Indian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"A foodie paradise! The food portions are generous and very reasonable. It's a bit like a labyrinth and the aisles can get clogged with people coming..."

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Amma's South Indian Cuisine

88/100 (2459 ratings)

"There’s is nothing better than finding a local gem like this one. Excellent food, friendly service, and a beautiful “exposed walls” atmosphere...."

Taylor Gardner

"AN EXCELLENT CHOICE! As you know I only usually do reviews for American Restaurants and Diners, but for this special review I travel to India, West..."

Daniel L. Curcio

"Amma's, the South Indian restaurant in Philadelphia, surpassed all expectations during my recent visit. The restaurant's clean and minimally adorned..."

Ruchira Bafana

"The food was authentically Tamil Nadu style food. We got the veggie tiffin combo and non-veg meals. Both were really good. Took us to Chennai like..."

Kalidindi Subhash

"We celebrated a birthday here and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. They gave us a lighter, extra plates and cutlery..."

Temba Mateke

"Good spot for an assortment of Indian dishes. South Indian "cuisine" is a misnomer and is quite varied and consists of at least 5 distinct major..."

Vishnu Suresh

"This is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We had dined in and ordered delivery. The food is always well cooked, fresh, and tasty. Our..."

Valerie Betancourt

"If you are overwhelmed with the size and complexity of the menu, like I was, then order a south Indian veg meal. I ordered one and loved it. It comes..."

Vishwanath

"Delicious vegetarian food. Service is just amazing. The staff is so welcoming and they make you feel super comfortable. Nice ambiance and..."

Ronak Shah

"Such a beautiful restaurant for South Indian food lovers in the kids of central city Philadelphia. Good atmosphere and great delectable food. Service..."

Amala Shaju

"One of my favorite restaurants in the city! I always love the quality of the food and of the experience every time I come here. The chicken65 is the..."

Nadia Sharpe

Maharaja

86/100 (1 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

Dana Mandi

86/100 (1120 ratings)

"I’ll definitely be coming back here again. I’ve not liked Indian food until I tried the food here. I don’t think some of the food here is sold..."

Anthony Bishop

"Incredible spot to get legit Indian food in West Philly. Probably the best Indian in town. Not to mention they have all the spices you could imagine..."

Mike Hoover

"Oh damn, one of the best unknown spots in the city. First time I went I was confused but no place has the authentic food like Dana Mandi. Cant..."

Kevin Bond

"6 stars for the saag paneer, palak goat, raita and chai. Minus one for the undersalted, flavorless tandoori chicken (though, at least it was..."

Britt Nicole

"Nice, simple and delicious home cooked food from the nicest Punjabi owners. Over my 2 week stay in Philly, I tried different sabzis and parathas here..."

Naveen

"Amazing home style paranthas. Crispy, super thin, delicious stuffing. Aloo, gobi, paneer - all three were great. Get a side of extra butter to lather..."

neil matin

"Great food, homemade and tastes like it. We had parathas, bhindi, goat curry, aloo gobi and they were all delicious. It's a restaurant behind the..."

Shruti

"The restaurant is very cheap and true to Indian flavors. The grocery store is good but mostly caters to North Indians. Would be nice to have more..."

Anil Yanamandra

"In and out - just what I needed. I had to pick up some samosas and after scouring Yelp for a decent place, I stumbled upon this option. There aren't..."

Ritesh Shah

"Finally a good cheap Indian restaurant that is not a buffet. Tasty wholesome food served in a very casual atmosphere. Located in the back of a well..."

David OMalley

"Really really really amazing Indian food in the back of the store. Sort of like a hidden gem, speakeasy of sorts. I had no idea there was a..."

Freddy Chang

"Best indian store in university city, if not philly. The family who owns the place are really good and friendly. The stock of indian grocery is good...."

Arusha Acharyya

"Delicious food, 1/2 serving sizes are very generous and the menu is wonderful for sharing and trying different curries. They lose one star because..."

Josep Valls

"Best place in Philly to have quick dinner in Punjabi style. Great taste and quick service. Store has all the basic Indian stuff for your kitchen and..."

Gaurav Srivastava

"I basically went there for dinner and I must say, it was a one fine authentic Indian food. The price was economical and food was fresh and served..."

Purvesh Patel

Masala Kitchen : Kati Rolls & Platters

85/100 (1619 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great value and even better taste. $9 lamb and chicken platter is awesome - make sure to add the white sauce and hot sauce if you like spicy! Lasted..."

Josie Sussmann

"Been hoping to try this place for a while. Thank you for being open so late! The wait was well worth..."

Fleur Alana

"Stopped in for a quick bite, and was blown away. Great food, good price, and fast service. I will definitely be..."

Shane Cone

"Best tasting Indian food I've ever had. Taste is what matters,..."

Christopher Travis D'Amato

"Good food specially late in the night. Best part is that this place open till 3:30 on weekends. Try Chicken Keema roll...So yummy..."

Jatan Upadhyay

"Awesome food and great service! Love the mango lassi in the cute to go bottles. Love the late night snacking..."

Crystal Xu

"Great! Picked up takeout tonight because we were staying right across the street. MK special and the chicken kheema roll were our favorites! So yummy..."

Lindsey Austin Kidwell

"Perfect place for kathi roll, gives you taste for mother..."

Jay Chitroda

"I loved it, food was really good, will definitely be ordering..."

Jonaee Michelle Watson

"Grab and Go food. Great service and quality..."

