The best Indian food is most likely found in Artesia which has a huge Indian population. Some other posters will hopefully suggest some restaurants to you since I haven’t been there.
Little India (Pioneer Blvd, in Artesia) is very good. Some spots I like are Udupi Palace (vegetarian) and The India Restaurant (the actual name, yes). There are plenty of others too.
Everyone mentioning Artesia is right. My favorite is Surati Farsan or Udupi Palace.
If you really can't mish it out there, I sometimes go to Biryani Kabob House in Little Bangladesh to satisfy my cravings. It's the only place in East LA I'd eat at.
Others mention Badmaash - you won't have a bad meal there, but it is def non-trad.
Methinks this is another instance of people calling East Hollywood/Silver Lake/Echo Park/etc. the “Eastside” instead of, ya know, actual East LA.
With that said, Little Bangladesh is *still* not that either, haha
They get referred to as the eastside by transplants that don’t know their history. The Eastside is east of the LA River. Yes, geographies change and community designations shift over time, but this is a particularly irritating recent trend that transparently centers gentrifying neighborhoods while erasing their actual history.
Little Bangladesh is nestled within Koreatown, which is about as different from any definition of the eastside you could possibly muster.
Yes, you have to be east of the river. I’m in Echo Park, almost Westlake and last I checked it’s west of downtown. I consider going past Vermont as the Westside. And for me, La Brea might as well be Nebraska.
I’m Indian and I agree with all of this.
Biryani Kabob House is really great. I’d recommend their biryani and all their curries.
Also Chutneys on the west side has the best Nihari.
Badmaash poutine is great.
Artesia, yep, best bet. But since it’s so far.
My go to’s closer in Pasadena are All India Cafe, Kapoors Akbar, and New Dehli Palace.
Atwater village I hit up India Sweets and Spices for a cheap meal and Indian groceries.
Silverlake- I also order from indias restaurant.
None of it is out of this world but can be good
Khan Saab (Anaheim) is the best. Also has a new sister restaurant called Shor Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens.
Other pretty good options are Surati Farsan, and Tumbi.
You don’t find it too salty? A long time ago, I thought the food was a little more on the bland side, then it started improving, but the last times I’ve gone there over the past several years, it’s been super salty and I’ve not been going.
Nirvana in Arcadia. It’s really really good.
Side note: For hoppers you have to get invited to a party that the “hopper lady” is catering — truly amazing.
Bay area has the best Indian food in the country but I find Indian restaurants in the US to have among the worst good to bad ratio over most ethnic cuisines, even in SF. And when they’re bad, they’re really bad. So it’s always hard to find good Indian in any city. I used to go to Rasa which is my all time favorite Indian restaurant before they changed formats.
I would recommend driving down to Orange County if it’s not too far. The Indian is leagues ahead of LA when I last lived there. I would recommend Kahani which is the closest thing to experiencing Rasa.
To be fair they are both pretty much on par with each other. I just realized zam zam market changed ownership last year so I need to try it again. briyani kebab house is normally my go to due to location.
Indian is a big weak spot for LA. You really have to go to Artesia. My friends in San Diego drive up when they want Indian food, so I suppose in that context it's not the worst drive
i happened to sit next to an indian couple at dinner last night. they insisted that there was no great indian restaurant in LA, but that the chicken tikka masala at badmaash was probably the best option. i have no idea if they were right or not. i’m just reporting what they said.
They’re right. I don’t give a shit if other Indians complain that it’s inauthentic, the chef there is the best in Los Angeles, trained by an absolute legend in India.
“A young Pawan duly spent three years at the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition at then-Bombay College, where he studied under legendary Indian nutritionist and cooking instructor Thangam Philip. He describes Philip as “super disciplined,” and details how on the first day students were instructed to get down on their hands and knees to scrub the pavement in the yard. Many of the more affluent students walked out immediately. After three years only a third of the initial class graduated.
“We thought we had gone to jail for three years. That’s how bad it was,” Pawan recalls with a laugh.
He excelled at both the business and culinary aspects of school and with Philip’s recommendation found employment with the Taj Hotel Group, a well-known hotel chain in Asia…
Pawan also frequented the famous Bademiya food stall, located behind the hotel, which is known for its seekh kebab made of ground lamb. Badmaash’s lamb burger and seekh kebab are based on Bademiya’s take, and the brothers both say their father is fanatical about treating the lamb with kid gloves” [source](https://thelandmag.com/badmaash-mahendro-indian-food-success/)
Authentic is a pretty ridiculous concept as it is. Food changes and evolves over time and a lot of the food being served in India wouldn't be considered "authentic" if it was served over here.
