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Basant Modern Indian, Chicago, IL

Basant Modern Indian

4.9 (478)
$31 to $50
Indian
1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 770-3616
  • Website
    https://www.basantchicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • Neighborhood
    North Center
  • Cross street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour, Best Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour Bites and Drinks, Wednesday to Sunday! $10 Small Bites, $10 Signature Cocktails, $8 Wines (by the glass), $6 Beer. Happy Hour Menu available for dine in only as follows: Open Seating on Wednesday, Thursday: 5-6 pm; Sunday: 3-5 pm; Bar Seating Only on Friday, Saturday, 5-6 pm. SEE BELOW FOR HAPPY HOUR MENU: $10 Small Bites $10 Chilli Chicken or Paneer crispy marinated chicken or paneer, sauteed w/ onions & bell peppers in Hakka-inspired Indo-Chinese sauce (GF) $10 Jackfruit Cutlets jackfruit and potato cutlets, mint chutney $10 Chettinad Fried Chicken breaded & fried chicken tenders in 22-ingredient marinade, kokum dust, manzano pepper garnish (garnish is very hot) $10 Amritsari Fish & Chips spice-rubbed cod fish, served with seasoned fries & mint chutney (DF) (mint chutney contains dairy) $10 HARD COCKTAILS PUNJAB DA SHER ❄ bourbon, sweet vermouth, cherry, orange, kebab chini, on the rocks, orange twist RUM CHUSKI ❄ dark rum, Chartreuse, pineapple liqueur, falernum, lime, fresh blackberries, on crushed ice, singed rosemary PAAN CHICAGOWALA ❄ gin, elderflower, house-blended paan mix, betel leaf, apple, lime, on the rocks HARI PARI gin, elderflower, coriander honey, lime, egg white, served up, dill LET’S GET TAMMERED mezcal, poblano liqueur, tamarind, lime, egg white, served up, Peychaud’s bitters PINK PALACE ❄ mezcal, tequila blanco, grapefruit, lime, stem with rocks, raspberry-salted rim GULABO ❄ vodka, sake, melon, lime, rhubarb bitters, club soda, collens with rocks BEWITCHED ❄ strega, lemon, cava, mint, on the rocks $8 WHITE & SPARKLING WINE Ponzi, Pinot Gris (2021) Château La Freynelle, Bordeaux Blanc (2022) Biscaye Baie, Sauvignon Blanc (2022) Selbach, Incline Riesling (2022) Sula, Chenin Blanc (2023) Segura Viudas, Brut Cava Tost NA Sparkling Rose* (non-alcoholic, $5.50) $8 RED WINE Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (2020) Carpineto, Dogajolo Tuscano, Sangiovese/Cabernet (2020) Hacienda Araucano, Pinot Noir (2022) Sula, Shiraz (2023) $6 BEER Moody Tongue Toasted Rice Lager 5.5% Trumer Pils 4.9% Bell's Brewery, Two-Hearted 7% Hopwell, Ride or Die, Pale Ale 5.5% Brewer's Kitchen, Serpente, Italian Pilsner 4.8% Cerveceria Paracaidista, Fat Mariachi 5.5% Funkytown, Gym Shoe Weather, Belgian Pale Ale, 5.2% Funkytown, Cuffin' Season, Irish Red Ale 5.5% Spiteful, Bar Stool Bum, Amber Lager 5.5%

    Happy Hour, Best Hour! Photo

  • Half Price Beer Thursdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    The weekend is almost here. Time to celebrate at Basant with half price beer (all drafts and cans; dine in only; only on Thursdays).

  • Half Price Wine Wednesdays, By the Bottle!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    You made it half way through the week! Time to celebrate at Basant with half price wine, by the bottle (dine in only; only available on Wednesdays).

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Menu

Basant Modern Indian's menu was last updated on 4/25/2023.

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What 478 people are saying

Basant Modern Indian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basant Modern Indian delights with "truly spectacular" dishes and creative cocktails. Patrons praise its "dependably tasty and interesting food," vibrant atmosphere, and attentive service. Though some find spice levels varied, most agree on the "excellent food" and "great experience." A neighborhood gem for innovative Indian cuisine and lively dining.
478 Reviews

  1. Patrick VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places in Chicago for dinner. The cocktails, food and service are creative and always terrific.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork konkotsu appetizer was truly spectacular would come back for drinks and 3 orders of that

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  3. Jim

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food; great service; good drinks, etc. Highly recommend!

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  4. Karrin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basant never disappoints and the owners are amazing.

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  5. Maggie

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Went on a double date and had a fantastic time.

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  6. Steve

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff wonderfully creative dishes always so nice

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  7. Joe

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was innovative and very good as well as a good value for the money. Keep up the good work, as I can't wait to for my next visit. Nice job everyone!

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  8. Barbara

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basant is our go-to when we want to introduce friends and family to a great restaurant. Dependably tasty and interesting food in an inviting atmosphere. Everyone we've brought has loved it!

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  9. Katherine

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten-free Indian fried chicken bites? Amazing. The food was so good and the ambience was lovely. Would definitely go back.

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  10. Maria

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm from London where we are spoilt by great Indian food. In my opinion there are very few good Indian restaurants in Chicago so I am thrilled to have found Bassant. Truly, beautiful, tasty dishes with levels of flavor which are completely delicious. Service is great and they have a good bar if you like fancy cocktails. This is our go to for Indian food, highly recommend

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FAQs

Basant Modern Indian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 770-3616.

Basant Modern Indian is rated 4.9 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Basant Modern Indian

1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Neighborhood
    North Center
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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