50 Best Indian Restaurants near Culver City

“Absolutely in love with this place! 🍽️✨ The food is a beautiful symphony of flavors, and the atmosphere is just so warm and welcoming. The perfect spot for a cozy meal with friends or a special dinner. Every bite was a little piece of happiness. 💛“

“Came here with a group of friends after someone recommended it, and honestly, it’s one of those places you might overlook at first. From the outside, it’s pretty low-key and not the most eye-catching, but once you walk in, the whole vibe changes. The staff welcomes you right away, and you can’t miss the wall full of awards—it definitely says something. The place itself is casual and not fancy, but the food and service really stand out. Everyone on the team checked in on us without being overbearing, and you can tell they work well together. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and everything was full of flavor. Definitely recommend getting a mango lassi to balance out the spice—it came in clutch.“

“Best Indian food 🥘 in L.A taste like made in home !!“

“Best place to eat on the westside.“

“one place uou can't ho wrong. Finally Indian fine cuisine at it's BEST. I highly recommend.“

“absolutely wonderful place.“

“Delicious, vegan and vegetarian food, very reasonable. Pleasant relaxed atmosphere. My favorite dish that I always order is the 'chiken' in a rich cream sauce. I get the 16 oz container and it's enough for two meals!
My non-vegetarian friends liked it too, My one friend said it was the best samosa she had ever had. I told her I would hope that a place called samosa house would have good samosas, LOL. It's one of my favorite go-to places, I highly recommend it to vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike 👍👍👍“

“This is my new favorite Indian restaurant ever. And I’ve been to a lot! GO HERE! The okra dish (Bhindi Fry) and the Paneer Butter Masala absolutely blew my mind. We tried the Mysore Dosa which was also incredible. Will be back. Thank god for my leftovers today.“

“Came here for dinner and left feeling like I'd just eaten at home. The Aloo Tikki was crispy and perfectly spiced, the Chana Chalupa was a fun twist, and the Noormahal Lasagna was something I haven't seen anywhere else. The Veggie Fun came out at exactly the spice level I asked for, and they were happy to swap in garlic naan. Everything was well cooked and the flavors felt genuinely authentic, which is hard to find in LA.
The service really stood out too. The staff was warm, attentive and super sweet the whole night. You can tell they care about their guests. Highly recommend Roots Indian Bistro, and I'll definitely be back.“

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“I have eaten at Flavor of India several times and did so very recently with a friend. This place has amazing food and service! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is excellent and I strongly recommend them. The atmosphere is great too!“

“I walked by IndiMex and happy I walked in! The food is mind-blowing good! I ordered chicken tandoori with their special sauce on the side. They normally use for the special sauce for their Chicken Masala. The secret sauce is like nothing Ive tried before. It's sweet with hints of savory, ten stars!“

“Great food , excellent customer service and friendly I will stop by all the time, because food are delicious 🤤“

“Amazing Indian cuisine!!!!“

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Was in Hollywood for a conference with a few colleagues and we were all craving Indian food. A colleague's friend told us, go to Badmaash, you will not regret it. The name got me curious. Badmaash is Hindi for naughty, so we had to try it.

Even the Uber ride was fun. The driver, a Syrian immigrant who runs his own VIP car service, was a lively, chatty guy and somewhere along the way asked me for a garam masala recipe. I gave it to him and he was super thankful. Giving out garam masala recipes on the way to an Indian restaurant, the cephalic phase of digestion was already in full swing.

Walked in and the first thing I saw was Sharifon ki Nagri written on the wall in Hindi, which means City of Angels. Naughty in the city of angels. I couldn't stop smiling.

We ordered papdi chaat, onion pakodas, cutting chai, saag aloo, aloo gobi, dal tadka, chicken wings, chicken biryani and kulfi. I stuck to the vegetarian stuff. The chaat was average but the pakodas were crispy and done right, like the ones from a shop in north India where the guy does nothing else. The aloo gobi hit me the most. Exactly how my mom makes it in a typical Punjabi household, jeera tadka, no tomato, nothing complicated. Just simple. Dal tadka was the same, simple and good. Saag aloo was low on oil and very lightly flavored, done just right.

I don't know the chef and didn't get to meet him or her, but I want to say it, you are a master of your craft. Running a modern, smartly designed place and still keeping the food this simple is not easy. I have no idea where the name comes from, but my guess is someone who loved the owner called them badmaash. The food tells that story. If you are in the area this is a must, even for an everyday meal.“

“Delicious food and friendly service! Chicken tikka masala is really good.“

“Super delicious and authentic Indian cuisine!“

“Really good interior with professional service i like it“

“I bin coming here since 2018. Great and clean cuisine Food is so delicious Staff is so friendly !“

“Awesome food, lovely atmosphere, and great service!
The cocktails and jackfruit biryani deserve a special mention, both were absolutely fantastic. The spice levels were perfectly balanced.
Easily one of the best Indian restaurants in LA.
Will definitely be back!!!“

“There's a reason this place is rated so highly. The food never misses, definitely one of the best Indian spots out there, so much flavor. They go above and beyond to make sure you are a satisfied customer. Can't recommend this place enough, so glad to have it in my neighborhood.“

“I do not believe in reviews, but hear me when I say these people are blessed and their recipes are full of love. Great service & consistent food quality, even right before closing.

