This might be my favorite Indian restaurant in Philly. The malai kofta, butter chicken, and garlic…read morenaan were the best I've had so far in this city. Seriously. The chicken biriyani sort of just tasted like chicken and rice. I tend to expect the aromatics and other mix-ins that are usually in traditional biriyani, but the rest of their food was so good that I'm willing to overlook this

Excellent vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Very friendly staff. They don't need this review…read morebecause they get lots of business. In fact, nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded. :) Enjoy!

Service was very nice and quick to clean off tables. Space was clean and well-decorated. Affordable…read moreprice (around $35 for two people to eat the lunch buffet). Great food! The lunch buffet was pretty slow around 1:30, but all the food was still out and warm. The chicken biryani was my favorite, but the lamb saag dal was also delicious and the samosas. The food was well-seasoned and a little spicy which is just how I like it! The naan was just ok and so was the chicken tikka masala. I've had better Indian food but this was still pretty good. They also make their own mango soft serve in house which tasted delicious. They offer student discounts as well. Overall: good Indian buffet place near Drexel with great prices and a satisfying selection.

Our office had a hankering for Indian food and our co-worker from India recommended New Delhi since…read moreit has been one of his favorites for awhile. We found parking in a lot right beside the building. The staff was friendly and patient with my questions. I appreciated that they had spice levels since we had a mix of people wanting their food mild and spicy. The buffet looked appealing and the seating areas were clean. The inside was nice and pretty big. I imagine they are packed during busier times. We were taking our order to go, but the buffet looks like a good time. We ordered Veggie Samosas, Paneer Makhni - cheese cubes cooked in a tomato sauce with butter [gluten-free], mild and spicy Butter Chicken (Makhni) tender pieces of chicken tandoori cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with butter [gluten-free] and Chicken Tandoori half chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs, then barbecued [gluten-free]. Some plain naan and for dessert Gulab Jamun home-made milk-balls dipped in honey syrup. I really enjoyed the flavors of the spicy Chicken Makhni. The meat was tender and the tomato sauce had a range of spices that made it hard to say when! The chicken tandoori had nice flavors too, but the meat was a tad dry. The Paneer was good, but the star of the show was the Chicken Makhni. Throw some rice and mint chutney in with the chicken makhni and naan .... Happiness .... I would love to return to try a Biryani. The Gulab Jamun was a miss. It lacked the syrup flavor I'm used to. The pricing was around $33 per person for what we ordered. There were leftovers. I would recommend ordering ahead as the wait time was a bit long. Everyone was stuffed and happy that we tried New Delhi. I'd repeat more often if I lived in the area.

Ekta Indian Cuisine has completely changed the way I feel about Indian food. I've used them…read moreexclusively for takeout, and every time I'm blown away by the quality and flavor of the dishes. As someone who doesn't typically gravitate toward Indian cuisine, I've been genuinely impressed with how approachable and satisfying their menu is. Their saag paneer, in particular, is a standout--perfectly creamy, flavorful, and never overpowering with spice. One of the biggest wins for me is that Ekta's food is flavorful without being too spicy, which is a rare and much-appreciated balance, especially for a self-proclaimed spice wimp like myself. Even better, my six-year-old--who usually finds something to complain about with every delivery meal--actually requests their dal makhani. That alone is enough to keep Ekta on our regular rotation. My wife has her own go-to order: garlic naan, samosas, and chicken tikka masala. She's consistently happy with everything, and it's clear the kitchen puts care into each item. Everything arrives hot, fresh, and packed with care. It's hard to find reliable takeout that pleases our whole family, but Ekta has managed to hit the mark every single time.

Food 3/10 Atmosphere 5/10…read moreService 4/10 Tips I LIVE for the northern liberties location at the Indian cuisine, and this was the first time I ordered from this location. First of all, food was all lukewarm, or cold. It seemed like it had been out for quite a few hours. The curry tasted off, sour, and old. I didn't end up finishing my food, but both my partner, and I had terrible nausea, vomiting, stomach ache after eating the curry. The chicken was also extremely dry, tasted, sour again, and it was so nontender. I do not think I will be ordering from this location again. Order at your own risk!!

