The Desi Accent
Nicholas P · 1194 Google reviewsThe Desi Accent — Lombard indian that sets the standard. The cocktail program is serious. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. [$$]
What 1,455 diners keep saying
What 1,455 diners keep saying
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“Melvin was amazing and so was the food. We ordered two mocktails - the Soul Cooler and the Strawberry Mojito- so refreshing. We loved the veggie samosas- the mint and tamarind chutneys were such a nice compliment. We shared the Murgh Chicken Tikka Malai Masada with rice and garlic naan. It was plenty for both of us and oh so tasty! If we lived closer we would be regulars but alas, the drive is too far from California. Come in and enjoy!”
“Had a lovely meal last evening, the food was delicious, the drinks to die for and the atmosphere surreal. Thanks Rahul and Suparna.”
“The food was absolutely delicious. Had the lamb vindaloo. Spicy for my taste but still delicious”
“Absolutely amazing!! The staff were spot on, welcoming, and extremely helpful from the moment we walked in. The food alone has me wanting to drive out here more often, especially the samosas — perfectly crispy, flavorful, and honestly hard to stop eating. Everything felt fresh, well made, and worth the trip every time.”
“This is my second time coming here. It wasn’t very busy on a Saturday night. The parking lot has a sufficient amount of parking. We ordered shikanjvi, aam ki lassi (mango lassi), dahi bhalla, chicken ghee roast, lamb badami, and garlic mozzarella naan. Btw you’ll have to order basmati rice separately since it does not automatically come with the entrees. Prices are competitive with other Indian restaurants. Portion sizes are not tiny but adequate. You’ll definitely leave full after your meal. Service was great. They do add 3% if you use a card. -shikanjvi 5 - North Indian lemonade with lime, mint, and black salt. This is very good. Not sour just right. I wished there were refills on this. -dahi bhalla 5 - they’re like fried dumplings with yogurt sauce. It’s pretty good and worth trying out. -chicken ghee roast 5 - just a fair warning but mild is still spicy. I don’t recommend it if you can’t stand spicy food at all. The chicken pieces are very tender and can easily be cut up. It has a nice aroma. -lamb badami 5 - I like that it has a strong almond taste mixed with the very tender lamb. Perfect with rice or naan. -garlic mozzarella naan 5 - we usually get garlic naan but this one was delicious.”
“First time visiting this place with a group of friends and the food was delicious! I had the Lamb biriyarti, cooked very well, the meat was soft and tender and the herbs/ spices gave me a kick but it was still good! The atmosphere is laid back, not so noisy and Family friendly. I will definitely be back!”
“Beautiful atmosphere and amazing food, definitely the best in Illinois!!!”
“Absolutely DELICIOUS! Came from out of state and saw this. Had to go as I didnt want the normal stuff that a lot of people go too. My wife is Pakistani so I was missing a little bit of home eventhough I am the one that cooks but when we go to family events it's on when it comes to Desi food. Place is peaceful, delicious, and just wonderful. Its a must stop.”
“Recently ate at this restaurant on Saturday during lunch hours. The buffet was open but we chose to order from the menu. We decided on chicken curry, rice and garlic naan bread. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was pleasant and restaurant was clean. I would definitely visit again!”
“We went from Skokie for Valentine's dinner and it was worth driving. We really liked the food and ambiance. The management and service was good. I highly recommend this place.”
“Very expensive and you have to pay extra for rice. Nothing comes with rice which is crazy because of how expensive everything is. Plus portion sizes for butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, And curry chicken, are super small and almost $20 each (over $20 each including tax).”
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