good customer service server was so welcoming and the food was so good! They have good portion sizes and the lassie mango drink was delicious read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant was the perfect choice to bring a friend who had never tried Indian food before. This small but charming restaurant was very accommodating to me and my date. Although they didn't offer vegetable pakoras, they made some special at my request because they had onion bhaji (essentially "onion rings") on the menu. I was grateful for the accommodation. We ordered some naan (for my date- I am GF), classic chicken tikka masala and lamb saag with plain rice. We asked for no spice/1 for my dates sensitive palate. They were concerned that they had heard all Indian food was spicy and had avoided it for that. The chicken tikka masala had classic warm flavors and color, tender chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. It was an instant hit with my guest. The Lamb Saag was also well, but not over, seasoned. The meat was fork-tender. Even without the usual kick of spice I choose when ordering, it was flavorful and enjoyable. I would recommend this unglamorous location for the quality of the food. I will visit this place again. The staff were incredibly polite and attentive. They went the extra mile in their Customer Service that deserves recognition. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen is probably the only non-chain restaurant in all of Van Nuys to stay open until 12am every day except Tuesday when it's closed. This is a godsend for night owls who want to dine late. There is a feeling that you are in a new version of "The Night Hawk" by Edward Hopper where single diners sit at a diner very late at night passively waiting for what no one knows. The other more important reason to come is the kind, quietly hospitable waiter who took my order. He will ask how piquant you want the curries. I chose a step up from mild, and for me, it had enough of a kick. Much of the food seems cooked to order so the food comes out hot and fresh off the stove. Assam is a state in Northeast India north of the nation of Bangladesh. It's famous for its Assam tea found even in English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast teas. 0) Chutney: a. Mint is puréed in a watery solution that is very subtle. b. Mango Is thick like a confiture/jam. Very pleasantly sweet with chopped fruit in a viscous, sugary liquid that may have a touch of vinegar to enliven the fruitiness. c) Cilantro-Mint: Watery purée with notes of green herbals. 1. Vegan Samosa: a very crisp wrapper perhaps made from a combination of rice & wheat flour contrasts against pleasantly starchy potato flavoured with a touch of aromatic Garam Masala spice blend. Coming out piping hot, great textual contrast between crispy & plush. Excellent must have Samosa. I originally ordered the beef Samosa, but they had run out, and I'm glad they did. 2) Pasanda Curry is made from finely ground nuts like possibly almonds, green herbs, curry powder, and perhaps yogurt for a creamy consistency. It had enough of a chile piquancy to heat up my tongue to stimulate the taste buds. Generous portion of shrimp added a sweet sea minerality and fibrous meatiness that went well. Bit of corn starch to thicken the smooth sauce. Rather subtle, sophisticated dish 3) Coconut Curry definitely has coconut milk fragrance, & flavour that thickens the curry. Also woody, distinct sweetness that seems to come from nutmeg. The chunks of lamb are well done, meaty with a chaw. No hint of that lamb gaminess. 4) Rogan Josh: Very refreshing, light curry with grilled onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic that are flash sautéed to bring out dulcet tone of the vegetables. Shrimp with marine scented, fibrous meatiness kept this dish subtle and ethereal. This is the kind of delicate curry that is rarely found in Los Angeles. Definitely a must get if heavy handed cooking is to be avoided. 5) Methi Curry: Fenugreek scented stewed thick chunks of lamb braised in a dark brown, heavy sauce. Meat eaters will like this for its emphasized meaty textures. 6) Korma: Lightly, creamy, coconut milk, sweet, smooth curry with a hint of ginger, coriander, puréed cashew to add a "cashew butter" nuttiness. Slightly gamey lamb went well. 7) Yellow Curry: May have a bit of Garam Masala, turmeric for a touch of woody earthiness. Mild and semi sweet. Breast meat chicken. 8) Paswari Naan: Stuffed with a sweet paste of coconut, almond, and raisin baked in Naan flat bread. Great to dip pieces of this bread into Methi Curry gravy. Or Paswari can be eaten as a dessert with Cumin scented Chai. 1-7a) Basmati Rice accompanies all currys. Nutty with dry texture, lightly friable, al dente. This rice is made to go with savory, multi-spiced, complex South Asian food as a textural contrast and palate neutral relief from all the complex spice mixtures. Quiet late night dining along with meditative, musical South Asian chanting that is contemplative and introspective to facilitate mindfulness in order to truly appreciate the food to the fullest. 4+ stars read more

