Addah

Absolutely fantastic food! The flavors were rich, authentic, and perfectly balanced—every dish tasted freshly prepared with high-quality ingredients. Portions were generous, presentation was thoughtful, and everything arrived hot and on time. Service was friendly and attentive, and the staff was happy to explain dishes and customize spice levels. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Easily one of the best Indian meals I’ve had in the area. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back

Absolutely fantastic food! The flavors were rich, authentic, and perfectly balanced—every dish tasted freshly prepared with high-quality ingredients. Portions were generous, presentation was thoughtful, and everything arrived hot and on time. Service was friendly and attentive, and the staff was happy to explain dishes and customize spice levels. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Easily one of the best Indian meals I’ve had in the area. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back

We visited Adda in Lombard and ordered the Chai, Pani Puri, and Malai Paratha. The restaurant has a beautiful setup with great vibes and decor — clearly a lot of effort was put into creating a warm and trendy atmosphere. It looks and feels like a place where you’d expect great food and service. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The Pani Puri was priced at eight dollars but came as a few chickpeas floating in water with light seasoning — something that felt rushed and lacked care. The Malai Paratha and Chai were okay, but not worth the price. When I asked about the dish, the worker responded by asking where I was from, then said, “Well, that’s because you’re from that country — in Pakistan, this is how we make it.” The comment came off dismissive and unhelpful. I’ve had plenty of Pakistani street food, and I’ve never seen something this low-effort or flavorless. It was disappointing to see a restaurant that looks so nice but puts so little heart into its food. The paratha seemed like it was ready made and malai looked like it was out of a can... I was kinda wondering if the have a kitchen in the back.. I kind of feel at this point I have put more effort into this review then they put into my food. However, as I was writing this review, the chef himself came out and brought a new dish that was much more tasteful and well-made. He explained that it was from him personally and something he thought we would enjoy. That gesture showed genuine courtesy and a willingness to fix the low effect menu item, which I truly appreciated. It made a big difference and showed that the chef cared about the experience after all.

We visited Adda in Lombard and ordered the Chai, Pani Puri, and Malai Paratha. The restaurant has a beautiful setup with great vibes and decor — clearly a lot of effort was put into creating a warm and trendy atmosphere. It looks and feels like a place where you’d expect great food and service. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The Pani Puri was priced at eight dollars but came as a few chickpeas floating in water with light seasoning — something that felt rushed and lacked care. The Malai Paratha and Chai were okay, but not worth the price. When I asked about the dish, the worker responded by asking where I was from, then said, “Well, that’s because you’re from that country — in Pakistan, this is how we make it.” The comment came off dismissive and unhelpful. I’ve had plenty of Pakistani street food, and I’ve never seen something this low-effort or flavorless. It was disappointing to see a restaurant that looks so nice but puts so little heart into its food. The paratha seemed like it was ready made and malai looked like it was out of a can... I was kinda wondering if the have a kitchen in the back.. I kind of feel at this point I have put more effort into this review then they put into my food. However, as I was writing this review, the chef himself came out and brought a new dish that was much more tasteful and well-made. He explained that it was from him personally and something he thought we would enjoy. That gesture showed genuine courtesy and a willingness to fix the low effect menu item, which I truly appreciated. It made a big difference and showed that the chef cared about the experience after all.

We went here for halwa puri and it was pretty good. I loved the halwa because it wasn’t too sweet. We also ordered veggie samosas and chicken puff. Samosas were tasty but chicken puff was just ok. Service was exceptional and the restaurant space is beautiful. We’ll definitely dine here again! A+++