Karma karma karma karma....karma chameleeeeonnnn!
(See what I did there? Now it's in your head...sorry peeps!)
Anyways, chameleon is a great way to describe Karma because it's trying to be something that it's not.
I took a client there for lunch (his suggestion) and hit up Yelp to find out what was good. We had the buffet and I elected to sample the butter chicken.
It was...interesting.
I took a bite of it and was immediately reminded of another flavor that I've had many times previously. But what was it? It didn't belong in butter chicken, but it was familiar. It took me about 10 minutes to figure it out - tomato soup!
Now, tomato soup is awesome and definitely a great lunch item, but it makes a horrible butter chicken. I suppose an Indian restaurant in the burbs caters to a different crowd, and living downtown I'm probably spoiled with so many great options nearby.
Bottom line: You can get tomato soup from the grocery store and throw in your own chicken for a fraction of the cost. If you're looking for authentic Indian at a reasonable price, it's worth it to drive a little further.