Local Indian and Mexican Dinner with a Professional Chef

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Apartment
Professional cook
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Transportation
Cooking class
Market visit
Food tour

Meet Amar

Amar, a professional chef, lives in the amazing Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. He has worked at Michelin star and James Beard award-winning restaurants and has even opened his own restaurant in the Pilsen neighborhood to rave reviews. Amar has devoted his life to creating immersive culinary experiences that have wowed thousands of guests throughout the years. He has a very wide range of styles as he is proficient in Italian, Indian, Mexican, and New American cooking - though his favorite cuisines to prepare are Indian and Mexican. Amar lives in the Mexican neighborhood of Pilsen and has drawn deep influences living in an Indian and Mexican household. Join Amar for a delicious evening filled with incredible flavors and Amar's wonderful personality. And be sure to ask him for his favorite restaurant recommendations and places to visit while in Chicago!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal (1 - 5 guests) Join your host Amar for an inspiring culinary experience in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Your menu includes a Mexico City-style roja enchiladas and a Bengali chicken masala. The masala will be seasoned with Indian spices and will feature local tomato gravy and spinach. The meal will also include handmade gnocchi. This dish is a crowd favorite and pays respect to the chef that got him in the culinary world. You will enjoy your meal in Amar's lovely condo, but weather permitting you will be outside in their very green patio. Since Amar is a professional chef, feel free to work together to create a custom menu that works for you.

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Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Enchiladas
  • Handmade Gnocchi
  • Bengali Chicken Masala

GOOD REVIEWS
{ "mealsharing" : [{"author_name" : "Huan", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Amar's dinner party was AWESOME!! The dishes were well executed. Amar is definitely a pro! He uses the local and seasonal ingredients and is very creative in terms of using spices. I'm very impressed. I highly recommend going to Amar and Carolin's mealshare if you get a chance!"}] }

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
$45.0 - $55.0
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Pricing (per person)*

1 person 4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal $55 $50 $45
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.

Experience Timings

Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal 7:00pm - 09:00pm

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Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

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