NADU

NADU reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rutuja

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Drinks: Aam: I thought it didn’t hit the Aam panna taste, but my husband happily loved it. Haldi: I had this gorgeous drink on the bartenders recommendation. It was so nostalgic, so well executed. Til: Reminded me of Tilgul at Makar sankrant, beautiful take on Old fashioned. I’ve come up with a jaggery old fashioned. And this sesame-washed version is it. Kokum(NA): Tastes exactly like Kokum Sarbat. All the drinks were very well balanced and well mixed, so cohesive. Small plates: Benne Dosa: The bartender said I know you’ve had it, it’s common, but try it. Wow. If you’ve had the best Malleshwaram Dosa at Carnatic Cafe in India, this is that and even better. Wow. Chutneys omg. Mushroom Galoti: 100/10. 🤌🏼 Not only does this taste like the best Galoti Kebabs you can find in Delhi, it’s vegetarian! My mind is totally blown. I was in shock, but a happy gastronomic shock. Prawn Balchao: 10/10 taste. The head part of the prawn was so yummy and buttery I have never had anything like this. Ribs: the meat was tender and juicy. I think the tamarind flavor can be toned down a little bit or have less sauce in the ribs. It was great it wasn’t mind blowing. Great execution on all the small plates! Mains: Dal Bhat: no notes. Parotta: no notes. Tomato Pappu: Loved it, husband thought it was a bit too tangy because of the cherry tomatoes. But I believe that is the essence of pappu. I’ve never had a aunthentic pappu, only the average daals so I thought it was great with the yellow tomatoes. The red ones were a bit tooo tangy. Still would give 10/10. Mudhi Mansha: 3/5 I loved seeing the Oriya representation but I don’t imagine a lot of people loving this prep. Dessert: Casatta and Payasam Flan with Rose cookie: Great execution!
   

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   Peggy

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Jacob was fabulous! Loved all his recommendations and attentiveness. The food was great. We'll definitely be back.
   

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   Suru VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was exceptionally creative and good Very helpful and friendly service Tables are far apart , thus very conversationally friendly
   

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   Priya VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   As an indian myself, I don’t think its as authentic as I would expect it. Nothing crazy exciting. Service was very slow, we were waiting longer than wouldve liked between food and ordering.
   

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   Deepak

   Chicago16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very authentic from different regions of India Good for people who enjoy spiciness Ribs were outstanding Prawns were excellent Chicken meatballs were the least spicy, should be the first course as it is hard to taste the subtle flavors after your mouth is heated up with hot food
   

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   Myra Isabelle VIP

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service, exceptional dishes! Everything was spot on and flavorful. Great options, veg and non. The paneer is a must!
   

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   Subhiksha

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved everything we ordered! There was nit one dish that we did not like !
   

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   Akshay VIP

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Very mediocre food. Over priced Decent ambience
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food very good. Service could be a bit better. Had to ask for our water to be refilled twice.
   

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    Margot VIP

    Chicago114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wow! Amazing new Indian restaurant in Lincoln Park. Almost every dish was fantastic. Lamb and rice small plate and mushroom small plate both fantastic. Daal side also amazing. Drinks both very good but many of the cocktails did seem to be overly sweet (we avoided these). Service was also excellent. Still working out a few kinks at the host stand, but nothing too signficant. Cannot wait to go back.
    

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