I've tried various Indian restaurants living in LA the past decade, but this is the spot for any cook-free night we have. It is our comfort place. We've been going here for years. Their grocery store has everything you could want in terms of Indian ingredient selection, but the restaurant goes crazy- amazing food. They are under new management now so they're no longer called "India sweets and spices" but they are somehow even better. I've always had a hard time with spicy food and when we used to go in, they would tell us "they're all spicy" (referring to the curry) - and sometimes I'd get lucky and have less spicy curry, and other times I'd have to add a lot of yoghurt. But now they have actual mild options which means we're going there twice as often. The samosas are great (can be spicy too so always ask), the garlic naan is incredible, and if it hasn't changed, you can ask for poori instead of flatbread. The staff is super friendly and hospitality is unmatched. If you come in on Holi they sometimes have a bowl of bright powder for you to bless yourself or your friends with. Genuinely love this place. Always amazing Indian music videos playing inside too. read more

Spice District - Came in on Holi one year and blessed myself with the bowl of bright red pigment they had at the cash register. Highly recommend. - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Still transitioning from India Sweets and Spices, and Spice District has many many great deals to enjoy on imported items. I came in specifically to replenish our incense supply, we were down to our last box of nag champa. There are so many to choose from, and most right now are buy one get one free! I loaded up and also purchased a 2 pound bag of Sorghum Millet for $5 which is an excellent grain packed with protein. It took all of my willpower to not purchase the dark chocolate covered McVitties Digestive Biscuits from the UK, they really are wonderful and happy to see them in stock with many other British favorites. I also passed on the hot prepared foods, Spice District has installed dining booths, so I look forward to coming back and dining in. read more

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We recently visited Spice District, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The service was excellent, and the new owner, Hardeep, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. The store is currently undergoing major renovations and expansion, so some products were temporarily difficult to locate, and there was some construction dust. However, Hardeep and the staff went out of their way to guide us and help us find everything we needed. It's exciting to see the vision for the new Spice District. The expanded store promises to offer a wider selection of products, a cleaner environment, and a much more organized shopping experience. We are looking forward to seeing the finished result. We also had the opportunity to try the food from their restaurant, and it was delicious. We ordered from the South Indian menu, and the masala dosa was excellent, served with flavorful sambar and fresh chutneys. Their specialty samosas were outstanding and tasted truly authentic. We also tried several sweets, which were fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end the meal. What stood out most was the combination of great customer service, authentic food, and the passion the new ownership is putting into improving the store. We highly recommend Spice District to anyone looking for quality Indian groceries and authentic Indian cuisine. We will definitely be returning! read more

I had come here and seen a box of flakes chocolate that said buy one get one free. I told the man working the register that I'd like to buy two whole boxes (obviously expecting he would honor the deal he had put on the box). I can't remember how much was in one box but the price should have been halved because of the deal, but he told me he would not honor this and said I could only buy it full price no matter how many times I told him that the sign that he put out says it's buy one get one free. I ended up having to pay 70 dollars for two boxes. It's completely absurd that he would deny a paper that he literally put out himself. The chocolate was also expired by months and when I confronted him he just told me to return it. I'm guessing so he could go on and sell it to someone else, what a frustrating place to be. Management was better beforehand. read more

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Been coming here for over a decade , now under new management it's honestly so underrated as a restaurant , authentic Indian cuisine I love their samosas and combo options , the naan is delicious. sit in or take out , great menu , always great vibes good and family owned. Service is great always welcoming, kind you can not go wrong here read more

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An India-focused grocery store with excellent pantry items and a budget-friendly cooked foods section. The decor is sparse, and the value is in your face, wonderful. You can find almost every spice you need for Indian Cuisine. From whole spices to packaged, portioned ground spices, the selection is excellent. The space is crowded, and it feels authentic. The hidden gem is the cooked foods counter. Spaced and set like a cafeteria, the hot foods under the sneeze guards and hot lamps keep all the foods ready to serve and eat. It is no-nonsense. The variety and selection are ample. Best of all, the value is reasonable. The small parking lot is located on the west side of the building. Otherwise, street parking is metered. read more

Spice District - Mango Lassi, Somosa, Chickpees, and Rice. - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was happy with combo #2. It was just enough food and a good variety with 2 curries, rice, samosa, bread, and I like that they also threw in some fresh salad to balance everything out. And all for $9 at the time of writing this so definitely a good value! I got paneer with green peas, and the veggie balls - both were great. One thing to note though, all their choices are vegetarian. The store is also nice, but some items are priced higher than elsewhere. They do, obviously, cary a lot of items you can't find in a non Indian store. One thing I really don't like about the store is that many items have no price tags so it's a guessing game - you want to pick up something, could be $2 or $12, you just never know. read more

