Mughal India
560 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Address :
560 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL, 60607 - Phone (312) 431-8029
- Website https://mughal-india.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Amy Y.
I ordered the fish masala and the garlic nan. The fish was kinda dry. There are definitely a lot of other better indian food places in town.
(3)Sruts A.
I am extremely picky about Indian food, because for me the best of it is always homemade. Mughal India is a favorite with a lot of my colleagues and so we ended up here for a team lunch. The lady that answered the phone was absolutely delightful and very frankly told me that holding a table for 10 people would not be possible at noon, but she would try her very best to. And to her word, she did! It's a small restaurant with the buffet table taking up one side of the length, the bar in the middle and a few booths and tables around them. We all opted for the buffet and were extremely satisfied with it. I must admit that while their selection of food is limited, it is more authentic than most Indian restaurants in the city. The vegetarian dishes were my favorite. I think I'd go back here just for the hospitality!
(4)Daniel N.
I usually go to CCH for lunch buffet because of proximity and location plus 15% off when checking in via yelp. Decided it might be good to venture a bit off the beaten path and work off some of those buffet calories too. This place was really good! Much better and authentic tasting than CCH. I tried a bit of everything and all was good. The highlights were definitely the tandoori chicken, paneer saag, chicken tikka masala or butter chicken, chutney and the desserts. You can tell that this is a friendly family run establishment which is refreshing. The only opportunities are the location, decor and ambience. They give each table a carafe of water but no ice.
(4)Vibhor D.
Came here for lunch buffet. Smallest selection of buffet I have ever seen. I would have given 0 star if was possible. Butter chicken was d worst I have ever eaten. Naan was a big disappointment. Veg was strictly don't touch me types. Only saving grace was samosa snack and goat curry. In simple words go to McDonalds or something rather than coming here.
(1)Syeda B.
Have ordered from this restaurant a few times and it has not been bad in the past, however, today the taste of the chicken in the chicken biryani was tasting off and should have probably been thrown out instead of being served. I am disappointed, I just hope I don't get sick.
(2)Hinna S.
I went here today with absolutely no expectations. I haven't tried many Indian restaurants in Chicago however this was a delightful surprise. The customer service was great and the food was superb. We had the samosas, day makhni, malai kofta, biryani and channa Masala with naan. Overall it was not too expensive and I loved the food! I will definitely be coming here again.
(5)Neyra B.
I always see this place as I walk to the train from school. Today I stopped by for lunch and take it to-go. They are so helpful and sweet. I got a vegetarian dish, I didn't know it would be so spicy. It was delicious! It was a perfect mixture of curry, peppers and their tomato sauce. And they asked me if I wanted naan. It was so good. Crispy yet still soft. Definitely recommend! And I only waited like 5 minutes and the owner of the restaurant came out and spoke with me for a few minutes and thanked me for coming in whole I waited. Great customer service and delicious food!
(5)Vinod K.
We came here on Saturday night during the labour at weekend and had a pretty bad experience .. We spent $55 for 2 royal biryani , 2 mango lassi and half tandoori chicken and I can say it wasn't worth the cost .. Royal biryani was chefs special and was terrible + poor service .. Tandoori chicken and mango lassi were ok .. People stay away from royal biryani ...
(1)Rachel B.
I don't know what's been going on here, but my last few takeout orders have just been disappointing! Not sure why this place refuses to vary their spice level per order, but no matter how many times I request "mild," my entree always varies between medium and oh-my-God-save-me. But that's nothing new- you just suck it up and deal be aside the food is good. Or was good... First, get it together with the naan. How hard is it to bake flatbread properly? Last night, my naan was burnt on one end and raw on the other. The time I ordered before, I got onion naan when I ordered lamb. Then time before that, my plain naan was so scorched on the bottom/middle that's couldn't eat it. Aside from the total disregard for spice level, the quality and quantity of the entrees has diminished. I had 5 lousy pieces of chicken in my tikka masala last night. Time before that, my container was filled about an inch from the top- major deviation from the norm. This batch was a little watery too, as if they didn't have enough left in the pot for a full order and were trying to make it work. For $10-15 an entree and $3.50 for a slice of bread, step it up and stop skimping. In talking to you owners! Competition on the Indian food market is fierce and I want to see you survive- you have such potential!
(2)Maud K.
This was pretty good Indian food, and in convenient walking distance from Union Station. The staff was friendly. The buffet was a bit expensive at around 13 bucks. The food was nicely spicy, and there were lots of different dishes to choose from, including five vegetarian options. I have celiac disease, and was able to eat most things on the buffet safely, with the usual exceptions of naan and gulab jamun. The only reason I didn't give it a higher rating is that all of the dishes tasted very similar, like the same combination of spices and flavors was used for every dish.
(3)John H.
One word: GROSS. Unlike many previous reviewers who acknowledged having limited experience eating Indian food, I've been to probably hundreds of Indian restaurants, including tons in the U.K. where curry is king. I may not be ethnically Indian, but I know what I'm talking about. And my meal was a disaster. The pakora was heavy, laden with batter and greasy on the inside. The sag paneer was over-spiced, with only a few odd-shaped pieces of cheese, and after a few minutes, grease was pooling on top. The naan was cooked inconsistently, with parts of it burnt and parts of it thick and doughy. It, too, has some sort of grease on top, I thought it was butter but ut wasn't. Yuck.
(1)Kristin M.
Decent Indian food at decent price, which is surprisingly hard to find in these parts so for that, I'll give you 4 stars Mughal. Yea ya we order all the typical American choices: butter chicken, tikka masala, Chana masala, sagg paneer, naan, etc. and it's all pretty good. My favorite is the sagg paneer. The chicken is not fatty which can be challenging sometime at Indian restaurants...between tikka masala and butter chicken, I say live it up with the butter chicken. The food is spicy yet has a ton of flavor which is what makes it good. What is surprisingly not good is the naan. I keep ordering to soak up the delicious sauce but it's too thick. Also the dal soup isn't memorable. Anyways, it's my go to spot because honesty I think it's just as good if not better than Jaipur for a fraction of the price.
(4)Jared P.
If I told you that I knew ANYTHING about Indian food, it would a down right lie. Pretty much, the only thing I know is that you point at a dish and some spicy, molten hot liquid comes out with chicken in it and I will most likely suffer indigestion and/or diarrhea for some time. This is no exception. I got the something vindalu and my wife got the tiki whatever. I liked her tiki whatever better, although my something vindalu had well cooked chicken. Both were good. Indian rice sucks. It's not the restaurant's fault that I like sticky white rice. The service was great and they always came over to ask if we were okay. Well, there you have it. I tried Indian food. Next time that I want my stomach full of diarrhea inducing, spicy liquid, I know where one is close by. Disclaimer: do not eat ice cream after Indian food or Thai curry. Not going into details. Just don't do it.
(4)Billy K.
