Best Indian Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Biryani Ka Adda
A biryani-focused kitchen where most orders center on large-format Hyderabadi rice plates.
Notable Picks
8.4
Biryani Ka Adda focuses squarely on Hyderabadi-style biryanis and a tight set of Indo-Chinese and curry staples, drawing a steady flow of delivery orders across the South Loop and Bronzeville. Generous portions, layered rice, and assertive spice make it a go-to when the craving is specifically for biryani rather than a broad curry lineup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Biryani, Gongura Chicken Biryani, Chili Gobi
What makes it special: A biryani-focused kitchen where most orders center on large-format Hyderabadi rice plates.
8.2
Thali Indian Cuisine runs a broad, Kerala-leaning Indian menu out of 2537 S Wabash, covering everything from egg bhurji breakfasts and vegetable samosas to butter chicken, biryanis, and tandoori plates. It’s used by nearby residents and office workers as a reliable, all-day option when you want classic North and South Indian standbys delivered or picked up without much ceremony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Chicken, Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Chili Naan
What makes it special: A comprehensive, Kerala-influenced Indian menu running from breakfast through late night.
8.1
Paradise Delights skews South Indian, pairing dosas, idly, and vada with a slate of biryanis and combo plates that travel well for delivery. Regulars lean on it for vegetarian-leaning breakfasts and late-night biryani runs that feel more homestyle than restaurant-formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gongura Chicken Biryani, Mysore Masala Dosa, Idly
What makes it special: South Indian staples share space with biryanis and combo meals, making it as useful for breakfast dosa as for dinner curry.
Worthy Picks
7.8
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Flavors of India runs a broad, value-leaning menu from the same Wabash hub, highlighting chicken curry, egg roast, and tandoori shrimp alongside dosas, uthappam, and biryanis. It’s best treated as an everyday option for straightforward North–South crossover dishes when you want something filling but inexpensive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Curry, Egg Roast, Tandoori Shrimp
What makes it special: A broad, crossover menu where curry standards, egg dishes, and tandoori plates are priced for regular rotation.