We've been coming to this place for years and it's a family favorite. Everything is spectacular, but the heavy hitters are the beef seekh kabab and chicken karahi. Naans are also really fresh. The restaurant is very clean and well-kept. It's wonderful to have a halal establishment like this one in the Inland Empire! read more

Came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday and overall had a great experience. It's a family-owned restaurant and you can feel that right away. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit more enjoyable. Prices are around $20 per plate, which is reasonable, especially since we ordered a few dishes and shared everything. Service-wise, the wait time was a bit longer than expected. Our food took about 30 minutes to come out, and it felt even longer considering it wasn't a busy weekend. Not a huge issue, but something to keep in mind if you're really hungry. Food was interesting in a good way. The curry dishes have a lighter color and a different flavor compared to typical Indian cuisine. You can tell it's a Pakistani style. I enjoyed trying something different, although I personally still prefer the richer, more familiar Indian flavors. The samosas were very good, and the green sauce, I believe it's called hari, was especially delicious and added a nice kick. The mango lassi drink was a surprise highlight. I'm usually not a big fan of mango lassi, but this one was super delicious. Honestly felt like a hidden gem on the menu. ***One thing to note, check your receipt before paying. They already include an 18% gratuity, and there's still a section to add an additional tip. Overall, the food was delicious, portions were satisfying, and we all left full and happy. Solid 4 stars. I'd come back again, just with a little patience for the wait. read more

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Came here for a big family-style feast and it did not disappoint. Chicken biryani and garlic naan are obvious must-haves. We also ordered a rich beef stew and a flavorful chicken dish, and honestly... everything was amazing. The spice levels were perfect -- bold, balanced, and layered with so much depth that I just kept going back for more. And you cannot skip the mango lassi. This spot was recommended by my Pakistani friend in Riverside, and now I get why. So good. read more

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MY FAV RESTAURANT! The food quality is amazing, always fresh the chicken botti is so tender/ juicy. My go to meal is combination plate #15 the perfect portion of protein and a side salad. Upgrade to the garlic naan it is the bestttttt I ever had! Always comes out fresh super soft and bursting with flavor.THE GREEN SAUCE! let me tell you is heaven sent! They should bottle it up and sale it! It's the most amazing creamy refreshing Sauce I put it on everythinggggg! I love them so much thank you for provides such amazing service. The staff always so welcoming and the restaurant is always spotless, supper clean. read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - best chicken/ beef combination you have ever had! Trust me ! Soft Juicy and seasoned to perfection. - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

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What a beautiful place to visit in Riverside, I was instantly greeted and made feel welcomed (very important to me) I ordered a mango lassi and a chicken & lamb plate. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor. You can tell the food was made with love. 10/10 read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Mango Lassi Diet Coke 2. Chicken Tikka & Lamb Karahi - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

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This resto is in the same block as LA Fitness. I've always passed Al-Karam Pakistani Cuisine. I've always wondered if it is the same as Indian Cuisine since these countries are so close together. WELL - lo and behold, through the recommendations of friends (they said ("duh, it's pretty much like Indian food - curry, dal, roti etc.) I decided to get food there. So, if you've taken a dip at eating Indian food, YOU WILL LOVE this place. They serve Samosas, kabobs, tandoori chicken, beef kabobs, chicken tikka masala, beef palak, shawarmas. BUT THE BOMB IS....their signature dish - Nihari, which is a very tender center cut beef cooked in their own homemade cream, sauteed with onions and spices. I mixed the beef with their basmati rice - HEAVEN. It's beef curry but it's not. It was not overly spicy. The beef was soooo tender. The sauce was had a garam masala /curry taste but they had a spice there which made the taste unique. I wanted to order the Dal Gosht - lamb with lentils mixed with their authentic spices -next time. I decided to be adventurous and ordered the Bhangan Bharta which is eggplant baked over slow flame and seasoned with their spices. It had a creamy smoky texture & fabulous with their nan. I am definitely coming back to try the rest. This is very very authentic (per my friends who are from Sri Lanka and Indonesia.) TRY THEM!!! They have great lunch specials too. read more

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My family and I have been eating here since they first opened. The food is very good! The dishes are all Indian cuisine flavor profile without the oil. Clean and flavorful tasting. Highly recommend. Try out this hidden gem in Riverside. The staff are so nice and attentive. read more