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I ordered takeout from Assam Indian Kitchen last night. I called in the order and picked up 20 minutes later as promised. The restaurant itself is not in the best of areas, but the food was good. It is a small restaurant on Van Nuys Blvd. The food was piping hot when opened. I tried the vegetable biryani, the butter chicken, and chicken tikka masala. Also got some cheese naan. The biryani was very good and flavorful. The chicken curries came with extra plain rice. Everything was very tasty. The chicken in the tikka masala was a little tough with some bites, but overall very good. The naan was very very good too. Overall, pretty solid food. I'd get takeout from here again. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, vegetable biryani, rice Everything packaged nicely - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Our waiter was the sweetest man ever! My husband and I found this spot on yelp and decided to give it a try and damn are we happy we did!! Food was amazing so flavorful and me as a girl really liked the live plants as decorations on the wall lol! We got the meat samosas the Tikka Masala and Tandoori chicken read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Tikka masala and Cheese Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love the creamy red tikka masala:-) the medium spice level is ideal for people that enjoy a spicy jalapeño. Everything is good but I usually crave the tikka dish when I'm in town. I love mixing the tikka masa with the lamb biryani (the yellow seasoned rice). Will definitely return and I appreciate them taking the time to talk to me + customize the order:) Thank you! read more

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The lamb was out for his world. The restaurant is small and cute very simple. Friendly staff and the price was reasonable.

Simple food. Very honest server. The chicken biriyani and saag paneer was really good

The Food here is Fabulous!!!! So flavorful and filling! The cheesy garlic Naan was mouth watering! Perfect amount of cheese and garlic. They put the perfect amount of spice in the tikka masala (even when asking for spicy). Tons of chicken in it as well! Only thing I wish I would have gotten more of is the rice! Way less rice than Tikka Masala! Which I didn't think was fair for the price, but the food is so good I'll probably still get it again haha! They are always super nice here! They even bring takeout to your car sometimes! This is family owned which is important, because they care more about the service and quality of food they provide! The inside is super small, I definitely don't recommend for large groups. However my boyfriend said they renovated a little so there is a bit more space than before which is good! Pretty good for date night though since it is intimate. The Parking here sucks though since it is street parking. Again probably better place for takeout than sit down. This place always makes me happy! The food and the service. Whenever I crave Indian this place is one of the few to pop into my mind which says a lot! Please check it out! read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Tandoori Mixed Grill 8/10 - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Assam is a fresh Indian Cuisine Restaurant with good service and cozy ambiance... A mix of streamline dinner meets bright intimate eatery. Typically available for late lunch, dinner and/or late nite/until midnight Wednesday through Monday (closed on Tuesdays). I used to live around the corner from this area, but relocated shortly right before Assam opened its doors in 2021. I enjoy the in-person much more than takeout or delivery. The food flavors are solid and they have a good selection of beverages (non-alcoholic). Their samosas a very thick, flaky, doughy and loaded with filling. Definitely my favorite dish here by far. A.I.K. makes a variety of Naan and classic Indian dishes. I ordered delivery tonight and some items were left out and portions felt a bit less than when dining in. The Aloo Gobi is okay! The Vegetable Biryani is worth trying! The Veggie Curry was a bit under salted or at least it was most recently... The house salad was very fresh, but on the mild side as far as dressing and didn't have some essentials promised like shredded carrots or oranges... Which is kind of odd, but it did have other great veggie and is a good portions for a house/side salad... Was really surprised the drinks weren't delivered tonight. Not sure if they ran out or it was just missed. Assam Indian Kitchen is very close to the Van Nuys Courthouse with loads of street parking in the area, especially when they open around 3 PM. I would dine in again (though it's been a long while) versus takeout or delivery as it's a very cute place and everyone is very friendly. So food days seem much better than others, hoping for more better ones for Assam. Pro Tip: If you do delivery Assam is also under The Vegan Curry with it's vegan options only (which if you know Indian food - a large majority is vegetarian and/or vegan friendly). read more

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We ordered Paneer Masala, Aloo Mattar, garlic naan bread and a single chai tea for a strong 1* rating due to lack of spices. Aloo reminded me of a Midwest stew, Paneer had very few cheese cubes. Chai tea was weak. Garlic naan bread was tasty. First time disappointment in quality and quantity at an Indian restaurant, though the restaurant is quaint, clean and the service very friendly and attentive. read more

Love this place. Every thing was delicious. Home cooked style. The staff are really nice as well. Will definitely come back.

