Cafe 23 – Indian Street Food
Cafe 23 brings Indian street food and Desi-LA fusion flavors to Los Angeles, conveniently located near USC on West 23rd Street. Our menu features signature Chicken Tikka Burritos, Butter Chicken, flavorful rice bowls, wraps, curries, chaat, samosas, Vada Pav, and vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you are stopping by for lunch, picking up dinner between classes, or ordering a comforting Indian meal at home, Cafe 23 offers bold spices and convenient dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options. We proudly serve USC students, faculty, local residents, and anyone looking for Indian food and street-style favorites in Los Angeles.
Customer's reviews
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
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
Amazing chole bhature, pretty decent vada pav, and the only good indo chinese I’ve had in the LA area. Momos were solid too. This place very obviously specializes in North Indian street food so it kinda baffles me why so many people go for the burrito or other fusion stuff instead. I could tell just by how the food looked that there was no compromise on authenticity. I think the restaurant has been under new management for the past 6 mos, can’t speak to how it was before obviously but I was pleasantly surprised.
Portions on some dishes are a bit small e.g. the pav bhaji, but prices are great so wasn’t a huge deal. As a Mumbai native I was also glad to see vada pav being done justice (rare here in the US). Recommend for sure!
~ Aaditya W
Blog
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Contact information
Phone
+1 213-441-7006
Address
936 W 23rd St
Los Angeles
90007
Sunday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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