Roots Indian Bistro

Okay, if you love Indian food, you need to get yourself to Roots Indian Bistro - it's next level! We kicked things off with the most refreshing rose water and mango drinks. Then the Bhel Puri .. it was crispy, spicy, and packed with flavor. The Samosas were Crunchy a with a fluffy potatoes filling .. so delicious!The Dosa Quesadilla was so unique - thin dosa filled with smoked tomato and grilled onions, paired with the coconut lentil dip was seriously so good. The Nirvana Curry was a spicy creamy goodness, and dipping their fresh naan in it was heaven. The Grilled Chicken Tikka was a total win for the kids - juicy, tender, and full of flavor.We finished our amazing meal with rose doughnuts (light and sweet) and the creamiest rice pudding. Seriously, if you're craving Indian food, Roots is the place to go!Also the place is so beautifully decorated and the service was top notch! Can't wait to be back

Start off by saying we were a party of 6, had a reservation at a later time but happened to stop by early so we walked in and asked if a table was available and the server was able to quickly accomodate us. However, throughout the meal, the servers were rude and kept banging stuff on our table (eg: when food was brought to the table, the servers literally put the plate down so hard we thought it'd break). Throughout the meal, a few of us noticed that the servers were being pretty gracious and nice to other customers but these things repetetively happening only on our table. Now, i realise we were probably a big party and they were busy but they should not be behaving in a way as if we were eating there for free. We were more than happy to wait until a table was available but the experience was ruined since it felt like the servers were trying to rush us out the door.Moving on, we asked for a new set of cutlery but the server said "We will bring it out when we can as you can see we are very busy". Ordinarily i'd be okay with this statement( since yes restaurants are busy and we ubderstand that) but it seemed like they were being pretty rude with the tone which I do not appreciate at all.1) The food was innovative and tasted good but not exceptional as we thought it would be according to all the reviews online.2) Towards the end, they added a hefty 'tip' in the bill which when asked the server said was California "law". We asked to confirm if its really a law and if so, it needs to be mentioned on the menus which is an actual "law" in the state. Then the server was flustered and said "yeah its not really a law but just restaurant culture". At this point, we were ready to just leave so we paid the bill as is and left.Overall, the food, ambiance was okay but the restaurant really needs to work on the hospitality if they wanna be in this kind of a business.

What a horrible let down this restaurant was!! The ratings are completely misleading and we had an awful experience here.We started our dinner with chaat nachos. They were good, especially the nachos were crisp. Post that we had great expectations from the main course but unfortunately it was a downhill from there. We ordered the veg and non-veg thali. The butter chicken was extremely disappointing and nowhere close to what we get back in Delhi. Chana masala was equally bad and gave a feeling of boiled chanas mixed with water. The dal was okay. Naan was again burnt. To add to the mediocrity was the super rude server. I had requested for garlic naan in place of plain naan but I got served plain naan. I conveyed her the same and she refused to believe that I had ordered the garlic naan.The poor ordeal does not stop here. We conveyed to the manager/owner, whoever he was ( a grumpy old man) that we did not like the food. Instead of acknowledging it he started arguing with us that their food is one of the best. To top that he mocked us by asking us the real recipes of those foods. He offered us to not charge for the thalis but when we got the bill, everything was charged. Shameless mockery of the guests!!I just cannot wrap my head around how this place has such great reviews. Either this place was good before and has now lost its sheen or the Indian food scene in LA is so bad that even mediocrity gets celebrated there. Whatever the reason, it sucks!!To sum it up, eating here would be a great disservice to the Indian food.Ps: If you go through my profile, you will understand that I am a fairly experienced reviewer and I rarely give bad reviews unless I have had a disgusting experience.

