Best Indian Restaurants in Hollywood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bollywood Grill
Tourist-friendly Bollywood-themed spot for hearty Punjabi-style curries near major Hollywood theaters.
Notable Picks
8.5
Bollywood Grill serves a broad menu of North Indian and Indo-Chinese classics just off the Hollywood Walk of Fame, drawing pre-theater crowds and tourists looking for substantial curries and tandoori platters. Portions are generous, flavors run comforting rather than avant-garde, and the room stays busy with groups fueling up before shows and sightseeing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dal Makhani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi Manchurian
What Makes it Special: Tourist-friendly Bollywood-themed spot for hearty Punjabi-style curries near major Hollywood theaters.
8.4
India's Tandoori Hollywood is a late-night Bollywood-accented spot on Sunset where clay-oven specialties, curries, and a popular buffet run deep into the night. With organic halal focus, long hours, and a broad menu that covers everything from goat curries to tandoori platters, it functions as a reliable go-to for groups and post-show meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat Tikka Masala, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Matar Paneer
What Makes it Special: Organic halal Indian with long hours, buffets, and full tandoori program.
#3
Urban Masala
8.3
Urban Masala is a long-running counter-service Indian spot on Hollywood Blvd where you build plates, bowls, and naan wraps from home-style curries, grilled meats, and plenty of vegetarian options. It’s designed for speed and value, serving office workers, tourists, and late-afternoon walkers looking for a filling meal under the stars on the sidewalk patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Chicken Biryani
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Indian with big portions, customizable plates, and a decade-plus of steady Hollywood foot traffic.
A Hollywood stalwart since 2007 that built its reputation on tandoori technique and an unusually good naan program—the garlic cheese version runs thicker and crispier than most LA competitors. The lamb vindaloo and house-original Hollywood Mixed Masala draw repeat orders from neighborhood regulars who treat it as their default Indian spot. Works well for groups splitting platters at casual price points with BYOB as an option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Cheese Naan, Vegetable Samosas, Chicken Samosa
What Makes it Special: Longstanding Hollywood-area Indian spot known for tandoori specialties and consistently praised naan bread
Worthy Picks
Indian-Mexican fusion run out of a Cahuenga car wash, built around a short menu that wraps tikka masala and spiced lamb into burritos and tacos with chutney. The format is pure counter service—order, grab, go—and the price point lands well below what the flavor complexity suggests. It works as a high-frequency lunch stop for the Hollywood stretch, where the fusion concept is executed with enough conviction to hold up across 471 reviews at a 77% five-star clip.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala Burrito, Lamb Taco, Mango Lassi
What Makes it Special: Indian-Mexican fusion counter tucked inside a Hollywood car wash, where tikka masala gets wrapped in burritos and tacos come topped with chutney.
7.8
A budget-anchored Indian kitchen on Vine Street that treats tikka masala and saag as repeatable staples rather than afterthoughts, with a vegan-friendly lineup deep enough to keep the whole table covered. The quiet dining room and low price point make it a practical default for families and group dinners in a corridor where both are hard to find. Expect well-drilled classics at neighborhood prices — not fireworks, but the kind of place you stop second-guessing and just order from.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag, Rice Pudding
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly Indian staple on Vine Street known for consistently executed classics and a strong vegan-friendly menu