Best Indian Restaurants in Los Angeles

By Gayot Editors

Best Indian Food in LA

The route to India was sought by Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus for its valuable spices. Saffron, turmeric, ginger and coriander — these are the tastes that define Indian food.

If you’re craving tandoori, tikka masala, spicy curries or any of the cuisine’s other vibrant, artfully prepared dishes, try one of these Top Indian Restaurants in Los Angeles.

> The selections are presented in alphabetical order.

1. Al-Watan

Hawthorne, CA

This Indian-Pakistani restaurant in Hawthorne features knockout tandoori dishes and curries. See More…

2. All India Café

Pasadena, CA

Once you’ve enjoyed the unique fare at this friendly little Pasadena eatery, you’ll find it hard to settle for the predictable menus at most area Indian restaurants. See More…

3. Annapurna Cuisine

Culver City, CA

Annapurna’s extensive menu includes the house specialty dosas: rice and lentil crêpes. See More…

4. Badmaash

Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Dining room of Badmaash in Los Angeles, CA

Badmaash in downtown LA is a stylish Indian-inspired gastropub that feels more London than Los Angeles. See More…

5. Cardamom

Los Angeles, CA

Cardamom presents a menu of contemporary Indian cuisine with dishes representing every region of the country. See More…

6. Flavor of India

West Hollywood, CA

Flavor of India in West Hollywood specializes in the cuisine of the north, with a few specialties from the south. See More…

7. Mint Leaf

Pasadena, CA

Mint Leaf’s sprawling menu includes breads that stray from tradition, none better than supple naan brushed with ghee and stuffed with feta and kalamata olives. See More…

8. Samosa House East

Culver City, CA

At Samosa House East in Culver City, samosas, of course, are a highlight, and are filled with a combination of minced peas and potatoes, surrounded by a thin and crispy crust. See More…