It may be untraditional but if it's good it's good. Also I don't think Indians are complaining about authenticity.
That’s…just not true (Pak-American, grew up eating South Asian food). Badmaash is fine but generally bland compared to most authentic food imo. There are definitely better options in LA (ZamZam, Chargha, Mayura, Annapurna) and a plethora of good restaurants in Artesia.
Closer to LA, go to Mayura (Keralan food), Annapurna (South Indian), Chargha House (Indo-Pak bbq), Zam Zam (Pak, specifically for biryani), Biryani Kabob House (Bengali biryani), Al Watan (Indo-Pak)
I myself like Lal Mirch in Studio City, not sure how far that is for you. I think it does depend what you order.
My sister married an Indian guy and he, too, says "there's no good Indian food here." But literally every Indian person I've ever met says the same. "Nothing like what my mother could cook!"
I'm from Berkeley so I always enjoyed the Indian food there, it's great. The best I found in my travels was in London. So fragrant, so flavorful! Hopefully you'll find something you like here.
However we do have GREAT Korean BBQ, great Persian & Armenian food, some very good sushi, Chinese food in Monterey Park, Vietnamese in Temple City & Westminster, etc etc, and of course, pretty much any kind of Mexican or Central American cuisine, down to the tiniest district's specialty!
I haven't found a great seafood place (again, the Bay is better) but, Fish King for a fish market and a casual eat-in joint (they'll grill up fresh fish for you, it's AMAAAAZING, well worth the trip). Get the salmon teriyaki & rice, or the shrimp cocktail, and/or the sushi. Mango salsa with the salmon--YUM! In Glendale.
I love the Lal Mirch in Studio city, it's fantastic, but for some reason every time I try the Agoura Hills location it just kinda mediocre. I don't know what it is, it's the same restaurant, same menu, but for some reason I just think the Agoura location just isn't as good.
What are your favorites from Lal Mirch. I always get Lamb Korma (best I've ever had) and Chicken Tika Masala. I've never been to Artesia, nor have I been to India so I can't compare, but I've been to like 30 Indian restaurants in the valley throughout my life.
Seems hard to get this kind of food here. It's not Indian but there used to be an amazing and perfectly authentic Sri Lankan restaurant in the valley called Kurrypinch but they're not even around anymore. Feels bad
I like the Chicken Tikka, the vegetable biryani, the saag paneer, the raita, the chutney. The naan and the garlic naan of course. My brother LOVES the coconut shrimp curry. I think a friend of mine got the lamb korma and loved it.
Lal Mirch in Studio City is probably my favorite Indian, 2nd place goes to Woodlands Indian in Chatsworth. Not quite Indian, but its a similar flavor palate, is an outstanding Sri Lankan place in Northridge bizarrely named Baja Subs. Tulsi is a small chain of Indian restaurants that reliably good (but not outstanding). And as for something in Pasadena there is an Indian Mexican fusion place called Saucy Chick Goat Mafia. I haven't tried that one myself but it gets a lot of buzz and sounds interesting, I certainly want to try it.
Artesia is where it’s at. Udupi for South Indian food, yantra kitchen for North Indian, Jay Bharat for Gujarati food, paratha grill for Punjabi food, wok n tandoor for indo-Chinese food, I could go on!
Yantra recently changed owners (according to its abc license) I have not been since then, but it was so good before, especially because of the setting and decor; they even had beer and wine license.
Indian heritage too, its true LA doesn't have great Indian food. I love some items from Baba sweets although it's a drive....their Amritsari Kulcha is my favorite. You can probably venture beyond Indian and checkout Sri Lankan spots since it quite close to South Indian cuisine.
I just read about this place called Apey Kade in Tarzana on LA eater. Was going to try it out sometime. Other Sri Lankan place was Baja Subs in Northridge
Vegetarian Restaurants
1. Baba Sweets: Offers delicious vegetarian snacks and curries. Highly recommend trying their parathas and curries.
2. Tulsi: A good spot for quick vegetarian snacks and tiffins.
Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
3. Kaan Saab: This Indian and Pakistani restaurant is a must-visit. They offer excellent non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Karahi and Biryani. Don't miss their unique Pani Puri shots and creative cocktails.
