Sura Indian Bistro

Name: Sura Indian Bistro
Address: 1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103-5120
Telephone: (215) 478-8777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

106 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions
Charming

At SURA Indian Bistro, discover India's multi-cultural culinary dialogue, centuries in the tasting, nestled in the heart of Philly. Be it the Biryani from the southern part of India or the famous Amritsari Fish from Punjab, each dish tells a story of flavors, meticulously crafted to transport your senses across time and tradition. Our exclusive personalized service will surely bring you back to us again and again! Book your reservation today!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Indian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 478-8777
Website
https://www.surabistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Restaurant, event space, wedding venue, and catering. Seated: 150 | Standing: 200 Private dining for 10–150 guests, receptions up to 200. Ideal for weddings, parties, meetings, or corporate events. Offering refined cuisine, buffet services, bar, AV capabilities, and more!
Private party contact
Team Sura: (215) 478-8777

Location
1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120
Neighbourhood
Center City
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Date Night Experience
US$350.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Engage in a pleasant evening right with your beloved at the new Romeo and Juliet table at Sura Bistro. Celebrate togetherness with a picturesque view, and enjoy an evening of fine dining, making your date nights special than never before. Five Course Meal Two Cocktails or Two Mocktails per person

Offers

Happy Hour Offered at the First Floor Bar
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Treat yourself to an array of freshly crafted selective cocktails infused with the exquisite blend of fruits and herbs at reduced prices. All wines, draught beer on tap are half price and all cocktails are $7. AMRITSARI FISH FRY 7 North Indian-style fish fingers coated with Chickpea Flour & Carom Seeds. LASOONI PALAK PAKODA 5 (V, Gf) Crispy Indian fritters made with Spinach, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, and Cumin Seeds. CHICKEN 65 7 Chicken sautéed in a tangy '65' sauce with cilantro & sesame. VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL 5 Golden, crispy wrappers filled with a fresh, finely chopped vegetable medley.

Popular dishes

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP (V, Gf)US$8.00
Creamy vegetable and lentil soup blended with freshly ground spices
NATTU KOZHI SOUP (Chicken Soup ) ( Gf)US$10.00
Spiced tomato soup simmered with turmeric marinated chicken.
INDIAN KA CHUMBER SALAD (V, Gf)US$8.00
Freshly chopped cucumber, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and herbs.
PANEER TIKKA SALAD (Gf)US$12.00
Lettuce, tomato, and cucumber tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
CHICKEN TIKKA SALAD (Gf)US$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, and cucumber tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.

APPETIZERS

VEGETABLE PAKORA (V, Gf)US$12.00
Crispy vegetable fritters made with seasoned chickpea and rice flour.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA (V)US$8.00
Fried turnover filled with potatoes and green peas served with chutney on the side.
CHICKEN 65 (Gf)US$12.00
Fried, battered chicken thighs seasoned with curry leaves.
TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS (Gf)US$12.00
Marinated chicken wings that are slow cooked in the tandoor.
FISH PAKORAUS$14.00
Crispy breaded tilapia made with seasoned chickpea and rice flour.

CHAAT

Chaat is a category of Indian street food that is a harmonious combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy. (VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE)

SAMOSA CHAATUS$12.00
Deconstructed samosa topped with chole, onions, tomato, and cilantro. Drizzled with yogurt, mint chutney and tamarind chutney.
SPINACHUS$12.00
Crispy chickpea battered spinach topped with onions, tomato, and cilantro. Drizzled with yogurt, mint chutney, and date chutney.
TIKKI CHAATUS$12.00
Smashed potato patty topped with chole, onions, tomato, and cilantro. Drizzled with yogurt, mint chutney and tamarind chutney.

TANDOOR / GRILL (Gf)

A tandoor is a large clay oven that is traditionally used for baking and cooking. Please allow 15 minutes preparation time.

PANEER TIKKAUS$16.00
House-made paneer marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend.
TANDOORI GOBIUS$14.00
Roasted cauliflower marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend. (VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE)
CHICKEN TIKKAUS$18.00
Smoked chicken breast marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend.
TANDOORI CHICKENUS$18.00
Half chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend
PAHAADI JHINGAUS$23.00
Grilled tiger prawn marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend.
TANDOORI S ALMON US$23.00
Grilled salmon marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend.
LAMB CHOPSUS$25.00
Coriander crusted lamb chops marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and freshly ground spice blend.
LAMB SHEEKH KEB BSUS$21.00
Minced lamb with herbs rolled and roasted on a skewer
CHARRED OCTOPUSUS$24.00
Grilled octopus smoked with southern spices. Served on top of a chickpea puree.
MIXED PLATTERUS$28.00
Chef’s choice of paneer and meats.

