Whenever I stop into Culver City, I try to stop by India Sweets for their incredible mango lassi!! I was introduced to this spot by my mom years ago who has also been coming here for years for lunches and lassis! Parking in the area is definitely a bit challenging; there's metered street parking right outside and right by the small side street by the shop but if you're good with walking there's street parking for those that take the time to look for it down by the residential apartments nearby. India Sweets & Spices is a small Indian bodega that serves fresh Indian food + drinks as well as sells essentials for Indian cuisine and other products from India like spices, teas, henna, oils, and more! We've never had any issues with staff here and its a great place to stock up on grocery goods if you cook Indian food frequently like we do. I most recently got a curry plate which was v tasty, fresh, and quickly made and ate with my friend in their outdoor only seated (covered w/ shade!). The seating area was not wiped down however and its been like this several times but otherwise, I've enjoyed my time w India Sweets & Spices. read more

India Sweets & Spices - Lunch special - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

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This place is legend and a must visit. My favorite is the masala dosa. Grab one for 12 bucks eat in their sidewalk café and feel like you're back in India. Then grab some delicious Indian sweets for dessert and some spices to check home your pantry. You cannot beat this for local flavor. Support local businesses! read more

My go to for Freshly made Samosa & chai at Indian Sweets & Spuce in LA. Unlike other local Indian Restaurant the Samosa is super delicious and well made daily. read more

I tried their sweets because of my husband. It was sooooooo good! The price is $12.99 per pound. read more

India Sweets & Spices - Indian sweets - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Great place to get spices, especially for curries and such. They have some snacks and goodies as well but I'm not familiar with them so didn't get any. There is also hot food and you can order at the counter. They have lots of tables and chairs outside to enjoy your food or a cup of chai or just chitchat with friends. Pretty small store but prices for the species are great and you can get a good amount! I'm learning more about Indian cooking and this is a great place to get the spices to start cooking! read more

This is a special place. It's a small family-owned grocer that also serves hot homemade food - it's an odd combination (at least in the US) but it does both of these things extremely well. Want great food at affordable prices? This is the place. Want to start cooking indian food yourself but don't know what to buy? They'll help you navigate the store, and they have literally everything you could possibly need at great prices. It's not a traditional restaurant, and it's not trying to be: it's good food from friendly people at affordable prices. You'll never find another place like it, it's my favorite place in Los Angeles. A bit more detail on the food: it's cafeteria style, you choose 2 or 3 entrees from a collection of maybe 8 or 10 options, along with a side of rice/pickle. The price is usually around $13 or $15 per person if my memory serves. The options all sample very different flavor profiles (some more savory/smoky, others sweet/acidic), all truly authentic and perfectly seasoned. Seating is mainly outdoor/sheltered and a bit worn down, but that ambiance is part of the charm in my opinion: good food does not need to be pretentious to be enjoyed. Come once for an experience you won't forget, and come twice because there's nothing else like it in town. read more

I've been to other India Sweet & Spices so I already know somewhat what to expect. There are definitely better tasting Indian spots however something about this chain has a soft place in my heart. I love the overall bodega feel of ordering inside the market and being able to quickly choose a combo right there. Although I am not vegan nor vegetarian, this spot makes it easy to get a quick and full veggie meal on a budget. It's a solid spot and it's my easy go-to when I want something quick, casual, and healthy. read more

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I have known this family Owen business for over 10years. And still love their authentic favors of India. Great Custer service with extras to keep you coming back. Clean with fun arrangements from their country. Market flare! Love the place read more

