Restaurant

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion

Name: Dhanteraz Indian Fusion
Address: 2116 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL, 60618, US
Telephone: (773) 799-8585
Price range: value

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Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is one of the best indian restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion occupies the former Savannah Supper Club space on West Roscoe Street, and the transformation matters: what was once a supper club is now one of Roscoe Village's most talked-about Indian kitchens, a BYOB spot where Chef Anaz has built an extensive menu around fresh, precisely spiced cooking rather than the buffet-line conventions that dominate the price point. At these prices — among the most accessible in the city for Indian food of this ambition — Dhanteraz draws a loyal neighborhood crowd that books ahead on weekends, because the room is small and the reputation has clearly outgrown the square footage. The menu's anchor is the Claypot Biryani, and it's the dish that has made Dhanteraz a destination rather than a neighborhood convenience. The preparation is specific: fragrant saffron rice, caramelized onions, and your choice of chicken, lamb, or shrimp, sealed and served in a hot clay pot draped in golden-brown dough — a presentation that signals both tradition and kitchen ambition. The Chicken Chettinad draws a different kind of devotion; Chettinad cooking from Tamil Nadu is among India's most aggressively spiced regional traditions, and diners have called Dhanteraz's version the best they've encountered — high praise for a dish that is frequently diluted in non-specialist kitchens. Tying both dishes together conceptually is the Dhanteraz House Special Sauce, built from cashews and caramelized onions, which appears across the menu as a signature flavor thread. The kitchen also produces a Saffron Coffee — an unusual flourish that underlines the fusion framing without abandoning Indian culinary logic. The practical move: Dhanteraz is BYOB, so arriving with a bottle of something that holds up to bold spicing — a Riesling, a light red, a cold lager — is the insider's setup. Reservations are strongly recommended on weekends given the room size. Lead with the Claypot Biryani and Chicken Chettinad; they are the dishes that built this kitchen's reputation, and they are the clearest argument for coming back.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.8

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Based on 625 reviews

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dinner and Indian

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Good value

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Chicago · 2116 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.8 from 625 reviews

Phone

(773) 799-8585

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What to order

Signature dishes at Dhanteraz Indian Fusion

Claypot Biryani

Chicken Chettinad

Dhanteraz House Special Sauce

Saffron Coffee

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What makes Dhanteraz Indian Fusion worth the move

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a indian option you can trust. Claypot Biryani and Chicken Chettinad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 625 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 625 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and Indian

Style

Indian in Chicago

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Good value

Best for

Indian dinner takeout aromatic spicy indian

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Google rating: 9.8 from 625 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Claypot Biryani, Chicken Chettinad, Dhanteraz House Special Sauce

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Address: 2116 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Phone: (773) 799-8585
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.8 (625 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Dhanteraz Indian Fusion serve?

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is a Indian restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Dhanteraz Indian Fusion occupies the former Savannah Supper Club space on West Roscoe Street, and the transformation matters: what was once a supper club is now one of Roscoe Village's most talked-about Indian kitchens, a BYOB spot where…

What is Dhanteraz Indian Fusion best for?

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is best for indian, dinner, takeout, aromatic, spicy, indian. Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a indian option you can trust. Claypot Biryani and Chicken Chettinad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 625 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dhanteraz Indian Fusion?

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 625 reviews

What should I order at Dhanteraz Indian Fusion?

Start with Claypot Biryani, Chicken Chettinad, Dhanteraz House Special Sauce and Saffron Coffee. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dhanteraz Indian Fusion worth visiting?

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion holds a 9.8 Google rating from 625 reviews. Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a indian option you can trust. Claypot Biryani and Chicken Chettinad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 625 Google reviews.

Where is Dhanteraz Indian Fusion located?

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion is located at 2116 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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