The Little India

3.5 star rating
117 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Indian, Pakistani  [Edit]

1109 W Bryn Mawr Ave
(at Winthrop Ave)
Chicago, IL 60660
Neighborhood: Edgewater
(773) 728-7012
Nearest Transit:

Bryn Mawr (Red Line)

Berwyn (Red Line)

Thorndale (Red Line)

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

Review Highlights   

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"Chicken Tikka Combo was very good." (in 7 reviews)
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"They have my favorite naan in the city, too." (in 46 reviews)
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"Plus, it is a BYOB which helps on the wallet." (in 16 reviews)
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  • Review from Ivy t.

    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    12/19/2011

    The only complaint i have is the huge huge huge portion. I hate seeing my food go to waste, and no, i can't handle 3 pounds of rice in one setting.

    I'm looking at the take out menu i took w me and i really can't find the dish i ordered. I know it was curry, i ordered regular (the woman at the counter said to go with regular before i try the mild or hot, and she was right, regular was almost too spicy for me) I also got naan bread on a side. The chicken that came in my dish was pretty good, didnt taste defrosted so points for that.

    The place is very cute, very clean and service was friendly. I was surprised there was only one other person dining in.

  • Review from Dan C.

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    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    11/14/2011

    BYOB!

    Order the chicken Madras.

    I've been here a couple of times, and every time has been a good experience. I like my Indian spicy, as in, I ask them to make like they'd make it at home. The Little India strides a nice balance between authentic, and something your mom would like. You can find strong flavor, but also there are dishes that won't offend the uninitiated palate. The only issue I've had is when I asked to have it extra spicy: it felt as if the spice was tacked on. . . so the moral is that every dish is good to go.

    If you're new to Indian cuisine, I would recommend the lunchtime specials. They come at a good price and allow you to pick a sampling of vegetarian and tasty animal entrees.

    Diiiiid I mention that it's BYOB, and that there are at least three liquor stores within a block?

  • Review from Brandon T.

    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    Updated - 9/5/2011

    Have to knock them down a couple of stars as the last two times we have ordered from here there have been problems. The first was the food was skimpier then usual, which was sad because leftovers reheat so well.  Then the second time we had ordered around 8pm hoping to be eating by 9.  Not asking too much by any means on a weekday.  Then at 9:20pm I received a call that they would be unable to deliver the food.  

     Needless to say I was fairly upset that I wasn't told earlier, as I could have planned an alternative. If this place wasn't my favorite Indian, I'd be giving them 2 stars for sure. Get it together over there Little India, you are definitely slipping.

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      7/20/2011

      When I lived up north in edgewater my first couple of years in Chicago, I fell in love with Indian… Read more »

  • Review from Bob B.

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    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    1/31/2012 5 Check-ins Here

    I still prefer Marigold, but it's pretty good, and it's nice to have pretty good Indian food in the neighborhood.

  • Review from Elizabeth M.

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    Dunning, Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here

    I have ordered delivery from here several times. Never dined in, so can't comment on that. I am not an Indian food connoisseur or anything, but I find it flavorful and very tasty. I usually go for the palak paneer, samosas, and naan. All good. Portions are big and I don't know why people knock them for that, because the food is great as left overs. Delivery has always been very fast.

  • Review from Lynette M.

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    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    1/7/2012

    This is one of my favorite places for Indian food.  The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious.

  • Review from Ciel d.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 9/16/2011

    Still my favorite Indian food in the city. They are always polite and friendly and every now and then I randomly get free samosas in my take out orders.
    We recently moved and they are nice enough to still deliver to us even though we no longer live in their delivery area. That just makes me want to hug them and is worth an updated review!

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    • 5.0 star rating
      9/7/2010

      I make it a point to eat Indian in any city I visit, and, after eating my way through curries and… Read more »

  • Review from PJ H.

