an indian bistro

Dessert Specials

ROSE FALOODA
A Creamy Dessert Drink. Rose syrup
topped with Falooda Ice Cream $10

SITAPHAL ICE CREAM

Custard Apple Ice Cream $6
 WHITE WINES RED WINES
10. Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano 20. Pinot Noir, Black Stallion
(Alexander Valley, California) (Los Carneros, California)
Big, complex,and rich flavors with aromas of orange blossom This spicy, wooded, thick and dense varietal wine. The palate is medium
and green apple, Generous on the palate, creamy vanilla bodied with bold boysenberry and black berry fruits mingle
undertones balance layers of toast and spice. $51 with a lifting citrusy acidity $44
11. Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer 21. Syrah, Michael David 6th Sense
(Russian River Ranches, California) (Lodi, California)
Aromas of nectarine, stone fruit and white peach, this medium Rich and complex aromas with dark cocoa and Mission fig. Full bodied
bodied wine balances elegance highlighted with long barrel spice notes $44 with ripe tannins balanced by acids that keep it lively and pleasurable $42
12. Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve 22. Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente
(California) (Southern Hills,California)
A graceful full bodied, deliciously smooth wine with a Aromatics of dried cranberry, bay leaf and crushed black pepper
delicate, slightly nutty bouquet and subtle depth $38 complimented by round tannins to finish this balanced wines $37
13. Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita 23. Malbec, Amalya
(Trentino- Alto Adige, Italy) (Salta, Argentina)
A dry white wine that is pale straw in color, with a clean Intense violet color. Aromas of black fruit, violet and spices.
intense aroma and pleasant green apple aftertaste $42 Mineral and graphite notes. Soft tannis and persistent finish $34
14. Pinot Blanc, Valley of the Moon 24. Merlot, Portillo
(Los Carneros, California) (Mendoza, Argentina)
Fresh and lively flavors; aromas of French oak Deep ruby red in color. Aromas of black cherry, and lightly toasted oak.
with notes of apple and faint flowers $37 A rich texture with concentrated fruit and notes of mocha $29
15. Sauvignon Blanc, Veramonte 25. Shiraz, Penfolds Koonunga Hills
(Maipo Valley, Chile) (Australia)
This lively wine delivers aromas of lime and mandarin oranges. Lively and fresh red-berried fruit with aromas of pomegranate. Grainy soft
Fresh lively fruit flavors with balanced acidity $32 tannins and bright acidity induce immediate appeal and drinkability $28
16. Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank 26. Rosé, Bieler Pére & Fils
(Finger Lakes, New York) (Aix-en- Provence, France)
This classic off-dry Riesling is a ripe fruitbowl of apples, peaches Refreshing rosé. Fresh pears with summery berry aromas combined with
and mango with hints of a vibrant acidity to balance $32 mineral notes and a pleasing strawberry finish $28
17. Moscato, Famiglia Pasqua d’Asti DOGC 27. Lambrusco, Medici Ermete
(Piedmont, Italy) (Emila Romagna, Italy)
Intensely floral aroma. Honeysuckle, jasmine, green apple. Bright ruby red with persistent bubbles, delicate floral notes of violet leading
Medium finish tending toward sweet and fruity $29 to a luxuriously sweet, vivacious palate that is pleasantly harmonious $30

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

18. Champagne, Luc Belaire Brut 19. Prosecco, Ménage à Trois DOC
(Champagne Region, France) (Prosecco, Italy)
Refreshing and crisp, a crytalline sparkler with a light, dry taste Citrus and bright green apple flavors in a burst of effervescent bliss that
profile and tantilizing aroma of flowers and fruit. $68 leads to a clean, crisp finish. $28

