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YUM. We came here on a whim, not really knowing what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised. The space is teeny but classy - linen napkins and all. Very clean - even in the bathroom! Our waiter was smiley and friendly, and more than willing to explain menu items to us. I had the Mughlai Combo - which in itself is more than enough food, and the vegetable pakora appetizer. My combo included 3 entree portions, rice, AND naan.
Let me pause for a moment to pay silent tribute to the naan.......
Best naan I've ever had. The masala sauce was also to die for - it was creamy and just complemented the chicken perfectly. I wanted to lick it off of the plate or eat it out of a bowl like soup.
The chicken tikka and the rice were on par with what you would expect from an Indian restaurant, and were hot and fresh.
I was especially impressed by our waiter when it was time to pack up the leftovers - he took care to separate the different items so that they didn't slop together on the journey home - which made for a fabulous looking plate for dinner the next night!
If Little India can repeat the experience, they could easily steal first place of favorite Indian restaurant in the area.
FAIL.
I haven't even tried the food yet... ordered for the first time: 2 entrees, 2 different naan, and mango lassis... but no rice came with the delivery. I called to find out what happened and they don't include the rice with the entree... which is fine... but how many people would order the entree without rice - meaning I would have expected a call asking about such an 'odd' order.
So yeah - just got my delivery and now I am making my own rice and will have to re-heat dinner. Major fail. Seriously Little India - how many people come in the restaurant and don't get rice with the entree? Why would that change when ordering for delivery?
Sandwiched between the El tracks and various buildings of the Historic Bryn Mawr District, Little India offers tasty Indian cuisine at fair prices. All this made up for the lacking decor--of course in addition to the great people watching opportunities (Psst: Sit near the windows). My guest Yelper, Dantee A. and I, started off with one lamb and one vegetable Samosa (usually it's 2 of just one filling, but they made an exception). Go for the lamb and smother it in the accompanied red sauce.
I ordered the Chicken Tikki Massala which was similar to buttered chicken in a semi-spicy red cream sauce. I enjoyed it very much, especially with our fancy firework-colored basmati rice and fluffy garlic naan. Dantee had another chicken dish that I pushed off on him after finding out that it was spicy. Shamefully his chicken pieces were a bit dry inside, yet still tasty. Left-overs are always a pleasant surprise when dining on Indian cuisine since the sauces hide all the goodies of marinated meat. You'll have another meal to take home.
If you're not willing to make the effort to hike up north to Devon, Little India will do.
OK I love this place. The flavors are great, the staff is attentive, and the vibe is casual. I love that they're willing to make a vegetarian thali plate with different options (not just the standard selection on the menu).
Very easy to get to with the train literally right next door...or street parking.
Don't miss the naan....it's awesome...and not tricked out with too many Americanized options.
I'm not extremely familiar with Indian food. I usually get mine from Trader Joe's. However, I attended with a friend and had a great experience.
It is BYOB so I got a $2.50 Fat Tire at the liquor store right next door, convenient. Went with the veggie platter, on the light to medium side for spicy. (I'm not a huge spice person, so this was perfect for me). The palak paneer was great, along with the rice and extra veggies. I got the garlic naan, this could ward off any vampire, so be careful --- it was still great though.
My friend, who is more of an Indian food enthusiast, said this was a great deal for both taste and money.
Hint: $5 off coupon on their website for $30 or more.
The Little India is a great "little" restaurant by the El tracks. It's very convenient for a pick-up on the way home from work.
The food is excellent, and is the best that I've had outside of the Devon area. The Chicken Tikka Masala is very yogurt-y and rich with tasty spices. The biryani isn't that great thought.
The staff at The Little India goes out of their way to make their guests happy. The yogurt sauce is made with Cilantro, which makes me a little sick most of the time, and I asked if they had any without. They actually made some up just for me, and I was very glad.
The only thing that I don't like about this place is the price. It's a little steep, especially when ordering delivery.
