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South Asian Food in Des Plaines

Spice-filled dishes anchor South Asian food at Tandoori Restaurant in Des Plaines, where you can order a meal for pickup.

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Pakistani Food

Nihari

$16.99

Beef stew slow-cooked with spices until rich and deeply savory.

“One of the best places in town. We tried beef haleem. Its taste was 10/10. Due to our good experience of eating haleem. we also ordered beef nihari for home to eat for next day. It was very delicious. I highly recommend this place.”

Halwa Puri

$9.99

Three fried puris come with sweet halwa and chickpea and potato curries.

“We had breakfast on last weekend we were 16 adults and we ordered their halwa pori guys this place is awesome one of the best halwa pori in Chicago land can't beat their taste of halwa pori must try and pori was super tasty and soft we love the halwa pori and will go again and again for same nashta ...... Highly recommended”

Biryani

Curry

Chicken Makhni

$15.99

Marinated chicken in a buttery, spiced tomato gravy.

“The Karachi Gosht and Chicken Makhni at Tandoori are absolute delights! The Karachi Gosht is tender and bursting with flavorful spices, while the Chicken Makhni is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Must-visit place for anyone craving authentic Pakistani cuisine. The new owner has managed to uphold the integrity of the recipes, ensuring that loyal customers like myself can continue to enjoy the delicious dishes we've come to love. Highly recommended!”

Kebabs

Vegetarian Dishes

Paneer Makhani

$12.99

Indian cheese cooked in a creamy tomato-butter sauce for a rich curry.

“Sandeep knows how to add a personal touch to his already delicious cooking. I appreciate your hospitality and kindness. The Tandoori Chicken is one of the best I’ve had. The Paneer dishes were unique and flavorful. The Butter Chicken tray you prepared was phenomenal and an instant hit at the potluck. Customers- please see him personally for large orders. You won’t be disappointed. Looking forward to trying your weekday specials!”

Indian Breads

Paratha

$2.99

Crispy, flaky layered flatbread with a buttery character.

“This is an amazing establishment in the Chicagoland area, and in my opinion the most authentic place to try delicious Pakistani food. My favorite was the biryani but it’s a hard choice between the other amazing dishes. It’s a must try restaurant and a great experience for group outings. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating with our specific requests. Overall great food and service, will definitely go again!”

Chicken Biryani

Prepared the Tandoori Restaurant Way

Tandoori Restaurant serves South Asian food with tandoor-roasted chicken, vegetable biryani with basmati rice, and lentils cooked with fresh spinach. You can also find traditional whole wheat flatbread.

Chicken Korma simmers in a rich, creamy sauce with sweet and spicy flavors. Palak Gosht pairs mutton with fresh spinach and ground spices, while Garlic Naan is flatbread topped with garlic butter.

Visit us in Des Plaines for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Finish your meal with Gajar Ka Halwa, made from grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar, laced with cardamom and garnished with roasted nuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular South Asian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Chicken Biryani — Tender chicken and steamed basmati rice are cooked with onion, garlic, tomato, yogurt, and aromatic seasonings.
  • Chicken Makhni — Marinated chicken is cooked in a spiced tomato gravy enriched with butter, forming a richly flavored curry.
  • Karahi Chicken — Chicken is cooked in a wok, then simmered in a thick masala curry made with tomato, ginger, and ground spices.
  • Naan — This traditional flatbread is baked in a tandoor; optional cutting choices are two or four pieces, and no-oil customization is available.
  • Nihari — This Pakistani beef stew is slowly simmered with spices, giving the meat time to become tender in a rich broth.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for south asian food throughout the Des Plaines area. Order your south asian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.