Hands down this is the best Indian food in the area! The quality is incredible, and the flavors are…read moresublime. Their Biryani is delicious! The prices are very reasonable, and the portions are huge. This is our favorite Indian restaurant. We've gotten take-out from there on multiple occasions, and each time was a winner!!!!!!!

I've been introduced to Karam's food by a coworker who spoke very highly of the food, and so far…read morethe two experiences were facilitated by that coworker while I have yet to come here myself. I do hear that they only do takeaways and there's no tables or chairs. The chicken Tikka masala curry has been a big hit both times, and the enjoyment of the incredibly rich and creamy sauce and flavourful chicken keep me from wondering about the calorie count = it's THAT good. I look forward to trying any number of things on my list off their menu, including biryani and samosa.

Excellent Indian/Pakistani food! Great tasting, generous portions and spice balance to order. The…read moreowner aims to please. A hidden gem of a place in Schenectady.

Six of us placed a large order for family late on a Sunday afternoon. My SIL picked it up, and he…read moresaid service was efficient and friendly. The well organized menu includes good descriptions and fair prices considering the high quality of the ingredients used. Orders can be placed online or by telephone. Parking is easy. Now that we have tried it, we are happy to have this recently opened take out restaurant three miles from home. We definitely will order again soon! The family enjoys Indian/Pakistani food locally, especially at Karavalli, Spice Malabar, and Shalimar in Latham. We think this food was as good as we have had there. A few dishes were even better. Each of us was very pleased with our food choices. Our order included: Pakora as an app. The raita was outstanding! Best I have ever had. Chicken Tikka Masala -- flavorful and with very tender moist pieces of white chicken. Chicken Buryani -- excellent Tandoori Chicken Beef Kabob Goat entree Lamb with Creamed Spinach -- tender meat with delicious spinach Dal Tadka -- lentils Garlic Naan I am including a few photos. Highly recommend folks supporting this small business.

Wow Just wow Stopped…read morein to check out the food court concept. Familiar with Shalimar (though apparently the original owner sold other locations and this is the only remaining one he owns) picked up two appetizers for $10 total. Don't even remember what. Very tasty and well worth the price. Very nice people. Will be back

This is one of the best Shalimar locations in the area and the closest to my house. The food is…read morealways hot, quick, and tastes great. The chicken tikka masala is nice and creamy and doesn't have a strong tomato taste like some places, which I appreciate. Everyone that works there is super nice. I think the portions seem a little smaller than full serve places but the size is still adequate and the prices are relative.

Great service, romantic atmosphere, and of course delicious food. Attached are pictures of spinach…read moredosa, and lamb saag. Great addition to Amsterdam NY, delicious Indian cuisine!

The food was excellent service was good. It was continuing being restocked. I would definitely try…read moreto get.

I frequent this place regularly and they are still five star in my book…read more They consistently deliver on fresh authentic flavors along with great service and the ambiance here is just so zen. Go here to satisfy your craving for Indian food, whether you like mild to spicy flavors!

Lovely restaurant, very attentive waiters and everyone was extremely helpful. When they say hot,…read morethey DO mean "hot" as in Indian hot, not American hot. Forewarned is forearmed! The shrimp dish we had was excellent. Vegetable biryani had a nice mix of vegetables and rice - and if you judge an Indian restaurant in part by its rice, theirs is outstanding. We shared two lamb dishes and were disappointed in one. We'd hoped the lamb would be "falling apart", so soft it would melt in the mouth. Unfortunately, the small lamb pieces in the rogan josh were pretty chewy and somewhat unpleasant. The lamb kebabs however were nice and almost sweet, and we'd order them again. The dosa was marvelous and the chapati tasted fresh. The lassis are extremely sweet. Extremely. They can't be made less sweet, because they're made from a mix -- so if you're looking for authentic lassi, with fruit, yogurt, cardamom, etc, this is not your place. That was very disappointing since part of the restaurant's claim to fame is its authenticity. Our real quibble was when we were trying to decide on an extra appetizer, someone (perhaps the manager?) came over and asked about what we wanted. We asked about a few things and he said "Let me bring you something to taste - if you don't like it you don't have to pay for it." It was very large for an appetizer, and we each had a bite, but left most of it. Nevertheless, we were charged for it. Perhaps we needed to say "We didn't like it" but it was good - it was just much more expensive than we'd have chosen for an extra appetizer. The garlic naan by the way was good but a bit greasy. Still, good!

I had been dying to try this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! It was much fancier…read moreinside than I expected, with a beautiful dining room and a really nice bar, but I still felt perfectly comfortable dressed casually. The food was phenomenal, and the service really stood out. Even though I already knew what I was ordering, our waiter took the time to explain each dish, which made the experience feel welcoming and approachable. The butter chicken was absolutely amazing...so aromatic, flavorful, and one of the best I've had. It is a bit more expensive and the portions are smaller than some of the other Indian restaurants in the Albany area, but the quality, atmosphere, and service make it well worth it for a special meal or an occasional treat.

