Nearly twelve years later, and Karma still has no equal. We visited the buffet recently and it was, as always, a genuinely lovely experience. The vegan options were plentiful -- and more importantly, they were exceptional. The flavors were bold and intentional, layered in a way that reminds you why you fell in love with Indian cuisine in the first place. I say this with fresh context: we've recently tried a couple of other Indian restaurants in the area, hoping to find something worth revisiting. One served a Dal so overspiced it was nearly inedible. Another offered a Tikka Masala so bland it barely registered. Neither experience was terrible -- but both served as a reminder of just how high Karma's bar actually is. In all my years coming here, I have never once been disappointed. Not once. The kitchen cooks with something that's hard to put into words -- a care and intentionality that comes through in every dish. You taste it. My 2014 review said the food was prepared with good heart and spirit, and that remains as true today as it was then. If you're vegan, or just someone who wants Indian food done right, this is your place. It always has been. read more

We were back at Karma for Father's Day, and we just can't say enough good things about this place! The staff is wonderful--so kind!!--and the Indian food is the best we've had in the area. Tonight we had one of our new favorites--chicken Reshmi. Highly recommend! Everything was great--naan, roti, bindi, tikka masala, lamb bhuna, and both tandoori trays. We already can't wait to go back again!! Perfect for a family dinner night out. read more

Friday, Saturday and Sunday $16.99 lunch (11-2:30p) buffet is the best price in Ventura County. Located in Janss Marketplace where Regal theater and plenty of retailers are located so there is plenty of parking available. I have been dining here for at least a decade. Traditional north Punjabi village style cuisine. Decor is also gorgeous to look at. Beautiful ornate decorations and paintings of India on the walls. I come here for dinner mostly. The taste of the food is exceptional. I always look forward to the delicious naan with dipping sauce. Chicken tikka (marinated boneless with garlic sauce) has the most softest meat with the correct ingredients used. Tandoori fish (boneless tandoor flavor with onions) is another favorite. Lots of tasty vegetarian meals too like the saffron rice and paneer tikka cottage cheese is a must order. Everything comes out pipping hot where servers wear a spiffy uniform. Feels like the great white glove service. Portions are huge so be prepared to take some home. Don't forget to order some wine with this yummy meal. Appreciate you for serving the community. read more

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One of the cleanest most beautiful restaurants I've ever sat in. I ordered Fish Madrasi mild to medium heat. Also ordered Paratha, Raita, Indian Iced Tea, Gulab Jamon and Malai Kulfi. Everything was delicious. The gentlemen working there are very polite and handsome. There is a lunch Buffett option as well. I'd like to come back and try more things. Organic spices used. Papadum was not my favorite but my family loved their samosas, butter chicken, and tandoori half chicken. Gulab Jamon came out warm. Amazing desserts. read more

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There are not many So Cal Indian buffet concepts lasting after the pandemic. We were excited to try the buffet and were not disappointed by the choices. The buffet came with garlic naan instead of regular which is always a plus. read more

Great food, atmosphere, and service. The staff were very accomodating and due to our party of 6, they were very patient when we were choosing which dishes to order. As a group of 6, we ordered: sakosa chaat, aloo tikki, shahi paneer, yellow daal, aloo mater, khoya paneer, and chicken korma with garlic, bullet, and onion naans. In addition, my group also ordered mango lassi and salty lassi. Everyone enjoyed the dishes and left with happy tummies. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

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I came here today because I was in the Thousand Oaks area and my wife was craving Indian food. Compared to Indian buffets by me in Northridge and SFV area...Karma is way better. I especially liked the Bharta (Eggplant). The staff was very friendly...our water was topped off while we were eating and when I looked around...I noticed everyone in the restaurant seemed happy. Great Indian food...great staff...what more could you ask for? read more

