How does TastyPals choose the best places for samosas in Los Angeles?

We evaluate places for samosas in Los Angeles on food quality, room tone, price, and whether the experience holds up for real dining plans — not just the places with the most Google reviews. This list is anchored by Roots Indian Bistro alongside India's Grill and Electric Karma, chosen through editorial review and cross-referenced against neighbourhood context and guest ratings. Read our full methodology at tastypals.com/methodology.

GuideUpdated July 15, 2026

3 Best Places for Samosas in Los Angeles

Q: What are the best places for samosas in Los Angeles?

Roots Indian Bistro is our top pick in Los Angeles. Melrose Ave has long attracted the kind of creative restlessness that makes a neighborhood worth returning to, and Roots Indian Bistro reads as a natural fit for that current. The room is reportedly intimate and bright — mural-like decor, floor cushion seating — sitting comfortably above casual without drifting into the territory where you feel watched. It's the kind of setup that makes a midweek dinner feel like a considered choice rather than a fallback. The menu positions itself at the intersection of Mumbai classics and an unmistakably LA sensibility, and the dishes that keep appearing in conversations about this place reflect that dual ambition. The Paneer Masala Fries — crispy fries loaded with paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro — are widely cited as the entry point that wins over skeptics of Indo-fusion cooking, reportedly because the combination is grounded in actual flavor logic rather than novelty. Butter Chicken Tandoor anchors the more familiar end of the menu with apparent confidence. Malai Kofta and Rustic Chicken Curry are the dishes that signal the kitchen is serious about South Asian depth, not just surface-level appeal. Samosas round out the appetizer side and are consistently flagged as a table-starter worth leading with. At price level two, Roots covers a lot of ground for a Los Angeles Indian kitchen — reportedly accessible for solo diners and coherent enough to hold a larger group together. The kitchen runs until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it a practical late-dinner option on weekends when other kitchens have already shut down. Start with the Samosas and Paneer Masala Fries before the table commits to mains. Other strong options include India's Grill and Electric Karma.

Where to find the best samosas in Los Angeles — each restaurant rated 4.0★ or higher. Top-rated at 9.8★. Spanning indian kitchens. Curated by TastyPals.

The best places for samosas in Los Angeles are Roots Indian Bistro, India's Grill, Electric Karma. Start with Roots Indian Bistro if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Carlos Mendez•3 ranked picks•Published July 15, 2026•Updated July 15, 2026

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3 Best Places for Samosas in Los Angeles

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This guide covers the highest-rated spots for samosas in Los Angeles. Whether you're a local hunting your next regular or visiting and want to eat well, these picks are sorted by quality and review depth.

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Roots Indian Bistro

Indian • Los Angeles

Melrose Ave has long attracted the kind of creative restlessness that makes a neighborhood worth returning to, and Roots Indian Bistro reads as a natural fit for that current.

India's Grill

Indian • Los Angeles

There's something reassuring about a Punjabi family kitchen that's been holding down Wilshire Boulevard since 1989 — India's Grill has outlasted trends most LA Indian spots chase, and the room know…

Electric Karma

Indian • Los Angeles

Electric Karma has been running Third Street since 2004, and it wears its two decades like a favorite kurta — soft, familiar, still stylish.

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Author: Carlos Mendez

Published: July 15, 2026

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →

Room tone

Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.

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We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.

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The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.

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Roots Indian Bistro — Melrose Ave has long attracted the kind of creative restlessness that makes a neighborhood worth returning to, and Roots Indian Bistro reads as a natural fit for that current. The room is reportedly intimate and bright — mural-like decor, floor cushion seating — sitting comfortably above casual without drifting into the territory where you feel watched. It's the kind of setup that makes a midweek dinner feel like a considered choice rather than a fallback. The menu positions itself at the intersection of Mumbai classics and an unmistakably LA sensibility, and the dishes that keep appearing in conversations about this place reflect that dual ambition. The Paneer Masala Fries — crispy fries loaded with paneer masala, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro — are widely cited as the entry point that wins over skeptics of Indo-fusion cooking, reportedly because the combination is grounded in actual flavor logic rather than novelty. Butter Chicken Tandoor anchors the more familiar end of the menu with apparent confidence. Malai Kofta and Rustic Chicken Curry are the dishes that signal the kitchen is serious about South Asian depth, not just surface-level appeal. Samosas round out the appetizer side and are consistently flagged as a table-starter worth leading with. At price level two, Roots covers a lot of ground for a Los Angeles Indian kitchen — reportedly accessible for solo diners and coherent enough to hold a larger group together. The kitchen runs until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it a practical late-dinner option on weekends when other kitchens have already shut down. Start with the Samosas and Paneer Masala Fries before the table commits to mains. View restaurant →

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Melrose Ave has long attracted the kind of creative restlessness that makes a neighborhood worth returning to, and Roots Indian Bistro reads as a natural fit for that current.

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India's Grill — There's something reassuring about a Punjabi family kitchen that's been holding down Wilshire Boulevard since 1989 — India's Grill has outlasted trends most LA Indian spots chase, and the room knows it. Don't expect a stylized dining room: it's a single, basic space, everything made to order, Bollywood soundtrack running, service from people who clearly want you to stay. That unfussiness is the point. Start with the samosas, which regulars rightly call out, then move into the Chicken Tikka Masala — the sauce is the reason this place gets called an icon by Southern California curry diehards. The Tandoori Chicken earns its featured billing, and the Chicken Makhni Butter Sauce is the creamy, spice-layered house move worth splitting at a bigger table. Finish with gulab jamun. OpenTable lists it at $30 and under, though a full multi-course dinner can climb toward $60–70 a head, so calibrate accordingly. With a 4.7 across 5,000-plus reviews, this is a thirty-five-year institution that earns the loyalty rather than coasting on it. Bring a group; it holds. View restaurant →

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Electric Karma — Electric Karma has been running Third Street since 2004, and it wears its two decades like a favorite kurta — soft, familiar, still stylish. Brothers Pamma and Lucky Singh built this Punjabi-leaning room on their mother's cooking, and the Chicken Tikka Masala is her recipe, tender in a tomato sauce that earns its reputation. Get the Masala Dosa too: a thin, grilled rice-and-lentil crepe filled with spiced potatoes, arriving with lentil soup and a sweet coconut chutney that I'd happily eat by the spoonful. Butter Chicken is the safe, creamy crowd-pleaser; samosas ($7.95) do the crunchy opening act. Curries hover around $16.95, which keeps a group dinner honest. The move here is the sky-room patio with traditional floor seating — Bollywood films flicker silently over the main dining room while a Delhi Margarita, built on house ginger syrup, does its work. It's the kind of place staff greet regulars by name, ideal for a date or a low-drama twelve-top. Order the cheese naan for the table; nobody regrets it. View restaurant →

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Electric Karma

Electric Karma has been running Third Street since 2004, and it wears its two decades like a favorite kurta — soft, familiar, still stylish.

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