Korma Sutra - Indian Restaurant in Kansas City

This place really is a hidden gem! I love indian food and it was my boyfriend’s first time trying it and id never heard of this place before butIm so glad his friend recommended it to us!! Everything was absolutely delicious and warm! This was by far the BEST indian food I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was even better! They kept bring us delicious things to try! And they were so nice and sweet and funny!! 10/10 recommend and 10/10 will definitely be coming back soon :)

This is IT!! Wow!! Reddit said this was the best Indian food in KC. We were NOT disappointed!!! The staff here is amazing! They are SO friendly and kind. They showered us with attention and little treats. My wife and I ordered the mint naan and she got the tandoori chicken which she enjoyed very much. I got the Chicken Goa Curry at the suggestion of the owner. She was very right. It was magnificent!! This is a small family place in OP. Everyone was working on this July evening: Mom, Dad, daughter, sons…so cool. My wife is normally very sensitive to spice. She ordered hers mild and even had a few bites of my medium dish. It didn’t hurt her. The mango lassi was a nice touch. Rice pudding too. We can’t wait to return! What a GEM this place is. Just GO!!

Hands down my favorite Indian food place in town. The staff always makes me and my family feel SUPER welcome and the food is really great. While I miss the old location, I am happy to see it’s lost none of its charm. I will happily be coming back. Enjoy some pictures of my kids having a good time in this restaurant,

I am from out of state and love trying Indian food when I travel. This place is BY FAR the best I have had anywhere so far. The service is amazing, the location is clean and well set-up. The food was great, the nice lady up front even kept bringing me random things to try. Everything was great. Worth a trip if you’re in town.

Absolutely the Best Indian Cuisine Around! The butter chicken was DELICIOUS. On top of that, the customer service was outstanding—genuinely warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience by bringing us different things to try as well. I can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu. Highly recommend to anyone craving delicious Indian food!

Title: If you're Indians, definitely avoid this place. You can cook your own food, much tastier and healthier than this place. We (a bunch of Indian tourists) had lunch at this place after looking at the ratings. My guess is that the ratings were given by Caucasian/American diners and not by Indians. The food was well below average. I've been to 100+ Indian restaurants around the world and would place this one in the bottom 10%. They served us tea in foam cups and an American couple next to us in ceramic mugs. The owner/manager was just into theatrics, talking to us only in Hindi despite us letting him know we didn't all speak Hindi at the table. He collected soiled ceramic plates and kept dropping them into a bin barely 3ft away from us, creating noise each time. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. Definitely not worth your time, effort, and money.

This place is so goood!! The food is awesome full of flavor and the staff is just incredible, they’re super friendly, they give you little Bites here and there besides your food with the best energy that just make you come back every time!!!! This time we order to go and while we were waiting they brought us little bites and some chai latte!!! That’s what we call full service to the best!! Thank you for always make everyone feel welcome and all your kindness!!!! Thank you

From the time we entered in to the restaurant until we exited out, they treated us as if we were the only customers they had. This was the same treatment they were providing at every table. As a group, we ordered different types of dishes with different spice levels. Everyone in the group felt, food was delicious. They treated us with many free samples to try and everything was delicious. We were in Kansas for an official trip and would definitely revisit if we are in town.

Korma Sutra very unexpectedly became one of my very favorite Indian restaurants in KC. It's nestled in a little Lenexa strip mall and appears very unassuming. I'd heard great things but didn't get a chance to go until this past year. When you walk in it's not a whole lot to look at. Pretty standard fair. However, when you get seated that's when the party really starts! The ownership is very inviting and personable. They offer you fun treats throughout your meal at no cost (at least the time I went, but I've heard this wasn't an isolated experience) and the food itself is great. I got the fish tikka masala and it was amazing. The garlic naan is TO DIE FOR as well. I dare say this is my favorite Indian restaurant in KC! Excited to go back.

