This is my favorite spot for authentic Pakistani food! Everything on the menu is soooo good. I've tried the bun kabab, chicken karahi, chicken biryani, nihari, and both the garlic and regular naan -- every single dish is packed with flavor. It honestly feels like I'm sitting in Karachi enjoying street-side food. Their falooda and gulab jamun are amazing too. The service is friendly, quick, and the staff is super helpful and kind. One of my absolute favorite Pakistani restaurants! read more

The most delicious Pakistani food I've had in the United States. We got the beef kabobs, haleem, beef nihari, garlic naan, and a falooda for dessert. The quality of the meat used for the kabobs was incredible, and the haleem and beef nihari were also incredibly delicious and made with very good quality beef. The falooda was so yummy I had to stop myself from finishing the entire thing in one sitting (which I easily could have)!! Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommended. read more

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Service is so slow, and the cashier disappears to the kitchen for a long time before you can even order your food

Who would've thought that there would be a phenomenal Pakistani restaurant all the way down in south Jersey? Absolutely worth the drive to immerse yourself in the neon kaleidoscope vibes of Karachi Kafe. The frenetic energy of Karachi is Kaptured in both the decor and the food. You must have the Papdi Chaat if nothing else. The bowl of cooling yogurt, spicy chick peas, and crunchy crackers on top is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Standard Pakistani fare like Chicken Karahi and Naan are a must as well. Freshly made, spiced to perfection, and arriving in a sizzling wok - the sight is almost dazzling as the restaurant itself. Luckily, the servers are quite calm compared to the energy of the room. They will patiently take your order, walk you through the menu, and bring the food in decent time. read more

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**Update 10/19/24** 3 days after my review Anny reached out to listen to my isssue. Anny really cares about her customers and was able to resolve the problem. Very few businesses care about their customers and I really appreciate her making this right. Have been ordering every week since then for my children really love their chicken makni, beef geeky kebab and chicken biratni. Thank you Anny for everything you do and helping resolve the issue. read more

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Loved how cute this place was! We were visiting from out of town - very colorful and lots of decor. Sometimes may be a little over the top but that's karachi , we got the gol guppa and chaat which were great! also got that nihari and karhai which were really good. Also even tried the dum kabob - full of flavor !! read more

Karachi Kafe - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

I've wanted to go to this restaurant for almost a year, but was never in the area. I regret not coming sooner. For starters, I had the papdi chaat. It is a very large portion, generously covered in yogurt and chutneys. It was surprisingly slightly spicy, and the flavors mixed really well. Next I had the chicken kadhai with garlic naan. This is the first time I've ordered garlic naan from a restaurant where the garlic is not burned. You can taste the fresh garlic, and the naan is soft and warm. The chicken was very tasty and juicy. The gravy in the kadhai was amazing. Finally, I ordered the ras malai- the best tasting ras malai I had in my life. I will be back. Not only is their food amazing, but they have a kids menu!! Double win!! read more

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Review for a takeout order, will eventually eat at the cafe one day cause it's such a vibe. Food is great even if you take it out, got the zinger burger, which post satisfied all the post call cravings...iykyk. The chicken is perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside topped with a crunchy slaw, one thing that was missing was the zing. Wish the chicken was spicier. I also tried their boneless chicken tikka which was juicy and packed with flavor. What I absolutely love about this place is how they go above and beyond with their accompaniments. read more

This was the cutest little place! I loved it. It was so pretty inside. The playing was pretty, the seating was pretty. It was just so cute. I had the two samosas which came with a little sweet sauce. Delicious. The buttered chicken was spicy but delicious. I got medium and as a Hispanic, I must say, the spicy for this culture is a different level. None the less DELICIOUS. Very tasty. The server was very pleasant and she was nice. She was attentive as well. It was clean, food was great, service was great. I WILL be back. read more

Karachi Kafe - Buttered chicken and Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

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This review is based on take out order and to SAVE you $37 on their chicken kadai. I ordered over the phone. It was hard to find a current menu and took suggestions from an employee possibly the owner. I was recommended to try their CHICKEN KADAI by as I was looking for korma and they didn't have that. She said it's one of their best. It's NOT!!! and it's $37 with tax. AND it has chicken wings in it that doesn't have meat. I've never seen desi cooking with chicken wings. They are added to provide quantity of meat to justify the high price of $37. It's in an undercooked tomato based curry and all you taste is tomatoes and nothing else. That was money wasted. Biryani- flavors were very good with right amount of spice but with only two pieces of meat that were mostly bones. Chicken kebab- by far the best. They are bit spicy but the spices are blended in so well and tasted delicious. Meat is cooked well. It was my favorite dish. I can't justify paying $37 for a dish in a restaurant of this level. Even if they're trying to justify by adding chicken wings to fill up the dish. read more

