“This is one of the best authentic Pakistani restaurants in town, brought my picky Punjabi parents here and they loved it. Their channa and naan are awesome, also love their daal, chicken karahi, and seekh kabobs.Bonus: if you can read Urdu/Punjabi their interior wall art is hilarious!!Vegetarian options: Daal, Channa, saag, mixed veg, naans“
“Was headed down to Latham Sunday to hit some shops we don't have here in southern Vermont and my husband joked, as I was leaving, "so we're having Indian for dinner?" I hadn't even thought of it (usually it's just when I am coming home from the airport). I ordered through yelp/grubhub as I was finishing my shopping and then headed over. I'd never tried Karavalli but it came highly recommended from a friend and she was right: it's awesome. As far as the takeout experience using yelp, it was easy to order and add a note (I always get takeout without napkins and whatnot to eliminate waste), ready right at the earliest moment it could be and REALLY well-packed. When I entered the space, which is very nice, I was greeted by a friendly host and then by the bartender who grabbed my order for me. The food was delicious and still hot when I got back home (about a 50-minute drive). The saag paneer is insanely fresh and had a nice amount of fresh ginger -- yummmmm. The chicken tikka masala was decadent and while I think it could have had a bit more chicken, it was delicious. We got the plain naan and it was chewy with a little crispness. You can order an 8 oz side of tamarind chutney. I did and have been putting it on literally everything. I will DEFINITELY make Karavalli a regular stop when making my trips to Latham for ulta/homegoods/michaels/target runs. I'd also like to try their Sunday brunch and to eat in the restaurant at some point!“
“I like the fact that there is open buffet between the hours of 11am-2pm. It's nice to go and grab some lunch while there's the option to get a quick buffet. The location offers a great parking spot as well as the option to take what you need to go. The cost for it is $16. The restaurant is close to Latham and is a not too far a drive away. If you're looking to get some Indian food in the local area stop by here in Latham to grab a bite to eat.“
“Absolutely delicious. Specially if you're Bangladeshi, this restaurant will HIT THE SPOT. OK it's not 100% Bangladeshi but this is as close as you'll get in Upstate NY. I got the mutton biryani and kala bhuna and although it can't match the stuff you get in Bangladesh this is definitely a worthy effort. Great chef THANK YOU!! Can't wait to try the rest of the food!!Other than the restaurant/menu items, it is an awesome grocery store as well, great selection of variety of rice (especially if you're looking for chinigura, kalijeera, basmati, mohonbhog, kataribhog etc. rice) and spices.“
“So wonderful. We’re still talking about it a day later. This restaurant had us at tamarind with eggplant and chickpeas. Also cheers for the chili chickpea Bahjia. Other items kept our smiles going. Pleasant service. It is the only place we would go if we were in the area again. Can you hear our applause to the chef and cooks?!“
“I got the lamb kebab wrap with everything on it. I couldn't recommend it more! The lamb was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, and the pita had the right amount of meat and fillings in it (and it didn't fall apart while I ate it).“
“Doesn’t look as nice on the outside but the inside is beautiful. Great ambience and the service was impeccable. But what really makes this place pop, is the incredible food. They have a unique presentation style and everything we tried was delicious. Definitely at the top of my list for Indian cuisine. A must try and there is a Groupon for $15 off!“
“Very nice and clean place! Service was friendly and polite. Food was delicious full of flavor! I got lamb Rogan Josh comes with rice and my boyfriend got chicken curry comes with rice. We each got mango lassi and we got 2 naan bread (rosemary and garlic). We also got a dessert to share. The bill was $62. I think the price was good and portion size was Perfect! We will be coming back!! Thank you!!“
“The food was absolutely amazing! The buffet was hot all the food was very fresh. The service is unmatched. The staff are extremely friendly. The variety for vegetarian and individuals that prefer meat is there! Also the buffet changes daily and I have yet to have something I did not like. I highly recommend Dosa Grill Albany!“
“Awesome food. I had a little trouble finding the place as it was in a nearby town in a food court. Once found, thr food was delicious. Some of the best samosas I've had and I asked for the chicken tikka masala spicy amd it was perfect. The owner was the first one on the area to open the other Shalimar Indian restaurants in the area and he told me he had sold them all and opened this place. I was telling him that the quality had gone down at the other places and this place was better. Next time if I'm not so hungry I would get take out. I only wish that this place was closer and that I had a little more tikka sauce bc it was that good!!“
“Went here for Saratoga restaurant week. It fills a current gap in the area which is Chaat and slightly faster Indian Cuisine. It doesn't even have to compete in the same type of foods as its neighbor across Clifton County Road, and our food horizons are all the more welcome for it. Ordered a paneer bowl and side of Naan. Plenty of food, lots of sauce, delicious. Tried some of my friends Masala Fries, they're not for me but I can see them meeting a need. Naan side is only half a naan or two quarter pieces, so just know that when you order.“
“First time trying Indian cuisine. I was surprised how good the food was in the lunch brunch. I had the salad with yogurt dressing, very nice and refreshing. I read all of the menu signs and went for the least spicy, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, pakoras, of course rice. I tried the curry and chickpeas medley-it was very good but was too spicy for my palate. Meal came with a beverage at no cost, which was nice. Very nice restaurant with an older gentleman who led you to your table. Very nice, recommend you try.“
“Wherever I go to a new city, I love to try the Indian food. Albany, this is a gem! I have never had better Indian food anywhere in the country. The complexities of flavors and textures and temperatures that make Indian food spectacular are all here. I had a sweet lassi, vegetable samosas, naan and Navratan Korma. Flawless.“
“The butter chicken pizza is really good and all the Indian dishes I have had have been surprisingly great. Flavorful and surprisingly spicy. The atmosphere is a little odd, so I wouldn't recommend eating here, but the take out is great.“
“I was CRAVING chicken Kashmiri bad tonight but my husband is not a big fan of the spice in traditional Indian food. As a compromise, we settled on Galleria 7 in Latham, a multi-ethnic food market with excellent vendors, including @Shalimar express.I called around 5 to ask if Shalimar express makes chicken Kashmiri. The nice man answered, told me no and respectfully hung up the call. Within five minutes, the owner, Leo, called me back to tell me that although they do not have chicken Kashmiri as a menu item, they were able to make a modified version and call is chili chicken. We arrived around 615 and Leo greeted us with a smile and a “it was you!!!” He proceeded to explain how he would custom make a dish for me and would make it suitable for my dietary needs. He really didn’t not have to but this man went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience.We received the food within 15 minutes and it was DELICIOUS. The chicken was soft and tender, the garlic naan was flavorful and the veggies were absolute perfection. My husband had the Curry chicken and loved every bite. Leo even came and spoke to us about his history, his family and his love for serving his friends.We never post on this page but Leo made this experience such a memorable one. He went far beyond great customer service and truly the food was Amazing. If you are ever in all Latham, give them a try.“