Usmania

If you find yourself on Devon Ave. in Chicago, and don't find a good Indian/ Pakistani restaurant, something is wrong with you. It can be overwhelming to pick a good one, so my suggestion is to try Usmania. Its red, neon lights scream “Come in and eat!”. Just minutes after we sat down, our waiter asked us if we were ready to order, and he came back about 5 times in 3 minutes. Nonetheless, he was helpful and made good suggestions that weren’t on the menu. He suggested that our group order a pitcher of mango lassi, a yogurt based mango smoothie, and it was rich and delicious. Our group shared three entrees: aloo gobi- cauliflower and potatoes with spices, chicken biryani – basmati rice with chicken, and cholay – chickpeas with spices. The vegetables were slightly saturated in oil, but this is characteristic of Pakistani cuisine and the taste was great. The cholay had a nice kick to it, and the aloo gobi managed to make cauliflower appetizing. The chicken biryani was huge and the chicken was tender and well marinated in mint, onion, cilantro, green pepper and tomato. The naan bread (pita, except way better and pocket-less) was served warm and there was plenty for five people to eat with two orders. Also, the food served as Usmania is 100% Zabiha Halal which is basically Islam’s equivalent to Kosher. With many choices for both meat eaters and vegetarians, Usmania is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to try Indian/ Pakistani cuisine.
Usmania
2244 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773-262-1900