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Electric Karma
In the heart of West Hollywood, California, upscale Indian restaurant Electric Karma is popular with both celebrities and neighborhood locals, who praise the authentic Punjabi cuisine prepared with unconventional flair by owner and chef Paramjit Singh. The management and staff are on a first-name basis with regular customers, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere to match the backdrop of Electric Karma’s romantic, open-air courtyard and candle-lit dining room. At night, films of Indian beauty Ashwariya Rai and other Bollywood stars are projected silently above the main dining room to the ambient sounds of world or house music, giving the restaurant a Hollywood hipster air. Electric Karma’s heated courtyard is ideal year-round for both intimate, private gatherings and special business occasions. Appetizers include traditional vegetarian samosas seasoned with tamarind and sweet tomato chutney, pakoras fritters, sambar soup and cheese naan with mango chutney.
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19 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 19 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(11)
- neighborhood gem(7)
- special occasion(7)
- romantic(5)
- fit for foodies(2)
- great for lunch(1)
Electric Karma Reviews List
Review 1 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was delicious and the service well done. Next time we may sit in open room back-of-the-restaurant area. Looked nice."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 2 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Traditional Indian atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Traditional Indian atmosphere with traditional food. Overall nice execution, nothing innovative though"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Indian Fare in Town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I hadn't been back to Electric Karma in nearly 5 years and I don't know what kept me away so long! We were a very demanding group of 6 restaurant snobs and no one left disappointed. The food was outstanding - we started with the scallops marsala which came in a wonderfully light and flavourful creamy sauce. The onion pakora is also noteworthy - prepared lightly battered and fried, it was served fresh and crispy. My main dish was the chicken saag which I think is the best in town - the dish is more spinach than sauce and is loaded with tender chicken. That served with saffron rice made the dish light, fresh and delicious. Service was spot on attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and the ambience is charming and quite romantic! Can't wait to go back"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was great, the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, the service was not. The restaurant was not even busy, the servers were not occupied, and yet we had to get up from the table to get them to come to our table. No one ever checked to see how things were going. Water was never refilled, plates were not taken off the table at the end of the meal, and just neglect in general. Again it would be understandable if the place was busy and there weren't enough servers, but quite the contrary.
The food was great and it has good ambiance. I would probably go again, but would hate to see a pattern in this service. They definitely need training in customer service."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had great time in the patio
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had great time in the patio area, food was great, and I will definitely return."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
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Review 7 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been to Electric Karma
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Electric Karma before and always had a great, efficient, and friendly service. But on this particular night (2/8/13), service was extremely poor. Meal was good as usual but when it came time to enjoy our coffee, only one of us had received our coffee, three was originally ordered - where was the other two?? On top of that, we had to request for our check about 3-4 times.
What happened Electric Karma?! I've always had a good experience here..."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for Electric Karma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Peaceful Karma, please
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the Indian decor in the dining room, but we felt rushed by the waiter to choose our dishes quickly without discussion. Then the main course dishes came when we had eaten half of the starter, so we sent it back and said we weren't ready. After that, the main and dessert came slowly, when we were ready - so we relaxed. The food was tasty and well-cooked, somewhat generic Indian dishes. My husband and I were pleased that the manager came personally to each table to ask if everything was all right, but we didn't want to complain about the service. The waiters are professional and efficient, food good, lovely decor and ambience - just relax please and don't rush the diners."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Electric Karma
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate