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ok I have to apologize. Went to baar baar in NY twice & I loved the drinks but was disappointed in the "chat" we had. So even though they've opened in LA for few years this was our first time & OMG. This is the best food we don't have upscale Indian food so definitely a must try! Their tasting menu is everything ! Wasn't disappointed in vegan & veg dishes The vegan kofta, paneer dish & gulab jamun cheesecake was to die for!
Went back after more than a year. Same great ambiance, outstanding food and drinks. Valet parking is available. You can't go wrong with the food, but my favorite is the Butter Chicken. The cocktails have playful names based on old Bollywood hits. Service is excellent. A great place for a date night or a special occasion.
Came here with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. We were excited to get reservations and it was a prefix menu. We had a great experience overall. A few things I would probably change, but overall it was wonderful. The family who owns the business also was cordial and kind and took time to talk to us. The vibe is incredible. Love the colors and it doesn't feel like a cheesy Indian restaurant. I loved all the appetizers. The main courses were OK in my opinion and the desserts were fine as well. The drink selections were great. I really look forward to coming back again, but to be able to order off of an alacarte menu
The ambiance is very modern and elegant. We were immediately greeted by the owner and were taken to our booth. It was my birthday, so we received some special treats from the staff (champagne and dessert). Their cocktail menu is beautiful, I wish they had more on the menu because the concept of curating cocktails after classic Bollywood movies made my heart melt. I ordered the Slumdog millionaire cocktail. All the drinks were deliciously strong, packed with flavor and a heavy hand, which was awesome. We started with some appetizers and all shared the chicken biriyani, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Food quality was excellent. everything was well thought out and delicately put together. Thank you Baar Baar for making my day feel special!
We visited after work on a Tuesday for happy hour. I loved the ambience, right down to the storybook drink menu! A beautiful restaurant! We ordered the chutney set with garlic naan and the butter chicken. The chutney set and garlic naan was delicious, but the butter chicken lacked flavor, big time. It was quite disappointing since we started off on such a good note. I think I would go back and maybe give something else a try. Maybe it was an off night.
Ambience is great no doubt and so are rhe drinks! The slumdog millionaire is a fan favorite for sure. The food however was not that impressive, maybe because I'm Indian? The presentation was lovely as is rhe decor of the restaurant but the creativity didn't always translate into flavor. The cauliflower 65 was our favorite from the night. Good flavors and nice texture to the gobi. The avocado bhel was a stretch. It tasted more like guacamole with a few crispy wonton on top to make it a "bhel". The sweet potato chaat was interesting with pakora on top adding to the crunch, mostly tasted of chutney though. The paneer pinwheels were disappointing. The sauce was basically tikka masala with 3 little rolls of paneer floating in it - not the best ratio. Service was very good, food came out quickly and they were very attentive.
They well deserved the 5 stars + for the food, service and the atmosphere. The food was very high quality and really pleasantly delicious. This place Indian food will take you to another level of the dining experience. You must try to go there to understand what I mean. I can't remember the server's name but he is from Slovenia something. He was really friendly, kind with very professional matters. This restaurant interior were absolutely beautiful and amazing. My mom who doesn't really care to eat Indian food that much, even my mom loved their food every bite of it. It was a eyes wide open experience of the dining from this place. We will definitely be back again.
I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but last night My Mom said she was craving Indian curry, so we went out for dinner. The restaurant is right near our home, so we walked there. The food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was lovely, every dish was delicious, and everyone was very kind and friendly. I ordered the Paneer Pinwheel, my mom had the Shrimp Malvani Curry, and my brothers ordered Butter Chicken and a Selection of Indian Curries. All four of us also ordered Saffron Rice. Everything tasted wonderful, and the service and ambiance made the experience even better. We really enjoyed the nice ambience, tasty food and attentive & friendly service.
