Basant Modern Indian

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   Sam

   Chicago5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Basant promises a "modern" take on Indian food, but I found it on the whole neither especially modern nor especially good at Indian food. The same I had was overly dry, and its sauce wasn't especially interesting, and the dal was not smooth enough and not very tasty. The rice was also only ok. And the restaurant doesn't serve lassi, which seems to me a mistake.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Raleigh1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Quality authentic Indian food. You won’t be disappointed!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Coastal Georgia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place has an incredible take on modern Indian. The vibe is cool, the service was excellent, and the food was so good we couldn’t stop telling our server. Wishes we had even more to take home for left overs. Hope it sticks around, it was pretty slow at 9pm already.
   

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   Siobhan

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hands down delicious. Happy to introduce to friends whom had never been nor done take away.
   

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   Adam

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Solid food and solid service. Definitely recommend this neighborhood gem!
   

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   Mark

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Basant was able to accommodate a party of 14 on a Friday night. We had such a wonderful experience throughout the whole process. For larger groups, it requires more organization and planning. They were so accommodating and communicated clearly and quickly via text and/or email. We had to pre-order our food a day prior so it was coursed out accordingly and allowed our night to be stress free from ordering at the restaurant. That planning worked out extremely well! We were still able to order cocktails and / or supplemental items, but everything was timed appropriately. Our server Izzy was very attentive and helpful. Staff was great, and the service was quick! Now, the food and the cocktails were phenomenal. From fried chicken to paneer makhni to fish and chips. Spice level was great, although I wish we had gone spicy on all dishes instead of medium, but that was in fear of an unknown chef. It was great nevertheless and we enjoyed our evening very much! Well done !
   

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   Kathy

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is excellent, as are the unique cocktails. Atmosphere is lively (at least on a Friday night). Service was attentive and fast.
   

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   BrianB

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An absolute gem: beautiful decor, attentive service, quiet enough to enjoy a conversation even when crowded. And the food…vibrant creatively blended spices and seasonings in every dish. Loved the Fish Basant with its coconut milk spiked with habenera. Loved the buttery fish and chips with a hint of garlic. Loved the mushroom and truffle naan. This place is a must for food lovers or anyone who wants a fun affordable night out in a beautiful setting.
   

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   Joseph

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. What a great experience!
   

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    Hannah

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    The food was divine and so good!!! Also loved the cocktails. However, we had a reservation and were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation which was disappointing.
    

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