46 Best Indian Restaurants near Tarzana

“This is an unforgivably overdue review and for that, I must apologize. My daughter and I eat at Agra Tandoori on average of once or twice a week -- and order for pickup or delivery at least once or twice a week more. Here in the San Fernando Valley, we are blessed with an absolute embarrassment of riches when it comes to Indian cuisine... and so many of the establishments are quite good. But there is simply none better than Agra Tandoori.

What sets them apart isn't simply their cuisine; it's their level of service as well. They want every customer, whether a regular or new, to have an enriching experience. The atmosphere is both calming and inviting, and everyone is welcomed in with warmth and appreciation. (And they are wished farewell in the same fashion when leaving.) This is an establishment which appreciates and values its clientele.

As for my daughter and myself -- and all of the family, friends, and clients we bring there as well -- we are treated like we family. Azim takes great pride in her restaurant, the food they serve, and her staff... and she truly knows her "regulars." We've all seen those restaurant owners who walk around greeting their customers, but this is different. Azim doesn't simply greet, she visits. She checks in with us, chats with my daughter as if she is her granddaughter, and swaps stories with us about what's going on in our lives. She's not just a restaurant owner or manager. After all these years, she's a friend.

And of course, the food. Azim loves to talk about the food. (And we love to eat it!) My daughter has a regular standard order that she wants every time -- Paneer Masala (simply magnificent!), garlic basil naan, and rice -- and Azim records it with a smile and a little tease, telling my daughter rather than asking. As for me, while I have my few favorites, every so often I like to trip Azim up and order something different. Everything on the menu is wonderful, whether it's one of the standards like chicken tikka masala, tandoori, biryani, etc., or something off of the beaten path. You simply cannot go wrong, no matter what you order at Agra Tandoori. The ingredients they use are all top-grade. The lamb is succulent, the spinach is fresh, the lentils are delicate, and the sauces are all rich and decadent. The chai tea, iced or hot, is delightfully satisfying. Oh, and for those it matters to, everything is certified halal.

The next time you are craving Indian food, come to Agra Tandoori. I promise you won't be sorry. And I'm fairly certain you'll be back.“

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“The best Indian food in the area. By locals for locals“

“This is the second time I have ordered from this restaurant, and the Vizayawada biryani is absolutely delicious. You won't find another place in Los Angeles that serves biryani with such an authentic and flavorful taste. My suggestion would be to make the biryani spicier and add a bit more sauce for an even richer flavor.“

“Just really tasty vegetarian entrees. Samoas are a hit and the naan is so delicious and soft and warm. Today they gave me a hot chai tea. Very thoughtful. Cold and raining ☔️ and it was hot and delicious 🫖“

“If we don’t like a place we say so. We recommend this restaurant. Friendly. Pleasant helpful staff, nice food, reasonable prices especially the wine. Lots of street parking. Will return.“

“What a fantastic restaurant. Not surprising that lots of people there drove from far away to eat. So good!“

“Best Indian food in la“

“The host who founded the restaurant and learnt to cook by himself is also amazingly intelligent, friendly and helpful. Kudos to him!

The food is the BEST Punjabi food in US! Nothing more to add, PERIOD. Try it out and I might pay you if you're not completely satisfied!“

“The rare cases when a new owner does It better the old the old saying a new broom sweeps clean fits this place. food is great they're very kind and we're going to come back to our new Indian place good job guys“

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

“The food was amazing and authentic. The service was beyond exceptional. Would definitely recommend!!!“

“I’ve looked Tikka Masala ever since I was a kid and eating at this place has just made my love for the food even better. I tried the Panner Tikka Masala with naan and I was happy with the food. It was fresh and hot! The naan was also hot and freshly cooked which made the meal completely better. I also ordered Shrimp Tikka which is something completely new to me and I loved it. It tastes like a kebab and very crispy. Great Customer Service! Lots of dishes to try from the menu. Check it out!“

“As usual, the food was fantastic. We usually dine at the Woodland Hills restaurant, but decided to try Encino over Christmas. Noman
Is an exceptional manager, who made sure our meal was perfect and the service was as good as Woodland Hills. We highly recommend Anarbaugh. It is not just the best Indian food in The valley, but also one of the best restaurants overall in the valley.“

