We were looking for an upscale indian lunch/brunch spot and found this amazing gem! We went on Saturday and I believe they serve breakfast from 8 AM. After 11 you have a bigger menu option as they continue the breakfast/brunch menu till 2 pm as well as dinner menu. We tried a lot of different things, benne dosa, Kerala fried chicken, Fig and walnut kofta, Masala naan and chai tiramisu. Everything was absolutely delicious! Sambhar was very authentic and the koftas were to die for! I have never had walnut and fig option but it worked so well. Our server Emilio was pleasant and efficient. The restaurant had a modern chic vibe. read more

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After reading the yelp reviews we were really excited to eat here for our special anniversary. Unfortunately for an $80pp meal, we left feeling disappointed and very misled by the reviews. The food overall was very mediocre for what they charged. Actually every dish was very salty, like a mouthful of salt. The ambiance, presentation, and plating were very nice, but did not make up for the lack of 'wow' on the actual taste we were hoping for. Not only was it unremarkable, I'm not sure I would even call it delicious. It was just eh, and we ate it because we already ordered it. Honestly for a pure Indian food fix (no frills on "high end" ambiance) I would rather just go to an Indian lunch buffet for the price of one entree here, or even the Samosa house 3 item combo for less than $20, where the appetizers and food are way more delicious and fulfilling. - wagyu beef kulcha- do not recommend. Salty and reminiscent of a Mexican pizza made with ground beef. Don't be fooled by the "wagyu" label - crab bhuna- a bit of a letdown compared to reviews. The banana buns were good. The crab mixture was salty and the crab taste gets lost inside the heavily flavored sauce - gobhi bezule cauliflower- was okay. The sauce was a bit heavy - kotu parotta - mediocre flavored beef mush on the salty side. Unsure why other yelpers raved about this. - date and almond korma- the 4 little kormas were meh, but the sauce was good though. Kind of like your standard orange tikka masala sauce. - garlic naan - ironically my favorite dish they made here haha. It was actually crispy but had a fluffy chew and wasn't burnt. At least they got this right for $7 naan! Overall would not reorder any of these dishes and would not return. I love Indian food and really wanted to like the place but sadly it did live up to the 4.8 star expectations. Also random aside, when we walked in the restaurant smelled of commercial cleaning solution (like at the gas station), and the bathroom had heavy air too which made me hold my breath; would recommend some air purifier machines to neutralize the air. read more

Had an early reservation so the restaurant was empty but I liked the setup, there's a lot of space in between the tables. Our order: - The Benne Dosa brunch was delicious. - Fried Chicken Sandwich felt a little too deep fried (removed the edges) but was really good - Banana Berry Pancake was a nice balance to the savory dish's read more

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Came here for dinner and it was delicious. Service was great too. I would eat here again but would need to be ready to spend quite a bit. Lovely upscale ambience but pricey. They had a smelly plumbing issue in the toilet which definitely removed some of the specialness from the ambience but otherwise was delicious. read more

This is my go to place now for High End Indian Food. You really wanna try the short ribs when you're here. The flavor is outstanding and everything they make is made with care and quality and ingredients. I really enjoy helping a small neighborhood restaurant like this because they're so worthy of it and the food is excellent. When you're in the area, definitely give Almost Famous Restaurant a try. read more

Almost Famous - Main dining room. Very clean - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

