Indus Progressive Indian
Ed Brill · 296 Google reviewsIndus Progressive Indian — one of Highland Park's strongest indian spots. Order the Ambience. Always packed, always worth it. "The jackfruit cakes were my favorite with a crispy panko shell and spicy mirchup to dip in for extra flavor" — Sergelato
What 248 diners keep saying
What 248 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We were immediately seated, outside on a lovely evening. We ordered the Brisket and Chicken Masala. OH MY WORD that Brisket was fabulous! Everything was delicious! Service spectacular! They added a nice dessert for our Anniversary too! We will be back!!”
“Ok, if you are in the Northshore and want amazing, high-quality progressive Indian cuisine, you have to check out this place. We happened to join a collab Stag Leaps dinner — out of this world. P.S. Sorry about the pics, decided to post after I devoured the food.”
“Sometimes being open-minded is rewarding. Came across it for the first time by curiosity; the offer delicious curry, and the sauce is savory, paired with basmati rice. Learning about different cuisines and tasting them is really good.”
“Nicely decorated restaurant. Good food good selection. Flavorful. Good service. Would repeat.”
“What a surprise to stumble upon this place in the North Shore. Amazing Indian with authentic flavors and a well curated menu. We enjoyed every single dish. Highly highly recommend the daal. I have never had one so good and Smokey.”
“Best food with great presentation, loved their food and service, all the food tasted amazing, will visit them again,, lovely restaurant and lovely staffs❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant with truly delicious Indian food. What I loved most was the limited but carefully curated menu—every dish we tried was full of flavor and felt thoughtfully prepared. We celebrated my birthday here, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. The crispy okra was outstanding, the palak paneer was rich and satisfying, and the complimentary pani puri added a fun touch to the evening. One small suggestion I’d make is for the mango lassi: it’s already fresh and tasty, but garnishing it with a small piece of mango, a sprig of mint, or even a playful umbrella would make it extra special. Overall, this place is definitely worth visiting again, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone who loves authentic, flavorful food paired with a welcoming atmosphere.”
“Very nice Ambience. Food was great, tasty and presented well. Ordered Malai chicken, tiger prawns as appetizer and chicken was so tender and awesome. Prawn was great as well. Ordered chicken biriyani, garlic naan and chicken tikka masala. All were great. Only exception was halibut fish. This was bland. One exception. Rest were so good and presented so well. Enjoyed the dinner.”
“Exceptional! We've been missing a good Chicken Tikka Masala since moving here from London. Not only was that dish expertly prepared, but we discovered and fell in love with the Daal Indus and the crispy jackfruit cakes. Applause for the butter naan and the pastry of the Samosa. The craftsmanship of every detail of the dining experience paired with warm, attentive staff and beautiful flavours made for a memorable evening... we can't wait to return. Update: save room for the chocolate torte with grapefruit ice shavings...”
“Excelente comida y atención. El ambiente muy neutro, lo cual puede mejorar”
“Thoroughly enjoyed this place. Everything was top notch (the atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, and most importantly the food). We ordered the tiger prawns, chicken tikka masala, butter naan, and garlic naan”
“Delicious. Everything we ate was well balanced flavor. Sometimes Indian food just hits you over the head. This was more refined more subtle. The biryani was a classic with tons of quality chicken. My daughter inhaled the paneer salad. Chicken wings have a heat finish but otherwise flavorful. The owners are two of the most genuine people - I’ve met them previously and they were very helpful tonight with a small mixup on my part. The restaurant was very busy (in a good way) due to a local event, and they still managed to provide great service to every table.”
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