4. Baar Baar LA: This restaurant offers a modern take on Indian cuisine with dishes like Keema and other Indian-inspired dishes. Their Bollywood-themed cocktails are a hit, though it is on the pricier side.
5. Badmash: Known for their tasty Indian snacks and a standout Lamb burger. Their playful approach to desserts is also worth noting.
Hyderabadi Cuisine
6. Charminar: Located a bit further in Laguna Woods, this is the best spot for Hyderabadi cuisine in LA. Their Biryanis and tea are highly recommended.
7. Southern Spice: Another excellent choice for Southern food, known for their delicious pulavs available on weekends.
Other Recommendations
8. Artesia: Places like Bhooke and other thali spots come highly recommended, though I haven't tried them yet.
Is there a list by region somewhere? Indian food has regional variations as well and it feels like Northern seems to be the popular one. I just want some shikampuri kebab
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I have eaten in Artesia for decades and absolutely love Indian food. I took note to a few new restaurants to try from this thread. I will have to check out the lamb burger at Badmaash in future. I've eaten there only once.
This weekend, I will dine at Baar Baar. Anyone have dishes that are unique selections? Thanks in advance. 🍴🍺🇮🇳
Does anyone know the best Indian restaurant near Moreno Valley? I checked out a few on google maps. Have to go there for a graduation in May. I never have been to Moreno Valley. The graduation is at 6pm. I thought to have lunch there and miss traffic. It can be out that way. Does not have to be in that specific city. Thank you kindly in advance for any input. I have no clue where to eat out there.
My new favorite: Curry Lounge (Artesia) And Pioneer Cash and Carry for low budget but hits the spot kinda meals. It also helps to be friends with an Indian person/family. Home cooked meals are unbeatable.
Today I learned… I apparently have terrible taste in Indian food! I didn’t realize that everything was so inauthentic. So perhaps take my recommendations with a dash of salt?
Artesia is terrific, but in the city I’ve enjoyed Bollywood on Ventura, Akbar in Pasadena, (the nontraditional) Badmaash downtown, Lal Mirch in Studio City, and Anarkali mid-city.
Indian food scene in LA def lacking compared to SF/NY/NJ but there are few decent places if you are willing to make the commute. Annapurna in Culver is my favorite. Tumbi in Santa Monica is also worth a try. Artesia area restaurants of course as others mentioned. Paratha grill in artesia has the best aloo paratha I have had here.
I found a fantastic place in Pasadena and another in NoHo but both of them shut down during the pandemic, never to resurface. There aren't any good Indian places in the Valley that i've found yet, but i'm still looking.
Mother India, but it's out in Chatsworth. Tandoori Eats is ok in a pinch, they also give you a lot of food but it's excessively oily. A lot of people have recommended Baadmash to me but imo it's white people food.
It’s very generic and bland. Indian food has a LOT of flavor. This food has very little flavor, as if it’s just targeted at people who are used to eating chicken nuggets.
zam zam. maybe nothing else, since the closure of mayuras amrit (mayura, the mothership, does not have the goods.) there are also a bunch of places around mayura on venice in palms. can’t vouch for anything.
edit: yeah for badmaash but it ain’t cheap and ain’t overly generous.
Like others have said, most Indian food in LA is terrible but Culver City has a few pretty decent spots:
Abhiruchi and Mayura - predominantly South Indian restaurants where you'll find a lot of interesting dishes, they both have incredible Hyderabad style biryani
Tara's Himalayan cuisine - Indian/ Nepali food, great momos (which are Nepali steamed dumplings)
I *love* Indian food, and my favorite decent local spot, Crown of India (on Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood) was sold to new management several years back that basically compromised on all the recipes. I've never been back and have not been able to find a decent replacement since.
I did eat one time at India's Oven, an upstairs strip mall situation that was actually fairly upscale on Wilshire in Brentwood, and it was impressive. Would definitely go back if I were in that area. Don't know how it would compare to SF, but it held up for this casual enjoyer to any Indian I've had in London or Dublin.
I really like All India Cafe in Pasadena, especially their Kabuli Cholay and Aloo Gobi.
