Banana leaf - South Indian Restaurant in Redondo Beach

I just visited Banana Leaf during my brief trip to LA. I was craving some simple, delicious, home cooked food and Banana Leaf delivered. The food was not only delicious and filling, but also quite affordable. The ambience of the place is awesome and there's plenty of parking space in front of and behind the restaurant. Next time I'm in LA, I'm definitely coming back. Their menu is so diverse and caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians

Food is authentic, service is great! We tried the special lunch on banana leaf, it was so delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic South Indian cuisine!

There's a huge variety of dishes on the menu and we opted for trying South Indian specialties we hadn't seen before at other restaurants. Wow were they great! There's so much more I want to try on the menu. I think this is definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant in the South Bay. Very extensive menu for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters. Also there's loads of seating both inside and outside. And the server was really great at explaining the dishes when we were trying to make a decision. I don't eat out a lot but this place is going to be my new staple. Overall 10/10 on the whole experience.

Recently, I just moved to Redondo Beach and went to Banana Leaf Indian Restaurant last night. The atompshere was spectacular, they have Andy and Renee playing every Thursday night! The service was excellent, the lady who served us greeted us right at the door and was very quick in attending to us. The dosas were incredibly large and crispy, would highly recommend trying the masala dosa. They have a large selection of beer and wine along with a canned collection. I was very suprised to see the variety of South Indian dishes that they had along with their biryani collection. I ordered the Chicken Dum Biryani which was very tasty and a good quantity. My last recommendation would be the eggplant curry, sooo good! All of the items I tried truly made me feel like home. If you are visiting or looking for a new place to try, 100% come to Banana Leaf Indian Restaurant! They have got it all here!

Highly recommend the weekend lunch spreads! Very generous portions and the host was extremely kind to make the dishes for us even though the lunch time had passed. Very clean and extremely delicious food!

Hidden Gem for South Indian Flavors in Redondo Beach We visited Banana Leaf on PCH in Redondo Beach last night—and while the restaurant wasn’t busy when we arrived, a few more tables filled up as we were leaving. We were told that most American customers tend to come early, and Indian customers usually show up after 8 p.m. since the restaurant stays open until 10. Interesting insight! The space is fairly large and has some cool features—a full bar and a small stage area where they occasionally host performers. I really hope it picks up traction because the food was definitely worth it. Now, about the food: I’d say the flavor profile leans toward Andhra-style South Indian. We tried the gongura dal, which had a tangy, bold flavor I haven’t had in a while. The okra was clearly made fresh to order, and the rotis were soft and warm—just how they should be. My daughter went with a North Indian classic—mutter paneer—and gave it a thumbs up. Idli was great. Everything tasted homey, fresh, and flavorful. We asked for mild spice, since none of us are into super spicy food, but the food still packed more heat than expected. So, if you’re sensitive to spice, it might be best to say “no spice at all” just to be safe. It seems they might assume you want a bit of heat even when you say “mild.” The ambiance could use a little polishing—some elements (like a MüNCHEN beer sign) felt a bit out of place. But overall, the decor is sweet and the service was genuinely lovely. Our server was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. What I’m most excited about is their once-a-month banana leaf brunch—a traditional South Indian meal served with close to 30 items for a very reasonable price. We didn’t get to try it this time, but we’ll definitely be back for it. They also occasionally open early for South Indian breakfast, which is a game-changer for those of us who usually have to drive to Artesia for authentic dosas and idlis. The regular menu doesn’t show dosas, but they have a separate dosa menu—so just ask for it. My daughter ordered rose milk to-go, but it didn’t make it out of the restaurant—she drank it all before we left. It was that good! We ended up with leftovers to take home and freeze for later—always a good sign. Vegetarian-friendly, flavorful, and full of potential—Banana Leaf is a place worth trying, especially if you’re craving real South Indian food in the South Bay. Also, they cater!

