Vegan Restaurant

Cardamom

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · niles · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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Absolutely Delicious & Wonderful Experience! We had such an amazing time dining here! The food was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and tasted just as authentic as it looks. The biryani was fragrant and perfectly cooked, the garlic naan was soft and fresh, chicken 65 was amazing , nihari was so good, packed with spices in the best way. Apollo fish was one of the best I had. You get the taste of India in every dish. We tried the goat biryani was incredible!! The service was incredibly quick, which made the experience even better. Our food arrived hot and fresh without any long wait. The staff showed amazing hospitality—they were warm, welcoming, attentive, & made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, a truly satisfying experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious food with great service and genuine hospitality. Will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely Delicious & Wonderful Experience! We had such an amazing time dining here! The food was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and tasted just as authentic as it looks. The biryani was fragrant and perfectly cooked, the garlic naan was soft and fresh, chicken 65 was amazing , nihari was so good, packed with spices in the best way. Apollo fish was one of the best I had. You get the taste of India in every dish. We tried the goat biryani was incredible!! The service was incredibly quick, which made the experience even better. Our food arrived hot and fresh without any long wait. The staff showed amazing hospitality—they were warm, welcoming, attentive, & made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, a truly satisfying experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious food with great service and genuine hospitality. Will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely amazing food! I ordered the Chicken Biryani and Chicken 65 from Cardamom Niles, and both dishes were incredible. The biryani was perfectly spiced, flavorful, and had that authentic aroma you can only get from real Hyderabadi-style cooking. The Chicken 65 was crispy, juicy, and packed with just the right amount of heat — easily one of the best I’ve had in Chicagoland. The portions were generous, the food was fresh, and you can tell they put real care into every dish. The staff were friendly, and the service was quick and professional. I’ll definitely be coming back soon — this place is a hidden gem for anyone who loves delicious, authentic Indian food!

Absolutely amazing food! I ordered the Chicken Biryani and Chicken 65 from Cardamom Niles, and both dishes were incredible. The biryani was perfectly spiced, flavorful, and had that authentic aroma you can only get from real Hyderabadi-style cooking. The Chicken 65 was crispy, juicy, and packed with just the right amount of heat — easily one of the best I’ve had in Chicagoland. The portions were generous, the food was fresh, and you can tell they put real care into every dish. The staff were friendly, and the service was quick and professional. I’ll definitely be coming back soon — this place is a hidden gem for anyone who loves delicious, authentic Indian food!

Read all the reviews and hoped that the food was good. But it was barely mediocre in taste. To start off, there was almost an hour wait to get our food when we were the only ones in the restaurant. The 65 was okay-ish (have eaten better at many other places), and the Biryani was an utter disappointment. Barely had any meat in it and felt like I was eating rice with some masala and yogurt. Probably wont be going back unless they change their cooking methods given the price point.