Trader Joe's frozen Indian food is more authentic than this...no seriously just get the lamb and garlic naan there. This is an overpriced, overhyped embarrassment that has been in the Westwood community insulting Indian taste buds for too long. The "famous" chef (Michael Jackson's former personal chef I had heard?) that started this place probably kept up with it only for the first year.... Maybe this place last served anything near good food at all was when the King of Pop was still alive. RIP is something customers wish they could say about this establishment and probably what the staff says to you once you're done eating.
Emes G.
I know the owners keep the tips for themselves. I've seen roaches first hand. Good food, awful owners. Despicable. Give your servers the tips they deserve!
Vikrant “Vik” Vaidhya
Pretty good food, I liked the Thali with Karahi Paneer, Vegetable Soup and Vegetable Biryani. The food is flavorful no doubt about it, goes to show how good Chef Patel is and he’s been in business for quite sometime now. Portions are good enough and I also liked that you could order the same Entrees as a “side” within reasonable amount. It’s right across of Whole Foods so parking would be validated if you happen to do grocery shopping after your meal, which you might like as an idea, given the food will appreciate some good walk after.Vegetarian options: Vegetable Soup, Vegetable thali with 1 Entree comes with Samosa, Dal, Rice, Salad, Gulab JamunParking: Nearest would be the road side parking spots, free after 8pm which also means it’ll be difficult to find those spots right after 8. Better option is the whole food parking lot, specially if you happen to do some groceries after mealsWheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lunch Thali with 1 Entree Combo
Vrinda
Visited this restaurant for dinner during a brief trip to LA. The food was delicious. We ordered Paneer Masala, Dal Makhni, Tandoori Roti, and Garlic Naan. While both curries were excellent, Paneer Masala stood out for us. Although the naan was a bit cold, the rotis were warm enough. Overall, we were satisfied with the service and our dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Naan, Veg
John C.
This place SUCKS. Service is horrendous. 1-the three entrees came out with about 10 min between each 2-our water never got refilled during the whole meal 3-server didn't tell us the sides would cost extra We definitely will not return.
Dara W.
I came here for a quick snack because I wasn't that hungry and I love Indian food. I would say the food was just okay. Service wasn't great and the food was mediocre. Far from bad, but it just wasn't good, if you know what I mean? It wasn't worth it for the portions and the prices. The atmosphere was dark and stale, not in a cool ambiance way. It was just average. I wish I had more to say, but everything was just okay, not special, and not worth coming back for (for me). However, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and rate them 3 stars, even though I think they deserve 2.5 based on my experience, because I see they have some good-looking menu options, and I don't want my experience to discourage others from giving this restaurant a shot.
Shannon T.
The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the food tasted great, but the portions are really small especially for the price. The service was minimal and we often had to look for the server. We were charged for an extra mango lassi that we did not receive. Overall, for the price point the portion of the food was small and the service did not make up for it.
hugh fitz
Great food. Friendly owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Candace W.
I placed an order for pick up it was okay. I ordered the chicken tikka masala (thali). This came with a samosa, basmati rice, salad, and naan. It was supposed to come with gulab but I guess they forgot. The total was 25.99 plus tax. I always pass it after work and wanted to try it -- not sure i'll return. Great customer service though..
Shivangi Kulshrestha
Had a phenomenal Indian dinner at Bollywood bites. Every thing which we ordered was delicious ?. We ordered Dal Makhni, Baigan Bharta and Lachcha paratha along with lemon and onion, it was all super tasty. ?
Not good - buffet has no options, just a few stale items! Not worth the money even if it were free. That's why it's always empty when I come here. Waste of time to come here.
Sid Sharma
I ordered a veg naan wrap from uber eats. The photo shows a paneer wrap. The description also says it has lettuce and onions. Actually they gave a wrap that was 95% peas and a little carrot. So unappetizing. Looks like whatever cheap ingredients they had lying around the kitchen they threw into the wrap.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
v v
I got pav bhaji which was good but My friend got lunch special “one serving of entree of choice/ one dal serving/lentil, rice and naan. “ My friend’s dal and entree (lamb vindaloo) was absolutely tasteless.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ran C.
I haven't been to India, so I can't speak as to whether Bollywood Bites is authentic or not. I can only speak to whether the food aligned with my taste buds or not. And it did. Stopped in for dinner with a friend last week. I have to admit, on the way, I'm sending text messages asking about parking. Told that there was a lot of street parking, I was still anxious. But when I got there, there was quite a available spots. I don't know what the enforced hours are - but I'd rather pay the few bucks and avoid the fine. There's a Whole Foods across the street that looks like it has a parking garage. I don't know if that's paid or timed - gonna have to see for yourself. Walked in. Pretty empty. My friend at one table and another party - just finishing up. Not a large place but would easily accommodate a small party - not sure how it would work for a large group though. Probably would have to call well ahead and make reservations. If that's even possible. Service was fine. Again, not quite attentive but there when needed. Friendly. explained the menu and dishes. Refills, etc. Then the food - which I enjoyed. I thought it would be spicy as in hot. And though it wasn't, the flavors made up for it. The meats were tender and juicy. The greens were crisp. The sauces and dips were more than enough for the dish. And I loved the Garlic Naan. I kept eating the bread even after I was full. I don't make it out to Westwood often so coming back for me is in the undecided column. I don't eat Indian food often but I know about this place as an option should I ever have a craving.
Anusha G.
We tried the vegeatable biriyani and the baingan bharta. Would not recommend either. The biriyani was not well cooked and had almost no flavor. The baingan bharta has more tomatoes than actual eggplant. It was better than the biriyani in terms of the quality but was still extremely bland. It was The service was also poor. The restaurant was empty when we arrived but as we ate a lot of people started coming in. No one checked on our table during the meal or refilled our water. It took us almost ten minutes to get the attention of someone to request our check.
