Kama, Wicker Park
19 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Kama is recommended by most commenters who mention it, and several describe it as modern Indian or fusion cooking. One raves about the lamb shank vindaloo, one recommends the sea bass, and one mentions a Carolina reaper vindaloo. Several name the Wicker Park location, and one mentions a newer West Loop one they have not tried. Two point to the ambience or special-dinner feel, and two disagree on the cocktails, one calling them the highlight and the other mediocre. One diner found the wine list poor.
Address
Kama - Wicker Park, 1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Lamb shank vindaloo, Sea bass, Carolina reaper vindaloo
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/hodgeman29 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Lists Kama among places to try after starting with hole-in-the-wall spots.
- Recommendsu/Oh-Hunny in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests this Wicker Park restaurant as an answer.
- Recommendsu/crispytheseawitch in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025ambience
Calls Kama nicer than the others, suited to a special dinner; notes twists like ravioli in curry sauce.
- Recommendsu/chillinwyd in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Agrees, praising the lamb shank vindaloo but calling the wine menu awful.
- Mixedu/1koolspud in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025variety
Suggested as a starting point for a newcomer, noting a more limited menu and calling its cocktails the highlight.
- Recommendsu/thespiceraja in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Recommends Kama in Wicker Park for modern Indian food and the sea bass.
- Recommendsu/cptspeirs in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026taste
Mentions their Carolina reaper vindaloo and rates the rest of the menu highly.
- Recommendsu/Senior-Talk1036 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Suggests Kama, a Wicker Park spot, in reply to the spicy Indian question.
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- Recommendsu/Connect-Award8247 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Suggests it as an upscale modern fusion pick north of downtown; calls it overall good.
- Recommendsu/HsRada18 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Listed among good starting options for someone new to Indian food.
- Recommendsu/LivingAmazing7815 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Expresses strong liking for Kama.
- Recommendsu/nidhijo in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Lists Kama as a suggestion for the outing.
- Recommendsu/Sillyguri in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Says Kama is not a regional-style place but still a good option for the request.
- Recommendsu/Other-Channel-8561 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Lists Kama among favorite fusion and modern spots.
- Recommendsu/MiddleWeird4255 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Says the food is amazing, though cocktails are mediocre.
- Recommendsu/hellr4isEr in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Says Kama Bistro is clearly better than BarGoa as an everyday dinner option.
- Recommendsu/RoomZealousideal7644 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026ambience
Suggests it as another good-ambience option for a first Indian meal.
- Recommendsu/East-Shoulder3538 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Suggested as another option; notes a newer West Loop location and says they haven't tried it yet.
- Recommendsu/Windycitybeef_5 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Recommends Kama, advising a strong spice request since Indian places often tone it down.
- Recommendsu/thesnowman212 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Says they quite like Kama in Wicker Park.
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