Spice District - Combo #2 - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you enjoy spicy Indian food and don't want to spend a lot of money at a fancy restaurant then you have this inexpensive option. I have traveled to many third world countries and entering this restaurant and store brings back memories of those trips. We ordered the Combo #2 with a canned soda all for 12 bucks. The food is decent but I would've preferred naan over the cold wheat tortilla looking bread they serve. Would I go back to eat here again? Yes I would. read more

I've passed this place several times on my way to get a massage. Today I actually had time to stop. It's half restaurant and half market. It smelled amazing. I saw lots of healthy supplements, natural herbs and bulk spices. I was very interested in their herbal teas and wide selection of incense. I even considered picking up a nice vegan lunch for my mother and I. The floor inside the market is uneven so watch your step. It's also a bit cold inside (assuming it was coming from the freezer section). Unfortunately, I saw staff at both the restaurant and the market and a not a single person greeted me. The woman in the market just kept coughing everywhere and didn't even look in my direction, even when I was right next to her. I don't spend my money anywhere I'm not greeted. In a world where people can order things online at better prices, you should be considerate and appreciative of EVERY customer who decides to visit your brick & mortar location. I will not be returning. Pity. read more

Awful food experience, feeling quite sick since yesterday! All the food I ordered was refried instead of it being made fresh (puris, pakoras). It was never this bad with the previous India Sweets n Spices that was at this same location, new management is cutting many corners. This new place will never get my business again! read more

This place changed. It looks more organized. Cleaner. They got some new tables ans booths. Good service. Great price. read more

Spice District - Part of the dining area - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you are looking for a nice place to eat, this is not the place. Several tables inside and outside to sit and it is not nice looking. If you are looking for good food at a reasonable price, this is the place. LOVE their food. The first time I came here, the person who served me was very nice and explained things to me nicely. The second time I came here, a different person served me, and she was rude and didn't like explaining things to me. She was so rude; I considered not coming back. Their free parking lot isn't that great especially if a person doesn't know how to park their car properly. There's metered parking in front of this establishment. read more

Unfortunately the new management waters down the food heavily now. I ordered a plate with Chana masala and dal and neither had barely any garbanzo or lentils in them, it felt like they gave me flavored water. Their rice has also gone down in quality. Shame the quality has gone down so much, this used to be one of my favorite places for affordable meal. read more

We decided to try this spot out after a tiktok about it came across our fyp. We heard they had a great deal on hot food and with an Indian grocery attached we knew it was a place we had to check out. The restaurant side is straightforward, the hot food on display, steaming and ready to be served. Next to it a bakery case full of sweets of various shapes, colors and textures. Surrounding us were various religious figures from India and some canned coconut milk on sale, buy one get one free. We ordered a #2 Combo with Chana Masala and Dal. Plus two small chai. A heads up, this spot is all vegetarian and vegan, which I didn't mind but don't come here expecting Chicken Tikka or Lamb Vindaloo. It came with basmati rice, salad, yogurt sauce, pickle, samosa and warm roti. The Chana and the Dal had lovely spice without being overwhelming in heat. Nothing spectacular but an overall solid meal. The salad was a mix of cabbage and red onion, crisp and cool to balance the dish. The samosa was room temperature and I wish it was served hot like the rest of the food. The sauces served with it were flavorsome, a sweet tamarind and a tangy green sauce. The chai had a nice slight spiciness to it. A good way to take off the chill of this cool LA evening. After eating, we explored the grocery. Aisle after aisle was a discovery of spices, incense and pantry goods. They offered an interesting selection of hard to find specialty beverages and produce. The store was packed with items but still managed to be clean and organized. I took the opportunity to snag some Cadbury bars you don't see in the US that often. Finally, we swung back by the sweets counter on our way out and got a mix. Everything was quite pleasing and the different textures was a joy to experience. This spot is one of a few locations, but it feels like a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Bright murals paint the sides to draw attention as you walk by. Humble interior, good food, good portions and good people. Would definitely come back if I lived nearby. read more

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On the go in Los Feliz, wanting something a little different. India Sweets & Spices has grocery store side and a restaurant side. The food is great and they have vegan specials that are amazingly good. The service is good and helpful. The ambiance is very casual (nothing to write home about) but the casual dining experience is overall good for the food. Anyone looking for spices, Indian Sweets & Spices has them all. read more