What can I say--no-frills, plant-based vegan food. Is the staff particularly inviting? No. Is this the place for a date? Definitely not. Is the food delicious? Yes! From the condiments, packaged foods, to candies, one can get lost doing some unexpected shopping while waiting for their Tikka Masala Burrito or whatever plate combination they go with. Here's what I've tried: Soy Tikka Masala Burrito: Texturized soy protein with garbanzos, biryani rice, veggies, and a spicy red sauce, all nicely wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Filling Tikka Paneer Burrito: Had a bite of my friend's; the same as the aforementioned burrito with the paneer over texturized soy protein. I liked this one better--this spot makes solid paneer. Here's where it's at... Veggie samosas: I got one and it was so delicious! Flaky, dough, potatoey goodness! I could get two of these and a Paneer Pakora and consider myself a happy camper. I would (and will) travel back here to eat any of the appetizers...donuts, I'm eyeing you! There you have it; if you want relatively healthy, fueling, and tasty Indian food, India's Sweets and Spices is the place to go. Oh! It's dirt-cheap. $21 for two burritos and a samosa. Where else can one get Indian food for such a bargain? read more

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The best chickpea curry and mango lassi around town. And their prices are unbeatable! They have a nice lounge area inside and outside, accessible parking space, and the owners are very friendly. read more

Wonderful sweets!! And the public parking on Culver boulevard free for the first hour.

This place has brought me so much joy over the years! And I mean 10+ years they have the most delicious vegetarian and vegan Indian (South Indian) food that you can find, Please do take it vantage of the unique south Indian dishes that they offer such as bitter melon as well as the lemon rice which comes with nuts and cardamom seeds, as well as their dosa which is legendary. Ordering happens fast, you choose a combo or you choose and all the card and or dosa there's also a massive refrigerator behind the register which has different flavors of Lassi as well as other drinks... Also as you were ordering you will see a whole section of Indian sweets my favorite are the saffron little cubes that taste like rice pudding that are more dense. They're also within their own market so it seems like the highlight for a lot of people that live locally or to buy the frozen Indian and fresh ingredients they need for cooking there is multiple isles of dried goods imported goods from India in addition to a whole wall of imported teas. In the past I bought a hair oil which helped my hair grow significantly I've also bought extraordinary blends of tea that I didn't know existed. I like to come once a month or once every other month but this month I found myself here twice! read more

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This is very delicious food and very kind owner. I would highly recommend to everybody

Easy to find parking nearby, super nice owner. The store has all your Indian groceries essentials, and they accept AMEX here and there lunch dinner hot bar buffet-style cafeteria food is fantastic but it's all vegetarian. The outside patio in front is huge and dog friendly obviously. the food at the hot bar is super cheap and affordable as well under $10. read more

India Sweets & Spices - Lunch buffet bar options - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Love Snackimg at my favorite IndianGrocery a store in Culver City. Ask for Anjali she's has great Customer Service & very helpful read more

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This restaurant/grocery store has the best homemade Indian food in Los Angeles. The owners are wonderful and friendly. Growing up in Fremont, Ca with an abundance homemade Indian food, this place is the closest to my experience of Indian food as a child. The portions are large and the flavors are packing with deliciousness. I love the samosas with the chutney as well as the Dal Malkani. I highly recommend this place. read more

Fantastic place for either grocery shopping, or a delicious and fast hot meal. The owners are wonderfully helpful, and make their food fresh. Especially the samosas and hand made sweets. The grocery store has pretty much everything you can think of. The prices are great, and the owners are courteous and really care about their customers. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an enjoyable quick lunch, and easy access from the Metro and the bus. read more

Great food. Their dal makhani is the best I have eaten. I had the dal makhani, black garbanzo bean, and eggplant curry. All fantastic and flavorful. A+ rotis as well. If you want quantity, go for their containers (12 oz). I paid 35 dollars for 3 entrees and 8 rotis. Personally, I think this place is best for a quick, high quality, takeout Indian meal. Great options and awesome vegetarian food read more

The owner is a fraudster, I have caught him entering the wrong amount for grocery items twice into the register. He does not keep a proper register to show the amount for each item and hikes them up by 50-60% cause most customers will just not ask for the receipt and check individually. A lot of their food is expired, I bought a chocolate and it was nasty from inside and had expired 7 months ago. They have flies all over the place and probably rodents in their kitchen. Department of health needs to check this place read more

The most authentic and FRESH Indian cuisine I have ever eaten. I strongly recommend this place!