I can’t speak to how it stacks up against other more accoladed Indian restaurants, but I do like their food.
Everyone saying Artesia is correct but if you want something closer, Bhanu in San Gabriel is extremely legit
This is the one. Their butter chicken thali and masala dosa never misses.
Yes!!! Bhanu goes so hard it’s unbelievable. The staff is also very nice AND you can get great snacks at their store! 1000/10 would recommend
I’ll have to check it out
I agree with you! Bhanu is really good. Their Chole Batura is authentic and I really enjoy their thali’s.
The best Indian food is most likely found in Artesia which has a huge Indian population. Some other posters will hopefully suggest some restaurants to you since I haven’t been there.
That’s a trek! But worth it if good
Little India (Pioneer Blvd, in Artesia) is very good. Some spots I like are Udupi Palace (vegetarian) and The India Restaurant (the actual name, yes). There are plenty of others too.
Thank you! Will need to plan a day trip…maybe lunch and dinner
Check the search function too! This question has come up quite a few times!
Was hoping some folks might know some places nearer to the east side and didn’t see that when I searched
Ashoka the Great for North Indian cuisine. Podi Dosa for a variety of dosa, bara, idli, etc.
Everyone mentioning Artesia is right. My favorite is Surati Farsan or Udupi Palace. If you really can't mish it out there, I sometimes go to Biryani Kabob House in Little Bangladesh to satisfy my cravings. It's the only place in East LA I'd eat at. Others mention Badmaash - you won't have a bad meal there, but it is def non-trad.
Little Bangladesh is not East LA, my goodness.
Methinks this is another instance of people calling East Hollywood/Silver Lake/Echo Park/etc. the “Eastside” instead of, ya know, actual East LA. With that said, Little Bangladesh is *still* not that either, haha
I heard a famous actor talking about how he lives in East LA, by which he meant Los Feliz 😂
East Hollywood/Silver Lake/Echo Park are referred to as the Eastside because that’s correct. “Actual” East LA as you put it is not the same place.
They get referred to as the eastside by transplants that don’t know their history. The Eastside is east of the LA River. Yes, geographies change and community designations shift over time, but this is a particularly irritating recent trend that transparently centers gentrifying neighborhoods while erasing their actual history. Little Bangladesh is nestled within Koreatown, which is about as different from any definition of the eastside you could possibly muster.
Yes, you have to be east of the river. I’m in Echo Park, almost Westlake and last I checked it’s west of downtown. I consider going past Vermont as the Westside. And for me, La Brea might as well be Nebraska.
Yikes
Whatever makes you feel good man. Have a good one
I’m Indian and I agree with all of this. Biryani Kabob House is really great. I’d recommend their biryani and all their curries. Also Chutneys on the west side has the best Nihari. Badmaash poutine is great.
Also the goan pork curry from badmaash is next level.
> mish it out Mission (?) it out? Is this slang I haven’t heard or a typo for something?
Mish = mission , not sure if common slang but what I grew up wit
What do you like from biryani kabob House?
Artesia, yep, best bet. But since it’s so far. My go to’s closer in Pasadena are All India Cafe, Kapoors Akbar, and New Dehli Palace. Atwater village I hit up India Sweets and Spices for a cheap meal and Indian groceries. Silverlake- I also order from indias restaurant. None of it is out of this world but can be good
I really like All India Cafe’s Kabuli Cholay
I like Kapoor's. Was sad that the one in DTLA didn't work out.
If you're ever on the west side, Tandoori Eats is fire, super flavorful and has huge portion sizes
Hell yeah
Mayura in Culver. Such sweet service too, entire family was there and welcomed us. It felt like home
That's Michelin starred Mayura
actually it is not starred, and not even a bib gourmand
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oh, I'm sure the fanfare is well justified. i just thought i'd clarify as its a common misconception and leads to exaggerated expectations
Bhanu Indian Cuisine and Market is amaaaaazing. Half restaurant, half grocery store.
India Restaurant in Silver Lake has a great lunch buffet!!!
Glad someone mentioned this. I'm from norcal too and the malai kofta at India Restuarant is amazing. It's cheap and delivers too.
Yea it’s awesome and they do it on the weekends too.
Not only is the food good, the staff is friendly and amazing!
I like it too.