I freaking love this place! It was the go to dinner spot for me and my wife when we just didn't feel like cooking anything. We lived close so often would just carry out but they deliver for a few bucks too. We recently moved out of the West Loop and this is one of the things I missed the most! Food was just so good and it was very consistent. The prices are also extremely reasonable considering the quality, getting harder to find in Chicago with everybody jacking up the prices.
(5)Laura Kathryn S.
Stopped in because it was raining and I didn't want to walk all the way to the grocery store. I AM SO GLAD I DID! This is as good as the Indian food my friend cooked me from his family recipes that his mom taught him and he's spent his life practicing! I ordered take-out and the staff was so kind and friendly while I waited for my food. It was quick to be ready and there was SO much of it. This food was worth more than I paid for it. I've never been more thrilled to have such a great place near me.
(5)Vignesh R.
While you are not overwhelmed by tasty choicest food options, Mughal India manages to stay on the back of your mind, whether you are getting yourself a takeout or eating in the ambience of the restaurant. This is because of the fact that the food is tasty enough, the staff are cordial enough to even adjust your order based on the quantity you will end up getting if you order in excess. Lastly, this is a place where you can be vocal and literally sing your heart out, for they seem to enjoy the fact that people are enjoying their time here. I will go there, with friends, again and again...
(4)Ritika K.
I have had food delivered from Mughal India several times. The food is very average but I used to order from here because the delivery is fairly quick. This one star is for the wrong order I received today. I had ordered a lamb dish and they sent chicken. The chicken was so bad that my husband felt sick after eating it. Never ordering from here again.
(1)Yuehao B.
The place is okay and food are typical Indian food. Very quiet place so not so good for large group. The Indian food is quite spicy but delicious. The thing is that the waiter seems to speak not so good English so we had some issues telling what was tip and what was gratuity.
(3)Dr T.
Bhindi masala Kheema naan Lamb rogan josh all amazing.
(5)Anuj S.
I had heard good things about Mughal India, so when my manager wanted to meet there for lunch, I was all in. My buffet experience was really OK. The vegetarian options on the buffet were good, like they had saag, daal makhani, paneer mattar, gobhi, and bharta. I think those were all of them. The food was OK - I mean I really only enjoyed the daal makhani. The rest were average. In terms of appetizers, I thought the selection was a bit on the weaker side - all they had were these mini-samosas; which were OK, but I just expected a couple of options for a $13 buffet. Lastly... the dessert... they had gulab jamun, pista kulfi, and kheer. I went with a taste of the kulfi and kheer. Interesting, because the sweetness levels were VERY different. I probably should've eaten the kheer first, because it was not very sweet - well, relative to the kulfi. The kulfi tasted good, but it was kind of icy, which means it wasn't prepared correctly. Neither kulfi nor ice cream is supposed to be icy. It takes me quite a bit of coaxing to have an Indian buffet, because I eat the food often enough and secondly restaurant Indian food is super heavy; creamy, oily, etc. So it has to have been an excellent experience to win my vote.
(3)Dalia M.
This is where I have ordered Indian from for delivery. Not a lot of options in my area so we get this. As an Indian, who cooks Indian and comes from a family of fantastic cooks, I can be pretty picky. The food is good. I've had chicken makhani and a couple lamb dishes. You have to add rice which I think is kind of ridiculous at the price point. Rice is an easy, cheap add. If I don't feel like cooking myself, I'll order from here.
(3)Charlotte M.
LOVE this place. i have been for the buffet, didn't love that. however, i order dinner from here often and i have my favorites. sometimes it could be considered a little greasy, but it is hit or miss and anyways i don't mind greasy....it is still just as good. it is a little pricey.
(4)Farwah R.
I came in to this restaurant to try out their buffet. It was your typical buffet spread, and it is Halal verified by the manager. It was pretty good! It tasted like your typical indian restaurant. The food was flavorful, and spicy! I am glad the restaurant didn't gentrify their food for their customer base. There was a mix of veg and non-veg food. There was samosa, plain rice, chicken biryani, palak paneer, mutton korma, chicken tikka, daal makhani, a sabzi salan, and I think the last thing was aloo gobi. I liked everything I tried. I didn't like the pista ice cream at the end. I thought it was too icy, and not creamy enough to be ice cream. The gulab jaman was 'on point' as people say.
(3)Oscar S.
Had a really good Indian w meal!!!! Had been meaning to come here for a long time.Finally made it.Im glad I did.They have a pretty good buffet.Many of my favorites were on there including tandoori chicken,goat curry and chana masala.I was more than satisfied.Im a big fan of Indian food.Now I have another spot to go to that I really enjoyed.Place is small but clean.Good friendly service also.Not a 5 star but definitely worth a visit!!!
(4)Jeffie J.
3.5 stars really. Why? Because the lunch buffet is 4 stars--all your favorite dishes, pretty well prepared, lots of choices and tasty. But dinner only rates 3 stars. I ordered aloo paratha, which is bread stuffed with mashed potatoes. The version here comes WITHOUT mashed potatoes--at least mine did. The first person I pointed this out to denied it. The second person said this is the way they make it here. The third apologized and promised to get me another order. She did, and when it came, it was exactly the same as the first--no stuffing of any sort. Honestly, I don't understand this, and no-one could explain it..The people who work here are nice but some of them could not speak English too well. I also ordered a lamb dish, karahi gosht, made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and "mild spices"--at least, that's the way the menu describes the spices, mild. Frankly it was too spicy for me--but if that's the way they season here, you just have to ask for REALLY mild. Still someone could have told me, or asked how hot I like the food--if they spoke English. Everything is a la carte, so rice is extra--but they serve a mound that easily would serve 2-3 people. In the end, I was disappointed by the dinner, but not put off. I would return for the buffet, but not for dinner.
(3)Jason P.
We visited Chicago over the 4th of July. Best Food we had the entire time. Great prices. Extremely nice delivery guy. Thank you! Thank you!
(5)Moe A.
Food was mediocre at best and when we asked for chicken breast in our tikka masala, they brought it with all brown meat. We requested extra extra spicy and it came out mild. We were visiting from out of town and love Indian cuisine so we thought we'd try it Sunday night. We got there at 9:15pm and by 9:55pm they were pushing us out the door. Ok food, horrible service! Wouldn't go back of you paid me. 2stars is for the lentil soup
(2)Hardik K.
Amazing Indian food. The Malai Kofta is out of this world. We also love the Paneer Bhurji and Paneer Tikka Masala. Also try the Khurmi Naan. The food can be a bit spicy at times, but i dont mind much.
(5)John V.
Just hoped off the train at union and was hungry. Seeing as it was lunch i decided to try something heavy...buffet. Found this place on google. I must say, having eatin in a couple of Indian buffets, i was greeted the best here. Their options are a also a tad more than the usuals i have in the burbs. Taste is quite what you would expect, not the greatest but not bad by a long shot. And also they have papadums! Only here i have found this. I loved eating this as a kid. So glad i found this place. Not as awesome as when i remembered as a kid but still tastes the same. No regrets eating here in this cute little buffet resto and will likely come again. Hope yoy enjoy. Ok....bow for round 3!
