This place rules. Best Indian in West Philly (I've tried them all) and among the best in the city…read more The curries are fantastic and made with more care than you might find elsewhere - they feel a little lighter maybe? The grilled meats are also excellent, and they have the best pakoras I've ever had - very latke-like. I've never experienced a dud on their menu, but the highlights I've had are the vindaloo, mixed grill, palak paneer, channa masala, and the aforementioned pakoras.

Best Indian food I've had in Philly hands down. I was looking for a place that lived up to my…read moreexpectations since moving back to Philly and this place was so delicious I'm so happy I discovered it. The samosas are super crispy and seasoned well, my only complaint is that it could've been filled more but it was fantastic nevertheless. The naan was super soft and fluffy. I got the biryani and it was also great.

$15/ person weekday lunch (before 3p). For unlimited food as much as you can eat…read more Weekend price $23?/pp Dinner price: $23/pp? Not much different options vs lunch Have 2 aisles of food. One full of Indian dishes and curries and the other with salad and dessert. This review is based on multiple dining experiences. Seems like the selection doesn't change much during visits. We were excited there was goat curry this time. Some dishes were hit/miss: today the rice wasn't cooked properly, and some meats were cooked dry. They have gluten-free and vegan options as described in the dish name cards. I'm sensitive to spices do some dishes were a bit spicy for me but a cold cup of water helps with that. Servers are nice to have there... but they don't do much as we've been told to place our dirty dishes in the bin the first visit explanation. For the most part, they seem stoic/ not too friendly... but they get the job done as they are very clean with the food aisles. Third visit: they did place our finished dishes away. Unfortunately, 2/3 time we went, one of us had a bad experience with the toilet...

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.

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!!

This food feels like home! The well-flavored mutton curry is set to become my go-to comfort food.read more

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.

HORRIBLE! I ordered tandoori chicken and Lamb briyani. Disaster on both fronts. Chicken was NOT…read moremarinate, Tasted Bland, sauted with onions, sweet bell pepper and God alone knows what! Where in the world serves tandoori cooked in a sauce and a sugary sweet sauce at that? Even an Indian kitchen in a grocer store has better food than this. Lamb Briyani - in wet clumps and rice grains were broken. More like vietnamese broken rice. Meat was rough and tough. barely any meat. Also not marinated. The only saving grace was the white rice. That was perfect. But who eats white rice alone? That's the one star. I can make both items better myself. First and last time and they are not cheap. Disappointed and a disaster. Hope they stop cheating customers.

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.

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.

THIS IS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!!!!! I ordered on their website and called about my food. Immediately!!!!…read moreI got yelled at by the owner telling me that I had order from the wrong company!!!! When I tried to explain nicely that it wasn't through a company but their website. He kept yelling at me and screaming at me. DONT EAT HERE!!!! Don't eat here!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nice location and very welcoming atmosphere for this neighborhood Indian restaurant. The staff…read moreare extremely friendly and very attentive. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was cooked to perfection, very favorable and spice level was on point. I also ordered a cocktail and it was mixed and presented perfectly. I was in Philly on a business for only a few days this week and I liked this place so much that I came back to eat again during the same trip.

Good food. I ordered the pomfret, butter chicken and naan bread. The place was fairly empty when I…read morearrived but by the time I left it was booming. The servers could've had better attitudes. I didn't appreciate the stares, lack of acknowledgment when I walked in and lack of urgency when I had questions. A regular told me to sit where I wanted since the bartender refused to answer my question. I sat where I wanted; then the bartender and my server both walked up on me and asked me to move to another table. I almost left. They had given me 5 reasons already why I should've left. The icing on the cake was when I asked for recommendations and the server said she's not Indian and she doesn't know what to order. Well.... Hate to break it to you darling... I'm not either lol. This place is poorly ran. I'm glad the food was actually good because this establishment did not deserve my money at all. Believe people the first time when they show you they DO NOT WANT TO SERVE YOU.

Amazing, food was delicious and so were the drinks and service! Great chaat and lassiread more

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!

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!

We stopped by Saad's Halal Restaurant for lunch, and my guy ordered me the Chicken Shish Tawook…read morePlatter. It was absolutely delicious and very plentiful! I enjoyed every bite but definitely had enough left over to take home for a late dinner. That's always a win! Everything tasted fresh, and the food was prepared efficiently and made to order. The menu is extensive, with plenty of options to satisfy all kinds of tastes. Inside, the restaurant was inviting and pleasant, with a busy but well-organized atmosphere. There were plenty of employees working together to keep up with the busy lunch crowd, and there are great spaces for larger gatherings as well. Overall, a delicious and satisfying lunch with generous portions and fresh food. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Lol wasn't sure how I was going to review this place when there are signs says no cell phone! But…read moreI saw two guys using their phones so don't fear! I took some quick pics! Son's friend recommended this place for sandwiches and since he said the onion rings were good that made it a must go to place! We had the: Beef shawarma maroosh style 5/5: The best thing about this humongous sandwiches is the bread is crispy but soft. I was surprised at the price but the sandwich is so big we really could have split one but ordering two left us they both. The beef is so tender it reminded me of chinese beef stew for some reason. Not that it tasted like chinese beef stew but the texture was just so melt in your mouthy! Loved the veggies on it and the sauce! chicken shawarma maroosh style 5/5: Son and DIL loved it here and recommended it. Hubs preferred it cuz he's a chicken fan and loved it for all the same reasons listed above. Onion rings 5/5: Rings were nice and crisp without being overly greasy or fried. It's a nice place with just a couple of booths inside. Originally I was only going to give it 4 stars cuz the way it's set up is weird when they tell you where to stand and where to go...it just didn't feel warm and inviting when you walk in but honestly when I'm in philly again I will make it a point to stop by so that makes it a 5 in my book.