Delicious food and very friendly service. Everything was so flavorful; definitely coming back on Thursdays for live music nights!

I thought I went into Beach Cities Social Kitchen & Bar. Very confusing signage. I'm still unsure of where Beach Cities is. The server said it was the same restaurant, it is not. Different menu. Both items I ordered were fantastic, though. I got the Stuffed Eggplant (flavorful and lighter) and a spicy shrimp dish (very spicy and edible).

Food is authentic, service is great! We tried the special lunch on banana leaf, it was so delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic South Indian cuisine!

Overall good. 3.5/5 in all categories. Most dishes are delicious, just need less salt and sugar. One feel like going to restaurants and told they cannot accommodate because sauces are already made! Why can't they dilute the sauce or put less into the dish being ordered? These days restaurants are just looking for general public who are more into sweet/salty food to possibly get good rating? Not much choices for eating out when can't even accommodate simple requests. I don't believe this type of restaurants are fast food restaurants.

The food is sooo goood! We got the chicken 65 biryani and the chicken tikka masala, both were delicious! The biryani was probably the best I've had in LA! We did takeout so cant say much about the ambiance and service, it seemed alright!

My beautiful daughter Lexie chose this place by the 4.0 rating on Yelp. Let's begin with the food we ordered; Aloo Gobi Sauteed Cauliflower and Potatoes with spices, butter chicken , Dindugal Thalappakatti Halal Goat Biryani, Dindugul Halal Goat Biryani icon, garlic nun, and white rice. The food is definitely delicious, they have a great cook, excellent What is great about this restaurant is one can choose the three varieties of hot or spiciness We chose mild. And the portions are large and prices are reasonable and affordable. Saving the best for last, this is for management please read what I write this is for your business health and continuity for the restaurant. We arrived at super low-peak hour so it was like 3pm and not one soul or anyone eating and to me that is rather strange, but I it had great reviews. Also I was confused there are two businesses run in par with each other. They have a bar next to their restaurant and so we were confused which one was banana leaf ? I suppose they are owned by same company. This restaurant is lacking professional services. We asked the server about potential allergens with any of their dishes but the server that look more like a soccer player than a professional server never mentioned cashews in the goat or lamb dish which we had ordered. My Daughter is allergic to nuts but the server's response was; "You asked if any of the dishes had peanuts, not cashews." But isn't cashews a nut or part of the family of nuts or allergens. This shows this server was not well trained. Last, he asked for a tip ? Or request a tip. I felt embarrassed because we always tip 16-25% of gross bill. No receipt was given until i requested the breakdown of the food ordered. Lack of service personal hygiene, this the honest truth he looked like coming from Gym or something like that Overall, I don't think I will return until they improve their service Thanks for reading Ps I ordered a Merlot - no wine menu was offered or brought to me until I asked Give me a break what kind of business are you running ??? You can't find their Letter ? A, B, C?

update: still so good. The lady who served us was so sweet and the food was amazing. Indian food can be a new experience for some but i think everyone could find something they love here

Hidden gem! Excellent Indian food with a lot of options. Our server patiently explained the dishes. We will definitely be coming back to try more of the vast menu.

Excellent service. Great food. We decided to order family meal. Excellent food. It's definitely enough for 4 to 5 people. Generous portion sizes. Service was great. Highly recommend this gem of a place. Location is great with parking in the back. Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Looking forward to our next visit.

