Arth

Having lived in Los Angeles for several decades, there have been times when I've gone to the same address for completely different food as restaurants change ownership, chefs, and personnel all before the devastating Covid 19 restaurant effect. All that to say that it was a pleasure to come back to the address now occupied by Arth in downtown Culver City.

The tree growing through the front patio adored with tiny lights, the clean design, and the fragrant cuisine beckon all those passing by to stop and partake of Indian Cuisine for their 1st or 400th meal. I was very pleasantly surprised by their thoughtful wine list which included a delightful 2019 Sancerre for $16 a glass.

I shared a few meals with several people, so this post is a compilation of my three visits. Their Malai Broccoli for $15 with white marinade was very tasty and a great choice for those who do not usually like broccoli.

The wild Chilean Sea bass in labneh marinade cooked perfectly in the tandoor for $24 was my favorite dish.

If you love chicken wings, get the old man drunken wings for $9 for a sweet rummy finger food.

If you want fried vegetables, their cauliflower will be a way to eat your vegetables without knowing that you ate anything vegetable :)

Their deep fried eggplant in a peanut sesame gravy for $15 was a perfect meal for a vegetarian.

Lobster tail in sweet coconut milk, turmeric and curry leaves for $20 was not only a bargain, but a creamy medley of aromatic flavors.

For meat lovers, the pistachio lamb chops for $19 are nicely moist and charred, but a bit overdone for my taste.

Mango ice cream is a nice creamy ending to a lovely meal with attentive service and very pleasant sidewalk people watching as you enjoy your meal.