50 Best Indian Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“Going there again for sure, the samosa definitely sparked my interest in trying vegan Indian food. It's a buffet type restaurant with approximately 10 tables. It looks as though most people there are of all nationalities. It's very eclectic and a very nice vibe. The prices is reasonable as well“

“I stopped by today while walking around the SMC campus, since my daughter is considering going to school there in the future. I was pleasantly surprised by the huge variety of products they carry, including both Indian and American groceries. The staff was incredibly friendly and even took the time to teach me how to make chicken masala and shared their homemade recipe with me! I really appreciated them going out of their way to help. They also sell mango lassi, which is one of my favorites, and it was delicious! I’ll definitely be coming back for the mango lassi and the amazing, friendly service.“

“Order delivery all the time never been until tonight. All I can say is wow, clean, amazing staff and fresh hot food. Told my husband no more delivery need to get in car and go there.“

“Had a great Lunch here couple of days back and will recommend for sure. My wife commented after eating here as “Home food” 👍👍“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“Loosened it up and pulled it closer to how you actually wrote it:

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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.“

“Really good interior with professional service i like it“

“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.“

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

“Best Indian food restaurant in the Valley!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Best place to eat on the westside.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Best place ever“

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

“Genuine person. Very good and healthy food. He should charge more for the quality and quantity. But I understand he is also doing it as a service. Definitely recommended to anyone in Westwood. Please go show your support especially in down times of the year like summer when there are fewer students on campus.“

“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.“

“Food was delicious and great service. it was my husband's first time having Indian food and he loved it as well.“

“Excellent food!!“

“nice people, nice food, give us good mango dessert too, not to mention fast service❤“

“10 años cliente de esta taquería y la neta no me harto??? en alameda y sercas de la imperial, los de cabeza y los de pastor están brutales, se los recomiendo ???????? hay días que hasta dos veces llegó a las 6pm o 7pm y a las 11pm o 12am, la raza de agua bien chida todos bien amables y bien atentos, hay que recocer los TACOS buenos la neta, estos gallos se llevaron los Grammys,. Muy BUENOS!!!!???“

“I went in to pick up an order and the family was so wonderful. Had a great conversation and the food has great flavor. We have ordered from there in the past and I just haven’t done a review. Now is the time. Don’t sleep on This little gem. Not a soul was inside dining. You need to check them out. Worth dining in or ordering.“

“Fantastic Lunch Buffet. Offered Vegan dishes too. Clean and organized. Wonderful Staff. Will be going back.“

“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.“

“absolutely wonderful place.“

“We were a group of 2, ordered lamb and chicken biryani. Both were very delicious (a bit too spicy though we requested mild). Rice needed to be a bit drier than what was served, were told that it is how it's made in Northern India, it was so good, but wanted it to be drier :)“

“good food good price easy to order. service little slow but good workers.“

“Ambiente limpio, agradable y buen servicio; lo recomiendo; auténtico Restaurante de la India“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the LA area. The food is delicious! Restaurant is always clean and friendly staff really makes it enjoyable to eat there. I highly recommend trying it if not this location there is also a Santa Monica location. 👍“

“Je recommande ce restaurant. Repas délicieux, prise de commande rapide, service à table rapide. Personnel très accueillant. Thank you for your hospitality“

“We stumbled across here trying to find a new place. The inside was really beautiful, the orange walls and lighting made it feel so luxurious. Tried the garlic naan which was fresh garlic and and soft dough. I got the coconut chicken curry medium which wasn’t too spicy, had good flavor. The rice was perfect and everything was amazing. Will definitely come back again!“

“Excellent food and service“

“Great sanctified Prasadam offered to the lordships“