    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    8/13/2011 23 Check-ins Here

    Most importantly the food is VERY tasty and great value for money. The portions sizes are large. The Naan bread options are always being updated, new types of Naan to choose from every few months. More importantly it's BYOB...:)  Drink up my friends...!!!
    And finally the staff are knowledgeable and genuinely want you to have a good experience. That's the biggest difference I find between large chain Restaurants and small family owned restaurants. The small family owned restaurant staff ACTUALLY care....!!!!  I am a regular at this restaurant and will continue to support small business restaurants in my neighbourhood as long as they provide quality service.

  • Review from Rachel L.

    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    7/31/2011

    Yum! A friend and I got delivery one Friday night. Very delicious. My only complaint was that they were substantially over the estimated delivery time. Though that wasn't egregious, really, just darn annoying when you're hungry.
    Also, there's a combo dish on their grubhub menu that lists several dishes and rice. And then says in caps that it DOESN'T INCLUDE RICE. I'm so sorely tempted to order it just to see if it actually includes rice or not. I'm a curious kitty that way.
    Otherwise, there are remarkably few Indian places between down town and Devon, so this might be my new go-to Indian place.

  • Review from DJ S.

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    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    6/15/2011

    I've been coming here for two years. Never have I once received food that is tasteless or cold. It's BYOB, the servers bring you glasses for you alcohol, and they're kind as heck about it. As soon as I was noticed with some craft beer I was immediately brought two cold glasses for my guest and I.

    Aside from the kindness of the waiter, I order the lamb vindaloo. It's for people who love to eat food that's amazingly flavorful who love their faces to go numb (not joking). I mean, this stuff is so hot you have to take a break from eating it. It's so good and the lamb is @#$%^ I can't explain. Occasionally I'll have the lamb dopyaza and/or one of the chicken combos. All of them have been amazing. Aside from the price, this is a nice place to eat out once in a while. I've never been disappointed.

  • Review from Elyse D.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    7/1/2011

    This has been our go-to Indian spot in the neighborhood for three years. We love the Paneer Makani and the Bhel Puri is out of this world. They also have great customer service here. We had an order that was missing a dish and they tried calling me two times while I walked home, but I didn't notice until I got there. They apologized for forgetting the dish, delivered it to our house and would not let us tip them because they said it was their mistake!

    Love this place.

  • Review from Pam D.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    10/12/2011

    I'm a 10 minute walk from Devon Avenue, but this is my favorite Indian restaurant.  

    My boyfriend and I have tried several places along Devon but Little India just has the best quality of food, friendly service and the best mango lassis.

    And also, it's in our price range....

  • Review from P S.

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    Chicago, IL

    2.0 star rating
    5/14/2011

    Order for delivery:
    Disappointed.
    The only thing I requested was NO styrofoam containers.  This is important to me and that is why I requested it.  The other places I order from have no problem with this request- and many places are already using green carry out containers, which makes me want to order from them a lot... Even Mc Donalds did away with styrofoam 15 years ago... why?  because it takes millions of years to biodegrade.  Its horrible for the environment and most of it just ends up in the ocean, in the "pacific garbage patch."  

    The food was ok.  the appetizers arrived luke warm and flaccid and it had that french-fry taste, like the fryer grease might have been old.

    The lamb was pretty good and I would say that the entree prices were worth it as far as the quality goes, but the appetizers fell short and were over-priced for the level of quality compared to other places.

    All things considered, I would order from them again  if they used more environmentally friendly containers, and if the delivery time was shortened.  The estimated delivery time was one hour and it took an hour and a half.

  • Review from Pavithra M.

    Chicago, IL

    2.0 star rating
    9/3/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I have had both good and bad experiences here.  The best dish I have had here is the chicken tikka masala.  And their naans are consistently good.   But I cannot get over my last order of the frontier chicken roll.  It was a soggy mess of a chappati stuffed with some sort of chicken curry.  The curry had leaked all over and was not their best effort.  There were no onions or green chillies or anything else in the roll.   As much as I have appreciated my previous experiences here, this one bad one will forever color my perception of them.  I am not the best cook in the world, but I do know Indian food and I would NOT have let that roll leave my kitchen.

  • Review from Alice Y.

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    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    4/30/2011

    I really want to give Little India a 3.5. As far as the food is concerned, it's a solid 4, but I have to dock 0.5 because it is too expensive once you add in the cost of rice or naan (which don't come with your entree).

