Per their website, Badmaash is "an Indian joint in Los Angeles that has nice wine & cold beer," with locations in DTLA, Fairfax, and now Venice on Abbott Kinney. I visited the Venice location, which seems to be their newest outpost. I came because someone told me, "You have to try Badmaash," so I figured, why not? Our group was seated at the outdoor counter overlooking Abbott Kinney and happened to catch the tail end of the Venice Run Club's "Mobbin Wednesday" 4.5-mile group run. I've never seen so many toned and incredibly fit people in one place - but I had to refocus on the menu ... I was there for the food. The menu takes familiar Indian favorites and elevates them with creative twists and modern presentation. While you'll recognize many of the dishes, they're clearly curated with a more contemporary approach than your typical neighborhood Indian restaurant. The flavors remain authentic but are refined, making each dish feel both comforting and unique. The atmosphere is casual yet trendy, making it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or lingering over drinks. If you're looking for Indian food that respects tradition while embracing creativity, Badmaash is well worth a visit. I can definitely see why people recommend it, and I'd happily return to explore more of the menu. read more

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Badmaash has been on my list of places I want to try on Abbot Kinney and it did not disappoint. Parking is only street or the lots behind the buildings on the East side of the street. I went on a Sunday evening so parking wasn't terrible. The service was great and very accommodating. I recommend getting reservations because it filled up! The place was charming as well. They had real candles behind the bar as decor. Fancy! The food was decent. They don't give you the option of spice level so that tells me it's going to be toned down. The Badmaash Chicken Tikka was the only dish we ordered that had a little kick to it. Overall the dishes had flavor. Would have been better if it had a little spice to it but we are in Venice so I can understand. The saag paneer was ok, something was definitely missing from what I am used to in an Indian dish but I was mindful this place is considered fusion. The rosemary naan was ok, the fries was fabulous! I highly recommend you get that and the Badmaash chicken Tikka. The spritz was also refreshing. Overall, I think this is a nice trendy place that is good for date night. read more

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Nice decor and lively atmosphere. Food was good although the portions were small but that didn't bother me much since I'm not a big eater! Service was good by Christopher! The martinis were also good with a healthy pour! Lively street, lively good restaurant with good service, will definitely return if in d mood for Indian! read more

BADMAASH Venice is SOO GOOD. Finally open to the public They'd been running this space as delivery for a while, but it opened March 27, so I had to check it out Service stands out immediately. The waiters are so warm and attentive. Plus the ambiance is very vibey. It's a dim, intimate restaurant. Oldies playing. They even played "Gole Yakh" and my heart melted I got the crispy yogurt puffs, chicken tikka poutine, lamb neck korma, Goan pork curry. It was all so perfect, I'm excited to try more of their dishes next time apparently everything is good and you can't go wrong. Yogurt puffs- super crispy with really yummy and bright chutney Poutine- fries stayed crispy and the chicken was stunning Lamb neck korma- my favorite. Very tender, falls apart. Rosemary naan + that roasted cashew/hazelnut sauce was delicious Goan pork curry- my new favorite comfort food Order naan. The saucier dishes need it. The chili cheese naan was basically an Indian quesadilla and it comes with raita. Happy they finally opened this one in Venice. I'm literally already planning my next visit. read more

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I went here with 2 friends for an early weekday dinner at 530. We made a reservation online a few weeks prior. We were seated inside right at our reservation time. We ordered the chili cheese naan, mushrooms, eggplant dish, chicken tikka poutine, short rib and coconut curry mussels. My favorite of them all were the chicken tikka poutine (partly because I love poutine), the naan and the mussels. I thought the short rib was average and probably can get better somewhere else. The mushroom was really tasty and the eggplant was good but not what I expected based on the description. All our dishes together was about $200 including tax and tip. Would definitely want to come again to try some of the other dishes. It's located right on Abbott Kinney, found street parking though can be tough during certain times. read more

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I love Badmaash! First time at the Venice location, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The vibe is completely different from the Fairfax one, but in the best way. We genuinely enjoyed every single item we ordered. My favorite was the steak frites -- luckily, we got the last order! It was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The cocktails were also amazing: super refreshing and perfect for a summer vibe. And the service deserves a special mention. Unfortunately, I don't remember our server's name, but he went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. Can't wait to come back again and again! read more

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Honestly, this might've actually been the worst Indian food I've ever had. Pretty much everything was under-seasoned and mediocre at best. I've heard such good things so this was so disappointing:,) The chicken tikka tasted like tomato soup and was sweet?? The goat kebab was soooo tiny!! I was shocked when it came out, it looked like something off the childrens menu. It had good flavor for the kebab itself but the sauce it came in did nothing to enhance it, The short rib was SOO tender, it was perfectly cooked. But there was no flavor at all, just tasted like meat lol. Also warning - they don't let you ajust spice level and it comes with negative spice. Also every dish was borderline room temperature, not hot at all. Overall would not recommend and it's very $$ for the amount of food you get. Service was good and vibes in there were sooo perfect for a date night! read more

