Guru's Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (469)

"Guru Indian Cuisine on Sycamore Street in the heart of beautiful downtown Newtown may have just changed hands, but the kitchen is still headed in the right direction. Unchanged menu and primarily vegetarian oriented with a reasonable concession to the meat eaters in the community, it continues to ably create delicious and colorful dishes to soothe the savage beast.We dropped in for a Labor Day repast and found the house moderately full, but with the perfect table in the large window facing Sycamore. Service was provided by a young man who knew his curries and efficiently provided all the assistance needed. We opened with draft Rupee Lager which arrived in glasses accentuating its rich amber color. Definitely a mid-market mild beer for the madding crowd. From there we ordered Avocado Chaat and Veggie Samosas as appetizers. The chaat looked like tiny armadillos that had to be handled delicately as they were in a round thin shell that cracked easily upon first bite, allowing their delicate semisweet inner secret to spill out onto hands and plate. A first for me, and I really liked it. The Samosas were freshly deep fried and full of mashed tatoes and green peas. The tamarind dipping sauce was excellent. Our mains were Chicken Korma (spicy), Kashmiri Chicken (moderate heat) and Vegetable Manchurian from the Indo-Chinese menu. Loved all the sauces and fresh chicken, while the Manchu was not as crisp as advertised, but still enjoyable. We ordered enough to bring home a bit of everything for the working members of our fam, and they really devoured the "leftovers" when they got home last night. Word on the street is that a second Indian house is opening soon up the block. Wonder what the extra competition will do for quality and prices? Gotta think only good things can happen."

Karma Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (521) • $$

"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."

New Delhi Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (569) • $$

"What else can I say about new Delhi?!? One of my favorite buffets in West Philly and the food just keeps getting better. I noticed On some nights for dinner buffet they don't have samosas but everything else is available. I don't know what they did to the chickpea recipe, but it's so much better than I remembered. I also love that they have drink specials everyday ranging from $4 glasses of wine to $7 mixed drinks. I love me some dry wine with the spicy food that's for sure..I'm getting old these days and I can only handle about two plates at the buffet LOL My summer goal is to definitely do an unofficial Yelp. Hang out here with some cool folks one day!!"

Indian Garden

★★★★☆ 4.3 (437)

"Great service!Sweet ambiance.Today there was buffet. The paneer was great!! Would it delicious selection of fresh flavorful foods?!! I love everything I tried! The Chi really hit the spot ! I loved it!"

Amma's South Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (463) • $$

"Still tasty.Dosas are the best still, everything else is more standard/average.Small tables and space of the popularity. Lots of waiters so pretty easy to flag someone down if you're in a rush"

Kabobeesh

★★★★☆ 3.7 (361) • $$

"The food is out of this world!! The people are very friendly too. This is my 2nd visit as I live in Seattle but I would come here every time I am within one hour driving distance"

Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (355) • $$

"We had a fantastic dinner here on Saturday. We were a group of 18 people and I think we overwhelmed them slightly, but the food was delicious and they went out of their way to make sure that we were happy.We were celebrating the lives of two departed friends who had enjoyed this restaurant. Our group brought wine and everyone ordered something different. I couldn't keep up with it all, but I had a delicious lamb korma. It was creamy and flavorful. Other people at the table ordered various dishes, including some tandoori items, a couple of vegetarian dishes and lots of different chicken dishes. They brought us samosas as a complimentary appetizer and we passed everything around. Everything was on point , we all enjoyed the various dishes.The place isn't huge and they were doing takeout as well as serving people who were in house. I think that they have a loyal following.I would definitely return there again if I were in Philadelphia."

Indian Kitchen Lovash

★★★★☆ 3.6 (317) • $$

"Lovash is one of our go to's for Indian takeout/delivery. As someone who loves Indian but has a dairy allergy, I love that I can get vegan saag here and the tofu vegan saag tastes just like saag paneer to me...winning! The husband really likes their chicken tikka masala or lamb vindaloo. It's quick, inexpensive and high quality, plus portions are most definitely sufficient. Recommended, especially for those with dietary restrictions."

