Karma Restaurant & Bar
Karma Restaurant & Bar
Pan-fried mashed potato patties or vegetable turnovers topped with chickpea masala and chutney.
Vegetable turnovers topped with chickpea masala and chutney.
Batter fried shrimp and served with chutney.
Tandoori chicken wings.
Mixed vegetables dipped in flour and fried to perfection. Vegetarian.
Marinated cottage cheese cubes baked on a skewer.
Lentil dumplings, potatoes, and chick-peas and topped with chutney.
Baked cauliflower florets coated with a special marinade.
Crispy flour pastry with potatoes and peas.
Baked salmon in whipped yogurt with mint and tomato.
Crispy and savory battered and fried tilapia fritters.
South Indian style spicy fried chicken.
Fried coconut jumbo shrimp served with mango chutney.
Soft textured and leavened white flour bread.
Plain whole wheat bread.
Layered wheat flour bread and a karma house special.
Paper thin bread cooked on an inverted wok.
Buttered white flour leavened bread.
Garlic flavored naan.
Naan stuffed with spiced onions.
Wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
Naan stuffed with pistachios, raisins and almonds.
Naan, garlic naan, tandoori roti and paratha.
2 tawa grilled whole wheat thin flat breads.
Naan stuffed with onions, potatoes, chili and paneer.
Mixed vegetable soup with lentils and a touch of specially blended spices and herbs. Vegetable.
Lentil soup served with steamed rice cakes.
Boneless chicken soup with herbs and spices.
Roasted tomato and garlic soup.
Spinach and chopped lettuce topped with dry cranberries, granola and crumbled paneer cheese.
Shredded lettuce, cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions and olives with a side of house dressing
Chopped lettuce, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and tandoori grilled chicken with a side of tikka masala dressing.
Lettuce, red cabbage, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions topped with mint and tamarind chutney.
Vegetables and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Vegetarian. Served with raita.
Chicken and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
Goat and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
Lamb and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
Shrimp and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
Tilapia and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
A mix of vegetables, chicken, lamb, shrimp and long grain basmati rice cooked in their own juices and aromatic spices. Served with raita.
Seekh kabab, hara bara kabab, tandoori chicken, tandoori shrimp and salmon tikka. Served with masala potatoes and rice.
Tender lamb immersed overnight in a special marinade. Served with rice.
A soft lamb mince kabab. Served with rice.
Roasted chicken marinated in a house special yogurt marinade. Served with rice.
Delicately spiced cubes of chicken breast. Served with rice.
Chicken marinated in coriander, chillies, ginger and garlic. Served with rice.
Minced chicken steeped in saffron-infused marinade of herbs. Served with rice.
Salmon marinated in ginger-garlic, spices and lemon. Served with rice.
Jumbo shrimp soaked in ajwain flavored marinade. Served with rice.
Chicken marinated in cheese, cream and spices.
Grilled vegetables with cubes of paneer marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, Indian herbs and spices. Vegetarian.
Tawa grilled seasoned lamb patties.
Lamb cooked in its own cardamom tinged juices. Served with rice.
Lamb cooked with subtle spices in light yogurt gravy. Served with rice.
Lamb cooked in hot and sour goan gravy. Served with rice.
Lamb cooked with roasted coconuts, chillies and ground spices. Served with rice.
Tandoori chicken simmered in creamy tomato gravy. Served with rice.
Chicken tikka in an herb-infused and creamy tomato gravy. Served with rice.
Chicken cooked with spinach and spices. Available with prawns instead of chicken for an additional charge. Served with rice.
Chicken cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with rice.
Southern style hot and spicy chicken. Served with rice.
Chicken in a rich and creamy gravy. Served with rice.
Chicken in spicy curry sauce. Served with rice.
Fish curry made with chef's special recipe. Served with rice.
Sauteed shrimp enveloped in creamy labaabdaar gravy. Served with rice.
Tilapia cooked with sauteed onions, lime juice, spices and coconut milk.
Ground lamb cooked with peas, herbs and spices.
Chicken cooked in a combination of spices, roasted coconut and tamarind.
Okra cooked with cubes of lamb in a rich thick garlic, ginger and mixed masala gravy.
Battered fried chicken sauteed Indo-Chinese style with bell peppers and onions.
Bone in goat slow cooked in a onion, tomato and masala gravy.