I had a lot of fun here with the family today. We are trying out making more Indian food at home and wanted to come here for the expansive choices of spices. We went aisle by aisle and looked at all the different brands and foods they offered. There was even an aisle for flour and we are big on baking and got a new pasta maker, so we were exited to see various brands of rice flour and multi grain flour. We ended up getting spices, flour, curry paste, tomato paste, cheese and frozen food. The key ingredients we needed that is not readily available at a regular grocery store. On the way out we did want to try some food. We just wanted samosas, but we ended up also getting a combo #1 curry that includes two curries and rice. My 14th month old is a very picky eater, but he ate a whole samosa for the first time! The chutnies that came with the samosas were the highlight for me. Very flavorful. Nice kick. For the combo we got the Dal and the Peas and Cheese curry. The price for the combos are very reasonable for a complete meal. Good to mention that the food is vegetarian. Parking: they have their own parking lot and there is ample meter parking on the street read more

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It's not the most clean place to dine at. That being said, like Mr, Chow in The Hangover says, "...but did you die?" Well, no, I haven't...and I've eaten there many times. :) If you can get past that, you can have budget-friendly and authentic regional Indian food. read more

The first thing you see when you walk in is a big, colorful case of ladoos in the cafe (since I'm a sucker for sweets, they've immediately sold me on the place). The food--home cooking--is pretty good for a VERY reasonable price. I think the market primarily caters wholesale items to restaurants, but you can still get many of your groceries there. Some of the produce is not passable, and many item prices are not marked. I did get some good assam tea for $8 bucks, about half what I'd pay on Amazon. All in all a colorful dive that I'll be back to frequently. read more

This is my favorite Indian spot!!!!! I buy my henna here and they have amazing food!!! The samosas are a must!!!! You willl love this place if you're vegan or vegetarian!!! I love this place, my hidden gem read more

Spice District - Vegan samosas - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't know about you, but this is by far the worst South Indian food I've ever eaten. That's not how coconut chutney should look, and the sambar was like drinking tomato soup--complete miss. The masala dosa shouldn't look like that; it should be filled with mashed potatoes sautéed with onions, curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, chili powder garam masala and the list goes on. The idli--if you threw them on the floor, it would probably hurt someone. Idli should be soft and pillowy.. sigh. And lastly, the vadai... it's like you're cutting corners on the actual ingredients to save money. It's a hard NO for me. Again, as a Tamil South Indian, we do not cook food this way. That lady that prepared the mean was nice. Place looks like a typical Indian food stall will not come back for the food but for the sweets only. read more

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I felt like a vegetarian meal, so I ended up at India Sweets & Spices: it's half grocery market and food stall cafe (cafeteria like). The pre-made food is mainly ALL VEGETARIAN/VEGAN items. Lots to choose from; a combo meal is a good option to start with or ask for recommendations. The menu is broken down by Northern/Southern Indian regional specialties: offered as Combos, Snacks, and Desserts/Drinks. You order at the counter then find a seat. No frills type place. Friendly environment. There's parking on the premises; however, it's a little tight during peak lunch/dinner rush. You can park on the side streets. Credit Cards are accepted. read more

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India Sweets & Spices is really a special type of Indian grocery store. While you will find typical spices, vegetables and prepared food, there's so much more. Located on Los Feliz, look for the Folk Art depiction of the many-armed goddess, Lady Durga. Inside, as said, you have a grocery store for nearly all your South Asian cooking needs. But then, if you take a right, you find a large cafeteria. Now, at first glance, the cafeteria doesn't look particularly special. This is definitely NOT an Indian restaurant. The tables are very simple and the walls are pretty plain. And there's no waitstaff. The food, however...now that's a different story. For under ten dollars you can get a HUGE tray of Indian vegetarian food. You can get one or two curries, rice, bread (like naan or chapati), sauces, pickle and dessert. And the food is very tasty. I've never been able to finish everything on my tray, even when I was famished. I suggest checking out both the store and the cafeteria during the same visit as its fun to check out the ingredients, but also the housewares, religious paraphernalia, henna and beauty supplies used by the local South Asian community. Definitely recommend. read more

