Can't speak on the food but I absolutely do not recommend ordering take out from them. It's been 2 hours since we placed the order and last update was it will be another 20 minutes. Totally ruined the evening we had planned and let's not pretend it was cheap. We ordered $120 worth of food!
Mandy Edmundson
Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
scott anderson
I've been here twice and both meals have been fantastic! Everyone else really enjoyed their food. I'll be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Palkowski
Excellent food and service. A Rockford favorite.
Jeff Palkowski
This is the restaurant that Rockford has needed for the longest time! Great selection of fine Indian food with large portions at a great price. Spices were perfect, attentive service, and a large menu. We will be back many, many times!
Daniel Springer
Food was great - had lentil soup and coconut shrimp curry - both were delicious and fresh. Service was great and friendly. Price was really good for amount of food we got as well . Overall very pleased, very good place, will definitely return, and will recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L H
The atmosphere is so much better and beautiful than before!! The plates, bowls and utensils are no longer plastic anymore. The black benches are definitely brand new and I feel comfortable sitting down to eat. I was impressed with the waiter. I’m deaf and I didn’t have to write. I pointed the menu on what dish I want to order with hands movement and they understood exactly what I wanted. I was satisfied with no problems. Food was served with love ❤️.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison Garcia
My new favorite food in Rockford since my first order several months ago. Everything is so delicious and complex in flavor. Portions are generous, too - my biryani box was literally stuffed to the top :) I really hope they stay. We don't have anything else like this in the area. Simply amazing food, great service with caring staff, just wonderful all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Chicken Curry, House Special Goat Curry, Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Madras, Garlic & Cilantro Naan, Chicken 65 Biryani, Goat Chettinad
Anuj Srivastava
Great service amazing cook. We loved our food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Brown
This was my second visit and it was almost like I had visited a different restaurant. 25 minutes late with my to-go order and many other patrons standing around waiting for their orders. Restaurant itself was 1/2 full w/ those dining in.
The staff seemed overwhelmed. Consider turning off online ordering during periods you can’t handle the volume.
Asked for “medium” spice and it was SO bland compared to the “medium” of my first visit. Food likely rushed. No utensils or napkins included.
Disappointingly mediocre.
Again, a completely different experience from my first visit.
The dine-in experience for an early meal is ok but AVOID Saturday nights around 6-7pm (particularly carry-out).
Recommended dishes: House Special Chicken Curry, Garlic & Cilantro Naan, Chicken 65 Biryani
srishti chawla
We recently ordered two trays of veg and chicken 65 biryani for Diwali and both were absolutely amazing!! Our friends loved the food - thank you for making our night even more special :)
People is really friendly and food delicious, mango drinks were the best. They also ask if we have any dietary restrictions which is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
Kassidy de Souza
One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Our server was one of the best servers I've had in years, and I was highly satisfied with the service I was given. Thank you and I will return!
Can't speak on the food but I absolutely do not recommend ordering take out from them. It's been 2 hours since we placed the order and last update was it will be another 20 minutes. Totally ruined the evening we had planned and let's not pretend it was cheap. We ordered $120 worth of food!
Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here twice and both meals have been fantastic! Everyone else really enjoyed their food. I'll be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. A Rockford favorite.
This is the restaurant that Rockford has needed for the longest time! Great selection of fine Indian food with large portions at a great price. Spices were perfect, attentive service, and a large menu. We will be back many, many times!
Food was great - had lentil soup and coconut shrimp curry - both were delicious and fresh. Service was great and friendly. Price was really good for amount of food we got as well . Overall very pleased, very good place, will definitely return, and will recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is so much better and beautiful than before!! The plates, bowls and utensils are no longer plastic anymore. The black benches are definitely brand new and I feel comfortable sitting down to eat. I was impressed with the waiter. I’m deaf and I didn’t have to write. I pointed the menu on what dish I want to order with hands movement and they understood exactly what I wanted. I was satisfied with no problems. Food was served with love ❤️.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite food in Rockford since my first order several months ago. Everything is so delicious and complex in flavor. Portions are generous, too - my biryani box was literally stuffed to the top :) I really hope they stay. We don't have anything else like this in the area. Simply amazing food, great service with caring staff, just wonderful all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Chicken Curry, House Special Goat Curry, Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Madras, Garlic & Cilantro Naan, Chicken 65 Biryani, Goat Chettinad
Great service amazing cook. We loved our food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my second visit and it was almost like I had visited a different restaurant. 25 minutes late with my to-go order and many other patrons standing around waiting for their orders. Restaurant itself was 1/2 full w/ those dining in.
The staff seemed overwhelmed. Consider turning off online ordering during periods you can’t handle the volume.
Asked for “medium” spice and it was SO bland compared to the “medium” of my first visit. Food likely rushed. No utensils or napkins included.
Disappointingly mediocre.
Again, a completely different experience from my first visit.
The dine-in experience for an early meal is ok but AVOID Saturday nights around 6-7pm (particularly carry-out).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Great atmosphere! Food was so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply delectable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Chicken Curry, Garlic & Cilantro Naan, Chicken 65 Biryani
We recently ordered two trays of veg and chicken 65 biryani for Diwali and both were absolutely amazing!!
Our friends loved the food - thank you for making our night even more special :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paneer Tikka Masala, Malabaar Paratha, Malai Kofta, Paneer Tikka, Chicken 65, Garlic & Cilantro Naan, Chicken 65 Biryani
People is really friendly and food delicious, mango drinks were the best. They also ask if we have any dietary restrictions which is really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Our server was one of the best servers I've had in years, and I was highly satisfied with the service I was given. Thank you and I will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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