Creativity and color distinguish Indian Garden from the rest of the ethnic pack. Chef Ganga Rawat substitutes corn oil for traditional fat and creates gravy-based dishes with vegetables and spices rather than oils. Unusual dishes from the clay tandoor oven include the signature reshmi kebab--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in a copper pan. Nearly half the extensive menu is devoted to meatless dishes. The special dinners, essentially combination plates, are a good way to explore the menu. The Streeterville location is one of three Indian Garden spots; one is located on Devon near Western and a third is in Schaumburg.This one though is the best and in the heart of the city.
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