Food has been great every time! Family owned and very friendly! Huge portions for a good price too. read more

Our company recently catered lunch from this restaurant. It was absolutely delicious! We ordered quite a few dishes. Everything was fresh, hot and tasted amazing. The store was clean and well taken care of. The man and woman who helped us were friendly, kind and helpful. I can't say enough good about this place. I'll definitely be ordering again soon! read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

Pit lunch stop from Joshua Tree to Anaheim, glad we did! The lamb and chicken were cooked well, juicy and well season. Their onion kulcha was also a great balance to their dishes. Also have great lunch deals read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

Great food, chicken is extremely tender. The place is the cleanest place I have ever been at. read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala with Hummus - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

We went there for dinner just to go and have their famous Nihari. I have to say I've never been disappointed at this place. They're absolutely delicious food. They're very courteous. Their food is 100% cooked with love. They also do catering I guess and I have had an opportunity at one of the Pakistani party to enjoy their delicious food. Never disappoint me. Try their barbecue absolutely delicious their Shawarma and other Pakistani food one thing which stands out is there tandoori roti they have a huge size best quality but you can't find anywhere else. I do wanna say they don't carry Siri pie anymore. I wish they add that back to their menu. read more

I was driving back from a work trip when the words "Pakistani cuisine" instantly caught my eye (especially as a long-time fan of Pakistani food and South Asian cuisine in general), I had to stop. When I walked in, the place had a classy lunch/dinner feel to it, with part of the kitchen visible. I loved seeing the kebabs being grilled over an open flame. Additionally, coming from a Middle Eastern background, all the beautiful Arabic calligraphy art made me feel at home. I asked the friendly host what he recommended, and he pointed me to the #1 lunch special: Chicken karahi, fresh naan, basmati rice, and two kebabs. The kebabs were exactly how good Pakistani kebabs should be: juicy, flavorful, tender, and with that little bit of elasticity that tells you they're not dry. The chicken karahi had a solid level of spice and paired perfectly with the green yogurt chutney. The whole lunch special came out to about $22, and honestly it was worth it, way more satisfying than the fast food I've been relying on this week. Overall, great experience. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Absolutely wonderful! Our first visit (and many more will come): warm welcome, amazing service, delicious food! We tried Al Karam out as we were told that the restaurant is the best Pakistani restaurant in the Inland Empire and this is 100% true! Veggie Pakora: just the right amount of spices - deliciously crispy and tender on the inside. Lamb Karahi: tender lamb in a wonderful tomato based sauce. we were asked for spice level: asked for level 7 out of 10 (will try higher next time). Paneer Tikka Masala: Paneer texture was just right (often and easy for overcook), flavors were great! Portion is large Mango Lassi: what a great treat! Garlic Naan and Large Rice: great side dishes - cooks take their time to prepare them, a sign of the general super high quality! Highly recommended! If you never tried Pakistani food, you needed try Al Karam out read more

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I cannot say enough about the food and the service at Al Karam. My favorite is the Shawarma wrap using naan. Whether ordering take-away or staying to dine, I have never left unhappy. read more

Amazing food, everything was very good quality. Service was fast and staff were attentive. Definitely returning!

My family and I celebrated Father's Day and it was truly the best decision. We were greeted by the lovely host Sonia, who also took our order. Not only was the service great but the food was delicious. Definitely coming back to explore their menu. read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was so so good and service was really nice love how I didn't fell rushed to go if you love Indian food your going to love this place 5

Gotta say: I loved this place! The food was so good and the woman serving us was so nice and personable. I wish I could remember the names of all the dishes I tried, but I did take pictures! I got their #2 lunch special (lamb and chicken) and a mango lassi to drink. The meat was tender and juicy, the sauce was spicy and delicious. It paired well with the rice and garlic naan. They have a good amount of seating indoors and fairly spaced out so you don't feel crammed and like you're sitting on top of other guests. It was nice to try something new and I really ended up enjoying it. This place is definitely staying on my list of places to revisit. read more

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The food here it's absolutely amazing, I've been eating here for years now and I've never had a bad meal. The service is top notch and the entire staff is super nice and hospitable! I highly recommend eating here! read more

Amazing customer service and food! I love Al Karam, 100% recommend. Super friendly!! Really good food

Good parking. The restaurant is super clean. Really delicious food and service. Will be back.

