Basant Modern Indian Restaurant
Indian restaurant · North Center ·
Modern Indian cuisine, cocktails, outdoor seating, and unique dishes
Modern Indian cuisine, cocktails, outdoor seating, and unique dishes
"If you’re in the market for a favorite Indian spot, Basant might be it. This North Center restaurant has a menu full of hits, from starters like mushroom kulcha and jackfruit cutlets, to pork belly vindaloo tonkatsu and spice-rubbed seared lamb chops. Not only is the food really good, but this place works well for a bunch of situations. They make great cocktails and the big, bright dining room is perfect for both group dinners and casual date nights. Oh, and there’s a covered sidewalk patio. So unless you just don’t like eating delicious things, there are very few scenarios where Basant isn’t a good option." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Basant does fish and chips Indian style, covering its cod in a spice rub before frying and then serving it up with mint chutney and a side of spicy fries. Order online here." - Sam Nelson
"This North Center Indian restaurant has a menu full of hits, from starters like mushroom kulcha and tamarind-glazed sweet potato chaat, to creamy lamb gustaba and smoky eggplant bharta. Not only is the food really good, but this place works well for a bunch of situations. They make great cocktails (with Happy Hour from 4pm-?pm Tuesday through Friday) and the bright, spacious dining room is great for group dinners. Oh, and there’s a covered sidewalk patio. So unless you just don’t like eating delicious things, there are very few scenarios where Basant isn’t a good option." - adrian kane
"This North Center restaurant has a menu full of hits, from starters like mushroom kulcha and tamarind-glazed sweet potato chaat, to creamy lamb gustaba and smoky eggplant bharta. Not only is the food really good, but this place works well for a bunch of situations - including having dinner with two people that still make you slightly nervous. They make great cocktails, and have a bright, spacious dining room Oh, and there’s a covered sidewalk patio. So unless you just don’t like eating delicious things, there are very few scenarios where Basant isn’t a good option." - adrian kane
"This North Center restaurant pushes boundaries beyond the usual neighborhood Northern Indian fare with a two-week special à la carte Diwali menu and festive decor—diyas painted by staff and a hand-drawn rangoli. Highlights on the limited menu include raj kachori chaat; mango duck kebabs with spicy white sauce and chili crisps; a “mini-thali” featuring raswale alu, masala puri, halwa, and boondi raita; seafood khichdi; and a lamb shank dum biryani. Reservations are available via OpenTable." - Ashok Selvam
