I went here for lunch and it was just A-OK. I probably won't be coming back since I don't normally like spending a lot on lunch, especially if the food is just okay. So the lunch special offers some of the dinner items but at a cheaper price. The entrees were 8 dollars, and it comes with rice, chick peas, and naan. We tried the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken "Curries". For some reason, both tasted pretty similar. The Tikka Masala looked like butter chicken but tasted very tomatoey. The Chicken curry mentioned onions but there was none to be seen. Overall, the taste of both were okay. However, naan is my favorite thing to eat at an Indian restaurant and this place had horrible naan! It was so crispy and thin that it felt more like a chip than bread. On a brighter note, the decor of the place was nice and clean. The service was also very friendly. I definitely would rather go to Tiffin (especially for dinner since it's even pricier) read more

I've lived around the corner for several months now and have dined in but mostly gotten takeout/delivery. A few things: - Their food is good, not great. It's rarely spicy enough. For example, their chicken tikka masala by default is maybe far milder than other places I've had in the city (New Delhi, Minar Palace). This is disappointing, if I wanted it mild, I'd ask for it mild. If I ask for it as spicy as they can possibly make it and I'm still disappointed, bad news. Portioning is strange too. For example, their lunch special gives you about half of one main dish and half of another with twice the amount of rice you'd get with a normal-sized main dish. - Their service is pretty good, the employees are quite attentive. - The pricing is moderate. I think Indian food has a price point around here and there's no place I've found that is ridiculously cheap. Or maybe I'm just a glutton and I order too many things, that could be it too. In summation, good... just not great. I think for takeout/delivery I'll start looking at other Indian places in the area. Maybe I'll find an Indian place that actually knows how to make spicy food. read more

I think I may have found my Indian place in Philadelphia. Vegetarian Samosas were delicious - plenty of nicely spiced potatoes without having too much of the casing around it. Chicken Tikka was also tasty and the chicken was tender. We also sampled some vegetarian entrees and were happy with both the Began-Bhurta (roasted eggplant) and Aloo Gobi (potatoes and cauliflower). We ordered delivery from Lovash and our food came in a reusable grocery bag - delicious and environmentally friendly! (Well, except for the food containers, but I'll take what I can get). read more

I wanted to try out their chicken biryani, so I placed my take-out order to a welcoming and courteous gentleman who happened to be the manager. The cozy restaurant looked clean and nicely maintained offering decent prices. I'm fully aware that there is a difference in the cooking style and the use of spices between north and south India, still this one didn't wow me! My biryani, was a mix of big boneless chicken chunks and good basmati quality in a filling portion. I asked for medium spicy level but it came out was less spicy than what i expected and a bit oily. I surly did taste rose water and saffron, however, it was missing the appetizing spices aroma that I'm used to, or maybe I'm setting the bar too high! Would I go back? perhaps. Three Yelps! read more

Unlike most the reviewers, I actually think that Lovash has some of the best Indian in the city. I love their sauces, and although they have gotten a lot less spicy in the past few years, requesting a little spice added to your dish is always successful! They'll ask you for a 1-10 rating on spice, but keep in mind that it's the white-faced 1-10 rating, so a 10 is really much more like a 7.5 on an Indian scale :) If you're serious about spice, make it clear, and they'll deliver! Anyway, I love the very simple decor, the very kind and attentive staff (the owner is a wonderful man), and the fact that you don't need reservations (I've never had to wait for a table, even on a Saturday night), nor are you ever rushed through your meal. The samosas are yummy, as are the mango lassis, and I'm always happy with the main dishes. The portions are smaller and a little more pricey than other Indian restaurants in the city, but the location and service make up for the price. read more

A less pricey alternative to Palace at the Ben, Lovash is probably where I go most often for quality Indian food. Part of what I like is their excellent selection of naan and bread- they compliment the main dishes remarkably well. I always love to start with the Samosas, which are always warm and served with tasty sauces. I'm a big fan of Indian lamb dishes, and I've always liked their Saag and Rogan Josh. I would be equally willing to try any of their chef specials. One of the benefits of ordering in is that they will give you a reusable bag, which you can use in your daily life. If you lose it, just order more delicious Lovash, and you'll be set. read more

