Karma Restaurant

PLEASE READ!! I never write google reviews but after going to Karma for dinner, it was a must. I saw Karma all over my instagram being one of the best Indian food places in the Philadelphia area so I gave it a try. At first glance, the lights were super dim and it felt like i was sitting in a basement. The server came and i asked to order juice or soda but “They didn’t have any” even though it is advertised on their online menu.. We ordered the paneer tikka and it came with 5 small pieces and more than 15 pieces of onion. For the price we paid, not worth it at all. The reason i was most disappointed was when we ordered our main course.. I asked the waitor for a new plate and he stated “you can just use this one”. The appetizer plate was super small and was messy from the chaat and paneer I had eaten. I could not even fit rice, naan, and paneer on the appetizer bowl/plate they gave. I was shocked when the waiter said “We dont have more plates”. Food wise, the portions for appetisers were small and the butter naan was like paper. The advertisements are completely false all over the internet. I am VERY disappointed.

Food was excellent and they customized a bit per our requests. Chicken Saagwala was fantastic. Very casual atmosphere. Service was good and owner was proactive in ensuring we enjoyed our meal.

This is specifically about the location at the Comcast Concourse in Center City. The food is great, and you get a lot of it. The Concourse location sells "bowls" for take out, which includes some mains, healthy quantities of veg, sauces and naan. The lamb is my favourite - it's hard to get a good lamb curry in Philly and this is quality. It's not the cheapest lunch but it's worth it. 3 for atmosphere because it's the concourse.

I recently deejayed a party here. It was successful. The manager and staff were very helpful with my clients event. I duct have any information on the taste of the food but if you are looking to throw an event here it is a great location. The only problem you would have is the stairs for the second level. Not handicap accessible.

I have been to many Indian Restaurants in Philly and this is by far the best and my new favorite. All of our dishes were cooked to perfection and our plates were clean by the end of our visit at Karma. The owner was very friendly and made great conversation with us!

Food was very good, and very tasty. It was extremely flavorful and yet very tender and juicy. The grilled chicken had an immense smokey flavor and beautiful spices. Everything was very well done. Staff was very friendly.

Good food and good atmosphere. We ordered the paneer tikka masala, rumali roti, chana peshawari, poori and a side of masala potatoes. The medium spice level was milder than we expected. I’d suggest going up a spice level. Overall the taste was very good.

Visited their new location and as always really excited to eat Karma after so long! The foooood as always was the best part!!!! Karma's perfectly balanced delicious food never fails to disappoint! Appetisers: Aloo papdi chaat and the veg pakooras were amazing! They gave us complimentary chutneys! The green chutney was really nice homemade! The goat biryani was amazing! The meat was cooked to perfection. We had also tried the chicken vindaloo and paneer masala for the first time! They were both to die for! Super delicious! Idli samber soup was the best one in PHILLY! HUGE APPRECIATION FOR THE customer service! The server was extremely sweet and everything was on time. Definitely my favourite Indian food restaurant in PHILLY!

Most mediocre Indian food i've had in the US. We ordered the chaat - 5/10 chicken 65 - 6/10 vegetable samosa - 2/10 vegetable biryani - 5/10 chilli chicken - 7/10 panner tikka - 8/10 lamb korma - 5/10 malai kofta - 5/10 aloo partha - 9/10 garlic naan - 6/10 mango lassi - 8/10 gulab jamun - 0/10 - obviously frozen Overall as someone of south asian descent, i found the food lacked flavor and would recommend spending your money elsewhere. Was looking for the best Indian food in Philly, and this spot got me questioning my karma.

TLDR: solid go-to option for some classic Indian food. My sister has been raving about this place for a few weeks now so we finally went to check it out with her. The vibes are very simple and it was pretty quiet. I thought our waiter was very kind and attentive. For apps, we started with the reshmi kebab and tandoori veg platter. Both were delicious although the kebabs might have been slightly overcooked since they were just a lil dry. For entrees we got chicken tikka masala, goan fish curry, and malai kofta. We really enjoyed all our entrees! They have different spice levels and we got two entrees as medium and one as spicy. The spicy one definitely had a kick but in a flavorful way- not in the way that makes you cry. The garlic naan was delicious, too. The portions were pretty generous, especially considering the reasonable prices. We got the gulab jamun for dessert and it was just right- not sickeningly sweet like I've had at other places. It was surprisingly pretty empty when we went so I think this is still a bit of a hidden gem. I hope it gets more traffic soon because it definitely deserves it!