I went here not expecting a whole lot - an Indian restaurant not on Devon street? I haven't always had the best luck. But, I was in for a pleasant surprise. I had the lunch special, which was a large amount of food for a good price. A salad or soup, one meat portion, one veggie portion, rice AND naan. The salad (a tomato, cucumber, lettuce mess) was unimpressive - and served with what tasted like taco sauce. However, the entree was quite good - I had chicken tikka masala and dal makiani. Both were great, and the fluffy naan with it was fantastic. The service left something to be desired (the poor waiter mumbles and speaks very softly so he is very difficult to understand, and he struggles to understand you in turn). Regardless, I will definitely be back - this is a great option for those unable or unwilling to hike up to Devon.
Great food, good value for the money, and the staff is always friendly. We have met the owner a few times, and he is always ready to give refills, take orders, or make sure that we're having a great evening.
I have to agree with other reviewers that it's not the fanciest, but come on, you go out to eat for the food, it's clean, it's tasteful, it's fine.
This is the best Indian in Chicago that I've had, it's definitely worth it!
Look for them in the Tribune this week or next!
Also it's BYOB and they have a great lunch special.
I recommend the lamb nan (keema nan) it's my favorite. I always get chicken vindaloo, which is hands down the best I've ever had Chicago or otherwise.
As I write this, I'm finishing my two-day old leftovers from The Little India, which should tell you two things: one, the portions are so substantial that I have leftovers from my delivery order; and two, that the food is still absolutely delicious two days after being delivered.
We've had two delivery experiences with The Little India, and each couldn't have been any better. The delivery person arrived before the estimated time, our food was hot (as opposed to Viceroy of India, which serves it ice cold), our entire order was complete and included a few extra sauces for free (as opposed to Viceroy of India, who charges you for extra sauce and then doesn't deliver it AND refuses to credit you the cost), and everything we ordered is delicious!
We've had samosas, chicken tikka masala, chicken mahkni, the chicken tikka combo, naan, raita, chicken & potatoes vindaloo and aloo paratha. All exceptional.
The meat tasted very fresh, and I read on the take-out menu that all meat is "zabiha halal only." I looked up what that meant, and like Kosher, it's a religious dietary law that prevents animals from being slaughtered cruelly. I'm not a vegetarian, but I am vehemently opposed to animal cruelty, and the fact that this restaurant adheres to strict dietary law that probably makes its meat more expensive to purchase and nonetheless keeps their prices low garners a lot of respect from me.
We've yet to have a bad experience here, and fully intend to actually dine-in soon. I give this the highest score I've ever given a delivery place.
I just ordered from here off of grubhub last night. Being desi, i always crave the food and I'm too lazy to make it myself.
I was really happy that the veggie combo allowed for substitutions. I subbed the chana masala and vegetable jalfreezi. Both were good but the veg jalfreezi was too spicy for me. (yes i know- a desi that can't handle spice-shocking lol)
the thali came with 2 sabjis, one piece naan and veg briyani. It was more than enough for one person. I don't think it could be shared. but it was $12 and well worth it.
We ordered raita, but it never came. and when i called back, the employee sent some over right away. Normally i wouldn't be so picky, but the food was too spicy for me to eat alone without yogurt.
The employee on the phone was nice, courteous , and delivery was an hour in length time. It wasn't a bad experience.
I've noticed usually desi employees are a little rude on the phone, or in a rush, but this was very pleasant.
I love this place! It is some of the best Indian I've ever had. I have been once for lunch (great lunch specials for 9 bucks that are an easy two meals for me) and once for dinner. The sauces are bright and flavorful, and they are not afraid to actually make something spicy! The staff is always very friendly and they don't charge a corkage fee for wine (always a plus). Try the lentil soup and chicken madras...nom.
My husband and I were so excited when Little India opened nearby - but the thrill is definitely (and sadly) gone.
