Tulsi Indian Eatery

I love finding new Indian places, and this lunch buffet did not disappoint! Really happy with the quality and variety I got for the price, definitely recommend you stop by if you’re in the area

Delicious Indian food, masala dosa & chole kulcha was outstanding. Went with kids and it was great experience. They have dining & take away option. Very well located in downtown. The server was great and shared his travel stories too. Very friendly

What an experience! This Indian restaurant is a true gem in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. I’m not vegan but I sure as hell enjoyed every single dish brought out to me. Everything was savory and full of flavor. The food was seasoned well and very filling. I wish I could have finished it all. The sliders and the tacos are delicious and really surprised me how good they were. The 2 curry combo is phenomenal and a must if you visit. Check them out and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I visited LA for 6 days. On the first day when i was finding restaurant, I finally got this one on Google Map and i was happy because it is only Vegetarian restaurant and offers all India food. When i visited it, it was awesome. The food was scrumptious 😋. I visited this only Indian restaurant in my trip to LA for four times.

Wow .. we found out a place in DTLA where we can have some nice Indian food and we are definitely happy about it.We ordered a take out of papdi chat and tulsi special masala dosa. They have a free lassi Yelp check in offer as well. The texture of the mango lassi was much lighter when compared to the conventional thick lassi and it was delicious with the right amount of sweetness.Papdi chat didn’t quite entice my tastebuds as i felt it lacked flavor and chat masala.I hope they rectify that.For me, as a South Indian,the tulsi masala dosa was the star with tasteful masala wrapped within the soft dosa.The sambar was especially good here when compared to the bland sambars I had in different places.The chutneys were good too. Their menu offers a wide variety of vegetarian Indian food and I am definitely returning to this place to try on their other delicacies.Overall a good experience.

Cute vegetarian Indian eatery in the heart of downtown LA. Very clean and well maintained place. We ordered the Mango Lassi, Paani Puri, Vada pav and Idli Vada. All of them were delicious and not too spicy. The vada pav portions are too small for the price.

Nice and cozy little Indian cuisine joint. Great for Indian street food snacks and Indian cuisine food. Different flavors of Lassi drink was interesting. Food was great and service was quick. There is a paid Parking lot just next to the resturant that cost about $10 - $15.

We had Masala Dosa and Chicken Tikka Tacos at Tulsi, and the food was delightful, especially the Masala Dosa. It’s not easy to find a well-made dosa, but this one was spot on. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for quality Indian food in downtown LA.

One of my go-to spots for Indian food in Los Angeles. Great vegetarian options, great price point, huge portions. Got their dosas the first time I came and haven't stopped thinking about them since. Got the family special just a week ago and I think the price to volume ratio is fantastic, especially for DTLA. I will say--sometimes the food can take quite a while, which isn't great when you're hungry to start with.

This is easily my go-to spot for Indian food--I've had it four times in the past six months. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they messed up my order once. I was missing an item and didn't get the naan I ordered, but to be fair, it was a larger order. I've tried a decent amount of their menu, but the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Tacos, and Samosas are hands down my favorites. The tacos are insanely good and super unique--I haven't seen anything like them at other Indian spots. That said, they don't come with enough sauce for me, so I always order the masala and use it as a dip, kind of like eating birria tacos with consommé. I also do the same with their samosas--dipping them in the masala takes them to another level. Highly recommend trying that combo. I also tried their loaded fries, but they didn't hold up well with delivery--probably better in person. The pani puri shots were okay but more of a one-time thing for me. Their tandoori chicken, though, was honestly the worst I've had. The tacos and samosas definitely make up for the misses, though. I just wish more Indian spots had tacos like theirs.

