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    Karma Kafe

    4.0 (861 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Madras
    Lynne C.

    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!

    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.

    Ciara H.

    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!

    Lisa N.

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

    Shrimp tandoori
    S. T.

    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!

    Dinner at Karma Cafe.
    Paul F H.

    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 !

    Big bottles of Taj lager
    Emma P.

    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!

    Paneer Makhani
    Briana W.

    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!

    Lamb Biryani
    Yuna C.

    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!

    Teresa L.

    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.

    garlic naan
    Gabby A.

    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.

    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

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Pimpan J.

    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!

    Chicken Biryani & Chicken Tikka Masala & Masala Mozzarella Naan

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    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

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    7 months ago

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

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

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    Pariwaar Delights  - Hoboken

    Pariwaar Delights - Hoboken

    2.0(7 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Food was well seasoned however the meat for the goat curry (27.99) and lamb biryani (29.99) was…read morevery small portions. The naan was also kind of flat and dry. This place was on the pricier side for Indian food and due to the small amount of meat in each dish, not sure we would come back.

    Imagine if you will, service so incompetent, so devoid of anything close to positive customer…read moreservice that you wind up leaving a restaurant angry about the experience. That sums up my visit to Pariwaar Delights this week. Pariwaar certainly puts on a good face. Sandwich boards outside promise delicious food. The interior is beautifully decorated with modern lighting, furniture and unusual cutlery. At first things seemed okay. My partner and I were seated quickly because...well, we were only one of two whole parties in the place (but it was Sunday evening so read into that what you will). We had seen a sign outside for a Mutton Biriyani, but on the menu they only listed goat. So here's where the initial confusion began. Depending on where you are, Mutton and Goat are not necessarily the same thing. Mutton can refer to sheep while Goat is well...goat. In some restaurants however, the two can be used interchangeably. So when we started to order, we mentioned the mutton and the waiter (who barely spoke above a whisper and had a deer in the headlights look the entire time) kept saying "goat". We went back and forth three times. He could have easily just said "Here goat *is* mutton" but he never did. After that back and forth, we ordered several dishes including the Indian Masala Wings as an appetizer and the Goat Mandi. This is important to my tale. Within 10-15 minutes some of our food came out including garlic naan, sesame naan and chaan masala. All of this was good, but as we ate we began to wonder where our other dishes were. So we ate and then we waited. We waited a half hour. During that time, the waiter never checked on us. Indeed, at times both the waiter and the host/cashier just disappeared into the kitchen for five to ten minutes at a time. When I finally got their attention, I asked them where our Goat Mandi and Masala wings were. For some bizarre reason, they thought we asked for the Goat Mandi to go (we never said the words "to go" when we ordered) and they claim we never ordered the wings (I asked for the wings three times). I told them we'd take the dish to go along with our leftovers. At that point I just wanted to get out of there. I'm not even going to go into detail on the food. Overall, the food was good but definitely overpriced. These were Manhattan prices in Hoboken. It's not worth having to deal with horrible service and okay food.

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    Pariwaar Delights 2 - The King of Biryani's & Mandi's - Gobi 65

    Pariwaar Delights 2 - The King of Biryani's & Mandi's

    3.0(1 review)
    0.1 mi

    I appreciate what they're trying to do by bringing a niche Indian cuisine to Hoboken…read more However, there are some improvements needed in order for them to be successful in the future. We came here shortly after their opening after waiting in great anticipation for about a year. I'm giving one extra star just for the benefit of the doubt because they just opened, or maybe I ordered the wrong things. The menu is not very vegetarian-friendly. Samosa chaat was lacking in yogurt and tamarind sauce. Very heavy on the chickpeas. Paneer makhani biryani was just lots of dry rice, dry paneer, lacking flavor. We barely touched it. There were items on the menu we asked for that they didn't have. Their prices are a bit high for basically fast-food quality. There is a 4% cash discount btw. The owner seemed very nice and earnest. I think they should include some more universally enjoyed Indian staples on the menu just to get more people in the door, and then people will venture into the mandi and biryani. Best of luck.

    From the owner: "Pariwaar" means "family," a name chosen with the hope that each visit will create a bond between…read moreus as close as family. Afreen Ahmed, the visionary behind Pariwaar Delights in Jersey City, founded the restaurant with a passion for bringing authentic South Indian flavors to the local community. As a woman-owned business, Pariwaar Delights represents her commitment to excellence in cuisine and hospitality, aiming to create a space where every visitor feels like family. Chef Afreen and her dedicated team focus on capturing the essence of traditional South Indian dishes, using spices and ingredients directly sourced from her hometown, Hyderabad, to deliver genuine, mouthwatering flavors. Afreen's goals extend beyond just serving delicious food; she strives to introduce patrons to the rich cultural heritage of Indian cuisine while providing an unmatched dining experience. By preserving the authentic flavor profiles of each dish, Pariwaar Delights aims to make every meal memorable, whether for newcomers or those seeking a taste of home. Afreen's dedication to quality and heartfelt hospitality sets the tone, making Pariwaar Delights not only a restaurant but a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Jersey City & Hoboken.