It's DineLA! Came here on a friday evening around 7pm. We were seated instantly for our reservation. Our waitress was amazing. The DineLA menu is great. The canapé,, beetroot chop was amazing! 10/10. For my small plate, I chose the kerala duck (birria) taco. I truly enjoyed it 8/10. For my large plate, I chose the traditional butter chicken (7/10) with garlic naan. I really love garlic naan but I will say, I wish the garlic naan was thicker. Lastly, for dessert I had the pecan brownie. It was tasty but I wished the brownie was warm. Street parking was free after 7pm but there is a parking garage next to the restaurant
I came here for my birthday dinner with my Yelp BFF, Karren, and we had such a memorable experience. They offer valet parking, but we parked in the paid lot nearby which was quick and convenient. The restaurant itself is absolutely stunning, the bar area is gorgeous, the mural on the wall is beautiful, and they have a unique, creative drink menu that really stands out. We ordered several dishes, and the daal and chicken were definitely my top favorites. The paneer kulcha, however, didn't have much flavor for me and wasn't my favorite of the night. The gulab jamun cheesecake was unbelievably delicious... I just wish I had more room in my tummy to eat more of it! One of the highlights of the night was unexpectedly running into a few celebs who were also dining there it added such a fun surprise and totally topped my birthday. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners and their daughter, who personally came to our table. They were incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely cared about our experience. Overall, the food is high quality, crafted by top-tier chefs, the drinks are unique, and the service and atmosphere are exceptional. I would most definitely come back. Highly recommend!
My friends and I loved our experience at Baar Baar. Unfortunately it was raining like crazy on the day we had reservations for but that didn't stop us. We arrived to a rather empty restaurant (probably due to the rain). Staff took care of us right away seating us and explaining the menu. We had heard that they're known for their cocktails so we each ordered a different one. All of them were really good and I can see why people say their cocktails are good. The bar is also really impressive if you just wanted to come for a drink. All the cocktails are named after famous Indian movies which was really cute. For the food, we opted into the prix fixe menu (all parties at your table must participate) but it was perfect because the menu had a lot of their most popular items that we would've wanted to order and try anyways. We did end up ordering 2 extra items - the lamp chops as well as the jalapeno cheese naan. It ended up being more than enough food but everything was so good and we were so happy to try it all. The puri puri amuse bouche was SO GOOD! The avocado bhel appetizer dish was also surprisingly good. The traditional butter chicken with the saffron rice was classic but delicious and I loved the seabass fish as well as the jalapeno cheese stuffed naan. I normally don't care for beans but I can see why the Black Dairy Dal is $15!! It was so flavorful and a must get. Both the dessert options (Gulab jamun cheesecake and Strawberry Cassata) were yummy too. Not too sweet for both.
The service between the bartender/mixologist and our server was just top notch. Paired with the ambience and decor, it truly created a setting for an enjoyable dinner. I usually love wine with dinner but these days, especially the restaurants on downtown LA, have upped their cocktail game. With complex and refreshing flavors and an Indian kick, the cocktails were amazing. We did enjoy the food. The lambchop was decent and the short ribs and sea bass and butter chicken were delicious. I would skip the duck tacos. Not bad but not memorable and with the birria sauce, didn't really help with duck flavoring. I know they try to bring California twist to the menu but I would have done cheese birria taco with mashed peas or potato even. Shredding duck meat is just a waste. We also skipped a lot of vegetable and shared plates and went straight for large plates meat/seafood dishes with sides family style. Skip the dessert. Intriguing and creative idea but disappointing and underwelhming in execution. We definitely all had slight food coma at the end of the night, which is consistent with good Indian food.
Had no idea this place was here, but very delighted to have found it! Parking is meh, but the food was delicious and the service was great! i don't remember the server's name, but she was a beautiful black woman who served us at the bar! Super friendly and helpful with recommendations! The ambiance is relaxing, with art throughout the interior. Our server recommended a beverage that blew my mind. Simple, yet delicious! I cannot find it anywhere on their online menu, but I'm attaching a photo. It was like some sort of yogurt-y, thick priobiotic kind of mango-ish drink. I can't describe it! Will definitely be returning for it! The kerala fried chicken was my absolute fav dish! Packed with so much flavor! I never really order chicken when I eat out, but this was a knockout! I also enjoyed the other chicken dish I got, but not as much as the fried chicken. The naan was also pretty good! Texture was on point!
