The food was great. It took way too long to receive. We were one couple out of 5 small groups (2 or 3) but waited 47 minutes from the time we sat down to getting our food. Several to go orders in that time. It appeared they took priority. They were nice, it was just slow.

It was a nice quiet atmosphere for lunch. Not very crowded for lunch time. Our first time here and the food was very tasty and Delicious food. And they give you large portions. We even ordered a side dish to go. Recommend this place.

Great gem in Riverside for Pakistan 🇵🇰 food lovers. Perfect home cooked taste. Very pleased to have found them. Support them during pandemic.

Amazing and delicious Pakistani food, clean and specious environment, very professional and polite customer service, specially Mr. Qadeer is very professional and courteous. I love their mix grill, chicken biryani, daal, yummy naan and refreshing sweet Lassi always spot on with same rich and creamy taste.

Tasty food. Service is good. Nice place. Although the prices are a bit high, the portions are good. I had a hard time finishing everything. I suggested that they grill jalapeño peppers and tomatoes that would go perfect with the food and a lot of people enjoy spicy with their food. Will definitely go back to try other dishes.

Thank God for Pakistani food!! There aren’t many options in this area, unfortunately ?? But this is a GREAT one. My husband said the tadka daal would be his death row meal.. mine would probably include this mango shake (not lassi 😬) the naan was perfection, and I couldn’t stop eating the nihari. Biryani was also good. It’s a family run place, and the service was excellent as well.

The food was delicious. We had great service. The bathrooms were clean. We ordered family style and everyone enjoyed the food.

Got the beef kabob and chicken karahi lunch combo and the taste was delicious. I never had Pakistani food so it was a good expereince! The service prep was a little slow but I think they put a lot of effort into preparing the dish which made it worthwhile. I think more people should come out and try it out. Definitely, recommend.

1st time trying Pakistani food and it was absolutely delicious!! So much flavor! We order their #2 and the #5. Great service! Will definitely be back!

Lucky enough to come with six other people and ordered a variety of Pakistani specialities. First, Sonya and her husband Aldi (I hope I spelled their names correctly) are incredibly hospitable and gracious. My local friend, highly recommended this place so I had studied the menu prior to coming. I also asked for Sonya's recommendation and she was generous with her time and knowledge. So you are intimidated by Pakistani food and are in the inland Empire, drop in to Al-Karam for a wonderful meal and an education at the same time. Sonya walked me through the menu so we are sure to order the right balance of variety of taste, texture, and flavors. We started with the Aloo Samosa because they are freshly made and beautifully crafted. What was unexpected was it was paired with yogurt chutney. The yogurt chutney was a revelation, because it was a light avocado green, mixed with yogurt, cilantro, serrano peppers, and garlic. The tangy and spicy with the samosa created nuance and enhanced the samosa, in most other places would have been pedestrian. And since all the Tandoori dishes sounded fantastic and we didn't want to leave any out, we had the Mix Tandoori Grill (Tandoori Chicken, Chicken boti, Chicken Seekh Kabob and Beef Seekh Kabob). If you like tandoori and kebab, this a well-rounded grilled extravaganza. I was surprised by the tandoori chicken as it was not the typical "red" clay style grill, but more festooned with herbal fragrance and light on the tandoori smoke. We also all enjoyed Pakistani tea that is mixed with cardamom, other spices, and milk. What followed were the curries, naan, and rice. Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Gosht (lamb), Achar Gosht (lamb), Bhindi Masala (okra), Bhangan Bharta (egg plant), Aloo Matar (potato). The stand out dishes for me are the Dal Gosht, Achar Gosht, and Bhangan Bharta. Reducing lamb meat with dal is real contrast in flavor and how it reduces down the meat down differently than acid (Achar Gosht). It had a richness that is wholly different. The eggplant was smoky, fragrant, creamy. When you take a bit you taste the 24 hour it takes to makes that dish. The dish stays with you even after the meal because it's keep playing with your palette. I can't recommend the mango lassi. I don't know why I ordered i since I and others in party had to be rolled out, but it's too sweet and watery for me. I prefer my lassi creamy tangy.

Ordered Lamb biryani, garlic naan, bhindi masala, and mango lassi for takeout. I have had better naan from the same place before. This one was a little burnt around the edges but everything else was great. I love the biryani from this place.

Authentic Pakistani Cuisine in a Spotless Setting This restaurant offers delicious, home-cooked Pakistani food in a clean and friendly environment. The staff is welcoming, and the restrooms are impeccably maintained. Be aware that the prices are a bit on the higher side, but it's a great choice for those seeking authentic Halal cuisine. Overall, a highly recommended spot! I hope they maintain their consistency and momentum!

Great food and great service.

The food is amazing. Can be a long wait but worth it.

