Best Indian Restaurants in Downtown LA (90012)
2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.7
A loud, modern Indian gastropub that riffs on classics with LA swagger, without losing the spice logic. The kitchen nails bold, layered flavors and keeps the crowd coming back, making it one of DTLA’s most reliable Indian destinations since opening in 2013. Expect playful mashups alongside deeply comforting staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tikka poutine, Chili cheese naan, Black lentil dal makhani
What makes it special: Indian comfort food remixed with chef-driven, LA-style creativity.
8.0
A chef-led, Indian-forward fusion room near Little Tokyo that filters classic spices through global comfort-food forms. The menu is playful—sometimes surprising—but grounded in solid technique and rich sauces. A good pick when you want Indian flavors without a traditional template.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter chicken pot pie, Eggplant bharta lasagna, Tandoori chicken wings
What makes it special: Indian spice profiles applied to inventive, comfort-driven fusion dishes.