Al-Karam Pakistani Cuisine, Riverside CA

Food is absolutely amazing, customer service is great, just come here if you aren’t in a rush food is freshly prepared because it will take some time but it is 1000% worth it I come here whenever I get the chance.

BBQ was good, rest wasn't it supposed to be, we ordered Karahi and basically it was normal chicken curry, and nihari was just OK. Tandoori chicken was best of all and recommended. Cost wise it doesn't worth; But to try once, not bad!

I had the chicken tikka masala with some kind of carrot dessert for take out. I think they gave me the carrot dish because it took a little longer to prepare then expressed. Either way both were very good and I will be going back.

1/6/23. Took my son and daughter today. We selected multiple dishes to allow us to share in the various dishes. All were wonderful including their sweet drinks. We then ordered a dish for take out for my wife who tends to be very selective with her palette.needless to say she loved it too and will be joining us next time!

It was my 1st time there. Not too much staff that day idk maybe bcoz of New Year’s Eve. We had to wait a lil but the food was good. Good service.

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.

My second time and LAST one!
On Saturday December 2nd. My two daughters and I went. They were busy with one clean table. We sat, we were told we couldn't set there. So we we were sat on a dirty table. After, 15 minutes we left. Pakistani food and people are great. This restaurant disappointed me. What great opportunity to serve and what offer service yet, for what ever reason they are missing the opportunity. 1st time was a take our. Food texture is ok!

The food was delicious! We ordered chicken biryani, beef karahi, paneer saag, shrimp masala, samosa, and lamb kebob. Everything was cooked to perfection. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the offerings!

So this has to be my most favorite place ever everyone had wonderful customer service I cannot wait to go and eat here the food looked and smelled so good I had a doordash order and it was very pleasant I'm really into different cultures so the music was awsome too I highly recommend this place to everyone you gotta go thank you.

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!

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.

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!

Never dine in there unless you prepare to wait hours for your food. The lady informed me that the order (only one mix-Tandoori dish) takes 45 min to be ready after she sat us in and waited 10 min to take our order, I believe this is not been upfront hounest and they should inform the customer before let them dine in

The food here is amazing, especially the chicken karahi. The waiter was very polite as well

Had lunch here with a friend I had not seen in 26 years.
The food was really good.
I had a sauce that was very similar to a Nigerian stew.
Very good place to eat. Loved it.
Would be going back with my family to eat there.
I would highly recommend it.
I had number 3 on the main menu, mango Lassi and a bottle of water.
Food was freshly made.
Garlic was not over powering in the food.

Absolutely delicious…fresh, handmade, and authentic. Everyone was so kind, especially our waitress, Sonia. We will be regulars for sure!

Amazing food I have tired the Nihari and I bet it’s the best in the whole Cali and i really mean it so perfect, plain naans are so fresh and crispy on top of that beat mango lassi. Best authentic pakistani food highly recommended.

Amazing food. Looks like family owned. Service was slow that day as only pne person was working. But wven then its worth going there and eating their food. Everything on the menu is amazing but Nihari ia the best. We try to go there if we travel near Riverside area

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.