Masaood Yunus

"I went here for the first time for lunch and i got the Veg Biryani. I loved it very good and reasonable price. I will be back..."

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"Popped in to try a quick roll. Never had a kati roll. Ordered the chicken tawa and it was ready very quickly and nicely packaged. It was extremely..."

Kalvin Thompson

"Perfect lunch spot! My experience far exceeded my expectations. I went in assuming the fast casual design would come with the same standard flavors..."

Oscar Manjerovic

"This is a must try if you like indian food or like to try new things. The food is amazing and you need to try the homemade drinks, they are to die..."

Raydel Mesa

"Friendly staff, quick service! Huge portion of food, definitely will get at least 2 meals out of it. If you're sensitive to spicy food, be careful..."

Allison

"Excellent customer service. food was amazingly impressive. the taste was phenomenal. I had the paneer achari. The paneer achari was good kind of..."

Gods Girl

"Rolls here are a must try, depending on your appetite you might need do order more than one. Tried lamb kabab kathi roll, taste was really amazing...."

Dewansh Rastogi

"Quick food and a few vegan options. Good..."

Blake McVey

"This place is great. I love getting a quick snack or lunch here. Easy to order online or on the kiosk and it's basically fast food, made within 10..."

Max S.

"With most things closed at night in Philly, this place is a gem being open until 3:30 AM on weekends. The kati rolls are super yummy and affordable,..."

Noah Beratan

"Had a couple of rolls, nothing great. The chicken lacks flavor. Now this succeeds because it's open late and the crowd has had a bunch of..."

Kunal Chandel

"Guys this place is so worth your attention. The paneer kati roll is soooo good!! Have it there when it’s warm, the paneer itself is such good..."

Roshni Patel

"Amazing food. Good find for a late night done on weekends. Homemade drinks are so authentic. Mint lemonade is my favorite. Serving size of their..."

Selva Ganapathi Gowrinathan

"Kati rolls are great and price is reasonable. Masala chai, lassi, and mint lemonade from here also great. Deducting a star because the platters are..."

Kelsey&Salar

"Love getting the Archari Kati Rolls from here and the white sauce!! The issue is masala kitchen is inconsistent each time I order from them, so my..."

KD

"Absolutely wonderful Indian Kati Rolls- we recently ate a lunch at this small restaurant and enjoyed the fare throughly- not too hot spicey neither..."

Ramesh Venkatakrishnan

Little Sicily Ii

85/100 (2151 ratings)

"I was in the area for a work trip and wanted to grab something to eat that wasn’t too fancy and was something I couldn’t get at home in..."

Rebecca T

"I had the pleasure of trying the Little Sicily Pizza 2 strain, and it completely exceeded my expectations. What truly set this experience apart was..."

Kushal Patel

"I got the spicy chicken cheesesteak after hearing it was a “must try” for years from friends! Boy were they right - this was a flavor explosion...."

Masuma Salam

"The new addition and a twist cheeses garlic bread is exactly the copy version of Indian cheesy garlic bread. Loved it. Indian pizza is to die for. Do..."

Namrata Patel

"Pros: Delicious food Friendly staff Casual atmosphere Affordable prices Convenient location Cons: Can be crowded, especially on weekends Long wait..."

krutartha shah

"Been going to this place for literal years every month. The only bad thing i would have to say is that sometimes they don’t put enough masala and..."

Simran Kaur

"Place is absolutely mesmerizing. If you’re in Philly, and you like cheesesteak and want to try something new. Don’t hesitate and come to little..."

J Alex

"The Indian style cheesesteak is amazing and unique, would definitely get it..."

K J

"This place was recommended to me the other day & sure enough I found myself trying Saturday night. Very good for us vegetarian ppl. Happy with the..."

Kimberly Robinson

"It’s always a good idea to stop by Little Sicily for delicious food. We have been here so many times and it’s a go to place for us for a quick..."

Nidhi patel

"Went here based off of several recommendations and definitely was not disappointed. They delivered the best fusion pizza I have tried thus far. Their..."

Maitri Patel

"Pictures don’t do this joint justice. The best and most unique pizza and cheesesteak I’ve had esp if you’re into fresh Indian spicy flavors...."

Andrew

"I would have given this place 4 but gave it a 5 as some reviewers have unnecessarily given 1 star to the place because of poor customer service...."

Dhawal Sehgal

"The Egg Bhurji Cheesesteak, Masala Fries and the Sandwich- all were really good! Great flavor and fantastic taste. We didn’t have the pizza but..."

Parth Malhotra

"Food was pretty good; however, they did not wear gloves while preparing the food, taking the food out, and handing the food to us. They also handed..."

luis gonzalez

"One of our go to spots for lunch or dinner. The masala veg club is my favorite item on the menu and for such a simple sandwich always hits the spot...."

Alisa Behari

"Had the cheese steaks from here. Got both the mild and spicy. It was the best sandwich I've ever had. It's not the quickest service because it's so..."

MichaelT

Thanal Indian Tavern

85/100 (2135 ratings)

"Our recent visit to Thanal was a memorable experience for a special occasion celebrating a friend's upcoming wedding. The food was a highlight of the..."

Sourav Das

"Good food, decent ambiance, and good service. I can recommend this place to you if you are looking for places to try Indian cuisines. The staff was..."

Dewansh Rastogi

"Delicious food and very accommodating staff! Tandoori wings, Apollo fish, chana chaat, bullet naan, thanal special goat curry, anjeer kofta...so good..."

