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Thattu Chicago Reviews
I have visited Chicago 3 times before for work, and I have
I have visited Chicago 3 times before for work, and I have tried to book a table in Thattu Chicago with no success. I called them last week to see if there's any opening for Sunday dinner and left a voicemail. To my surprise, they reached out t
I really loved it here! The staff was so kind and it truly
I really loved it here! The staff was so kind and it truly cured some of the homesickness I had as Kerala food isn't so common to get :)
I was thrilled to hear that Thattu was finally a
I was thrilled to hear that Thattu was finally a restaurant (had frequented their pop-ups many times). Have been a few times and have found the food to be delicious and consistent, delivered straight from the kitchen piping hot. Having been to Keral
Update after owner reply: Understood that it was peak
Update after owner reply: Understood that it was peak time. The issue is communication: no posted notice about reservations, and being turned away with no wait estimate or waitlist after we came via Yelp with a hungry kid. It isn't realistic t
Great spot! Very chill interior and bar setting.
Overall, I really appreciated that the curry was true to south indian style curry, specifically to Kerala. Personally, I could always use more spice with my dishes, but I did enjoy my dinner experience regardless. Our favorites were: prawns dish and
So as a malayalee myself, was expecting a lot.
Maybe should have gone in with more fine dining expectations but it's okay! Got the meen polichatthu - good but not my favorite one. Was super saucy rather than masala-y and fried fish. Sides were yummy. Beef and porotta was my least favorite -
Food was okay but felt overpriced.
They used to employ a no tipping business model as it's already reflected in the menu prices . But went a few weeks ago and not only did price go up, but also they switched back to a tipping model like every restaurant. Unfortunately, they didn&
Average experience overall.
The Appam was way too thick. The goat stew and chicken curry were pretty good
Loved the vibe and menu -- creative but still rooted in
Loved the vibe and menu -- creative but still rooted in familiar South Indian flavors. The Kothu Porotta was the absolute standout for me: spicy, comforting, packed with flavor, and everything I wanted it to be. The Kadala Curry with appam was good -
My husband and I went to dinner at Thattu tonight to
My husband and I went to dinner at Thattu tonight to celebrate my birthday! We were so excited to try the menu and it did not disappoint in the slightest! The restaurant itself is a really nice space. It's light, there are cool pictures &
Unique cuisine; do not miss
What a superb meal! Keralite cuisine is distinct from what many have experienced of Indian fare. The dishes here were both authentic yet tastefully modern. As a side note, it is also readily apparent that the owners care for their employees (tips are
Thani Malayali
I’m just insanely jealous of the people lucky enough to live in the city which has this restaurant. I’ve always hoped for a real authentic Kerala restaurant in the US. Some place to get tasty Kadala curry, Aapam, vegetable ishtu, Thattu Dosa, fil
I'm just insanely jealous of the people lucky enough to
I'm just insanely jealous of the people lucky enough to live in the city which has this restaurant. I've always hoped for a real authentic Kerala restaurant in the US. Some place to get tasty Kadala curry, Aapam, vegetable ishtu, Thattu Dosa, filter
Fish fry- delicious! 4/5 Vegetable ishtu- decent! 3/5
Fish fry- delicious! 4/5 Vegetable ishtu- decent! 3/5 Chicken ghee roast- delicious! 5/5 Chorum kariyum- nothing special. 2/5 Kerala fried chicken bites- delicious! 5/5 Kadala curry - nothing great 3/5
When people say Indian restaurant it usually doesn't mean
When people say Indian restaurant it usually doesn't mean this type of Indian restaurant. Most of the dishes usually are from the northern regions of India. Thattu on the other hand is a very rare find from the South. Moreover from Kerala itself. A
Tried Thattu recently, and had a great experience.
First loved how you order through the phone makes sense and wonder why more restaurants aren't doing this. The food was good, the porotta and short rib was exceptional. The one thing that was a challenge is the you can't get any extra bread or Appum
We came for lunch and I'm so very sad we were too full to
We came for lunch and I'm so very sad we were too full to order more. The food and hospitality absolutely live up to all the accolades we have read. Street parking, friendly greeting and easy to order in the QR code app. And even easier to add to y
The Kerala-inspired flavors at Thattu were truly remarkable
The Kerala-inspired flavors at Thattu were truly remarkable and left us thoroughly impressed. While most dishes were small bites, the portions added up quickly and were surprisingly filling. We especially enjoyed the eggplant theeyal and Kerala fri
In the last year, the New York Times has gone absolutely
In the last year, the New York Times has gone absolutely apeshit for Thattu. It appeared on both 25-best-in-Chicago and 50-"most exciting"-in-the-country lists. Some stratospheric praise right there. That and our general fondness of Indi
Too much hype, too little substance
We went there really excited about trying out this place - we were disappointed, to say the least. The coffee was cold -- they did give us a fresh hot cup when we asked. The food is really average .. small bites, high prices. We were asked to move
Unique and Special Indian Cuisine
Unique dishes worth the trip to Avondale. You won't find a traditional Indian offer, which is what makes this place special and a treat.
I actually was disappointed in the restaurant.
