Haveli Cuisine - Naperville

Excellent food!! We went to a heavy lunch, came at 3:00 or so this Saturday with my family of 4. We ordered a few items on the menu to try everything so we can enjoy our visit. Wow, the Kabuli Pulaoo was pretty good!! The kebabs were tender, their soups are full of taste and servings were also generous. We also ordered their famous Peshawari Chicken Karahii, the “Hit the Spot” as they say. I went to school at Peshawar, so there were some memories. Nostalgic a bit.... I must say TRY THE NAAN! OMG, Delicious... We had fun and many remains - it is Fine Indian Pakistani Cuisine Folks!! Try it.

I love Indian food, but I think now that a) I don't know authentic Indian food, or b) Haveli Cuisine has its own style. Whatever it is, I will be careful from now on to recommend only this kitchen to those who can take very spicy dishes. Haveli Cuisine has taken over a shell that used to be a good Indian restaurant years ago, then another, then Italian. Although clean and bright, the decor is very basic, with not much ambience. The menu is large, with a curious selection of traditional Chinese dishes. The Samosas are very sharp! Only two of our parties managed them. All we tried was excellent. When it came to tempt, I asked what was the least spicy dish that I ordered, as I often ate it and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I couldn't even eat five bites. Only one (one Chinese selection) was not sharp from the three other participants at the table. That doesn't distinguish a place, but I didn't expect a normal tasted dish to be sooo hot! What will probably kill this restaurant is the lack of an alcohol license - no beer, no wine, no drinks.

While the restaurant is clean and bright, the decor is quite basic and lacks personality. The menu is extensive, featuring a surprisingly wide selection of traditional Chinese dishes. The samosas were extremely spicy—only two of us could manage to eat them. On the other hand, the whole naan we tried was excellent. When I ordered, I specifically asked for the least spicy dish because I typically enjoy it; unfortunately, I could barely handle five bites. Of the three others at the table, only one (a Chinese dish) wasn’t spicy at all. I didn’t anticipate that a normally prepared dish would be so fiery! One significant drawback for this restaurant is the absence of an alcohol license—there’s no beer, no wine, and no drinks available. This might ultimately hinder its success.

The staff is very friendly, and the food was outstanding.

Excellent dining experience! My family of four and I visited for a hearty lunch around 3 PM on Saturday. We decided to order several items from the menu to fully enjoy our meal, and we were not disappointed. The kabuli pulao was fantastic! The kebabs were tender, flavorful, and the portions were generous. We also tried their famous Peshawari chicken karahi, which definitely "hit the spot." Having gone to school in Peshawar, it brought back some nostalgic memories. I must recommend the naan—absolutely delicious! We had a great time enjoying this wonderful Indian-Pakistani cuisine. Don’t miss out on trying it!