Aman's Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (256) • $$

"I have been eating at Aman's for many years now. The food is always delicious and fresh. I prefer to eat vegetarian dishes here.I especially love their Samosa, garlic naan and Vegetable Manchurian...little vegetable balls in a not too spicy, tomato-based sauce. Their mango lassis are the best, as is their chai tea.I have never had a complaint."

Desi Chaat House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (259)

"Wowowow! My bf and I came here on our own because we were craving Pani puri to realize it was Dollar Stroll. As a result, we ordered the Pani puri and chicken chaat we'd wanted, but also got a few extras like samosas and another dish whose name I'll never remember that was excellent. We also got mango lassi. Overall the meal and service was excellent. I can't wait to go back and try more and I'm so glad we ended up getting more stuff than we'd planned in the first place because of Dollar Stroll!"

Tiffin

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (330)

"Not really sure what all the poor reviews are about because Tiffin was rippin HEAT from their kitchen. We ordered from Uber Eats and everything was on time and ready to down. What we snagged:-Chicken Tikka Masala (Chicken SO tender!)-Masoor Dahl (Best dish of all) -Garlic Nan (SO big and flavorful)Both dishes came with rice and were super flavorful. Will 100% be ordering again and can't wait. This place is the real deal for quick and flavorful Indian food. Will say that many reviews have issues with calling in and ordering. Maybe get with the 21st century and Uber Eats?"

Manam Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (233) • $$

"5 stars for the food. Upon seating, the service was a little frustrating because they require a smartphone to order everything. We had to ask several times how to order on the phone because it's tricky. We were annoyed with this & said to ourselves "Omg, take our order!" Aye. But! once the food started coming out, nothing else mattered! It's BYOB, which is great. Drinking wine while we tried to figure out how order probably helped. Lol. Not a bad bite was had, the food covered northern & southern India & had an Indo-Chinese menu. We had appam with goat curry, the eggplant & dal entrees, chicken tikka, a weekend special appetizer- fried dal balls, garlic naan & an onion bread. Everything was absolutely delicious, food was well-priced. Beautiful decor, yet casual enough for kids. Will be my go-to Indian restaurant."

Spice Rack

★★★★☆ 4.3 (189) • $$

"I ordered take out from this restaurant a good number of times already. I love their food and very good authentic Indian cuisine. They moved from the plaza on Knight Rd to now relocating on Street Rd Bensalem plaza. Due to Covid, there's no dine in open to their customers, only take outs. Based on the quick chat with the staff/manager, they do take uber eats, grubhub, doordash as well."

House of India

★★★★☆ 4 (212) • $$

"Fantastic meal and excellent service! This was the best Indian food since our trip to Pune. The Vegetable Samosa and the Chicken Samosa where a wonderful start followed by an amazing Mixed Tandoori Sizzler platter. Shrimp Biryani, a Chicken Wrap, and Chiicken Tikka Masala with Green Nan took us right to the best Indian food we've ever had! The local Stickman IPA was a perfect pairing.Thank you Sreekanth for professional service and for patiently explaining the menu to us. Loved the ambiance. Felt like we're were transported to Mumbai!Definitely a new favorite!"

Spice Indian Thai Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (208) • $$

"Superb excellence from start to finish!We arrived on a night when apparently dining in was not the choice of those who enjoy this unique restaurant's food. It was clear people enjoy the food based on the steady stream of take out orders.But, who is to complain when you get to have a restaurant's dining room all to yourselves? And, we were treated with just the right amount of attentiveness that one would expect from a restaurant where you have the help to yourselves.The choice of Indian or Thai I have to admit is unique and I wasn't sure which nation's cuisine would be chosen for the evening but it was a journey only to India so the Thai Bistro food options will be left for another evening.This restaurant is a BYOB, which is always a bonus when you head out for dinner.The appetizer choices of Samosa's and Chicken Pakora were absolutely the perfect starters. The lightness of the Samosa and its blend of flavors may have given me the best Samosa of my life! The Pakora also had the lightness and taste that caused them to vanish from the plate in the perfect mint and tamarind chutney's.Chicken Korma done to perfection and hooking my friend who was hesitant about Indian cuisine. My Lamb Vindaloo was so so good with its spices encouraging me to eat more. The plentiful basmati rice balanced out the meal!The bonus (Not sure if it is always available.) just by checking in on YELP we saved 15% ... of course with service like we received that money just increased the tip!Wish I lived a little closer because I'd be a regular!!"