YouTube, Instagram, tiktok and food bloggers unite! Everybody's talking about Roots Indian cafe. The praise is high, so I had to check it out for myself. Does it stand up to the hype? Yes it does.This family run bistro opened in 2021, during the height of the pandemic, and they survived! (that earns four stars alone, in my book). But Roots did not just survive the pandemic, they excelled, and now they are thriving. In addition to the standard Indian fare, they also have an eclectic mix of Indian and local SoCal dishes. If you want to go with a traditional meal, they have that. If you are feeling adventurous and you want to mix it up, they can do that too. Roots merges culinary cultures to create some very unique dishes. I've tried two of the 'Roots Rarities' and they were excellent.Vindaloo Dumplings (Kurobuta pork, ginger, green onion, zesty paprika curry, pickled chilis). Dosa Quesadilla (Smoked tomato, grilled onions, cheese, gunpowder masala, pumpkin salsa, coconut lentils). Many more specialty dishes are available so I will have to keep coming back to try them all. I also went for several of the traditional Indian dishes. Samosas - stuffed w/ potatoes, peas, spices. Chicken Masala, Chana Masala, Papadums. Everything I've had is delicious. The service is excellent and the owners and staff, frequently check on their guests. You can tell they care about their customers and take great pride in the food they serve. To me, Roots represents the best the LA Culinary Culture has to offer. They are unique, stylish, welcoming and delicious. Four Thumbs up for Roots Indian Bistro.

Staying true to my word, we came back with the in-laws! And once again, the food was superb. The service was top notch and so friendly. The waitress and owner truly make it such a personal, wonderful experience. I can't wait to keep coming back here. The in-laws were hooked with the paneer masala fries. They especially loved the malai kofta dish since it's very mild in spice but rich and creamy in flavor. Highly recommend getting some garlic naan to soak up all the flavor of the sauces!

Incredible food, excellent service and recommendations (thank you Noor!!) and a great vibe. We came in a group of 4 with a reservation for 6pm on a Sunday night. The place was busy but not packed. Parked on the street without too much difficulty and secured a spot near the large mural next to the window--beautiful!We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, lamb curry, daal, and lamb kebab, with 2 orders of garlic naan and one order of regular naan, and two sides of rice. I recommend the medium level spicy--still packs a kick but not overwhelming. Then ask for a side of hot sauce and you can manage whatever level you like, it was fantastic!Chicken tikka masala was exactly as you expect, lamb curry was very flavorful, the kebab I wouldn't order again it was a bit dry but still enjoyable, but oh my god, the daal was the huge surprise and wow factor. The flavors were excellent and while it's not ever something that stands out to me relative to curries it was absolutely the crowd favorite here! I will be adding it to my must try list! Noor was very sweet and made plenty of recommendations and took great care of us!

Been here 3 times now and this place has really become my top choice for Indian food! Food is outstanding, unique cocktails and friendliest staff! Was here just last night and took a couple of friends and we already can't wait to be back!

Great place for fusion indian food! I got the dosa quesadilla and it was pretty good! I am generally not a huge dosa person but this was really good! Basically just tasted like a cheese dosa but I really enjoyed it with the salsas and sambar to dip it in. I also got the kashmiri alla pasta and it was AWESOME! It was my favorite thing we got! It was basically indian style vodka pasta and it did not miss. My bf got the korma alfredo and loved it! He said the lamb was really tender and melted in your mouth. Overall, great place to try some fusion indian food! Next time I for sure want to try the paneer masala fries :)

With its garden-variety fusion of items to choose from like their curry vodka pasta, their menu is a creative twist on classic Indian flavors. The portions are perfect for sharing, so you can dive into a little bit of everything without the guilt. Located on the lively Melrose Blvd, this spot is also perfectly positioned for a post-meal stroll, where you can indulge in dessert and enjoy some shopping.

Servers-Manasa and Rajat were very courteous and friendly -Helped us choose the best menu .The starters were delicious and main course was nice too.The owner also come to our table and asked us how the food was..which, I think was a nice gesture!andThe complimentary chai they gave us was freshly made and delicious.Would like to go there again..