We visited as a family of three with our toddler and had a fantastic experience. The restaurant was very family-friendly and had a high chair available, which made dining with a little one much easier. Another big plus for DTLA is that parking was abundant and convenient. The food was exceptional from start to finish. The breads were soft, fresh, and some of the best we've had. The standout dishes were the Laal Maas (lamb shoulder) and the branzino--both were cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and beautifully presented. The lamb was tender and rich, while the branzino was delicate and expertly seasoned. The fusion approach felt thoughtful and elevated without losing the authenticity of the flavors. Combined with the welcoming service and great atmosphere, this was an outstanding meal. Without a doubt, one of the best Indian restaurants in DTLA. We'll definitely be back. read more

Had a craving for Indian food in the Arts District and found a gem. We ordered the Banarasi Aloo Kachori, Lamb Galaouti, Smoked Butter Chicken, and Branzino--every single dish was delicious. Great ambiance, perfect music volume for family dining, and friendly service. Make sure to get a reservation before you go! read more

Brick Lane - Lamb Galouti - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went in recently and loved my experience there. Some highlights were the chicken tikka, biryani, and the adaptogenics. The ambiance was also great--I loved the attention to detail on the artwork, plants and lighting. Finally, the service was great with a friendly wait staff and prompt service. read more

Brick Lane in the Arts District is a great spot if you're looking for Indian food with a modern twist. It's definitely more upscale and creative than your typical curry house. We ordered family-style, which was the perfect way to try a bunch of different dishes from Chef Sanjay Rawat. The cocktails were fantastic, and the food was a fun mix of traditional Indian flavors and creative new takes on classic dishes. My favorite of the night was the Charred Sweet Potato Chaat, which reminded me of a mix between pani puri and bhel puri. The Boti Kabab was another standout--the steak was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Some of the other dishes we tried were the Paneer Keema Saag, Hyderabadi Mushroom Dum Biryani, Grilled Branzino, Applewood Smoked Butter Chicken, Awadhi Lamb Rack, and Hara Lasooni Paneer. Everything was delicious, and there were still plenty of dishes on the menu we want to come back and try. This is definitely a place to go with a few people so you can order a variety of dishes and share. The service was excellent. My wife has a seafood allergy, and the staff was very attentive about letting her know which dishes to avoid and making sure she felt comfortable ordering. Overall, this is a great romantic date-night spot or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back with family and friends. read more

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Heard about this restaurant through Eater LA, so we made the drive (over an hour each way) hoping for a great family dinner. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in recent memory. We arrived promptly at 5:30 p.m. and were the only people there, yet the hostess told us our table needed to be prepared. Meanwhile, several other parties arrived and were seated immediately. At first, we assumed the delay was because we had our toddler with us, even though we had already explained we didn't need a high chair since he would stay in his stroller. But other families with toddlers and infants were seated without issue. Once seated, we ordered and were told it was best to place the full order at once so the chef could send dishes out "as he deemed fit." Our first entree arrived about 20 minutes later, followed by a very long gap before anything else appeared. After finishing the first dish, our plates and utensils were removed and never replaced. A server brought another entree to the table, realized we had no utensils, took the dish back to the kitchen, and asked someone to reset the table. When he returned, it turned out the dish wasn't even ours. By this point, our toddler was understandably getting restless. Anyone dining out with young children knows how much planning goes into making a meal out enjoyable including timing naps, snacks, activities, etc. We had now been sitting there for over an hour with little food and virtually no service. Eventually, we flagged down what appeared to be the head waitress and explained that we hadn't received attention or food in roughly 40 minutes. She apologized and assured us it would be corrected. Our waitress later returned looking nervous and apologized as well, but it was obvious the entire staff was disorganized. The kitchen also seemed painfully slow, as barely any food was leaving it. After yet another wait, our food finally arrived. We ate quickly and eventually had to walk to the host stand ourselves to pay because no one checked on us or brought the bill. The restaurant itself is aesthetically nice, though the surrounding area felt sketchy. More importantly, the food simply didn't justify the experience. Nothing we ordered was particularly memorable -- just expensive, fancy-plated Indian food. If you want truly outstanding wood-fired kebabs and incredible sauces, go to Saffy's instead. Fine dining is about more than presentation. You're paying for food, service, ambiance, and the overall experience. This place currently delivers none of those consistently. They either needed a proper soft opening with limited seating or a more streamlined prix fixe menu until the staff could handle service smoothly. Overall, a frustrating and expensive waste of what was supposed to be quality family time. read more

