ROOTS Indian Bistro

7265 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 297-3125

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Customers' Favorites

Butter Chicken and Wings
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Masala Fries
Tandoori Roti Raita
Tandoori Chicken
Naan Bruschetta
Dosa Quesadilla
Onion Pakoras
Vegan Samosas
Chana Chalupa

Menu

Appetizers
Samosas
2 pieces of deep-fried goodies.
Paneer Masala Fries
Crispy fries topped with paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Bhel Puri (V)
Puffed rice, chopped potatoes, onions, wafers, and mixed with chutneys.
Aloo Tikki (V) (GF)
2 Potato pancakes topped with onion, serrano peppers, and tamarind chutney.
Onion Pakoras (GF)
Onions tossed and fried in chickpea batter. Served with Sweet Tomato dip.
Sev Puri (V)
Wafers topped with onions, potatoes, chutneys, and chickpea noodles.
Eastside Nachos
Spiced chickpea and potato chips, yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney.
Naan Bruschetta (V)
Naan topped with tomatoes, basil, chopped, garlic, and finished with olive oil.
Saucy Wings (GF)
Chicken wings glazed with classic butter chicken sauce.
Mac & Cheese Pakoras
Bread crumb coated and served with creamy tomato sauce

Authentic Curries (Choose a Curry, then your Protein)
Tikka Masala Curry (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion puree with a touch of cream and fenugreek. Pick a signature curry, then a protein.
Nirvana Curry (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Curry paste is made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers, and coconut milk. Pick a signature curry, then a protein.
Saag Curry (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Pure fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin.
Vindaloo Curry (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions, potatoes, infused with paprika, lime juice, and spices.
Korma Curry (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Sinfully rich but mildly spiced raisin and cashew curry sauce.

Root Specials
Butter Chicken (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Marinated tandoor cooked chicken served in tomato curry saffron sauce.
Roasted Cheese Dosa (GF)
Crispy crepe filled with cheese, Serrano peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with lentil soup and chutney.
Kashmiri Alla Pasta
Tomato, garlic and ginger aromatics, heavy cream, chili, parmesan
Chana Chalupa
2 Golden bhatura shells filled with spiced chickpeas, yogurt, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, tamarind and serrano sauce
Malai Kofta (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Mixed vegetable dumplings cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and saffron sauce. Served with rice.
Korma Alfredo
Fettuccine sauced w/ spiced onion puree, cream, tender lamb chunks
Biryani (GF)
Curried rice prepared in our homemade tomato and onion-based sauce. Pick your favorite protein.
Rustic Chicken Curry (INCLUDES RICE)
Succulent chicken on the bone cooked ‘low & slow' in a tomatoes, onions, garlic, & aromatic house spices
Spicy Vindaloo Dumplings
Kurobuta pork, ginger, green onions, zesty paprika curry, green chilis

Indian Barbeque
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
Half chicken marinated in yogurt with spices then barbecued to perfection.
Grilled Chicken Tikka (GF)
Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in homemade sauce.
Tandoori Fish (GF)
Salmon marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper.
Spiced Lamb (GF)
Lamb chunks are marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper. Drizzled with mint sauce.

Vegan Entrees
Daal (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Served with rice.
Market Vegetables (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger and green chili.
Chana Masala (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Chickpeas are prepared in onions, garlic, and tomatoes with spices. Served with rice.
Aloo Gobi (INCLUDES AN ORDER OF RICE)
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices. Served with rice.

Fun for 1
Curry Fun
Chicken Tikka Masala & Chana Masala Includes: Daal, Rice, Raita, and Naan
Veggie Fun
Malai Kofta and Chana Masala Includes: Daal, Rice, Raita, and Naan

DEAL FOR 2
Tipsy Hippy (Vegetarian)
Malai Kofta, Saag Tofu, Daal (Lentils) Includes: Two pieces of samosa, cucumber salad, rice, and naan
The Westside Combo
Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka BBQ, Saag Paneer Includes: Two pieces of samosas, raita, rice, naan, and rice pudding.
Melrose Mayhem
Butter Chicken, Lamb Tradional, Aloo Gobi Includes: Two pieces of samosa, raita, rice, naan, and rice pudding.