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3 years ago
On all fronts I think this restaurant is a solid 4/5! The drink I had was amazing though, so for that alone I would say 5/5. The food was plated really nicely and tasted so unique and surprising, and for some items it was definitely worth the price, for others it was not. I would recommend any of the apps/starters, almost even as a main meal. The entrees my party had were not great. I think the wheels came out cold and it was saved by the warm sauce. Service was mediocre, the place was packed so it's tough to expect someone to be around at all times. But I did really appreciate the perfect timing of all of the entrees, they came out one after another and all went well- in the order they were eaten. And this is not a coincidence! It looks spacious when you walk in, but gets more narrow the further back you get seated. And of course reservations are needed! read more
First time at Baar Baar (BB) and was very excited because I haven't had much Indian food before. I also walked by the one in NYC so was glad to see it in DTLA too. BB's ambiance is upscale with awesome weekend vibes. Service was great - Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and provided great recs. As for food, I thought some were significantly better than others. We each ordered 2 cocktails too and thought they were creative and delicious. + pahi puri 4/5: visually pleasing breaded spheres filled with spiced potatoes; first time eating these and liked the flavors + avocado bhel 3/5: tasted like a vegan tuna tartare that was spicy; it was just ok + butter chicken 4/5: yummy! + fava and corn kofta 3/5: i didn't like this dish as much... it was just vegan meatballs + 2x garlic naan 5/5: delicious, nicely baked, and garlicky! + saffron rice 2/5: not much flavor + mango ghewar 2/5: meh I had a great time at BB, but thinking back... How are sides (naan or rice) not included with a $32 butter chicken? BB also charged a 4% wellness fee for staff so I just deducted that from my overall tip. read more
After experiencing the Baar Baar brunch in NYC I had pretty low expectations of the one in LA, assuming it was going to be loud with a lot going on. It ended up being quite the opposite since our experience felt classier and definitely more chill. The restaurant is beautiful and quite the happening spot for celeb sightings! Drinks are phenomenal, I got the Bombay dream which really put me on the beach and my friend ordered a mango lassi which was perfect. So creamy and tangy and mango-ey. Another friend got the DDLJ and it was delicious. Their drinks are a game changer. For food we got the Dahi puri which felt so refined and elegant for such a street food type snack, and we got cauliflower 65. So crispy and flavorful. For main course the paneer pinwheel wasn't the standout for us it was the dal makhani, it was so simple and creamy and pairs well with the more complex, jalapeño cheese naan. Definitely a hit! read more
A gray sky hovered as I searched for a gray building in gray downtown LA. I left my gray market whip with the Valet and sidled up to the Bouncer next to the gray door. A Bouncer at a restaurant? That's a gray issue. But, I am glad he was there as my guts threatened to go gray on the walk to the entrance. Baar Baar means again and again and is aptly named with good reason. The inside is magisterial. You can feel the teal decor. It is elegant and posh enough for a Rajah. There is a ceiling to floor mural on a wall of two Indian lovelies looking out over the the lucky bunnies that were able to engineer a table. Let's begin with opulence and move up from there. Gold leaf this and that, a magnificent bar from here to there, and huge mirrors reflecting elegant diners dining on elegant dishes. Essentially, Baar Baar took over from Faith and Flower, a nice place when it was stylin'. Due to Covid it apparently lost faith and was eventually deflowered shortly thereafter. There is patio outside which brings back memories of languid afternoons in New Delhi that harkins clogged traffic and a throat to match. The Baar Baar Bar: Baar Baar has set the bar bar high as a Thugee on dope. You will be handed a booklet of cocktails that could've been written by Rudyard Kipling, and maybe was, outlining the magic potions available. I had a Sholay (hooray) with Curry Infused Rum, Malibu Rum, Pineapple, and Vanilla Liqueur. Short and icy it was a half pint Pina Colada. Order two at a time. Next up was an RRR (a Pirate's laugh, no?) No, it was Old Monk Rum, Creme de Cacao, Chocolate, and Coffee Bitters with a Milk wash. That was plenty for this "Kim" even if it meant missing the hand held Soda Stream carbonator to finish concocting your concoction tableside. Who is in the house? No one who has cast their fate to the winds. Bad Ass Brahmis dripping with real Rubies and Rollies and no naan-sense diners in sight. The Staff: Everyone, Johnnie on the spot. Make that Joey on the spot who worked my section like an indentured apprentice. But he is an journeyman and knows and appreciates the exquisite cuisine that arrives from the kitchen pass through. Can a server be gifted? Of course, and Joey is truly so. I ask him to "just bring it" and he smiled with the knowledge of what a Princely meal he would curate. The Food: Better than Tamarind in London and candidly there is no Indian haute cuisine suitable for royalty except here and all, I might add, a manageable on a Waishyas' wages. The House made Crisp (a cracker to us crackers) came