Went here with my wife, son, and his partner. Service was excellent. They passed my first test…read morefor "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.

I spontaneously met up with an old (vegetarian) friend here for dinner and really enjoyed their…read morenon-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).

Food is authentic and staffs are so nice, tried mutton momo and chicken tikka masala, highly…read morerecommended.

I LOVE IT HERE!! I always have such a lovely time and have brought so many friends and family…read moremembers here!! The food is always incredible and the service is great! Thank you to Tara and Alina for being so wonderful!

I am very finicky about samosas, the best Indian street food. I don't like them really small, need…read moreto be a certain size so you get enough of that potato'pea curry filling. The samosas here are the best I've found on the westside, and they're ready in 5 minutes. They also have a counter full of other Indian curries which are pretty good too. Fun place to stop by

Edbing Austin They…read morehave helped me so much to get my orders done for a patients request and these two staffs are amazing for making it happen! This place is clean and delicious Indian vegan food offering.

Perfect lunch. Walked here and ordered lamb kurma, garlic naan and chai hot. Flavors in the chai…read morewere warm and soft, delicious. I paused briefly to enjoy the tea while the kitchen busily prepared my meal. Staff were courteous and gracious. The kurma was full of mystical delights in a very smooth subtle sauce. Naan was fresh, with sesame seeds and just enough garlic to stand on its own; I however smothered it and it was devoured quickly dipped in small tastes of the Kurma. Crazy storefront on Venice Blvd but walk back to the dining room. The music and romantic videos playing on multiple screens completed the experience of warm south Asian hospitality. Can't wait for leftovers tomorrow and my next visit.

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this spot for a while since we frequent Dama Grill…read morenextdoor. We ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised by how cheap the order came out to be (thinking that Abhiruchi just got set up on the app and was offering discounts to entice potential customers). However, I was underwhelmed by the food. The butter chicken was delicious -- well seasoned and not *too* overwhelmingly buttery/creamy. Gobi manchurian was also superb, but the batter was a little heavy so the cauliflower didn't maintain it's crispiness when it arrived at my place. I was most excited for the gutti vankaya (eggplant curry), but it was bland. The garlic naan was limp and flavorless as well. Disappointing.

Outstanding Ethiopian with other culinary surprises near the former Westside Pavillion…read more Hands down some of the best Ethiopian food I enjoyed in the LA area. The location is the site of a former Italian restaurant the incredibly friendly and hospitable owner Tabi presents and prepares a few terrific Italian dishes as well as a tribute to previous establishment. They've also recently opened up a beautiful second more private dining room which I recall is available for larger parties. Take a chance and visit this Ethiopian Kitchen & Coffee.

We had a wonderful birthday dinner celebrating my wife at Ethio Kitchen. We are huge fans of…read moreEthiopian food. And the flavors here ar fresh, homey, and delicious. You can tell that every meal is made with love and intention. My personal favorite dish on our platter was the goat (shown in the middle of our plate). It was succulent, stewed to perfection, and so satisfying. A big and special shoutout to Tabi, the owner. She showed us so much love and hospitality. You can tell she cares deeply about providing an excellent meal, and making her customers feel loved and at home. Tabi is a gem. The spot itself is also charming and inviting. Bring your friends and family, and don't think twice about stopping to eat at Ethio Kitchen & Coffee!

This little hole in the wall spot was a random decision we made one night to try new locations…read more They specialize in chicken, which is breaded and crispy in the best way. They have four different flavors to try from, we ordered two of the four and they included some extra pieces of the remaining two for us to sample once we received our food! While I cannot recall which of the 4 we tried, I have to admit they were all delicious. Even the chicken with out any sauce was incredible! We returned a second time to try their steak burgers and those were incredible. The meat was thinly sliced and marinated well, the buns were soft and fluffy. While there is no indoor area to sit, they have a lovely outside seating and it is decorated very nicely. The staff is also so nice and welcoming, we were greeted by the same person each time and they completed the experience. Will definitely return to try the remaining items on their menu.

Good halal food option in the area…read more I ordered a Korean Fried Chicken - Sweet & Spicy Bowl with rice and Korean Kimchi. I had also asked if I could order a side of Korean Fried Chicken - Original to try. The chicken and rice were both good. The chicken had a nice crispy exterior and flavorful sauce. The rice was well cooked. The kimchi was nice and crunchy but the flavor was just okay for my liking. I would have liked to have seen a bit more attention to detail with regard to my order. A couple things: I was given the option of either chopsticks or a fork and stated I wanted chopsticks and was instead given a fork/knife/spoon/napkin set. And I had also asked if I could order a side of Korean Fried Chicken - Original to try (which I was willing to and would've been happy to pay for) and instead was offered it as a sample. Which I was like okay, that's kind of what I wanted anyway - a sample or small portion. And I didn't receive it. Neither of these points are reasons for me to not want to go back but I had to mention it because it was my first time there (and the owner or staff member I interacted with seemed to be aware of that since they asked how I heard of this place) and it was also not busy. There was not a single other customer in sight (okay, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe they were busy with online/phone pick-up orders?). But given that there were no other customers present makes feel like there was no reason on part of the owner or staff member to overlook these things. I also could've addressed these things after I received my order since although I ordered to go I ate a bit there but alas my social anxiety got the best of me. Overall, the food was good. And I would come back to try other things on the menu and also recommend to others to try because it's halal and Korean (a combination that's hard to come by) so definitely worth it for that reason alone.

I can't recommend Momo Souls enough! Every single thing we've tried has been incredible. Of course,…read morethe momos are the star of the show, but don't stop there. The samosas are just as delicious, and every entrée/side we've ordered was also incredibly tasty! You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food, and the portions are very generous too. you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

I will give you the straight facts in order:…read more 1. Chili momo 2. Manchurian momo 3. Schezwan momo 4. Achari momo 5. Chaat momo 6. Schezwan noodles and rice are as good as the momos. 7. All ice cream Skip: 1. Butter masala momos - doused in cheese 2. Korma momo - flavorless 3. Kurkure momo - texture doesn't make up for lack of flavor

I took my in laws here for my graduation dinner and it did not disappoint. We have a really high…read morebar 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).

Per their website, Badmaash is "an Indian joint in Los Angeles that has nice wine & cold beer,"…read morewith 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.