Spice District - Lady Durga. - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jan 2023: On the way to a holiday event, with tickets in hand, my friend & I were craving Indian food. I discovered India Sweets & Spices nearby via Yelp! Yay! I love Indian food! Veggie Meal/$7.99: 2 curries, basmati rice, samosas, pickle, chapati, salad...oh my! The eggplant curry was my absolute favorite & full of flavor! I found everything to be quite tasty, as well as colorful...& quite filling! Nice size portions as well! We also ordered the incredibly sweet Jalebi as a snack to go! Cup of Hot Chai Tea: Hit the spot, loved it & the perfect drink for a cold night! Vibe: Very busy! The woman scooping up the dishes smiled often as I selected curries & she answered questions easily. Plenty of seating inside, as most tables were full. I would love to return and check out their grocery store section. I've also been to the location in Culver City, where I tried the Jalebi for the very first time! Overall: If I'm in the area again, and craving Indian food, I will gladly stop by again to eat! read more

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The lady there is rude. I asked her how much was her samosa. She said "how many do you want?" In a rude way. I didn't like that. The price for the samosa is $2 and the size had gotten smaller like bite size. Not coming back here again. read more

Lovely service and delicious food. My girlfriend said she has been coming for years and I can see why. The quality of food and service was top notch and will definitely return and recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a good meal and a good time. read more

I've recently begun an Ayurvedic journey (food and lifestyle). Many of the spices in Ayurvedic cooking can be found here. It was a treat to go through each aisle and find spice treasures along the way! Their food counter offered tasty lunches at reasonable prices too! read more

you walk in through the parking lot and into a very casual hot food sit down area, it smells incredible, it looked like most meals were under $10, i'd like to go back. I went for english chocolates and treats- but you can't help but follow the giant market sign and explore! I wish everything had a price tag but I asked the cashier what prices were and put some stuff back- she was very nice, I do think it would've been easier for me to se entices but they have a ton of inventory so I get it. go, explore and maybe bring home a hot meal- I plan to next time i'm in the area read more

I love this store! It has a simple but great restaurant. Every time I go there, the aromas and the ambiance are enough to put me in such a happy mood. I was just there getting some basmati rice and dal to cook, and I thought to myself: if I ever moved from LA, this would be one of the things I would miss so much. Every visit is a joy for the senses. read more

After spending my sabbatical in India, I came to love their food and definitely spices, and this little spot has some of the best in LA

Good food it was delicious! The one person serving had a bit of RBF but they were not rude. The attached market was nice and smells delicious also. read more

Five stars for: 1. You can literally find any Indian ingredient/spice you're looking for at this market. One stop shop. Prices are amazing, too. 2. Staff is friendly and helpful. 3. The restaurant part of the store has a $6.99 combo which is plenty for a very satisfying meal. I went on a Saturday morning and the curries I got were a tofu/potato curry and a cauliflower potato stir fried curry. Both were delicious. Literally an amazing value for what you get! The combo is 2 curries, rice, salad, pickles, and a chapati. Also got pani puri for $4.99 and it truly satisfied my craving. Don't expect anything fancy, but India Sweets & Spices has everything Indian you'll ever want/need. read more

Amazing collection of Indian treats, teas, incense, and ingredients. It feels just like being back in India! The staff are very friendly plus the hot food bar is cheap and truly legit flavors as could be. Not some fancy overpriced American Indian food place, but really good and authentic. Highly suggest this gem! read more

The only thing is puting more food on those plates. The Indian food is so delicious this would be 10 stars if they put more food on the combos. Om Mama Shivaya read more

This review is just for the marketplace. India Sweets & Spices has everything Indian one could need or want-- so many spices, dried legumes, rice and other grains, sauces galore, incenses, decorative items, teas and coffees, beauty products, kitchenware, herbal remedies, sweets, a small row of fresh vegetables, and a section of frozen foods. They have a lot of products from other parts of the world as well, including a lot of British imports, and I've seen some Ethiopian, Singaporean, Himalayan, Thai, Indonesian, and more. Prices aren't always clearly marked, but thus far everything I've gotten has been reasonable. You should also double check the expiration dates (and note that some are written in the Euro format of date/month/year versus month/date/year so as an example, what might look like it expires on January 12th may actually expire on December 1st if it was imported). The marketplace has a small lot and the last few times I've been it's been pretty packed, but there's plenty of street parking nearby as well. Leave yourself some time to browse because there's so much to look at! And you'll probably leave smelling like Indian spices. read more