I ordered veggie biryani It was not biryani at all, it was Fried rice. Nothing Assamese about this restaurant. What a misleading name. You would think there's some kinda Assamese cuisine but it's North Indian food made in a hurry with no concept of spices. read more

I'm puzzled like some of the others about the 4.5 star average rating. We ordered Aloo Gobi and one of the lentil dishes. Both were almost like a soup. I've never had those dishes anywhere else where it seemed watered down and so bland. My guess is the blandness was due to it seemingly watered down. Someone mentioned it was like a stew, and I think that was generous. read more

I've been looking for a good curry since my favorite place closed. Assam is tiny. It won't win any beauty contests but the curry was outstanding! The service was great and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend read more

Came here for a little birthday dinner the other night. It's a little hole in the wall place located on Van Nuys Blvd. It's nothing fancy, with maybe six or so tables, but don't let that sway you. The owner was so friendly and welcoming. Even shared his story about how he and his sister opened the place. He and another gentlemen were taking care of us. Our food arrived promptly but was obviously made fresh. It was piping hot and absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken tikka masala "mild" and loved it. I'm not a fan of spice, as in heat, in the slightest and although the mild still had a tiny kick it was completely bearable and didn't linger. 10/10. I think it's important to support little hole in the wall, mom and pop type places and this place definitely hit the spot. read more

Drive 30 minutes to try a new Indian food place as the ones in my area aren't good, this place was 100% worth the drive. I ordered the paneer makhni and garlic naan, medium spice. It was the BEST I have ever had. Owner was super nice and sweet. This place is definitely worth a try! read more

Really tasty dishes that are different than most Indian restaurants I have tried. The garlic dal sticks out---garlic blended in was delicious and perfect. Extra tasty saag paneer. read more

After an afternoon of shopping and planning for a future party, my friend and I decided to pick up Indian food or dinner. Based on the all the raving yelp reviews I was expecting a 5 star meal, but what we ate was 3 star at best. Veggie Samosa: 4 stars. By the time we got home to eat dinner, the samosa was still hot and the dough was still crispy. The filling was creamy, well seasoned. Served with tamarind and mint sauce, I would eat this appetizer again. Lamb Tikka Masala: 4 stars The flavor of the sauce was good, not too spicy, not too mild. The flavor of the lamb was also good, but the lamb was just a tad overcooked but still quite good, and at a 4 star rating, I would also order this dish again. Aloo Gobi: 3 stars This dish was ok. I couldn't shake the feeling that the cauliflower in this dish was previously frozen, but I can't prove it. My partner makes great Aloo Gobi and he makes a 5 star version of this dish. Perhaps I should have ordered a different vegetable dish? Baingan Bharta: 1 star. Oh man. Do not order this dish. This dish should be taken off the menu. The eggplant comes pureed to death to the point where it is a mushy paste and quite slimy in texture. They use a heavy hand of cinnamon on this dish and quite frankly, I wish not to speak of this dish again. What a shame since I really love Beingan Bharta. I would order the samosa and Lamb Tikka Masala again, but I'm not rushing to come back to this place. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Clockwise: Veggie samosa, baingan bharta, aloo gobi, and lamb tikka masala (read review) - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a little hidden, it's in between other stores, but people should definitely come to this Indian restaurant in the valley!! Their chicken tikka masala was great and the service was absolutely lovely, they're so kind. The inside decor is pretty bland so that might not attract people but it's great food. read more

We LOVE assam! The food is delicious, and the staff is wonderful. This family owned business keeps us coming back for dine in and takeout whenever we k read more

I enjoyed the butter chicken, and naan! What a yummy experience! I 10/10 recommend it !!! The chef is a sweetheart and the food is top tier! Authentic and flavorful! I will be returning! read more

Food was amazing. I got the chicken tiki masala and garlic naan. Host was very nice and food came out fast. Location was sketch but the restaurant was pretty nicely set. Overall 9/10 experience!! read more

We don't live in the area, but wish we did to have this food again. This is a cozy place off the boulevard near city hall. The menu is robust with so many options! As a party of six we were fortunate to try many options. We started with vegetable samosas that were perfection! Fluffy, curry potato and pea filling with delicious sauces. My favorite was the garlic dinner with chicken and the buhna chicken. The lamb bruhna, tikka masala, butter chicken, coconut curry shrimp and lots of naan! The garlic naan and cheese garlic naan were insane! The rice was perfect, fluffy and the best layer for our entrees. It was absolutely one of the best Indian meals we've had! The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. There was a constant rotation of folks picking up food and everyone seemed like a regular. We loved it! Highly recommended this for great food! read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Best Indian restaurant love positive friendly atmosphere and chef Assam is a very dedicated chef :) read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - My favorite is chicken masala with garlic cheese naan - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hands down, the best Indian food restaurant I've been to. Ever! Not only that, but one of my absolute favorite spots in general. The owner is so very kind, more than willing to fix mistakes (which has never happened to me anyways). It's not speedy service, its GOOD service! We're too used to fast food and convenience, but they cook from the heart here and that kind of art may take a moment. Very much worth it. Prices are very good in person at least. Not typically super busy so its also a very calm environment. I seriously could not recommend this place more. The chicken tikka masala and garlic cheese naan are my go-to, never gets old and was my biggest craving back when I was pregnant. It's still my biggest craving and was even before pregnancy! I absolutely love it here. Don't come in ready to judge, come in ready to be pleasantly surprised. Gulab Jamun and Mango Lassi are also huge favorites of mine if you've got a sweet tooth. If you need anything explained he is very friendly and more than happy to help you out :) read more