Been a customer here for 16 plus years and the lucky recipient of a lot of love from the owner Susan and her sweet family. This is a simple yet authentic vegetarian Indian restaurant where the owner who hails from the south has the amazing and rare ability to master and present delicious dishes from both the north and the south in a cafeteria style setting where you walk up, pick the combo from the overhead menu and presto. The menu is very extensive and spans the daily fresh made lentils, beans, chick peas, spinach, eggplant and other vegetables, freshly prepared breads to order, mouth watering South Indian specialties such as dosas, idli, vadas, uttapam( veg pancake) and perhaps the best sambar( lentil soup w vegetables) you will ever experience. Their mango yogurt shake is legendary and the real deal. Their samosas are exquisite and HUGE. The accompanying sauces are divine. The prices are amazing for the quantity and caliber of this cuisine. They have ample seating outside with room for about 25-30 hungry diners plus another 12 inside now with the COVID easing. They have a fully stocked grocery and freezer section for a one stop enjoy your scrumptious meal while doing your food shopping. They carry some very unique and hard to find items. The location is perfect on the north west side of Venice Blvd and Bagley( Main St goes south). They have a private parking lot with access from Bagley. Back up meters up front. * Sentimental flashback to the Thursday January 31, 2008 pre Super Bowl 42 in Glendale Az. My eldest granddaughter who is almost 15 now was an only child then at age 17 months. My son and I were about to leave for Phoenix to go to the game ( by the way Strahan and Manning plus the G men beat the GOAT and the undefeated Pats) and the three of us came here for lunch. She got combo #2 ( photo) with lentils, spinach, yellow rice, roti plus a samosa which she enjoyed and finished. Fast forward to Sunday May 30, 2021 and we were back and she got the same combo and loved it even more. Consistent taste and perpetual love. Thank you Susan. See you the next time I visit my boo boos in Ca. read more

I've been coming here for years and I'm always surprised at all the flavor in their dishes. My husband is a fan of their Sev Puri and I'm obsessed with their samosas. Everything else is delicious too- like their aloo ghobi, chana masala, and yogurt kadhi. Their grocery selection is awesome as well. They have little eggplants, Thai chilies, and a lot of other great produce and spices. I usually get my meat-spices elsewhere but if I ever need something specific like amchur powder or ajwain seeds, this is the place! read more

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India Sweet & Spices is a chai cafe, market and also offers ready made Indian food that is All Vegan/Vegetarian. Located on a very busy street Venice Bl in Culver City. This small shop has cafeteria style ready made all vegetarian Indian food that all looked appealing. The man behind the counter, Sam was very cordial, patient and helpful, as it was my first time here and he described each dish. He did have a face mask and gloves and hand sanitizers were available. The food area seemed clean enough to compel me to order a number of items, as I was curious enough to taste all that appealed to me. After paying and taking my order, there were some tables with tablecloths right beside the entryway, where I opened up my takeout orders, to snap food pics. When I got inside my car, I immediately tried a veggie samosa, which was a nice size, but bland tasting filling of mostly potatoes and very little anything else. Had to take a bite of the chili pepper pakora, which tasted better than the samosa with its smokey spicy crunchiness. Of the entries the better tasting were: eggplant potato, garbanzo beans marsala and the yellow saffron basmati rice. The two entrees I looked forward to tasting: jackfruit curry and especially the spinach cheese(Saag paneer) and white basmati rice were so most disappointingly NOT good; watered down, lacked seasoning flavor, probably previously frozen, pass on these these deserve a subpar 2 star. The shop inside looks and feels third world authentic and the kind and helpful service and attention I got from Sam deserves a 5 star. I was looking forward to trying new dishes and drove outside my comfort zone of 90210, but more than half the food I ordered just isn't as good tasting as I have had, but for the safe covid practice and kind helpful service, my 3 star. Whether you're a vegetarian or not and want to satisfy your craving for acceptable hot prepared Indian food, Indian Spices is worth a visit. read more

