Cafe Hindh

The place is really different. The quality of food is exceptional not 5 stars because of menu. Ofcourse the chef is really friendly…

When you are in North Philly, you can’t be too picky when it comes to Indian food. This guy makes some so-​so Indian food. Its better to go during the week, as I’ve never seen chicken on the weekends.
He usually makes 2 or 3 things per day. The food could be much more spicy, as it is very very mild compared to a «mild» dish most other Indian places. Also, bring exact change if you care about the .25 or .50 that you should get back.
The best thing is that if they are closed, you can just call the guy and he will come in and make you the food.

I happened to stay in Philly for few days along with my wife and we had no other option other than to get food from nearby Indian restaurants. we tried few restaurants before we settled with café Hindh… if you are looking for some place where u can have close to home food and not a fancy kind of one where you can try just one day and can’t have them daily… then you should try café hindh… the owner is very friendly and he cooks for you based on you chose to have and not for those listed on the menu. when I was there I remember he mostly cooked only for few limited people and most times he cooked whatever we preferred to have. like rice+dhaal+subji…or poori+potato curry… or dosa’s etc whatever we would request him he would make it for us… and the price was very reasonable that you can’t compare it with any other Indian restaurants in Philly,. it even took me a few rounds on that round to find this place as it is like a house and you won’t see an atmosphere like a restaurant. I am glad that I found out this place and will surely try again if I happen to be in Philly again… also I am taking time to write this review as I was very much impressed by the service and friendliness of the owner+chef (he is the only man managing this place)

Very friendly staff and fresh ingredients. The vegetable and chicken sandwiches are great. Anything you order will be fantastic (dosa– the accompanying sambar was very fresh!) but if you call ahead it will make things easier. The owner is a very nice and outgoing man. He gave us free gulab jamun:)

Café Hindh has turned into my go-​to lunch place in the area. They only have a few options every day, but they are all done well. Quality over quantity.
The menu is a bit confusing. The website posted above lists all the options that potentially could be on the menu at any particular day. In reality, the daily menu usually looks like…
Chicken Masala and Rice
Vegetable and Rice
Chapatee
some dessert (I usually see Rasmalai)
I have also seen Masala Dosa and Purée Bhajee.
I personally have tried the Chicken Masala with rice, Vegetable with Rice, and Masala Dosa. All have been fantastic with my personal favorite being the Masala Dosa (served with a spicy coconut chutney). You can definitely taste the individual high quality spices used in each dish. If you like your food spicy, be sure to let them know, and they’ll be sure to hook you up.
People working there are great and make up for the lack of atmosphere.

both the chicken and veg are delicious.
in summertime don’t miss the gulab jamun… it’s heavenly.
owner is very cool.

When my colleagues informed me of an Indian food place close to my residency, I felt a mix of elation and confusion. Elation was felt because I love Indian food. Confusion resulted from questioning how an Indian place could have avoided my radar for the 6 months it had been open. I took it upon myself to be the first soul in my program to try it.
This place is literally a hole in the wall with a window from which you order food. The owner is an incredibly friendly man with a great beard who is happy to tell you all about his cooking and will probably give you a snack while your food is prepared.
The regular weekday menu has 5 items on it, which are basically chicken, vegetable, chapati, and rice. These are served in various combinations such as chicken over rice, vegetable platter (which comes with 3 chapati, veggie mix, and rice), and chicken wrap.
Now the price can’t be beat. An entire chicken platter for $ 4.50 with rice and chapati is a steal… as long as it tastes good.
Though it smelled delicious, the chicken was not good. The gravy was watered down and had no kick to it at all. I felt like a thirsty man in a desert who just watched a mirage fade before his eyes. Delicious Indian chicken in my area of convenience was not meant to be.
No.
I was not going to give up this easily.
My one order had allowed me to try most of the menu save for his vegetables. I went back. I tried the vegetables. They were much, much, much better. Marinated celery, tomato, and peas graced my mouth and saved this establishment from an otherwise scathing review. It was spicy and tangy and pretty darn good.
The owner is very nice and I want to see him succeed. Try it out if you are in the area. Get the veggies.