Samosa House and Bharat Bazaar

humble, casual and tasty! fantastic garlic naan, huge delicious samosas, and a great selection of vegetarian dishes. the selection changes everyday so I have popped in befor to find my favourites not always there, but that just makes me try new dishes ! I also love the market part because I can get some proper Indian spice blends for home but also my favourite English items!

Fast, cheap, great. This is the less commercial location, which has the added benefit of a great little market. The food is good, the people are friendly and who doesn’t love Bollywood numbers on loop as you eat?

One of best places in LA for Indian food — not only for Indians, but for folks across the globe…
It is my favorite during business travel to LA!
You can’t miss it…
You’ll come here again and again for sure!

Amazing food, RUDE staff. 4 – 4.5 stars for the food, a half star for the kindness of the staff :(

I often go there to buy samosas. They are delicious, and cheap. All the food they serve is vegetarian. I appreciate the choice of Indian groceries too, even if some of them are quite expensive.
The problem of this restaurant/​store is the service: they are very rude. I never got a smile or a «thank you», and sometimes I don’t even get a word at all. Only the very young boy is nice with clients.

This was my first time checking out this Indian place. I am sure that it is not authentic Indian food but I must say that it was very tasty. I got 2 samosas and 1 combination plate, which was so much food that lasted me 2 days. I got three kinds of different curries. And it still tasted great warmed up in the microwave the following day. The price was very low. I will definitely go back there again!

I think this place caters more to non-​indian vegan people, which is totally fine, but just know that if you come here. We each got a samosa, my dad got the masala dosa, my mom got the onion chili oothapum, and I got a combination plate. I thought the samosas were tasty, but everything else was just decent. The oothapum was basically just a dosa with minimal onions and chilis on top, and my dishes were kind of bland. I will say that the mango lassi is pretty delicious though with a nice hint of cardamom! Wouldn’t recommend the rose milk though– it wasn’t sweet enough, so it ended up tasting like perfume.

(FIRST REVIEW AS A Unilocal ELITE… today is a very, very good day!!)
I’ve always been kinda apprehensive about visiting Samosa House, being that I’ve always been a pretty devout carnivore. I finally caved after numerous suggestions from friends/​girlfriend — and boy, am I glad that I did!
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— The dining area was unpretentious and modest, with some Bollywood music playing via a mounted TV. It’s a mellow, non-​fussing dining environment that lends itself to the good ol’ enjoyment of food.
— I was under the impression that the dining experience here was going to follow a sit-​down format; rather, it’s all set up very Panda-​esque — meaning that a tray of food is assembled for you based on your selections from the day’s entrees, which are then plated with some rice, a side of yogurt, & a bread of your choosing.
— I ordered a Three Item Plate, which came out to about $ 9.50 or so. Though the price is a little high, I did receive large portion sizes for the amount spent.
For my three entrees, I ordered the Aloo Baingan, the Spicy Paneer, and another Aloo that I can’t quite recall the name of (its primary ingredients were potato and cauliflower). I actually had a pretty difficult time deciding on which three items to go with — as the variety of colors and wafting smells made settling on a trio of entrees more difficult than I expected!
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— Each curry was flavorful, rich, and hit the spot — in spite of the absence of any meat/​fish/​poultry. I was surprised to find that the savory elements of each dish filled up my belly quite nicely; the usage of ingredients like cauliflower, cheese, and potatoes did well to satisfy my appetite as much as as any chicken or lamb curry would’ve.
The two Aloo curries were full of fork-​tender vegetables (eggplant & cauliflower, respectively), and paired delightfully well with the full-​size personal Garlic Naan that was served up on a separate plate. The Naan was served crisp and warm, with a fluffy interior, and held up well when dipped in the thick, buttery curries; in my opinion, the Naan honestly might’ve been the best component of the meal!
As is the case with most Indian cuisine, the yogurt proved to be a welcome means of countering the strong spices and flavors of the various stews; it was a refreshing palate cleanser.
To be fair, my meal at Samosa House wasn’t flawless — though it did come pretty close. The Spicy Paneer could’ve used a little more «oomph» in terms of the spice factor, but it was still tasty and had plenty of cubed, chewy cottage cheese to munch on. I also wish that other condiments could’ve been provided for the sake of amping up the spiciness factor; the only means of tweaking the flavor of the entrees came in the form of tableside pepper shakers.
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I suppose that my highest compliment for Samosa House would be that I found myself craving their food just hours after having dined with them for lunch; my brain was definitely trying to send a subconscious message — this was some delicious stuff! Looking forward to a return visit.