I'm pretty surprised at how pleased I was with the food here. I had the meat samosa, Lovash Nan and chicken vindaloo, all of which were rather decent. I have some preconceived notions of ethnic foods in high traffic (touristy) areas. I should have gone with the vegetable samosa but my companion was set on his choice. While good, I thought it was more like an empanada. Although my choices weren't the most adventurous (I had an early morning run the next day, had to play it safe), I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll definitely try some other things here on a later date. While I love Tiffin, this offers a nice, closer, alternative. It's BYOB, ample parking on weekdays, doesn't seem to be too crowded, good service...sold. I'm not a fan of that cone shaped Indian tortilla thing they bring out though....but I'll eat it. read more

I really wanted Indian for lunch so I decided to give Lovash a shot since it was one of the only Indian delivery options available at the time of my order. Delivery took well over an hour, which seemed like a long time for an 11:30am order. I do like that they package their food in reusable cloth totes. Props for that. Unfortunately, the food was just not that great. The garlic naan was slightly greasy, which was surprising since I've never had greasy naan before. The chicken jhalfrezie was just okay. I was hoping it would resemble the jhalfrezie from my favorite Indian restaurant (which unfortunately does not deliver), but it wasn't even close. The chicken was not all white meat and the sauce was kind of soupy. I didn't even save my leftovers, and that's saying something. read more

Service is excellent. Staff and owner are friendly and helpful. I am fairly new to Indian food, so I ordered the special which was a bbq sampler. Everything was delicious and the meal was enough for us to share. I will be going back and will recommend Lovash to everyone. We have also purchased and enjoyed food from their cart during the south street festival. read more

ANNNNND, I'm hooked. Now, I've only dined at 2 Indian restaurants in Philly, so I'm no expert on what is the best, but I ADORE Lovash. I see some people felt as though their hot was well, not. But I'm not a fan of super spicy foods. My old room mate has put this in my head, "what goes in hot, comes out hot." I like to try something different when I order, but I will vouch for the Dhaniya Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala & the Musulini Naan. I admit, I have yet to dine in, but I figure take out is just as good. I shall be returning, my friends! Maybe it'll get that fifth star once I've hit up the other Indian joints in the city. read more

I feel guilty giving one star because the service was great: kind and patient over the phone and super quick delivery. However, the food was the worst Indian I've ever had. The rhoti was greasy, the soup was watery and our entrees were tasteless. I will never order from this establishment again and I can't bring myself to add an extra star for the service. read more

We choose this restaurant by judging reviews but totally disappointed. Food quality is not good enough to sutisfy indians. read more

Wandered in here after the restaurant we were planning on going to was closed. Menu Chicken Tikka-for the first time Indian food trier the bf. He really liked it. Great spice, cooked well, lots of veggies although could use a few more pieces of chicken Lamb Vindaloo- great spice, very tender lamb White Rice- could be a smidge bigger, little too small to eat whole curry Naan- yum, big pieces enough for two people to share, crispy and soft, can't wait to try the rest of them Service was fine and the restarant was not very crowded for 7pm on a Friday so nice atmosphere. BYOB :) Definitely would come back read more

I had a great time, the atmosphere was good. It's a nice quiet and the service was personable and professional. read more

Indian Kitchen Lovash - Lamb chops with rice and vegetables. The lamp chops was cooked well and the seasoning was perfect. - Indian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved this place! My boyfriend and I love Philly and we saw this restaurant one night and had to go back to check it out! The vibe is beautiful. The colors, lighting and decor are perfect. It was my boyfriends first time trying Indian food so he was a little scared at first! He absolutely LOVED IT. We ordered beef samosas and naan for appetizers. So delicious! For my entree I ordered Buttered Chicken and he ordered Tika Misala. Amazing. We ordered Naan to go! Another amazing and extremely important factor was the service. We were welcomed by a gentleman working the front who shared his favorites with us. We were also helped out by Katul who was really fun and kind also! I find it extremely special when someone asks you for your name and takes the time to get to know you a little bit. He made the experience that much better. We are extremely satisfied with the service and food. We are definitely going back! read more

