About Us
Delhi Darbar
Delhi Darbar welcomes you to one of the finest India Restaurants in Chicago to have the best variety of Kebabs, Chicken Masala, Nihari and other famous vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine right from Delhi’s heart.
Our name Delhi Darbar was carefully thought. It’s a history in itself. Delhi, which is considered the city of the great Mughal Emperors, and has rich cultural diversity and aesthetic culinary values, has always made a strong impression with its food and hospitality. We serve all kinds of curries and appetizers inspired by the Indo-Persian era, making us the best Indian food restaurant on Devon. The royal Mughal Emperors preferred Mughlai cuisine. This cuisine is cooked in all parts of the country, but the best will only be prepared in Delhi – the heart of India. Making it an epitome of royalty and our guests being the priority the name has been linked to the ethnic culture, where Darbar means ‘Emperors Court’ hence the name Delhi Darbar.
Our Journey
Our great journey started when Delhi Darbar opened its doors to the customers in the early 1986 with a very small shop in the West Rogers Park neighborhood on California Ave; where the seating capacity was only 24 guests. In the 1980s, the influx of migration from the Sub-Continent to North America was at its peak. There were not many Indian or Pakistani (Desi) restaurants on Devon available to cater to the rising demand. We envisioned serving the great taste of Indian-Pakistani cuisine with the blend of Middle East.
Motivation behind the idea was obviously to have our own business and source of income for the family. The passion for cooking, however, could not have been overlooked. The story of spices has its origins with my uncle Majeed, who was very sure that my aunt Zubeda has a hidden talent in her, mainly because family and friends always appreciate her cooking and made him think about making it a profession. Aunt Zubeda is immensely blessed with skills, and her passion and love to serve inspired her. Initially her mother and grandmother played a vital role in crafting this uniqueness in her. Gradually, she realized that she was blessed with immense confidence that she could cook really well, and the appreciation of her in-laws, who always waited eagerly to enjoy her food, added another level. She cooked with utmost love and perfection, so she transformed her culinary skills into a start-up. The creativity and presentation of food in cooking has always been praised and applauded, which provoked her for a great deed for Delhi Darbar.
Good food is the only craving one is considered upon. Well, the wait is over and here we are with all your granted wishes for an exuberant cuisine, perfect by all means along with exciting flavors of Indian food. We serve tongue tantalizing appetizers, sizzling kebabs, curries, and much more, which will leave you awestruck by the amazing North Indian taste. We are also regarded as the best Zabiha Halal Pakistani Restaurant serving the finest Pakistani Nihari, Biryani, Chicken Masala in Chicago. We have authentic vegetarian foods, including lentil soups and curries served with rice and roti.
We are honored to bring you the high quality food on your plate that is never compromised, and guarantee that our “Delhi Darbar” will ultimately become your favorite destination for scrumptious kebabs, barbecue, biryani and much more. You are important to us and it is our pleasure to cook and serve you our best appetizers and main courses. We love to bring you our ethnic culture and old tradition, where you will spend a great time with your friends and family relinquishing our amazing, mouth-watering savory non-vegetarian dishes. Being the best Zabiha Halal Restaurant on Devon’s Street, we serve juicy mutton and chicken blended with fresh and natural herbs and spices, that will take you to Delhi’s streets. We serve a variety of our best vegetarian dishes and delicacies in Devon. Some of our signature items that distinguish us from the competition are our Chicken Masala, Brain Masala, Chicken Boti and Romali Roti. For a fun, casual and late-night dining experience, Delhi Darbar is the place to satisfy your craving for good food in a friendly environment.
After you indulge in a hearty meal, it’s time for our delicious desserts. Treating yourself with desserts ends the meal, so you can brace yourself for lip-smacking Indian desserts, from Kheer, Halwa, Ras Malai to kulfis, and Gulab Jamuns. These delicacies are made from whole milk, dry fruits, and a zest of flour.
We have been a family owned since we first opened our doors. With love and affection for our food from our guests helped us not only grow our business, but also made our name among the top ‘Indian restaurants of Chicago’. Yes, we are one of the best restaurants on Devon Ave in Chicago.