Priti Nigam

"We made a reservation for 2 a few days in advance with no trouble finding a good time slot. It was restaurant week and they offered a 3 course meal..."

Aidan Uy

"Delicious food, very attentive service, and a lively atmosphere ( loud, but that's okay). My girlfriend and I really enjoyed sharing food, and they..."

Torin McFarland

"The food here is really great, we were a party of 8 and everyone like all the dishes that we order. Everyone walk out full and the bill was under..."

Linh Lynn

"The cuisine had a rich flavor. Excellent location with a wide variety of choices; the only drawback is that the dinner took a while to arrive. The..."

Sammi Lin

"It's was great experience having dinner here. Delicious food and specially cocktails are amazing. Attentive service and friendly..."

Swapnil Palase

"Great tasting food and amazing service. We ordered pudhina paneer tikka, gobi Manchurian and basil rasam soup for appetizers. All on point! Curries..."

Prashant Patel

"The food was excellent, particularly the lamb vindaloo which was ordered medium hot. The service was oddly off. The employees were friendly, but..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"This was one of my favorites Indian restaurants from the day it opened. Unfortunately, things are not the same some of the recipes are changed along..."

jannatul hasan

"We had a lovely dinner experience on a weeknight! The food was fresh and tasty and the portions generous. The boneless fish curry was very flavorful..."

Ekaterina Nekrasova

"Had a great time at Thanal! It was nice to see a full service bar available, even though I received a beer a far cry away from the expected IPA I..."

Jeremy Yowell

"Food was excellent. Very romantic atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Chicken 65 is highly recommended great spice The..."

Kenneth Kondash

"Went there for a lunch buffet with my friends. After trying few places, I can say this is the best Indian restaurant in Philly. Buffet items are..."

Bhavana Kaulwar

"Thanal food was absolutely delicious. I had the pudina paneer tikka and the podi idli and while I couldn't finish them by myself I really wanted to...."

Catherine Shah

Little Sicily Pizza

Indian Cafe And Grille

84/100 (416 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

"Lunch was simply superb. The best Indian food I've had in this country, rivalled only by a restaurant in Cambridge, England, and one in Toronto. We..."

Judy Buck-Glenn

"Food is very flavorful and they have some unique options! I got the paneer Shahi korma and my boyfriend got the mango chicken. Both were delicious...."

Nicole Lemanski

"The food was absolutely delicious! Beautifully plated and smelled great. The staff waited on my table with care and fulfilled every request. They..."

Wynter

"Best Channa Masala in the city! I love this place and order from here way too much lol when they first opened up across the street from my house I..."

Matt Calhoun

"Love the food here! My boyfriend and I have eaten here three times, and had a great experience each visit. We love the poori, the chat papri, and the..."

Natalie Merritt

"This is my new favorite indian place in spring garden/Girard corridor. While pricing is comparable to the long standing nearby Ekta and Tiffin, I..."

Bevin Journey

"This place is AMAZING. If you are a fan of Indian food you will appreciate the authenticity of their dishes. I never had a chance to eat inside but..."

rdotrck7

"The place at night looked really old, maybe it’s the building, the ambiance is average. But the food is really good and the staff here is really..."

jacob benny john

"First time trying Indian food. The place looks cozy and has a great atmosphere, good for a first date. I tried the chicken naan (kind of pita bread..."

Enrique Alberro

"Here you can- Dine Byob on traditional Indian cuisine, in large groups, small groups, with family, friends or solo, indoor and in their limited..."

Raw Truth

"This is some of the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten. The staff is warm & friendly. I will be returning regularly. Welcome to the..."

Scott

"This place was delicious! We got the lamb korma and butter chicken with naan. The owner was really sweet, great service and good..."

Wendy Shinkarow

"I came all the way from Willow Grove at a friends suggestion. It was amazing! Food came out fast, fresh, and delicious. Nice cozy environment...."

Jamela Bilal

"The lentil soup is delicious! So flavorful and light! The service was quick and the staff is very friendly and..."

Nia Simmons

"Catered our company lunch today. Everything I tried was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Will be dining here next time I'm in the..."

Tom Krupa

"Customer service is outstanding. Food is incredible and the staff are very knowledgeable of their gluten-free items for our party’s..."

Riss Flex

"Excellent experience here, food was delicious. Chicken Korma was very flavorful, aromatic and spiced to..."

Nafiul Ahasan

Tiffin Indian

84/100 (3379 ratings)

"Ordered baingan barta, chicken biryani and naan. Everything was delicious, very nicely fragrant and spiced. Was a bit surprised (good) the medium was..."

Alex Radtke

"Have gotten takeout from here many times, and it is always delicious and fresh. Our go-to's are usually the Aloo Ghobi or any of the many curries. We..."

Tyler Kovalesky

"We are working our way through all Tiffin locations and so far, this location and Bryn Mawr, PA are tied for #1. Nice, quiet location in South..."

KGQ NYC

"I also only got this one pic because I was too busy eating to remember to snap more! Butter chicken is so rich and savory. Creamy and..."

Chelsie Moeung

"I've ordered to-go from Tiffin South Philly a few times now and have never been disappointed! The food is absolutely delicious. The Paneer Tikka..."

Rose Zilberberg

"I think I’ve tried just about every Indian restaurant in Philly and this is absolutely my number one. We’ve had a lot of different meals from..."

