Yet another delish Indian dinner pickup from this authentic restaurant and I discovered a new fave dish, Fresh Beetroot & Peas Poriyal. Beetroot and peas cooked with a blend of spices and coconut. I love beetroot and have never eaten it cooked like this, it was a joy to find a new veggie dish :) I also ordered the Aloo Gobi which was full of spice and heat and the veggies were cooked to perfection. The Sambar and Milagu Rasam soups were amazingly tasty, both full of chillies, and spices, and very, very moreish. An absolute symphony of spice on the taste buds. Daughter shared the soups with me, and had her usual double order of crispy potato and pea filled samosas (she keeps half for lunch next day), along with the savoury bone in goat curry, her fave. Can't wait to visit her again so I can have another Indian dinner with Southern Spice. I already know what I want to try next....egg curry and Medhu Vada :) read more

I stopped by Southern Spice for lunch to check out their popular buffet option. For $18.99, they offer a good mix of meat, vegetarian dishes, fruit, and salad. I personally thought the flavor was really good, though it's worth noting that my South Indian friend who came with me felt the food was just okay. The main downside is that the overall selection is a bit smaller than other Indian buffets I've been to. Normally, you can expect to see a goat or lamb dish, but they only had chicken options available for the meat. Even with the slightly limited selection and missing lamb, it's still a satisfying meal and a good value for the price. If you're in the mood for a solid Indian lunch buffet, it's worth a visit. read more

My wife and I are regular patrons of Chicken Maison, but they happened to be closed the day we were craving Mediterranean food. After searching on Yelp, we came across Southern Spice, an Indian restaurant. We ordered the Tandoori Mix, Rice Biryani, and Palak with tofu (not the paneer you would normally see elsewhere). When we arrived, we were greeted and seated at a table, though the place was fairly empty. Our order was taken, but it took quite a while for the food to come out. The Tandoori plate had a nice presentation, but unfortunately that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, the food was bland and lacked the bold flavors you typically expect from Indian cuisine. The service also felt lacking throughout the visit. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. We even had leftovers, but they ended up getting tossed the next day. read more

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EXCELLENT FOOD! We ordered to go and our meal was ready in 15 minutes. We got the butter chicken, garlic naan, and samosa chaat. All delicious and perfectly spiced (subtle but great flavor). read more

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Ambiance: it's a small Indian restaurant located in a plaza with shared parking lot Service: slow and forgetful, it took a while to get water and food served, and long wait to get check as well Food: classic a la carte Indian food menu items, and they also have buffet options for certain time of the week Chicken Masala Dosa - *** Crispy rice crepe filled with spiced chicken masala, served with chutneys and sambar, dosa was good, chicken was very salty Goat Dum Biryani (Bone-in) - ** Marinated Goat slow cooked with layered saffron basmati, very dry goat meat Onion Kulcha - ** soggy pancake Price: poor quality and stingy portion on proteins, expect $25+ per person, and be aware that they charge you higher prices than their menu read more

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My brother had ordered us this off Uber Eats and it was his first time having Indian cuisine. By time I took my first few bites, I looked up and seen my brother's plate empty and drinking the lassi. I miss him always. What a great memory of us having lovely food and putting him on savory foods because we grew up wit high expectations for food due to our family being chefs and foodies. I gotta get some more in remembrance for my babyboy. Long Live Blake Matthew Williams. read more

Southern Spice - Veg Combo Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

I've been curious about this place for a while and am glad we got to try it this weekend. We got the lunch buffet which was delicious! I especially enjoyed the butter chicken, curries, and vegetable pakoras. Each dish was well seasoned. I would say this is one of the better Indian restaurants in the South Bay. We'll definitely be back! read more

Southern Spice - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Do you know what's better than Ice Spice's Gyatt song? Southern Spice! This place has one of the best South Indian cuisine that I've tried in Cali. The workers are friendly and super nice, and the dosa was like attending an Arijit Singh (one of my fave Bollywood singers) concert....heavenly with a touch of magical. My favorite dish was the Goat Saag, if I wasn't in the presence of my two biggest critics (my mom and my Zaalima wife) I would've annihilated that Saag like a hungry beast! read more

Not bad! We tried their veggie samosas and the butter chicken. Both items were superb. I'll definitely be back for more.

Finally found excellent dosas in LA! After trying a variety of South Indian restaurants in the region, my husband and I have been very disappointed that while most restaurants have very good South Indian dishes, their dosas were mostly terrible. We even tried South Indian restaurants in Artesia and were very disappointed with the dosas. My husband did some online searching and read about this restaurant so we decided to give it a try. To our surprise, everything had been excellent so far! Dosas are properly made. And the biryani and other dishes are equally good. We've dined in at the restaurant and ordered takeout and the quality has been consistent. So glad we found this place!! read more

Southern Spice - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Amazing dosa and lunch buffet. Will definitely be coming back to try out other dishes. The hosts told us that the difference between that restaurant and others is that they import their spices and create their own masalas. I tried the samosa and Dosa while my husband tried the lunch buffet. Clean place and superb attention to customer service. read more

