixed vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa (better than chicken) Bread: Garlic Naan Dinner: Chicken Tikka if you like spicy, Chicken Makhani if you like it creamy and not too hot. They have some really good Malai Kofta also. Try the Gajar Halwa as a nice dessert that isn't too rich but a nice flavor. They make it Mild, medium, or hot. Great place!!!
(4)
Ellen C.

Just got back from enjoying the Lunch Special at Jaipur on a Friday afternoon - the place was pretty busy for a place that seemed to not have many businesses around. The service was great, even if it took them a while to set up our table and chairs (which was a mishmash taken from all over the restaurant). The food was fantastic and at $14.99 is a fantastic deal for a lunch buffet. I like that they bring the food out. It tastes and feels fresher, it's hotter, and all in all the quality is impressive, especially the naan which was made perfectly. Crispy and yet chewy, perfect consistency with just the right amount of garlic and parsley sprinkled on. The chicken tikka masala was creamy but wasn't too creamy. The tandoori chicken which is oftentimes dried out at buffet lines was moist and well seasoned. I will definitely be back, even if I am too full to move.
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Alicia M.

The decor is pretty, the staff is very nice, and the food is good. I don't remember anything amazing about it, to be honest. Nothing blew my face off. It was just good Indian food. I think for Randolph street, people are expecting to get their faces blown off. I live by Mughal Indian restaurant and though it's not as fancy, I think I'd be more likely to go back there as the food is better in my opinion. Go to Jaipur for the drinks and atmosphere but if you're looking for an Indian BYOB whose food will blow your face off, try Mughal instead :)
(3)
Angie K.

This place holds a special place in my heart as it was the last birthday I spent with a family member that passed away shortly after in an accident. While the night I had here was absolutely fabulous, I can still objectively recall issues that can be corrected to make this place worthy of having a Randolph St address. The decor and ambiance of the place is just lovely.. There's light pink drapery and lighting with porcelain decor that make the place look really nice but not too stuffy. The main dining room was large with red carpeting, pink walls and white linen table cloths. I was dressed in a sport coat and jeans and did not feel too dressed-up or down. It's a little noisy as it gets kinda packed, which was perfect for the large group of diners I had in attendance. The service: 3.0 I had made reservations way in advance and when I got there, they wouldn't let us be seated as the table was not ready. It was almost 20 min post reservation time until we were allowed to our table, even though we were all present. We get to the table and another 20 min passes before our server acknowledges us. Getting the drink order takes a while and we order a couple bottles of wine for a party of 8. Getting our food seemed like it took an eternity. I get it, we were a large group, but this place was filled with large groups. Maybe the kitchen was backed up, or maybe the waitress forgot an order. Whatever the case, it was literally almost an hour before our food came out. Dessert took another 30 minutes after being ordered and to get the check was another 30 min. Even though I was really enjoying my guests' company, I had made post-dinner drink reservations that I almost missed because of these unnecessary delays. The waitress was polite but never apologized for the constant delays. I remember she gave me a complimentary dessert. Maybe that was her indirect way of making it up to me? A simple sorry would've sufficed. The food:4.0 It was delish. Naan was great, but how can you mess that up? I remember having a grilled vegetable dish that came on a fajita plate (the scorching, sizzling kind) and it smelled divine. This item was a little dry but that was ok with me as I was saving my calories for birthday cake. My friend had a curried chickpea dish which was to die for and my bf loved his lamb dish. Everyone shared plates and filled their bellies happily. it did suck that rice was not included but we only needed to order about 1 or 2 since most of the people at the table were non-rice eaters. The prices are a little more than your neighborhood Indian spot but this can be expected as the place has a Randolph St address. Hey, they gotta pay the rent somehow! Overall, I'd recommend this place if you're in the area and want to go somewhere a little nicer than a flip-flop and shorts-type, corner Indian spot. Again, I may be overrating this place because it has such a wonderful, life-long memory for me. On the same token, I don't think I'd go back, in fear of messing up the memory of that great night I had previously. Decide for yourselves and give it a shot.
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Karim K.

Went here for dinner on a Thursday night. Great location which I guess drives the prices on the menu. Was a bit pricey for the quality of service and food. Food was average for Indian food. Nothing moving and we tried a few items. Overall just an average spot if your in the mood for Indian but you are gonna pay extra with the prices.
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Michelle P.

I've had food here a few times thinking that the burnt naan was just a one time thing, but its not. Actually, the naan is either burnt or tastes nothing at all like naan, I can't put my finger on the actual taste though. Their rice and chicken dishes that I've tried are good, service is great but they need to figure this whole naan thing out first. If I didn't love naan this place would get 5 stars but I just can't overlook the naan issue.
(3)
Kyle D.

Overall: Average food amid poor service leads to just an OK experience at Jaipur. The good: Food tastes good. Outside of the buffet, there are a ton of options. Decent atmosphere with plenty of seating. The buffet is presented to you instead of a line (but that is also a bad thing, see more review) The bad: Service was rude, un-attentive, slow, and there was even plastic in our food. Don't care how good your food may be, if the service doesn't match it will affect your rating. Expensive too, even for a lunch buffet. Not many food selections for the buffet. Tandoori chicken was dry. Atmosphere: 6/10 Service: 4/10 Food: 7/10
(3)
Prakrit U.

Went for dinner. Ordered their special biryani for $20 and lamb curry for $19. The food did not feel fresh at all, and the lamb felt like eating rubber. The next morning, starting at 4am, I got a very bad case of FOOD POISONING. Do not recommend!
(1)
Moksha M.

So, I have gone from 3 stars to 4 to finally 5 for Jaipur. Their food is authentic and awesome. Must try their biryani and butter chicken, it's delicious. Best days to visit are Friday evenings and weekends. We order for delivery from them quite often and I felt the food seems more fresh on Fridays and weekends. Service still is okayish, can deduct half a point there.
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Danny W.

Any time I can eat a full meal of Indian food and not feel like I'm trying to digest a gerbil jacked up on drugs I consider it a win. My belly can be a bit sensitive to the spices so if you're the same I'll share that this place is pretty safe. Not only will it not make you hate life for the next 8 hours, but it's pretty darn delicious too! My vegetarian sister and I made our way through some garlic naan, biriyani, aloo gohbi, and saag paneer. I didn't have the slightest what any of it was before she ordered it, but the aftermath was happy taste buds and a full, non-upset stomach. Score! The dÃ©cor is pretty impressive and they have a nice patio, which is perfect for people watching on the Randolph restaurant row. Overall the service was friendly, but a little on the slow side. No biggie though. I rarely do the Indian thing, but when I do this will be my safe bet.
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Dawn M.

This was my first ever experience with an Indian restaurant, so I don't have a lot to compare to, but my husband, who is an Indian-food lover was equally impressed! I made a reservation online for Saturday night, and they had some issues with their email or something because when we got their, they didn't have our reservation. No biggie though, they were super accommodating and sat us right then (the place wasn't busy so I'm sure that helped). We ordered two appetizers that were both tasty - veg samosas and pakoras - and then two entrees. My husband got goat vindaloo (sp?) and I got shrimp kadahai, which was amazing!! Service was awesome and they refilled our waters and sauces without having to ask, which I loved. The only complaint, and this is from my husband because he knows the drill, is that for the cost of the dish, naan & rice should have been included. Prices were about $20 per entree and then we paid additional $5 for rice and $4 for naan. Overall, a great experience and I'm happy that my first Indian restaurant encounter was a good one!
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Vaibhav V.

A-OK is the perfect word to describe this place. But on a street with Au Cheval, Girl and the Goat, and Avec, I don't really know why one would come here instead. Maybe to satisfy an unsettling craving for Indian food? We ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, kerala fish curry, paneer, and daal. The chicken dishes were both pretty satisfying: solid curry flavor. The kerala fish curry was a huge disappointment: everyone gave the dish one and only one try. The paneer and daal were standard. I would recommend trying the garlic cheese naan. It's fairly addicting, even though you'll probably question your dietary decisions after it hits the spot. Nevertheless, I have never really tried something like this before.
(3)
Avinash K.

First off I was pretty surprised at how good the decor of this place is and it was jam-packed on a Friday night. The service was slow - like really slow. He took an awful long time to get the order. I think the pakoda and the bhel puri were really good. We got the malai kofta, bhindi fry, palak paneer and the chicken tikka masala. The kofta was good but the chicken masala was just so - so, definitely had better. I got the bullet naan which was good. Everyone else had kulfi for dessert and said that was good too.
(3)
Emily D.

I used to love this place. But I feel like they recently changed the recipes. What used to be fulfilling and tasty and delicious, it is now bland and boring. Can anyone answer this for me? I'm super disappointed at this place now!
(3)
Jessica P.

NOT IMPRESSED with customer service!! Not worth it! An expensive and horrible lunch experience.. I came here with a group of friends for lunch on Sunday. Food - might as well get the buffet for $16.99. Food was ok; however, it would be nice to know what we're eating...the food just came out without any explanation on what just came out.... *Note - if you want rice with your meal or anything else for that matter, there's additional charge & they don't tell you that..!! Just assume that there's an additional charge before ordering...even for boxes.. sad! Customer Service - slow........and slow............. Costs/Payments - we had a group of 10+ and the waitress said we could only split into 2 credit cards...this is very inconvenient for people. However, after the meal, she split the credit cards for us individually, BUT it took her forever and she also added gratuity on top of that!! I definitely wouldn't have gave 20% gratuity for that service, but I guess we weren't really given a choice... **Not recommended with groups or bring CASH.. Environment - gotta leave one positive remark... this place was very spacious.. Washrooms - there was NO SOAP in the women's washroom....I hope the chefs/workers wash their hands with soap in the back.... I won't be back here ever.........
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Parth G.

I have been going to them for a few years now. Quality of food is great and never seems to change. One of the best Indian restaurants in downtown Chicago in my opinion.
(4)
Shannon S.

I've been in several times since my first, AND ordered delivery. We love it. All of it. The staff is nice, delivery person was wonderful, food is always DELISH.
(5)
Len L.

I've past by a few times going to the little goat for breakfast and finally was able to stop in for some Indian cuisine for lunch as I saw a special posted by the door. The special consist of two choice's "Meat" or "Vegan" and these entrees of rice, curries and desert for $17. We ordered one of each, I had the meat and my friend had the vegan, to my mistake, we had a total of 6 dishes and there were too much for us to handle in one session, so we asked the waiter to pack our leftovers. He mention to us that their will be an additional cost of $2.50 if we want to take the food home. I was surprised to hear him say that especially when I did not read that additional cost in the menu or any posting anywhere in the restaurant. I said sure. When the bill came, we saw that the $2.50 was not on the bill and proceeded to hand over my credit card to pay, at the moment the waiter said that the credit card connection was down and asked if we can pay cash. We said fine, as we put cash to pay, the waiter came back and said that the credit card machine was back online. we looked at the bill and the original bill that he had given us was more - we calculated the difference and it was $2.80 more. At that time, we were both frustrated at the experience that we had at Jaipur, we both agreed that we did and will not come back here again. The food that we brought home tasted good and the ratings were judged on the services that we experienced.
(2)
Shilpa M.

The restaurant has changed its layout now, added more tables but the number of servers are too less. We had to wait for a long time for some one to come and take our order and then later give us the cheque. It was an extremely long wait which is not at all good. I ordered some buttermilk too which was way more tangy and bad. The food, kerala chicken was okay however chicken was not at all tender. They need to improve their customer service as well as food quality. There are much better restaurants at Randolph which I would love to visit any day over Jaipur!
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Megan F.

I found the food here to be delicious! The menu is overwhelming with all the entres to choose from. However, I really appreciated the vegetarian call-outs on the menu. Our group decided to go with the lunch buffet which was a great choice. We were served a variety of food (served family style) (chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, paneer, naan, etc., etc.) and it was more than enough for the 5 of us! All the dishes had the perfect amount of spice! Something I thought was strange was the mixed green salad with cucumber and carrot and what tasted like ranch dressing that came with the buffet. This kind of detracted from the "authentic" feel and was completely unnecessary. I wish there had been a better understanding of what the buffet consisted of and an explanation of the food when the dishes were placed on the table. For some entres, I felt like we were eating blindly. Is this chicken? I think so? All in all, I thought the food was great, the service was fine, the atmosphere was nice, the prices were decent. There's nothing particularly special about this restaurant but I certainly enjoyed my dining experience.
(3)
Vai V.

:D - #Greatlunchbuffet #yumkulfi #freshfoodinbuffet #goodservice :( - #nevertrieddinnerhere #timing
(4)
Munira M.

The price is a little bit high compare to other indian restaurants but worth it chicken tikka masala .. grilled chicken with tomato sauce VERY SPICY vegetable biryani tastes Great the best indian food I've had in Chicago so far
(4)
Aman C.

I went to Jaipur for lunch with a group of 4. There was no issue getting a table as we were the only people in the restaurant. The kitchen closes at 2 so our 1:30 arrival meant we had to order quickly and we wouldn't get a chance to order more later. We decided to eat family style and got the following: Samosa sampler platter, Bhel Chaat, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Biryani, and 4 garlic naans. The Bhel was the best dish by far. The rice puffs were crispy, indicating they had assembled the ingredients at the time of our order and not en masse ahead of time. The rest of the dishes were fairly standard fare. We over ordered on the naans big time. We could have easily done with 1/2 naan each instead of 1. The service was mediocre, they were very nice and helpful when at the table. They just didn't come to the table very often. We essentially had to flag them down to get a cheque.
(3)
Joanne L.

We order from Jaipur regularly. Like any other place, the food always tasted better when we eat in, but sometimes you just have to order Indian food. You just do. Jaipur has consistent quality, with just the right amount of spice. And they happily adjust the heat to accommodate both the hubby who loves it "Grandpa Hot" and the mildest of mild people like me. We love the Mutter Paneer, Yellow Dal, all of the curries, the channa pindi and just about everything we have ever tried. The nan is soft and lovely, sometimes we go a little overboard and get Nan with cheese and garlic. Yum. The only reason I took off one star is sometimes they don't get the order quite right for carry out. Usually it's minor, like too much or too little rice, or they forget the pickles and they're always willing to make a correction - we're usually too lazy to deal with it.
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Shradha A.

For some reason, I'd forgotten to come here for a few years but returned last week with friends. We had a reservation, yet they had a wait for a table (I don't think they have any reservation system technology). Service was crazy slow and the server was spacy - when we said we want dessert menus, she brought us the check. The bhel puri was really good but the rest was just okay. They charge $10 corkage for your own wine bottle. We ordered matar paneer, chicken korma and eggplant. The breads need to be cooked better. We requested mild but they went mild not just on spicy, but overall flavors too. I was left unsatisfied after this bland meal and will need a compelling reason to return.
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Kari J.

Love me some Jaipur. I've only recently started to eat Indian food, but the biriyani is amazing! And some mango drink that the boyfriend gets its awesome (and takes the heat off the entree) :-)
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Manoj B.

Good food but a bit expensive. Service can get better though.
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Kinnari P.

This is one of the most authentic places I have been to in the city. If you ask for "spicy", they stay true to that and bring you delicious food. The chicken tikka, the paneer makhani, and the bullet naan are my favorite items. I've tried many things and you really can't go wrong. The service could be better, but the food is absolutely amazing.
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Anemone T.

One of the naans that was supposed to have dried fruit in it tasted like potpourri. The baighan bartha also had an artificial smoke flavor that seemed to have been acquired at a Joann Fabric shop. The service was terrible, we started stacking our own plates for the server, maybe they were new on the job. In all it was a very unpleasant meal.
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Dustin H.

We were at the office late, and everyone was starving. Our friend Wilson, who was visiting, suggested Indian and everyone screamed "JAIPUR." So I called in an order, and 20 minutes later it was amazingly ready for pickup. Yes, it was a weeknight, and yes the streets were covered in snow, but I was still surprised with how fast things were ready to roll. And ready to roll the food was... in naan. Sorry, absolutely terrible joke. Anyways, the food was absolutely delicious. Not only does Jaipur hit all of the classic flavors spot on, but they also hit the spice levels spot and AND the textures... so good. Things were chunky, smooth and perfectly creamy (when appropriate!). The" Lamb Rogan Josh" was terribly delicious! Terribly! Is that a good word? It feels like a good word. Silky, spicy and the lamb is just great. Thanks for the suggestion and sample Wilson! The rice dishes, which you have to pay for (rice doesn't come with entrees) come in huge portions and while pricey... actually seem like a great value. My Saag Paneer was purrrrrrrrfect (yes I'm a cat) and the Chicken Tikka Masala I sampled was also purrrrrrrrfect (yes I'm still a cat.) Basically, everything is really good at Jaipur. Service was notably friendly, and during my pickup I was kind of bummed I wasn't dining in as the atmosphere is really elegant. Yay, I'm a fan.
(4)
Hannah H.

Get their wonderful Chicken Tikka Masala. It is absolutely AMAZING. It really is literally the most amazing Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever tasted in my whole entire Indian food eating experience. It was thick enough, tomato-based but not too tomato-y; the spice was perfect and well-spiced; great amount of chicken and pouring that baby over your jasmine rice was like eating a homecooked meal at one of my friend's place - it is literally heaven. While the rest of their menu items seem skeptical (including their oversized naan bread and dishes). I couldn't resist the Gulab Jamun; heavenly syrup over warm fried donuts - so unbelievably good. Be sure to check them out - the manager is also a sweetheart and very concerned with your experience! +Chicken Tikka Masala +friendly staff & manager :D
(4)
Dan L.

i live in the neighborhood and went here for the first time recently. the food was very good but VERY rich- the dishes could've used a little less butter and oil but overall, very tasty. we had the mix tandoori grill meat platter and it was good. cheese nan was too rich but that's probably a good thing. if anything, this indian restaurant make the food a little richer than i like it (did I mention that?) but if you're in the mood for pretty affordable ($15-$20 each, drinks not included), better than average Indian food without long waits and in the west loop, jaipur is your place. i'd go back. i'd also go a couple blocks east and check that other place out, too.
(4)
lost l.

This is before I even tried there food. There website doesn't even tell you what days they are open. I called up on sunday, on phone you don't hear what are the timing for the restaurant. Very Poor set up system.
(1)
Janeen A.

My husband and I tried Jaipur for the first time and had the lunch special fixed menu, which apparently changes items depending on the day of the week. The food is cooked to order and is not a buffet, but you get to choose from a set menu (about $15 dollars per person before tax, tip and drinks, etc.) We split a number of vegetarian and meat dishes (one of us ordered the vegetarian choices and one of us ordered the meat choices). The food was very good, along with the service. An abundance of food was served and we could not finish it. The lunch special included an enormous cucumber and veggie salad, grilled hawaiian-like rolls served with a veggie dish, naan, rice, tandoori chicken, lamb, paneer, some other veggie dishes, and mango kulfi ice cream for dessert. I can't remember the names of all of the dishes, but they were tasty. The atmosphere was nice and we had a leisurely meal. The mango lassi and the iced chai, which were not included in the lunch special price, were good too. We had a good experience.
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Ritu R.

Just a little update! Love their lunch! What a fun twist on the typical Indian lunch buffet! It's a set menu of their most popular items. Gives you veg and bob veg for certain items too! They bring all the items on said set menu to your table. Yes. All. Naan. Tandoori chicken. Sarah paneer. Chaat. And much much more! We went with my family and we had poor service bc they were short staffed in the kitchen BUT the food (unanimous amongst 6 diners) was off the charts delish! Love their food! Plus the server was so nice & apologetic. Not like hiding and acting like we weren't waiting forever to get served... Which we give props to! Other updates to my previous review?!.... Great with large groups. Everyone we've taken here says the sane thing. It's unbelievably tasty and creamy and memorable. GO HERE NOW!
(5)
Rajesh M.

Very expensive buffet and not worth They charged us around 18$ with out tax and 23$ with tax and Gratuity. They had very limited varieties for buffet (1 veg and 1 Non veg starters, 3 veg and 1 Non veg main dish) India house and India Garden are far better, they charge ~15 & 14$ respectively with out tax, Most important thing is they have wide variety of fresh dishes. Non veg starter (tandoori chicken) they served us was not fresh, We could definitely make it that they heated the stuff in microwave before serving us. By the way we were the first people to have lunch at 12PM. The staff was very rude. With all these bad experiences, I would say strict No to this restaurant. I used to promote this restaurant few years ago and i am not going to do the same mistake any more.
(1)
Althaf S.

All items are good especially chicke 65, but they are bit costly though.
(4)
Srishti K.

Indian food is my favorite, and Jaipur is pretty good. I ordered food for delivery from Jaipur. I got the saag paneer and the naan. I have never had a saag paneer that is so amazingly creamy. Also, the pieces of paneer are super soft and high quality. A lot of Indian restaurants give you a lot of saag and no paneer. Jaipur had good ratio of paneer cubes to saag! Since this was my first time ordering, I went with a medium spice level. I thought that was pretty bland. Next time, I would definitely go for spicy. The naan was good, but nothing special. Delivery was unfortunately really slow which ruined the experience for me a little bit. It took almost 1.5 hours, which meant that the food was only lukewarm when it got to my place. I will definitely be eating at the restaurant at some point.
(3)
Aj A.

I had a very bad experience at Jaipur when I went there for lunch with my coworkers. The service was very slow and all the food we ordered was either stale or undercooked. The lassi was so sour, almost tasted like made from yoghurt gone stale. I sent it back. The jalfrezi and malai kofta were equally bad. The koftas were dry and undercooked and the jalfrezi was just frozen vegetables sautÃ©ed in some tomato sauce. Seriously who adds corn or Lima beans to jalfrezi? We left disappointed and did not leave any tip as the service was poor. The manager (I think his name is Carlos) was very rude and yelled at us for not giving tip, instead of asking for feedback. I am an indian and this food was not even close to being authentic. Never coming back....
(1)
Jo F.

Today, friends and I ate at Jaipur for lunch. Staff/Service: Friendly and efficient. Let's face it, service is a HUGE part of the dining experience, so to get friendly and efficient service is an excellent way to start a meal. Our server was great with recommendations and attentive without being intrusive. Food: Apps ordered were Vegetable Samosas, Keema Samosas and Garlic Shrimp and Naan. Both Samosa variations were great, but those Shrimp - oh my! I used the sauce from the shrimp to go on the samosas and it was delish! The naan was light, crispy and soft, if that is at possible. Entrees ordered were Biriyani Chicken, Makhani Chicken and Kerala Fish Curry. All dishes were phenomenal! Room: I love the decor of Jaipur, it's stylish without being overly pretentious. By the time we left, the place was almost full. I will recommend Jaipur for anyone with a taste for Indian cuisine. Love it! Be aware: parking in the West Loop is tedious. (Not a reflection on Jaipur.)
(5)
Nari H.

Overall, 3.5 stars is accurate. I will be nice round up. I haven't had indian in awhile, so this definitely was a good fix for me. At the same time I don't have recent indian eatings to compare this with. I think I've eaten in here once before and my family has ordered here a few times now through GrubHub. We ordered, Saag Aloo (potatoes in a spinach sauce), Chicken Makhani (butter chicken), garlic naan, rice, and Mango Lassi (mango yogurt smoothie).Total was $45 with tax. Everything tasted very good. We split this between 3 hungry adults and still had leftovers for me to eat for lunch the next day. A few comments/tips: - The order would have taken over an hour if delivered via GrubHub ($4 extra delivery charge). I called and they said if I picked up the order myself, it would be ready in 20 minutes. I didn't want to wait for 1-1.5 hours for my food to come. - Though I had takeout, the people I encountered were very nice. - Parking is terrible in this area as it's on Randolph and next to Girl and the Goat. Metered Street only. Good luck finding a spot nearby. - Their interior/ambiance is beautiful, darkly lit, and almost has a modern/luxurious feel to it. Good place for a date. - They also have a bar/sitting area. - I don't know why it's extra for rice. Overall, I'd order food from here again.
(4)
Michael P.

Amazing Lunch Special. Everything was tasty and full of spice from the tomato soup to the Tandoori Chicken to the tea at the end. $15.99 is a little pricey, but you get a taste of a number of dishes. Went on a Friday afternoon after Au Cheval was packed. Only a few other customers in the restaurant.
(5)
Annie W.

To give you some idea of price point, Jaipur's Lamb Saag is $18.99 and the Chicken Tikka Masala is $15.99. This is clearly a fine dining restaurant, as evinced by the prices and the fact that it's on the trendy stretch of Randolph Street's restaurant row. But they're an incredibly careless restaurant. I think I'm done ordering from them, which is too bad, since I'd been doing so twice a month for the past year. I don't know if the management has changed or just slacked off, but when I'm spending $90 on takeout food to feed four people, I want the restaurant to PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS. They offer dishes with varying levels of spice: mild, medium and spicy. They used to actually make the dishes to your request. Now, whichever one they see first, they make all the dishes like that: all dishes I order come spicy or mild or medium. It's just pure laziness on the part of whoever is processing the orders. There is also a lack of standardization in the recipes. On occasion, the dishes have felt positively watered down. Chicken Korma is on occasion as rich and thick as I've anticipated it would be, and on other occasions, it's watery as hell. I'd be okay with some variation in execution if this were an Indian restaurant with $10 entrees. But it's not. It's a place that charges $3.99 for rice. Please get with it Jaipur. You don't deserve to be on Randolph Street if you can't get the basic firing of dishes right.
(2)
Monica J.

This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Illinois. Though it is pricier than other Indian restaurants, even for vegetarian dishes, the flavors are amazing. My favorite dishes are the saag, saag paneer, and their dal makhani. The dal has chunks of ginger and other ingredients, which creates a really bold flavor. I got take out from here and after not having Jaipur for a few months, I was VERY impressed with the flavors. I would say Jaipur and Rangoli, which I have also reviewed, are wonderful; it just depends whether you want BYOB (Rangoli) or a nicer ambience (Jaipur). The food is rich so I tell them no cream, and even with the modification, the food is solo perfectly flavored (and slightly healthier). Overall, it is a bit pricey, but I will keep coming back.
(5)
Vidya M.