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    Chef Of India

    Chef Of India

    3.5(273 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Let's get real. My LinkedIn profile is long, but unlike some people, it's factually correct. I'm…read morespeaking to the well-meaning folks who have asked whether I'm interested in food writing beyond Yelp. The truth is I barely know the difference between caraway and bechamel. In a world where some UES people won't travel to the UWS, my main strategic advantage is willingness to deal with long train rides and walks in search of unique cuisine. I've even impressed my LA friend because why would someone in Los Feliz go all the way to Culver City? That brings me to Chef of India. I lack the expertise to convey the intensity of the Chilli Masala Idli but urge you to try this flavor powerhouse. The restaurant's own description doesn't go into much detail, noting "chilli sauce and South Indian spices," but I can respect that they're saving their energy for the cooking rather typing. There's a strong garlic vibe and some onions, but I'm not skilled enough to discern the many other ingredients at work here. I still haven't been to Chef of India in person but it might get the top spot in my Uber Eats Hall of Fame.

    3.5 stars We got the…read morebutter chicken with tawa roti. It was supposed to come with basmati rice but they forgot it in our delivery order. The food was pretty tasty, spicier than we expected for "mild", but nothing unbearable. Definitely the least boring butter chicken I've ever had. The chicken was slightly overcooked though, depending on the piece. It came with two sauces, a yogurt-based sauce that was very tasty and cooling for the spice and a much more spicy/spiced sauce that was too spicy for me, but had nice flavor. The roti was fine, nice that we at least had that to dip in the sauces since we didnt have the rice.

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    Chef Of India - Classic Spring Dosa $11.99 (07/08/24). @Chef_Of_India #JerseyCity #IndianFood #FoodPorn

    Classic Spring Dosa $11.99 (07/08/24). @Chef_Of_India #JerseyCity #IndianFood #FoodPorn

    Chef Of India - My picture can explain my score. The worst restaurant ever. A CURVY hair.. this makes me feel sooo gross

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    My picture can explain my score. The worst restaurant ever. A CURVY hair.. this makes me feel sooo gross

    Dosa Spot - Onion Rava Masala Dosa

    Dosa Spot

    4.0(46 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $

    Since my original visit where we were let down by almost everything besides the Dosa, we have…read morevisited Dosa Spot quite a few times. Since then, we have consistently enjoyed our experience here. While the Dosas are still the hightlight, they have improved the Idli and Medhu Vada as well (even though the Idli disintegrated too quickly). Dosa Spot has now become our go-to place for Dosas in Jersey City. I still wouldn't go back for North Indian fare but both the plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, and Rava Masala Dosa are all excellent options as are the beverages, from the Buttermilk to the Mango Lassi to the Filter Coffee to the Masala Chai.

    Located in a fairly nondescript corner of the Newport Centre Mall, Dosa Spot happens to be the only…read moreSouth Indian spot in this part of Jersey City. Very strange. Knowing that, we were still craving some dosas after a fun and productive weekend. The Onion Rava Masala Dosa is my go-to and I could not resist trying that alongside the mango lassi. The mango lassi wasn't too special, but it helped quench the thirst a bit. The dosa itself has its good and bad moments: 1) The masala (potatoes) , which was atypically on top of the dosa, was honestly pretty tasty. Great quantity too. 2) The chutney was good, but perhaps a pretty large quantity. I had a hard time finishing it. 3) The sambar was good and the right quantity. However, it did have a pretty good kick to it. Fortunately, the chutney helped offset that. 4) The dosa itself was a slight bit disappointing, but with some important caveats. I felt the batter needed the onions marinated in it a bit more. Felt like the onions were kinda added to the top of the batter, leaving an uneven taste across the dosa. It did feel a bit dry at times due to the lack of onion. Red onion - while sometimes a necessity - doesn't hit the same as white onion with these dosas. I wasn't able to finish the entire dosa. Now the important caveat is that this is a mall outlet and you don't have the luxuries of other South Indian establishments, especially in the suburbs near me. As a result, I don't think this is a bad place to grab dosas or get your South Indian fix. It just won't be my absolute best dosa place.

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