Rivaj Indian Cuisine
1034 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
(847) 465-8000
Customers' Favorites
Butter Chicken and Chicken Madras
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Gobi Manchurian
Chili Chicken
Chicken Korma
Non Veg Thali
Shahi Paneer
Samosa Chaat
Hot Soup
Lentil Soup
Splendid thick lentil soup elegantly seasoned, enhanced with rice and special Indian herbs and spices.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Cream of tomatoes infused with herbs and spices.
Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup
Cooked with Indo-Chinese spices, garnished with spring onion and served hot with corn kernels.
Hot and Sour Veg Soup
vegetable stock heightened with flavorful fresh herbs and chopped cilantro.
Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Chicken stock heightened with flavorful fresh herbs and chopped cilantro.
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
Cooked with Indo-Chinese spices, garnished with spring onion and served hot with corn chicken.
veg starters
Samosa(2 pieces)
Deep fried cone pastry filled with potatoes and green peas.
Railway Samosa(4 pieces)
deep fried cone pastry filled with onions and spices
Bhel Puri
is made of puffed rice,vegetables and a tangy tamarind mint sauce, and has a crunchy texture.
Aloo Papdi Chaat
filled with a variety of mouth-watering textures and flavors. Papdi Chaat includes chickpeas, potatoes, various chutneys, yogurt, papdi, curd, sev and is garnished with coriander.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
chatpata chaat fried potato patties are topped with a tangy-sweet tamarind chutney and spicy green chutney along with curd
Samosa Chaat
Tangy, spicy Samosa Chaat! Spicy chole (chickpeas) are served with samosa and dollops of yogurt and chutney.
Mix Veg Pakoda
the flavorful deep fried crispy fritters made
using mixed vegetables, gram flour and spices
is a popular snack cum starter from India
Chilli Pakoda
the fresh green chillies deep fried crispy fritters
made using , gram flour and spices
is a popular snack cum starter from India
Onion Pakoda
the fresh onions deep fried crispy fritters
made using , gram flour and spices
is a popular snack cum starter from India
Paneer Pakoda
the cottage cheese deep fried crispy fritters
made using , gram flour and spices
is a popular snack cum starter from India
Rivaj Mix Veg Platter
a veg lovers delight a mix crispy deep fried veg fritters,samos,aloo tikki
Chilli Paneer
Crispy marinated paneer is sautéed in a spicy
sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers.
Gobi Manchurian Dry
an indo chinese fusion cooked with
manchurian sauce served dry .
Veg Manchurian Dry
an indo chinese fusion cooked with
manchurian sauce served dry .
Non -Veg Starters
Chicken Kheema Samosa(2 pieces)
Deep fried cone pastry stuffed with seasoned minced chicken.
Lamb Kheema Samosa(2 pieces)
Deep fried cone pastry stuffed with seasoned minced lamb.
Chicken 65
boneless chicken marinated with basic indian spices and curry leaves
Chili Chicken
Crispy marinated chicken is sautéed in a spicy
sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers.
Apollo Fish
fried fish then tempered with the aromatic flavours of garlic, ginger, curry leaves and spiced with red chillies paste
Rivaj Mix Grill
A meat lovers' delight, a mixed assortment of chicken, lamb and shrimp.
Pomfret Tawa Fry
a lip smacking Fish Fry which is tender
from inside & crispy from outside
Chilli chicken wings 6pcs
Crispy marinated chicken wings is sautéed in a spicy
sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers.
Chilli chicken wings 10pcs
Crispy marinated chicken wings is sautéed in a spicy
sweet sauce along with onions and bell peppers.
Goat Pepper Fry
a spicy version of goat fry which is primarily cooked with lot of black pepper powder and roasted over low lame until dry
Chicken Pepper Fry
a spicy version of chicken fry which is primarily cooked with lot of black pepper powder and roasted over low lame until dry
Vegetable Specialities
Dal Makhani
An aromatic blend of lentil simmered on a slow fire until tender, tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Lentils cooked to perfection in a traditional Indian wok with rare herbs and spices.
