Trilokah Kerala and South Indian Restaurant
Krishna B Kidambi · 526 Google reviewsTrilokah Kerala and South Indian Restaurant — solid, no-fuss indian in Lincoln Park. A holdout in the best possible way. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself. Solid veggie options, BYOB. Ann: "I always ask for extra coconut chutney because it’s delicious and their sambar is tangy and not sweet"
What 355 diners keep saying
What 355 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“What an absolute adventure of flavors! Pick a dish, any dish, and you are met by a swarm of perfectly balanced taste in a cozy environment which takes you back home. Rain at the time was a perfect combo with the filter coffee. Definitely a must try if you're in town!”
“Food that takes you home! The best Kerala cuisine restaurant in the country. The owner was very friendly and the staff were all super attentive. A must-try!!”
“This food reminds me of my time in Kerala. All the food you’ll order will be good and the filter coffee after your meal is a must!”
“Incredible South Indian food, super flavorful and balanced. Especially loved the vindaloo and uttapam and salty lime drink. Highly recommend!”
“My first experience trying a Keralite restaurant and it did not disappoint! The vegetarian Kerala parotta was so good — something different from the usual, and the presentation was great too. My friends tried one of the non-veg bowls and loved it as well. The ambience was really interesting, with South Indian culture and cinema reflected through the pictures and frames around the restaurant. Great food, great vibe, and the host’s sense of humour made the experience even better haha!”
“Amazing food! Very fast service even on a weekend night!”
“I just took my family to Trilokah. We loved the korma and noodles! Masala dosa was extremely crispy with a delicious potato filling. The team is incredibly hospitable and kind. A great neighborhood vibe with a great soundtrack!”
“Had an immense craving for Kerala food and a close friend suggested Trilokha. Decided to order in since we had some family over. The banana bajjis tasted extremely authentic - like the ones I’ve enjoyed decades earlier in Trivandrum, Kerala. The matta rice and stew were tastefully prepared, although the vegetable stew could use more spice. It was mild, but quite tasty. I got the paladai payassam - also known as ada prathaman. It was pretty decent as well. The quantities are sumptuous and 2 people can easily share. I made sure there was pappadoms (not appalams). In fact, asked for extra pappadums. We got an extremely generous amount.”
“One of the tastiest and flavorful Kerala cuisine.. that I have tasted in the US of A.... service was great .. food tasted was yum.. from the cuppa and kottayam meen curry ...beef fry, podichoru.. apam and stew... Chicken varuthada... Butter chicken dosa.. filter coffee ...”
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