Our initial impression was quasi-favorable; certainly not as good as Gaylord's or some of the better Indian eateries on Devon - but perfectly acceptable. However, when we recently went back (for take out), the food was just awful... so much so that we threw out almost $40.00 worth of food. The tandoori chicken was incredibly dry - and so spicy, it was literally inedible. The chicken makhani (butter chicken) consisted of very little chicken (which was dry and chewy), swimming in a watery sauce that was spicy yet oddly flavorless. Even the rice was clumpy and over-cooked.
I don't know if they have a different chef, new owners, or if they're just inconsistent - but we would be very reluctant to give them another try. Approach with caution....
I -love- this place. I've eaten there so many times since they opened in 2008, and have never had anything less than a stellar experience. Their delivery is almost freakish it is so fast! I love their tandoori chicken, and err.. I forget the other thing but I never remember it's name until I see a menu.
I am also thrilled to see them in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood - it's nice to see some more culinary color!
My appetite for Indian can not be sated.
Tonight, after a long day of work, I did not feel like cooking.
And while I jokingly say the smell of curry makes me horny,
I'm not joking.
So I decided to go to this little place, because it was near my flat. I ordered over the phone. Ready to pick up in 10 minutes.
I arrived, and was pleased to see a very handsome mixed gay couple there. If they weren't a couple, I hope they at least had sex later.
The decor wasn't that great. I was glad I got it to go. But the waiter slash host was sweet, and greeted me with a smile.
"You must be Matthew?" and indeed I was. Even though my name was spelled Matthu on the receipt. Which is kind of hot, in an illiterate way.
I had the Malai Kofta - kind of cheese and veggie balls, cooked with onion, tomato and cream sauce. It wasn't very spicey...and it was yummy. Though for $10, I kind of expected just a little more.
I also ordered 2 chipati...and together...with some Pinot Noir, had the nicest dinner. The chapati were $2.00 each, I'm not used to paying more than .75 / each for them. I will say they were really hot, and soft and were steaming when I unwrapped the foil when I got home.
I do like this place. I'm just assuming they have a high rent - the food was a little pricey for the portions. I am full, but I like left overs!
Try it if you want a nice lunch in Edgewater. Otherwise, head to Devon for the real stuff. Or Shans!
If this place was in my neighborhood I'd be here all the time. The food is good, but not great, hence I'm not sure how often I'll be back. We had a variety of dishes and all were delicious. Love the BYOB option (why do I hate paying for beer & wine at Indian restaurants?), and apparently it's BYOC (bring your own cake) too, which the group next to us shared.
My tongue went from: spicy to buttery to en fuego to salty, to SWEET. Good use of all of my taste buds.
Again, another restaurant that I lived down the block from. This is more of a 3.5 star. I seriously wish Yelp would let us do that.
Service is impeccable here. I left a simple chapstick at the restaurant and the next time I went, the server handed it to me with a smile. They always make sure your glass is filled and that there aren't any empty dishes on the table. Very friendly and top notch.
The food here is why the stars go down. If you know what to order, it is fantastic. Most of the lamb curries are very good, as well as the naan and the samosas. However, portions are a little bit small and rice and naan need to be ordered on the side and don't come with the meals (I mean, do you really expect me to eat a whole thing of lamb curry without some carbs?). Also, I've tried a couple of chicken entrees and one fish curry dish and they were at best mediocre. A little watery and not too much flavor.
Bottom Line: I'll just stick to what I know. Good service and good food, but only if you know what to order on the menu. Otherwise it is just a hit or miss experiment. If I didn't live so close to this place, I'd probably only have gone a couple times during my summer stay instead of a couple times a month.
Had a great experience last night. Order online from their website(got 10% off my order because of it) and had the best indian food I have ever had. The experience was flawless.
Decent food...not great, but decent Indian food when I'm too lazy to go down to Devon.
Decent Vegetable Biryani though it could be spicier and they don't serve it with that tasty yogurt dill sauce. Garlic naan is quite tasty too, buttery and guaranteed to make your breathe reek all day! Wee!
Updated to add a recommendation for their lunch special! Tons of food for $8, and all very decent.
A bit overpriced for dinner, but I'll be back on the weekends to take advantage of this.