Decent food, a bit expensive price. Ambiance and Staff are the must mention best services you will have. Food service can be faster, they bring all the items together. Appetizers and main course all at once. must inform them about this.
(4)
Vibhor D.

I went with a group of 10 after one of them had great experience here. We went for lunch buffet on Friday evening. It was very hot inside and when we asked them to switch on AC it wasn't done for next 45 minutes. Here buffet is served to you so basically you have to wait avg 15 minutes for anything to arrive. Veg options were way below average. It included saag panneer navratan korma and daal. Samosa was okayish. Now coming to non veg options. Biryani was amazing. Tandoori chicken and butter chicken were average. Breads were cooked well. Rice was plain boiled rice so avoided it. At the end they had rice kheer which was without any nuts. Just plain boiled rice in milk.
(2)
Robert K.

Great Lunch Buffet style food serving. Great naan and great tikka masala. The naan was also delicious! Good place for lunch!!!
(4)
Lisa S.

Despite its foodie mecca location, Jaipur is very unpretentious and its always easy to get a table without a reservation. It's always a great choice if you are struggling to get a table at a more popular joint or don't want to wait an hour plus at some of its neighbors! Jaipur is by far the best Indian food I've had in Chicago and outside of Devon. The portions are generous and make great leftovers. The servers are always friendly, and the drinks are reasonably priced. I have no hesitation to recommend this place!
(4)
Faraz R.

I have been to Jaipur number of times but recently I have noticed the quality and taste of food was not up to the mark. I always order ghost biryani but from past two occasion the taste is not good, they are adding lots of tomatoes in biryani not sure who why they changed the recipe because previous they never used to do this. Also, the rice is so sticky, I would expect the rice to be separated in biryani. I also tried chef special non veg started it was tasteless and I couldn't eat it. I expected it to be dry kababs, what I got was some tasteless boiled chicken and lamp pieces in non spicy curry kind of thing. I would avoid to go back...
(2)
Daliah F.

We were excited to try Jaipur since we had an errand in the neighborhood and it had good reviews. We went at 2.30 on a Sunday and they closed at 3pm. We asked if it was okay that we were there so close to 3 and the hostess said, of course it's fine! And seated us...the restaurant was still almost filled anyway. The ambiance - both stars are because of the ambiance...the place was clean and the decor was awesome. We loved the white leather chairs and gold trimmed place and the hugging salt and pepper shakers. Our pleasure pretty much ended there. The food - We ordered samosas, the lamb masala, saag paneer, rice and naan (of course.) My boyfriend said the samosas were good - pretty standard. When it was time for the main course, the server brought our masala, saag and rice and asked us if we needed anything else. We said, just the naan and she said, oh of course! Let me get it. FIFTEEN minutes later comes the naan. We even asked about it a second time and the waitress mentioned that the cooks were closing down the kitchen and it just slipped their minds. ?!?! Seriously? The naan slips their minds? Don't think we were offered any concession for this gross oversight in our meal. Both main dishes were tasty, but super rich. One of the best things about Indian food is that you can eat a ton of it and feel great afterwards. I think they used actual butter instead of ghee. We couldn't even finish the two dishes and sometimes we order four dishes at Indian Garden. We were full and bloated after lunch and stayed that way for hours. I can have a sensitive stomach (not usually for Indian) but my guy has a stomach of steel and even he felt crappy. We also mused that we didn't recall seeing any prices on the menu. When we got the bill, it was almost $80 for the two mains, naan, rice, samosas and one drink each. The lamb masala was $18.99...for lunch! We definitely wouldn't have ordered it had either of us seen that price tag. We took the leftovers home and I could tell that the saag was made with butter instead of ghee - it was hard like a stick of butter after being in the fridge. I know this sounds weird, but I can actually eat Indian food cold! Not this stuff. We should have known it was a bad sign that most of the people in the restaurant were white, including the waitress. Save your money and eat at a different Indian place with a more authentic recipe. We won't be going back here. Too bad - I loved the ambiance!
(2)
Ryan J.

I went here for the lunch special (which is about $23 with tax and tip). They call it a buffet but its not really a buffet because they just bring a bunch of food from the kitchen out to your table. After I was finished eating, there was still enough food left on my table for an entire meal. (I did not ask for anything extra, that was just from what they brought out on their own) I asked for a to-go box, but they refused to give me one because they said its "like a buffet", but its not like a buffet because the food was on my table and I had already eaten from it! It could have been worth the price if I could have taken MY leftovers home. The food was ok, but the lunch special isn't worth the money. Every other Indian food buffet I've eaten at has a better selection and better food for a better price.
(1)
Cara K.

Lunch Special is a set menu for each day at $16.99 per person, no sharing - on the expensive side but not bad. The food included with the special was good and of generous portions (I only ate half of it, since I don't overeat) but when I asked for a box the waitress informed me that it is $2.50 charge to take any food home. What?! I find it ridiculous to charge someone to take home food that would otherwise thrown away. Paid it but won't be returning to Jaipur!
(3)
Sarah B.

Absolutely delicious food. My husband and I have come countless times before, making the 4 hour journey just to have their malai kofta. It's the best, and done right (sweet and not spicy). All of the food here (from dal tadka to biryani) isn't overly spiced or made with the same spices (which some Indian restaurants in the US tend to do. They all independently delicious, and don't taste the same. Now that's authenticity. I gave 4 stars because the last few times we've come, we did have to wait a while for food, but it's delicious nonetheless. I look forward to trying many more great things from Jaipur.
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Masumi T.

We wanted to go to another place for dinner but it was too crowded so we ended up at Jaipur. We were pleasantly surprised. They had the best saag ever - thick and very flavorful. The lamb was tender without tasting "game-y." Chicken was tender as well. Service was super friendly and attentive. The sidewalk seating was relaxing and you don't feel like you're eating dirt/dust and sitting on top of other people. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Gerald M.

As I continued to go the food quality and taste changed. For the price it just not worth it.
(3)
Jessica H.

Just okay. Have had dal makhani from a few other places before and really like the dish. Wasn't overwhelmed by the flavor of Jaipur's dal. They forgot to send my naan with the order. Sadness.
(3)
Steve A.

Wow, the lunch here is a fantastic experience and value. For under $20 you get table service of fresh delicious food that changes from day to day. When we visited we received virtually everything we would have ordered from the menu: samosa, tandoori, masala, korma, saag, lentils, garlic naan. We could have easily spent $100 on this ala carte. And if you finish a dish they just bring more. It's the variety of a buffet without the warming tray staleness. Service was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back for another sampling.
(5)
Avi D.

So have been there several times since the last review and it's time for an update. They have undergone a renovation and the service is vastly improved. The food is top notch as ever. Still remains our goto indian place!
(5)
Huzefa U.

Excellent Food and Service. Jaipur's food and service tops all the other Indian restaurants in the Chicago area!
(5)
Sara M.

Still hands down one of my hands down favorite Indian food restaurants. Yesterday was a pretty stressful moment in time for me-- so what did I do? Stress ordered & ate $60 worth of delicious, delicious food from Jaipur. I have TONS of leftovers, of course, but I'm going to enjoy eating them for days to come. The best part was I ordered all that food, shared with friends, and I still have enough for at least 2 leftover meals. Yesterday we ordered appetizer platter, dahl soup, rice, garlic cheese naan (BEST), chana pindi, & dahl makhani. So much amazing food. Seriously. If you're going to go to Jaipur get yourself the cheese naan or the garlic cheese naan. You'll thank me later. Curries-- awesome. The dahl soup, I HAVE to learn how to make it. Seriously great. I could easily see myself eating a vat of it in one sitting. Appetizer platter was great but I wasn't super in to whatever stuffed peppers they had on it. They were good, but they left the seeds from the pepper in the stuffing so they were "kill yourself" spicy. Regardless, everything went. If money is a concern, price is a little bit over what a standard Indian restaurant might cost on Devon, but definitely worth it. This is definitely my splurge spot. Not an unimaginable expense but good for special occasions.
(5)
Ryan P.

Pretty good food. Lunch special is a lot of food and pretty good value. Ambience is nice. Service is sub par, but still worth checking out.
(4)
Chris R.

Ordered on Grub Hub: You'd think at $40 for two dishes, that a place like this wouldn't be so tacky as to not include rice. Seriously, you don't go to Italian and get charged extra for the noodles. You don't get charged extra for the bun with your burger. In each case, the necessary starch is literally more expensive than rice. What cheapskates. Won't be ordering again.
(2)
Amy S.

YUM! (and this is coming from an Indian) I love this place! Came here with two of my friends for a Sunday brunch and I fell in love. The ambiance if very unique and classy, especially for typical Indian restaurants, which tend to fall more on the banquet-decoration side. This place is very sleek and upon sitting down, you KNOW you are going to get great food. All three of us started off with Chai Masala - which they make very authentically. This totally satisfied any cravings we had for it. Next, we decided to get 2 meat and 1 vegetarian buffets, just so we could try everything. The buffet is $14.99 and they bring you the dishes ---amazing for a Sunday hangover, because who really wants to get up and pour your own food?? Okay, I am just lazy. Anyway, so the family style buffet was perfect for me. The course started out with a salad with ranch dressing. Indians love their ranch! Then we got vegetable pakoras with the mint and red chutneys. They also brought out tandoori chicken on a sizzling skillet. For the main courses, we got onion kulcha (best!), malai kofta, chana masala, lamb (delicious!), a mateer dish, and rice. This was all delicious and perfect for a Sunday morning. We didn't run out of food, but I wonder if you do, if they would bring you more? The lamb was perfectly tender and everything else was seasoned well. At the end of the meal, they bring you a warm piece of gulub jaman....MMMM. All in all, there was nothing to complain about and I will definitely be coming back here!!
(4)
Elisa G.

I think this restaurant has the best indian food of chicago. it is authentic and in each dish, you feel the taste. it is so good! i went for lunch with my boyfriend. we both loved it! also, because the lunch menu is very cheap and abundant! BUT, the service was extremely poor. The waiter that served us he water spilled the water all around the table and didnt even offer to change our table given that the restaurant was empty and there was still no food on the table... then, he started talking loud with the other employees in spanish. honestly, he ruined all the experience! i would give 5 stars to this restaurant, bc the food is amazing and the environment is cool but i really think that you should pick better your employees...
(4)
Saurabh P.

Food was good, service was ok. When we were ordering entrees, they gave us 3 menus for 4 people. When we were ready for dessert, they only gave us 1 menu for 4 people. Seems like they are really short on menus. And on this particular night, the hostess did not seem super friendly. However, the food was good. Not great but pretty good. Worst part, they brought us the wrong dessert 3 times.
(3)
T T.

All I can say is oh my god, delicious!! People walking by are actually saying how good it looks and smells. Passing this place daily, I would have never thought it was this dam good!
(5)
Brij P.

Gave it another shot and had similar problems. Went to this restaurant with a few friends and although we had a 8pm reservations, we weren't seated until 8:30pm. The food was okay and they are still understaffed. Probably the last time I visit Jaipur.
(1)
Yanping T.

Delicious Indian food. Like the mango lassi very much.
(5)
Chaitanya V.

Perfect ending for our special day... loved the food..... Awesome ambience... ask them what ever u order to make it spicyy...
(4)
Aditi M.

They were ambushed by several large parties that night but we had our reservation for two months. Still our table took over 20 minutes to set up, they did not have clean glasses to give us water, and they were out of papadum. The place was super noisy which was not what I was expecting. I had booked it for my graduation dinner. We couldn't even talk to each other at the table. Even the waiters looked haggard and frustrated.The food came out fine--pretty tasty and only reason for 3 stars. When it came time to pay for dinner they charged our credit card twice. Now we have to wait to be reimbursed via the credit card company. The waitress at the restaurant refused to check if we were charged incorrectly. Not an Indian restaurant I would recommend for dinner!
(3)
Heather S.

I gave delivery a second chance. I had a bad week and wanted to test my theory that I can kill emotions with carbs. I ordered the chicken makhani and paid the $4 for my rice, because I had a lot of feelings to kill. This time delivery was snafu-free! And my dish was rich, indulgent, and delicious-- probably the best I've had south of Devon! I'm still not on board with charging for rice, but I think that's a losing battle as more and more Indian joints adopt this model. Overall, the flavor won me back to the point that I'm willing to give them a shot in person!
(4)
Steph C.

We've ordered carry out a few times and have had their lunch special. Very good food. Many choices. The staff are friendly and the decor is vibrant and elegant. This restaurant makes me feel as though I'm on a short trip to another place. Also a great place for a nice dinner.
(5)
Nakul C.

The food was just about average and lacked the authentic Indian taste. The service was poor and the attitude of the waiter condescending. The visit was entirely forgettable.
(1)
Arvind P.

Please avoid. Food used to be good, not anymore. Felt sick after having lunch. Too expensive for Indian food. I am not able to believe that this was the restaurant that once won GrubHub awards for its Tikka masala.
(1)
Diana P.

Our new favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago!!! Amazing meal, fresh, tasty and well priced. Great vegetarian options. Incredible spinach and cheese dish-best I have ever had. Nice outdoor seating and great service. We will be back!
(5)
Barbara B.

Great Indian restaurant and a nice alternative to other popular locations in River North. The chicken options are splendid and the tandoori chicken is especially savory. The samosas also are a healthy size.
(5)
Kiran N.

Worst cocktails, 2 star for the indian cusine, if u are looking for pure indian cusine avoid it.
(1)
Dottie P.

Food was great, a little pricey for what you get... but the service really astonished me. Waiter kept removing dishes without asking. Let me clarify... dishes we were still using. I admit that sometimes my self control is lacking, so maybe that was for the best? I came here for business with three colleagues and we discovered that splitting the bill more than two ways costs extra. 18, 20 and 30% hints are printed on the checks, which came in a little folder with a lecture on how to tip and how much. Rude! Give great service and you'll get great tips. Lecture your customers and you'll have fewer customers. This is not a place I'll be frequenting.
(3)
Garrett S.

Jaipur is my favorite Indian restaurant in the city. If you like Chicken Tikka Masala, you owe it to yourself to try Jaipur; its is the best that I have had. The portion sizes are is generous. Typically my wife and I split a meal when we go there. The atmosphere is nice, and it is located in trendy Fulton Market. The only thing holding me back from a full 5 stars is that the service has been mixed. On the plus side for service, I celebrated my engagement there and the server gave us a free desert to celebrate. At other times, the service has not been as good.
(4)
Angie K.

This place holds a special place in my heart as it was the last birthday I spent with a family member that passed away shortly after in an accident. While the night I had here was absolutely fabulous, I can still objectively recall issues that can be corrected to make this place worthy of having a Randolph St address. The decor and ambiance of the place is just lovely.. There's light pink drapery and lighting with porcelain decor that make the place look really nice but not too stuffy. The main dining room was large with red carpeting, pink walls and white linen table cloths. I was dressed in a sport coat and jeans and did not feel too dressed-up or down. It's a little noisy as it gets kinda packed, which was perfect for the large group of diners I had in attendance. The service: 3.0 I had made reservations way in advance and when I got there, they wouldn't let us be seated as the table was not ready. It was almost 20 min post reservation time until we were allowed to our table, even though we were all present. We get to the table and another 20 min passes before our server acknowledges us. Getting the drink order takes a while and we order a couple bottles of wine for a party of 8. Getting our food seemed like it took an eternity. I get it, we were a large group, but this place was filled with large groups. Maybe the kitchen was backed up, or maybe the waitress forgot an order. Whatever the case, it was literally almost an hour before our food came out. Dessert took another 30 minutes after being ordered and to get the check was another 30 min. Even though I was really enjoying my guests' company, I had made post-dinner drink reservations that I almost missed because of these unnecessary delays. The waitress was polite but never apologized for the constant delays. I remember she gave me a complimentary dessert. Maybe that was her indirect way of making it up to me? A simple sorry would've sufficed. The food:4.0 It was delish. Naan was great, but how can you mess that up? I remember having a grilled vegetable dish that came on a fajita plate (the scorching, sizzling kind) and it smelled divine. This item was a little dry but that was ok with me as I was saving my calories for birthday cake. My friend had a curried chickpea dish which was to die for and my bf loved his lamb dish. Everyone shared plates and filled their bellies happily. it did suck that rice was not included but we only needed to order about 1 or 2 since most of the people at the table were non-rice eaters. The prices are a little more than your neighborhood Indian spot but this can be expected as the place has a Randolph St address. Hey, they gotta pay the rent somehow! Overall, I'd recommend this place if you're in the area and want to go somewhere a little nicer than a flip-flop and shorts-type, corner Indian spot. Again, I may be overrating this place because it has such a wonderful, life-long memory for me. On the same token, I don't think I'd go back, in fear of messing up the memory of that great night I had previously. Decide for yourselves and give it a shot.
(4)
Karim K.

Went here for dinner on a Thursday night. Great location which I guess drives the prices on the menu. Was a bit pricey for the quality of service and food. Food was average for Indian food. Nothing moving and we tried a few items. Overall just an average spot if your in the mood for Indian but you are gonna pay extra with the prices.
(3)
Vishal P.

Nice restaurant serving authentic Punjabi Indian food. A little expensive. The decor is really nice. Appetizer: Mixed vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa (better than chicken) Bread: Garlic Naan Dinner: Chicken Tikka if you like spicy, Chicken Makhani if you like it creamy and not too hot. They have some really good Malai Kofta also. Try the Gajar Halwa as a nice dessert that isn't too rich but a nice flavor. They make it Mild, medium, or hot. Great place!!!
(4)
Ellen C.

Just got back from enjoying the Lunch Special at Jaipur on a Friday afternoon - the place was pretty busy for a place that seemed to not have many businesses around. The service was great, even if it took them a while to set up our table and chairs (which was a mishmash taken from all over the restaurant). The food was fantastic and at $14.99 is a fantastic deal for a lunch buffet. I like that they bring the food out. It tastes and feels fresher, it's hotter, and all in all the quality is impressive, especially the naan which was made perfectly. Crispy and yet chewy, perfect consistency with just the right amount of garlic and parsley sprinkled on. The chicken tikka masala was creamy but wasn't too creamy. The tandoori chicken which is oftentimes dried out at buffet lines was moist and well seasoned. I will definitely be back, even if I am too full to move.
(4)
Alicia M.

The decor is pretty, the staff is very nice, and the food is good. I don't remember anything amazing about it, to be honest. Nothing blew my face off. It was just good Indian food. I think for Randolph street, people are expecting to get their faces blown off. I live by Mughal Indian restaurant and though it's not as fancy, I think I'd be more likely to go back there as the food is better in my opinion. Go to Jaipur for the drinks and atmosphere but if you're looking for an Indian BYOB whose food will blow your face off, try Mughal instead :)
(3)
Lex B.

I absolutely love Indian food, but I have to say that this was my least favorite places I have ever eaten. I had the lamb vindaloo, and the meat was poor quality and not properly cooked. We asked our waitress for suggestions, and she said everything was good. Maybe it's just during the weekend, but I will not be returning.
(1)
Robin L.

Jaipur is wonderful! Since the first time I went there several years ago, I have seen it get busier, and go through some growing pains as the staff grew accustomed to serving more people, but the quality of food remains amazing. I moved away from Chicago about a year ago, and haven't found anything close to Jaipur in my new digs. I was in Chicago last weekend, and Jaipur was on the top of my list of places to go! Since the last time I was there , there have been some cosmetic improvements (it is a very romantic and inviting atmosphere) and the wine list has grown. The saag is why I come. It has a depth of flavor that causes my taste buds to celebrate. The various flavors compliment, but never compete with, each other. I like the spice, and some places focus on heat to the detriment of flavor. Here they can do spicy and flavorful at the same time. Yum!!
(5)
Shruta S.

I'm surprised this has such a low rating. This is by far the most quality Indian food in Chicago. And tasty too. Don't miss it.
(5)
Jamie S.

My first visit to Jaipur was a proper dine in experience and now I get pickup or delivery about twice a month (if not more). Aside from going to Devon Ave, or India, this is my favorite Indian spot. The samosas, lamb saag, and roti are a staple for my boyfriend while I go between mutter paneer and chicken curry (delicious). They also offer several types of naan and rice. I tend to stick to the basics but am always happy when I try something new. We're slowly eating our way through the menu since we like what normally get so much, it makes it difficult to change it up. The menu is extensive. When we did dine in, all the things that count were in place. The restaurant is clean, has a nice atmosphere, and efficient and friendly service.
(4)
Dimple M.

Love their food. I've dined in as well as ordered online and both are equally satisfying as far as service is concerned. Love their cheese naan. People who like rumali roti, make sure you order one here. Not many Indian places serve it and this place has a perfect one. Worth a try for sure!
(4)
Deepika B.

Food rating - 2, but minus 1 for the horrible service - lunch buffet was a joke This definitely deserves some details: 1. The way the buffet system works is very confusing and weird 2. Malai methi matar had no methi (fenugreek) and no taste too 3. Dal, a part of the buffet was not served, had to ask for it 3 times. When it came to the table, we found an extremely watered down version and again tasteless 4. Chicken tandoori was strictly OKAY 5. Other dishes were passable. 6. What they serve isn't Indian food, but a watered down heavy on cream types For the service: 1. The server probably felt she was doing us a favor by attending to us 2. The dessert mentioned was gulab jamun, but we were served gajar ka halwa. When we questioned, we received no apologies, just a curt response that they ran out of it. So, we HAD to eat it. WOW!! 3. There was so much food left, but they wouldn't let us pack it, rather waste it. I would recommend going to Rangoli instead, their dinner offerings are good and close to authentic Indian food.
(1)
Dan R.

Food was fine. Not great, not bad. I ordered pickup through yelp (fulfilled by delivery.com ). Got an automated email but no confirmation, and the provided phone number went directly to a voice mailbox that was full. A little disconcerting but I walked over and my order was ready. Mulligatawny Soup was a little watery but filling. Could've had a little more spice. Lamb Vindaloo was very tough but tasty. Good level of heat and generous portion. White Rice was a massive portion loaded with ghee. Delicious. For $32, not a great value.
(3)
Selena L.

Came here early in the week for a friend's birthday. I enjoyed the decor and appreciated that this is a quieter dining option in a sea of super loud Chicago restaurants. We shared: an order of samosas, garlic shrimp, 2 orders of basmati rice, an order of butter naan, chicken tikka masala, a vegetarian dish and lamb rogan josh among the four of us. We could've taken out an entree or one less order of rice. Just a tip;-) Everything was DELICIOUS!!
(4)
Shawn K.

Super nice people. I was surprised how good the food was. I would definitely eat here again.
(5)
Sidi S.

I went there with some friends and I was not impressed. The food was average and way overpriced. You have to pay $4 extra for rice because all entrees come with no bread nor rice. Their mango juice was too liquidity and too sweet. I wanted to have their mango ice cream but they were out. Will not go back again.
(3)
Princess F.

We were recommended to try this restaurant while we were downtown. We ordered the veggie briyani and grill platter. I especially liked the veggie briyani. Amongst the grill platter, I liked the drumstick, but the other pieces did not impress. The garlic naan was good. The tea was a disappointment. The briyani came accompanied with the yogurt raita, which tasted very good. I felt the matron was not as respectful and giving attitude to the guests. However the decor is nice. A major plus, they serve zabiha.
(4)
Luke W.

Amazing food and service! Something different and good to do for dinner.
(4)
Amoli P.

It turns out my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago has been in my own neighborhood all along. There are two main qualities I look for when I go to an Indian restaurant: 1. Does the food taste fresh and is it of good quality? 2. Is the food oily? Chicago has enough Indian options that #1 is usually not a problem. There are plenty of higher scale Indian restaurants around town where you can trust the food quality. The problem is usually #2. For whatever reason, Indian restaurants in the US insist on drenching their food with oil. It's usually to the point that you can see a half an inch layer of oil on top of your entree, or you can see little pools of oil running on the edges of your plate. And as a result, you leave the restaurant feeling full and unhealthy and wishing you had never eaten it, no matter how tasty it was. Jaipur is not oily! On top of that most wonderful quality, the food happens to be delicious. I had the paneer khadai with garlic naan and the khadai was spiced to perfection. The sauce was full of tomato and garlic flavor and tasted delicious, with no excessive oil to be seen. The naan was light and fluffy and not overly buttery. My friends had the chicken tikka and loved it as well. The tikka sauce is more cream based, but even that sauce did not seem overly oily at all. The menu is great - full of all the usual Indian Punjabi dishes you expect along with a great tandoori option. Lots of customers were getting sizzling plates of entrees fresh out of the grill. And everything I saw looked and smelled delicious. The atmosphere is clean and hip. The service is excellent. It's 3 blocks away from my building. And I will be back here any time I get an Indian craving and I'm too lazy to cook it myself!
(4)
Jacqueline C.

Chicago hidden gem. It's love at first sight. Mahi tikka- marinated chunks of expertly seasoned fish, baked to perfection in tandoor. In love. Garlic cheese nan... A must to compliment a perfect meal. Tasty rather large samosa, I like their style on portion size ; ) Thumbs up to staff, ambience and even location! At first I was thinking the prices were high, but you get what you pay for ten fold!
(5)
Jamie B.

I wanted so much to like Jaipur, especially since the West Loop needs a good Indian restaurant and it is so convenient for me. I've honestly given them three shots, and all three times they struck out. The service is really terrible. Slow and rude in the restaurant. Even more irritating is that both times I have ordered delivery they have screwed up my order. The most recent time I called to complain and was told by the person on the other end that it was my fault that they screwed up my order. Even if there was some kind of a miscommunication, there's nothing quite like telling your customer they're wrong to make sure they keep coming back. Also, it's really over priced. $74 for a small container of rice (seriously, $4 for rice?), lamb saag, chicken tikka masala and yellow daal. That said, I gave it two stars because the food is pretty good. It definitely falls short of Gaylord in River North though--similarly priced (maybe a bit pricier), but much better food, and you actually feel like they want you to be there!
(2)
Arash R.

Went there for a Sunday lunch . there are many better places in the city to get Indian food. I've heard much about there biryani but I was disappointed to see the rice soaked in tomato paste and soggy . didn't taste any better . the paneer makhni was good but then again you can't really mess it . service was super slow . the diet Pepsi was too flat and they didn't care about refills . won't go here again definitely .
(2)
Galina M.