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We take out from this place all the time. Wonderful food, nice people. The naan breads are especially good, as are the chicken tandoori samosas. read more

Fellow Yelper Elizabeth B. and I ordered takeout from Lovash the other night. I got my usual palak paneer and asked for it to be mild - I don't like super spicy stuff so I just didn't want it to be overwhelming. In trying to accommodate me it seemed like they left out all of the spices and seasonings altogether. It was still good, but it could have used more flavor. Other reviews said they're stingy about rice, but the owners must read the reviews because we each received two containers. They were about the size of a round cream cheese container -- it was plenty! Our total (two veg curry entrees, and one order each of naan and veg samosa) was only $20 because we got 20 percent off for making the order online. Also, we picked it up, so we didn't have to pay for delivery. I would recommend this place, and I'll be back, but next time I'll make sure it has a little more kick to it. read more

I ordered takeout on a friday night. I have to say, I eat a lot of indian food and I was impressed by this place. They had a large and appealing menu and the food was yummy. I don't expect too much from an Indian restaurant, the flavors should all be there. I need something that is non-greasy (as many cheap indian restaurants can be). From other reviews, it sounds like the place can be erratic in terms of its quality. Will certainly try again and confirm that I enjoy the same great food. Also my takeout came in 30 minutes so no issues there. read more

I really like Indian food. I was a vegetarian for 7 years and ate a lot of Indian food. I like to cook it, I like to smell it, I like to eat it. I really enjoy it. I have to agree with at least one other review whish mentioned that the food is not spicy enough. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was almost just a sweet tomato flavor - not much spice. The simosas were good but the rice was dry and an odd almost-flavor. Bizarre, really. The naan was dry and a little burned. Really, we were sucked in by the smell and it was convenient since we had taken a walking tour of Society Hill and ended up there but I was not very impressed. read more

So we just picked up some friends from the airport who've been in Mexico for a week. It was dinner time and we wanted to eat, I suggested mexican but that didn't go over well. Our friends suggested Indian. I was a little apprehensive because all I knew about Indian was curry and spicy. I was up for the experience. So on Cinco De Mayo, my friends returned from Mexico and we hit up LOVASH, a very good choice, was crowded; I think the cinco had something to do with that. We were recommended Anything with Masala sauce to my surprise not spicy, and so we ordered that along with chicken tandori and a spinach side, was awesome with a little kick. The masala was excellent, we had it with chicken and the chicken was tender. The tandori was good, grilled and done right. the veggies that came with the tandori were also awesome. everything had lots of flavor. Beware those that aren't into spicy foods, the chips that are served from the start have a kick...wow; so add that sweet brown sauce they give you..it's yum. For desert we were recommended to have the fried cheese with honey. I will tell you now, it's not as bad as it sounds. You must like honey and love sweetness. it was a bit rich for me and the cheese balls were interesting, nothing i'd get again but worth a shot if you like SWEET; I stress sweeet. Our waiter was good. He explained everything and even gave the history how Masala sauce was invented and how the British to claim it as theirs haha. A note though, we asked the waiter to take a picture of us and he said I will if you do one thing for me. will you please write a review on YELP, well i'm a trip adviser person and here's the review which I would do anyway but I thought that was strange, like we were bartering, maybe thats part of the experience, next time maybe i'll barter a desert for another review. All in-all i'd go back. Visited in May 2014 read more

I love this place! I had such a great experience! I love Indian food and have had it from all over the country. This place gets 5 stars because of service, taste and overall experience. Our server, Manzur was seriously the friendliest server I'd ever encountered at a restaurant. Talk about attentive, but not overbearing! The one thing I liked about the food was the fact that I asked for medium spice and it wasn't crazy spicy! Typically I'll ask for medium spice and it'll be wayyyy too hot for me. I don't like spicy foods, and can tolerate a good bit of heat. However, like I said, in past experiences with other places, the food has been overly spicy and I couldn't enjoy it that much. My friend informed me that she goes to their food cart all the time and I'm definitely going to hit that up when I'm in Philly again. Thanks again! =) read more

