Moti

Pizza restaurant · Glenview

Moti

Pizza restaurant · Glenview

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610 Milwaukee Ave Suite 160, Glenview, IL 60025

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Moti Cafe serves up a fun mix of Indian-Mexican fusion favorites like tacos and bowls, all in a casual, vibrant setting perfect for a tasty quick bite.  

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610 Milwaukee Ave Suite 160, Glenview, IL 60025 Get directions

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610 Milwaukee Ave Suite 160, Glenview, IL 60025 Get directions

+1 224 567 8697
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$10–20 · Menu

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Moti Cafe Review - Gold Coast - Chicago - The Infatuation

"We’re big fans of this little counter-service Indian spot. The menu is short - they have some build-your-own rice bowls and wraps (with chicken or paneer and tikka sauce). But the best things at Moti are their snacks, particularly the bhel, samosas, and the pani puri. Everything is nicely spicy and perfect for a quick, affordable meal before you decide to go spend $80 on a pair of socks." - Adrian Kane

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R D

Google
This place has a very nice ambiance. The menu had great options. And the food was delicious. We tried the tacos and the bowls. They both were good. They also had a great variety of ice cream options. The taste and flavors were very good. The service was excellent.

Michele Chinsky

Google
Came for lunch. Atmosphere is bright and clean and welcoming. I love that they have vegan options that are clearly marked. The staff was friendly and helpful and told us about things that were made in house. Everything we ordered (assorted tacos and a chi city chaat bowl) was tasty and fresh. I can't wait to come back and try something new next time.

Crypto VI novice

Google
Had very bad experience eating Samosa. Ordered loaded fries , Pizza and Samosas. Loaded fries and Pizza were good but Samosa had stinky smell , half cooked. Samosa was my first time order and will never order it again. I had called to provide the feedback but no one was sorry about the order or offered a refund or replacement

Nimitt

Google
The worst Biryani and Bhaji Pav I have ever Tasted in my lifetime. They don’t know what a Biryani is. 2 Stars only because of Their Mexican Indian Fusion Tacos and Bowl. But for Indian Dishes it’s definitely a 0 star. Readymade Masala, Steamed Rice and Topped with Packaged Fried Onions. Is this how Biryani is made? Seriously? And Bhaji Pav doesn’t taste like Bhaji.

Janki Radadiya

Google
Here’s a draft you might consider using: I was really disappointed with my recent experience at Moti Cafe. The online listing stated that orders are accepted until 8:40 PM and the restaurant closes at 9:00 PM, so I arrived at 8:35 PM expecting to be served. However, I was told that they had already closed. I understand that policies may change, but it would be helpful if the hours were updated online or communicated more clearly to avoid confusion. I hope this feedback encourages them to improve their service and communication.

Shunmugam Mohan

Google
My wife & I tried this spot after a while and got pleasantly surprised with the upgrades on new menu items. Alex at the front desk was a delight in greeting us and helped us select Pav Bhaji and Paneer Tikka pizza. Great guy & fantastic service! Definitely going back to this spot.

Beverly Kumar

Google
These guys nailed the Indian-fusion food! Simple but excellent adaptations of classic favourites from Indian, Korean, American, Mexican, Italian cuisines (and then some!) We tried the vada pav (Indian burger with stuffed fried potato patty, spices etc) tacos samosa and chicken tikka were both delicious! Momos (potstickers), thin crust pizza, and samosa chaat (smashed samosas with chickpeas, chutneys, onions etc) Pleasantly surprised every dish done just perfectly with its own twist on the original. And lovely presentation. They have an ice cream station (not to be missed!) The place is casual, perky and fun… Absolutely try this place out.

boris sigal

Google
The food was amazing lots of different layers and textures the Tikka taco disappeared before I was able to take a picture it was so good.
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James V.