Shere-E-Punjab

★★★★☆ 3.8 (214) • $$

"This really is an incredible Indian restaurant. Their palak paneer is a creamy dream, the chicken korma is rich and flavorful, and the navrattan korma is a lovely medley of flavors. I've had the pleasure of enjoying both takeout and in-person dining, and the quality is consistently excellent. If you love a little spice, their medium level is just perfect. I can't recommend this place enough!"

Aman's Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (165) • $$

"Post COVID - They have started to serve buffet again on Friday and Sat for lunch. Call before going as they were going to test the demand for it."

Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (137) • $$

"It has been difficult to find Indian food locally that is reasonably priced and also delicious. Curry Leaf is our go-to. Not all of our experiences have been perfect, and sometimes dishes can be a little sweeter than we like, but overall, it is a solid choice. When we ask for spicy they actually deliver. While not the best ever, the breads are always good here. Whenever I'm craving Indian food and don't want to cook, this is where I head locally."

Biryani City

★★★★☆ 3.8 (183) • $$

"Ordered from here a few times while traveling for work to PA. Consistently good. Not a big fan of any of the appetizers. But the veg and chicken biryani, dal and roti have always been good. Will continue to order from here when I need a quick Indian fix while in the Philly area."

Sultan Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (174) • $$

"This was my first experience with Sultan. I called ahead and ordered takeout. When I went to pick it up, I had to wait an extra 15 minutes inside for my order. I was pretty annoyed, but at least I knew they were making my food fresh. I ordered the saag paneer and a plain naan. I am not sure why they call this saag paneer since it's not even saag (mustard leaves) but it was palak (spinach). Anyways, it came with rice. The rice was a little bit clumped together but it had a nice flavor with the cumin seeds in it. The naan was good but I wish it were a bit more fluffy. Overall, I am really surprised with how much I enjoyed my meal from here and I would order again."

Shere-E-Punjab

★★★★☆ 3.9 (152) • $$

"This is my go-to for when I'm craving some of my favorite Indian dishes. The chicken korma is sooooo good. Even all 3 of my sons will eat it, ages 4 and under. All of the naan breads are always fantastic. Of course you can't go wrong with other classics like the chicken tikki masala or the tandoori murg. Can't wait til my next craving!! I always find something new to try."

Himalayan Exotic Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (137) • $$

"I had been a long time regular here under the previous ownership. Admittedly I hadn't been back in years. Mostly the pandemic took me away from here and I just hadn't returned. Plus hearing some people say the food had become inconsistent made me hesitate. But reading up on it today and learning about the new owner, it was time to see if they could win me back. They have. Compared to what I used to get here on the buffet, the tandoori chicken now seems to have more flavor. More of it is definitely hotter spice, but I did notice a fruity tang as well. I'm not complaining. I used to eat the tandoori chicken here regularly and I consider this upgraded. The vegetable pakora stood out. That dish definitely improved. It had a great crispiness and robust seasoning without being too overpowering. That got a second helping. I used to eat the pakora here all the time and I'd pick this over what I used to get. The paneer makhani tasted more like a korma sauce to me. It was more cream-based than tomato. I'm good with that because I love korma. You may judge accordingly. The chicken tikka masala was a little more basic to me. But it's a basic dish in general. Nothing really wrong with it, but it wouldn't be memorable to experienced Indian food lovers. The mango lassi used to be a little thin and more sweet than fruity. Now it's thicker and more of a mango taste. Upgrade. I also used to love the kheer here. Somehow I think I love it more now. Another upgrade. My taste for Indian has evolved over the years. I've just eaten it a lot and I've tried a lot more local places. There are places that are serving more authentic food out there. This is still slightly tailored to more novice eaters I believe. It always was in my mind. But that's not a bad thing. They're back in my Indian rotation."