Chana Masala
Delicious chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of Indian spices.
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable cheese dumplings cooked in a creamy hot sauce with herbs and spices.
Palak Paneer
Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked in a spicy spinach sauce.
Paneer Bhurji
Grated cottage cheese combined with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices.
Paneer Makhani
Fresh cottage cheese cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.
Mutter Paneer
Fresh cottage cheese cubes prepared with green peas.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection with mild Indian spices along with ginger, tomatoes and herbs.
Jeera Aloo
Potatoes cooked with onions, bell peppers and cashews with thick masala paste.
Navaratan Korma
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce and garnished with nuts.
Vegetable Chettinad
A burst of chilies and black pepper mingling with the aroma of curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Veggie Jalfrezi
Onions, tomatoes, green pepper, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Mushroom Masala
Fresh mushroom diced and sauteed in a special mix of onion, tomatoes and Indian spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked in exotic north Indian spices.
Shahi Paneer
Grated cottage cheese combined with authentic Indian spices.
Kadai Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sauteed with red and green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Baingan Bharta
Fresh eggplants roasted in tandoor, marinated in a rich blend of mughlai spices, cooked over low heat to draw out the richness of spices.
Bhindi (Okra) Masala
Delicious okra cooked in an exotic blend of north Indian spices.
Gobi Manchurian Gravy
an indo chinese fusion cooked with
manchurian sauce served gravy .
Veg Manchurian Gravy
an indo chinese fusion cooked with
manchurian sauce served gravy .
Biryani Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati saffron rice cooked with mixed vegetables in a mild sauce.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked in Andhra style flavored chicken.
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice and tender pieces of richly saffron flavored chicken cooked with exotic Indian herbs.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice infused, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with tender pieces of goat.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice infused, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with tender pieces of lamb.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice infused, richly flavored with herbs and spices cooked along with tender pieces of shrimp.
Egg Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with two eggs.
Rice Specialties
Steamed Rice
Plain white basmati rice steamed to perfection.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice with green peas and saffron.
Palak Rice
Basmati rice cooked with fresh spinach and exotic Indian herbs.
Rivaj Special - Mix Fried Rice
Steamed basmati rice stir fried on a wok along with chunks of chicken, lamb, egg and chopped vegetables.
Veggie Fried Rice
Chopped vegetables fried with steamed rice,
added with red chilli paste and salt to tast
Chicken Fried Rice
Shredded Chicken with steamed rice
added with red chilli paste and salt to taste
Egg Fried Rice
scrambled egg ,vegetable with steamed rice,
added with red chilli paste and salt to tast
Lamb and Goat Specialties
Lamb Rogan Josh
Succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom flavored sauce.
Kadhai Lamb
Boneless lamb cooked in mild spices with fresh tomatoes, onion and garlic garnished with fresh cilantro and ginger.
Lamb Chettinad
Cubes of lamb cooked with poppy seeds, cloves, cardamom and grated coconut, a delicacy of southern India.
Lamb Chili Masala
Boneless lamb cooked in a hot and spicy sauce.
Lamb Curry
Exotic curry sauce prepared with onions,
turmeric, spices, fresh tomatoes, ginger,
garlic, onions to finish
Lamb Korma
A moghalai delight creamy sweet & spicy
mild sauce prepared with onions, tomatoes,
cashews, coconut and finished with cream.
Lamb Madras
Cubes of lamb cooked with tomato-coconut base sauce tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Lamb Saag
An earthy delicacy from Punjab, a delightful combination of spinach and lamb.
Goat Roganjosh
A slow cooked meat with herbs, onions,
tomatoes and Indian spices.
Kadai Goat
Goat cubes sauteed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and fresh cilantro.
Goat Chettinad
Goat cubes cooked in a spicy coconut sauce with crushed whole spices, the dominant flavor being black pepper.
Goat Chilli Masala
meat cooked in a hot and spicy sauce
Goat Curry
Goat cubes cooked with a mildly spiced curry sauce.
