Good food service and ambience. Drinks were surprisingly soo refreshing their hot n go was just right hot and delicious, we tried almost everything on their menu except for the lamb others were impressive. Paneer pasandha, the whole sea bass fish polichadu were too good, apps the avocado bhel chaat, fried yoghurt were the best of all, their sides saffron rice was super aromatic. We had the chilli cheese and green peas kulcha the chilli cheese was better, Kerala chicken was good but chicken was a tad dry, ghee roast prawns stunning! Fantastic meal and they accommodated our large group of 11 effortlessly. Patience and friendly service. Definitely a must try. Their butter chicken and paneer curry sauce is different if you like distinctly flavours you’ll love it.
Sreenivas Gouraram
Brenda at Rooh restaurant in Chicago is an absolute gem behind the bar. Not only does she craft cocktails with precision and creativity, but her warm personality adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a delightful evening out, Brenda's expertise and charm elevate the entire dining experience. Highly recommend paying her a visit for some expertly mixed drinks and wonderful conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Keema Hyderabadi, Chili Cheese Kulcha
gen kp
No wonder why even Indian people have written bad reviews. I’ve eaten Indian cheap food that tastes 100 times better. Did some research and found out the original Indian chef that they had when they opened the restaurant is no longer there that’s why most people’s recent experience wasn’t the same as at the beginning. On the west loop restaurant quality. The ingredients are trash.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kinga Magiera
I regret not trying Rooh sooner! Great Indian food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda
Iqra Bhatti
The cauliflower (gobi) dish I had here was so memorable. It was melt in your mouth delicious and worth every penny. I loved the unique fusion food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Koliwada
S P.
Great Atmosphere, Great service and friendly staff. They had a quite a lot of vegetarian items. The sweet potato chat was okay and didn't scream anything progressive or out of the box flavors. It was pretty ordinary. The Cheese Kulcha with Shishito Peppers was great - It had some kick to it but in a good way. The mango tomatillo chutney was an okay pairing with Cheese Kulca. Didn't really have a ton of mango flavor coming out of it but it was okay overall. For the large entrée, we got Paneer Pasanda - it tasted good but didn't floor me. For the dessert, we got saffron cheesecake - it was just outstanding. The mooti choor laddu crest/biscuit was clever and elevated the dish to another level.Overall, I think it was a great place to go and dine in - but was expecting a bit more of "modern presentation" and progressive on a couple dishes that we got.
This is an average Indian restaurant with average service and below-average ambiance that charges fine-dining prices. Extremely annoying. Go to a real fine-dining restaurant instead and you'll at least feel like you got your money's worth. The food was flavorful for the most part but pretty standard fare. Our butter chicken came out cold and the raita just tasted like plain yogurt with some pomegranate seeds in it. The prices?...how 'bout $16 for a little bowl of Dal? Or $24 for 2 little shoots of grilled cauliflower? The service was brusk and impersonal and the ambiance was dark, sticky and full of loud, heavy-bass club music. Never again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Shruti Khullar
I had the most amazing dinner experience at Rooh in Chicago recently. Tucked away in the city's bustling food scene, Rooh is a hidden gem that offers a modern take on the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine.Now for the show's main attraction: the cuisine. Our culinary adventure began with the sabudana cutlet and Dahi ke kebab, which were both mouthwateringly authentic and creatively combined in every bite. The Dahi balls presented a delicious contrast of creaminess and tanginess, while the sabudana tikki was the ideal combination of texture and spice.We had the paneer pasanda for our main course, which was a true show-stopper. The gravy was a symphony of aromatic spices, and the paneer was so delicate that it made our taste buds dance. Every mouthful was a revelation, demonstrating the chefs' culinary prowess at Rooh.We were served a beautifully chosen assortment of beverages to go with our dinner, each of which brought out the tastes of the food.In summary, Rooh provides a dining experience that goes beyond simple nourishment; it's a culinary voyage that honors the rich tradition of Indian cuisine while welcoming innovation. Rooh is a must-visit location in Chicago, regardless of your level of expertise with Indian cuisine or your desire for a unique eating experience. Extremely advisable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda
Abdallah Al-Qudsi
The food isn’t necessarily traditional Indian food it has a modern cosine feel to it with smaller portions but everything is incredibly balanced. I strongly recommend the paneer pasanda and Lamb Keema portions run a little small if you’re looking to share with a group over 3
The food was good. We enjoyed every dish, but most of the food came out lukewarm and got cold before we were halfway done with each dish. The food was very expensive as well for the portion size. Our favorite small plate was the chili cheese kulcha, and our server was amazing. We most likely wouldn't come back because there are too many Indian restaurants to try in this city.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Bilguun Otgon-Ulzii
Loved the atmosphere. Their foods kept authentic taste even though it’s modernized Indian food place. Loved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YCH Huang
The foods are good. Different food experience. Suggest to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ajay Singh
Average drinks and food. Overall Good experience, special thanks to Mr Will for an excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dennis Lee
I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that they added a 4% surcharge on the total bill. It's non-negotiable and is just a failed attempt at hiding the real price of their food. When asked about the charge, our server said, "The owner put it there because of inflation." There is no notification or warning of this charge, at least none that I saw. No one likes to be tricked, myself included. It's not a lot of money, but as a matter of principle, I will no longer eat there.