If you want to experience authentic Pakistani flavors and atmosphere then look no further because Karachi Kafe delivers on that superbly and then some more. My family and I were greeted by their friendly staff and seated immediately. We were very satisfied with what we ordered, literally everything tasted outstanding (better than anything I've tried on the east coast). We ordered bun kabab, chicken biryani, chicken kadhai, chicken nuggets for the little one, butter naan, and garlic naan - everything tasted fresh with the right spice levels. For dessert, we tried their excellent rose falooda and warm gulab jamun. Highly recommended!! read more

A fourth return trip and I still love this place and the amazing food that it serves. This time around we tried the Shezuan noodles, the chicken Seekh kebabs, the beef Kati roll, the beef bun kebab, and the butter chicken. We ate until we were stuffed and then we took our remaining food home. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

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Food is OK. Butt when you pay the bill don't be surprised by the extra $26+ dollars service charges over $100.00 bill. I was adding up some tip but then I say $26.+ dollars on the bill as service charges, which were added by the cashier without my permission. It should be up to customer if he or she want to add something for the service NOT the cashier. read more

Karachi Kafe serves up some of the best falooda I've had in this part of the world! The rest of the menu, while not too extensive, is tasty; service is cordial and cheerful. The matka haleem, although not served in a matka (clay pot), is delicious all the same. What keeps me going back to support this business is the kindness and generosity of the owner and management. I noticed that they regularly give out boxes of food to the needy without any questions. read more

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Food is umm I am speechless the food is amazing the Nuhari is yet to the desert get the fooloda make sure you sit on the golden thrones I recommend this restaurant for biryani lovers hope you enjoy the food. read more

Karachi Kafe - Two chairs - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

Went into Angelo's right next door with my friend the other day and I saw this restaurant next door and told him we should check it out one day. So we went in and the ambience was super cool. We ordered the Papdi Chaat- sweet and crunchy, Gol Gappa which was so unique and tasty with spicy and sweet sauce. Finally the Paneer Karahi which is cheese with peppers and soooo delicious. Absolutely would come back read more

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There are very few Pakistani restaurants in US which truly reflects all that is good about Pakistani food and culture . If you want an authentic experience of Pakistani food without visiting the country then this place is it ! Pakistani cuisine is a fusion of West Asian and Indian cuisine as this region has been a melting pot of these two different cuisine influences. That makes it a a very unique fusion cuisine . The service was excellent , we pre ordered the food prior to us getting to the restaurant and the food was ready when we got there . The servers were very responsive and on top of everything. The food does the talking for itself . We ordered Chicken Karhai , Nihari , Biryani and Chicken seekh kabab . These are quintessential Pakistani delicacies and they passed with flying colors in all of them . Not many places in US can do justice to Nihari but this place definitely can do that and more . Nans were soft and fresh . Also ordered Falooda and Kashmiri tea and again they didn't disappoint . Falooda is as good as anywhere on the globe . Now a few words about the ambiance which is actually the best part of this place . They have put a lot of thought and effort in evolving this place to reflect the culture . From old movies to the iconic pictures to the old school jhoola ( swing ) in the middle of the place all were great ideas . If you want to have an authentic experience on the east coast , then should go there for sure . read more

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Amazing truly authentic Pakistani food. I felt like I was back in Pakistan where I grew up. The best for authentic Paki food in NJ. The staff and the owners are head over heels accommodating!!!! The ambiance is like you are eating street food in Pakistan but super clean!. Don't miss it, you will regret not being Anthony Bourdain without having to travel to Pakistan! read more

Food was okay service not the best ambiance good I recommend the masala Maggie noodles so good I mean we had a 45 minute drive there and back not so worth it I also recommend there masala fries. read more

Date 08/20/2022 06:30 PM Location: Karachi Kafe PARTY OF 7 First experience .. a small cute place. This is a venture started by an x-anchor or TV host. As you enter you cannot ignore the fact the primary focus is mainly on decor where a lot of cute things have been collected from Pakistan. I wish they have paid same attention to the food. FOOD: Chicken Karahi Very generous portion for the price. It was not a Karahi.. more of a saucy Chicken Salan. Trust me on this I know a thing or two about Karahi. Chicken Biryani Points on Presentation and also for half a Potato which all Karachites love. But that was all. The chef over powered the Biryani with Star Anise and it was at a point you want to skip it after 2 bites. Naan Plain Naan was not cooked properly we ordered 4 and could.barely finish 2. As most of them were not cooked properly and were rolled out in a hurry. As some were too doughy on sides. Papri Chaat Excellent Papri Chat .. a bit too salty and lacks some.sweet tamarind chutney which we requested to get more and was served. Bun Kabab This outside of Karachi is most authentic Bun Kabab. Love the taste. Biharee Boti Roll Well liked by the person who ordered it. Zinger Roll Well liked by the person who ordered it. Fries with entries Every batch was cooked to perfection and extremely tasty. Mango Lassi Mango Lassi was acceptable. Nothing extraordinary. Falooda Now this is not what Falooda expected from a true Karachite. A bit too watery or should I say I had better. Overall the place is a good choice if you are in the area visiting looking for traditional Desi food. Bit pricey though. I will not make a special trip to South Jersey for this. Staff from the front of the house needs more training. As there were 3 people attending but had to continously ask for utensils and sauces. Food also came in delays where we didn't get out appetizers or food together. I get there is staffing issues but we were not rushing them. I will rate them 3.5 out of 5 stars. Wish them success and hope your experience is better than mine. read more