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An authentic Indian restaurant that brings vibrant, aromatic flavors to the West L.A. area. Came here with one of my dearest friend who came down from NorCal to visit during one of the most challenging times of my life. The combination of friendship and delicious dishes delivered by Almost famous was soul-warming. Metered street parking only unfortunately, but service at the restaurant was excellent. Staff were friendly, courteous, patient, and were happy to go through the menu and make recommendations. You can tell they take pride in their dishes offered. They will check-in enough to ensure everything with the dining experience is going well, but not too frequently to impede on privacy. They have a breakfast/lunch (brunch) menu that they serve from 8am up until 2pm and a dinner menu that is available from 11am to 2pm & 5pm to 9:30pm. 1. Ginger & Cardamom Chai Latte (5/5) House-made chai with ginger and cardamom. If you like herbal spices, this drink was comforting and warming. It's not sweet, which I like and it paired well with the food dishes. 2. Crab Bhuna (4.75/5) Crab meat simmered in fragrant spices then topped with ginger, fennel seed, and curry leaves. It is served with soft, subtly sweet banana buns The crab meat was fresh and honestly, you couldn't even tell it's crab. It's seasoned perfectly with the aromatic Indian spices. The banana buns were interesting ... it was a bit on the dry side, but if you stuffed the airy pockets of the bun with the crab meat, it's not too bad. The banana bun had an interesting flavor profile; a mix of sweet-bitterness to it. 3. Sweet Potato Chaat (5/5) One of my favorite dishes here. It is sweet potato chunks mixed with a sauce blend of sweet corn, yogurt, tamarind, mint chutney and pomegranate. The sauce was light, refreshing, and tangy, balancing the natural sweetness of the sweet potato perfectly. 4. Brunch Dosa Rice & Lentil Crepe (4.75/5) Basically think of a crepe, but a super large size one. I just love their crepe - it was crispy yet doughy with a cheesy flavor. The crepe was stuffed with turmeric mashed potatoes. I typically do not like mash potatoes, but when it's served this way, I approve. The dish comes with a side of 3 sauces - sambar (lentil-based vegetable curry that's often seasoned with coriander seeds, cumin, fenugreek, dry red chilies), curry, coconut and tomato chutney. A perfect dish for sharing and for trying out the various flavors of Indian cuisine. 5. Wagyu Beef Keema Kulcha (4.5/5) Minced Wagyu beef that's seasoned well with aromatic spices and onion inside an Indian leavened flat bread. Highly recommend and will be back to try out other dishes! read more

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You tried Almost Famous for Sunday brunch and it was absolutely fantastic! Located in the heart of the Culver City arts district, this restaurant is a really great addition to the neighborhood. We went there on a sunday, which was fortunate for us and easy day to find free parking on the street. The interior is beautifully designed, sleek and cozy We ordered one of the popular spinach and mozzarella flatbreads, there are popular paneer and we shared the special dosa platter. Everything was beautifully plated and very generous portions We want to go back for dinner try more of their savory dishes and definitely come back for brunch because they do have both American and Indian options to choose from.. and the French toast looked amazing! At Almost Famous to your foodie must try list! read more

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This place is top notch. Impeccable service and very unique dishes. Highly recommend the Bombay Calamari.

UPDATE: The manager made the situation right. Food was also a 4.2 to me. I loved the garlic naan and cauliflower appetizer was unique and interesting. The dosa was probably the best I've had. However, service wasn't not ideal. The waiter wasn't friendly and it felt like we were a burden. She seemed annoyed when we only wanted water for drinks. I also noticed some discrepancies in the tip and credit card charge read more

Almost Famous - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

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What a nice place for an Indian American brunch. It's very modern and minimal. I love the local feel of this place. The one server on staff on a Saturday morning was absolutely amazing. She gave us her honest recommendation on dishes and portion and it turned out to he the best advice. Took my bestie there for brunch. They were able to seat us immediately, even after being 20 minutes late for our reservation. We got meter parking pretty quickly considering parking in Culver City is not always great. We shared the Avocado Toast & Poached Eggs dish along with the Benne Dosa. Everything was good and our server never let our coffee get below top so it was always warm. And considering she was the only server scheduled at that time, she gave us 100% attention. read more

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Such a cute (and gorgeous) Indian spot in Culver City! Everything on their menu looks amazing, but the sweet potato chaat was my favorite item. We also really liked the kotu parotta (pretty generous portion of braised beef) and saag paneer. Service was great too - they were super attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

Almost Famous - Sweet potato chaat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

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This was my first time here. Everything was very flavorful, and I was very happy to see a lot of dishes that I don't see on the standard Indian restaurant menus in the U.S. We started with the Gobhi Bezule (fried cauliflower in coconut milk). It was definitely VERY coconut-y. And very interesting and unique. We then had the Beef Short Ribs Nihari which were super tender and flavorful. Basically, it's not that different from like a braised short rib at a French restaurant but with a little more Indian flavoring. And the portion of beef was actually quite generous. It was really, really good. We got the Pindi Chana which was a chickpea dish but with a few additional flavors (mango powder and black tea) that definitely added a twist to the standard chickpea dishes we have had. We also got the Pea and Panner Butter Masala which was very tasty. Overall, everything was very flavorful and presented nicely. And they brought out some rice which was a perfect accompaniment. Our few nitpicks were that the garlic and chive naan was... fine but not really exceptional. The other main complaint was that there was really no spice in anything. Very flavorful but not spicy. When I asked afterwards, they said they make everything mild to medium but you can ask for spicy. I wish someone had warned us about that when ordering because we definitely would have added more spice. We assumed that since this seemed to be a high-end Indian restaurant things would come appropriately spicy but not crazily so in order to not scare off customers but there was really no spice. I think the servers should alert people as to the spice level (or the menu can do it as well). read more

