Curry on Fire indian
Curry on Fire is a Near West Side favorite for flavorful, budget-friendly Indian takeout, with regulars repeatedly praising the butter chicken with garlic naan, chicken biryani, chicken 65, lamb korma, Manchurian cauliflower, and rose lassi. Delivery and pickup are the norm—the small dining area has reportedly remained closed—though portions and consistency can vary, with occasional complaints about dry samosas, sparse meat, or disappointing lamb dishes.
What 455 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I’ve ordered here week after week, year after year. 10/10 some of the best food in the city. Highly recommend the Manchurian Cauliflower, obligatory butter chicken and tikka masala — but the thing I always look forward to? The Rose Lassi!”
“The food tastes good, I ordered biriyani and it doesn’t taste like biriyani unfortunately. It tastes like chicken curry mixed in bagara(veg) rice. But it tastes good. No dine in, only take away. I ordered in doordash Biriyani chicken 3.5/5 Mango Lassi 3/5.”
“So its basically take out restaurant. Theres no dine in. And limited parking. However the food was good.”
“Their lamb doesn't taste like lamb anymore. Its dry, hard and the meat texture or looks doesn't look like lamb. Food Saftey should inspect this meat.”
“I've ordered from here a number of times and have never been disappointed! From the samosas to the butter chicken and garlic naan, you can't go wrong. The food is always prepared quickly and the prices are reasonable. Although the small dining area has been closed for some time (since Covid I'm assuming), the hostess is warm and also inviting. They even called to let me know when my order was ready this time and I really appreciated that. It's these small acts of care that show you how people go about their other tasks, and here you can tell the food is made with the same heart and care. (Review written on: 7/5/26 @ 20:45)”
“I love the food here so much. I order multiple times a month. My go to Indian spot.”
“AMAZING!!! me and my friends order from here almost every sunday it's our go to sooooooo yummy”
“I have only ordered delivery. That being said, the food is outstanding. This is my go to Indian cuisine. Great portions so you dont feel ripped off. Can't say how more how great time place is.”
“Ask for a fork and napkins, ask for a fork and napkins, ask for a fork and napkins. I have to make sure that I ask for a fork and napkins. Other than that, the butter chicken, the curry lamb and the curry chicken are FANTASTIC. I haven’t been in a few months, today it seems like the butter chicken got spicier and more decadent. If you eat butter chicken without garlic naan you are a fool! I love this place! It’s Money!”
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