(5)Wes T.
This place is excellent. I ordered the Chef's Special Chicken Tikka Massalla, which is a pretty common dish but they put an excellent spin on it. It was spicy and flavorful and blew me away. Their naan is good and the service was very friendly.
(5)leo F.
The food was good, the staff were friendly. However, my appetite soured when I saw a cockroach walk toward me on the table. This is a health concern & i made the owners aware of the fact.
(1)Laura Z.
We had about an hour "layover" at union station, transferring from one train to another. In a desperate attempt to not have to eat the food court, we searched for a nearby non-chain restaurant. We found Mughal on a map, couldn't figure out if they had a buffet from the website, so called to ask. Of course they have a lunch buffet. Who were were kidding. The lunch buffet was perfect for an in-and-out, stuff your face, don't pay too much, and have a happy belly meal. The tandoori was especially a stand-out. Definitely the best tandoori chicken I've ever had. Not dry and extremely flavorful. I also appreciated the wide variety of options in the buffet. As for service, our plates were cleared promptly, and we always had fresh full glasses of water. All in all, for what I was looking for, this hit the proverbial spot.
(5)Gnanodhar D.
Being an hyderbadi the worst biryani i never had, the waitress response was very poor having no smile in thier faces Finally worst one
(1)Ericka A.
The food is so good and the people working there are so nice. I come here often to pick up a quick meal during my lunch break I like that they offer a full dine-in menu, a lunch buffet, carryout and delivery. There's even a carryout-buffet option. I believe it's $9 for a to-go container. The buffet selection rotates, so there's always something new to try. All of the food is zabiha halal. No pork here. No beef either. I really enjoy the goat curry, butter chicken and chicken tandoori. There's also lamb. They do vegetarian dishes incredibly well. I would say the veggie options slightly outnumber the meat in the buffet, but they're really good and have the perfect flavor combinations and spices. There's enough spice to keep it from being bland but it's on the mild side. That's great for me. If you order an entree, they can heat it up to your specifications. Their mango lassis are rich and creamy. I order one no matter what food I get. The restaurant is BYOB, so I really need to take advantage of that someday.
(4)Jessy P.
Well the plus side is they arrived before estimated delivery time via Gruhub.. 1. Asked for jeera aloo to be spicy, it was bland and cold. It was also in a small plastic container that is usually used for a side order. SERIOUSLY?! $10.95 for a small portion?! 2. Peas pulao...cold and the peas were not fresh..having a dry crunch to them 3. WHO MAKES ALOO PARATHA SPICY?!?! Seriously its BREAD!! I dont know who reads the orders in the kitchen but really?! 4. ...how do you forget a can of Sprite when it's highlighted on the paper? I expected the meal to be cold as it's coming from downtown to Hyde Park but this is just unacceptable! At least the Garlic Naan was good? All I can say is I miss living up north because that's the only way one can get inexpensive, good quality indian food! This was all one big screw up for $43!
(1)ben w.
Absolutely delicious Indian food, all the reviews hit the nail on the head, the butter chicken is awesome. Not the most impressive restaurant, modest and clean. The 5 stars is for the service. My 5 year old loves nan and chicken, but nothing too spicy. They went out of their way to make sure she was pleased with her food. Some places would roll their eyes if you try to appeal to them on this issue. Thanks for great food, we will be back. Hopefully for the buffet!!!
(5)Sonny S.
Samosas, tandoori chicken, naan - ohh my!! Ever since I moved into the city, I've had an insatiable craving for Indian food. Mughal India really hit the spot! One of the main reasons my friend and I decided on this place was because it was closer to us, but I have to say that I had my doubts because it wasn't located on Devon where many of the other Indian restaurants are, but I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant is located on Van Buren so it is definitely accessible by bus and blue line. There is also a parking lot right next to the restaurant for 2 hours for $6 or street parking. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but the interior is nice. There are a mixture of tables, booths and the buffet is located on the right side of the restaurant against the wall. We went with the lunch buffet, which was $11.95 and what I recommend to get a sampling of everything. For the price you pay, it's super cheap compared to many of the other Indian restaurants in Chicago and the quality of the food is amazing. Everything on the buffet was piping hot each time that I went to get another helping of food. Additionally, I always saw the staff switching out the dishes with fresh batches, which is always a plus - definitely not one of those buffet restaurants where the food has been sitting out for days. I hear that the food on the buffet rotates on a daily basis, but on the day that we came, there was: -samosas (deep fried pastries with potato and pea filling - really good!) -masala papadum (spiced Indian cracker) -dal makhani (black lentils) -sag paneer (cubes of cheese in spinach sauce) -baingan bharta (eggplant curry - one of my favs on the buffet!) -bhindi masala (okra in tomato sauce) -goat curry (had bones, but was worth it - tender and delicious) -chicken jalfrazi (chicken in a tomato/bell pepper sauce - best meat dish!) -tandoori chicken (tender and succulent!) -basmati rice (really fresh) -chicken dum biryani (basmati rice with chicken) -nan (hot and fresh - great for sopping up sauces) -ice cream (pistachio - had the consistency of shaved ice) -kheer (rice pudding) -gulab jamun (balls of milk dough that are soaked in a honey sauce) Besides these dishes located in large chaffing dishes, there is also a cold salad bar that includes items, such as mint, tamarind and mango chutney for the samosas and naan, fruits (oranges, watermelon, honey dew), raita (yogurt) and etc... Overall, Mughal had a great offering of delicious items on the buffet. This is definitely my new go-to place for Indian buffet! The service is great as well. The staff is very attentive with refilling drinks and clearing plates off the table, even when my dining buddy and I stayed for nearly 2 hours! We...lost track of time in the midst of our gluttony, lol. Additionally, they were very friendly in terms of making conversation as opposed to other restaurants I've been to. I highly recommend trying Mughal India out!! On your marks...get set...GO!
(4)Jon H.
Excellent food, and excellent service. Indian cuisine is by far my favorite. Ive eaten many different places. This quaint little restaurant serves awesome food. Very tasty. They lean towards "hot" on most dishes. If you like hot, you'll love Mughal! But make sure you ask them to tone it down if hot food is a bit much for you. My wife ordered butter chicken (not usually hot) and had to have it re-made. They were very understanding and accommodating.
(5)Jasdeep S.
I went today this palace. They no have fresh naan. They have frozen chicken kabab. Tandoori chicken is no good . I didn't recommended this restaurant to my friends.
(1)Neha M.
I went with my colleagues for a lunch buffet. The lunch buffet has a great variety of appetizers, salads and entrees. We had samosas, soup and tawa veggies in appetizers. The entrees included dal makhani, palak paneer, bhindi, jaipuri aloo, rice, chicken entree and a lamp entree. The food was delicious. I would say even though the ambience isnt great, the food, service and price beats all the indian restaurants in the vicinity.
