Arya Bhavan - View this location on map  'Cheerful pink napkins decorate the tables and colorful Rajasthani crafts (which are for sale) brighten the walls at Arya Bhavan, which means our home. But the main room is dominated by a 20-foot buffet, which on the weekends is laden with all-vegetarian curries, sweets, appetizers, rice, salad, and cooling raita. Along with traditional favorites like chana masala (spicy chickpeas) and mutter paneer (peas and cheese) are original creations by chef Jay Shef. One of his best is the addictive undhia, a complex curry of eggplant, sweet potatoes, and plantains. Appetizers include the always popular potato-stuffed samosas and spicy veggie cutlets. The satisfying uthappam, pancakes topped with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, are made to order at one end of the buffet and disappear quickly. Ordering from the lengthy menu allows one to try Indian specialties ranging from a delightful south Indian avial (vegetables cooked with coconut, yogurt, and chiles) to Kashmiri curry and rice. There are also 15 types of bread, m' Chicago Reader 2508 W. Devon, Chicago, IL Budget, Restauran |