Trader Joe's frozen Indian food is more authentic than this...no seriously just get the lamb and garlic naan there. This is an overpriced, overhyped embarrassment that has been in the Westwood community insulting Indian taste buds for too long. The "famous" chef (Michael Jackson's former personal chef I had heard?) that started this place probably kept up with it only for the first year.... Maybe this place last served anything near good food at all was when the King of Pop was still alive. RIP is something customers wish they could say about this establishment and probably what the staff says to you once you're done eating.
I know the owners keep the tips for themselves. I've seen roaches first hand. Good food, awful owners. Despicable. Give your servers the tips they deserve!
Pretty good food, I liked the Thali with Karahi Paneer, Vegetable Soup and Vegetable Biryani. The food is flavorful no doubt about it, goes to show how good Chef Patel is and he’s been in business for quite sometime now. Portions are good enough and I also liked that you could order the same Entrees as a “side” within reasonable amount. It’s right across of Whole Foods so parking would be validated if you happen to do grocery shopping after your meal, which you might like as an idea, given the food will appreciate some good walk after.Vegetarian options: Vegetable Soup, Vegetable thali with 1 Entree comes with Samosa, Dal, Rice, Salad, Gulab JamunParking: Nearest would be the road side parking spots, free after 8pm which also means it’ll be difficult to find those spots right after 8. Better option is the whole food parking lot, specially if you happen to do some groceries after mealsWheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lunch Thali with 1 Entree Combo
Visited this restaurant for dinner during a brief trip to LA. The food was delicious. We ordered Paneer Masala, Dal Makhni, Tandoori Roti, and Garlic Naan. While both curries were excellent, Paneer Masala stood out for us. Although the naan was a bit cold, the rotis were warm enough. Overall, we were satisfied with the service and our dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Naan, Veg
This place SUCKS. Service is horrendous. 1-the three entrees came out with about 10 min between each 2-our water never got refilled during the whole meal 3-server didn't tell us the sides would cost extra We definitely will not return.
I came here for a quick snack because I wasn't that hungry and I love Indian food. I would say the food was just okay. Service wasn't great and the food was mediocre. Far from bad, but it just wasn't good, if you know what I mean? It wasn't worth it for the portions and the prices. The atmosphere was dark and stale, not in a cool ambiance way. It was just average. I wish I had more to say, but everything was just okay, not special, and not worth coming back for (for me). However, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and rate them 3 stars, even though I think they deserve 2.5 based on my experience, because I see they have some good-looking menu options, and I don't want my experience to discourage others from giving this restaurant a shot.
The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the food tasted great, but the portions are really small especially for the price. The service was minimal and we often had to look for the server. We were charged for an extra mango lassi that we did not receive. Overall, for the price point the portion of the food was small and the service did not make up for it.
Great food. Friendly owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I placed an order for pick up it was okay. I ordered the chicken tikka masala (thali). This came with a samosa, basmati rice, salad, and naan. It was supposed to come with gulab but I guess they forgot. The total was 25.99 plus tax. I always pass it after work and wanted to try it -- not sure i'll return. Great customer service though..
Had a phenomenal Indian dinner at Bollywood bites. Every thing which we ordered was delicious ?. We ordered Dal Makhni, Baigan Bharta and Lachcha paratha along with lemon and onion, it was all super tasty. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Not good - buffet has no options, just a few stale items! Not worth the money even if it were free. That's why it's always empty when I come here. Waste of time to come here.
I ordered a veg naan wrap from uber eats. The photo shows a paneer wrap. The description also says it has lettuce and onions. Actually they gave a wrap that was 95% peas and a little carrot. So unappetizing. Looks like whatever cheap ingredients they had lying around the kitchen they threw into the wrap.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I got pav bhaji which was good but My friend got lunch special “one serving of entree of choice/ one dal serving/lentil, rice and naan. “ My friend’s dal and entree (lamb vindaloo) was absolutely tasteless.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I haven't been to India, so I can't speak as to whether Bollywood Bites is authentic or not. I can only speak to whether the food aligned with my taste buds or not. And it did. Stopped in for dinner with a friend last week. I have to admit, on the way, I'm sending text messages asking about parking. Told that there was a lot of street parking, I was still anxious. But when I got there, there was quite a available spots. I don't know what the enforced hours are - but I'd rather pay the few bucks and avoid the fine. There's a Whole Foods across the street that looks like it has a parking garage. I don't know if that's paid or timed - gonna have to see for yourself. Walked in. Pretty empty. My friend at one table and another party - just finishing up. Not a large place but would easily accommodate a small party - not sure how it would work for a large group though. Probably would have to call well ahead and make reservations. If that's even possible. Service was fine. Again, not quite attentive but there when needed. Friendly. explained the menu and dishes. Refills, etc. Then the food - which I enjoyed. I thought it would be spicy as in hot. And though it wasn't, the flavors made up for it. The meats were tender and juicy. The greens were crisp. The sauces and dips were more than enough for the dish. And I loved the Garlic Naan. I kept eating the bread even after I was full. I don't make it out to Westwood often so coming back for me is in the undecided column. I don't eat Indian food often but I know about this place as an option should I ever have a craving.
We tried the vegeatable biriyani and the baingan bharta. Would not recommend either. The biriyani was not well cooked and had almost no flavor. The baingan bharta has more tomatoes than actual eggplant. It was better than the biriyani in terms of the quality but was still extremely bland. It was The service was also poor. The restaurant was empty when we arrived but as we ate a lot of people started coming in. No one checked on our table during the meal or refilled our water. It took us almost ten minutes to get the attention of someone to request our check.