Celebrating Diwali 2025
The Hindu festival of lights is coming up and very soon it will be time to light a diya, candle, or lantern and celebrate! Whether you partake in the festivities or not, it’s always a good time to reconnect with your community and enjoy some of the great food the neighborhood has to offer. Here are some of the local businesses offering deals and deliciousness this time around.
Rangoli
Join Rangoli in lighting the diya at their Diwali Party! Starting Monday at 5:00 PM, stop in for diya painting and mehndi tattoos in celebration of the holiday. If you’ve never been to Rangoli before, now is the perfect time to try it. You won’t be disappointed.
Cumin
Cumin in Lakeview East is one of the tastiest restaurants in the neighborhood. They’ve been crafting the highest quality food since opening their Wicker Park location in 2010, and were awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand from 2011 to 2019. Their menu features modern Nepalese / Indian fusion that is perfect for celebrating Tihar and Diwali.
Gorkha Kitchen
At Gorkha Kitchen, food is a celebration. They specialize in the traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes that have been perfected over thousands of years, and are dedicated to using only the finest ingredients in their kitchen. Notably, their menu is fully halal certified, and meets the highest standards of quality and religious compliance.
Momo Factory
Commemorate the occasion with the Himalayan delights offered at Momo Factory! They’re unmatched in their selection of curries and vegetarian options. Try local favorites like their butter curry masala momo, or their crispy vegetable samosas.
Bombay Eats
Join Bombay Eats in their countdown to Diwali! Consistently one of the trustiest places on Broadway to grab a bite, Bombay eats delivers nothing short of delicious. And you can bring it home for your festival of the lights celebration! Use code CATERING to get 15% off all orders of $150+
Mild 2 Spicy
Mild 2 Spicy is Chicago’s favorite modern Indian restaurant! This year, consider ordering some of their delectable curries, dosas, and biryanis for your Diwali festivities. And don’t miss out on their specials: they’re offering buy one get one 50% off dosas as well their Indian lunch combo available for online ordering.
Taste of Egg Chicago
One of the newer additions to this list, Taste of Egg Chicago has quickly cemented its spot in the area through their eggcelent street food. Their menu offers a variety of fried, bite-sized, and vegetarian options with a focus on egg entrées. Try them out this upcoming week and get 10% off your order when you use code TOE2025.