Sat outside of this hidden west loop star of an indian restaurant! Since Verasway closed last year Jaipur quicky took the medal. I would call it a modern spin on Indian. I havent actually been inside-we sat outside since it was absolutely the perfect weather for it-not too hot and not too cold. The waitress was super nice when I asked her if there were any groupon now deals on Jaipur today she replies "i dont use coupons". That made us chuckle. Anyways, she was helpful w the menu, advised us that chicken makhani is a healthier alternative to chicken tiki masala. Makhani is a tomato based sauce and tiki masala is butter and cheese based sauce. This was super enlightening so we ordered chicken makhani w basmati rice. Oh and garlic naan - unbelievable! We also got tandoori veggie dish - basically a skillet with bunch of veggies and some sort of sauce - really healthy and still has that spicey ting to it! And theeeen....we got creamy spinach with paneer (cheese) dish - and that was to die for!!!! We dipped our naan in the spinach dish - it was something. Anyways, definitely recommend - my husband said there is no heavy smell (of spices, etc.) when you go inside so that's always a plus. Usually we can't go out somewhere after we eat indian food because our clothes end up smelling too strong. :) Try it out if you're a fan of indi food. Reasonably priced also and tons of parking around - it's in the west loop area.
(5)
Jay B.

Best Indian food in the city. We used get delivery all the time it is great. We moved out of the west loop and they don't delivery to bucktown. Makes me want to move closer just so I can get delivery from them again.
(5)
Rishabh A.

I have been there quite a few times because I think this place has the best Indian food in Chicago. They have good lunch specials (lunch buffet). They have a different concept when it comes to the buffet. They have a prix fixe menu for lunch and they get you everything depending on whether you get vegetarian or non vegetarian. And the best part is everything is fresh and hot unlike the normal buffet. They have good nimbu paani (lemon soda) and their lassi (yogurt drink) is ok. Usually Saturday lunch buffet is better than Sunday, if you want to try it out. Dinner is you order entree and is good. Service has been kind of slow but food definitely makes up for it. Pro tip: Get only garlic naan instead of regular naan (naan = Indian bread) Ultimate Pro tip: Half of the people on the table can get vegetarians and half non vegetarians. That way you get to taste everything on the menu ;)
(4)
Steve B.

Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised by the food and service. I am not a huge fan of curry but the chicken korma was fantastic. Only knock is that I had requested "spicy" and it wasn't spicy at all. Definitely would recommend and will go back again.
(4)
Olga B.

Even though this place has a great ambiance, I wouldn't give it all the 5 stars for food. The staff tried to help as much as they could with food advice for a vegetarian (myself), but in the end if just confused me more. Overall, good experience.
(4)
Prerak B.

Finally, a good Indian restaurant in Chicago. The food is great, however the staff not so much. I've been here a few times now and the food has been consistently good. Tonight however, the service was abhorrent. Now this place says that they are open until 9. We called to check and they said that the kitchen closed at 8:45, so we got there promptly at 8:15, thinking we'd have plenty of time to enjoy a nice, leisurely Sunday evening dinner. Nope. We were told immediately that we'd have to order everything in 5-10 minutes since the kitchen was closing. No problem. We knew what we wanted. The waiter we had was a bit rude and rushed us through the whole meal. We also saw several patrons (probably 10) turned away at the door before 8:45! About a quarter of the way through the meal, it was clear that the staff wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. People were talking very loudly - even screaming at each other. Then the vacuuming and cleaning began - right near our table. Excuse me, when I pay $75 for a meal for two I would like to enjoy it without someone asking me to lift my legs so they can vacuum underneath them (just a bit of an exaggeration). The service issues continued for the rest of the night. I will only be getting pick-up here from now on. Great food, disastrous service.
(3)
Sunit S.

Lunch does not have a buffet. They call it lunch special and it may be 'all u can eat' but they don't tell you that clearly. Price is $16.99 per person. They serve a multi course meal - soup, samosa, fruit, naan, palak paneer, daal, korma, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, rice and lastly kheer. Food is good, service is decent, quantities are very good. We had a lot of food left over - which they would not let us take. This was really stupid - they would have to throw it away (hopefully). The guy said it is like a buffet - but it is NOT - as they bring the food to the table in individual containers. We hated the fact that they waste the food. Save yourself that bad feeling - goto India House which is nearby.
(2)
Christina M.

Jaipur doesn't live up to all the hype. Being vegetarian or vegan most of my life, I can tell you that I've eaten my fair share of Indian food. Unfortunately, I found Jaipur to be an average Indian restaurant. To start, the decor appeared cheap (for a so-called fancier Indian restaurant) and the taste/quality of the food did not warrant Jaipur's inflated prices. My Aloo Gobi was fairly average, cost $15, did not come with rice, vegetables were slightly overcooked, and the sauce was just OK. For $15 I expect some pretty amazing Indian food, and I feel that Jaipur simply missed the mark here. Overall, the food is OK but nothing I'd run back for...it's likely I'll never return though.
(3)
Ellie D.

Least favorite Indian food I've had in Chicago. I've made better indian food from a jar. The biryani was the worst - tasted like rice a roni with canned tomato sauce. The meat in the samosa was so dry. The lamb vindaloo tasted like it had been boiled to death. The restaurant just didn't feel clean. So disappointing :(
(1)
Mindy S.

This is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant. It's incomparable to anything else. The cheese naan is like nothing I've ever tasted before, and I make a 45 minute drive to come eat just that as often as possible. The food is delicious. I could eat their Dal Makhani forever. This is my family's favorite restaurant, and I'm obsessed!
(5)
Keith S.

Food is tasty service sucks. I have visited many Indian restaurants in Chicago and have found Jaipur to be one of the best in terms of food taste. Wait staff could use some improvements. Once I ordered a few appetizers to go and the bill was $15 and the cashier said they don't have change and don't take credit cards for small amounts!! Most of the time I dine inside and the location is great and restaurant is typically clean. Overall recommend this place to anyone wanting Indian food.
(3)
Jeremy N.

I like this place, I do - the food is good. But if I'm paying $16 for chicken tikka masala, then you have the nerve to charge me $4 for rice or naan because it doesn't come with the entree... COME ON! That's like selling a hamburger and charging more for the bun. Plus... it's RICE! $4? If these guys go BYOR (bring your own rice) maybe i'll go back.
(2)
Tim C.

The food here is pretty good (4 stars). But the service is ridiculous. I've been here for dinner (once when it was only 3 tables) and lunch when the place was half full and every time it was like they just forgot that we were there. I was so pissed off my last visit (for lunch) that I walked up to the hostess and demanded a waiter. I don't do that type of stuff normally and am usually pretty patient. But seriously this isn't Europe. Jaipur management - Get your act together and handle your customers with more courtesy. Your food will bring people back, your service will make people reconsider.
(3)
Laura B.

When my husband asks where do I want to go for our anniversary, Valentine's Day, my birthday, or just an average day of the week, I say Jaipur! We've lived in the neighborhood for the past nearly 7 years, and have been regulars at Jaipur since it opened. Sadly, we don't go enough, as it is expensive (the one downside). I love the chicken tikka masala and have tried to order other things off the menu, but never love them as much. The garlic naan is good, but the cheese naan is incredible. My husband loves the chicken tikka masala too, but love the lamb chops just as much. They come out on a sizzling plate and are very tender. Overall, everyone I've brought here, including picky eaters from out of town, have been impressed. I actually think this place is just as good or better than anything on Devon Street. And I also love the waiters, waitresses, and all the staff -- you always make us feel welcome!
(5)
Melissa K.

Ordered delivery and food showed up later than promised. The appetizers were inedible but the entree was okay. Overall, wasn't impressed.
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Jeff S.

I fell in love with Indian cuisine during my 6 month stint in London. This goes without saying, but the Indian food in Chicago definitely doesn't compare, and is significantly pricier (even weighing in the GBP vs. USD factor). But I digress, this is Chicago, not London. Overall, Jaipur is OK. The food is good, but it's lacking some of the powerful in-your-face flavors that I love about Indian food but it can definitely be spicy depending on what you order. Pricing isn't bad, but it's not what you would call a cheap meal; I consider it to be a nicer dinner but not fancy. Service is good, and it's easy to get a table without a reservation most nights. All in all, a nice option for the West Loop.
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Anna B.

Holy sh**! The food is so damn good. = 4 Stars Try the Murgh Saag (chicken w/spinach). Jesus Christ. So far, any chicken dish I've tried from here was hella delicious. By far, the best Indian restaurant in the Chicago. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Haven't dinned in the restaurant yet. Only picked up. CS on the phone isn't that great. Apparently, the person answering the phones doesn't know the menu or how to pronounce the food; making it difficult to place an order w/a person who doesn't know how to read the menu. = - 1 star INTERIOR: Can't comment. Never dinned in. CLEANLINESS: Interior? Not sure. I should probably check that out... Food? mmmm...haven't found a hair or anything gross in my food yet.
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Oluwatope F.

I am from southern CA and I was having a hard time finding spicy and flavorful Indian food,until tonight. The chicken was tender and somehow smokey with a lovely sauce (korma and tikka masala). The food is so good it starts to look beautiful to you like you love it :) anyway the decor gets five stars, the service was friendly and prompt, and the portions were good for Indian food. But, it is pricey, I had chicken korma at 15.99 and our table shared that and chicken tikka Marsala 15.99, garlic naan bread 3.99, basmati rice 3.99, and the carrot desert 3.99. So, yea expect to pay for greatness. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu.
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Brian R.

I tried calling earlier in the day to make a reservation but kept getting a voicemail that was full, so I turned to yelp and open table to make a reservation. Easy-peasy. When we arrived, I was a little puzzled that the place was totally empty. We were seated and received quick service on rounds of king fischer and papadums. I never really expect much from the red/green sauces that are served with papadums and samosas, but the green sauce at Jaipur was probably the best I've ever had. It was definitely a level up in terms of spice compared to most places and it was versatile enough that I found myself dousing it on just about everything we ordered. I got the chicken tikka marsala (standard, I know) which was delicious. Other dishes we ordered included tandori shrimp, saag paneer and a cauliflower dish (forget the name) and coupled with perfectly baked and buttery naan we were thrilled with the meal. I would have given this place 5 stars but had to dock them for not picking up the phone during the day and the service faux pas' (hovering during meal, holding cordless phone in her hand while "checking up" on us). Still I would definitely go back as this is the best Indian I've had in the loop / west loop area.
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Neha M.

I went for a lunch buffet with my colleagues. Their lunch buffet has its own style and is served on the table. We had bombay bhelpuri and chicken tandoori in appetizers and salad. The entrees were limited in variety and we chose bhindi masala, daal makhani and paneer. Even though the variety was less, the food was delicious especially bhindi masala and paneer.
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Amy P.

I think it's safe to call this my new favorite place for Indian food. Loved the mutter paneer and chicken makahni. If you love ginger go for the chicken biriyani which is a rice dish. It's not my flavor but my ginger companion really enjoyed it. India chia was good too.
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Robert K.

Amazing food. It is very rare that a place gets fhe heat level right.. i had to go thru a mini interrogation when I asked them to jack up the heat, bhot joku style, on the chicken tikka masala. These guys are the food equivalent of sommeliers. Perfect. I needed heat to shake a cold, I got heat plus flavor. The fact is that at most places if you say "hit me" flavor is sacrificed for heat. Not here. The kitchen experts can attain serious heat without losing any flavor. In fact, my amped up masala ended up being a symphony of heat and flavor. To imagine this level of hot think Nepalese wayside heat, it is almost certain you trade flavor at 99 pct of places. Not here. Hats off masters of the tandoor. Also loved the cheese naan. And golub jamon? Sorry I cant spell. This is Chicagos goto place for Indian food. Props.
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Sumit A.

Service was exceptionally poor and the staff was pretty rude.. Food was not great as well and totally not fitting the buffet price... The options are limited and totally not worth visiting this place.. Management appears to be very poor
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Vina O.

$16.99 daily lunch buffet! The food is actually brought to your table rather than you having to get up. My husband and I ordered one vegetarian buffet and a non-vegetarian which we both split. Soooo much food that we barely finished half of it! Food was delicious and we were quite happy. Definitely consider ordering both when dining out with company to get the best of both worlds. Comes with dessert too!
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Mihir P.

What really stood out to me about Jaipur was how much more modern it was compared to other Indian restaurants. The jazz music, bright white furniture, warm and contemporary wall color and art. We were a larger party and our waitress was very patient and sweet. The samosas were pretty standard compared to other places but the shell was softer and more flaky. The baingan bharta was overloaded with peas that I couldn't get to the taste off the eggplant and its soft texture. The biryani was moist unlike most others which are baked and more dry. The tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked - tasty and juicy. Best of all was their hugging salt and pepper shaker which we had a lot of fun with. + 1 star.
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mark j.

The food here was really good and we liked the decor, we would come back again in the future maybe next time to try the lunch buffet
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Mandy M.

This is hands down the best Indian food I've tasted in Chicago! Lamb chops were tender and deliciously flavored and they have such a wonderful selection of dishes and breads. Jeera rice complimented our dishes perfectly. We were also very pleased with the service. Host was pleasant upon walking in the door, were seated promptly. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful navigating the menu. Will definitely come back.
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megan f.

We ordered a lot of entrees for delivery and it didn't come with rice. The order was also missing a side. Very disappointing. We called and poor customer service.
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Vishal K.

Decor is Jaipuri style. OFCOURSE. We started with Veg samosas. It was good. Service is ok. Had a Mango lassi, was not that great, i make better than that lassi. Lemon masala juice was authentic. Ordered Chicken curry for maincourse, tasted vey homemade... Yummm.. They bought us the main course but no plates :( Overall ok deal. Worth a try.
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Patrick M.

Absolutely the best Indian food in Chicago. We had some nan and aloo paratha to start. Both were perfectly done and pretty large serving sizes. The Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala was insanely delicious. The sauce was tasty and melted right into the basmati rice. The best part of the dinner was the spicy Saag Paneer. This was by far the best Paneer I have ever had. The spinach had a good consistency and was creamy. The helpings of paneer cheese cubes was very generous too. I cannot wait to try more of the menu next time! Highly recommended for ethnic food junkies!
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S H.

Francisco was our server--FAST and GRACIOUS, but the atmosphere still pulls off a chill, albeit energized vibe. Food is INEXPLICABLY delicious - I'm sorry to say better than previously yelped Indian restaurant reviews : ( Heather is also terrific !
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Angela Z.

Higher-end Indian, compared to a fast-foody place I used to go all the time home in SD. I'd say it's probably exactly what you would want if you were fixin' for Indian. Ambience is beautiful. Food: distinguishable or particularly good? Nah. It's just pretty good. Honestly wouldn't go back, given the price.
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Sruts A.

I'm used to home cooked Indian meals so am always rather wary when going out to Indian restaurant because I feel they never live up to the taste. Jaipur definitely bucked the trend. It's a nice place in the West Loop, which boasts of a variety of cuisines. I went there for a team lunch and found it rather pleasant. The lunch special is probably a great option to go for since they provide you with a good chunk of Indian dishes, vegetarian and chicken. If you're ordering an entree, they will ask you how spicy you'd like it to be; go for the medium. It just has a bit of a tangy taste and is not spicy at all! The only reason Jaipur gets 3 stars from me is that the service wasn't up to par. There was one host managing 5 tables with about 7/8 people at each of them and 2 waiters. There should have been better coordination between these folks. We had to ask for dishes to be brought out, the sauces were missing, soups went unserved... They did apologize and promptly bring us all our food, but having the soup served in the middle of the main course isn't exactly very convenient. I'd definitely go back for the food though.
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Rich J.

Service and employee attitude was very disappointing. I ordered a lunch special and requested for roti instead of naan. I am not upset because server refused to substitute but he told me that if I was willing to pay then he will bring it. It was very rude. I lost my appetite right away when he brought everything at one time, salad, appetizer and entrees. Also to my surprise they charged me $2.50 to carry out the left over. The quality of food was also poor, the made Navratna korma from frozen mixed vegetables. Tandoori chicken was also very dry.
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Neha A.

Do NOT get the kadhai paneer. Most disappointing dish ever, and I've eaten here many times. Every other Indian restaurant I've ever been to makes kadhai paneer in a rich gravy but Jaipur literally served us large blocks of paneer and a few very largely chopped pieces of bell pepper and a lot of semi-sautÃ©ed onions. There was honest no effort in this dish and the taste was sub par which I did not expect from here. Saag paneer and paneer makhani are rich in flavors. Naan is also fantastic.
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Pascal M.

I have a horrible singing voice. Karaoke is not my cup of tea. However I could sing a platinum winning album about the tandoori lamb at Jaipur. A group of friends and I came in last month or so for some family style dining. We all left greatly satisfied. We ordered various nan's, garlic, cheese, etc. If flavors aren't you're thing, just go with standard nan. But all are delicious. We ordered various Masala's, Saag's, Paneers,with different proteins. All were excellent. We especially liked the Saag, crazy how much flavor comes through from a dish that is essentially one color (green). It has a velvety texture and is bursting with flavor. I wasn't drinking at the time due to being on some antibiotics, but everyone's drinks looked good. Damn good. However their tea and coffee were nice. Jaipur hit the spot. They have a great interior, diverse menu, and are simply making great food.
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David S.

My intention was to have lunch at an Indian buffet, not that my fat bod needed the extra calories, but it is an occasional indulgence of mine. As I was seated I noticed between the the front door and my table there was no buffet set up. The website advertised a "lunch special" every day and I naively thought that meant buffet. Now, I could have left at this point, but everyone was spot-on with the service and I was exhausted and hungry at this point and decided to compromise my expectations. I ordered the saag paneer. I was asked if I wanted rice with that or nan. I opted for rice. I had tea to drink, but there were no offers to provide me with any more hot water until I was about ready to leave. My entree was served to me and I was asked again if I wanted bread or nan. I again decided no. The saag paneer did not disappoint - I give them credit for that. My bill arrived and...FOUR DOLLARS FOR RICE??? My plan to plunk down $12.91 and get an all-you-can-eat buffet and perhaps a beverage turned out to be more than double that once I figured in the tip. I could not blame the waitress nor kitchen staff for not having a buffet, after all. I could have sat down, looked around and gotten up and left...no one to blame but myself on this one, but nonetheless the food was good but overpriced. I would come back only with friends and participate in the quaint custom of everybody ordering a different entree and sharing, but going solo I will have to steer clear of this place. Evidently a lot of easy money to be made on those highly trendy blocks on Randolph St.
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Samantha W.

Ok. I am now an Indian food expert. I've tried many in the area, and I constantly compare them to my one and only, Jaipur. Jaipur, thank you for opening my eyes to the delicious world of Indian cuisine, thank for the option of cheesy garlic naan, thank you for delivering my foods warm as the day is long, and most importantly, thank you for making my chicken tikka masala as spicy as I ask for. Jaipur, if I could give u 10 stars I would.
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Nicolas C.

I had never tried indian food before, but one lunch at Jaipur was all I needed for my mind to be changed. This isn't just my favorite indian restaurant, this is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! Their lunch special is incredible. All you can eat for $15, and everything they bring out is delicious. My favorite is the lamb and rice. But watch out, because most of their dishes are extremely spicy, however, the sweat is more than worth the savory meal.
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Marie M.

Great place to bring out of town guests or a nice dinner in the city for locals. Great ambience and good food. Located on a street with many other nice restaurants. Price point is slightly higher than more typical Indian restaurants, but you pay more for the service and quality. Dishes are very spicy, so ask your server the options for levels of spice. Would make a reservation on a weekend.
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David O.

So this is what good Indian food tastes like in Chicago, eh? After ordering food from Curried last week, I was frightened so it's nice to see you can get good Indian food here in the Windy City. That said, it's definitely on the pricier side and if I was reviewing this place in the Bay Area, they'd only get 3 stars. I must say the Cheese Naan I ordered here, though, was the best Cheese Naan I've ever had. Seriously. It was prepared perfectly. The Chicken Makhani that I ordered Medium Hot Spicy was pretty good though I was expecting a sauce a little more buttery, at least for my taste. Still, the level of spiciness was pretty spot on. The rice was very nice though I did find it a bit pricey at $5.99. Come on, guys... it's just rice. All in all, you can tell that the food is prepared with lots of love and I definitely will be back if I want to eat Indian food in the Loop or West Loop area.
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Grace C.

I went in for lunch the other day and had a bunch of food left over and asked if i could take it home. the server refused. when i asked what they do with the left over food, they told me that they recycle the food. Im disgusted! the food that isn't eaten at the lunch buffet gets recycled. U are eating other people's left over food! Health risk!
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Rachael G.

Happened tonight: found a gear off of machinery of some sort while eating my food (carryout via grubhub)... on my birthday... I may have cracked a filling. I have filed a report with 311. The restaurant did issue a refund when confronted by my partner (and offered us free drinks next time we come in), but that's little consolation and we won't be eating here again.
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Aaron C.

I've eaten here a few times & it really is my favorite Indian restaurant. No Indian restaurant tops it on my list as of this time. I can't rave enough about the Chicken Tikka Masala, Tuna Tikka, & the Garlic Cheese Nan. As tasty & delicious as it gets. Plus, I made reservations through Yelp & go seated right away for a party of 6.
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Hoy M.

Entres: Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Rogan Josh. Both dishes were great, except the chicken was a little on the dry side. We also ordered some naan and rice on the side. The only downfall to this place is their lack of service. It's a Thursday night, not many tables, and I'm in the West Loop! I should expect the severs to be somewhat attentive and not me waiting 10-15 minutes trying to grab their attention when no one was on the floor.
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Buddha B.

I tried Jaipur on a Thursday evening - it wasn't crowded and we didn't need a reservation. The service at the table was good (maybe they paid attention to previous reviews) and the food was very good. The chicken tikka masala included real chunks of white meat, not scraps from wings or legs, and the sauce was very flavorful. Our samosas, dal and naan were all good as well. It's pricey but then again it's not a cheap Indian lunch buffet so it makes sense. Given the hot area where it's located, I can see a reservation would be required on the weekend. Overall, a good experience.
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Caroline G.

I'd like to think I'm a bit of an Indian food connoisseur. Every city I've lived in (Phoenix, Charlotte, & Chicago) I try out as many Indian restaurants as I possibly can and compare. I've tried about 10 or so Indian restaurants in the Chicago area since I moved here a year ago (especially around "India town"). Jaipur is, in my opinion, the best. I always order Shrimp Makhani and oh my God the sauce is INCREDIBLE. My husband loves the Tandoori Chicken. It's not the best he's ever had (he's had better at much lower prices too). The garlic cheese naan is to die for. I use it to scoop up the white rice and Makhani sauce and it's so good once it touches your lips (Will Ferrell reference here). Also, I have to say I an pretty impressed with the service. we get the same one or two waitresses every time we go (around 5-6 times per year) and I am surprised that they remember our faces and names. I think that puts a nice personal touch on our overall experience. I also have to add that they were very accepting of us when we went a couple of times with our four little ones. They went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Can the service be a bit slower on busy nights? Sure. But I'm not one who demands instant-gratification nor piss off when the wait staff is working hard to make sure everyone is happy. When I'm out to dinner with my husband or friends, I like to take my time and enjoy it. Jaipur isn't cheap. For my husband and I, we always end up spending around $50-$70 here including tip. And for me? Worth every penny. So unless I find another cheaper Indian restaurant in the Chicago area with the same level of great-tasting Makhani & naan bread, I'll be going here for a long time.
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Michelle G.

Food was delicious! Service was good, but felt like they kept trying to upsell with items we didn't want. The decor was nice too.
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Matea B.

I thought Jaipur was really solid Indian food. Additionally, I love that it's right in the strip of Randolph St. restaurants and yet is usually not to busy to get a last minute reservation. It's roomy and relatively quiet inside, so it has a more relaxed feel from many of the restaurants right around it. That being said, I don't think it's the best Indian food I've ever had, but it was definitely better than good and I would go back again.
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Hyde Park T.

I enjoyed everything about dinner at Jaipur, from the garlic naan to vegetable biryani, and the chicken dish. The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The parking was convenient, right in front. The attention to detail was nice down to the ladies room.
(5)
NeÃ¥l A.

Great Indian food. I'm a picky eater and enjoyed pretty much every dish they brought to the table for family style lunch. Service was questionable, but then again I understand cultural differences can be confused by many, so I give benefit of the doubt. $15 for lunch is a little pricey...
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Joshua K.

My wife and I have eaten at Jaipur 3 times now, and have a reservation there this coming Sunday. It's consistently great food. We always get the Chicken Korma and the channa pindi and then usually a 3rd dish that varies. It has become our go-to spot for Indian. I will agree with a couple other reviews I saw. I don't complain about prices, because if I didn't intend to spend the money I wouldn't go there. That being said, traditional basmati rice should be included with the entrees. $4.00 for rice is crazy especially when it's barely enough for 2 people. I can buy bulk basmati at whole foods and have 4 meals out of it for $4.00. Something they should consider, $4.00 is nothing when you're spending $50+ for the meal, but it's just the principle. I usually order the jeera rice anyway, because I love cumin. I would recommend this place to anyone though!
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Julie Marcellina V.

It was mine and Johnny's first time trying out Indian food. We both found new things we liked. The favors and aroma was very delightful and different. It was SO good! I had the goat curry, with a side of garlic bread. We were impressed and will definitely be back.
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Tony N.

DON'T GO HERE, DON'T GO HERE - OVERPRICED AND BAD FOOD Taste of India - but for all the wrong reasons. We had heard great things about this restaurant so we decided to check it out, we biked down from Old Town and the ride was quick and fun. We had tried to get a reservation thru Open Table but the placed had no availability, we figured we would sit at the bar. Once we got there, the place was wide open (WTF??). We got a nice table outside and enjoyed some indian beer (Kingfisher), we order a lentil dish and a lamb dish - medium spicy - if your like me, I prefer really spicy food but I am OK with medium so everyone else can enjoy. The food was BURN your mouth off hot, I have lived in the UK for years and enjoy a hot ruby but this was Burn, Burn, Burn. We ended up walking away from the restaurant, dropped $20 to cover beers and decided to never return - I think the waiter is still trying to figure out if he is going to comp one of the dishes, forget about it, we left, and the fact that you didn't recognize very unhappy customers ensures we will not return.
(1)
Shri J.