DESSERTS N
GULAB JAMUN
Warm milk and flour dumplings
in a warm cardamom infused syrup $6
GAJAR HALWA
Warm carrot pudding with almonds and raisins $6
RAS MALAI
Sweet cheese dumplings in chilled
cardamom and pistachio milk $6
MALAI KULFI
Creamy Kulfi Ice Cream on a stick $6
ICE CREAM
Sitaphal, Mango or Saffron Pistachio $6
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 Signature Cocktails Wine By the glass
MUMBAI MULE WHITE
Absolute vodka • Lime • Ginger Beer • Masala Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Reisling
RED
HARD LASSI Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Bacardi Rum • Mango Lassi
Chilled Beers
NIRVANA INDIAN LAGERS
St. Germain • Champagne • Club Soda Bira 91 blonde lager • Kingfisher
Taj Mahal tall lager
GIN GENIE IMPORTS - DOMESTIC
Hendricks Gin • Tonic • St. Germaine • Lime Blue Moon • Stella Artois
Corona • Heineken Light
APEROL SPRITZ Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Aperol • Prosecco • Club Soda
MOCKTAILS
BOOZY MELON Pinã Colada • Mango Mojito
Ketel One Vodka • Fresh Watermelon Juice • Mint MANGO LASSI
Mango yogurt smoothie
MARGARITA SWEET OR SALTED LASSI
Patron Silver Tequila • Mango, Strawberry, or Regular Yogurt smoothie • Sweet or Salted
Frozen or rocks FRUIT JUICE FIZZ
Fruit juice • sprite • club soda
MANGO MOJITO FRESH WATERMELON JUICE
Bacardi Rum • Mango Nectar • Mint Freshly made to order
FRUIT JUICES
PUNCH-A-TANTRA Mango • Orange • Cranberry
Absolute Mandarin vodka • Peach Schnapps INDIAN SODAS
orange juice • cranberry juice Thums Up • Limca
SODAS • WATER
KARMA COLADA Coke • Diet Coke • Sprite • Gingerale
Bacardi Rum • Mango or Strawberry Lemonade • Club Soda • San Pellegrino
MASALA CHAI
RED OR WHITE SANGRIA Traditional aromatic spice tea • Hot or Iced.
Red or White Wine • Fruit Juice Infusion COFFEE
By the Glass or Pitcher Cappuccino • Espresso • Regular or Decaf Coffee

Kids 12 and under are invited to create their own meal.

Choose a main course, a side and a kid sized drink.
MAIN COURSE SIDES
BUTTERY SHRIMP French Fries, Mixed Veggies or Basmati Rice
Shrimp lightly sauteed with garlic and butter $10

KARMA CHICKEN TENDERS KID SIZED DRINKS

Strips of all white chicken breast lightly battered in flour $9 Lemonade, Coke, Sprite, or Iced Tea
CHEESY NAAN
Soft Naan stuffed with Mozzarella cheese Add a Kid Sized Mango
5/2024

and a dipping pizza sauce $9 or Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream $2

 Salads and Soups
Chicken Tikka Caesar Salad
Chicken tikka strips, garlic croutons
and fresh romaine lettuce tossed
in a creamy Caesar's dressing $12
The Kabab Sampler Chana Kachumber Salad
A sampler of three favorites, freshly baked in The Veggie Sampler
A sampler of three vegetarian favorites. Seasoned chick peas, peppers, carrots, diced
our Tandoor oven. Chicken Tikka Kabab,
Veggie samosa, veggie pakoras, cucumbers, and tomatoes, in a lemony
Chicken Ginger Kabab, Lamb Seekh Kabab $13
veggie tikki $12 coriander dressing $8
Karma Crab Cakes
Three lump crabmeat cakes served over a Veggie Samosas or Gingery Coconut Chicken Soup
chilled tomato garlic reduction, dressed Fragrant chicken soup with coconut milk and
Chicken Samosas [H] diced chicken, garnished with fresh ginger,
with yogurt and pepper sauce $15 The all time favorite! Crispy triangle pastry scallions and coriander $8
stufffed with potatoes and peas or ground
Bombay Shrimp
Marinated shrimp lightly battered with
chicken and peas. Fresh Tomato Soup
Veggie Samosa $7 Chicken Samosa $8 Our homemade 100% vegetarian
seasoned chick pea flour, served
with a zesty tomato sauce $13 tomato soup is garnished with fresh
Veggie or Chicken Pakoras coriander and sliced ginger $8
Tandoori Shrimp Crisp veggie or chicken fritters lightly
battered in a chick pea flour Raita
Marinated Tandoor baked shrimp,
and seasoning mix. A great dipping sauce for the breads. Chilled
served with a tangy mustard sauce $13
Veggie Pakora $8 Chicken Pakora $12 yogurt with cucumbers, tomatoes,toasted cumin
and fresh coriander $6
Mutton Cutlets [H]
Seasoned ground mutton with hebrs and Veggie Tikkis
spices, lightly sauteed into patties and served Lightly breaded veggie cutlets seasoned with
with mango chutney $13 herbs and spices, served with
mango chutney $8
Tandoor Baked Breads
Freshly baked to order on the walls of our charcoal fired
Wings Hariyali clay ovens or "Tandoors"
Baked chicken wings in a spicy yogurt Karma Aloo
marinade, served with a Baby red potato wedges served over
KARMA KAFE BREAD BASKET
tangy mustard sauce $13 a chilled tomato and garlic reduction,
Tandoori bread sampler: a Garlic Naan, a
dressed with yogurt and pepper sauce $8
Chicken Tikka Naan, a Plain Naan,
Kaleji Masala [H] and an Aloo Paratha $15
A street food fave! Goat liver and kidneys Bhel Poori
sauteed with onions, herbs and spices, served A crispy cool mix of puffed rice, diced potatoes,
with a soft pao bread $13 onions, crispy crackers, herbs and chutneys $8 White Flour Breads
Soft puffy Naans or Kulchas, stuffed or plain
Crispy Desi Fish Papri Chaat
Crispy fish fillet lightly battered with seasoned A crunchy cool mix of chick peas, diced The Karma Naan
potatoes, onions, crispy crackers,
chick pea flour, served with a tangy mustard
yogurt and chutneys $8 Chicken, Mozzarella cheese, onions & garlic $8.50
sauce $13 Masala Mozzarella Naan $7.50
Crackling Chicken Poppers [H] Samosa Chaat Chicken Tikka Naan $5.50
Bite size lightly battered crispy chicken, Veggie Samosa dressed with chick peas, Paneer Kulcha Paneer cheese $5.50
seasoned with garlic, chillies and herbs, served diced onions and tomatoes, Chili Garlic Naan $5
with a ranch sauce $12 yogurt and chutneys $9
Peshawari Naan N Raisins and nuts $5
Chicken 65 [H] Sun Dried Tomato Naan $5
Lightly battered spicy chicken bites, tempered Onion Kulcha $4.50
with mustard seeds, chillies and curry leaves,
served with a ranch sauce $12 Roasted Garlic Naan $4.50
Naan $3.50

