Great food and vibe! Definitely recommend sitting outside on a warm day for people watching! Everything we tried was good. The Saag Paneer, the butter chicken, the chicken korma... the eggplant dish i cant remember the name of lol. Naans were also good though I couldn't really taste the rosemary in the rosemary garlic naan. Overall everything was flavorful, with good texture! Definitely a fan and would recommend! Stay Cheerful read more

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The food was totally fine, but just fine. The curry fries were a decent snack but there was no particular synergy between the fries and curry, was kinda just fries with curry on top. Not bad. The butter chicken was tasty. A little too spicy and also there were still some bits/chunks of chili that made it particularly spicy for some bites and I had to take a break lol. The roti was not bad. The reason I'm giving 3-stars is because the value is terrible for fine food. Can get really delicious Indian food like this elsewhere for way better. I think the butter chicken was like $27 and didn't even come with rice : ( The portion was pretty large though. Maybe you should just share one between two people and add rice. I usually just review on taste, but the price point just felt a little egregious. The ambiance is pretty and it's a nice lil area, so if you want a vibey elevated spot for Indian it's fine, but the food is definitely just standard and fine, not really worth it for me personally. read more

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Went here with my wife, son, and his partner. Service was excellent. They passed my first test for "real Indian" by having Kingfisher beer. We ordered a broad selection from the menu. Biggest hits were Chicken Korma, Chana Masala, and Biriyani. All of these were excellent. Cauliflower and samosa appetizers were solid. Butter chicken was average. Next time I visit my son in Culver City, I'm going back here. read more

LOVED this Indian fusion spot. Everything on the menu looks (and was) delicious, so thank you to our awesome waiter for helping us choose food for a party of three. It also has a cool bar and vibe inside - will definitely be back for drinks. Now, back to the food, here's everything we got (and loved): - tikka tacos - signature butter chicken (one of the best I've had) - sexy fries - masala cheese naan (a little spicy) - rosemary garlic naan - pistachio lamb chops - saffron rice Dessert - all were amazing, but order of favorite for us: 1 - Gulab jamun 2 - Arth fried ice cream 3 - mango rasmalai read more

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Honestly, best butter chicken in LA. Also amazing samosas, other appetizers, and garlic naan. Slightly on the pricier side, as the entree doesn't come with rice nor naan, but it's so worth it for the absolute best Indian on the westside. Arth is elevated Indian dining and is beautiful for a date spot. The adjacent lot provides one hour of free parking, so take advantage of that. Lovely outdoor patio seating and cozy, well-appointed interior. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Ig: @dawntc - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

This place was such a cute find. The service was amazing and everyone was so warm and welcoming. The spicy marg was so good, I am still thinking about it. The pav bhaji and golgappe were both absolutely delicious. I still dream about this meal. Truly such a wonderful spot and I would recommend it to everyone! read more

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DineLA Restaurant Week February 2026 It was the last chance for DineLA and while poking around on another social media platform, struck up a conversation about Indian food. That's how the craving hit. Downtown Culver City. If you know the area, you know it's parking structures. At least it is for me. I don't care for doing laps hoping to catch street parking - so I just pull right into one the structures. There's one less than 100 yards behind Arth Bar. Walked in early. Intentionally. It was a Friday and the last evening of DineLA just in case. It started to fill up as I left but it was nice to have the place to myself - chose to sit at the bar. There's also both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was excellent. Sitting at the bar, the bartender is right there. He was attentive, friendly and was able to help me choose which what extras to order, on top of the DineLA menu options. Enjoyed everything I ordered - not sure why the pics aren't populating. Portion sizes were more than I thought they'd be for DineLA so I ended up taking about half home for leftovers. Wish the dish was spicier however it was good flavor to the point I'd order it again and just ask to add the heat. The Naan was a little less garlicky than I'd like but I'd still order that again too. I'll just say that even the next day the leftovers heated up well and I devoured everything - not a morsel was left. I liked Arth Bar & Kitchen as adult beverages were also offered. And I could see myself going back just for the really well balanced drinks the bartender made up for me. read more

