2741 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P9 +1 604-559-1666 info@karmaindianbistro.ca Open daily from 12:00 PM

Kitsilano · West 4th Avenue

Karma Indian Bistro

Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian Restaurant in Kitsilano, Vancouver

Karma Indian Bistro is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian restaurant at 2741 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, Vancouver. We cook North and South Indian food - butter chicken, Chicken Madras, lamb kadai, tandoor and biryani - in a warm room built for conversation, with a heated patio, a full bar, and a menu that is roughly half vegetarian. Open daily from noon. Rated 4.4 from over 617 Google reviews.

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Mon – Thu 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Fri – Sun 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kitsilano · West 4th Avenue

About Karma Indian Bistro

Karma opened on West 4th Avenue and has cooked for Kitsilano ever since August 2022. In 2023, the Michelin Guide awarded Karma a Bib Gourmand - its recognition for restaurants serving exceptional food at moderate prices - one of only a handful given to Indian restaurants in Vancouver.

The kitchen works across regions rather than sticking to one: Punjabi tandoor and butter chicken alongside South Indian Chicken Madras and Chettinad, Goan vindaloo, and Mughlai kormas. Everything is cooked to order, so you set the spice level - mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot.

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The dining room at Karma Indian Bistro on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano
On West 4th

Patio, Private Events & Reservations

Karma's covered, heated patio on West 4th Avenue, open year round

Heated Patio

Covered, heated outdoor seating with 12 seats on West 4th - open year round, not just in summer.

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A large group dining together in the Karma dining room

Private Events & Groups

Groups up to 34 as a standard reservation; full buy-out of the 80-seat dining room, plus the 12-seat patio.

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A table set for dinner at Karma Indian Bistro

Reservations

Book a table for two or a party of friends. Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended for dinner and the patio.

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Recognition

Four Years of the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

Karma Indian Bistro has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver every year since 2023 — four consecutive years, and one of only two Indian restaurants in the city to hold one.

The Guide's inspectors have singled out the chicken Madras and the jumbo prawns in spinach curry.

Awarded again in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Vancouver.

2023

First awarded. Karma moved up from the Guide's Recommended list to Bib Gourmand, one of five restaurants added that year.

2024

Retained, as the Vancouver Guide's Bib Gourmand list grew to sixteen restaurants.

2025

Retained for a third consecutive year on West 4th Avenue.

Latest 2026

Retained again in the 2026 Guide — four years running.

What a Bib Gourmand is. It's the MICHELIN Guide's award for restaurants serving exceptional food at moderate prices — judged by the same anonymous inspectors who award the stars, and held to the same standard of cooking. Holding one four years in a row means the kitchen has met that standard at every inspection since it was first awarded.

Roughly half the menu

Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Indian Food

Vegetarian cooking isn't a side list at Karma - it runs the length of the menu. Nine vegan curries, nine vegetarian curries, tandoori vegetables and paneer tikka from the clay oven, plus dals, chaats and breads. Vegan and gluten-free dishes are marked on every page of the menu, and because each curry is cooked to order the kitchen can adjust dairy, cream and spice level for your table.

9 Vegan curries
9 Vegetarian curries
4 Spice levels

Cooking for a mixed table, a vegan guest or a coeliac diner? Tell us when you book and we'll flag it to the kitchen.

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Chef's recommended

Signature Dishes at Karma

Butter Chicken


$21

Tandoor-broiled chicken in a tomato, cream and butter sauce - Karma's most ordered dish.

Chicken Madras


$21

A South Indian roasted coconut curry with black mustard - the dish reviewers single out.

Lamb Kadai


$23

Boneless lamb with green and red peppers in a thick onion, tomato and ginger-garlic curry.

Palak Paneer


$19

Finely chopped creamy spinach and paneer with caramelised onion and freshly ground spices.

Samosa Chaat


$15

Two samosas with garbanzo curry, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney.

Garlic Basil Naan


$5

The bread people come back for - soft tandoor flatbread with garlic and basil.

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all 97 dishes & prices
Butter chicken in a copper bowl, Karma's most ordered dish Curries and naan served to share at Karma Indian Bistro Garlic basil naan fresh from the tandoor
97 dishes · 11 sections
Bistro special

Our Indian Menu

At Karma we cook North and South Indian food with fresh ingredients and traditional spices - classics like butter chicken, palak paneer and tandoori chicken, regional specialities like Chicken Madras and Goan fish curry, and a large vegetarian and vegan selection. Every curry is cooked to order, and gluten-free and vegan dishes are marked throughout.

The full bar runs alongside it: mango lassi and Kingfisher through to the Mumbai Mule and the Chai Negroni.

A spread of Karma curries, rice and breads photographed from above Indian dishes laid out across a table at Karma Indian Bistro
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Before you visit

Good to Know Before You Visit

How spicy is the food?

Every curry is cooked to order on four levels - mild, medium, hot and Indian hot. Our medium is built for balance; if you want real heat, ask for Indian hot and the kitchen will cook it that way.

Do you take groups?

We seat Parties up to 34; buy-outs of the 80-seat room, 92 with the patio.

Is gratuity added automatically?

An 18% gratuity is added automatically to parties of 5 or more. It's stated on the menu and we'll mention it when you book.

Vegetarian and vegan options?

Nine vegan curries and nine vegetarian curries, plus tandoori vegetables and paneer tikka. See our Vegetarian & Vegan menu.

Where do I park?