Whole Wheat Breads

Tandoori Wraps Layered, puffed or flat whole wheat breads,
stuffed or plain

A light dinner alternative! A freshly prepared Naan wrapped over your choice Kheema Paratha Spiced lamb $6
of filling, served with Basmati pulao rice, raita, salad greens and mango Aloo Paratha Seasoned potatoes $5
chutney. Gobi Paratha Seasoned cauliflower $5
Pudina Paratha Fresh mint $5
•Seasonal Kadai Veggies $16 Laccha Paratha Layered semolina $4.50
•Sliced Tandoori Chicken $17 Tandoori Roti Plain flat $3.50
•Lamb Seekh Kabab $19 [H]
3/2024

All our dishes are mildly spiced, unless otherwise indicated. A service charge of 15% will be added to your check for parties of 4 and over.

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 From the Tandoor
Our Tandoor preparations are marinated in yogurt
and spices, grilled to perfection in our charcoal
Entrees served with Basmati Rice and Dal. Biryanis served with Raita fired clay ovens or "Tandoors"

Chicken Lamb and Goat [H] KARMA KAFE TANDOOR

Chicken Kashmiri N Lamb Korma N MEDLEY
Chicken and veggies in a mild Lamb cubes in a mild cashewnut herb sauce $19 An assorted Tandoor sampler of
saffron korma sauce $17 chicken, lamb and seafood $24
Palak Lamb
Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb cubes in a spiced creamy spinach sauce $19
Chicken Tikka in a garlic tomato sauce $17 Lamb Bhuna Ginger Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in
Marinated lamb cubes slow cooked with fresh herbs $19
Chicken Makhani [H] ginger and spices $22
AKA Butter Chicken! Shredded dark meat Lamb Vindaloo
Tandoori Chicken in a buttery garlic Lamb and potatoes in our spiciest vindaloo sauce $19 Tandoori Bengal Salmon
tomato sauce $17 Salmon marinated in stone
Achari Lamb ground mustard and spice $20
Chicken Saag Lamb cubes in a fragrant mustard chili oil sauce,
Chicken in a spiced creamy from the desert state of Rajasthan $19 Tandoori Fish
spinach sauce $17 Fish fillet marinated in
Lamb Curry garlic and spices $20
Chicken Malabar A homestyle aromatic herb lamb curry $19
From coastal India, a richly Tandoori Pomfret
Goat Curry Whole bone-in pomfret fish marinated
flavored coconut sauce $17
Tender bone-In goat* in a homestyle curry $20 in herbs and spices $20
Chicken Curry Bhuna Mutton
A home style aromatic Marinated bone-in goat* slow cooked with fresh herbs $20
Tandoori Lamb Chops [H]
herb chicken curry $17 Marinated lamb chops on the bone*

Chicken Kali Mirch

Vegetarian grilled to perfection $21

Chicken in a tamarind and Vegetable Malai Kofta N Lamb Kabab Medley [H]
black pepper sauce $17 Veggie dumplings in a creamy cashewnut sauce $17 Lamb Boti Kabab & Lamb Seekh Kabab $21