Decent indian food - nothing exciting. Being used to heading down to Devon for my Indian fix, I… Read more »
Fairly new to the area The Little India offers some traditional Indian food along with some fusion. Lucky for them a group and I were walking to another restaurant when a guy handed us a flyer with a coupon so we said why not.
It's not a very large space (maybe 32 people if that) and the decor is very plain. Personally I think they need bigger tables because the dishes they serve you with are quite large, so you are left with holding your plate to eat off of. The service really wasn't up to par whatsoever, slow and never came around (they just stood by the front booth chatting to each another). I also got a little upset when I was told what to order, I am no expert in India cuisine but if you going to change my order at least tell me why, I order what I like.
I will say that the food was pretty good out of all the 6 dishes we ordered (2 chickens dishes, rice, 3 vegetables), there was only one dish that wasn't up to par. Great flavors, great portions and excellent bread. I don't think they advertises this but they didn't say anything about me bringing a bottle of wine in and they also didn't charge a cork fee.
They also do pick and delivery which is very cool. They are a little pricier then you'd expect but they give you big portions.
I met a couple of friends here for dinner tonight. The food was good. Nothing special, mind you, but good. I did enjoy that the veggie samosas had a good amount of heat, which is something I often find lacking in samosas.
Pros:
-BYOB, no corkage fee
-No wait, they didn't mind that we lingered
-Friendly, attentive service
-Decent food
Cons
-A bit pricey
-No ambience at all
-The bathroom was disgusting
I'd come here again if asked, and if I lived in the neighborhood (I sigh at the lack of Indian food in Wicker Park), I'd definitely order takeout from here.
friendly service, fast delivery, and great Indian food.
what more to say?
tiki masala, chicken tandoori, shrimp vindaloo...all top notch.
This is a nice addition to Bryn Mawr and I'm happy to have Indian place as a close by option and not have to go up to Devon. I like their Tandoori Chicken. Delivery is unbelievably quick. Last couple of times the food arrived within 10-15 minutes of my call. I keep that in mind on those evenings I come home from work starving and do not feel like waiting the usual 45 to an hour for food delivery.
I have eaten here 3 times. And I haven't been blown away. The first time I ordered just breads. I love Indian breads, going from pooris to bhaturas to naans, etc. Their breads were greatly under salted and the roti was blah. JUST BLAH. The poori was decent.
Next time, I ordered by ultimate favorite Indian item, though really was probably invented in London, Butter Chicken. I was sadly disappointed. I was ripped off! Their butter chicken is not butter chicken. I had the kheer, and it was nothing to write mom about. Too much liquid and no flavor!
I've talked to who I believe are the owners. They are such sweet people. But the menu is alittle crazy. WAY TOO MANY ITEMS. How can they prep and keep everything fresh?
Plus, on my carryout menu, they want to add "Asian Italian Fusion Cuisine & Pizza" Are you serious? Focus on making the Indian part better!
Little India is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood, it's hard not to get over-excited about it. This justified ordering a ridiculous amount of food once they opened, some of which I got to taste.
One half of the couple that operates the restaurant kept me company while I waited for take out. She was quite friendly and extremely inquisitive.
I thought the meals were just okay, especially considering that they're nine bucks. Veg biryani, gobi Manchurian (wasn't battered?), lentil soup and samosa were quite mild and a bit overcooked (except for the samosa). There was no heat to anything. Veg biryani tastes just like Shan brand spice mix, which is a delicious spice mix. But it's also 89 cents a box. That kind of thing bugs me.
The lunch special seems like a deal for the sheer amount of food you get. It was reported to be bland. And nine bucks.
Sure, it's pricey-- but I've noticed that most IndoPak restaurants are if they have tablecloths. With bhel puri and a nice salad selection, I hope Little India will be my mainstay for snacks, despite the nice decor.
