A Culinary Journey at One Michelin Star Fine Dining Experience I had the privilege of taking my culinary guru—my mom—to experience a One Michelin Star fine dining tasting menu. Here’s a breakdown of our experience:
Dokhla Aero This dish was a pleasant surprise! I never imagined Dokhla could be made with white chocolate, but it worked beautifully. The white chocolate melted in my mouth, perfectly balanced by the spicy chutney on top. It was a unique and delightful start to the meal.
Pani Puri While the tart/puri was a bit hard, which affected the overall experience, the flavor was still good. The real highlight was the pani inside the bubble—it was an innovative twist on this classic street food, and the burst of flavor was quite enjoyable.
Mushroom Éclair The mushroom flavor here was subtle yet delicious. The éclair itself was soft and melted in my mouth. It was a delicate balance of texture and taste, with the mild mushroom essence coming through beautifully.
Yogurt Chaat This dish impressed us both. The base layer of yogurt pannacotta was creamy and rich, while the crispy potato chip provided the perfect crunch. Overall, it was a refined version of a familiar chaat, with excellent balance and flavor.
Scallop Xec Xec The scallop was perfectly cooked—soft, fresh, and tender. The accompanying sauce was well-balanced, and the caviar added a nice touch. Overall, a delightful dish, although the caviar didn’t stand out as much as I would have hoped.
Lobster Moilee The curry mousse was flavorful, and the lobster was cooked to perfection. However, the shrimp head thecha didn’t quite come through as strongly as expected, which left the dish a bit less complex than anticipated. Still, the overall taste was good.
Chicken Katli This dish featured three layers of chicken, which were well-cooked and flavorful. The accompanying sauce was tasty, and the chili kulcha was mild, making for a nice balance. While it was interesting
Lamb Nihari This was the one dish that didn’t quite live up to expectations. The lamb was cooked well, but the nihari sauce was rather bland, and the overall seasoning felt lacking. The ribs roll, with its ginger topping, was decent, but the potato and green pea puree didn’t complement the dish well. Overall, this dish felt out of place in an otherwise strong tasting menu.
Dal Makhani A classic, and done very well here. The dal was rich and flavorful, especially when paired with garlic naan. A comforting, satisfying dish.
Mishti Doi Visually appealing, but it didn’t quite deliver on taste. It had the texture of a cracker dipped in jaggery syrup, and unfortunately, the mishti doi flavor was lost in the mix.
Tamarind Ganache This was an exciting flavor combination—sour tamarind with rich chocolate. It was an unusual, sour take on ganache, and while interesting, it might not be for everyone.
Guava Jelly A refreshing and delightful note to end the meal on. Sweet, tangy, and the perfect palate cleanser.
Service The service was overall pleasant. The staff was attentive, and they made sure to note any allergies. However, I felt the servers could have explained the dishes in more detail, and the pacing was a bit rushed. It didn’t detract from the experience, but a little more explanation and a slower pace would have enhanced the overall atmosphere.
Final Thoughts Overall, this was a wonderful experience. Despite a few missteps with certain dishes, both my mom and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The restaurant offers a unique take on Indian cuisine, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience Indian food in a new, elevated way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Pani Puri and Eclair, Dhokla Aero
Tyler
This place was fantastic, I had the pescatarian set menu with the non-alcoholic drink pairing. The food was fantastic, flavorful and filling with the number of courses. My favorite dish was the seabass curry, closely followed by the paneer katli (with the added on chili cheese kulcha).
The juice pairing was very good, and paired well with each of the dishes. I think the mango with earl gray tea fell a bit flat for me personally, but the blueberry juice with Darjeeling tea and chocolate and cloves was amazing, as were all the other drinks in the pairing.
Of course the service was also great, my servers were very attentive, described every dish and a recommended procedure for eating it, and always made sure my water was filled and that my dishes were cleared away promptly. They were also all (including the hostesses) very friendly and made me feel welcome.
Overall an amazing dining experience. I was there for just about two hours, but it felt like it flew by with all the amazing food. I'd definitely come back here again, perhaps to try the wine pairing on a day I can freely drink.
Vegetarian options: The restaurant has separate vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and non-vegetarian menus, sharing a lot of dishes where possible. Definitely a very friendly place for vegetarian diets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Dhokla Aero
Chamelea Mullican
Incredible food and excellent service. I can’t wait to come back and try the full menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amit Gode
We tried the non-veg tasting menu with both regular and reserve wine pairings. Amazing food and great service. The menu items remain true to the authentic taste of every single item, including the heat, beautifully balanced with other flavors. Isabella (Somm) was excellent and took us through the wines and pairings effortlessly. I would love to see lamb biryani included, maybe even as a sub for the main course of lamb; and lets just call the dal makhni "dal makhni". It was the best I've had in a restaurant.