Almost Famous - Dinner Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

As many of you know, there are only a few good options for Indian food in west LA. Almost Famous might help change that reputation. A higher end, intimate, wine-forward Indian fusion restaurant that has a large menu its own contemporary takes on classic North and South Indian dishes. There's a variety of veg and non-veg as well as breads available. My favorites were the Fig Papdi Chat, Kerala Fried Chicken, Chicken Almondine Korma, and Lamb Curry. We walked in as a group of 6 and only had to wait 15 minutes. There was plenty of street parking nearby. They greeted us warmly and were attentive to our needs the entire night. Compared to Fitoor, I would Almost Famous to be far more approachable and better for big groups with large portions more amenable to sharing. Would absolutely come with friends again. read more

Almost Famous - Brown butter paratha, Lamb curry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

Came on a Tuesday night with the girlies. Candlelit, cozy ambiance and quiet enough to actually have a conversation. Service was attentive without hovering, with regular check-ins and genuinely kind staff. I love Indian food and was especially impressed by the shrimp and daal . While there's another Indian spot in Culver City that I already frequent, this is a strong addition to the neighborhood. The elevated vibe makes it a solid date-night option. Side note: I also came for brunch a few months after they opened in 2025. Beautiful spread and loved the individual teapots . read more

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It was SO. GOOD. I don't usually eat Indian food but everything was like delicious. The fried chicken was super crispy and the sauce was great. The short rib large plate was delicious and the naan was great as well. But the star of the show was THE SCALLOPS. Oh Em Gee I could eat those everyday. For $12 you get 4 scallops and they r like the best scallops I've ever had truly. We got the wine from Spain which was good and then for dessert we got this pistachio ice cream bar that was really good. The staff were all SOooooOOOOOOOO nice like cannot emphasize enough. Will be in the rotation of "I want to eat really good food". My sister and I even said we would come and just get a glass of wine and some scallops when we r bored it's that good. The ambiance is just so good and it's candlelit and beautiful. I can't believe this place isn't more popular. read more

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Had a wonderful birthday celebration at Almost Famous last night. We pulled up around 5pm on a Thursday eve and there was tons of parking on the street. The space is quite minimalistic in its design, there's a bit of a casual-cafeteria feel to it. The place currently strictly serves beer/wine, and their selection is to the point, short and sweet. There is currently no bar seating offered at the restaurant. I ordered their Sav Blanc and followed with the Riesling after-- the Riesling was an incredible pairing with the spices in the dishes. Sav Blanc was a bright, floral start to the dinner. Mmmmmm.. NOW, onto the food-- I was happy to see the handful of vegetarian options (I don't eat meat), and we ordered a couple dishes that our server, Melissa, recommended. The Gobhi Bezule was a personal favorite-- not usually a fan of cauliflower but I'm sure as hell glad I tried it out! The texture was stunnnning. Crisp to the bite, drenched in a gorgeous coconut milk based sauce that was reminiscent of a spin off on biscuits and gravy with Indian flare. The sweet potato chaat was colorful, filled with texture + flavor (those pomegranate seeds POPPED). I ate their yellow daal as if it were a lentil soup, its consistency is quite thin, but it pairs well with their naan breads and they have rice options to serve it with. The Benne Dosa was heavy on the ghee, I'd order it lighter next time-- the tomato + coconut chutney it came with was a wonderful pairing. Melissa was attentive and kind, walked us through the entire experience. She also showed us their brunch menu, which they're open for daily-- left a photo reference here. Thank you for hosting us, Almost Famous! read more

