Los Angles, California, is the second largest city in the United States and home to a wide variety of people, culture and ethnicities. Indian culture has grown in popularity in pop culture and has become a theme for many restaurants and nightclubs throughout the city. Many of these have Bollywood influences and decor.
The Tanzore Restaurant and Lounge is located in Beverly Hills and combines sleek, ultra modern decor and furnishings with subtle Indian influences throughout the interior. The television screens and art also reflect the Bollywood culture by portraying famous films and actors. The Tanzore celebrates many of the most important Indian holidays throughout the year as well as hosting high-end exclusive events. For example, the New Year's Eve Glitz and Glamour Red Carpet Event features some of the best and up and coming stars of Bollywood. The restaurant offers both tapas style bar food, such as spicy chicken wings, as well as modern and cultural Indian dishes.
Tanzore Restaurant and Lounge
50 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-652-3894
tanzore.com
Tantra is located on the northeast side of Los Angeles on the famous Sunset Boulevard. Tantra is a type of Sanskript sculpture that deals with the fusing of a man and women. This concept and aesthetic is the major inspiration for Tantra's decor as Indian murals and sculptures are seen throughout the restaurant and lounge. The restaurant caters to intimate parties as well as large events. The lounge features eclectic world music and DJs that play a number of Bollywood favorites as well as serving up exotic cocktails.
Tantra
3705 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-663-8268
tantrasunset.com
Nirvana is also located in Beverly Hills and focuses on the idea of Nirvana through the design and ambiance as well as the service. All throughout Nirvana is small nooks and seating areas that features authentic Indian pottery and sculpture as well as comfortable couches, daybeds with pillows for guests to lounge on. The menu features some contemporary American dishes but mainly focuses on high-end modern Indian dishes. The Paneer Tikka Tiranga, for example, is cheese stuffed with Indian spices and mango chutney grilled in a tandoor oven.
Nirvana
8689 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2927
310-657-5040
nirvanabeverlyhills.com
