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This Month in Desi Chicago: July 2026

From Devon Avenue's storied roots to new restaurants and Bollywood nights, Chicago's Desi community is savoring every vibrant moment together.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
Community & OrganizationsThe Roots of Little India: How Devon Avenue Became Chicago's South Asian HeartbeatFood & DiningFrom Devon Avenue to the Suburbs: How Indian Food Became Woven into Chicago's FabricPolitics & CivicPower, Politics, and Identity: Chicago's Desi Community Watches the National StageCommunity & OrganizationsRoots, Runs, and Revelry: Chicago's Desi Community Comes Together in Spirit and Celebration
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Don't miss this month
Jul 14
Spices & Stories: Fire & Flavor at Basant Modern Indian — South Asia Institute
📍 Basant Modern Indian Restaurant
Jul 23
Demonstration Cooking | Clay Pot Indian Cuisine
📍 Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul 29
Guru Purnima 2026
Jul 31
BOLLYWAVE International Bollywood Night | DJ SHADOW LIVE IN CHICAGO
📍 Alhambra Palace Chicago
Aug 03
Bollywood Fusion Intensive - One Week Mini-Camp - Tweens and Teens
📍 Rhythm Roots Dance
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New in town
🆕 Now open
Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery
Oberoi's Indian Food and Grocery opened its doors in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, extending the reach of South Asian grocery retail
🔜 Coming soon
Indus
Indus to their hometown's downtown district. The spring opening will give North Shore diners a refined option
🆕 Now open
Rangoli
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
🆕 Now open
Trilokah
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
🆕 Now open
Nadu
One of three new restaurants added to Eater Chicago's guide of Indian, Pakistani, and Nepalese spots.
📋 Newly listed
Mehrab Restaurant
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Indsoft
New it-services now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Technomaster USA
New it-services now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
US Software Professionals Inc. (USSP)
New it-services now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Mehrab Restaurant
South Indian (includes Karnataka specialties like dosas, biryani)
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On screen
Emo Emo Idi
te · coming soon
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Good reads
Chicago's Desi Food Scene: Kaara Modern Indian RestaurantWhat's New in Chicago's Desi Food SceneChicago's Desi Food Scene: Ulavacharu Indian Restaurant Frisco
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