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Food was spicy and delicious. Very authentic experience with cool decor. The chicken tikka and the naan were delicious. read more

Karachi Kafe - Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

Amazing food & service! I love everything about the restaurant. Their interior is another level. Bathroom smells better than my room too! First time trying Pakistani food and I am in love with them. Definitely try tandoori chicken with butter or garlic naan! I'm definitely coming back!! Thanks Karachi! read more

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I can't describe how bad was the food I think we all see good reviews and try the food then we comes to know it must be written by friends and family as there was nothing like we imagine, everything looks good on picture but in real life karahi gosht was rotten and naan was burnt floods was so so so sweet extra sweet and couldn't enjoy with tuns of sugar pretty mush everything was over priced and specially Dubai chocolate was cash $15 and it was like a peace of crap read more

Fantastic and very authentic food. Plus, the ambience is almost as though you're in Karachi! Can't miss!!! read more

I write this review as I sit in the actual restaurant. The decor is pretty cheap - it consists of large pictures on walls of Pakistani monuments and tourist locations plastered as wall paper. The ceiling gives the impression of bronze tiles but in actuality they are plastic (I felt them). For the drinks, they supplied canned sodas (3$ per each can of soda) with disposable plastic cups and wholesale bottle water (2$ per each bottle) . Appetizers: We ordered chicken lollipops (these arrived 45 minutes after we put in the order and we're not really that good - overly saucy and slimy) and chicken wings (half were cold and semi-frozen, they were large bulk type of wings from wholesalers with uncooked sauce on it). So far the only consistent item is the Coca-Cola in the aluminum can. Entree: Club sandwich with regular fries - the presentation was pretty nice. The fries were cooked through and were crispy and tasty. The sandwich itself tasted well - the sauce on the chicken pieces were flavorful and pleasing to the palate. Overall, pretty well. Beef mentor (glorified cheeseburger with too much sauce) with masala fries - the fries were the same as above but with some masala sprinkled on it. The burger was horrible - the beef patty of the burger was not seasoned at all and the consistency of the patty was nasty. The extreme amounts of sauce sliding out of it just made it unappetizing; the only good thing about this burger was the buns. A burger should not rely majority of its taste in the sauce but the actual patty - it's natural and added flavoring. Overall, not great. Aflatoon burger with fankar fries - before I ordered, I asked what this burger consisted of. It's basically a fried crispy chicken patty on top of a beef patty. The burgers was simply atrocious. The beef patty was the same as the one mentioned in the beef mentor. The crispy chicken patty was tasteless and the chicken was rubber-like in texture. The burger had nothing that was the least bit enjoyable. The fries on the other hand were pretty good. They are regular fries with an assortment of mixed melted cheeses with masala and jalapeños on top). Overall for the price, your not getting much in terms of food. You are literally paying for subpar ambiance put together by antiques, relics, picture of tourist locations (from pakistan) that is made into wallpaper throughout the place. This restaurant places emphasis more on decor than the actual taste. I will say this. I came a while ago with a large group and we ordered an assortment of desi food. The food was fine, it wasn't anything spectacular so I thought let me give it another try. However, I think this will be my last time going there. read more

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I did my research and I was not drawn to the Kafe, simply because the pictures serves in my opinion, not justice, to what the Kafe looks like inside. It is is bigger. It is flavourful both for n color and taste. It's buzzing in n terms of all the effort put in to capture Karachi. So many details that catches the eye Or maybe it was just us missing immensely KHI. We was served by understanding and patience staff, that recommended an excellent bouquet of food. We had samosas served in a scooter and with tamarind sauce. Tasted homemade. Hakka noodles with chicken, that tasted great. Garlic mayo chicken roll with garlic mayo fries. Fries crispy and the roll had all the good ingredients that made it a mouthwatering experience. Chicken nuggets (kids) chicken makhni, mix grill and chicken biryani. Chicken makhni was so finger licking good that it could be eaten with only spoon. The mixed grill had meat that was spicy and juicy and density that gave us an awesome taste. Biryani had a great taste. It was served in a authentic ceramic bowl. If I ought to be very picky, the part of the rice could be more densely, but the taste was great. We ended with Falooda which was the perfect end to a great meal. Yes, we were 2 adults and 3 kids, did have to ask for a to go box. I would also point out that the staff was attentive and service minded, and without them I do not think we would have had same good experience. Next time in the area we will def pop in again. read more