Yelp
This was a good stop. The place is open late, and you can tell everything is cooked to order. The staff was efficient and to the point. While I wouldn't say friendly, my partner asked about music and they played disco for her. The food came out fast and hot. The favors are exciting and imaginative. I probably wouldn't g get the fries to go, but I would definitely eat here again. If you haven't tried them out yet, you're definitely missing out!
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Christine L.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch on a weekday, they have a lunch special that really cannot be beat. $10 for 2 samosas, a drink, and either 2 tacos, a personal pizza, or a bowl. Extra cost for specialty drinks like the lassi and for Korean BBQ. Regardless a great price for all the food you get! Place you order at the counter and they bring it out to you, but utensils and water are at the counter. It's a little mix of self-serve but also they serve you. But it worked. Some of our items took longer to come out than others (they forgot about one of the dishes), so I might not come in a time crunch, but the food was all delicious. You can definitely tell it was made with care. And although we didn't get dessert they have plenty of paletas and ice cream options! The place is clean and neat, decor is super bright and cute. There's a decent sized parking lot they share with the rest of the plaza, but it tends to fill up quickly. Not sure why but the lot was pretty busy on a random Wednesday.
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Tasha M.

Yelp
I knew we would be ordering from here again. We got two pizzas the Buffalo chicken and Korean BBQ. Both were good but I wish there was more Buffalo sauce. Fast service and we go it to go. I'm sure we will be back we have so much to try.
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Cassidy M.

Yelp
Moti & La Michoacana Brace yourself for some SERIOUS flavors at Moti and La Michoacana in Glenview! I am not kidding when I say these dishes are exciting and so favorable!! Delicious just doesn't cut it. Food Served: Chicken Tikka Pizza Korean BBQ Taco Samosa Smash Taco Butter Masala Taco Fries (with seasoning and sides of sauces) Makhani (Butter) Masala Curry A rich, sweet and buttery curry with your choice of marinated protein. Comes with a side of white rice. This was the absolute star of the show!! My husband and I both LOVED this dish. Everything about it was a hit. From the delicious sauce, to the perfectly cooked white rice, and the warm pita to hold it all together - this is definitely a dish I'll be returning for again! @moti.michoacana Drinks Served: Mango Lassi Rose Lassi Hibiscus Horchata Both Lassi drinks were made fresh in-house!! They were creamy, but refreshing and tasted exactly like they were labeled. They hit the spot with the succulent variety of food and flavors. The rose was had the perfect amount of rose flavoring. I would happily drink either one of these again!! The horchata and hibiscus drinks were both very yummy too! I enjoyed these a lot and they were nice to have in addition to the creamy lassi drinks. And just when you thought it couldn't get better, there is a full section of the shop dedicated to ice cream and other frozen delights! The Coffee and Cookie Monster flavors were so creamy and enjoyable to eat. I also tried the Chocolate (my husband's choice) and that was absolutely perfect too. You really can't go wrong with Coffee or Chocolate anytime in my opinion, but sometimes but need a little Cookie Monster for your inner child I had the pleasure of meeting Moti's owner, Michelle, and she was so kind and informative about everything she was serving us! The booths were huge! I loved the pink and green theme!! I cannot wait to visit again!!
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Lesley Anne Y.

Yelp
I love this place! I seriously cant get enough of their MOTI MOMOS. I can munch on them all day! Just a heads up that order takes awhile to come out coz they make em when u order them. I need to try more stuff on the menu but i cant resist ordering my momos when im there. Lol This is also beside a La Michoacana so you can also get your sweet tooth fix at the same time. Unfortunately i forgot to take a pic of my momos. But definitely when i go back! Happy eating!
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Aleeza A.

Yelp
Yummy food with fresh ingredients. Had a lot of options so definitely want to go back and try the tikka pizza. Just wish the food was a little warmer but overall good experience.
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Boyle W.

