1. Desi Chaat House, West Philly
Desi Chaat House, West Philly is a casual and colorful joint offering a wide range of chaats and fabulous varieties of lassis. The restaurant serves both sweet and savory chaats. Start your meal with an appetizer such as veggie or chicken samosa, vada paav or aloo tikki, then move on to your fill of chaats. The menu includes a section for regular chaats, such as pani puri, bhel puri, and fruit chaat. They also have several special chaats such as the crunchy Mumbai Chaat, the spicy Shahi Chaat, or the sweet and savory Bengali Chaat. They also have several options of wraps and rice dishes. Finish your experience off with some ice cream or a homemade dessert.
501 42nd Street, Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Phone: 251-386-1999
2. Ekta, Fishtown
Ekta, Fishtown is a storefront Indian joint offering a comprehensive menu of classic Indian favorites. The restaurant has both dine-in and takeaway options. The menu is one of the largest at any Indian restaurant in Philly, so if you are looking for variety, Ekta can deliver. They have both vegetarian and meat dishes, including chicken, lamb, and seafood and you can order samosas, kabobs, biryani, tandoor, and a wide variety of naan and roti. Several flavors of lassi make the perfect accompaniment to your meal, and rice pudding or gulab jamun are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
1142 Crease St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Phone: 215-426-2277
3. Indian Restaurant, Downtown
Don’t be fooled by this restaurant’s less-than-creative name. Indian Restaurant, Downtown is a popular option for a slow, romantic Indian meal or a quicker lunch special. The restaurant strives to use only the freshest ingredients in each of their dishes. The menu includes appetizers, soups, biryani, chicken, lamb, and tandoori specials. They have a BYOB policy, where you can bring your own bottle and they don’t charge a corkage fee. If you can’t make it out to the restaurant in person, they offer delivery to your office or home, which you can even order in advance.
1634 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, Phone: 215-964-9451
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