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Loved the pure Venice-cool vibe--think hip-hop soundtracks, a flashy orange marquee, and high energy buzz throughout the room (probably in part because of how hard it is to nab a rez). Some of our favorites were their crispy yogurt puri cup starter (MUST GET!), their signature Chicken Tikka Poutine, the lamb neck korma, and the oyster mushroom laal. Thought the chicken tikka, black lentil daal, and the mussels fell a little flat...they all could have used a bit more seasoning/spice. Save room for the chai chocolate pot du creme for dessert...SOOO good! Fia was our server and she CRUSHED IT! So good with recommendations and checking in. read more

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The food is awesome with wonderful service. This is a must try. Definitely going back

I had the pleasure of trying their curry mussels. I was suggested this place and those mussels by luke, I was then served by Manny who suggested I pair them with the rosemary Naan. Very incredible quality and flavor. While I am bummed my go to Italian spot Piccolo is gone this is a great new addition to Abbot Kinney. read more

Badmaash - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I took my in laws here for my graduation dinner and it did not disappoint. We have a really high bar for high end Indian food. We got: Onion bhajia- I will dream about this. It was the perfect crispness and flavor. 10/10 Butter chicken samosa- I liked it but it only came as 1 samosa and idk with butter chicken I expect more sauciness in the filling. 8/10 Lamb chop laal Maas - my in laws love lamb and it hit their standards 10/10 Chicken tikka poutine - this is my favorite at all the badmaash's. I could eat this everyday 10/10 Fish moilee - idk why I order this all the time but get disappointed. It needs curry leaves and more savor. 7/10. Steak frites - this was the star and we all loved it. 10/10. The sauce was fantastic and served tableside. Rice pudding - they heard it was my husbands bday so they gave us this on the house, but I should have ordered it. This and the kulfi were my favorite desserts. They toast coconut on top and it makes all the difference 10/10 Parle G ice cream - my in laws liked this but I didn't get the appeal. I feel like it was a little lazy for an expensive dessert. They're better off making a cake or tiramisu style dessert with it. This is my review so it's getting a 6/10 Pista Kulfi - my favorite other than the rice pudding. It felt homemade but also elevated bc I could tell they toasted all the pistachios before making it. Also it wasn't too sweet. 10/10 I also ordered an Arnold Palmer which was perfect with this meal. Overall great experience and our server was nice (and funny). read more

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Such a fun vibe here! The ambiance is dark and moody, the music is a little loud but not impossible to hear conversation. This was our first time here and we got the fried fish bites which had an amazing gluten free chickpea batter that was seasoned incredibly and served with a paprika aioli and mango chutney. We then got butter chicken and the yellow lentils. The yellow lentils were fine, but when compared the complexity and flavor of the butter chicken it didn't really stand a chance. The butter chicken was incredible, I could probably drink the sauce it was so good. Yellow Lentils are a very neutral flavor and almost had more of a simple soup vibe, we'll probably try something else instead next time. Wait staff was friendly and didn't feel overbearing. Can't wait to come back! read more

Badmaash - Punjabi Fish Fry - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very friendly Staff, nice ambience, the butter and tikki chicken were very good! The Punjabi fish fry was . The only thing holding the 5th star back were the wings and drinks. Wings were flavorful but I requested the skin be extra crispy and they looked the part but were still wet. No matter still One of my favorite Indian Restaurants. read more

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I think this is the best Badmaash experience I've had so far. Food was super flavorful and service was great, even though it took a while to get seated. The butter chicken samosa, butter chicken (double butter chicken because why not), and naan all hit the spot. But the chicken tikka poutine remains my favorite! Also, what a great location! read more

Badmaash - Chicken tikka poutine - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

At Badmaash Venice, the vibe and aromas pull you in before the first plate even lands. You walk in expecting a cool Venice dinner spot and leave realizing this place is operating on an entirely different frequency. The menu is fearless in the most intentional way possible. Traditional Indian dishes sit next to steak frites, masala fries, marrow curry, and a crispy okra & potato situation that deserves its own homage. Somehow none of it feels random. Every dish feels like it belongs exactly where it is. This isn't precious, overly polished Indian food made to play safe for the neighborhood crowd. The flavors are loud, rich, spicy, smoky and deeply satisfying. The butter chicken tastes like comfort with better instincts. The chutney actually has heat. Even the naan arrives like it knows it's part of the experience. And then there's the energy. Great music, low lighting, cocktails flowing, tables leaning into conversations a little longer than planned. It feels cool without begging you to notice. The kind of place where dinner accidentally becomes the whole night. The result is a restaurant with swagger, soul, and the rare ability to remind you why dining out, at its best, can still feel transportive. read more