Yelp
I've been waiting on my review for Moti... I've been there a total of 3 times and I wanted to mix up the experience! Moti is like, snack casual. It's the perfect portion on your way to the party... or just coming out of one. It's counter service and the tables/booths are pastel cute and the whole environment is clean and tidy. I haven't had the opportunity to hit their lunch menu yet, but the pricing looks very competitive! Fusion is their thing - mixing Indian flavors on to different food mediums, like pizzas, tacos, dumplins, fries, etc. The flavors are all cranked to 11 - each bite sneaking yet another taste onto your palate. There's also a lot of variety so there's sure to be a flavor that'll appeal to everyone. I do like this place, but the flavors are a lot - we are bridging the divide between fusion cuisine and chaos menu.
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John M.

Yelp
Located in a very busy center where parking can be limited. Went on a Saturday for lunch and surprisingly we were the only people in the place. The staff is very friendly and offers explanations on the various food flavors. I ordered the Firecracker Masala Pizza which had Tikka Masala sauce ,cheese,jalapenos and Moti Firecracker sauce. I chose chicken as my protein. The thin crust was cooked to perfection but I would have liked more chicken and less jalapenos as they overpowered the overall taste. The sauces reminded me of a sweet chili sauce. My wife ordered a customized bowl since she needed gluten free. Again very tasting and fresh . Everything blended very well They also offer various Indian Street snacks and Momo's. The inside offers lots of seating in a very bright atmosphere. For flavorful Indian foods,Moti Cafe is the place to go.

Asha N.

Yelp
Whether you like Indian or Korean there are a ton of options. It's something different compared to all the places around. The chicken tikka pizza is awesome and so is the paneer makhani - but you can build your own too. Also try the samosa chaat!
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Angie W.

Yelp
You will not regret Indian food on a taco! Moti takes traditional Asian flavors and puts them on a pizza or a taco. It's unique and delicious! Three tacos was more than I was able to eat for lunch. (I ate two.) But if you order the three tacos, you can get them in three different flavors. The Korean beef taco is my favorite, but they're all really good, so it's worth trying as many as you can. The atmosphere is fresh and modern, not to mention it's in/attached to a La Michoacana, so there are a lot of options for dessert on your way out. Service has been excellent both times we've been here.
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Rod D.

Yelp
So the last time I came, they didn't have the Momo's. They area steamed dumpling and come is a variety of different preparations. I chose the sweet chili Momo's. It's a dumpling (chicken or veggie) drizzled with sweet chili sauce and topped with green peppers, onions and crispy onions. I also ordered my go to samosa pizza served on naan bread. So so so good. The service is pretty good as everything is made to order. The only gripe I may have is that the servers for the Moti side are the same as the ones for the La Michoacana ice cream side so if there's a massive desire for ice cream on a hot day, service fo4 the Moti side won't be as quick. Regardless, I love this place and the choices they offer. It's a great addition to the neighborhood and love how they keep on changing things up so the menu is never stagnant. As always, there's ample dining area so if you're thinking coming with a larger group, it should be too much of an issue to get your group situated
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Cassie P.

Yelp
Never thought of combining pizza and Indian food but it was great! Good service too. Very casual environment.
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Jess H.

Yelp
We ordered a samosa pizza, chicken tikka pizza, paneer tikka pizza, chicken momo, and masala fries from Moti Cafe. Everything was so good! The fusion of Indian food on a pizza is truly interesting and delicious. Each pizza came with tasty mint chutney and tamarind chutney on the side. The chicken momo was incredibly flavorful and juicy, almost like a soup dumpling. The fries were crisp and loaded with flavorful toppings. Highly recommend this place for a unique and tasty experience!
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Annette M.

Yelp
This is a cheerfully decorated cafe with friendly and helpful service that will delight you. Bright and fresh flavors tickle your tongue as they fill you up. Many vegetarian and gluten free options are on their menu although you may need to ask for guidance. It is casual for dine in with disposable plates and utensils or can be packed for carry-out if you're close by. We enjoyed our lunch while running errands nearby and we will be sure to come back when craving these unique fast foods. Parking lot is very busy on the weekends.
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Monty W.

