I enjoyed the variety of choices from the menu, especially the Vegetarian options. The staff were accommodating and kept filling my glass with water (the spicy dishes were delicious). Having a great view of the busy Washington Ave street from one of the window seats, the indoor dining area was appropriately decorated with an Indian cultural theme and the music had me moving in my seat. On a date, it was great to hear that this was one of the freshest and her best Indian dining cuisines she had experienced. We would definitely come back! read more

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Delicious Indian food in the heart of Hoboken! A friend and I stopped by on a Saturday night and got lucky with no wait! The restaurant is small and cozy. Service was fast and efficient! Apps: Samosa Chaat - Tasty! Loved the samosa and all the chutneys/toppings. My only complaint was that the chickpeas were bland and not coated in a curry (chole) like usual. Mains: Bhindi Aloo and Paneer Makhani - both were super flavorful and perfectly spiced! The bhindi had a nice bite to it and the makhani was super creamy. I liked the individual portions of rice and daal! Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and would definitely come back!! read more

Karma Kafe - Bhindi Aloo and Paneer Makhani - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Ordered: Wings Hariyali (~$13): baked chicken wings in a spicy yogurt marinade, served with a tangy mustard sauce Chicken Tandoori Lunch Box (~$11) Goat Curry Lunch Box (~$13) Garlic Naan Add-On ($2.50) Aya's take: Nothing like some Indian food for lunch on a cold day! I ordered 2 lunch boxes and an appetizer to share which was plenty of food. The Wings Hariyali were deliciously charred, moist and tender, and full of flavor from the spicy yogurt marinade. The tangy mustard sauce was also more pleasant than expected. The Chicken Tandoori Lunch Box is great value (I totally meant to order a chicken curry but that's my fault). The chicken was similarly tender, smoky, and earthy. The Goat Curry Lunch Box was actually not my initial order but since they were out of lamb, they called me and we swapped it for this. I'm so glad they did! The goat was delicious and the curry sauce was even better. The goat definitely had some fatty bites but the meaty bites were not gamey or overpowering. The curry was so aromatic and herbaceous; I soaked every drop of it onto the Garlic Naan. According to the description, the lunch boxes should be served with basmati rice, dal, and a side of salad or raita. I only got basmati rice for both lunch boxes I ordered which is a bit disappointing. Delivery also took ~30 minutes more than the estimated time. This lasted me about 3-4 meals which was great but wish I got everything I was supposed to. read more

Karma Kafe is hands down my favorite Indian spot in the area. The food is always flavorful. I never skip the chicken madras or mango lassi! Service is friendly and attentive. They have a great lunch deal (unfortunately takeout only), which is a steal for the price. Definitely recommend ordering ahead since it can get busy. The ambiance inside is cozy and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Karma Kafe - Chicken Madras - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Service was not great. I had to ask for water 3 times and finally when it arrived on the third request to 3 different waiters, it came without ice and was rudely placed on the table. Food was actually really good which is why it made me so annoyed the wait staff was so rude. the place has so much potential. read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Stopped here for a quick bite after watching a musician perform. The interior is stunning, and the aroma of spices gets the stomach feeling hungry. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was delicious! Thank you for a tasty meal! read more

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We enjoyed it. Very good service and nice authentic food. Definitely would recommend. The setting very charming and original. read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I also love their coconut chicken soup, the kebab chicken sampler, lamb korma (lamb is super tender), tandoori chicken caesar salad (lots of chicken), mango lassi and gulab jamun. Honestly everything they make is delicious, always fresh and the price point is the best! It's not overly priced and the food is on point. You won't be let down with any of their dishes. And their staff is amazing! They work really hard to make the customers happy and they listen! read more

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We did another meal of takeaway--like we almost always do when we're in Hoboken--and as always, it was delicious. I'm particularly fond of their biryani's, and lamb biryani is my favorite--the rice is perfect, the spices are spot on, and generous hunks of lamb do not disappoint. Two thumbs up ! read more