This is IT!! Wow!! Reddit said this was the best Indian food in KC. We were NOT disappointed!!! The staff here is amazing! They are SO friendly and kind. They showered us with attention and little treats. My wife and I ordered the mint naan and she got the tandoori chicken which she enjoyed very much. I got the Chicken Goa Curry at the suggestion of the owner. She was very right. It was magnificent!! This is a small family place in OP. Everyone was working on this July evening: Mom, Dad, daughter, sons...so cool. My wife is normally very sensitive to spice. She ordered hers mild and even had a few bites of my medium dish. It didn't hurt her. The mango lassi was a nice touch. Rice pudding too. We can't wait to return! What a GEM this place is. Just GO!!

We haven't been here in a few years but we were there for lunch today and Mr Singh is still as personable and funny as ever. The food is still incredible. Onion naan and saag paneer and chicken tika masala along with basmati rice and too much to finish. No buffet but way better than the Indian buffets in the area.

I dined alone during a business trip to the area. I was greeted as I entered and offered a seat near the window. The ambiance of the restaurant is light-hearted and all of the staff are working with a sense of urgency. It took a few minutes for anyone to greet me after I was seated, but when they did, they brought an attractive menu with a full selection of items. I chose the Korma Sutra Biryani with Naan bread and a Chai. The Chai came immediately along with a sample of Mango Chutney with Pompadam, which was a nice Starter. The Biryani was flavorful and had medium spice and it was enough for 3-4 people. She offered to bring me some Raitta, which I gladly accepted. An older man brought me a sample of the Chicken Tikka Marsala which had a very nice flavor and I would order it next time. At the end of my meal, she offered me a Mango Lasse, which was sweet, but not salty as I expected, so just a nice dessert drink. I enjoyed my solo dining experience and will return when I visit Kansas City again.

As an Indian, I can assure you that Indian food does not taste as bad as the food they serve here. They don't even cook their food properly and seems like it is days old and was microwaved and served. The waiter also seems to have no manners or social skills. Very unprofessional. Gave me my dish without the sauce, and then when I was done eating gave me the sauce. The manager also was so obnoxiously loud and was wearing a balloon on his ear. What even is this place?

Korma Sutra has likely been my most frequented restaurant of 2024! The staff are The Best. So welcoming and they love to share lil bites and sips of their favorite things throughout your meal. The naan, the curries and the chai tea keep me coming back! PS order extra so you have leftovers to take home. One of my KC go-to dinner spots!

Food and service was excellent. Portions a bit small for the price. I guess you come for the show from the owner. He gives you a lot of little treats and a small glass of Chai tea. Later he asks if you'd like more without telling you there's a charge. My butter chicken dish and naan was supposed to be $25. It jumped to $37. I confronted him and said why so much. He said for the Chai tea. He offered to take it off. But I already drank it. Just not coming back. Not a fan of deceptive marketing.

Great food and atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and food comes out exactly what you ordered. May not want to go at lunch when you have limited time to eat. Also, there is no longer a buffet.

The food and service was top-tier! I ordered the chicken tikka saag and loved it. On top of our meal, they also brought us many other small dishes to eat. It is a little pricey (with the tikka saag and naan it was $27) so I wouldn't recommend going if you're wanting cheaper Indian food, but other than that everything was great.

Honestly, we eat here often. Live this place. The food is always amazing and you get a lot. The owner is always dancing around making people laugh. Sometimes they offer up extra dishes for you to try. I've waddled out more times than I want to admit. Order up a Mango Lasse. Dessert of loose rice milk/pudding and a frozen mango scewer are always included. Up end the meal with traditional hand wash and Chai. Pay attending to the time because they do close for a couple hours between lunch and dinner.

You can expect very good food at this Indian restaurant. The owner is delightful and entertaining. The menu selections are plentiful and the portions are enough to share. It appears to be a family run business, an extended family run business as the ages of the staff indicate three generations, and change periodically. They often bring free samples of various dishes for your group to try. If you leave hungry, it's not because they didn't try to feed you.

I had the makhani masala awhile back, the sauce was rich, however I felt the texture was a bit off and maybe not quite so flavorful. I also had the garlic naan which was not bad. I think maybe an off night for the kitchen though. I've heard such great things about Korma Sutra so I was surprised my experience did not align with others. The staff were friendly and gave us tea as we waited for our to go order. Inside is quiet and would make for a relaxing dinner out. I will definitely have to try it again soon.

