Parus Indian Vegetarian Rstrnt

08/03/11

Close to Nirvana

by Sunny One

I took a good friend of mine who is a very particular diner, to Paru’s Indian Vegetarian restaurant in Hollywood when she was visiting L.A. from Sedona, Arizona. We both loved this wonderful little restaurant.

From the charming gated entrance to the interior walls covered with images of Indian saints and sages, we found dining at Paru’s an uplifting, as well as delicious, experience. The service was pleasant and patient with our questions. Even though I’m not a vegetarian, I’ve been a big fan of Paru’s ever since, and I’ve never gone wrong with anything on the menu.

A lot of people say that Paru’s samosas are outstanding. In fact, I would say they are the best ones I’ve ever eaten - anywhere. I sometimes take one or two orders home with me when I leave! They’re large, crispy, delicately flavored and absolutely delicious. Their rice is excellent and the vegetable curries are great, too.

I give Paru’s Indian Vegetarian four stars. The hours of service are a bit limited, unfortunately, and parking can be a challenge – but these drawbacks are well worth tolerating for such a tasty, reasonably priced, Southern Indian fare that consistently puts my friends and me into a state pretty close to Nirvana.

06/02/10

Best Vegetarian Indian Restaurant in L.A.

by anodetolisa

I've introduced my friends and family to try the best vegetarian Indian restaurant in L.A. And everyone agrees that Paru's is quite exceptional! A friend of mine took me here back in 2004 and I fell in love with "Tanjore Double". Basically, it comes with Masala Dosa, Idli, Vadai, Uppuma, vegetable curry, Sambar and Chutney. And if you want something a little bit more spicy, try their stuffed Paratha, or just order the "Punjab Glory" entree.

• Pros: Atmosphere, service, vegetarian

09/26/09

Money down the drain

by NeerajG

Pathetic service coupled by rude attitude. We were 2 families and ordered 2-3 dishes. Most dished very pretty blend, asif they just boiled it and brought it in front of us except for Gobhi Allo, which looked decent in taste. However, potato pieces were way undercooked. When we told them, we got a bad stare and he just took it away. Never brought it back or asked for anything. We had ordered 3-4 more rotis thinking he would get Gobi Aalo back, he never bothered. Overall Bad food and Bad service.

• Pros: Worst Attitute and ill mannered
• Cons: Full of drawbacks

03/07/08

Perfect stop for veggie Indian

by simplydarius

Passing through the buzzer iron gates and somewhat dingy outer patio makes the cozy interior feel even more intimate. The two guys that run the show in the dining room are super friendly and helpful, and they serve you pretty fantastic food. A lot, for the money. At first glance it might not look like there's a lot of variety on the meatless menu, but that's in part because each dish comes with a lot of variety itself. Make sure to try the paratha, it's great here.

• Pros: feel safe trying anything on the menu-- each dish will have at least a few things you'll love
• Cons: going in a largish group can be hard to find a table, though the guys work hard to accomodate

11/29/07

Charming & Delicious, I'll be back soon!

by westhollywoodgirl22

I'm not a vegetarian, but a trusted vegetarian friend of mine gave this place her word. Still, the dinky outside kept me away a couple months until one night my boyfriend and I decided to dine at Paru's. What a treat! Don't judge a restaurant by it's "cover", inside Paru's is wonderfully charming, like a grandparent's living room or a scene from a Wes Anderson film. Pleasant staff and delicious food. Masla Dosa is a must. Mixed vegetable curry, mmm and the best raita (yogurt) I've ever had. Raita with a kick! Highly recommended for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, you'll leave satisfied and look forward to returning.

• Cons: don't have many traditional (well, what I know of Indian food from L.A. and London) curries