The pepper chicken is well-seasoned and has a good amount of spice, adding a nice contrast to the rasam rice. The chicken pieces are tender, with a bit of crunch on the outside that gives a great texture. The ambience was great and service was on point, I will surely visit again

Banana leaf is a restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine! They have an abundant variety of dishes and for the ones I've tried, they greatly satisfied me! I come from Singapore and have greatly missed the hawker (food court like) dishes, noticing the roti paratha, curry, and dosai I knew I had to come try their dishes. I was eager to try their dosa but unfortunately it was sold out. In spite of that, I was able to try Andhra Chicken Curry (The server's recommendation and at spicy spice level) ), roti, paratha, and garlic naan, of which I greatly enjoyed. Their Andhra Chicken Curry exhumed herby and soothing spice aromatics and was buttery, comfortably spicy, with a thick and flavorful gravy, dipping their crispy and starchy roti into the curry made a perfect combo. Banana leaf's paratha also reminded me of Indian flavors being fluffy, having a stretchy tear with some aromatics. The garlic naan had its own flavors that hid in the curry but by itself was fresh, slightly savory, bubbly, and delicious. The server also consistently checked up on me, which is appreciated! I have definitely missed out on Banana leaf and will one-hundred-percent come back to try another dish (Hopefully the dosai!).

We came today for their special Breakfast Diwali Event. The portions were a good size and the food was very tasty. Not too spicy, and everything tasted fresh. I do wish the masala chai was slightly bigger (appeared to be 6 to 8 oz.) but not a huge deal for a $15 special event meal. Unfortunately I have to give it 3 stars because towards the end of the meal we discovered there was a long grey (possibly blonde) hair found embedded in the dosa. While I do also have blonde hair, it was unmistakable that this was baked into the food. I don't feel comfortable making a big scene, nor am I looking for freebies. So perhaps that was on me for not saying anything to the staff while we were there. But upon reading other reviews, this appears to not be the first time a customer has found hair in their food- so I did feel like it was necessary to write a review. Health code violations like this are easy enough to fix with the right reminders to employees to wear protective food safety/hygiene gear, so I'd be willing to try to eat there again. Not a deal breaker for me, as this generally seems to be more and more common in all restaurants. Hopefully they will take corrective action immediately after reading this review.

Too spicy. Deserted when i visited. Ask e for veggie oothapam. But only onions and green chilies

I recently tried Banana Leaf wasnt too pleased The butter tofu was okay, but lacked flavor . The naan was standard--nothing special, but it did its job. I enjoyed the tofu tikka the most, as it had decent flavor. However, I've honestly had better Indian food from the frozen section at Trader Joe's, which says a lot. The vegetable biryani was a bit overwhelming--too strong with the spices, making it unpleasant. On the bright side, parking was easy to find, , overall, the food wasn't memorable enough for me to want to come back anytime soon.

Called to place an order. Don't know what happened but upon arriving after 15mins. Guy is confused doesn't have my order in the system. It happens but you know at least apologize. Just kept making excuses "manager probably didn't put it in". How are you gonna blame the manager. And he's not even there lol. You're the only guy working so just lied straight through your teeth. So I said ok put in my order but can you make it a priority because I need to get back to work. Gave him 5 mins to prepare a combo bowl, chicken biryani , rice and nann. Seems reasonable for the type of dish I'm requesting. He then said 10mins? Dude why are you negotiating with me after making a mistake already. On a slow Saturday afternoon unacceptable.

Banana Leaf just opened in RB, so I decided to check it out: I went as soon as they opened and was the first customer. I opted for the hyderabadi biryani, medium spicy. To my surprise, it was spicy; Banana Leaf does not mess with heat!!! It was tasty and flavorful with spices, although I will admit that the heat detracted from fully-enjoying the flavor of the dish, as it was just heat and more heat...while I can handle heat decently, I think I overestimated my abilities! Met the owner, who was super nice and offered to make sure the dining experience was great, even offering pakora and samples of Indian donuts. Next time, I'll have to definitely request for spice-level adjustment to truly enjoy the meal!