Julia Robinson

"Food is always on point. The reusable/returnable container offer warms my tree hugging soul. Tiffin committing to this is wonderful and I would..."

Shannon Small

"I usually order take out instead of dining in, but either way you can't go wrong. Their dishes are flavorful and delicious. You won't regret eating..."

Alexis Rosen

"We love ordering takeout from Tiffin and choosing the reusable container option. The food is delicious and fresh and we always have full, happy..."

Ashley Limes Castellana

"Tiffin is our go-to Indian cuisine in South Philadelphia. The Chicken Korma is absolutely fantastic, my wife and I appreciate the quality work the..."

Joe Janssen

Karma Restaurant & Bar

84/100 (1396 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was amazing. Each dish was full of flavor. I enjoyed the variety of vegetarian and non vegetarians dishes. Salmon raita is a definite..."

Binu Abraham

"Great selection of cocktails and amazing flavor in the three entree I tried! Highly recommend!! Elephant room upstairs is definitely something to..."

Kevin Ramlochan

"Great establishment! The food is good and the service is great. I definitely recommend this place to anyone. The owner is super friendly and their..."

Monet West

"It's an awesome place if you're looking for true Indian delicacies. I would especially recommend Dal Makhani there ( they call it Dal Maharaja..."

Vivek Gupta

"Love the food and great customer service!!! Mani the manager is very nice..."

Mital Manoj Patel

"Went here for dinner with my friends (to celebrate my 21st birthday) I thought the food and service was absolutely wonderful. I eat at Karma every..."

Talia Giles

"Great food as always and great seeing my buddy the manager Mani again! New place looks..."

Erik Chase

"Food was excellent! I was pleasantly surprised..... I will be back for..."

Belinda Johnson

"Couldn't leave where I was at so sent a friend to pick up some stuff last night. Tried some of his Butter Chicken which was nice and I ordered..."

Edwin Estrella

"Delicious food - the Lamb Roganjosh and Kadai Chicken are just two of the very tasty..."

Stephen Boyd

"Awesome food!! Even better environment. Can't wait for them just start their happy..."

Noah Jaslow

Makhani

84/100 (821 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

"Superb meal here Friday night! What a gem. Saw them on Fox 29 local TV over the summer. Loved the Tandoori Wings, the special Akbari (spelling? )..."

CityLady52

"I have been waiting for this restaurant to open for few weeks! Finally got to try it and let me just say it was amazing. Very clean and fine dining..."

Ravinder Khehra

"Great, fresh cooked food and a friendly environment! I got the veggie lunch special, and it was a good amount of food for the price. Will definitely..."

Bradford Newton

"I have had the privilege of growing up with wonderful cooks in my family. It has made me truly appreciate every nuance of a well prepared and..."

Kathy Hunsicker

"Very delicious well balanced food. Spices are amazing and rice is on point. Authentic Cuisine to it's finest. Atmosphere was very seductive and decor..."

MultiMillionaire

"Wandered in here by accident looking for a new spot in Old City - very happy we did! We had the vegetable samosa which was quite tasty and brought..."

Rebecca Swaintek

"I had a lovely lunch here. It felt like they took the time to prepare everything fresh. My samosas were very tasty as was the eggplant appetizer...."

SGH

"Just got back from an early dinner. What a great new Indian restaurant in Old City. We had a few specials so they may not be on the menu if you go...."

Mike Quigley

"I ate here with my husband and in-laws who are visiting from North India. Not only was the food incredible, but the menu was a delightful surprise! ..."

Molly

"I chose the lamb shanks and they were amazing! The Naan is also some of the best I’ve had. So flavorful, so happy to have another great restaurant..."

Shane Shoemaker

"I loveee this place! The food is delicious, always had really nice waitstaff, and the atmosphere is cozy and calming. I am gluten free and mostly..."

Sammi Pfeiffer

"At first go we were little hesitant to try the food at this restaurant during our weekend visit to Philly, but after little thought we went for it ...."

Ajay Sethi

"Makhani Modern India Restaurant in Old City is fantastic. I ordered from there for home delivery and got my food in about 30 minutes. It was hot..."

Thomas “Tommy” Martorana

"The food is excellent but the waiter is rude. I went with my fiance and even though I tried to ask him about the portion size, he avoided eye contact..."

Mita M

Indian Restaurant

83/100 (2564 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"The staff here are incredibly nice and respectful. The food did take a while but it was well worth the wait. The chicken Tikka masala was delicious..."

Meng Lou

"The food here (we had the Tandoori chicken and Chicken Tokka Masala) was delicious and worked well for sharing between two. The service was very..."

Rehana Odendaal

"This is the best Indian restaurant in Philly!! It’s delicious and the staff is always warm and welcoming and will always explain any dish- perfect..."

Brianna Durkin

"I was on my walk on South Street and was craving some Indian food. I passed by the restaurant and thought to give it a try. It's a cozy place with..."

Pho Nguyen

"Everything we ordered was delicious. Some of the best naan I’ve had in my life. The samosas came out fresh and hot. I recommend the tikka masala,..."

Maya Afilalo

"I've ordered from the Indian restaurant with the inventive name for two years and never had a complaint (unless you count my aversion to bone-in..."

Christian B.

"We were wandering the streets on a Saturday night trying to find a place that had any open tables when we stumbled upon this place! Gracious..."

The Up Agency

"From the moment I walked in the door the fragrant spices whisked me off to this wonderful culture. The decor is crisp, clean & relaxing. The service..."