with a tiny cup of Avocado Pachardi (Indi-Guac) and was perfect beginning. A Chutney set up of three cups consisting of Smoked Tomato, Tomatillo and Green Mango, and Cilantro Mint with Hemp Seeds and all useful for everything you will eat. Get some. A small bowl of Lamb Keema with Potato Mousse, Green Peas and a splash of Marsala plus a basket of Garlic Naan and a House spiff of Parker House Rolls was brilliant. Still hot from the oven and ready to embrace everything Joey had requested from the kitchen. Large plates followed staring with Mushroom Pepper Fry with Ramps, Smoked Almonds, integrated into the piquant Yellow Curry without losing their crunch quotient. The dish was crunchy and chewy at the same time weaving taste and texture together like a tapestry. The Curry was soothing and yet had a pleasant sting which defines much of India. The stand out dish and a must order is the Butter Chicken. Sure you've seen it before from food trucks to the neighborhood Indian fast casual place but nothing like this. It was velvet smooth with deep rich flavors that linger on the tongue like the last kiss apres l'amour. The Chicken was tender and juicy and as this was truly delish, start with this dish. Too full for dessert? Force yourself. The Mango Ghewar (which I thought were new Bollywood undies), had Malai Kulfi with Cardamom (eggless ice cream), Marscapone Mousse (which was, no doubt, on it's way to Mother Wolf until it took a detour here), Mango Jelly and Pistachio. This was spectacular and a rainbow of of dining delight. Baar Baar, I won't be wandering far and will return again and again. read more
Sauces, sauces, and more sauces. Gimme all the sauces. I will drink shots of them all. This meal was one big universe of flavors and I was in heaven. We began with the chutneys, then the sweet potato, then one of the favorites, the puri puffs, then the short ribs and another fan favorite, the kofta, and then the mango ghewar for dessert that was so unique, I could've eaten 10 of them if I had any more room in the tummy. The service was phenomenal. The place just opened, but the server knew everything about every dish on the menu. Coming from DC where there is top notch high-end Indian food, this city was really missing that until now. I can't stop gushing. I love spice, Indian food is one of my favorites cuisines, and it's so wonderful to have this place here in LA now. This was a birthday dinner with just my man, but we'll be coming back with as many people as possible because I want to try everything. Gimme all the sauces! read more
Incredible creative menu! Service was amazing, cocktails were amazing, great ambiance! I felt like I was at a nice hotel in India. I have never had Indian food quite like this. The mango dessert is a must try. It had subtle elements of all the most popular Indian desserts enhancing the main mango dish. Again, incredibly creative! The overall meal was well worth the price! This would be an amazing spot to impress a date, friends or family from out of town, and Indian friends who don't believe there is interesting Indian food in LA! read more
Ambiance: Absolutely love this elegant place. The decor was well thought out and included elements that incorporate the Indian culture. Upscale dining. Good for business meeting, celebrations, or a sexy date night Service: phenomenal! The manager Manoj is so kind and welcoming. He took my sons food allergies very seriously and made him custom dishes. Service was prompt and servers were knowledgeable about the menu. Drinks: Lovely unique curated menu that explained the drinks concepts/origins. Alcohol/drink ratio was wonderful. Well mixed in flavor and definitely has the unique taste that you expect from DTLA Michelin crafted drinks Food: a taste palette orgasm! The authentic Indians flavors were amazingly incorporated to modern fine dining. Every selection (managers pick) was phenomenal. It did not disappoint. I'm a foodie and I'm really picky when it comes to taste but this definitely did not disappoint Dessert: they were decent. I'm not familiar with Indian desserts so I cannot give much of a review here. I'm used to very rich and sugary desserts and I would say it was more balanced. Not too rich but also not lacking in flavor. I wasn't exactly familiar with the flavors Overall impression: would absolutely come back and recommend to fellow foodies. Menu definitely is higher on pricing but justified read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
This review is for Baar Baar's fantastic Indian fusion Sunday brunch! Apparently they've only recently started doing Sunday brunches, and I thought it was an amazing experience! The ambiance was so exciting -- there was a live singer singing Bollywood classic songs for the duration of the brunch. People were even dancing at the restaurant! Everyone was singing along (except me since I don't watch Bollywood) and it made the atmosphere so much more exciting. The service was also stellar despite the restaurant being so busy. I'm not Indian, but I came with my Indian friends and they thought that the restaurant captured the essence of Indian cuisine in these American dishes. The pani puri, however, was disappointing to them compared to what they've had in the past. As someone who is NOT Indian and rarely has pani puri, I thought it was delicious! fish & chips: 5/5 the fish was SO incredible and tender. mac & cheese: 5/5 melty cheesy goodness with Indian spices lamb burger: 4/5 it doesnt taste like a burger! it tasted super Indian influenced and was delicious. The drinks here were also so fun & apparently named after Indian actors and movies! The only downside is they forced a massive service charge on our meal. I was so confused. Just be careful not to add an extra 20% tip and check to see if they added one already or not. Overall, lovely and fun experience and I will be back! read more
