LA's Indian food centers on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, where Little India offers authentic restaurants, grocery stores, and sweet shops. Excellent options also dot the entire metro.
Little India (Artesia)
Rajdhani
$$ • Artesia
Outstanding Gujarati thali. Vegetarian excellence.
Surati Farsan Mart
$ • Artesia
Sweets, snacks, and chaat. Essential stop.
Ashoka the Great
$$ • Artesia
Large menu with solid execution.
South Indian
Saravana Bhavan
$$ • Multiple Locations
Chennai chain. Outstanding dosas and idli.
Woodlands
$$ • Artesia
South Indian vegetarian institution.
India's Restaurant
$$ • Los Feliz
Silver Lake/Los Feliz favorite.
Citywide Gems
Badmaash
$$ • Downtown/Fairfax
Modern Indian-Canadian. Creative and fun.
Bombay Frankie
$ • Multiple Locations
Indian street food wraps.
Anarkali
$$$ • West Hollywood
Upscale Indian in WeHo.
Pro Tip: Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia is LA's Little India—walk the strip for the full experience including sweet shops and grocery stores.