Indian Restaurants in Illinois (IL)

Khyber Pass     » Directions & Maps

    Khyber Pass Coupon
large variety of Indian dishes (& a lunch buffet) in its clay oven.
1031 Lake St Oak Park, Illinois 60301
Phone: 708 445 9032

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Indian Bistro     » Directions & Maps

Relaxed outfit serving Indian staples, including biryani & curries, plus Chinese classics.
732 E Dundee Rd Palatine, Illinois 60074
Phone: 847 963 8015

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Rangoli Indian Cuisine     » Directions & Maps

    Rangoli Indian Cuisine Coupon
Great chaat and Indian street food
2413-15 N Clark St Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 773 687 8085

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India’s Oven Cuisine of India     » Directions & Maps

exquisite chef’s specialties and even a menu of items just for kids
2625 N Illinois St Swansea, Illinois 62226
Phone: 618 277 5555

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Zaika Indian cuisine     » Directions & Maps

Lamb biriyani, Goat curry, and the Garlic chicken tikka
1051 Elmhurst Rd Unit B Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Phone: 847 378 8044

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Eggholic Schaumburg     » Directions & Maps

Airy, modern eatery with counter service offering egg-centric Indian dishes, along with lassis.
829 W Higgins Rd Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
Phone: 847 565 4105

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Essence of India     » Directions & Maps

Cozy, casual spot serving Indian food, wine & beer in a space decorated with Indian artwork.
4601 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: 773 506 0002

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Mantra by Indian Garden     » Directions & Maps

Traditional Indian cuisine offered in an exotically decorated space with a bar & outdoor seating.
9438 Irving Park Rd Schiller Park, Illinois 60176
Phone: 847 260 5777

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Desi Dhaaba     » Directions & Maps

home made Indian food
3900 Washington St Gurnee, Illinois 60031
Phone: 224 637 3233

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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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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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Siri Indian Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

familiar Indian dishes with vegetarian options, plus a lunch buffet.
1520 W Taylor St Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312 766 7474

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Kaathis     » Directions & Maps

classic northern & southern Indian meat & veggie rolls & dishes.
2273 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 773 770 3425

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Maharaj Indian Grill     » Directions & Maps

    Maharaj Indian Grill Coupon
Sweet Corn Soup, Mango Chutney, Masala Pappadam, Kachumber Raita, Plain Yogurt, Hot and Sour Soup, Garden Salad
3111 Dundee Rd Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Phone: 847 246 4356

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Daata Darbar     » Directions & Maps

Indian & Pakistani favorites, such as curries & grilled halal meats, in a simple, always-open space.
2306 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 262 7330

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Arya Bhavan     » Directions & Maps

Casual vegetarian/vegan eatery serving Northern Indian eats in an unpretentious setting.
2508 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 274 5800

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Nawaz Gulshan     » Directions & Maps

Some really good authentic hyderabadi cuisine
6237 N Western Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 312 1595

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Hyderabad House Biryani Place     » Directions & Maps

Sambar/Lentil Soup, Garlic Mushroom Soup, Chicken Corn Soup, Chicken Pepper Soup
1424 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847 907 4145

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Mr Currys India Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

traditional Indian cooking plus beer & wine in a repurposed ranch house.
7403 Marine Rd Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Phone: 618 692 3892

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Bigsuchir Restaurant & Banquet     » Directions & Maps

variety of traditional Indian & Pakistani food.
1734 Ogden Ave Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Phone: 630 985 5552

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Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge     » Directions & Maps

Indian eatery featuring tandoori fare & vegetarian dishes in a modest, earth-toned setting.
6 E Columbia Ave Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: 217 552 1384

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Priya Indian Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Relaxed restaurant serving classic Indian & Indo-Chinese dishes in a low-key setting.
939 W Wise Rd Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
Phone: 847 301 2491

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ROOH Chicago Progressive Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar     » Directions & Maps

Swanky Indian restaurant serving elegantly plated, contemporary fare with Southern Asian cocktails.
736 W Randolph St Chicago, Illinois 60661
Phone: 312 564 4181

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Hyderabad House Biryani Place     » Directions & Maps

South Indian eats & baked goods are offered at this informal eatery with a comfy interior.
4448 E New York St Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: 630 236 0600

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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.