Vajra

Name: Vajra
Address: 2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60642
Telephone: (773) 697-4211
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (23)

$31 to $50

Indian

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Romantic
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions

The classic and traditionally authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine is presented in a tasteful way, harboring the essences of freshest and choicest ingredients and best spices available.
Our menu comprises of traditional dishes rooted in the rich cultural heritage. Each dish has been an integral part of Indian and Nepalese cuisine for ages, and VAJRA strives to serve each of those dishes in the tastiest way possible.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 697-4211
Website
http://www.vajrachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Min Thapa
Catering
Introducing VAJRA CATERING—serving delicious, tailored dishes for any occasion, from office meetings to home soirées and parties at any venue. We focus on personalized menus to match your taste and vision. Available 7 days a week for lunch or dinner catering, wherever you need us.<br />https://www.vajracaters.com/
Private party facilities
We offer our best offerings to impress your guests. Meticulously tailored to your needs - our full service menu will construct a perfect occasion for you and your guests; filled with good food, better joy and the best company.
Private party contact
Dipesh Kakshapaty: (773) 697-4311

Location
2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
North and Damen
Parking details
Street Parking Along Chicago Avenue
Public transit
CTA Blue Line Damen
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

VAJRA Weekend Brunch Buffet
Multiple dates available
We will be offering classic and soul nurturing traditionally authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine. $23 Per Person

Private dining

Callas Went Away
Las Californias Gin, Pandan, Cacao, Electric Blue Macha, Yoghurt, Coconut, Lime
The Awakening
Gin Los Apostoles, Bergamot, Fig, Citrus, Bubbles
Floral Reverie
Community Vodka, Ruby, Vermouth, Azahar, Lavender, Tea Mousse
Winds of the Coast
Tequila Mijenta, Sotol Los Magos, Coconut, Seaweed, Bubbles, Saline
Fruits of the Earth
Mezcal Palomo, Tequila G4, Watermelon Botanic, Curry, Tuna & Sage
Fire & Ember
Mezcal Ilegal, Alma Finca, Guava, Yoghurt, Cream Cheese, Saline
Roots & Heritage
Bacardi 8, Dusset, Pineapple, Coffee, Amaro, Nixta, Mole
Golden Hour
Macallan 12, Chartreuse, Aquavit, Spices, Lemon, Cardamom
Mystical Forest
Deluxe Vodka Fatwashed, Pine, Bianco Vermouth, Blackberries, Mushroom, Absinthe mist
Tales of the Night
Sweet Vermouth Ransom, Fino, Palo Cortado Palo Santo, Muguicha
Celestial Harmony
Gin, Spiced Pear, Guava, Faccia Aperitivo Berries, Bitters
Eternal Flame
High West Whiskey Fatwashed, Earl Grey Vermouth, Amaro, Galangal, Smoke, Citrus
Whispers of Serenity
Las Californias Gin, Flowers, Chareau Umeshu, Citrus
Martinez
Vajra Gin Blend ~ (Citadelle London Dry, Las Californias Citrus, Fino, Manzanilla), Vermouth, Maraschino, Bitters
Rosita
Vajra Agave Blend ~ (Mijenta Blanco, Amaras Espadín, Bonete Raicilla, Amontillado), Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Bitter Liquor, Bitters

Vajra House Classic Barrel Cocktails

Vieux Carré$18.00
Vajra Whiskey Blend ~ (High West bourbon, Starward Single Malt, Bushmill, Palo Cortado), Vermouth, Cognac, Benedictine, Bitters

Sparkling

Cava Penedes Albet i Noya$13.00
Catalonia, Spain
Blanc de Blancs, Henry Varnay Vin Mousseux$12.00
Loire Valley, France
Brut NV Andre Heucq Heritage Assemblage$65.00
Vallée de la Marne, France
Rosé Blanc, NV Pertois-Moriset Grand Cru$121.00
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, France
Brut NV R. H. Coutier Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru$135.00
Champagne, France