I came in with a friend off of his recommendation of this place. It's located along a strip of several other restaurants on Chestnut Street in Old City. We came in on a weeknight around 7:30PM. To our surprise, the restaurant was empty. This made us a little suspicious, but we were still willing to dine, especially since my friend had been here before. In terms of setup, the space was larger than we thought from outside view. It had some cute decor that kept it authentic. It was nothing super fancy, but it added a nice touch. The person that greeted us seemed like he was an owner. He was pretty much the only employee at the restaurant, besides one server in uniform. He sat us as soon as we walked in and gave us menus to look at. Like many foreign businesses, you can tell that super engaging customer service isn't the focus. I don't mean this in a negative way at all; coming from experience with family as well as travel, foreigners don't necessarily show hospitality through sounding super peppy. At foreign restaurants, service is usually shown by recommending personal favorites, providing larger portions, and making the customer love their food. After a few minutes, he asked us if we were ready to order. My friend and I decided to each go for our own entrees as well as two Indian bread sides to share. I went for the Lamb Chettinad, and my friend went for the Chicken Madras. The person serving us informed us that we can choose various spice levels. There were five different ones. I opted in for the second spiciest level (4). My friend opted in for the "medium." This was one level up from mild. We also opted in for the Bhatara (Fried Naan Bread) and Lasooni Naan (baked Garlic Naan). A few minutes after taking our orders, the employee offered us to get Mango Lassi. We decided to try it out. Our Lassi came out just a few minutes before the food. It was sweet, creamy, but still fresh with tangy mango flavor. In the meantime, my friend and I were happy to see a few tables of other people come in. About 10 minutes after getting our Lassi, our entrees and bread came out. The food looked delicious, and we were excited to dig in. Both of our main entrees were delicious. Despite us ordering different spice levels, both entrees tasted like they had roughly the same level of spice. We weren't too mad at it, because both dishes held both a lot of flavor with some heat as well. In terms of quality, I thought both the lamb and chicken were cooked extremely well. The chicken breast in the Chicken Madras was very tender. The lamb in the Chettinad was also juicy without having the gamey taste that lamb can sometimes have. Both breads were incredible. The rice on the side could have been cooked a bit longer, but it wasn't too bad after being eaten with sauce form curry. Garlic Naan is a long-time favorite of mine. The Bhatara (Fried Naan) was new to me, and it was absolutely incredible. It was both fluffy and crispy without retaining a ton of oil from frying. Throughout our meal, the manager/server/host came to check on us a few times. He was very intent on making sure we enjoyed the flavor of our food, which I liked a lot. Overall, I really liked our experience here. I wouldn't say this is THE BEST Indian food that I've had. However, I still enjoyed it thoroughly as someone who has eaten plenty of Indian food throughout her life. There are a few other Indian spots in Philly I'd like to try out, but I can still see myself coming back here for some authentic food and service.

We ordered our food for delivery. It came fast, hot, and was so tasty! The spice level was exactly what we requested and the flavor was well-developed. The Butter chicken was exactly what the kiddos wanted and all the other items were right on point. Thanks for wonderful Indian cuisine!

First time here and the food was pretty good! I used to work at an Indian restaurant so I have pretty high standards. The goat curry was my favorite along with the chicken 65 and shrimp Malabar. However, the place was not the greatest ambiance. The lighting was poor and it wasn't a purposeful darkness but more like they didn't have enough lightbulbs screwed in. In addition, the service wasn't good. There was one girl working all the tables and host and while it may just have been a short staff night, she wasn't very friendly and was annoyed the whole time. We waited a while to be seated because she was nowhere to be found and then waited a long time for the food, check, and boxes.

Ordered delivery after a rough, late day at work. Wanted comfort food. Karma delivered beyond my expectations. Got a "bread basket," which arrived warm, fresh from the oven. There were a few types of bread and more than we could eat with one meal. We ate it for days. We shared dal tadka, a hearty lentil dish that was spicy and rich in flavor, and grilled vegetables from the tandoor. The vegetables were also roasted perfectly and were full of flavor. Leftovers made for some delicious lunches. My husband talked about that meal for days to anyone who would listen. I'm sure we'll be ordering again soon.