Dena Diehl

"Delicious food, excellent service and well-maintained restaurant. I often do pick-up and always am greeted with a smile. When I do come in for a..."

Sudil Mahendra

"Went here for Valentines Day with my SO. Found it last minute, turned out a great choice. Good location right off Broad St. Small restaurant, but..."

Michael Benjamin

"Very good Indian food, BYOB, good service, good location. Paying cash is a practical option because they offer a small discount. I have been there a..."

Robert Wilson Torchia

Minar Palace

"We are visiting Philly for a few days, and so far, didn't have a good luck with restaurants. We just finished eating at Minar palace and we all had a..."

Orit Golos

"Great buffet, ayce. The staff was very friendly and always checked that there were no used plates stacking up on our table. The variety of the buffet..."

Simon Holzmann

"Really dependably good Indian cuisine. I like the shrimp biriyani,chiken tikka masala a lot - also the malai kofta. Lots of things left to try on the..."

sumit mehra

"I've been eating at Minar Palace for decades. I returned last year after 6 years out west and was pleasantly surprised by many improvements Minar had..."

Everett W

"Food is always hot and delicious. If you have gluten or dairy issues this is the place to go as all dishes have it called out. When I eat there I..."

Beatrice Arreola

"We love Indian food, and have eaten at least ten Philadelphia Indian restaurants over two decades. I've liked several equally, but my wife insists..."

Robert Berry

"Not sure why the reviews are mixed. The food was amazing, and the service was pretty good for a buffet. We had the buffet the food was fresh, the..."

Kumar Giri

"Very nice Buffet with very good vegetarian options. Consistent but vary options daily. Personal Favorite is a Goat Sage dish ordered on Monday,..."

Eric Penner

"Has to be one of the best indian buffets to date. A++ Better than all the ones we've tried in Jackson Heights nYc.. Keep It Going - Never..."

houseofvisual

"I'm compelled to disagree with the negative posts. I order food delivery from there every couple of weeks and it's consistently good. The Saag Alu,..."

Lou Seitchik

Makhani

"Superb meal here Friday night! What a gem. Saw them on Fox 29 local TV over the summer. Loved the Tandoori Wings, the special Akbari (spelling? )..."

CityLady52

"I have been waiting for this restaurant to open for few weeks! Finally got to try it and let me just say it was amazing. Very clean and fine dining..."

Ravinder Khehra

"Great, fresh cooked food and a friendly environment! I got the veggie lunch special, and it was a good amount of food for the price. Will definitely..."

Bradford Newton

"I have had the privilege of growing up with wonderful cooks in my family. It has made me truly appreciate every nuance of a well prepared and..."

Kathy Hunsicker

"Very delicious well balanced food. Spices are amazing and rice is on point. Authentic Cuisine to it's finest. Atmosphere was very seductive and decor..."

MultiMillionaire

"Wandered in here by accident looking for a new spot in Old City - very happy we did! We had the vegetable samosa which was quite tasty and brought..."

Rebecca Swaintek

"I had a lovely lunch here. It felt like they took the time to prepare everything fresh. My samosas were very tasty as was the eggplant appetizer...."

SGH

"Just got back from an early dinner. What a great new Indian restaurant in Old City. We had a few specials so they may not be on the menu if you go...."

Mike Quigley

"I ate here with my husband and in-laws who are visiting from North India. Not only was the food incredible, but the menu was a delightful surprise! ..."

Molly

"I chose the lamb shanks and they were amazing! The Naan is also some of the best I’ve had. So flavorful, so happy to have another great restaurant..."

Shane Shoemaker

"I loveee this place! The food is delicious, always had really nice waitstaff, and the atmosphere is cozy and calming. I am gluten free and mostly..."

Sammi Pfeiffer

"At first go we were little hesitant to try the food at this restaurant during our weekend visit to Philly, but after little thought we went for it ...."

Ajay Sethi

"Makhani Modern India Restaurant in Old City is fantastic. I ordered from there for home delivery and got my food in about 30 minutes. It was hot..."

Thomas “Tommy” Martorana

"The food is excellent but the waiter is rude. I went with my fiance and even though I tried to ask him about the portion size, he avoided eye contact..."

Mita M

Indian Cuisine

83/100 (2120 ratings)

"Our recent visit to Thanal was a memorable experience for a special occasion celebrating a friend's upcoming wedding. The food was a highlight of the..."

Sourav Das

"Good food, decent ambiance, and good service. I can recommend this place to you if you are looking for places to try Indian cuisines. The staff was..."

Dewansh Rastogi

"Delicious food and very accommodating staff! Tandoori wings, Apollo fish, chana chaat, bullet naan, thanal special goat curry, anjeer kofta...so good..."

Priti Nigam

"We made a reservation for 2 a few days in advance with no trouble finding a good time slot. It was restaurant week and they offered a 3 course meal..."

Aidan Uy

"Delicious food, very attentive service, and a lively atmosphere ( loud, but that's okay). My girlfriend and I really enjoyed sharing food, and they..."

Torin McFarland

"The food here is really great, we were a party of 8 and everyone like all the dishes that we order. Everyone walk out full and the bill was under..."

Linh Lynn

"The cuisine had a rich flavor. Excellent location with a wide variety of choices; the only drawback is that the dinner took a while to arrive. The..."

Sammi Lin

"It's was great experience having dinner here. Delicious food and specially cocktails are amazing. Attentive service and friendly..."

