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BADMAASH is an Indian joint in Los Angeles with locations in Downtown LA and on Fairfax. BADMAASH serves traditional and not-so-traditional indian foods, with natural wines and cold beers. Family owned and operated since 2013, BADMAASH has been awarded & praised by the Michelin Guide, the James Beard House, Food&Wine Magazine, LA Times, NY Times, LA Magazine, Business Insider, GOOP, Forbes Magazine, Business Insider… and many more.
Indian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters.
Hours
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 418 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (213) 281-5185
Website: http://www.badmaashla.com/
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Reviews
Maurice Dean
I really want to love love love this place. The food is amazing. Exactly the type of adventurous Indian food LA needs. Deeply flavorful, rich with slow cooked sauces that even thinking about the dishes I’ve tried makes
me salivate. Truely exceptional.
The service is impeccable – from the moment you walk in the team are attentive, welcoming & yet with a coolness vibe that’s just puts you at ease ready to enjoy.
Here the thing: the music. It’s SO LOUD ALL THE TIME. I can’t hear what my friend sitting 3 feet away is saying. I can’t hear the waiter who needed to raise their voice to trying to out vox the constant din of discord pumping out of the 6 or so over driven speakers.
The three times I’ve been there its the same experience. I just wish I lived close enough for delivery (although I’d miss the friendly staff experience!).
Please BADMAASH lower the volume so your wonderful food can be the experience not the “my roommate is a producer” like atmosphere.
… moreme salivate. Truely exceptional.
The service is impeccable – from the moment you walk in the team are attentive, welcoming & yet with a coolness vibe that’s just puts you at ease ready to enjoy.
Here the thing: the music. It’s SO LOUD ALL THE TIME. I can’t hear what my friend sitting 3 feet away is saying. I can’t hear the waiter who needed to raise their voice to trying to out vox the constant din of discord pumping out of the 6 or so over driven speakers.
The three times I’ve been there its the same experience. I just wish I lived close enough for delivery (although I’d miss the friendly staff experience!).
Please BADMAASH lower the volume so your wonderful food can be the experience not the “my roommate is a producer” like atmosphere.
Ivan Zhurbin
Badmaash tends to be a cool and hip spot, but the experience left me with mixed feelings. The food itself was delicious — the butter chicken was flavorful and rich, and the rosemary naan was fresh and aromatic. That said, the prices were nothing short of outrageous for what’s essentially “street Indian food.” You’d think that a classic dish like butter chicken would come with at least some rice, but here it’s sold separately, which felt both surprising and a bit nickel-and-dime.
The service wasn’t particularly warm or attentive either, and the loud music made it hard to carry on a conversation at the table. While the vibe is clearly trying to cater to a trendy crowd, there are plenty of Indian restaurants around that serve equally good (if not better) food at a fraction of the cost, with friendlier service and a more comfortable atmosphere.
Overall, it’s a one-and-done for me — I don’t see myself coming back.
… moreThe service wasn’t particularly warm or attentive either, and the loud music made it hard to carry on a conversation at the table. While the vibe is clearly trying to cater to a trendy crowd, there are plenty of Indian restaurants around that serve equally good (if not better) food at a fraction of the cost, with friendlier service and a more comfortable atmosphere.
Overall, it’s a one-and-done for me — I don’t see myself coming back.
Jus Kaur
The staff at this location were the biggest treat! Went for Sunday lunch today and we had the besttttt service
My go-to here be it door dash or at one of the LA locations is always the butter chicken, chicken poutin fries, chilli cheese naan and palak paneer. You can’t eat here without trying these! End your meal with their delish chai and kheer, too much goodness
Thanks guys, see you soon. Always fresh, flavorful and consistent with a touch of fantastic staff members.
Ps. Parking can be a pain, plan for street parking or parking lots a few blocks away. It’s a busy street, heads up.
… moreMy go-to here be it door dash or at one of the LA locations is always the butter chicken, chicken poutin fries, chilli cheese naan and palak paneer. You can’t eat here without trying these! End your meal with their delish chai and kheer, too much goodness
Thanks guys, see you soon. Always fresh, flavorful and consistent with a touch of fantastic staff members.
Ps. Parking can be a pain, plan for street parking or parking lots a few blocks away. It’s a busy street, heads up.
Jessie Spencer
We stumbled on this restaurant and it wasn’t bad. Food was good and service as well. Music was a bit too loud and prices were too high. I was a bit disappointed that we had to pay for rice to go with our dishes and the Naan was very small. We really wanted to soak up the remainder of the dish but after two orders of Naan we had to waste the broth. If you don’t have a problem with $$ and have a date night then I’d recommend this restaurant, otherwise it’s just too much for me to go back. Wishing them the best of luck. I love small businesses and I commend these type of restaurants opening. I was happy I tried them.
… moreGreen Sea Shells Mag: Wellness by KK
This was my first time at this particular location, though my second visit to the Badmaash chain. Parking was a bit of a challenge—I ended up finding a spot on a side street and walking over. The main road feels a little sketchy after 9 pm, but during the day it’s buzzing with activity and surrounded by some fun experiential shops worth checking out.