Ambience - so fun and the decor and bar area was beautiful. They have a dj on Sunday brunch and so good. Food - amazing modern Indian fusion..drinks were good. Famous Indian movies name for drinks. Service- gast and friendly. Got free drinks for bday. read more
3 years ago
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a few weeks and I finally got the chance to go - what an incredible place!!! The interior design is very spacious and elegant, with high ceilings. I love how the tables are very spaced out and you can have privacy in your own conversation while still getting to see people around you. The bar is stunning! Let's get into the food... wow. It's the best meal I've had in a while. If you love food, and love FLAVOR and spices you will love! Our server, who was beautiful and amazing - Saira - made the experience even better. Every single thing I ate was delicious. The chef even came out and said hi to us. The drink I ordered, Slumdog Millionare, was similar to a tequila sunrise but much better! The presentation of everything was gorgeous. Some of my favorite dishes of the night were the Chicken Malai Tikka, Lamb Keema, Tuna Bhel - the jalapeño cheddar naan is essential for sauce dipping - and my favorite dessert was the pistachio ice cream, made unique by the infusion of saffron. I want to come back and try more! Definitely would recommend if you enjoy Indian flavors with a contemporary style. I had a great night here - 10/10. read more
This is a good place for special occasions, it's a very beautiful space, but not necessarily a great Indian food restaurant. It's aiming for an Indian fine dining experience: the presentation, service, ambiance, and prices match that. However, if you just want some amazing Indian food or a new spot to go when you're craving some amazing Indian food, this probably isn't it. The place has good service, but it's the annoying good type (always pestering you, but on top of it) vs the predictive great service (not sure if people will get what I mean or relate). We tried several of the dishes and drinks here, see the breakdown: 4/5 - Baar Baar Butter Chicken: a solid butter chicken dish with good flavors and great presentation, but very small portions with no sides of rice or anything. ($32) 4/5 - Paneer Pinwheel: a delicious fine dining take on a classic North Indian dish and a nice presentation, but same small portions as the other main dish. ($32) 5/5 - Mango Ghewar: an amazing mango forward dessert with delicious fresh mango cubes on the inside, looks gorgeous and tastes even better, definitely the best thing on the menu! ($18) 3.5/5 - Ragi Brownie: a really beautiful dessert that is very chocolate forward, but not super sweet. However, it's disappointing in comparison to a phenomenal dessert like the Mango Ghewar. ($15) 4/5 - Dahi Puri: a solid light, but refreshing appetizer. Cool presentation, perfect for two people and one of their better apps. ($14) 3/5 - Saffron Rice: pretty standard rice side that is enough to share amongst 2 to 3 people. ($6) 2/5 - Cheese & Jalapeno Naan: pretty mediocre, even the presentation wasn't that nice, and worth it for what you get. The regular naan seems to be a better option if you're ordering naan (seems like it's a larger size, 1/2 the price, and already cut into 4 pieces as well). ($12) Drinks: 4.5/5 - DDLJ: a great modern twist on a tequila sunrise inspiration. A good mix of tangy and lightly sour flavors. ($17) 3.5/5 - Rockstar: not listed on their drink menu, it's a seasonal specialty drink that features rum and is a twist on a tropical favorite. ($19) 4/5 - Various decent quality wines (~$25 per glass) Food & Drinks: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Overall: 4/5 read more
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8 months ago
This is an elevated Indian dining cuisine - so its absolutely heavy on the pocket (with drinks, starters, main course and dessert for a table of 3 our bill came to $300). From a palette perspective, it was perfect. You may find some traditonal indian items like butter chicken, biriyani, naan, kaali daal but also some unique twists on Indian food. We ordered Pork Belly in Pomegranate BBQ Sauce (suprisingly tender and just the right amount of sweet), Lamb Keema with pav (so rich!), Beef Ribs in Malabar Curry (not as spicy I would have liked but still perfectly delicious) and the extremely rich, falling off the bones lamb chops. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
The duck birria tacos were the best! Not something I would expect at an Indian restaurant but so glad we tried it. My second favorite dish of the night was the daal with just the right amount of heat and creaminess. My least favorite was the butternut squash. I wish it was more butternut squash vs all the other stuff it came with. It was one small slice of butternut squash. read more
