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Bold Indian Flavours Globally Inspired

Discover Our Menu

Savor the essence. Every dish, a signature of Kama.

a plate of food and a glass of wine
a plate of food and a glass of wine

Lunch Menu

  • Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

    Pickled beets, cumin goat cheese, blueberry vinaigrette, candied pecans, orange

    $15

  • Samosa Chaat

    Spiced potatoes & peas pastry, yogurt, tamarind, mint, chickpeas

    $14

  • Sweet Potato Chaat

    Yogurt mousse, tamarind & mint chutney

    $14

  • Masala Grilled Cheese

    Sourdough, onion-cilantro chili, gruyére, aged cheddar, makhani harissa chili dip

    $16

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

*In support of Chicago's minimum wage requirements and rising operating costs, a 3.25% surcharge will be added to all checks. This charge can be removed upon request. 

A 20% service charge will be added to parties of 5 or more.

  • Tacos Combo

    Lamb lorl barbacoa, dal makhani, lemon rice

    $16

  • Makhani Bowl

    Roma tomato, fenugreek, grass-fed butter, chickpeas, basmati rice, pickles

    Panner $16

    Chicken $16

    Lamb $18

  • Vindaloo Bowl

    Arbol & Carolina peppers, Harrisa-flavored Goan curry, chickpeas, basmati rice, pickles

    Panner $16

    Chicken $16

    Lamb $18

  • Curry Bowl & House Salad

    Chickpeas, pickles, curry, and basmati rice

    $20

Dinner

Starters

  • Taco Trio

    Curried lamb, Kerala barbacoa, or vindaloo chicken

    $18

  • Samosa

    Handcrafted pastry filled with spiced potatoes & peas, duo of chutneys

    $12

    gluten, vegan

  • Crispy Chili Potatoes

    Crispy steak fries, julienned bell peppers, harissa-tomato glaze

    $13

    vegetarian

  • Sweet Potato Chaat

    Caramelized Japanese yams, yogurt mousse, tamarind-mint chutney, crispy chickpeas, orange

    $15

    vegetarian

  • Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

    Pickled beets, cumin goat cheese, pecans, frisee, blueberry lemon vinaigrette

    $18

    vegan

  • Kulcha

    Oaxaca cheese, Thai Chili, onion

    $15

    gluten

  • Ghee Roasted Cauliflower

    Brown butter yogurt, chimichurri, mint chutney, spiced walnuts, goat cheese

    $20

  • Paneer or Chicken Lemon Tadka

    Paneer or chicken in creamy lemon sauce

    $15

  • Lamb Chops

    Char-grilled lamb chops, peeli mirch, cumin hummus, mint chutney

    $34

    dairy free

  • Goan Mussels

    Tomato-tamarind coconut nage, white wine, ginger, chives

    $22

Sides

  • Okra Do Piazza

    Crispy okra bites, cumin seeds, tangy amchur, red onions

    $18

    vegetarian

  • Dal Makhani

    Black lentils simmered for 24 hours

    $17

  • Pindi Channa

    Braised chickpeas in tangy amchur

    $17

  • Garlic, Butter, or Plain Naan

    $4

    gluten

  • Roti

    $5

    gluten, dairy free option

  • Basmati Rice

    $4

    vegetarian

  • Cucumber Raita

    $6

Mains

  • Malai Kofta

    Potato and paneer dumplings, tomato korma

    $26

    vegan

  • Four Paneer Ravioli

    Paneer, ricott, parmesan, mozzarella, fenugreek, vodka a’la makhani

    $28

    gluten, vegan

  • Lamb Chop Korma

    Char-grilled peeli mirch lamb chops, cashew, almond, and poppy seed korma

    $42

  • Lamb Shank Vindaloo

    Braised lamb shank with Arbol & Carolina Reaper harissa curry

    $42

  • Tamarind Glazed Beef Short Rib

    Tamarind-achari glazed, mashed potatoes, pickled heritage carrots

    $45

  • Goan Fish Curry

    Arbol & Carolina Reaper harissa-flavored Goan curry, mahi mahi fish

    $34

  • Black Cod Kerala Curry

    Coconut milk, tamarind-tomato curry *contains naturally occurring small bones*

    $44

    dairy free

  • Chilean Sea Bass Molly

    Lemongrass, turmeric coconut curry, chili oil

    $55


  • Braised lamb $26

    Black tiger prawns $35

    Chicken breast chunks $24

    Channa $22

    Paneer $23

  • Tikka Masala

    Roma tomato, fenugreek, grass-fed butter

  • Saag Spinach Masala

    Slow-simmered, coarse pureed spinach, mustard greens, fenugreek, leaves

  • Vindaloo

    Arbol & Carolina Reaper harissa curry

  • Achari

    Anise-clove-mace-scented Mughlai-style curry with KAMA pickle spice masala

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. 

