Electric Karma

Is there an Indian restaurant in L.A. more cozily romantic than Electric Karma? Probably not. The dreamy Beverly Grove eatery serves region-spanning South Asian cuisine in a setting that oozes seduction, with flickering candles, tasseled garden umbrellas and lanterns that set the mood. At night, Bollywood films are projected above the main dining room as world music plays softly in the background. Start with a few appetizers that include traditional vegetarian samosas seasoned with tamarind and sweet tomato chutney, sambar soup and cheese naan with mango chutney, followed up by palak paneer with tofu, chicken frankies (a sort of tightly wrapped naan burrito) and masala dosa.