Southern Spice - Samosas are delicious - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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We came for the buffet which is great and then ordered the Apollo Fish (see photo). It's the best fish I've had in a restaurant!! read more

Southern Spice - Apollo Fish !! - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

We came on a Friday night and it was not busy. Service was fast and food was fresh. I really liked their tikka masala. Naan was on the soft/fluffy side. Chilli chicken was yummy too! The restaurant feels like a hole in the wall, but the food was delicious!! If I lived closer, I would come here often. read more

Southern Spice - Paneer Tikka Masala and Chicken Chettinadu (Boneless) - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Food is very good. Deserts are very delicious. Service needs to be improved. Waiters are not friendly. Ambience is average. Could be improved. read more

Butter naan has no butter on it Garlic naan is okay Buttered chicken a little spicy and not sweet read more

Southern Spice - Butter naan - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Overall the curries were a little watery but still pretty good and had a decent spice level. Good variety of items. Chicken in the biryani and the Apollo chicken were too salty. Liked the dosa. Overall 3.5. read more

Food is so good! I ordered the chicken biryani and the meat is so tender. Will try again

We tried the lunch buffet and it is absolutely delicious. The spices and flavour used are perfect. The chai offered part of the buffet was also very tasty. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone craving yummy Indian food. read more

Food is good here. My friend who is from India took me here & ordered for us. As an Asian girl who only gets to eat buttered chicken & curries, this food is authentic. It's not straight from India authentic, but for the southbay in Lawndale it's pretty good!!! We had sambar vada, chicken masala dosa, chapati, and channa masala. I will come back for their Thursday night dosa buffets for $19!!! read more

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Great neighborhood spot serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food. It's a South Indian restaurant and flavors hit the spot everytime. They have an extensive Biryani menu with unique weekend specials. Owners are very friendly and always greet us with a smile. read more

Southern spice is one of my favorite Indian restaurants to go to in the South Bay. I love that the restaurant periodically changes their recipes and tries to make the food as authentically as possible. Recently, I discovered the spring dosa, and it is my new favorite! read more

Haven't been here in awhile. I was looking to get a lunch combo because it's a sampler plate. But they don't have it anymore. So I ended up getting a chicken tikka masala. The curry was flavourful but chicken was not cut into bite size pieces. Chicken looks premarinated. Vegetables have a crunch which makes me think there's a master stock and vegetables are added later. Was very helpful and patient on the phone when I tried to place my to go order. Didn't have to wait too long to receive my order at the restaurant. Inside is clean and has ample room for the buffet. read more

Southern Spice - Current menu - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Staff is rude and not communicative when order is delayed. Took over 40 minutes to get food and when bringing out, Staff member just tossed it on the table without a word read more

This place has a legit vegan menu!!! 2-pages!!! Now here's where it gets a bit confusing... I've tried looking for their vegan menu on their website but I can't seem to find it. In fact, I had no idea that their vegan options were so vast until I went to Southern Spice in person and they handed me this https://bit.ly/3srkU2o and this https://bit.ly/3QRkefU My mom and I enjoyed the following: - Vegan Samosa https://bit.ly/3QuuMjT - Vegan Veg Pakora https://bit.ly/3MBIhx6 - Vegan Chana Masala https://bit.ly/3ufavHo - Vegan Masala Dosa https://bit.ly/3MDfVCJ Everything was super flavorful and I would happily order again. Considering all the numerous items on the vegan menu, I would love to come back and work my way through all the various options. The restaurant itself is on the small-ish side with plenty of indoor tables and a few outdoor tables. The staff was nice and the service was good for the most part. On the afternoon that we visited, their lunch buffet was in full effect but the staff let me know that the vegan options at the buffet were minimal. Which is why we decided to order off the menu instead. read more

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Service is always solid and food is always delicious. I just wish they had more ice LOL. I've been here twice now, both times for their lunch buffet. It is such a good deal at $20 per person. They even have dessert options and chai to finish off your meal. Don't forget to get the fresh dosa. Much lighter than naan but so delicious when carrying the different curries/stews. I'm still new to Indian food but what I've had here so far is amazing! Can't wait to explore more ... read more

Excellent food ... but like most family run Indian restaurants they do not adhere to time and service is mediocre at best. Ambiance is not something to look for at a traditional South Indian restaurant... read more

My go to for Indian food in the South Bay area! Great food at a reasonable price. I've only done delivery so I can't speak to the service or the restaurant ambience, but I've never had any issues with my delivery orders. -1 star only because you can't adjust your spice level and the paneer manchurian is no longer available on delivery platforms, and that was my favorite dish! read more

I am seriously done with place. Pathetic service and very rude and arrogant owners wife. We used to like this restaurant but I think they have a huge management issue. We took our family 10 people for the lunch buffet, first they could not put us all on one table. Then when we started eating there did not refill the dishes for 15-20 mins at a stretch. Everytime they refill 1 dish it's gone in 30 seconds as tons of people are waiting for food. I am never going back. read more

Came here for the lunch buffet and it was sooo delicious. The lemon pickle was a standout and all the food was so fresh. Staff was also very friendly. read more

