Yesterday evening, we held a very special bhajan/kirtan in honor of my beloved daddy, who passed away just over a month ago. We wanted to make the evening meaningful for our family and friends, and finding the right caterer was an important part of creating that special gathering. A dear friend recommended Cali Tandoori, as they had catered some of their past events. While exploring our options, I discovered that they had recently opened a sister restaurant, Cali Saga, which specializes in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, with a wonderful selection of mostly gluten-free options. The food was absolutely phenomenal! Everything was delicious, beautifully prepared, and perfectly seasoned with mild spice. We had many guests who are vegan and gluten-free, and Cali Saga's menu offered an abundance of choices for everyone. In fact, the food was such a hit that nearly every guest asked us where we had catered from! The portions were incredibly generous, and everyone enjoyed every last bite. It was wonderful to see our friends and family relish the food and come together over such a beautiful meal. I cannot thank Rajan and the entire Cali Saga team enough for helping make what was an otherwise tragic and difficult time in our lives feel so special, comforting, and meaningful. Their food brought so much joy to the evening. I know my dad, who was a true foodie and loved good food, would have been so happy to see everyone enjoying and savoring every dish. It was a beautiful way to honor his memory. Thank you, Cali Saga, for being part of such a meaningful evening for our family. We are truly grateful. read more

Probably the best North Indian food in West LA. You cannot go wrong with anything paneer (Indian cottage cheese). I liked their paneeer biryani, mushroom curry, malai kofta (dumplings in creamy sauce), paneer tikka masala (cottage cheese in creamy sauce), paneer kadai (stir fry paneer with veggies and aromatics), and whole wheat roti (I got it without butter). Service is top notch and this is a sister restaurant of the very successful Cali Tandoor (which is meat forward). Cali Saga is great for Vegans and Vegetarians. Food is made fresh and arrives fast. Great for kids with an option for steamed rice and yoghurt. Love their ability to customize the spice level, make it less oily and yet not compromise on the big flavors. We will definitely be back. I've tried it on site as well as for take away. Portions are decent and the leftover tastes great the next day. Tip: If you can handle big flavors, ask for 'desi' style, it will remind you of the experience in India. Tip: Easy free parking right outside the restaurant. read more

As a non vegetarian I really enjoyed the meal my girlfriends and I had here. We shared the Gobi Manchurian, Veg Samosas, Veg Biryani, Paneer Biryani, Dal Tadjka, Aloo Gobi and plain naan. Every dish was full of flavor and a generous portion. Service was friendly and attentive. We had leftovers and the server also brought us some plain rice to go with our leftover curries. Ambiance could be a little cozier if they adjusted the bright white lighting to be a little warmer and more dim. Easy parking. They share a small lot with other businesses. Or it's a quick walk across the street from the downtown Culver parking structure. I'll have to come back because there's many other dishes on the menu calling my name! read more

A solid addition to the Culver-Palms neighborhood! I stopped by Cali Saga for the first time a few weeks ago, after driving past it multiple times while they were getting ready to open. There's a small parking lot out front, in addition to some street parking. Upon arriving, we were immediately greeted by a friendly server and given our pick of indoor and outdoor seating options. This spot specializes in vegetarian Indian cuisine, so keep that in mind if you're looking for meat-forward dishes. I ordered the garlic naan, paneer tikka masala, and mango lassi. The tikka masala was the star of the show - creamy and rich, with a good kick of spice and a generous amount of paneer. Though I enjoyed the garlic naan and mango lassi, those items didn't stand out to me as much. The naan was thin and on the crisper side, whereas I personally prefer naan that is chewy and fluffy. I also felt like the mango lassi was not super mango forward. With that being said, I still had a great dining experience here and would definitely come back. The restaurant was clean and spacious, and I appreciated the attentive service. I hope business continues to pick up for them! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. The food was delicious. The service was great. And the prices were very reasonable. They give you complementary pampadum start the meal, which is lovely. We had the Aloo Gobi which I loved, as well as the Dhal Tadka which was very solid. The Garlic Naan was delicious. And to start, we had the lentil dumpling appetizer which I've never had before. I wish I had known that was a cold dish before ordering it. But overall loved this restaurant! read more

Cali Saga - Aloo Gobi, Garlic Naan, and tea - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