Arth recently hosted friends and I for a joint celebration and overall enjoyed the nice ambiance, amazing cocktails, and good cuisine! Their staff did an excellent job communicating and checking in on us through out our dinner. Their cocktails seemed to be the shared favorite highlight of the meal from the table. I remember looking around and seeing like 6 of the same cocktail; Arth's Jal Jeera sunrise. In my best attempt at describing the consuming experience; its flavor and texture was similar to a pleasantly boozy mango lassi. Kindly sweet and a generous serving. I personally also loved their Mire meets Pedro. I love spicy cocktails with a kick and this one definitely had some horsepower. It's zingy sip had a good chunky sliced Jalapeño slightly charred in the drink. it was paired with a Tajin rim, which added another spicy element to mix with the Latinesque liquors of Mezcal/reposado tequila.. it was outstanding. We had gone family style on the food and enjoyed the appetizers (pictured) most! They were lovely bites and their sexy fries especially were a hit at our table! We also had some entrees and while the flavor was good in the butter chicken and masala plates we ordered I do wish we had it more spicy. There's no spice meter offered on the menu but certainly would have enjoyed the opportunity. Nevertheless our experience was very good. Their staff was on top of everything and all else went very well! read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Sexy Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Such a fun happy hour! The paneer tacos and avocado bhel were delicious! They were pretty mild but packed flavor. The tacos were pretty big. Me and my partner shared the three tacos (double tortillas) and the bhel. He's Indian and he loves aarth lol We had one of the happy hour cocktails. Would probably try a different cocktail for the normal menu. We want to go to the next Bollywood trivia night to meet the culver desi crowd! read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Paneer tacos Avocado Bhel - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

The place looks very nice loved the outside mural. The inside was nice they had a painting event going on so we sat outside. Service was great as well. We ordered pani puri which was not the greatest. Pani was very sour the stuffing was tasteless Paneer Kati roll was bad. It was definitely one the worst Kati roll I have tried. All they did was take the paneer tika masla and wrapped it Naan. Nice try but that's not called a Kati roll. This one I was highly disappointed in. However the Avacado bhel was good. Had some decent flavors. This one i would recommend but maybe a little Spicer if they have an option. Hakka noddles was the best dish. It was good simple load w some veggies. Overall the ambiance is cool, food needs to be better. Drinks were okay. The mocktail was a better option then the cocktail. read more

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Enjoyed dinner here a few weeks ago, and the food was excellent. I had the saag paneer with garlic naan and rice. I didn't order a cocktail, but the drinks looked amazing. Our server was great, and the space was clean and spacious. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Saag Paneer - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

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So grateful to have genuinely amazing Indian food right in downtown Culver! Every tight-knit city needs a spot like this. From creative bites like the avocado bhel to comfort staples like chicken masala, everything hits. It's become one of those "can't go wrong" neighborhood essentials. read more

Good Indian food! Nice ambiance inside, clean and smells good. They have a full bar too. I parked in a lot on Cardiff - they don't validate parking unfortunately but the rates aren't awful. We're dairy-free so we were a bit concerned since some Indian restaurants use a lot of heavy cream and cheese in their sauces, but after explaining our restriction to the waitress, she did explain we had some options. Though there aren't a ton of options... None of the Tandoor dishes can be dairy-free which is a bummer. Old Monk Drunken Wings: comes with 4. Generously sauced and pretty flavorful. Classic Samosas: comes with 2. Pretty big size. They're alright but I wasn't blown away by the flavor. Fish Moilee: we got it with shrimp (+$2). Really enjoyed the flavor of this dish. You don't get a lot of shrimp despite the hefty price, though. Homestyle Chicken Curry: We enjoyed this one too. Both this and the one above are good with rice and were a nice mix of different flavors. Besides these 2 entrees, we could have had the eggplant masala and the lamb kosha. So, not a ton of dairy-free options... 4 entrees to choose from. We ordered the cumin cilantro rice with our mains... don't think it's worth the extra cost to have it be "cumin cilantro", we couldn't taste the cumin at all. We also got rosemary garlic naan... also couldn't taste the rosemary. And then an order of garlic naan which was better. My friends found a couple of hairs in their food which wasn't the most pleasant surprise. They gave us a small discount on our meal after we told them about this which was kind. Overall, I did enjoy the flavors of the food, but it's a little on the pricey side. read more

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Good food, good drink. The low score is for the super rude, super ignorant bar manager. This lady completely ignored me and the other patrons. No greeting when we arrived, no seeing if we needed anything. We ended up ordering with random people orbiting around. Seemed like no one was assigned to us even though we were seated at the bar and the blonde lady stated to who she was talking to that she was the new bar manager. Most of the time she was the only person behind the bar. The guy i ordered with went home and then there was zero help. She was standing in front of me visiting with someone the entire time, ignoring us!. She never even said goodbye as we left. I wanted to order other things but this inattentive rude lady just soured it for me. Please hire someone with common courtesy and professionalism to set an example. read more