Really good food…read more Got their Mapo Tofu Chole Bhature - 4/5 Soya Chaap - 5/5. Loved it. The smoky / charted flavor added a nice touch. Methi Malai Matar - 4/5. Quite good Friendly staff. Nice ambience with good music and decor.

WOWWWW!! How have I never been here despite living so close when I was in Philly!! This was one of…read morethe best Indian places I've ever been to!! Sooo much seating inside. We got the chicken korma, which came with juicy chicken thigh meat, cooked in a coconut, cashew, and almond sauce. You could tell the chicken had been marinating in the curry for hours, and it was just so addicting creamy. We also got the saag paneer which is a bit more bitter and earthy, and had so much spinach. Such a nice contrast from the creaminess of the chicken korma, and made for a lighter bite. Wish they had more paneer in it - so yum!! Love a chewy firm tofu like block of cheese. Both entrees come with rice for free!! The Kashmiri naan was absolutely INSANE!! I've never had it, and didn't realize how amazing naan could taste. This was not soft like traditional naan, but rather was crispy and came with nuts, honey in between the layers, and glacé cherries. I don't even like cherries, and I found this insanely good. Could def just eat on its own, especially fresh out of the oven! Our server was really kind and gave us sooo much time to figure out what we wanted to eat. Checked in on us a few times too!

My kids live near by this Indian restaurant and so before Thanksgiving day we went for dinner…read more we ordered, Salmon Tika masala Masala, Shrimp Saguala, Sagg Paner, Lamb Korma, chicken vindaloo and a side of garlic naan for all of us to share. The food was very fresh and we ordered all medium level spice, the food came out with a large bowl of basmati rice. My favorite items was the Lamb Korma and the chicken vindaloo. the Salmon TIka masala I did not love. but loved the Tika Masala sauce. the sag paner was just ok. Small place with a few chairs for tables. Service was provided by a young man who was probably a family member, Black large dishes to at off of but the utensils were plastic packed silverwareish. Still all was good to come back again.

The food was excellent, I think this is the best lamb saag I have ever had. To those of you with an…read moreaversion to finding bones in their meal, this place is the place to choose. The service was impeccable! We did however get plastic cutlery and the business seemed to still have Christmas decorations up that were starting to breakdown. The food is out of this world, and I wholeheartedly believe that by giving this place a good straightening up they would have a very fine establishment.

My husband and I ordered food to go from this restaurant, this is really a gem in disguise. We…read moreordered two appetizers and two entrees Appetizers: 1- samosa chaat 2- veg samosa Entrees: 1- chicken vindaloo 2- lamb seekh kabab And they gave us a complimentary mango lassi!! Everything had great presentation and flavor, I honestly can't believe I've been living so close to this place and never bothered to try it. I would totally recommend anyone to go and try this place if you want to eat delicious Indian food.

I was not impressed with the food. The soup was watery and could have had more veggies…read more I was asked if I liked spicy, which I do, but there was way too much hot pepper. And, the Saag Paneer was unremarkable.

Thanal is our go-to spot for Indian takeout, but we finally dined in for the first time during…read moreRestaurant Week. It felt like the perfect chance to try some dishes we don't usually order while getting a good deal. Overall, the Restaurant Week menu was a solid value (up to $18 worth of extra food). While the dishes we ordered didn't quite beat our usual favorites, everything was still tasty. The restaurant itself is clean and well ventilated. It's also baby-friendly--they have high chairs, and although it can get a bit loud when busy, our little one didn't seem to mind at all. Big bonus points for convenient onsite parking with validation. It was freezing out, so being able to park and walk right in was a huge plus. The staff were very professional. One dish came out undercooked, and our server fixed it immediately. The Restaurant Week drink specials were just okay--I'd probably skip those next time. Since Thanal is already a regular in our takeout rotation, we'll definitely be ordering again soon. I'd also happily dine in again during the next Restaurant Week.