First time, my daughter and I came to this restaurant. In a word;it was an experience. Wow, the Curries had lots of spice,one was a little greasy for my taste. However, I just be totally transparent I usually go to Alwatan in Hawthorne and perhaps I have compared two different Indian cuisines. Honestly, the naan was really good and the white rice plus the garbanzo curry. However, the rest of the dishes were not up to my standard. I am sorry, but this was not a great experience Don't think we are coming back and not sure I can recommend it. If you want to try something different I guess be adventurous and give it a try. Lacking customer service, the Guy photographed in the picture and I asked permission to take pics was nice, but didn't bothered to say, hey welcome Let me share with you our Northern and Southern cuisine, the place was empty. I asked why not have more pics of the menu for individuals like me but he said that the menu was too big for such an endeavor!!! Ambience, yes, it feels you are in. Hospital Thanks for reading And yes we paid about $38 for this No gratuity give

I thought the food here was very tasty! I ordered chicken tikka masala and it was lovely. The chicken was tender! The gravy was delicious. I also had the panipuri and samosas. I loved their chutney's the nan was a little thin but tasty and fresh. I shared lunch with a friend and he loved it. He repeated, "This is very good." And he thanked me for a lovely lunch. Since I picked up, I saw the restaurant was clean and nice with good ambiance. I thought the cashier/order person was quite nice and personable. Over all great experience and I would return. I got lucky with an empty meter spot right in front, on a Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, I imagine parking will be hell and you'd need to park in the adjacent parking lot for a fee.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty, casual Indian food in a modern, expansive space. We were looking for a dinner spot before going to a show at the Regent, and this place looked intriguing. Everything on their menu was vegetarian, and some were vegan, so it was perfect for us. On the night we went it was quite empty, so no problem finding a table. You order at the counter and they bring out the food to you. Since we couldn't carry leftovers with us, we couldn't try as many different things as we would've liked. We decided on the following: Paneer tikka tacos - 3 per order, looked like fries at first Momos - steamed dumplings Lentil cakes Everything was really delicious, the prices reasonable, and the service was also very nice. I think we've found our new favorite place in the area. I only wish there was one closer to us!

Sorry to say that this restaurant was very disappointing. 1. Food was average at best. Everything was greasy and just generally lacking flavor. 2. Restaurant ambiance isn't very welcoming and was relatively empty at 7pm. 3. Staff is not very friendly and the area is very sketchy at night. 4. Prices are high for what you get. The masala dosa had 2 spoons of potato max. Maybe we went on an off night since there are so many good reviews here but we won't return.

Closed @940 and the sign says 10, as does everything everywhere. Food is ok when they let me in and it's really good for strictly vegan. Can't get past the 940 closure though, no shame in the game here. Four star food, One star service for sure. Need to pay for parking across the street as well.

Quick, easy, decent fast food Indian. Not much more-mosa to say about it. Garlic naan was quite pungent in the best of ways, but the samosas lacked flavor and substance.

It tastes very good going in Not so much coming out The pricing is pretty high for what you get but it is a popular restaurant so I guess that's how they justify it

The food was excellent. The ordering was a little difficult. Also, though they said they would exclude the scallions, they did not. We got a two curry combo with garlic naan, tamarind rice, malai kofta, paneer makhni, and dal makhni soup. Also chilli garlic fried rice, samosa chaat, mango lassi, and a masala chai. (The chai was delivered when we were about ready to leave.) All, super tasty. Though the tamarind rice was too dry. My wife likes the crispy outside of samosas, but these were smothered in sauces, so it was all soggy. No crispy. Still tasty. The Masala chai was a little gritty. Overall, a great place for dinner before our show at the Ahmanson, about a 20 minute walk.

terrible service, forget about smile, food not good, only masala dosa is ok, always rude cashier, owner. doesn't seem to care and not present to check things in this branch. Better to have less stores

This is the worst place in terms of wait time and it's super expensive Udupi palace is so much better, will never come here again 0 STARS

Vegetable somasas and the pan puri is so good, especially the mint sauce it comes with, but I have noticed that they will decline orders on Uber eats . I have ordered numerous times (especially on different names) and diff apps, and they'll randomly cancel your Uber eats order but gladly accept the one on post mates, yelp, and DoorDash as well. I have no idea why, but as someone that has worked in a restaurant using Uber eats, I know that you would have to personally decline the order when it comes thru, so I have no idea why they'll be marked as "open until 1 hour 32 min" on Uber eats and decline all their orders just to accept one on Yelp. Someone's they'll decline the DoorDash orders too. Wow , it's almost as if there's an option for restaurants to mark yourself as closed or "not accepting orders rn" interesting !

