Best Curry in Chicago
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $8.95 – $90.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Curry in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Valhalla, (Wicker Park)
- Chubby Cattle, (Chinatown)
- Ghareeb Nawaz, $8.95 (Rogers Park)
- Veggie House, $11.95 (Chinatown)
- Indienne — 94% recommended, $90.00 (River North)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
Valhalla
Wicker Park·$$$$
White Curry Noodles
Silky noodles in a coconut-based curry broth topped with grilled mussels.
Tip: This course exemplifies the restaurant's philosophy — Indian technique applied to high-quality seafood with Nordic restraint.
#2
Chubby Cattle
Chinatown·$$$
Tom Yum Soup
Creamy, spicy Tom Yum soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and Thai aromatics.
Tip: Order this early to break up the meat courses — it's bright and helps reset your palate.
#3
Ghareeb Nawaz
Rogers Park·$$
Butter Chicken
$8.95
Tender chicken pieces in a creamy tomato sauce with spices and a touch of cream.
Tip: Order this with naan — tear off a piece and scoop the sauce, which is the whole experience.
#4
Veggie House
Chinatown·$$
Curry Vegetables with Tofu
$11.95
Silken tofu and seasonal vegetables in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Tip: Ask the kitchen to adjust spice level — this curry can be made mild, medium, or hot.
#594% recommend
Indienne
River North·$$$
Lobster Moilee
$90.00
Lobster in coconut curry with traditional Kerala spices and aromatics.
Tip: One of the standout courses — the balance of lobster sweetness and coconut spice is remarkable.