Yelp
Great tasting Indian fusion cuisine. I've tried Moti earlier before on a sampler of their dishes on a yelp event. I came away quite impressed with the food and was eager to bring the rest of the family to try the food. My kids are really into Indian cuisine and this was a format that they're familiar with, pizza, tacos and dumplings. I asked about the spice level as their menu had a chili pepper on fire to denote that the fish is particularly spicy. Apparently the other dishes are to be "mild". If you have any aversion to spice...be careful. We only ordered non-fire chili pepper menu items and two of the three were without a doubt a decent level of heat. My kids could handle some spice maybe a level 1, so I ordered with the thought that mild was actually a bit spicy. The only dish without heat and what I would call mild was the 'plain momo's. Samosa smash was a good topping for the pizza. It has all the flavor you'd expect in a samosa including the green chutney. I think the chutney is where the heat actually was (hard to tell after a few bites). For myself it was a good level of heat. The momo's is like Xiao long bao, apparently it had some soup according to my kiddies and they proceeded to drink it like a Xiao long bao. By far their favorite fish and I would say that it was my favorite as well. The Tikka taco was hefty, very considerable. I think I'd definitely be full on just two of these. Good flavor, classic tikka but the spice level was again a bit high. We arriving in about 5pm on a Sunday, not too busy. When the pizza arrived they had a pizza stand that occupied a good amount of space, I was trying to help clear the table of the momo platter but the server just left without taking the finished platter. If that was the expectation, should have just picked up the pizza at the counter and bring it over myself I thought. I really like Moti's food. Just think they could polish up the service and perhaps put a heat level chart on the menu vs just the fire chili pepper icons. If someone was to actually ask about spice level I'd hope the kitchen would be able to adjust - or maybe not, and I'd say not too much kid friendly spice levels.
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Kesha B.

Yelp
Stopped by for an early dinner on Sunday afternoon and the parking lot was packed due to the buzz of nearby businesses but when I walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile. She was able to walk me through the menu and make suggestions for me to try. I ended up ordering the Korean bbq pizza and three tacos. The Korean bbq taco, tikka masala taco and the samosa smack taco. Can't forget the mango lassi to wrap it all up! The interior was filled with vibrant colors of blues pinks and yellows with color changing lights. There was plenty of seat options including booths and tables. The Korean bbq pizza had an incredible crust and the sauce was where all the flavors come in. From the sweetness of the caramelized onions with a light kick from the sauce each bite was super flavorful and made you want to pick up another slice. The Korean bbq taco was no different, except in taco form there was rice in replacement of the crust. Which actually ended up being my favorite taco because it had the crispy onions on to for the extra crunch. The tikka masala taco came with a firey punch (mainly because I'm sensitive to heat) but the sauce on top really tied it all together. The last taco was the samosa smash, this was my 2nd favorite taco.. the best way I can describe the taco is like a falafel flavor but better! The smoothness but also crunch with the taco was delicious. Don't debate the mango lassi, just get it! You certainly won't regret it! It's perfect to wrap up a meal and the blend of creamy and sweet made getting to the end of the cup so sad! Can't wait to come back and try out more of the menu soon!
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Emma N.

Yelp
We ordered some tacos (bulgogi & chicken) as well as chicken momos, and paneer tikka pizza. Chicken momos were pretty standard. The bulgogi tacos were very unique, but a bit greasy. And by greasy I mean the oil ran down my hands and bathed 3 napkins. Delicious? Yes. Greasy? Also yes. The pizza - came out piping hot. We had to cut with knife & fork at first. The pizza dough was perfect. A bit fluffy but still pizza crust. Cheesy in a nice way, and the sauce was great. Ate too quickly to get a decent picture of anything but the tacos! Next time we'll have to come back and try the aguas frescas & the mexican ice cream!
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Karan V.