Street parking only - on West 4th and the side streets around the block. No lot.

Is the patio heated?

Yes - covered and heated, open year round.

Happy hour, 3–5pm daily, with a separate happy hour menu.

Michelin Bib Gourmand — Karma's Michelin Guide award

Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Guide Vancouver Awarded 2023 · held since

Recognition

Awards & Press


Karma has held a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver since 2023 - the Guide's recognition for exceptional food at moderate prices, and one of only a handful given to Indian restaurants in the city. The kitchen has been written about across Vancouver's food press since.

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Wikipedia

Karma Indian Bistro - encyclopedia entry on the Kitsilano restaurant

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Daily Hive

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Vancouver Sun

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Reviews

What Guests Say

4.4 out of 5 from over 617 Google reviews

4.6 on Tripadvisor · Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2023

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Had such an amazing dinner at karma indian bistro with my friends! ❤️ Everything was honestly so good — from the appetizers and drinks to the main dishes. The spice levels were absolutely on point, and every dish was full of flavour. 🌶️✨ What stood out the most was the service. The staff were so attentive and kept checking in to make sure everything was going well without ever being overwhelming. And a special shoutout to the owner, who personally came to our table to greet us and make sure we were enjoying our experience. That personal touch really made the evening even more special. I also work here as a food runner, so this was actually my first time experiencing from the guest side — and I can genuinely say I had such a wonderful dining experience. ❤️ Amazing food, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place I’d recommend to friends and family! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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It was OK. Nothing special
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Saw mosquitoes and flies all around the restaurant
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Had a great experience. Such good food, everything we ordered was perfect, especially the tandoori chicken and veggies. Our server Avneet was amazing and so was Manpreet. Very welcoming and friendly people. The owner makes it a point to go to every table and talk which is very rare these days. 10/10 recommend.
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As the manager of Homa Restaurant, I truly enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, Caesar Salad, and Steak. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. I sincerely wish you continued success and hope to see many more branches of your restaurant in the future, my friend. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
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Went for our anniversary, and we were not disappointed! Amazing food, ambience and the service was outstanding.
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Stressed? Don't lean on big pharma try big Karma! Karma Indian Bistro Upon arriving at Karma Indian Bistro I realized that I had messed up the reservation and the rest of our party would not be arriving for another half hour... no worries however as the staff at Karma were understanding and accommodating, this warmth and care would continue throughout the evening setting the stage for what would truly be a memorable dining experience and earning Karma a 7.52 for customer care While going through the arduous and at times tedious meetings minutes we decided to order a round of Kingfisher beers which were unfortunately out of stock, but no worries as it was recommended to us to try the Karma house lager a wickedly strong 9% beer that would set the mood for the feast to come! This had the boys feeling like we were in good hands (and a little buzzed) earning a score of 7.48 for service. The vibes in the restaurant were immaculate, we had another large party celebrating a birthday (our table even joined in to sing happy birthday at one point) as well as couples on dates and friends meeting for tasty food and drink. This earned Karma a strong 8.22 out of 10 for atmosphere, and demonstrated to us at the O.C.C that this restaurant was clearly a neighborhood fixture. As the food started to arrive it was plainly clear to us that we were right where we belonged as tasty curries and spiced meats filled the table. In particular our party really enjoyed the Fish Malabari but realistically every morcel I tasted that night felt not just well made but well plated and presented earning a 8.10 for quality . As we slowed down, stomachs full of spicy curries and strong beer and we were able to see the bill, we were pleasantly surprised by the value, despite at times allowing ourselves to order with our spoiled bellies the final bill seemed more than fair and frankly a bargain for how much we had consumed earning a potent 8.0 for value. With the OCC Vancouver chapter less than one year old to this point this experience at Karma ranks at the top of our experiences so far. Unfortunately our NEO (Naan executive officer) who determines the rating for the bread was unable to attend to be present for the birth of his first child. In conclusion the OCC ( Oakham Curry Club) Vancouver chapter has scored Karma Indian Bistro with a final score of 7.86 which is the highest score thus far and also makes it the front runner for the CHOTY (Curry House of the Year). Thank you Karma!
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Find Karma Indian Bistro in Kitsilano

Karma sits on the West 4th Avenue shopping strip in Kitsilano, in the middle of Vancouver's West Side - a short walk from Kits Beach, ten minutes from Granville Island, and an easy run out to Jericho, Point Grey and UBC.


Address

2741 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P9

Indian restaurant · Kitsilano · Vancouver, BC

Hours

Open daily

Mon – Thu: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri – Sun: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Transit

Routes 2, 4, 7, 44 and 84, near W 4th Ave & Macdonald St, with direct connections from Downtown and UBC.

Granville Island 10 minutes east along West 4th Jericho Beach 10 minutes west UBC 15 minutes by car or the 44 bus Vanier Park Museum of Vancouver and the Planetarium, 10 minutes
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Open daily from noon - Monday to Thursday until 10pm, Friday to Sunday until 11pm. Kitchen takes its last order 30 minutes before close.

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Dining room and heated patio, up to 34 guests. Instant confirmation through Tock.

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Order pickup

Order ahead and collect at 2741 W 4th Ave. Usually ready in 20–25 minutes.

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Delivery in Kitsilano

Delivered across Kitsilano, Point Grey and the West Side through DoorDash.

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Booking for eight or more? An 18% gratuity is added automatically to parties of 8+, and we'll confirm your set menu by phone on 604-559-1666. Gift cards are available here.