50 Best Indian Restaurants near Van Nuys

“good food, friendly service, very affordable.“

“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!“

“Great food , excellent customer service and friendly I will stop by all the time, because food are delicious 🤤“

“I walked by IndiMex and happy I walked in! The food is mind-blowing good! I ordered chicken tandoori with their special sauce on the side. They normally use for the special sauce for their Chicken Masala. The secret sauce is like nothing Ive tried before. It's sweet with hints of savory, ten stars!“

“Amazing Indian cuisine!!!!“

“Super delicious and authentic Indian cuisine!“

“5/5
We had an amazing time dining here! The vegetarian menu was outstanding—every dish was full of authentic flavor, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with fresh ingredients and real care.
What made the meal special was the incredible hospitality. The team made us feel like honored guests from the second we stepped inside. Service was warm, prompt, and attentive without ever feeling rushed.
If you are looking for top-tier Indian food paired with genuinely welcoming service, this is the place to go. We will definitely be back!“

“Really good interior with professional service i like 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.“

“The food at Star of India is excellent. They have a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and standard items, all worth trying. The service is prompt and the staff are friendly and helpful.“

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

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

“Best Indian food restaurant in the Valley!“

“Great place for authentic Indian Food.“

“Fue mi primera vez y me gustó la atención al cliente es increíble muy amigables y el lugar es muy pasivo música de la India relajante y en tendencia y sobre todo la comida deliciosa recomiendo este lugar y muy limpio regresaré por seguro 👍🏼🥰🇮🇳😋“

“This is straight up my favorite Indian restaurant, and frankly one of my favorite restaurants in general. Every time we are in the area we come here for lunch. Been coming for years, and its still just as good as the first time we came. 5/5 definitely recommend!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Amazing experience at Tulsi restaurant. Food was super delicious, so much variety to choose from & very inexpensive. Staff was very friendly. Can’t wait to try other tulsi restaurant in LA“

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

“This the my go to Indian. Chef used to be at another spot and spun out on his own. Flavor is out of this world, can hit right spice/heat level, lots of vegetarian options alongside good servings. Garlic butter naan is woah. Price point went up but is honestly still worth it“

“The moment we walked in, we felt so welcome. The restaurant is decorated very elegantly but still inviting. Our server was fabulous. Made several recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the food. We came for the dine LA menu, but we will definitely be back because the food was the star of the show. Can't wait to return.“

“Best Indian food in the valley, owner and his family are awesome. I remember when they first opened up his little kids were chilling in the walk in pantry. They give tons of good and the combo plates are crazy value and all taste amazing. The mango lassi is AMAZING. Love the chicken biryani sometimes I bite into a piece of star anise or cumin seed but the flavor is just so good. Please check this place out it will always be a great spot in the valley 👌“

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

“We came here for dine-in and absolutely loved the experience. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely.
A big thank you to Tony for exceptional service. He was polite, quick, and always had a warm and welcoming smile. He made our visit even more enjoyable. Truly appreciated.

Thank you for your service. Will be back again.
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“5/5 Stars
I eat here 2 to 3 times a week, and it never misses; Unlike a lot of Indian spots where price, quality, and portion sizes feel completely unbalanced, this place absolutely excels at all three. Art is incredibly hard-working and consistently delivers high-quality food every single time. They do an amazing job and deserve to be getting local support and outside orders on the routine. How they haven't become the go to spot for Indian food in the area is beyond me - people in the area need to wake up and stop by!“

“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.“

“Best place ever“

“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.“

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

“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 :)“

“I just love this place. I came into town after 4 years and this was in my top 5 places I wanted to stop. Got the chicken tikki masala and it’s as delicious as it’s ever been.“

“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!“

“The food tastes amazing. Got a veggie simosa, chicken tikka masala and naan. Does not come with rice, have to order a side of rice with food. The chicken tikki masala taste great but I've been to other places wher they give you double the amount of chicken. The naan was buttered even though I got plain naan. Overall good experience.“

“Excellent Indian food . Must try !!“

“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!“

“Yellow Dal, Chana, aloo saag, tikka masala, veg jalfrezzi, veg korma, eggplant curry, vindaloo, naan, roti — have ordered all these and more many times in last few years and it’s always good. Great Indian food, vegan and in general.

Anything over mild spice is too spicy and we like spicy, so I wouldn’t recommend going over medium at most.“

“Had a really great experience at Masala 2! The food was flavorful, fresh, and full of authentic Indian taste. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the portions were satisfying. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely a place I’d visit again!“

“A true treat in Valley Village. This is an authentic Indian market that also serves delicious food. Whether you dine in, pickup or choose delivery, you're in for a treat. Prices are very competitive for what you're getting at other eateries. Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help me. It’s refreshing to see such dedication to customer service. Thank you for making my visit memorable! Highly recommend!“

“My girl and I have been here twice. To put into perspective how much we like it. We drove up from tucson, Az for the day and decide we needed to go here again. Amazing service, Very quiet, the temperature in the building is perfect and the seating is comfortable. Most importantly the food. The food is on another level. Full of flavor/spices, hot and very filling. Will be back!“

“The food is delicious, and the service very attentive. Thank you for a pleasant evening.“

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