It gets fantastic reviews but was underwhelmed. There is zero ambiance- in fact it reminds me of a cafeteria. The food was decent (thats why 3 stars instead of 2. Everything is ordered from your phone- which didn't work for us-- the one wait person
The food was excellent! My favorite were the prawns and the
The food was excellent! My favorite were the prawns and the mussels. The mezcal drink had a nice spice. The yucca balls were bright and tasty. We also really liked the online tab and the no tip structure.
Someone I know said this is one of the best Indian
Someone I know said this is one of the best Indian restaurants in town, and boy were they right! Simply put, the food was 10/10 Service was timely and staff was really friendly. Ambience was well light, table were placed spaciously. Chicken bi
Food was ok.
There was a lot of warmth and heat in the dishes and not so much what I would consider flavor. The Kerala fried chicken bites were pretty good and definitely the standout. The kappa bonda fried yucca balls were OK--not a lot of flavor but the onion t
Great food, great service and vibe.
Location is a bit hard to get to but it's worth it. The chicken bites were spectacular. No idea how they got it that crisp without any greasiness at all. And the drinks are super inventive. I had this thing called a Monsoon with mango juice and lime
We went for a lunch date and it didn't quite feel like a
We went for a lunch date and it didn't quite feel like a date since you get your own silverware and cups, etc. but the food made up for the casual service. We started with crispy chicken bites which were made with dark meat so the exterior was crunch
Overall Thoughts: For weekend lunch, Thattu offers quality,
Overall Thoughts: For weekend lunch, Thattu offers quality, flavorful food and a minimalist, casual vibe. It operates on a no-tip model and is mostly self-service during lunch. The interior is spacious and though I made a reservation, there weren't m
overall: 3.
5 food: 4 ambience: 2.5 service: 1.5 this was recommended by a number of my Indian friends, and much like my fav spot in the city, Basant, it focuses on a specific cuisine that is not the standard American Indian fare. which i love and appreciate!
Very rarely does a place get 5 stars, in my opinion, but
Very rarely does a place get 5 stars, in my opinion, but Thattu is such a place. Opened up by a friendly couple, one of the partners is the chef and can be seen serving and picking up plates; arrogance is not something you will find here, not in thei
Featuring Kerala cuisine ( new cuisine in the Indian
Featuring Kerala cuisine ( new cuisine in the Indian culinary venues in CHICAGO) Ate FISH FRY Aappam with Root Korma and Chettinad chicken. I totally understand that they have to cater to caucasian palate but there was no offer of spice level to th
I have had my share of kerala dishes and Thattu is a decent
I have had my share of kerala dishes and Thattu is a decent intro but there are plenty more awesome dishes from the state. Menu is a mix of authentic and elevated dishes from Kerala cuisine. Kadala curry with appam, meen polichatthu and the mushroo
There are deep flavors to be plumbed at Thattu off of
There are deep flavors to be plumbed at Thattu off of Belmont. Prepare to be smashed over the head with the essence of curry leaves, coconut oils, and the culinary might of the spiciest coastline on planet Earth. We ordered half of the menu off the r
Nestled in the heart of the city, this Kerala-style fusion
Nestled in the heart of the city, this Kerala-style fusion restaurant tantalizes taste buds with its authentic flavors. From traditional spices to innovative twists, each dish is a culinary masterpiece. The ambiance, reminiscent of Kerala's serene ba
We had lunch today at Thattu.
It was bustling with almost every table full, but the tables have ample space between them and it wasn't too loud. The beautiful exposed brick and huge windows cast a warm glow on the modern dining room. They nailed Indian flavors without being heavy
Unbeknownst to me that this place was named best new
Unbeknownst to me that this place was named best new restaurant by Infatuation as well as being named to the 50 best restaurants in the country by NY times. My chicken & cocktail weren't bad but to put them in the upper echelon of best things I'v
Low-Key, Good Setting, Excellent Value
Thattu is a keeper -- so say two couples having enjoyed a very pleasant dinner. Sharing the small plates meant tastes all around the varied menu -- exploration encouraged -- and the value is excellent. We'd recently enjoyed a highly stimulating trip
Excellent Indian cuisine!
Great Kerala cuisine! There’s some serious depth to each dish being served and upon leaving I immediately made my next reservation. We tried multiple curries, the beet pastry puff along with a couple desserts and everything was incredibly flavorful
Regional Indian charmer
It took months to get this reservation! We finally got in by accepting a 5:30 pm time slot. When I mentioned this, we were told that lunch reservations (served Friday-Sunday) are easier to get. Thattu is in a repurposed industrial space west of th
Fantastic Kerala restaurant in Chicago
Fantastic atmosphere and amazing food. The Kerala chicken bites are my favorite menu item, but the "chaater tots" made with chaat masala were a revelation. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. This place and its lovely
Awesome find!
I’m half Indian and am So often disappointed by Indian restaurants. The food at Thattu was divine. The menu is small, but everything we ate was delicious! Nice open, modern space. Friendly service. What a find. I’ll be telling all my friends ab
New South Indian restaurant in Chicago
Great place! Great atmosphere! Food was delicious. Portion size it small though. But I quite liked the fact that service charge is included and we didn’t need to worry about that. Definitely will go back
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