Basant Modern Indian Restaurant in Chicago, IL

4.6(632)$20–60Chicago, IL
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 632 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price $20–60 • 4.6★
Basant Modern Indian Restaurant in Chicago, IL, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located in the Lakeview neighborhood, this establishment has a rating of 4.6 stars based on 632 reviews. The restaurant provides dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. Pricing typically falls within the $20–60 range. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for Basant Modern Indian Restaurant. This buffet is a practical option for those seeking Indian cuisine in Chicago.

Good to know

  • Basant Modern Indian Restaurant has a listed address in Chicago, IL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 632 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 770-3616
Today
5–9:30 PM
Price
$20–60
Rating
4.6 (632 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 632 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 632 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median632 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
5–10 PM
sunday
12–9 PM
thursday
5–9:30 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
5–9:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–60
Price range$20–60

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Pescatarian optionsVegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entrance

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Romantic Trendy UpscaleClassy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

13 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Makhani$26.0030 mentions
  • Saag$26.0022 mentions
  • Chicken Basant$27.0019 mentions
  • Fish Basant$35.8018 mentions
  • Lamb Shank Nihari$37.0016 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$28.0015 mentions
  • Chicken Malai Cilantro$16.0013 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka$20.409 mentions
  • Pork Belly Vindaloo Tonkatsu with Plum Murabba$16.808 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka$20.405 mentions
  • Plain Basmati Rice$4.505 mentions
  • Lamb Chops$30.005 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$16.003 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

632 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Basant Modern Indian Restaurant?

Basant Modern Indian Restaurant has a 4.6-star rating based on 632 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
36
Retail & Shopping
16
Miscellaneous Services
14
Healthcare & Medical
11
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Transportation & Automotive
8

102 nearby places across 8 categories

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Theatres

Bughouse Theater

Theatre

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Place Of Worships

Epiphany United Church of Christ

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Rissho Kosei-Kai Church of Chicago

Place Of Worship

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Grace Chicago Church

Place Of Worship

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~0.4 mi
Pilgrim Lutheran Church

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~0.5 mi
Nichiren Buddhist Temple

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
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Korean Presbyterian Church of Chicago

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Banks

Wintrust Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi

Atms

Bank of America

Atm

~0.2 mi

Restaurants

Basant

Restaurant

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~25 ftWe-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
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Irene's

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Bars

Martyrs'

Bar

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~197 ft
Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar

Bar

~294 ft
Goldie’s Pub

Bar

3839 North Lincoln Avenue

~350 ft
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Brownstone Tavern & Grill

Bar

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~429 ft
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The Globe Pub

Bar

1934 West Irving Park Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 06:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
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Black Eagle Club

Bar

~0.2 mi
The Victor Bar

Bar

4011 North Damen Avenue

~0.2 mi
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Resi’s Bierstube Restaurant

Bar

2034 West Irving Park Road

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr 14:00-02:00; Sa 14:00-03:00; Su 14:00-01:00
+1-773-472-1749

Ice Creams

Xurro

Ice Cream

~341 ftMo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

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~0.4 mi24/7
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Cafes

Ritual Coffeehouse

Cafe

1821 West Irving Park Road

~0.2 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

4015 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa 06:00-20:30; Su 06:00-19:30
+1 773-348-5776Website
Coffee Joint

Cafe

2059 West Irving Park Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa,Su 08:00-15:00
+1-773-629-1725Website
Rare Tea Cellar

Cafe

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~0.3 mi
+1-773-561-3000Website
Savanna Restaurant

Cafe

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~0.3 miMo-Su 07:30-15:00
+1-872-817-7340
Loba Pastry + Coffee

Cafe

1800 West Addison Street

~0.4 miMo-Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
+1-773-456-9266Website
Red Eyes Coffee

Cafe

4164 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1-773-327-9478
Elderberries Threefold Café

Cafe

~0.5 mi

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

4019 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
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Fast Food

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~0.6 miMo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Dunkin'

Fast Food

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~0.6 mi
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Dave's Hot Chicken

Fast Food

3643 North Western Avenue

~0.6 mi
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Fast Food

3631 North Western Avenue

~0.6 mi
Potbelly

Fast Food

3658 North Western Avenue

~0.6 mi

Pubs

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Pub

4257 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Th 15:00-22:00, Fr 15:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-19:00
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Bakerys

Au Levain

Bakery

4301 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.6 miTh-Su 08:00-14:00
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Rudy’s Bakery

Bakery

2038 West Roscoe Street

~0.6 mi
+1-773-348-8578
Irene’s Bakery

Bakery

2038 West Roscoe Street

~0.6 mi
+1-773-472-1812

Dentists

Freshworks Dental Studio

Dentist

3864 North Lincoln Avenue

~54 ft
Website
Allure Dental

Dentist

~0.2 mi
Dental Clinic

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Healthy Smiles Inc. Family Dentistry

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Get It Straight Orthodontics

Dentist

~0.5 mi

Clinics

Birth Center of Chicago

Clinic

3832 North Lincoln Avenue

~379 ftMo-Th 09:00-17:00
Kaminska Dermatology

Clinic

3808 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.1 mi
Immediate MD

Clinic

~0.5 mi

Doctors

Chicago Pediatric Clinic

Doctors

1916 West Irving Park Road

~0.2 mi
MinuteClinic

Doctors

4051 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.2 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

4051 North Lincoln Avenue

~0.2 mi
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Hairdressers

Fox Hair

Hairdresser

~246 ft
Philip James Salon

Hairdresser

North Lincoln Avenue

~418 ft
Mr. Salon

Hairdresser

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~0.1 mi
The Bevy Salon

Hairdresser

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~0.2 mi
Fringe & Flora

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi

Public Bookcases

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~269 ft
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Little Free Library

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Beautys

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Ruby Nails in Chicago

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Perfect Brows Threading

Beauty

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:30-19:00
The Parlor Beauty Lounge

Beauty

~0.3 mi
Holy Nails

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Tattoos

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~0.5 mi

Dojos

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Fitness Centres

Shift Performance

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~234 ft
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Fitness Centre

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Club Pilates

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~0.2 mi
Studio 8 Pilates

Fitness Centre

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~0.3 mi
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High Bridge Pilates

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Dances

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~0.3 mi
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Haberdasherys

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Clothes

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~109 ft
Kidz Max

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~0.1 miTu-Sa 10:00-18:00

Bookmakers

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Wools

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~0.3 mi

Watches

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Watches

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~501 ft

Mobile Phones

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~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
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AT&T

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~0.2 mi
Cell Phone Repair

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~0.2 mi

Furnitures

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~0.2 mi

Childcares

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~0.1 mi

Bicycle Rentals

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~0.3 mi24/7
Ravenswood Ave & Berteau Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Oakley Ave & Irving Park Rd

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Lincoln Ave & Addison St

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~0.5 mi24/7
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~0.5 mi24/7