We ordered chicken tikka, butter chicken and Mohan's lamb and they were all delicious. We've ordered Indian from many places and this definitely our new go to place. The Musulini naan bread with cheese was definite winner. The staff was super friendly and the take out was prompt. Looking forward to trying all the dishes on the menu. read more

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. SUCH GREAT INDIAN FOOD and the owner really makes you feel at home. We come form an Indian family and it feels like home. Love this place. read more

I use to work here. So many times when you work at a restaurant, the idea of ever eating there again can be unappealing. But I keep coming back to Lovash. As a former employee, I am comfortable knowing that the food, and preparation environment is clean. Aside from that the food is fantastic. There are selections for vegetarians, vegans and meat lovers alike. One of the things that I have always loved is the consistency. Many times you order your favorite dish at another eatery, and it is disappointing the second time around. Not at Lovash, every time I order a dish, it is just what I want, exactly as I remember the last time. The waiting staff seems to change quite often, but on South Street it is hard to avoid turn over. Overall the seating is small and cozy. On busy days there is an upstairs dining area as well. The menu is reasonably priced, with a couple more expensive items (i.e. Mohans Lamb), but well worth it. You aren't sitting around forever waiting for your food, but there is plenty of time to sit and enjoy the conversation of company before the food arrives. All in all, I give it a 5. read more

When I eat Indian food, I am expecting food that-- whether spicy or not--contains complex flavors that delight the palate. Unfortunately, for the most part, everything at Lovash was just sort of bland, and completely overpriced. Lunch for four people was $80, and none of us were thrilled. For appetizers, we ordered vegetarian samosas (tasted fresh, but I wasn't wowed), the appetizer sampler, which did contain a stand-out-- the vegetable patty, not sure if it was an aloo tikki or what, but it was awesome. Everything else was just average. I got the chicken saag for my entree, which was not only NOT spicy, it had no flavor. No spices, no excitement, nothing. And the rice they serve is plain basmati, then they give you some kind of "salad" on the plate that has no spices or dressing on it. I was wondering, Is this old folks home Indian food? Breads-- the garlic naan was bland and the stuffed aloo parantha was decent. No other entrees stood out, except my sister's lamb kabob things, which looked impressive when it came out on a sizzling plate. Unfortunately, most of what was on the plate was onions. Needless to say, I am going to have to find somewhere else to get my Indian fix in Philly. read more

Palak paneer is second my favorite indian dish (JUST edged out by a good malai kofta) and I have had the PP twice here, both times for takeout, both times delicious. The mango lassi I ordered one time was served in large soup-to-go container (because I guess they have no takeaway cups). I had fun drinking out of it with a straw. Most delicious dessert soup ever. This place is great! I'd like to eat-in sometime, but for now, it's a perfect takeaway spot when all I want to do is eat indian food and watch the Godfather in bed (it may sound an odd combination, but one should not knock it until they have tried it). read more

It is new year's Eve ending 2017 me and my buddy Julian parked and walked South Street in preparation for the fireworks at pens landing. Freezing cold me and him look for shelter in a time where we have never had Indian food before. So hey why not let's go here. As soon as we walk in we were greeted with a warm smile and a very great welcome. This 22 year old man so happy to work at his father's restaurant on New year's eve. His name was mayank. He was so helpful in recommendations and making sure me and my friend had a good Indian food experience. He laughed with us. Made us feel at home. And walked us through every step of the way. Food: never having Indian food I've always felt some type of way from hearing people explain how it's too spicy and you might end up in the Lou for too long. But let me tell you something. This food was superb. Just the right amount of flavor. No "afterburn" in the bathroom. Every bit of this was amazing. We ordered two apps one was the lamb kababs and the other was the shami. They were both dine very well and the sauces that come with them were just as good. My friend Julian had a fried rice with chicken and yogurt and the flavor of the amount he shared to me was amazing. I had the chicken Tikka marsala and holy Lord in heaven it was so very good. The decor: although mayank said he wished it was more new decor I enjoyed the classy feel of it. The table cloths and the small chairs left the room feeling big and the bar in the middle made a great touch . Overall: every part of this was first Indian food experience could not have been done any better then what mayank and his father did for us. Our complements to the chef! read more