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Almost Famous was great: the food had a lot of flavor, the dishes were presented nicely, and the service was fantastic. Below are my thoughts on each dish ordered: - Gobhi Bezule (cauliflower): a bit too much breading - Crab Bhuna: the amount of sauce mixed in made it so I couldn't taste the crab as much as I had hoped to, but maybe this is what it's supposed to be like - Fried chicken: a bit too much breading and not crispy enough; the sauce was amazing - Awadhi Lamb Biryani: so, so good - Kulfi: the ice cream consistency was absolutely perfect, the flavor was there, and it wasn't too sweet One thing that kind of bothered me was the front door slamming shut. It slowly closes itself, but then loudly slams shut at the last second. This was pretty noticeable on the night I dined here and I assume it will be addressed. I look forward to dining here again! TIP: They are working on obtaining their liquor license and have no corkage fee for the time being - bring a bottle of wine!! They provide glasses and will open the bottle for you! read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner and enjoyed it overall! We shared a few items - Lahsooni Scallops, Gobhi Bezule, Garlic & Chive Naan, Beef Short Ribs Nihari and Tellicherry Shrimp & Grits. This was a cool fusion menu! Our favorite was the scallop as it was soo soft/tender. I would say skip the short ribs as I felt this was a little salty and on the drier side. Everything else was delicious though! Food came relatively quickly. read more

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Food was amazing, quick friendly service. Love the environment we had a table of 12 and it easily accommodated us. Great small table date spot as well. Would highly recommend for more higher end Indian food. read more

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Its Almost Good. The flavors were legit, but the taste was bland, almost lacking. Service was fine and a nice bright place

Almost Famous is located on the loneliest corner in Culver City. It's almost downtown Culver, but not quite. Both the space and menu is pretty understated, which I appreciate. We ordered conservatively because this was the first of two dinners. Of the small plates, we ordered: -crab bhuna with banana buns, fennel seed, ginger, curry leaves ($23) -kerala fried chicken ($25): pickled mooli + curry leaf mayo The fried chicken was absolutely delish - the skin has a really nice, satisfying crunch as you bite into it. The spices infused into the chicken give it so much flavor. Fried chicken, but different. But also can we talk about the crab bhuna? The crab mixture is aromatic and rich. It's unlike anything I've ever tasted before. The banana buns resemble a pita and it functions the same way. I think my favorite thing I tried was the pea & paneer butter masala ($26). I love peas, paneer, and masala, but I've never had them together. The pea and paneer collab was perfect in the rich masala. We actually ordered a side to sop up all the sauce. Everything brought out to other people's tables looked and smelled insane. It made me wish that Almost Famous was our second dinner rather than our first. It gives us all the more reason to come back. read more

The food and service was really good! I forgot what we ordered, but it was one of the appetizers and it was really good. All the sauces were really unique how I would describe. This is almost like really fancy Indian food plate it nicely and taste great! read more

Almost Famous - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

This is the perfect place for your next friend gathering or date night. The food is absolutely delicious and innovative. It's truly elevated Indian with western flavors. The food is spiced well, and gentle for anyone's palate. The service is very attentive and they are always ready for a suggestion. Unlike most sharing places, you don't feel the pressure to order 3 dishes per person. The portions are good and you leave full. The dessert was magical! Get the pistachio kulfi or cheeni paratha. read more

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Almost Famous is a newer elevated South Indian restaurant in Culver City and it's such a great find. The space feels low key, intimate, and cozy, perfect for a relaxed dinner that still feels special. We're giving this five stars because the food was genuinely delicious. Everything felt high quality and the portions were very generous. You can tell a lot of care went into the menu. We started with the fried chicken and the cauliflower and both were really good. The fried chicken especially stood out, the sauce it came with was so flavorful and made the dish. For mains we ordered the lamb, short rib, paneer, yellow dal, garlic and chive naan, and the brown butter paratha. I personally liked the lamb more than the short rib. The paneer and yellow dal were comforting and full of flavor, the naan was fluffy and fresh, and the paratha was perfectly flaky with a rich brown butter taste. The spice level across the board was pretty mild, which actually makes this a great spot for anyone with a sensitive stomach or who prefers flavorful food without a lot of heat. Service was a bit slow, but since they're brand new it's totally understandable and not something I'm docking stars for. New restaurants usually work these things out pretty quickly. Almost Famous has a lot of potential and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Food- 5+ Ambiance- 5 Service- 5 Absolutely delicious! Server did his job in pushing all the items we ordered. I'm glad he did because they were all remarkable, with the exception of the chai tiramisu, which was tasty and good, not "wow"! For dessert, I wished they offered a simple cardamom rice pudding to finish off a rich full flavored meal. To describe Chef's skills, I'd say he "masterfully balances flavor, texture and aroma"....that's the definition of remarkable taste according to AI:). I agree. We are very excited about this new find, finally we can get very good Indian food in LA proper. read more