    I've had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken makhani, both of which were good, but I prefer the latter. The sauce is very tasty, though (alas) not very healthy for you. I think it's one of their most popular dishes - our waiter more or less said as much when he recommended it. Their mango lassi is also spot-on, gets the job done.

  • Review from KJ C.

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    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    12/2/2011

    This place is fantastic.  It's got delicious Indian food at very reasonable prices, plus it's BYO!  The service is always super friendly, you can tell they really, truly appreciate your business here, and the place is run like a family diner.  I love the clean but no-frills decor and watching folks passing by on Bryn Mawr.

  • Review from carolyn h.

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    Birmingham, AL

    4.0 star rating
    1/12/2011 1 Check-in Here

    3.5 stars
    We came in during the lunch hour so we ordered the lunch special, let me tell you, great deal for the amount of food you get. NO, it's not a lunch buffet, you get 1 chicken dish, one vegetable dish, soup, salad, rice and Naan for something like $8.95.

    I enjoyed everything except the soup. It was a little bland. I believe it was a lentil soup. It just seemed to be broth and rice. Not much lentils in it. The chicken marsala was tasty (I know not the most exciting thing to order but I was in one of those moods). The Naan was also nice, warm, not to greasy but had the perfect amount of oil/butter whatever it is on it. The owner was really kind and gave us recommendations on certain things.

    My other beef is that the restaurant was freezing. It was empty (we ate lunch at 2:30 so this didn't surprise me) so perhaps when it's filled with people it's a bit warmer.

  • Review from Taste M.

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    Claremont, CA

    2.0 star rating
    11/5/2010

    Found this place on Yelp so I thought I'd write a review.  I ordered delivery online.  The online ordering is excellent.  Overall I'd say it was okay.  The chicken makhni was pretty good I thought but I've yet to have it somewhere and hate it.  I got some dal saag as well and wouldn't get it again.  The garlic naan was very good and the aloo paratha was pretty good as well.  The pappadum were good too.  The rice was kind of weird too.  If they're willing to give you that much for $3 they can have a normal side size for $1 or just give you some.

    The delivery was about an hour, the delivery driver was lazy and refused to come up to my apartment.  His excuse (with attitude) was that my door person wouldn't let him double park in the circle drive while he went upstairs.  Instead of him just parking in the loading zone on the street I had to come down and get the food.  A minor inconvenience to be sure but if you pay for delivery you should get delivery.

    The food is probably 3 star but the delivery driver and the price take it down to 2.  The entrees should definitely be $2 less apiece unless they start including rice or making them bigger portions.  I would be willing to try a buffet and bump it back to 3.  I definitely couldn't see this place getting 5 stars.

  • Review from Marvin G.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    9/7/2011

    This place is a treasure for me! Been here couple of times and keep on coming back! I love how the place is so relaxing and very accessible. The food is great and the staff are very nice.. It is right next to Bryn Mawr red line stop and near Flourish Bakeshop!

  • Review from Jarede S.

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    Deerfield, IL

    5.0 star rating
    10/21/2010

    We have not received our meal yet but I am already impressed.  The staff is friendly, the unisex bathroom is spotless and service is prompt.
    After the meal: excellent service, food was beyond delishious - full of flavor that explodes on your palate, private tour of behind the scene.  This is worth the trip if your having any doubt at all.

  • Review from erin w.

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    Lakewood, OH

    3.0 star rating
    10/12/2010

    Sometimes I get take-out from Little India because I am lazy and it is right down the street.

    It's nothing special, the few friends I've ordered with have referred to it as "Americanized Indian" food, and I don't disagree.  The naan is amazing though.  I'm also a big fan of the Malai Kofta and haven't really branched out since I found it.

    I've never eaten in, so I can't speak to that, but the delivery is typically super prompt, which is always a plus.

  • Review from Matthew T.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    7/22/2010

    First things first: BEST INDIAN FOOD IN CHICAGO PERIOD!!!!!!