My partner called to ask if there was a BYOB corking fee, which isn't stated on website...after being put on hold for 3 mins, the owner answered stating it was $5. Called back a few minutes later to POLITELY ask if the $5 fee was per bottle (i.e. 6-pack could cost $30 in fees), was immediately hung up on. Called back 3 more times with same result. I then called back from a different number and after ringing 23 times, was then left hanging listening to the owner take another order over the another phone...was then hung up on with no response. Called back AGAIN and got owner, who now lied saying his phone had a problem (I heard the entire other order and click of phone when he hung up on me...AND my partner 3 other times). The owner then said he would not serve me, so I said I would write a bad review regarding customer service, to which he replied "go ahead". read more

Lovash is one of the fancier restaurants on South Street. The indoor ambiance is beautiful and takes you out of the South Street vibes and into a serene Indian-esque ambiance. The curries are delicious and the naan bread is warm and fluffy. Lastly, the waitress was really nice and chatted somewhat with my friend and I. Definitely a place to try out. read more

I ordered some delivery one lazy Sunday after buying a groupon. You can't use the groupon for Deliverey, but I love Indian so much I figured I'd have another opportunity. I ordered chicken tikka masala, garlic naan. I have been on a quest to find the best Indian food in Philly, and this was just not it. The food was fine, a solid 3 stars. The delivery was EXTREMELY slow, but they did call to let me know it was going to be awhile because of the inclement weather (big rain storm), so while hungry, i wasn't that annoyed and i was clearly not leaving my house. In this small area, I would probably pick Minar Palace over Lavash, but it wasn't a bad choice, and I will eat there again. Ooh, also you card online and if you spend over $25 you get $5 off. read more

I have made wine deliveries (part of my job) to Lovash on a number of occasions and it always smelled really good. I decided to go there for lunch. They had sandwiches, which is something I've never seen in an Indian restaurant. The samosa was really good. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The sandwich was another story. The veggies were overcooked and they were a little stingy with the lamb. The seasoning was tasty but the nan bread was soggy. I saw them setting up a buffet, which I think might be worth a shot. I would definitely try an entree there, but most likely not a sandwich again. read more

Came here for lunch on a rainy Sunday with my boyfriend to use the Groupon I had purchased. This was our first time trying Indian cuisine so we didn't know exactly what to expect. We started off with the mixed appetizer which included; two shami kebab (lamb patty), one vegetable samosa, two vegetable pakora and two chicken tikka served with mint and tamarind sauce. All were very flavorful except for the lamb patties. They were more on the greasy side and fried a little too hard, also lacked any lamb flavor. The mint and tamarind sauce was to die for! If they sold it, I would've taken a pint home with me. For entrees he ordered the curry with lamb and I ordered the rogan josh with chicken. The waiter helped us with the level of spiciness we wanted and said if it wasn't spicy enough he'd bring out a side of their spicy sauce, which we ended up taking. Both entrees had batsmati rice, chana masala (chickpeas in curry sauce) and naan. My rogan Josh was very good. The chicken was tender and it had a good blend of herbs and spices along with the onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. The chana masala was also very tasty. I personally enjoy my rice a little more sticky so the batsmati rice was alright but the naan was perfect to soak up all that sauce. My boyfriends' curry was good but I definitely prefer my rogan Josh over his. Also ordered a mango lasi and it was divine! Great mango flavor with the creamy yogurt base and dash of cardamon on top. Overall food and service was great! Our waiter took the time out to explain things to us and it was much appreciated. Definitely will be coming back, especially since he gave us a 25% off coupon for our next visit. read more

