Cafe 23 – Indian Street Food

4.3
1069 reviews from Google

Cafe 23 is your go-to Indian restaurant near you in Los Angeles, serving authentic flavors inspired by traditional Indian cuisine and popular street food. Recognized among the best restaurants near you, we offer freshly prepared dishes made with aromatic spices and quality ingredients. Whether you’re craving comforting curries, flavorful snacks, or classic Indian street food near you, Cafe 23 delivers taste you’ll love. Looking for quick and reliable Indian food near you? We also specialize in fast and convenient takeaway, making us one of the most trusted takeout restaurants near you. Dine in or order out and enjoy real Indian flavors every day at Cafe 23.

Call us! +1 213-441-7006
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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
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Finding a meal that hits the spot while meeting dietary needs can be a challenge. At Cafe 23, we make sure everyone in the Los Angeles community has… Posted on: August 23, 2026
Craving a comforting, fresh-made South Indian meal between classes or after a long day? Our Dosa and Idli plates are made to order, bringing soft, f… Posted on: August 20, 2026
Between back-to-back lectures and late-night study sessions, finding time for a nutritious, flavorful meal can be a challenge for the USC community.… Posted on: July 29, 2026
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Contact information

Phone +1 213-441-7006
Address
936 West 23rd Street 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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