Yelp
WHo doesn't like fusion - Fusion with Indian food was the best thing to do. I had visited them in the city, where the options were limited, however they have multiple menus up here which was all street food with other cusines mixed in it. Who would've thought of samosa smassh, with the sev and mint and tamrind sauce. who would've thought chicken tikka tacos, mangonada, masala fries and so much more to offer every bite was delicious, every dish was made to Indian taste buds. All right hard to pick fav, so I will just go with rose yogurt drink and pistachio ice cream. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, literally everything. Amazing! Innovative, delicious, friendly service--so glad I found this gem less than half an hour away from our place. and on a busy street. Food-gasm! Way to go Moti!
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Hersh A.

Yelp
My wife came across this restaurant while performing a search on Yelp and informed me about it. So, for Super Bowl Sunday, I did a dinner takeout from here as I wanted to try their Indian-style pizza. I ordered a 12" Chicken Tikka pizza to go. Their Chicken Tikka pizza is made with Tikka base sauce, green peppers, onions, mozzarella, garlic seasoning, Moti & Cilantro Lime sauces. They have other varieties of pizza as well (e.g., Paneer Tikka, Korean Bulgogi, Elotes, etc.). Their pizzas come in two sizes - a personal Naan pizza and a 12" pizza. The pizza was flavorful and delicious. My wife and I enjoyed it. They had given a couple of sauces to go with the pizza (kind of like Sarpino's) which were good too (I forget what kind of sauces they were). The sauces complemented the taste of the pizza. The pizza had a good kick to it. I liked it a lot. Moti also has other eats on their menu like fusion tacos (the same variety as their pizzas), loaded fries, samosa chaat, etc and they also serve La Michocana ice cream. When I went to pick up my pizza, the restaurant was busy. The dining area was packed. That was a good sight. I like it when restaurants that serve good food, do well. Based on my experience, I will be going back to Moti Cafe for sure to try their other varieties. I recommend you check them out. It's a nice restaurant with a good menu variety, tasty food, and reasonably priced items.
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Alexandra A.

Yelp
Wowwww this place is amazing - everything about it. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, literally everything. Modern Indian is the perfect way to describe this restaurant - I tried the paneer tacos, chicken tikka pizza, Korean bbq pizza and chicken dumplings. Everything was absolutely delicious - I'm extremely impressed with this place. I also had a guava drink, very refreshing and made with real fruit. For dessert I had the mangonada and it was the perfect dessert to cleanse your pallet. Future hubs and I also took home a few paletas (Ube and watermelon). I love love love the staff and owner (Kishan) of moti. They are so welcoming and I felt like family the second we started chatting. They are all so friendly and kind - it's great to see fellow Asian Americans doing so well in their businesses - Kishan's hustle is so real and I whole heartily respect and admire him! This place has fun lighting - a very chill, welcoming and fun vibe. This is a great spot for date night, group outings and dinner with the family and kids. I cant wait to be back!!
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Begzada L.

Yelp
The food was amazing. Service was amazing l. David did our order right away. I got the chicken tikka taco and the paneer taco l. Both were amazing, I recommend.
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Sonia B.

Yelp
I've been looking forward to trying Moti...I mean a place with an Indian, Mexican, Korean flare... how can one not be excited?! We carried out a few items to try. Decided to go with 3, 6-inch pizzas; chicken Tikka pizza, elotes pizza, and the samosa pizza. We also ordered a chicken Tikka taco and a samosa chat taco. Chat is an Indian street food. We did get sauces on the side as we were told they are spicy. I have to say, I enjoyed every item!!! I'm not sure I can pick a favorite from the pizzas, they were all delish. I did enjoy the samosa chat taco over the chicken Tikka taco. But that doesn't mean the Tikka taco wasn't good. The packaging for the tacos was great. There were little dividers in the container. Not sure why that excited me, but it did. Haha. Now that we got a taste of some of the items, definitely liking forward to trying more and grabbing the items we previously enjoyed!

WK W.

Yelp
Excellent Service, amazing food selection especially the multiple menu selections! Ice cream is always refreshing and good tasting, Well done! I would recommend this place to everyone!
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Timothy N.