Swapnil Palase

"Great tasting food and amazing service. We ordered pudhina paneer tikka, gobi Manchurian and basil rasam soup for appetizers. All on point! Curries..."

Prashant Patel

"The food was excellent, particularly the lamb vindaloo which was ordered medium hot. The service was oddly off. The employees were friendly, but..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"This was one of my favorites Indian restaurants from the day it opened. Unfortunately, things are not the same some of the recipes are changed along..."

jannatul hasan

"We had a lovely dinner experience on a weeknight! The food was fresh and tasty and the portions generous. The boneless fish curry was very flavorful..."

Ekaterina Nekrasova

"Had a great time at Thanal! It was nice to see a full service bar available, even though I received a beer a far cry away from the expected IPA I..."

Jeremy Yowell

"Food was excellent. Very romantic atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Chicken 65 is highly recommended great spice The..."

Kenneth Kondash

"Went there for a lunch buffet with my friends. After trying few places, I can say this is the best Indian restaurant in Philly. Buffet items are..."

Bhavana Kaulwar

"Thanal food was absolutely delicious. I had the pudina paneer tikka and the podi idli and while I couldn't finish them by myself I really wanted to...."

Catherine Shah

Tiffin Indian Cuisine

82/100 (1657 ratings)

"Yummy! My favorite Indian restaurant. We moved away but we still order from time to time. We’ve been ordering from them for over 12..."

Yolanda Brown

"We've lived in the neighborhood for 15 years so we have been here since Tiffin opened. Their food is great, consistent, and always tasty. Over the..."

Ben Flexner

"So delicious! 😋 Rohan was our server. He brought us a complimentary side of spinach and extra rice. I chose mild and my dinner partner chose..."

Barbara Zanelli

"Thankful we have a Tiffin nearby. Always sweet staff and delicious Indian for dine-in and super convenient takeout on a busy..."

Lee O'Malley (Real Estate Agent)

"The food here is delicious! I have been to this location a few times now and each time the food has been consistent in taste. The menu is very..."

Grace M

"I LOVE Tiffin, and I would gladly give them more than 5 stars if that were possible. Food is top notch, and they label everything in the delivery..."

Daniel Malick

"Ordered the Fab 4 Favorites online for pickup. The order was ready when I arrived which was about 20-25 minutes after ordering. The worker behind the..."

Erica A

"The food at Tiffin’s is amazing! Our waiter Rohan was professional, and courteous. The chicken tikka Marsala, spinach saag, Chana masala, and..."

Arlene MW

"We had medium-spice Malai Kofta, naan, peshwari naan, and mango lasso. The Malai Kofta was delicious. I actually prefer it to be even spicier but I..."

Tammy Murphy

"Tiffin is always my go-to for Indian cuisine. This specific time the the butter chicken & lamb sang were not as creamy as usual; however, I have..."

Cassandre Luberus

"One of my favorite spots! Rohan was a fantastic host, and the food was delicious and definitely cleared up our..."

Juliet Leshner

"It was a GREAT dine-in experience from start to finish. The interior of the restaurant itself is very classy and well decorated. Its clean and the..."

Mark Dipasquale

Sitar India Restaurant

82/100 (2769 ratings)

"I loved the goat curry in this restaurant, this is the first thing I want to mention. Other foods were not great but satisfactory. The day we went, I..."

Supratim Samanta

"They are super accommodating with groups. Walkin is ok. U can def call ahead but not necessary. The buffet is crazy good! Every option is great!..."

Miriam Faulknor

"It is a lovely place, I like coming here for lunch, and sometimes I take out for dinner to serve at home. Some of the food is quite a bit spicy, but..."

Natalia Rubtsova

"Sitar India is a buffet style Indian restaurant. Thankfully they havent changed their recipes due to their popularity. The wait staff is generally..."

Shahidah Abdullah

"Wonder dishes 🍝🍝 🍛🍛 fast friendly Service🏃....very affordable don't accept..."

BRYNELL Wallace-Rogers

"The spot is very low-key but it has a nice variety of Indian food and desserts you do have friendly service and it is all you can eat the only..."

Cassandra Bey

"Went here for a quick birthday dinner in the middle of the week. I'm vegan and there were vegan options for me to..."

Jaleesa Hall

"Cheap and great Indian food...best place to go to when you're feeling homesick and just wanna taste some homely..."

Akhil Shameer

"For a hearty and affordable authentic Indian lunch, THIS is the place! The buffet style allows you to try delicious dishes you've probably never had...."

Melissa Boyd

"I love this place! I pretty much always get the makhani chicken (spicy) because it's one of my favorite foods and it's always great. All of the food..."

Alyssa Jarrell

"April 2019: Best affordable Indian buffet in Philadelphia City. I've been eating here since 2003. As a student, this was a no brainier. Lots of..."

arun ramakrishnan

"Very fine Indian buffet at a most agreeable price. Attentive wait staff remove plates quickly and bring out a wide variety of classic dishes..."

Laurent Hahn

"Last time I went here was 9 years. Still an excellent buffet. Go for Lunch it's cheaper and exactly the same stuff. Ends at 4 for lunch, just show..."

jon young

"Good food buffet at reasonable cost, can’t ask for more. Lots of options to choose from. Would be nice if they can make a special daily dish &..."

Abu Nahian

"Sitar is my favorite Indian food restaurant. I usually just get delivery, but this past weekend I went to the buffet twice and was delighted. The..."