The restaurant itself has a great vibe—warm lighting, cool decor, and attentive service. Our server was super helpful, and we ordered a variety of dishes (vegetarian, vegan, and meat-based). The options were flavorful and felt fresh and healthy. The rosemary naan stood out as a fun twist, and the dessert—a mango “kulfi” treat—was phenomenal. I’d come back just for that!
A few in our group ordered wine, which I found a bit overpriced. Still, the portions were good and the food quality was excellent overall.
One odd moment: an influencer walked in with a full camera crew and security. It was distracting and took away a bit from the dinner vibe. Honestly, restaurants should probably schedule that kind of thing during off-hours.
Overall, Badmaash continues to deliver solid North Indian flavors in hip, high-traffic neighborhoods. Downtown, Fairfax, and soon Venice—none are easy for parking, but the food is worth the hassle.
… moreThe restaurant itself has a great vibe—warm lighting, cool decor, and attentive service. Our server was super helpful, and we ordered a variety of dishes (vegetarian, vegan, and meat-based). The options were flavorful and felt fresh and healthy. The rosemary naan stood out as a fun twist, and the dessert—a mango “kulfi” treat—was phenomenal. I’d come back just for that!
A few in our group ordered wine, which I found a bit overpriced. Still, the portions were good and the food quality was excellent overall.
One odd moment: an influencer walked in with a full camera crew and security. It was distracting and took away a bit from the dinner vibe. Honestly, restaurants should probably schedule that kind of thing during off-hours.
Overall, Badmaash continues to deliver solid North Indian flavors in hip, high-traffic neighborhoods. Downtown, Fairfax, and soon Venice—none are easy for parking, but the food is worth the hassle.
Abel Lawal
The food here was really good and interesting. It was fusion but definitely leans more into the Indian side. The chilli cheese naan was fantastic but was almost like an entree itself and a little distracting to use with the butter chicken. I loved the fried chicken especially using the spicy mayo as a dipping sauce. Totally would recommend
… moreSilke Bucker
Everything we ate was amazing but the desserts were out of this world. I highly recommend the youghurt puffs, the butter chicken, the butter naan, the chocolate dessert and the mango dessert. You will NOT regret it. I will be back over and over again.
… moreAnupam Varma
Great food, a bit pricey and portions are smaller than expected but larger than what the server mentioned. A bit loud to have a chat but good to have fun with family. We had a great time and were very satisfied. I recommend it.
… morekrishna kashyap
We recently dined at Badmaash, an Indian fusion restaurant in Fairfax, LA, and had a decent experience overall. The service and ambiance were great—modern and inviting. Parking can be tricky, but if you’re lucky, you might snag a spot right in front of the restaurant.
Given the rave reviews, we were excited to try it out for dinner. We started with the Butter Chicken Samosa. While the flavor was good, the filling was quite dry, likely due to the frying and reheating process. The Papri Chaat, on the other hand, was simple yet delicious—definitely a highlight of the meal.
For the mains, we had the Rosemary Naan, Tandoor Roti, Punjabi Chole Curry, and Paneer Butter Masala. The Punjabi Chole had a nice, home-style feel, but the Paneer Butter Masala was quite typical, nothing that stood out from other Americanized Indian restaurants.
While Badmaash offers a unique fusion take on Indian cuisine, I wouldn’t call it authentic Indian food. It’s more of an Americanized version, which may appeal to some, but didn’t quite hit the mark for us. Overall, a decent experience, but not a must-try—you won’t miss much if you skip it.
… moreGiven the rave reviews, we were excited to try it out for dinner. We started with the Butter Chicken Samosa. While the flavor was good, the filling was quite dry, likely due to the frying and reheating process. The Papri Chaat, on the other hand, was simple yet delicious—definitely a highlight of the meal.
For the mains, we had the Rosemary Naan, Tandoor Roti, Punjabi Chole Curry, and Paneer Butter Masala. The Punjabi Chole had a nice, home-style feel, but the Paneer Butter Masala was quite typical, nothing that stood out from other Americanized Indian restaurants.
While Badmaash offers a unique fusion take on Indian cuisine, I wouldn’t call it authentic Indian food. It’s more of an Americanized version, which may appeal to some, but didn’t quite hit the mark for us. Overall, a decent experience, but not a must-try—you won’t miss much if you skip it.
Abhay Avachat
Absolutely fantastic food!
Very balanced spices on the traditional Indian food such as the fried fish and pork curry. Loved the innovative poutine, chilli cheese naan. I was very pleasantly surprised by how tasty the broccolini was.
And to top it all the ParleG ice cream sandwich.
Highly recommended.
… moreVery balanced spices on the traditional Indian food such as the fried fish and pork curry. Loved the innovative poutine, chilli cheese naan. I was very pleasantly surprised by how tasty the broccolini was.
And to top it all the ParleG ice cream sandwich.
Highly recommended.