    I have lived in Bryn Mawr for over 2 years now and still remember how wide my eyes got when I ate here for the first time on my 19th birthday and my mind was opened to the world of Indian cuisine.

    I went here with my elite '10 lady friend for a summer dinner on my recommendation. The seating area is a little small, but the food more than compensates I ordered the chicken madras (the very chicken madras in my namesake) and my friend got the chicken tika massala and were lost in a cosmic explosion of flavor and delight....but that is usually the experience one has when dining in here. The nan is always hot and buttery and delicious. It is also BYOB which is nice and it also seems like it is how the establishment brings in larger parties of people.

    The menu is so big that you could eat lunch and dinner here for a month and never ever order the same combination of items. Amazing service, a better menu and food that redefines flavor. I will never stop eating here and hope that they have a great deal of success in the future.

    For those of you who love Indian cooking, this place is a must. When at Taste of Chicago there were so few Indian restaurants represented that my heart sank a little. Come out and support local businesses like The Little India so that great quality food like this can be available at Taste.

    Much Love Little India, you are my favorite place in Chicago.

  • Review from Shradha A.

    Chicago, IL

    2.0 star rating
    8/28/2010

    Food = mediocre (bland/ not flavorful)

    Convenience = only reason (take-out/ order-in)

  • Review from kelso i.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    8/15/2011

    Excellent!

    Very friendly staff, the lunch special is an awesome deal, I brought 2 family members there we all got the lunch special and had way too much food for 3 people.  A personal favorite would be the mutter paneer and mushroom baji, awesome food! Great prices even if you don't catch the lunch special- check them out, support these guys!

  • Review from Erika G.

    Chicago, IL

    1.0 star rating
    Updated - 7/15/2010

    Ah, so disappointing.

    Despite a really great - if a little too technical - online ordering website, there were many ordering FAILS. First, you have to click how many times on the food item you want? I didn't click enough and a few of my things were not delivered.

    The food that was delivered . . . didn't sit that well. Too much ghee? Overcooked? Whatever it was . . . I never even had so much as a stomachache when I was ACTUALLY in Delhi, so this was surprising. My comely companion suffered worse than I did.

    So, despite the charming owner/waitstaff . . . I doubt I'll order from here very much or come back. A pity, since it's steps from my hut.

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      4/3/2008 First to Review

      Okay, pretty good. Ate here today. It's a bit pricey, but the portions are GIANT, easily two meals… Read more »

  • Review from Michelle O.

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    Chicago, IL

    1.0 star rating
    9/29/2010

    I really wanted to like this place.  I just moved in the neighborhood and my roomie, a close friend of ours and I got take out.  To begin with, the rice (as some reviews have mentioned) doesn't come with the $8 dishes and costs $3.  Three dollars for rice?!?!  That aside, when we got back to our place, they forgot my order of naan.  I ordered the Chicken Makhani because I absolutely love this dish.  My friends ordered the combo with the Tikka Masala.  I was so disappointed in the flavor of the Makhani.  It tasted nothing like I've had before (and Ive had this dish in many different Indian restaurants, all over the US).  It was very tomato heavy and tasted more like V8 than butter chicken.  I tried adding spices to it, but it was just not made right.  Standard Indian has better Makhani than this place!

    Save your money and go somewhere else.  Such a shame too, I would have loved to have decent Indian food that delivers and is close to me, but it looks like if I don't want to travel out of my neighborhood, then I will have to cook it myself.

    To its credit, my roomie likes it, but she has yet to go to Devon.  Our mutual friend also stated "Standard Indian is better, and I hate Standard Indian."

  • Review from Audrey R.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    8/8/2011

    I've been there twice now, and there is NEVER anyone in there. Each time I've went, my party was the only one there. This made me a little skittish the first time, but my fears were soon allayed. This is my first experience with Indian food, but it was absolutely delicious. The rice dishes are great, the breads are perfect. The prices are decent, especially since the dishes are big enough to share between two people, which I've done each time. You can get a delicious, filling meal for two for 12 bucks, easy.
    I still have no idea why this place isn't crowded all the time. So worth visiting. I am definitely going back there.

  • Review from Liz K.

