Cumin

Cumin is a indian restaurant Wicker Park Chicago located in United States.

8 / 10
244
ratings
  • Phone

    (773) 342-1414

  • Website

    cumin-chicago.com

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  • Type

    Indian Restaurant

Address

1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.) Chicago , IL 60622 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar

Comments / 72


Keywords:

Indian food lunch buffet samosas india house tamarind and mint chutneys spicy food good for dates casual delivery paneer Nepalese stew dinner pears brunch food bar corn well chaat appetizers
Eater

Authentic Indian south of Devon can be tough to find. Throw in Nepalese , an array of curries , platters, and cocktails and you might not go back up north. [Eater 38 Member]

Seun Adeniji

The food was great, I went for the lunch buffet with some friends and had a great time. The rice pudding was a pleasant surprise and the chicken tika was superb. I really enjoyed their naan as well .

Thrillist

We won't blame you if you wanna get in on everything at this authentic Wicker Park 70-seater's Nepalese lunch buffet , where you'll likely get delicious saag with corn or paneer , and allll the samosas . Read more

ISC Chicago

gorkhali khasi (chunks of bone-in goat meat stewed in flavourful nepalese spices | a delicious spice forward sauce with tomatoes , onions and nepalese spices)

Eater

Authentic Indian south of Devon can be tough to find. Throw in Nepalese , an array of curries , platters, and cocktails and you might not go back up north.

Marty Diamond

All the food was delicious and they have a very impressive knowledge of their menu. I have a lot of food allergies and felt as safe as could be since the manager told me what was in everything.

Tracy Hixon

I tried a couple of the Nepalese dishes, the goat was super tasty. Everything I tried was well prepared and delicious. Try the dumplings !

Stephen Brieloff

The food here is incredible! The garlic naan is a perfect appetizer . I'd suggest getting an entree and splitting it, as there is plenty of food to share.

Marisa Ruiz

They have a lunch buffet but not a dinner buffet , FYI. Had great service and love that it feels very classy and clean . I do prefer the chicken tikka masala from India House tho. Still good!

ISC Chicago

lamb keema naan (naan stuffed with minced and spice-insused boneless lamb )

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

The tamarind and mint chutneys may be reason alone to visit Cumin. But, wait, the menu offers a dozen different breads and Nepalese dishes, all prepared by Chef Min Thapa. - Inspector

Myra Rubin

Loved!!! Kingfisher , chxn momo ,shrimp or lamb vindaalu (super spicy !), fish/chxn tikka masala . I'm always overwhelmed w/menus @Indian restaurants . Will go back n try buffet or w/knowledgable friend

L K

Excellent Indian food ! I prefer mild dishes, but if you want spicy , there's plenty of options too!

Tracy Hixon

Very tasty appetizers . I tried a Nepalese special, spicy and aromatic. Loved it!

Art Medina

Butter chicken is always good. It may be the only dish that is good for the heart. I d5know what I mean by that.

Angie Giacchetti

Absolutely fantastic. Came on Saturday and they have a buffet . I normally don't do buffets but the food just looked and smelled so good...and it WAS!

Vikram Rajagopalan

The Chana masala was amazing. Definitely get naan and paratha to go with it

Taryn R.

The chicken Tikka masala was some of the best I've ever had but the staff here will definitely say horrible things you in Nepali thinking you don't understand what they're saying. Rude.

Bill Sindewald

Go for Lunch ! $13 for a lunch buffet with fresh pita . Everything I had was amazing!

Bhavin Gandhi

Legit Indian food . I think every Indian as well as non Indian will love the food here

Randall Nufer

The goat biryani and chicken sahi korma are excellent. But the heat was a little extreme and did a number on my digestive system. Ask the waiter if they can lower the spices to medium or mild.

Connor G

The vegetarian samosas were great, as were the lamb curry and chicken tikka masala !

Manoj Ambalavanan

Great food, well flavored but a tad overpriced. Great as delivery too for indian/nepalese food

Tracy Hixon

delicious samosas and I tried a nepalese special, spicy but not overwhelming.

Don Wyper

Best Indian food I've had in Chicago. Be ready if you ask for extra spicy !

Maya Jimenez ????

The chaat and the chicken tikka masala are amazing.

Sandy Tang

The Black Forest is a lovely and delicious drink composed of pear , elderflower and violet flavors.

Harish Krishna

They dont have momos for lunch which is crazy! Biryani is mediocre at best (I'm a biryani snob)! Chicken 65 couldve been better. Pistachio kulfi is amazing though.

Mark Locascio

Good lunch buffet , but they don't hit the same level of spiciness as many Indian places.

Aubre

This place is SO good. Legit Indian food and always ranks tops in the city .

Pauly G

If your feeling adventurous and like the heat, get the vindaloo !

Adam Seger

'Fleur Nepalese ' @ Cumin, 1414 Milwaukee Ave: Ransom Old Tom, hum, St. Germain, Lychee , Lime--Sublime with the best Nepalese Food in Chicago

Leon Q. Allen

The poori and Paneer Chilli Fry is SENSATIONAL!!!

Kenichi Ishizaki

Get the Chicken Tikka . Great place. Great service.

Jina Son

Great food. One of the best naans in the city . Super slow service. Better off with delivery or lunch buffet .

Bill

Damn near everything is worth putting in your face!

Kaitlin V.

the lamb kebab tandoor is delicious.

Elena S

AMAZING WEEKEND LUNCH BUFFET ! a much better deal than coming for one entree of the same price during dinner ! Very traditional, v yum!

Rick Rapp

Excellent food and service.

Gunesh Patil

Awesome Paneer Naram Garam Pakora !

Logan Beaux

The Chaat samosa was the best 5 bucks I've spent at Indian restaurant in a long time.

Mike B

Ask Dipesh at the bar to make you as Black Forest . He is the drink mastah.

Tanya

a bit pricey , but large portions you can share & save for leftovers. lots of naan options!

Bryn Rich

I echo the love for the tamarind and mint chutneys !

Noah Manion

Excellent lunch buffet

P. F.

America's best nepalese restaurant

Singa Cao

Always get naan

Alison

The $12-13 (weekday-weekend) lunch buffet was tasty, but had less options than India House downtown. Check your bill - ours had 20% tax on it.

Tony Cimbaljevich

The lamb naan appetizer is excellent.

MJ

Rice is free only when dining in. Weird.

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