Thattu

“I was really impressed with everything we ate and drank.”

I was really impressed with everything we ate and drank! The mocktails and N/A options were so unique and I’d love to come back and try all of them! The Lunar New Year special was delicious and so was the curry and short rib as well as the mushroom appetizer and yucca bites. The bread pudding was one of the best desserts I’ve had (and it was fun to see that they had Pretty Cool ice cream pops as well). Overall a really fun vibe - the art on the walls was a wonderful touch. This is a great place to come with friends and/or family and share as much as you can! Edited to add it was a great experience the second time I went, too!

Chelsie Tamms

Feb 2026

“I met up here with a friend on a freezing weekday night; the service was very warm and friendly,...”

I met up here with a friend on a freezing weekday night; the service was very warm and friendly, the drinks were very creative (something I love), and the food was great! The yucca bites and deviled eggs are a must order.

Ashley Simpson

Jan 2026

“I've experienced and eaten a lot of Indian food but this is the only place I've ever seen that...”

I've experienced and eaten a lot of Indian food but this is the only place I've ever seen that serves Kerala cuisine and it's fantastic. We had the Chili Paneer Puff, the Fried Chicken bites, Theeyal Salad, Kadala Curry, Meen Pollichathu, Beef Fry & Porottas and an Appam. All were excellent with the most unique item the Appam, it was slightly sweet and so light and fluffy and paired well with the curry, and then my favorite being the Meen Pollichathu or the Beef Fry & Porottas. Both of those were unlike anything I'd have before with the Beef Fry being a cross between Beef Rendang and Cumin Beef while the fish was moist and paired with the tomato and coconut perfectly. The atmosphere was very laid back and casual and felt almost like you were eating in your grandma's kitchen. Perfect for a date night or going out with a group of friends. I would go back here anytime and would recommend to all especially if you've had more traditional Indian cuisine that you find in Chicago as this is very different from all of them.

Leon Corbeille

Jan 2026

“Very cosy restaurant with delicious food and attentive staff.”

Very cosy restaurant with delicious food and attentive staff. Definitely reminds you of Kerala with home styled portions and a rotating seasonal menu. Kerala fried chicken and masala deviled eggs were delicious. Appams are delicious, large in size and the Malabar biryani, shrimp and fish entrees are must have. Forbidden payasam is unique, not too sweet, and a great way to finish off the meal.

Samrat Jun Jayanth

Dec 2025

“One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.”

One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. They get extra points for adding modern twists to southern Indian classics. The food is excellent quality and totally worth the price. Reservations are recorded and arrive a bit early to find parking. The Kadala Curry with Appam is delicious. I liked all their appetizers as well. Ordering is easy with the QR code. Definitely a must-go if you are in Chicago.

Prasad Nair

Dec 2025

“Thattu is easily one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.”

Thattu is easily one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food is vibrant, soulful, and incredibly fresh — you can taste the care in every dish. The Theeyal Salad deserves a special shout-out. It’s genuinely one of a kind: the deep, roasted coconut-tamarind flavors of theeyal paired with crisp, bright greens in a way that feels both inventive and comforting. I’ve never had a salad like this anywhere. But choosing a favorite dish is impossible because the kappa bonda was just as outstanding — warm, delicate, perfectly seasoned, and the kind of thing you instantly crave again. It’s a very close tie between the bonda and the salad! Another detail I loved: everything is made fresh in-house, down to the beet ketchup, which was so good it deserves its own fan club. And to top it all off, the chef was so kind — she surprised us with her masala biscuits on the house !!! Such a thoughtful gesture that made the experience feel even more special. Warm service, thoughtful food, and a menu full of surprises. Thattu is a gem — can’t wait to come back.

탄야이 (Tania Roul-Lee)

Dec 2025

“Chef Maria and her husband are the kindest and most generous couple serving some great South Indian flavors.”

Chef Maria and her husband are the kindest and most generous couple serving some great South Indian flavors. Must try is the chicken wings

Jessica Khanna

Oct 2025

“Beautiful homie ambiance with delicious authentic kerala food… and there must be quality of the...”

Beautiful homie ambiance with delicious authentic kerala food… and there must be quality of the food that we ate so much but yet we were not feeling heavy. The fish in banana leaf was melting in mouth. My least favorite was Biryani… but every thing else was so much flavorful!

Preeti Tupsakhare

Sep 2025

“Had a great time here for dinner.”

Had a great time here for dinner! Everything we got was amazing. Standouts for us were the kerala fried chicken, the chicken curry with appam (definitely order extra!), and the desserts (both the bread pudding and the ice cream bar were excellent, so glad I left room for dessert). The Wednesday special was chaat tater tots with beet ketchup which although not the most adventurous thing on the menu I would definitely get again

Kate Farris

Sep 2025

“The food at Thattu is stunning and impressive.”

The food at Thattu is stunning and impressive! Standout dishes for us were actually two small plates/sides: the Kerala Fried Chicken Bites and Potato Poriyal. Both were absolutely full of wonderful flavors and textures clearly inspired by more traditional offerings. Just FYI this place is still semi self-service but you are now expected to tip. We heard it was tough to keep servers around with the old model of all-in pricing. There was enough staff to help us out when we had questions, but you place your order on your phone. The food was so delicious, we didn’t mind this model.

Ryan Wantland

Aug 2025

“Hands down some of the best food & best Indian food I’ve ever had.”

Hands down some of the best food & best Indian food I’ve ever had. Kothu parotta with beef - 10/10, Chorum Kariyum (fish) - 8.5/10, egg aapam - 9/10, curd rice & potato fry - 8/10, elanchi (jackfruit dessert) - 10/10.

Chockalingam

Jul 2025

“I recently visited this restaurant during a work trip.”

I recently visited this restaurant during a work trip. As someone from Kerala living in the US, I was impressed by how well they captured the authentic flavors of my home region. The service and ambiance were excellent, and the food was outstanding. It’s rare to find Malayali cuisine in the US, so I’m thrilled to have found such a great spot. Dishes I would recommend: chorum kariyum, pork chop peralan.

Abe

Mar 2025