Goat Korma
Pieces of goat cooked in creamy cashew and coconut sauce blended with mild spices.
Goat Madras
Goat cubes cooked with tomato-coconut base sauce tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Goat Saag
A traditional North Indian dish of long
cooked spinach and spices with cream
Seafood Specialties
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp cooked in a medley of exotic Indian herbs and spice.
Fish Tikka Masala
Barbecued pieces of boneless fish marinated in yogurt and spices.
Malbara Fish Curry
Boneless fish cooked in home style tomato onion base curry.
Kadhai Shrimp
Shrimp sauteed with bell peppers, onion, tomato, ginger, green chilies and fresh cilantro.
Kids/Sides
Kids Cone dosa
Chocolate dosa
Makhani dosa
Cheese Dosa
Raita
Chilled yogurt with cucumbers,carrots,onions,cilantro and spices
Roasted Papad
House Green Salad
Fresh cut cucumbers, carrots, onions topped with indian spices
Mint chutney(2oz)
tamarind chutney(2oz)
onions,lemons
Chicken Specialties
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked with a delicately spiced curry sauce.
Chicken Makhani
Butter chicken. Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and folded in creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of chicken (white meat) roasted in a clay oven and then folded into cream sauce.
Chicken Chili Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with green chilies and hot spices.
Chicken Saag
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Chicken Korma
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with a rich, creamy sauce made with almonds and cashews.
Chicken Vindaloo
A delicious combination of chicken marinated in vinegar and hot pepper spices cooked over a low heat.
Kadhai Chicken
A classic kadhai dish of chicken delicately cooked with ginger, green chilies and cilantro.
Chicken Madras
Boneless chicken cooked with tomato-coconut base soup tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Chicken Chettinad
Cubes of chicken cooked with poppy seeds, cloves, cardamom and grated coconut, a delicacy of southern India.
Chicken Hyderabadi
Andhra style chicken cooked with onion, tomato, chili and chef's special masala.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs cooked in an onion and tomato gravy.
Tandoor (Indian Clay Oven)
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, lightly spiced to preserve its delicate taste, skewered and roasted in the clay oven.
Tandoori Vegetables
Garden fresh broccoli, capsicum, onions, cauliflower, tomatoes and potatoes marinated in mixed spices and roasted in the clay oven.
Chicken Tikka
Succulent cubes of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices roasted in the clay oven.
Chicken Sheekh Kabab
Soft and silky minced chicken, simmered in butter, cream and cashew nut paste, skewered and baked in the clay oven to tender perfection.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt with a blend of colorful Indian herbs and spices and roasted in the clay oven.
Chicken Achari Tikka
Succulent cubes of boneless chicken marinated in Indian pickle paste and yogurt and roasted in the clay oven.
Chicken Haryali Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in mint paste with exotic Indian masala spices, yogurt and roasted in the clay oven.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Succulent cubes of boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, pickles and spices roasted in clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Lasuni
Boneless chicken marinated in garlic with various spices.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb marinated with our own combination of herbs, spices, skewered and roasted in the clay oven.
Tandoori Shrimp
shrimp marinated in mild spices and roasted in a clay oven.
Fish Tikka (Mahi Mahi)
Barbecued seasoned fish with the flavor of Indian herbs and spices.
Tandoori Pomfret
whole pomfret marinated with exotic Indian masala spices, yogurt and roasted in the clay oven.
Tandoori Bread
Butter Naan
Flat leavened bread baked on the wall lining of the tandoori oven brushed with Clarified Butter.
Garlic Naan
Made from dough of fine flour with a taste of garlic.
Onion Kulcha
Light flat bread stuffed with onion and fresh green cilantro leaves.
Khurmi Naan
Bread stuffed with garlic, tomatoes and chilies.
Bullet Naan
Bread stuffed with fine chopped jalapeno.
Paneer Kulcha
Light flat bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese.
Peshwari Naan
Flat leavened bread dotted with sesame seeds.
Sesame Naan
Stuffed with sesame seeds.