Visited Karma for my birthday dinner and it was delicious. The food was amazing. You can customize the spice level of your dishes which got me super excited because I love spicy food. I got the nimbu salmon, I got it spicy and it had a good kick to it, was not burn your mouth spicy that you can't enjoy it. It added depth to the dish. The server was very knowledgeable and helpful. He suggested that I get extra sauce on the side and made the sauce spicy for me as well. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back. I only take a star away because they only had one dessert to offer, and the restaurant was very cold.

I was really excited to go to karma because I am always looking for good Indian food in Philly. I saw this place on tiktok, but I gotta say it is definitely a bit overhyped. We ordered a few dishes to share, and each dish was a fair to a bit on the pricey side. What really disappointed me were the portions. The portions were all on the smaller side and I definitely left feeling a bit hungry. The food itself was also just fine. It was classic Indian food but it definitely didn't wow me at all. On the other hand, the service and the vibes were very good. The food took a while to come out but the staff were very nice and apologized for the wait constantly. The place is also BYOB so it's great for a date night, but I would say not as good for bigger groups. Overall I had a pretty decent experience but I'm not sure I would return and I am a bit hesitant to recommend.

Portions were on the smaller side but everything was still delicious!! The service was pretty great and food came out at a timely manner.

We simply love Indian food and were looking for a spot near our hotel to grab lunch when we happened upon Karma's excellent reviews. We arrived at the restaurant and were surprised to see that it was rather empty. But, that just meant that we had the talented chef and gracious staff all to ourselves. Apparently, the restaurant had been around for close to 20 years and was just reopening post-Covid. Their temporarily closure must have been a sad time for the neighborhood, as the food was terrific! My Jalfrezi included a wide range of very fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, squash, carrots, and more. The sauce had the right hint of spicy and a robust tomato flavor. My boyfriend's Dal Tadka was also tasty, but could have used more cumin, in my opinion. The side of Masala Potatoes that we shared was not what we had expected, but was great nonetheless. It was essentially chunks of skinless baked potatoes, sautéed in a mix of spices and a light sauce. Lastly, the Kandhari Naan was stuffed with pistachios, raisins, and almonds. I enjoyed this sweet rendition, but thought there could have been less of the golden raisin and some more nuts; it was a bit off-balance in that sense. Karma was terrific, and I would definitely recommend giving it a try!

We hired Bobby and the Karma Philadelphia team to cater our full wedding day. We realized very early in the process that one of the most important aspects of any event is the food, so we had to be sure we chose a strong caterer. Hiring Bobby and his team was one of the best, if not thee best decision we made through the wedding vendor selection process. From the very beginning Bobby ensured us he would do everything to make our wedding day absolutely perfect and he delivered on that promise. He was extremely professional and very flexible with our wants and needs. He set up an amazing private food tasting that our families absolutely loved. It was hands down the best and most organized food tasting we did. He took our choices and added in several recommendations that we wouldn't even of considered. They were so good, we actually went with a few that he chose for our events! Bobby and his team catered the full day wedding (lunch, cocktail and dinner). He went above and beyond to make sure our guests had a great experience. He spoke to the venue directly to set up visits and make sure that everyone knew the lay of the land for a very smooth day of process. Everyone raved about the food for every meal and we're still being asked who catered. Anyone who has been to any type of Indian event knows you'll have the people who will find something wrong with anything, but his food silenced even the harshest of critics! He took care of a few of our guests who had dietary restrictions by making separate plates for them to enjoy the food. Bobby even made sure that there were plates put aside for us, so we could eat during any down time we had. We literally could not of asked for a better experience and outcome. We've been to a lot of weddings, but I can say without a doubt that Bobby and the Karma team was the best food we've had. We say this as the bride and groom who nitpicked every aspect of our wedding decisions. We have no regrets and would hire them for any event we do moving forward. We highly recommend the Karma team for all your catering needs. They do an incredible job tailoring the food options to your liking and will go well beyond the duties of a caterer.