Horrible experience dining in this restaurant tonight. We arrived an hour before closing and the restaurant was sparsely populated then. There was a long delay in taking our orders. The lady waitress was attending to friends/family in the table next to us while we were kept waiting. She came with the plates and spoons after a while. One of the plates and spoons had food on it. I kept waiting for the plate while she engaged in friendly conversations with the next table. Food arrived staggered. The gentleman delivering the food to the table did not know we had rice and naan on the order. He gave different explanations each time we asked about the delay. He brought us mango lassi to make up for the delay which we did not even touch. We were rushed towards the end because the kitchen was closing, while the lady kept going with her friendly conversations in the next table. Customer service is horrible and a solid nightmare. Food was okay, nothing extraordinary. The owner seems to argue back in the negative reviews when all he should focus on is train his staff on what good customer service should look like. Not only are we not going to go the second time, we will spread the word to friends and families all around. This restaurant will go down if customer service does not improve, as history has proven in the past.

Came by here late one night--found them off Yelp. Staff was very accommodating and super friendly. They helped us with all the questions we had. They were so helpful in making special orders and substitutions. The young lady who served us was very detailed with knowledge and getting us the order we specifically requested. She even asked the chefs questions and reported it back to us. Despite being the only customer there, they were still very attentive, and gave us all we needed. The food was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as expected. I love Indian food and think it's one of the most flavorful cuisines but the food here was okay. It was decent. High pricing was expected considering the location. Overall service was great and food was decent.

1st time for everything. I had never had a food item with Jackfruit after moving to the US. This restaurant was/is the first such restaurant to offer this delicacy. Just for that, the place gets a 5 star!!!! Our friends from Torrance recommended this. We ordered food while we were on the 91 freeway. By the time we arrived at the restaurant, our takeout order was almost complete. Jackfruit Biriyani was unique. I dig. (+2) Chicken Biriyani was alright. Okra Fry portion was generous. (+1) Navrathan Kurma and Goat curry were decent. Not spicy but they did the trick. Naan is very small by Indian standards. (Almost like a Pita Bread) (-1) P.S: Location. Parking is terrible? Street signs are not present. Address is the key to finding this restaurant.

If the owner is Indian, you are a disgrace to the culture!! The food was bland not tasty at all. We ordered gobi 65 paneer butter masala Hyderabadi paneer and veg biryani, no taste in all the items! The place inside was alright! Took a while to bring common things like napkins, sodas, etc. please learn how to cook the food before serving the food!!

Amazing day at the Banana Leaf Redondo Beach location. The food and experience was AHHHMAZING. Sri out did himself ..... AGAIN 5 of the 19 dishes we tried- yes NINETEEN *Stuffed Tindora *Mixed Veggie Bajji *Masala Dosa *Stuffed Eggplant *Dosakaya Dal Inside restaurant. Outdoor patio. Street parking. Ocean breeze. Highly recommend.

The food here is delicious and I saw a lot on the menu that haven't seen on other Indian food restaurants and I can't wait to come back to explore the menu. One suggestion that I'd like to make to the restaurant is to revise the menu and include descriptions for each item, including ingredients and provenance. They have American/North Indian style classics like Butter Chicken etc. but it would be nice to have those separated from a South Indian section. I'm a Californian of non Indian ancestry and I have issues with auditory processing so I so wanted to ask more questions about the menu but I felt horrible asking more questions because I had difficulty understanding our server because of her accent. The service was great but I feel bad making people repeat themselves because of my disability. That being said I look forward to coming again.

We were a bit nervous stepping into an empty restaurant on a Sunday evening. We got to pick our table and started to browse the menu. After placing our order, the food took about 20 minutes to make it out but it was fantastic. We had the Hyderabad Paneer and Chicken 65 appetizers. Both had a great flavor but weren't overpowering in spice. We also ordered the Saag Paneer and tried the chicken biryani which had a really strong kick even though we got it medium. We did not mind! We really enjoyed all the flavors and thought this was a hidden gem of a restaurant. Definitely will be back again!

Very bad experience, being an Indian felt that your creating a negative opinion on Indian food. Close out the naan option or inform customers that it's not freshly made, waiter/server need to start asking the spice level so that food would be prepared accordingly. Taste of the food does not justify the cost.