White

Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Rain$12.00
Marlborough, New Zealand
Riesling, 2022 Le Caban Left Foot Charley$13.00
Old Peninsula, USA
Pinot Grigio, 2022 Circa$12.00
Veneto, Italy
Chardonnay, 2022 Folktree$12.00
Central Coast, USA
Riesling, 2022 Two Mountain$12.00
Yakima Valley, USA
Sancerre, 2022 Domaine Serge Laloue Marie Du Lac$18.00
Loire Valley, France
Chardonnay, 2022 Domaine Chatelain de Oliveira$83.00
Chablis, France
Chenin Blanc, 2021 Pinon Damiem Tuffo$53.00
Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

Red & Blends

Pinot Noir, 2022 Pas de Problème$12.00
Languedoc, France
Malbec, 2022 Alpamanta Natal$12.00
Mendoza Valley, Argentina
Tempranillo, 2022 Bodegas Marc Isart La Maldicion$11.00
Madrid, Spain
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Ultraviolet$13.00
St Helena, California, USA
Bordeaux Blend, 2019 Chateau Le Coteau$98.00
Margaux, France
Bordeaux Blend, 2021 Chateau Le Puy Duc de Nauves$82.00
Bordeaux, France
Rhone Blend, 2016 Domaine Viret Les Colonandes$98.00
Southern Rhone, France
Pinot Noir, 2021 Domaine Henri Delagrange Volnay$145.00
Cote de Beurre, France
Super Tuscan, 2022 Monte Bernardi Tzingarella$116.00
Chianti Tuscany, Italy
Super Tuscan, 2012 Travignoli Calice del Conte$82.00
Toscana, Italy
Barolo, 2019 Azelia Castiglione Falletto$119.00
Italy
Pinot Noir, 2021 Roar$151.00
Santa Lucia Highlands, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Hendry$163.00
Napa Valley, California, USA

What 23 people are saying

Vajra 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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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23 Reviews

Y
Young-Soo
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, great food, great atmosphere, great service. One of the better Indian restaurants in the city. It's my wife's favorite, and she's from the UK where Indian food is no joke.
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LisaMaria
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cool ambiance, good food and accommodating for larger groups; I gave a 4 based on pricing.
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ChicagoAvenueDiner
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vajra is an excellent restaurant. Amid COVID-19 concerns, each party was seated far from anyone else. Everything was handled professionally and hygienically. Servings are large and we took enough to have another meal. I highly recommend!
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JaniceH
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding new Indian restaurant. Reminded of the great places in London. Service is top notch and Bupil is truly interested in how customers feel about the quality. Can hardly wait to go back. Must trys are Salmon, Goat Steak, and Saag Pander. We took home an order of Saag. Have fun!!!
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Badtaste VIP
Chicago / Illinois67 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Have been hearing about this place for a while and was curious to try, but was disappointed to discover that many of the well-reviewed dishes, like the tandoori duck and the goat momo, are no longer on the menu. What remains is adequate but hardly special. Goat stew and okra side were decent, but Goan seafood curry offered dry, overcooked fish and the opening somosa chaat was bland. Indeed, nothing was especially spicy, including the dishes we’d requested as spicy. Points deducted for the piece of ceramic found in the chaat, the long wait to order, and the nearly unintelligible server. This place may have been special upon opening, but it seems to have dumbed down its offerings to broaden its appeal, which means it’s just another neighborhood Indian place now, but with higher prices and less adequate execution. Skip.
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ajax
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. I found a hair in my chick pea curry, and pointed it out. The server took it away and they said they would take it off the bill. It seems that this is a bit more serious than just taking off an unliked dish off the bill. Typically there is an apology and offer of something to make up for the issue. There was none. For this reason, I will not recommend this restaurant to others.
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JCool
Chicago / Illinois27 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I went here for brunch this past Sunday. One of my friends is Nepali so we wanted to see if we were getting an authentic experience. While not on the menu, we special requested MoMo since I had never tried them. The kitchen put them in for us and in about 15 they were out. So delicious and my Nepali friend said the sauce was spot on. We also shared the goat skewers, chicken dum biryani, and some garlic naan with tea. While the bulk of the menu focused moreso on Indian cuisine at least for brunch, the service and ambiance was great 👍🏼
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OPfoodie VIP
Chicago / Illinois67 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We cannot write enough positive remarks about the wonderful dining experience we had recently at Vajra...from the warm welcome at arrival to the innovative mixology, the considerate service and excellent dish preparation, we were hooked...cannot wait to return for more super delicious Nepalese/Indian fare!
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GabrielC
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tender lamb dishes.
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Palmer
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I went to Vajra shortly after it opened in April 2019 and thought the food was fantastic. It was so fresh, and I reveled in the taste. This trip ten months later did not yield the same results. The food was meh and not as tasty. I asked that tikka masala be made with tofu as I had the last time I was there. The server snipped we don't cook with tofu. The sag paneer wasn't spicy enough and neither was the dahl makhani. The tandoori chicken was dry. Overall, all three of us were unhappy. We wanted that freshness you often don't find in Indian cooking in Chicago. Vajra is off my list.
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FAQs

