The Best South Asian Cuisine On and Off Devon Avenue
Devon Avenue is known as a cultural hub for South Asian Chicagoans. As folks celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and traffic picks up in the neighborhood, we are checking in on some of the best Indian and Pakistani restaurants in the city. Eater Chicago editor Ashok Selvam tells host Jacoby Cochran what qualities he looks for in South Asian cuisine and his favorites.
Places mentioned:
- Tandoor Char House
- Annapurna
- Superkhana International
- Indienne
- The Coach House
- King Sweets
- Art of Dosa
- Udupi Palace
- Basant
- Kama Bistro
- Indian Garden
- Indian House
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