Yelp
Came back here to try the Samosa Smash pizza and I was not disappointed. The pizza is a solid 5/5!
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Howard L.

Yelp
We dropped in here for a La Michoacana ice cream dessert. Apparently, they're the only La Michoacana outlet that carries black sesame flavor and thanks for that tip from fellow Yelper Lisa A. The wife and I both had to have it, a black sesame paleta that is. It was deeply flavorful and delicious, but I thought on the pricey side at $3.99. We'll be back here sooner or later though.
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Stacey W.

Yelp
We have been here before trying a lot of their dishes. This time we went and ordered 3 different things. Even though some of the items are not listed as spicy there is a bit of heat that is in the dish. The tacos and pizza we had were a bit spicy for those that couldn't handle it so of the items we got, only the momos were able to be eaten. The tacos I think are my favorite here at Moti after trying many of their items. Any of the flavors are good too. This time we got the chicken Tikka tacos. The seating area had a lot of tables that either had empty plates and trays on it or were not cleaned off with crumbs. Overall a decent experience and if you don't mind a little heat, you can eat pretty much anything on the menu.
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Matt A.

Yelp
This Moti Cafe was connected with a La Michoacana, which is an ice cream shop. I've never been to either so having the ability to visit both with one stop was a once in a life time opportunity! The atmosphere is wide open, welcoming and comfortable. The menus are on two different walls, which was my only small issue. There are plenty of options to choose from. I don't think you can go wrong with what you pick though. The staff is super friendly and helpful and they would gladly recommend their favorites if the menu is overwhelming. I had a Tika pizza which is basically chicken with Indian herbs and spices. The Korean Bbq taco was also great. They have dumplings which were my favorite. They are called Momos. From La Michoacana, we tried the Mangonada which was great. I love mangos so can't go wrong with that. Overall we will return to Moti. Too good to pass up!
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Jess A.

Yelp
Stopped by multiple times after writing my initial review! Absolutely love their Naan Pizza's and have gotten them every time I've visited. A perfect little meal with amazing flavors. I still have yet to try their other menu items because I just crave their naan pizza haha. On my most recent visit here, I had ordered one 6" Korean BBQ naan slice and one 8" Palak Paneer naan slice. ~15 minutes after we got our food and already well into our meal, the server came up to our table and handed us another pizza, saying they had in fact made me a 6" Palak Paneer slice instead of the 8" that I payed for. I honestly would have not known that it was a 6" and not an 8", but I really appreciate their honestly and their willingness to correct their mistake! Great way to treat your customers and yet another reason for me to keep coming back! Thank you again!

David F.

Yelp
From the fusion foods, cute seating,ice cream, and amazing service, this place is fantastic. The pizza is great and the tacos are just fantastic. I will recommend this place to everyone that wants to try something unique.
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Christina L.

Yelp
I recently tried Moti Cafe after a family member recommended the place. We tried a little of everything, we ordered kimchi fries, chicken tikka pizza, sweet chili momos (with sauce on the side), and 3 assorted tacos (Samosa Smash Taco, Butter Masala Paneer Taco, and Korean beef bulgogi taco). I must say, all of the food was really good, but the star of the show would be the chicken tikka pizza. I originally ordered a personal size to try, and ended up ordering a second chicken tikka pizza. Lol And I also got seconds of the mango lassis. The service was excellent, the cashier took the time to explain the menu to us, and she gave her recommendation to try. She was even nice enough to give us free ice cream at the end. Inside the restaurant is super cute and trendy. They have plenty of room for seating and even a little place to take photos. I would definitely be going back. Thank you Moti Cafe for the best first time experience.
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Mister D.

Yelp
My wife and I were looking for a different type of place to dine at. After looking and looking, Moti Cafe popped up. Glad it did and glad we took the time to head down there. The young lady at the counter was really helpful. Our orders were quick to arrive minus our loaded fries. Our loaded fries for some reason took 15 mins. I think it may have been due to confusion as we originally asked for loaded nachos but they were out of tortilla chips. Regardless the loaded fries were one of the best we had. Actually our entire order was wonderful. We surely will visit again and try their other dishes. Another good thing is, you can get ice cream when you are done with dinner....

