New Delhi Indian Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

1. New Delhi Indian Restaurant

8.4
4004 Chestnut St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Ivy Agnes N.Ivy Agnes Nguyen: I really loved the basmati rice and lentil curry. I really like that this restaurant uses a buffet format for such great food, too.

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Go on Sunday for the best Indian buffet you're going to find in Philly. Also, amazing lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala and gulab jamun.

New Delhi I.New Delhi Indian Restaurant: SERVING PHILADELPHIA FOR OVER 20 YEARS! Read more.

Cake is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

2. Cake

8.9
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Kelsey P.Kelsey P.: Serves the best French toast around. The baked goods are cooked fresh daily, and I never leave without picking up a cupcake or two. The beautiful greenhouse look also makes for a great atmosphere.

Hillary I.Hillary Israeli: There's a line at 10 am for brunch, even in 15F weather with 20" snow on the ground!

Stephanie S.Stephanie Smoluk: Great atmosphere, feels bright and sunny even in winter. Great for Breakfast with a friend. Read more.

Karma Restaurant & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

3. Karma Restaurant & Bar

8.1
246 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Center City East · 17 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Mack: Personally, I think it's the best Indian in the city. Nicer and maybe tastier than Sitar and New Delhi at least. Try the lunch buffet ($12 last time I went.) Well worth it. So much to choose from.

dara lynnedara lynne: Great lunch buffet. Recommended.

Krishna C.Krishna Choksi: Great food ! Worth the buck.

Laxmi's Indian Grille is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

4. Laxmi's Indian Grille

7.7
4425 Main St (at Carson St), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Manayunk · 5 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Richards: Excellent tika massala and garlic nan!

Dan A.Dan A: Great food! Delivery can take a little while but it's well worth it. It shows up hot no matter what.

Dee C.Dee C.: Great wonderful place..WILL come back..great place taken for a date

Aya's Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

5. Aya's Cafe

7.9
2129 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews

Miguel A.Miguel Andrade: The rice pudding is delicious. Also if you're in the mood for pasta get the pene with meat sauce (forgot the name)

MitchellMitchell: I agree on the rice pudding. Best in Philly!

David H.David Howland: Huge portions. Rice pudding is delicious, as is the pita breads and kabobs.

Ekta Indian Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

6. Ekta Indian Cuisine

8.0
250 E Girard Ave (Marlborough St.), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 33 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica B.: Best Indian food in Philly, hands down. Tiffin is a close second, but Ekta wins.

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Monica Glass, chef of Clio (Boston), eats here on her nights off. She loves the Chicken tikka masala. Read more.

EaterEater: The order there is samosa chaat, butter chicken, and an onion naan. For dessert, the kheer is the way to go. [Eater 38 Member]

North Third Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

7. North Third Restaurant

8.4
801 N 3rd St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 114 tips and reviews

Shereef Z.Shereef Zaki: Definitely the best hot wings in the city.

Chris M.Chris Maenner: One of the reasons to travel to Northern Liberties. The food is great, good variety of beer and really nice atmosphere.

Christine E.Christine E: Eat a crispy chicken sandwich this week

Pyramid Club is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

8. Pyramid Club

7.2
1735 Market St Fl 52, Philadelphia, PA
Event Space · Center City West · 6 tips and reviews

Sherry K.Sherry K: They just added the Eurotini to the bar menu, which is Eurocircle's signature cocktail. Chambord, Champagne, Pimms, etc. Delicious!

Kat S.Kat Swift, PMP: Try the crab cakes

Jack B.Jack Barry: Almost every day I have breakfast here, stop by, say hello

New Wave Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

9. New Wave Cafe

7.7
784 S 3rd St (at Catherine St), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · Queen Village - Pennsport · 50 tips and reviews

James G.James G.: Best Bloody Mary's in the city by far! Also the stuffed French Toast w/ Bananas & Peanut Butter is just amazing.

Amanda I.Amanda Inderbitzen: Quizo on Monday nights @ 9pm is fantastic~

Liz J.Liz Jarvis: Bartender Stu can find your cherry!

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

10. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia

8.0
10 S 2nd St (btwn Market St & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City East · 80 tips and reviews

Mariana M.Mariana Moses: The best meatballs and ropa vieja! Beautiful place! Best Cuban food ever!

ConciergeConcierge: Need a little salsa to go with your meal? On Fridays and Saturday nights, tables are gone and dancing is in!

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Rum aficionados can choose from more than 70 varieties of rum or select one of the signature mojitos to accompany the authentic Latin menu.

The Plough and the Stars is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

11. The Plough and the Stars

7.5
123 Chestnut St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 65 tips and reviews

James W.James Weber: Awesome food, great staff!! Weather your eating inside or outside the atmosphere is on of the best in Old City.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bring your own instrument to join in Sunday evening traditional Irish jam sessions. Read more.

Olessya K.Olessya K: Absolutely fantastic, perfectly proportioned eggs Benedict with lump crab meat and bloody Mary "with a kick" ♡

Ariana Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

12. Ariana Restaurant

7.2
134 Chestnut St (btw Front & 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Center City East · 10 tips and reviews

Derya M.Derya MT: The Afghani pudding, firnee, was amazing. Their rice dishes were tasty. The appetizer, Aashak it was called I think, was also delicious.

CindabyteCindabyte: they really try to suck money out of you. beware!

A F.A F: Delicious Afghan food -- everything spiced just right.

The Dandelion is one of The 13 Best Places for Basmati Rice in Philadelphia.

13. The Dandelion

9.1
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 264 tips and reviews

Dan O.Dan O'Leary: Three cask beers on tap. Full bar and a comfortable atmosphere. Excellent English food menu as well.

Philly.comPhilly.com: Keep calm and carry on at this kitsch-filled English pub near Rittenhouse Square. Head upstairs and check out the "dog room." Read more.

EaterEater: Stephen Starr's most exciting restaurant. From cured salmon to the best duck liver mousse in town... You cask beer drinkers will be very happy with the drink selection, too. [Eater 38 Member]