4-1/2 stars (bump up for lovely service) Ordered online and went to pick it up; it still took an extra 5 minutes for the chef to finish up my order, but the server was really kind in offering me a drink while I waited. Food was soon ready, and I took it home. The verdict: -- Vegetarian samosas (4/5): tasty and freshly-fried, but could use more filling inside -- Aloo gobi (5/5): got it medium-spicy, and it was pretty solid! Generous chunks of potato and cauliflower inside -- Baingan bharta (4.5/5): tender eggplant stewed with spices. Got it medium as well, but it was more mild in flavor -- Garlic naan (5/5): fragrant and chewy. Nothing bad to say! -- Roti (4/5): a bit more wheat-y than expected, but not bad Cali Saga is a promising new Indian restaurant close by; I'd be happy to try more from them! read more

Cali Saga - Baingan bharta, aloo gobi, vegetarian samosas, and basmati rice (large) - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Cali Saga is a fantastic spot for Indian vegetarian food! The restaurant was very clean, and the outdoor patio was beautifully maintained--perfect for enjoying dinner on a warm summer evening. We ordered the mango lassi, rice, samosas, garlic naan, aloo gobi, and the spicy mushroom masala. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The mushroom masala had a great kick, and the garlic naan was the perfect complement to the meal. The portions for the entrees were generous and easily large enough to share. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions and make recommendations. Overall, this was a great dining experience, and I'll definitely be back. If you're looking for delicious, authentic Indian vegetarian food with great service and a welcoming atmosphere, Cali Saga is absolutely worth a visit. read more

Cali Saga - Garlic naan 1 order - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

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Service was awesome, everyone who helped us was extremely helpful. Food is so tastey and delicious. My fave was the chai and the garlic naan. Def recommend getting the chai, one of the best I've ever had. Inside is clean and nice and bright from all of the windows. Super cute place. Will be coming back! read more

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Haven't gone there yet but with their vegetarian dishes I am will to give it a try this week

The food here is delicious. The service was nice and attentive. Awesome gluten-free and vegan options. read more

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We ended up here on Memorial weekend as an impromptu decision amd I'm glad we did! This is the sister location to Cali Tandoor up the street focusing on vegetarian / vegan food only. There are no meat dishes served here. The seating indoor is limited and if you have a group larger than six, I'd recommend calling ahead so that they can accommodate. We ordered the dal tadka, dal makhni, saag paneer, aloo achari and the paneer kulcha. Everything was very flavorful and the star of the order was the dal tadka of all things. I'm not usually a fan of it, but it honestly might be the best I've ever tasted. They also have a solid selection of Indian beers. Worth a stop if you're in the area, especially if youre looking for a vegetarian forward menu. read more

Delicious! Service was so good, and the food felt lighter since it was vegan/vegetarian! Would definitely come back read more

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We ordered Chana Masala, Dal Mahkni, Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice and Papadum. Everything was great! The patio is comfortable and the service was delightful. They really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and have a great meal. Love how gluten free friendly this spot was and always appreciate more vegetarian and vegan options in Palms. We will be back! read more

Cali Saga - Dal Makhni, Chana Masala, Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

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Delish vegetarian Indian food in a quiet simple space with a lovely group of people there to serve. They helped with our vegan and celiac needs and didn't disappoint, though with a shared fryer the GF picks were minimal. Highly recommended! read more

Fantastic flavors! Excellent food, all vegetarian and many vegan and GF options. Lovely place with great service!

This is the best place for vegan and vegetarian Indian cuisine. The staff is always amazing. Must try!

FANTASTIC dinner spot that just opened near downtown Culver City. The portions are bigger than we expected and the service was amazing! It is a candle lit restaurant and it was so cozy in there. We ordered the crispy spinach and coconut chicken rice bowl with a mango juice on the side. Downtown culver was missing a good spot with a lot of vegetarian options and a handful of meat options. Will definitely be back!! Parking was not bad at all there is a little parking lot that was not busy and street parking on Venice and in neighborhood. There is some outdoor seating. read more

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NOTE: This place has recently changed to a vegan/vegetarian Indian format so disregard the fusion menu that's on Yelp With that being said, we enjoyed our dinner here! Service was quick and attentive. The food was delicious and they were able to quickly bring out everything at the same time. Plenty of seating inside and the renovations look good with a clean, modern feel. We sat outside, where there's also plenty of space. They were very accommodating and offered to bring water for our dog without us even mentioning it. We ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Saag Paneer, Aloo Gobi, and Cheese Paneer Kulcha, all of which were well-prepared and presented with a modern twist. Overall, we had a great experience here and hope this place sticks around! read more

Cali Saga - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Incredible curry. I love spicy food and the medium was perfect. This is a beautiful restaurant, very friendly service and delicious food! Great portion sizes I'm excited I'll have some leftovers. I also was able to use their WiFi for some work and they were kind about me asking. Great experience for my first time here and I will definitely be back and telling friends about Cali Saga :-) read more

