I was not a fan of Indian food UNTIL I started eating here. Amazing butter chicken. Amazing curries. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, as well as a beautiful restaurant on the inside.
Kriss Kc
Best food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burstock
Nice local Indian restaurant. But of a cafe-like feel but really good food. Onion pakoras were nicely cooked and not oily. Excellent sauces with the lamb tikka masala and chicken coconut curry. Naan was nice and crispy on the outside. Tandoori prawns were a bit overcooked. Service was very friendly and fast. Great place for a quick meal if you are in the mood for Indian.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Coconut Curry
Ri Set
Food doesn’t have any taste, we ordered saag paneer which was stale dalmakhni which does not have even salt, over prized food, samosa was tasteless. I just wasted 100 bucks on pathetic food, please check before spending your hard earn money.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jon G.
Lovely dinner last night at Cafe Lotus. Butter chicken, lamb curry and appetizer plate. All tasty, well prepared and delicious. Service is friendly and inviting. Decor is a little bright but in keeping with Indian theme. As is the music.
Karen K.
I can't recommend this restaurant. Asked the waiter for their best lamb dish and ordered Lamb Saag which looked great on the menu as well. $21 and had 3 pieces of lamb with a curry sauce thickened by flour? corn starch? Way overpriced and a small quantity. There were only 2 other couples there on Saturday night, probably for a reason. I support small restaurants whenever possible but can't give them a pass when the food just isn't authentic or good.
Brian K.
The drastic increase in prices across all main dishes has left my taste buds for this once affordable restaurant. You have made Sol Food affordable for me any likely manner others who should take a closer look at their receipts. $21 plus tax for a plate that is 3/4 sauce and maybe 1/4 of minced protein. Good luck!
Chuck Jones
Very good. Nuanced flavors. Worth a trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sarah R.
Best Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had. Friendly and attentive service. Will return!
Wendy Arthurs
Small, not fancy, delicious food and kind, attentive staff. Mostly we get take-out. We love the butter chicken, saag paneer, pakoras which to grandkids like better than chicken nuggets. And the mango lassi of course. Many other yummy dishes, too.
Are used to be five stars. I think they underwent change of ownership. Kind of bland now.
A L.
It is a treat to find an organic Indian spot with a variety of gluten free and vegan options. (Couldn't even find something like this in LA!) Both the smaller cafe and the restaurant delivered the same quality. The shop at the back of the restaurant also had a great selection of food to purchase and bring home to make for yourself. My deducted star is only for the mildly undercooked gf dough on the samosas and pakoras. It's not a big deal.. GF is hard to get exactly right. I still very much enjoyed it and will return often!
Chris Pounds
Coconut Curry with Lamb was great and stood out for us. Benghan Bartha with eggplant was solid and would also be ordered again. Veggie pakoras were fine. We came on a very hot day (100') and the cooling in the place was not winning the battle. They have a patio but we stayed inside. Service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Coconut Curry
Kim G.
Delicious! The chicken saag and garlic Naan was so yummy and full of flavor. Not too spicy, but definitely not bland. My friend loved her eggplant curry, which was creamy and delicious. Service was excellent, and we liked the family vibe. The decor is authentic and charming. I highly recommend this spot for delicious, authentic, and well priced Indian cuisine!
Lisa H.
Great food and great service. We usually order it as takeout. The staff is very friendly.
I was not a fan of Indian food UNTIL I started eating here. Amazing butter chicken. Amazing curries. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, as well as a beautiful restaurant on the inside.
Best food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice local Indian restaurant. But of a cafe-like feel but really good food. Onion pakoras were nicely cooked and not oily. Excellent sauces with the lamb tikka masala and chicken coconut curry. Naan was nice and crispy on the outside. Tandoori prawns were a bit overcooked. Service was very friendly and fast. Great place for a quick meal if you are in the mood for Indian.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Coconut Curry
Food doesn’t have any taste, we ordered saag paneer which was stale dalmakhni which does not have even salt, over prized food, samosa was tasteless. I just wasted 100 bucks on pathetic food, please check before spending your hard earn money.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lovely dinner last night at Cafe Lotus. Butter chicken, lamb curry and appetizer plate. All tasty, well prepared and delicious. Service is friendly and inviting. Decor is a little bright but in keeping with Indian theme. As is the music.
I can't recommend this restaurant. Asked the waiter for their best lamb dish and ordered Lamb Saag which looked great on the menu as well. $21 and had 3 pieces of lamb with a curry sauce thickened by flour? corn starch? Way overpriced and a small quantity. There were only 2 other couples there on Saturday night, probably for a reason. I support small restaurants whenever possible but can't give them a pass when the food just isn't authentic or good.
The drastic increase in prices across all main dishes has left my taste buds for this once affordable restaurant. You have made Sol Food affordable for me any likely manner others who should take a closer look at their receipts. $21 plus tax for a plate that is 3/4 sauce and maybe 1/4 of minced protein. Good luck!
Very good. Nuanced flavors. Worth a trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had. Friendly and attentive service. Will return!
Small, not fancy, delicious food and kind, attentive staff. Mostly we get take-out. We love the butter chicken, saag paneer, pakoras which to grandkids like better than chicken nuggets. And the mango lassi of course. Many other yummy dishes, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi, Veggie Pakora, Samosa, Eggplant Pakora
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Are used to be five stars. I think they underwent change of ownership. Kind of bland now.
It is a treat to find an organic Indian spot with a variety of gluten free and vegan options. (Couldn't even find something like this in LA!) Both the smaller cafe and the restaurant delivered the same quality. The shop at the back of the restaurant also had a great selection of food to purchase and bring home to make for yourself. My deducted star is only for the mildly undercooked gf dough on the samosas and pakoras. It's not a big deal.. GF is hard to get exactly right. I still very much enjoyed it and will return often!
Coconut Curry with Lamb was great and stood out for us. Benghan Bartha with eggplant was solid and would also be ordered again. Veggie pakoras were fine. We came on a very hot day (100') and the cooling in the place was not winning the battle. They have a patio but we stayed inside. Service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Coconut Curry
Delicious! The chicken saag and garlic Naan was so yummy and full of flavor. Not too spicy, but definitely not bland. My friend loved her eggplant curry, which was creamy and delicious. Service was excellent, and we liked the family vibe. The decor is authentic and charming. I highly recommend this spot for delicious, authentic, and well priced Indian cuisine!
Great food and great service. We usually order it as takeout. The staff is very friendly.