Karma Kafe - Dinner at Karma Cafe. - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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The Karma Kafe is a good solid choice for Indian food. The restaurant is light and bright with modern Indian decor. The servers here are all very nice, they are friendly and professional. The food is very consistent, portions are large, and it always tastes good. We really like the sampler plates, they are a good way to start your meal and discover the dishes on the menu. The naan breads are always good, with a soft, pillowy texture. The Biriani is very good here, the portion is huge, I reckon you can feed 3 people easily with it, and it has plenty of meat. Karma Kafe is very good value for money and a pleasant place to dine, I recommend it! read more

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Got the paneer makhani lunch box and added naan. For $11 (+2.50 for naan) the value of the lunch special is amazing. Great quality and flavor as always and the portion is pretty big that I got 2 meals out of it. Definitely worth it! read more

Karma Kafe - Paneer Makhani - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Heard so many great things about Karma Kafe so I was excited to try - especially before the dinner rush! The portions are large and great for sharing - for four people, we shared the Veggie Sampler, two portions of the Garlic Naan, Lamb Biryani, Palak Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala. Each curry comes with rice, a small side salad, and some daal which was very comforting to have. As we had a nut allergy, we asked the server to confirm if any of the foods we ordered had nuts and he said no; however, the Lamb Biryani came out with cashews so we were a bit surprised. Luckily, another server was able to get us a new portion prepared without nuts within 20 minutes, which we greatly appreciated. Seeing by the number of letters of gratitude and certificates in the bathrooms, Karma Kafe seems to have a key, integral part of the Hoboken community - in addition to feeding and serving delicious food! read more

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Wow!! Everything tasted amazing! Huge portions, very reasonable prices and great service. We went for Sunday brunch and were seated immediately. Mango and watermelon drinks was refreshing. Samosas were the largest I've ever had. Got a basket of various naan which was perfect to dip in the curry. Got different curry dishes including chicken and lamb which was very tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this restaurant and would absolutely love to go back again. read more

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I can't believe I have not taken the time to review Karma Kafe yet. This place is spot on. If you are in Hoboken, whether a local or visitor, you must visit. read more

Karma Kafe - garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Best Indian food in the area. I usually go for either the Tandoori Chicken with a side of yogurt cucumber sauce or Chicken Tikka Masala. The food taste fresh & the service is always on point, they already know me for getting the Mango Mojito & extra Garlic Naan to go read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This casual spot gets packed for dinner during the week and especially on the weekends. It's great for dine in or take out. My favorite is the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The chicken is tender and the naan is fluffy. Best spot for Indian food in Hoboken! read more

Karma Kafe - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Let me start by saying, we rarely if ever have Indian food, it's just not a go to and sadly it's a bit too spicy for my tastebuds. That said, we ordered Chicken Biryani (very spicy, IMO) & Chicken Tikka Masala & Masala Mozzarella Naan - we loved the Naan! So so good. We felt the servings were great, the service was very nice and the ambiance was welcoming. They were packed on a random weeknight and they do an incredible amount of take-out / delivery. If you love Indian food or are hesitant to try, would recommend! We aren't running back.. my mouths still burning haha read more

Karma Kafe - Chicken Biryani & Chicken Tikka Masala & Masala Mozzarella Naan - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Pretty popular Indian restaurant in the area and known in Jersey city as well. I have been coming to this Indian restaurant ( when in the area) for some tasty and good Indian food. It can get busy so just be patient! Good portion amount of food and definitely a must try! It's actually been a while for me since I've been in the area but when I'm in the mood for Indian food, Karma is the place to be. Prices are a little on the higher end and parking can be a pain but it's worth it. read more

Our server was great. Food was amazing. We had shrimp tandoori for an appetizer. Got the chicken Mahkani and garlic naan to our main dish. Everything was so delicious!! Definitely adding it to our regular places to eat when we are in town. read more

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The food was very good - I eat plant based and they have a lot of options. The Dal Tadka and Vegetable Jalfrezi were both excellent. I also like not a lot of random service charges thrown on the bill, just the food and tax. I will definitely be going back. read more

