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Udupi Palace

Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian

Price Range: $

10Best Says

A sister restaurant to Tiffin, this Indian establishment is more scaled down and not quite as elegant interior-wise. However, the food is just as tasty. Try the South Indian vegetarian cuisine that includes a range of options. Start off with the Sambar Vada, fried lentil donuts dipped in Sambar, or the Aloo Bonda, lentil dumplings topped with onion and potato. House specialty items include Malabar Adai, pancakes made with mixed lentils and vegetables, or the Pesarattu, moong dhal and rice crepe topped with onion and chilies. Since this place is about the food more than ambiance, it's a good place to get carry-out. You can also have your food delivered within a certain radius (no downtown delivery).

Address:

2543 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-338-2152

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10:30pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert

Indian: "One of their best menu items are their dosai - thin rice crepes with a variety of fillings. They're so big, they hang over the plate."

Best for Indian Because: Udupi Palace is a longtime Chicago favorite for South Indian vegetarian food.

Main Menu
- Vegetarian Appetizers
  
  Iddly
  
  steamed rice an lentil patties ($4.00)
  
  Floating Iddly
  
  steamed small rice and lentil patties floating in sambar ($5.00)
  
  Medhu Vada
  
  deep fried lentil donuts ($4.00)
  
  Dhai Vada
  
  lentil donuts soaked in seasoned yogurt ($5.00)
  
  Green Chilli Pakora
  
  green chilles dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried ($6.00)
  
  Vegetable Samosa
  
  crispy, flakey crust stuffed with potatoes and peas ($4.00)
  
  Mixed Vegetable Pakora
  
  deep-fried vegetables dipped in chickpea batter (besan), potatoes, cauliflower, onion, chilles and spices ($6.00)
  
  Chaat Papari
  
  crisp flour cookies snapped with plain yogurt, tossed with potatoes, chickpeas, fresh cilantro and tamarind chutney ($7.00)
- Soups
  
  Mulligatawny
  
  a favorite with gourmands the world over, this south indian soup is made from pureed lentils and rice herbs and spices ($4.00)
  
  Rasam
  
  a traditional south indian sour and spicy soup ($4.00)
- Poultry Specialties
  
  Murg Aur Palak
  
  chicken sauteed with spices in spinach. a classic chicken dish ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Makhni
  
  tender chicken half roasted in tandoor, cooked to perfection in our chefs special velvety sauce ($14.00)
  
  Kadai Chili Chicken
  
  tender pieces of chicken and green peppers in a thick sauce with a touch of ginger and chillies, cooked in an indian fry pan called kadai" ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Shahi Korma
  
  succulent pieces of chicken slowly cooked with almonds in a rich and creamy sauce. a mughlai specialty ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Vindaloo
  
  chicken and potatoes in a silky hot curry sauce, its relishingly hot and sour ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Tikka Masala
  
  marinated boneless pieces of chicken grilled and sauteed in a delicious creamy sauce. chef recommended ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Curry
  
  boneless chicken simmered in tomato and based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices ($14.00)
- Side Orders
  
  Pappadum
  
  crispy lentil wafers ($2.00)
  
  Mango Chutney
  
  a delicious sweet pickle made from choicest mangoes ($2.00)
  
  Raita
  
  whipped yogurt, garnished with fresh cilantro ($3.00)
  
  Tiffin Salad
  
  a colorful assortment of garden fresh vegetables combined with mixed greens, served with zesty homemade dressing ($5.00)
  
  Achar
  
  indian pickles ($2.00)
- Vegetarian Entrees
  
  Malai Kofta
  
  fresh homemade cheese croquettes in a tangy tomato and cream sauce ($13.00)
  
  Palak Paneer
  
  a mild dish of curried chopped spinach with cubes of fresh homemade cheese ($13.00)
  
  Bharwaan Baigan Curry
  
  from the heart of the historic deccan plateau, the nutty, slightly pungent taste of this dish enhances the natural flavor of eggplant in curry sauce ($13.00)
  
  Bhindi Masala
  
  fresh tender okra sauteed with onions and tomatoes blended in herbs and spices ($13.00)
  
  Aloo Gobi
  
  spiced cauliflower and potatoes seasoned and sauteed in a traditional north indian style ($13.00)
  
  Navratan Jalfrazie
  
  nine stir-fried vegetables lightly spiced in a curry sauce ($13.00)
  
  Matter Paneer
  
  a mild dish of cottage cheese and green peas in a creamy sauce ($13.00)
  
  Chole Pishawari
  
  punjabi style chickpeas curry and diced potatoes ($11.00)
  
  Baigan Bharta
  
  a popular indian dish made from eggplant roasted in a clay oven and blended in a rich mixture of fresh herbs and spices ($13.00)
  
  Dal Makhani
  
  black lentils cooked overnight on a slow fire seasoned with herbs ($10.00)
  
  Shahi Panner
  
  fresh cubes of homemade cheese in a rich aromatic lightly creamy onion sauce topped with dry nuts ($13.00)
  
  Chana Batura
  
  chick peas served with puffy deep fried bread ($13.00)
  
  Panner Makhani
  
  cubes of home made cottage cheese in a creamy sauce made from tomatoes, cashews and cream ($13.00)
  
  Kadai Tofu
  
  tofu with green peppers, tomatoes, onions and ground spices ($13.00)
  
  Dal Taddka
  
  yellow split lentils with tomatoes and seasoned with mild spices ($10.00)
- Fresh From Our Tandoor
  Lamb Sheekh Kabab
  
  fine minced lamb seasoned with delectable spices, pressed into sausage like shapes, then charcoal grilled on a skewer ($16.00)
  
  Chicken Tandoori
  chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt, ginger and garlic. masterfully basted and barbecued over charcoal. a favorite dish for young and old
  
  Half: $13.00
  
  Full: $19.00
  Chicken Malai Kabab
  
  tender boneless cubes of white chicken marinated in yogurt and saffron and grilled ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Tikka
  
  delectable bite-sized chunks of boneless chicken seasoned in a rich blend of masala, lemon juice and yogurt. char-grilled to perfection. a favorite dish with many ($15.00)
  
  Boti Kabab
  
  chunks of fresh lamb marinated overnight in yogurt and ginger with a touch of garlic and spices, then charbroiled in tandoor ($17.00)
  
  Lamb Chops
  
  choice of lamb chops, seasoned in yogurt and freshly ground spices, then roasted in our clay oven ($19.00)
  
  Tandoori Shrimp
  
  shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and delicately roasted in tandoor ($21.00)
  
  Tandoori Fish
  
  seasonal fish, delicately seasoned with a special mix of spices then skewered and barbecued in our clay oven ($20.00)
  
  Mixed Grill Platter
  
  a sizzling presentation of assorted clay oven delicacies, tandoori chicken, sheekh kebab, chicken tikka, malai kebab and shrimp. an exciting way to sample the delights of tandoori cooking ($22.00)
- Desserts
  
  Rasmalai
  
  sweet spongy cottage cheese dumpling flavored with cardamom and pistachio nuts ($4.00)
  
  Gulab Jamun
  
  golden fried cheese balls served in honey-flavored syrup. a treat from bengal ($4.00)
  
  Falooda Malai Kulfi
  
  almond enriched frozen indian ice cream with rice noodles ($6.00)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  mango, pista and vanilla ($4.00)
  
  Rice Pudding
  
  delicious rice dessert cooked with mild and almonds ($4.00)

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