What an awesome and friendly spot for some of the best Indian food I've had in Kansas City! My wife and I went here on a random night where we did not want to cook and were craving some good butter chicken and Korma Sutra did not disappoint! We really loved the Tandoori Chicken and Butter Chicken, But the hospitality is the one key thing to note, it's like you're getting welcomed into the family or seeing family after a long time! They served us mango lassi and the most amazing chai tea and rice pudding I've ever had that warmed my soul and let us wash our hands with limes and fresh warm water. It was amazing, and made me feel welcomed. We will most certainly be back!

They have gluten free naan. The food is so delish at this family restaurant. They took such good care of us. Everything was soooo good. I think it's the best Indian food in Kansas City.

We ordered the non-vegetarian dinner for two. It was wonderful and plenty of delicious food starting with crisps and curry,followed by soup and ground chicken stuffed pastry, then the delicious main dishes, one lamb dish and one chicken dish served with rice. In addition the hostess brought us two mango flavored yogurt drinks and rice pudding to cap off our meal. Wonderful!

The best Indian food in the city, and I don't just mean Lenexa. Absolutely delish! Make sure you have empty hands upon entering the restaurant to pick up carryout because while you wait you will be handed sample after sample. You will also likely walk away with a carryout drink in a styrofoam cup. I definitely prefer getting take away food to dining in. The vibe in the restaurant just isn't for me, but Korma has a nice dining room. This is my "go to" place when I want amazing curry!

This is one of my favorite places to go and get Indian food! The service is always excellent and super friendly. The food is always top notch delicious. My wife got our favorite meal, chicken goa curry. Really enjoy the spices with the sweet coconut sauce. Our kids got the butter chicken, which they snarfed right up! I had the chicken tikka masala which was excellent as always! Can't wait for our next stop in!

Awesome dining experience. The service is one of a kind - throughout our meal they brought different things to sample for free; from mango lassis, to chai tea, rice pudding, and more!! Everything was flavourful and delicious, and even medium spice level packed a punch. The meal concluded with an at table hand washing and even a lemony (I think vodka) shot lol. We left stuffed, with so many leftovers to enjoy at home. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!

Great food. Amazing service. Good value. Wonderful experience and would come again. Got the vegetarian dinner for two and was pleased with the variety and portions.

Absolutely incredible! Best dining experience I've had in years. Personable staff, amazing food, wonderful service, light and inviting atmosphere.

Absolutely horrid takeout experience on multiple occasions. Currently writing this review as I wait in the restaurant. I was quoted 30 minutes for food, it's been 1 hour and still no food. I don't care how busy you are, to produce 3 items and a couple of Naans doesn't take that long. We have had this issue before(that's why we haven't come here in a while).. it's seems it hasn't gotten better. Ridiculous!!

Both food and service were on point! I loved the flavors. I also plan to return soon!

The food was terrific as was the staff. I was treated like a prince. For religious purposes, I don't eat any of the alliums (onions, garlic, etc.). I mentioned this to my server and she was very accommodating. There wasn't even a moment hesitation about whether they could make my food to my preferences. I had the mushroom mattar makhani, mint naan, and mango lassi. The entrée and the naan were hot when they were brought to the table. Both were very flavorful. the makhani was wonderfully spiced. The lassi was cool and refreshing as it should be. My only complaint is that I was racially profiled! I am a Caucasian male. When the server took my order, she asked me if I wanted my food, mild or medium. I was not even given the option of spicy. (there's a Thai restaurant I go to in my hometown. I usually get the food, medium, but every now and again when I'm feeling reckless, I will tell them to make the food spicy, but for an American, not for an Asian) I'm only in town for two nights and I plan on returning to Korma Sutra for dinner tomorrow night.

Have tried this place a few times and while I think the service is wonderful every time..the food just isn't great in my opinion.

Great traditional Indian food. If you like spicy this is the place for you. The Chia tea was so light and delicious I would come just for that. Service was great when I had a problem with a dish the owner came and spoke with me and recommended dishes he likes for me to try. I had Goat and Lamb curry mild. I would definitely recommend either.

Been waiting for food for about 90 minutes EDIT I wrote that a year ago but man I remember that food it was so good it won't be that long but if it is it's worth the wait!

