Tried their food delivery and ordered chicken tikka and garlic naan (as typical as it gets!). Chicken portion was plentiful but was not well cooked; tikka masala was OK; garlic naan was tasty but too thick; Daal (and rice came along with chicken tikka) was really tasteless and too watery. I think if the chicken had cooked well and tikka could reach inside, you would have got 4 stars from me right there. I am gonna try their buffet though which I heard is pretty nice. read more

Stopped by after work last night. Very dissatisfied I ordered Tandoor chicken, not sure if it was leftovers​ from the buffet . Extremely dry very very disappointed! I had looked forward all day 2 have it a very good (Indian friend) of mine recommend it. I guess I will have to school him on good Indian food!!! NYC Boardway (70's) J,ersey City! Would of been happier w/ Mc.Donald's.Sorry, could of just been a bad day. . read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this popular, efficient Indian restaurant in the heart of Hoboken. I arrived at 10:30 p.m. and it was still going strong with more than half of the tables in use. I ate the papadam appetizer served with marinated vegetables and tamarind/cilantro sauces so they gave me a second one at no extra charge. The pomfret fish special was spiced brilliantly without being overwhelming, while a Himalayan vegetable dish was prepared using a savory orange sauce. There was also a collection of unspiced fresh greens as a necessary contrast. I didn't order any drinks, although they have a liquor license and the large glasses served at the next table looked colorful and foamy so I might try one of those the next time. There is also ample outside seating in warmer weather. read more

This place has delicious food. I ordered their crab cakes, which were a little sweet, but still delicious. Their drinks are fabulous, And the staff is very patient and attentive. I knew when I walked by and heard the patrons speaking Hindu that this would be a great spot. I was not disappointed read more

Karma Kafe - Crab Cake Makhani - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Decent place. Food was good not great, but they don't read the special instructions. Delivery was horrible through grubhub. read more

Since their redo, I have been actually stopping on the way home from work to pick up food as opposed to waiting for delivery. Food is always delicious and no matter what night of the week I go there, it's always busy! read more

Really great restaurant from the buffet to the dining menu. The service has always been spot on for me. read more

Helped me with a delivery problem last night. I appreciated them explaining to me that as buildings aren't letting drivers inside, there are higher levels of delay than usual. read more

Really bad. Haven't ordered here in a while and don't plan to ever again after today. Food was tasteless. This place used to care about quality and taste. Not sure what's happened but the chicken tikka and tandoor paneer w veggies I got just didn't taste that good. Never again. read more

We have ordered delivery food a couple times and the whole experience has been extremely poor. The food has arrive up to two hours after completing the order on a weekday. We tried to reach out to the restaurant but were not able to get through the system. They have no regard for paying costumers; if you can't deliver food in a timely manner, don't accept people's money! read more

We were craving Indian food yesterday so after reviews lots and lots of reviews of the different options in Hoboken, we decided on Karma. The portions were pretty generous (the SAMOSAS are HUGE!) but they really skimped out on the rice. We got an order of CHICKEN MASALA and the LAMB VINDALOO (incredibly spicy) and we couldn't eat anymore after the rice was gone because the vindaloo was so spicy. Spicy, but delicious. The prices are a bit up pricey for me, and I've def had better Indian food. The samosas were a bit on the salty side, but I like the sweet brown sauce and the green sauce they give you. NOTE: If you're ordering delivery and you want a small portion of MANGO CHUTNEY, just write a note in the "Instructions" space. However, it's pretty small and you probably just want to order an actual order of it. I didn't see a it on the menu though so might have to just call them and order. Our food took over an hour to be delivered, but it was still pretty hot when it was delivered. I read some good reviews about the buffet so I'll have to try that sometime. read more

This is the best Indian food in Jersey City / Hoboken area. Everything we have had there has been good. We have heard their buffet on the weekends is delicious but have not tried it yet. read more

Pretty tasty tikka masala! Brought my coworker for his first Indian cuisine experience ever. He left happy and satisfied. The garlic naan was my favorite part, maybe the best I've had. Buttery, salty, soft and fresh. Gotta try it! read more

Karma is back! and I couldn't be happier. This has long been our favorite Indian place in town and it has been sorely missed while closed due a fire in the neighboring building. But now it's back - and of course, we were there on opening night. Food at Karma is always great. On our most recent visit we ordered our favorites - papri chaat, paneer makhani, and chana palak with naan. Everything was great - this restaurant has been consistently good over the 10 years that we've lived in Hoboken. The atmosphere is cozy and casual and the service is always efficient. Take out is great too, but be prepared to wait at least an hour for your order. read more

So I order Indian food a lot. It is probably my top 3 types of food. I only ordered delivery, so I cannot rate the actual restaurant dining experience. The shrimp Malabar was amazing. Richly flavored. It had this lemon zest with coconut flavors. Lots of shrimp were included. The roasted garlic naan was nice and soft. The samosas were huge. You could get potatoes and peas or ground chicken and peas. I got the potatoes and peas. So yummy. The green sauce that comes with it is refreshing. The chicken Tikka masala was fantastic. Very flavorful. Lots of chicken. Not too heavy. It was a garlic tomato sauce. The meals came with basmati rice and dal, which I think is kind of soup, similar to lentil. I will absolutely order from here again. It only took about 40-45 minutes to arrive. I may try to dine in at this place. read more