Note to West Indians: Best hidden gem for when you miss our Sichuan/indochinese food in the Caribbean, trulyyy.“

“First time eating Indian food. The meal was excellent! The service was excellent! We will be going back.“

“Too too good Can’t express Mouth still flavoring“

“Best Indian food restaurant in the Valley!“

“yes great service. their food is always cooked at time of ordering. everything is fresh!“

“Great place for authentic Indian Food.“

“Awesome atmosphere, service & food. The staff is excellent and you are given plenty of time to relax.“

“The food at Star of India is excellent. They have a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and standard items, all worth trying. The service is prompt and the staff are friendly and helpful.“

“One of the best Indian foods in all of Los Angeles. Their Lunch buffet and Thursday Unlimited Dosa buffet is more than worth the price. We have been a regular here for the last 3 years and the quality and taste have been consistent! Definitely try it!“

“I LOVE this place. The food the atmosphere, both amazing. Of the small plates please try the sweet potato chaat and the cauliflower dish. Of the large plates, I’ve tried 3-4 and all were really good. Great for dates, casual hangouts, and to get a bit drunk with delicious bites.“

“We arrived very late in the evening (restaurant closing time), however Omar and Shifa welcomed us warmly and made us feel comfortable. Their hospitality was truly top-notch — friendly, patient, and attentive even at the end of a long night. The food was good. If you're looking for a place with great service and genuine warmth, this is it. Thank you, Omar and Shifa“

“Was delicious and many traditional Indian dishes to choose from. Great service and we were even told about other dishes we might enjoy. Love it!!!!“

“Really yummy food 🥘 love it 😊 and grate Castmer service 👍“

“I love this place. Service and food are great. Ravi used to live in England so I think that makes his food the closest to "back home" for me. Chicken Tikka Masala is so creamy.“

“Highly recommend the Masala Paneer!!! The rich buttery sauce is by far the most flavorful I have ever had! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“I’m a total snob so it’s hard to impress me. I’m such a jerk. Anyway, this place is awesome. I had the Masala Dosa (spicy) and the vegetable korma. The food was so good - my brain is spinning.

Friendly family, too.

What a gem of a place right in Studio City.“

“Hollywood Vegan has redefined what it means to enjoy plant-based and organic food. Every product is top-notch!“

“Hands down the best Indian food in NoHo. Probably all of LA. I highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. Super friendly, no matter the hardship, this family smiles through.“

“Wow I am officially in love with this place the food is so delicious amazing taste it definitely taste of love I love the chicken masala I can eat this all day the rice 🍚 is so delicious 🤤 people here are so nice and the hospitality just feels like home best recommended 100/100 best of the best“

“I am a fool for not trying out Chef Arango sooner. I live very close, 10 mins or less away. I also moved to the area 4 years ago and only now am I coming here. After this visit I will easily be back and I will be back often.

Chef Arango is comfort food at its finest. The prices are phenomenal, the quantity is bountiful, the food is made fresh with it still being piping hot, and the food is simply yummy. This restaurant and team is like being cooked for by your family. I really don’t know how else to describe this restaurant and team and food. It’s like sitting down for a meal at your mum’s, or auntie’s or ammachi’s (Indian word for “grandma”) home. Simply a delicious, warming, and hearty meal!

I just can’t get over the fact that I paid $22.50 after tax (2026 prices) and got a very filling meal that was amazing tasting, freshly made, and came with loads of meat. I regret not coming sooner even though I’ve passed by hundreds of time. I will try to atone for my sins by coming back as frequently as possible!“

“Delicious! Great Indian food and great tikka masala burrito!“

“The atmosphere was very nice and reminiscent of old 1970’s charm. Our servers, Leslie and Jasmine, were very sweet and attentive. The gnocchi kofta was the highlight of our dinner, and it was also cool to see a menu with dosas on it in Burbank.“

“Loved the food, came here with my friends for his birthday, and this was are first time here, not knowing what to really expect. When you first walk in you get hit with many amazing smells, making you excited to try the food. It took about 20 minutes to get our food and it did not disappoint, the food was delicious and bursting with flavor and would strongly recommend lotus Indian cafe.“

“Excellent, can't wait to go back & try something else!!!“

“We did take out and ordered a 16oz goat curry and a one item lunch special - paid an extra $2 for chicken tikka masala. The flavor of the goat curry was excellent and authentic. The chicken tikka masala was somewhat bland which is a shame. Still, four stars for really good value, and very pleasant service as you stop by to pick up the food.“

“Best place ever“

“It's my 1st time @ an Indian restaurant like this 1. The service is great and friendly. Also, the food is so delicious. Especially the Alu Samosa and the Mango Lassi because they're officially my favorite stuff.“

“Best curry I have had in LA in 30 years Chef is English“

“Great Indian food, and I love the weekly buffet. Sundays, it comes with champagne, if you ask for it. Wide variety of choices. Consistently tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive. Very clean, and comfortable.“