Good food service and ambience. Drinks were surprisingly soo refreshing their hot n go was just right hot and delicious, we tried almost everything on their menu except for the lamb others were impressive. Paneer pasandha, the whole sea bass fish polichadu were too good, apps the avocado bhel chaat, fried yoghurt were the best of all, their sides saffron rice was super aromatic. We had the chilli cheese and green peas kulcha the chilli cheese was better, Kerala chicken was good but chicken was a tad dry, ghee roast prawns stunning! Fantastic meal and they accommodated our large group of 11 effortlessly. Patience and friendly service. Definitely a must try. Their butter chicken and paneer curry sauce is different if you like distinctly flavours you’ll love it.
Brenda at Rooh restaurant in Chicago is an absolute gem behind the bar. Not only does she craft cocktails with precision and creativity, but her warm personality adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a delightful evening out, Brenda's expertise and charm elevate the entire dining experience. Highly recommend paying her a visit for some expertly mixed drinks and wonderful conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Keema Hyderabadi, Chili Cheese Kulcha
No wonder why even Indian people have written bad reviews. I’ve eaten Indian cheap food that tastes 100 times better. Did some research and found out the original Indian chef that they had when they opened the restaurant is no longer there that’s why most people’s recent experience wasn’t the same as at the beginning. On the west loop restaurant quality. The ingredients are trash.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I regret not trying Rooh sooner! Great Indian food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda
The cauliflower (gobi) dish I had here was so memorable. It was melt in your mouth delicious and worth every penny. I loved the unique fusion food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Koliwada
Great Atmosphere, Great service and friendly staff. They had a quite a lot of vegetarian items. The sweet potato chat was okay and didn't scream anything progressive or out of the box flavors. It was pretty ordinary. The Cheese Kulcha with Shishito Peppers was great - It had some kick to it but in a good way. The mango tomatillo chutney was an okay pairing with Cheese Kulca. Didn't really have a ton of mango flavor coming out of it but it was okay overall. For the large entrée, we got Paneer Pasanda - it tasted good but didn't floor me. For the dessert, we got saffron cheesecake - it was just outstanding. The mooti choor laddu crest/biscuit was clever and elevated the dish to another level.Overall, I think it was a great place to go and dine in - but was expecting a bit more of "modern presentation" and progressive on a couple dishes that we got.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda, Saffron Cheesecake
This is an average Indian restaurant with average service and below-average ambiance that charges fine-dining prices. Extremely annoying. Go to a real fine-dining restaurant instead and you'll at least feel like you got your money's worth. The food was flavorful for the most part but pretty standard fare. Our butter chicken came out cold and the raita just tasted like plain yogurt with some pomegranate seeds in it. The prices?...how 'bout $16 for a little bowl of Dal? Or $24 for 2 little shoots of grilled cauliflower? The service was brusk and impersonal and the ambiance was dark, sticky and full of loud, heavy-bass club music. Never again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I had the most amazing dinner experience at Rooh in Chicago recently. Tucked away in the city's bustling food scene, Rooh is a hidden gem that offers a modern take on the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine.Now for the show's main attraction: the cuisine. Our culinary adventure began with the sabudana cutlet and Dahi ke kebab, which were both mouthwateringly authentic and creatively combined in every bite. The Dahi balls presented a delicious contrast of creaminess and tanginess, while the sabudana tikki was the ideal combination of texture and spice.We had the paneer pasanda for our main course, which was a true show-stopper. The gravy was a symphony of aromatic spices, and the paneer was so delicate that it made our taste buds dance. Every mouthful was a revelation, demonstrating the chefs' culinary prowess at Rooh.We were served a beautifully chosen assortment of beverages to go with our dinner, each of which brought out the tastes of the food.In summary, Rooh provides a dining experience that goes beyond simple nourishment; it's a culinary voyage that honors the rich tradition of Indian cuisine while welcoming innovation. Rooh is a must-visit location in Chicago, regardless of your level of expertise with Indian cuisine or your desire for a unique eating experience. Extremely advisable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda
The food isn’t necessarily traditional Indian food it has a modern cosine feel to it with smaller portions but everything is incredibly balanced. I strongly recommend the paneer pasanda and Lamb Keema portions run a little small if you’re looking to share with a group over 3
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Keema Hyderabadi, Paneer Pasanda
Amazing place. What an interesting creative cocktails!!! Hot n Gold Cocktail is a must.Vegetarian options: Avocado and chick pea bhel. The best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Pasanda, Chili Cheese Kulcha
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was good. We enjoyed every dish, but most of the food came out lukewarm and got cold before we were halfway done with each dish. The food was very expensive as well for the portion size. Our favorite small plate was the chili cheese kulcha, and our server was amazing. We most likely wouldn't come back because there are too many Indian restaurants to try in this city.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Loved the atmosphere. Their foods kept authentic taste even though it’s modernized Indian food place. Loved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The foods are good. Different food experience. Suggest to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Average drinks and food. Overall Good experience, special thanks to Mr Will for an excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that they added a 4% surcharge on the total bill. It's non-negotiable and is just a failed attempt at hiding the real price of their food. When asked about the charge, our server said, "The owner put it there because of inflation." There is no notification or warning of this charge, at least none that I saw. No one likes to be tricked, myself included. It's not a lot of money, but as a matter of principle, I will no longer eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5