Kaarma - State College

The quality of food ranges from excellent to mediocre. Each time I order a dish, it's been prepared and cooked differently from the last time I ordered it. Sele... read more The quality of food ranges from excellent to mediocre. Each time I order a dish, it's been prepared and cooked differently from the last time I ordered it. Selection of vegetarian dishes at the lunch buffet is usually small and I avoid it as a result. Their bread is usually excellent. Service is good.

Kaarma has some great vegetarian dishes which they will happily make vegan for you(just specify no cream or dairy If you want bread, order roti which is complet... read more Kaarma has some great vegetarian dishes which they will happily make vegan for you(just specify no cream or dairy If you want bread, order roti which is completely vegan; naan uses dairy products. Kaarma uses fresh ingredients and the dishes are not as oily and heavy as other North Indian restaurants. Try the mushroom muttar (peas or the Bombay aloo (potatoes or chickpeas dish. Portions are large and prices are low. The only complaint that I have is if you're vegan, you can only go for dinner, because for lunch Kaarma only serves buffet, and all the dishes have cream pre-mixed.

Last summer while attending the Arts Festival, we were looking for a vegan friendly place for lunch and we hit the jackpot! We are from the Washington DC area,... read more Last summer while attending the Arts Festival, we were looking for a vegan friendly place for lunch and we hit the jackpot! We are from the Washington DC area, and have many fine Indian restaruants to choose from, but this place was as good a expericence as any of them! Maybe not fine dining , but the food was excellent plenty of vegan options to stuff ourselves (the day we were there) custom prepared by the lady chef, who added to the satisfying experience by spending time talking, educating and sharing stories with us! She cooks some delicious recipes that you won 't find in the usual traditional same menu, different setting Indian resturants. We only wish they weren 't 3 hours away! Highly recommended!!

I visited the buffet and during my first trip, the waitress was very enthusiastic about showing me the vegan options. She mentioned that they had recently conve... read more I visited the buffet and during my first trip, the waitress was very enthusiastic about showing me the vegan options. She mentioned that they had recently converted all their vegetarian dishes to vegan. However, on my next visit, the man I spoke with seemed annoyed by my inquiry but still pointed out a few vegan items in the buffet. I've also ordered from the kitchen on other occasions, which was just average. Overall, the food is decent, but in my opinion, India Pavilion typically offers better Indian cuisine for vegans.

I think their food is absolutely delicious! They are incredibly accommodating when it comes to making our meal vegan. I really appreciate that they serve the fo... read more I think their food is absolutely delicious! They are incredibly accommodating when it comes to making our meal vegan. I really appreciate that they serve the food in a bowl and also provide a plate, making it easy for my husband and me to share. Why settle for just one dish when you can try two?