Arya Bhavan
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Devon Avenue
- 2508 W. Devon Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60659
- 773-274-5800
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This vegetarian eatery specializes in the cuisine of Northern India. Standout dishes include the thali platter, featuring small portions of up to 10 complementary dishes grouped by geography; palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and chana masala (chickpeas cooked with cumin, ginger and coriander). The weekday lunch and weekend buffets are a terrific bargain.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Rockwell and Western.
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Paid Lot, and Street Parking Difficult. Free Lot: Evenings only at St. Timothy's (6326 N. Washtenaw) and Republic Bank (2720 W. Devon). Paid Lot: Rockwell & Western.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 155 Devon; 49B Western, 84 Peterson.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m Tuesday through Friday; 11:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Indian and Vegetarian
- Meals Served:
- Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Fixed-price lunch and dinner buffets. Lunch is served daily; dinner Friday-Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Worth Noting:
- 3 forks. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- The thali platter features small portions of up to 10 complementary dishes grouped by geography.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. Minimum order will apply.
- Seating :
- For 108
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"Kirki is the best"
By gkikos1 from West Ridge, January 22, 2010
My last name is Kikos, and the owner/manager's name is Kirki, and needless to say, we hit it off great. She helped us pick the dishes and the wai...
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"Pathetic service and below standard food"
By Hiren from evanston, December 15, 2007
The buffet isn't expensive, but you don't even get the food! They don't replenish often and if you ask the lady (owner) for food, she rudely says "...
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"Without question, the best North..."
By Marie from Chicago, IL, June 30, 2007
Without question, the best North Indian vegetarian food in the city. Each dish is expertly crafted with fresh vegetables, and hand-ground spices a...
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