Dec '24 -- The butter chicken is worth doubling back for! I love good Indian food and with regard to that, I'm particular about where I go for it. This is now one of my TWO favorite Indian cuisine restaurants. Initially tried their food at a yelp event and once I discovered it was local, I eagerly went back because the sample of the dish I tried was so good. When dining, I sat at the bar and because I just dropped in solo, I couldn't try as much as I would have liked to. Everything smelled fragrant and delicious as plates passed me by. I had the butter chicken, saag paneer, and basmati rice. Everything was delicious! Parking was easy enough around the corner in a parking structure and service was ok. They had a bit of a wait but I was able to skip the line and head to the bar without having to wait. Very casual inside and TVs all around the bar with sports playing. read more

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Fusion Indian food We came at brunch time and they had a special but limited brunch menu. Friend ordered the chicken and waffles and seemed to enjoy it. I got the hakkah noodles and it was spicy and seasoned well. I originally wanted a saag paneer but they don't offer that at brunch. The sexier fries were tasty and good for sharing. The tamarind mocktail was pretty good and a unique mix of spices around the rim. Highly recommend getting a few plates and doing family style so people can try a bit of everything. read more

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came for vday and wasn't packed at all. it's just a modern indian food restaurant, playing absolute bangers aka music in my playlists but that's not always the best sign LOL the menu is pretty condensed for an indian restaurant which is fine, but vegetarian/vegan items were limited af which is also odd..they didn't even have tofu like huh. indian food is always a safe bet for me bc i can usually always modify but not this place... ordered the chips, chana, vegan buttered chicken, w rice and roti on the side. everything was good, spice level mid even when asked for extra spice but flavor was there. service was SLOW.. our server did take his time to explain what can be made vegan or not but it wasn't even busy like that so i don't understand..we didn't get checked up on which is whatever but took forever to take our order, to get us to-go boxes and the check like what yall doin there's 3 tables ..idk i just wanted to LEAVE definitely wouldn't come back just bc little to no options for me but it was cute here read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Too tasty. I don't typically eat fusion food, but this was extremely well done. If you're looking for good Indian fusion food, this is definitely the spot. On a Monday night we were seated very quickly and our food came out very soon after we ordered. It's on the louder side for sure, but not impossible to have a conversation. They also have outdoor seating which definitely looked quieter! read more

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Amazing food and cost effective . I couldn't imagine that I could eat in $30 a full meal in LA. We had 4 people and we ordered butter chicken , panner spinach kofta , biryani , masala papad and soya chap. Quantity was enough for 4 of us . The soya chap and spinach kofta gravy was the best one I had eaten. Chap was very soft and flavorful and kofta gravy was a must try . Service was quick and ambiance was good and soothing. Parking is difficult as it's in main road. read more

This location used to be my favorite spot - Ford's Filling Station - and this part of Culver City has changed a lot since then. With so many restaurants opening/closing nearby we waited a long time but Arth seems to have created a home for itself. We were up for some Indian/fusion and had no issue getting a reservation last minute for a Saturday night. Always prefer to sit at the bar and we had drinks (Harlan hazy is a SUPER good beer). Menu was pretty easy to understand being fans of Indian food. Samosas - usually these can be pretty dense but at Arth they were much lighter with two sauces (spicy/sweet) that were perfect and could have used a little bit more. Saag Paneer and garlic naan were both really good as you can eat that naan all night... The pistachio lamb chops were good but unimpressive as I had seen other reviewers post much better looking versions. It tasted good but you do eat with your eyes first and they didn't look great. Service was quick and friendly and we'll definitely come back - If you are not familiar with the area, the traffic and parking can be tough since the whole downtown Culver City area has been a mess since COVID. read more

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The Saag Paneer and Butter Chicken was very good. Great atmosphere and staff. Garlic naan is a must read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Saag Paneer and Butter Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

We went there for Saturday brunch. We got, PaniPuri, tandoori sliders and kathi roll, mango lassi and tamarind refresher for our mains and mango rasmalai for dessert. Everything was really tasty and was full of flavors. I would have liked pani puri with a little bit more hint of sweetness but no big deal. The ambiance of the place is really nice too, very aesthetically pleasing. I will be back here for sure. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Pani puri - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