Not the absolute best place to find 5 star Indian food but the vibe is very natural and authentic. Family environment and well kept. Worth a visit

The bf and I needed to grab a fast meal and this place totally fit the bill. They have a good amount of choices for not being that large, and everything is vegetarian/​vegan, with some dishes using mock meats. I’ve been a couple of times now and everything has been very tasty! It’s super no-​frills (paper plates, plastic utensils, serve yourself water, decent amount of seating) but if you want good Indian food fast and cheap look no further. If you have some time to browse there is the Indian market and a little «bazaar» in the same area, which are pretty cool. I’m a fan!
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great place to get your vegetarian/​vegan Indian fix fast, cheap and good.

Not the go-​to place for South Indian cuisine in Los Angeles. Brought my friend who was South Indian and he was not impressed.
Place is kind of overwhelming because it is a market too, but just head straight to the line to order food. Some items will take longer than others. We ordered dosa, samosas, mango lassi, and this fried onion dish whose name befalls me right now.
Mango lassi was meh– clearly made with purée in lieu of mangos. The masala dosa was okay too. I am glad I requested the stuffing to not be already inside of it. The dish was huge though, I will give them that. Definitely could not finish it.
I say their best dishes were the appetizers for sure. The green chutney wasn’t that spicey which kind of made me sad, but I guess I’ll live.
Overall, would probably find a different place to grab South Indian food from.

Great chaat and punjabi styled kadi (yogurt curry with pakoras)
Liked the daal and the chana masala as well
Papri chaat is excellent as well as samosa chaat
Garlic naan was very well made

Veggie Samosas are delicious! There are several Indian food dished to choose from and they have restaurant style tables to sit at.
On the Indian grocery side, they have every Indian spice you can imagine!
If you are all about that organic chemical free hair dye, they also carry fresh Henna and Indigo powder

3.5 stars. It’s a small eatery attached to an Indian grocery store. The menu had a lot of interesting items, esp some street foods like pani puri, which I did not get to try, but thought that was really cool they had it. With so many options, we decided to do the paper dosa and a combo plate. The paper dosa was not the right thin crispy texture. With the combo plate, you get to choose 3 dishes. I got the paneer, jackfruit, and eggplant options. I’ve never tried jackfruit curry before, but however they cooked it, it came out sort of like artichokes. The other dishes were fine. I think the best part of the meal was the garlic naan. I also tried the mango and salted lassi. The mango lassi was too sweet and the salted lassi was nothing like I’ve ever tried. They added lime and spices. Whoa. Maybe it’s a regional thing.
I would try the samosas and pani puri if I return here again. It was nice to have gone once.

3.5 star-​quality eating experience, which I’m rounding up to 4 based on cost/​value and the availability of Indian groceries in the supermarket section.
Vegetarian Southern Indian is the name of the game, and there are enough tasty vegetable and tofu dishes to make you not want for meat. At $ 8.50, the lunch combo, which comes with 3 main dishes, rice (white or brown), raita (yogurt dip), and one of 3 types of naan, is an excellent deal. Although the food is served in flimsy, cafeteria-​style trays in a somewhat sloppy manner, it tastes better than it looks. That being said, no single dish is life-​alteringly delicious – though I did enjoy the jackfruit curry the most, which had so many fleshy morsels of the vegetable that you almost forget you’re not eating meat.
Their namesake dish (Samosa) is not available as part of the lunch combo, but they are offered a la carte for $ 1.50. Served with 2 tasty chutneys, they are filled with potatoes and spices and are deliciously crisp. It is one of their stronger dishes that I’d certainly get again.
For something non-​curry and distinctively South Indian, I’d recommend their Dosa Masala plate. This thing is HUGE! It has a great crêpe-​like consistency, and is amazingly filling. My only qualm is that they use a little too much ghee.
Do not come here expecting a particularly fancy or memorable meal. Do come here to get completely full when in Culver City and wanting to temporarily satisfy your craving for South Indian food. There’s better Indian further away, but this is probably the best deal in the immediate area.

The food at this location was muuuuch better than what I had at the Samosa House in Silver Lake (I am now questioning if they are even the same ownership).
For $ 10, I got the combo of rice and garlic naan with three curries — I chose the jackfruit (amazing!), Chana (good), and the cauliflower (also good). You also get a small side of raita or sambar. The naan is made fresh in the tandoori oven right behind the register! $ 10 can seem like a lot for scoops of tray food, but the servings were generous and it was a LOT of food and totally worth it. I’m Indian and always looking for good authentic Indian food. Granted, I always want it spicy, this food still hit the spot — and I could pick up some groceries while I was there (including a jar of pickle that I opened and added to
my meal.
This looks like a family owned, well run shop and I will definitely go back for some yummy Indian food!!! My experience with the food here was wayyyy different from the Silver Lake location. I would drive the extra miles for the better food!

