Welcome To My Restaurant , Hemas Kitchen. I
am Hema Potla , Chef and Owner of these establishments. I come from the
City of Hyderabad which is located close to the heart of India. Also
known as the City of Pearls and The Hightech City , Hyderabad is known
for its rich heritage, culture , diverse population and its exotic
cuisine.
I have learnt the art of cooking from my late husband Ln. Sam Potla
,who has been the source of my inspiration throughout my life. It is
from Him that I have learnt to cook certain specialties from my
hometown and also from the length and breadth of India and in bringing
out the exotic flavors and aromas in my dishes from the secret recipe
of the fresh herbs and spices that I roast and then grind together.
Hemas Kitchen was formed in the year 1992 when my husband and I decided
to start a small restaurant which would give our customers the ambience
and flavors of a domestic indian kitchen. What started as a small
establishment grew in leaps and bounds as the word spread amongst my
loyal customers who loved the dishes I made for them. It grew from a
side street Indian restaurant on Oakley Ave to become the first ever
Indian restaurant to feature on WTTW Channel 11 Check Please , where it
was voted as 'The Best Indian Restaurant in Chicago'.
The overwhelming response and the patronage of my customers prompted me
to open my second location on Lincoln Park to cater to the uptown crowd
of Chicago. This only increased the love and affection people share
with me and my food. The growing need and demand of my loyal customers
made me move to main street Devon to our brand new location.
Every dish in my kitchen is made fresh to order and to suit you palette
, I am sure you will enjoy the pungent spices , the exotic aroma and
the magic of Indian cuisine which will create a feast for your senses
that you will want to experience very often.
I welcome you all to my restaurant for a dining experience and offer my
decades old traditional cooking , special preparations, exotic ambience
and hospitality for you to enjoy. I am honored to have you as my guest.
Namaste
Hema Potla
Chef and Owner
 
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