Dining in at tulsi Indian Eatery was heavenly. Such an amazing environment and the flavors of the food were Divine. Service was incredible, respectful, and caring staff. If you're looking for any type of north or South Indian food, this is a place to be at the inside was beautiful. The chai needs more flavors. It didn't taste fresh and no taste of cardamom.

was looking forward to some tulsi but i saw a sign stating it closed until further notice...

Love this DTLA location! We've been to the Westwood location multiple times, and this one was just as good in terms of food, ambience and service! Brought my Dad here, who is pretty picky about good Indian food (and he can't tolerate too much spice) and he enjoyed it. He said this is the best Indian Vegetarian Food in LA! We tried the Pav Bhaji, Poori, Plain Dosa, and Vada Pav. The Vada Pav was our fave - loved the complex flavors. Would def return to this vegetarian paradise, that offers many vegan options as well!

Orders the samosa (there were 3), the samosa was hot & fresh and tasted too good, but the green chutney with it was surprisingly too good. 5/5 for the samosa. Then I ordered the 3 curry combo, which has makhan pulav, dal makhni, aloo bhaji and puri. It came with 2 puris, raita and pickles, this combo is good for 2 people. The quantity is very good and the dal makhni was just amazing.

I ordered the two curry combo with the Dahl Makhni and 2 malai kofta. It tastes fairly different than any other versions of this dish I've had at other places. I'm used to Malai Kofta having Kofta in it but there were no Kofta balls to be found which I found a bit odd. However, the prices are fair and the naan is so fresh it made everything come together really well. I was so full before I even finished half the plate and took some home for leftovers, which were still yummy the next day. The service was pretty good as well, they have a bell which i find a bit odd but it did it's job.

Tulsi is different than the average Indian restaurant or Dhaba; it's primarily a vegetarian/vegan casual dining spot. It has simple ingredients and not as heavy as your usual curries and masala. My family and I enjoy visiting for a quick pit stop if we are in the area. If you are open to trying something a little different, but enjoy the authentic flavor is of indian cuisine, I recommend trying this place. The inside is no frills, not much decor, just tables and a pick up counter, so not much of a sit down.

Really good food. Got the gunpowder masala dosa at the recommendation of the cashier and it was delicious. Not very spicy, enough to pleasantly warm my mouth and be interesting to eat. The various chutneys were also great at keeping things fun to eat. I liked the tomato based one the best. I didn't expect the idlis to be so big. I'm more used to the small sized ones but these are good too. Soft and fluffy. And for $7 this is a good size for the price. They left me absolutely stuffed (I didn't have breakfast and lunch was at 2pm) and my lunch was very much worth it. :) Mango Lassi is very thick and yogurt-y and I also got the Rose Lassi to-go as well. It's intensely floral but in the best way and tastes just like rosehip. Delicious. The place is really clean, the restroom is fine, and my food came out pretty quickly. Parking may be an issue if you want it to be free but there is a Joes Auto lot right next door if you don't mind paying.

A decent place for South Indian dishes. The samosas were small sized and very oily. The pani puri filling was extremely little. I received potato curry instead of sambhar in my idli vada combo. The potato curry was yummy.