Was visiting Chicago on business and had a craving for some authentic Indian food. Came across the listing of Jaipur on Google and decided to stop by for dinner. The food and ambiance are amazing. It was the attraction of my day. The aroma of Indian food and the exotic sauces pampered my palette. The staff were kind and paying to all the guests ensuring prompt service. If you like or are interested in trying Indian food with family or friend (personal of business) this place is a great treasure!
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R G.

Just ordered for delivery, worst 'Methi Malai Mutter' - order it if you like boiled peas in floating butter for $15. or you can try Bullet Naan - supposed to have green chillis, but i guess they believe that green bell pepper is the same thing. Order mild and you get spicy, order medium and you get mild, why do they even bother asking for spice level. Has a couple of good dishes - malai kofta, lamb chops and chicken curry. but even with these, they are very inconsistent - taste and spice level. Very sub-standard for such an expensive menu.
(1)
Stacey L.

Bottom line: really tasty food. Best vegetable samosas I've had, nicely spicy chicken tikka masala, and a nice atmosphere overall. Downside: pretty terrible waitstaff. Despite not being very busy, it took over twenty minutes for someone to take our drink order, then nearly 45 for someone to return for our food order. One of our waitresses was apparently very rude (I was busy chatting away at the other end of the table), and overall the lag was pretty ridiculous - we were there for three hours. We did have a large party (10 people), but we had made a reservation and several of us shared dishes. A couple people in our party complained, and the manager did a great job of trying to make it right, knocking a significant chunk off our bill and giving us all shots from the bar. I gave them a 4-star rating because I personally had a great time - I got lost in conversation and didn't notice the clock ticking away. The busser was very attentive, always filling our water, taking away dirty plates, and asking if there was anything else we needed. If I'd been starving, though, or had been on my way somewhere with a specific start time, or had been forgotten about/disrespected by the waitress, I'd knock it down to a three.
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Audre L.

I would give this place a 3.5/4 stars, but I'll give it 4 stars since it's a great option for authentic Indian food while maintaining an nice atmosphere and good service. The food is so flavorful without being greasy. We got channa pindi (chickpeas), Benghan Bhartha (eggplant) and Kerala Chicken (coconut and green chili curry chicken). Garlic naan was fantastic, and basmati rice is a staple. Each of the entrees you can choose mild, medium or spicy options.
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V P.

I ordered the lamb biryani for delivery - highly recommend this place! Great service and prompt delivery. Good quantity as well, one entree can be split between two people.
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Jay X.

I went there with a group of 5 other people. We ordered naan and a lot of little side dishes. I was not familiar with Indian food, but we made sure to make it mild, as I don't like spicy. Surprisingly, the people who were used to very spicy Indian food was pleased by the mildness. I liked the decor. I enjoyed the red lighting and the staff was nice.
(5)
C. H.

Horribly over priced! Really outrageous. 16$ for very small portions. Got chicken tika but ordered something different so they messed that up too. The portions were very small and the saag paneer was over processed. Some dishes were good ...but they need to reduce to 10 or 12 dollars...They must have very high rent in the Randolph area.
(1)
Jill D.

A tad expensive but the chicken tikka masala was really good
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Roman M.

I was tempted to go 4 stars but honestly this is the best Indian food I've had in Chicago in the 2 years I've been back here. Cumin is an amazing restaurant, and was my tops for a long time, but I think Jaipur takes the number one spot now. The service is impeccable, and the Chef's Special Appetizer is a MUST. For our mains we got Shrimp Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala - both of which I highly recommend. Now - the only critique I would give is that the garlic cheesy naan is absolutely gross. Our server, who was very nice and spot on with everything else, recommended we try it because it's very popular, so we gave it a shot. Not a good idea. It's literally cream cheese melted into garlic naan, apparently with some paneer as well...but honestly all you can taste is cream cheese - NOT something I want with my Indian food :) So in short -stay away from the garlic cheesy naan!!!
(5)
Raj V.

Food we received was smelly.. Server did not offer for a change or a refund for that order too..
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H F.

We enjoyed the food at Jaipur. On our third visit we had a waiter who tried to rip us off by quoting $35 for corkage. We paid $10 the last 2 times. Than he gave himself 20% tip on our check for 4 people without telling us. Great food. Beware of getting ribbed off.
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Restaurant J.

Americanized indian food apart from some dishes of course. The chicken biryani and the paneer makhani were authentic indian dishes. The tandoori kababs disappointed. The lamb chops were delicious. I feel the place would feel better if they do something about the lighting. A little on the expensive side i would say.
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Kwoky L.

We came to Jaipur because of a Restaurant.com gift certificate deal many months ago, It's not the best Indian food in town but it's not bad either. I really like the upscale decor on the inside but because the weather was nice in the summer, we also had an option to dine outdoors as well, which we did. Service was OK and our chicken briyani and tandoori chicken were decent. The manager was nice enough to come to our table and asked about our experience too. We really appreciated it.
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Emily I.

This review is only for delivery. We ordered our food for a work dinner and they delivered our food with no rice. I immediately called to tell them and they told me the rice is separate. We placed the order over the phone but the man didn't bother telling us that we needed to order rice when all of our meals clearly needed rice with them. I then asked for them to please deliver the rice and he still charged me for it while our food got cold. Horrible service! Can't review the food because it was cold by the time we ate it.
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Jay A.

Jaipur is HANDS DOWN the best Indian restaurant in the Chicago area (and this is coming from an Indian). Most Indian restaurants provide the same menu and mild variations on standard cuisine, but Jaipur's dishes are incredibly unique and even the classic dishes have a taste that is distinctly better than the rest. The food is not dripping in oil (like all other Indian restaurants) and the flavors are absolutely fresh and authentic. An absolute treasure for Chicago!
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Vindaloo T.

We recently had dinner at Jaipur, and I was both pleased and disappointed. We came with a large group, including several small children. We had booked our table in advance, on a not-very busy night. My guests and I were all pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the decor. I would give the space a 5, compared to most Indian restaurants. The food was a solid four stars. Everything tasted fresh, and almost all of the dishes were tasty, and not as heavy as most Indian restaurants in the city. Unfortunately we were very disappointed in the service. I know Indian restaurants generally are not known for having stellar service, but this was really awful. Note to the owners--if you are going to have an elegant space, especially on West Randolph where there is a ton of competition, TRAIN YOUR STAFF PROPERLY!!!! First, it took a long time for anyone to take our drink orders when we were seated--the restaurant was empty except for us, but all the servers were hanging out by the bar. We had to call someone over. They also failed to bring a wine list--we had to ask. Our waiter had no clue how to serve wine--he poured tastes for everyone at the table--huh?!?? I'm sorry, but you pour a taste for the person who ordered the wine, wait for them to taste it, then proceed to serve the table. Instead, he poured tastes for everyone then went back to one end of the table and proceeded to pour giant pours (almost to the top of the glass--tacky, tacky, tacky!) into the first three glasses. Then he realized he had hardly anything left in the bottle, and there were still five more people waiting to be served. So he poured them each a tiny bit. I had to call him over and ask for another bottle, and let him know that he didn't need to fill the glasses to the rim. To top it off, he seemed to be smirking the whole time, like maybe he was doing it on purpose to force us to order a second bottle? (That was an annoying assumption since I was planning on ordering more later--we also had people drinking beer and cocktails.) Maybe he thought because we're brown we wouldn't know any better? Whatever the reason, it was unacceptable. This same waiter tried to push us to order things that we didn't want. Um, I'm sorry--I know how to order at an Indian restaurant, I'm Indian! You, waiter, are not--so don't try to school me, bro. We had a ton of leftovers, so I ordered plenty. He was just trying to upsell, in an insistent, obnoxious way. Early on in the meal, I ordered an extra dish (the lamb chops--they were really good!). Unfortunately they were so disorganized that one of the waiters started clearing plates before it arrived. I had to wave him down to tell him to stop clearing plates and bring fresh ones for those he was taking away. They should know to ask before taking people's plates. OK, and one super-gross thing. We were seated near the kitchen doors, (also annoying--they sat us at a shitty table even though the place was empty). About halfway through the meal one of the cooks came out and just lingered around. He was FILTHY. His clothes were filthy and covered in grease and food. His face and hair were dirty and greasy and he kept rubbing his face and nose with his hands. The thought of him cooking our food made me want to vomit. At that point I decided we would skip dessert. It's possible that our main waiter was so awful because he knew he was getting a huge tip. There is a 20% service charge added for groups over five. We had eleven people, so he knew he was going to make at least $100 bucks off us whether he was polite or not. Shame on you, waiter. we will not be back again. I really hope the owners read this and do something--the place has potential, but I was completely turned off.
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Kim H.

Went with a group via an Open Table reservation. Easy and free on-street parking on a Sunday afternoon, arrived on time, table was ready, we were warmly greeted. The waitress was excellent, water was constantly refilled by waitstaff, and we never lacked for attention. Our table ordered the veggie and non-veggie tableside buffet/family style and added a few other dishes that were also allowed to be shared. The pakoras arrived, next the garden salad, and then it was an Indian-food storm, served in charming containers that kept the dishes hot throughout our meal. All in all, I think we ended up trying about 15 different items, plus mango lassi, chai, and Kingfisher. Standouts included the exceptionally prepared naan, super flavorful and tender lamb rogan josh, very interesting methi matar malai (fenugreek and peas), and awesome aloo ghobi (potato and chickpea). The tandoori chicken was a little dryer than some I've had at other restaurants, and the rice in the kheer was a little too toothsome. Basmati rice was perfectly done and plentiful. One thing we did notice...the restaurant was full and we were one of the few tables of non-Indian diners. Maybe I'm guilty of an incorrect assumption, but I tend to find it a good sign if the regular consumers of any "ethnic" restaurant are of the same ethnicity! We left Jaipur stuffed and satiated!
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Colleen C.

mmmmmm.... This was such an educational dining experience for me. Kali B ( Yelp's FEMALE resident expert on Indian food) invited me to lunch with her fiancee, and they wanted to check out Jaipur. I happily agreed! I am not very well versed in Indian cuisine, and Kali offered to teach me a bit... Which, basically meant ordering for the table...and she's good at it! My favorite (besides the bread basket with naan and roti) was the paneer. So good. I can't remember the names of anything else...as I didn't even look at a menu! I'm sure Kali can elaborate, though. My chai tea was heavenly, and perfect on a cold day...I even ordered a second :) We got a boatload of food for about $65. Service was on point (though the restaurant was near empty on a Saturday late afternoon), and friendly. The dishes arrived hot and at a good pace. The ambience is clean, crisp, and Kali tells me...fairly standard :) I felt like I was in a food tasting class, and it was fabulous. I even had leftovers for dinner...
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Lauren R.

Good Indian food without having to trek all the way up to Devon! I'm a fan. We came here a few weeks ago for a party, there were 8 of us. We ordered about half the things off the menu and did it family style. Some favorites - Kerala Fish curry, veg samosas, and chicken vindaloo!
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Christy L.

Great Indian food is seriously lacking in Chicago. Having been recognized by Michelin as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, I headed to Jaipur with high expectations that I may have finally found my Chicago go-to Indian restaurant. Jaipur was fine but it wasn't great. I'd say it's the second best I've had in Chicago (behind Cumin, the other Indian Bib Gourmand restaurant in Chicago). The food was flavorful though not as memorable as many other restaurants. The quality of the ingredients was also fine. I'd head back here for sure, but still think Chicago could do better.
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Anuj S.

Overall, I really liked Jaipur's food. Given that I had it delivered, I don't think it was worth the price... I think I could get similar food for much less elsewhere and there's no reason to pay a premium for a nice restaurant/ambiance if you're getting delivery (I guess that's my fault, but I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now). The Food: I ordered paneer makhani, channa pindi, naan, and garlic naan. The paneer was good. The chana pindi was good, although it's not pindi channa and more of just channa. Pindi channa is very specifically prepared black without a creamy base - different taste. The plain naan was fine and the garlic naan was really good. Both sabzis were good old creamy Indian restaurant food. Definitely the channa could have been less oily. Not the healthiest food choices, but they tasted good and that's what you come to expect of restaurant-prepared food. The Delivery: Deliver was about 45 minutes as promised. The food was delivered warm, which is important. I think they should've included some onions and/or green peppers as they're a normal complement to Indian food. Well, at least they could have asked? They charge like $4 for delivery, which is probably normal. The Quantity: I was happy with the quantity they provided. I was able to finish less than half of the sabzi's and one naan (half of each). Plenty of leftovers which will come in handy tomorrow for dinner. :-) Next time: I've heard a lot about the restaurant, so next time I'll be sure to go there and maybe then the higher prices will feel like it was wort it. Looking forward to upgrade Jaipur to 4 stars after a visit.
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Holly S.

This place was fantastic! I have never tried Indian food prior to my visit last weekend. I had such a great experience I will be back for sure and I will bring my friends who have never tried Indian food. We had a wonderful server who honestly smiled the entire time she waited on us and helped me pronounce the words of the dishes I was interested in trying. She also pointed out her favorites without trying to only point out expensive items. She checked on us frequently and refilled our beverages several times. She was wonderful and helpful! The food was so delicious! The naan (similar to a pita bread) was so delicious! I could have just eaten that and some hummus and been still writing a five star review. We tried many things and I was happy with everything I tried as was my friend. I highly recommend trying Jaipur whether you love Indian food or you have never had it. I learned I was missing out!
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Tammer F.

Frankly, I don't get the hype in some of these ratings. The food is squarely decent, no better. Portions were okay for some dishes, laughable for others (4 tiny kofta in a sea of sauce for the malai kofta, for the bargain price of $13). I love Indian food and will gladly pay more than the standard buffet-place price for higher quality, more authentic fare, but Jaipur did not offer that at all. What I got was a smaller version of a $20-type Indian dinner for two with a $43 price tag. They even charge $4 for a serving of basmati rice. $4! For a bowl of rice! The one positive was the excellent nan, but the rest of the meal was very much not worth it. Disappointing. And the search for great Indian near home continues ...
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Mike W.

my favorite indian restaurant in chicago!
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Ezeibe A.

The service I received was great overall. The wait staff was attentive, the manager even came by a few times to make sure I was well accommodated. It could be due to the fact that my table was still occupied by the time I arrived, so I ate the bar, regardless, it was a good experience. Now for the food, this is my second time here. It was not worth 4 stars, or the money I paid. I ordered Lamb Vindaloo (as I always do). It was a bit tart, the spice was right, as I ordered it medium spicy. The Nan was excellent! Overall, I'm think I will go back, however I think this place is more expensive than it needs to be. I have had better Indian food at a much cheaper price. How expensive is this place, well $5 for a bowl of brown basmati rice expensive. Seriously? It wasn't even 15 ounces worth! I would give 2 stars for the food alone, but the service was very good so 3 stars overall. Again, the food wasn't horrible, just not worth what they charge for it.
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Allison C.

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago. I went here for the lunch special with some coworkers. For fifteen bucks, you get a huge spread of veggie and meat items. You can also order your food mild, medium, or spicy. It runs spicy, the medium is a perfect kick in the teeth for me. This food is spiced perfectly! The paneer makhani is like crack. When I went here for dinner with my husband, he downed that stuff, and he's not a huge vegetarian eater. The naan is warm and perfect for scooping the delicious sauces. If dietary restrictions are needed, the meat here is halal. You can't go wrong with any vegetarian dish or the tandoori dishes. You can also order refreshing mango lassi to cool the spice.
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Steve D.

Best Indian food Iv had in Chicago in the last four years. Only down fall was that I had made a reservation and was sat in the bar section next to the door, while walk in's were being sat in the dining room. Chicken Makhani is so good, I get it every time and usually have enough for leftovers.
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Ashley M.

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner tonight here when we were craving Indian food. We had made reservations online just abit before we got there and when we showed up, she said that there were no tables available. However, they were able to fit us in without a long wait. We started off with a Kingfisher and samosas. Both were great! For the main course, we had the chicken korma and saag paneer. The chicken dish was great and very flavorful. Could have been even abit more spicy even. The saag, a spinach dish with a homemade cheese, was amazing! I had never had it before, but would for sure get it again! It was a pretty good dinner and close to home so I'm sure we will be back!
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Julie D.

This is the best Indian food I have had! I normally order takeout, but I have also dined in. The lunch buffet is a good deal, and it is also available on the weekends. Some of my favorites are the saag paneer, bengan bhartha, navrattan korma, and the garlic naan. I highly recommend Jaipur if you are looking for a great Indian spot.
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Jac C.

This is by far the best Indian food I have ever had in my life. In fact, this is the only reason I came to like Indian food. Not only is the staff great, Enrique is the best, but they just revamped the interior design and it feels so much more classy. It's a great place for a date night!! I'm in love with their Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Sag. They are the best in the city. If you like naan you have to get the garlic and cheese naan. This is the only place I've been to that puts garlic and cheese together. It's heavenly. I feel like the location and exterior doesn't do the place justice. I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place before I finally stopped in. Must go y'all!
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Samuel M.

Came here for dinner tonight with the family. I had high expectations due to the Bib Gourmand status. I can't say I was disappointed, but by no means was I blown away either. Chef's special appetizer, lamb sausage on a hot plate with onions and peppers, is definitely unique; I don't think I've seen anything like this before. The meat is fork tender and interestingly spiced. This was probably the highlight of the meal for me. Mahi tikka is served sizzling hot and cooked perfectly, but is a little sparse. Lamb vindaloo is definitely not caustic, but it could use more of a kick. The spicing is a little heavy on the cinnamon and a little light on the chili. Aloo Gobi is okay - it's sort of a bland dish no matter where you eat it in my experience. Naans (we sampled the aloo paratha and whatever one is stuffed with onions) are excellent. I understand this is Randolph street, but my main issue with Jaipur is the pricing. Most of the entrees run around $20, which for ethnic food is a little steep. I'm happy to pay more for interesting twists on ethnic food, but this was indistinguishable from standard Indian fare, despite being priced higher. You can get the same food down on Devon for around half the price (although you're in a shoddier neighborhood and are likely to get mediocre service). All in all, Jaipur is a solid option for Indian food near the loop. All the dishes are executed very well, judging by this experience; however, it's not too hard to do better than this for Indian food in Chicago. I'll likely come back, but am not over the moon at the thought.
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Bob S.

Stopped in w/wife during afternoon walk. She has never had Indian food before but loves spicy so we went in. Carlos was awesome server and helped us through the very extensive menu. Ended up doing the easy stuff since it was her first try and she was apprehensive. Chicken Tikka Masala Has huge chunks of Tandori roasted chicken with an awesome smooth Tikka sauce. Ordered it hot n spicy. Tandori shrimp w/veggies was great with the Nan. Best Nan I've ever had. Wifey wants to come back for dinner.
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Manish B.

I had high expectations from this place (based on other reviews), but was disappointed. Food was ok - nothing great. Ordered the vegetarian set meal for lunch: 1) salad 2) papdi chat 3) soup - never tasted it, the server forgot to get it !! 4) paneer makhani - it was nice 5) mixed vegetables 6) yellow dal 7) naan - too crisp for my liking 8) rice 9) dessert: rice pudding - awful, no flavor, just sugary taste Ok food, not so great service - nothing that would deserve a four or five star rating. I would prefer India House or Gaylord over this place for Indian food in Chicagoland.
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Stephanie M.

Shyt is delishuss. So I got to my birthday celebration late. Real late. The kitchen was going to close in 10 minutes late. They insisted that we still order food! Insisted!!!! So, we did. Everything came out delicious, service was prompt and polite. I will be back. Rest, assured.
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Chirag P.

Came here on a Tuesday to meet with some clients. I guess I'm used to a certain price point for Indian food, so for the portion sizes we got it seemed pricey. Also, the food didn't seem hot to me, just luke warm, but neither of the other two folks I was with thought so. I tried the coconut curry chicken, which I haven't seen on any other menu before, and it was very good. I should have gotten some flavored naan, but ended up with a plain one that was cooked well and crispy and soft, like good naan should be. I think being on Randolph, led to the higher pricing, but I may just have to give it another go with the family to see what they think.
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Ivanka B.

Grabbed some takeout from here - a bit more expensive than I would like but delicious nonetheless. I do like it when places use dark meet in the chicken korma especially when the white meat tends to be a bit dry which I encountered here. Loved the interior and will definitely dine in one day.
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TJ Y.

I ordered takeout from here, so I can only speak about the food. The price and portion sizes were average.... pretty similar to other Indian restaurants around Chicago. I ordered the Chicken Tikka, rice, and garlic naan. The Chicken Tikka was good, but it was creamier compared to other Indian restaurants. One complaint... was that I did order it extra spicy, but it was not spicy at all! The garlic naan was decent also, even though they were a bit light on the garlic. Overall, I'd give this place another shot... maybe dine in next time. Still looking for a great Indian restaurant in Chicago though... hopefully I'll find one soon!
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Linda H.

I'm no expert on Indian cuisine, but Jaipur was a very nice experience....good service and excellent food in a great atmosphere. We barged in on a Saturday night with no reservation, and we were also in a hurry (after going to a couple other places where the wait was too long). Thankfully, they had a seat for us and we informed the server that we had a show to go to and we didn't have much time. We ordered quickly...BF lamb chops, and I mixed grill. The server suggested the garlic-cheese naan. As we waited, I looked to the table next to us as copious amounts of food were delivered...all looked SO good. Within minutes, our food arrived....plates sizzling and aromatic. BF said the lamb chops were some of the best he's ever had. Mine was equally great...perfectly cooked and seasoned meats, all tender and delicious, and the naan was out of this world. I dream of this naan. We had enough time for dessert, so I ordered the rice pudding and BF the pistachio ice cream. Desserts were a bit of a fail, as my pudding was runny and soupy, not custardy (maybe this is how Indian rice pudding is supposed to be?). BF's ice cream was like two rock-hard discs...not sure what that was about. He was actually heating up his spoon on the candle to melt through the ice cream (as I was yelling "C'mon, we're gonna be late!"). So anyway, I would go back for the great food and look forward to a more relaxed meal, and will skip the dessert. Oh, and apologies to the people who had to sit next to us at the Doyle & Debbie show as we totally reeked of Indian food.
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Gabriela R.

I only been to this place once... but I think is the best Indian food I've tried... the lentils, the chiken masala, the rice ... yumm the Samosas were mouth watering. :)
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Jonathan S.

Such great flavors in every dish. Just a great place that can replace heading down to Devon Ave. for awesome Indian food.
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Miss S.

Love the location, ambiance and decor! Plus, the food is so flavorful! The Salmon appetizer with beets and mango powder was my fave! Chicken Tikka Masala standard order but certainly good, just a touch creamier than I am used too. Plus they had a very tasty New Zealand white wine. For sure go here and check it out, doubt you'll be disappointed! Enjoy!
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magic g.

Veerasway this is not :( Prices are though - portions are so small, it really should be rated $$$ While service and decor is nice, the food is ... blend. Our lamb and ocra dishes, "medium" seemed less spicy then veggie samosas. On top of it didn't seem been cooked with salt nor pepper - Indian food?? Next time, we'll settle for sangria in the sun.
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Ramya P.

Can't wait to bring my dad here... My dad, who lives in India, is going to be visiting me later this year and I've been on the look out for Indian restaurants to take him to while he's here and just when I thought there aren't that many good options, I had lunch at Jaipur. I suggested this place when my group of 4 were exhausted on a Sunday morning. We saw that the place opens at 11 and were there at 11 45. But the hostess asked us to come back 15 mins later 'cuz they were still setting up. I'm sure you all agree that you want things to go pleasantly when you're the one who had the brilliant idea of going to a particular restaurant. We went back in after waiting in the car for 15 mins and it was worth it. The 'invisible' buffet ($14.99/person) is where dishes of a typical buffet are brought out to your table and served family-style. Loved the good quality and service. My fave were the dhal and navratan korma.
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David M.

Great spot! Good service. Delicious food. I would however place it in the $$$ category.
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Dan R.

Food was pretty good, service very friendly, and they are open till late. We like it very much, Jeremy thought that they are a little pricey ( more than we usually pay at Cumin) but food is very authentic. We will probably go back, maybe with friends.
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Ann B.

Reviews set the bar higher than appropriate for my delivery experience at Jaipur. Cheezy garlic naan was soggy and a mistake. Tandoori chicken was overpriced and lacked in any flavor, chicken was moist...but was unimpressive. Mutter paneer was lacking in flavor...improved with a little salt. Chicken tikki masala had excellent flavor and I was very satisfied with that dish. Vegetarian samosas were great and the chutney provided tasted fresh and flavorful! Will probably head back to Devon St for my next Indian food craving.
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Sankar Narayan K.

My wife and I have been to Jaipur a handful of times now and have had excellent service always and great food mostly (the biryani was a miss last time). If like us you crave Naan and curry for dinner once a month, have given up on Devon and don't want to head all the way to the NW suburbs then Jaipur has to be one of your best options in Downtown Chicago.
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Mark M.

I love Indian food and Jaipur's menu was quite nice. The servers were nice and accommodating as well. I think it loses because of the dull atmosphere. I expect that it would be a little more interesting since it is located on restaurant row.
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Blixa B.

Tasty Indian food, with many vegetarian options. Unlike one of the previous reviews, I found the servings quite large, and the menu decently priced. Glad I finally came here last week. The mango lassi (my barometer for an Indian restaurant) was, however, only OK. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, however our entrees did take a while to come out. While the ambiance is quite intimate, we found it a little oppressively dark. It could have done with more lighting - but that's a minor quibble. Will definitely try again.
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Kevin R.

I love Indian food and frequent many different places. I had lunch here after the Autoshow one day with my girlfriend and the food was outstanding. They have an all you can eat lunch special that's the best around. It was very reasonably priced and the food was outstanding. The lunch special runs every day our waiter said. I am looking forward to going back here for lunch really soon. Great Job Jaipur!
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Mary M.

