Restaurant

Mirra

Name: Mirra
Address: 1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, US
Telephone: (773) 729-6214
Price range: moderate

Indian•Chicago•moderate

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

What separates Mirra from the crowded field of fusion concepts is that it reportedly doesn't split the difference between its two source traditions.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

What separates Mirra from the crowded field of fusion concepts is that it reportedly doesn't split the difference between its two source traditions. Chefs Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir — Mohajir having come up through Rick Bayless's kitchen and helped open Bar Sótano before earning his own James Beard nominations — are known for cooking from both Indian and Mexican culinary lineages with full conviction, letting the collisions feel structural rather than decorative. The room on Armitage in Bucktown has landed a Michelin Bib Gourmand and an Esquire Best New Restaurant 2025 nod, recognition that tracks with what the concept is actually attempting: treating immigrant culinary DNA as creative infrastructure, not aesthetic costume. The open kitchen and a soundtrack alternating Hindi and Spanish music have become signatures of the space. The menu gives you a clear road map of that ambition. The Mirra Mezze functions as a table-setter — a logical place to begin and get oriented. The Mirra Ceviche is known for reframing acid and heat through a subcontinental lens, reportedly drawing on chaas-adjacent brightness where you might otherwise expect a strictly lime-forward tartness. The Lamb Breakfast Kati Roll has attracted consistent attention for what it does to brunch logic: the roll format paired with slow-cooked lamb is reported to carry a weight and punch that positions it well beyond standard morning fare. For dessert, the Rasmali Tres Leches layers two distinct sugar traditions into something that diners consistently describe as the lasting impression of the meal. The Steak and Eggs reads as the bridge dish — reportedly the most accessible entry point for skeptics of either cuisine. This is price-point-two cooking with a Michelin-caliber sensibility attached to it, which is not a combination Chicago offers casually. Book ahead for weekends — the room fills and the noise climbs accordingly. Sit close to the open kitchen if the host can manage it, lead with the Mirra Mezze, and plan to finish with the Rasmali Tres Leches.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Google 9.0 from 374 reviews

Best for

dinner and spicy

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Chicago | 1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

7.7/10

Phone

(773) 729-6214

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Mirra menu: what to order

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Mirra Mezze

Housemade Achar, Salsa Tatemado, Sikil Pak, Guacamole, Tlayudas & Papads

Mirra Ceviche

Lime Cured Albacore Tuna, Pico, Achar, Sesame

Lamb Breakfast Kati Roll

Lamb Keema Scramble, Fried Potatoes, Morita Crema, Pickles, Salsa Tatemada, Guacamole

Rasmali Tres Leches

Steak and Eggs

Chipotle Mojo Prime Flat Iron Steak, 2 Farm Eggs, Charro Beans, Westholme Beef Bacon

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What makes Mirra worth the move

Mirra is a strong indian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mirra Mezze and Mirra Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 374 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 374 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and spicy

Style

Indian in Chicago

Spend

moderate

Best for

spicy dinner local

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Google rating: 9.0 from 374 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Mirra Mezze, Mirra Ceviche, Steak and Eggs

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Address: 1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Phone: (773) 729-6214
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.7/10
Google rating: 9.0 (374 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Mirra serve?

Mirra is a Indian restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. What separates Mirra from the crowded field of fusion concepts is that it reportedly doesn't split the difference between its two source traditions.

What is Mirra best for?

Mirra is best for spicy, dinner, local. Mirra is a strong indian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mirra Mezze and Mirra Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 374 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Mirra?

Mirra is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 374 reviews

What should I order at Mirra?

Start with Mirra Mezze, Mirra Ceviche, Lamb Breakfast Kati Roll and Rasmali Tres Leches. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Mirra worth visiting?

Mirra holds a 9.0 Google rating from 374 reviews. Mirra is a strong indian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mirra Mezze and Mirra Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 374 Google reviews.