My girlfriend and I came here based on her recommendation, and I am glad we decided to give it a…read moretry. The food was cooked nicely and tasted delicious. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they did a great job maximizing the space they have. The ambiance and decorations are a very nice touch, and everything feels clean and well kept. Service - Even though we came on a Friday without a reservation, they were able to seat us within 20 minutes, which we really appreciated. Overall, the service was excellent. What We Ordered - Plain Paratha - which was not as good as the paratha I have had at other restaurants Saag Paneer - which was very good Lamb Karahi - which was also very good Final Thoughts - I would definitely come back if we are in the area again to try more items from the menu.

One of my favorite Indian spots in Philly and always a must have when I'm in town. The samosas are…read morealways flavorful and tasty. My favorite item though is the chicken chaat- one of the best chaats I've had! The mix of chicken, pomegranates, yogurt & spices is literally one of the best combinations! The service of the staff is always so nice and they're always quick and very sweet. The space is smaller but great for a quick snack or pick up!

Amazing food! The papdi chat and samosa chat were really good. The portion sizes are HUGE! Really…read morefriendly staff. The place is nice and welcoming, and I can't wait to go back over the weekend to try their specials. I've also heard great things about their biryani but haven't had the chance to try it yet. Highly recommend.

Interesting south Indian cuisine and yes, the cooking style. The spices are different than where…read moreyou're used to in our regular assortment of Indian restaurants. What a nice enhancement from our regularly understood pallet. We found Ama's in university city to have dinner before a jazz performance at world life To our surprise, we were able to find parking. Yes it's metered and what an interesting decor when your first walk in it's very fitting of a city. The staff were extremely helpful extremely happy to see us and willing to engage in conversation about your cooking styles. Being that we were on a timeframe, we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked, but nonetheless, we had the most memorable dinner experience. We shared the grilled chicken tikka masala, a medium spicy, and we shared the.kerala shrimp mailee and a mango lassi. Everything was made perfectly to medium spicy water request. Food was so tasty lovely presentation. We will certainly be back to digging to more options when we have more time.

Enjoyed my second dinner post-concert at Amma's South Indian Cuisine - University City as much as…read moremy first a year or so ago pre-theater outing. Amma's service is welcoming and the ambiance is low-lit and peaceful. Two of us shared a mango lassi (so delicious!), an Amma's Special Dosa, lamb vindaloo (served with rice), and a samosa chaat. We said we could handle the heat and Amma's did not disappoint--whew! I loved the spices and flavors of the chutneys/sauces served with the dosa, which was filled with a variety of chilis, onions, peppers, paneer cheese. Their vindaloo and samosa chaat is always solid. Definitely will return to try some more of the dosas on offer!

LOCATION HAS CHANGED: 429 SOUTH STREET!!!…read more This is a solid food spot. I highly recommend stopping by and spoiling yourself if you find yourself strolling down south street for a concert or a drunk night out. My homeboy got the salmon cheesesteak and made It disappear in about 5 minutes (I didn't get a chance to sneak a piece ). Judging off that alone, I know that It was a fire sandwich. However, I did get a chance to try the sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were insanely good. You know that sugary gravy that you find on sweet potatoes/yams when you pull them out the oven? The fries had had a hint of that yam sauce on it, the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and savory. I had the beef sliders. They were decorated with a lite coating of parmesan and parsley. I opted for the sweet firecracker style sauce instead of putting traditional ketchup on the sliders. I highly recommend experimenting with the different sauces. The seasoned curly fries were great as well and was lightly coated with parmesan too. I could have used a bit more curly fries though. The owner is a cool dude, he blessed me with an extra water when I was parched. Much appreciated!! I'm definitely going to be back for the shrimp and crab fries!!!

OMG my new favorite spot located in SW Philly! The food here is always spot on, same quality each…read moretime I order! I've tried the jerk, teriyaki, sweet firecracker and bbq flavors--And I lie to you not, ALL OF THEM TASTE AMAZING! I had to dock a star because this place is in high demand and I always have difficulty getting ahold of them before placing an order. Any who...I'm headed there as we speak to order the teriyaki salmon sliders with sweet potato fries, I'm so excited!!