Ghareeb Nawaz Review: Devon Avenue's Late-Night Biryani Legend
Karachi-style chicken biryani, nihari and hunter beef paratha, served until 2 a.m. Why Ghareeb Nawaz is Chicago's best cheap desi meal.
Sabri Nihari Review: Devon Avenue's Nihari Institution Since 1996
Slow-cooked beef nihari, frontier chicken and chicken boti on Devon Avenue. Why Sabri Nihari is the first stop for Pakistani food in Chicago.
Mirra Review: Bucktown's Bib Gourmand Indian-Mexican Mashup and Its Barbacoa Biryani
Lamb barbacoa biryani under a roti crust, scallop tacos with Mexican green curry and a saffron tres leches. Why Mirra is Chicago's most exciting new desi restaurant.
Thattu Review: Avondale's Kerala Kitchen and Chicago's Most Personal Indian Restaurant
Kappa bonda, kadala curry with appam and pork chop peralan. Why Thattu is the Kerala restaurant the New York Times and Eater couldn't stop talking about.
Kama Review: The Singh Family's Indian Bistro Comes to Wicker Park and the West Loop
Goan mussels, lamb shank vindaloo, Chilean sea bass molly and a Chai Old Fashioned. Why Kama is Chicago's most welcoming modern Indian bistro.
Superkhana International Review: Logan Square's Playful Bib Gourmand Indian Kitchen
French fry Manchurian, achaari pork with vada pao and a butter chicken calzone. Why Superkhana International is Chicago's most original neighborhood Indian spot.
Nadu Review: Sujan Sarkar's Lincoln Park Tour of India's Regional Cooking
Meen gassi, prawn balchao, paneer ghotala and a five-course prix fixe that tours India. Why Nadu is Chicago's best-value Indian dinner.
Roop Review: The West Loop's Polished Indian Dining Room, Formerly ROOH
Kerala cauliflower, lamb shank nihari and a coconut-washed Malabar Old Fashioned on Randolph Row. Why Roop is the West Loop's Indian night out.
Lilac Tiger Review: Zubair Mohajir's Wicker Park Bar Where Indian Food Gets Loud
Tandoori hot chicken, vada pav sliders and tikka masala tteokbokki with a mango-spiked Rawrtini. Why Lilac Tiger is Chicago's most fun desi bar.
Indienne Review: Chicago's Michelin-Starred Indian Tasting Menu in River North
Passion fruit pani puri, mushroom galouti and lamb burrah in a timber-beamed River North loft. Why Indienne is Chicago's Indian splurge.