Background: As a lover of Indian food, I was really excited when this place opened up. On a whim I stopped here for takeout. On a Saturday night there were only a couple other diners, and it was peaceful in the restaurant. It is small and lit with rose-colored bulbs. The dining room was spotlessly clean. My servers were friendly and to my surprise, my food was ready in less than ten minutes.
Food: The rogan josh was flavorful and yummy. My only small complaint is that some of the lamb pieces were slightly chewy. The palak paneer was a little spicy, just how I like it. Though I wish the sauce had been less watery and creamier. The rice was perfect - no salt needed - and the fresh naan was great as well. This sounds silly, but I was also impressed by how nicely they arranged the food in the takeout containers, complete with dainty garnishes and everything.
Verdict: I look forward to going back and sampling more items from the huge menu!
I, and my tastebuds, were excited to try another Indian place in the city; but, we were disappointed at the lack of flavor. For 2 people, it turned out to be around $25.
I'll try this place again to get a better review, but only for that reason.
edit: I will give it this much- it is close to transportation.
After a couple of the reviews for this place, I entered into my dinner here on an "adventure" basis. This was definitely not necessary as the meal that I had was more than "fine."
The dining room is teeny, so it tended toward the loud side as we ate on a Saturday evening. However, I thought the food was really good which is what I'm hoping for in a restaurant, right? I ordered the chicken vindaloo (which is my standard comparison dish) and my friend (Meghan B.) had one of the vegetarian choices. We pretty much wolfed them down which I think is a good sign. My dish was the most brilliant color I'd seen in a long time, was spicy but not overly so, and just really good. We also had the garlic naan which was yummy.
If anything, I'd say the service was just a little slow, especially for the size of the place (which did I say was teeny?). We waited a long time to have our order taken but once it was everything arrived hot and well-seasoned. BYOB would be nice and I'm puzzled as to why they've chosen to go the other route but, hey, not my restaurant.
I wouldn't say this is my favorite place for Indian. However, it's surely the most convenient which means I'll likely be back sooner than if it was a long haul to get there. But it's nice to have a place like this in the neighborhood, accessible without a bus. I, for one, needed the walk to work off the enormous amount of food I took in. And every bite was enjoyable.
I've been waiting weeks to see how this place was going to turn out. Honestly ANYTHING would have been an improvement over the previous Frank's Pizza which in my humble opinion should have been burned to the ground years ago.
What has replaced this dump is something absolutely delightful and refreshing by comparison. To say unequivocally, my party had to drag me from the restaurant--I liked it that much.
Now I must back up a bit and say that Indian is my favorite food group. Which is saying a lot since I grew up in an Italian family. So having a decent Indian restaurant in my little corner of Edgewater is going to get me buzzing. But this turned out to be better than decent. You can't do any better on Devon street. Pure and simple.
The menu is huge for such a small place. The owner tells me that the kitchen is huge so who am I to judge? My party ordered three entrees two veggie and a chicken dish which we shared.
I am especially fond of Qorma; chicken, lamb, goat you name it. This time I had the chicken Qorma and it was exactly as I had hoped. I can't describe it other than to say it stacks up to the best I've had.
My second favorite so far was the Vegetable Jalfrazie and it tied with the Dum Aloo Gobi another veggie dish.
The tamarind and mint chutney was delish and went well with the standard Samosa fare which is required eating in my circle. Sometimes I simply like to throw it all together on some rice and make a pig of myself. Luckily for me it was late on a Saturday afternoon and most of the earlier crowd was gone and didn't have to witness a glutton practicing his high art of pigging out.
Will I be back? Absolutely. Again and again and again.....and again.
And when I can't go back...they deliver!!
I understand the enthusiasm for a new place opening in Edgewater. I too am a frustrated resident who waits with baited breath while Alderman Smith goes about her incompetent 50-year plan to eventually transform Bryn Mawr into a strip with real businesses. At least Little Mexican Cafe, Francesca's, and Shinobu were a start.