Yes, it is vegetarian — so what? IT’S DELICIOUS! I’ve only gotten the combo plates here, so I can’t really vouch for anything else they have on the menu, but honestly… the combo plates are the way to go.
It really is a crap shoot as to who serves you food [and I do think that being Indian helps — I am at a disadvantage here] as their serving portions differs on the mood of the person serving you. I’ve walked away with my combo plate overflowing and spilling onto the tray, and I’ve walked away with my combo plate looking like it’s for a supermodel, barely a sampler. You get the point.
My favorites here are the jackfruit and the saag, and usually go on a whim for what I want for the 3^rd item. Having gone vegan for the last 2 months, it’s great that they give you the option of having their veggie soup over their yogurt. I always ask for the garlic naan, because. well, why wouldn’t you? It’s super delicious. And it’s typically made to order.
For just under $ 10, you typically get a very filling boatload of food [unless that is, you bump into Mr. Chincy who chinces on all the portions].
Parking is okay, but the lot empties you onto Berryman unless you go ‘the wrong way’ and get back onto Washington.

I’ve been to this location twice now. It’s very different from Samosa House East, just down the street on Washington and Overland. They have a whole market located at this spot, which is pretty fun to look at (if you’re into that kind of thing).
I have noticed they have different foods at this location. They do have the standard dishes though, the daal, chana masala and their popular jackfruit. It’s good food, healthy and pretty damn cheap for the westside.

Wow they’ve expanded! And the food still is great. Still you have to wait in line and the line takes a while.
If you like cardamom like i do, you gotta get the mango lassi. It is so good

Samosa House has been in business for over 30 years. Their monopoly in the Westside area is primarily owed to the low prices in the grocery section and wide selection on the dining menu.
It’s home to a jack-​of-​all trades kitchen that prepares South Indian dosa and Hyderabadi biryani, a handful of Punjabi snacks including their famous samosas and makki ki roti, and the best sellers are probably their Bombay-​style chaat such as pani puri, dabeli, and vada pav.
Samosa House is considered «pure vegetarian» which may sound boring to some people, but give their steam table a shot and it may change your mind about «rabbit food». For $ 9, you can choose 3 curries (mild to medium spiced) out of at least a dozen which incorporate ingredients that many do not typically consume, for example jackfruit, tempeh, soy, smoke cauliflower, and lotus root. I think that the jackfruit coconut curry is stellar as many customers have mentioned, it’s served in chunks with the consistency of chicken with hints of sweetness.
For those looking for more exquisite Indian vegetarian selections, come on a weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) when the Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis become available for only $ 9.99. These are authentic North or West Indian regional platters. It seems that most customers at Samosa House stick to the combo plates though, because when I inquired about the Rajasthani thali, the server kept repeating that it’s a regional item and did not put any effort into describing any components of it (and instead alluded me to get the combo plates), as if he was discouraging me to order the weekend specials.
I ultimately ordered the Gujarati thali because the only description that the server offered of the Rajasthani thali was a photo with no labels on the wall, which was full of appetizers and looked more like a tiffin meal, whereas the Gujarati platter was massive, full of exquisite curries and includes dessert (shrikhand).
I was surprised that thalis at Samosa House are kitchen orders and actually cooked in individual batches. The shaks — undhiyu, fansi, cabbage poriyal — were as fulfilling as they were filling. ‘Nutty, sweet, and savory’ would summarize these Gujarati curries. The platter also included alphabet cereal which I thought was interesting but a big waste of stomach space keeping in mind that it was served during dinner. A piece of dhokla would have been a more appropriate appetizer. Moving on, there was a thick Gujarati dal with the characteristic pungent taste, more on the sour side than sweet. If you alternate bites between the dal and the Gujarati-​style sambar (very sweet compared to South Indian variation), you get a taste that encompasses Gujarati cuisine — sweet, sour, tangy, a little spicy, a combination of flavors which will tickle your senses and palate.
Samosa House’s preparation of bread was excellent. The pooris and naan are prepared on-​site behind the counter with a tava and tandoor respectively. The dough is knead in house. The naan is made much thinner than the counterparts served in most Indian restaurants with crispy texture very much like bubbly thin crust.
After one visit to Samosa House, the reason why the restaurant has stayed in business for so many years became apparent: there is something for everyone who are open minded about trying exotic (yet tasty) vegetable-​based curries. The steam table opens up opportunities for people to return and try something new every time, not to mention the casual atmosphere invites people to drop by for a quick meal without worries about service and tips.
Now although Samosa House serves excellent Indian food for Westside standards, I’ve had better. If I were to crave for Gujarati food again and had time plus an electric car, I would make the drive to Jay Bharat or Surati Farsan Mart or Radjahani every time because they serve more tasty traditional West-​Indian food such as dhokla, khichdi, khandvi, rotla bread, etc which are not available at Samosa House.