They specialize in the many vegetarian dishes of south India, which is harder to find in LA and the South Bay. I am a sucker for Sambar with Idly, and theirs really hits the spot. Chana masala is a chickpea comfort, a thick and cohesive curry. Egg curry is one I've never tried, and I'm glad I did. The eggs add some oomph to the smooth tomato-based curry, just perfect over naan and rice. Everything I ordered just happened to be the same color, but each dish was distinctly delicious. Their menu has an impressive range which I will definitely explore some more. read more

Came here on their dosa night buffet, it was chaotic and busy. But we weren't phased by it. We were patient and waited for our waiter. We wanted to order off the menu, not participate in the buffet. We ordered butter chicken, samosa chat and a mango lassi. The food is always delicious here! read more

Southern Spice - Samosa Chat. Delicious!!!! - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Great food ! Great customer service! We ordered our food through Uber Eats but ended up getting a completely different order. I called up the restaurant and they were very apologetic about the mixup and immediately couriered my food through uber. I received my order within the hour even though I stay 25 miles away from the restaurant. The restaurant called me as well to check if all was ok after I received my order. They really work hard to make their customers happy. read more

So incredible! Garlic Naan was amazing. Got the Chicken Pepper fry and it was so incredible. Can't wait to go back read more

Southern Spice - Chicken Pepper Fry - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Service has deteriorated, staff are unpleasant especially the lady who seemed to be in charge. Staff seemed to be stressed out, as the restaurant was getting busier. We had to request for hot water several times and the lady in charge was very rude in her response. Food is good but the Buffet lacks prompt refills. Mutton and fish are fast moving but never refilled in time. For side orders they are unable to honor customization even after numerous attempts. I think this happens only when the restaurant is super busy, feels like they are short on staff and space. Hope this feedback helps them manage the demand better and invest more on customer service. I have been visiting every week but have now decided to take a break. Hope to visit back in 2026 and wish they are able to turn this around. read more

Good fresh food. The biryani on weekends are amazing. They need better wine selection. Ambience is ok. Needs improvement.

Food was fire! Came from the OC to drop my mans off at sofi and this popped up as the #1 choice in the area and im glad we came!! So fire!!

This was a very clean restaurant first time having Indian food. I was so impressed. Everything was delicious. read more

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We at here tonight and loved it! Even though it is a non-vegan restaurant they have a dedicated vegan menu which I appreciate so much!! The food was delicious. The vegan onion masala dosa was amazing as were the two other items we ordered (pakora and chana masala). The prices were very reasonable. Will definitely be going back! read more

Southern Spice - Vegan onion masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

I've given this place a few chances and honestly... it's just not improving. The food is hit-or-miss every time -- sometimes bland, sometimes randomly spicy, and the portions are getting smaller. Biryani is mostly rice, curries feel reheated or oily, and nothing tastes consistently fresh. For the prices, it's disappointing. Service is slow and chaotic. The staff look exhausted and overwhelmed, and things take forever even when the restaurant isn't busy. Buffet trays sit empty with no refills, tables don't get cleared, and little things (like bowls, chutneys, tea) run out constantly. It feels like nobody is really managing the place. Cleanliness is another issue. The bathrooms are dirty, the counters look messy, and the partial view into the kitchen doesn't exactly inspire confidence. It just doesn't feel well maintained. And honestly -- the area is sketchy, especially after dark. I wouldn't bring my family here at night. Even daytime feels questionable depending on the crowd outside. What really sealed it for me are the owner responses on Yelp. They're extremely defensive and argumentative with anyone who leaves honest feedback. Instead of improving things, they argue with customers. It says a lot. There are better, cleaner, safer Indian options nearby. I'm tapping out on this one. read more

This place rivals anything they have in Cerritos. Came here with a big group and ordered about half the menu and almost everything was outstanding. The best: Gobi Manchurian- a delicious fried cauliflower Lamb curry I believe The eggplant something maybe pulav? ( available only in weekends) Nice naan bread Chicken - prob hot garlic chicken? A shrimp dish- I'm very picky about shrimp and it was very good prob the (shrimp pepper fry) This time I tried the goat Kadai and the eggplant curry again. When I crave goat, I need my goat! Ppl complain about the bone-in but I say you don't truly appreciate goat then so read the menu and stop whining! The bone gives it flavor and rustic wonderfulness, The baby eggplants in the curry are so good and the sauces here are exceptional- they are deep and broad in that they use plenty of fresh spices giving depth as well as adding prob fresh herbs that are unusual in these parts and thus provide breadth of flavor unlike I think I've ever had. The chai tea was not served in china unfortunately, but this did give me extra to take home. While they left the sweetness to me, the carrot Haley dessert more than made up for the lack of courage of the tea by bursting at its seams with wonderful fats and sugars! One of the most worthwhile mango lassis I've had in a long time- home - blended with their secret ingredient and a full tall glass which is refreshing in this day and age of skimpiness... If you are ever going to eat dessert do it here. Their carrot halvah is pretty heavenly. Hard to stop eating it. While the rasmali- sweet cheese with rosy milkiness is seriously superb- only serving two discs is frustrating... I will wait to get that in Cerritos but suggest you get the Halweh for sure. read more

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