Indian Kitchen Lovash in Philadelphia, PA

4.6(657)$20–30Philadelphia, PA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 657 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • Price $20–30 • 4.6★
Indian Kitchen Lovash, located in Philadelphia, PA, offers an Indian buffet experience. This establishment has a 4.6-star rating from 657 reviews. They provide curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery options. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. Indian Kitchen Lovash is situated at 236-238 South St. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant.

Good to know

  • Indian Kitchen Lovash 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 657 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
236-238 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 925-3881
Today
11:30 AM–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 (657 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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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.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema 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

✅ 4.5 weighted · 657 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.6 from 657 reviews(↓ 0.09 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median657 / 190 median
0950 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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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
11:30 AM–10 PM
monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11:30 AM–10 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 entrance Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsModerate noiseGood for DinnerWaiter service

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

657 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Indian Kitchen Lovash?

Indian Kitchen Lovash has a 4.6-star rating based on 657 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
38
Retail & Shopping
13
Miscellaneous Services
13
Travel & Tourism
11
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Arts & Culture
8

104 nearby places across 12 categories

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107 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Cinemas

Ritz Five

Cinema

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~0.4 mi
PFS East Theater

Cinema

125 South 2nd Street

~0.5 mi
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PFS Bourse Theater

Cinema

400 Ranstead Street

~0.6 mi
+1 215-422-4600Website

Librarys

Independence National Historical Park Library and Archives

Library

~0.4 mi
Website

Museums

Museum of the American Revolution

Museum

101 South 3rd Street

~0.5 mi10:00-17:00
+1 215-253-6731Website
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank

Museum

420 Chestnut Street

~0.5 miFr-Sa 11:00-17:00
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Benjamin Franklin Museum

Museum

~0.6 mi09:00-17:00
Website
Fragments of Franklin Court

Museum

~0.6 mi
Website

Post Offices

United States Post Office

Post Office

615 Chestnut Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:30
+1-215-413-3516Website

Atms

Honor

Atm

~0.3 mi

Banks

Citizens Bank

Bank

900 South Street

~0.6 mi
Citizens Bank

Bank

830 Walnut Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su off
+1 215-928-1428Website
PNC Bank

Bank

~0.6 mi

Fast Foods

Nora's Kitchen

Fast Food

248 South Street

~72 ftMo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off
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Lorenzo and Sons Pizza

Fast Food

305 South Street

~253 ft
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Dunkin'

Fast Food

1000 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

~0.6 mi04:00-22:00
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Oh Brother

Fast Food

206 Market Street

~0.6 miMo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00
+1-215-515-3255Website

Ice Creams

Rita's Italian Ice

Ice Cream

239 South Street

~90 ft12:00-21:00
+1 215-629-3910
The Franklin Fountain

Ice Cream

116 Market Street

~0.6 miMo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-24:00
+1-215-627-1899Website

Pubs

Oneal's Pub

Pub

611 South 3rd Street

~159 ftMo-Fr 11:00-26:00, Sa-Su 09:00-26:00
+1 215-574-9495Website
Paddy Whacks

Pub

150 South Street

~435 ft11:00-26:00
+1 215-464-7544Website
Tattooed Mom

Pub

530 South Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-26:00; Su 12:00-23:00
+1 215-238-9880Website
Rotten Ralph's Pub & Eatery

Pub

201 Chestnut Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa-Su 11:00-26:00
+1 215-925-2440Website
The Plough & the Stars

Pub

123 Chestnut Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa-Su 11:30-26:00
+1 215-733-0300Website
Brownie's Pub

Pub

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~0.5 mi
The Wishing Well

Pub

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~0.6 mi
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The Monto

Pub

226 Market Street

~0.6 mi
+1-267-324-5507Website

Restaurants

South Street Philly Bagels

Restaurant

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~169 ftMo-Su 06:30-16:00
+1 215-627-6277Website
Cry Baby Pasta

Restaurant

627 South 3rd Street

~275 ftMo off; Tu-Su 17:00+
+1-267-534-3076Website
Sushi Planet

Restaurant

624 South 3rd Street

~290 ftMo-Tu,Su 16:00-21:30; We-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30
+1 215-922-5000Website
South Street Diner

Restaurant

140 South Street

~0.1 mi
Pizzeria Stella

Restaurant

420 South 2nd Street

~0.1 miSu 11:00-10:00, Mo-Th 11:30-10:00, Fr 11:30-11:00, Sa 11:00-11:00
+1-215-320-8000Website
Alayan's Restaurant

Restaurant

603 South 4th Street

~0.1 mi
Jim's Steaks

Restaurant

400 South Street

~0.1 miMo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
+1-215-928-1911Website
SouthWark

Restaurant

701 South 4th Street

~0.1 mi
+1 267-930-8538Website

Cafes

Ox Coffee

Cafe

616 South 3rd Street

~233 ftMo-Fr 07:30-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
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Starbucks

Cafe

~0.1 mi
Loretta's

Cafe

410 South 2nd Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa,Su 08:00-14:00
Website
Red Hook Coffee & Tea

Cafe

765 South 4th Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
Lombard Cafe

Cafe

542 Lombard Street

~0.3 mi
+1-267-455-0327
Philadelphia Java Co.