Brick Lane - Applewood Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had an incredible dinner at Brick Lane in the Arts District. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, but the standouts for me were the Branzino, the banarasi aloo Kachori, Valencia Orange and Cardamon and the Elaichi Vesper cocktail. The Branzino was perfectly cooked, delicate, and flavorful, while the Kachori was a fantastic balance of textures and spices. The Elaichi Vesper was easily one of the most unique and well-crafted cocktails I've had in a long time. read more

Brick Lane - Valencia Orange and Cardamon - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great location in the arts district with amazing ambiance. Co-owner Sachin Nayyar came to our table to check in and we told him it was our second visit in a week. That should tell you a lot! he introduced us to chef Sanjay Rawat, who has created a menu worth praising. almost too much to mention, but I'll try The Lamb neck is fall off the bone tender with a depth of flavor from an array of spices that stayed with me like a fine wine. Fantastic prawns, salads, wagu beef, branzino. Yes we had it all! We will be back soon, yes AGAIN too busy eating to take photos read more

Was excited to try this new place in the Arts District, but alas, it wasn't a good experience because I arrived hungry and left hungry. Asked for their vegan options since their menu's small print said most items can be made vegan (without marking anything explicitly as vegan on the menu). Was given around five items on entire menu that could be made vegan. And this is how they can be made vegan: for example, "SoCal Karahi": if you wanted that in their vegan version, per the server, it would just be ginger and rice. I asked if they had vegan meats or cheese or even tofu, and they said no. They also said they couldn't make any of their non-dessert items without onions. Chef never even offered to come to talk to us when I asked if there's anything the chef could do to accommodate our dietary preferences. This was surprising because there were hardly many folks inside the restaurant, so the chef couldn't have been that busy. Server said they can't accommodate us because food is premade with blended onions already and because they don't do vegan substitutes. Only vegan dessert option was a sorbet. Additionally, no chai (caffeinated or not) was to be found on the dinner menu. Only nice thing was the spirit-free menu, artwork, and the ambiance. The drinks presentation was impressive as well. I hope they can improve their food menu in the future to cater to the diverse dietary needs of the city they serve. read more

All the dishes we ordered were impressive: Charred Sweet Potato Chaat, Boti Kebab, Applewood Smoked Butter Chicken, Smoked Kashmiri Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan, Tandoori Roti, and for dessert Orange and Cardamon Tart. Service was friendly and welcoming. Great space, except for the acoustics. It was very difficult to comprehend the conversation among the three of us at our table. Ambient background noise drowned out our ability to hear one another, and the room was not near full. If we could carry on a normal dinner conversation I would give 5 stars. read more

We went for dinner and, since we had a reservation, were seated within five minutes. Our appetizer arrived in about 10 minutes, but we then had to wait nearly 35 minutes for the main dishes. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The kebabs were dry and overcooked, and the paneer dish was excessively salty. Overall, the meal did not meet our expectations. read more

Prompt, friendly host sat me at a great table! Sevice, friendly and knowledgeable. I'm not super familiar with Indian cuisine, and my server gave me some great recommendations I had Hara Lasooni Paneer: Layered charred cheeses with a mixture of dates and pine nuts over a shishito pepper cream and topped with a charred tomato chutney. Amazing! Also exceptional the Lucknowi Lamb Galouti and Orange Cardamom Tart. Yum! read more

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The food was quite good! Although they charged me and extra $9 for a side of rice, even though my dish came with rice. The place just opened, so giving them grace. Love the space--last time i visited it was a different restaurant. Industrial, chic vibe. Went for a girls dinner and they gave us complimentary champagne which was really nice. read more