VEGETARIAN CURRY

VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

DAAL MAKHNIUS$16.00
Rich lentils slowly cooked with spices and cream.
DAAL TADKAUS$15.00
Smoky lentils tempered in a spicy tomato gravy and topped with traditional tadka. (Spice infused oil)
BINDI MA SALAUS$16.00
Semi-dry dish featuring okra, onion, tomato and fragrant spices.
CHANA MASALAUS$16.00
Chickpeas simmered in an onion and tomato gravy.
VEGETABLE JALFREZIUS$16.00
Indo-Chinese vegetable stir-fry seasoned with freshy ground spices.
BAINGAN BHAR TA (V, Gf)US$16.00
Smoked eggplant and green peas sauteed in an onion and tomato gravy.
ALOO GOBI (V, Gf)US$16.00
Potato and cauliflower combined with aromatics.

CURRY

Choose the style of curry and protein. PANEER $20 | CHICKEN $22 GOAT $24 | LAMB $24 | FISH $24 Served with rice.

TIKKA MASALA
Silky combination of tomato, onion, and bell peppers. Protein will be cooked in tandoor.
KORMA
Nutty puree of cashew nuts and fennel seeds.
SAAG
Creamy spinach gravy with ground coriander.
VINDALOO
Spicy vinaigrette with potatoes.
MADRAS
Roasted coconut gravy with smoked garam masala.
MALABAR
Spicy tamarind gravy with coconut milk.
BUTTER CHICKENUS$22.00
Tandoori chicken simmered in a decadent tomato gravy and cashew cream.
MUTTON SHUKAUS$24.00
Semi-dry sauteed goat seasoned with a special spice blend and curry leaves.

BIRYANI

Biryani is a traditional rice dish that is slowly steamed with freshly ground spices and a choice of vegetables and/or protein. (GF AND VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE)

VEGETABLE BIRYANIUS$18.00
CHICKEN BIRYANIUS$24.00
GOAT BIRYANIUS$26.00
LAMB BIRYANIUS$26.00

BREAD

NAAN PLAINUS$4.00
NAAN BUTTERUS$6.00
NAAN GARLICUS$6.00
NAAN BULLETUS$7.00
NAAN PESHWARIUS$8.00
KULCHA PANEERUS$8.00
KULCHA ALOOUS$8.00
ROTIUS$4.00
LACCHA PARATHAUS$7.00
MALABAR P ARATHAUS$7.00
ASSORTED BREAD BASKETUS$16.00
An assortment of breads, including plain naan, butter naan, garlic naan, and roti.

DESSERT

KHEERUS$7.00
GULAB JAMUNUS$7.00
RASMALAIUS$8.00
GAJAR HALWAUS$7.00

What 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia
Healthy
Philadelphia
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sura Indian Bistro offers a captivating blend of traditional and modern Indian cuisine with "amazing authentic flavors." Guests rave about the "exceptional standards" of food, highlighting dishes like Saag Paneer and Khumb Majestic. The "charming ambiance" and "impeccable service" from a "knowledgeable and attentive" staff create a memorable dining experience.