Methi Naan
Stuffed with fenugreek seeds.
Cauliflower Naan
Stuffed with cauliflower.
Nuts Naan
Stuffed with pistachio and almonds.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with savory potato stuffing
Lachcha Paratha
Whole wheat layered bread from the tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in the clay oven.
Bread Basket
Combination of naan, garlic naan, roti and onion kulcha baked in a clay oven.
Lamb Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.
Bhatura
Leavened and fermented flour bread. Fried.
Poori
Whole-wheat deep fried puffed bread.
Tiffin Corner
Idly(3pc)
Steamed rice and lentil patties served
with Sambar, Coconut and Tomato chutneys
Idly Vada Combo
Steamed rice and lentil patties combined with deep fried lentil donuts served with Sambar, Coconut and Tomato chutneys
Medhu vada
Deep fried lentil donuts served with Sambar
Poori Channa
Pluffy bread served with chick peas masala
Poori Bhaji
Pluffy bread served with potato masala curry
Chloe Batura
Pluffy bread served with chick peas masala
Dosa Corner
Sada Dosa
Thin crepes made from rice and lentil. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Butter Dosa
Butter spread over dosa. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Ghee dosa
Dosa topped with clarified butter
Paper Dosa
Very crisp and very thin dosas roasted with ghee. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Mysore Dosa
Dosa with a coating of special chutneys. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Andhra spicy dosa
Dosa topped with red chili chutney and
sprinkled with garlic flavored roasted gram
Podi Dosa
Crispy crepes made of mixed lentil.
Onion Dosa
Dosa filled with finely chopped onions. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Chettinad Dosa
Blend of chilies, black pepper and curry leaves.
Paneer Dosa
Dosa filled with masala paneer. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Rava Dosa
Crispy crepes made with semolina. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Onion Rava Dosa
Rava dosa filled with chopped onions. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Masala Dosa
Dosa filled with potato curry. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Butter Masala Dosa
Butter spread over dosa served with masala. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Ghee Masala dosa
Dosa stuffed with spiced potato masala with clarified butter
Paper Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa filled with potato curry. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Mysore dosa filled with potato curry. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Andhra Spicy Masala Dosa
Dosa coated with a layer of spicy chutneys with masala. Spicy.
Special Masala Dosa
Dosa coated with a layer of spicy chutneys with masala. Spicy.
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Rava dosa filled with potato curry. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Spinach Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa filled with potato curry and spinach. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Onion Uthappam
Soften rice pancake topped with chopped onions
Vegetable Uthappam
Soften rice pancake topped with vegetables
Madras Egg Dosa
Chef's special masala and egg spread over dosa. Served with chutneys and sambar.
Kheema dosa
Dosa stuffed with cooked minced lamb
Chicken tikka dosa
Dosa stuffed with chicken tikka and spices
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Kulfi
Rasmalai
Carrot Halwa
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Mango Shake
Sweet Lassi
Salted Lassi
Madras Coffee
Masala Tea
Chai.
Thums Up
limca
indian soda
Canned Soda
Unsweetened Iced Tea
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Recent Reviews
At first I was skeptical about this place, but the moment I went in it was amazing. Incredible service, and great food at really reasonable prices. The food tasted great. We ordered some mild to spicy range of flavors and guess what they actually serve what they are requested. They were also playing Tamil music videos and haha it was so endearing, and perhaps the first time I've heard Tamil music in public so that's an added bonus lol. Apart from that I'm really...
August 2025
I placed a last minute catering order on Friday morning for chili chicken - for pick up on Friday evening. Shankar was super helpful and accommodating. My guests loved the chili chicken. It was very tasty and flavorful.
July 2025
Dosa Buffet exceeded my expectations. The variety of dosas was impressive — crispy, flavorful, and served hot. The chutneys and sambar were fresh and authentic, and the staff made sure everything kept coming without long waits. It’s rare to find a buffet that balances quality with quantity, but this place nailed it. Definitely coming back, and highly recommend it to anyone who loves South Indian food!
July 2025
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