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Modern Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Some interesting cocktails (both alcoholic and alcohol-free). For example, the tamarind refresher is delicious. The selection of beers is limited but the Harland hazy IPA I tried was a great accompaniment to the food. Most of the plates are great for sharing so it's better to under- than over-order. With how fast their kitchen is, you can always add more items. The avocado bhelpuri was presented as a towering volcano-like creation on the plate. It took some deftness to dig into it without spilling the food all over! The dish was delicious and was easily shared by 7 people (along with other appetizers). Plan to share and you won't be disappointed. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Avocado Bhel - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

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Cozy vibe, delicious food and amazing drinks! The Masala Chai Martini was a standout for me. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Saag Paneer, Masala Chai Martini, Sholay Naan - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

I had tried Arth when it initially opened. The food and service were quite good. Since then I have had a couple of not so great experiences so had not visited for a while. However we had visitors who wanted Indian food and given location was close to home we decided to give it a go. The dining room was completely empty when we came. As we settled in, the lack of energy in the space became noticeable. Service was polite, but not engaged and there wasn't much attentiveness. We started with panipuri, expecting a burst of sweet, spicy, and refreshing flavors. Instead, it was all one not,no complexity, no sparkle. The Kathi rolls arrived soggy, weighed down by sauce, with spices so muted they were barely there. Roti and dal were fine, the fries were actually decent, but nothing on the table made us pause and say "wow." By the time the check came, the meal felt forgettable and for the prices, not a value for money. I left wishing I had gone somewhere else. read more

Arth Bar and Kitchen, in Culver City, is billed as an Asian Fusion, Indian Restaurant. When we got there, the menu is clearly Indian only, probably needs a reclassification on the Yelp page (in the interest of accuracy). Anyway, this did not deter us from enjoying the elegant decor and inside seating area, before ordering lunch. The first dish was the Shrimp Moilee (Coconut milk, Tumeric). It came out well presented with nice optics. The curry was thick, silky and with a satisfying flavor that was not overpowering. The six shrimp were cooked perfectly and delivered a fresh and fragrant bite. The second entree was the Signature Butter Chicken. Also well arranged, good color depth, with a distinct aromatic flavor. Basmati rice and Garlic Naan were the accompaniments. Culver City does have nice restaurants, but traffic in the restaurant area is always in gridlock. While it is frustrating to get in and out of the area, I still get attracted to its dining establishments and when I can drum up the drive (and patience), you will find me there. read more

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Came here one evening for drinks and apps. Missed happy hour but still had great options to choose from. Situated in the middle of Culver City, this is a cute Indian fusion restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. There was lots of space inside, which is where we sat. The service was good. Really enjoyed my lychee martini, just the right amount of sweet and booze. The chicken bites were moist and had a little kick to them (especially with the dipping sauce). The sexy fries was an interesting twist with the combination of chutney and their house special sauce. And of course, any Indian dining experience (fusion or not) should include some samosas, which were also pretty decent. read more

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This is my goto spot for north Indian food in the area and one of the best Indian restaurants in the city in my opinion. Modern but casual ambience and service is quick. Probably my top pav bhaji spot in LA(not considering artesia). All the other food is on point too and very high quality, but the portions are a bit on the smaller side. I usually opt for a medium or"little spicy" when I order delivery as spicy is too hot. But when dining in, they never asked me for spice level and what they brought to the table was always perfect. read more

Had dinner with a friend here the other night. She picked the place and I was ready for something different. This place did not disappoint. Everything we had were amazing. The samosas, avocado bhel, mint chicken, dal makhmali, and garlic naan ... were just so delicious. We shared all the plates and did not leave a morsel behind. The servers were all very attentive. They can use a little more light in the restaurant. There's parking structure on the street over. I will certainly be back. read more

My favorite Indian restaurant in LA! I always get the chili cheese naan, lychee martini, and butter chicken (extra spicy). sometimes I daydream about Arth - that's how good it is! read more

Good food. Good service and great ambiance. The area is also nice with many other bars and restaurants around. Parking is plenty as well.

I'll say the food here is really good, and the ambience here really brings some swag to an Indian restaurant which I'm proud to see as someone who's part Indian. This place does Indian fusion better than most, but be warned a beer and an order of 3 chicken tikka tacos cost $36 lol read more