Tulsi is an amazing fast casual spot for good Indian food in downtown LA. It's located on Main Street in DTLA. The vibe is very chill they usually have Indian music playing on the speakers. They have Indian food from all the different regions of India. So you can basically try food from all over India in one spot (this is very rare). As most Indian restaurants specialize in one single region of India but tulsi does it all. You order at the counters and they give you a pager device when the food is ready you pick up the food at the counter. Everyone that works there is very kind. My wife and I go a couple times a month usually for breakfast. Whatever you do please order the Dosa! It is amazing! Highly Recommend: * Samosa Chaat (5/5) it's basically a samosa that is covered with chole (chickpeas) and some chutneys. This is so so good a must order. *Tulsi Special Masala Dosa (5/5) Rice crepe filled with cheese and potatoes. It comes with Sambar to dip the Dosa in as well as coconut chutney and tomato chutney. This is my absolute favorite item on the whole menu. *Gunpowder Dosa (5/5) rice crepe filled with potatoes and a special gunpowder masala. This also comes with sambar to dip the Dosa in as well as coconut chutney and tomato chutney. This is my wife's favorite Dosa. *Paneer Kathi Roll (5/5) Paratha Wrap that is stuffed with paneer! It comes with fries and a side salad. This is so good and flavorful. Good But Not Great: * Amritsari Kulcha With Chole (4/5) Indian kulcha bread with chole (chickpeas). This is good but definitely not like a Kulcha from Amritsar. It like 60% there but the Kulchas in Amritsar are next level. *Pav Bhaji (4/5) Grilled veggies with a Masala sauce with toasted bread. Pretty good but could have been a little bit more flavorful. * Paneer Tikka Tacos (3/5) 3 tacos that are stuffed with paneer "cottage cheese". These lacked flavor in my opinion and the paneer was dry. Tulsi is fantastic if you are craving Indian food they have something for everyone. It's my favorite Indian spot for Dosa in LA. In my opinion it's even better then the dosas spots in Cerritos. Highly recommend this place!!! 5/5

Every bite was chocked full of flavors I've never experienced before in Indian cuisine. Sensation overload to the max. So filling and delicious.

We had lunch recently. 2 curry combo was enough for two people with small side dish. The front desk staff was helpful in making right decision and served food hot. Cant Complain

OMG! the appetizer menu is so die for! There's so much variety and its hard to choose just 2 items when I do visit. The food is exquisite!

Good: Food was very nice. Male owner was nice. Bad: particular lady staff member (morning staff) stares people down once their order was called until they stop eating and come get it (literally staring customers down) - if you're going to do that you might as well bring orders to the table (it's not that big of a place). No smile, no greeting, rude. I'd still go again for the food.

Slow and rude service. It is a shame, the one in Westwood is super friendly and efficient.

Stumbled upon this place after the original restaurant we were going to were about to close when we arrived. Can't lie the menu was a little intimidating to me as I didn't know what half the items were, but once I realized it was vegetarian, I figured I couldn't go wrong with anything. I opted for the combo, egg plant, and plant based butter chicken. It came with rice, soup, and Naan. I didn't care for the eggplant at all butter "chikn" was pretty good. My date ordered the Easter special it was so much on his plate I can't begin to name everything. Just peep the pic. He thoroughly enjoyed it. Oh, and of course, we ordered the mango Lassi! I'm glad I found this place it's a 4 min drive from me and a 20-minute walk. I'll definitely be back.

I came to this location last Wednesday. There was only 1 person working the counter & unbelievable rude. There was no one that had picked up & cleaned after the lunch rush. My family & I were there about 2-3pm & there were dirty tables everywhere. The only saving grace was the food. The owners need to retrain their staff for customer service retention & paid the extra dollars to clean - did you not learn anything after covid? I would never come back here again; plus you are declining Indian's reputations for those of us that run clean, customer service oriented businesses. Totally not acceptable at all.

Worst experience of my life! The waiter was so rude and started gossiping in his language about us thinking that we wont understand their language. His name was Shinde and I would not recommend going to this place again where people are mannerless and psychopaths.

I don't know anything about Indian food, but this place is bomb! It's like a fast food but not, but it's not a sit-down indian restaurant. I do appreciate the fact that they have food from all parts of india and they separate it into sections that's easy to understand. We ended up getting a bunch of different things on the menu and I liked it all. Love the different strong spices and flavors that indian food had to offer. I think my favorite thing I ate was the pani puri but quite honestly everything was delicious. I think next time I would probably not get the sliders.