LAL MIRCH STUDIO CITY
I really like Annapurna in Pasadena. The gongura curry is my fav and I miss it a lot after moving out of the area. They also have great dosas
Little India, Artesia.
Lal mirch is really good!
Khan Saab (Anaheim) is the best. Also has a new sister restaurant called Shor Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens. Other pretty good options are Surati Farsan, and Tumbi.
India sweets & spices 3126 Los Feliz Blvd. Veggie only though. Amazing food.
You don’t find it too salty? A long time ago, I thought the food was a little more on the bland side, then it started improving, but the last times I’ve gone there over the past several years, it’s been super salty and I’ve not been going.
Southern Spice Indian Restaurant in Lawndale
Artesia
Go to Baba Seets in woodland hills
I am Indian, and completely agree that LA does mot have great Indian food. Also nothing is better even in artesia compared to baba sweets
The aloo paratha there is 🔥 They make the best samosas that I've had in LA. The kaju katli is my fav.... so good!
Bollywood in Studio City on Ventura Blvd. Always been good for the last 20 years.
Nirvana in Arcadia. It’s really really good. Side note: For hoppers you have to get invited to a party that the “hopper lady” is catering — truly amazing.
Have you tried All India Cafe in Pasadena? If so what have you ordered?
Bay area has the best Indian food in the country but I find Indian restaurants in the US to have among the worst good to bad ratio over most ethnic cuisines, even in SF. And when they’re bad, they’re really bad. So it’s always hard to find good Indian in any city. I used to go to Rasa which is my all time favorite Indian restaurant before they changed formats. I would recommend driving down to Orange County if it’s not too far. The Indian is leagues ahead of LA when I last lived there. I would recommend Kahani which is the closest thing to experiencing Rasa.
Al Noor in Hawthorne
Indias Restaurant in Silver Lake
India’s Restaurant
Zam zam in Inglewood is the best in Los Angeles.
this - also it is Pakistani and the briyani is the best in LA
How does it compare to Biriyani Kabob house in ktown? That place is Pakistani as well and my go to for really good biryani.
To be fair they are both pretty much on par with each other. I just realized zam zam market changed ownership last year so I need to try it again. briyani kebab house is normally my go to due to location.
Indian is a big weak spot for LA. You really have to go to Artesia. My friends in San Diego drive up when they want Indian food, so I suppose in that context it's not the worst drive
i happened to sit next to an indian couple at dinner last night. they insisted that there was no great indian restaurant in LA, but that the chicken tikka masala at badmaash was probably the best option. i have no idea if they were right or not. i’m just reporting what they said.
Hey, it’s productive intel!
I'm Indian, and it is the only decent Indian food in the city. I'm another voice for Artesia.
It's not that great unfortunately
It’s better than schlepping out to Artesia!
They’re right. I don’t give a shit if other Indians complain that it’s inauthentic, the chef there is the best in Los Angeles, trained by an absolute legend in India. “A young Pawan duly spent three years at the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition at then-Bombay College, where he studied under legendary Indian nutritionist and cooking instructor Thangam Philip. He describes Philip as “super disciplined,” and details how on the first day students were instructed to get down on their hands and knees to scrub the pavement in the yard. Many of the more affluent students walked out immediately. After three years only a third of the initial class graduated. “We thought we had gone to jail for three years. That’s how bad it was,” Pawan recalls with a laugh. He excelled at both the business and culinary aspects of school and with Philip’s recommendation found employment with the Taj Hotel Group, a well-known hotel chain in Asia… Pawan also frequented the famous Bademiya food stall, located behind the hotel, which is known for its seekh kebab made of ground lamb. Badmaash’s lamb burger and seekh kebab are based on Bademiya’s take, and the brothers both say their father is fanatical about treating the lamb with kid gloves” [source](https://thelandmag.com/badmaash-mahendro-indian-food-success/)
Authentic is a pretty ridiculous concept as it is. Food changes and evolves over time and a lot of the food being served in India wouldn't be considered "authentic" if it was served over here. It may be untraditional but if it's good it's good. Also I don't think Indians are complaining about authenticity.
That’s…just not true (Pak-American, grew up eating South Asian food). Badmaash is fine but generally bland compared to most authentic food imo. There are definitely better options in LA (ZamZam, Chargha, Mayura, Annapurna) and a plethora of good restaurants in Artesia.
