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Badmaash

Badmaash

Indian Restaurant and Gastropub$$$$
Los Angeles
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    Adam L.
    "Chicken Tikka Poutine and a chai tea on the side is exquisite"(9 Tips)
    Sanya O.
    "Chilly cheese naan is a must!!!!"(6 Tips)
    Raj P.
    "... (Channa Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala) and fusion (Spicy Lamb Burger, Chili..."(5 Tips)
    Jean M.
    "Butter chicken, short rib samosas, and lamb vindaloo."(4 Tips)
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  • Eric Lee L.heart icon on user image
    Eric Lee LopezAugust 20, 2014
    Holy smokes, this place is delicious. The service is above par and the food is of course awesome. If you havent been there, ask what to get, they will point to the right side of the menu, amazing!
  • Alexandra E.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra E.August 7, 2014
    A casual atmosphere & modern yet traditional menu. It feels open, with high ceilings and two stories. Bollywood movies are projected onto a curved white wall which gives unique dimension to the space.
  • Chez S.heart icon on user image
    Chez StockSeptember 12, 2017
    Get a samosa-stupidly good. I wanted to try everything on the menu but split naan, coconut curry mussels & the poutine with a friend. Waaay more food that we anticipated and everything was amazing.
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 25, 2017
    Indian fusion doesn’t get much better than the chicken tikka poutine fries at Downtown’s awesome Badmaash. Read more
  • Nick C.
    Nick CampbellAugust 6, 2014
    Coming here will sometimes make you ponder the price of food. With 2 people, you'll usually leave satisfied with 1 Street Food, 1 Traditional, and 1-2 specialty dishes. The pork belly is a red herring
  • Katherine M.heart icon on user image
    Katherine M.December 24, 2016
    Chef Pawan and his sons interpret homecooked Indian cuisine through impeccable culinary training. Each dish presents a specific combination of spices and flavors, with no redundancy on the menu.
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 18, 2017
    The Mahendro family behind Downtown's hottest Indian gastropub have finally turned on the open sign for weekend brunch. Read more
  • Varunheart icon on user image
    VarunMarch 20, 2018
    Fried butter chicken sandwich on the secret menu is awesome! Ghost Chilli lamb vindaloo is amazing if you like spicy food and pair it with the Chilli cheese Naan!
  • Trina U.heart icon on user image
    Trina UnzickerMay 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Went to the lunch "soft opening" today and shared the chicken tikka masala & channa masala bowls. Delicious! If I didn't have to go back to work, I would have tried one of the craft beers available.
  • Phil T.heart icon on user image
    Phil TorontoApril 30, 2017
    Excellent! Standouts for me were the spiced lamb burger, chicken tikka poutine & ghost chili lamb vindaloo
  • J.d. M.heart icon on user image
    J.d. MareshSeptember 6, 2013
    Share and share a like - Masala fries. Short rib samosas. Pork belly anything. And really great wine and beer list. Get lost with that Ghost chili lamb vindaloo.
  • Raj P.
    Raj PatelJuly 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great ambience and food! Authentic (Channa Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala) and fusion (Spicy Lamb Burger, Chili Cheese Naan). Wish it was on the Westside.
  • Edgar V.
    Edgar VarelaMay 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come with a group of 4 people or more so you can sample all the dishes. Well thought out menu and space. Also best cutting chai tea if had in a long time. Cheers.
  • JT
    JTAugust 29, 2016
    The chicken poutine is an interesting fusion food. Chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The samosa was also amazing. Wasn't too impressed with the naan
  • Shobhit B.
    Shobhit BaadkarMay 18, 2013
    You can't go wrong with the lamb burger, chicken samosas, or masala fries. Don't forget to wash it down with the Thumbs Up!
  • Archer P.heart icon on user image
    Archer PorterDecember 17, 2016
    The butter chicken is really good, and the sweet and sour pumpkin is v flavorful! Portions are small, so order more than you think you might need.
  • Sandeepheart icon on user image
    SandeepFebruary 9, 2014
    The badass chicken tikka is delectable! The papdi chat is simple but satisfying. Cutting chai is aromatic with cloves...and the fish fry just melts in your mouth!
  • Starry K.heart icon on user image
    Starry KitchenDecember 3, 2013
    If you want a quick-ass AND super delicious-ass lunch... And FAST! THE "Lunch in a Mumbai Minute" actually does come out faaaaaaaaaaaast
  • Scott K.
