Delicious, Cheap, Convenient: Chutney Joe’s
BySometimes I just have to have Indian food. I don’t know what comes over me, but when I get into one of those moods, curry is really the only option. I could head on over to India House and pay fifty bucks for a meal, but that’s a bit much for a Wednesday night. Don’t get me wrong, their food is delicious. It’s just not the type of food you want to be eating on a whim.
Thankfully, I live near an inexpensive and delicious alternative to India House in the South Loop: Chutney Joe’s. Located in the base of the University Center megadorm, this place offers a small selection of satisfying dishes on the cheap. You aren’t going to find the pages and pages of curry that you find in a normal Indian restaurant. Instead, the place embraces the Chipotle philosophy of offering a small selection to choose from and combine. You walk up to the counter, choose naan or rice, choose one or two kinds of curry, and then chutney to mix it with. The chutneys come in a variety of flavors ranging from the mellow yoghurt to the mouth searing Killa, and add that little bit of customization that everyone’s looking for. It all works out quite nicely. In addition, they do have a few other offerings including Samosas and Biryani for people that don’t want to get with the program. Finally, if you’re Vegan, this is the place for you! They make it clear on their menu that they’re all about making this a vegan friendly eating environment.
Honestly, you’re going to find better Indian food in other places, but when you factor in cost and convenience, Chutney Joes is truly a winner. A filling and delicious Indian dinner for only $7 in the heart of downtown? How could you pass that up?
Chutney Joe’s
511 South State Street
Chicago IL 60605
(312) 341-9755