Awesome Indian food with a great setting and super pleasant staff! My girlfriend needed a vegetarian option and doesn't know too much about Indian food, the manager/owner (wish I got his name!) talked her through some options and she ended up loving her meal. The Naan was amazing as well. We're gonna be regulars from here on out! read more

Having never dined in an Indian restaurant I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I was convinced to go here for dinner tonight - but I was NOT disappointed. We had the mixed appetizers for starters and every part of that was delicious, especially the lamb kebob. I had the Surf & Turf Masala on special and it was amazing. All of the flavors blended so well it was magic in my mouth. The lamb was very tender, the basmati cooked to perfection, the shrimp exploded with flavor. At $16.99 the price was beyond fair for the large amount of food ( I could have easily split it with my date and still be stuffed - instead I have a doggie bag of leftover tandoori chicken, naan, and vegetables. ) The atmosphere was bright and clean, classy but casual. The entire wait staff was very polite and helpful, beyond friendly. I cannot wait to visit again! read more

Two stars because the people were very kind. However, the food was very underwhelming -- not even the paneer naan tasted very good. We ordered the basics -- mattar paneer, shahi paneer, paneer naan (lots of paneer!) -- all arrived mostly flavorless. The mattar paneer also featured undercooked peas, and the dish was... mostly peas. The burning question on our minds, despite this, was: how do you make paneer naan flavorless? How can bread and cheese be suddenly devoid of flavor, ghee and all? These modern mysteries went unsolved during our time at Lovash. We wanted Indian food that not only met but surpassed the standard set by the Trader Joe's frozen aisle and were sadly disappointed. read more

Great place with amazing and delicious food! Since we could not decide what to order, the manager asked us what our favorite flavors were and the type of meat we liked and offered us the perfect meal for two. Everything from an appetizer to a variety of small dishes ranging from chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, palak paneer and so much more. Even the rice pudding was delicious. The whole staff was very friendly and kind. Will definitely be a regular. read more

Indian Kitchen Lovash - Lovash Dinner. Palak Paneer, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, shrimp/lamb/chicken biryani, chicken/shrimp tandorri & more! - Indian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We just ate lunch at Lovash. Super good! They have awesome (read: awesome and cheap) lunch specials until 2:30. My boyfriend and I split the "mixed appetizer". I'm semi-new to Indian food so I don't know all of the names. It had veggie pakora and samosas. Plus tandoori chicken. Some kind of lamb patty, maybe? Then I got a lamb sandwich. And my boyfriend got the chicken saag. HUGE PORTIONS. All of the food was wonderful. The service, however, was a little slow. We were expecting to spend an hour at lunch. But it was fine! ~$25 for the food plus one soda. read more

Fantastic night with the wife who is dairy and gluten free. Veggie samosas were great as was the vegetable curry and chicken tiki masala. Environment and service was superb...so friendly and welcoming. read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant I've had out of the 10+ i've tried in Philly so far. Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorite dishes and Lovash has the best I've tasted at an amazing price with their early bird special. After I tried it the first time I had to order it again the next night for my girlfriend to try as well. I seriously recommend ordering an appetizer of your choice alongside your entree, but I recommend the chicken samosas. This has become my top restaurant in Philadelphia and i'm amazed by the price and taste compared to other places in the area. Amazing food and this is now the place I order from for friends when they visit Philly for the first time. read more

I'm no expert on Indian cuisine, but I have had better Indian food in my day. Lovash is basic, inexpensive, no frills Indian food with a nice, friendly BYOB atmosphere. We started off with the no brainer mixed appetizer platter (why would you pay $8 for just a plate of 1 thing when you can pay $8 for a plate of a variety of things?? Riddle me that...), followed with piping hot paneer naan, and two entrees consisting of a spicy lamb in tomato mixture (I forget the name but it was the "executive chef's special") and aloo gobi. Both were tasty, but my Indian friend makes way better and saucier aloo gobi. The lamb was good, but not at all spicy, and I'm a spice wimp. The rice was undercooked and came with a weird side of carrots. To sum it up: it was good, super filling, and cheap, but I am not sure I'd be running back again for my Indian fix. read more