Battered fried tilapia sauteed in a sweet and spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
Cubes of succulent lamb cooked in a mix of herbs, spices and cream cheese.
Kingfish marinated and fried Kerala style with a side of plain saag, blackened fish rice and a dash of mixed pickle.
Cheese cubes and peas slow-cooked in creamy tomato gravy. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Cubes of paneer in spinach, enriched with herbs. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
A melange of vegetables in our traditional makhani gravy. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Black lentils simmered for hours on glowing ambers. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Chick peas cooked punjabi style. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Okra cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Cauliflower combined with potatoes and herbs. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Roasted eggplant cooked with chef's special spices. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Paneer tikka in our famous makhani gravy. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Vegetable dumplings stuffed with fresh basil and herbs. Served with rice. Vegetarian.
Yellow lentils cooked and tempered in aromatic spices. Vegetarian.
A medley of vegetables spiced and stir-fried Indian style. Vegetarian.
Long grain aromatic rice.
Homemade yogurt blended with onions and cucumbers that make a perfect combination with your meal.
Mango relish simmered with onions, garlic and spices to make a thick sweet sauce.
Thin lentil flour crisps.
Mixed spicy pickled fruits and vegetables. Vegetarian.
A side of mixed vegetables sauteed in herbs and spices. Vegetarian.
A side of potatoes sauteed in perfect blend of spices.
A small side of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and carrots.
Vegetarian item of the day, dal, naan bread and dessert. Vegetarian.
Chicken item of the day, dal, naan bread and dessert.
Cheese cake dipped in light, thin and mildly sweetened milk.
Deep fried milk doughnut holes rounds and soaked in saffron infused sweet syrup.
Rice pudding.
Our very own homemade and authentic Indian ice cream.
2 scoops of your favorite vanilla, chocolate or mango.
A dense, sweet Indian confection made with fresh grated carrots cooked in milk and ghee, garnished with nuts and raisins.
Banana-stuffed poori topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.
Chocolate cake done right layers of rich chocolate cake covered with a creamy chocolate and fudge icing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Karma's very own cheesecake with a side of mango or vanilla ice cream drizzled with fresh house made mango sauce.
Skinless chicken marinated in yogurt with spices.
Chicken marinated and roasted on skewers.
Minced lamb with fresh herbs and spices on skewers.
Our house specialty masala.
Homemade crispy and vegetable puffs filled with peas and potatoes.
Homemade cheese fritters.
Tandoori chicken breast cooked in a rich tomato gravy.
Hot lamb curry with potato in tangy sauce.
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach.
Basmati rice with vegetables, nuts and fresh herbs.
Basmati rice cooked with diced chicken, nuts and spices.
Basmati rice cooked with lamb cubes, nuts and spices.
Naan, garlic naan, kabuli naan, roti and paratha.
Very hot, made in traditional Goanese style.
Spinach cooked with herbs and spices with cheese cubes.
Braised potato in hot and tangy sauce.
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Please specify the amount you will need in the special Instructions.
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Chicken
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trays of food being prepared
a tray of fried chicken
grilled chicken in a pan
Tandoori fried chicken
Garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, rice
Lamb chettinad, malai kofta, paneer tikka masala
what goes around comes back around
curry, food
tacos
Paneer Tikka Butter Masala and samosa
2 Pieces Vegetable Samosa
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Shrimp Malabar
Butter Chicken
paella, food
2 Pieces Vegetable Samosa
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Saag Paneer
Tandoori Chicken
Jen H.
May 31, 2024
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!
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Ryan R.
Dec 16, 2023
Most mediocre Indian food i've had in the US.We ordered the chaat - 5/10chicken 65 - 6/10vegetable samosa - 2/10 vegetable biryani - 5/10chilli chicken - 7/10 panner tikka - 8/10lamb korma - 5/10malai kofta - 5/10aloo partha - 9/10garlic naan - 6/10 mango lassi - 8/10gulab jamun - 0/10 - obviously frozenOverall 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.
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Bianca F.
Oct 16, 2023
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!
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Chaiyeon L.
Apr 7, 2023
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.
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Lam L.
Jan 21, 2024
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.
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Huda S.
Nov 29, 2022
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.
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Cherie C.
Mar 3, 2023
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.
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Casey N.
Feb 28, 2023
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.
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Maya L.
Apr 9, 2023
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 :)
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Kathrine W.
Jul 1, 2024
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.
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