I am so sad to write this, but unfortunately since the place burned down and reopened the food changed completely... this use to be my favorite Indian restaurant in HOBO, but this time I ordered the food was sooooo salty... the saltiest saag paneer I have ever had in my life... the cheese naan was good( like before) but the papadam was super spicy ( it used to never be spicy and burned) I am giving them 2 stars because the naan was good, but they need to improve to gain their clientele back... Sorry Karma, please re-hire your old chef... read more

I had buffet. I would say if you are vegetarian like me then i would not recommend buffet and in general vegetarian menu. Not much options and not that great either in my experience. If you are non-vegetarian, then i heard from my friends its overall fine. You can try it for non-vegetarian food. read more

The food is ok not that great. Have been here couple of times now the apps are good . If you want to try whole fish this could be one of the spots. read more

Best Indian food around. Great cocktails too. Try the buffet. Also deliver. The biryani rice is outstanding. Pretty much everything on the menu is great. Try a mango lassi too. read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Lunch buffet was great and delicious and affordable. Dinner was too expensive for me to try though but good prices for food in the Hoboken area. read more

If you seek a great ambiance, you won't find it here. However, the food is quite good! I've had the curry chicken several times. A bit spicy and very, very delicious!!! Unreal garlic naan!! read more

Ordered delivery, food was flavorful and we enjoyed it. Portions were large. Pricing about average for Indian food. Only issue was our order didn't get processed and so it took about an hour and half before it was delivered. Otherwise, would try it again! read more

My favorite Indian food in Hoboken! Get the garlic naan and you will not be disappointed. All of the entrees I've had there are good, but if you don't have a high tolerance for spice, make sure you clarify with the waiter how spicy your dish is. read more

Best Indian food I've had in year!! Make sure you make a reservation because they were packed on a Friday night. Started out with paapri chaat a fried deliciousness medley of chickpeas potatoes and onions. I then had the lamb biryani which was amazing! My husband had some chicken madras which he really enjoyed. Our friends got the lamb bhuna which they raved about! The garlic naan was the best I've ever had, incredibly fluffy and flavorful. This restaurant is worth the trip! read more

I've never been dissatisfied. We always order the salmon dish, garlic bread, samosas, crab cakes, mango lasi it's our top most ordered dishes now!!! The side lentils are yummy also. And they are also so nice over the phone and delivery is ALWAYS ON POINT. We love karma cafe, LOVE. My hubby said he never liked Indian food but I turned him around by introducing him to this spot and now it's all he wants to eat!!!!! I'm so happy! Thank you for being open and making thanksgiving great for us two! read more

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Hoboken and my favorite Indian food I've ever had. I get the takeout and it's always hot and fast. And I love dining in too!! The food is outstanding, no matter what I get and the people are always so friendly. read more

Karma Kafe is my favorite local spot for Indian food for two major reasons: the food and service. While I'm not Indian, my husband is, so when it comes to eating out he looks for truly authentic Indian cuisine. We had trouble finding a restaurant we both liked in the area because I don't enjoy the spice levels (and greasiness!) of many other places. Karma is a perfect balance for us! They've found a way to keep their recipes super authentic, while still appealing to a non-Indian crowd who might not enjoy the spice as much. At this point we've ordered just about everything and it's all been delicious--chicken and lamb curries, tandoori meats, veg appetizers, biryani, and of course their perfectly soft and crispy naan! You really can't go wrong. My sister-in-law has recently moved to Jersey City as well, and this has now become her go-to spot! The best part is they delivery to us, so when we don't feel like a sit down meal in their charming restaurant, we can still enjoy their delicious menu items. Food is obviously an important factor in reviewing a restaurant, but so is service. The sweet staff saw me come and go a few times the past months picking up takeout, and one day we got to talking while I waited for my well-worth-it biryani. I told them that my husband is Indian and we've finally found an Indian restaurant we BOTH love. I also mentioned his favorite dessert is Galab Jamun and since then we always find an order of it in our takeout bag on the house from Felix! We recently sat inside for their mouthwatering lunch buffet (only $12 on the weekends!) and he even served us a complimentary plate of three warm and syrupy Galab Jamun. Such a yummy surprise and sweet gesture! He's the best! So while the food is what got us hooked, it's the service that will keep us coming back! Can't say enough good things about this spot. read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant in Hoboken and Jersey city. They have take-out down to an art form (flawless) and their in-house service is great. Not the healthiest options, but their korma snd tikka are delectable. They were closed for quite a while due to a fire and were severely missed. Their menu is on regular rotation in our home. read more

Karma Kafe is a stand-out in a town with an abundance of restaurants. I frequent their lunch buffet which offers a limited selection of basic but very well executed Indian cuisine at a fair price. Reliably there is at least one chicken dish, a meat or fish option and two or three rotating vegetarian selections along with delicious naan, rice, soup, salad and fresh fruit. The sides plates are just as fresh and tasty as the entrees and this attention to detail is what keeps me coming back. read more