Would highly recommend! Amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zuhair Irfan
Exquisite dining experience. Flavorful and well curated dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Pani Puri and Eclair, Naan, Dhokla Aero
Milo Köngsberg
Exceptional dining experience! Yohann provided us with kind & connected service, guiding us through the tasting menu with enthusiastic detail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Tuttle
Beautiful restaurant with fantastic service. The food here is divine and we could not get enough of any of the sauces that were served with the dishes. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Guava Jelly, Pani Puri and Eclair
Shaham Mumtaz
Amazing experience. Great food. Would definitely go again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zankhana parekh
We had a fantastic dining experience here. The menu is very creative and the fusion of indian flavors with modern presentation is superb. The flavors explode in your mouth in the most delicious way. My favorite was the yogurt chaat which I found extra ordinary. I ordered the supplemental dish to the tasting menu and it turned out to be a bit much for me. Overall I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guava Jelly, Pani Puri and Eclair, Cashew Cake
Jacob Hoang
I want to preface this before I begin explaining why I’m giving this restaurant a 1/5 star review. As this is my first ever experience at a Michelin Star restaurant, I completely understand why Indienne got a star. The ambiance, hospitality, and steps of service in this restaurant is absolutely incredible. Every little detail and every part of my dining experience was nothing but great.
To put it simply, I got food poisoning. I came here with my significant other for her birthday yesterday night (3/8/2025). I opted for the non vegetarian menu along with the supplemental lobster dish priced at an extra $28.
That supplemental lobster dish is what I want to highlight because it’s what lead to me violently throwing up all 9 courses an hour later. Upon getting it, I had an off feeling about it being cooked through. It seemed very under cooked and very hard to cut, but because this is a Michelin Star restaurant, what could go wrong? I ate the whole dish thinking to myself “these people cook for a living, no way they would serve me raw lobster, plus I’ve had lobster sushi before so I should be fine”
I also want to preface that I work in the restaurant industry. I didn’t want to speak up and send a dish back because no restaurant or chef likes seeing it happen. I cook a lot, and looking back on it I genuinely wish I sent it back for the sake of myself.
I’m writing this review as a warning to anyone planning on dining here. Paying $430 for dinner just to throw it all up shouldn’t be a thing. For the restaurant reading this, I expect a response with some sort of way of resolving this.
10/10 definitely worth the star!! Such amazing concepts and a new way to serve indian food! I loved everything I had. It's a set menu and the portions are small, but at the end of the entire experience I was SO FULL! So well thought out and the service was incredible!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Martin
An amazing trip between french culinary and beautiful Indian culture. It's Alice in Wonderland. Each bite is a step into a new world, not over-done, all flavors are in harmony. Amazing cascade of flavors and textures. A balancing act of both traditional and progressive techinques. The wine pairing is very mindfully selected and only elevates the food experience. The staff and servers-lovely, the passion and depth of knowledge is palpable. Don't miss out on this one * michelin, a worthy experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sid Raina
Food was good but not sure Michelin star level. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rachel Allbaugh
Outstanding on every level! This was our first Michelin star restaurant tasting menu experience and I we have definitely found a new hobby as foodies based on having our senses enlivened in ways we never experienced before by Indienne! I got the vegetarian menu (though am omnivore LOVED this menu and would get again!) and my husband got the non-vegetarian so we got a wide variety and tasted each others items when different. The amazing food, staff, ambience, and attention to detail (like perfectly placed mini edible flower petals on a green flavor bite that when eaten fills your mouth with a near spiritual multi-sensory experience) is like no dining experience we have ever had. The next time we schedule a trip to Chicago this is the first reservation I will get booked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruth Mary
Hi I visited this restaurant on 17 February 2025 and had a very horrible experience with concerns to their food ,while was still in the restaurant finishing up my dinner I was feeling like my lips started to swell but I thought it was due to weather after I left this place & got back home after 20 minutes started to develop severe scratching all over my body & develops unbearable rashes . My family was so worried they were unable to understand how to get this reduced .I was travelling overseas the very next day . I do have the pictures & videos of the rashes which I’m unfortunately not able to post since they were taken from my back . I was trying to call them in the morning of 18 th February the very next day since it was closed for lunch , was unable to connect with them. I got it to notice of the restaurant person on 18 th evening Ms.Julia . They sent a form to fill it & send it back to them & did the same thing. But till March 3 rd 2025 I haven’t heard anything so called them again the same person took the call & says they are not able to do anything & she says that she can only share her condolences which is so inappropriate. Condolences is used for a person who is dead . By gods grace I’m still alive . Therefore this is to all the readers . Please think twice before you step in .