Ordered via Grubhub. Did a scheduled pickup for 9:30, food arrived closer to 10:00. Gingery Chicken Soup was so good! It was very creamy and there were a lot of chicken in there. (Fave) The palak paneer, butter chicken, and naan were okay. Naan was pretty thick and fluffy. Really good garlic flavor! The veggie pakora was a little salty (but I like that so perfect for me). read more

Karma Kafe - Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Outstanding food and service at Karma Kafe. I've only been here once, but I will definitely be a repeat customer. The restaurant is not very big, but it was not crazy when my group got there. We were seated pretty fast and service was prompt. WOW is the best way I can describe the food. Everything came out piping hot, just the way I like it. We had the Crispy Desi Fish, Veggie Samosas, and Papadums to start. I also had a mango lassi, it was a bit tart for me, but overall not a bad drink. For the entrée I had the Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) with Naan. So so good. The dish also came with basmati rice & dal, which is made with lentils or split peas. This dish is also popular in the West Indian community and is really tasty, if you know you know. The combination of the dal, butter chicken and naan is just yum. You either like it or you don't, but to each their own. If you're a lover of Indian food like me, you will enjoy thoroughly. read more

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I've been a regular at Karma Kafe for a while now but haven't had many chances to visit in person. The garlic naan came out sizzling and crunchy with a soft center, I was blown away by how good it was. My favorite is the palak paneer as it never disappoints. Most paneer I have lately at other places is super squeaky which I'm not a fan of, but here the texture is perfect. The service was great and they checked on us regularly, also recommending samosas which were tasty. I did prefer the veggie samosa to the chicken, though. We tried the goat curry as well and loved it as it had a good kick with flavor. Solid spot and lively as this place was packed! read more

Karma Kafe - Palak paneer Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

DO NOT eat here if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions!!!!!!!! I have ordered food from Karma Kafe several times and each time I told them that I have a dairy *allergy*, so please do not include ANY dairy in my food. And each time, they served me dal that contained dairy and didn't even warn me about it. I only knew because I'm always extra careful and ask about each food item individually to make sure none of them have diary. Thank god I didn't eat it. There was also no apology- they didn't seem to care at all that they served me food that I am allergic to. If this had happened once, I could have written it off as a mistake. However, this same situation happened the last FOUR times that I ordered food from here. Unfortunately I can't bring myself to order from Karma Kafe again, since they clearly don't care about food allergies. :( read more

YUMMY FOOD! The biryani is 25 bucks, but it's enough food for three meals. The tables are super cute and the ambiance is delightful. We had a server come up relatively quickly and were given papads and salsa to eat before choosing our meals via an online menu. Would come again read more

Karma Kafe - Karma Kafe Biryani - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Fresh food, good service and lots of variety Been around over 25 years, they are doing something right read more

This place is really, really good and reasonably priced. Hard to come by these days. Delivery can take a little longer (usually around an hour, maybe a few mins more in the evenings), but food is always hot, fresh and packed well. I order constantly read more

Takes 20 minutes to get a check... Asked three times to get a check and still had to wait 20 minutes while I saw our server standing around

Best Indian food Hoboken/nyc area. Always consistent in flavor and huge proportions. Excellent quality.

Top quality, big portions, and great cocktails, Karma Kafe has never disappointed over the last ~15 years I've been a patron along with my group of college friends. A meal here is well worth the commute/parking stress, because it truly is the best Indian restaurant in the area! The samosas, chicken tikka masala, cheese naan, and Mango mojito have all been our favorites for years and we can't imagine going anywhere else for our catch-up sessions. Thank you to the crew at Karma Kafe for always providing a great experience! read more

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Hands down, one of the best spots in Hoboken for Indian cuisine. I'm definitely a loyal repeat customer! Looking forward to my next visit and/or UberEats order from here! read more

The best Indian restaurant around. The kofta makhani is amazing. Even after moving out of Hoboken, we still go back just for Karma Kafe!