Cafe

~0.4 mi
FRIEDA

Cafe

320 Walnut Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa,Su 09:00-15:00
+1 215-600-1291Website
Shot Tower

Cafe

~0.4 mi

Bars

Copabanana

Bar

344 South Street

~0.1 miMo-Su 11:30-02:00
+1 215-923-6180Website
MilkBoy South Street

Bar

401 South Street

~0.1 miMo-Tu,Su 11:00-24:00; We-Sa 11:00-25:00
+1 215-925-6455Website
The Olde Bar

Bar

125 Walnut Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00,16:00-22:00
+1 215-253-3777Website
Royal Tavern

Bar

~0.5 mi
The Dive Bar

Bar

947 East Passyunk Avenue

~0.5 mi17:00-02:00
+1 215-465-5505
Brasil's Nightclub

Bar

112 Chestnut Street

~0.5 mi
+1 609-713-6944Website
National Mechanics

Bar

22 South 3rd Street

~0.6 miMo-Tu 12:00-22:00, We-Fr 12:00-26:00, Sa 10:00-26:00, Su 10:00-22:00
+1-215-701-4883Website
12 Steps Down

Bar

831 Christian Street

~0.6 mi11:00-02:00
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Fire Stations

Philadelphia Company 3 Fire Station

Fire Station

~0.5 mi
Philadelphia Marine Number 1 Fire Station

Fire Station

1 Washington Avenue

~0.6 mi

Polices

South Street Police Sub Station

Police

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

~362 ft
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

314 South 5th Street

~0.3 mi08:00-20:00
+1 215-923-1289Website

Veterinarys

Center City Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary

37 South 3rd Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 08:30-19:00; Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa-Su off
+1 215-923-2284Website

Car Sharings

3rd & Bainbridge

Car Sharing

~502 ft
South Street

Car Sharing

~0.1 mi
519 Bainbridge

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi
5th & South

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi
Society Hill

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi
Queen Village

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi
Mother Bethel

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi
Front and Walnut

Car Sharing

~0.5 mi

Marketplaces

Headhouse Farmers Market

Marketplace

~0.1 mi
Website

Vending Machines

Coca-Cola

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi

Fountains

Five Water Spouts and Lintel

Fountain

~0.4 mi

Ferry Terminals

Penn’s Landing RiverLink Ferry Landing

Ferry Terminal

~0.5 mi
Website

Social Centres

Musical Fund Hall

Social Centre

810 Locust Street

~0.6 mi

Nightclubs

Fluid Nightclub

Nightclub

~0.1 mi

Fitness Centres

Philadelphia Sports Club: Society Hill

Fitness Centre

250 South 5th Street

~0.3 mi
Website

Gardens

I.M. Pei Garden

Garden

~0.3 mi
Kaufman Garden

Garden

E. Passyunk Ave and Kauffman St

~0.4 mi
Thomas Jefferson Garden

Garden

~0.5 mi
South 6th St. Community Garden

Garden

1035 South 6th Street

~0.5 mi
Signer's Garden

Garden

~0.5 mi

Firepits

Freedom is a Light

Firepit

~0.5 mi

Conveniences

Wawa

Convenience

~410 ft
Palm Tree

Convenience

~0.4 mi
Wawa

Convenience

150 South Independence Mall West

~0.6 mi24/7
+1-267-299-6269Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

242-244 Market Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1-267-804-7914Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

804 Walnut Street

~0.6 mi24/7
+1 215-574-1248Website

Pastrys

Dottie's Donuts

Pastry

509 South 6th Street

~0.3 miSa-Su 08:00-15:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00
+1 267-761-9447Website

Desserts

John's Water Ice

Dessert

701 Christian Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-22:00
+1 215-925-6955Website

Kitchens

Wagington Kitchen And Granite

Kitchen

~0.5 mi

Gifts

Xenos Gifts

Gift

231 Chestnut Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 215-922-1445Website
National Liberty Museum Gift Shop

Gift

321 Chestnut Street

~0.5 mi
+1 215-925-2800Website
Benjamin Franklin Museum Store

Gift

~0.6 mi

Beverages

Benjamin Franklin Beer

Beverages

27 South 2nd Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00

Supermarkets

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

929 South Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 215-733-9788Website

Social Facilitys

St. Peter's Food Cupboard

Social Facility

313 Pine Street

~0.2 miSa 08:00-10:00 "Food pantry"
+1 215-925-5968
Old Pine Presbyterian Church

Social Facility

412 Pine Street

~0.2 miSa 12:00+
+1 215-925-8051
Old St. Joseph's

Social Facility

321 Willings Alley

~0.4 miTu,Th,Sa 11:30-13:30
+1 215-923-2581

Sports Centres

Starr Garden Recreation Center

Sports Centre

~0.3 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Welcome Park, NPS

Bicycle Rental

191 South 2nd Street

~0.5 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website

Artworks

Calder Statues

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Stroll (Stickmen)

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Old Man, Young Man, the Future

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Open Air Aquarium

Artwork

~0.3 mi
William Penn

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Robert Morris

Artwork

~0.5 mi
William Penn

Artwork

~0.5 mi
The Signer

Artwork

~0.5 mi

Informations

Penn's Landing Operations and Visitor center

Information

~0.3 mi

Attractions

Italian market

Attraction

Christian Street

~0.6 mi
Liberty Bell

Attraction

526 Market Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 09:00-17:00