I like this place best for Indian buffets in Albany(Latham) area. They have several cold side…read moresalads, fresh fruit, and at least 2 desserts normally. One is always rice pudding. Their lunch buffet (weekdays) is 14.95 and it always includes at least 1 meat on the buffet besides chicken, which I appreciate. Most Indian buffets are chicken dishes only. I find the seasonings used here to be pleasantly well done- it is never bland/lacking in flavor and it is also (when spicy) never overwhelming/too hot to enjoy. We're very fond of Indian buffets so have been looking in this area for a while; this is the best we've found so far. Attentive servers bring water and clear plates regularly. Restaurant is very clean and well run. Enjoy it!

I come to this restaurant regularly, and over time, I've seen the lunch buffet improve…read moreconsiderably. Today, I came on a Saturday for the first time, to try their weekend buffet. It's a bit more, currently at $21.50, but it's definitely worth it. The entire buffet area is filled with numerous meat and vegetable dishes, including several types of chicken (including the all-important tikka masala (really good)), fish, and goat. A small side table contained a cold drink and hot masala chai. There were FOUR desserts available today, one of which was one I'd not seen there before, a coconut mousse. Service and friendliness remains top-notch here too. The commitment they've made to the quality of food you get here shows.

Pretty solid Indian takeaway. The chicken itself was cut into strips which wasn't the best form…read morefactor but the Makhani was delicious. The naan was okay, I had gotten the cheese naan which didn't have much cheese and wasn't melted at all so that was a bit of a letdown. All in all a good place for scratching the itch of wanting some Indian cuisine in the area. Would definitely like to check out the restaurant proper as opposed to ordering it delivered.

Reviewing this spot again after nearly 4 years!…read more In my eyes, this spot has withstood the test of time. Maharaja still holds a dear place in my heart. The food is always exactly what I'm hoping for, and the service is always quick. I don't have to wait very long to get my food, and I always leave happy. My go-to is the Chicken Vindaloo. I have a pretty solid heat tolerance, and I don't recommend this to anyone that can't handle a bit of heat... I sometimes find myself sweating after this dish, but it is so worth it. My wife orders the Chicken Tikka Masala and it's also very delicious. I've tried a few chicken tikka masala dishes in the area (by extension of my wife) and this is my favorite. The sauce is a rich, buttery sauce that tastes amazing, and the chicken is always so tender. We share a helping of rice for the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. It is plenty of food and we typically leave with leftovers (which reheat nicely). I do also love the copper-wear. Some of the appliances are getting a bit dented, and unfortunately the window in the front is cracked and I notice these small things, but the food is good enough for me to look past that.

Ordered through Uber Eats . Prior to ordering we called to ask if the rice was included in our…read moreorder. Guess what???? When the order arrived there was no rice. Called and they gave us an answer that was different from the original. After speaking them for a second time and heard their excuses I was not happy at all. There are plenty of Indian restaurants in the capital district, will think twice before ordering from them in the future.

This place has a decent decent lunch buffet for under $9…read more They have chicken tikka masala and delicious lamb kofta in their buffet. They have all halal food. I tried their beef Curry from the menu. it was soooooo delicious, tender meat right on point. Their crispy hot NaN it's everything. Worth visiting: the server melody super nice waitress and cashier that navigates the room with grace. I was in Albany for few days. But will be back to hit that place again !!

New, clean, bright, and delicious!…read more Raj and Munna moved down the street from Karam to open this new place. These are the same chefs who ran the kitchen at both Sitar (Colonie) and Zaika (Clifton Park). We had some of our usual favorites, which were great, but the star is always the Reshmi Masala. We visited two days after they opened. They're still getting settled, but there were no significant issues unlike most places just getting going. I look forward to trying their buffet during lunch or over the weekend!

Recently planned a get together with some former coworkers. Needed a place to meet up. When I…read moregoogled, "good cheap eats in Schenectady," the 20 North Broadway Tavern topped the short list. Done. It was an instant hit. I wanted the pastrami sandwich pictured on the website. Turns out, it was every bit as good as it looked. Probably the best I've had in the Capital Region. I think it came with coleslaw but they let me switch it for a small salad. The beer was cold. The server/ bartender was both friendly and efficient. The food came up relatively quickly. I was relieved and delighted. The tavern has just the right look. It's cute from the outside with nice signage. Inside, the lighting is dim-- especially at night--with the feel of a cool dive bar. If you want a more festive setting during the summer, there's outdoor seating complete with hanging string lights. That actually looked very inviting but my friends chose to stay indoors due to the threat of rain. As we prepared to leave, my friends were wondering why they hadn't been to the tavern before. One thing for sure is that we'll be back for more "good cheap eats" and great beer.

The food is some of the best bar food I've ever had, made with quality ingredients.But the service…read morecan be lacking. Bartenders seem to vanish into the back room for long stretches of time. Or they'll have long conversations with a friend while other customers' glasses sit empty. And if you're seated at a table or booth, they may even forget you exist. This has been the case the last few times I've been, even when it was slow.