Karma is AMAZING! The service is EXCELLENT! At Karma you are serviced by wonderful people who always greet you with a smile and really care about their customers. They are truly all around great people! DO NOT listen to any negative reviews...they have their own agenda! After over a decade having lived in the next county we returned to the area six years ago. Upon our return we desperately began looking for a good local Indian restaurant which became incredibly discouraging. Several absurdly overpriced "a la carte only" restaurants had us literally walk out the door before even sampling their food. Disappointedly, we had to accept that there were simply NO GOOD authentic Indian restaurants in the Conejo Valley area. Frustrated with the myriad of disappointments and desperate for an Indian meal we decided to try once again. This time we decided we would try Karma Indian Cuisine. And, are we so happy that we did! One thing to note was that years ago when we lived and ate in the area the Indian restaurants around here were incredibly underwhelming. So, it is incredibly good fortune to have found this place which is similar to the calibre of San Francisco's Gaylord Indian Restaurant from years ago. The food is delectable and Bobby, who pours his heart and soul into his establishment, will offer you excellent suggestions if you want to try something new or are in the mood for something that you don't normally order. And, their prices are fair. They will make modifications which some places seem not to want to do anymore. They will also reduce the "spicy palette" for those in your group who cannot tolerate spicy foods. Their lamb samosas are divine! We love the Yellow Dal Tadka and the Baingan Bhaji. I simply LOVE that this is one of only two places (in two counties) where I can order Malai Kofta and have it made with coconut milk as I now have a dairy allergy! For years I was deprived of my favourite dish as other places would only make it with cream. Their Tandoori dishes are a favourite in our house, as well. We also love their Madrasi Lamb, too. And, if you love lamb then THIS is a great place to come, too, as well. I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about Karma and staff. They are even gracious enough to let us bring our dog to dine with us in their outdoor seating area. Give them a try! I think you'll be happy that you did. read more

This is the highest quality, authentic Indian cuisine offered anywhere. Even the buffet is high quality, high caliber, and high vibrational. The ingredients - the veggies and even the spices - are fresh and bursting with flavor ... but not too much spice and flavor. It isn't salty. It's extremely satisfying. When one notices the decor, the cuisine and the warm service, one has no doubt whatsoever that the hands that serve and prepare the food are guided by hearts full of LOVE. That's it in a nutshell. This food tastes like LOVE. read more

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Picked up a decent size catering order from here for the first time. Bobby is absolutely great to deal with. Everyone loved the food. The chicken tikka melts in your mouth was one comment last night. Great food. read more

The customer service is great and the cleanness of tables plates etc is perfect. Good beer selection including Indian beers . I had mixed grill which comes with rice and also had veg pakora . Both dishes were good but the icecream ( kulfi ) was old and had freeze smells and ice on it . Sagar did an excellent job keeping up with my requests. Will I go there again may be . There are so much options here in TO to choose from so I can't promise:) read more

OH MY Let me tell you i'm a hard critique. I'm very specific about how I want my chicken tikka masala and Mint chutney. I hate when it's sweet or the chutney doesn't have a zing to it but OMG they hit it on the head. It was so savory and had so many spices, shoot the even put in onions and peppers. I'm so happy to have found this place in close proximity to my house and will be back atleast once a week! Oh and let's not forget the inside of the place, it was very clean and quiet just how I like it. The two gentleman there were very helpful and kind. All around 10/10 I WILL be back! Oh and for all of those saying it's expensive, if you compare to other restaurants in the area it's literally like a dollar difference. You pay for what you get, don't expect to go out to eat in california and not pay for it. Even if they are too expensive for you, it's simple just don't order from them. But don't go leaving a 1 star reviews, these people don't deserve nothing less than 4 stars. You can tell they put love and care into their restaurant. read more

Food is great. Service is excellent. They treat every customer with respect and care. Love every time I go. I leave full and satisfied. read more

So good, best Indian food in Thousand Oaks. Staff is always friendly and food is always warm and ready quickly. Their chicken tikka masala is delicious as well as their garlic cheese naan read more

Good samosas, good lassi (pulp, not fresh). Their buffet looks good and their ambiance is nice.

