Indian Restaurants in Illinois (IL)

India House Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Offering over 250 menu items, this Indian restaurant has both classic dishes & a lunch buffet.
59 W Grand Ave Chicago, Illinois 60654
Phone: 312 645 9500

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Indian Tadka     » Directions & Maps

Indian food With real Indian spices and flavors that can’t be found anywhere else in the area.
7815 Knoxville Ave Peoria, Illinois 61614
Phone: 309 966 2514

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Taj Mahal Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Indian eatery with lunch & dinner buffets plus a menu of tandoori & biryani dishes.
14812 South La Grange Road Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Phone: 708 460 5800

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Jaipur Chicago     » Directions & Maps

finest Indian Cuisines with Authenitic National Taste, Flavours & Spices at Jaipur
738 W Randolph St Chicago, Illinois 60661
Phone: 312 465 2250

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Falak Restaurant & Banquets     » Directions & Maps

Authentic Indian, Pakistani & Persian Fine Cuisine.
233 E Roosevelt Rd Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630 317 7091

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Masala     » Directions & Maps

Indian eatery featuring classic tandoori dishes, Indo-Chinese fare & a lunch buffet.
28331 Dodge Dr Warrenville, Illinois 60555
Phone: 331 457 5162

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Paradise Biriyani Pointe     » Directions & Maps

Authentic Indian Hyderabadi Biryani Chain
Mutton / Chicken Biryani, Chicken 65 & Tandoori Chicken
927 W Golf Rd Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
Phone: 847 519 9100

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Chiya Chai Cafe     » Directions & Maps

Casual Nepalese cafe serving many types of chai plus coffee, booze & a compact food menu.
2770 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: 773 360 7541

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Shikara Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Casual restaurant serving classic Indian tandoori, curry & rice dishes plus Indo-Chinese eats.
1620 75th St Downers Grove, Illinois 60516
Phone: 630 964 1720

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The Himalayan Chimney     » Directions & Maps

Contemporary restaurant for familiar Indian eats such as samosas, biryani, tandoori & curry dishes.
134 W Church St Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: 217 552 1834

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Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Bustling halal eatery plating hearty portions of Indian & Pakistani fare 24/7 in modest environs.
2032 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 761 5300

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Mainland India Restaurant/Bar/Video Gaming     » Directions & Maps

Delivery of authentic Indian products for savory dishes
8808 N Milwaukee Ave Niles, Illinois 60714
Phone: 847 257 7918

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Chicago Curry House Indian & Nepali Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Indian-Nepalese cuisine, including a lunch buffet, served in an elegant setting
899 S Plymouth Ct Chicago, Illinois 60605
Phone: 312 362 9999

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Uru-Swati     » Directions & Maps

Corner eatery specializing in vegetarian provisions from Northern & Southern India.
2629 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 381 1010

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Rangoli Indian Cuisine     » Directions & Maps

Great chaat and Indian street food
2421 W North Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: 773 697 7114

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Desi Exotic Nation     » Directions & Maps

Chilli Baby Corn, Samosa bites, Crispy Vegetable Pakoras, Chicken Pensadh, Apollo Fish
816 W Pioneer Pkwy Peoria, Illinois 61615
Phone: 309 643 1419

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Tandoor Hut     » Directions & Maps

lunch & dinner eatery offering Indian & Pakistani comfort fare in a strip-mall locale.
1301 Illinois Rte 59 Naperville, Illinois 60564
Phone: 630 820 3600

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Kama Bistro     » Directions & Maps

Indian-fusion fare featured in an exotic, inviting space with pillows & purple walls.
9 South La Grange Road La Grange, Illinois 60525
Phone: 708 352 3300

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Annapurna Simply Vegetarian     » Directions & Maps

vegetarian Indian entrees & a range of take-out snacks & desserts.
2600 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 764 1858

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Oberoi’s Indian Food     » Directions & Maps

Indian meals in a compact, contemporary space with a pool table & a TV.
6407 N Bell Ave Chicago, Illinois 60645
Phone: 773 856 0275

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Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen     » Directions & Maps

An array of traditional Indian small & shared plates in a casual setting with light wood interiors.
116 Main St Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Phone: 224 585 6034

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The Little India     » Directions & Maps

Indian curries, tandoori fare & desserts in a petite restaurant with big front windows.
1109 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, Illinois 60660
Phone: 773 728 7012

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Bawarchi Naperville     » Directions & Maps

    Bawarchi Naperville Coupon
Casual restaurant serving biryani & other Indian favorites in a warm, colorful space.
4250 Fox Valley Center Dr Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: 630 375 1600

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Maharani Indian Kitchen     » Directions & Maps

Very flavorful food, homemade vibes
104 S US-51 Forsyth, Illinois 62535
Phone: 217 875 6169

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Indian food for beginners! what to order?

One thing you have to remember about Indian food is that it is not a generic cuisine. It is intensely regional (north indian, south indian, bengali, kerala, goan) and what you should order should correspond with the regionality of the restaurant you are at! If you are a first timer, go easy on spice - mild.

Appetizer's

Assorted appetizer sampler is fail proof
tandoori chicken (bbq), paneer pakoras (veg), kababs, seek kabobs, veggie samosas, tiger prawns

Non Vegetarian Indian Food

chicken tikka masala, butter chicken (makhani chicken), tandoori dishes, Mutton Rogan Josh, chicken biryani, goan vindaloo

Vegetarian India Food / Vegan Food

saag paneer, malai kofta, palak paneer, gobi manchurian, chickpeas, baingan bharta, matar paneer, aloo matar

Chaat Places (Indian Street Food)

vada pav, pani puri, bhel puri, dahi puri, dosa, idli, dahi vadas, uttapams, mysore masala dosa

Vegan Food

Naan bread in indianrestaurants is likely be made with yogurt
onion or cauliflower or okra bhajis, vegetable samosas and vegetable pakoras are all vegan. vegetable curry, veggie vindaloo, chana masala/chole, sambar, vegetable biryani are other options

Gluten Free Options

Tandoori chicken, fish, and shrimp are almost always gluten-free, Indian spices are gluten free, with the exception of something called "hing", Always ask for Gluten Free Menu to be on the safe side.