Harvinder Singh

Karma Indian Cuisine • Janss Marketplace • Thousand Oaks, CA

More than 24 years ago, 16-year-old Harvinder Singh was already learning the restaurant business as a dishwasher at a mom & pop Indian restaurant. With the support and guidance of co-workers, and a lot of his own “elbow grease”, he ultimately learned every aspect of the restaurant trade and made his dream of owning an Indian eatery into a reality.

As he strove for success, hard work and persistence became Harvinder’s friends. In fact, over the years, he became a master at both. From penny-pinching his limited income to save for a start-up, to brokering bank negotiations that were lengthy and complicated, to rallying family members for their financial and operational support, he was a man on a mission. And his tenacity paid off. It took him 12 years to gather enough capital, but he finally opened his first Indian Restaurant in Sedona, AZ.

When an opportunity to relocate closer to family arose, Harvinder moved to Thousand Oaks and opened Karma Indian Cuisine at Janss Marketplace, where his tasty authentic dishes bring customers through the doors regularly. According to Harvinder, his choice of location was serendipitous as NewMark Merrill has proven to be a dedicated ally since the start.

Harvinder dedicates 12-14 hours a day to his restaurant. The appreciation he receives from repeat customers and long-term employees make it all worthwhile. He loves cooking & providing excellent service and takes pride in running a small business that offers so much to his community. Maybe his success is karma.

NewMark Merrill has been a great partner and supporter of my business over the years, and we really appreciate their kindness. They were also there to help during our COVID struggles.