    Scott KrohaMay 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    An original concept, great space, awesome staff and delicious food. Great to see an inspired restaurant with heart.
  • Edgar V.
    Edgar VarelaJune 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pork Belly and Tikka Poutine Fries. Thank me later. Don't forget the Cutting Chai!!
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CassilloJune 6, 2017
    Try out the Chicken Tikka Poutine! It's a cool fusion Indian place, and good for lunch.
  • Anthony D.heart icon on user image
    Anthony DeVriesMarch 31, 2015
    The pork belly, poutine, and butter are all amazing. Don't forget to ask about the rosemary naan.
  • Lawrence H.
    Lawrence HuynhJuly 14, 2013
    Best to make reservations! The poutine and spiced lamb burger is a must have!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsOctober 6, 2013
    This Downtown LA Indian joint is a family affair that serves a lamb burger worthy of their legacy.
  • Ingrid P.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid P.August 26, 2016
    Chicken tikka massala, massala fries to die for, delicious pork belly
  • Jean M.heart icon on user image
    Jean MarieSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Butter chicken, short rib samosas, and lamb vindaloo. Careful with the vindaloo, it's very spicy.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LedermullerJuly 24, 2013
    This is the Dine LA lunch menu for summer 2013. Three courses for $15.
  • Azad A.heart icon on user image
    Azad Amir-GhassemiApril 1, 2018
    Trendy... Go for the fusion dishes. It's expensive, but one of the only Indian options in downtown.
  • Dianna K.
    Dianna KAugust 24, 2015
    decent vegan option- had the channa marsala but weird decor and atmosphere, good beer selection. liked the bubble yum at the the end.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AmsterFebruary 8, 2019
    I liked the lunch chicken sandwich
  • Adam L.heart icon on user image
    Adam LNovember 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken Tikka Poutine and a chai tea on the side is exquisite
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RudolphMay 3, 2015
    This is good, very good.get the poutine, the naan, and the chicken tikka masala.
  • Benito Q.heart icon on user image
    Benito QuevedoNovember 21, 2017
    Lentils and chickpea & chips are a must. Great for vegetarians!
  • Rachael R.heart icon on user image
    Rachael RendonJune 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They accommodate vegans!!! And don't forget to drink their chai. So damn good.
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannMarch 23, 2021
    Good and tasty Indian food in a funky location.
  • Heidi N.
    Heidi NgJune 27, 2013
    Chili cheese naan with short rib and butter chicken and pork belly .. Omjizzly bomb!!
  • Jagannath D.
    Jagannath DasOctober 15, 2013
    This place has the best lamb burger and you could try the chicken tikka masala here.
  • Gregory F.heart icon on user image
    Gregory FisherFebruary 21, 2019
    Chicken Tikka Poutine!
  • Shen D.
    Shen DeshayneJune 14, 2013
    Cleanest Indian restaurant I've been too. Portions a little small but tasty.
  • Ninja J.
    Ninja JeffDecember 7, 2015
    Chicken tikka is da bomb.
  • Trevor S.heart icon on user image
    Trevor SchoenfeldAugust 8, 2014
    A little expensive but quality mash of traditional Indian cuisine and bar food.
  • Antoinette d.
    Antoinette de LeonAugust 6, 2013
    2 bite fish fry and the chicken tikka poutine are a must!
  • E G.heart icon on user image
    E GAugust 6, 2014
    Great food. Small place. Make reservations
  • Kuo-yu L.heart icon on user image
    Kuo-yu LiangJanuary 18, 2020
    Seriously delicious flavors in the middle of Little Tokyo.
  • Michael P.heart icon on user image
    Michael PorterOctober 16, 2015
    Butter chicken may be the best thing on the menu
  • Neal J.heart icon on user image
    Neal JainAugust 31, 2022
    Decent classic Indian far. Suspect it’s better for the fusion stuff.
  • Tucker A.heart icon on user image
    Tucker AustMarch 10, 2017
    Chicken tikka poutine and the samosas RULE
  • Chris
    ChrisMay 24, 2013
    Chicken tikka masala fries. legit.
  • Jason Y.
    Jason Y. June 27, 2013
    Mango pork belly... Short ribs... And the rice... Do it.
  • Marisa G.
    Marisa GarciaMay 4, 2013
    Get the Spicy Lamb Burger... You will be amazed!
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