Chicago
A world-class Indian restaurant
Bukhara 2 E. Ontario St. (at State) 312.943.0188; fax 312.751.8795. Reservations Recommended
Bukhara's food is so violently superior to most things you have
ever eaten in any kitchen, it is almost a lawless, rebel cuisine.. Here is Indian food so
compelling, in rugged textures and flavors which range from sulky and buttery to the
smokily robust, as well as multi-layering of spice-effects on the tongue...but why go on
like this?
The effect of all this sensual, sumptuous delight approaches the psychedelic. This is
honeymoon food for gods and goddesses. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery immediately
after eating here.
Let the menu talk:
 | Bengan Bartha -- baked eggplant mashed and cooked with onions tomatoes and coriander. |
| Tandoori Phiil -- whole cauliflower seasoned in exotic spices, dipped in an aromatic batter and glazed in the clay oven. |
| Saag Chaman -- homemade rosewater cheese, cooked with spinach and a touch of fenugreek. |
| Dal Bukhara -- black lentils with ginger, simmered overnight on a charcoal fire. |
| Shimla Mirch Tandoori -- bell peppers stuffed with piquantly sliced vegetables, nuts and dried fruits, roasted in tandoor. |
| Aloo Bhjarwan __ scooped potatoes with a rich stuffing of raisins, cashews., green chilies, coriander, garam masala and royal cumin, grilled in tandoor. |
| Roomali Roti, light as a handkerchief. |
| Kulfi Narangi -- frozen dessert made from pista enriched milk, served in an orange shell. |
|
Bahar-E-Charman -- hot and cold delicacy, hot mountain berry sauce with
frozen "kulfi" ice cream. Carnivorous friends will find exotic dishes marinated in pomegrante juice or black peppercorn yogurt dressing, or ginger and garlic, or, or, or... Do not miss Bukhara, one of the three best Indian restaurants in the United States. |
P.S.: One of our readers reported dissatisfaction with Bukhara. What do you think?
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