10 stars! Best Indian food and customer service we've ever had! Food was bursting with flavor. We came to celebrate my daughter's birthday and it was truly a special event!!

the entire experience was phenomena. the staff are so pleasant and the food was amazing! i live in the crossroads and things worth the drive to 87th street.

I love eating at this establishment! The food is so delicious! The service is great and we are never disappointed! The ambiance is comfortable and relaxing.

worst service . I think we waited 45 minutes for 2 meals. the waitress was rude. I think she forgot or order then was snippy when we asked after 40 minutes where our food was. it was tasty , but small portions and the service rally ruined the experience. lots of other good places to try on kc .

Was craving some home cooked India food the other night and this place did not disappoint. Everything from the drinks to the food was top tier quality and delicious. You start off with a crispy chip of some sort with an Indian style salsa, the flavor was incredible I don't even know how to describe it. I order a mango lassi as my drink, it was so creamy and helped out with containing the spice level for my entree. We were able to share one entree and a side of garlic onion naan and leave with leftovers still. We order Chicken Korma medium spice level and boy was it SPICY!! I would order mild next time because I almost couldn't handle it. When we were checking out they brought out complementary chia tea, it was some of the best chia tea I've ever had. The service was a little pushing when ordering but other than that it was a great experience and to be fair we were one of three groups at the restaurant at the time. I will definitely be back soon.

Words can't describe how good our meal and experience here was. Just eat here!!! It's incredible, with wonderful service and vibes. the staff is friendly and generous and I can't even begin to say how wonderful EVERYTHING is. We got the non-vegetarian meal for two, which had multiple courses and the final coconut curry/gravy was just amazing!! We filled up too fast so we had to take a lot to go but man!!! Truly an incredible experience!

Indian Food isn't inexpensive, especially if you order like I do, which is effectively one of each. It's delicious, and I've been coming here for a long while. I've loved everything we've ordered for take out. Never eaten there, but as the one picking the food up, I really enjoy the warmth I revive when I walk in the door and get greeted with a cup of food with delicious fried food on top, and sometimes a bit of chai or other happy drink. Never been dissatisfied with anything and will be going back.

We enjoyed Korma Sutra, but it didn't blow our socks off. The atmosphere left much to be desired as the room we were seated in was also being used for storage. The service was good, but a bit slow. The food was good but not great. There are better options for Indian food, but if you're close to Korma Sutra, have a craving, and don't want to venture far, it will do.

The restaurant in its current state is a little hectic, crazy and pretty disorganized, but that aside the food is fantastic. I came in on a Saturday night around 7 and the restaurant was very busy. It took about 20-25 minutes being sat down, and another 20 minutes for someone to take our food order. It seemed that there were only about 2-3 people taking care of everything so that would probably be the reason for the slow service. The food was perfectly spiced. I always enjoy the veggie pakoras (not pictured) with my meal and this time they had a good kick to it. The mango lassi was pretty good, no complaints. The butter chicken is the best and the best i've ever had. Now, if you'd like to try this place out, don't feel obligated to eat in. I've ordered carry out from here several times and it's just as good ((and you get to avoid the crowd)). Will always continue to come back here. Only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is because of the slower service. I spent about 2.5 hours total here this time.

We love Korma Sutra! The flavors are outstanding. We can't get enough of the chicken korma and yellow dal. The staff are always so friendly and cheerful. They welcome you to the restaurant with tea and treats, even if you are getting take out. This place is such a gem for classic Indian fare.

My favorite Indian restaurant. Best service, very friendly and caring staff. Food is always warm and tasty. The mango lassi keeps me coming back. Music makes you feel like you're in India! Very comfortable and clean, great for big parties or quick lunches with friends and family.

Visited early on a Friday night: The owner excitedly greeted us as usual, and the entire service was prompt, and friendly. The entrées were extremely flavorful and compete with the top Indian joints in the metro. The cheerful owner gives this spot a special character unlike anywhere else Ive eaten. He will often bring over little extras, like appetizers and desserts. I fully recommend!

This is by far me and my wife's favorite Indian restaurant in KC. The Naan is so good and the service is very friendly!