(5)Gino W.
In the downtown Chicago area near Union Station, the Indian eateries are rather limited in numbers. Some colleagues wanted to get some Indian food for lunch one afternoon and Mughal India was the option. Enter four hungry engineers with appetites and what should we be graced with? Buffet. (Pause) I am not a fan of buffets and Indian restaurants have the monopoly on good buffets. The same can be said of Mughal India, but with milder spices in the food, if I may add. There were a few other Indians who came in and that was a hint that there is some authenticity to the food, indeed. Most of the patrons were American. As to the buffet, the saag paneer, chana masala, daal makhani, and mixed vegetables were worthy of being put out for the dining experience. I don't recall there being any basmati rice, but there was some yellow rice with mixed vegetables in it. That was okay, as I mostly resorted to eating buffet items that I could eat with naan instead of with rice. While my colleagues described the restaurant as a place where the cab drivers love to frequent, they must do so when the sun goes down. It is definitely better than one other nearby Indian eatery that I shall not name. The buffet was satisfying, but I will have to return after 5:00 PM to see how they fair with items on the menu.
(3)Cindy M.
I love Indian food and this is by far the best food close to the south side of Chicago! We love to eat there when we're in the mood for delicious tasting Indian food and of course something spicy! We usually order the chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, veggie samosas and naan of course. The service is ok, usually never really busy but really good food. Definitely a good place to check out!
(5)Aditya K.
I never had a chance to order their ala carte and hence my review is solely based on the items they serve in buffet. This place is very close to my work and is my usual go to place for Friday Lunch buffet. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, the space is a little cramped and this restaurant feels like a hole in the wall but who cares if the food is good, right! Their saag paneer, goat curry and samosas are my favorite. They also have some really good desert. Their chicken butter masala is a must try. The good thing about this place is they try to keep the buffet area as clean as possible, their staff keeps on monitoring the buffet items and they refill the stuff that gets over within no time. The other thing that I really like about this place is that, all their buffet items are always hot. As I said they really make sure that the staff monitors the buffet area. I will definitely continue going to this place everytime I feel like having Indian food. Must Try. Value for money.
(4)Jeannie A.
Went here for dinner with a party of 9. We were the only people in the place over the 2-hour period we were there. However, they did a ton of takeout. The place is sparse, with uncomfortable tables & chairs and booths, but very clean. Service was friendly and they were willing to do separate checks. Also, this is a BYOB with no corkage fee. They do no have a buffet for dinner, only for lunch. I think everyone at the table ordered something different, though everyone ordered garlic naan and basmati rice - as this does not come with the meal. I had the chicken saagwala - it was delicious. Portions are not huge - but plenty of food. They said everything is medium spice, unless you say you want more or less. My food was not medium, it could have used more spice. The samosas were really good - we had 3 different types and I loved the vegetarian. The pastry was so flaky. I do plan on coming back for the lunch buffet - since I work just blocks away. I have a feeling that will be much better than dinner, not that dinner was bad, but I love a good Indian buffet!
(3)C N.
Great food! Enjoying their selection very much! Probably the best indian place and indian food I've tried thus far...
(5)Praveen M.
My idea of rating a restaurant always starts with some simple dishes. Basic Indian chicken recipes or tandoori chicken thats of course if the restaurant has one on menu.If they can do it great they deserve an applause. So when I saw the reviews of this restaurant I could not help but head straight during my short visit to downtown Chicago, honestly I have had better, much better and for the price, I don't see the reason I should like it. I ordered a chicken tikka and their in house biriyani, unlike the chicken, biriyani was good but the chicken gets a zero. I didn't see any flavor, or the feel of even eating a chicken grilled in tandoor. It may be the location that it's pricey but did not impress me at the first attempt. I may try something else some other day until then I have much better Indian restaurants nearby me which do not put a hole in your pocket.
(2)Maria L.
I was having a hardcore cravin for Indian food and Trader Joe's Chicken Tikka frozen dinner just wasn't gonna cut it. This place is a quick little jaunt from the Loop/Sears tower and easy to find. Treated ourselves to the $11.95 lunch buffet and it had a good standard selection of veg items, samosas, naan, chicken dishes. All the items were pretty tasty and fresh. (Although I was a little dismayed there wasn't Chicken Tikka Masala. I know, so typical but I love it). The chefs came out from their small kitchen to replenish food often. You can also get a to-go box from the buffet for 10 bones I believe. The place got pretty packed by noon so I'd go before then to avoid lines. There were a lot of Indian people there which is always a good sign to me. This def seems like a family run business and the service was friendly and home-y. Good place for Indian lunch in the loop, guaranteed to want a nap afterwards, but worth it!
(4)Ryan G.
This place is amazing. Their lunch buffet is always very satisfying, in my opinion you can't beat all you can eat goat! Their dinner services are even better, they will make your order just how you like it, and wow is it delicious! Customer service is top notch and they really take care of you! Don't pass this place up!
(5)Mindy N.
Alittle pricey but about the same as most indian restaurant. Chicken till a masala was on point!! And delivery was super quick. Only downside was that rice wasn't included, as im used too. But that's fine the naan was HUGE. No rice needed!
(5)Fraser M.
Very average indian food. The garlic naan I had was undercooked and felt like the meal was rushed to be served. Very much did not like paying for individual servings of fountain soda. Had 3 ginger ales and was charged for 3 ginger ales
(3)Vishal P.
I ordered pick up...lamb curry...came in small plastic container with no rice or nann...$14. Lamb was overcooked and sauce to much lemon juice...
(1)Hasnat A.
Best indian food in this part of town! Honestly speaking... it's my favorite in all parts of town! I gave it a 4 b/c it can get hella expensive if you order just 2-3 dishes but then again I guess it is in the city. The lamb biriyani is bangers, so is the chicken curry! If you really want to get your money's worth; I suggest going for the lunch buffet -- you'll get to experience the whole shebang without the giant hole in your wallet.
(4)Joey S.
The restaurant is small but very well decorated. Te service is friendly. The food is rather pricey and I feel the portion sizes are just a little smaller than they should be. That being said the food tastes very fresh, was satisfying. Chicken Masala spicy very good. Naan bread good, basmati rice very good and eggplant (something) I thought was good but not great friend thought it was very good. Either way definitely worth dining there!
(4)Chris G.
Scrumptious, flakey, savory Samosas at this Union Station-area BYOB won me over immediately. The curry and potato stuffing was not some ready-made, freezer section dreck that can be had at the local Hippie Mart... it paid respect to the Mother Land. And that would be Devon Avenue, when it comes to the wonderful Southern Indian cuisine we're blessed with in Chicago. We ordered a similar potato entree that paired well with our delicious CK Mondavi Scarlet Five $7 bottle of red quickly snatched from the 7-eleven one block north and west. I love that the sweet lady sits right in the foyer as you walk in and is welcoming like my sweet grandmother.