Maya Felice

"Have been going to this place since I could walk. They're moving locations soon but it's a Philly staple for Indian cuisine and if you go at the..."

Poushali Ghosh

"I have been going to Sitar India for long time. Each time I have been their it has been wonderful experience. I enjoy many verity of dishes from..."

DDS Agencies

"Great Indian buffet that is under 10 if you use both the student and cash discount. Love their samosas and vegetable dishes. All dishes are labeled..."

Alejandro Gozalo

Al-sham Restaurant

82/100 (5182 ratings)

"Mango lassi on point! I got the new York combo lamb and rice, full of flavor! Also got the mixed meat kabobs and same, great..."

Dency Wilfred

"Best Halal food in the whole city. Visited a family member that lives in Philadelphia and stumbled upon this gem. Everything was great. I had the..."

Mahamud Elmi

"everything i've ever ordered from here has been delicious! delivery is quick and everything is always still hot! great..."

Angel Campbell

"Has American and middleastern food great hosts plenty of food for your dollars definitely will..."

Eileen Lawless

"excelente restaurante árabe da região, sampler completo com kibes, esfihas, charutos de folha de uva, hummus, taboule, babaganoush, falafel, hummus..."

Arian Fernandes

"The most delicious sandwich I ever had! Everything is 100% homemade and fresh! The staff and owners are so nice! I can't wait to go back, but I live..."

Susan Roseman Rademan

"Overall great experience. I recommend the lamb omelette with Arabic..."

Kurt Smalley

"The food is always fresh and delicious. The NY Chicken and Rice is better than any I have had in NYC. Delivery is always quick and the staff very..."

Jessica M. Delia

"The portions are big and the food is amazing and delicious. The staff is very nice and helpful. Get Laziza and Lassi when u come, u won’t regret..."

aqida rasulova

"The food was not bad but I've had better Arabic food in United Arab Emirates. The beef kabobs that we ordered were tough and chewy and the rest of..."

S S

"Service was trash food taste like trash. I've been going here for years and it's going downhill. The young kids staffing the place don't care for it..."

Rasheed Bennett

"Best hala place up in northeast for sure Very well cleaned and the employees are very polite but the food by far is the best here I never tried..."

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Spice Of India

Veda Modern Indian Bistro

82/100 (3052 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Veda Indian Bistro offers a diverse cocktail menu with strong and well-crafted options that pack a punch. The deliciously good food, featuring..."

Vishwa Ragala

"If you want the very best Indian food with a modern twist in Philly, Veda does not disappoint. Superb menu, with awesome cocktails. They tailor the..."

Ben Mobley

"This place is very nice. The food was tasty, and while I’m not an expert of Indian cuisine, I found it quite enjoyable. The portions were generous,..."

Dana

"Incredibly tasteful food with the perfect artistry coupled with a casual ambiance that makes anyone feel welcome. The friendly bartender served up..."

Sarah Le Blanc

"Last week I placed a catering order for my office of 10 people. I set it for 12/21/23 at 12:30pm. Today the food arrived at 11:45 giving me the..."

Jasmyne Boggs

"It’s sad to me that people claim to not have a good experience here - my boyfriend and I have been to Philly 3 times, and all 3 times we’ve went..."

leah

"Have been coming here for years and it has always been a great restaurant! For celebrations, dates, just craving some of their delicious apps and..."

Benjamin Butz-Weidner

"Great food and cocktails!! The atmosphere and service was also lovely. My server Raine recommended me 4 items and all were amazing. I got the..."

Christine V

"Great experience! First time eating here and it did not disappoint! Avy was fantastic and very attentive. She had great recommendations that were..."

Ashley Deal

"I recently had a delightful dining experience at Veda, which is located right beside the Target on Chestnut St. First up, the vegetable samosa. Oh..."

Sourav Das

"Delish! Great atmosphere. The lunch special which is pictured is fantastic. Only 16 or so dollars, but a large amount of food. Up to par with Shere..."

Steve A

"I call myself an Indian food connoisseur. You will walk into Veda with high expectations and let me tell you, they popped off. Our friendly and..."

Julie Le

"Veda is somewhere that no matter how short of a visit to Philly I am making, I have to make a stop here. The chef’s tasting thali lunch deal is an..."

Matt

"Great Indian restaurant with delicious food, beautiful ambience and super friendly staff and..."

Rishabh Ranjan

"We had the chicken biryani and a tofu-pea dish, both of which were delicious. The service was friendly and solicitous, and the space is nice,..."

David Mandell

"This is a beautiful restaurant, serving Indian cuisine! We went here after work during Center City Sips where you can have half price off appetizers..."

April Michelle

"The restaurant and atmosphere were great! Waiters are very patient and knowledgeable of the food and making great recommendations with your preferred..."

YoUnGKidRuStY

"The food is good, depending on what you get. I got the dumplings which were great. Lamb shank special fell off the bone and the best thing on the..."

Melissa Lee

"I loved this place. Neat ambiance without going crazy overboard. Very attentive wait staff and comfortable seating. BYOB is perfect for a more..."

Andy Pinzhoffer

"Phenomenally delicious food. Quiet peaceful setting and great staff. Be sure to get the sweet saffron rice with your meal, it really makes the..."

Nik Wanchoo

"I can't stay a long time away from this place. The best rice with chicken and rice with lamb. A lot to eat with low price. The portions are big and..."