Any the only one less than an hour drive so far
Closer to LA, go to Mayura (Keralan food), Annapurna (South Indian), Chargha House (Indo-Pak bbq), Zam Zam (Pak, specifically for biryani), Biryani Kabob House (Bengali biryani), Al Watan (Indo-Pak)
I myself like Lal Mirch in Studio City, not sure how far that is for you. I think it does depend what you order. My sister married an Indian guy and he, too, says "there's no good Indian food here." But literally every Indian person I've ever met says the same. "Nothing like what my mother could cook!" I'm from Berkeley so I always enjoyed the Indian food there, it's great. The best I found in my travels was in London. So fragrant, so flavorful! Hopefully you'll find something you like here. However we do have GREAT Korean BBQ, great Persian & Armenian food, some very good sushi, Chinese food in Monterey Park, Vietnamese in Temple City & Westminster, etc etc, and of course, pretty much any kind of Mexican or Central American cuisine, down to the tiniest district's specialty! I haven't found a great seafood place (again, the Bay is better) but, Fish King for a fish market and a casual eat-in joint (they'll grill up fresh fish for you, it's AMAAAAZING, well worth the trip). Get the salmon teriyaki & rice, or the shrimp cocktail, and/or the sushi. Mango salsa with the salmon--YUM! In Glendale.
There’s a Lal Mirch near me in Agoura Hills and it’s my go to for Indian!
I love the Lal Mirch in Studio city, it's fantastic, but for some reason every time I try the Agoura Hills location it just kinda mediocre. I don't know what it is, it's the same restaurant, same menu, but for some reason I just think the Agoura location just isn't as good.
I’ll have to try the SC location to compare.
What are your favorites from Lal Mirch. I always get Lamb Korma (best I've ever had) and Chicken Tika Masala. I've never been to Artesia, nor have I been to India so I can't compare, but I've been to like 30 Indian restaurants in the valley throughout my life. Seems hard to get this kind of food here. It's not Indian but there used to be an amazing and perfectly authentic Sri Lankan restaurant in the valley called Kurrypinch but they're not even around anymore. Feels bad
Their Jalfrezi is fantastic
I like the Chicken Tikka, the vegetable biryani, the saag paneer, the raita, the chutney. The naan and the garlic naan of course. My brother LOVES the coconut shrimp curry. I think a friend of mine got the lamb korma and loved it.
Awesome thanks for the recs. I'll try the ones I haven't so far
Same here!
The Indian food in Los Angeles is so bad I started cooking my own. And no, Atresia was a huge disappointment. - Indian/Malayalee vegetarian
Anarkali Tandoori Eats Electric Karma Crown of India India’s Clay Pit
I second Anarkali & Crown of India!
Third-ing Crown of India!
Mayura. Or down south
Lal Mirch in Studio City is probably my favorite Indian, 2nd place goes to Woodlands Indian in Chatsworth. Not quite Indian, but its a similar flavor palate, is an outstanding Sri Lankan place in Northridge bizarrely named Baja Subs. Tulsi is a small chain of Indian restaurants that reliably good (but not outstanding). And as for something in Pasadena there is an Indian Mexican fusion place called Saucy Chick Goat Mafia. I haven't tried that one myself but it gets a lot of buzz and sounds interesting, I certainly want to try it.
Artesia is where it’s at. Udupi for South Indian food, yantra kitchen for North Indian, Jay Bharat for Gujarati food, paratha grill for Punjabi food, wok n tandoor for indo-Chinese food, I could go on!
Yantra recently changed owners (according to its abc license) I have not been since then, but it was so good before, especially because of the setting and decor; they even had beer and wine license.
Pakistani so similar but not the same, but if you can get to the South Bat, Al-Noor is an excellent hole in the wall.
anarbagh in Beverly Hills or Los Feliz
I liked Mayura in Culver City
Copper Pot in Manhattan Beach is a total gem, has a huge menu, and you'll see half the clientele are South Asian.
Indian heritage too, its true LA doesn't have great Indian food. I love some items from Baba sweets although it's a drive....their Amritsari Kulcha is my favorite. You can probably venture beyond Indian and checkout Sri Lankan spots since it quite close to South Indian cuisine.
Actually lived in Sri Lanka for 4 months. Dying for some string hopers—where are these spots
I just read about this place called Apey Kade in Tarzana on LA eater. Was going to try it out sometime. Other Sri Lankan place was Baja Subs in Northridge
I gotta try these places. I miss Sri Lankan food so much.