Tulsi is a great fast-casual Indian restaurant in the heart of DTLA! There aren't too many Indian restaurants around this area (I only know of 2 others) so I'm glad that Tulsi is around now. They have a small outdoor area if you want to eat outside too! The parking around here can be difficult since it is in the heart of DTLA though. However, I've tried Tulsi twice and have been pleased with both times! They have such affordable prices considering it's dtla, portions are reasonable and the food is great! I love getting the 3 curry combo so I can try a variety of different things and it's a whole meal (comes with 3 curries, rice, bread and soup for less than $15!) They have a huge menu! I love that their menu is divided into the different regions of India so you can taste the regional differences. They also make the classic breads such as naan and roti along with different flavored lassi's and appetizers such as samosas. I always get the garlic naan and mango lassi and it's delicious! The owners are Indian so the food tastes authentic. They are constantly working on adding new items too! I had the luxury of going to one of their R&d tasting sessions and they take their customer's input seriously. They really wanted to develop menu items that others would want to order too and as a resident of DTLA, I appreciate the local touch. They're expanding as well so if you're ever up in the NoHo area I believe, they should have another shop opening up there soon!

I really was excited and disappointed all in one visit .. I arrived and the menu was all all over the place but no ingredients weee listed .. I had to ring the bell and ask cashier so many questions and her accent was so thick it was a challenge for me to understand .. I really wanted to stick it out because I wanted Indian food .. I couldn't find any of my favorite Indian recipes .. as the menu was clearly only vegetarian.. I can't even recall what I even ordered except for the lentil curry soup .. out of the three items combo I ordered that was the only nice tasting item The garlic naan looked so good and smelled good but hard to chew it didn't taste fresh. As I started to eat it was feeling so uncomfortable as the workers from the kitchen started to come out and drink beer in the restaurant.. it was a very strange vibe at least 6 of them sat sporadically around .. I soon just decided this was not where I wanted to stay I prefer classic Indian dishes .. This is more like a take out place and sadly when I mentioned I was Yelper I had discount coupon for checking in the cashier didn't acknowledge it at all for the 25 percent off order. The combo pricing was fair. Only thing that I enjoyed was the Indian beer and the curry soup sadly it was a small serving for this sampler size combo. The dishes all had a strange flavor and all seem to be exactly the same .. No wow factor

Ok so Tulsi advertised on Yelp Buy 1 Get 1 50% off the 2 Curry Combo Thali (this weekend only & in-store purchase only) but I when got there, the owner or manager had no idea about it (but he was very friendly though)! After spending couple of minutes with their system, I was informed that I'm actually gonna get Buy 1 Get 1 Thali free with that weekend deal which was a little confusing but even better and everything in the Thali tasted really good so a satisfied customer !!

I'm so glad that I discovered this place! They've been open for a year and a half and it is a bright space on Main Street not too far from the Regent Theater. The menu is varied: we got the curry special. For $11 you get the choice of two dishes (I had the vegetable curry and the eggplant) a rice (I had tamarind), a naan (I chose garlic), and a soup (I had the first listed one). It also comes with yogurt and pickle. The servings are generous. The food also came pretty quickly. Great value for fresh food! I will return. Next time, I want to get a lassi as well.

12/05/2021 Sometimes I do feel so guilty eating heavy meals. This were one of those times I wanted something satisfying and filling. I don't recall too many Indian restaurants in Downtown let alone serving vegan/vegetarian dishes. I got the chance to sample a few new items that I have not seen before. I like the cumin rice and mango lassi. Parking was what you expected in Downtown looking for a meter or a lot that would require a loan plus a kidney. Just know, once you made it inside, it's worth it. Order the chai tea, add sugar if you want but it's good just as it is.

The food is amazing on for the best Indian food around LA. The Service is very standard and convenient. The front desk attendant was very helpful and kind. The ambiance is nice and well ventilated just the parking is a bit of issue. Overall - 9/10

I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisines because Indian cooking is all about development of flavor through the process of slow cooking and plentiful amounts of spices and herbs. This was my first visit and I love how they offer meatless option made from 100% whole plants - chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken sandwich and Kheema tacos. My top favorite dishes were masala quinoa, cumin rice and Makhan Pulao. It was buttery, aromatic, and packed with flavor. You can never go wrong with a savory dish here. Parking was rough here. It took me forever circling around the block just to be lucky to find street parking within a decent walkable distance. But hey, it's DTLA, very much expected. Will return again if I'm around the area to try their other menu offerings.