BASIM “Captain”

"Kabul was amazing. My girlfriend and I went there for a date night not knowing what to expect. The menu had a wide variety of food that suited both..."

Thomas Comiskey

"Very nice atmosphere, polite waiters. Food was delicious and portions are good size. I tried eggplant dish and my husband had lamb special. Will..."

Ekaterina Lipsky

"Excellent food with a courteous staff; I definitely recommend it. The food comes in surprisingly large portions and we were genuinely stuffed..."

John Forstmeier

"We arrived just after opening, and received wonderful service and amazing food! Sometimes establishments treat you poorly when they know you have a..."

Kristen

"First time I went was in 2004 and I never stopped going back. Sure, they are not consistent 100% of the time but they make up for it with very..."

Azfer Saeed

"Food's great here but service could be little..."

Fahad Momeen

"Amazing service. My waiter was very attentive. The food was flavorful and the lamb shank was cooked well with the meat falling off the bone yum..."

Sohail Rana

"We have mixed reviews here. The lamb shank was really good but some chicken dish we ordered was ok. Not the best atmosphere here but then again this..."

David Lee

"Hidden gem! The food is great. Plenty of lamb on the menu. The place is clean and great atmosphere. Friendly server. Bathroom is downstair and..."

Noeun “Truthseeker21” Kim

"The best food you can ever have. Both chicken and lamb are excellent. Bukhari rice is very delicious. The staff are freindly. The bathroom is clean..."

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Mumbai Bistro

"I love this place. My favorite is the small buffet bar which changes everyday. The food is very tasty, no extremes. I have never been disappointed..."

Courtney Muhammad

"Positives: Very cheap if you get the buffet (priced $5.25/lb.; Can be take out too!) , very quick if you get the buffet, fresh made a la carte..."

George Hanna

"The food here is really good and a great price! But make sure you know exactly what you want or you have a few extra bucks cash because there is a..."

Donte A (Don_Watch)

"Taste is amazing! Well labeled menu for sensitivities and allergies. Is not really cheap when you look the menu seems like you can get a meal for..."

Melanie Serralles

"The quality of food at this price point is outstanding. $6/lb buffet will give you access to a large selection of curries, and the naan, roti, other..."

Bob Lou

"Purchasing their samosas for several years, and they get better and fresher. Sometimes the taste may not be consistent (depends who's the cook), but..."

Edita Aksamitiene

"They have a rotating, ready-to-take freshly cooked buffet of different items each day of the week. Closed Mondays. Food is not organic but slow..."

Yevgeny Desyatnik

"I had the buffet, which was delicious with the addition of their homemade hot sauce. I love that everything is clearly labeled as vegan or gluten..."

Sarah Carr

"I love the food here, and usually come for the convenience of the buffet. Food is always fresh, and super clean restaurant. Garlic naan bread is..."

Ava Gallagher

"Fresh, authentic Indian food buffet with vegan options, sold by the pound. Best for takeaway but they do have a (very) few tables. Definitely..."

Michael Youndt

"Inexpensive but good quality food. There's a take out buffet and they have a great bread selection. I've never ordered entrées from the menus so I..."

Suraj Raval

"This is based off of a delivery order. Wow! This was some of the best Indian food I've had; do keep in mind this was a delivery order. I had the..."

Reginice

"We are so glad that we found this place. It is a small bistro with just about 5 tables, but is is very clean and modern. We took the buffet which..."

Lisa Kie

"This place was a good surprise, I am really picky when it comes of Indian food. This place cooks and serves in a healthier version. The concept of..."

Vineet Singh

"Wait-free (buffet), relatively cheap, and really delicious food. One of the best (if not the best), chicken tikka masalas I've had--tasty and light..."

Nick Prust

"I come for the buffet. Err on the side of too much parking- I got a ticket. Gf flatbread is ok,a bit pricey but so is everything a la cartel. Lassi..."

Rifka Miriam

"Mainly takeout with a few eat in tables. Popular dishes are served buffet style and charged by weight. Great for a fast place to grab some decent..."

Kathy

Laxmi Indian Grille

"I'm surprised that Laxmi's has some poor reviews because my girlfriend and I absolutely love it. We've been eating here at least a couple times a..."

K B

"The food has definitely improved since my last visit in 2013. Best to take away from here if you have a big group as seating is limited. The..."

Bidisha Mukherjee

"Delicious food, prompt service. I like how you can select the spice level. The only gaffe was when they brought dessert without first clearing the..."

Robin Schaufler

"Excellent food. Not very interesting decor. Fairly quick service but nothing special. Poor delivery. Pick up is best, but eating in is fine and BYOB..."

Lizzie Beez

"Small whole in wall place. Clean comfortable cosy setup with glass view to street. Great food. Lots of options. Courteous service. Overall delicious..."

Ankush Borse

"Solid, consistent Indian takeout. We order from here at least once a week, and we're always happy with our..."

Sean Udell

"They were very accommodating to our large group, definitely authentic cuisines cooked well and it's..."

Dave J

"Delightful and cozy neighborhood asset. Food delicious; came to table hot and stayed hot, I just needed a little bit more salt. Will return when..."

Maria Pereira

"Fast delivery and indian food that feels more homemade than the americanized..."

Jennifer Morley

"Excellent food. Tandoori chicken very juicy. Will be back..."

Lorraine Gutowicz

"Best Indian I had since Manchester. Unfortunately I have yet to travel to..."

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