Dastarkhwan
Fareed Mohammed · 542 Google reviewsDastarkhwan — straightforward food in Devon Avenue. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes, and easy on the wallet. "The texture is perfectly smooth, with tender meat blending seamlessly into the wheat and lentils" — Sangu Saikiran [$$]
What 769 diners keep saying
What 769 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The mutton fry, biryani, and naan is some of the best I have tried. It truly is pure hyderabadi/old city style food. Service was wonderful and I would 100% fly back to chicago just for this restaurant.”
“We ordered chicken 65, chapati, and haleem, and honestly, this place took me straight back to Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad. I’ve tried a lot of Indian restaurants across the US, but the vibe here, the people, the ambience, everything, feels like pure Old City Hyderabad. It’s raw, authentic, and not trying too hard. The haleem is the real star. Easily the best haleem I’ve had in the USA so far, and it genuinely matches the taste of Shah Ghouse, Hyderabad. I was a bit skeptical after seeing some online reviews, but this visit proved otherwise. The food, the atmosphere, and the overall experience completely delivered. If you’re craving real Hyderabadi food, this spot is a must.”
“Had a great dining experience at Dastarkhwan. The food was flavorful and authentic, and the service really stood out. Our server, Syed, was attentive, polite, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. He gave great recommendations and checked on us just the right amount. Will definitely be back!”
“I’m a regular customer from this restaurant I bought from there it’s call Tahari rice So dangerous I just start eating in my mouth I feel something I take out I found A rope thread came out of it. I need to call food department I have prove u don’t have camera how your kitchen staff not good stop lying im regular customer I bought from your restaurant every time thank u food department suspend license of this restaurant so dangerous still I have thread red color I save this thanks again food department on Devon so many restaurants no camera in kitchen the don’t care. liar putting bottom comment others restaurant Dastakhwan less dirty more don’t care customer health reopen again pay brb to city council Review check all that insect food inside”
“The mutton biryani was exceptional. Far better than what I was expecting. Probably the best in I’ve had Chicago.”
“Yummy mandi ,biryani and chicken pakora .. Must visit if you’re in Chicago Illinois. Big portions with reasonable prices:) Highly recommended 😋.”
“If you are looking for a proper hyderabadi experience, this is the place. They have proper hyderabadi items, with proper hygene and procing . The best, in za west.”
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