This place is relatively new so I thought I'd try it. It was a rather anemic experience and I'm rather sorry I did. The Lamb Saag had barely any lamb in it. The chicken in the so called "highly recommended" chicken tikka was very dry. Not a little dry, Sahara dry. The naan was small and MUST have been microwaved because it was stiff as a board and dry. I was able to knock it against the table. I've never had the opportunity to knock naan on the table, so that was a different experience. Both dishes needed some salt. Neither had any memorable amount of flavor so it was quite the experience. It was the food delivery of regret and sadness. Save yourselves.

Authentic South Indian food! From a Sri Lankan-American.. you're welcome I felt my mom through their cooking. I miss her.

Came to this restaurant because there was an article in the newspaper about how great it was. Well I have to say I probably wouldn't come back. The service took forever. There was another couple at a table besides our party of 5. Our family commented that they may have gone to their other location to get the food because it took so long. We ordered butter chicken, good sauce but couldn't find much chicken. The garlic nan bread it was ok nothing to write about. My father in law got a coffee and it was horrible. It says instant on the menu but I've had instant coffee that tasted better. Overall disappointing because we were hoping for a good Indian food restaurant near us

Stopped here after a walk at Hermosa Beach pier. I was greeted with a hello and a smile as soon as I stepped in which made me feel welcomed. I've always wanted to try Indian food but have been too intimidated by all the dishes and the flavors... so today I had enough courage to get over it and finally try it. A friend had recommended Pav Bhaji (I even spent some time working on my pronunciation ) but they didn't have it in their menu, so I ended up ordering the chicken tikka masala with a side of rice and a garlic naan. Ahhh the chicken was so tender, the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The garlic naan was perfectly seasoned. On another note, the service was very friendly, polite, and attentive. Also, this place has a relaxed vibe and they had Indian music which elevated my first time experience. The place is spacious and clean as well It would be nice if there was a menu with a full description of the dishes for those like me who want to try something new but don't want to order something they're not sure they'll like and shy away from Indian food altogether. Anyway, will definitely will return!

This food was so yummy! I came here to eat with my mom today and the whole set up was lovely, we felt like we were in costa rica or somewhere tropical haha. The workers were so nice!! Thank you to them and compliments the chefs ! Our food was delicious, 10/10 butter chicken , dal, nan, chicken 65, & the eggplant dish was so yummy.. EVERYTHING was so yum. We will be returning, forsure! THANK YOU FRIENDS!!!

Great food and great ambience. There was live music the night we went. And very vegan friendly.

we went to their breakfast event with friends. Excellent food and prepared all items very hot. we enjoyed very good south indian food after long time the place was super clean and offered very authentic south indian dishes

I was starving and I always pass this place and thought let me give it a try, I love Indian food. I ordered the lunch special, saag paneer, and it tastes like nothing. No flavor at all. Tiny portion. I paid $16 for a lunch special that was def not special at all. Usually when you're starving anytime tastes good but I had a couple of spoons just to fill me up bc I had to run to work. It felt like I was eating green liquid without flavor on top of rice. Usually Indian food is full of flavor. I tasted like someone forgot the ingredients and spices. What a waste of MONEY and time. This should not be considered as a special. Can't recommend.

Visited last night. The place looks like it is torn between trying to be an authentic South Indian restaurant and an Indian restobar on PCH. Four of us ordered and they did not have at least 3 of the menu items that we tried to order. Staff who took our order seemed new and a little clueless. Ended up trying the following - Ghee Dosa - Dosa was good (batter tasted authentic) but was missing the ghee part. Sambar was average and the chutney was ok Paratha - Decent Malabar Parotta Mushroom Korma - Pathetic. Undercooked mushrooms in a creamy flavorless light orange looking curry. Goat Dum Biryani - Disappointing and flavorless and honestly looked and tasted like it was reheated from the previous day's batch. Chicken Fry Dosa - Again dosa was good but the stuffing in this case chicken fry which was basically minced chicken 65 pieces ( low quantity of meat and avg taste). Same accompaniments as the ghee dosa. This shouldn't really be a menu item IMO. Would not recommend this place.