I regret to inform you that The Little india is a big step backwards. Let's start with the meat. I'm guessing it was sourced from wherever your old summer camp used to get its questionable chiken. They use all dark meat and it has the consistency of wood chips. We had the Tikka Masala and Chicken Quorma. The sauces had little spice and tasted canned. I have never had naan taste so dry. Jen and I lamented that a ten mintue trip to Trader Joe's for frozen Indian would have yielded better results at a third the price.
And that's the final insult. They charge $11 an entree when I get great Thai all the time for $7. If you charge like the Devon joints, you better match up. And that "No BYOB" sign in the window is just one more way these folks are deluding themselves into thinking they are running a decent establishment.
You'll see from my other reviews that I'm not normally a cranky guy (at least on Yelp). But this was pretty easily the most disappointed meal I've eaten in the six years I've lived in Chicago. Sigh.
I have to say I am a bit rattled by the seething 1-star review from my esteemed colleague Dan B. Wow. You sir, must have had a bad night with them.
I haven't had any summer camp chicken lately, or any chicken from this place for that matter. But what I have had here in the 3 or 4 take out runs I've made in the past 2 months I have generally liked, including the Malai Kofta, the Mutter Paneer and the Paneer Makhani. I also kind of dig the Pista Ice Cream, though it does take a couple of scoops to grow on you.
For me, this place is solid if not cheap take out spot but I can't see myself dining in. It is small, it is sparsely decorated, I don't think they have any kind of music going (a little could help a lot).
Star scoring scale:
5 = Spectacular
4 = Better than average, really enjoyed it
3 = Average, don't regret it
2 = Disappointing
1 = Abysmal
My wife and I tried this place because of Yelp. I heart Yelp. Thanks everyone!
We loved the lentil soup, naan, vegeterian sampler, place has nice, CLEAN, fresh decor and our server was very friendly and helpful. We took a delivery menu to try it soon.
I was so excited for the longest time during winter...everyday I would pass by this place as it was in the process of building. I've never had indian food (ever!).
I go in there and try the chicken boti with garlic naan. The chicken boti is a dish of cut up chicken thats grilled and marinated in herbs and spices. The dish came to me on a sizzling skillet, and NEVER in my life have I ever had a dish that I didn't sprinkle salt and pepper on. Until today. Oh my goodness. It was so rich and flavorful.. the sizzling peppers and onions complimented the cilantro and curry. WOW. And this dish came with two side sauces; I got to pour yougurt and cranberry (I already love trying new dishes) over this exciting plate. Add a little garlic naan (which is like a fluffy pita bread), and you've got one fantastic meal.
The service was wonderful. Our waitress was very patient and the owner was extremely social. I'll be coming back. My only quirk is that my one meal (with water!) was 15.00.. a little pricey for me, but you really do get what you pay for. I can't wait to come here time and time again and keep ordering new things. I'm sure I won't be dissapointed.
Okay, pretty good. Ate here today. It's a bit pricey, but the portions are GIANT, easily two meals out of them. Favorful, and fresh. A giant improvement over what was there before. It was pretty authentic, which means stick to the veggie dishes.
Big gaffe. They ought to allow BYOB. It's not your living room, people . . . it's a public establishment.
I've been twice now - once for lunch during the week & once Friday night for dinner. Both times I loved the food & had excellent service. They do allow you to bring in liquor, and I don't believe we were charged a corkage fee. (There is a convenience store next door with a slightly overpriced but decent wine selection.)
The chicken tikka masala & spicy chicken vindaloo are both yummy, and the paneer dishes were also very tasty. They have my favorite naan in the city, too.
Both times I've been in, the music has been pleasant world music at a perfect level for conversation, and the restaurant is very clean.
Disappointing. We were excited to try this new Indian place, but were sadly disappointed. Though the delivery was quick, our simple order (veg. samosa, palak paneer, lamb vindaloo and garlic naan), was less than what you should expect for the $35 (including an undisclosed $4 delivery fee and no rice - so be sure to ask for it). Our naan and samosas were straight up cold (boo), and the palak was okay, but basically tasted like regular creamed spinach. It wasn't *bad* at all, just totally disappointing. Go to Shan Foods just south on Sheridan.