I bought 4 items via Door Dash: Chicken 65 ($10.00), Murg Shorba (Soup) ($5.95), Shrimp Meharaja ($21.00) and Lamb Roganjosh ($19.00). The quality of the food was good. The shrimp were big and the lamb was tasty. Unfortunately, most of my food could have used more flavor, it was bland, so I added a few seasonings to it at home. The amount I received was was okay for the price. However I do with they would have given a few more shrimp with my meal as $21.00 is a lot for 5 or 6 shrimp. The Murg Shorba was the best part of my order. The soup was flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I really enjoyed it and it was filling. The Shrimp Meharaja dish could have used more flavor but like I said previously at least the shrimp were quality. Same goes for the Chicken 65 and Lamb Roganjosh, I tasted nothing and the description on their website says it suppose to be spicy.

The service is good but slow. It is a medium size with non impressive decor.. The music was cool. The paneer was pretty good but the chicken Madras....amazing! I got spicy and it was more on the milder side but delicious. Def get the bread basket so that you can try all the naan.

Wow! That was yum! We GRUBBED and had delicious leftovers to take home too. Absolutely loved how there were assortments of every type of dish possible- breads, veggie, meats, etc- so I didn't have to make any tough decisions and could try everything. Perfect for family style! My personal favorite was the chicken saagwala! Enjoyed it the next day for dinner as well. Our waiter was super friendly and patient with us too. Food came out quickly which is always an added bonus :)

We ordered okra curry, jalfrezi and korma. The okra was uncooked and had ketchup in it. The jalfrezi was completely spoiled and the korma was partially spoiled. This place should shut down instead of barely surviving by preying on unsuspecting customers.

The food is amazing 10/10. The dishes are usually a little dirty. They have a limited drink selection (tea, coke, water). Love the food the problem is they rarely have it...call ahead to see if they have whatever it is you want.

I mean... INCREDIBLE! The naan was delicious, everything was made super fresh! It wasn't heavy or overwhelming! The service is fantastic. We had a lot of different spice levels in our table and they accommodated for that. The place is small but so spacious at the same time

I ordered from this place on a Sunday afternoon. Pricing was reasonable and this place is on caviar and perfect for lazy pieces of shit like myself. The delivery arrived in approximately 40 minutes. They have a specific vegetables section which is convenient for vegetarians. We were enticed by the new shit I haven't seen before like paneer with a yogurt and herb gravy?? Wtf? However we decided to be safe and go with our classics saag paneer and tikka masala as well as tandoori gobhi (cauliflower with some pink sauce stuff). Nothing particularly noteworthy about the physical presentation of the containers or its contents, given delivery. Nothing particularly flashy about the bag like some of Karma's competitors (el vez, dizengoff). The cauliflower thing was really delicious. The cauliflower had the living shit cooked out of it and it was charred and falling apart when making contact with the fork but still retained the sauce's flavor. The tikka was also exceptional. The sauce was lacking viscousness and frankly almost a soup, good to soak up with rice or naan. Unfortuantely the saag was completely loaded with disgusting onions. If you don't like onions, it's inedible so I let my steamed bun dumpling lil babe eat that one. If you DO like onions, speaking purely from a flavor standpoint, this was the second worst saag paneer I've ever had (mumbai bistro the absolute worst). It didn't taste much like saag paneer I'm used to but bear in mind I'm a white girl from NY. I know Philly doesn't do indian well so I guess this is on par with other available options in the city.

Everything here was insanely delicious. Point blank period. How haven't I heard more people rave about this place? The entrance is a little dinky but the actual dining room is adequately elegant for the neighborhood and the chairs were pretty comfortable. The service staff were great, and I don't think I ever had an empty water glass. There's nothing like eating dinner and you haven't had water in a half hour and the waiter is MIA so good work We ordered the chicken 65 to start, which has to be the some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. It was the perfect level of spice and it came with some fun sauces, but eating it plain was plenty. I got some lamb dish and my boyfriend got some salmon dish that of course I can't remember now, but they were both delicious and I would eat them both again in a heartbeat. Our dessert may have been the Karma Delight? It was fried bread with banana and ice cream, and if you can't figure out that that was good, then obviously you're on the keto diet. In all seriousness, this was one of the better places I've been to in the past few months and how there isn't more buzz about this place is beyond me.