The food was awesome. portions are big, I ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees for 3 of us and we couldn't finish. Ate the rest the next day and just as good.... if you ask for mild, it's actually mild, not like most Indian restaurants that burn a hole in your mouth. Service was great. Will go again. Very easy to get to. Only 15 minute walk or a $5 uber from the path. read more

Karma Kafe - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Ive been living in Hoboken for a little over a year and missed my opportunity to try Karma Kafe last year due to the unfortunate fire that put them out of business for almost a whole year. They reopened a few months back and I decided to try it out since I always see it packed. My fiance and I went over and ordered more than enough food for two people. I have nothing but good things to say about this establishment. Amazing service and incredible food. I am middle eastern and have a love for Indian cuisine, this surpassed my expectations and i will definitely be back. Thanks Karma! P.S. they serve alcohol so no need to bring your own .. great selection of drinks. read more

My last few visits for the weekday and weekend buffet have been disappointing. I thought the food on the buffet was a little lackluster and lacked any innovation or zing. The star of the meal which the Karma Kafe buffet was known for - chicken koftas is now missing completely from the buffet. Instead it's being substituted for Achari Chicken - meh. Rest of the dishes include Saag Paneer (good), Fish tikka masala (very good - like a butter chicken but made of fish!), aalo gobhi (meh), tandoori chicken (not impressed), tava vegetables (deep fried potato and okra as an app -okay) and medu vada (very good). The quality of the naan has improved tremendously, but some of the best dishes like the koftas, pav bhaji and chicken biryani are all absconding. Delivery is still good - see my detailed delivery review in the previous update. They do have great vegetarian options on their ala carte menu - like the aaloo chole (banging) and kadhi pakoda (excellent), so it would be great if they added some of those options to their buffet to give it a face-lift. read more

BEST INDIAN FOOD IN TOWN! First of all, the staff here is probably the most polite and coordinated and helpful staff I have ever experienced, especially Felix who makes sure our expectations are met. It makes me and my family come back over and over. Food is amazing. I always leave here with a food belly because I just end up eating more than I need to. Start off with a mango lassi or mango mojito and go right into the appetizers. Appetizers: chilli paneer, pakoras, and samosas Main entree: paneer makhni! Dessert: gulab jamun The entree comes with rice, side salad, and with the amazing dal. For the bread, I have tried all different types of naans and parathas so my favorites would be the garlic naan and the laccha paratha- so fluffy and warm, you will feel so cozy. You will feel at home when you're here. The entree is made with the right amount of spices,not unnecessarily spicy nor bland. I highly recommend this place for a dinner with family or even for a buffet with friends and coworkers. I know I definitely am making it a tradition to come here on occasions. read more

Karma Kafe - Half way done with the dessert- ras malai - Indian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Good food and good value (decent portions for prices) for take-out. Slightly confusing take-out system/procedures.

I came here for the first time for the lunch buffet on a freezing cold Sunday in January. My boyfriend is Indian and he recommended this place. He knows the owner and said he was just in love with cooking authentic Indian food and decided to open this restaurant and follow his passion. It shows in the food - fresh and fluffy naan, fantastic authentic curries and great chicken tikka masala. My favorite was the paneer palak, the spinach is so creamy and intriguingly spiced...just loved it! The restaurant is also pleasantly decorated with inlaid tables and plush maroon velvet pillows. The service was attentive with someone coming over to take away our plates almost the minute we polished them off. Was stuffed when we left but can't wait to come back again. read more

This is my go to Indian place; I just love everything about it! The service is always awesome no matter how busy they get. Everyone is so nice and they are quick. Also, their take out is just as good as eating in. I always order the chicken vindaloo; the spice is awesome. Be aware though it is spicy!! We also order the shrimp malabar which is nice, but not spicy and of course garlic naan. They always have good specials that we've tried as well. We have never had a bad experience here. Pricing is pretty good too, not that expensive and the portions are perfect. We always have a little leftover. read more

I've only been here for the lunch buffet but it was immaculate. Although there is a handful of food options, they are all extremely tasty and there is ample meat and vegetarian options. I recommend the rice pudding for desert and bonus points if you top your fruit with it. Service was very quick as well, every time I got up to get food my table was plate free when I came back :). Tables are also very close to one another so don't be surprised if you are in the middle of multiple conversations. Try it out ASAP you won't regret it! read more

The tomato soup was very average. The bombay shrimp and chicken drumsticks were drenched in oil and dint taste good. The lamb curry entree was good and biryani was mediocre. read more

Just ate here with my daughter and had a fabulous dinner and experience. We sat outside (with our dog Lincoln) on a beautiful night. The service was excellent as was the food. I had the rogan josh and my daughter had the vegetarian dumplings in masala sauce. They each came with a soup which I barely noticed because the rogan josh was so good. We also had naan - which was both huge and delicious. And --- they have a liquor license ! Will definitely go back. read more

Ordered food from this place.. The madras chicken was really good . It was spicy and tasted great with nana and rice. The coconut chicken curry was Ok. It was not that spicy and was just OK. The portions were good. Good place for a good price ! read more