Michelin Bib Gourmand · Indian-American · Logan Square
By Monty Khas, Anonymous Critic. Pays every bill.
Superkhana International doesn't fit neatly into a category, and that's the point. Since 2019, this Logan Square restaurant has served Indian flavors through the lens of a Chicago neighborhood joint, and the Michelin Guide has recognized it with a Bib Gourmand for the effort.
The people
Chefs Yoshi Yamada and Zeeshan Shah started out with Bombay Breakdown, a pop-up series that built a loyal following before they opened Superkhana in July 2019. Yamada, who is Japanese-Italian, cooked at Chicago favorites including Lula Cafe and Blackbird, and Shah came from Hopleaf. Together, they cook food that's rooted in Indian home cooking but unafraid to borrow from everywhere else.
The vibe
Superkhana is a neighborhood restaurant at heart. It's the kind of place where you can drop in for a weeknight dinner or settle in for a long weekend brunch, and the menu is built for sharing.
What to eat
Start with the French fry Manchurian, crispy fries tossed in the sweet, sour and spicy sauce of Indo-Chinese street food. It's addictive. Dhokla, the fluffy steamed Gujarati chickpea cake, comes paired with sweet corn, and smashed baingan, a smoky eggplant dish, arrives with fresh naan for scooping.
The bigger plates are where the kitchen gets creative. Achaari pork, spiked with Indian pickling spices, comes with vada pao, the soft Mumbai bun, and coconut beef brisket is slow-cooked and deeply comforting. Methi chicken, fragrant with fenugreek, is a quieter pleasure, and the chaat is always worth a look.
Then there's the butter chicken calzone, a giant naan stuffed with butter chicken. It's the dish that gets the most attention online, and while it isn't the best thing on the menu, it's undeniably fun to share.
Brunch
Weekend brunch is a local favorite, and it's a great way to try the kitchen in a more relaxed setting. Get there early or expect a wait.
Before you go
Superkhana is at 3059 West Diversey Avenue. It's closed Monday and Tuesday, with dinner Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Why it matters
Superkhana showed Chicago that Indian food could be personal, irreverent and deeply delicious all at once. It helped pave the way for the city's newer generation of creative desi restaurants, and it's still one of the most fun meals in town.
The Quick Fix
What to order: French fry Manchurian; dhokla and corn; smashed baingan with naan; achaari pork with vada pao; coconut beef brisket; methi chicken; a chaat of the day; the butter chicken calzone for the table
Pricing: Mid-range. Generous plates at neighborhood prices.
Best for: Neighborhood dinners, weekend brunch, groups of friends, adventurous eaters and anyone who likes Indian food with a twist
How it compares: Chicago's most original neighborhood Indian kitchen; more casual than Nadu, more experimental than Kama; the fries Manchurian beat any bar snack on this list
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