Top 5 Indian Restaurants in Los Angeles

It is commonly believed that you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian. Irrespective of which part of the world an Indian goes, he shall carry with him the rich aroma and color of Indian spices, flavor and taste of the food of India.

The Silicon Valley is a well-known and popular destination for NRI’s living the United States of America. There are many south and well as north Indian restaurants in the Silicon Valley to cater to the taste buds of a home sick Indian.

Here is a list of top 5 restaurants in Los Angeles whose service and variety in cuisine is a delight for any food lover in the world.

• India’s Restaurant- Unlike any fancy restaurants in the city, this Indian restaurant believes in a no nonsense business policy, which is evident from the name itself. It is all about everything authentically Indian. From saag paneer to chicken biryani, you name it and they have it for you. Among all other north Indian restaurants in the city, this one is located pretty close to the Los Angeles observatory and has beautiful, clean and well managed interiors. You can try out the garlic naan, which is a specialty here along with chicken tikka masala or Navratan korma.

• Bollywood Café-If there is anything that the world identifies with India; it is Bollywood. True to its fame and name, the Bollywood Café, treats you with what is best in India. Along with the yummy food, you get to experience the taste of Indian hospitability which is well renowned all over the world. The specialties of this small, cozy and beautiful joint includes, chicken tikka masala, paneer korma, garlic naan, rice and vegetable samosa.

• Anarbagh Indian Cuisine: Conveniently situated in the San Fernando Valley, this restaurant serves the best lamb Vindoloo among all other north Indian restaurants in the region. If you have not tasted Indian food before and want to do so, this place is your best bet in Los Angeles.

• Govinda"s Natural Food Restaurant: Whenever you are looking for Indian restaurants, bear in mind India is not all about Chicken Biriyani and Lamb Vindoloo. A large portion of Indians are still vegetarians and the list of vegetarian delicacies prepared in India far outnumbers the non-vegetarian ones. If you are looking to taste authentic natural vegetarian meal without burning a hole in your pocket, you should definitely check out this food joint. The food served here is fresh, non-spicy and absolutely divine.

• Badmaash LA: If you are looking for nice Indian food joints in the downtown area of Los Angeles, Badmaash LA is a good choice. Though they are new in business and the Gastro Pub is situated right up in the Bunker Hill, yet the food and service offered by them, makes up for the time and cost. Some of the popular North Indian dishes served here include butter chicken, chana masala, naan and flavored basmati rice.

No matter which Indian restaurant you choose, make sure you come with an open mind and ask for specifications before you order, because Indian food (especially North Indian delicacies) tend to be quite rich in calories and spicy, in general.