This new restaurant Baar Baar is an original NY restaurant that made its way to LA. It is located in the former Faith & Flower space in dtla. Parking is $15 valet but several lots nearby. First thing I noticed is the upscale ambiance, chandeliers and beautiful wall art. Once seated we looked over the cocktail menu that is inspired by old Bollywood movies. This was probably my favorite part about this place. I got the Munna Bhai MBBS cocktail which is a modern twist on the penicillin cocktail with mango and it was the best I have ever had! My friend got the Hera Pheri which is mezcal based and she was also a big fan. For small plates we did the Dahi Puri - which was a combination of tamarind, mango, yogurt mousse and raspberry chaat masala. This was so subtle but unique and one of my favorites! The sweet potato chaat, also another one of my favorites with a great combination of textures and flavors. And then we did the beetroot murabba which was maybe an acquired taste for our palate. For mains we got the paneer pinwheel and mushroom pepper fry with some garlic naan. Both dishes were delicious. The paneer pinwheel is a very unique concept and more savory where the mushroom pepper fry was a sweeter curry. Overall great experience. Planning to come back to try more of their small plates and their Bollywood brunch! Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 read more
5 months ago
First time dining at Baar Baar and we were so excited! It was the day of an Indian concert at Crypto so we made reservations for 5pm (their opening time) long before. Glad we did! The outside was fairly simple but once you step inside, gorgeous! Beautifully decorated restaurant. The only thing I didn't like was their restroom which is kinda dark. So let's talk food. My fav was the cheese & jalapeño naan. A must!! The pinwheel paneer was not much of a liking amongst my group. The chicken was good and biryani was good. The presentation of the biryani was interesting. It came as a cake but then they cut the top which is bread/naan and you see the rice. Also, another fav was the cocktail, Slumdog Millionaire! Deeeeelicious!!! Our waiter was very nice and friendly and attentive. I wish I could remember his name. After we paid, we went to the bar to get a happy hour drink but no one assisted. It was after all a busy night due to the concert but that was a bit disappointing. All in all, good restaurant. It might've been over-hyped for us but I enjoyed it. read more
We went last night for LA Diner, great decor and great vibes. it went slow at the beginning but the server apologized. We selected from the LA dine menu, great variety of selection. The food is excellent and tasty . Great cocktails as well. After a slow start , great service . We are very pleased with the evening . Will definitely coming back read more
We came on a Sunday without reservations. The bar had availability so we sat there, other wise it would be about an hour wait for a table. Beautiful place, looks closed from the outside. It's a shame you have half naked homeless people walking outside. The food was - sad to say - just okay. I expected more flavor, and more food. The cocktail book is amazing and unique. They had a DJ playing, pretty cool. We were only handed a drink menu, never a food menu Come for the ambiance and enjoy a few cocktails. They were pretty slammed at the bar catching up with drinks I would come back, but only for the drinks. read more
Food (dinner menu) is more hit or miss than preferred. Drinks and ambiance are 10/10. The space is lovely and very well-designed. Go for the cauliflower 65 dish. If you literally get nothing else, that makes it worthwhile. We also had a couple of the drinks and would recommend getting some (with alcohol and mock tails). Chicken tikka, avocado bhel and green pea kulcha were good and I'd order again. Things you should pass on: - homemade chutneys -- a little bland/not missed. They also came out late (like, after all of our other dishes were half done), which happened to the table next to us as well. - brownie dessert -- brownie itself was okay, ice cream was okay. Meh. read more
5 months ago
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8 months ago
Atmosphere was great! Service was top notch I never had time to pot more water in my glass because she was right there every time my glass started to look empty. Server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was able to guide me to my selections. Food was very good most impressive was the duck taco it was amazing! Definitely want to go back with a large party so I can try more of the menu! read more
1 year ago
This spot is absolutely stunning. Vibe check - warm ambiance right when you walk through the doors, music was just the right beat and volume, lighting was low but not so much that it was dark. From the host to the bartender, service was so personable. Thanks for making our night so special, Brian! On to the food - yes. The flavors are bursting everything was so beautifully prepared and intentional. 5/5 recommend this place for a fun, unique dining experience. read more
1 year ago
We went on NYE- a bit chaotic but the food was really good and the ambiance was nice. I would love to go again when it's not a holiday event. read more
