Mild 2 Spicy, Lakeview
25 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Mild 2 Spicy is recommended by most commenters who mention it, but opinion is mixed. Several single out the dosas, some point to it for heat, one praises the lamb dishes, and several mention ordering takeout or delivery. Comments place it in more than one area, including Lakeview and Devon, so the Lakeview restaurant is the one shown. A few say quality has slipped or varies, and three found it underwhelming or poor.
Address
Mild 2 Spicy – Modern Indian Restaurant, 714 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dosa, Lamb dishes
- Best for
- Takeaway
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Mild 2 Spicy, Lakeview, 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/bigvelvet2 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Suggests ordering the vindaloo at the top spice level here.
- Recommendsu/suresher in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Reports that their Indian friends enjoy the restaurant, which they place in Lakeview.
- Recommendsu/SayPleaseBuddy in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Says they love the place, joking that its name is generic.
- Recommendsu/SnooPets3595 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Calls it a great pick on Devon.
- Caveatu/OnionDart in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024consistency
Says Mild 2 Spicy was once excellent but has declined, with Rangoli taking over.
- Caveatu/unimeg07 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Thinks Mild to Spicy is underwhelming in taste.
- Recommendsu/idkwhattowriteee in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Is eating at Mild2Spicy now and says they get dosas there with pride.
- Recommendsu/PM_YOUR_MANATEES in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Recommends Mild2Spicy for dosa, saying a friend gets dosas there enthusiastically.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Caveatu/dukesilvermegafan in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Says their meal there was very poor, among the lowest they've had.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent_Owl3938 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Lists it among the local places a newcomer should already have come across.
- Mixedu/AlternateVerse5202 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026consistency
Used to rate this highly but recent visits have gone poorly; cause unclear.
- Recommendsu/chddssk in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Commenter answers the request by naming this restaurant, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/LeapFrogge in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Feels the lamb dishes here have no equal and rates the restaurant highly.
- Recommendsu/lllev in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Calls Mild 2 Spicy one of their favorites.
- Recommendsu/lemonricottalover in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Lists a Lincoln Park spot as another suggestion for the Indian food request.
- Mixedu/Few-Might2630 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Finds the food somewhat Americanized, yet satisfying, particularly when ordered for delivery.
- Recommendsu/StrawberryUnited2084 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Tips dosa, a goat dish, or chana bhatura here.
- Recommendsu/Puzzled-Sea-4325 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026ambience
Likes it and describes it as more casual than most restaurants.
- Recommendsu/hausmusiq in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Says it's their favorite.
- Recommendsu/warmnewturkeshrobe in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Also calls Mild 2 Spicy a good bet for those wanting heat.
- Recommendsu/VirtualUnicorns in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Agrees with the suggestion of this place.
- Recommendsu/Zaptor in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024consistency
Calls this place solid and very consistent.
- Recommendsu/dugong07 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Rates Mild2Spicy's dosas as the top ones they've had in Chicagoland outside the Devon corridor.
- Recommendsu/cannabiscobalt in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Says the restaurant is good for takeout-style Indian food, in a comment mostly about other local spots.
- Recommendsu/No_Elk_9330 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Says it is their current order after moving to a new neighborhood.
- Mixedu/spate42 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026consistency
Disagrees with the harsh take; calls it hit-or-miss but mostly good for them.
- Recommendsu/bigbodybup in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025consistency
Orders takeout about monthly; says it reliably meets or beats expectations.
- Recommendsu/preghin in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Agrees with the parent's recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Funny_Fanatic in r/AskChicago · Aug 2025
Names Mild2Spicy among great Indian restaurants and highly recommends it.
- Caveatu/Equivalent_Smile_376 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025taste
Visited and did not really enjoy this place.
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