To help offset rising operating costs, a 3.25% surcharge will be added to all checks. This charge is optional and may be removed upon request. 

For parties of six or more, a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the final bill.

Happy Hour

Drink Specials

  • Draft Beer

    $6

  • Select Wines

    $8

  • Select Cocktails

    $10

Starters

  • Chicken or Paneer Lemon Tadka

    Chicken tikka malai or house-made paneer in creamy lemon sauce

    $10

  • Crispy Chili Potatoes

    Crispy wedges, chili garlic, Kama sauce

    $10

  • Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

    Pickled beets, cumin-tempered goat cheese, candied pecans, frisée mixed greens, blueberry lemon vinaigrette

    $12

  • Goan Mussels

    PEI mussels, tamarind coconut broth

    $14

  • Curried Lamb Tacos

    Braised lamb, pico de gallo, crumbled paneer

    $12

  • Barbacoa Tacos

    Coconut milk, lemon, garam masala, chimichurri

    $12

  • Garlic or Butter Naan

    $3

Drink

Flights

$24

  • Jinjiji & Tonic

    #1 gin in the world by London Spirits Awards jinjiji, Darjeeling & high proof with Mediterranean tonic

  • Basil Hayden

    Malted rye, dark rye & toasted, served neat

  • Wine Flight

    Choice of three wines

    3 oz pours

Cocktails

$16

  • Indian Jin & Tonic

    Jin jiji Darjeeling, black & green cardamom, pineapple shrub

  • Midnight Spritz

    Roku gin, butterfly pea tea, elderflower, lavender, soda

  • Kama-Rita

    Tequila, coconut, turmeric, fire water

  • El Conquistador

    Japones chili-infused tequila, spicy tamarind chutney, agave, rose water

  • Smokin’ Berries

    Mezcal & tequila, Amaro Averna, blackberry chutney, black pepper berry shrub

  • Pisco Inferno

    La Caravedo pisco, mango ginger & passion fruit chutney

  • Goan Sour

    Orange black tea-infused whiskey, honey cumin, kokum black plum sour, coconut foam

  • Kama Old Fashioned

    Basil Hayden's, chai masala demerara, smoked chai bitters

  • Bandarful Espresso Martini

    Vodka, chai syrup, Amaro Nonino, Bandarful coffee, liquor

Beer

  • Old Style

    Pabst Brewing, American Lager, Chicago, IL, 4.6% ABV

    $6

  • Pseudo Sue

    Toppling Goliath, American Pale Ale, Decorah, IA, 5.8% ABV, 45 IBU

    $8

  • Seattle Cider Honeycrisp

    Seattle Cider, Hard Cider, Seattle, WA, 5.5% ABV

    $8

  • Allagash White

    Witbier • Portland, ME • 5.2% ABV

    $8

  • Taj Mahal

    IPA • Bangalore, India • 4.5% ABV

    $8

  • Vaguely Stylish

    IPA • Chicago, IL • 6.5% ABV

    $8

Bubbles

  • Ruffino Prosecco

    Italy

    $12

    $48

  • Ruffino Prosecco Rosé

    Italy

    $12

    $48

  • NA Mionetto Split

    Italy

    $14

White & Rosé

  • Rose Gold Cinsault and Grenache

    France

    $18

    $72

  • Foucher-Lebrun, Vouvray

    France

    $14

    $56

  • Saldo, Chenin Blanc

    CA

    $15

    $60

  • Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc

    New Zealand

    $14

    $56

  • Thomas Fogarty, Gewurztraminer

    CA

    $60

  • Bernardus, Chardonnay

    CA

    $55

Red

  • Tâcherons Pinot Noir

    2024, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

    $16

    $64

  • Pago de Valdoneje Mencía

    2023, Bierzo, Spain

    $14

    $56

  • Pepe Yllera Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo

    Spain

    $16

    $64

  • Mendel, Malbec

    Argentina

    $48

  • Brickmason, Zinfandel

    Cab Sauv, CA

    $72

Zero Proof

  • Golden Elixir

    Ginger & turmeric roots, mint, lemon

    $11

  • Berry Burlesque

    Blueberry syrup, water, lime juice, turmeric ginger syrup

    $11

  • Mango Lassi

    Dahi yogurt, mango pulp

    $7

  • Aperol Spritz NA

    Bittersweet, citrusy profile, signature orange hue

    $16

  • Best Day Brewing Beer

    Dahi yogurt, mango pulp

    $9

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