Share(323) 953-0040
4656 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
34.1054
-118.2909
Neighborhoods: Los Feliz, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Electric Lotus
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – If there's one thing the upwardly mobile yet deliberately scruffy Los Feliz set likes, it's a laidback spot for some authentic ethnic eats. Enter this stylishly casual staple that's been dishing out North Indian cuisine to the asymmetrically hairstyled for years. Techno-laced sitar music and silky swaths of hanging fabric provide a jump-start for lapses in conversation while aromas of curry and tandoori waft through the air. The menu features more than 80 entrees for both vegetarians and carnivores with popular picks like chicken tikka masala, shrimp vindaloo and saag paneer.
11/27/09
Oh horrors of horrors
by ravendreamer at Citysearch
I know a thing or two about punjabi food...forget that...I know a thing or two about food and I just threw away $30 worth of food from here. The vindaloo tasted like they chucked a can of tomato sauce on burnt fish and potatoes that were raw and the outsides were burnt. The rice was cold and stale...AND if even possible...the paneer naan tasted like like burnt bread with rotten cheese. How cruel to have the only indian restaurant in the area be horrible. Booo... :-(
- Pros: one block away, nice staff
- Cons: worst indian food ever, expensive
09/01/09
first time was a success!
by mlmonster at Citysearch
great food, and the waiter was so nice to help us first-timers who didn't have a clue. the garlic bread and yogurt dip was delish, and the lamb with rice was enough for us 2 girls to share. very good prices, relaxing environment.
- Pros: helpful staff
- Cons: parking but that's how it goes
02/12/09
Cultural Discrimination in an Indian Restaurant
by ansaga at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I come to this restaurant every so often for the past 3 years. Each time we come here, the place is packed (usually on weekends). However, we decided to go last Tuesday night since we were in the area and felt like eating Indian food. When we got there (around 7:30), the restaurant was quite empty (only 2 tables were occupied). We first stayed at the bar area and had a couple of drinks waiting for another friend to arrive. We were there for 1/2 an hour. During that time, no one was coming in. There were many tables vacant. Just to give an idea, there are 4 big booths that seat 3-4 people, 3-4 smaller booths on the other side that will seat 2-3, and the rest were tables in the middle that accomodate 2 people and a few of 4 people tables. One of the bigger booths was occupied by 3 people. When our friend arrived, we requested the bigger booth. The man host said it was only for parties of 4 and not 3. We thought that was ridiculous since the place was not even a quarter filled and many tables were available for others to sit. We asked him how come there are 3 seating in the booth and they're there? He said they were waiting for another one (which was BS!). So we stayed in the other small booth and thru out dinner, that booth that was waiting for another one was still at 3 and left at 3 people and we noticed also that they sat some parties that only had 2 or 3 in the booth. Guess what, they were all "white" people. And us, we were Asians. They also seated 3 Asian ladies in the regular tables in the end of the restaurant. They could have sat those ladies in the nicer booth but instead put them in the middle and not in a good spot. It was very obvious that there was discrimination going on and that "man host" was reflecting this. The big booths were not even all used. We certainly will not eat there anymore and we are great paying customers. Anarkali in Melrose has much better quality of food than Electric Lotus.
- Pros: Los Feliz area
- Cons: Discriminatory on Race
The Details on Electric Lotus
Parking:
Metered street parking on Franklin Avenue is always in demand. Take advantage of the small lot behind the restaurant.
Parking:
Metered street parking on Franklin Avenue is always in demand. Take advantage of the small lot behind the restaurant, just don't try parking at the adjacent 7-Eleven where they tow.
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Payment Methods:
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