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Was surprised and delighted to see that we could order Badmaash on the Westside through DoorDash! Apparently they have a location on Abbot Kinney in Venice that isn't open for regular business yet but is accepting delivery and pickup orders on DoorDash. We got the butter chicken, fish fry, saag paneer, samosas, naan, and mango lassi. Of course everything was delicious, and the flavors were very pronounced. Food arrived still hot. Excited to try more things! read more

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I was fairly excited to try Badmaash, having never made it to their location downtown. The overall consensus was that Badmaash suffers from being good, but frustratingly fails to clear the hurdle to being great. No notes on the butter chicken samosa, it's one of the better items we tried. The poutine felt like a missed opportunity to incorporate more exotic flavors and bordered on bland. The short rib was victim to the same issue, was incredibly tender but again, was disappointingly bland. The eggplant was bitingly spicy, but had little depth of flavor. The coconut rice pudding was a highlight, served cold with a great sprinkling of shredded and toasted coconut. I don't think we'll be back, but if you're looking for an approachable Indian restaurant for a group with varying levels of experience, Badmaash might suit you. read more

Dined at Badmaash on Abbot Kinney last night. Everything was excellent from the service to the food to the ambiance. We ordered the butter chicken samosa, chicken tikka, the short rib, rice, and garlic naan. All were excellent and flavorful we cleaned the plates. Our server Christopher also went above and beyond. He let us sample a few wines before choosing a bottle and was very attentive. Super fun to chat to as well. read more

Badmaash - Chicken Tikka, Short Rib, Naan, Rice - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow what a disappointment! Literally the most bland dishes I have ever tasted...there was so little chicken in the butter chicken dish, even less in the tikki masala - I was shocked, especially since prices are so high. Tried the infamous steak - 12oz sliced for $100 - thats more than the best steakhouses in LA, and hell no it wasn't worth it. The black lentil dish was barely lukewarm...the butter chicken samosa was just meat with no sauce? Only gave 2 stars cuz vibe was good and service was too...but trust me when I say this is ALL hype - save yourself the tasteless experience and go anywhere else. Honestly the worst Indian food I have ever had - and no thank you to nickel & diming me on extra sauce! Never returning. read more

I reallyy wanted to love this place but honestly i feel like i should have just ordered from my local fav indian spot - for about 1/4 the price. Also for a $100 steak frites i would NOT expect to have gristle in almost every bite. read more

My new top 5 best in LA @badmaashla in Venice!! The yogurt puffs are a culinary experience themselves. From the chili cheese naan, butter chicken samosa, coconut curry mussels (my fave), chicken tikka masala, okra and more this is the best Indian food I've ever had! read more

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Had a reservation that asked for a high chair for our baby at 5:00 pm on a Friday. We arrive and are told they don't have high chair. We left. You need to respond to requests on reservations or like, have high chairs for kids?! Like every other restaurant. read more

Perfect dining experience. We've been to the one in the Hollywood area and expected something similar but were blown away by this new location's more modern and upscale design. They still managed a relaxing and welcoming vibe, and seated us instantly regardless of how crowded they were and given we were also in sweats and shorts. Love that! The food was absolutely delicious like their other locations and they added a couple unique dishes to their menu here. The staff were all super friendly and professional and extremely attentive to everything even clearing the table after every course. The only little thing that might need work was one of the hostesses who never smiled or said bye or thank you on our way out. Other than the cold departure, this place was worth the year+ wait to finally open! read more

We live in the neighborhood so we were excited to try Baadmash when it opened. Boy were we blown away. My wife had previously not even liked India but the short ribbed turned her into a lifelong fan. The employees were all amazing! Efficient and kind. But this food is worth the hype. And the family that owns it are wonderful people so, if you're a fan of Indian cuisine and want to go somewhere that kills it on the traditional dishes as well as pushes the boundaries of what Indian cuisine can be, this place is for you! read more

Five stars all around for this place. Our server Phia was super knowledgeable and had great recommendations. They took my food allergies seriously and were able to easily tell me what was gluten free. Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS. We sampled many things from the menu but the oyster mushrooms, the butter chicken, and the vindaloo were some of our favorites. The sauce for the coconut mussels I could have drank from the bowl. The ambiance is good, great date spot or a fun place to go with friends. We met the owner, Nakul, as well and he was so kind and made the experience all the better. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood, we will definitely be back! read more

The food portions were extremely small for the price. 4 pieces of chicken in the butter chicken for $28. The naan was over cooked, almost to the point it was burnt. Mussels were extremely fishy tasting and couldn't taste the curry over the taste of the mussels themselves. Wanted to like it but wouldn't go back for the price, food, or portions. read more

