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Karma Lounge Restaurant

4.4 (1k reviews)
ModerateIndian, Buffets, Lounges
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Desire C.

The food was absolutely delicious. Great vibe and the smell that filled the place was out of this world. The waitress was so friendly and welcoming.

Anne-Marie N.

Quaint little Southern Indian restaurant in a strip mall. Interior was clean and welcoming. They offer a weekend buffet or menu. We chose menu, as we like certain dishes and appreciate leftovers. The waitstaff were very nice. They offer different levels of heat on a scale of 1-7. It was a leisurely lunch and they weren't busy, but they offer alcohol & have some unique choices. The food was really good. We would go back for it again, even though this is pretty far from our home. Check it out.

Chicken lollipop are absolutely delicious crispy on the outside juicy and tender inside, with perfect blanched of spices. Full of flavor and definitely worth trying

Vegetables being prepped in the dining area.
Sam S.

Who is giving these people all these stars and good reviews. Worst Indian food in the OC by far. I'll get to the food later but let's start with when we arrived. We were coming from an event at a temple and were very very hungry. Upon reaching the restaurant we saw that there was a private event going on inside. It was extremely loud so we asked if we could find a quieter spot. The server showed us to a table outside towards the back of the restaurant. There was no setup on tables. Just some tables hurriedly put together. This space was right next to the trash area and the kitchen. People kept running back and forth to take care of the private party so it was not a good experience at all. Service was non existent. 3-4 different people came to the table. One to take the order, another to bring one part of the order, another to bring what was left. Edward was the only person who took some interest in our table. He gave us his complete attention and told us about the restaurant's offerings. Soon the area we were dining in became a preparation area. See pictures. Vegetables started being prepared. Never seen anything like this before. Now to the food:- The papri chat had more garbanzo than anything else, the seekh kababs were red in color with no flavor. Goat meat was stale. Butter chicken extremely sweet, Dal makhni undercooked and not makhni at all. Nans were half way decent but still not up to par. A disgrace to Indian food. Worst part of all was that the private party going on inside just kept getting loud and obnoxious by the minute. My advice to the owners and management of Karma Lounge is that if you're going to have a private event this loud- close the rest of the restaurant. All customers deserve the same attention and quiet to enjoy their outing. Also your food needs drastic changes. It's not difficult to create food with authentic flavors. Ask me and I'll give you or your chef some pointers. I ran a very successful Indian restaurant for many years. No charge.

Lamb curry spicy
Jason L.

It was our first time here and the food did not dissapoint. The flavor and the spiciness is spot on and way better than most other places ive tried. The service is great, especially Edward. Nice music plays and it really put you in the mood to eat.

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Cha L.

Review is for a delivery order & the Tikka chicken masala is bueno! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the papadam. I can literally order 10 of these and snack on them all night. The staff is quite friendly as I called to make sure the driver don't forget the papadam. The only thing that we didn't like was the masala egg rolls. It was super mushy and tasted like it was previously frozen and the wrapper was thick.

The food is so good service was great. Would recommend to anyone who likes Indian food.
Lisa L.

The food was delicious and service was great. I would recommend anyone who wants to try Indian food

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight flavorful Indian dishes, friendly attentive staff, and a welcoming ambiance. Portions are generous and spice levels can be customized.

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I've been coming to Karma Lounge for years. Their food is always delicious and Saba is an amazing server. Can't wait for the brea location!

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Great food, great service. Very large portions, I had a lot leftover lol. The ambiance was pretty relaxing too

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Amazing food, amazing service, and great ambiance. The food was fresh, tasty, and timely!

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The best dishes and friendliest and helpful staff! Edward was great! He recommended dishes that we loved and was very attentive.

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Ask the Community - Karma Lounge Restaurant

Do they have a lunch buffet?

Yes. From 11 am to 3 pm

Do you have any jain options?

Yes

Are nuts used in any of sauces and are they noted on the menu as containing nuts? For us nut allergy folks.

Shahi panner sauce has cashews. Please check with server for several nut free dishes we have.

How much is the buffet?

$20.99 per person for champagne buffet on Sunday

I was told lunch buffet was available Friday Saturday and Sunday, but that Sunday was different but this could not be explained... what is the difference?

You would be better off with a different spot. Not recommended.

Hi! Do you guys have vegan options?

Yes. We have several Vegan Options. Please visit our website and look for symbol V to see extensive list.

Are you still offering buffets and if so what are the timings?

Yes, Grand weekend brunch is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Are they only doing take out, is their lunch buffet available or are they no longer gonna offer it?

They are open for dine in, but you order from the menu. No buffet.

Is the lunch buffet available?

Yes. Only on week-ends they have all you can eat.

To-Go: Do you have to order rice separately? Does it only come with one rice even if you order 3 dishes?

Yes. Their Entrée come with rice.

Are you open Christmas Day?

Yes we are

Is it halal?

It’s Indian

Is the food halal?

I called them and they said it's halal .

How much is the dinner buffet?

There is no dinner buffet. Only lunch buffet and it's $11.99. All you can eat.

How much is the lunch buffet?

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