It was good Indian food but nothing great. We ordered paneer pakora, baingan bharta, and paneer makhani. Everything came separately so you had to pay to have rice. The paneer makhani was ordered as medium, but it was much spicier than the average Indian restaurant. The garlic naan was probably the best thing there. As for the service: It took about 4 minutes for someone to ask us what we wanted to drink, even though it was very empty and there were waitresses in plain sight. They were just carrying personal conversations. The bartender recommended a more expensive wine, we declined, but we were charged for that anyway. Our waiter was not friendly. He did not visit the table as much as he should have, especially when it was not busy. Most likely I would not return, the value of the food and atmosphere does not match up with the price.
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Christy D.

Holy Tandoori this place is tasty!!! Ate a lunch at work that was catered by this restaurant and made sure to make note of the name because it was absolutely delicious. I loved the spinach paneer, the butter chicken, and the channa masala. The Nan was some of the best Ive ever had, and I do seriously recommend the tandoori here, it was also some of the best tandoori Ive ever had.
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Erick N.

Jaipur features authentic Indian cuisine and is located in the West Loop right in the midst of a number of Chicago's fine restaurants. We kicked the evening off with some amazing cocktails at nearby Aviary and then my wife, her our out-of-town friend from New York and I walked down the street to Jaipur for dinner. Jaipur was surprisingly quiet tonight with only about four tables in use. I guess everybody in Chicago was already shuttering up in preparation for our first snowstorm of the year. The menu is vast and is broken into several categories (mainly by type of protein and also a section on Tandoori specialties, a page for appetizers, soups, breads and veggie options). We were quickly brought some fried bread that had the consistency of a taco shell and a couple of spicy dipping sauces and nibbled on these as we perused the menu. Not being terribly familiar with Indian cuisine I solicited advice from our server. We started with an order of the Vegetable Pakoras (vegetables with spinach and potato and seasonings deep fried) and I had the Dal Soup (with cloves, lentils and peas). The Pakoras were very tasty and my soup was decent, but quite spicy. Our entrees were dropped off before I had finished off my soup and I went with Kerala Chicken (chicken with some coconut milk, red chilly and a curry sauce). I had requested medium spice and am very glad I did not opt for heavy spice; I generally like spicy food (and in my younger days won a few bets eating ping pong ball size pieces of wasabi at sushi restaurants) but wow - this dish really brought the heat! My wife and friend also commented that their dishes were extremely spicy as well. We all went through quite a bit of water. Our table also shared an order of the assorted breads and the ones I sampled were very good. Portions at Jaipur are rather generous and pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality and portion size. I was full after just consuming half my meal, so will be bringing some Jaipur leftovers to work tomorrow for lunch. Our service was fair; no complaints about her attentiveness, but she was not particularly personable and it would have been nice if she had warned us about the spiciness and also if the mains were not brought out before we had finished the apps. The ambiance is a bit bland; nothing tacky or decrepit but nothing special. Jaipur has good food and is priced right; if you are in the neighborhood and want Indian food it is well worth a stop. I just was not wowed and my other experience with Indian food in Chicago (Marigold) I thought was a tad superior.
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Vaidehi T.

Their lunch special for 14.99 is an amazing deal They open at 12:00 as opposed to 11:00 am as mentioned on yelp. We ordered 3 vegetarian lunch specials and one with a chicken entree. Its basically a buffet but you dont have to line up for it - they serve it to you at the table. I think its a great idea. The food was very fresh and tasty. It basically starts with a papdi chaat appetizer and a simple salad. Then comes the tomato soup which was very yummy. For entrees we had the navratan korma, paneer, dal and chicken tikka. They were all very delicious, especially the dal... It was fantabulous. We had a basket of regular naan and the garlic naan. Basically you can get refills of any of the food as you finish them. The service was very good and the food is paced perfectly. The decor is very impressive as well. Its a great switch up to the regular Indian buffet.
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Adam K.

TAKEOUT REVIEW ONLY As far as takeout goes this was phenomenal. As other reviews have mentioned: Expect to pay a little dough. It can, and will get expensive. However, people complaining about this is ridiculous. They have a menu, said menu has prices present on it. So unless you go there blindfolded and throw a dart at the menu to figure out what to order you have no excuse for WHINING about the price. Shutty the trappy! I got a quick look at the ambiance of the place and would certainly give the dine-in option a shot. Very low lit, quiet, intimate looking spot. On to the food. I had the Chicken Vindaloo, Naan, and Basmati Rice. The Chicken Vindaloo was probably the best I've ever had...and yes I have dined on Devon St. I REALLY enjoy spicy food and told them to make it spicy. They obliged, but not as a chalenge to blow me away. It was great. Broke out in a nice brow-sweat and had some nose running, but my mouth wasn't on fire that prevented further eating. That's perfect. The sauce was a nice bright tomato based vindaloo that was very flavorful and spiced perfectly. The chicken in it, which so often is like rubber in these dishes, truly is nicely cooked and not overdone and meant to be hidden by gobs of 'gravy'. Naan was good. It was well executed Naan, which is probably the best and only thing that should be said about plain Naan. I was actually quite surprised about the basmati rice. It was nicely cooked, not sticky, and the texture was perfect. Weird that I'm complementing rice, but to get five takeout stars you have to nail every part of the dish. They did. Well done Jaipur.
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Sam B.

Food is alright. I feel the price is on the higher side for the food. Ambiance is good too. I go there more for food than for the looks of the interiors. I ate their lunch combo, SaagPaneer, Naan, roti and garlic naan. All are reasonably alright. The waitresses are good looking :-)
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Alicia K.

We walk our dog near Randolph St. and passed by this restaurant a few times. It was a great decision to come here! It was summer time and we were able to eat outside. The service was fabulous and the food was excellent. Portions are generous and the veggies are cooked to absolute perfection. I love when you can appreciate the colors of the different ingredients. I can't wait to go back and try more entrees.
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Alaina T.

I went here on a Friday night with my boyfriend looking for some tasty Indian food. The food was tasty - veggie pakoras were hot and crisp, the naan was fluffy, and the chicken tikka masala was fresh and had a kick to it, even ordering it mild. However, I was turned off by a couple of things. For the service, the staff was friendly and it seemed somewhat busy, but it still took almost 10 mins for someone to take our drink order. It also seemed like someone also missed some attention to detail; the pepper shaker had some sort of lentil sauce spilled on it, and the tablecloth had some dirt or something on it - definitely not enticing. The food was really good though, so I'd probably order takeout.
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Jessica D.

Delicious, lovely, loft-ish looking indian restaurant. The food is not 100% authentic indian, but excellent none-the-less. We had some veg pakora to start off with, then I ordered the dal makhani and cheese nan. My significant other unit had the chicken tadka and it came with rice ! A nice surprise these days in Indian restaurants, where you usually need to order it separately as a side. We were too full for dessert but they had a good selection.
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Gerri H.

I ate here three days ago, and I'm still thinking about my return. This place has awesome food. I called in an order for take out last Friday evening. Parking wasn't too terrible, but downtown traffic was awful! After arriving about 20 minutes late, my husband and I decided to eat our appetizers on the way home. We ordered veggie samosas, veggie pakoras, and a type of flatbread topped w/tomatoes and vegetables. The samosas were very good, very large, and had just enough kick to keep you interested. The pakoras, oh my! I would like to preface this by saying I am an Indian food novice; I have never tried pakoras before (deep fried stuffed "balls"). These were absolutely delicious! The other appetizer was just OK. For our main dishes, I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (my first time) and my husband ordered a vegetarian dish w/peas, carrots, potatoes, etc. w/a side of nan bread. We had predicted that the main dishes wouldn't be as good because a restaurant can't have both perfect appetizers and main dishes, right? Well, we were floored. My Tikka Masala was very good; the tandoori chicken was both flavorful and tender. The sauce was excellent. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Even the nan bread was perfectly soft and tasty. We are already planning our return next Friday. The only drawback is that the prices are a little steep for takeout, but my philosphy is, if it's good, it's worth it.
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Rachel H.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. It is practically in the same building as live in which is even better! The lunch special is an amazing deal. For $14.99, you get the hugest feast you could ever imagine. My favorite day to go is Friday because they have Chicken Tikka Masala on the lunch special menu, and that is my favorite dish there by far. It is literally the best chicken tikka masala I've ever had anywhere. If you go for dinner, it can be a bit pricey, but the servings are big enough for 2 people to share. I have to say, I'm kinda addicted to this place, just ask my friends... they make fun of me all the time for it. But when I finally get them to come try it, they always end up coming back. Amazing traditional Indian food! You must try it.
(5)
Swati B.

Came here on a Monday night with some friends...it was actually pretty quiet til about 8:30 pm. The ambiance is really nice, quiet, classy..they have a decent wine list...avoid the mango wine..it's really..awful..tastes like nail polish remover..no, I'm not kidding. I had the garlic cheese naan...holy crap..that was amazing! i could have eaten just 2 orders of that and been satisfied! I ordered the saag paneer...and we also got the Navratan Korma. The saag paneer was good..nothing spectacular..and the navratan was really tasty...the cheese naan was obviously the best thing..though quite heavy...I left this place stuffed (and literally thats all we ate!) Service is pretty good, and the servers are pretty knowledgable. Parking is pretty easy on the streets, or you can valet.. overall great experience..I will be back..even if it is just for the cheese naan!
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Morgan A.

i LOVE indian food and this is the best i've had in Chicago so far. Coming from Seattle where ethnic food is aplenty and really tasty at that, I've found it hard to find good asian, indian, mexican food in the city. Jaipur is definitely on the list for my Indian cravings! I went with a group of 4 and we ordered a few different dishes for the table. The star for me was the Mutter Paneer, OH MY GAWD! It was a beautiful yellow curry with rich, buttery chunks of paneer and peas. I could have drank it like a soup! They also had a cream cheese stuffed naan, which I've never had before. It was tasty but I prefer the plain or garlic for schlopping up my sauces! Service was ok, a little slow with the filling of water glasses (but I tend to drink A LOT of water). Overall, I will definitely be going back!
(4)
Rajan L.

Great sit down place. The food is pretty good but their garlic naan is probably the best I have ever had. Both the a la carte and unlimited menu are good and worth trying. If you live or work next to west loop this is great place for occasional long lunches.
(4)
Elaine C.

Really good, but slightly pricey Indian food. We had the MULLIGATAWNY (spicy chicken soup), which was really excellent and flavorful. We also tried the veggie samosas, which came with home made mint chutney and tamarind sauce. They were delicious. Then we tried the Tandoori Mix Grill, which came with three different types of meat grilled in the Tandoori oven. It came out sizzling and smelling great. The tikka chicken was still the best, and I might stick to just that if I were to do it over again. We also tried the Chicken Tikki Masala (I know, it's standard, but I didn't want to scare my date who is somewhat new to Indian food). The curry came with white rice and was really delicious. We ordered it "medium" spicy but would have ordered it hot, because it wasn't very spicy at all. The curry itself was really rich and flavorful too, and was excellent with garlic naan. It really is a 5 star type of place but we received some weird service. I had brought a restaurant.com certificate, and they tried telling me that it was only for dinner, even though it said nothing of the sort on the certificate and we were there for lunch. The waitress came back and told us its OK to use after all, just not on the lunch special (which I completely understand). I just think its weird to create this awkward situation out of something that your restaurant signed up for. Don't try to get people in there and then not deliver on your own specials. Otherwise, the place is really neat inside, great ambiance and you can tell they strive to provide great service. It definitely was excellent, high-quality Indian food.
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First L.

The food here is crazy good, but I am not sure whether it the additional cost is worth the saved drive up to Devon. Very nice atmosphere, good drink list, and fantastic naan. Still trying, however, to figure out how the 4 of us nailed a $200 check with drinks, two apps, and four dishes. Next time I crave curry and onion naan, I'll head north to Devon. Oh, nicked this place one star for not having my reservation (made through open table)...
(4)
Aspi H.

One of the few Indian places I've eaten at where all the curries didn't taste the same.
(4)
Barbara K.

Delicious food, but I'll never go back. When my friend and I had the lunch buffet, $15 each, then barely made a dent in our single round of food proffered, the waiter wouldn't let us take the leftovers to go. He threw them out because of their "buffet policy". So, several pieces of tandori chicken, several sides, a bunch of naan and rice, all in the trash. Would've made my dinner. If we'd been gorging ourselves and loading up, that'd be one thing. But we picked at this one course. So extraordinarily wasteful. I'll never go back.
(2)
Rick W.

Well seasoned food in good sized portions. Dined as a party of 4 women and 1 man and still had food leftover though we only ordered 4 entrees. All the leftovers were eaten.
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Doe L.

Love love love me some cream cheese. So when I read they have naan with cream cheese, i was all over it! Dipped in some chicken tikki masala (medium spicy bc I'm weak sauce) and I even converted my bf to liking Indian food. DO YOU KNOW HOW MIRACULOUS THAT IS?? I never thought I would get him to like Indian food.... The service was awesome too when I went in to pick up. Everyone who walked by asked if I was being helped. Super friendly! minus one star for their prices... it's getting so pricey that's i'm so close to minus two stars for the price!
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Jason P.

Jaipur is different from your average Indian restaurants that proclaim their buffets and specific Indian dishes. Jaipur is the first to advertise its gourmet Indian menu, and their prices definitely reflect the hype. But though it is an expensive meal, it is definitely worth every penny you spend. Just recently renovated, this place yells out upscale and clean food which top notch service. I don't I've ever drank so much water in my life in a restaurant. I love food and the more the better. But I've noticed that Indian restaurants during dinner put their entrees in small little bowls that look very unfulfilling and wanting more. That's why I usually go to buffets. But surprising, the food has a lot of depth and flavors, and there's enough to go around. I've been there twice and both times were excellent. We've gotten the Chicken tiki masala and the vegetable curry dish (sorry can't remember it). This time we ordered the sang panoor (most likely not) or the cream spinach with goat cheese. It's absolutely delicious here. Their naan of course is top notch. If you mess that up, than there's no point of even eating there. Overall, the food is excellent, the service is great and the atmosphere and ambiance is superb. Overall, a great dining experience, especially if you love the rich and delicious flavors of Indian food.
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Sao-Mai N.

My friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant for lunch and were so glad we did. The place wasn't crowded at all and we got a substantial amount of food with the lunch special. I can't tell you what was on the list but food just kept coming out and everything was delicious. The only thing we didn't like was the mixed salad, but come on, who eats the salad? Highly recommend. Nom nom naan.
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Michael S.

A perfectly good Indian restaurant--all the standard North Indian classics, good atmosphere, good service--definitely worth stopping by when you're in the West Loop... ..unless India just won the Cricket World Cup that morning. Then it will probably be packed, wall-to-wall, with like six parties of five or more people, while the hapless one-hostess/one-waiter team ponder how they're going to get everyone seated and served while still getting the place turned over for dinner. And you'll probably leave, because while it's good, it's not 45-minute-wait-on-a-Saturday-afternoon good. This is just my theory, granted--it's possible Jaipur's just that popular, and this is a standard weekend crowd. But come on--the place was totally understaffed, and that stretch of Randolph is usually like the Omega Man any time before nine on the weekends. And four guys in there were wearing shirts for various college cricket clubs, which is, um, rather unusual for Chicago. So yeah, if four years from now you're looking to have a nice Indian meal, by all means consider Jaipur, but before you leave, be absolutely certain MS Dhoni has not just capped off a spectacular innings with a title-clinching six. Because the wait after that's going to be brutal.
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Justin L.

Amazing Indian food.
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Joseph Z.

UNRELIABLE- DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS RESTAURANT!! We ordered from this restaurant because the reviews were great and the food looked good....unfortunately, we will never know. We placed an order at 5:50 at night. The estimated delivery time was 6:54 and the prices were 20% higher then any other Indian restaurant. We weren't exactly thrilled about either, but hey, for good food we would wait. We started getting a little worried at 7:15 when the food wasn't here yet. We contacted the restaurant at 7:30, who proceeded to tell us that the delivery man was on his way and should be here in 5 minutes (the restaurant is less then a mile away). At 8 pm....we were still hungry sitting on our couch. We called the restaurant again and they told us that they couldn't locate the delivery guy, but they were "really sorry" and offered us a free appetizer on our next order....gee thanks! At 8:30 we called back a 3rd time. After 20 minutes on the phone they told us that they had never received our order in the first place. So they lied to us twice and obviously don't care enough about their customers to take 30 seconds to actually check on the order. 3 hours and 3 excuses later...we never received our dinner. Moral of the story-This restaurant is completely unprofessional and not worth your business. I was born and raised in NYC and this was worse then anything I ever experienced there. Lesson learned!
(1)
Christina G.

I loved this place. We came on Valentine's day because I hate being a couple amongst a million other couples, and it was a good choice. The food was great. Wonderful garlic naan, and loved the entrees. Just really great food overall. Service was very good and prices were reasonable. Would give it a fifth star except they left out my leftovers in the take-out bag which was very disappointing the next day.
(4)
Tasha F.

I just went on Sunday with a friend. We arrived about 6:45 pm and were immediately seated. We were going to a show at City Winery so we wanted to stay in the area to eat. Upon arriving to our table, the waiter, with a fake-ass euro accent, did not introduce himself, but began to tell us that we should hurry and order because there were lots of large parties in the restaurants with orders to fill. WTF! We already knew what we wanted, so he wasted both of our times with the insult and if we didn't and were not pressed for time to get to our show on time we would have left. We ordered a full tandori chicken, vegetable pulav, and Nann. My friend requested a small serving of dahl for the rice, but the waiter told her she couldn't do that, it only came as a dish. She asked that he ask the chef...he hemmed and hawed, then came back with a curt, "No". Our food was brought by other people and I was happy not to see the rude waiter who never gave his name, however the whole order of chicken for 18.99 was not only dry, but all dark meet and NOT a whole chicken. I have had better tandoori chicken at buffets and cabbie hangouts. When the rude, little waiter walked passed, I got his attention and told him that we didn't receive a whole chicken. He told me we did, I asked when did whole chickens come in 7 pieces (I didn't even want to get into the all dark meat). He said he would check with the chef. He came back and said a whole chicken was 8 pieces...now he said it, as if I were retarded. Then he started to walk away. I had to stop him and reiterate that we only had 7 pieces, he acted as if he hadn't heard this information before and was shocked. "You only have 7 pieces? They didn't bring you another piece?" We got the check, when he walked past I tried to give him the bill and he literally put his hand at me with a stop gesture, LITERALLY. He walked to the table behind us, leaned in and listened to what they said and came back and took the payment, because it would have been too heavy for him to take it prior, so we had to give me the hand. We finally got a scrawny chicken leg as we were leaving. Oh I forgot that the chicken thighs looked as if they had been split in two. The vegetable pulav was excellent and so was the Naan. For three bucks for one piece it should have been. So should the chicken for a 7-piece, all dark whole chicken at $18.99. Oh I forgot, our water was nice and luke-warm, served with no ice.
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Robyn T.

I'll definitely come back. It's nice to find delicious Indian fare in the downtown area. This West Loop location looks a little fancier than some of its Devon cousins and is complete with a faux fireplace in the entry. Staff was very friendly offering a sample of an ingredient I was unfamiliar with and complimentary chai following the meal on a frigid evening.
(4)
A K.

My American supervisor took us to this place, said this is a great place to go to. Now, I go to Jaipur quite often for fun whenever I visit India, so I am very well aware of that food. The supervisor gave us a forced lecture on Jaipur, and explained to us how the food is over in Jaipur and I had to show interest. Having said that, the food was OK, nothing amazing. The decoration is spectacular, the staff great, very clean, trendy and this place has everything going for it. The place is expensive, but no more than a fine Italian place. Expect to pay about $30 for Dinner per person and $20 for the Lunch buffet with tips and taxes. This may be the most upscale Indian restaurant in Chicago along with India House.
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Amanda G.

This honestly might be one of the best Indian restaurants in Chicago at least on par with what you find on Devon Street. Love the food here! Everything is prepared fresh and I definitely recommend going with the family style lunch which gives you a variety of dishes. They switch it up with the family style offerings but the standards are chicken tikka masala (amazing) saag paneer (amazing one of the best I've had) and lentils. The rice is always cooked well too. Love their samosas, also homemade and served with a green sauce (a little spicier) and a red sauce (a little on the sweeter side). I like to mix the two sauces together. I also really like the Tandoori Chicken My co-workers really like to go here for lunch sometimes. I've been here more than 5 times now and the service and food has always been great. I would recommend this place to anyone and they are really good at accommodating larger sized groups.
(4)
Jill E.

I usually have liked this place ok because it's close and one of the only Indian places nearby. Although Two of my friends have said they got sick from eating here. Since I never had that problem and, again, because of its proximity, I've still frequented the place. However today I called and asked for them to deliver. I live right at the 2 mile cut off, but apparently live the wrong direction for them to give me, a frequent diner (and I told them this), a break. I was told they won't deliver to 18th/Racine because of the area and they have had bad luck here before. I guess I'll show them the same courtesy and not go to their restaurant anymore either.
(1)
Markita S.

Food is absolutely amazing! We had the lamb samosas and chicken tikka marsala - we couldn't stop thinking about this place once we left so promptly came back the next week. It will definitely be in the regular dinner rotation.
(5)
Juliet K.

Go for their buffet from 11:30-2. It's about $16. All the food is brought right to your table. very classy and SOOOO delicious!!!
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M T.

Their food is very good. I have been going since they open, I work a few blocks away. The issue that I have is that several of their items a very expensive. $15 for peas and cubes of cheese, $12 for lentils! Just can't justify the cost anymore. I got take out yesterday for my wife and I and it was over $80. Lower the vegetable side dishes and I will visit again.
(3)
Snobby B.

Indian food in downtown this is where I go tandoori is good chick biryani and cheese naan! Da best! Otherwise there is zaika but sometimes the food there is not flavorful
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Marty B.

Ordered some take out. Had dinner with my Indian father who started to take a trip down memory lane. In other words...great great food. Every time I want Indian food I will be going to Jaipur. Price is right for what you get, food is authentic, and take out is as good as eating in. Eat here.
(5)
Kairo C.

This place was incredibly romantic. I adored how the walls were handpainted borders with delicate shards of mirror pasted over a sexy rosy rouge paint; great photography of Jaipur, India hanging on a exposed brick wall was enough to make a photographer want to buy a ticket to Jaipur and see the scene through their own lens! The frosted rosy glass to the kitchen lit up the place so nicely and the comfy lounge/bar area made me wanna sleep off the yummy din din or spare one more drink to linger with good conversation. Great ambiance: 5 stars. Mango martini was delish and I was so smitten I forgot to steal a sip of that Indian beer Caleb was downing. The complimentary version of Indian chips and salsa was a warm greating to starving stomachs 1 MUST: Start with the Keema (lamb) Samosa - the best samosa I've ever had. We shared: Chicken Kerala, a coconut and red chilly in a spicy curry sauce. Delicious. Great quality. The rice was super light and soft and garnished. The only complaint is that for the amount that we got, $15 for the dish didn't seem to justify it! We were full enough, but the bowl was rather small and the chicken wasn't plentiful; we expected a lil more bang for that kind of buck. I loved the cheese garlic naan (cheese filled naan topped with fresh chopped garlic); Caleb thought it was too rich. You can be the judge on that one! This place is a keeper. It's not a regular for the price but it's great food with a romantic ambiance; something surely to impress a date with.
(4)
Barri S.

Went in late Saturday night and almost had the place to ourselves. Most people were seated outside while we wanted to enjoy the lovely atmosphere. It really is a lovely restaurant and the food is spectacular. The price is a little high for Indian food but not for food of such fantastic quality and taste. Way better than India House and will leave you craving Indian food for days to come. We had the Chicken tikka, chicken tikka massala, vegetable samosas, nann and the rice pudding. Everything was outstanding! The waitress was very personable and service was great. I highly recommend Jaipur and that you go there immediately!
(5)
AnTanique E.

The food was delicious! I had the Chicken Vindaloo with Saffron Rice and Garlic and Cheese Naan. It was all good. The ordering is ala carte, and the dishes are large enough to share with another person if you have a regular appetite. I held a meetup meeting here and some of the girls had not had Indian food before and they really enjoyed it as well. The ambiance is perfect for a date or for a few friends to meet up. Our waitress was very attentive and patient with my party as we stared at the menu for about 30 mintues. I would definantely go here again.
(4)
Nirav S.

Good to finally find a decent Indian spot in the city (devon is certainly the hub, but quite a trek). Decided to go there on a friends recommendation and was pleased. Good ambience, clean, friendly and attentive service. Wine selection could be better. Paneer tikka was awesome, Malai Kofta was decent, nans were great.
(4)
Nate L.

Really liked this place! I went with a couple of my Indian colleagues and they said it was one of the most authentic Indian places in the city. Then Non variety basket and the appetizer that came with a variety were both great!
(5)
Kimberly L.

Surprisingly delicious food in an unexpected location. Typically I don't touch Indian fare unless I'm on Devon. But this was authentic, tasty, and conveniently located. I went on a Sunday evening around 7 PM. The restaurant was nearly empty, which had me rather worried. After a bumpy start with a personality-deficient hostess, we settled in at our outdoor table to enjoy what turned out to be a rather lovely experience. The restaurant is very attractive and, while the weather was too lovely to eat indoors, we were very tempted to dine inside. Very charming and relaxing atmosphere. The music (both indoors and out) was the right volume and set the mood. A good date place, perhaps. Service (aside from the aforementioned hostess) was efficient and friendly. We were offered recommendations and explanations. Water glasses were always full and the server was attentive with the wine (we'd purchased a bottle). The food was quite tasty. We began with vegetable samosas. I didn't like them (and I tend not to at any restaurant) but my friend thought they were excellent. I loved the saag paneer so very much...spinach, homemade cheese, spices...yum! The tandoori mixed grill was pretty good and the portion was very generous. The chicken (two different types) was excellent. The mahi mahi was just average. Perhaps a smidge overcooked. We also got the assorted breads for two--nan, aloo, paratha, and pyazi kulcha. Let me warn you that this is more like bread for ten. And if you decide to get rice, prepare yourself for the onslaught of bloating. You will not want to eat for about 24 hours. But when you're ready to eat again, you will have leftovers galore from which to choose. Not exactly Devon prices but we had an appetizer, two main courses, enough bread to feed a small village, rice and a bottle of wine for under $100 (including the tip). I'll be back!
(4)
Cicele B.