Authentic Indian food with rich flavors. Was skeptical at first however it passed every test . Also has a great selection of craft beers & ipa's.

My husband and I went for the 20 item speciality lunch and we hand the best experience! The staff was so wonderful especially with our young son and they gave us a wonderful cultural experience of South Indian cuisine. The restaurant itself is clean and spacious. Highly recommend.

We heard back from Srid, the owner. He was friendly and apologetic - which I really appreciated - for the error and invited us back. We went back tonight. Met the chef who was warm and helpful. We ordered the lamb vindaloo, aloo gobi, an interesting eggplants dish plus an appetizer. Their prices were reasonable ( which we paid for, Srid offered just to be fair ) and we enjoyed our meal. They offer music on Thur and Fri evenings . Give them a try !

This place is a gem. They make everything fresh and taste exceptional. Staffing looks like an issue, however the kid serving us tonight was doing his best. Highly recommend. They have one of the best butter chicken. The mirchi bhajji and eggplant curry are delicious as well.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay! The food is consistently delicious and service is great! I highly recommend the mushroom and jackfruit items. I really wish there was an option to order boneless chicken tikka marsala! As other reviewers have mentioned, the naan could use some improvement. It's really expensive for the quality and portion. It would be nice if they a good chili and lamb naan.

I've been to banana leaf a few times but different locations and this is the recent time i've ordered from this location. I got 1 vegetarian dabba and one non-vegetarian dabba and was missing multiple items from both. I ordered it online and it says the vegetarian comes with "Veg Pakoda, Channa Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Yellow Dal, White Rice, Choice of one Roti or Naan." It was missing the channa masala and veg pakoda. The non-vegetarian dabba comes with "Veg Pakoda, Yellow Dal, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, White Rice, Choice of one Roti or Naan." There was no chicken curry or veg pakoda. The last time I ordered from this location they forgot the veg pakoda and I just assumed it was a mistake but I guess not. I asked for naan and mild for both. When my gf went to pick it up, they tried to tell her it didn't come with naan and she told them that thats what the order says online. Also when I tried to apply any of the discount codes they offer on my online order, none of them would work. I also ordered the tikka masala fries and they were drenched in oil. I really like banana leaf but I'm not sure I'll order from this location again especially when I make a $50 order and a bunch of stuff is missing.

Southern Indian street food specialities were what got us into this place, and we have gone up and down the menu several times. The dosas that are made outside fresh on the grill are so unique and made so perfectly. So are our favorites that could stand alone with customers coming miles for them: the Andhra Chicken and diced Andhra Potatoes fries. Lots of texture, taste, originality (to westerners) and color! My mouth waters thinking about the dishes. The owner-chef is usually on site to greet guests and make sure that the food is perfect. Every dish is made to order. It is a little bit of a strange space, divided into low tables with entertainment some nights and the other half is a bar area with coolers and high tables. The outdoor seating on PCH across from the fresh ocean breezes makes you want to stay all day.

Fairly decent Indian food - I ordered the chicken tikka masala and an order of rice. My friends got some paneers, a chicken biryani, and of course a few mango lassis to go. The mango lassis were very delicious, a beautiful golden orange color, heavy in fresh mango flavor (a wonderful thing!), and very creamy. The chicken tikka masalas felt much more westernized given the area, as they were not as flavorful or as spicy as some really good tikka masalas I've had before. Not bad, but not as much to my taste. The basmati rice was fresh and good though. We went on a Sunday on Christmas Day, and they were only doing takeout orders at around 7pm. They were so backed up with only 2 people on staff that we waited about 35-40 minutes for our order at the restaurant as opposed to the 15 minutes they told us. Another woman came in frantic saying they had been waiting over an hour and their order was wrong, missing all of the rice they had ordered. Might have just been the time and place, so I personally would not come again on a holiday, but Banana Leaf is fine for people craving Indian food.

