East India Grill

Don't let the prospect of an inexpensive lunch buffet cause you to question East India Grill's quality. Since 1986, the La Brea restaurant has been serving traditional Indian cuisine with homemade spices, offering lunch and dinner dishes that range from tandoori plates to their popular mango ribs. Parking in the area might be a beast, but inside you'll be able to decompress on the restaurant's airy patio (for a more formal experience, the fancier dining room might be best). Start with curried mussels or paneer tikka before moving onto the heftier tandoori and curry combos (served with rice, lentils and yogurt), a large selection of naan, sides and a creamy scoop of mango ice cream or rice pudding to finish. Of course, there's always that lunch buffet.