This is really a 2.5 star rating. The Good: The food! We had a large party and everyone honestly enjoyed their food. The cheese/garlic naan was amazing. The atmosphere was very cozy and romantic. The Bad: The service. Our server was terrible. Again, we were a large party, but we were also there very early and the place was nearly empty. Everything came out super slow and our server just seemed out of place for the place. She had a ting of attitude that was really uncalled for. The Ugly: Large party=20% automatic gratuity. No problem. My problem, when you add an additional 20% on my part of the bill. So several of us paid with credit cards, and we naturally factored in the 20% into what to charge. When we each received our receipt back another 20% was added to each person's bill! WHAT! That's more than 40% tip you're asking for and again THE SERVICE no let me rephrase THE SERVER WITH THE STANK ATTITUDE WAS TERRIBLE. I really wanted to like this place, and the food just about had me. But to be honest, I don't like the feeling that someone is trying to rip me off. Not 100% sure Ill be back.
(3)
Jimmy C.

Great food and terrific service. Lamb chops super tender and tasty. Salmon curry with medium spice excellent. Nice ambiance for conversation and dining. Classy but not stuffy.
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Adrianne K.

Awesome. Pricey, but delicious!
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Jeff N.

The food is outstanding! Plus you can order mild, medium and spicy and they all of them just right. Cheese nan is heavenly. Totally love this place :)
(5)
Erin J.

I've eaten here twice--the first and second times I've ever eaten Indian food at a restaurant as opposed to someone's home. Both times, the servers have been really helpful in choosing menu items. (The second one almost got invited to our next GNO because she was a lot of fun too!) I've enjoyed everything I've eaten, which is a pretty wide array. I can't speak to the food's authenticity, never having traveled to its homeland, but I does taste good, which may be more important.
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L H.

Delicious food, and probably the most authentic I've had in the city - it's the first restaurant that I've seen that serves nimbu paani. The dishes were bursting with flavor, and everything tasted so fresh. I really dislike it when vegetable dishes at Indian restaurants taste as if they have been re-heated and served to you - but at Jaipur, the Bhindi masala was crunchy and the shrimp curry was fresh. Another great thing about this restaurant is that it has a great venting system so that you don't leave smelling like your food.
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Chester W.

Really great authentic indian food. The chef is from southern india so I believe the dishes are skewed towards that sort of flavor. I'm generally a fan of indian food and I've made a general conclusion that food from southern india is a lot spicier/hotter than what you would find in the north. With that said... definitely ask the server to adjust the level of spiciness. If you normally get mild, ask them to make it EXTRA mild. The staff is great and will go out of their way to accommodate you.
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A P.

I'm Indian, I live around the corner from Jaipur, and I am well versed in both homemade Indian food and the richness of restaurant-style Indian food. Simply, I wish this place would close and be replaced by something else Randolph-caliber, and I am surprised by the previous comments. People have commented on the price, and I think if it weren't so expensive, I'd be ok with it. But for this money - Chicago has way better food, don't waste a night of your life here. Jaipur was excellent about 8 months ago - I recommended it to people. The spinach in the Saag is fresh, not frozen. Cumin rice is good. Recently, my cousin and I had a terrible dinner there, and when we asked the waitress why the kebobs were dry, she agreed that they used to be better until the chef changed, which happened to be over the summer. (Just about the time people started complaining - funny). In brief, our bill: $22 for the dry, tiny kebabs (8 bite-size pieces, but mounds upon mounds of onions), $15 for a jalfrezi which had all the telltale signs of frozen vegetables (all the greenbeans the same length, the carrots in cubes, and corn kernals? please), 1 piece of naan, and $10 to drink the wine I brought myself. I would have left it at home, but they didn't pick up the phone the 3 times I called to ask. $60 can get you a much better meal. We were shocked and very disappointed.
(1)
Mo A.

This place would score a 4 or 4.5 in most cities, but not in Chicago. It has wonderful Indian food and space for groups in an uppity area of the city that lacked soul. Enjoy the food, but this place is for business trips and meetings involving people that can't handle the down to earth places on Devon.
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Rich W.

Jaipur is nestled in the middle of West Loop's Randolf strip. It is one of the few Indian restaurants that received the Michelin Bib Gourmand status. The assorted bread basket was a good deal and a good way to sample many different kinds of roti. The piazi kulcha was especially good, with the onion adding a great aroma and a wonderful sweetness. We had the masala papad for appetizer. It was my first experience with masala papad. I'm usually not a fan of papadum because of its subtle bitterness, but this execution was good. The chat masala, onion, cilantro, and tomatoes created a nuanced yet harmonious flavor profile. Our first entree was Kerala Chicken. The chicken was a tad overcooked, but the flavor was spot on - the spices and the coconut milk worked well together. My friend, who grew up eating Kerala / Malayali regional cooking, confirmed that the dish was authentically seasoned. Our second dish was Lamb Pasanda. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The pasanda sauce greeted the palate with a mild spice-level, complimented by the umami of lamb and sweetness from cooked onion and ginger. Both entrees paired perfectly with roti and white rice. I had a glass of nimbu pani, which was limeade flavored with chat masala. This balanced the tartness that is inherent in limeade without cloying sweetness. Service was efficient and adequate, if a bit brisk. The tables were well spaced, creating a sense of causal fine-dining. The walls were covered with architectural paintings and colors commonly found in the Pink City, perhaps the only homage paid to the namesake of the restaurant. In the end, I was happy with my experience at Jaipur even though I was not blown away. For a restaurant with such a regional namesake, the food was pretty much Pan-Indian, with somewhat of an emphasis on the Northern part of the subcontinent. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel here - no seasonal ingredients or creative presentations. Everything was of classic executions. That said, the level of sophistication was apparent in the careful balance of spices and herbs. Nothing was watered down, and no single spice dominated. Lack of white-glove service aside, the style of cooking here was definitely more refined than rustic.
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Ashley H.

Not sure if this is the best dining experience with an Indian restaurant as there are some great ones in HK, but definitely one of the most authentic Indian cuisines in town. Tried tandoori chicken, garlic naan, lamb and cauliflower, like all of them. The lassi is okayish though. Service can be much better!
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Alison R.

I was not a huge fan of Indian food until I tried Jaipur. I tell people, "Its not just great Indian food, its great food period!" I always get the garlic cheese naan and the chicken vindaloo. My boyfriend usually opts for the tandoori grill but everything we've tried has been awesome! They recently made updates to the decor giving the restaurant a more refined atmosphere - nice touch but the food is the real draw! My hopes for this excellent restaurant is an expansion!
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Dina I.

Visited for dinner and the food was ranging from ok to good. We tried the lobster curry (rubbery texture on the lobster due to it being overcooked but curry was delicious), chicken makhani (moist chicken and amazing sauce-best dish out of the 3 entrees we tried), and the lamb chops (not worth the price for the amount of chops you get and I've had better lamb chops elsewhere). The naan (plain and garlic) was some of the best naan I've had in Chicago. Desserts were meh.
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Cherie E.

Not sure how we stumbled upon Jaipur but I know it wasn't because we were seeking Indian food in the West Loop. Nonetheless, it's a fantastic find. Delicious meals - Navrattan Korma and Bengan Bhartha are our favorites. Best of all, the spiciness levels are always consistent. The wine list isn't that good and service can be slow, but nothing horrible. That's why I don't understand why this place is always empty! We were there again last night and it was less than half full; if it's that empty at 7 PM on the Sunday during Taste of Randolph, I have to get worried. I hope it doesn't go the same route as it's neighbor on the corner, MarchÃ©...
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Rahul G.

So being Indian, I have a small bias for Indian restaurants. However you can utterly fail at making good Indian food if you aren't careful. Jaipur did not do that. It was very good in a very chill and relaxed setting. We waited about 10 or 15 minutes for a table for two and the food came out quickly and right on cue with appetizers and finishing them and the main course. We went with veggie dishes (because really thats where the best food in Indian food is - and I love chicken/lamb/steak/etc.) and they were phenominal. I had brought a first time Indian food taster and she (at least to my face) liked it a lot. Just enough spices to keep me satisfied and not too much where someone not used to it couldn't handle it. It was a bit pricey but that was to be expected for the area, but it was a good meal, thats for sure. Id recommend this to anyone looking for solid Indian food, and its a great date.
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Allie M.

One of the best indian meals I had in the city! I cannot wait to return again.
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Hannah H.

Wednesday night dinner with the bff- no reservation, no wait. I really loved the decor and presentation of the dining room and bar area. It feels plush and warm. Other yelpers have cited service issues- I can see why, but we didn't have any complaints. In fact, towards the end of our meal the restaurant was suddenly almost full, and while our server was busy, someone else stopped by the table and brought us boxes and the check. He was wearing a chunky leather coat and tennis shoes, but he did bring us boxes and the check... and took the check too now that I think of it. In fact, I hope he was an actual employee! I'm fairly new to Indian food, but the bff is more familiar. We shared the Saag Paneer and the Munkhari Chicken along with a side of rice. The dishes were ordered with "medium" spice, and I have to say that was too hot for me! The flavor of both dishes were amazing though, so despite the burning throat and tears pooling in my eyes, I enjoyed the meal. I will definitely be back again, and will order 'mild' next time. The price point of this place seems a little higher than other Indian places (each dish seemed maybe 1-2$ more expensive), but for the location, ambiance, and quality- I'll accept it.
(4)
Billy C.

Food = 5 Stars. Service = 2 Stars Ambiance = 4 Stars Price/Value = 2 Stars Average Score = 3.25 Stars Food: The food is awesome. I've tried the Kadhai Panner and the Ckicken Tikka Masala. All are good; but the Paneer Makhani is the best I've had. Service: I've gone twice. Once was for take-out. The one time I ate in our server was fine; BUT the one thing that drove me crazy was the water guy. Let me tell you this guy is efficient. I don't think I or my girlfriend got more than two sips in without water being refilled. It was like the water guy was having dinner with us... I estimate 6-7 visits/6-7 times an arm with a water jug attached reached across my face mid-conversation to refill my water glass; AND if I would have drank more water we would have been graced more times as he made a few laps and found that we hadn't drank anything yet... I understand the point in keeping customers drinks full; but there is no balance here. Ambiance: The ambiance is nice. Its open and inviting. Price/Value: The prices are high in my opinion; but for the location and the quality I think it is a fair value. The one part that really chaps my hide is the ridiculous charging for rice. I ordered rice, which was $3.99. Fine. You get what I would judge to be approximately 2 cups of cooked rice. We ran out of rice so we asked for more and another serving was brought out. Later, would I find out that they charged me another $3.99 for rice... Are you &^%$*&^ kidding me?! I've never been charged full price for another serving of rice. It has always been free or a nominal charge of ~$1. Not another full price charge. I paid $3.99 for rice already. This is just obnoxious and is the reason I will not return.
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Raktim M.

One of the very few places around which serve good Indian food.
(4)
Rajat S.

This review should be a classic case of trusting the Indian guy. I have only been to Jaipur during lunch time when they have their special 4 course unlimited pre fix menu. To call this a buffet would not be fair, as it feels like each course is cooked and bought over fresh. They start off with Salad and one appetizer (Appetizer has varied from Pav Bhaji to Pakoras to Bhel Puri, all of which have been excellent!) You can then choose the veg or non veg option, in which case you will either get a soup or tandoori chicken Then you have several entrees, with rice, regular naan and garlic naan Finally, there is the dessert. I feel full just writing this review. The quality of this food is something you will not find at any Indian restaurant in Chicago, and comes close to the best Indian food i have eaten in the States. (All my friends agree!) One Recommendation: If a bunch of friends go, order both veg and non veg. This way, you can taste all items on the menu, and all items are unlimited anyway. Lastly, me and my friends always make this joke, but when all the food is on the table, there is no other way to describe the feeling than "I feel like a King"
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Cecilia T.

My husband and I randomly round this West Loop spot for dinner and loved it! For starters, we got the Vegetable Pakora which was really good- Potato dish cooked with onion, peas, crisped perfectly with a delicious mild spice- not too strong or bland. We also ordered the Chicken Tiki Masala which was very tender and the curry sauce was so good - better than your average fare. The sauce was sweet and buttery. The Garlic Naan was a taste bud tickler! Chopped Garlic garnished this bread that was lightly crisp yet moist and flavorful. The service is nice as well as the modern atmosphere and clean bathrooms. They do get a bit pricey, even charging for the rice, and while the rice was good, c'mon can't you provide the rice for free? Don't skip out on the rice though. I can't comment on whether it's authentic indian food or not as I'm no expert or native, but I can say the food was very tasty and enjoyable for us! The waiters were all american and inside the restaurant I saw one indian person per table of non-asian customers, so maybe this place is more indian-fusion, who knows!
(4)
Jackie C.

Great Indian Food!!!
(4)
Abhay S.

Food - 4 stars Service - 2 stars Price - 2 stars The food was really good, the service was ... strange. I took a client here for lunch. When we walked in the waiter asked us if we'll be doing a la carte or buffett. We had to ask the question again because we both thought he said buffett but we didn't see a traditional buffett line. The waiter told us we would be served at our table. Strange, never had a buffett were we were served at our table. Ok - no worries though. Another waitress came to get our drinks and confirm that we'll be doing the buffett and asked if we'll be doing veg or non-veg. What felt like a long time later, our food started coming out. At first it was like one or two items, then a torrential downpour of items. Two of which confused me - tikka chicken and some lamb. It didn't strike me at first, but in retrospect, I do remember ordering veg only. Hm. Maybe she misheard me. Not sure. Overall though the food was really good- not the best I've had, but just really good. Then it came time for us to pay. We had to ask our waitress for our check and then it took a lot longer before we could pay. In fact, our waitress never came to our table to pick up our check, we had to take the check to the bar. It really felt like we could have walked out and they wouldn't have cared. It kinda felt like Europe where the waiters just don't care about picking up your check since their gratuity is baked into the bill. You would figure that once the food started coming out, the waitress would check up once and then just drop the check at the table so the lunch crowd could move on. We don't typically have all the time in the world to spend at lunch. I think if I was in the mood for some Indian food I might return if I was in the area.
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Jenna S.

I was hesitant when I first came in, that this might be another greasy run-of-the-mill Indian place. But, I was wrong! The service was friendly, quick, and attentive. The food, although portions were small, was hot and tasty! We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Stuffed Garlic Nan, along with a soup starter and dessert. The chicken was all white meat, juicy and flavorful. Garlic nan filled with garlic, as described and almost melted in your mouth! If you still have room, order the cooked carrot dessert. A perfect way to end the evening!
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Diana T.

My friends and I dropped in on a Monday night (with reservations). There weren't too many patrons but that was probably due to the fact that it was Monday and there was a Bulls game on. What was awesome was that the waitress did not mind turning on their TV to let us watch the Bulls game from across the room. =) We ordered a bunch of dishes family style: chicken tikka masala, shrimp vindaloo, spinach paneer, and another paneer dish with garlic naan, garlic cheese naan, and regular naan. They also brought us basmati rice. Everything was really delicious. I particularly liked the garlic naan and dipping it into the shrimp vindaloo sauce was actually pretty perfect. I thought the service was good and most importantly, they let us be as loud as we wanted.
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Coleen K.

This is the only Indian restaurant I'll go to in Chicago-- Jaipur has succeeded in winning my loyalty with their delicious food! I've been here on many occasions, the most recent being last night. Jaipur has recently updated their interior, and the new feel is very fresh and inviting with white table cloths and cool beading throughout the restaurant. Nice ambiance and usually pretty quiet. Our waitress, Annie, started the night out perfectly-- very attentive but not overbearing. She had great wine pairing suggestions and even convinced my boyfriend and I turn down our regular choices and venture into new types of Indian food. We were not disappointed :) For our order last night, we started out with the lamb samosas. These come out piping hot and the crust is done perfectly, just crispy enough. The lamb is accompanied by peas and awesome seasoning. For main courses, I got the butter paneer and my date got the chicken korma (cashew chicken). Both were outstanding. Their mutter paneer is some of the best I've ever had: perfectly sweet and spicy at the same time. We accompanied this with their onion naan-- pretty good but VERY onion-y. I would highly recommend their jeera rice as well (rice with cumen seeds). If you're looking for authentic, Northern Indian food, you should give this place a shot.
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Brad O.

Ok, so I went back to this place and ate at the restaurant (rather than carry-out, which my previous review was based on). I must admit, the food is outstanding. Everything that comes out of the tandoor has this unique smoky taste. Best Sheekh Kebab I've ever had. I would give this place 5 stars if it weren't for the ridiculously high prices and the fact that you don't get rice with your order (everything is a la carte). The high prices make it more suitable for a date than for standard weeknight carry out. Perhaps I'm just bitter because the west loop is lacking such a reasonably priced Indian place.
(3)
Andrew R.

Really loved this place. Had very little experience with Indian food, and pretty much asked the server to order me what he gets. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala (loved it) the Lamb Chops (blew my mind), and the Lamb Rogan Josh (spicy goodness). We came in towards closing, on a Tuesday night. I was int he service industry for a while and know how frustrating this can be for the staff. They were very attentive and nice. Strongly recommended.
(5)
Kim J.

I think this is the best off-Devon Indian joint I've been to in Chicago, and a great option if I don't feel like trekking all the way north. I have wet dreams about the paneer naan - soft, warm naan stuffed with melt-y paneer? It's like Indian pizza bread - so delicious! The veggie samosas are also worth a mention - yummy! And the mint chutney that came with them was quite good, too. When we come here, we usually get one veggie and one meat dish. I always, always order muteer paneer - so good! We've tried both lamb and chicken dishes as well, and none have disappointed. And I love that they include rice - the entrees may be a bit pricier but I think it balances out with other Indian places since you don't need to order rice separately. Friendly, quick service. Yummy food. A happy tummy. Hooray!
(4)
Jennifer H.

I would say this restaurant is good but not great. I came here on a week night with my husband and friend after having cocktails at the Aviary. My husband selected this place since it had been rated by Bib Gourmand, was near the Aviary and we both had wanted some good Indian food. The several items we ordered were good, the biggest downfall was the level of spiciness of the food. All 3 of us ordered medium spice and we all thought it was way spicier that medium. The naan platter was very good. Overall I thought the food and service was good but I have another Indian restaurant that I prefer a bit better, but if I was in the area and someone suggested Indian I would come back.
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Christian H.

Quality of the food - I thought that the food was great. This was the first time that I can remember having Indian food. The Tandoori chicken and Chicken briyani. The food was delicious. Service - The waitress was very kind and helpful with ordering our food. The owner or manager came over also to make sure everything was great. Cleanliness - The resturant and the bathrooms were very clean.
(4)
Sal W.

Overrated. C'mon yelpers. This food is way overpriced for its quality. I had Chicken Tikka Masala (a classic). Yes it is good, but I can get similar for much cheaper. I was not impressed by the portion size of a meal I was paying nearly $20 for. Everything is a-la-carte so that when you order an overpriced $15 meal, you must also order an absurd $3 for a naan bread ($4 if you like garlic!). Heaven forbid, you order a drink. This has the feel of a romance couples spot with dim lighting (not supposed to see your date?), a faux fireplace in the front, and nice accents. The music is traditional indian music, very nice. Service was average for what you would expect at a restaurant like this. Water glasses too small. Food Quality/Taste = 3 (Average) Portion Size Given Price = 2 Stars Price = 1 Stars Service = 3 Stars Experience with Staff = 4 Stars Decor = 2 Stars
(2)
Roland G.

Great food. Good service. Great ambiance. Great food!
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K K.

Fantastic food and excellent service. It is obvious from the moment you walk in the door that the owners really care about this place! Try the chicken tikka and Jeera aloo. Both were fantastic. The roti was hot and buttery, and the basmati rice and samosas cooked perfectly. We have eaten lots of indian food (here in Chicago and in india) and this is our new favorite spot! Check it out, you will not be disappointed. Easy parking too!
(5)
Mikey B.

So this place is quite pricy, so I would probably like to give it 3.5 stars because of that. But I'll go with four because (drum roll please): 1. My lamb vindaloo was excellent and spiced just as the waitress said it would be; 2. They bring out a little appetizer thin baked roll thing (I'm no expert, sorry) with sauces to start; 3. Cheese naan; and 4. Excellent service (i.e. my water was filled up within seconds of my putting down the glass). That said, you get what you pay for, and it's definitely on the pricey side ($18 for lamb dishes). But really cute place and very beautiful dining area!
(4)
Angel B.

100% A+ on Jaipur. I love this place for three reasons: 1. The food is incredible; well flavored, well portioned, well plated and well served. Never a "luke warm", late, or "that's not what I expected" dish. 2. The selection is just right; the menu is simple, explanatory and friendly. Nothing too overwhelming and not too scant. Lovely representation of meat and vegetarian options and the service staff knows the menu backwards and forwards. 3. This place is consistent; not a day has passed that I have ranted and raved about this place, brought a guest, and been sorely disappointed or contradicted. Every meal is just a tasteful and splendid as the last time I remembered it. From table to carry out to the reheated leftovers, this food is just plain good. Favorite dishes include the Navrattan Korma, Saag Peneer, Mutter Paneer, Aloo Ghobi and the Jeera Aloo on the vegetarian side (Sabzi). Now this Navrattan Korma, is perfection. A creamy blend of steamy vegetables, milk or cream, and an Indian lard known as ghee. It's incredibly rich in flavor and texture. Hands down my favorite dish. Lamb Saag, Lamb Vindaloo and Lamb Rogan Josh are winning dishes for lamb (Gosht). Appetizers are usually the veg samosas or pekoras or the keema samosa. If you want to try something new, an interesting chilled dish is the Aloo Papdi. This is a lightly spiced blend of diced potatoes, chickpeas and chutney served atop triangle flour crisps. Think of it as loaded nachos, Indian style. I sop up all creamy sauces and gravy with the Naan. Plain buttered or garlic, but the specialties, stuffed with cheeses (paneer) and/or potatoes (aloo) are lovely as well. And finish with a mango lassi. This is a yogurt drink flavored with fresh mango juice, and can calm the heat for the faint of heart ordering a spicier dish (but don't forget your raita!). I should mentioned that I've dined throughout India and in the (Pink) city of Jaipur. These dishes definitely represent a slower, creamier depiction of the homeland fare, but the spice and flavor is just as potent and gripping as I recall. Put it this way, when someone suggests Indian, I recommend Jaipur first. With a full bar, specialty drinks, and an inviting atmosphere, I have yet to be disappointed.
(4)
Hugh B.

Our party of three went to Jaipur on a whim and liked it very much. To start, we had pakora. These are deep-fried balls of Indian goodness. For dinner we split a few dishes, including tandoori chicken and biriyani. All nicely done. Service is gracious, efficient, and welcoming. Parking is easy (on a weeknight, at least).
(4)
Robin W.

FYI half of Randolph Street is closed on Mondays! I had no idea. My friends and I planned a trip to a certain Mexican place on Randolph Street on a Monday and found it closed! What to do?! We couldn't afford the majority of Randolph Street for just a random dinner out, so we went window to window looking at menus and found that Jaipur was reasonably priced. We all liked Indian; why not? And Jaipur hit the spot! They have all the traditional dishes and will make their dishes spicy (not American spicy, but real Indian spicy) if you ask. My chicken vindaloo was delicious. The naan was good; the stuffed paratha was not-so-stuffed and tasted just like the naan, but was tasty. Try to bread sampler for two. Even though it's stated that it's for two, it was more than enough for the four of us. The samosas were good too. I will definitely think of returning to Jaipur if I'm around Randolph St again craving some spice!
(4)
Qadree H.

We went to Jaipur to celebrate our anniversary and I was glad we went. I will warn you....do not ask for hot. I have a high tolerance but hot really means hot. This place is authentic. The flavors were great. The service started out a little shaky because we waited for 5 minutes before someone came to seat us, but once we were seated it was great. The prices are great for what you actually get as well. The most interesting thing about the place was that there was a very diverse group of people. There appeared to be some visiting and staying downtown and wanting the Indian food fix with people I would have never expected to see eating Indian food. I loved that part of it. If I were trying to choose an Indian place to eat this would definitely fall in my top 3. However be warned that you should dress a little nicer to match the elaborate look of the decor. We will go back.
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Michelle H.

I would follow this chef to the ends of the earth. Each dish left me wanting more. I'll admit that It was difficult to share the Tikka Masala. The sauces are expertly crafted, full of complex flavor and the meats are of good quality and tasted a hit smoky. The samosa crust was light, delicate and tasted quite different than the competitors. And our waiter happily talked about the fresh ingredients and seemed genuinely pleased that we enjoyed our meal so very much. Hello Jaipur - good bye to the rest.
(5)
Ven S.

Jaipur was absolutely amazing. I had a huge group of about 16 people that came in on a Tuesday. We were loud, we were obnoxious, and we stayed there for a loooong time. (I warned the manager when I made the reservation if this would be a problem and they said it would be fine) My hats off to them, not only did they do a great job of taking our orders and keeping up with the bar service, but all the food was fantastic and all the people were friendly and helpful. I'm really happy I picked this spot for my group dinner. Really wished they would've enabled seperate checks, but they said they'd max out 5 checks total. So we had to manage, but other than that, they are a fantastic spot for a group setting. Great place and 5 stars all the way!
(5)
Robin W.

Wonderful date with the boyfriend. The best Samosas and Bhindi Masala I had in a long while! Perfect spice, plenty of rice, waiter and owner visited the table often. A little expensive, but that's just the cost of Indian food in this city. Cute decor too. I would totally take my rich friends here.
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Nicole A.