    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    7/13/2010

    I was surprised by how good this is, honestly. Generally I prefer getting my indian food on devon because it's a bit cheaper... But nonetheless the portions here were huge.

    I got the chicken tikka combo and 2 samosa (and a mango lassi but I'd say it's hard to go wrong with those anywhere). I pretty much could have just gotten some naan and the chicken tikka masala and had enough food.

    Basically this is decently priced and the portions are pretty big so I'd say this is worth a try if you aren't willing to head further north!

  • Review from Matthew S.

    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    2/18/2009

    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!

  • Review from Fred S.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    10/11/2011

    My favorite Indian restaurant.  The only thing better than the food is the courteous service and friendly staff.  Definitely get the Butter Chicken.  I really have never had a meal here that wasn't excellent.

  • Review from Ginger W.

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    Chicago, IL

    4.0 star rating
    7/17/2011

    This is a charming neighborhood spot with tasty food.  The naan is as good as it gets.  I go there frequently for the lunch special which is a great deal with soup or salad, naan, rice and  vegetarian and chicken options.
    My daughter and I went there for lunch on Thursday.  On Friday I went back to order dinner for 9 people to be delivered.  The waiter remembered what my daughter and I had eaten the day before!  Anyway we received a delicious Indian dinner with appetizers, naan and 7 entrees for about $90 which is a lot better than cooking.  Delivery was right when I asked for it.
    I would give it 5 stars except the entrees could've had more substance to them instead of being so much sauce - but hey, the sauce was really delicious.

  • Review from Nilda R.

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    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    4/16/2008

    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.

  • Review from Jeff A.

    Chicago, IL

    2.0 star rating
    1/21/2010

    I have never been sick from the food...

    I will just say it, easy, convenient, close by, not crowded, and I still regret it almost every time I eat here...  

    UGH

    Don't hate me, just being honest...

    Much better Indian fare to be had all over Chicago!

  • Review from Kelly K.

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    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    5/18/2010

    I would consider this a fairly solid choice for Indian food if you're not heading to Devon.  My husband and I went around 7 last night and the place was EMPTY.  Since it's small, I was both slightly glad and slightly bummed.  I don't like noisy and packed but I also don't like being stared at while I eat because the hostess has nothing else to do.  Speaking of the hostes / waitress....'

    She was awkward.  She was not impolite by any means, but her manner was odd.  I can't really describe it any other way.  Each time she came to our table, she made us feel distinctly uncomfortable.  Sitting back in our chairs, obviously done, she took our plates away so slowly and carefully and with such an odd expression that it seemed she was afraid we'd stab her with our forks.  

    That said, the food was good.  I wasn't blown away by any means, but we were both satisfied with what we ate.  My husband had the chicken tiki masala, and I had the chana masala.  In addition, we ordered the appetizer combo.  LOTS of food - too much, but we took home what we didn't eat.  The appetizers were all delicious, and both entrees were solid "B" fare.  Good for a quick stop if you're in the area for another reason, which we were, but living in Edgewater and so close to Devon, we probably wouldn't seek this place out otherwise.

  • Review from Ayako M.

    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    12/2/2008

    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!

  • Review from Robert G.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    3/20/2011

    We had a very satisfying lunch today at Little India--simple but quite delicious. We started with the vegetarian somosa and followed with chana masala, cauliflower bread and their house seasoned rice. What I found very helpful and forward thinking was that the menu indicated vegan dishes with a V. This took a lot of the guesswork out of which dishes contained dairy and those that did not. Thank you very much for catering to a vegan audience.

  • Review from Mill V.

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    Chicago, IL

    2.0 star rating
    5/3/2008

    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!

  • Review from Nick M.

    Chicago, IL

    3.0 star rating
    8/8/2008

    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.

  • Review from Brett M.

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    Chicago, IL

    5.0 star rating
    5/17/2009

    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.

  • Review from kurosh d.

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    Springfield, IL

    5.0 star rating
    10/23/2011

    It's a little expensive, but the food is fantastic. I've eaten here close to 10 times. Delivery has always been quick. The service was great. The food is consistently some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten. Highly recommended.

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