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The prices here are pretty phenomenal and the amount of food they give you is great! The customer service is perfect. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with kindness. I love all the vegan options and I can't wait to try this place again. The lentils were filled with flavor and the samosas were so so so good. They have non vegan options too and I did not try those. You can get full with a meal and a drink for $13. That's a steal in this area of LA! Plenty of street parking available. They also have some groceries for great Indian spices if you're interested. It's a hole in the wall but it's a gem! read more

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Such a vibe! I always get a samosa, but this time I also tried the Halwa. It reminded me of my childhood. read more

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Very reasonably priced and pretty good food. The owner was super friendly. I had the lemon rice which was nice, the yogurt curry which was fine, but I'd get something else next time. I wasn't hungry, so it didn't bother me, but the portions are relatively small. They have some tables just outside. I'm interested in the burrito, which I'll likely try next time. read more

The people who work here are helpful. There is a nice spot to sit outside and eat if you get some hot food. The store is kind of small but a good spot for things you can't get at a chain grocery store read more

I realized I never finished my review. To add to that, the food is I would say too salty 80% of the time, way way way way way too salty 40% of the time, in consistently cooked so half the time it's really tasty and half the time it's not. I would say it's like Indian comfort food. Or fast Indian comfort food. It's generally really good if you comment on a day when it's not so salty that you can't even swallow it. Which is rare. Plus I stand by everything else I said in my previous review. read more

back after a long hiatus. probably for the last time. been going there for 20 years plus. they raised their prices yet again. but the quality declines- again. today it was bordering on dogfood. they charge you an extra dollar for the pilaf rice, when it's like not even a cup of rice. that one dollar could pay the difference in price compared with the white rice for an entire pound of uncooked rice grains. they probably get at least 20 portions per pound. simply no reason to take advantage of folks like that. anyways it tasted like crap. so did the 2 entrees. bitter melon and a yellow curry, the latter had nothing of substance to it. just read another commenter saying it's like they try to give you the sauce and skimp on the solid ingredients. the pakora was not good, the fried vegetable thing was hard like it had been sitting there all day. they give you the cheapest plastic utensils with a teeny napkin, the knife almost broke trying to cut the damn thing (so my friend could have a taste.) even the yogurt had no taste to it. on top of the price increases, the portions are smaller. they've just declined, and declined. oh and the ambiance if you're sitting inside, to be spared the noise and air pollution from cars going down Venice Boulevard? it's like a 3rd world dump. like they make zero effort to make the environment a bit more aesthetically pleasing. screw that place. been more than a year since I tried it again after prior disappointments. i hope they go out of business. read more

If you are in Culver City, you have to try this place is a hole in the wall, Best Indian food, everything in the menu is delicious, you can't go wrong , fresh and no preservatives, over 40 years in business. Friendly service. I give them an A+ read more

Today, I enjoyed a delightful lunch at a restaurant. The food, especially combo three with dal and palak paneer curry, brought back memories of my mother's cooking. The fresh and delicious Mango Lassi was a highlight. I plan to make this place a regular spot for lunch. Food was priced reasonably and tasted good. They have a variety of sweet collection. I had chum chum and gulab jamun, which was yum. Chai was another thing I enjoyed drinking at this place. read more

Absolutely delicious and fresh food. Do not pass up this Culver City gem. Generous portions, reasonable prices, and consistent excellent service make this establishment my go to place. Tons of vegan options and a great place to pick up groceries and snacks to go. The outdoor seating is shaded and spacious. If you're in the area or passing through, do yourself a favor and check this spot out, you will thank yourself later! read more

India Sweets & Spices - Channa Masala and bitter melon - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

