Located in a bustling corner of San Gabriel, Bhanu's is a beloved family-run spot serving up savory Indian classics and pantry staples under one roof.
"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$$For nearly 20 years, this Iranian restaurant has been a humble darling of Queen Street West. Co-owned by executive chef Amir Mohyeddin and his sisters, Salome and Samira, Banu — a term of endearment for their mother, loosely translated to “lady” or “dame” — offers a considerate take on the home cooking of Tehran. Roasted eggplant emerges creamy, a touch pungent, and nutty thanks to several stages of peeling, frying, and low-and-slow cooking to extract every ounce of flavor. Koobideh skewers (ground beef blended with pureed onions, salt, and pepper) retain their shape while cooking but immediately submit on the tongue like a pat of soft butter. Don’t miss the grilled Ontario lamb rack, a juicy Persian jewel topped with bitter crushed walnuts, roasted garlic, and pomegranate molasses.Must-try dish: To sample the greatest hits, try the Fam Jam, with smoked eggplant, yogurt, shirazi salad, three kinds of skewers, saffron basmati rice, and grilled tomatoes." - Tiffany Leigh
"Located in a neighborhood home to many of SGV’s most famous restaurants (Sea Harbour and everything at Westfield Santa Anita), Bhanu’s could easily be overlooked. But that would be a big mistake, because this family-run grocery store has a small restaurant inside that serves some of the best Indian food this side of downtown. At a hot $11, the thali plate (which comes with an entree, two sides, yogurt, rice, and garlic naan) is the best way to get as much on your table as possible. photo credit: Stan Lee" - Brant Cox
"This San Gabriel Valley stalwart has been comforting residents with chicken tikka masala, coconut fish curry, and lamb curry since 2011. Located on the bustling corner of Huntington and Rosemead boulevards, Bhanu doubles as a grocery store, so peruse the shelves for staple goods before or after one’s meal." - Virali_Dave, Eater Staff
"Bhanu’s is a family-run Indian grocery store in San Gabriel with a tiny counter in the back that cranks out tremendous Northern and Southern Indian food. There’s a tall partition between the restaurant and the spice market, so just remember to turn left when you enter and one of their hosts will get you seated. You can order anything a la carte, but we prefer the thali plate (which comes with an entree, two sides, yogurt, rice, and garlic naan). Standout dishes include their incredibly spicy lamb vindaloo, smoky tandoori chicken, and basil-coated naan bread." - nikko duren, brant cox
"This San Gabriel Valley stalwart has been comforting residents with chicken tikka masala, coconut fish curry, and lamb curry since 2011. Located on the bustling corner of Huntington and Rosemead boulevards, Bhanu doubles as a grocery store, so peruse the shelves for staple goods before or after one’s meal." - Virali_Dave, Eater Staff