Disappointing. I had tried to order several times before, and either the website didn't work, or my phone call went unanswered. I finally was able to place a takeout order on an app. When I got my food, I felt the samosas had both an unpleasant flavor and texture. Plus, they forgot my sauces. I called to let them know, and the man I talked to acted like he didn't believe me (about the sauces). He said a manager would call me back, but no one ever did. My mango lassi was way too thick. Gulab jamun cake was tasty, and something I've never had before. I don't think I'd go back just for the cake, though. I really wanted to like this place, but I didn't.

The store is located on pch itself so it's a little noisy from the traffic and this day was very cold inside. They do have a parking lot in the back but you do have to walk around to the front to enter the store. The lot is really bad for people with mobility issues since it has an uneven pavement and very steep incline/decline. Now to the food. The menu is quite extensive with many south and north Indian options. We ordered many items since we were a party of 8. We were informed that the entrees weren't big so everyone had to order a dish and a side. It was not a family style restaurant. We found that entrees could serve 2-3 people depending on appetite. The breads were small so had to order twice as much compared to other Indian restaurants. We asked for spicy and it was not spicy at all. Not even a hint of it. So I don't understand the other reviews stating the spicy food unless they consider black pepper as very spicy or only certain dishes are spicy here. A note to be taken If the table order one of the tikka masala just keep in mind the liquid itself is the same but the protein/veg/panner is all that changes. The prices were on the higher end, some item could be justified but some could not. However the food was very fresh and really good. The staff was super friendly but the kitchen was super slow and has a lot to learn about serving order. We had people wait 30-45 mins from when they got their side and when they got their entree or vice versa. Things got cold, the kids got their food last and this as anyone knows is a big no no. There were no one else at the restaurant just our party of 8. We did spend a lot of time watching people eat their food while other waited since the food didn't come to the table the same time. We expected to eat together as a family but this didn't happen. If the place was busy, I could understand the slowness or lack of meal prep professionalism but it was empty. Overall the food was really good and would recommend takeout only until they can figure out how to serve multiple people properly. As of right now it is a 2.5 but food quality brings it to a 3.

As someone of Indian background, I am still looking for good Indian in the South Bay. Unfortunately this isn't it. The service is slow and the wait staff should study the menu more and be able to recommend or suggest things. The food needs more flavor and should be more bold. Currently is very creamy / oily/ heavy. The chai was the best part.

I had their food for the first time today and I'm certainly disappointed I didn't try their food sooner, it's probably some of the best service I've had in quite a long time they're extremely attentive and eager to help out with questions or explanations of ingredients as well as flavor profiles, the menu is fairly lengthy with a large variety of options to choose from with many options labeled clearly as vegan, vegetarian, organic, and/or Blue Zone diet friendly. Portions that I received were massive, I got filled up from just the appetizer alone, and the podi dosa was practically the size of my table. It's a very nice and cozy spot with a bar connected with plenty of beers on tap totally great for a group of friends I'll be back and I'll probably update how their entrees go next time I stop by. My only subtle complaints and potential tips, I'm picky and have an aversion for salt so tell them to salt things a bit less, my sister felt like it was fine but it was right on that fine line between well seasoned and oversalted fries and pakodas however that was my fault for not voicing that, ultimately it didn't even matter I ate it all because it was delicious. Also, if you have a high spice tolerance like I do, don't expect anything super spicy. TLDR: Great service super attentive and everything is freshly made Vegans, you won't be left out there's plenty for you to try and you're not limited to just lentils, cauliflower, chickpeas, and potatoes like at other spots. Plenty of new flavors to try! tikka masala fries super crispy could be eaten on their own without tikka sauce, can be salty though, the tikka sauce is phenomenal though it's creamy, savory and I can only imagine how it's like with an entrée pakodas, fresh crispy and crunchy battered in cumin chickpea flour again salty but delicious Podi dosa, massive, crispy, freshly made, coconut chutney is fresh pepper light slightly tangy and spicy (it might be too much for those who can't handle spice), the sambar is delicious nice and hearty and garlicky Will update when I try their entrées during my next visit!