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My first visit, but I can tell you it will be far from my last -- get here before everyone learns about it, it's a quiet atmosphere with mouth-wateringly flavorful dishes. Gobhi Bezule, 11/10 -- the cauliflower was unexpectedly deep-fried and worked perfectly with sauce (which I would gladly enjoy like a soup!). Ghee Roast Lamb Krahi was medium spicy, 9/10. Great food, service, and experience -- will be headed back next week and bringing friends. read more

Recently went for brunch right after picking up my boyfriend from the airport. The food was hot and the juice was freshly squeezed! One of my favorite orange juices I've had. The place was very quiet and chic. I didn't get the servers name but he was attentive. I got the eggs Benedict and my boyfriend got the classic American. I loved the potatoes although I wish the hollandaise was a bit thicker and a little more flavorful. My boyfriend absolutely loved his plate. I also stopped by their restroom. It was very cute and clean. Would definitely stop by again. :) read more

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Located on a quiet stretch of Washington Blvd in Culver City, Almost Famous is a rare upscale South Asian restaurant. The interior is a bit spare with naked frosted light bulbs and decorative empty bottles. The food riffs on Indian and Pakistani cuisines with the unusual choice of beef. In general everything was high quality; the beef panora consisted of tender braised short ribs that were almost mashed and served in a bowl with a few other ingredients. The dosa was huge served with three sauces that added a nice lift. The butter naan was huge, certainly big enough for two. read more

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Outstanding flavors! We came for lunch and we had the scallops and a lamb curry stew, sort of dish and a lentil and rice crêpe filled with potatoes and egg and everything is spectacular! We will be back. read more

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We loved this place! Best Indian we've had and we have had a lot of Indian food! It's in a beautiful space and the service was attentive and wonderful. We will definitely be back and have told several friends about it. A must try! read more

Perfect delicious food, service, and ambiance. We enjoyed a great bottle of wine from Spain and chai tea to drink. All the food was delicious! My favorite dishes were the sweet potato's, crab, and the shrimp entree. read more

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Yesterday I went to almost famous for dinner. Second time with my wife. Exceptional and authentic Indian food prepared with fresh ingredients and presented in a highly professional chef The service was amazing. vegetarian options and the dishes were innovative with great flavor and taste. read more

Almost Famous - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

I had brunch here at 11am on a Saturday and was surprised that it was almost empty! The service was great and the food was excellent! I had the akuri with ginger & cardamom chai and the chai tiramisu for dessert. Y'all should come check it out so they can keep making this delicious food! read more

so so impressed. have walked past this place many times & have always been intrigued, yet never knew what the deal was & what type of food was served. Ben walked us through some of the faves so we ordered the gobhi bezule, benne dose, beef short ribs, and masala naan. food 10/10 service 10/10 ambiance was also so pleasant and lovely. will definitely be returning. read more

We have been back many times, each time it's consistently fantastic! Flavors are so fresh and vibrant, unusual dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Highly recommend. read more

We had an amazing dinner here! I sometimes get suspicious when I see a place with too good a rating but Almost Famous is really that good! Probably a top 3 west side restaurant for me. We didn't need a reservation for 2 on a Friday night. We ordered the 1. Crab bhuna - so good MUST order 2. Beef short rib - good but would probably order something different next time 3. Butter and garlic naan - pref garlic 4. Pea paneer - SO good, favorite dish 5. Black daal - good but could pass 6. Kulfi ice cream - must order The interior is candlelit and very spacious. read more

Screamy children, dry as the desert omelets, that looks beyond pathetic ans lonely for $21.50 plus not great toast is $2 extra? And a manager that seemed uninterested in the concerns of the patrons. read more

I was so happy to see an Indian fusion cuisine open for brunch. Loved the choice of American and Indian options. Loved the vada pao. The benne dosa is not like a regular dosa. It's softer and the potato filling is yummy. Loved the chutney it's served with. A must try! Servers were very polite and even though the place is self service, they came during the meal to ask if the food was good and if we need anything. They have decent sitting area. Ample of seats. read more

Almost Famous - Vada pao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California

Cod sandwich was excellent. Everything is made from scratch! Service is welcoming and family styled. read more

The chai is one of the best I have ever, ever had. It's really delicious! I enjoyed my meal, but honestly the chai is everything. I was super caffeinated when I left! And now I want more. Would you judge me for Grub Hubbing a chai to my house?? read more