The entree's seem a bit too pricey, but I think they base the price on portion size. I wish they had an option for a half-size and half-price.
Delivery was fast and friendly.
I've tried the "Chicken shahjahani biryani", which the menu says is "famous with Mughal Emperors". It was good, but the chicken was a little dry.
However, I will definately be ordering the Keema Naan again! Why would I ever order naan without lamb stuffing again? Wow, wow, WOW! It's ten times better than regular naan, and twice as good as the garlic one.
The entree's seem a bit too pricey, but I think they base the price on portion size. I wish they… Read more »
Like others, I was really excited to try this place, as this is a much more comfortable walk from my home than Devon.
And also like others, I think the dining room is cramped, and wish it were possible to drink beer and wine. But hey....
The food was very good. My friend and I shared a vegetable pakora appetizer, and it was perfectly done, served with great sauces. I think the sauces were homemade, too!
And SPEAKING of homemade, my malai kofta was certainly homemade, and that wins this place major points in my book. The dumplings were much larger than usual, and when cut, you could see the shredded vegetables, etc. in there. It was such a treat. The surrounding sauce was good, too. At first taste I thought it was too mild, but it had a background spice that sort of slowly came around. Excellent.
Great service, fair prices. Viceroy is still the bar against which I measure all Indian food, anywhere. But for homemade touches and proximity to home, this is a real winner. Go check it out!
I have been going to The Little India since it opened and the food was excellent but it has slowly gone down hill since leading to my worst experience there this evening.
While on my way home, I called in to place a to go order and decided on the Tandoori Mixed Grill. I was told that the item included the following;
1) Tandoori Chicken
2) Grilled Fish
3) Tandoori Shrimp
4) Chicken Boti
5) Lamb Kabob
6) Naan
I picked up my food, got home and sat down for dinner only to find a order full of cold and RAW food. The fish, chicken, and lamb kabob were all raw on the inside and the shrimp was missing.
I wouldn't go to The Little India again and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Living all my life in West Rogers Park near Devon Avenue, it's no surprise that I consume quite a bit of really amazing Indian fare. So it's always interesting for me to venture away from that nexus of South Asian cuisine to try what other neighborhoods have to offer.
Walking down Bryn Mawr looking for dinner, my girlfriend and I spontaneously decided to dine here. We weren't exactly starving, so we skipped our normal appetizers and went straight for the entrees: Dal Makhani and Chana Masala, with peas pullau rice and a few pieces of naan.
Everything was amazing! The entrees came to the table steaming hot. The makhani was very smooth and creamy and perfectly spiced, without requiring a gallon of water to wash it down. The masala was honestly one of the best I've had! The chick peas were very tender and full of flavor all the way through, not chalky or seemingly under-done like is so common at other restaurants, with a very buttery flavor I just couldn't get enough of. The naan was very soft and fluffy with no large burnt spots, and the rice was fluffy and full of peas.
Being a vegetarian, I can't speak to the quality of the meat dishes. But hey, if you're going for Indian, stick to the veggie dishes for a more authentic meal, anyhow!
We didn't order drinks, and while we didn't have any particularly spicy dishes, the waiter did leave an entire pitcher of water at our table for us, which would likely come in handy for some of the vindaloo dishes, I'm sure!
For the price, the portions seemed to be a bargain. With each of us going back for seconds, there were still plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day.
The restaurant itself is fairly small, but very bright and clean. The staff seemed very friendly with a couple employees coming to check on us throughout the evening, but without being overbearing.
Maybe it's because of it's distance from the hubbub of Devon Avenue, or maybe it's just a genuinely great restaurant, but either way I felt a lot less pressured here than I have in some of the overcrowded Indian restaurants in my neighborhood. I will definitely be back... often!
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Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Uptown
Category: Indian
Now that I've been to India, I'm even more…
Subtitle: Why I prefer to stay West of Western…
Edgewater has the second highest population…
I like Indian. oh, yeah the food too. Here are a…