This upscale Indian restaurant just opened a location in LA in the financial district (not too far from LA Live). The inside is very open and spacious with a very nice aesthetic and decor. We had a reservation and our table was ready early and the staff was all super friendly. The drink menu is based on famous Bollywood films with unique twists on classic cocktails. Our group's favorite was the Lagaan, which is a green melon drink that tastes super light. Our group of 6 decided to get 4 small plates, 4 large plates, and some rice and naan, which ended up being the perfect amount of food for sharing. An overview of what we tried: -Avocado Bell: delicious, super light and tasty, the table's favorite of the small dishes -Sweet Potato Chat: pretty good, the crispy fritters on top added nice texture -Cauliflower 65: well-seasoned and fairly spicy -Jackfruit Cutlet: the slaw was peanut-y flavored, nice crispy outside, chewy inside. Jackfruit was puréed, like falafel texture -Daal: a very great classic daal, must get! Perfect for the rice and naan -Paneer Pinwheel: star of the show, incredible flavor. There's a lot of extra sauce perfect for the naan and rice -Mushroom Pepper Fry: another good main, good texture, very saucy -Fava and Corn Kofta: mediocre, can skip this one compared to the others (but still tasty) And definitely get the garlic naan and rice for the table! Overall we had a great experience here and everything we tried was delicious. Parking is a bit tricky in this area but the restaurant does have valet for an added cost. read more
2 years ago
First time trying Indian fine dining! I came with a friend for a special birthday dinner, and even though my wallet may have been emptied, I left with a pleasantly full stomach. Every course of this experience was beautifully palatable and a love letter to all my taste buds :') We started off with some small plates like the Dahi Puri, which was pleasantly surprising in its crunchiness and the creaminess of the yogurt mousse. The light but fragrant note of mango was also very fresh and yummy. Moving on to my all-time FAVORITE plate, the Kashmiri Duck Birria Tacos. Oh my goodness. We'd heard good things but actually trying these tacos was a whole different experience, and I still think about the crisp yet flavorfully juicy duck meat - and the sauce, I could dip anything in that sauce cause it was so good. Pretty much the best birria taco I've had. For our main, we gave in and got the Baar Baar Butter Chicken, a classic that still blew us away with the richness of the curry, and that subtle balance of sweet and savory was chef's kiss. We ended it off with a dessert made with some sort of cracker crust and coconut ice cream with pistachio undertones that was very refreshing and clean. Would love to try their mango desserts next time, along with many other gems on their menu. In regards to parking, DTLA is not a very fun place to street park (I've learned) so valet might be your best bet. The restaurant itself is very elegant and up-scale with nicely dim lighting fit for the ambiance. Service was very helpful and considerate throughout the whole experience so overall would love to come here again! read more
3 years ago
We had 6pm reservations last night and it was well worth the splurge! Parking is tricky, there are lots nearby but the restaurant does have valet for $15. We walked in around 6:05 and went to the bar while we waited for our table. I will say, it took us a while to get seated which was slightly annoying. We ended up ordering- Green pea kulcha- this was good! I wish there was more filling or a chutney/sauce to dip it in Mushroom pepper fry- DELICIOUS, this was my favorite. The mushrooms were meaty and the sauce was super tasty (we also got a side of garlic naan for this) Tandoori Monk Fish- this was good! I wish it was a bit more flavorful, the side of khichdi was...interesting lol To drink we had the DDLJ, Hera Pheri, Sholay, and SlumDog Millionaire. We also finished the meal with their mango dessert. Overall, 9/10-Good food, small portions, but you're mainly paying for the elevated experience.. read more
My first time trying high-end Indian food. Everything is served tapas style, and they have a collection of drinks based on classic Bollywood movies. Everything tasted delicious! This is a place you want to take a group of friends and just try everything on the menu. The only sad thing is the portions were incredibly small and super expensive lol. Definitely worth it though! read more
Went with a larger group from work for dinner and drinks and had a great time! Everyone enjoyed their entrees (my only critique is rice/naan are extra and you know every dish has a delicious enough sauce to want to sop it up) - always a win when dining with a larger group. They also have very fun, inventive cocktails. I tried their take on a negroni and it was really delicious. To eat, I had the achari salmon (as did a few others at the table) and everyone was super impressed with the flavor and cook on the salmon. All in all, a great choice for dinner! Baar Baar has a broad selection of cocktails, a large menu full of tasty treats, and very kind and helpful staff who are more than happy to break down anything that seems unfamiliar. read more