It was my first dining experience at Jaipur...and I will certainly be back again. I went with a typically picky and mild eater so I was nervous how we would both react to the Indian cuisine but by the end we both agreed this neighborhood new comer was a delight. We started with the appetizer - Aloo Padpi. It was a delightfully simple dish. Although it was not plated particularly beautifully it was delicious. The yogurts and other chutney to place on top were delightful and the flavors complimented the texture of potatoes and chickpeas. For our main course we split Mahi Tikka, Jeera Aloo and plain Nan. All dishes were spiced just right, they had a bit of a kick but nothing overwhelming. I can't decide if I was more impressed with the fish or the potatoes - they were both cooked perfectly and came out a perfect temperature. I can't wait for round two.
(4)
D S.

This place is great. Ambiance is really good. Ordered the Lamb Biriyani. It is to die for
(4)
David W.

So I was totally excited to eat lunch at Veerasway yesterday. However, I showed up to realize that they no longer do lunch! So Mom, Sis, Audrey, and I walked directly across the street to give Jaipur a go. We all ordered the "buffet", which turns out not to be a buffet at all. Jaipur offers roughly 9 dishes that are served family style to your table in an all you can eat format for lunch. Buffets kinda creep me out, so this was a refreshing way to deliver a delicious buffet minus the creepy dirty chow line. The dishes included Vegetable Pakoras, Tandori Chicken, Chicken Makhani, Chana Saag, Jeera Aloo, Yellow Dal, Naan, Basmati Rice, and Kheer. The Chana Saag and Jeera Aloo where the clear standouts, but everything brought to our table was solid. Jaipur also offers both plain and garlic Naan, which is a nice touch. The interior was a nice blend of classic Indian and fresh modern loft. A large exposed brick wall is decorated with a painted on Indian inspired border and is adorned with several pieces of modern art. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. Overall Jaipur delivered a hearty yummy lunch. My only knock would be the $14.99 price... I would have rather it been $11.99. 4 Table Buffets -------------------------- $80.00
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Sid S.

Horrible food, not sure how this restaurant is rated so high. :O
(1)
Mihir G.

brought my parents here over the weekend...and Jaipur got First Generation Approval. the pau bhaji was spot on (we are from maharashtra), the saag paneer was great, and the tandoori chicken was surprisingly fantastic (charcoal flavor, but still juicy). the dessert (kulfi) wasn't great, but we barely had room for it. definitely coming back, and at $15 for the buffet, it is a great weekend value too. in two words: THUMS UP!
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Daniel H.

Very good Indian food and a decent wine menu in the west loop. More of a fine dining Indian restaurant and you pay for it in their prices but overall, probably my favorite in the city so far. Our service made the experience a five star rating for sure.
(5)
Nancy F.

So I've had random cravings for Indian food but not too many friends care for it.. so when I got the chance to have a catch-up dinner with a gf who does love Indian food, I was super excited that I could finally try try one of the new indian places on Randolph (instead of India house again). Based on Yelp reviews, I chose Jaipur over Veeresway (which is literally across the street) because it seemed like it had a more traditional menu. There is outdoor seating but it was a bit too hot that day so we decided to eat inside and it was definitely a good decision. The decor inside is beautiful and spacious. It definitely does not look like all the other restaurants on Randolph. We ordered the chicken tikka masala (my fav) and the chicken mala tikka and surprisingly the mala tikka tasted even better than the tikka masala! The chicken was soft and tender and the sauce was delish! The tikka masala chicken ended up tasting a bit dry though but the sauce was still good. And the cheese naan was soooooooooooo good.. I'm drooling thinking about it.. I'm deducting a star because our waitress was a bit strange. We were pretty much the only people eating inside the restaurant that day (everyone was outside) but she didn't seem to know when to check up on us and didn't seem to know anything about the menu. We asked her for her recommendation and she just said everything is good (that means you don't have anything to recommend). We asked her about the naan as they have a lot of variety but she didnt even know the type of cheese they use in their nann! We had narrowed it down to one of the 2 cheese naan they had and she couldnt tell us what cheese it was and asked us if we wanted her to check with the kitchen (Well duh!). Well now we know, one is with cream cheese and the other is cottage cheese. We chose the cream cheese and it was delicious! We agreed we made the right choice (plus i do not like cottage cheese). Definitely try the cheese naan when you go!!! If only our waitress actually knew what she was doing.....
(3)
nikki s.

I'd been looking for a new place to get my Indian food fix without having to go all the way to Devon. Jaipur just might be my new spot. A friend and I went on a Saturday afternoon right at opening time (4pm) and no one was there. Literally, we walked in and they weren't quite ready for service yet. We sat on the sofas in the front and waited a few minutes for someone to come out from the back to greet/seat us. I'll give Jaipur a pass THIS TIME since we were immediately served with that crispy chip-like bread with its sauces and drinks while we waited to be seated (mind you, we were the only patrons). After being seated, our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I was grateful for the traditional menu. When I'm jonesin' for Indian--although contemporary has its place, I don't want any fusions with odd flavors (see Veerasway). No surprises. I want the usual sauceyness with a kick and some fluffy naan bread to sop it up. For a starter, we did the salmon appetizer with some divinely tangy sauce. This time, I ventured away from the usual tikka masala for the lamb saag and some garlic naan. Typical Indian goodness as I expected. I think I'll stick to the regular naan, as the garlic had me burping well into the evening at a dance performance. Not cool. Minus one star due to the flies and gnats we were constantly swatting at while trying to eat. What's the deal with the pesty bugs indoors? Felt like we were sitting outdoors at a picnic.
(4)
Daniel H.

Ok, so this is a gora kind of place as so that comes with its higher expectations regarding the helpfulness of the staff, the dÃ©cor, and the quality of ingredients, particularly the meat. Alternatively, it comes with lower expectations with respect to flavor, dish diversity and "authenticity" (whatever that means). The food was actually 4 stars. The quality of ingredients was top notch, i.e. the lamb was actually lamb. Even though the menu listed all their lamb dishes under the "gosht" section (gosht literally means meat but more colloquially means goat meat), all the dishes were actually lamb. I guess they're afraid to sell goat to the pardesis? Nevertheless, the lamb biryani was pretty decent: lots of meat, though it was so heavy on the masala and gravy they cooked it in that every rice grain was brown instead of having a mixture of white and seasoned rice (for those in the know think classic Lahori style biryani). Usually, that's the mark of a pulao, but it was good nonetheless. The korma was probably the best meat gravy dish, subtle yet rich with a savoryness that keeps growing as you eat it. Surprisingly, the paneer tikka was phenomenal, and I'm not even a huge fan of paneer. They attain this char on the paneer that you usually get on grilled meat: it was probably the best dish on the table all in all. I'm always a little nervous about these "white person" desi places when the waitress asks how hot do you want it. Desi food generally isn't hot; it's spiced but not hot. So I feel that if I say "hot," they'll just add too much cayenne, but if I say "normal," they'll make it for some average fannypack wearing midwesterner who calls cabbage soup "ethnic food." I never have this issue on Devon alas. Oh, and the waitress recommended the chicken tikka masala to the only desi at the table: now that's kind of odd and telling. So I've never knocked down a place because of the service, but I just feel compelled here. First, the staff had to be reminded several times to bring our piaz kulchas and lachcha parathas. Also, our dishes staggered out of the kitchen like a bunch of hobos. Second we had a big party so they added gratuity, no biggie. However, they added 20%! Umm, I refuse to let this just slide. The standard for added gratuity is 18%, which itself is high for a larger check. But presuming 20%? I just felt hustled. Bad karma... Food is respectable, but these folks need to learn how to treat people...
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Bryan C.

Unable to curb my craving for Indian food, I broke down and had Jaipur delivered despite being initially turned off by their high prices. I ordered the chana, vegetable samosas and garlic naan. The food was there in about 45 minutes as promised. The naan was delicious and very garlicky, but not hot enough. When I opened the lid of the chana, I was disgusted by the amount of oil the chick peas were floating in and almost didn't eat it. I had to drain most of it out. Other than that, the flavors were all there. The samosas were huge and came with delicious sauce. I would eat at Jaipur again, but it's way too expensive for delivery.
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Carolyn E.

I was in the party of 10 with Stacey L. Heeeeeeeeeey! My Mutter Paneer was tasty, the garlic naan also great. However, our experience as a group was just not good. We waited 20 minutes for a drink order and then 40+ minutes for a food order, and then the hungry ones of us in the group watched as table after table who came in after us was served, meals brought, checks given, and they were gone..... After 2 of our table companions complained, the manager did everything in her power to make it right (and she did give us a discount, although she kept the gratuity, interestingly). All in all we spent 3 hours at Jaipur which is seriously way too long, even for a table of 10, to spend at a restaurant. The servers will both politely and curtly tell you that they "only have 1 oven" and "it's a small kitchen." However it doesn't really account for slow drink service and slow waiter service. I will completely agree with Stacey that our bus-person was attentive and awesome. (Maybe they should promote him to server?) In sum, I'd be wary of bringing large groups here. I'd definitely order take out again as I have yet to find a good Indian place in my neighborhood that is also easy to drive to.
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Tara M.

I just noticed Jaipur the other day on my way to work and decided to give it a try. I did not eat in, so I can't really speak to that. I can only speak to the food and limited service. First off, the place was empty. It was a Friday at noon, and there was one table of two seated. This freaked me out a little, but I guess there aren't too many businesses or whatnot out here where people would be going out for sit-down lunches. The decor of the restaurant is simple, but cute. I love the exposed brick, particularly the border they have painted at the top of it. The bar is nice granite, but it's too high--I sat down on one of the stools while I waited for my food and it was just awkward. I was approached by one of the servers who was very friendly. I ordered my items and was told it would be five minutes. I thought I misheard the guy, so I said "I'm sorry, how long?" And sure enough, he replied "five minutes." So here I am thinking that either stuff is pre-made, or they are just crazy fast. Honestly, I give the food a two. The spices were all wrong and the portion of rice was way too small. I took half of my entree home with me for dinner and actually had to make rice at home. The average price for an entree was about $15 and my side of naan was $3 I think. The naan was good and very fluffy though. The third star is for the staff--everyone was very friendly. But then again, I was one of three people in the entire place so they didn't really have anything else to do. If I were that one table I'd be a little weirded out--all three servers took turns servicing their table and came out in like 3 minute intervals to ask how everything was. Their response was always "delicious" so I guess they were enjoying themselves. If they had some sort of lunch special I would consider going back for lunch, but for a sit-down Indian dinner there are definitely way better options. Someone really needs to come up with a good, fast food Indian place!
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John B.

3.5 I'm not sure who decorated this restaurant. Normally, I wouldn't think twice about atmosphere. But when such meticulous effort is made with such little positive result, it makes me think about why my meal costs as much as it does. Walking into Jaipur felt like walking into the virtual living room of an overzealous Second Life designer. Crazy texture fills, busy artwork, etc. Now, I'd hope never to pay for decor when dining (since, you know, I don't live in the restaurant), but especially when it's so weird and garish. And the food, while above average, didn't make up for it. I was fortunate to go with a group, and to have an opportunity to sample many dishes from the sauce-intensive North Indian menu. In most cases, though the tandoori platter was a great exception (if dry), flavors were muted or lacking. Shrimp (I wasn't doing the ordering) vindaloo had little kick and depth. A little more cumin, a little more masala, a little more coriander, etc., might do the trick. Bengan Bhartha (an eggplant creation) was more satisfying, though still, I'm having a hard time imagining myself delightedly ordering it in the future. It looks like a pretty loathsome restaurant row. So maybe Jaipur's decor is just a case of keepin' up with the Benjamins. If the food were improved, I'd have less cause to make this point so prominently. But the service is nice and professional. Which I always feel I have to note in case the rest of the experience is mediocre. Etc.
(3)
Zayna D.

Best Indian in the city..hands down.
(5)
Andrew B.

I was seriously enthusiastic after reading these reviews. Four of us went for lunch, one of whom was Indian. Two of us got the sampler (their stand-in until they get a buffet) and the rest of us ordered alloo gobi and chicken tikka masala. We were universally dissappointed. It's not that the food was bad quality, it just lacked kick and flavor. I don't just mean heat, I mean spice in general. Everything was super bland. Our highish prices and our strange waiter who was overly attentive and yet frequently rude didn't help matters, but my rating is based on the food. I'm giving it one more shot next week and will adjust accordingly if the experience is different.
(2)
Varsha L.

When we went it was also pretty dead but it was raining like crazy outside and there was a lot of flooding going on! We went for lunch, they do offer a $14.95 lunch special and substitute vege options....the waiter told us about it... I had the Garlic Shrimp appetizer, which was really good but really small.... the samosas were good(much better than veersway), Garlic Naan was really good, paneer was soft and tender but a little bland, needed a little more spices... Most of the food was pretty good... I should mention that lunch special deal, they bring out food in these little bowls but after you finish, you cannot get it wrapped up, so its kind of like a buffet -but not, they should just have a buffet bec the food is going to go to waste anyway....
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Jackie B.

Usually we have a good experience, but the last time we went for lunch and had the preset lunch menu, they served us salad that was nothing more than a bag of iceberg lettuce and a side of ranch dressing. How us that authentic Indian cuisine? Please fix the menu and stop serving bags of lettuce. That was a big disappointment.
(3)
J P.

I'm actually shocked the the number of 4 and 5 star reviews for this restaurant. I went with my boyfriend upon his recommendation, he had heard such good things about this restaurants and the reviews on yelp were really good. We've eaten at many Indian restaurants, we're Indian and I've gone with my family to many different Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was way too garlic-y. The paneer mahkani was good but nothing special or outstanding. The tandoori chicken was what I thought weird. It was kind of charcoally, burnt, more so than normal. The chicken was overpowered with lime, way too much so it was not enjoyable. The jaipur platter was OK - i don't really like fried things but the boyfriend insisted, I had the paneer and it was OK at best. The mango lassi even tasted kind of grainy. The decor was nice and it was an ambient atmosphere but it did seem like it was trying to hard. I've been to SIGNIFICANTLY better Indian restaurants, one of them in a strip mall, another connected to a movie theater and they both had amazing food, and the one connected to the movie theater even had swanky decor. There are far better restaurants than Jaipur, maybe they were having an off day.
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Noredia A.

Excellent food + service. Hands down one of the best Indian food in Chicago.
(5)
Y G.

We had a large group come here for a bday party. We were loud, obnoxious, and we had them set us up an area for all the balloons and gifts. They were so accommodating and service was great. Atmosphere is dim lighting with no over the top decor. Soft music and not very crowded on a weeknight. Lets get to the food. It was spicy! Probably more spicy than any other indian restaurant I've ever eaten at. Though I drank a lot of water, and stopped to take breaks from eating, the food is delicious. Portions are decent and I would say 1 dish per person is a good start. We had samosas, matar paneer, tandoori chicken, and 2 other dishes I do not remember the name of (curry chicken and an eggplant dish). Rice came for free and the nan was a little bit too toasty and hard for my taste, but I love soft bready nan. We didn't have dessert but they brought out a dessert for the bday girl. The tandoori chicken isn't as good as Klay Oven's, but still good. The food is a little too spicy for my taste, but I would come back here and ask them to tone it down so I can enjoy eating my food more. They have great cocktails too! Their Mango Martinis are delish!
(4)
Patrick W.

This place is outstanding! I came here based on my fellow yelpers' reviews and agree with its high ratings! Andrew R, the guy that posted a few lines down, talked me in to the Lamb Rogan Josh. It was spicy, filled with flavor, and served in a more than large portion. With an order of nan, this was by far the best AUTHENTIC Indian food I've had outside of India. I will definitely be back and highly recommend that you check this place out. Recommendation: Lamb Rogan Josh- take it easy on the heat. Its pretty spicy.
(5)
Katherine M.

It is hard to find good standard Indian in this city. Most of the Indian places are art noveau Indian like Tamarind and Veerasway--good but expensive, not particularly traditional and small portions. I really enjoyed Jaipur and their Mojito is good too. The tandoori has nice flavor here and many traditional sauces. Very pretty restaurant and attentive staff. Family friendly and date friendly at the same time Tables are far enough apart and the surroundings absorb sound.
(5)
Edgar P.

Jaipur is an excellent selection for those who are looking for an Indian restaurant and offers you a unique & intimate experience with your party and the wait staff.. I am a big, big fan of Nan (unleavened bread) and I'm a sucker for the cheese and garlic Nan. The Lamb Vindaloo was out of this world and it was just spicy enough that it didn't overpower the rest of the ingredients. The lamb itself was super tender and add the very nice spicy sauce and you have yourself a very delicious meal! The Tandoori Chicken was also a pretty good choice if you're not into the whole spicy deal. If you want a little bit of spice in your chicken, I would probably suggest the Malai Tikka that gives you a hint of spice in the cream that they use and they give you a pretty big portion. The overall atmosphere of the place is fantastic and puts you in the right mindset to dive into the very extensive menu of Indian dishes. Very, very good! On a side note, because this place is in the downtown area, there will be a great deal of difficulty finding parking around the place. I would suggest taking a cab or public transit but if you do decide to drive, take the first spot you see (even if it's a few blocks away)! -Papa Bear
(5)
Cat B.

Jaipur now delivers!! Yay! I have eaten here several more times and I LOVE the food here. It is so good. The mutter paneer is good, the naan is warm and delicious. The mahi tikka is fantastic. This is one of my favs and now will be a fav to call when I want to order in.
(5)
Miss S.

Went there with 4 friends. The place was completely empty for lunch. The lunch buffet was kinda weird, in the sense that they bring out the food on your table (works for me)...Vegetarian options available. The food was OK, the usual Americanized Indian (=bland and really not authentic, but tolerable). The sag paneer, naan and dal were good but malai kofta was horrible. Food was on the expensive side. Service was prompt but indifferent. Ambiance was good. Will probably not return here and would recommend others to try other better Indian restaurants in downtown.
(3)
Katie D.

One of the few good indian restaurants in town. Great food for vegeterians!!
(4)
Felicia Y.

This place is fantastic! Me a few friend we celebrating and had planned on dining at Verrasway but they "didn't have room" for our entire group so we walked over to Jaipur and in our own little taste of India. The food was great and the service was fast. The only reason I won't give it five stars is because our waitress, although very friendly, was in quite a rush to end her shift that she actually stated, "...she really hoped that all the service she provided her earned her a really good tip". That was annoying, but the food was authentically good!
(4)
Mary S.

Pretty good food. I'll go back. Not sure why tip is included on the bill, and not a fan of that.
(4)
Sriram V.

Jaipur sits right across the street from Veerasway, but is a slightly different kind of experience. Veerasway tries to put a modern spin on Indian food, but Jaipur attempts to refine the classic, straight-up Indian food restaurant meal. The decor is nice enough, although we had the misfortune of sitting right next to the kitchen door (i.e. far away from the main door on a cold and wintry night). The tea we ordered was fairly cold, and we had to send it back. After that, however, we tried the Tadka Dal, the Paneer Tikka Masala, and some naan, and were pleasantly surprised. The dal was quite amazing - well above average - while the paneer was solid. Prices are a little high for a restaurant of this type, but considering the quality of the food in comparison to India House, I'd say it's well worth it.
(4)
Amanda P.

love this place, very convenient for me location wise and have always enjoyed the food, I've done take-out, delivery and dine in. All good experiences. My favorite dish is the Chicken tiki masala and the cheese naan is a must. thumbs up!
(5)
Urban C.

I read some reviews about this place. This place was really good. I would definitely recommend this to someone for lunch. They have a family type buffet where they serve you food at your table. The waiters waited on me quite well too. Full marks!
(5)
Jayne H.

I just had dinner here and it was excellent! The staff was so friendly. Although they looked really busy and a little under-staffed, they still gave great service. I had Paneer Tikka, with homemade cheese, and it was delicious. Our waiter, Nick (too cute, btw), recommended 2 of the deserts: Gulab Jamun (fried cheese dipped in sugar syrup) and Gajar Halwa (grated carrots cooked in milk and butter). I had never had anything like it! It was so good! The prices for the dinners are a little high, but it really was good portions and delicious, quality food. This is definitely an indian restaurant I will go back to.
(5)
Erika B.

I was excited to see an "authentic" Indian restaurant opening in the neighborhood, after being sorely disappointed with Veeresway, A neighbor slipped the menu under my door with excellant! written across it and she was right! The food is delicious. I ordered the mixed tandoori grill a lovely combination of chicken, lamb, mahi, and shrimp, very tender and flavorful. The rogan josh was amazing and paired perfectly with the naan. They also have extensive vegetarian selection. Service was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere soothing. They are approved for a liquor license and will be available soon. Until then BYOB. I'll be back!
(4)
Herman B.

Ok, I will have to write an update to this review at a later date, because this is a review for takeout from here. When I went into the restaurant it looked well decorated and inviting, I am going to have to eat-in sometime. The take out food was excellent, the pakoras and samosas were delicious, and a little spicy, my main course which I forgot the name was vegetarian with peas and corn and cauliflower in a curry sauce, was scrumptious too...the nan (indian bread) is also very good, although you have to order it as a side. I must go back and enjoy the ambiance, and also update this review!
(5)
Angel B.

I chose this restaurant for Mother's Day and had a great dining experience here. Food: As an Indian, I considered the food to be authentic and fresh. While it was on the pricier side for Indian food, the quality was worth it. Ambience: The decoration is spot-on traditional Jaipur-style and there was pleasant, amber glow when the lights were dim. The music fit the ambience and was not too loud for conversation. There were enough people in the restaurant but, again, it was not to loud. This is a good choice for groups and dates. Service: Our waitress was friendly and had a great sense of humor. We tend to be an indecisive group and she dealt with us wonderfully. She also provided good recommendations, which I always appreciate.
(4)
Jill Z.

Our group of 7 arrived and ordered a few bottles of wine. Some of us were new to Indian food and others were more experienced. Being new to Indian food I shared dishes with another girl so I could taste more than one dish. We orderted the Tandoori mixed grill and the the Shrimp Vinadaloo. Both dishes were very tasty and the Shrimp dish was very spicy (which I like). The Nan and rice were good, but I thought in general the prices were steep. Chicken dishes were mostly $16 and the shrimp was $20. Bowls of rice and Nan were $4. I think they would do better here if the Nan or rice would be included with the dish. The portions were decent sized and good for sharing. The wine selection was so/so, but we weren't here for the wine. Hector was our server and was generally knowlegeable/helpful and good natured. We were not in a hurry, however we spent 3 hours here, which is a little longer than I would have expected. Overally a good first experience with Indian food.
(4)
Chad D.

Good stuff. Tried the chicken tikka masala and rogan josh with my girlfriend. Since it was our first time here, we figured it'd be better to stick to the less complex dishes - if they can't do those right, then they can't do anything right. We were very pleased to find the dishes to be on par with Indian Garden and India House, two of our current favorites. The "medium" spiciness option, as mentioned by a few other reviewers, turned out to pack quite a bit of heat - especially for the rogan josh. The chicken tikka masala had an interesting extra flavor that I couldn't quite pin down, but I liked it. Innovation gets a lot of points in my book. The raita is a surprisingly small portion for the price compared to other Indian restaurants. Overall, very pleased with the food and the service.
(4)
Christopher R.

Chicken Vindaloo, Basamiti rice, and Garlic Naan. Everything was delicious. Buyer BEWARE though. Everything is an up-charge. I said the next time I would order spicier. The server said she could bring hot sauce. Did not mention it was a $3 up-charge. Hot tea is $3 a pop - ok that is expected. Rice is also side dish not included like at other places.
(3)
Steven K.

This is only the second Indian resturant I have ever been to, but thought the food was really great! For two people, the chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo (no clue how to spell it), an order o rice and some delicious nan and raita (my favorite) was more than enough to share. Thank you, (I will) come again!
(4)
Jade T.

How torturous it is to be a vegan at an Indian restaurant. Not that there's nothing for us (well, them .. I'm not one yet) to eat. Paneer dishes with tomato cream sauces are my absolute favorites. The agony! (Anyway, my friend is a vegetarian, so I'll be reviewing the non-vegan dishes here as well.) Jaipur is one of the prettiest Indian restaurants I've been to. Paying homage to Jaipur, nicknamed the "Pink City", the restaurant is modernly decorated with dark reds and purples that compliment the brick walls. There are canvased and framed photographs of daily life in India, miniature pendant lamps providing soft light, real rosebuds on each table. It is classy, with an air of romance. The music is tasteful, not too loud. No smooth jazz here, thank goodness. There is outdoor patio seating, but the building overshadows it after noon. It would be quite pleasant to dine out there on warmer evenings. The inside tables near the windows provides the same view minus the elements. For lunch, there are lunch specials available, but one can order a la carte from the regular menu. Complimentary papadums with tamarind and mint chutney are served while you look over the menu. The tamarind was sweet, with a bit of tang. The mint chutney had a sharp, then deep spiciness. The cilantro overpowered the mint, however. The papadums were a little stale, but still had some crisp. My friend ordered the buffet lunch special. Not at all similar to the buffets in which one takes a plate and take food from heaters. The server brings you the appetizers and entrees in metal tins. Not as practical as a thali platter. The appetizers include a samosa, naan (garlic or plain), and pakoras. The entrees include dal makhani, saag paneer, and baigan bharta. The baigan bharta arrived luke warm, and the saag paneer was too liquidy. However, the dal makhani was the best he has ever had at an Indian restaurant. "Just like my mother's", he says. What sets Jaipur's dal makhani apart from others is the inclusion of kidney beans. He couldn't stop raving about it. I ordered the Channa Bindi; "tender chickpeas in a spiced tomato sauce". It's cooked with butter, but the server was happy to omit it. While unexciting, it was very deliciously savory. (I consider Malai Kofta, cheese and veggie dumplings in a gravy sauce more unique.) I requested medium spicy, and the heat was perfect. There are other vegan-friendly dishes like Aloo Gobhi, Vegetable Jalfrezi, and more. The prices maybe higher than the average Indian restaurant, but still reasonable. The food is above average, but the service is quite satisfactory. Jaipur makes for a wonderful lunch and dinner date spot near downtown, and moderately upscale alternative to the hole-in-the-walls on Devon.
(4)
Michael B.