Cali Saga - Chana Masala and Basmati rice - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Tried the lamb burger this week. If you like lamb it's very tasty. Raw red onion and arugula. I assume the sauce is tzatziki. I got some hot sauce on the side. Really set it off for me. Looking forward to trying more read more

Cali Saga - Lamb rice bowl with coco masala sauce. Good portion. Good price. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

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Stopped in during their soft opening and this place already feels like a hidden gem in the neighborhood. They're currently still doing some decor updates inside, but can't wait to see what the place look likes once it's ready! I stopped by while doing my laundry next door because the food smelled SO GOOD. I couldn't decide what I wanted but ultimately tried the tomato butter chicken bowl and it was insanely flavorful... rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced without being heavy. Every bite had depth, and the freshness of the toppings balanced the sauce so well. The presentation alone makes you excited to dig in, but the flavor is really the hit here. The staff, Gori and Rajin, were warm and welcoming and genuinely excited to share their food. You can tell they care about what they're building here. If you live nearby, go support! We're lucky to have a spot like this pop up locally. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu. read more

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10/10 super delicious for lunch, no crowd, easy but small parking, friendly staff - def coming again soon read more

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Cali Saga is a HIT! Everything was on point the food, the ambience, the service. Just a solid experience all around. I had the Gobi Manchurian and it was YUMMY definitely crispy, flavorful. I'll be back in a few weeks to try more. read more

literally writing this mid meal bc it's so good im not a fan of spicy but i followed someone else's advice on here and ordered mild and 0 regrets genuinely so good i think everything they have is good and the waitress was so sweet and the food came out so fast and the restaurant was clean and bright read more

Absolutely fantastic! And a great option for vegan! We tried various dishes, and sides as a group, and everybody loved it! A hidden gem in the Palms/West LA/ Culver City area, right near the hospital. The food was outstanding, and our server, Anish, was exceptionally hospitable. With choice of indoor or outside seating, this is an absolute must try for anyone who aoprecytes good Indian food, vegan, or just wanting to try something new! read more

Best Indian food I've had in years and lots of vegan options. We will be returning soon

I'm new to Yelp so don't normally leave reviews but this restaurant is also new so I wanted to spread the word. Such lovely thoughtful service. The food was incredibly fresh with a good selection of beers. Looking forward to trying more on the menu. read more

Doordashed this spot recently. We got 2 rice bowls and the Keema Pav. Keema Pav was incredibly savory with a hint of sweetness from the buttery bread. Great combo! We were thoroughly surprised by the serving size of the rice bowls. I got a lamb tomato butter (basically tikka sauce) bowl. It was creamy, flavorful and the lamb was tender. Can definitely see myself stopping by to get a rice bowl for lunch breaks. Will definitely have to try the other menu items in person. Definitely worth! read more

A gem of a restaurant! The food is outstandingly flavorful, the staff is incredibly welcoming, and the atmosphere is cozy. They really understand vegetarian cooking and maintain traditional Indian spices perfectly. Will definitely be a regular here !!! read more

ate here before, but its a fully different menu and I recommend!! there are lots of indian places on Venice blvd in Culver City, but the food here is sublime; made to your order, fresh and really tasty.. I love that they clearly mark vegan vs vegetarian and mark gluten free all the way.. I loved it, 4 of us ate and each was wowed... we had veggie pakora, channa masala, aloo gobi, dahl and bangan bharta with what could have been simple basmati rice but was the best I've had.. one of us got garlic naan, and another a green salad and pickles as sides and a lassi. but I'm glad to have a tiny bit leftover.. it was all simply divine.. will go again sat outside. they've really tried to do it all right!! read more

Everything was delicious! The service was great. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

I rarely eat out, but this place makes me want to be a regular customer. I was astonished at the pristine environment, ambiance, lovely staff, and excellent food. I was blown away by the quality and quantity of the service and amount of food for the price. What an absolute gem of an Indian Restaurant. I love good Indian food and this place truly exceeded my expectations for taste and spices! The sauces are remarkably tasty and it was just an absolute pleasure discovering a new place that I had no idea existed. I can't recommend this place enough. I think the place is highly under the radar due to its proximity to other more well known places, but this restaurant deserves its flowers. Please take my advice and go eat an incredible meal at this beautiful Culver City hot spot! read more

Delicious food! We tried a lot of things. The flavors were spectacular. The service was wonderful. This is a must try for vegetarians and anyone who enjoys exciting tastes. Will definitely be back. read more

this place is absolutely delicious, and i will be coming back!!! amazing service and fantastic food