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Visited this place on Friday, good to see a new high end Indian restaurant in LA. The service is quick and warm, host and waiters were all very nice. They've some classic dishes with an upscale twist -- keeping the spice game still honest. Nothing feels watered down or "Americanized." I ordered the Aloo kachori, Branzino, lal mass and chickens tikka. We absolutely loved the food. The Laal Maas and the Branzino are the absolute stars of the dinner - Fall-off-the-bone lamb neck with that amazing rich sauce. As for the branzino- Rarely do you see a whole fish dish at an Indian restaurants. A little on the pricey side but absolutely love the food. read more

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Visited the restaurant right after the soft launch for a special celebration with my wife and 2 other couples. The ambiance was a tasteful balance of Indian bespoke art and the raw outdoorsy vibe of Brick Lane in London. We were immediately seated upon arrival, no wait and started with a variety of interesting cocktails. The bartender incorporated atypical Indian fruits, liqueurs and sweeteners such as kokum (sour), jaggery (sweet), fenugreek seeds (bitter), spice blends, etc. to create an Indian twist on the familiar likes of whisky sour and old fashioned. Quite innovative, refreshing and delicious. The theme of harmonious balance, familiar tastes with unique ingredients echoed throughout the food as well. I found the chef quite deft in letting the ingredients shine through instead of being drowned out by heavy Indian spices (typical in many Indian restaurants). Loved the chaat that swapped traditional potato patties with baked sweet potato. Haloumi paneer, Branzino, lamb (laal maas) were the highlights on our table. The butter chicken felt a bit of miss or must I say safe amongst all the dishes. The vegetable biryani was a sleeper hit with a very meaty treatment of the mushrooms (instead of typical jackfruit biryani) and is a must try. The bread accompaniments were great and added a sour / sweet or neutral element to deliver the curries. We ordered a flight of wines to pair with our food and the whites and reds didn't disappoint and complemented the spice very well. To close out our meals we tried 2 desserts for the table that presented well and tasted great. The staff gave a complementary dessert for our celebrations and we ended the night with great tasting spicy ginger and saffron tea served in ethnic kettle and glasses. Overall, very pleased with the vibe, ambiance and service of the restaurant. Food is a modern take on Indian cuisine that evokes nostalgia and curiosity at the same time without overwhelming the palate. This goes on my regulars list. read more

We just went to Bricklane and were very excited to try a new restaurant in town. Overall, the service was great and the location was prime. Laura was our waitress and she took care of everything for us, we will be back for her. read more

If you don't know good Indian food and what it should taste like, or frankly even mediocre Indian food, you will like this place. Heavy on spices without an actual flavor profile, uninventive dishes, and naan that was burned rather than cooked. Save yourself your hard earned money and go to Trader Joe's for their garlic naan and butter chicken in the frozen section, which guaranteed tastes infinitely better than this! read more

Had a great experience! The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, with a nice balance of traditional and modern touches. Service was warm and attentive. The space is stylish and comfortable. The creative cocktail menu was a pleasant surprise and paired wonderfully with the food. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes! read more

Delicious food, beautiful ambiance. Service is warm and kind. We will be back again! On top of the garlic naan and two entrees, we tried all three desserts, all not photoed unfortunately, and they were to die for!! read more

Brick Lane - Indian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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While I realize that Brick Lane is still at the "working the bugs out" stage, they need to work them out very soon, or they're going to have a problem, because they're not going to survive on hype. First, the positives: the space is lovely (it's the former Brera, and there were few changes). Food was good to excellent, although pricey. I'd describe it as "SoCal modern Indian Inflected". Now, the downside: the service was the worst I've seen in a long time at a restaurant near this price point. Our waitress seemed flustered and confused; someone else's glass of wine ended up on our bill, until we spotted it and asked to have it fixed. The hostess was forced to fill in gaps for the waitresses. There seemed to be no dedicated "bussers" ("bus-people"?) so waitresses were bussing dishes, replacing dishes and flatware. The "kitchen runners", (can't think of what else to call 'em) seemed unable to coordinate with the waitresses, so food arrived at tables with no flatware or dishes. Nobody was "checking back" with diners, and we, and diners next to us, had to go to some effort to get anyone's attention (see other reviews from last night). Oh, and as someone else noted, there's no yea/chai/coffee to be had. Lassi would be nice, too! So, food 4+ service 1. read more