Best Indian food in the city! I love their lunch buffet! The service is constantly great and the food is amazing. The best part is that the buffet is brought to you at the table instead of sitting in warmers all day so you know it is fresh and hot and always delicious. Note that each day varies in terms of specials for the buffet and so you may want to call ahead to ask what they have included.
(5)
Anthony P.

We've been here a couple of time and we love it. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun. The only reason that I docked Jaipur a star is because the service can be spotty. Overall, definitely worth a visit.
(4)
Felix L.

Best indian food in town.
(5)
Benita J.

I had such an awful experience at Jaipur I don't know where to begin! I made reservations for 8 p.m. for my boyfriend and I. We arrived at the restaurant at 8 but there was no record of the reservation. This should have served as a clue this place doesn't have their act together but I decided to stay (I love exploring new restaurants). After the hostess found us a table, the waiter comes over after we wait for 10 minutes and quickly drops off a couple of menus. When he returns, he asks us if we are ready to order. I informed him I would like to see a wine list and he rudely points out the wine list is printed on the back of the menu and rushes off again. Guess what...it wasn't! When he finally returns I tell him again I want to see a wine list and since he was obviously too busy to get one he just recommends a house red. I'm desperately trying to remain optimistic so I consent. He brings the wine, we order our food, and this is when things went bad fast!!!! We waited 30 minutes and never received our food or saw our waiter again. Needless to say I had enough and we left the restaurant without ever eating dinner or seeing the ultra rude waiter again. I can't understand how this place has remained opened so long but I'm pretty sure this sort of horrific customer service will catch up with them.
(1)
Liz M.

I've done eat-in as well as carry-out from here. I would definitely recommending eating in if you can. The staff is very friendly, and the service is great. A little expensive, but most Indian food is when you get away from Devon. Everything is made to taste if you're into (or not into) spicy. Also - great recommendation to add a little rum to a mango lassi. Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)
Nina P.

I thought this place would be good considering it's on Randolph, but I was very disappointed. We started with tandoori chicken-a very basic dish. It was very bland and didn't have much flavor. The rest of the food we ordered was terrible. The food wasn't served hot and tasted very bad. Being Indian I know how Indian food should taste. The server, who didn't seem to know about good Indian food, didn't really seem to care that we were not enjoying our meal. We told her we were not enjoying, but there was nothing she could do, that is unacceptable in the restaurant business. There are many Indian Restaurants to choose from. if you want good authentic indian food then don't go to jaipur restaurant. The service is no good either.
(1)
Rona J.

I came here with a bunch of friends. There was only 1 other table in the restaurant on a Friday nite. Strange. The restaurant itself looks very nice, dim lighting with beautiful large photographs on the walls. We each ordered an item each and ate family style. The food was delicious! Chicken Tikka Masala, a lamb dish I cant quite remember the name of, Palak Paneer. The naan was delicious too--who doesnt like freshly made bread? Yum! My only thumbs down about Jaipur is that they charge separately for rice!! Its like ordering a hot dog then charging for the bun separately. What's up with that?
(3)
Jessica R.

Fantastic Indian food! I am so excited that I now know of a place in the West Loop that has quality, reasonably priced Indian food! I took my parents here this past weekend and we all really enjoyed it. We had the Vegetable Samosa to start off with, which was crunchy, spicy and delicious. We all shared the Bhindi Masala (Okra dish), Saag (Spinach with potatoes) and the fish curry, and WOW was everything so fresh and so tasty. The plain Naan and the garlic Naan were both declicious as well. I would definitely order all of these dishes again and have no doubt that all others on the menu are great too! I also absolutely loved the atmosphere, cute, cozy, romantic, great for conversation. I loved the hanging drapes and the art work/photographs hanging on the exposed brick walls. Our waitress was just fine, not very talkative but polite, timely and attentive but not over bearing. The only thing that could be much improved upon at this place is the wine selection. It is pretty pathetic actually, and I really feel that a restaurant with such a nice atmosphere and delicious food should not have such a cheap wine selection! My mom ordered a glass of the Syrah, which was 9 dollars, and it was awful! Didn't even taste like a Syrah. She sent it back and got a cocktail. Again, the place is still great but getting a new, solid wine selection would make it really great. I'll be back, but not for the wine.
(4)
Renee H.

I havent been to that many Indian restaurants in Chicago but once I tried Jaipur, I stopped going anywhere else. Although a little pricey, the food is just damn good. I've had several chicken dishes and several vegetarian dishes. The only thing I couldnt eat is their fish curry. Bleh. And their biryani is just mediocre. But the naan and rice is great. My favorite thing on the menu is the cheapest appetizer on the menu: aloo papdi. I also get take-out for lunch now and again. Its a little slow but not slow (and rude) like the Protein Bar. I've never waited over 10 minutes past the time they said my order would be ready, for sure. I havent tried the lunch buffet yet but it looks like a great deal. If it was closer to my condo or my office, Id be there all the time.
(5)
Jen C.

I went here with the family for my mom's birthday. It was easy to get a reservation that day for 6 of us. Summary: Food - delicious Service - great A new favorite Indian restaurant!!! :) We got a variety of everything: garlic naan, assorted breads for two (this was enough to share amongst all of us with the garlic naan...I forgot which was which after the sever explained it once, so I can't remember which ones I liked best), veggie and lamb samosas (the veggie samosas were great - i didn't try the lamb since it's not my favorite anyway), and several different entrees to share like chicken tikka masala and butter chicken and aloo gobi and some other yummy rice dish. As per any Indian restaurant, the entrees are small in size for the price, but I think that's just how it is at most Indian restaurants I've been to. Anyway, everything was great. Even my parents who have only had Indian food once in their lives really enjoyed the dinner. Recommended!
(4)
jimmy l.

Hands down, the best Indian food I've ever had, and i thought i wasn't going to say that considering you can get bigger portions for a better price on Devon ave, but when it comes to quality over quantity, this place takes the cake. i started off with the veggie samosas which were really fresh and tasted great, and some Indian beer called Maharajah, which I've never tried Indian beer. it was very light and smooth, which usually isn't my taste but it was great. me and my girlfriend ordered navrattan korma and saga aloo, with basmati rice and garlic naan. seriously amazing and we couldn't even finish. both dishes were created to perfection. i couldn't find one spec of distaste. a great place for a date which can be pricey but totally worth it. service is amazing. really friendly and efficient. the ambiance was really nice as well. dark and spacious with amazing decor. i will defiantly be coming back here.
(5)
Eric L.

I wish i could give this place 3.5 stars. Its a decent indian option and the best indian place in the west loop (better than veersway sp?). Theres nothing wrong with Jaipur but I still think India House is better.
(3)
Pedantic S.

Probably one of the better Indian restaurants in the neighborhood and I certainly like their lamb chops and appetizer platter and even their biryanis (on most days), but I find that their preparations are not very consistent. Certainly worth a visit!
(3)
Jessica M.

I went here with a friend a few weeks ago. Although I can't say I've been to that many Indian places in Chicago, this place was the best I've had. We had the chicken tikka masala and a dish with shrimp in a spinach sauce, naan, and rice. And every dish was delectable. I have seriously been thinking about going back since the moment I left. Besides the amazing food, the prices are great too. Before I found this place I used to go to Indian Garden on Grand quite a bit, and I can say that the cost of my meal at Jaipur is about 40% less expensive and more tasty besides. Highly recommended! :-)
(5)
Leanne M.

Impeccable service. Delicious chickpea. Beautiful ambiance. Large portions.
(4)
Katie G.

We had great , authentic food and service, and the bill was fairly reasonable. We will definitely be back! I would consider this my new favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago.
(4)
M B.

Better than India House (which has disappointed, lately). I had the malai kofta, naan, and raita - all incredible. The kofta balls were airy and delicate and had slivered almonds - and the gravy was not greasy at all. The raita was sweet, which was different but delicious. And the naan had a soft, silky texture. I'm South Indian, so I usually prefer rice, but the naan here is really amazing. I wasn't expecting much, but it's easily the best Indian restaurant in Chicago. runner up: India House 2nd runner up: Raj Darbar - but ONLY because of their peshwari naan that no one else can replicate.
(5)
Michelle M.

Went there tonight for take out; ordered a vegetarian dish for $14.99 and a garlic nan x 2. $40 bucks later I got home to find that rice is not included and my nan was completely burnt on the bottom. Veggie dish was good I must say bit a little over priced.
(2)
Jack B.

Solid Indian place on the nicer end of the spectrum. Went here for an early dinner on a Saturday (6:30ish) and got right in. We ordered the Lamb Vindalo (good), the Kerala Chicken (verrrrrry good), and the assorted Naan plate (my favorite part, but hey, I'm a carb person). Add in one drink each and the bill was somewhere in the $60 range -- about what I would have expected for a nice-ish dinner out. The atmosphere in here wasn't much to speak of...I did notice that the acoustics made it very easy to eavesdrop/be eavesdropped on, which was not really that great. Bottom line -- enjoyable dinner, and I would go back, but I definitely wouldn't crown this place my go-to Indian restaurant in Chicago.
(3)
Matt R.

I actually ended up at Jaipur again this past weekend for another birthday. This time we had a party of 22 and Jaipur was very accommodating. I actually enjoyed the food more this time! The food is so well spiced and I appreciate the level of heat. However, if you don't like spicy food, tell them and they will tone it down.
(5)
Eric J.

I've been to India House and India Garden, and neither holds a candle to Jaipur. I went here on a double-date and the experience was excellent. We ordered the Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka, and a couple of other entrees we shared family style. Food is awesome, ambiance is excellent, and service was solid. I highly recommend Jaipur.
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amanda m.

This place is a gem in "restaurant row" that it seems like not many people know about. Its way better than the more trendy veerasway across the street. I've been here several times, tried a lot of the vegetarian options and they were all great. I usually stick with the dal makhani at most indian restaurants since I really like lentils, and the dal makhani here is great. I even liked the eggplant dish, and I'm not a very big fan of eggplant. Definitely order the entrees with naan! The service here is also quick and the waitstaff are friendly. Its never really been crowded, so its a sure bet for a friday or saturday night when you haven't made a reservation.
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Rahshonda K.

My first try with Indian food and it was great. The atmosphere was super chill and the service was great. Roberto rocked. Our water glasses never went dry. We shared several dishes but it was very hearty. I wish I knew the names of all the things we had but I didn't order for the table. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is because the shrimp appetizer we had was cold and had to be sent back because it was not cooked all the way through. The cook made us a new order and it was on the house. I will definitely be back!!!
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johnny b.

It was good I'll have to try it again. I do have to say I'm bias about indian food I completely judge the place on the vindaloo. This one was pretty weak but it was definitely quality food and had some other good stuff.
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Amber J.

I have been here twice and enjoyed their Chicken Tikka Masala both times. There nan is good and portions are large. Overall a really good Indian restauraunt. They also played some really funky music that added to the mood.
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Nandini H.

Though Devon is the usual go-to neighborhood for great south asian cuisine, the exception is Jaipur. They offer authentic flavors and recognizable spices because they don't "over spice." The food here is like music that is perfectly in tune with the right amount of precussion, the right amount of rhythm and the perfect amount of melody. Jaipur is a song for your tummy, oh so yummy.
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matthew c.

I can't imagine why this restaurant wouldn't get 5 stars. My fiance and I went here last night and had an amazing time. We arrived at the restaurant at 7pm, and they brought another table outside for us to sit since there weren't any available. The waiter was extremely friendly and gave some great suggestions. The prices were reasonable and the food was FANTASTIC. We ordered: Cheese Nan - which is exactly what it sounds like... nan bread stuffed with cheese (maybe a cream cheese - similar to what is inside crab rangoon?). Amazing! Keema Samosa - Lamb / Peas stuffed inside a deep-fried dough ball. These were large, but very good! Saag Paneer - Delightful spinach with chunks of homemade cheese Lamb Vindaloo - Hot and Tango sauce (almost like a marinara? my indian friends will not like that I just compared savory vindaloo sauce to marinara, but they'll get over it!) with lamb and potatoes. So good! Fiance declared it one of her "favorite restaurants in Chicago". If that doesn't sell Jaipur, I don't know what will!
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Gina B.

My (now) husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here last May. The staff was extremely accomodating and super friendly. The decor inside the restaurant is very cute and I think the place would be great for date night! While it's not my favorite place in the city for the food alone - their dishes are definitely tasty and the ambiance and service are fantastic!
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Leah C.

far better than anything i've had on devon - and believe me, i've covered my bases :)... the decor is gorgeous. you don't feel like you've eaten a tub of oil/lard or smell like you've been in a spice shop when you leave. the sauces are delectable with no visible pools of oil - which is the case at many other indian restaurants. the "medium" spice of the channa, aloo gobi, paneer and chicken tikka masala that my party of 5 shared was the perfect heat for all. the naan was perfectly crispy yet chewy. our server was very sweet but may have been confused with a few of the dishes. one huge and STRANGE drawback - they didn't have change for our cash at 9:30 PM on a monday night. actually, it shouldn't matter what time or day - what restaurant can't provide change? luckily we were able to work it out...but a bit inconvenient. also, be warned - they *recommend* gratuity on the check but looks very much like they've added 18% to your total. can't wait to go back! this will definitely be my "regular" spot for indian food in the city.
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Hemant D.

Went there for lunch and ordered the fixed price menu. It works like a buffet but better as you don't have to get up! The starters were vegetable pakoras and were probably the best I've had in a very long time. The Tandoori chicken was a bit dry for my tastes but still quite good and the dal makhani was very good too. The best part of the meal was the Pista Kulfi in the end. It tasted like authentic kulfi and not like Ice Cream!!!
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alexander s.

Great indian restaurant on Randolph Row. Best Saag in the city - really fresh, as evidenced by its bright green color. Fantastic samosas, dusted with garam masala. Malai kofta not as good as india house. Chai martini and mango lassi martini's were creative and tasty.
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Julie H.

I took my visiting parents here recently and they were not disappointed. My father is especially critical and he loved the food! All the dishes were excellent and service was great. Highly recommended, we will be back!!
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Rebekka K.

Dee-licious. On a Friday night the place was pretty busy. We started with the keema samosa and ordered chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and some naan. I'm not sure why eatin e. had such a problem with this place but for a budding business I found the decor delightful, the food delicious and the service excellent. I gave it 4 stars only because the food came out a little fast. BTW, they now have their liquor license and have a small election of beer (yes, Indian beers too) and wine.
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Gretchen V.

I'm relatively new to Indian food, but am quickly developing a predictable craving for it. Lucky for me, this place and Veerasway are in my hood. Went here recently on a Friday night, mostly because Veerasway had a 2 hour wait for 4 people and we were hungry. We were seated immediately and had cocktails in hand about 5 minutes later. The mango martini was delicious--not too sweet and not light on the vodka, either. For apps, we ordered veggie samosas and some banana pepper thing that I didn't personally like but others at the table did. For our entrees, we ordered cheese naan, tandoori chicken, some other chicken dish with lemon and spices, and the saag paneer. Everything was tasty, though the chicken dishes were overcooked. The cheese naan was amazing; I will definitely get that when I return. The best part of the night was that we walked out full and satisfied, and having spent I think only $70 per couple (including tip). Not bad.
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Elaine H.

In the months since I wrote my initial review, Jaipur has become my go-to spot for Indian food, largely because it's so convenient to my apartment. That being said, I'm just more and more impressed each time. The food is SO good. Their sag paneer is so silky and fresh, the channa masala savory with just a hint of sweetness, and after seeing every single table order tandoori chicken (which I usually don't order at an Indian restaurant unless it's part of a buffet) I finally caved. Wow- I understand why everyone gets it- moist, flavorful chicken yumminess. On nights when I'm too lazy to make myself presentable in public, it makes for some of the most swoon-worthy takeout imaginable. Delicious.
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Jennifer B.

Jaipur is new to the neighborhood and a welcome addition. We had dinner there tonight and it was a great experience. The food was authentic and delicious. We will definitely be back.
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noel c.

i'll always choose jaipur over veerasway. the prices and location are about the same... but the food is tastier, the service is friendlier, the atmosphere is warmer and the portions are slightly larger. i am a paneer fanatic and have had a hard time in chicago finding my favorite place. the paneer makhani is the best i've had in chicago (so far). i've been here 3x and will continue to go back.
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John P.

I acquired my taste for Indian food over a 5 year period during which I spent about 14 days out of every 90 living in Mumbai, Pune, etc (some meals eaten in the homes of my friends) while working for an Indian company. My wife likes spice and heat in her food; got her cravings for Indian as a result of mine. We live in South Loop, traverse the city looking for high quality food of all kinds; Indian is a particular favorite. Devon has its share of Indian but it's a cross-country trip - Uru-Swati and Hema's are favorites. Further West, Devon in Park Ridge has Tandoor, another favorite spot especially for a Bollywood fix along with good food and a super buffet. Others across the city include Curry House in Highwood, IL and their new entry, Chicago Curry House is good but not great; and CCH is not cheap! We've even tried a few of the places with cabs parked around for blocks (Flaming Wok comes to mind) - OK for carry out but nothing close-by that we'd qualify as great - food, ambiance, seating, service. Jaipur came highly recommended by a friend (Russ) with tastes like ours. He and I were comparing notes; he said it was the best and darn, it was something close to home, so we decided to give Jaipur a shot.. We tried it last Saturday and ate leftovers Tuesday night. Here are our thoughts: 1. Ambiance - relaxed, comfortable, clean, tasteful, no pressure 2. Service - attentive, somewhat unusual: American waiters and waitresses. They KNOW the food (our waitress said she lived in India for 1 1/2 years); can make recommendations; can explain the spices in a selection; can adjust the "heat" to your taste. Most of the other places EXPECT you to know what you want - well, except that Uru-Swati actually publishes a descriptive PDF to help out. 3. Food - traditional: very much like what I've experienced in India with typical food service meant to be shared: copper serving bowls containing meat (Chicken, Lamb and Seafood) and veg dishes; Basamiti rice; numerous breads meant for gravy sopping; a selection of Biriyani (rice-based dishes); numerous appetizers. They have a wine list but we weren't drinking so we didn't look - maybe next time. 4. Price - substantial; competitive compared to every other quality non-carryout place we've tried - Uru-Swati lowest - CCH highest.. However, see #7 below. A ridiculous irritant; every price on the menu ends in .99 cents. What's that all about? 5. Parking - street parking; get there early. Valet parking available. 6. Rating - in a word, fantastic. we will return frequently. 7. Leftover Rating - the true test: quantity satisfied both of us; flavor improved somewhat, a little deeper and a little hotter than the original. Still excellent! Our menu: 1. Poppadom - great homemade peppery lentil-based cracker-like treat. Dip it in the Chutney or Tamarind sauce - or both for a hot-sweet combination. The Chutney was among the best (and brightest green) we've ever had. 2. Veg Samosas - excellent! nicely spiced with a surprising touch of heat; complemented by the Chutney and Tamarind sauces 3. Kerala Chicken - tender chicken pieces in a spicy curry-based gravy 4. Mutter Paneer - cheese (like cottage cheese) served with peas in a red curry-based (mild) sauce. 5. Lamb Vindaloo - this is a South Indian favorite. Just as here, the further South you go in India, the higher the temperatures and the hotter the food. We love the Vindaloos - this was superb! 6. Bread - we ordered Assorted Breads except that we replaced plain Nan with Garlic Nan. 7. Drinks - I had a Mango Lassi (Mango Yogurt drink) that was excellent. Otherwise we drank el Lake'o Michigan'o.
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Karen L.

Loved it! Went last night (Monday) and didn't have a single service issue, thankfully. Stuck with recommendations made below - Chick Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani, Bread Sampler for Two. Also added a Shrimp Saag. All delicious. Will definitely go back!
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Jennifer B.

I had high expectations for Jaipur based on word-of-mouth, other reviews and a general love of Indian food. The decor is nice- there are some great photographs on the walls- but overall, I was a bit disappointed. Although the naan and the lassis were good, the other food (main dishes) seemed to be lacking in the spices usually present in authentic Indian food. The rice portions were very small in comparison to the main dishes. Service was lacking too- we had a tough time getting the attention of our waiter to refill water glasses, and several orders from our table (admittedly a large group) were wrong or missing completely. Jaipur was fine, but I think I'll keep looking for a great Indian restaurant in Chicago.
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Umang K.

Ok, an update... The manager called and offered me 30% off my next order and wondered himself why the chef decided to talk to me.... I still think I should have gotten a refund, I have no plans of going back there. I'm glad he tried though.
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Ajay A.

This restaurant has the best Indian food in town. I think it's priced just like any other Indian restaurant in town and if you want a bargain go there for their great lunch specials. Unlike the other Indian restaurants that serve their lunch buffet in some line where the food sits on warmers all afternoon, Jaipur brings the food to your table and it comes warm and fresh.
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alexis h.

I'm so happy to have Jaipur in the West Loop. I'm exhausted with all of the hip, ridiculously expensive food in the area. Its great to have a quality, and delicious indian restaurant in the mix. We've always had excellent service at Jaipur. And the food and flavors are amazing. I have tried numerous dishes on the menu but my favorite by far is the aloo ghobi. its absolutely wonderful - the sauce has the perfect mix of flavors and spice (i order it medium). My husband and I have enjoyed their channa masala, and the bengan bhartha was a delicious surprise on our last visit. The table sauces are amazing - we are absolutely addicted to teh mint chutney. Its super spicy and can't be beat on their veggie samosas. Put Jaipur on your list- just don't tell too many of your friends. I haven't had to wait for a table yet, and I love that!
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Eric F.

We went for dinner on a Saturday night, and our waitress was both friendly and helpful. In terms of the dishes, for an appetizer we had the garlic shrimp which, while very tasty, was drowning in sauce. For the main dishes, i had the Tandoori chicken and my wife had a lamb dish which we shared. We also ordered garlic nan, which was not brought out until well after the meal had been served. Overall, this is very good Indian food, but I think a bit overpriced ($54 without liquor). Also, there were a number of flies pressing up against the window, which made the meal less enjoyable. I would return here again, but for now, three stars.
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Scott W.

We went to Jaipur last night. I had been there before with a large group and thought the food was good. Last night, again the food was pretty delicious, but the overall service and experience left us dismayed. After trying to order gin martinis three times, they only had one brand that the American server could not pronounce (Tanqueray is pretty widely known if you're a server). We had to tell our drink orders to three different people, evidently 'one with olives and one with a twist' was just too challenging. I might add that the drinks came with nothing in them after asking AGAIN and I had to actually walk to the bar to get the fruit... I know, sounds petty, but you go out to eat to get served! More drinks later were not to be had as they had no more gin - lol. We never did get our naan with dinner either. The staff was not overly apologetic, just indifferent. For $100, you expect a bit more. I'm a good tipper, but not last night.
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Caroline S.

Very solid Indian food. Little decor, but who cares when it is this authentic? Exceptional value for the portions and the quality. Big fan...the naan bread is like pieces of a fluffy, flavorful cloud...YUM. You do not need a reservation ever, which is great to go on the fly. Free valet Mondays-Wednesday!
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Jennifer S.

due to the long wait at avec, we decided to walk a few steps away from the madness... we then debated whether to eat korean food or go to spring, but then he mentioned how there was decent indian food in the area... pretty darn authentic.... and unlike the many other chains, the food actually tasted extremely fresh! im telling ya, it totally hit the spot! indian food has always been good to me, at least in SF... i have to admit, mexican/indian food is off the hook, if you get the real stuff, except once youre tummy starts rumbling, you're in for a real tweet from the other direction. *toot toot* i dont think i was that disappointed with any of the dishes we ordered.. sry, i was in chicago about a week ago, i don't recall what we got, and my phone was out of battery as i do not have any pictures to provide for the liking eye... definitely ONE word comes to mind however... every entree we ordered was TASTY with a big fat "T" :D jaipur was a bit empty, but i hear that it's a great spot during normal m-f work hours for the working professionals... food was very filling, very tasty, and not to mention, i couldn't have asked for a better dinner... one thing to keep in mind however... service was rather slow... even when there were probably 3 other parties in the whole entire restaurant! jaipur has this classy vibe, but at the same time, it's super nice and cozy so dress accordingly... it was 55F when i was there so it was ... cwazy! plenty of street parking. anyways, i wouldn't mind coming back, even with the slow service...
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Mike W.

Good to better than average Indian food. The Pakora were great - very spicy.
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Maria M.

We've dined in and ordered delivery and Jaipur never disappoints! So much more convenient that driving to Devon. I'm so glad Jaipur opened up on this side of Chicago. The Tandoori Lamb Chops are fantastic! The Chicken Tikka Masala is rich flavorful and consistent. Occasionally the lamb is a little tough in a few of those dishes but overall I can't complain.
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shu s.

Most of the dishes are delicious, my favorites include the garlic naan, tandoori mixed grill, and the masala chai. Before Jaipur, I avoided all Indian restaurants in Chicago. Its the only Indian restaurant in Chicago that offers a variety of with authentic dishes and great service.
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Thomas R.

The server mistakenly brought white rice to the table that we hadn't ordered. Though we started to eat it, she came back and told us she would have to take it back to the kitchen or charge us.... so that means this restaurant is either willing to throw away food and make their diners feels awkward OR serve it again to someone else. Either way, I won't be returning.
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Allyson C.

I headed to Jaipur for lunch recently. Having for the most part accepted my failure to find great Thai food here, I decided to try to seek out a great Indian place. When we walked in at noon there were only 2 other people eating in the restaurant, but it still probably took about 10 minutes for anyone to even bring us water. The service was really horrible throughout the lunch despite the fact that it was so deserted. I thought the food was worthy of 3 stars though. I had my favorite dish, the Lamb Saag, which wasn't on the lunch menu but they made it for me anyway. It was good but a little too creamy. I always get sweet lassis at Indian places, and Jaipur put some strange spices into the drink which ruined it for me. I loved their naan though, and also liked my friend's veggie tikka masala. The decor & ambiance of the restaurant was nice too but overall I regretted my decision to try Jaipur instead of Veerasway.
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Address : 847 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL, 60607
Phone (312) 526-3655
Website https://www.jaipurchicago.com/index.html
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm

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 : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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