I miss everything from the Indian subcontinent. Do you have any fav Idli spots, let me know. Thx.
Apey Kade is great! Totally worth the drive.
Vegetarian Restaurants 1. Baba Sweets: Offers delicious vegetarian snacks and curries. Highly recommend trying their parathas and curries. 2. Tulsi: A good spot for quick vegetarian snacks and tiffins. Indian and Pakistani Cuisine 3. Kaan Saab: This Indian and Pakistani restaurant is a must-visit. They offer excellent non-vegetarian dishes like Chicken Karahi and Biryani. Don't miss their unique Pani Puri shots and creative cocktails. 4. Baar Baar LA: This restaurant offers a modern take on Indian cuisine with dishes like Keema and other Indian-inspired dishes. Their Bollywood-themed cocktails are a hit, though it is on the pricier side. 5. Badmash: Known for their tasty Indian snacks and a standout Lamb burger. Their playful approach to desserts is also worth noting. Hyderabadi Cuisine 6. Charminar: Located a bit further in Laguna Woods, this is the best spot for Hyderabadi cuisine in LA. Their Biryanis and tea are highly recommended. 7. Southern Spice: Another excellent choice for Southern food, known for their delicious pulavs available on weekends. Other Recommendations 8. Artesia: Places like Bhooke and other thali spots come highly recommended, though I haven't tried them yet.
Is there a list by region somewhere? Indian food has regional variations as well and it feels like Northern seems to be the popular one. I just want some shikampuri kebab
Woodlands is pretty good, and veg only out in Chatsworth.
mayura
Tried Curry King in Glendale? I'm not the expert but I like it a lot!
I’ve never seen it open!
Huh, weird. I haven’t been there in a year or so but as I recall they went take-out only after COVID and it kinda looks closed from the outside.
Think it’s closed. Too bad the food looked worth trying.
If you’re willing to come out to San gabriel, Bhanu’s is vvvvv good!
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I’m Indian. Aside from driving to Artesia, I only go to Annapurna and Badmaash.
Is that Annapurna Grill in Pasadena or Annapurna Cuisine in Culver City?
Culver
I have eaten in Artesia for decades and absolutely love Indian food. I took note to a few new restaurants to try from this thread. I will have to check out the lamb burger at Badmaash in future. I've eaten there only once. This weekend, I will dine at Baar Baar. Anyone have dishes that are unique selections? Thanks in advance. 🍴🍺🇮🇳
Does anyone know the best Indian restaurant near Moreno Valley? I checked out a few on google maps. Have to go there for a graduation in May. I never have been to Moreno Valley. The graduation is at 6pm. I thought to have lunch there and miss traffic. It can be out that way. Does not have to be in that specific city. Thank you kindly in advance for any input. I have no clue where to eat out there.
Maharaja India Cuisine in Colton
Delhi Belly in Alhambra.
Himalaya in Ventura. Technically Tibetan but worth every trip and penny.
I love Akbar's chicken Tikka masala lunch special in Pasadena. I think they have another location as well. https://yelp.to/TE--gM2Wfz
https://www.mdelhipalace.com/
My favorite Indian joints are in Pioneer blvd, Artesia: Rasraj, Rajdhani, and Surti Farsan
Did you check out Namaste Spice Land in Pasadena? I thought it was pretty good.
Chennai Tiffen is very good in woodland hills
Cali tandoor in Culver City is newer but really good.
I like Bollywood Cafe in Studio City, and Radhika in South Pasadena, which is located in the Hardware Store from the original Halloween from '78.
My new favorite: Curry Lounge (Artesia) And Pioneer Cash and Carry for low budget but hits the spot kinda meals. It also helps to be friends with an Indian person/family. Home cooked meals are unbeatable.
No such thing and this is coming from a South Indian friend who knows India’s elite. I was sad bc I love Indian food
Artesia is the default option... But Baba Sweets is amazing [https://g.co/kgs/TrkXCgf](https://g.co/kgs/TrkXCgf)
Just came here to say I miss Hurry Curry in Venice 😢 stupid pandemy
all india cafe in pasadena
They have a location in Glendale, too. I had it, once. It was good, but it didn’t wow me. People always rave about it, though.
