Overall great place, food is great and ambience, service etc is good too…read more Naan - one of the best I have had Matar paneer - way above average, loved it Chai - above average

Great spot to grab Indian food for your cravings!…read more I had: 1. Chili chicken 2. Chicken wings 3. Mango lassi

Anarkali never fails. Every dish is perfect. The service is so attentive, always making sure…read moreeveryone is happy and very helpful. Ambiance is special, love the individual booths, but their takeout is also a breeze.

If you're wondering whether Anarkali is worth a visit, here's my perspective: I've been eating here…read moresince 1999, and after all those years, it's still the standard by which I judge every other Indian restaurant. I've had Indian food across the United States and in many different parts of India itself. I wasn't expecting my favorite to remain a restaurant on Melrose after all that traveling, but here we are. Nothing else has topped it. Anarkali is woven into the story of my wife and me. One of our earliest dates was here. Soon it became a weekly tradition, then twice a week. We were scraping together every dollar we could to buy our first house, but Anarkali always made the budget. Some things are necessities! The saag paneer is my forever favorite: pillowy-soft cubes of paneer in a velvety spinach gravy that's earthy, aromatic, and bursting with layers of spice. Every bite feels comforting and vibrant at the same time. The chicken tikka masala is just as memorable. Tender pieces of marinated chicken in a luscious tomato-based sauce that's tangy, smoky, creamy, and packed with layers of flavor. We order everything at the HOT spice level, which leaves us with a blissful spice buzz endorphin rush that lingers long after the meal is over. Throw in buttered naan, samosas, fragrant basmati rice, the carrot soup, and finish with their cool, creamy rice pudding, and you've got one of my favorite meals OF ALL TIME. The owner and staff have always treated us with genuine warmth. After so many years, that's become as much a part of the experience as the food. We moved away from Los Angeles years ago, but every trip back starts the same way: we find time for Anarkali. Some traditions are too good to give up.

Although it's understaffed, they run the establishment efficiently and well, and the food is…read moreauthentic and delicious. Good music plenty of space and overall a good experience!!

This place is my go to for indian food, i order butter chicken and garlic naan, there are huge…read morechunks of chicken everytime i order the naan is fresh and warm, i do wish they had a even spicier option on top of the spicy level they have already. Foods great here. I have not expierenced service nor been to the place itself.

Fun vibe, with good Indian flavors…read more Went for lunch with some friends. Ordered a few drinks, along with some pani puri, dahl, butter chicken, eggplant, fries, naan, and rice. Everything was really good - the flavors were on point and tasty. The only critic would be the service being a little slow (I think they didn't expect as many customers as they got for lunch) and the cocktails were on the weak side (would stick with beer). Would come back otherwise.

The food is delicious! The samosa appetizers and fried fish appetizers were very good…read more There were 7 of us, so we got to share many dishes. The butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and "badass" chicken were standout dishes to me. The cocktails were just okay. I did not like the Delhi Nights cocktail. The service was friendly, yet he was very busy. The service was a little slow, so be mindful of that if you're in a rush. The place is downtown so parking can be difficult. And be mindful of your surroundings as the area can be sketchy at night. The restaurant itself is cozy with a small dining room downstairs and a handful of tables upstairs.

the restraint has a nice big area for sitting and friendly staff…read more great butter chicken and lentil soup.

Mr. Masala is a nice Indian restaurant near the LA Convention Center. The food was decent and…read morecustomer service was friendly. You can also check into Yelp for a free soda. * Chicken Tikka Masala 5/5 - Best item we got. The yogurt and tomato-based masala sauce was yummy. The chicken was good. * Side items 3/5 - Rice was kinda dry 2/5. Lentil Soup tasted herby and kinda bitter 1/5. Rice Pudding was yummy 4/5. * Garlic Naan 3.5/5 - More plain than garlicky. Not a lot of flavor. Good crispy texture. * Chicken Biryani 3/5 - This was alright. Kinda like a tomato-based rice. The chicken was dry and not very flavorful.

Great food at an affordable price! Everything was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be coming…read moreback!

Your search for outstanding biryani in LA ends at Biryani Kabob House. The biryani is fragrant,…read morefluffy, and incredibly flavorful. In addition to biryani, this South Asian spot makes hearty Pakistani dishes with bold spices and an emphasis on tender meat. Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani: This biryani is a magical blend of basmati rice, spices, onions, ghee, and lamb shank. The soft and luscious lamb meat easily flakes off the giant bone. The separate ingredients are beautifully layered together so the flavors are distinct and complementary. The warm spices provide great depth of flavor. On the side is a cool and creamy mint chutney. Nihari: Large tender beef shanks are slowly braised in a vibrant spice blend with onions, garlic, and ghee. The soft gelatinous connective tissue throughout the succulent meat is delicious coated in the rich and meaty stew. Tear chunks off the large chewy naan and form pockets filled with beef and gravy. Top it with raw onions, cilantro, ginger slivers, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The condiment plate here didn't have any chili peppers, but there was a little heat in the dish. Chicken Curry: Large chunks of boneless chicken thighs and potatoes are stewed in onions, tomatoes, and spices. The curry is thick and flavorful. Ordering: The friendly owner is happy to explain the dishes and offer recommendations. After you order your main dishes, you can grab beverages from the fridge or samosas from the case. When you're done eating, you pay at the register.

Baar Baar ("again and again" in Hindi/Urdu) is an amazing experience. Wonderful decor and food, not…read more"Indian food for Americans" but food from an Indian chef in America as the Michelin awarded chef puts it himself. Go here for date night. You won't be displeased. Service is top notch.

We went here for our 2nd anniversary, and now I feel this might be our all time favorite in LA!…read moreFirst, thanks to all of the staff who were part of our great evening, starting from giving us seats at a perfect spot, to the ones who handed us congratulatory cards and sparkling wine, each one of you deserve to be praised! Their cocktail menu is by far the best I've tasted across different bars l, especially due to their Indian take on classic recipes! Sholay for the win! The restaurant itself was so beautiful, paintings of classic Indian film moments, and each bite of our food was a special take on classic Indian dishes. The taste, portion & quality were exceptional. Kudos to the chef! Will certainly be back here again!

Such a great place! The selection of food is good for anyone no matter how familiar you are with…read moreIndian food. And they cook it so perfectly!

This place is sus and I really did not like the service…read more We came here for a quick dinner at 7 pm (there was no one else inside). We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma and Butter Cheese Naan. They came out with Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma (did not notice this right away as it's all covered in sauce). I told the waitress that we were just waiting on the naan and she said that it's coming. She then proceeded to ask what kind of naan we want (so they weren't working on it). Once we started eating, we quickly realized that none of the dishes were lamb. We told our waitress and she was like oh no I'll bring you a lamb one. She didn't take the chicken one away or mention anything about paying for it. The food was pretty good overall so maybe a lot of good reviews are from delivery. When we were done, we asked for to go containers. They were gross and had white flecks/oily stuff all over them (just thinking about people that did delivery and had their food packed in those containers already...gross). They brought us different containers that were fine. The chef then came out and said he charged for the Chicken Korma (that we did not order) but didn't charge tax on it. Excuse me? First of all, if you even wanted to try to charge for that, you should've said something upfront. Second of all, you should never try to charge a customer for a mistake made by the kitchen. Will not return.