Mica B.

Yelp
We tried the tacos, Korean pizza, and elote. Loved everything! The two men working were very nice and service was fast. Only wish we lived closer
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Ayumi K.

Yelp
We saw this place next to Joong Boo and knew we had to try it. We were extra delighted to see that there's also a La Michoacana inside because we've been frequenting our local Michoacana for years. That said, I can't account for the Michoacana here because we didn't try it. Looks to be on par with all the others out there, though. Now as far as Moti goes, the food was great! We ordered the tikka momos, kimchi fries, samosa chaat, firecracker masala pizza, and a personal sized Korean bbq pizza. While we waited for our food, we were also given a personal elote pizza at no charge. I'm assuming there was some issue with someone else's order, so it was just gonna go to waste, and since we were the only ones there at the time, we were given the free pizza. My favorite item was probably the momos. The sauce was mildly spicy, and the flavor was reminiscent of the momos I used to eat when I lived in Nepal. Everything else was good too, and I actually like the free elote pizza we got the best out of all the pizzas, but I think in the future, we'll just get one or two items. Each dish has a ton of flavor, and one flavor doesn't always go with the next, so it's hard to go from eating one thing to another without first feeling like you need to cleanse the palate or worrying if your stomach is gonna tolerate all these flavors at once. We ended up taking a lot of the food home for that reason. I'm taking one star off here is for two reasons. First, when we walked in, there was no one behind the counters for some time. We were the only ones there, so it just felt sort of abandoned when we came in, and we weren't sure if they were open, even though we were inside. Of course, I can understand not having someone up front when there's no one in the business and due to staffing issues, but I felt like someone should have come out to acknowledge us when we walked in, even if only to tell us they'll be right with us. One guy did eventually come up from the back to do something up front, but then he just went back to the kitchen area without saying anything to us. Eventually, a different guy came out to take our order, and he was real nice. No issues there. The other reason I'm taking off a star is because, as some others have posted, the spice level is a bit misleading. My fiance is a spice guy and can handle a higher level of heat than the average person, but when he asked what kind of heat was on the firecracker pizza, I feel like the answer was underplayed. He couldn't have any more than 2 slices, and he's a big guy who probably could've eaten 75% of that pizza (or more) if it weren't for the spice. He couldn't really enjoy much of anything else either because of the heat from the peppers on the pizza. I didn't even attempt trying. Of note, prices were a little inflated, but during these inflation times, it also felt kind of normal. Overall, I really liked Moti and am glad we tried it. The only thing is, I'm usually only out that way to shop at Joong Boo, and one is set to open closer to where I live, so I'm not sure I'd make the drive just to hit up Moti. That said, if you DO live out by Moti, definitely go try it. It's unique and delicious. Also a bonus that you get to support a locally-owned business.
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Tabitha W.

Yelp
I saw this place mentioned on TikTok and made a note that we had to try it. It's about an hour drive out to Glenview, but my husband was totally on board. I was thrilled that they had a 6" Naan option so we didn't have to get an entire pizza. We got the Elote Naan Pizza and the Tikka Paneer. They were both delicious, but we both preferred the Elote. I also got a Samosa Smash taco; it was ok but a bit spicy for my tastes. Our food did take a surprisingly long time to come out; I'm not sure if that is normal as they didn't mention an expected wait time when we placed our order. It is neat that they also have the Michocana inside to provide even more options.
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PJ J.

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I've retired from writing these, but.... This place HAS GOT THEEEE FIIIIIRE naan bread pizza. I'm strung out on elote, paneer, and chicken tikka masala toppings. I'm not sold on the aguas, but kung fu tea is next door anyway. Super nice and fast service. 6 bucks for one of these, you can't go wrong.
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Yav A.