Wine
Champion Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine
Pinot Grigio
White Wine
Maddalena Merlot
41 Pinot Noir
Red Wine
Lodi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine
Osmosis Red Blend
Red Wine
Maddalena Chardonnay
White WIne
Rancho Soledad Dry Resiling
White Wine

Beer
Taj Mahal Large
Flying Horse
Stella Artois
Taj Mahal Small
Lagunitas IPA
Blue Moon

Naan/Sides (Essentials)
Garlic Naan (V)
Baked garlic bread.
Cheese Naan
Baked cheesy bread.
Naan (V)
Baked bread.
Raita (GF)
Whipped yogurt, cucumbers, onions, spices
Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
Steamed basmati rice
Onion Naan (V)
Baked onion bread.
Dipping Sauces (V) (GF)
Tandoori Roti (V)
Whole wheat flatbread.
Cucumber Salad (V) (GF)
Chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lemon, and spices
Lentil Crackers (V) (GF)
Crispy and crispy.
Coconut Lentils (V) (GF)
Lentils, coconut, and tomato. "Soup-like" side

Drinks
Mango Lassi
Cold Drinks
Refreshing Lemonade
Shirley Temple
Ginger ale and rose grenadine.
Pipin' Hot Chai
Pink Punjabi
Summer classic milk, rosewater, and sprite.

Desserts
Rose Doughnuts
Fried milk balls served in cardamom fused rosewater.
Rice Pudding (GF)
Rice cooked with milk and green cardamom.
Mango Ice Cream (GF)

Appetizers
Aloo Tikki (Lunch)
Potato pancake topped with onions, serrano peppers, and tamarind chutney
Onion Pakoras (Lunch)
Onion tossed in chickpea batter & fried till golden brown
Samosa (Lunch)
Goodie stuffed with peas, potatoes, and spices

Curry Lunch Meals
Tikka Masala Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion puree with a touch of cream and fenugreek. Pick a signature curry, then a protein.
Nirvana Curry Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Curry paste is made from a mixture of authentic spices with chopped red onions, bell peppers, and coconut milk. Pick a protein.
Traditional Curry Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomatoes, onions, infused with fenugreek, paprika, and spices
Korma Curry Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Sinfully rich but mildly spiced raisin and cashew curry sauce. Pick a protein
Saag Curry Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Pure fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, and roasted cumin. Pick a protein

Vegan/Vegetarian Lunch Meals
Malai Kofta Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in fresh tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and saffron sauce.
Chana Masala Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Chickpeas are prepared in onions, garlic, and tomatoes with spices.
Aloo Gobi Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices.
Market Vegetables Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and green peas sautéed with onions, ginger and green chili.
Daal Lunch (Includes rice & naan)
Indian lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.

Naan & Sides
Garlic Naan (Lunch)
Tandoor baked Garlic Bread
Naan (Lunch)
Tandoor baked bread
Tandoori Roti
Tandoor baked whole wheat bread
Raita (Lunch)
Whipped yogurt, cucumbers, onions, spices
Cucumber Salad
Chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes in a greek vinaigrette

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Recent Reviews

I enjoyed the staff and the energy. The food was wonderful. But there was a bit of chaos all around the tables with the way staff serves food, collects plates, etc. I wish they had a system of movement for the staff. It would change the atmosphere from diner to elegant restaurant.
October 2025
Roots Indian Bistro definitely stands out for its delicious and reasonably priced menu, as well as its warm and attentive service. It's definitely a spot that gets high praise from guests, making it a great choice for anyone craving Indian cuisine in Los Angeles! Can't wait to come back!
September 2025
I absolutely LOVE this place. Have been several times. The food is exceptional. Fresh and flavorful, they include all of the traditional flavors you'd expect in both traditional and unique new preparations. The Paneer Masala Fries are exceptional. Everything else I've ordered has been delicious. The service is also outstanding. This is now my go-to Indian spot!
September 2025

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ROOTS Indian Bistro

7265 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 297-3125