(4)Haydar A.
The mango Lassi was really good I had the vegetarian biryani which was spicy for me so they gave me another yogurt and some gellab which was very nice the staff and the restraunt were very clean and friendly and the food was nice.
(5)Kyle D.
Lunch buffet review: I've been to a few other Indian joints for lunch around the loop, but Mughal seems to be the best bet. The buffet has a good amount of choices for appetizers, curries, masalas, desserts, etc. Came on a busy friday lunch with co-workers and left full and happy. Service was friendly and the place was clean even though it was packed. Not the best place for dinner atmosphere wise (if they are even open then), but the food was good. My only complaint would be that it was a little expensive at $13 for the buffet, but it's the loop and a buffet so I'll let the 5 star review stay :). Overall, great food! Service: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Food: 9/10
(5)Annie W.
I live a few blocks away from Mughal India and they're really hit or miss. I debated whether to give three or four stars, but I guess if I'm ordering from them at least once a month, they deserve four stars. There's a lot of variation in what you can expect in terms of flavor and spice. When the food is good, it's REALLY excellent. But sometimes, it tastes and looks watered down. Literally watered down, as in they added water to whatever they had at the bottom of the vat to fill up your takeout container. Sometimes the nan is huge so you get some bang for your buck, and sometimes it's 1/2 the size of another Indian restaurant's nan. It's a great neighborhood restaurant but I just wish there was more consistency.
(4)Eirene N.
I've had the saag paneer and malai kofta, and they were good! A good Indian place that delivers is a godsend.
(4)Alicia M.
I can't wait to try the lunch buffet!!! When hubby and I are in the mood for some trustworthy food, good service, and a quiet evening in our 'hood, we come here. Love. We can never go wrong with anything we order. The naan is delicious and the spices on the entrees aren't too overwhelming. And the rice...ahhhh, the rice! Delicious! Don't forget the booze! There is a 711 on Jackson right down the street in case you forgot your wine :) If you do forget, the tea is very very nice!
(5)Big R.
Awesome lunch buffet. Good selection of food, the food is tasty, the place is clean, and the service is attentive. I'd be happy to come back. If I HAD to complain about something it would be the mango kulfi (ice cream.) as with every single Indian restaurant I've had it at, it tastes freezer burned. But I don't know. Considering it's been like that at every Indian restaurant I've been to, maybe that's just how they eat it in India? Regardless, my experience was still a positive one.
(4)Vidya M.
The Restaurant looks Good. Small place. Yet Delicious food. I think its little priced than other restaurants. It is near by my work place so I usually get take to-go's or have lunch buffet. You can have variation in spice levels & you have some dishes which can be asked to make in Jain ( no onion & no garlic) style. We usually have veg .biryani, curry and Nan. Which has same consistency of good taste.
(4)Michele K.
Since moving south of the Eisenhower, I've lost my favorite Indian restaurants that deliver. Thank heavens I found Mughal India. Ordered last night and was pleasantly surprised! Much better than the place on Taylor Street. Delivery was fast and professional...nice car, nice clothes (!) They even put in some token pappadom! How sweet!! The veggie samosa's were good and the Lamb Vindaloo was a little more vinegar-y than I'm used to, but still good. Will definitely order from Mughal again!
(4)Faris H.
I've visited this restaurant many times for lunch and dinner, and I also had delivery orders too. Every time I go there I try to order different dishes, and they all were equally amazing. First, I liked the portion sizes they serve, large soup bowel, large Samosas, Large plates of rice and even Entrée, It's been always fresh, hot and delicious. Even the delivery orders are quick and nice. Waiters in the restaurant are very kind and always asking for your feedback and ideas. I really enjoy this place every time I go there . I highly recommend it for everyone :)
(5)Subhankar C.
Tasty food, reasonable pricing. Excellent hospitality. We went there late at night and still got what we ordered. Another advantage is that they deliver for a small fee which was very helpful for us being in conference. Strongly recommend! W ordered lamb biriyani which was excellent!
(5)Emily C.
We were craving Indian food and found this place on Yelp. We were pleasantly surprised. We went right before closing so we did have to rush a bit, but everything was very good. We loved the naan and all of the entrees we ordered (butter chicken, tikka masala, lamb and spinach - delish). The shrimp curry we ordered was super spicy. They brought us yogurt which really helped - they recommended we tell them mild next time. Would definitely go back - it looks like they have a good lunch buffet too. 169/365
(4)Manas B.
Hell stupid, costly and horrible restraunt... Waiters act like Zombie... Not even utter a single person word while serving. Not at all Indian Taste.. Naam (Bread) was not fresh n All others dishes were not at all eatable... Faking on name of Indian Restaurant
(1)Kim G.
The lunch buffet is delicious and a quick! I will go back.
(4)George G.
Stopped by Mughal India for the lunch buffet as it was my first meal in Chicago and I didnt have any breakfast. Think the total price was around 12.99$ plus tax. A bit pricey for this type of buffet. The buffet selection was really good. I was impressed to see Chicken Biryani and Goat Curry. Of course, those were my staple go to dishes. However, I did also have some of the Paneer and Peas, Palak w/ Chickpeas, and Tandori (from the clay oven) Chicken. As for desert, the homemade ice cream with Gulamb Jamun was fantastic. Would definitely come here again if I am super hungry, craving curry, and want quality. My old gripe is that I have had similar quality buffets but with a slightly smaller selection in the NYC area for around 8$ for lunch buffet. So its a bit more pricey.
(4)Lisa B.
I have lived in the West Loop for 5 years, how have I not found this place until now?!?! I had a serious Indian food craving today and did a yelp search for delivery places in my area, since I used to order from India House but then it closed. The reviews of Mughal were good, so I gave it a shot... WOW!!! I have eaten at a lot of Indian places between here and Devon, and this is as good as any. It also blows Japuir in the West Loop out of the water. PLUS, the delivery was SUPER fast! Samosa's are huge and well flavored. The naan is soft and delicious. The chicken tikka masala was well-spiced. I will definitely be ordering from here again soon.
(5)urbanaite K.
Okay food, if you are okay with large amounts of food coloring in it. Naan was good. Haven't tried buffet, which may be better.
(3)Krisan M.
I went here with a co-worker for the lunch buffet today. I am very surprised that I hadn't heard about it until now, having worked in the area for years. But I am so glad that we went! Overall, it's a good bang for the buck. They offer a variety of dishes, including vegetarian options. The vegetarian samosas were light, flaky, and flavorful. I also loved the naan! I probably could have just eaten that and been very happy. But I also tried the dal makhani, mutter paneer, curry potatoes, tandoor chicken, and chicken biryani. All very tasty, except the tandoor chicken was not as "meaty" as I would have liked. I tried a couple of the different sauces and chutneys they offered and was pleasantly surprised with their flavors. The service was pretty quick, too. We waited just a few minutes to be seated, but were able to eat right away once we got our table. It's a good option when you need to stick to an hour-long lunch break. If you're in the West Loop area and are craving some Indian food at a decent price, this is a great place to try!
