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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Excellent Service and Authentic indian food. The Kotu Parotta was the best I've ever had. I will be coming back. Located on a beautiful quiet street of Culver city. Plenty of parking. read more

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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Almost famous is a great find in the Culver City arts area. It's located just a few blocks west of La Cienega on Washington Boulevard. The food is outstanding. The flavor and the spices they use are superb. The staff were very nice and hospitable. We thoroughly enjoyed the scallops, the shrimp and grits were outstanding. The beef short ribs had amazing flavor. I highly recommend you give this place a try! read more

Almost Famous - Main dining room. Very clean - 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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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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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

Delicious food! Gracious service! If you're craving both, come and enjoy an outstanding Indian meal at Almost Famous! We made a 6:30pm reservation for 3 (my husband & son were accompanying me) for Saturday night, and arrived on time. We were greeted and seated. We had two appetizers that were both so flavorful & fresh, it was like a party in my mouth! Both my son and husband enjoyed the gobhi bezule, and the sweet potato curry appetizers as well. My son and I both chose the Chicken Korma almandine for our main course. It was perfectly prepared in a creamy sauce. We had basmati rice and freshly baked naan to accompany our dishes. My husband had a roti dish that he also enjoyed. We all agreed that we would be returning. The portions were generous and we did not have room for dessert. The one negative is that the place is very noisy. There is nothing in the restaurant to dampen sound and the acoustics can make it difficult to hear your dining companion(s). read more

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

I did not even know this gem of a restaurant was here. Absolutely delicious and friendly service.

Thanks to people who opened this place. NOT A TRADITIONAL INDIAN PLACE, but very sophisticated and upscale flavors. If you don't understand what can that be, one should come and try it themselves. It was a very lucky discovery, and I am so happy I did. (Kerala fried chicken, probably one of the best fried chicken ever had. Crispy and phenomenal!) didn't order sweet dish, so it's a todo for us. read more

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

My friend and I decided to try this place out because of the 4.9 stars, and we discovered that it was too low! We both love Indian food and we had a tough time choosing from their small menu. There were also many delicious traditional American choices, but in combinations that looked amazing. We chose 3 small plates and they were all amazing. I will definitely go back to try other items! Easy street parking, great service, and we loved the simple and elegant decor Great spot! 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

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 8/10 Ordered lamb, garlic naan, butter sauce dish, cauliflower , two deserts (the carrot and the pistachio ice cream) everything was cooked perfectly. Was so good I didn't get any photos. We had no reservations and we were seated in 10 minutes. Server was kind and had great recommendations. Place was full, we sat in between two other groups. Would have liked a little more space but can't complain. Very minimalistic. Would def return again. New favorite. read more

A group of six of us Had dinner together last night, and we ALL enjoyed our individual meals at this restaurant! Wow! The flavors were sooo Delicious!! I personally ordered the garlic scallops, the garlic and chive naan, and the lamb roast, and it was all amazing. My Friends ordered the lamb biryani, the beef short rib, the crab appetizer, and the shrimp and grits... Nobody was disappointed! And our waiter was so attentive; she got us anything we needed! 10/10 experience! Highly recommend read more

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Easily the best Indian restaurant on the westside. Here are the dishes that I enjoyed the most: Crab bhuna Fig papdi chat Spinach kabab Beef short ribs nihari Ghee roast lamb krahi Awadhi lamb biryani Benne dose They have beer and wine, as well as mocktails that had fresh ginger. read more

Amazing food and service. Loved the sagpaneer and lamb. The kulfi was out of this world. Will be back. read more

I work nearby and came to pick food up for myself and a coworker. i was helped by Vajay, who was really nice and made the experience pleasant and fast as i had to order quickly to go and get back to work. the food was ready within 20 minutes. the presentation(to go) was great.. i just ate it super quick and so the pictures dont do it justice. im always skeptical out fusion spots and with this being Indian-American food i didnt know if one cuisine would be better than the other but i truly enjoy both and would highly recommend this place! Will be trying out their dinner menu next. p.s. i am also south asian so my review is coming from someone very familiar with the south asian/indian cuisine- therefore take my word for it! Bonus: they service halal chicken and lamb. read more

