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: 4.7

4.7

137 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Charming
Romantic

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Indian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–19:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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
Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 19:00
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 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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 "amazing food and amazing staff" with a cozy ambiance and authentic flavors. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "outstanding service," and "beautiful decor." The diverse menu caters to all preferences, with "perfectly spiced" dishes and attentive staff making each visit memorable. Highly recommended for any occasion.

137 Reviews

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Dennis
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere, delightful and friendly staff, and AMAZING FOOD. Cocktails are crafted with intention-
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sarah
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing , the ambiance was amazing , it took a bit for us to get our drinks but our server and bartender was very friendly. Over all I will be going again
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Lauren
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner brought by such gracious hosts!!! Will definitely be back when I’m in Philly again!!!
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Lauren, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in Philly again!
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Olivia
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and hot! Nice selection and very vibrant scenery.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Olivia, We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Frank
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sura is a nice space. It has a cool vibe but is not trying too hard to be hip. The food was good and priced on par with some jtakeout only Indian Restaurants around. We also had leftovers. Service was very good, pleasant, and attentive but not intrusive. Dined on Valentine's Day, and they had a few good, unique cocktails. Spicy Margarita delivered as being spicy and sweet. I just wish someone would offer vegetable pakora that isn't just fried spinach. Seems like the standard anymore. I haven't had a good one ever since Minar Palace closed. Otherwise, it's a great spot.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Thank you Frank, for spending your Valentine’s Day with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, cocktails, and service. We appreciate your feedback on the vegetable pakora and will share it with our team. Hope to see you again soon!
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Vinod
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food in an elegant setting for Valentine’s Day
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Vinod, We’re so glad you enjoyed your Valentine’s Day at Sura! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to serve you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic new Indian restaurant in center city. Highly recommend! Andy was a wonderful server, and the manager (Mani, I believe) was incredibly accommodating. We'll be back soon for sure!
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re happy to hear you had a fantastic experience, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Andy and Mani. Looking forward to your next visit!
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jonathan
VIP
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was outstanding . We will be returning
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Jonathan, We truly appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. We can’t wait to serve you again soon!
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Meg
VIP
Philadelphia
115 reviews
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was extraordinary. Delicious and as spicy as one likes. The service wasn't great, even though there were few people on a Wednesday night--my martini came after the appetizer was served. But that's my only complaint. Everything else was fantastic. Don't miss it. It looks from the outside like a hole in the wall, Very deceiving! We loved every morsel.
Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
Meg, We’re delighted to hear you loved the food and spice levels! We apologize for the delay in your martini and appreciate your patience. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to serve you an even better experience next time. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
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Jennifer
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there during restaurant week and tried the options. Every single bite was delicious. The lamb dishes being our favorite. The cocktails were absolutely perfect and the service impeccable! Will be back to try the regale menu next.
Sura Indian BistroResponded on 6 February 2025
We’re thrilled Jennifer, to hear that you loved every bite of your Restaurant Week experience! The lamb dishes are definitely a favorite, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the cocktails and service as well. We can't wait to have you back to explore our regular menu!
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FAQs

Sura Indian Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sura Indian Bistro also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 478-8777.

Sura Indian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 137 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 booking

2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

Additional information

Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–19:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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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