Visited their new location and as always really excited to eat Karma after so long! The foooood as always was the best part!!!! Karma's perfectly balanced delicious food never fails to disappoint! Appetisers: Aloo papdi chaat and the veg pakooras were amazing! They gave us complimentary chutneys! The green chutney was really nice homemade! The goat biryani was amazing! The meat was cooked to perfection. We had also tried the chicken vindaloo and paneer masala for the first time! They were both to die for! Super delicious! Idli samber soup was the best one in PHILLY! HUGE APPRECIATION FOR THE customer service! The server was extremely sweet and everything was on time. Definitely my favourite Indian food restaurant in PHILLY!

This place was awesome and our stuff was done early. I highly suggest it if you're in the area and craving Indian. I always get the same stuff from Indian restaurants and it lived up to the challenge.

Found this fabulous place while looking around for a new restaurant to try and I'm SO glad! The food is AMAZING. Words can't describe how incredible it is. Best Indian food I have EVER had! The staff is so sweet and kind as well. Abhi took great care of us and even recommended a new dish that we now love! We never once felt forgotten. Abhi checked in on us often to ensure we were having the best experience. I will be a customer for life! I already can't wait until I visit again!

Best Indian butter chicken I've ever eaten in life. The naan compliments the sauce from the chicken extremely well. Can't have one without the other.

I very much enjoyed my meal experience. I came here for an early dinner on a Thursday night with my wife, father and sister. There was only one other table in the restaurant. The server greeted us immediately and sat us in the back on the first floor. The restaurant has a rustic yet elegant decor with nice wall paintings. The front part of the restaurant has a bar and a buffet area. The buffet was not available when we arrived, which was fine because we wanted to order al a carte. For appetizers, we ordered the veggie samosas. We liked them but we agreed that the shell and stuffing should be less soft. The shell could have been crunchy, and the filling should have been more packed in. However, the flavors were good and the green and red sauces were delicious. And everything that followed was even better. For entrees, we ordered the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and tandoori chicken. The entrees came with three sides of white rice. We also ordered the garlic naan. We really loved the flavor and consistency of the butter chicken and masala. Three of us wanted the dishes to be spicier but the server brought out peppers and a delicious chili oil that worked very well. The tandoori chicken was delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and very tender. The rice was cooked to perfection. We all really enjoyed the entrees. For desserts, we ordered the rice pudding and gulab juman. They were delicious. The price was right. I highly recommend this place.

Karma is my favorite Indian restaurant in all of Philadelphia! The employees are so kind and friendly and they prioritize the customers wellbeing and tastebuds. They even let me play my favorite song!! Can't recommend this place enough

Amazing food and service. Would highlight recommend it to anyone looking for good Indain food

So, I am not really a fan of Indian food. I like the naan, butter chicken and saag paneer. This place is by far the best of those three things I've had anywhere. Only ordered takeout so I can't vouch for the inside or restaurant itself. But they give you huge portions with plenty of protein. Rice comes with their dishes and you can choose the level of spice. Medium is definitely spicy but perfect for me. Fast delivery, always hot, will always be my go to for my quarterly Indian fix.

Great food and amazing service! I highly recommend the lamb chettinad! We also got the Malai kofta and paneer tikka massala and they were all great.

1. Shrimp malabar - one of the two dishes I liked. Coconut coated fried shrimp with a side of mango chutney 2. Aloo papdi chaat - not so good. Overall, it lacked flavor. Yogurt was too thick and less. The papdi strips weren't good. 3. Goat curry - the second dish I liked. Pretty tasty. 4. Butter naan - I specifically ordered soft naan. It was so crisp that it was difficult to eat. Didn't seem to have enough butter either - I found it way too dry 5. Romali roti - it was made of wheat! What a bummer. They should explicitly state this on the menu 6. Lachcha paratha - I didn't like this either. It was dry and tasteless These items + Bira (Indian beer) + 1 glass of Resiling = $64 They don't have any beers on tap but seemed to have a full bar so that was good.

Just updating my review from 5 starts to 4. The service was still great but the tiki masala and the butter tika masala both tasted like tomato soup. It didn't taste like Indian food at all. I was pretty disappointed as it didn't satisfy my Indian craving. The bindi was still amazing!

My boyfriend and I ate here and really enjoyed the food and service. Everything came very quickly and our server gave great suggestions. Definitely recommend the salmon dishes! Would recommend to anyone craving solid Indian food!