The food was awful. Stale and drowned in garlic. The best thing that tased good was the Diet Coke. The decor was nice and that is why they are getting a star. Terrible food. read more

This place is fantastic. Just moved to the area, we stopped in and got basic things to try - chicken makhani, naan, a burger. Everything was REALLY good. The raita went well with everything, the mayo garlic fries are phenomenal, the spice was just right (might be a bit much for less adventurous diners, but that ain't me). The service isn't exactly "you say jump, i say how high", but that's not why I come to places like this, and if you're expecting that kind of thing, just go to Olive Garden. We were treated very well, and the ladies even made suggestions to help enjoy our meal, like offering my tea after dinner instead of with our drinks. Finishing off the night with the chai and a little biscuit was perfect. My only regret is that the portions are so big, I wish we had ordered less and shared it, as is typical - but I also didn't mind having leftovers. Great value for what you pay, honestly. read more

I got takeout. The food traveled well and was very flavorful and moist. Everyone was extremely friendly.

This place is beautiful! I had to take a picture of every corner. The food was great and the service was great as well. I will absolutely be back soon. read more

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This is one of our favorite Pakistani restaurants in the area. We love to go here even for just the chai and papdi chaat. The environment is inviting and the restaurant is very clean. We also love their Nihari and Haleem. Customer service is great. read more

The server was visibly sick and sneezing and coughing with no mask. We came in with our kids and was about to sit but once we saw her condition and knowing she would be handling our food, we had to get up and leave. How long has it been since Covid that we can't mask up if we're sick anymore? Especially for a service job. Good luck to all the diners there read more

I have never tried Pakistani food before so I can't offer a comparison, but what I can tell you is that my meal was delicious! I started with the sweet corn soup. It says small on my receipt but it was a bowl. Happily that just meant I got to take some home for later! Also, it came to the table HOT, not like some places where it's just warm. The woman who helped me suggested the Chicken Malia burger with garlic Mayo fries. Excellent choice! Juicy chicken, flavorful seasoning, just delish! I also want to mention the place is lavishly decorated and it adds something to the dining experience. Will definitely be back to try some other dishes! read more

The food was amazing ! The spice level was on point and the food was very tasty ! The service was amazing too for such a small place ! I would recommend taking your family since the experience was amazing . Don't forget the chai ! read more

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This place was kind of cool. I liked the colorful interior. The wall art was pixelated in some areas though so I think it would look a lot better if they spent the money having it professionally painted rather than blown up pictures from the internet. The service was about 1.5/5 stars for me. We had to keep asking for things and my canned *warm* sprite wasn't brought out until the end. There were also a few flies buzzing at my table which was quite bothersome. The food was like a 3.5/5 stars in my opinion. The Makka noodles were very good, the biryani was not my favorite, mango lassi was amazing, and beef kabobs were good. All in all, it was an ok place. It wasn't awful but not amazing either. I probably won't come back because there are other Pakistani restaurants that have better service, food, and no flies! read more

KK is better than ok. I might even be inclined to say it was bussin'. A women owned establishment with unique atmosphere and vibe. You can get a taste when you put it in your face. read more

Karachi Kafe - Zinger Burger with Fries. I should call her... - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

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Not good at all. Their food is very oily and does not have good balance of spices. This comes from a foodie who loves Indian food and spicy foods! I've tried their food twice and nothing was even close to decent in terms of flavor and presentation. There are plenty of really good Indian restaurant in the area, if this restaurant doesn't improve their food they won't last long. read more

Hot new Pakistani restaurant on the block, the ambience and decor is on point. From the minute you walk in, you feel the love. I had bun kabab with fries, and mango lassi. All delicious. Definitely will be returning. Running on limited menu for opening week. read more

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I've been really wanting to visit Karachi Kafe since it opened! The interior is gorgeous and very well thought out. You can tell the owners really care about their business and it definitely shows in all the effort they've put in creating this beautiful place. I had Samosas, the zinger burger and Kashmiri chai which were all so good! I also was at a wedding recently that catered from Karachi Kafe and all the food was SO good. The staff was so friendly and nice and that alone is a good enough reason for me to visit again! read more

Karachi Kafe - Zinga Burger with Fries and nonveg lunch box - Pakistani Near Me - Voorhees Township, New Jersey

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First experience was incredible we will Definitely be back soon!! Samosas were flavorful and crispy. First time trying Beef nihari- wow! Was like eating short rib, so tender and flavorful esp the sauce! Chicken biryani was filled with delicious chicken. Definitely a need to try!!!! read more