I loved the biryani here! Not your usual Indian biryani - this biryani was a mix of spicy flavors with goat, chicken, and seafood! I've never had all 3 in one dish. The fish fry was also very good - perfectly fried and flavorful with green masala without dehydrating or overpowering the delicate fish. Service was the good kind of unmemorable and ambiance was decent. My expectations for Indian food in the city are low but this beat it - especially with its unique twists on known dishes. I'd probably give this a 4.5 star rating. read more

Karma Kafe - Karma Kafe Biryani - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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My go to Indian place in Hoboken! Their portions are good and the flavors are amazing! I typically do lamb vindaloo which is verrrry spicy. Their naan is always fresh, sizeable to share. I also get their vegetable samosas. Each orders comes with two and each samosa is huge. I've also tried the chicken vindaloo which has a kick to it as well. Very much enjoyed it. Overall, a delicious place! Well worth a try if craving Indian. read more

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Food is real And taste bites go crazy . Quick pickup when heading home and comfort food energy read more

Since Empyrean opened, I've been a little turned off by Karma. They do have great food but the mixed grill here and salmon here pale in comparison to Empyrean's. I will never order the salmon from here again. Tried it twice. They burn it and it's not a good kind of burn. It's like eating char on the skin side. It's a little dry and not the most flavorful. The mixed grill also has dry meats and my chicken had bone in it recently. Not worth it. Won't order it again. I also asked for no rice and both dishes arrived with lots of rice. Disappointed. If you want good and juicy, flavorful grilled mix and salmon Tikka, get Empyrean. They do have good fried fish here and chicken tikka at Karma. And their garlic naan is best here, by far. Definitely get the garlic naan! read more

Karma Kafe - Salmon, not good. Asked for no rice. Too burnt. Very dry. - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Too salty.. they even salted the white rice... everything was salty. I got samosas, butter chicken, chicken biryani, everything was excessively salty. Even the green sauce, white sauce and red sauce- were all salty. read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I went for a late dinner with my husband. It was one the few places still open. And still was packed, which is always a good sign, so we decided to try it out. The place is small but fits a lot of people, the decor is really nice. The menu is extensive and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food. The staff is very efficient. When we sat down, we ordered our drinks, a mango lassi and a soda, the mango lassi was so good, it tasted like a creamy mango popsicle. We got garlic naan which was very buttery, soft and pillowy, so good! We ordered the kabab sampler with chicken and ground lamb, the flavors were exceptional, had this charred flavor, and the spices on point! The lamb biryani was so good, the rice was so fluffy it was a amazing, the lamb was very tender. If I had known the biryani was this delicious huge plate, that's all we would have ordered, we had to ask for a takeout box. We couldn't leave anything behind! I truly recommend this place. read more

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The saag paneer was great. Not sure. Liked the daal that came with the dish. The garlic naan was warm and nice.

I've been wanting to try Karma Kafe since pre-Covid when I saw they had a buffet for $14.99. Sadly, I never got around to it and the buffet is no more, due to Covid. But the dishes are good, and prices are very reasonable, especially for the portion size. We had enough leftovers for a second meal. My husband and I stopped in on a Wednesday at around 5:30. There was only one other table dining there at the time but the front table was already filled with takeout orders. Here is everything we ate: To start, they bring out a complimentary app, that is like a super thin cracker, along with a trio of sauces. I wish I asked what the sauces were - it seemed like some kind of mango salsa, a cilantro chutney, and a tomato (?) chutney. All three were great Paneer Kulcha - this reminds me of a naan stuffed with paneer and you really can't go wrong with anything that involves paneer Kabab Sampler (chicken tikka kabab, chicken ginger kabab and lamb seekh kabab) - this is basically a giant plate of meat and I'm not mad it it. My favorites were the lamb and the chicken tikka Karma Kafe Biryani (Basmati rice casserole layered with seasoned Shrimp, lamb, chicken, and vegetables flavored with aromatic herbs and spices and served with raita on the side) - it seemed like everyone was getting the biryani, so I wanted to try it. It was a HUGE portion and when I say huge, I mean they pulled up another table just so they could set the plate down. I wasn't a huge fan of it but I'm beginning to think that I just don't love biryani. There's a certain spice in it that I'm not keen to Hopefully, they'll bring back the buffet so that I can try a bigger variety of dishes. Until then, I'll need to try my go-to, chicken tikka masala but I have a feeling I already know it's going to be amazing. read more

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