Nawab of India

26 reviews

A serene scene, Indian classics and the occasional celebrity sighting are what's for dinner (or lunch) at this Santa Monica favorite.

(310) 584-7733

1621 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403 34.0286 -118.4869

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Neighborhoods: Wilshire Montana, West LA

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Nawab Of India

Last updated 11.20.09

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Nawab of India

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Come and wine & dine in a peaceful atmosphere and get a taste of exiting and exotic Indian food. Our classic Indian food will not only quench your appetite, but will also drench your soul with beautiful aromatic cultural experience; and you will come back again and again.

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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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User Reviews (26)

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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11/24/07

Probably the best indian food in LA

by marpop at Citysearch

Keep in mind though that they can get busy, and when they are busy their service is not very good. But, if you come early or on a weeknight, you will not have to worry about service being an issue. The food is high quality - a lot higher quality than your average indian restaurant. If you wanted to judge the place on it's Mango Lassi, then Nawab would get the Gold Medal. Their Mango Lassi (yogurt mango drink) is the best I have ever had. Their nan is terrific, rice is delicious, and they have plenty of vegetarian options, along with some nice seafood and chicken dishes. The waitstaff is very friendly as well.