Pls help me plan a group dinner / indian cuisine

For 10 of us. The easiest would be to go to a lunch buffet, but not possible.
I plan on mostly vegetarian, with one or two meat/chicken thrown in.
I would like to pre-order family style with a set price, north side or north suburbs.
I was hoping someone might know of an establishment where the owner would work with me. Thank you very much in advance for any guidance.
Thank you,
Jill

Hi Jill -
No specific place for you, sorry.
My assumption is that MOST places would love to do this, and work with you, especially if you choose a slower night of the week. Even if you do choose a typically busier night, most places would be behooved to work with you in pre-planning so as not to tax the kitchen all at once - they can have things prepped for you - easy peasy.

I'd start with your favorite place - a quick call during the day at an off time. Ask to speak with a manager about planning a dinner party and take it from there. I'd be very surprised if they are not very welcoming to your request.

( I LUUUUURVE to do these types of dinners at "hole in the wall" types of joints. Most of them will bend over backwards for you - especially on a slow night.)

I am no expert on Indian cuisine, but enjoyed my recent meal at Chiya Chai in Logan Square. Their website mentions they do a fixed price for parties of at least ten and they have a decent amount of vegetarian offerings.

Menu: https://www.chiyachai.com/menus
Info on Set Menu: https://www.chiyachai.com/copy-of-backroom

Feel like Tiffin on Devon would be a good choice based on your requirements.

WhyBeeSea wrote:Feel like Tiffin on Devon would be a good choice based on your requirements.

I agree with this. Big place, been in business a long time, used to groups, used to non-Indian customers, food is good. It will not be the cheapest place, however.

Lizzy’s on Jarvis in Rogers Park. You will not be sorry. BYO but across street from nice wine shop that also sells craft beers.

Not Lizzy’s.... Luzzat

marva14 wrote:Lizzy’s on Jarvis in Rogers Park. You will not be sorry. BYO but across street from nice wine shop that also sells craft beers.

...post deleted thank you for the suggestions.

Tava fresh taste of India in Morton Grove is a place worth exploring.

Pauly wrote:Tava fresh taste of India in Morton Grove is a place worth exploring.

Tava's pretty good and has actual parking (which is a huge plus over Devon). Food is very good (occasionally a little sweeter than it should be).

Maybe Mt. Everest for Royal Indian/Nepalese?
Mt. Everest
630 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Ph: (847) 491-1069