Had an early dinner here on Friday and it was delicious. The service was attentive, friendly and helpful. A very nice room

Great modern Indian fusion restaurant. Everything we ordered was tasty and the portions were perfect. The Kulfi dessert was amazing! High end place with very reasonable prices and great service. . read more

Amazing staff + service and delicious food. The mussels and butter chicken samosas were really good but the steak frites are a must get item read more

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Extremely underwhelming experience at the newly opened Badmaash in Venice. The food was edible, but overall surprisingly bland for Indian cuisine. It felt like the restaurant was trying too hard to be modern and trendy, while missing the depth and flavor that make Indian food great in the first place. Unfortunately, that theme carried through everything we tried -- appetizers, mains, and even the cocktails. Since they just opened, maybe they're still dialing in the recipes and execution. But as it stands today, the experience was completely sub-Abbot Kinney par. read more

Food and drinks are great, place is a great fit for Abbot Kinney! The bartender Luke is awesome and very knowledgeable about the menu, he gave great recommendations. 10/10 read more

I've heard people call this location "Badmaash meets fine dining", but don't fall for that. It's literally like the other Badmaash locations but with bad service and a fraction of the portions. The food was okay but not as spiced as the melrose location and the green chili naan was very greasy to the point where you didn't want to eat it with your hands. The reason I'm even writing his review was due to the bad service. My husband and I had a reservation on a weekend evening and were immediately sat in the back of the restaurant. The server almost looked peeved that we didn't order any alcohol and didn't even offer us bottled water as he did with all his other tables surrounding us. He took our order, then never checked on us a single time. What seemed to be the manager (who dug through the silverware drawer very loudly every single time when setting new tables) was nearby when I asked her if we could get the check since our server hadn't been around. She never apologized once, brought the check, and walked away. If you want to be treated like garbage during your weekly date night for small portions of greasy , under-seasoned food then this is the place! read more

Service was okay walked in without reservation and got seated beautiful decor and vibe but I'm very disappointed with the portions. It is definitely pricey. For naan butter chicken sauce and desert almost $100. I wouldn't have been upset if it was large portions but the butter chicken came in a huge bowl filled with sauce and legit 3 pieces of chicken. Total rip off especially how delicious it was. Profit margin on that dish alone will pay the abbot Kinney rent. read more

so excited they opened in venice! reservation recommended, but on a wednesday night they had availability for two. they have a nice outdoor area for those that don't like curry smell. otherwise inside is super vibes good music and lighting. there is a bar that also serves full menu. the curry mussels were my favorite. the yogurt puffs were a perfect app too! read more

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Overall it was an ok experience! We went to Badmaash at their DTLA location many years ago which was good, so thought would give the new Venice spot a try. Food is quite overpriced for the food quality and portion level. The samosas are $16 for 2 which was very bland with filling of potatoes and peas with no spices, paani poori was bit better! For 3 entrees and 3 appetizers we spent close to $250 which in our opinion was not worth it. The palette is suited for people who may either be newer to Indian cuisine or prefer fusion flavors, for us it was not an authentic flavor experience. Lastly the music was very loud especially for a late an afternoon meal. Staff and servers were friendly. read more

I thought that the food was ok. Felt like an indian restaurant with upscale prices and not upscale food. Everything was good but nothing great. We all did think our drinks were great. We got the yogurt puffs (wouldn't recommend), both the samosas (overpriced for something you could get at an all inclusive buffet), the tikka masala (didn't care for), the oyster mushrooms (good but wish they has some indian twist with spices or sauce). The best two items of the night were the short rib (no complaints on this) and the butter chicken. The butter chicken was way better than the tikka but it had 6 pieces of chicken in it! Not sure if they skimped out on us because the tikka did have more. But I think that is ridiculous for a place that you are supposed to share plates at. Overall, wouldn't spend my own money here again. read more

Excited to have this new addition to Venice! I've been twice since they opened and the food is delicious. Drinks are good. Only minor kinks like being bumped into multiple times when sat by the kitchen and them not seating is until 30 mins after our reservation time. Service is good though! I recommend the yogurt puff and butter chicken samosa appetizers. read more

Exquisite food, drinks, and ambience. Every detail from the Action Bronson painting to the gorgeous curtains painted by Nakul himself makes you want to stay for hours and have just one more drink and one more bite. The Mussels are a must, swimming in the most delicious light and coconuty broth. I dream of the chili cheese naan and samosas. There is a dish for every palate and extensive vegan options. The service is warm and impeccable, and it's a joy to see the whole family greet the first guests on opening weekend. I can't wait to return when the full menu is launched soon!!! read more

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There were four bite pieces of chicken in the chicken tikka masala.... I'm all for restaurants succeeding but that is unacceptable.

Very small and limited menu there can be many dishes added to the menu basic stuff service is slow