Nadu
Day 1: 5-Course Progressive Pan-Indian Tasting Series
Opened just this past spring in April 2025, this exceptional regional Indian eatery immediately hopped right onto a number of the city's Best Of Lists, including Infatuation’s “HIt List”, Eater’s “Most Anticipated CHI Openings” List, and Chicago Mag’s “10 Hottest Restaurants” List. Nadu is the creation of James Beard Finalist Chef Sujan Sarkar, who previously gave the city Michelin-Starred INDIENNE. Here, his righthand man and Exec Sanchit Sahu (who honed his skills at the aforementioned INDIENNE as well as the legendary Taj Hotels in his home country of India) is tantalizing diners with decadent fare like their Kerala style shallot and coconut Striploin Beef Roast, Paneer Malai Kofta (a Dhaba style malai paneer with kasoori methi and garden pea), and Elaneer Payasam (a beloved South Indian rice pudding made with tender coconut and milk). Nadu is “a real introduction to real regional Indian cuisine” as Eater says, and we simply cannot wait to be introduced!
About the Host:
Sanchit Sahu
Executive Chef
Born in Eastern India, Chef Sanchit Sahu began his culinary journey with the Indian Hotels Company, training at the legendary Taj Hotels. From there, he worked in a variety of kitchens before discovering his passion for regional, homestyle Indian food. He then went on to hone his craft at Karavalli as well as Chef Sujan Sarkar’s flagship restaurant, Michelin-Starred INDIENNE, and JHOL in Bangkok.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #2 & #3 will be served family-style. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Dahi Bhalla
lentil dumplings, sweet & sour yogurt, tamarind, mint, cilantro chutney, pomegranate seed
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Murgh Kalmi Kabab
tandoori chicken boti, hung curd, tandoori masala, old delhi butter cream sauce
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Patra Ni Macchi
branzino fillet, banana leaf wrap, chili paste, cilantro
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Mudhi Mansa
slow cooked goat, red onion, odia masala, crunchy rice puff, caramelized onion, garlic naan
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Apricot Delight
sponge cake, vanilla condensed milk, apricot jelly, fresh cream, gold leaf
Nadu
2518 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy (with the exception of Milk/Cream Specific Restrictions), Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Milk/Cream, Almond, Cashew, Pistachio. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
