Reviews for Cafe Alina in State College, PA
The goat curry was super greasy; the bowl had 2 tbsp of oil at the bottom. The bowl was $20, with no sides so wound up being $28... if you added rice pilaf. Been here 3 times, the food is delicious but has small portions for the high price. Also watch out forbone shards when you order a bone-in dish. If I were to go back, I would get the lamb bowl, my friend ordered it and was happywith it. Staff is friendly, and the food comes out fast. The menu on the wall isn't updated so they will ask you to look it uponline. Read more
My god the taste is authentic. Had samosas, tea, chicken karahi and rotis. Just yummmmmmm. Also thank you for treating us so... well. Felt like home. Definitely recommend this place. ???? Read more
First experience here today was awesome! Amazing samosa chat! Wonderfully cooked chickpeas in a flavorful sauce and topped over... samosas. It was refreshing. Even more refreshing were the hardworking people behind the counter and on the phone! They werefriendly and caring even when they were crazy busy! Will try biriyanis next! Edit: On 01/16/2022 tried their Chicken Karahi, BBQplatter and Veggie Pakora! Very unique flavors. Veggie Pakoras were really fresh and tasty! Read more
High quality food and large enough portions. We enjoyed experiencing God from the middle east, and found the owners friendly... and open. Decor is bright and cheerful. Read more
Wonderful food, great experience! The staff was so friendly and even offered us baklava before we left. I had the Chicken Tikka... Bowl and tasted my friend's Channa Bowl, both were amazing!! Clean, friendly, freshly cooked food! I can't wait to takeadvantage of their outdoor seating in spring! Read more
Amazing experience all around! Made my heart and belly happy. The chicken and lamb kebobs were fantastic, the flavor, the... portion and the presentation?. The owner was super friendly and made me feel right at home. Definitely will be back again andlook forward to their DC location. Read more
My wife and I were driving though town and we were so pleasantly surprised by this little spot. The food was excellent, the... service was fantastic, the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. We were served by the owner and she was super sweet- forgivingof my poor pronunciation of the dish?s names and full of suggestions for what was best to eat. If you are so lucky as to findyourself with the opportunity to eat here, please do. It?s 100% gold. Read more
My favorite hidden gem in state college! Some of the best Pakistani food I?ve had! The samosas w it?s delicious chutney and the... chicken Karahi are my favorites! Chicken charga and tikka were amazing too! Will always take friends and family here if I getthe chance! Read more