Bibi Ji isn’t just one of the best Indian restaurants in Santa Barbara, it’s one of the best Indian restaurants in Southern California.

Al-Noor is an LA classic and a far happier reason to head towards LAX.

Biriyani Kabob House is a Little Bangladesh spot with one of our favorite dishes in LA: Hyderabadi lamb shank biriyani.

Tumbi is a modern Indian restaurant right off The Promenade in Santa Monica and an unexpected bright spot in a rather bleak area for good food.

Mayura in Culver City is one of LA’s best Indian restaurants.

The second location of modern Indian spot Badmaash is a great casual dinner option in Mid-City.

In a city without much in the way of unique Indian food, Badmaash is breaking the mold.

Bhanu’s is a family-run grocery store in San Gabriel that also serves very good Indian food.

Addi’s Tandoor in Redondo Beach serves great Indian classics, and has the crowds to prove it.

PowWow Pizza is the Southeast Asian/pizza crossover spot Long Beach didn’t know it needed.

Samosa House in Santa Monica is our go-to for a casual vegetarian Indian meal.

Anarbagh is quietly the best Indian food in Los Feliz.

Lal Mirch is great Indian food in Studio City, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner.

Taj India Palace is a very solid, neighborhood Indian restaurant with an enormous delivery radius.

India’s Oven isn’t the best Indian food in LA, but if you’re in Brentwood, it’s an extremely serviceable option.

23rd Street Cafe is a bare-bones spot serving Mexican-Indian fusion food that is a proven cure for most emotional and physical ailments.