This buffet on weekdays might be one of the tastier ones within the city, and definitely one of the only ones in this part of town! There were many dishes to choose from in a long buffet format with veggies, meats, and desserts to fill out your plate. The soup was flavorful, the chana was spicy and authentic, and the chicken options were great and very different. Upon opening, they were making sure the buffet was fresh and we were eating within 5 minutes. Will be back!

I am a novice to the cuisine and absolutely loved the Chicken Korma and Butter Chicken. Amazing flavor authentic the garlic nan bread is goated.

Quick Summary: - Fresh ingredients and everything tasted good! - Most of the dishes weren't so spicy, only a selected few - Seats filled up fast - Mild but cool air conditioning After eating cheesesteaks, we wanted to try something different, but everyone we asked recommended cheesesteaks. Eventually, we looked up on yelp and found this restaurant. It also happened to be on Market Street, where we often walked past, and it always grabbed our attention. We went there first thing in the morning, minutes after it opened, so they were still in the middle of preparation when we took our seats. The display was beautiful and it was fun to try each dish. When the restaurant was officially open, we piled a plateful of food, and I still wasn't able to fill in half of the available options (I tried these on seconds). I have low spice tolerance, so I was glad there were more mild spice dishes over spicy ones. The cauliflower curry was one of the dishes that took me by surprise on how spicy it was. My favorite one was the chickpea salad and the curry with peas in it. It had been a while since we had rice, so we were really pleased.

An underwhelming experience. Ordered tandoori wings as an appetizer and those were good. Our favorite dishes when going out for Indian food are chicken tikka masala and saag paneer. Ordered both at this place, and both were surprisingly very underwhelming. Chicken tikka masala sauce tasted like "spaghettio's" sauce, saag paneer had very little flavor. Ambiance inside was a bit strange, and service was below average (long wait time, college-aged server forgot to bring out saag paneer even after reconfirming order initially, had to re-order it after 45+ min wait).

Love their butter chicken! If you can handle heat, definitely try their spicy level. Personally I think it enhances the flavors. I always accommodate it with their mango lassi as well. Friendly staff is a bonus!

I recently hosted Baby Shower event on the 2nd floor lounge and I must say it was an excellent event and amazing service. Kuddos to Mani the owner , he is such a nice person and very kind and very helpful and gave excellent service. We had about 50 people and the food was excellent. All the guests appreciated the food and the place. We went with full Vegetarian menu and included the following items: Drinks - Mango Lassi and Fruit Juice and Soda Appetizers - Papdi chaat and Idli Sambhar Entrees - Malai Kofta, Grilled vegetables, Veg Chettinad, Dal Tadka, Naan, Roti and Rice. Desserts - Gulab Jamun , Mango and Kesar Ice-cream Everything was just excellent. We kept pay as you go bar and had good service at the bar as well. The servers were taking care of taking away empty plates from the tables and also refilling food as and when needed. I would highly recommend the venue if you are looking to host a private event. I have tried their restaurant regular menu too and the food is good. Hence our decision to go ahead with the private event.

Our food was incredible! We ordered the salmon raita (HIGHLY recommend this!) and it was the best raita I've ever had. We also had the butter chicken and the lamb korma (not on the menu but our waiter recommended it) with garlic naan. The flavors were so complex and delicious, every bite was amazing. I am lucky enough to have authentic Indian home cooking quite often from my boyfriend's mother, and so far nothing in Philly or DC has compared to her cooking until I tried Karma. I will definitely have to bring her next time to try their food! Also the portion sizes were perfect- we were so happy to have leftovers to bring home.

Terrible experience for lunch on Saturday at Karma, i will suggest to look other places if you are looking for Indian food in Philadelphia. Below was our experience. 1. Prices in menu don't match to what we received in final bill for. All items were 20-30% higher, when we asked, waiter said their menus are 4+ years old and they never had a chance to reprint them with correct prices. They didn't even bothered about informing us upfront when they handed over menu. 2. We were party of 4 and by default they decided to put 20% gratuity in bill, we didn't had good service but didn't had option to provide our feedback either. 3. Food quality was mediocre and there were was no one when we walked in at prime lunch time on week end. Now we understand why and bit surprised this place is having so many 5* reviews on yelp as that's why we decided to go.