It was ok.. my Indian coworker recommended me this place to try the dosa. But the dosa was little too sour for my like. The dosa I had in India was not sour at all, so I was a little disappointed. Overall it was ok. Their chai was also not that great. Prob won't go again for dosa and chai but maybe will try other item.. we didn't try but they also serve $20 buffet during lunch time.

We ordered sev puri, Bhel puri, chole kulche. All were excellent quality and authentic taste. It was amazing that the menu has Gujarati items and the music that played was Kannada ! The place is clean and there is no smell of any overpowering spices from the kitchen. Impressed!

Tried this place for the first time yesterday. The staff was super friendly. I ordered a combo that included rice bread soup 2 curries a relish and yogurt sauce. They also gave me a free dessert since it was my first visit. I was a bit overwhelmed by the giant plastic packaging (but I know saucy items are tricky for takeout with paper based products). Best option for environment may be to dine in. Affordable lunch option in DTLA. Cant wait to go back and try more of the menu items.

10000/10000 recommend!!! Oh. My. God. Just got this a few minutes ago and I cannot stop thinking about when I get to go here for the lilva petis next! It was so flavorful and crispy - cilantro notes hitting the right spot, reminding me of home. The ladies inside are super kind and service is super quick. Spacious modern interiors with tons of seating. GO HERE. Get the lilva appetizer and thank me later :)

Tulsi was so good the dosas are huge and the idlis very fluffy. I split a few dishes with a friend and by the end we were so full I could not have eaten more. My favorite chutney was the tomato one. The sambar wasn't the best I've had, and the coconut chutney was good - but the tomato chutney was awesome! Staff seem very nice. I would come back!

We went for the Gujarati Buffet. The food was really authentic. Staff was super nice to explain things. They started the new concept of buffet 4 days ago. Every penny was worth it. Highly recommend it.

What a delightful spot for Indian food! As their tagline states, they celebrate the culinary diversity of India by serving popular dishes and snacks from northern, Western, and Southern India. What I ordered: - The plant-based keema pav - It was delicious + well balanced despite not having real meat! - The samosa Chaat - A classic snack they definitely did justice Other pros: - the music is great! - the interior design is bright and lush. - super clean and we'll manicured. Cons: - the service took longer than it should have considering I was one of three people in the establishment.

Oh WOWWWW. I have been searching for delicious Indian food since I arrived in Los Angeles, and Tulsi has knocked all of the others out of contention. This place is the tastiest, friendliest, most incredible VEGETARIAN Indian food I've ever had! The options and the plant-based options are endless. Get the Thali Combo to try a little of everything, or come with many people to have it all. Varshini was running the show tonight, as the manager had the evening off (I asked to see the manager because I am so thrilled) - and she is THE BEST. My only hope is that they will immediately open additional locations, so I can eat here at least once a week!

We found this place during our visit to LA. The place was clean, and fresh. The staff was great as well, they were warm and shared helpful. The food was outright delicious and amazing. We tried a number of dishes, if the ones we tried below Is the order in which we liked the dishes: 1. Sev Dahi Puri 2. Rasmalai 3. Vada Pav 4. Dhabeli 5. Tulsi special Masala Dosa 6. Dhokla 7. Moong sprout Chaat 8. Paneer Tikka Taco The drinks were really good too - we tired Masala Lassi and Mango Lassi and enjoyed both. Overall great experience, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great meal options.

Ordered chili paneer, chole bhature, and tulsi special dosa. Overall, the chole bhature was the best. The dosa was a bit soggy, but the red sauce was good. The chili paneer definitely had too much cornstarch - the gravy tasted a bit aritificial. Service was good and the place had a cohesive ambiance. They have little robot that brings the food which was really cute! Overall recommend for some fast indian food.

Tulsi restaurant is a really special Indian eatery located right in the heart of DTLA. This place is especially great for anyone that is a vegetarian! Their curries are absolutely amazing - I loved the Paneer Tikka Masala. Their lassis are also so refreshing! They have different flavors as well which is unique compared to other Indian restaurants that I've been to. I loved their Vada Pav, which is a spicy mashed potato vada smeared with butter, mint and tamarind chutney. It was filling and just the right amount of spice! Definitely check this place out if you're craving fast casual Indian food in the heart of LA.