Chicken Madras Kofta Makhani or Paneer Makhani N Chicken Kabab Medley

Chicken in spicy Madras style curry $17 Mixed veggie dumplings or Paneer cheese cubes in a buttery Chicken Ginger & Chicken Tikka Kabab $18
garlic tomato sauce. $17
Chicken Vindaloo Chicken Reshmi Kabab
Chicken and potatoes in our Paneer Kashmiri N Chicken tenders marinated in
spiciest vindaloo sauce $17 Cheese cubes and veggies in a mild saffron korma sauce $17 garlic and spices $18
Paneer Kadai Tandoori Chicken
Seafood Cheese cubes sauteed with bell peppers and onions $17 A classic recipe. Tandoor
Chana Palak or Paneer Palak roasted bone-in half chicken* $18
Crab Cake Makhani
Chick Peas or Paneer cheese cubes in a Veggie Tandoori Medley
Lump crabmeat cakes in a garlic
spiced creamy spinach sauce. Chana $16 Paneer $17
tomato sauce $22 Marinated Paneer, cauliflower,
Malabar Vegetables peppers and onions $17
Shrimp Malabar Medley of veggies in a richly flavored coconut sauce $16
Shrimp in a richly flavored
coconut sauce $20 Vegetable Jalfrezi Basmati Biryanis N
Assorted veggies sauteed with peppers and onions $16 Fragrant Basmati rice casserole layered with your
Bagare Shrimp
Kadi Pakora choice of seasoned seafood, meat, chicken, or
Stir fried shrimp with tempered mustard
veggies flavored with aromatic herbs and spices.
seeds, onions, tomatoes, garlic, coriander $20 Veggie Pakoras in a rich Punjabi yogurt sauce $16
All Biryanis are served with Raita.
Malabar Salmon Mushroom Matar
Fillet of Salmon in a richly Fresh mushrooms and green peas in a homestyle curry $16 KARMA KAFE BIRYANI
flavored coconut sauce $19 Shrimp, lamb, chicken, & veggies $24
Bhindi Aloo
Garlic Trout Okra and potatoes sauteed with
Pan seared fillet of Rainbow Trout tempered mustard seeds $16 Shrimp Biryani
with sautéed garlic, ginger and spices $19 Marinated shrimp $21
Gobi Matar or Gobi Aloo
Tilipia Malabar Cauliflower and green peas or cauliflower with potatoes Mutton Biryani [H]
Tilapia in a richly flavored sauteed with ginger and herbs $16 Tender Bone-in goat* $21
coconut sauce $19 Bagare Baingan Lamb Biryani [H]
Crispy Desi Fish & Chips Pan sauteed baby eggplant, potatoes, herbs, spices $16 Medallions of lamb $20
Lightly battered fish and Aloo Chole Chicken Biryani
seasoned masala fries $19 Chick peas and potatoes in a home style curry $16 Mildly spiced chicken $18
7/2024

N CONTAINS NUTS [H] HALAL Dal Makhani Veggie Biryani

*Dishes with Bone-in meat could be a choking hazard Slow cooked black lentils, herbs, and spices $16 Assorted veggies and rice $17
 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2015 WINNER
~Trip Advisor 2015

Your HAVE TO TRY Karma Kafe

if you love Indian Food.
Take advantage of the OUTDOOR SEATING
~Trip Advisor "#1 Indian Restaurant in Hoboken" 2014

This LITTLE GEM pairs

AMPLE portions of FLAVORFUL Indian
with CREATIVE cocktails, POLITE staff, REASONABLE prices
in an UNPRETENTIOUS setting
~Zagat "Excellent - Top Indian Cuisine" 2013-2014

SERIOUSLY, give these folks your money,

you will be HAPPY!
We have a WINNER for the BEST INDIAN FOOD in Hoboken
~Zagat "Good - Excellent" 2012/2013
EXOTIC FLAVORS
at REASONABLE PRICES make this one of
THE BEST INDIANS in the Hoboken area
~Zagat "Good - Excellent" 2010/2011
Feel the Karma
from the INCREDIBLY TASTY COOKING
The cuisine and intimate ambience translate to a
SPICY EVENING OUT
~Zagat "Good - Excellent" 2008/2009
A HIP Indian eatery that puts out a DELECTABLE
assortment of interesting twists on favorites
and delivers a BANG FOR THE BUCK
~Zagat "Good - Excellent" 2006/2007
Indian food lovers will enjoy Karma Kafe
where you can DINE OUTSIDE and the food is a GREAT BARGAIN
~232 Hot Restaurants, New Jersey Monthly, August 2006
Step out of Jersey and into WEST ASIA at this
COZY SPOT with GOOD KARMA
where distictive Indian Fare is
made by a chef who is not afraid to use spices
~Zagat Survey "Good - Excellent" 2004/2005
This is a cafe with a DISTINCT Nationality
The decor is anchored to a serene Indian theme,
yet it is reminiscent of a SOHO-STYLE eatery.
THERE IS SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE STYLE!
~The Jersey Journal, Dec 3, 1999
Karma Kafe a STYLISH Indian Bistro for
BUDGET MINDED folks who hate fussing with menus.
~The New York Times, July 26, 2000

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