The ambience was rather stark. We almost didn't stay. The air conditioning was rather high. Thank God we didn't leave, the food was fantastic. We chose off the vegetarian menu. I had the eggplant and my wife had the Mutter Paneer. Naan great. The long grain rice was perfection. Soup perfect. The wait staff was extremely pleasant and helpful.

So happy we finally discovered this neighborhood gem! Even though Karma is in the midst of building out its new location, it's been open for takeout... takeout that we have now enjoyed multiple times in just a few short weeks because it's so good - and because the people are so nice! We have had a few go to Indian spots in each of the cities we have lived in, but I have to say Karma quickly has topped the ranks. We have had a number of dishes, apps and naan - and everything has been top notch. Since we have been in Philly, I've had some mediocre tandoori chicken and chicken tikka - but Karma has exceeded my expectations. I love the flavor of the rice that many dishes are served with without the surprise of the actual pods of cardamom (which I don't love). We even had a friend who doesn't like samosas say that he loved theirs - that is a pretty great compliment if you ask me! When things are more "normal" - whatever that may mean - we can't wait to do more than takeout. They've quickly become such a favorite that I expect our fondness to grow even more.

PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A DECISION: The food here is was ok,the reason I'm giving this a one star is due to the fact that I feel cheated. I ordered 2 veg entrees and 2 rotis, the bill should have been around 35 with taxes but it came to 44. As it was my mother's birthday I didn't really pay attention to reading the details at the restaurant but I called them the next day. The owner said, that I got charged properly because they have increased the prices. I asked politely that "does it mean that the prices printed on the menu were incorrect", the owner said "yes, we've been debating whether to increase prices or not for a long time". I requested again politely to send me the receipt on either my email or my phone but he never sent me! I would gladly pay 44 for what I ordered if I had known that's what I'm going to pay. What they did to me what plain cheating! I hate people who DONT HAVE GOOD WORK ETHICS and that's why I'm giving this a zero star.

Recently went back and ordered my favorite: Roomali roti and Madras Chicken - Fantastic! We also got the chicken 65 which was delicious! Never had desserts here before but tried their Ras malai and Mango kulfi and both were on point. Karma has never disappointed me and I highly recommend you check it out!!!

I think I had the worst restaurant experience of my life last night. I ordered at 6:15pm for a 7:00pm pickup time. When I got there at 7:05, they said it would be 10-15 minutes, no problem. I didn't end up getting my food until 8:00pm, and I waited there with no explanation or apology for an hour. One I got home to try the food, the biryani had maybe three pieces of chicken with just plain white and yellow rice ($18). This place was a waste of time and money and horrible customer service. I highly recommend you do not give this restaurant service.

Ordered the vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, and Salmon Masaledar -- every dish was delicious & flavorful, staff were friendly, and the service was excellent! Overall a fantastic dining experience, and we will be back :)

This was our go to Indian food place when we lived in Philly over 6 years ago. They had moved and now returned to their original spot but the food has not changed. All our dishes were delicious and flavorful. We got the paneer tikka, malai kofta, samosas, naan and papadum. Everything was just as good as we remembered it and Bobby, the owner, was super friendly and accommodating. Karma will be a place we go to every time we are back in Philly.

Yaas! Indian foooooood! One of the better places to get this exquisite cuisine in Philly. Been here twice and both times were very good experiences. Located in Old City and very easy to get to. The food here is very good (AMAZING, I should say) and the portions are great. Just look at my pictures! The price is decent, though high enough I wouldn't come here every day. Service was good. They also serve alcoholic drinks as well. Definitely a good place to come for brunch/lunch with a good group of friends!

We ordered from here multiple times before they moved locations and always had a relatively good experience. Today we ordered delivery from their new location for the first time and 1) got an incorrect order (we ordered butter chicken and got tandoori) and 2) spice levels were entirely inconsistent. Don't attempt to add a comment in the delivery app asking for spice levels because it won't be accommodated. I tried calling twice to let them know and ask if we could come pick up the correct order but no one answered. We unfortunately will be finding a new local Old City place for Indian food.

Excellent food, the combo tandor platter was amazing . Butter chicken amazing Great service too. Will be back