VAJRA

Name: VAJRA
Address: 2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, Chicago, IL, 60647.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-697-4211
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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About

VAJRA — clean, consistent indian in Wicker Park. Order the Gruyere Naan. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. Tad Norseman: "The lamb vindaloo was satisfyingly spicy, with tender lamb"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

4.9

👥Service

4.3

✨Ambiance

4.7

💬Sentiment

4.3

Samir Katta

190 reviews

Highlights

RomanticCozyTrendyOld SchoolGreat CocktailsQuick BiteGreat For GroupsDate NightTakeout StrongNeighborhood Institution

Must Try

Gruyere Naan

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Strong cocktail menuAuthentic flavorsGreat for date night

Some noted

How do you charge $65 for two entrees and skunk On rice. $32.50 and you have to split a medium deli container.
— Charlie Cucco

Don’t come here for the buffet. Very less food variety as compared to India Garden or Bombay Chopsticks.
— Diana Chmut

Specialties

Gruyere Naan

Location

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

What 360+ diners say about VAJRA

“Had dinner here on Sunday night while visiting Chicago.”

Had dinner here on Sunday night while visiting Chicago. Was easy to get a table and we tried sweet potato chaat, chicken seekh kabab, daal tadka, butter chicken, paneer butter masala, gruyere naan and garlic naan. Entrees came with white rice. We quite enjoyed our meal. Only suggestion I would have is to source paneer from a better brand. The pieces were chewy.

Mahima Srivastava

May 2025

“This Michelin Bib Gourmand spot deserves all the praise.”

This Michelin Bib Gourmand spot deserves all the praise! Indian food that really hits the spot. The modern dishes are truly innovative. Loved the samosa tart and prawn potli. The shrimp biryani was excellent. You have to go!

Pooja Naik

Apr 2025

“Tried the new buffet and they have a great selection of entrees from their main menu.”

Tried the new buffet and they have a great selection of entrees from their main menu. Definitely a great value! Vajra has remained my favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago for years for their authentic flavors at a consistently high quality.

Kevin L

Jan 2025

“The food and service were amazing.”

The food and service were amazing! It was our first time dining here, and the staff took great care of us. The ambiance is beautiful and makes it a perfect spot for a date night in Wicker Park! (:

Nicole Dayan

Sep 2024

“Beautiful space, so glad they opened for dine-in service.”

Beautiful space, so glad they opened for dine-in service. We’ve been getting their take out for some time now, the food is excellent. Now we got to have a cocktail at the beautiful bar before a great meal. Highly recommend the Martinez cocktail btw. Servers are friendly. Elevated Indian food, the best I’ve ever eaten

Kaye Lehman

Aug 2024

“Got to enjoy cocktails & small bites during their soft opening this weekend.”

Got to enjoy cocktails & small bites during their soft opening this weekend. Have been getting takeout since they moved to the neighborhood and am SO HAPPY they’ve opened their doors officially! Cocktails are inventive & so delicious— try the Xanadu El Cielo or the Flight of the Nubian Ibex or the Ghibli and the Ghost. Food is incredible. Service is great— the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10

Catherine Gillman

Jul 2024

“Absolutely delicious and authentic flavours.”

Absolutely delicious and authentic flavours! Our take out included Butter chicken, chicken Tikka, Palak paneer, and garlic Naan. Each bite was tastier than the previous!

Jessica Corvo

Jul 2024

“I was craving bhindi ka bhujiya and daal Chawal.”

I was craving bhindi ka bhujiya and daal Chawal. So i ordered bhindi and made daal chawal. It was pretty good. I wish they had a simpler version without spices though.

Pragati Singh

Apr 2024

“Havent dined in yet .”

Havent dined in yet . Have always packed food to go ! The food has been flavorful every time. Ordered their Thanksgiving menu. It was nothing short of spectacular! Right from the ordering process, service to food packing and the taste of each dish! Well done team Vajra!

Minal Varma

Dec 2020

“Went here with a friend who is kind of snobby about Indian food and we were both BLOWN AWAY.”

Went here with a friend who is kind of snobby about Indian food and we were both BLOWN AWAY. Every single thing we ordered was so incredibly unique and flavorful and so well priced. I highly recommend the Tandoori Paneer and the Samosa Chaat, and the gruyere naan was the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time. The Pistachio Paan Kulfi was amazing too! Highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning!!!

Selcen Yuksel

Feb 2020

“Great place for higher end Indian food - perfect for a date night or evening with friends.”

Great place for higher end Indian food - perfect for a date night or evening with friends. We really enjoyed all the curries we tried - especially the cashew tikka and matar paneer. The dahl was also a really delicious side dish. The value was also great and we'll get another meal out of leftovers. My husband enjoyed his gin cocktail, which was nicely balanced. The service was great and everyone was really friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back!