I went here with two others a couple nights ago. The other person said that he had gotten a reservation at a modern Indian restaurant and I asked which one and he mentioned it was Baar Baar and I found that pretty humorous as I have been to the NYC location. I would say the difference between this place and that place is that the desserts here appear to change up which is more for the worse and that there is a better cocktail menu here and overall I would say this location is worse. The lighting here is definitely lighter though I would say the ambience outside of having worse photos is a bit better in the New York City location. The spices like the other spot are definitely lighter than most Indian spots with dishes lacking heat but having pretty good amounts of flavor but being a bit small for the price with my main dish there just not being worth it and overall, I hope there's better spots for Indian food in LA because this isn't that good a representation. The cocktails are all $18 or $19 I believe though maybe one of them is $20 and they are mostly modern Indian inspired takes on standard drinks. They are all named after various Indian films and I asked the waiter his opinion between the Munna Bhai MBBS which is their take on a Penicillin and the Anarkali which is their take on a Negroni. They said that the latter was more spirit focused and bitter so I went with the latter. My drink consisted of gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, darjeeling tea, and cardamom and it was $18. The drink was well balanced and sold though I couldn't exactly taste the tea or cardamom which I kind of didn't mind. There was also a masala biscuit on top which was a fun tasty touch. Another person had the Mera Naam Joker which is their take on an Old Fashioned with ghee-washed bourbon, angostura bitters, and saffron syrup for $19 which they thought was fine. I shared an appetizer with someone else; the Cauliflower 65 with carrot pachadi, peanut thecha, and pickled kumquat for $16. Also known as Gobi 65, this was alright. I was expecting more of a spice kick from this Indian-Chinese dish as traditionally this has a sweet and spicy flavor. The peanut flavor was unique and was a fun spin along with the pickled kumquat which added a sour sweetness but I found the cauliflower to be a bit bland. It was of course lighter than the usual fried dish but there wasn't enough flavor for my liking and the number of cauliflower was tiny for the price. Another person for their meal had two appetizers. One of them was the Brie Pakoda with beetroot murabba, apricot chutney, and masala walnuts for $16. This was essentially their fun spin on a beet salad and they liked it a lot. They also had the Kerala Fried Chicken with chili aioli, baby radish, curry leaf for $17. They gave me a bit of the chicken and it was well fried and quite juicy but again the chili was very light tasting more like standard chicken. Having previously had the Lamb Nihari and having disliked it at the previous location though I would say that it was more because it was overcooked, I went with the Whole Sea Bass Roast listed as pollichathu (cooked in banana leaf) with shallots and curry leaf for $42. The sea bass was very soft and tender and the curry leaves added a nice flavor. However the bass was tiny and there wasn't enough of the curry paste so I found it a bit bland. It was okay but not worth $42. The other two had the Baar Baar Butter Chicken with red pepper makhani and fenugeek for $32. I tried a bit of this and this was easily the best dish of the night. Very tender chicken with a rich creamy sauce with a lot of flavor. There could have been a bit more chicken for the price but still it was worth it. For dessert, I went with the Carrot Halwa Opera from their changing dessert menu. I remember it having something with mascarpone as well as it being served with pistachio cardamom ice cream and I think it was $15. The slice of cake was tiny and it wasn't spiced enough to be similar to the Indian dessert of it's name being more like an alright carrot cake than said dessert. Gajar ka/carrot halwa also using contains nuts or raisins and this dessert lacked either so there wasn't that enough textures either. The best part was the ice cream which was orderable separately for $9 for a rather large scoop and I would get that instead. Compared to the carrot dessert of at the other location, this was both less inspired and a much worse desert overall and I would not recommend it. I'm trying to justify giving this location the same rating as their other location but what I found good at the other spot wasn't as good here. The prices are similar in both spaces and the food here was worse. This is good food for people who want nice looking plates without spice but for me, that doesn't work for Indian food. There's nuanced Indian food while keeping the high flavors and this didn't fall under that category. Low 3/upper 2 read more
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Food is excellent by Chef Karan Service / Hospitality outstanding Ambiance is a WOW factor Drinks spot on. Dessert is to die for . Now we know why it is called Baar Baar . You will visit Baar Baar .(Again & Again) I think not sure but they have introduced a brand new menu . Pls check . This place shout deserves 7 stars or more . Shout out to chef and the creative head behind BAAR BAAR Mr.Sujan Sarkar,Mr Kushal the owner , Mr Sameer GM, Chef Karan . read more
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Does the restaurant use halal meat?
I don't know but they will answer the phone. It's a lovely place with great food. You could build a great meal with just vegetables.
What are the vegan options?
I believe these are the options: Beetroot Murabba… Read more
Are there any vegetarian no onion, no garlic, no egg options?
You probably should call the restaurant and ask as your limitations seem to be fairly restrictive.
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Im presuming this is directed towards the Naan - traditionally it is made with wheat flour and most restaurants do it that way. I honestly cannot recall there being a gluten free option but I could be wrong and it may be best to call. Sorry for not… Read more
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