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New Asian fusion restaurant added to the culinary landscape with La Michoana. The best part is all the meat is halal. Recommendations: Chicken tikka pizza Samosa chat Dumplings The ice cream
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Dev S.

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Another hidden joint where it's very easy to miss it as from outside its hard to figure out what the have and don't! Glad we decided to go to this location as they have multiple locations thru-out Chicago l, but each has a different flavor and menu to some degree that caters to the neighborhood! Love the owners and staff enthusiasm to help you with what's good according to your liking. They will recommend what's spicy and what's not and I would trust their judgement. My favorite is their Tacos with protein of your choice and off course La Michoacána ice creams and drinks. Just in the past month we have been there 3 times so we can try different items every time and so far all of them have been good.
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Hariganesh C.

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Amazing food! The service was on-time, and we didn't have to wait a lot for the food! The ambience wasn't out of the world, but for a small-ish restaurant, they looked very cute! The best part is, there's an ice cream shop inside the restaurant, and the ice creams taste so good! Their Paletas, and Yogurt con cremas are really tasty!

Teny T.

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Food, service, and ambience was great! My family and I really enjoyed the Indian-Mexican fusion tacos! Just found out about this place couple of weeks ago and have been there three times already!
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Saagar G.

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Had a great experience! We're vegetarian and loved all three of the naan pizzas and our favorite, the Paneer Tikka Tacos! On a really positive note on service, my dad found something really spicy and the team made sure he was taken care of with a taste of their ice cream.

Harsh S.

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Very happy with my recent take out order. Alex went out of his way to help me with a large take out ordered that got delivered by Uber package service. The pizzas were made perfectly and the guests loved them. Will definitely order again! Thanks again Alex!

Barb L.

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Had pizza delivered. Arrived promptly and was amazing! The flavors were awesome. Can't wait to try more!
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Sooyon H.

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I was able to try a variety of items from their menu: samosa pizza, chicken momos, and korean bulgogi taco. There are a variety of sauces you can pair momos with. Ranging from cilantro, to their signature house sauce, down to a spicier chili based sauce. Their bulgogi taco had a nice marinade and was my personal favorite. From their drink menu, I tried their mango drink which tasted like a creamier smoothie which hit the spot. If you are looking for a quick and easy meal, then stop on in!
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Jackie G.

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I decided to try Moti cafe maybe two months ago. It was so good that i had to back! I tried the Korean bulgogi pizza slice on naan, the Korean bbq taco, and the tikka pizza. It was all so delicious!!! My mom loves it to. I love the flavors and i am already thinking about getting the taco again. I definitely recommend trying this place if you are looking for something different.
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Zaid A.

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Very unique flavors! I loved chicken tikka Tacos and pizzas! Will definitely come again and recommend to friends
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AJ A.

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Pretty good food! Great deals on the drinks BOGO! Would recommend! The service was also great and clean!
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Wayne S.

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I've been here twice. It's very casual, but the food is amazing. Indian-Asian fusion. I had the tacos one and the pizza the second time. Both were great and can't wait to go again.

Tammie B.

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This is a new happy place for us. Three in one dining place with maximum flavors. Mexican, Indian and Italian. Can get horchatas with samosa pizza or Elotes pizza or other fabulous dishes (more pizzas, tacos, fries n more) followed by gelato scoops or bars. Cannot recommend the Elotes pizza or naan highly enough. Extremely friendly, kind, happy, excited and proud staff. Strongly recommend people to come and try out this fabulous cuisine in any of their locations.
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Heidi L.

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Best fries. One of my kids favorite treats is getting the moti fries (sauce on the side) and a drink from Kung fu tea next door. These fries are perfectly seasoned and so crispy. They are a touch spicy but that hasn't stopped my 5 year old from inhaling them. I like it with the green sauce which helps balances the spice. My husband doesn't like boba so instead of a drink from KFT he gets 2 scoops of the ice cream here. Generous portions (pic is after we started eating )