Indian Char House in Philadelphia, PA

4.6(309)$20–30Philadelphia, PA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 309 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • Price $20–30 • 4.6★
Indian Char House is an Indian buffet located in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. This establishment has a rating of 4.6 stars based on 309 reviews. They offer dine-in, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range for a meal is between $20 and $30. Indian Char House is situated at 4612 Woodland Ave on the 1st Floor. Visitors can find more information on their website or by calling them directly. This buffet provides a dining option with multiple service choices in Philadelphia.

Good to know

  • Indian Char House has a listed address in Philadelphia, PA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 309 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
4612 Woodland Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 303-9453
Today
12–11:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 (309 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 30/100
Authenticity score30/100
Authentic

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 309 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 309 reviews(↓ 0.16 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median309 / 190 median
0950 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 950+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
12–11:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
12–11:30 PM
sunday
12–11:30 PM
thursday
12–11:30 PM
tuesday
12–11:30 PM
wednesday
12–11:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Accepts credit cardsWaiter serviceFree Wi-FiTVPrivate diningGender-neutral restrooms

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietHipsterTouristyTrendyRomantic

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Fireplace

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

3 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Cubes$17.993 mentions
  • Vindaloo$16.993 mentions
  • Kulfi$4.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

72 items with prices
  • Chicken Curry w/ Rice$12.00

    Chicken curry with traditional spices mixed in onion gravy. Served with rice.

  • Chana Masala w/ Rice$12.00

    Spiced garbanzo in onion ginger sauce. Served with rice.

  • Dal Makhani w/ Rice$12.00

    Slowly cooked black lentils kidney beans. Served with rice.

  • Veggie Samosa (2pc)$6.99

    Potatoes & peas stuffed pastry.

  • Veggie Pakoras(4pc)$6.99

    Gluten-Free. Onion, potatoes, spinach mix fritters

  • Veggie Spring Rolls (4pc)$5.99

    Carrot cucumber cucumber fried and wrapped.

  • Lasooni Gobi$11.99

    Cauliflower ginger garlic soy sauce in chili paste.

  • Cauliflower Bezule$11.99

    Fried cauliflowers held in coconut sauce.

  • Masala Fries$6.99

    Gluten-Free. Mixed spice sprinkled fries.

  • Samosa Chat$8.99

    Chickpeas onion tomatoes samosa chutneys.

  • Aloo Tikki Chat$8.99

    Gluten-Free. Potato patties chickpeas yogurt chutneys.

  • Chili Paneer$11.99

    Gluten-Free. Cottage cheese ginger garlic chili sauce.

  • Soya Chaap Manchurian (5pc)$10.99

    Gluten-Free. Grounded soya held in manchurian sauce.

  • Harabhara Kabab (5pc)$7.99

    Gluten-Free. Mix vegetables grounded patties.

  • Meat Samosa (2pc)$7.99

    Ground chicken stuffed pastry with peas.

  • Chili Chicken$12.99

    Chicken, bel pepper, onion in ginger, chili sauce.

  • Fried Chicken (3pcs)$7.99

    Gluten-Free. Crunchy and juicy chicken fry wings.

  • Sweet Sour Fish$12.99

    Gluten-Free. Tilapia saluted in chili ginger sauces.

  • Shrimp Chili (6pc)$13.99

    Shrimp, onion, pepper in ginger garlic sauce.

  • Lentil Soup$6.99

    Gluten-Free. Yellow lentils ginger garlic tomato.

  • Chicken Lentil Soup$7.99

    Gluten-Free. Minded spiced chicken and lentil mix soup.

  • Naan$3.99

    Vegetarian. All-purpose flour.

  • Roti$3.99

    Vegan. Whole wheat.

  • Garlic Naan$4.99

    Vegetarian. Minced garlic.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

309 reviews

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Indian Char House?

Indian Char House has a 4.6-star rating based on 309 customer reviews.

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Museums

Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy

Museum

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Star Harbor Senior Community

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~0.3 mi

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~0.5 miMo-We 12:00-22:00; Th 12:00-23:30; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
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Fast Foods

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Fast Food

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Dunkin'

Fast Food

4100 Chester Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 05:30-19:00
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Fiesta Pizza

Fast Food

4518 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 11:00-22:30
+1 215-386-5455Website
Royal Pizza

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4200 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 16:00-24:00
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Mood Cafe

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4618 Baltimore Avenue

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+1-215-222-1037
Colonial Pizza

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~0.5 miTu-Th 10:30-21:45; Fr 10:30-22:45; Su 10:30-21:45
+1-215-387-7702Website

Bakerys

Four Worlds Bakery

Bakery

4634 Woodland Avenue

~223 ftMo-Fr 06:30-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-13:00
+1-215-967-1458Website

Cafes

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Cafe

4140 Woodland Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 07:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-23:00
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Cafe

4501 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 mi07:00-20:00
+1-215-315-8427Website

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Pub

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Pub

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~0.6 miMo-Fr 00:00-02:00,11:30-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00
+1 215-222-2337Website

Bars

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Bar

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+1-215-726-6464Website

Pharmacys

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Pharmacy

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Beautys

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Beauty

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Beauty

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Tarina Nails

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Diamond Nails

Beauty

~0.4 mi
+1-215-397-4992
Red Lotus Spa & Nails

Beauty

4610-12 Cedar Avenue

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Car Sharings

46th & Woodland

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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi

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Hairdressers

Beauty Markz

Hairdresser

4614 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su-Mo "by appointment only"
+1 215-222-2037
The Hair Lounge

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~0.5 mi
Details Barber Studio

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4710 Baltimore Avenue

~0.5 mi

Social Centres

Grace Tabernacle Christian Lifestyle Center

Social Centre

~0.5 mi

Tool Librarys

West Philly Tool Library

Tool Library

1223 South Harmony Street

~0.6 miMo-Th 17:30-20:30; Fr 10:00-13:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
+1 215-833-3190Website

Conveniences

46 Mini Mart

Convenience

~111 ft
Jennifer Grocery

Convenience

~0.4 mi
African Grocery Inc.

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~0.4 mi
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Convenience

~0.4 mi
Welcome Snacks

Convenience

4612 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 mi
Fu Wah

Convenience

South 47th Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1 215-729-2993Website

Hardwares

Woodland Building Supply

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~414 ft

Pastrys

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4529 Springfield Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-15:00
+1-215-662-0379Website

Car Repairs

Wayne's Garage

Car Repair

4521 Springfield Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-16:00
+1 215-222-5703Website
Ezra's Auto Repair & Collision

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4542 Baltimore Avenue

~0.4 mi
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~0.4 miSu 12:00-17:00; Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00
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~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-16:00

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4530 Baltimore Avenue

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+1-215-662-5780Website

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Mobile Phones

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~0.4 mi
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Generals

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