A Culinary Journey at One Michelin Star Fine Dining Experience
I had the privilege of taking my culinary guru—my mom—to experience a One Michelin Star fine dining tasting menu. Here’s a breakdown of our experience:
Dokhla Aero
This dish was a pleasant surprise! I never imagined Dokhla could be made with white chocolate, but it worked beautifully. The white chocolate melted in my mouth, perfectly balanced by the spicy chutney on top. It was a unique and delightful start to the meal.
Pani Puri
While the tart/puri was a bit hard, which affected the overall experience, the flavor was still good. The real highlight was the pani inside the bubble—it was an innovative twist on this classic street food, and the burst of flavor was quite enjoyable.
Mushroom Éclair
The mushroom flavor here was subtle yet delicious. The éclair itself was soft and melted in my mouth. It was a delicate balance of texture and taste, with the mild mushroom essence coming through beautifully.
Yogurt Chaat
This dish impressed us both. The base layer of yogurt pannacotta was creamy and rich, while the crispy potato chip provided the perfect crunch. Overall, it was a refined version of a familiar chaat, with excellent balance and flavor.
Scallop Xec Xec
The scallop was perfectly cooked—soft, fresh, and tender. The accompanying sauce was well-balanced, and the caviar added a nice touch. Overall, a delightful dish, although the caviar didn’t stand out as much as I would have hoped.
Lobster Moilee
The curry mousse was flavorful, and the lobster was cooked to perfection. However, the shrimp head thecha didn’t quite come through as strongly as expected, which left the dish a bit less complex than anticipated. Still, the overall taste was good.
Chicken Katli
This dish featured three layers of chicken, which were well-cooked and flavorful. The accompanying sauce was tasty, and the chili kulcha was mild, making for a nice balance. While it was interesting
Lamb Nihari
This was the one dish that didn’t quite live up to expectations. The lamb was cooked well, but the nihari sauce was rather bland, and the overall seasoning felt lacking. The ribs roll, with its ginger topping, was decent, but the potato and green pea puree didn’t complement the dish well. Overall, this dish felt out of place in an otherwise strong tasting menu.
Dal Makhani
A classic, and done very well here. The dal was rich and flavorful, especially when paired with garlic naan. A comforting, satisfying dish.
Mishti Doi
Visually appealing, but it didn’t quite deliver on taste. It had the texture of a cracker dipped in jaggery syrup, and unfortunately, the mishti doi flavor was lost in the mix.
Tamarind Ganache
This was an exciting flavor combination—sour tamarind with rich chocolate. It was an unusual, sour take on ganache, and while interesting, it might not be for everyone.
Guava Jelly
A refreshing and delightful note to end the meal on. Sweet, tangy, and the perfect palate cleanser.
Service
The service was overall pleasant. The staff was attentive, and they made sure to note any allergies. However, I felt the servers could have explained the dishes in more detail, and the pacing was a bit rushed. It didn’t detract from the experience, but a little more explanation and a slower pace would have enhanced the overall atmosphere.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this was a wonderful experience. Despite a few missteps with certain dishes, both my mom and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The restaurant offers a unique take on Indian cuisine, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience Indian food in a new, elevated way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Pani Puri and Eclair, Dhokla Aero
This place was fantastic, I had the pescatarian set menu with the non-alcoholic drink pairing. The food was fantastic, flavorful and filling with the number of courses. My favorite dish was the seabass curry, closely followed by the paneer katli (with the added on chili cheese kulcha).
The juice pairing was very good, and paired well with each of the dishes. I think the mango with earl gray tea fell a bit flat for me personally, but the blueberry juice with Darjeeling tea and chocolate and cloves was amazing, as were all the other drinks in the pairing.
Of course the service was also great, my servers were very attentive, described every dish and a recommended procedure for eating it, and always made sure my water was filled and that my dishes were cleared away promptly. They were also all (including the hostesses) very friendly and made me feel welcome.
Overall an amazing dining experience. I was there for just about two hours, but it felt like it flew by with all the amazing food. I'd definitely come back here again, perhaps to try the wine pairing on a day I can freely drink.
Vegetarian options: The restaurant has separate vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and non-vegetarian menus, sharing a lot of dishes where possible. Definitely a very friendly place for vegetarian diets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Dhokla Aero
Incredible food and excellent service. I can’t wait to come back and try the full menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried the non-veg tasting menu with both regular and reserve wine pairings. Amazing food and great service. The menu items remain true to the authentic taste of every single item, including the heat, beautifully balanced with other flavors. Isabella (Somm) was excellent and took us through the wines and pairings effortlessly. I would love to see lamb biryani included, maybe even as a sub for the main course of lamb; and lets just call the dal makhni "dal makhni". It was the best I've had in a restaurant.
