CAFE 23

4.2
826 reviews from Google

Café 23 – Desi-LA Fusion & Tiffin brings the vibrant flavors of India to Los Angeles, just steps from USC. Popular for our Chicken Tikka Burrito, Masala Dosa, Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, and Chana Bhatura, we serve authentic Indian street food and fusion bowls students love. Each dish is made fresh-to-order with bold spices and homestyle care. We offer Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options that are flavorful, affordable, and student-friendly. Café 23 is also home to the Desibitezz Tiffin Service – a subscription meal plan designed for busy USC students who crave home-style Indian cooking. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeaway, or ordering delivery, Café 23 is your go-to spot for authentic Indian food near USC.

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Customer's reviews

I recently visited Cafe 23, and I have to say—it was an amazing experience from start to finish! The restaurant is now under new management, and you can really feel the difference. The food was authentic, flavorful, and freshly made—easily some of the best Indian cuisine I’ve had in a long time. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The new team is clearly passionate about what they do, and it shows in both the food and the service. I highly recommend trying their Tawa roti, chicken curry and paneer tikka. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Indian food or trying it for the first time, Cafe 23 is a must-visit. The new management is doing an incredible job—let’s support them and help this gem get the recognition it truly deserves! ~ Mandeep S
This is easily my favorite Indian restaurant in LA and I come here almost weekly at this point. I used to get the chicken vindaloo curry with garlic naan and rice before switching to the tikka masala burrito, and my god the burrito is impeccable. No shade to the curry as the vindaloo was always fantastic and the chicken cooked beautifully, but the tikka masala burrito is truly unmatched. A combination of rice, beans, and tikka masala chicken, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfection is a staple for any occasion. This burrito has cured my hangovers, my depression, and even my relationships with my roommates. No burrito has had such an influential impact on my life as this one has. If you were given an hour to live, that's just enough time to order and eat at 23rd street cafe. ~ Charles R
Do you like Mexican food? Do you like Indian food? This place will soon be your best friend. This was my first time here and I had the chicken tikka masala burrito which was by far one of the greatest creations I think I've ever tasted. Seriously, this is probably the best collaboration since Danger Mouse decided to mashup Jay-Z and The Beatles and make the Grey Album. They've got straight up Mexican food and straight up Indian food (definitely try some samosas) but the gem of this place is definitely all of the fusion food. There's also free Wi-Fi and plenty of seating around the café, so you can even get some work done here if you want! It's right up the street from USC (on 23rd and Portland) so if you live anywhere near it, you should definitely check this place out! ~ Carolyn D
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Questions & Answers

Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, we offer a variety of vegetarian dishes including tikka burritos and stuffed paranthas.
The food was so so …. But the old lady 👵 was so rude she makes u feel as if she is doing a favor by taking your money and giving u food
I ate the Chapatti with Indian Rice onions and Chicken. But yes the lady should be a bit more Nice 🙂
What are the Covid safety practices like here?
Order food to go. Wear a mask.
Lunch buffet available there?
Yes
What types of food are there
Indian, indo Mexican and American

Contact information

Phone +1 213-441-7006
Address
936 West 23rd Street Los Angeles 90007
Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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