I am there biryanis lover

Lol wow I'm from London which serves a lot of Asian people food. This place should serve to cats and dogs never ate such disgusting food in my life. Poorly made and clearly tell the owner are not clean at all.

This food is one of the best choice's I have ever done!!!! Food is extremely delicious. I encourage anyone who is thinking about trying this place..... do it!!!! You will not be disappointed!!

Added a $24 gratuity without disclosing it to us and we tipped as well. I don’t care about the money but not telling us you already added gratuity for mediocre service is sneaky and underhanded. Not to mention, they’ve already doubled their prices in the last couple years so it’s not worth coming here anymore.

Excellent food (tastes like mom’s cooking) and friendly staff!

Everything was delicious 😋 the service was great and my husband said the kitchen was beautiful and extremely clean . We are definitely coming back .

First time here and I’ll be coming back.the food taste so amazing and made fresh to order.me and my wife love the food here,the people working were really nice and attentive.I highly recommend this place if your around the neighborhood you should stop by and try it out.

Food was delicious. Place was clean. I highly recommend this place, will def go back before I move to Houston

EXCELLENT service. It's clear that they give their all to give you the best service

Just doing a search for halal food and found this place. The food is amazingly good and presentation was great. Love the flavors and the meat was cooked perfectly. Already saved his place to my favorites 😀

The food is ok, but the prices are insane. One Chicken tikki masala is almost $20 in a small plastic container naan bread is $5 and just rice is $8. I won't be ordering from here again.

Best Pakistani food and service ever! We order from here to go always. Food is fresh, high quality and always hot! I highly highly recommend. Love this family.

The food is awesome, authentic and delicious. A big issue is the time. Even though, there is 11 orders and the wait time is from 45 minutes to 1hr. If you are very hungry and craving this restaurant's food, the wait time going to ruin your appetite. They need more employees that are fast preparing food for customers. Time is very important while we have 1hr lunch break. Sometimes we can't predict what we are going to eat. It's just the appetite and craving that comes right away and makes you go to eat.

Honestly, a review for this restaurant is so overdue! I've been to so many restaurants with this Cuisine all over California and this is the BEST one I've ever been to! From the food to the service to the atmosphere! You can tell they cook every dish with authenticity and love! Because there's NO WAY it could be this good without it. They treat everyone that comes in there like family ❤ 15/10 would always recommend! And thank you to the man that works the front and answers the phone he's always so patient and teach me about new dishes to try. My favorite is the Chicken Biryani with chutney on the side, its spicy if you're not into spice but if you are you HAVE to try theirs. Thanks again Al-Karam Pakistani Cuisine!

This is the most absolutely delicious place in all of Riverside! They are so friendly and kind here too you become instant neighborhood friends with all the staff! But what I really want to emphasize is HOW CLEAN and sparkling their cooking area is!! I happened to sit at one of the tables that faced the kitchen and was amazed!! I have never seen a commercial kitchen so beautifully clean and cared for. That translates into not just delicious food but so good for you and safe!! Highly recommend this as one of the best gems of this city!!

Excellent food and friendly faces/service. Low key, easy going. The atmosphere isn't my favorite as I prefer a more cozy environment, but this place is family friendly and pleasant.

Very clean restaurant. The server was very nice and made good recommendations. The food was excellent! A bit of a wait, but it's totally worth it!

Best Haleem, best Nihari, best chicken boti, and the best customer service in California. We love this place so much! Everything is delicious! Restaurant was very clean. Overall 10 🌟

Everything was delicious and we had amazing service. We went at about 330 and ordered the Veggie Roll and the Seekh Kabob and Chicken Tikka Combo as well as the Aloo Palak and Chana Masala. Everything was hot and fresh. Its my birthday month and I love food. We were so happy with everything. Blessings to this establishment.

Per the 8 year old at the table- “give it a 20 stars out of 10. There aren’t enough stars. It’s a burst of flavors spicy”. Unfortunately, I was unable to take pictures prior to us digging in. You’ll understand once you step into the restaurant- it was pure torture seeing dishes being taken to the surrounding tables. We were literally salivating. The food is out of this world. You can taste the love. I felt like I was dining at a friends.

I ordered take out, enough to last me a few days, and I have been savoring every bite. Great tasting, high quality, loving, awesome food. I must restrain from ordering from there before my leftovers are gone. This place is run by a lovely lady and chef in the back whom I didn't have the pleasure of meeting. Whether you dine in or take out, you feel the love that goes into the food and service. Will recommend to anyone who says they've never tried food from Pakistan because I can only assume this is top notch deliciousness.

Food was excellent and server was polite even though it was Saturday night and looked busy with several large parties. We were told 45 minutes for food but ended up coming out quicker. Price as expected in todays climate of high prices for produce and minimum wage.