(4)S H.
Finally... perfect Indian food! Ordered from every Indian restaurant via grubhub and this is the only restaurant I will ever choose again. Cooked to perfection, exactly the right amounts of spices used, generous portions.
(5)Mouhannad K.
2 hours for delivery when you call they tell you when you get the food just heat it btw I live less rhan 2 miles away
(1)Jim T.
Ordered out for dinner and had the chicken makhani. Found the dish to be very good, along with the side of jasmine rice I ordered. I also ordered the fried vegetarian appetizer and did not find it to be appetizing - hence the -1 star. I'm interested in going back soon for the lunch buffet to try some other dishes. Will be back.
(4)Andrew P.
My wife and I just had the lunch buffet at Mughal India and we were both pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and the excellent service that we received. We brought our 2 month old baby with us and our server was very accommodating. I work a few blocks from this place so I've always wanted to try the lunch buffet. Now that I've had a taste, I will definitely go back! Street parking was not difficult to find around 1PM. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LUNCH!
(5)eat out often d.
Old chicken, couldn't eat it. The fried appetizers tasted like they were cooked in very old grease. $40 right down the drain. What can you do...
(1)Jayt M.
Reliably good food with relatively quick delivery! We recently discovered Mughal after a bad experience with our previous go-to Indian restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. The delivery charge is kind of high at $5, so that complicates my tipping decisions. I think I would rather they build it into prices. Overall, it's worth checking out.
(4)Mo A.
this is my favorite indian spot in chicago. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food really is. it beats all of devon. and I'm an Indian saying this! I thought it would be another hemas kitchdn type trying to attract the yuppies... but this is truly amazing. lunch buffet is where its at!
(5)Dominic C.
This is my newest go-to place for lunch time Indian! I am a huge fan of this place and have been going here almost since opening. I can honestly say that their Spinach Cheese Paneer is what keeps me coming back because they can make it well and make it consistently. Of the three times I've had it, it always has been very delicious. I almost felt so bad grabbing so much to deny the other diners the opportunity to eat this but the deliciousness of it just overrides the thought as I stuff it down my gullet. What I also love about the buffet, they keep the items on rotation so it never gets stale, which also means that there are times I walked in and found myself leaving without the Spinach Cheese Paneer. However, their staples are still pretty rock solid with the samosa and the naans consistently delicious with exception of recent. The exception being that the naan had a nice toasted longer texture making it exceptional. It left me wishing I had grabbed more as always but there is only so much to grab! The service was always warm and friendly of all the times. When I first came it, I felt welcomed to their restaurant and allowed me to glance over their entire buffet before making my decision. Even when I was heading out the waiter had a smile on his face as I handed him the money and really made me feel like they wanted my business. This really surprised me as they were busy and had to tend to a lot of tables as the lunch time rush came to a close. I've also never had left this place feeling slighted, dissatisfied, or hungry for that matter! Since having eaten here at least three times, I can say that this place has clearly earned the last star for consistency on almost all levels. Now, only if there was a way to somehow stack the dessert into the tray filled with other goodness. Maybe putting the dessert in the last section of the tray and covering it up with a sacrif... err... experimental naan.
(5)Leang E.
For my late birthday lunch, I decided on what else but Indian food. It was a good walk out from the office. I actually garnered a large crowd of interested coworkers that came to attend and partake of my favorite kind of buffet and celebrate with me. Luckily, it did not rain while walking there or on our way back. The interior is a decent size, and the staff was very sweet and accommodated our group of 9 by really nicely asking others to switch tables to make room for us. They have a nice variety of dishes - easily 8-10 different items. You can easily get wrapped up on the main courses and kind of miss all the sauces and salads at the real start of the line since the plates are placed in between. I was so happy they had kheer here, as it the dessert I like best. They also had gulab jamun which was pretty decadent here. The kulfi was yummy, too. I think I tried everything and it was delicious. The goat curry, tandoori chicken, and butter chicken were good. The samosas were fantastic. We were all incredibly stuffed. I would like to come back when I have saved myself a few calories and know I can be a little less productive at work when I get back. Prices were reasonable and I think you can do carry-out buffet here, too - dangerous!
(4)Nat Z.
We were headed downtown to the Post Office, as you do on a Sunday night, you know, and if you've ever tried to find decent food in the Loop-- in general, but certainly on the later end of a Sunday night- you may appreciate the rare and delicious restaurant. We ordered some naan, which was not fabulous but still pretty decent, pakora, saag paneer, chicken tikka, and daal makhani, all of which were pretty durn tasty. We also had ras malai and gulab jamun for dessert, which was fab. Would love to go back for the buffet! Our server was pretty great.
(4)Javier B.
Very solid Indian buffet in the Loop. Should give it the fifth star just for existing as an alternative. The food is excellent for the most part. They always have two meat dishes, one chicken and one goat (excluding the tandoori chicken which is always available). Those usually tend to be the two weakest offerings. Not a huge fan of goat and it is usually not boneless. The vegetarian options are very good mostly. Wit tip included, one buffet is about $15 which is reasonable for what you get. The desserts are always also good and part of the buffet. A bit of a hidden gem if you work on the west side of the Loop.
(4)Nancy H.
Wow, what a buffet! I stuffed myself silly here for lunch and didn't even have an appetite for the rest of the day. For $12.50, you get veggie samosas (large, deep fried "dumplings" stuffed with mashed potatoes and peas), curries, okra, eggplant, saag paneer (creamed spinach with white cheese cubes), tandoori chicken, basmati rice dishes, naan, and a yogurt/dipping sauce station. The food is served in attractive copper buffet servers, kept warm, and is very fresh. Warning: the aroma of the food will stick to your clothes and hair after you leave this restaurant.
(5)Hugh M.
We ordered delivery - they said 45minutes to an hour 90 minutes later, food shows up. Pretty cold. Chicken was overcooked. Rice didn't come with the meal. and the menu is more expensive. We cheated on our favorite indian place (Taj Mahal) and will forever live to regret it. Avoid this place. Go with Curry House or Taj Mahal instead.
(1)Amanda S.
I went here for the buffet because I still consider myself a novice Indian food eater, and like to have lots of options in case I order the wrong thing. There are a ton of options in the lunch buffet, a great variety of both vegetarian and meat dishes, and I think well worth the $11 or $12. The staff was friendly and great at explaining all the dishes and spices. And the food seemed very fresh for a buffet. I saw the staff actually remove the samosas that had been sitting on the line and replace them with a fresh batch every 10 minutes or so. You can't ask for much more at a buffet.
(4)Cymen V.