Tried this place through a work lunch event. Staff that dropped off the food were very nice. We had a delicious variety of foods. One of the best samosas I have had and it happened to be a veggie/potato version. 3.5 stars that I will round up given the samosa read more

SOOOOO GOOODDDDD! I did the buffet which included unlimited naan, butter Chicken, tikka masala, and a bunch more. There are "chef specials" included in the buffet as well. The price is great considering it's unlimited. Quick question, when is the buffet days? And how much does the buffet price cost again? read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Absolutely insane. Butter chicken is SO good! - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

My family and I have a deep appreciation for Indian cuisine, and Karma in Thousand Oaks is one of my preferred Indian food establishments. Today I noticed that they offer an ALL YOU CAN EAT Lunch Buffet promotion (Friday-Saturday and Sunday) for $16.99. Please note that this offer was introduced three months ago, so it is advisable to call ahead to confirm its validity. The ambiance is serene and the small restaurant is consistently maintained in a clean condition. read more

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Love this place!! This is the second day in a row going back to Karma for lunch. Can't get enough. read more

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Excellent service! Such friendly and amazing staff! We were in the area and wanted Indian Food so Yelp naturally lead us to this spot and I am glad we came! The interior is such a nice ambiance with plenty of seating for small or large parties! We ordered the Vegetable Pakora along with Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan, 10/10! So flavorful and the naan was perfect. We also saw their weekend buffet on Friday - Sunday from 11:30-2pm. I love an Indian buffet so we will be back. Can't wait stop by Karma again, thank you! read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Vegetable Pakora - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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My friends and I went for the buffet on Sunday. Service was great. They sent out naan without having to be asked and refilled waters as well. The food selection was pretty nice and the tasted great. Restaurant seemed clean and plenty of seating. I'd definitely go back. read more

Best Indian food in Thousand Oaks. The server was funny and helpful. His recommendations are always incredible. Great simosas, chicken, and fish! Cool restaurant inside. read more

Great water experience. The servers are extremely friendly and great about refilling your water the second it's low. The water comes in a nice fancy glass that fits the fine dining atmosphere. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Really wanted to like this place !! But The butter chicken was average, too sweet and not enough spices or flavor to it, although the chicken inside of it was good and tender. The white rice that came with the butter chicken tasted like dishwasher water. That's the only way I can describe how it smelled and tasted. I got the cheesy garlic naan on the side. It was a little overly salted. Stars for good service and nice employees read more

Sunny and his brother are the best! The food and service is top tier. Hospitality was very welcoming. They made us feel right at home! Very cozy ambiance. Make sure you try the fish curry it was incredible! read more

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Very very disappointed. Extremely salty and portions are very small. Went with a party of 4 for lunch and ordered from the Menu. Very HIGH price, poorly trained staff who were rude and unwilling to serve. Will avoid this place at all cost and there are great restaurants in LA that I would explore. I would not give any "star" for this unworthy restaurant which is out there to rob customers. read more

We were passing by Thousand Oaks and wanted to try some Indian food. After going over the reviews we decided on this place. I'm glad we did. We ordered a to go for mix grilled, chicken Mughali, madrasi chicken and garlic naan. The sheek kebab and mixed grilled was just amazing. It was juicy and tasted really good. Wish we ordered more of the kebab. The Mughlai chicken curry, which was great in color was so delicious. We all just finished it in one go. The madras chicken, however was a disappointment It had too much coconut, and it just didn't feel right. Overall, the service was really good, and they gave us a free dessert since the kids were there. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

First time trying the food in this place. Honestly, not much selection for the buffet. However for the price and the taste of the food, it's quite good. I'm happy to finally try the food here. It's really good the service is quick and pretty friendly. Definitely will recommend this eatery and will visit more frequent. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Lunch buffet only on weekend. $16. Delicious. - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Food was delicious and the service was good. Restaurant was clean, the white tablecloths are a nice touch. One of the dishes we ordered was Chicken Tikka Masala, it was delicious! The only thing is that it did not come with rice so I wish the waiter would have offered it by letting us know it had to be ordered separately. The naan was one of the best I've ever had. Eating leftovers now :) I can't wait to go back! read more

Stopped in for the lunch menu. Service was great and server was attentive. They are all very friendly and welcoming. I liked it but didn't love it. The chicken was a little off to me and I feel the rice was a little harder than it could be. My friend ordered the lamb and said it was delicious. We loved the naan bread and they give a good amount of it. This food didn't wow me. read more

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Karma Indian Cuisine has great service, and delicious food. I would highly recommend.

