Nawab of India

In Short – Taking up residence right across the street from a fancy Mercedes Benz dealership on Wilshire Boulevard, this two-room space hides nothing with its floor-to-ceiling windows that filter in the Santa Monica sunshine by day and bring in the bright lights of the boulevard by night. The white tablecloths and elevated price points convey a slightly more upscale experience than most Indian restaurants, but the friendly service and fresh fare--not to mention the complimentary spicy cauliflower chutney and papadum--keep the locals coming back for more. North Indian dishes reign supreme…

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What to Drink:: The rich and creamy mango lassi is a filling and sweet accompaniment to any meal.
What to Drink:: The rich and creamy mango lassi is a sweet yogurty complement to any meal.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Nice decor, traditional indian restaurant - white table cloths, traditional music, etc.” “Still, Electric Karma on 3rd St near the Grove is better and more fun for dinner.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Their Mango Lassi (yogurt mango drink) is the best I have ever had.” “While this might seem trivial, with a lunch group of 4 to 5 people and a couple of refills, your drink order quickly becomes half of the price tag.”
food quality	82.3799991607666% positive	“This used to be a reliable, reasonably priced spot for a great Indian meal.” “he made the best indian food i have ever tasted!” “I'm not generally a fan of buffets, but Nawab's lunch buffet is actually tasty most of the time.” “We love Indian food but this place is one of the worse Indian restaurants that we have ever been to.” “This used to be my favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. but the food has declined over the last few years.” “The food was really authentic to our tastes (I'm English, my husband is from NYC) and not too expensive at all.” “we had dineer there for 4 people and the food was tasty and good qulity, the service was friendly too.” “The time I went a month ago, the service was slow and the food was not as good as I remembered it.” “we have been going to nawab for about a year and a half, and I consider them to have some of the best indian food in the area.” “horrible food!” “It does boast a good variety of dishes including some excellent vegetarian selections.” “Decent Indian food, used to be better” “Chicken curries can either be tenderly delicious or dry and disappointing.” “The ingredients are fresh, the food flavorful, and the service warm and attentive.” “The tandoori mushrooms tasted like bad meat.” “The Mint Chicken Tikka was delicious!” “Having grown up eating Indian/Pakistani food, Nawab is one of the best options you can find in LA.” “Probably the best indian food in LA” “lately, the food has been especially good - perhaps they got a new chef.” “food has been great lately” “The food was great and inexpensive the first three times I went -- which was two years ago.” “Their nan is terrific, rice is delicious, and they have plenty of vegetarian options, along with some nice seafood and chicken dishes.” “Probably the best Indian food I've had in LA” “was lamenting that we had lost a great restaurant, but after reading the other reviews, I realize that others also believe the food has gone downhill while the prices have been climbing.” “The rice was a bit dry but the curries more than make up for it.” “The food and service are always great.” “The food is amazingly good for such a reasonable price and they have more choices than the other restaurants.” “Good food, slow service, very expensive beverages” “The mint chutney was obviously fresh and thick and tasty.” “The food is rich and tasty, and there are many different varieties to try.” “The Tandori chicken is excellent and the rice is so flavorfull.” “The food can be quite good.” “The spices that once livened my favorite dishes have been tamed.” “Nawab serves a variety of delicious Indian food.” “try the "rara mutton" lamb special - excellent.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“Dinner menu is Vegetarian Friendly.” “The food is amazingly good for such a reasonable price and they have more choices than the other restaurants.” “Having grown up eating Indian/Pakistani food, Nawab is one of the best options you can find in LA.” “Food is good, wish there was more of a selection though.” “Nawab serves a variety of delicious Indian food.” “It does boast a good variety of dishes including some excellent vegetarian selections.” “The food is rich and tasty, and there are many different varieties to try.” “Their nan is terrific, rice is delicious, and they have plenty of vegetarian options, along with some nice seafood and chicken dishes.”
overall	80.0% positive	“was lamenting that we had lost a great restaurant, but after reading the other reviews, I realize that others also believe the food has gone downhill while the prices have been climbing.” “This used to be my favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. but the food has declined over the last few years.” “have always had a good experience at this place.” “It is a great place to eat with people who are vegetarian.” “Sadly, I've had to go in search of a new favorite Indian restaurant.”
service	69.22999858856201% positive	“The food and service are always great.” “While this might seem trivial, with a lunch group of 4 to 5 people and a couple of refills, your drink order quickly becomes half of the price tag.” “I'm certainly glad we did, and feel sad that some people have had bad experiences with what we found to be friendly and attentive wait staff.” “While the staff is still wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly it can be a bit slow.” “Keep in mind though that they can get busy, and when they are busy their service is not very good.” “It is a great place to eat with people who are vegetarian.” “Waiters always attentive and friendly.” “Good food, slow service, very expensive beverages” “The waitstaff is very friendly as well.” “Although they're generally quick to seat your party and clear your plates if you're having the lunch buffet, service after that can be painfully slow.” “The ingredients are fresh, the food flavorful, and the service warm and attentive.” “The time I went a month ago, the service was slow and the food was not as good as I remembered it.” “we had dineer there for 4 people and the food was tasty and good qulity, the service was friendly too.”
value	91.66999816894531% positive	“While this might seem trivial, with a lunch group of 4 to 5 people and a couple of refills, your drink order quickly becomes half of the price tag.” “Good food, slow service, very expensive beverages” “More expensive than it's competition - no good reason why.” “The food was really authentic to our tastes (I'm English, my husband is from NYC) and not too expensive at all.” “was lamenting that we had lost a great restaurant, but after reading the other reviews, I realize that others also believe the food has gone downhill while the prices have been climbing.” “The food was great and inexpensive the first three times I went -- which was two years ago.” “The food is amazingly good for such a reasonable price and they have more choices than the other restaurants.” “It's still decent and worth a look, but is not nearly the priority it used to be.”
wait time	33.3299994468689% positive	“Good food, slow service, very expensive beverages” “Although they're generally quick to seat your party and clear your plates if you're having the lunch buffet, service after that can be painfully slow.” “While the staff is still wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly it can be a bit slow.” “The time I went a month ago, the service was slow and the food was not as good as I remembered it.”