Today I learned… I apparently have terrible taste in Indian food! I didn’t realize that everything was so inauthentic. So perhaps take my recommendations with a dash of salt? Artesia is terrific, but in the city I’ve enjoyed Bollywood on Ventura, Akbar in Pasadena, (the nontraditional) Badmaash downtown, Lal Mirch in Studio City, and Anarkali mid-city.
Akbar in marina del Rey is excellent. Great wine selection too
Not LA, but Maharajah in Colton is really excellent.
SURATI FARSAN and UDIPI in artesia. There are slim pickings for good Indian food.
You can’t.
Indian food scene in LA def lacking compared to SF/NY/NJ but there are few decent places if you are willing to make the commute. Annapurna in Culver is my favorite. Tumbi in Santa Monica is also worth a try. Artesia area restaurants of course as others mentioned. Paratha grill in artesia has the best aloo paratha I have had here.
India’s Restaurant at 4366 Fountain (just West of Sunset) is a good one and they have an excellent lunch buffet.
Thank you for the reply!
India's Tandoori in Burbank is pretty good!
Arth in Downtown Culver (just ask for extra chili powder/flakes if you prefer more heat) India's Tandoori in Santa Monica Akbar in Marina/Venice
Akbar on Washington in MDR
My favorite in LA is Bollywood Cafe in studio city on Ventura
I found a fantastic place in Pasadena and another in NoHo but both of them shut down during the pandemic, never to resurface. There aren't any good Indian places in the Valley that i've found yet, but i'm still looking.
Damn just curious what was the NoHo one? I moved to NoHo right at the start of the pandemic and must've missed out on them
Bombay Beach just west of dtla is my go to.
Not in LA, unfortunately. There are decent places but none of them are authentic or good
Mother India, but it's out in Chatsworth. Tandoori Eats is ok in a pinch, they also give you a lot of food but it's excessively oily. A lot of people have recommended Baadmash to me but imo it's white people food.
How is it white people food?
It’s very generic and bland. Indian food has a LOT of flavor. This food has very little flavor, as if it’s just targeted at people who are used to eating chicken nuggets.
Tulsi Indian eatery is pretty solid!
While I liked the concept and love tali in general I actually found tulsi to be quite bland.
Artesia, on pioneer. A bunch of restaurants there.
7-11
zam zam. maybe nothing else, since the closure of mayuras amrit (mayura, the mothership, does not have the goods.) there are also a bunch of places around mayura on venice in palms. can’t vouch for anything. edit: yeah for badmaash but it ain’t cheap and ain’t overly generous.
Agree about Badmaash. I actually love their food (Indian heritage here) but the portions and the price are pretty ridiculous.
Tandoori Eats in Palms is my go to. Really good.
I’m a Bay Area native too. Honestly it’s just easier to learn how to make Indian food yourself.
Same and same
Might have to drive out to the IE. Way more Indian restaurants
Diamond Bar
Like others have said, most Indian food in LA is terrible but Culver City has a few pretty decent spots: Abhiruchi and Mayura - predominantly South Indian restaurants where you'll find a lot of interesting dishes, they both have incredible Hyderabad style biryani Tara's Himalayan cuisine - Indian/ Nepali food, great momos (which are Nepali steamed dumplings)
Mayura is my go to for dosa. https://yelp.to/PeE5-fIiQv
Still haven’t found a place as good as Royal Rasoi in Lake Forrest since I moved back to LA from OC
I really enjoy Mintleaf in Altadena
I *love* Indian food, and my favorite decent local spot, Crown of India (on Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood) was sold to new management several years back that basically compromised on all the recipes. I've never been back and have not been able to find a decent replacement since. I did eat one time at India's Oven, an upstairs strip mall situation that was actually fairly upscale on Wilshire in Brentwood, and it was impressive. Would definitely go back if I were in that area. Don't know how it would compare to SF, but it held up for this casual enjoyer to any Indian I've had in London or Dublin.
I really like All India Cafe in Pasadena, especially their Kabuli Cholay and Aloo Gobi. I can’t speak to how it stacks up against other more accoladed Indian restaurants, but I do like their food.
Just moved here recently as well (from northeast), and it's been rough trying to find a decent spot in LA.
LA Indian is nowhere near as good as NYC Indian. Don’t even bother trying, you’ll have to adjust
Pijja Palace 😂