Cumin, Wicker Park
24 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cumin is widely recommended. It has more than one location, and several commenters who name one say Wicker Park. One recommends the lamb vindaloo and garlic naan for sharing, two praise goat dishes, and two note its Nepali side. Several call it a favorite or a regular order. Caveats: one finds the flavor off, with a sweetness they disliked, and another likes it a lot but says some friends disagree.
Address
Cumin Restaurant - Wicker Park, 1414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lamb vindaloo, Garlic naan, Goat biryani
- Best for
- Takeaway, Groups
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Other places on this map closest to Cumin, Wicker Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/cnpstrabo in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Says they have long defaulted to it and are looking for other options.
- Recommendsu/europeandaughter12 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Tentatively suggests Cumin, saying they eat there without any problem.
- Recommendsu/If-By-Whisky in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names it as a pick for the Indian delivery request.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent_Owl3938 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Lists it among the local places a newcomer should already have come across.
- Recommendsu/Coffee_And_Vinyl in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends it for group sharing and praises the vindaloo and the garlic naan as standouts.
- Recommendsu/internetstalker26 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026wait time
Calls it their usual order spot and praises how quick it is.
- Recommendsu/Bunny2102010 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Liked it during a long stretch living in Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/Iwillhavetheeah in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Names this among their favorites in the city, located in Wicker Park.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Barnoloid in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Says the Wicker Park location is excellent and that it serves goat dishes.
- Recommendsu/sunni66 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Suggests adding it to the list alongside another spot.
- Recommendsu/BreakfastGirl6 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Recommends Cumin when asked for north side Indian spots.
- Recommendsu/lemonricottalover in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Says Cumin is delicious.
- Recommendsu/Such_Average_7089 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Lists it among their top three choices.
- Recommendsu/Other-Channel-8561 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Lists Cumin in Wicker Park among favorite fusion and modern spots.
- Recommendsu/ThatKindOfSquirrel in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Commenter says they love this place and points to ordering it through DoorDash.
- Recommendsu/xelanart in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Has had Cumin and likes it, though limited Indian food experience.
- Caveatu/ekcshelby in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Finds this location's flavor off, with a sweetness they dislike.
- Mixedu/bigbodybup in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Likes it a lot, though some friends disagree; mentions its Nepalese dishes.
- Recommendsu/EmptyStatistician644 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Named as the Indian pick, located around Wicker Park and Lakeview.
- Recommendsu/AdNumerous8257 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Names this as their own favorite Indian food spot in Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/dwylth in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says Cumin's hot level is strong and an even hotter option is available.
- Recommendsu/wrk592 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Offers Cumin on Milwaukee Avenue as a pick for the Indian food question.
- Recommendsu/RoomZealousideal7644 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Calls it another good option.
- Recommendsu/hodgeman29 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Would rather go to this nearby spot instead.
- Recommendsu/mmathur95 in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026taste
Says the goat biryani here is excellent, while noting the restaurant is Nepali.
- Recommendsu/noblesvillain99 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Recommends a lamb madras dish here; the spot is on Milwaukee.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.