07/13/11

Incredible Service

by destiney carden at Citysearch

Our service was great and the waiter was adorable. Ambiance was romantic and definitely recommended. For the music,,,I would recommend jazz or house and the people were cool. Portions were good.

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10/22/10

Best Indian

by bbarella at Citysearch

Most flavorful Indian in L.A. Every bite is delicious, I am always so full after, cause I cant stop eating, its soooooooooooo good!

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01/11/10

would not recommend

by leolover777 at Citysearch

we went there on a restaurant dot com gift certificate. the mgr/owner/waiter tried to deny it saying it wasn't good for our meal. we read the fine print and knew he was wrong. he would not come back to our table when requested. the other waiter said to just go. we left the appropriate amount and left. this guy works like the insurance industry, just deny all claims from the start.

Pros: food is ok
Cons: service ... also, food takes a very long time to come out

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09/28/08

Food has changed, but still a good deal for their lunch buffet

by butthugger at Citysearch

As the previous reviewer stated, the food has definitely changed and not for the better. Whether or not the chef has left, the tastes of the curries and tandoori chicken have been off. I usually go there for their lunch buffets and this time around I noticed that the food tasted more on the bland side. The tandoori chicken wasn't cooked thoroughly, still bloody and red close to the bone. Either one by themselves would've made me go somewhere else, but the bloody chicken is downright dangerous. Heck, even the garlic naan, which is pretty basic, wasn't good. Too doughy and a little soggy. There are a number of other Indian restaurants out there so I think that I'll be checking up on those more often now.

Pros: Nicely priced lunch buffet
Cons: Underdone food, bland food

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05/07/08

THE CHEF HAS LEFT!!!!

by 5d3i6p2 at Citysearch

i went to nawab of india last weekend and the food did not taste the way it used to. i found out that the chef no longer works there.i dont know if i will be coming back to nawab. he made the best indian food i have ever tasted! i used to go there every weekend! but fortunately i learned the chef of nawab is opening his own restaurant called "Copper Chimney." it is in Woodland hills. I can't wait till it opens!

Pros: THE CHEF IS OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT!
Cons: THE CHEF HAS LEFT!

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07/13/11

Incredible Service

by destiney carden at Citysearch

10/22/10

Best Indian

by bbarella at Citysearch

01/11/10

would not recommend

by leolover777 at Citysearch

09/28/08

Food has changed, but still a good deal for their lunch buffet

by butthugger at Citysearch

05/07/08

THE CHEF HAS LEFT!!!!

by 5d3i6p2 at Citysearch

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