Cafe 23 – Indian Street Food

4.3
978 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

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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Welcome to Cafe 23 your favorite café and Indian restaurant in Los Angeles. At Cafe 23 we take pride in being among the best loved Restaurants in Lo… Posted on: April 22, 2026
Welcome to Cafe 23 your own little café for Indian cuisine. Cafe 23 is glad to be included among the famous Indian restaurants in Los Angeles. Bein… Posted on: April 21, 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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