Curry & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 4.4 (98) • $$

"Another friend wanted to try Curry & Cocktails. We had more appetizers this time; an Indo-Chinese fried cauliflower in a spicy red sweet sauce (recommended!) and samosas. I thought the chatnis that go with the samosa could be more flavorful (they do lose punch over time) but that cauliflower, I'd go back for just that. It's kind of chewy, a bit like "General Tso's Chicken" but with cauliflower. Lots of flavor.We ordered extra mild because one of us can't eat ANY spicy food any more and had a yellow lentil soup (dal), butter chicken and saag paneer. Extra mild WAS extra mild, too mild for me in fact. I like some warmth even though my own doctor says "no to spicy foods". If you are customizing your heat, somewhere between medium (which is spicy but tolerable) and mild would give you some flavor. As it was, the saag paneer was not flavorful enough (it's bland due to being essentially creamed or buttered puree of spinach with homemade fresh cheese cubes) and the butter chicken could have used some spice for me. My dining buddy was very pleased with the soup and the chicken as he could not have spice. The moral of the story is; if you have people with you who can't tolerate spices, the kitchen can easily accommodate them. I found out I really do need a level of some spiciness even though I can't eat "hot!" anymore.The bar is in a semi-enclosed area with nice lighting so if you are going just for exotic cocktails, you can sip some kind of fruity boozy something in a pleasant space. We didn't get the drink menu but they have a separate list of beverages. The restaurant can accommodate larger parties at tables; we were"

Persis Indian Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (82)

"The food was delicious! We came to dine in on a weekday evening, so there wasn't a lot of foot traffic. However, the kitchen was plenty busy with the amount of takeout they needed to make.Service was prompt and one of the co-owners even stopped by a few times to check on us, which we appreciated. We ordered lamb rogan josh, chicken curry, garlic & plain naan, and shrimp tandoori. I was really happy to have a glass of mango lassi nearby, especially when the capsaicin started kicking in. Everything came out steaming hot! And the spicy level was well balanced. We love spicy foods, but can't consume super spicy levels anymore for health reasons. I'm glad the server asked what spice level we wanted, and that we went with the mid-level spice. The only thing I'd do differently next time is to request less salt be used in our dishes.There was plenty of food left over to take home with us. It was a very enjoyable dining experience, and I recommend Persis if you're craving Indian cuisine!"

Rangoli: Vibrant Flavors of India

★★★★☆ 4 (109) • $$

"This spot is a hidden gem. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall and can easily be missed. They serve take out but there is a small dining area if you prefer dining in.There food is excellent and service is very good as well. I highly recommend the Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala. My go-tos for apps are the veggie Pakoda and Aloo Padi Chaat."

1st Indian Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (78) • $$

"I am not saying I'm an Indian cuisine expert. By no means is that a fact. HOWEVER... I have had my fair share of Americanized Indian food in my day, and 1st Indian Kitchen is the best I've ever had by a mile. No matter what you get, it is well thought out and accomplished. From the most basic Tikka masala to the biryani to the samosas... All of it slaps.I also like that it's located in Upper Darby, outside of the city. It basically guarantees that it will maintain its charm.If you find yourself in Upper Darby, you'd be silly to not try 1st Indian."

Lazeez Indian cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (84)

"Cool place. Casual but nice byo atmosphere. Great service. Affordable prices. Really good food. The highlights for me were the samosas and the lamb biriyani. But everything tasted very good. I will definitely be back."

The Palace of Indian

★★★★☆ 4 (105)

"The Palace of Indian really really impressed me. It's officially my favorite Indian restaurant in South Philly! We arrived on a Tuesday night and the restaurant wasn't too busy. We were seated right away. The restaurant is small but clean and cute. The service was a little slow but the food really made up for it. We started with the mixed parkora. They were made of cauliflower, onion, potato, and spinach. They were perfectly crispy with tasty seasoning over them. For our main dishes, we ordered the butter chicken and the chicken dhaniwal korma. All we could say was WOW. The full bodied flavor, freshness, and quality was unmatched! It was my first time trying chicken dhaniwal korma and it was fantastic! The cilantro really gives the dish a beautiful savory flavor. A few other things I loved about this restaurant is that all of their chicken dishes are made with white meat and they are BYOB. What more can you really ask for?!"