What a lovely experience we had at Brick Lane last evening. From cocktails and appetizers to the amazing main courses and refreshing Pineapple Sorbet. The ambiance of the room is perfect for conversation at the table, and they can host private parties. Whatever you order include the Chicken Tika! Out of this world!!!! We cannot wait to go back to try more of their cuisine. read more

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Food is subpar. Service is good. Drinks are fine. Chef is trying too hard to make it complicated

Finally, an Indian restaurant in LA that is worth the hype! The sweet potato chaat alone is worth the trip - crispy, tangy, layered just right. But then the Laal Maas arrives and the bar moves again. Deep red, slow-cooked Rajasthani lamb with a heat that creeps up on you in the best way. Chicken tikka was super tender and spiced just right. The best thing on the menu for me - grilled Branzino cooked in Indian spices without ever overwhelming, just melted in the mouth! The innovative drinks are clever without being "try-hard" - top picks kanji margherita and kokum negroni. The space feels like someone actually thought about it: warm lighting, rich textiles, Arts District edge without the attitude. What an elevated experience! read more

Our reservation was 7:30. We didn't get our first dish until 8:15. Portions are small and Indian spices didn't really come through in the dishes. The tandoori chicken was probably the best dish but the beef kebab was strangely grainy and tough to eat. The garlic naan was lacking garlic flavor. And the butter chicken tasted more like salt with a side of butter chicken. Will definitely not come back here. read more

I was in the arts district and decided on trying the new restaurant Brick Lane. I was a bit unfamiliar with Indian food but my server Charles had a vast knowledge of the menu and guided me thoroughly through my culinary adventure. All in all it was an amazing experience and I will return. read more

Amazing food from Shakarkandi Chat, Smoked Chicken Tikka, to Paneer Saag, Branzino, Awadhi Lamb Rack, every course was exceptional. The drinks were also amazing from the Kanji to Cacao Old Fashioned. Loved the thought and creativity that went into every dish, including the chai - the cup and kettle. Beautiful ambiance and great service. Can't wait to get back and try the other dishes in the menu. read more

Excellent Indian fusion food with elevated and flavorful dishes. We went for a business dinner and it was the perfect vibe for a fun yet sophisticated gathering. It certainly stands out as an elevated Indian restaurant with a creative selection of drinks and north Indian food. Will definitely go back for more special events! read more

Food lacked flavor and complexity. While menu descriptions were imaginative, the execution was not there. The cocktail was tasteless, the wine we ordered was corked. Really unfortunate experience, would not recommend. read more

Bricklane LA is a stylish spot serving modern, flavor‑packed Indian food with a great atmosphere and consistently well‑executed dishes. It's an easy go‑to in LA when you want Indian food that feels both comforting and a little special. read more

This has been single handedly the worst dining experience I ever had in Los Angeles. We had a reservation and showed up with our ~2 year old. The reservation was at 5:30 pm; we were ready to order and ordered by 5:45 pm. Our first dish came out at 6:00 pm and then once we finished that its as if we were ignored for 40 mins. We had to find our waitress and ask her where our food was. While all this was going on the hostess came and took out utensils for no apparent reason and then a server brought out an incorrect order to us. Suffice to say at around 6:45 pm we were frustrated and our toddler was now fussy and tired. The food finally came out we ate it as fast as we could and left. Despite the dining experience sucking so bad the food itself was nothing special, my wife could probably make something just as good if not better. Either way do not waste your money here. The hype is just that hype! read more

I decided to try this recently opened restaurant in the Los Angeles Arts District last night. I loved the space itself... creative, warm and inviting. It is a space that I imagine was a warehouse in its day that was beautifully repurposed into a restaurant space. As a lover of Indian food I enjoyed the chefs creative and delicious approach. I had the biryani and the lamb neck. The creative presentation of the biryani was off the charts. It was presented at the table with a crust which was removed to reveal an amazingly delicious umami interior. The mushroom was "meaty" and an ingredient I have never experienced in a biryani until now. The lamb neck was also spectacular . Falling apart and amazingly spiced The Bar deserves special mention for its creative and visually appealing cocktails - both alcohol based and alcohol free. I enjoyed my evening, the hospitality, food and drink. I look forward to revisiting and trying more of this spectacular menu. read more