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I'll be leaving this review from the perspective of both me and my boyfriend's experience grabbing brunch here. I wanted to grab some breakfast at a place I've never visited and my boyfriend was in the mood for some good dosa and sambar. We found this place and HAD TO give it a try with the damn near perfect reviews! First off the ambiance and design in here is absolutely beautiful! The restaurant has a warm, light, and modern design inside that was absolutely stunning to me. We ordered the benne dosa with sambar and two green teas. I'll also stop to say that my boyfriend's family is from South India and he grew up having home cooked Kerala dishes ever since he was a child. With that being said he absolutely HATED the meal. The dosa itself he thought was decent and good. But the sambar he absolutely HATED. He thought it was too sweet and lacked some of the original flavors and spices that South Indian dishes should have. I however haven't had traditional dosa and sambar yet so I really did enjoy it. It thought the dosa itself was really good, but I did agree with him in the sense that the sambar should have had a stronger savory taste to it. Our waiter was very attentive, so much so that he overheard my boyfriend's complaints and sent us a complimentary Kulfi ice cream to make up for the benne dosa. Even though my partner is a harsh critic when it comes to South Indian dishes I do recommend that you give this spot a try! I will say that I do wish they had a couple more options on the menu than the few they had offered. Overall I'd give this place a solid 7/10 and I think my partner would probably rate it a 2/10 But still give it a try! :) read more

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All the dishes were aromatic and flavorful! The standout for me was the Gobhi Bezule. This was delicious comfort food on another level. Crispy, with fragrant flavors that meld together in the perfect combination of texture and palatial joy. I would go back just for this dish. I also loved the sweet and savory combination of the Crab Bhuna. The House Black Daal was as comforting as promised. The dinner wouldn't have been complete without the sweet dessert Kulfi to deliciously round out and balance the meal. Can't wait to come back to try more!! read more

It's a new restaurant in the neighborhood, and we like to support local. The restaurant is nicely decorated, good vibe, service was good, the food was tasty, Indian recipes and dishes, next time I would def try to order more of their options read more

The food I've had here both times has been absolutely sensational. The curry tikka masala was a highlight but I also think the Kotu Parrotta might be one of the best things I've eaten this year. I've only done pickup so far but each time they have had the order ready insanely fast and the service when I went inside was fantastic. I won't get Indian anywhere else in mid city now! read more

First time visiting this restaurant and will come again for sure. Delicious food, clean space, courteous staff, beyond expectations. Modern take on fabulous Indian cuisine with a creative twist. Definitely must visit in gastronomic Culver City scene. read more

My husband and I stopped by on a Saturday evening and were instantly charmed by the warm, vibrant vibe. We decided to start with three appetizers: the Crab Bhuna with banana bun/poori, Kerala fried chicken, and fig chaat. All three sounded too good to pass up, and they lived up to their descriptions. The standout was hands down the Crab Bhuna, flavorful, and perfectly balanced by the sweet banana poori. The fig chaat was fresh, and the fried chicken had that great southern meets south India crunch, but we quickly realized that "small plates" here are Indian small, meaning quite generous! We paced ourselves and moved on to a lamb main course with dal and whole wheat roti, comforting, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Service was good and friendly. By then, we had no room left for dessert (even though the options sounded amazing), but that just gives us something to look forward to next time. Almost Famous truly delivers on inventive Indian flavors without losing the soul of the cuisine. We'll definitely be back, and next time, dessert is happening! read more

First time here, and pleasantly surprised by how flavorful each dish was! Each item had such unique flavors. Our favorite was the cauliflower small plate. The coconut flavor really came through. The crab dish was good, but the natural crab flavor was a bit over-powered by the strong spices. Altogether still enjoyable, and the banana buns it came with were delicious! The saag and lamb roast were excellent as well. Lamb was not gamey and was very tender. Looking forward to coming back to try other dishes and to the welcoming service. Ambiance is perfect for a date night. read more

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One of the best restaurants the west side of LA has seen in a long time. From the candlelit ambiance to the music and the service. This place serves Michelin Star quality food. This is not your average strip mall restaurant. This is special. If you don't know Indian food, they'll explain it. Culver Arts District has a few gems and this is DEFINITELY one of them. The menu is so special and it's hard to go wrong even if you're not sure what you're ordering. Cauliflower spinach, and the short ribs are truly five star cuisine The wine list is short and fabulous. Eat here when you're hungry and looking for something really special. Note, the day menu is different than the dinner menu. read more

This is our second time here. The service top notch. The staff courteous as always. Food - fingerlicking good. If you like the real Indian food save going to any other restaurant and do yourself a favor and come here. You won't regret it! Wishing them the utmost success. Cheers to Vijay and team. read more

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I stopped in for brunch at this self-serve gem, and wow--what an unexpected treat! The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and they're doing a cute subtle Christmas theme. Even though it's self-serve, the staff here is phenomenal. Everyone was genuinely friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of what they do. Special shoutout to the chef behind the French toast--easily the softest, fluffiest I've had in a long time. I still don't know what kind of syrup they used, but wow. It had this unique flavor that set the whole dish apart. Everything about the experience felt thoughtful and high-quality. If you're looking for a brunch spot that's both relaxed and seriously delicious, this place should be at the top of your list. I'm already planning my next visit! I rarely leave reviews but, well deserved 5 stars. read more

Almost Famous - Biscuits & Gravy and Brioche French Toast - both phenomenal. (Breakfast sausage side). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Culver City, California