Arth Bar & Kitchen in Culver City is my go-to spot for authentic Indian cuisine. I tried the Bombay Pav Bhaji , and Masala Omelet. The Bombay Pav Bhaji was perfectly spiced, with soft, toasted pav buns. The Masala Omelet was fluffy and well-seasoned, paired nicely. Sofia was wonderful - she is friendly and attentive. I love that they have a huge patio section so one can enjoy their meals comfortably For anyone craving genuine Indian flavors, Arth Bar & Kitchen is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

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3.5 stars. Food was good but whoever is managing this place needs to do a better job. We arrived and there was no host but a sign telling us to check in with the bartender. Bartender was more interested in the Dodgers game, but eventually noticed us and told us to site wherever we wanted. Only 1 waitress seemed to be rushing to take everyone's order, but then I noticed there were at least 2 other waitresses. They didn't seem to do much except for slowly bus tables and help carry food out. Ordered the Monk's Manhattan, Lychee Martini and Mango Lassi. 2 drinks were delivered in good time with the third sitting on the bar for at least 10 minutes before I asked a waitress bussing the table next to us to bring it over. She didn't seem very happy that I asked. Cauliflower, lamb, rosemary naan and butter chicken were all delicious. I saw some chutney on other tables - that would have been nice. We decided after we had some butter chicken sauce left over that we could use some rice. Rice was brought right after we asked for it (nice). However, we discovered as we dug in that it was cold rice. Not just lukewarm - cold like it had been in the fridge. We asked for some warm rice. After about 10 minutes we were asked if we needed a box. We're just waiting for the rice we said. Oh, warm rice appeared right after we asked for it then - not sure where the rice came from. Was it microwaved? If it was in a rice cooker, why didn't it come immediately after we returned the cold rice? Very strange. Then we waited another 10 minutes for the check. At this point there was no one else indoors and maybe about 4 tables outdoors. All in all it was never very busy but it seems like resources weren't efficiently managed. Bartender could have dellvered drinks instead of letting them sit at the bar. Waitresses could be helping waitress overall. Anyway, it was good food but we don't need to go back. read more

IM OBSESSED!!!!! Chili chicken is die for!!!!! I can't keep thinking about every single dish I had there. Highly highly recommend to try. Can't wait to be back and try more dishes. Every single dish is so GOOD! Super cute outside sitting, perfect for brunch or dinner. Service was top, and had only good experience at Arth. read more

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Wow this place has amazing flavor and the dishes were so delish! Loved the giant papad crispy crackers you can dip into chutney, the Homestyle chicken curry, the rosemary garlic naan and the minced lamb kabab with mint sauce ... all so good . We would love to come back! read more

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I spontaneously met up with an old (vegetarian) friend here for dinner and really enjoyed their non-meat options. We ordered the Jackfruit Jalfrezi and the Daring "Butter chicken" with imitation meat. I normally am not a fan of imitation meat, but both dishes were overly. The jalfrezi had an incredible flavorful profile and I loved the tang of the gravy. The rice and garlic naan were good, but nothing memorable by themselves. My drink, the NA Indian detox was actually a smash hit. Service was friendly, but the bathrooms were surprisingly dirty/old. Maybe a byproduct of a busy day, but I definitely expect better for a restaurant at this price point (-1 star). read more

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

This location has metered street parking in front or there is a paid parking garage around the corner. It was a Wednesday and the area was busy with samples. We were able to get a table right away. There is an outdoor patio or indoor seating with a full bar. It has low lighting inside and an open feel. Our waitress was busy and it took a while to get water refills and our order taken. The food is really good. The chicken korma was flavorful and I really enjoyed it. read more

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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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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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I've been searching for good Indian food for a while, and this hit the spot! The patio had a great vibe and the weather was beautiful. I loved the haryali chicken tikka - super tender and flavorful and COVERED in sauce (how it's supposed to be). The paratha paired well with it. We also enjoyed the chili paneer. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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

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

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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

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

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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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

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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We came on Sunday night for a friend's birthday with a party of six. From the moment we sat down, Kasia made us feel welcome. She was warm, attentive, and kept everything moving without ever making us feel rushed. She just had this easy way of making the table feel comfortable. And the food? Honestly, it really impressed us. The lamb kebabs were juicy and well-seasoned, the crispy cauliflower was snackable, the sexy fries were a hit. Drinks were top-notch, especially the Indian gin Negroni. And even the hot tea with ginger got smiles from our non-drinking friends. It was a really enjoyable evening, and we'd definitely go back.Thank you Kasia for making so special read more

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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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

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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

Delicious! Very clean and nice looking space with friendly and helpful staff. There's a wide variety of drinks and so many tasty options on the menu. The crispy cauliflower bites were the perfect starter. I would eat those as a main dish. The naan was also delicious. Don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu but I loved the Paneer Tikka Masala. Oh! Good music and Dodger games on the screens by the bar too!! 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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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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This spot has gone downhill. I have been to this restaurant multiple times since it opened and my most recent experience made me vow to never return. They are now consistently "short-staffed" or at least that is their excuse for poor service. Food came out without the bread. Had to wait 10 mins for that by which time the entrees were cold. Got multiple pieces of broken plastic in the kebabs. No one came to refill water at the table. Had to literally flag servers to get our orders. Chicken curry was more curry than chicken. Not a good value. read more

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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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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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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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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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

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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

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

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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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

Lovely neighborhood spot, great service and really delicious food! Highly recommend! We loved the chicken korma and the pani puri.

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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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

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

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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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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