GO NOW. Before they raise their prices. No way they're making that much money right now.. they put way too many spices for them to be making much of a profit. I didn't get the waiter's name but he came back to the table with his hands clasped, informing us that they didn't have a certain item in stock and recommended a sub for Roti. CLASPED. When was the last time a waiter physically hoped that you weren't disappointed instead of just "hey.. no more paratha." I don't know, man.. either my standards are low of I haven't had a warm hug in a long time. ORRRRR. ORRRR i just really appreciate the small details. Anyway, like I said. The food was great. I'm not going to tell you what I got because you should just go for it and try something exciting. We did and we got to go home with full stomachs and amazing leftovers.

Extremely Poor Service and the Food is the worse ever! I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

My fiance and I tried this restaurant tonight because we were craving Indian food and we are so happy we did! The owner was extremely nice and friendly and I liked the ambiance of the restaurant it was very nice and clean. The food was very delicious and comforting, it was just what we wanted! We will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu!

By far one of the best Mediterranean & South Indian Restaurant in Southbay! Look at that beautiful confluence of both cuisines!! You'll never find it elsewhere! Currently they are located inside the Natural World Bakery & Cafe on Artesia Blvd. As of yesterday (Day 2 of business i believe) they are yet to put up an official sign outside so pls look at the image attached for a visible cue instead of driving around the block like crazy trying to find the spot when your GPS stops right in front of a restaurant with another name. Google maps still shows their old location on Pacific Coast Highway, dont drive there and waste your time like we did. When it comes to restaurant hunting always trust Yelp! Lesson learned! We fell for the "Punugulu" picture another Yelper had shared and went there but it wasnt available yesterday! Plan B was activated without any delay and we got Chicken 65,, Chicken Shawarma Plate & Stuffed Okra with side of flavored rice. Needless to say everything was extremely flavorful and quite well presented. Giving all stars available for the delicious food and a bonus star for their extremely friendly staff members & service. Go check them out, bet you won't be disappointed!

My family and I went to this restaurant a few weeks ago during their Thursday dosa special deal. We mentioned to Madhvi that we came for the dosa special pricing, pointed to the display on the wall and also commented on their menu about the pricing. To our horror, when the bill came, we were shocked that we were charged full price when it was pointed out previously that we wanted the special pricing for their Thursday deal. That was the reason we came in the first place. Madhvi feigned ignorance stating she had never had us as customers before and therefore gave us the full menu price. She stated that she gave other regular customers who were there with us at the same time the discounted Thursday specials because they were regulars. What a load of LIES! She said she would charge us the Thursday special price the next time we would come to the restaurant. NEVER again and if we are to recommend, we would say RUN far away to anywhere but here from these people. The food was decent, nothing exceptional, however, the pretense of mistaking our order after we pointed out the pricing initially and then pretending she misunderstood us was very indecent, scum like behavior. Outwardly, she seemed nice and sweet, however, she showed her true colors when the bill came. How can we ever want to send anyone their way or recommend the restaurant? Massive disappointment and UNETHICAL people. A COLOSSAL mistake on our part to think there is decency and a smidgen of honesty left in humans today. I repeat, MACH 3, out of this sorry excuse of a restaurant, if it can be called that even.

One of the best Indian restaurant around LA. 9.5/10. Especially the Hyderabad chicken biriyani, chicken 65 biriyani and chicken tikka masala was top notch.