The aroma of cardamom and cloves wafted up at me. I rolled up a piece of bread, dipped it in, and tasted heaven.
This is Karma Kafe in Hoboken, NJ. For 24 years, Karma has produced fragrant curries and spicy biryanis, and today they’re better than ever.
I perused the extensive menu, settling on paneer makhani, a close relative of paneer tikka. This creamy, tomato based curry has always been my favorite.
Alongside my curry, I ordered onion kulcha. This cheese and onion stuffed flatbread is hard to find — Karma is one of the few places where I’ve seen it.
“We’d better make that two orders,” I concluded.
My friend Tim went with the chicken vindaloo. And as ever, for Matt*, it had to be chana saag, a curry of spinach and chickpeas.
I made perfunctory conversation, but in a restaurant this good, my mind is elsewhere. I fantasized about my curry, contemplating its creamy deliciousness.
Suddenly, a torrent of dishes flew out of the kitchen. Chicken, spinach curry, and my beloved paneer.
I dunked the cheesy kulcha into the curry. The combination of gooey cheese, caramelized onion and fragrant curry cannot be beat.
“This chicken is really good, nice and spicy,” Tim exclaimed.
I tried a bite. It was tender and beautifully seasoned.
Karma’s staff does a wonderful job guiding you through menu items that may be unfamiliar. The dishes are spicy without being overpowering, and the portions are generous.
Sitting inside the warm, beautifully furnished restaurant on a chilly winter’s evening, there was nowhere else I’d rather be.
Karma Kafe is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. It’s conveniently located on Washington Street in the center of town.
Drop in for a delicious curry in a friendly atmosphere!
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