I've only tried this place for lunch. I got the buffet one day and sat at the counter area. It was pretty good but lacking in flavor compared to say Sher-A-Punjab on Devon. It is also fairly expensive.
(3)Bill M.
Mughal India is a relatively new Indian restaurant just west of the Loop. The $12 lunch buffet proved to be very popular, as there was a small line of people after our well-timed arrival before noon. There is a pretty good selection of Indian food here, though the food stations are filed in a very narrow aisle and it can be very cramped as you navigate around other diners. Winning selections include goat curry, samosa, chutney, pistachio ice cream, and gulab jamun. I will look forward to the lunch buffet again at Mughal India.
(4)Robin R.
Nice lunch buffet. Business crowd during the week. Would have liked more vegetarian options and some soups. Selection was good overall.
(3)Hariharan V.
I'm guessing this place is new. Just ordered food delivered Kashmiri naan matched by few Navaratan kurma - shivers (Taste-wise - texture could be better) Portions are generous, warm and good You have to try the veggie platter Now one of my go to places for food.
(5)Z H.
An Indian place within walking distance? And it's open for dinner, too? (pretty rare when you live east of Halsted). We're so happy they've opened! We visited 10/30 for the lunch buffet (FYI, they are buffet-only until after 5). We arrived at 11:30 and everything looked and tasted very freshly made. There were 5 veggie options: Urad Dhal, Mattar Paneer, Potato Curry, Eggplant Curry, Navratam Korma, and 3 meat dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Curry, Tandoori Chicken. Also on offer in the buffet were pappadums, chutneys, sliced fruits and veggies, tomato soup, pakora appetizers, 3 desserts, rice and naan, . I'm pesca-vegetarian and he's meat-atarian, and we were both satisfied with choices and preparation. He's been to India House in Oakbrook, which offers some grand-sounding huge buffet. This wasn't equal to that, apparently (and is a few dollars cheaper at 11.95) but I found this to be more selection than I'm accustomed to in an Indian Buffet. So how did it taste? Not amazing, but nothing was disappointing either. I liked everything, including the eggplant, although its oiliness threw me off a bit (Mr. Indian-food expert said that's typical for this dish, though). Muttar paneer is my favorite, and this satisfied my mattar craving just fine. The mattar, and potato curry, were sneaky-medium spicy in that the warmth built up while I ate. Same for the tomato soup. The other dishes (including meats) were prepared mild. I usually order all my dishes medium, (or hot in a "weak" restaurant) but today the mostly-mild was fine. On another day, I'd ask if they might have some Sriracha etc. to doctor the food a bit. Prior to Mughal's opening, we usually drove to Curry House and ordered off the menu. I think the mattar paneer at both places is equivalent, and now I will have to order Mughal's Shrimp Chilli Masala to truly compare the two places, as that's the dish I love most at Curry House. Regarding ambiance, I'd call it pleasant, but not ornate. NIce tile floors, open kitchen in the front, large stainless, wood & copper bar in the seating area. Booths and small tables, paper covering the tables, bring your own crayons. Oh! BYOB, too. Thanks for opening, Mughal, and we'll be there next week!
(4)Sara B.
We found this place via yelp; just looking for Indian food near the Metra station. Service was quick, they let us stash our huge suitcases near the table, and the staff was able to help me order some vegan items. Seems like a family run scene. The food was great, especially the samosas!
(4)Local G.
I finally got a chance to try the food here and what I ordered was good. However, minus 2 stars because it is pricey for dinner and there are no sides included with any of the entrees. The only close option is some of their Basmati rice dishes, since it has meat mixed in with the rice. But c'mon, $12 for a rice dish!? They need to include a side dish along with their main entrees. Maybe a side of veggies, nan or even white rice. Meat entrees here go for around $13/14 a piece and that doesn't include anything. Perhaps the serving size is large enough for two, but for a single guy like me its not very economical. If that is the case, then I say offer smaller portions of the main dish and throw in some sides. The lunch buffet variety sounds reasonable and I will probably check it out sometime soon. But until then, I'll just order delivery from my favorite Thai place that includes rice or noodles with most of their entrees. Add a small appetizer and it still costs me right at $20 with delivery & tip! Every time I want to order from this place, one look at the prices changes my mind..
(3)Shakeel S.
There are not many choices in West loop/Near Union Station for good Indian food, this place gets my vote for being as authentic as some of the restaurants on Devon Ave. I agree price is at bit high end but that is pretty common for any food joint around that area. I love going there with friends all the time, each one of them agree that this is the best Indian restaurant around. One of my friend is black Dal (lentil) fanatics, most of the time he will just eat that with Naan. I am planning on going there at least once a month with a different co-workers.
(5)Sam L.
The food is good, but the menu is grossly overpriced. Mughal charges about as much as the much fancier India House and offers less food. I ended up paying $20 for a chicken tikka masala and a side of rice.
(2)Joe L.
My wife and I have been waiting for a long time for decent Indian place in the west loop or south loop. To our surprise, we not only have a new Indiana restaurant to go to, the food was really good! We had the pakora mix, baingan bharta, chicken saagwala, garlic naan, and a mango lassi each. Enough leftover for dinner the next day. I came here for the buffet and was impressed enough to come back for dinner. Before this restaurant came out, the only places my wife would go to would be in India-town on Devon. We tried every Indian restaurant in the west and south loop (not a lot of choices) at least once and settled that Devon is the only place to go... but now that this place is open, we're going to be regulars here.
(5)Glen W.
Competes for the best Indian in town and, best of all, delivers to Hyde Park! The special bread really is special...
(4)Weijie W.
Review for lunch buffet: it's a very good India restuarant. I had the lunch buffet here once. It's not very big, so never get too many people. The goat curruy is great, and a variety of chicken is also delicious. The price is $11.95 before tax; it's a bit expensive for me.
(4)Meatdowntown C.
Rating dinner: Ok food, high prices, dirty facility, no customer service. Excellent samosas and Nan or any bread since it is made to order. I had Channa masala, samosas, Nan and palak paneer. Nothing memorable but the samosas and bread. $57 for this dinner for two? I would rather go to India House and enjoy much better food and at least get rice included in my dishes. BTW: these people don't open on Saturday?
(2)The A D.
This review is for the lunch buffet. The lunch buffet is very good. They have a decent variety of chutneys and condiments. The buffet usually features a couple of vegetarian mains, two to three chicken dishes, and one goat dish (in additional to the obligatory rices, nann, and samosas). The mains range from good to very good. The buttered chicken and potato curry are very good. The chicken tikka is tasty. The mattar paneer is good as well. The buffet is not too spicy... A newcomer to Indian cuisine won't be put off by the heat. Costs about $15 (including gratuity). The restaurant is clean and the service is fine. Not a steal but a decent value for the quality and variety.
(4)C W.