This food was so delicious! The flavor profile was authentic and the servings were a great value. The tandoori chicken fell apart it was so tender! The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. A well kept secret in Riverside! read more

The place is cozy. You can see the kitchen from the seating area and it is clean. The food is made after you order so it is fresh and delicious. The server was nice and price of the dishes are fair. I wish I had taken pics but there was other families around and I didn't want to come off rude. Totally recommend - we will go again for sure read more

My family and I tried this place a few days ago and the food here is extraordinary. Today we came back for the second time and will continue to eat here. We ordered a chicken shawarma wrap, and a meal that included chicken, lamb, rice and salad. The lamb and chicken were tender and flavorful. Staff members were very friendly and offered great customer service. The ambiance felt relaxing and clean. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Best restaurant in fill L.A. I have even tried Biryani from a well known michelin star restaurant, still it doesn't match this restaurant food! . Must try chicken biryani, achari chicken and gulam jamun for sure. Best part is their hygiene, kitchen is open so we can see everything is clean and cooked with safety. Sonia hosts usually and she is super nice, comforting and helpful. They will take care of your food choices. I have been there more then 10-12 times. And its always there for togo. I just wish they come on doordash read more

Food was excellent , I had the chicken and beef. I love the garlic naan. Great service.

10/10 recommend Al karam. The customer service is impeccable, & the food is homemade,authentic & fresh!

Best Haleem ever! The other items are delicious as well. I love all the authentic Pakistani food. It's one of the best Pakistani food in all of SoCal. read more

This is the second time we eat here! Their food is so GOOD! It's delicious! Everything we ordered was good, tasty. Will definitely recommend this place if you're looking for clean and delicious food. read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

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I wanted to buy something and try the food for the first time my kid wanted to use the restroom first but lady at the counter said that the restroom wansnt working because they had an issues with the hot water if they had issues with hot water by city code restaurant shouldn't be open. I'm glad i didn't buy food and I never will good luck with your restaurant. read more

Hands down the best Pakistani / India food in IE. beef Nihari was amazing . The biryani was very flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked. The service is very friendly and are very welcoming ! Definitely coming back . read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Nihari, Lamb Biryani - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is amazing! Love how fresh the food always is. Love tasting new things and experience the culture from the comfort of my city. Great service, looks family owned. Great ambiance for a quiet dinner. read more

5th time at Al Karam, we will return. Today, we put our order (2 dishes) in at 4:15 PM and the food arrived at 4:55 PM. Only one other table (party of 3), and they waited longer for their food. For the entire time we were there, the restaurant's senior member (chief cook?) was busy unloading groceries. The 2 younger members prepared our food (a bit too salty for our tastes and the flavors were a bit off -- the food tasted different than on our previous visits). The portions were big and we look forward to coming back. read more

My family enjoyed the chicken Biryani, garlic bread, buttet chicken and chicken kubab with rice. Our waiter accompanied us right away, and gave us everything we needed. The resturaunt itself was pretty empty, but very underrated. read more

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The Chicken tikki masala was wonderful. The service was friendly. And I loved the Garlic Naan Bread.

All dishes are delicious specially the Haleem. I love this place. Five stars. Service is amazing read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Pakistani chai or doodh pati - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

I meant to take a picture, but the food looked so good that I couldn't wait. I had the chicken Karahi and chicken boti with basmati rice, salad, and garlic naan. And a mango lassi. Everything was delicious! The server was really nice and friendly. The food was amazing. I finished almost everything. The mango lassi was delicious and sweet. The location was really nice. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Pakistani food is my favorite food, but this place was not good. Very bland and lacking in flavor. Some dishes tasted old. Price too high for mediocre food. I was going to give them 3 stars, but then the lady did something shady. I was charged $8 for just plain rice, which was old stale and microwaved. She tried to hide that they charged so much. She asked me to pay at the counter instead of at the table, which I thought was strange, because she brought the card reader to the table but didn't show it to me. When I went up to the counter to pay like she told me to, she kept trying to hide the itemized charges. Food not good, portions too small, prices too high, and owners try to rip you off. Never going back. read more

Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine - Charged $8 for plain rice that was old stale and microwaved. - Halal Near Me - Riverside, California

Be here for 30 min and haven't even got to oder drink horrible service. Need to work on staffing