Karma Restaurant Menu – Philadelphia, PA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Relaxed venue with a bar offering Indian staples & a large lunch buffet, plus a late-night menu. Based on 753 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Karma Restaurant 19106

Address:
114 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: (215) 925-1444

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Hours

Saturday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4–11 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–10 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–11 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Paneer Tikka
Marinated cottage cheese cubes baked on a skewer.
$12.00
Vegetable Pakora
Deep fried mixed vegetable fritters.
$9.00
Aloo Papri Chaat
Crispy wafers topped with potatoes, chickpeas, cool seasoned yogurt and chutneys.
$8.00
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas.
$10.00
Tandoori Gobhi
Baked cauliflower florets coated with karma’s own special tandoori marinade.
$10.00
Chaat
Pan fried mashed potato patties or vegetable turnovers topped with chickpea masala and chutney.
$9.00
Salmon Raita
Baked salmon in whipped yogurt garnished with mint and tamarind chutney.
$15.00
Fish Pakora
Crispy and savory – battered, fried tilapia fritters.
$10.00
Karma Wings
Chicken wings done tandoori style.
$15.00
Chicken 65
South Indian style spicy fried chicken.
$10.00
Kolkata Golda Chingree
Battered fried jumbo shrimp, served with chutney.
$15.00
Shrimp Malabar
Fried coconut jumbo shrimp, served with mango chutney.
$15.00
Soups
Mulligatawny Shorba
Mixed vegetable soup with lentils and a touch of specially blended spices and herbs.
$9.00
Murg Shorba
Boneless chicken soup with tomatoes, herbs and spices.
$9.00
Thakali Shorba
Roasted tomato and garlic soup.
$9.00
Salads
Garden Salad
Shredded lettuce, red cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and olives with a side of house dressing.
$10.00
Chicken Tikka Salad
Chopped lettuce, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and tandoori grilled chicken with a side of tikka masala dressing.
$15.00
Tandoori Shrimp Salad
Lettuce, red cabbage, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions topped with mint and tamarind chutney.
$16.00
Indian Tandoori Bread
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
$5.00
Naan
Leavened, oven-baked white flatbread.
$4.00
Chapathi
Two tawa grilled whole wheat thin flat breads.
$6.00
Fried Bread
Bhatura – fried naan/poori – fried roti.
$7.00
Makhani Naan
Buttered leavened white flatbread.
$5.00
Lacheddar Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread.
$5.00
Lasooni Naan
Garlic leavened white flatbread.
$5.00
Rumali Roti
Thin unleavened bread baked on an inverted skillet.
$6.00
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with spicy cooked onions.
$6.00
Aloo Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
$6.00
Kandhari Naan
Naan stuffed with pistachios, raisins and almonds.
$7.00
Amritsari Kulcha
Naan stuffed with onions, potatoes, chili, and paneer.
$7.00
Assorted Bread Basket
Naan, lasooni naan, tandoori roti, and paratha.
$16.00
Treasures from the Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
Roasted chicken marinated in homemade yogurt with herbs.
$19.00
Chicken Tikka (Dry)
Spiced cubes of chicken breast broiled in clay oven.
$19.00
Hara Bara Kabab
Chicken marinated in coriander, chili, ginger, and garlic.
$20.00
Reshmi Kabab
Succulent minced chicken.
$19.00
Seekh Kabab
Finely minced lamb seasoned with fresh onions and herbs.
$22.00
Nimbu Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated in garlic, ginger, spices, and lemon.
$22.00
Ajwain Jhinga
Jumbo grilled shrimp infused with a marinade of spices.
$22.00
Karma Mix Platter
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, ajwaina jhinga, hara bara kabab, seekh kabab and salmon tikka.
$27.00
Mixed Veggie Grill
Vegetables marinated with herbs, spices, yogurt, and cream cheese then grilled in the tandoori oven.
$18.00
From the Main Kitchen
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken simmered in a creamy tomato gravy.
$19.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka in an herb-infused creamy tomato gravy.
$19.00
Lamb Chettinad
Lamb cooked in a coconut milk and ground spice curry.
$19.00
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with onions and tomatoes.
$19.00
Salmon Masaledar
Salmon fillets in a yogurt based masala curry.
$19.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in a hot and spicy red chili gravy.
$19.00
Chicken Madras
Southern style hot and spicy chicken curry.
$19.00
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with subtle spices in a creamy cashew and herb gravy.
$19.00
Shrimp Maharaja
Sautéed shrimp in creamy butter and tomato gravy.
$21.00
Lamb Roganjosh
Lamb cooked in its own cardamom-infused juices.
$19.00
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked with a spinach sauce of blended spices.
$19.00
Chicken Mughlai
Chicken cooked in a rich tomato, cashew and masala gravy.
$19.00
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia cooked with sautéed onions, lime juice, spices, and coconut milk.
$21.00
Chicken Xacuti
Chicken cooked in a combination of spices, coconut milk and tamarind.
$19.00
Bhindi Gosht
Okra cooked with cubes of lamb in a rich thick garlic, ginger and mixed masala gravy.
$19.00
Chili Chicken
Battered fried chicken sautéed indo-Chinese style with bell peppers and onions.
$19.00
Goat Curry
Bone-in goat slow-cooked in a onion, tomato and masala.
$22.00
Vegetarian Specialties
Bhindi Do Piaza
Okra sautéed with onions and tomatoes.
$17.00
Paneer Tikka Butter Masala
Cottage cheese cubes stewed in a creamy tomato gravy.
$15.00
Baingan Bharta
Mashed roasted eggplant cooked with green peas and masala.
$14.00
Navratan Korma
Delicious medley of fresh vegetables in a yogurt-based herb gravy.
$14.00
Chana Peshawari
Chickpeas cooked in an onion, tomato and ginger-garlic paste.
$14.00
Bend It Like Karma
Cauliflower sautéed with potatoes, herbs and spices.
$14.00
Saag Paneer
Cubes of Indian cheese simmered in spinach enriched with herbs.
$15.00
Malai Kofta
Vegetable meatballs cooked in a creamy basil and herb curry.
$15.00
Dal Maharaja Punjab
Black lentils slow cooked with onion and tomatoes in a cream and butter sauce (makhani).
$15.00
Dal Tadka
Yellow cooked lentils tempered with aromatic spices.
$14.00
Mutter Paneer
Cheese cubes and peas slow cooked in a cream tomato gravy.
$14.00
Vegetable Jal-Frezi
A medley of vegetables spiced and stir fried Indian style.
$14.00
Rice Dishes
Vegetable Biryani $17.00
Chicken Biryani $18.00
Lamb Biryani $19.00
Goat Biryani $21.00
Shrimp Biryani $21.00
Fish Biryani $21.00
Karma Biryani
Mix of vegetables, chicken, lamb, and shrimp.
$24.00
Sides
Indian Side Salad
Onions, lemon wedges and whole green chilies.
$2.50
Papa Dam
Thin lentil flour crisps.
$2.00
Mango Chutney
Mango relish simmered with onions, garlic and spices.
$2.50
Achar
Mixed spicy pickled fruits and vegetables.
$2.50
Raita
Homemade fresh yogurt with cucumbers and herbs.
$4.00
Vegetable Medley
A side of mixed vegetables sautéed in herbs and spices.
$5.00
Masala Potatoes
A side of potatoes sautéed in a mix of spices.
$6.00
Mint Chutney
An indian masala, mint, cilantro ground into a pastey chutney sauce. Savory
$1.00
Tamarind Chutney
A sweet, fresh natural tamarind muddled into a flavorful chutney
$1.00
Basmati Rice $5.00
Desserts
Gulab Juman
Gulab jamun is a sweet confectionary or dessert, originating in the Indian subcontinent and a type of mithai . These mouthwatering honey rice balls, are a favorite to everyone!
$9.00
Beverages
Mango Lassi
A delicious creamy drink with mango, yogurt, milk, a little sugar, and a sprinkling of cardamom.
$6.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: karmaphiladelphia.comopentable.com

