
Compact, relaxed cafe offering vegetarian Indian entrees & a range of take-out snacks & desserts.
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Address: 2600 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 764-1858
Website: http://www.eatannapurna.com/
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I ordered several items hoping to enjoy a variety of dishes, but I ended up regretting it. The entire meal was so off-putting that it left a sickly feeling in the back of my throat for the rest of the day. Overall, it was a horrible experience, especially after expecting so much more based on what I’d heard.
I truly wish the food had lived up to the reputation, but sadly, it fell far short of that.
We arrived at 8:28 PM while the closing time is 9:00 PM. Initially we were told the live counter was already cleaned and they could only serve us at the table. After requesting, they agreed to serve live pani puri.
Unfortunately, the experience went downhill because of the attitude of the staff member at the counter (Salma, I believe). Instead of welcoming us, she questioned why we came so late and told us customers shouldn’t come around 8:30 PM because they start closing earlier. This was surprising since the restaurant still had more than 30 minutes before closing.
She also asked if we could just have puri and water because they were out of masala and making it again would take effort. When we said we could wait, she eventually served cold ragda. It felt like she was more focused on finishing her work than providing basic customer service. There was no effort to make the experience pleasant.
I didn’t want to create an awkward moment for my friend by raising this directly with the owner, but the staff’s attitude was very disappointing. The food might be good, but customer service definitely needs improvement. Being questioned about why we came at 8:30 PM when closing time is 9 PM is simply not acceptable.
✅ Delicious & authentic Indian snacks (chaats, samosas, dosas, and sweets)
✅ Affordable prices & generous portions
✅ Fast service & casual ambiance
BUT! I decided to give it another try a different day (on a Thursday) and luckily for me, they did have all the options available on the menu!. The food was absolutely delicious! 10/10 and they have plenty of seating available. This place is 100% vegetarian. That lady still had an attitude but I was with my Indian husband so he ordered for me and it wasn’t such a negative experience as the first time.
Firstly, the food quality was very bad. We ordered Chole Bhature and the gravy was colored water with a lot of oil floating on top. As soon as I ate it, I started coughing.
We also ordered Batata Vada and they put Masala Dosa filling in it. Such a short cut!
The Jalebi was full of food coloring and
unhealthy sugar coating. I think the Food Inspector should check the quality of their food.
Secondly, their receptionist was not at all welcoming. We were there for an hour and did not see her smile even once. She was busy doing her own thing.
I am never going there again.
If anyone from India is visiting for the first time and wants to taste authentic Indian food, do not go to this place..
ગુજરાતીઓ અહીંયા ના જશો અને બીજા લોકો પણ ના જતા. It’s a request. You will waste your money by going there. #badfood
Additionally, the recent price increases feel difficult to justify given the current quality, like $9.95 for a plate of papdi chaat seems steep. It’s disappointing to say, but I’m now inclined to explore other restaurants in the area offering the same cuisine
What was even more upsetting was overhearing Salma telling the staff not to worry about the food and to just give it to us so we could leave. That kind of attitude toward customers is extremely unprofessional and unacceptable.
On top of that, my pregnant wife was served cold food. We expected basic care and professionalism, but Salma showed a complete lack of respect and concern for customers. This experience left a very bad impression.
I would never give this place even 1 star rating if google allows me to but I have to select a star so I selected 1 star.