Would highly recommend! Amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exquisite dining experience. Flavorful and well curated dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Pani Puri and Eclair, Naan, Dhokla Aero
Exceptional dining experience! Yohann provided us with kind & connected service, guiding us through the tasting menu with enthusiastic detail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant with fantastic service. The food here is divine and we could not get enough of any of the sauces that were served with the dishes. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop XEC XEC, Guava Jelly, Pani Puri and Eclair
Amazing experience. Great food. Would definitely go again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic dining experience here. The menu is very creative and the fusion of indian flavors with modern presentation is superb. The flavors explode in your mouth in the most delicious way. My favorite was the yogurt chaat which I found extra ordinary. I ordered the supplemental dish to the tasting menu and it turned out to be a bit much for me. Overall I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guava Jelly, Pani Puri and Eclair, Cashew Cake
I want to preface this before I begin explaining why I’m giving this restaurant a 1/5 star review. As this is my first ever experience at a Michelin Star restaurant, I completely understand why Indienne got a star. The ambiance, hospitality, and steps of service in this restaurant is absolutely incredible. Every little detail and every part of my dining experience was nothing but great.
To put it simply, I got food poisoning. I came here with my significant other for her birthday yesterday night (3/8/2025). I opted for the non vegetarian menu along with the supplemental lobster dish priced at an extra $28.
That supplemental lobster dish is what I want to highlight because it’s what lead to me violently throwing up all 9 courses an hour later. Upon getting it, I had an off feeling about it being cooked through. It seemed very under cooked and very hard to cut, but because this is a Michelin Star restaurant, what could go wrong? I ate the whole dish thinking to myself “these people cook for a living, no way they would serve me raw lobster, plus I’ve had lobster sushi before so I should be fine”
I also want to preface that I work in the restaurant industry. I didn’t want to speak up and send a dish back because no restaurant or chef likes seeing it happen. I cook a lot, and looking back on it I genuinely wish I sent it back for the sake of myself.
I’m writing this review as a warning to anyone planning on dining here. Paying $430 for dinner just to throw it all up shouldn’t be a thing. For the restaurant reading this, I expect a response with some sort of way of resolving this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
10/10 definitely worth the star!! Such amazing concepts and a new way to serve indian food! I loved everything I had. It's a set menu and the portions are small, but at the end of the entire experience I was SO FULL! So well thought out and the service was incredible!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An amazing trip between french culinary and beautiful Indian culture. It's Alice in Wonderland. Each bite is a step into a new world, not over-done, all flavors are in harmony. Amazing cascade of flavors and textures. A balancing act of both traditional and progressive techinques. The wine pairing is very mindfully selected and only elevates the food experience. The staff and servers-lovely, the passion and depth of knowledge is palpable. Don't miss out on this one * michelin, a worthy experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good but not sure Michelin star level. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Outstanding on every level! This was our first Michelin star restaurant tasting menu experience and I we have definitely found a new hobby as foodies based on having our senses enlivened in ways we never experienced before by Indienne! I got the vegetarian menu (though am omnivore LOVED this menu and would get again!) and my husband got the non-vegetarian so we got a wide variety and tasted each others items when different. The amazing food, staff, ambience, and attention to detail (like perfectly placed mini edible flower petals on a green flavor bite that when eaten fills your mouth with a near spiritual multi-sensory experience) is like no dining experience we have ever had. The next time we schedule a trip to Chicago this is the first reservation I will get booked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hi
I visited this restaurant on 17 February 2025 and had a very horrible experience with concerns to their food ,while was still in the restaurant finishing up my dinner I was feeling like my lips started to swell but I thought it was due to weather after I left this place & got back home after 20 minutes started to develop severe scratching all over my body & develops unbearable rashes .
My family was so worried they were unable to understand how to get this reduced .I was travelling overseas the very next day .
I do have the pictures & videos of the rashes which I’m unfortunately not able to post since they were taken from my back .
I was trying to call them in the morning of 18 th February the very next day since it was closed for lunch , was unable to connect with them.
I got it to notice of the restaurant person on 18 th evening Ms.Julia .
They sent a form to fill it & send it back to them & did the same thing.
But till March 3 rd 2025 I haven’t heard anything so called them again the same person took the call & says they are not able to do anything & she says that she can only share her condolences which is so inappropriate.
Condolences is used for a person who is dead .
By gods grace I’m still alive .
Therefore this is to all the readers .
Please think twice before you step in .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
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