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    Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine

    4.7 (550 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    best chicken/ beef combination you have ever had! Trust me ! Soft Juicy and seasoned to perfection.
    Brisieda R.

    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.

    Mango Lassi Diet Coke 2. Chicken Tikka & Lamb Karahi
    Victoria F.

    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

    Their signature beef dish - Nihari
    Bernie K.

    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.

    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!

    Emizz Z.

    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

    Chicken Tikka Masala with Hummus
    Barbara H.

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

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    Shaheen N.

    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.

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    Jean W.

    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

    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.

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

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    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Al Karam Pakistani Cuisine

    Do you cater?

    yes they do please call and ask for Adee

    Can we dine in?

    Not yet, but they sometimes have an outdoor table set up. I always recommend calling in your order even if you plan to eat there so you can ask if the outdoor table is available.

    What brand of chicken and beef do you use? Is it hand slaughtered zabiha halal? Thanks in advance!

    100% Zabiha Halal

    Lunch buffet or weekend buffet?

    Not a all you can eat buffet you choice from there menu good for lunch or dinner

    There's little netty pot (plant watering pot?) looking things on the floor in the bathroom, one in each woman's stall-what for?

    Do not be alarmed. It's to aid in cleansing rituals when using the toilet.

    Do they offer kids meals (i.e. smaller for little ones)?

    I’m sorry we don’t have anything for kids

    What are the hours of the buffet on the weekends?

    They're not currently doing buffets. Maybe they will resume for Holidays.

    Do you have vegan options?

    Yes we do have some vegan stuff

    What time is your evening buffet?

    Sorry no buffet we do menu orders

    Is there a weekday lunch buffet? If so, what is the cost?

    No on weekdays only weekend in evening $19.99+Tax includes any soft drink and fresh naan as much you want

    Do they serve alcohol?

    No.

    When will you be opening? I'm so excited for your restaurant to open.

    Its open from Wednesday-Monday 11am-10pm and closed on Tuesdays

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