Reviews

Amirsaba Motamedi
Food was above average. Tried the mixed tandoor. Seekh kebab stood out. The rice was bland and dry. Not good. Seekh kebab pretty good. Chicken average. Shrimp and salmon were good too but dear chef, who pairs salmon and shrimp with chicken and lamb?!

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katie yacu
I have been to many Indian Restaurants in Philly and this is by far the best and my new favorite. All of our dishes were cooked to perfection and our plates were clean by the end of our visit at Karma. The owner was very friendly and made great conversation with us!

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Jamie Gearhart
At the new location on Chestnut between Front and 2nd in Philadelphia: Food and service outstanding! Atmosphere quite nice with a local artist displaying their great paintings for sale. But first of all, the food is authentic and delicious. Staff is very helpful in advising those that may not be familiar with Indian food. It is now one if my local favorites. No liquor license yet so BYOB

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sharon
Great service and food! The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious. The garlic Naan smelled so aromatic. The vegetable samosas were tasty. Got a black eyed peas curry and a chicken curry. Both were yum!

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Sundar Jayaraman
Best food ever I had in the past two years. Down to the earth , polite people. Great ambience. Wow what a peaceful experience! Don’t miss this one.The person who served as was Abhi! Wonderful gentleman, explained options , helped what to choose. We entered very late, still served us a good food with smile:)

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Prem
Ambience is okay

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Patrick Ho
Yaas! Indian foooooood! One of the better places to get this exquisite cuisine in Philly. Been here twice and both times were very good experiences. Located in Old City and very easy to get to. The food here is very good (AMAZING, I should say) and the portions are great. Just look at my pictures! The price is decent, though high enough I wouldn’t come here every day. Service was good. They also serve alcoholic drinks as well. Definitely a good place to come for brunch/lunch with a good group of friends!

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Adam
Food was very good, and very tasty. It was extremely flavorful and yet very tender and juicy. The grilled chicken had an immense smokey flavor and beautiful spices. Everything was very well done. Staff was very friendly.

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Tanner Tran
Love their butter chicken! If you can handle heat, definitely try their spicy level. Personally I think it enhances the flavors. I always accommodate it with their mango lassi as well. Friendly staff is a bonus!

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Nick M
Honestly, I don’t see why there were so many negative reviews. I ordered for my family a Paneer Tikka Butter Masala, a Dal Maharaja Punjab, and a Mutter Paneer with Naan. You should note that this restraunts quality wasn’t the greatest and was designed for 1 person. I travelled Philly and was extremely hungry, so if you have plan to eat a full, proper lunch, this restaurant works. For the spice level, we ordered Spicy, but there wasn’t any spice at all, so I recommend getting the “Indian Spicy” option. Overall, good restaurant with nice atmosphere and a good place to eat after exploring the Historical District.

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