Came here on a Saturday night. The place was decently filled with enough room available for walk-ins. The decor was modern looking. Crispy Cauliflower Bites - Delicious! The breading was seasoned so perfectly and actually crispy! The sauce it came with added a good varying flavor profile. Paneer Tikka Masala - Wow. The curry was so flavorful and creamy! The paneer was extremely soft too. I almost mistaked it for tofu! I honestly couldn't get enough of this dish. Basmati Rice - Tasted exactly what you'd expect from eating basmati rice. Garlic Naan - It's 1 piece of average sized naan cut into 4. I wish it was bigger, especially since the waiter said it was good for 1 or 2 people - 1 if you really like naan. But it was so little for even just 1 person. Tasted great, I just wish they offered a bigger serving size and/or were more accurate with their portion recommendations. Wine - I can't remember the name of the white wine we got but they charged us a little over 40 dollars for this bottle. After our meal, we were curious to see what the up charge was and came to find out they sold us an 11 dollar bottle for over 40 bucks. Bad on us, but also bad on them! Food was super tasty; everything happening in the kitchen was superb!! My only true gripe with this place was the extremely expensive wine bottle for such poor wine quality. I know it's a business, but that up charge just felt wrong. I'm still giving 4 stars because the kitchen should not be punished. read more

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2 4 2 We loved it. Go in the back and watch how they make the naan in the deep oven. It's the kind of restaurant you don't need a menu, just a good waiter or a list of what you had last time so you don't order again and get something new. Everything is good. read more

I love this place so much. This is one of the restaurants that you can point randomly at a dish and it will turn out great. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. Started off with the masala papad chaat and classic samosas. The papad chaat is basically like an Indian spin of chips and pico de gallo, except the chips are in cone form with the pico stuffed inside. It was okay. Samosas were also fine but not impressive. The entrees are where things really got good. Butter chicken was savory and delicious. Same for the chicken curry. The naan was fluffy and light. Four pieces for $5 was plenty. For drinks, I got the Mira meets Pedro, which is a margarita made with mezcal and tequila. It took some getting used to, but I found it refreshing. Service was very friendly and attentive. Restrooms are clean. And there's a public parking garage near the restaurant. read more

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The food smells good and the place is very nice I didn't have a chance to order food because the service was too slow end of the day Good prices ! But I love Indian food will definitely come back to try it read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

We were at a spot nearby in Culver for drinks and went on the hunt for dinner. We actually had planned on going to a Mediterranean place for dinner, but walked the wrong way. Lucky for us, we got close to Arth and the smell alone drew all 4 of us in. Seriously smelled delicious outside. We were seated right away in the patio area and our server was very pleasant. We shared a few dishes and they were all honestly awesome. We started with an appetizer of Sexy Fries cause the name alone made us laugh and the chutney on top was great. We then shared a few dishes - butter chicken (amazing, tender) and 2 other dishes I'm honestly forgetting now, but all were very tasty and high quality. We also got two orders of the garlic naan which hit the spot. Seriously delicious Indian meal if you're in the area. Great quality and flavors. read more

Arth Bar & Kitchen - Mini feast. So good. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

We ordered from here for the first time and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. Our order was missing the mango lassi, and when we called to resolve it, we were left on hold for over 10 minutes before eventually hanging up, with no follow-up from the restaurant. The food itself was just okay, and the portion sizes did not feel worth the price. read more

I have been meaning to leave this review for so long, let's get into it. Firstly this is located in downtown culver where all the hype is. Beautiful patio seating or if you want a more intimate time, indoors is fine as well. Patio is dog friendly but front patio can feel a little tighter. There is a side patio as well. I've sat at the bar a few times and that is also really nice, you get to see all their handcrafted cocktails and service is just as nice at the bar. The butter chicken is my absolute favorite I recommending two servings because you will want to be very selfish with the dish, truly amazing! It is safe to say I've tried almost everything on the menu. They do offer vegetarian options and their paneer is so savory. Their homestyle curry is my boyfriend's favorite with a hint of spice which is perfect, wish it had more meat but regardless it is delicious. The chicken tikka was a bit spicy but very flavorful I highly recommend if you have a craving for spice. Cumin cilantro rice was very tasty, I mixed it in with their plain rice as well. Chana Masala, so good! Wish it was bigger but I think it a fair portion to add alongside other mains. Sexy fries appetizer is always a go to, must eat fast unless you like soggy fries. The daal has a slight undertone of spice but nothing too crazy, kids can enjoy this as well with some naan and rice. If you have picky little ones there is an appetizer on the menu that mimics chicken nuggets, I do enjoy these as well. Service is always phenomenal, as I come regularly I always inquire a table serviced by Emilio there as he has never failed to give excellent service, I have been sat with other servers and they're all very great! Hostess is always kind and is very welcoming to all. Owner is so kind as well, very professional, friendly and is very hands on in his business. I have no complaints ever about this restaurant, I simply cannot wait to return. read more

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