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Rajun Cajun — an indian spot in Hyde Park. Honest, uncompromised flavors throughout. Abinash Mohanty: "The samosa was savoury, spicy and tasty bringing the desi flavours on track but the mango lassi is as"
Abinash Mohanty
61 reviews
“Expecting an outlet in the Downtown, where the real competition and choices of desi food lovers prevails”
Food is not very flavorful and it’s not so much a fusion restaurant just a restaurant that serves two cuisines without them really interacting.
I like that we get some taste of Indian Asian cuisine. Their food is tasty.
I went there twice the first time by myself and the second time with a friend. Both times the food was not good.
1459 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
“Interesting mix of southern and Indian food.”
Interesting mix of southern and Indian food. I expected there to be fusion food, but it's more that they have two separate menus with each. The lamb curry was fantastic. The chickpeas and rice were also very tasty. The samosa and roti were good dipped in the curries. for the southern food, the fried chicken and cornbread were good but fairly standard. the mac and cheese surprised me as being my favorite. the staff were friendly and the food (cafeteria style) was served instantly. i would definitely recommend it and i will be back.
La Creatura
Oct 2025
“Delicious and flavorful Indian dishes with great combo options that include meat, warm Indian bread, and a side.”
Delicious and flavorful Indian dishes with great combo options that include meat, warm Indian bread, and a side. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. Just note that they do not have restrooms.
One 12
Sep 2025
“My family and I haven’t been here since 2019.”
My family and I haven’t been here since 2019! We revisited today and we were happy to see the same people there with the same tasty recipe! The Father of the restaurant informed us that they’ve been there for 32 years! We love this place! Thank you for serving our neighborhood for so many years!
Brittney Thomas
Mar 2025
“Ate here twice tried both their soul food and Indian food.”
Ate here twice tried both their soul food and Indian food. Both options were good a well rounded restaurant that’ll make for a great lunch
Michael X
Jan 2024
“Amazing diner. Would give 10 stars if I could. The owners are very friendly and amazing also food...”
Amazing diner. Would give 10 stars if I could. The owners are very friendly and amazing also food felt like home. They and their food made our last dinner in chicago memorable.
Helly Patel
Jan 2024
“Food was so good, i wanted to go back for seconds LOL.”
Food was so good, i wanted to go back for seconds LOL! I love me a good Mediterranean/Indian cuisine. It gives you that home cooked meal experience if you’re away from home and on the go all the time. This is definitely the perfect place for that. The ingredients are natural and authentic. The food is great TRUST ME! If you are vegan this is also a great spot.
David Mason
Oct 2023
“This was our go to place when studying at U of Chicago over 20 years ago.”
This was our go to place when studying at U of Chicago over 20 years ago. Went back after a long time to see the original owner still active and serving up Indian and southern US dishes at this Hyde Park long standing restaurant. Their Indian combo meals are excellent for sure and have remained so over the decades!!
CVK
Sep 2023
“Fantastic lamb curry and spinach.:) thanks so much for the yummy taste of India I had not had in too long!”
Frank S
Sep 2023
“Go to lunch spot in Hyde Park.”
Go to lunch spot in Hyde Park. We've never eaten there, only pickup/delivery. The combos come in these great boxes with main, side, rice, samosa, and paratha. Their tandoori chicken and lamb curry are soooo good. Chicken briyani (only on weekends) is also fantastic. I live for their samosas. Honestly, I've tried almost everything here (*Indian menu; not Southern) and they're all great. The Alo Gobi is really nice, and I love the flavor of the Alo Curry potatoes.
M. Harvey
Jun 2022
“So good with both cuisines!”
So good with both cuisines!! I had no idea what to order so got (a) the butter chicken combo which was delicious and plenty and then (b) the two piece chicken, which was also delicious. I was traveling and thinking of doing something more formal but so happy I stopped here instead. Folks were nice to help me understand what to order.
Matt Trainum
Mar 2022
“Love it will go back if I can every day really good every thing is fresh and hot 🤤🔥🔥 Curry...”
Love it will go back if I can every day really good every thing is fresh and hot 🤤🔥🔥 Curry chicken and rice and potatoes 🔥🔥
Michelle Sopher
Feb 2022
“Food was delicious and flavorful.”
Food was delicious and flavorful! Had a variety of dishes that all tasted great as well as refreshing ginger lemonade and mango lassi-yum! :)
Victoria
Jul 2021
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