A colleague and I stumbled into Jaipur after a work party on Randolph about a year ago. Having both really enjoyed it, we finally made it back with a party of six.
After last night's meal, I can say it's the best North Indian in Chicago, and some of the best I've ever had (this coming from a half-Indian that grew up in Central Jersey, and went to high school in Edison; aka, Little India).
We ordered strong, so I'll note the standouts:
"Chef's Special Appetizer" - seekh kabob and chicken tikka w/ special suace. The sauce was great, but the star was lamb kabob, which is a looser version and fell apart in our mouths.
"Amchur Macchi" - salmon in a beet and mango powder sauce. With smaller chunks of salmon, it risked being overcooked, but they nailed it last night.
"Chicken Tikka Masala" - tandoori chicken in a curry. This was incredible. It had a not so subtle smokey flavor which added depth to the sauce.
"Shrimp Saag" - shrimp cooked with spinach and herbs. The shrimp were really freaking good, but the saag was the star here. Not at all watery, with a hint of nuttiness. It's the same saag I had a year go, but with lamb. It is confirmed that Jaipur serves the best saag I've ever had.
"Malai Kofta" - cottage cheese with nuts and fruits in a cream sauce. Simply a solid version.
"Lamb Vindaloo" - The only dish I wouldn't recommend. The lamb was great, but the sauce was not what I'm used to...too watery. For a lamb dish, go with a korma instead
The only downside is that Jaipur is a little pricier than other places in town....damn you Randolph Street!
"We eat slowly and with gusto." - Paul Bäumer in AQOTWF