Best Indian Restaurants in Culver City (90232)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.4
Family-run Kerala specialist serving authentic South Indian home cooking since 2006, with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens. The menu reaches beyond standard tikka masalas into regional specialties like tangy fish curry and avial, a coconut-sautéed vegetable dish that anchors the menu. Hollywood insiders including Mindy Kaling and the Slumdog Millionaire cast have made this strip mall gem their go-to for dishes that taste like home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kerala fish curry, Appam with chicken stew, Porotta with goat curry
What makes it special: One of L.A.’s most trusted Kerala kitchens with huge community validation.
8.1
Pure vegetarian South Indian specialist recognized by Gayot as a Top 10 LA Indian restaurant, operating since the early 2000s with Chennai-style specialties. Each lunch buffet patron receives a complimentary dosa delivered tableside, while the kitchen rotates daily specials that showcase regional breadth. The space includes Bollywood videos on screens and a modern casual atmosphere that draws fifteen-year regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Masala Dosa, Vegetable Biryani, Chole Bhature
What makes it special: Chennai-style vegetarian cooking with complimentary dosa included in lunch buffet, recognized by Gayot food critics
Worthy Picks
7.9
Modern Indian restaurant with full cocktail bar and visible tandoor ovens, opened in 2021 by aerospace engineer-turned-restaurateur Mihir Lad and Executive Chef Sagar Ghosh. The menu takes contemporary liberties with classics while maintaining authentic spice profiles, served in a stylish space with two patios and sports bar elements. Creative touches include fusion appetizers alongside traditional curries, though the kitchen performs better with South Indian specialties than North Indian standards.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat Curry, Butter Chicken, Garlic Fries
What makes it special: Contemporary Indian fusion with craft cocktails in modern lounge atmosphere with visible tandoor kitchen
#4
Cali Tandoor
7.8
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Family Friendly Favorites
Indian restaurant with a dedicated seafood program featuring tandoori fish, fish tikka, and Kerala-style preparations. The lunch buffet offers value, while dinner service provides full access to their kebab and seafood menu with outdoor patio seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tandoori Fish, Fish Tikka Masala, Grilled Fish Kebabs
What makes it special: Authentic Indian seafood preparations rare in the LA market
7.7
Operating since 1985, this hybrid grocery store and cafeteria-style restaurant serves pure vegetarian and vegan home-style cooking at remarkably low prices. The pick-and-point counter service displays prepared dishes in warming trays, allowing visual selection before ordering, while the attached market stocks Indian groceries and spices. Recent addition of an outdoor patio expands the cramped interior dining area.
Must-Try Dishes:
Masala Dosa, Samosas, Jackfruit Curry
What makes it special: Family-run since 1985 combining grocery market with cafeteria-style vegetarian restaurant at unbeatable prices