5 star food, service, and ambiance. I will definitely be returning. They were very kind to my family and I

My first bad Indian meal. :( The worst Indian food I have had. We ordered aloo mattar and paneer masala. Aloo mattar was watery and bland. I have made better curry at home. Small portions. Naan was thin and not flavorful. Chai tastes like water. I am sad because I adore Indian food and I have never had bad Indian food before. read more

It's been about a year and I'm still a loyal customer. The best thing about Assam's Indian Kitchen is how consistently delicious their dishes are. It's perfect. They're so kind here. They never fail to package a perfect and HOT meal with tons of flavor. I wish I had discovered them sooner, because their food was truly life changing and opened my eyes to the wonder of Indian cuisine after having a bad experience at a different restaurant. The ambiance is solid here, as a hole in the wall spot on Van Nuys Blvd. It's peaceful and nice. The service itself is also very fast. You really can't go wrong with ordering here! Just beware, that if you want to test your spice limit, they WILL deliver and give you the spice you want (they are VERY accommodating when it comes to the levels of spice though, no complaints here though!) Again, highly recommend coming here!! read more

Ordered UberEats. Drink missing. 1 dish was the wrong dish. 3 dishes were cold. Another one was hot but tasted like crap. Safe to say I'm not ordering here anymore. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - hot but gross - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband (nelson) and I, found this place a little over a year ago on a hungry night and let me just say that it was HEAVEN! The restaurant is cute and cozy with a nice atmosphere. Shamsul, the owner and our friend, is very kind, always loves to greet us and makes the most exquisite dishes. We love it here and is now our go to place! read more

The food was delicious and the service was good. What this restaurant lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in flavor. I ordered the mango lassi and chicken tikka masala dinner with basmati rice. The garlic naan was crispy and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant was loud because of a large party that continued to stay in the small dining area long after they finished their meal. I was in a corner booth and I enjoyed my dinner but eventually had to leave because of the noise. I appreciated the restaurant and their gracious service. Will be back to try other dishes soon. read more

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The food was delicious, we ordered the tandoori chicken with garlic naan, tikka masala. It was great for the two of us and we got so full. The person attending us was super nice and respectful. I loved it, give it a try. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband and I stopped to pick my friend up and we were starved. We asked to siris a Indian food close to. This was the indication. Surprised us the ambiance of this small place. The service is really friendly, I observed many locals went for takeout. The food is really good. Just the vegetables mix was okay. The fish was really tasty! The price is really good! The mango lassi is in a small glass, but it is a good size for me. Close to the Courthouse in Van Nuys. read more

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A great find! Delicious food and great service, I will be back. IG ruby_murray_raj rating: read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala Dinner with Onion Kulcha and rice. Delicious! - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I mean... I don't want to sound like I was expecting the generic American expectation of Indian food (I've been to Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai - I know at least a little about regional Indian flavors), BUT... the sauces for my Lamb Vindaloo and Gobi Bhajee (they were out of my usual Aloo Gobi veg choice) were watery without any distinct flavor between the two. Not at all that thick sauce that coats the rice that you usually expect. And no complimentary tamarind or green chutney to accompany the veg samosas like at most Indian restos? Spice level options for what I bought were only available for the Vindaloo, and not even that had even a remote kick. At all. Really disappointing, considering the overall positive reviews of this joint. read more

Probably my favorite Indian food in the city, their lamb is incredible. I usually get takeout but you can eat there, they're very sweet and it's always the same people. I drove 40 minutes one way to pickup food from here, always worth it. read more

Was looking forward to this new place as they have positive reviews. It was a disappointment. Don't order through the website or better yet, don't order at all. Had to wait extra 30 mins longer for food as they informed me they do not receive orders through their website. Poor quality ingredients and bland. Chicken Tikka was dry and chewable. Basmati rice sticks together. Worst indian restaurant I've been to. Awful. read more

I first went to Assam to treat my family to a Mother's Day dinner, and we were absolutely blown away by the DELICIOUS food. Not only was the food wonderful, but Shem and his sister are as well!! They truly make the experience of coming to Assam great, and deserve every bit of business they get!! They are located in a small restaurant right now, but I hope that they will grow to be a huge successful restaurant with time. I will go back to Assam every time. I hope you will take the time to go there too. Thank you Shem!! read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was late at night and I was hungry and needed something to hit the spot. I found this little gem . The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing, I will definitely be coming back, I highly recommend this establishment.. read more

Assam Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California