Experience Karma Kitchen
From Berkeley to Bangalore, Tokyo to Dubai — the gift economy has spread across continents. Find a Karma Kitchen near you and experience what happens when strangers become community.
What to Expect at Karma Kitchen
Arrive & Be Seated
Volunteers greet you warmly and seat you at a table
Enjoy Your Meal
A delicious meal prepared and served with love
Receive Your "Bill"
It reads $0.00 — paid forward by a previous guest
Pay It Forward
Contribute what you wish for future guests
Original
California
Berkeley
Where it all began in 2007. The original gift-economy restaurant experiment that sparked a global movement.
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Washington DC
Washington DC
Bringing the gift economy to the nation’s capital, creating community through generosity.
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India
Ahmedabad
The only daily Karma Kitchen in the world. Seva Cafe has served thousands through unconditional generosity.
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India
Surat
Monthly themed events — from World Cup editions to Passport adventures — rooted in joy and generosity.
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Japan
Tokyo
Gift economy meets Japanese hospitality in this unique cultural fusion experience.
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UAE
Dubai
Generosity flourishes in the desert as Dubai embraces multiple Karma Kitchen locations.
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United Kingdom
London
The gift economy takes root in the UK, creating connections across London’s diverse communities.
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Illinois
Chicago
The Windy City warms hearts with regular gift economy dining experiences.
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India
Pune
Another thriving Seva Cafe bringing the gift economy to western India.
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India
Bangalore
India’s tech hub embraces generosity with regular gift economy experiences.
The Science Says It Works
UC Berkeley and UC San Diego researchers studied Karma Kitchen and found that pay-it-forward pricing consistently increases generosity — people pay more when they’re paying for someone else.
Read the ResearchA Movement Across Continents
What started as one small restaurant in Berkeley has grown into a worldwide network of gift-economy experiences.
Don’t See Your City?
Karma Kitchen can happen anywhere there’s a willing heart. Whether it’s a restaurant, community center, or your own backyard — you can bring the gift economy to your community.