Seen this place for decades and haven't had a chance to come to eat. They have a vast menu and it was hard to make a decision. I did the tandoori combo dinner, I wanted to see how each meat tasted. I think next time I'll get lamb or chicken, the kofta was interesting. The side dishes were good. They make their own paneer. Ordered 3 types of naan.. Disco was awesome, cheese naan was good and heavy, chicken naan was also yummy dipped in the sauce. Had the Indian ice tea, refreshing. The employees were very friendly, attentive and attractive. The facilities were clean. The interior is clean and cozy. Would differently come back. read more

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Tried their AYCE buffet on Sun. It was popular at opening hour. It was quick as we were in and out in 30 minutes. I would rate the heat at medium, with some mild options and some hot options. I'm not as familiar with N Indian cuisine, but what I enjoyed was the chicken do pyaza, tandoori chicken, saag. There were 2 other vegetables dishes I enjoyed. I passed on the 2 soups. I tried the chicken tikka masala and as always it's not my fav, even at other Indian places. There were 2 options of rice, and a fried platter of potato coins in a herbed batter, French fries and spring rolls. The buffet also came with naan bread. I skipped the cold bar containing salad and fruit, but I had the kheer (rice pudding), while my son had the mango pudding. Both were very sweet, typical of Indian desserts. I would go again, and this buffet is a good was to figure out what dishes you like. I think everyone is happy to see buffets make a comeback. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Note this is not the buffet - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Service is generaly good. Food is good. Prices are a bit to high for the food they serve compared to other high end indian restaurants

I have been back to Karma several times since I came back to town. I love the food. I'm disappointed that soups are not part of the buffet anymore. I hope that decision is reversed. Anyway, I will probably head over there tomorrow. read more

Friendly service and a killer lunch special. For $12.99-14.99 (depending if you go vegetarian or get chicken or lamb) you get a big plate with rice, three different dishes, plus a basket of naan and rice pudding! The lunch menu has many, many choices--more than most. Everyone will find something that suits them. They also ask about spice level and err on the side of mild, so if you like spicy, tell them. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Lunch special. $12.99 - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I've driven by Karma many times and kept hearing by word of mouth that they had really good Indian food. I'm a sucker for good Indian food and was finally able to try them out for takeout. When reviewing take out I also note the quality of the packaging. 5/5 for portions and packaging. My order was securely wrapped up and everything made it into the bag. When dealing with a saucy meal I appreciate the double wrapping - plastic containers and then plastic wrap. You can count on your order getting to you safely when you order Karma. The sides and basics were good. Basmati rice was the same as anywhere but the garlic naan was 5/5. I normally don't get the garlic Naan as most places make it so overpowering on the garlic. Here the naan was perfection, super flavorful with a clear garlic kick but not overdone. Really great naan here. The Chicken Tikka Masala was 4.5/5. Really flavorful and creamy. There was almost a slight smokiness to the sauce that gave it great depth and taste. One of the better chicken tikka I've had in awhile. The chicken was white meat and juicy, good ratio of chicken to veggies. Would highly recommend this dish. On the other hand the Shrimp Madrasi was a 3/5. Probably a dish I can check off the list but wouldn't get again. The shrimp itself were fresh and cooked well. However, the sauce was little on the watery side. Not what I expected and almost too mild in flavor. I love a creamier sauce like the masala but this one didn't stand up being eaten side by side. All in all there is good Indian food to be had here. It also says a lot when you can give a place 4 stars based on take out because I'm a firm believer that foods always better fresh, eaten in the moment. I would definitely give this spot a try for dine in and am happy to have another good Indian restaurant to add to the list. read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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ALWAYS good, very friendly. It's my "fast food" stop whilst shopping next door. Only comment on ambiance is that *I* ruin it for others as I awkwardly scramble to pickup my order. read more

Came in for a quick lunch and they did not disappoint! Sunny was very kind and accommodating! From the wall art to the style of plates they served, it all was very elegant! read more

Karma Indian Cuisine - This was the lunch special...all this for 13.99?! - Indian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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A gem in Thousand Oaks! It's a nice quiet restaurant inside a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Came here for a small Birthday dinner and it was the perfect place to enjoy good food and conversation. I love that they had a variety of different naan bread and some other menu items I don't always see at other Indian restaurants such as the onion fritters read more