Best Taste of India II

★★★★☆ 4.1 (99) • $$

"Best Indian food I've found in the area since moving last year- ordered the chicken tika masala with garlic naan (my usual), and I have to say it was WAY better than any of the surrounding competition. Do yourself a favor and order from here- maybe even dine in. Really nicely set up little spot and I'd love to see them continue to do well."

Taj Mahal Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (98) • $$

"Ordered takeout for lunch - nothing fancy, just a Samosa and Chicken Korma. When I arrived 10 mins after placing order, food was ready and handed over to me with a smile. The place was packed! Lovely to see.I ate my takeout at home - everything was delicious.Samosa was tasty, not spicy and not greasy at all.Chicken Korma was also rich and tasty, not spicy and the heaps of basmati rice were perfectly cooked.I'll be back!"

Ekta Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (119) • $$

"I was sad when we first moved away from Ekta on Girard. However the west philly shop has filled the void. I cannot speak to the ambiance or the layout since we only ever get delivery from here. The food though, is dare I say it better. That's not a knock on the other Ekta. They are delicious and I'd never talk down on that place. I almost always get the the lamb tiki masala. The garlic naan. My wife switches between a few main dishes she loves and different naans. Delivery is always 30-45. Which I think is good for being across town. Honestly surprised they come that far. I was almost going to try a different Indian place last night and then my wife was had a door dash coupon that waived all delivery fees. First Indian place on door dash is Ekta. So why try and fix what works? We love this place."

Mod India Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (78)

"I stopped in here on a whim as I was leaving Wegman's and was hungry. It's located in a sparsely attended hotel complex which used to house a Hooter's. Good burger memories. I almost walked out when I stepped in and saw a small smattering of patrons. But I persisted and was very glad that I did. You don't see many Indian places with alcohol, but I decided to tea tote tonight. Ordered some Naan bread and the lamb kebab. I requested that the lamb be cooked medium as too many times I've gotten well done shards when I didn't make the request.The Naan was melt in your mouth. The lamb Kebab was served table side still sizzling fajita style. It was so tender and has a trailing kick to it. The rice provided and grilled vegetables was a perfect pairing. It was too much lamb for me, which is rare. Brought some home to the wife and she loved it except for the spice."

New Era Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.8 (67)

"Had a taste for Indian food this past weekend and came across this place. I called and placed my order and headed there. The restaurant is under an apartment complex across from the R7 train station so don't drive too fast because you'll miss it. Parking, street and there was a sign pointing towards the parking lot of the apartment. Atmosphere, low light and cozy.Service, the gentleman was very nice. I found out that they deliver.Food: 1. Vegetable samosa and they were fried just right and were nice and crispy. 2. Lamb Tikka masala. The lamb was a little tender but lacked flavor. The masala sauce is what saved it. They gave about 6 chunks of lamb however I wish the lamb cuts were smaller so that I didn't have to take time to cut the pieces smaller. 3. Gulab jamun which were delicious! The balls were small though. They gave me so much sauce that I had plenty left after eating the balls. How I wish I had more balls. 4. Garlic Naan. You can't have masala without the Naan. It was soft, warm, garlicky and delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will definitely be returning to try something different. Enjoy!"

Indian Hut Exton

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (145)

"Did fast take out with a friend a few weeks ago. The food here is Ok, not great. Samosas were a bit greasy and not as flaky as other ones I have tried. The biryani was again, ok and could have used a bit more spice. Portions were quite large for the price. The place could use a good cleaning."

Biryani City

★★★★☆ 3.5 (121) • $$

"Goat and chicken, exquisitely spiced and fried to perfection, appears upon your plate. You take a bite, and are transported to the world's far hemisphere, where flavor is not forbidden and your taste buds are elevated with the experience. All this in an unassuming strip mall in Delaware!"