"OMG. I ate so much good food tonight. Not just good tasting, but good and healthy food. Usually when I eat this much I wind up feeling icky and heavy. Not tonight. I feel pleasantly full. And I know why. There was absolutely nothing artificial in that delicious meal. Everything was fresh and made from scratch with REAL food. No MSG, no hydrogenated garbage, nothing previously frozen or mummified by a bunch of preservatives that I can 't spell. I had a Tava Tango Mango Martini to start. The papadam with the cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney were addictive. Since I checked in on Yelp, we were treated to a very tasty vegetable pakora (who would have thought spinach tempura could be so good). I tried the chicken momos again delicious. The mixed grill tandoori was incredible; it came out sizzling and the aroma was fantastic. I also had the tandoori vegetables and peas Palau. It was food Nirvana. Oh, and the naan, perfect. This hidden gem has gorgeous decor and finishes very warm and welcoming and even romantic. It was a quiet night there so the waiter was extra attentive. The only not 100% positive thing I can think to add is that it was a little on the dark side since they turned the lights down a bit for ambiance, and that 's more a matter of my personal preference. As we sat chatting after we finished eating, the owner came over to check on us. First I couldn 't stop going on and on about how wonderful our meal was. Then we had a really nice conversation about how truly committed he is to bringing good healthy food to the table. It is so refreshing to know that he is so dedicated to his standard that there are no compromises or short cuts. I will absolutely be returning to eat there again and ordering for delivery. Honestly, I haven 't felt this good about a restaurant since I was part of the opening team for the Renaissance Schaumburg and the restaurant there because I personally knew everyone involved. If you enjoy Indian cuisine, or are thinking of trying it out, you absolutely, positively MUST go to Tava. It is worth the drive from in the city or further suburbs. It would be a shame if you didn 't patronize and experience this fantastic dining establishment."