106 Reviews

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Katy
Atlantic City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible! I can’t say enough good things. Food was outstanding. Excellent service. Loved the vibe inside. Very dim and romantic. Will 100% be back
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Katy, thank you for your glowing review! We’re so happy that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. Your kind words inspire us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We can’t wait to have you back!
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Shelly
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time dining at Sura. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding for both our visits. Our servers were very helpful answering any questions we had and also made helpful suggestions. The diverse menu had options for all types of dietary preferences. Their prices were quite reasonable.
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Thank you Shelly, for visiting us again! We’re delighted that you’ve enjoyed both of your dining experiences. We’re glad our diverse menu and helpful service met your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!
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Amanda
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and staff were amazing! We will deffinately be back
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Thank you Amanda, for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the food and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Michael
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a wonderful experience at Sura Indian Bistro. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed coming here as I’ve always been impressed with the service and food.
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Michael, thank you for your loyalty and kind words! We’re so happy to know that you’ve consistently enjoyed your experiences at Sura Indian Bistro. We’ll do our best to keep impressing you. See you again soon!
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Allison
Philadelphia
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Indian food. The service was great. I will definitely be back!
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Allison, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more amazing Indian cuisine!
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Jacqueline
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed our meal. It was nice and cozy with a great ambiance.
Sura Indian BistroResponded today
Thank you Jacqueline, for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed the meal and ambiance. We hope to see you both again for another cozy dining experience!
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jill
VIP
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and attentive. Everything we had was delicious. Even bright out something I asked about but wasn’t on the menu. Nice sized portions as well.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Jill, for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you appreciated the attentive service and delicious food. It’s always our pleasure to go the extra mile for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for more delightful experiences!
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Denise
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a birthday with family. Both the food and service were great.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for celebrating a special occasion with us Denise! We’re thrilled you and your family enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to hosting you again for more celebrations!
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Robert
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner was lovely the food was incredible and they were super supportive and helping us make decisions around food
Sura Indian BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Robert for your kind review! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our team supportive and helpful. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience!
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Susan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sura Indian Bistro is fabulous. The decor is stylish and modern. The waitress was attentive and service was timely. The food was excellent, especially the lamb vindaloo. I like how they rated the spice level from 1-5, with medium (3) level working well for me. We had lemon ginger mocktails which were excellent. Next visit, I will try a cocktail. For the high quality of the food, service, and atmosphere, the prices were reasonable. There is an upstairs area which would be nice for a party. I am already looking forward to a return visit.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your fantastic review Susan! We’re delighted to hear that you loved the décor, attentive service, and flavorful dishes, especially the lamb vindaloo. Your thoughtful feedback on the spice levels and mocktails is greatly appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again—perhaps for a cocktail next time!
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Sura Indian Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sura Indian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 478-8777.

Sura Indian Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

Sura Indian Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Center City
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.surabistro.com/
Phone number
(215) 478-8777
Private party facilities
Restaurant, event space, wedding venue, and catering. Seated: 150 | Standing: 200 Private dining for 10–150 guests, receptions up to 200. Ideal for weddings, parties, meetings, or corporate events. Offering refined cuisine, buffet services, bar, AV capabilities, and more!
Private party contact
Team Sura: (215) 478-8777

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Sura Indian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Date Night Experience

Happy Hour Offered at the First Floor Bar

CHICKEN

CHICKEN MAKHANI

CHARRED OCTOPUS

SOUP & SALAD

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP (V, Gf)US$8.00

NATTU KOZHI SOUP (Chicken Soup ) ( Gf)US$10.00

INDIAN KA CHUMBER SALAD (V, Gf)US$8.00

PANEER TIKKA SALAD (Gf)US$12.00

CHICKEN TIKKA SALAD (Gf)US$15.00

APPETIZERS

VEGETABLE PAKORA (V, Gf)US$12.00

VEGETABLE SAMOSA (V)US$8.00

CHICKEN 65 (Gf)US$12.00

TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS (Gf)US$12.00

FISH PAKORAUS$14.00

CHAAT

SAMOSA CHAATUS$12.00

SPINACHUS$12.00

TIKKI CHAATUS$12.00

TANDOOR / GRILL (Gf)

PANEER TIKKAUS$16.00

TANDOORI GOBIUS$14.00

CHICKEN TIKKAUS$18.00

TANDOORI CHICKENUS$18.00

PAHAADI JHINGAUS$23.00

TANDOORI S ALMON US$23.00

LAMB CHOPSUS$25.00

LAMB SHEEKH KEB BSUS$21.00

CHARRED OCTOPUSUS$24.00

MIXED PLATTERUS$28.00

VEGETARIAN CURRY

DAAL MAKHNIUS$16.00

DAAL TADKAUS$15.00

BINDI MA SALAUS$16.00

CHANA MASALAUS$16.00

VEGETABLE JALFREZIUS$16.00

BAINGAN BHAR TA (V, Gf)US$16.00

ALOO GOBI (V, Gf)US$16.00

CURRY

TIKKA MASALA

KORMA

SAAG

VINDALOO

MADRAS

MALABAR

BUTTER CHICKENUS$22.00

MUTTON SHUKAUS$24.00

BIRYANI

VEGETABLE BIRYANIUS$18.00

CHICKEN BIRYANIUS$24.00

GOAT BIRYANIUS$26.00

LAMB BIRYANIUS$26.00

BREAD

NAAN PLAINUS$4.00

NAAN BUTTERUS$6.00

NAAN GARLICUS$6.00

NAAN BULLETUS$7.00

NAAN PESHWARIUS$8.00

KULCHA PANEERUS$8.00

KULCHA ALOOUS$8.00

ROTIUS$4.00

LACCHA PARATHAUS$7.00

MALABAR P ARATHAUS$7.00

ASSORTED BREAD BASKETUS$16.00

DESSERT

KHEERUS$7.00

GULAB JAMUNUS$7.00

RASMALAIUS$8.00

GAJAR HALWAUS$7.00

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