Indian food is well known for being a little pricy, but this place offers an awesome lunch deal. The lunch buffet is $10! Normally places charge twice that amount. They also let you order the buffet as take out where you can stuff enough food for three meals into a big container for the same price! This is around the corner from my place and I've been going there often enough that the cook even waves to me when he sees me. Friendly, cheap, yummy, and BYOB option. What more can you ask for? Don't judge this place by what it looks like from the outside. The owners have been doing alot of renovations.
(5)Charla B.
I have been for the lunch buffet and ordered off the menu. Stick with the buffet because the menu is overpriced.
(3)Suvir S.
Excellent samosas. Basmati Rice, chana masala, rajma and daal makhani are all very well prepared. Fried fish is rare in an Indian restaurant and this restaurant does a good job with it. Service is very good, ambience could be made better
(4)Svenja P.
The food is amazing. It is a great option for lunch- either eat there from the nice lunch buffe or grab a box fill it up with goodies and take it with you. I am usually not a buffet fan but their food tastes fresh and really nice.
(4)Marsha M.
Stepping into Mughal India after a long Greyhound Bus ride brought back fond memories of past travels. The staff gave my "party of one" as much attention as any other table, the food was delicious, and the service was fast. What's not to love about this little oasis?
(4)Chad D.
Decent food. Ordered for pickup over their own website, and then when we went to pick it up, the owner told us "next time, don't order over grubhub!" despite the fact that we didn't. One of his workers corrected him and he apologized, but I don't understand why it would be necessary to get so angry over something like that, even if we *had* used grubhub... especially when it's such a new restaurant. Clearly these guys don't know anything about how to respect customers to get repeat business! If you want a subpar experience, order from here. If you want to feel appreciated like a customer should, go somewhere else. Plenty of better options for that.
(2)Rachna P.
cons doesn't taste authentic, small portion size, overpriced, pros delivery service was quick final comment: will not order from here again
(2)Meera R.
I don't understand the good reviews. We ordered samosas and 2 vegetarian entrees for delivery. The samosas were almost burnt. The green chutney that came with them had no taste except for an overwhelming bottled lime juice flavor. Entrees were greasy but had no complexity of flavoring. The peas in the mutter paneer had freezer burn. The gulab jamun was disappointingly tasteless and overly sweet at the same time! We also got an inexplicable foil pack containing a few pieces of iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onions. Was that supposed to be a salad? Overall the food was overpriced and under-spiced. Maybe this is not the place to eat if you are a vegetarian who knows a thing or two about Indian food.
(2)LeeRyan S.
I have seen people complain about the price, well just let me say it, you cannot put a price on good food. I got a chance to talk to the wonderful lady Ayesha who runs the place. And she has stated that a lot of time and effort is put into making each and every dish. Coming from that region I can tell you that the food is very authentic especially the Biryani it has an amazing flovor and really does remind you of home cooked food. So for all the people who think this place is too pricey Ghareeb Nawaz would be a good option since each dish is about 5 bucks but no guarantees on how you will feel the next day.
(4)Mike S.
Great Indian flavor. Delivery was very easy to setup because I just clicked on the menu items to order. More food than I needed or expected. I added a spiced bread, which was great... and the rice which was enough for two or three people, great also... so the services are abundant. It also came with some free flat bread I did not expect. And a couple little sauces, Tamarind and the mint green stuff. I ordered the Chicken Malaikabab, which is lucky, because it was healthy and with all the food I needed that. I got it because I love Indian spicing and knew this would be very interesting.
(5)L H.
Good, quick, Indian food. I've not come for the buffet, but the dinner here tasted great. The portions are generous, like with most Indian restaurants, and I would say their selection of dishes is above average.
(3)Natalie H.
We ordered for delivery last night and were quite pleased with our decision. Taste-wise this place rocks. Much more flavorful & authentic than any other places downtown. My only issue is that portions were small, and neither bread nor rice was included with anything. Normally if you're gonna charge $11 for a small vegetable curry, it's assumed that would be included.
(3)Erin C.
An amazing addition to the west loop neighborhood. This is seriously some of the best indian food i've had in my life (don't tell my friend's mother). We tried the chicken tikka masala and the chicken madras which were creamy, rich and delicious! the samosas were above average and it's byob which is always nice too. the staff was entirely lovely, friendly and accomodating. we will definitely be back soon to try the buffet! Love it!
(4)J. M.
This place has been a blessing and a curse since opening right around the corner from my office building! I love their food a little too much I think! ;) The staff has always been really nice to me, and their $10 to-go buffet deal has been a friday favorite of mine. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they have no lunch specials (as of right now). It'd be nice to see them develop some lunch-portion options or combinations (their normal portions are pretty big) in the $6-$8 range. But like I say, the lunch buffet is great! Seems to be very fresh, even at 2pm, after the lunch rush. So good!
(4)M L.
Come here fairly frequently for their lunch buffet. A very good variety of dishes (especially vegetarian options) and the food is all excellent -- 5 stars. I guess it could stand to be a little cheaper (with tax and tip, it's $15, which is a little more than I'd prefer to pay for a weekday lunch), which is the only reason I'm knocking off a star (if Yelp had a 4.5 star rating, I'd probably give it that). Perhaps they could have a weekday price and a weekend price for the buffet. But the food is definitely worth it, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
(4)Chris W.
Best Indian food I have had in Chicago...not a fancy place, but if you want great food this is the place. Good value too.
(4)Chris H.
Excellent. Our friends finally talked my wife into trying Indian food for dinner the other night. She is now a very big fan. The staff is extremely friendly!
(5)Stuart E.
Disclaimer - I have only had the lunch buffet...but man what an Indian lunch buffet, especially considering this place is near the Loop. It is definitely worth the $12.50 for the meal. The goat curry, chana masala, and saag paneer are delicious. Plus they have samosas on the buffet line, which is always a plus. I'm so glad to see a decent Indian place open downtown.
(5)Brian A.
Absolutely delicious. I had the saag paneer, curry goat, and chicken makhani with naan and each was perfect. $10 one-plate buffet take out is a very reasonably-priced lunch option for what you get, and I believe it's $12 for dine-in all you can eat.
(5)Alec W.
Best curry I've had in the west loop and very reasonably priced. The lunch buffet is excellent and the menu has something for everyone.
(5)Pankaj J.
Best Indian restaurant in downtown area. This has become my too go place for dinner. Authentic taste and flavors. Great quality. Affordable prices. Much better value( taste, quality, preparation and price) than places like jaipur and gaylord. Try Malai Kofta here and saag paneer u will keep coming back :-)
(5)Neville M.
Really good tasting Indian food. Several of the dishes are made very healthy with no visible grease glistening on the food. Other Indian buffets I've gone to require that you ask for nan and tandoori chicken - common favorites. It takes so long for them to come you are usually full by the time it comes. This buffet has both.
(5)harris w.
Flavor/menu is decent. Went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. Enterees are a bit overpriced for the portion. Probably won't return.
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