Vajra just launched their brunch buffet, and it's an absolute winner! For just $25, the spread is diverse and delicious, with a tapioca pudding to end with. The quality and variety make it feel super worth it! That said, the cocktail I tried (the Banana Republic) was too strong, overpowering rather than complementing the meal. Stick to the buffet, and you won't be disappointed--it's a fantastic addition to the brunch scene in wicker park. I'll definitely be back! -AT

Ended up ordering Indian food to work so my coworker could finally try it out. He was elated, but I wasn't. I guess that's the difference in a first timer and an Indian. We both got butter chicken and garlic naan. The chicken was cooked well but too tangy on its own. The gravy was very nice and creamy but the overall flavor was off from what I am used to. The garlic naan was super garlicky but didn't have any fluff. I personally prefer a fluffy naan rather than a thin and crispy one so I switched over to the rice for the rest of my dinner. Overall, a good amount of food but pricey. So far the best traditional Indian food I've had in the city but the bar was pretty low.

Very happy with our experience ordering from Vajra! We had gone to this location when they were not yet open for indoor dining - happy to hear they are back open! Standout was definitely the chana masala - it was well cooked, not too mushy and had enough spice (customizable for every dish to your spice level preference). I agree that pricing is slightly higher, but I don't mind paying extra because the food is quality (and a lot better than other cities' Indian premium restaurants!!).

We had a lovely evening at Vajra last night. It was nice to see this space open again, we still have fond memories of it many years ago when it was Spring (one of the best restaurants ever in Chicago). The food was very good. We enjoyed the dynamite shrimp (but they need to warm the chutney that goes with it, ours was refrigerator cool, which didn't improve the lovely hot shrimp). The kulcha was excellent and the samosa tart was a nice change on the traditional samosa. The butter chicken was very good and the black dal was very nice (almost as good as my wife's). Service was friendly and efficient and although small, we thought the wine list was excellent and well chosen. We are big on Indian food and have eaten at highly regarded Indian restaurants in London, the middle east and Mumbai - Vajra did not disappoint.

Good mix of traditional dishes and new interpretations of classics. Great presentation on drinks and dishes. Excellent balance of flavors. Very cool spot in Wicker Park.

Very cool decor (and a very cool enormous bar in addition to the dining room) and an exceptionally talented kitchen (meats, veggies, rice, but the meats were exceptionally well prepared). The dessert guy...well, get dessert somewhere else. Just skip it. Also, they need to work on the non-existent non-alcoholic drinks menu. Tea might be nice. Service is super nice if not super efficient. Price is a bit out of whack with value.

Vajra was an all-around delightful experience. The restaurant was mostly empty when my friend and I arrived for our 5:30 pm reservation. One of the first things I noticed was the beautiful ceiling lights that provided dim lighting and a romantic ambiance. I can see Vajra being a great date spot. Our server greeted us promptly after we were seated. We were not familiar with many of the menu items, and our server patiently explained and guided us through the menu. As spicy food lovers, we settled on a lobster momo, lamb roghan josh, and gruyere chili kulchha. Our orders came out pretty quickly. Each dish was delectable, but I would absolutely go back just for the kulchha. Loved the combination of truffle, cheese, and chili, and it paired especially well with the lamb roghan josh. The lamb roghan josh packed a punch with the bold, spicy flavors that I love. I was so full at the end of the meal that I was going to skip dessert, but our kind server gave an offer we couldn't refuse: a millet kheer on the house. The kheer was absolutely amazing that I finished it despite my overstuffed tummy. Paying and splitting the bill was seamless with the QR code. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Having delicious food is one thing, but experiencing food is another thing. If you want to experience flavors, Vajra is your place. I love how their menu is small and has all the best items. One would not get into analysis paralysis deciding what to have and whatever you decide to order would be delicious. We ordered kachori, kulcha for starters, saffron rice, kofta and seasoned vegetables in large plates. We absolutely loved all of them!! Very delicious! We also had both their desserts and they were outstanding. The ambience and service were amazing as well. The chefs really know their stuff. Would highly recommend and would definitely return.

We were wanting comfort food but something different than we typically order in. Vajra popped up, and there were great reviews, so we decided to give it a try. Pricing was a tad high, but they had a Dinner Date for Two option on UberEats. It seemed worth it, and we liked everything we selected. The flavors were tasty, a touch of spicy, which we enjoyed. We both liked the Goan Shrimp Curry flavors more than the Chicken Chettinad, but the shrimp was a little overcooked/rubbery, whereas, the chicken was tender and soft. The Chicken Momo looked like soup dumplings but without the soup. The dipping sauce was needed bc they weren't very flavorful. Garlic Naan was soft and chewy, but they didn't reheat as well. The Mango Mousse Cheesecake was too sweet for my preference, but it was good- jelly mango layer, whipped cheesecake mousse, and graham cracker crust.