Best Cheap Eats Indian Restaurants in Palms
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Govinda's Natural Food Cafe
Sattvic vegetarian cafe attached to the LA Krishna temple, serving an $8 all-you-can-eat buffet with no onion or garlic since 1980.
Notable Picks
8.2
A sattvic vegetarian buffet attached to the LA Krishna temple, cooking without onion or garlic since 1980 — the $8 all-you-can-eat format rewards exploration across dal, samosas, and rotating Indian dishes. The temple courtyard patio and soft spiritual music set it apart from typical counter-service spots, and the 46-year run speaks to a loyal base that treats this as a weekly ritual rather than a one-time curiosity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salad Bar, Samosas, Dal and Rice
What Makes it Special: Sattvic vegetarian cafe attached to the LA Krishna temple, serving an $8 all-you-can-eat buffet with no onion or garlic since 1980.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Palms neighborhood Indian counter-service spot built around generous, no-frills plates of tikka masala and tandoori chicken at prices that make it an easy weeknight default. The format is order-and-wait rather than sit-down service, which keeps the line moving and the check low. It draws a loyal repeat crowd that treats it like a reliable rotation staple rather than a destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood standby for Indian comfort food with generous portions at budget-friendly prices
7.8
Andhra-style South Indian cooking built around a lunch and dinner buffet that keeps the Venice Blvd regulars rotating through — Vijayawada Biryani and Chicken 65 anchor a menu tuned to regional spice levels rather than toned-down crossover appeal. The buffet format and price point make it a practical repeat spot for anyone who wants full South Indian meals without negotiating a la carte math.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken 65, Vijayawada Biryani, Paneer Biryani
What Makes it Special: Andhra-style South Indian cooking with a lunch and dinner buffet that draws consistent crowds on Venice Blvd