Where Global Flavor Meets Comfort
Pizza is one of the world’s most loved foods. But what if pizza could be something more?
What if it could carry the bold spices, vibrant ingredients, and culinary traditions from around the world while still delivering the comfort everyone craves?
That question sparked the idea behind PIZZA KARMA.
Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Raj Selvaraj, PIZZA KARMA was built on a simple belief: great food brings people together, and the best flavors often come from unexpected places.
Raj imagined a new kind of pizza experience — one where globally inspired ingredients meet the familiar joy of a perfectly baked pie.
A Culinary Partnership
A defining chapter in the PIZZA KARMA story came through collaboration with James Beard award–winning chef and culinary author Raghavan Iyer.
Known globally for his deep knowledge of spices and Indian cuisine, Chef Iyer helped refine the flavor profiles that would become signature elements of the PIZZA KARMA menu.
Together they explored how bold spices, aromatic herbs, and vibrant sauces could harmonize with pizza in ways that felt both exciting and familiar.
The result was a menu that celebrates global inspiration without losing the comfort people love about pizza.
The Signature Difference: Tandoor-Fired Buttermilk Crust
At the heart of PIZZA KARMA is something truly unique.
Our Signature Tandoor-Fired Buttermilk Crust.
Inspired by traditional clay tandoor ovens used across South Asia, our pizzas are cooked at extremely high temperatures that create a crust that is:
• perfectly crisp on the outside
• soft and flavorful inside
• lightly smoky and beautifully blistered
The buttermilk in the dough adds richness and depth that makes the crust unforgettable.
It’s a technique that combines ancient cooking tradition with modern pizza craft, creating a flavor experience unlike any other.
Globally Inspired, Comfortingly Familiar
Guests can enjoy bold signature creations like:
• Tikka Pizza
• Lamb Meatball Pizza
• Creamy Garlic Sensation
• Street Corn Pizza
• Hot Honey Pear Pizza
Alongside these adventurous flavors, we also serve beloved classics like cheese and pepperoni — ensuring everyone can find their favorite slice.
The result is a menu where curiosity and comfort live side by side.
Built on Community
From the beginning, PIZZA KARMA has been about more than just great pizza.
It’s about creating places where people gather, celebrate, and connect.
What started as a single idea has grown into multiple restaurant locations and a fleet of food trucks that bring PIZZA KARMA to events, neighborhoods, schools, and celebrations across the Twin Cities.
Whether it’s a graduation party, a wedding, a neighborhood festival, or a late-night slice with friends, our goal is simple:
Serve incredible pizza and create moments people remember.
The Story Continues
PIZZA KARMA is still evolving.
We continue to explore new flavor ideas, expand our menu, and bring our unique pizza experience to more communities.
But one thing will never change.
Our commitment to bold flavors, thoughtful ingredients, and the belief that pizza can be both comforting and extraordinary at the same time.
Because at PIZZA KARMA, every slice tells a story.
And we’re just getting started.