“Great food and a great staff that will give you good recommendations“

“Delicious food and friendly staff. Most likely family owned and run.“

“good food, friendly service, very affordable.“

“Indian spot located on the 2nd level off of Wilshire. When I typed the name in, Google maps took me to the one on Westwood, so make sure you’re putting in the right address if you’re intending to go here. Very limited street parking. Credit cards accepted. They do take reservations but when we went on a Thursday evening at 8pm, it wasn’t necessary. Masks required and they do check proof of vaccination, although they wanted a picture of the card and didn’t accept my digital CA QR code. Food is family style; the tandoori mix grill was a good way to get a variety of meats/seafood. The butter chicken was tasty. The peas pulao was a good complement to that sauce, though I preferred the garlic naan. They do serve alcohol. It’s good for big groups and they had a TV playing music videos inside. They were open fairly late on a weeknight, so it’s a good spot to get some food if you’re in the Brentwood area and get hungry, but don’t have a reservation anywhere.“

“Went there on a date on Christmas and was excellent!“

“Nice food , good atmosphere,friendly staff“

“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 :)“

“looks like the store is gone, tried to order takeout but closed today tuesday 5/24. i hjope they are still open. great food“

“I visited KING OF INDIA with my whole family and I couldn't believe that the food was so delicious anytime visit CALIFORNIA must stop by KING OF INDIA and it's one of our FAVORITE place all time,you guys ROCK.“

“It was the first time we visited this restaurant. My family and I loved the food. We ordered Maharashtrian and south Indian food. All dishes were delicious! Especially the Kolhapuri Tambada Rassa!!! It was so authentic that it reminded us of Kolhapuri home food. Along with that, the restaurant owner gave us complimentary Zunka & Bhakri! So exquisite! She suggested us some chef's special dishes. Kanda Bhaji, Sole kadhi was unique. Highly recommended!! The person who took our order, Aashish was kind and gave us the best hospitality during our visit. People should definitely try this restaurant for authentic Maharashtrian dishes!“

“It’s one of my favorite spots. All the curry and biryani dishes I’ve tried there have been excellent! There’s a variety of unique and delightful sweets in the refrigerator case.. seating next to the fountain on the shady patio is surprisingly pleasant, despite the traffic. The staff is friendly, and the prices are fair.“

“Are here last night & had takeout 2 weeks ago 😃delicious both times ! Will be back when in Santa Monica as next 👍“

“Great food, even for vegetarians! But for some odd reason, the owner cut the only men's bathroom stall into two tiny stalls, so there's no room for your legs! Very strange decision that lacks respect and consideration for the restaurant's patrons.“

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

“If you’re a vegetarian that likes spicy food.. this is probably you’re single greatest resource when looking for a quick (high quality) meal in the valley. Everything they make is tasty and everyday they have 2-3 different high protein dishes. (no meat anywhere in the store) It’s honestly amazing. Less than $10 gets a great portion that fills me up every time.
I highly recommend this establishment. Even non-vegetarians will love this food if they enjoy strong flavors.

Vegetarian options: It’s literally all vegetarian. Menu changes daily and its quick and easy counter-serve style. Real indian food. Plenty of spices. No BS.“

“If you love Indian food, this is the place to be! The flavors are rich, and every dish is cooked to perfection. The ambiance is warm, and the service is excellent. My personal favorite is their biryani—so aromatic and delicious.“

“I eat here every time I’m in the area. The lunch buffet is phenomenal. You literally cannot be the quality for the price anywhere in L.A.
Tons of options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Sometimes there are even lamb or goat dishes.
Buffet comes with fresh naan as well and is good!
Rarely crowded as well. 10/10 recommended.“

“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. 👍“

“We came across this restaurant by surprise and love this Chutney restaurant. Not many places have Haleem and Nihari, but this one does! Everything we had was delicious. We ordered quite a few dishes, especially the whole tandoori chicken. The naan was hot, fluffy, and full of the aroma of garlic. The owner was friendly, courteous, and very humble and the price was very affordable.

Parking: There are plenty of meter parking around the Resturant.“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor me encantó!!!“

“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.“

“The boneless Chicken dum biryani is my favorite here, a must try dish for delicious spicy food lovers.“

“Store owner is great. Cheap groceries and has everything you'd need to make a last minute meal or if you're missing an ingredient which I've needed on occasion lol. I'm super excited that I won't have to drive far and it's open late. Definitely recommend!“

“Great food, great prices & excellent customer service!!“

“Had wonderful dinner at tulsi tonight. I highly recommend their Lilva kachori, tulsi special dhosa, and masala chaas. My daughter really liked their paneer Frankie and rose lassi Over all, amazing service and very tasty food.“

“Tasty South Indian hot food… really loved the all you can eat breakfast this Saturday early morning… Yumm Idli puri doa Pongal vada with all the sides … really loved the taste and texture of each item … thanks for the tasteee strong madras coffee to go with it .. beautiful start to my day 👍“

“The Samosas were soooooo good😋 personnel were friendly too👍🏻 fast service as well😊“

“Always good. Took my daughter today and she loved it as well.“

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