Shut the front door! I can't believe how IS&S carries the gamut of Indian products from masala curry to teas to Indian snacks to incense to organic spices to mala beads. It's an emporium of everything Indian, South Asian, Indian. Dam! AS I learn more about Indian cultural and healing practices for the being and spirit, IS&S provides me the tangible product I'm reading about. Every time I discover an interesting spice or product I am piqued to the nth. AND there is a togo prepared vegan food stall that is heavenly if you're into it. I eat everything lol, so this food option affirms In my psyche, that civilizations have existed without having to eat meat three times a day. Don't get me wrong, I am not vegan but I love this food option and have it often. The two display cases of Indian desserts are excellent. Wish they added more cardamom in their gulab jamun but I'll live. Will post more photos next. End of Yelp. read more

Spice District - Queue up for excellent veggie and vegan takeout. 2 tables in parking lot 3.7.21 - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I normally only leave reviews for things when I feel neutral at worst about something, but this was one of those things that were so bad, that I have to do so. Everything tasted like they doused it with salt. Even their rose lassi was slightly salty, and somehow, even their sweet lassi as well. It was borderline inedible and incredibly unhealthy how much salt this has. Like, I ordered a few things to sample their food to have for breakfast and maybe finish off the rest over dinner and maybe breakfast the next day. But I couldn't eat more than one or three bites of most of what I ordered, even when I tried forcing myself to finish some of them. Despite this, I wasn't going to leave a review even so because maybe I might just be sensitive to salt and it's purely a matter of taste, but not 20 minutes after trying to eat the food, I started getting heart palpitations from all the salt. I don't get palpitations even during those times I order a large combo from McDonald's or someplace similar, but I did with the food from this place. I even feel a headache coming on, probably from high blood pressure--also thanks to the salt. Normally to achieve this state, I would usually have to eat mainly unhealthy food with a lot of sodium over a few consecutive days. So yeah. I don't think the salt is simply a matter of taste. And speaking of their lassi, both had a medicinal taste mixed with expired yogurt/milk. I wasn't even sure if I should finish them or if it's even safe to finish them. But I'm already throwing away everything else, so I felt that I should at least drink these since they, at least, weren't unbearably salty. It's weird because my friend introduced me to this place around a decade ago and we had some samosas and a lassi each and I could've sworn their samosas weren't unbearably salty then. It might've been unremarkable but at least not inedible. Their lassi, though, I have never been a fan of but I think I'd remember thinking it tasted like expired milk/yogurt mixed with medicine if it did. So they might've tasted slightly better back then, and if so, I don't know what happened in the years between visits. It's too bad though since the portions you get for what you pay for is otherwise a good value. read more

I had come here once before after having lunch with my friend at the Morrison. I came here accidentally this second time around, because my GPS said this was the "International Market" and navigated me here. I was looking for some Japanese items but was surprised to find Indian delights. I got some frozen samosas, some masala marinade and a few other things. Overall a cool spot, not exactly what I was originally looking for but was happy with my friend. read more

Spice District - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love coming to India Sweets and Spices. Everyone here is so helpful and they're one of the only business on LOS Feliz to have a private parking in the back which makes life so much easier since this street tends to be very busy during the day. What I love most about this store is the fact that yes it is heavily Indian inspired and they have 90% all Indian items but they also have other brands that you'd see at a local grocery market as well. So they cater to all needs. They also have a section of their store that is essentially a restaurant. They sell household Indian foods and they have lots of vegan options. Their restaurant is always full of customers devouring delicious authentic Indian food. I am obsessed with their samosas and their mango drinks. They're so good and very authentic. read more

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Okay, I LOVE this place. A friend recommended I stop by for lunch, and I'm so happy I did! Everything is very reasonably priced, delicious, and the portions are more than enough! I ordered the #2 special that included 2 curries, rice (yellow or white), a samosa, pickle, salad, and 2 types of breads. I especially loved the potatoes and eggplant curry I picked, and the sauces they included were delicious. The ambiance is simple, traditional, and very casual. It's definitely not a fancy night out place, but the kind of place you go if you want absolutely delicious and affordable traditional Indian curries. The attached shop was a pleasant surprise! I got so many spices at such a great deal. The shop has everything from incense, spices, trinkets and dishes, to fresh produce and whatnot. I could have spent an hour looking at everything. The staff was really friendly too. I will absolutely add this into my rotation! What a great find. I can't believe I've driven by this place for almost 10 years without stopping in. My loss! Glad to have it now! read more

Very below average food. Nothing is fresh, look like they reheated the food many times. Ordered aloo bonda, too much oil and the potato stuff inside the bonda doesn't taste fresh.Sambar tasted like a soup, channa masala the curry is made from ready made masala and not fresh made. read more