I tried this place out in the hopes of finding a place on the Westside like Namaste Spiceland, and unfortunately, this place falls a little short. I ordered a #3 combo, which includes rice, 2 dishes, naan, and a mango lassi. I picked white rice, palak paneer, and jackfruit curry ($1 extra). The white rice was not properly cooked--it was clumpy and kinda wet. The palak paneer had a good amount of paneer in it, but I found it far too salty, and the jackfruit curry was a little bland for my liking. There were spices in it, but it wasn't enough. The plate also came with yogurt and pickles, but there were literally only 4 pieces of pickles, which I found insufficient. I had asked if it was possible to substitute a sweet lassi for the mango lassi, but they said they only had mango. It was disappointing, but sure, I'll take mango then. Unfortunately, the mango lassi had a multitude of red flags. It came with ice, and although it initially tasted okay (though not thick enough or mango-y enough for me), by the time I got to the bottom, it was really watery, which makes me think it was made from powder. I also ordered pani puri, and the portion size was much smaller than I was expecting, despite the fact that it costs about the same as at Namaste Spiceland. The container of the filling is even smaller than the container of the coriander chutney. Unlike at Namaste Spiceland, the tamarind chutney is already mixed with the filling. I'm glad I tried this place, but I don't think it will be in my regular rotation. read more

India Sweets & Spices - Combo plate with palak paneer, jackfruit chutney, yogurt, and 4 pieces of pickles - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

I've been going to india sweets and spices since 2017 and never have I ever been this disappointed in their food/service. If I could give them negative stars I would (-5). Not only has the taste and quality of their food degraded, they served me ROTTEN rice and curries from probably (at the very least) 2 days ago. The older lady working there didn't even ask me what kind of rice I wanted she directly started filling the box with what she wanted gone ASAP which was the white rice I got handed ( which was the most rotten and the stench was unbearable as I dug into the rice ). There's other types of rice options like lemon rice tamarind rice etc. I was not happy that she did that but I decided to take the L and not say anything about it because I don't dislike white rice. Then when I got the "mutter paneer" she put all the peas in the curry and only one piece of paneer. I asked to give me a couple more pieces of paneer and she reluctantly put another piece. My upper abdomen hurts now. Called the restaurant and they offered to give me a new plate another day. I am going to bed with an empty and hurting stomach. I don't recommend this place to anybody. read more

India Sweets & Spices - Stale and rotten Combo 2 - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

I had a dosa here the stuffing inside had no flavor the worst thing was they used burnt used oil I was getting reflux after eating this dosa I will never go there I don't recommend this place read more

This place is the worst ever ,stay away from them ,they cheat with the prices every time we go there.When we bought food last time he cheated without giving us the Indian bread and charge us for it , and when we bought stuff, they don't even give a receipt to see how much they charge they think they too smart being a fraud . In the month of Ramadan I went since it's fasting month and we were sick was trying to get some Indian food and this is what happened, unbelievable these ppl come to this country and don't even know god sends ppl to help them buying their stuff n they think they deserve to cheat n live like frauds, Asthakfirullah Allah almighty will surely punish these frauds soon, stay away they are frauds !!! read more

Kind owner and healthy options at the hot bar - everything is freshly made and not greasy. Also at a much better price point than many nearby locations. read more

I've been coming here for some years and always like the food. This is real Indian home style cooking. Samosas, pekoras, hot food, traditional lassi drinks, and its vegetarian. I recently brought a friend who is very familiar with Indian food and he was very impressed. The naan is the best, very thin and great taste. Since this is a grocery store, they have pretty much everything you could possibly want in Indian foods and spices and sauces. Don't let the look of the place scare you off, its great, and very inexpensive. read more

I had a great experience here. Wonderful traditional sweet assortment. They have a lot of South Indian dishes like Sambar for lunch/dinner options. Kind staff who helped me find everything I needed and an overall pleasant time! read more

India Sweets & Spices - Sweets - Indian Near Me - Culver City, California

Great customer service! Food is always fresh. Samosas are top tier. They sell very nice produce too.