Vajra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 697-4211.

Vajra is rated 4.6 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North and Damen
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese, Contemporary Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking Along Chicago Avenue
Public transit
CTA Blue Line Damen
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Min Thapa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vajrachicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 697-4211
Catering
Introducing VAJRA CATERING—serving delicious, tailored dishes for any occasion, from office meetings to home soirées and parties at any venue. We focus on personalized menus to match your taste and vision. Available 7 days a week for lunch or dinner catering, wherever you need us.<br />https://www.vajracaters.com/
Private party facilities
We offer our best offerings to impress your guests. Meticulously tailored to your needs - our full service menu will construct a perfect occasion for you and your guests; filled with good food, better joy and the best company.
Private party contact
Dipesh Kakshapaty: (773) 697-4311

Vajra

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

VAJRA Weekend Brunch Buffet

The Main Hall

VAJRA Bar

The North Room

Custom inquiry

Beer

Casa Humilde Maizal Lager$8.00

Specialty Cocktails

Mango Lassi$16.00

Uncategorised

Callas Went Away

The Awakening

Floral Reverie

Winds of the Coast

Fruits of the Earth

Fire & Ember

Roots & Heritage

Golden Hour

Mystical Forest

Tales of the Night

Celestial Harmony

Eternal Flame

Whispers of Serenity

Martinez

Rosita

Vajra House Classic Barrel Cocktails

Vieux Carré$18.00

Sparkling

Cava Penedes Albet i Noya$13.00

Blanc de Blancs, Henry Varnay Vin Mousseux$12.00

Brut NV Andre Heucq Heritage Assemblage$65.00

Rosé Blanc, NV Pertois-Moriset Grand Cru$121.00

Brut NV R. H. Coutier Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru$135.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Rain$12.00

Riesling, 2022 Le Caban Left Foot Charley$13.00

Pinot Grigio, 2022 Circa$12.00

Chardonnay, 2022 Folktree$12.00

Riesling, 2022 Two Mountain$12.00

Sancerre, 2022 Domaine Serge Laloue Marie Du Lac$18.00

Chardonnay, 2022 Domaine Chatelain de Oliveira$83.00

Chenin Blanc, 2021 Pinon Damiem Tuffo$53.00

Red & Blends

Pinot Noir, 2022 Pas de Problème$12.00

Malbec, 2022 Alpamanta Natal$12.00

Tempranillo, 2022 Bodegas Marc Isart La Maldicion$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Ultraviolet$13.00

Bordeaux Blend, 2019 Chateau Le Coteau$98.00

Bordeaux Blend, 2021 Chateau Le Puy Duc de Nauves$82.00

Rhone Blend, 2016 Domaine Viret Les Colonandes$98.00

Pinot Noir, 2021 Domaine Henri Delagrange Volnay$145.00

Super Tuscan, 2022 Monte Bernardi Tzingarella$116.00

Super Tuscan, 2012 Travignoli Calice del Conte$82.00

Barolo, 2019 Azelia Castiglione Falletto$119.00

Pinot Noir, 2021 Roar$151.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Hendry$163.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Vajra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vajra restaurant rated?

Is Vajra currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information