Karma Indian Bistro

We decided to try Karma Indian Bistro since the Michelin Guide added Karma to its list in 2023. Overall, we thought it was okay compared to some of the award-winning South Asian restaurants in the US. There were way too many items on the menu. If the Michelin Guide recommends a restaurant, I would expect the restaurant to have a smaller menu. By offering fewer dishes, chefs can focus on perfecting each recipe. It isn't easy to achieve this with an extensive menu. We got two appetizers: the chicken 65 and the onion bhaji. The chicken 65 was tangy and flavorful; however, it was not spicy. According to my husband, the chicken 65 is supposed to be spicy (his predilection for South Asian food is strong, and he is very knowledgeable when it comes to the cuisine). The onion bhaji was delicious! It was nice and crispy. The lamb karahi was okay. It had a slight kick to it, which was nice. The lamb was cooked well. The vegetable jalfrezi was also okay. The flavors were subtle; I was hoping the flavors would be bolder. My husband thought the mango lassi was decent. It looked pretty. I am giving Karma three stars. It is on the Michelin Guide’s list, and I'm rating this restaurant based on other restaurants I have been to that are on the Michelin Guide’s list. The food should be more than “okay.” The restaurant should have a smaller, curated menu showcasing its culinary expertise.

We visited Karma Indian Bistro five months ago while traveling from Montana, and we’ve been dreaming about it ever since! The food was perfectly spiced and full of flavor, the service was attentive and warm, and the zero-proof drinks were a rare and delightful find. The cozy ambiance made the experience unforgettable. We can’t wait to return on our next trip!

We were lucky to get a table here as it's very popular. There is an excellent variety of dishes on the menu. Service was efficient and all the food we chose was good, well cooked with the right levels of spiceyness. Well worth a visit, but book ahead.

We love everything about Karma Indian Bistro: delicious food, extensive menu of awesome Indian food, terrific staff, affordable prices and a lovely restaurant. While we were having dinner, there was a continuous line of people picking up their take-out orders. It is open for lunch and dinner. There is patio seating. Its website is: karmaindianbistro.ca It is great that there are vegetarian options. It is in the Michelin Guide. It is located in a neighborhood on 4th Avenue instead of downtown so parking is convenient. All of the Naan choices are delicious, and delivered warm. The Cauliflower Pakora was wonderful, and served very warm. Loved Chicken Malai Tikka. Be sure to order Naan and Mango Chutney, and for dessert, save room for Saffron Rice Pudding.