India House
(312) 212-3238
59 W Grand Ave
(at Dearborn Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8915
-87.6302
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Sun 11am-10pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About India House
The Owner
India House
Owner
"The Best Indian Restaurant in Chicago" according to the Zagat Survey 2004-2007. Now is your chance to come by and see for yourself. Located in the River North Neighborhood, the traditional Indian Menu has over 145 items including spicy lamb chops, chicken curry and fish curry. If you are pressed for time, the Lunch Buffet is sure to please. Over 14 items to choose from with several vegetarian dishes available as well. On the weekend, stop in for our famous Brunch and try all that India House has to offer.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
This comfortable Indian restaurant fits into the neighborhood's upscale scene with white tablecloths and waiters in formal attire. The traditional menu lists a whopping 145 items, but most lunchtime diners don't even peek--they're here for the buffet. It's a fresh, satisfying spread with 14 changing items, from tantalizing vegetarian plates like spicy okra masala and aloo gobi (cauliflower and potatoes) to full-flavored chicken and fish curry, plus flaky naan and sizzling tandoori chicken delivered right to the table. Sophisticated decor--buttery yellow walls, maroon accents and traditional Indian carvings and antiques--attract local business diners, while low lighting and soft music makes it popular for dates.
User Reviews
ivankapep
March 06, 2009
If you really want to experience great Indian cusine and knowledgeable service go to the Indian Garden on Devon St. (north side); a way better, flavorful food than in Indian House
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Susan8105
March 04, 2009
We gave a party to a group of 25 people. Now let me tell you how horrible the service was. When they started to serve appetizers the guy serving them was just throwing the food on table with no civility or professionalism. Everybody was looking at his face but he kept on doing it throughout the dinner. Maybe he had a fight at home or was piss*d off at the manager but this is not the way to deal with customers. We had specially asked them to keep spices low in all the dishes(they ask for this when you order food - low/high spice) but they did the opposite. Some people had to repeatedly go to restroom for that. When we asked them that why they did that, the foolish manager smilingly said that the chef forgot. Then I asked one server to bring a sweet mouth freshener which is usually lying on one table near the bar because we were a group of 25 people and everybody was asking for it. I did a mistake - I asked the same 'mad' server to do this. You wont imagine what he told me "Please go and grab the dish yourself and serve it yourself". I was like what the heck. My colleague sitting next to me was so mad that he was about to h*t that server. That server spoiled the whole fun in the party. I got up and took that server on side and said dude what's your problem. He said the most absurd explanation "Sir this is America I do what I do". I talked to the manager he was just saying sorry for everything. The impression I got is about that mad server was that he was a fresh immigrant from India and might be a cousin or nephew of the restaurant owner because the manager was not taking any action even after noticing such BS going on. The whole service was like they were doing a favor on us. No smiles on faces of servers, messed up food.... I would say this to all the people who wrote good reviews about this restaurant - stop writing reviews about your own restaurant because your place s*cks and stop defrauding people.
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wharris80
February 12, 2009
Was the first time that I ever been at India House and I can tell you that the staff was very nice and polite, the food was in the perfect point of cook and spicy, they gave me the table that I wanted, not like the other restaurats where you don?t have chance. The quality, the attention and all made India House one of my favorite restaurants. I completely recommend it.
read full reviewThe Details on India House
Where to Sit:
A window table in the cozy front room offers a view of Grand Avenue passers-by.
Save Money:
The lunch buffet is served daily from 11am to 2:30pm (weekends till 3pm) and includes several entrees, soup, salad, naan and tandoori chicken.
The Extras:
The restaurant delivers within a two-mile radius.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
In the bar
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Message from India House
- Best Lunch Buffet
- River North Location
- Weekend Brunch
"The Best Indian Restaurant in Chicago" according to the Zagat Survey 2004-2007. Now is your chance to come by and see for yourself. Located in the River North Neighborhood, the traditional Indian Menu has over 145 items including spicy lamb chops, chicken curry and fish curry. If you are pressed for time, the Lunch Buffet is sure to please. Over 14 items to choose from with several vegetarian dishes available as well. On the weekend, stop in for our famous Brunch and try all that India House has to offer.