Service is top tier. The food is absolutely amazing and very affordable!!!!! I drive 30 out of my way to eat here as often as possible!

Absolutely delicious and completely stuffed! I went there hoping for the buffet to be back, it was not. However, the food was delicious and the little extras they do is wonderful! Most definitely a place I will keep coming back to!

The owner makes it a fun and entertaining atmosphere for the kids. The food is North Indian style.

Food was great. I had the delicious butter chicken and my wife had an okra dish. The Chia tea was delicious. My wife commented it was the best chia tea she has ever tasted.

This place has a high rating for a reason--yes, it's that good! Service is excellent, lots of free additions to very generous portions. Menu is extensive and each dish is carefully prepared. You must be very hungry to come here. BTW, great restaurant for first date or date night. Be prepared to be completely satisfied with amazing food. Highly recommended!

It's been I don't know how long since I wrote a review. A lot has changed in my life including my home state. It's taken a while for me to find a business that excited me enough to break me out of my Yelp fast but it finally happened. FPO and I were running errands and on 87th Street. We'd seen Korma Sutra on several occasions because there's a dog groomer in the area and nifty little diner we sometimes go to. We always agreed it looked like a nice place that we'd like to try some day. Well, someday was yesterday. Or, more accurately last evening. We stopped in around 5 pm for an early dinner. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and asked if we preferred a table or booth. The booths looked more "social distance" friendly (a big thing these days) so that's what we picked. Being Indian food newbies it took us a while to make our picks. But we never felt rushed. In fact, people kept stopping to check on us and put food on the table. The first was a small sampler of Onion Bhaji, Papadam, and something that reminded me of mango chutney. FPO ordered a Taj Mahal beer. Again, being a newbie I didn't know why they asked how many glasses we wanted until I saw the size of the beer. Apparently, you can get two good-sized glasses out of one bottle. Not knowing what we were eating we accidentally ordered Onion Bhaji as our appetizer. A happy mistake because it was really tasty. (So was the Papadam and chutney.) Indian food is best eaten family style so FPO and I each picked a main dish (Shrimp Tikka Masala for me and Lamb Saag for FPO). Both dishes come with white Basmati Rice. We also ordered an Onion and Garlic Naan. Everything was super tasty! The seasoning was flavorful without being over powering. And the portions were very generous. BTW, we're both still wimpy with Indian spices and picked the mild versions but you can go spicy if you're a pro. Everyone there was very nice, polite, and attentive. One older gentleman was also super funny. A coworker of his substituted funny for crazy but still, he was sweet and very entertaining. He wore a balloon over his right ear but in Kansas, unlike the flower on the right ear in Hawaii apparently it didn't mean he was available. Cultural differences. He also had a party horn, noise maker, and gave out Korma Sutra branded balloons to people (not inflated). We were so stuffed about halfway through our meal but gamely kept try to keep eating. Eventually though, we were ready for boxes. But the food kept coming. First someone dropped off a small Mango Lassi, which is addicting. Next it was Badam Kheer (rice pudding that I actually liked), then two Chai Teas showed up on our table. Our bill was a little over $70 which, although right in range for a date night, was still a bit lower than I was expecting. We are absolutely going back and already telling our family and friends to go check them out. Totally worth it!

Walked in here immediately with greetings from the owner. The owner was smiling and super happy to be serving us. I ordered butter chicken and VERY generous portions. I got the mango lassi and it was creamy heaven. The owner and workers had party hats on and were blowing these noise things. We got complimentary rice pudding which was delicious. To end it all we had warm hand sanitized towels massaged on. Very expensive but worth it!

Absolutely phenomenal Indian cuisine. Some of the best I've ever had and definitely in the top markings in the USA. The naan is probably the best I've ever had in my life. Friendly staff as well!

Service is unbelievably, they are wonderful people. I wish I found this place sooner.we loved everything we ate! Butter picture was fantastic

Wow what an experience. We were on a trip to the metro area. Started looking at Yelp for a decent Indian restaurant. Decided on this establishment and it did not disappoint. Service was outstanding! I think it was the owner that was running around being entertaining. Food was outstanding. I had the chicken tikka masala and naan. Ambiance was great. This is now one of the top restaurants to revisit in the metro area.