“ Oh yes. So much to say about Tara's Himalayan Cuisine, so little time. Haha! Just kidding. One of my adult sons (Benji) RAVED about this place for months before I finally went with my wife. Benji is recently married and while I don't know his wife quite as well as I know my other son's wife (they've been married for several years and were dating long before that), it is clear that Benji's wife has excellent taste in restaurants because as it so happens SHE was the one who found Tara's in the first place - not Benji. Anyways, you'd be hardpressed to find anything on the menu that isn't delicious as all get-out. According to Benji and his new wife, Tara's is famous for its yak chili. I've admittedly only had the chance to try their Chicken Tikka Masala, but that's good enough for me! Thanks Tara! ”

“ Tara's remains a hidden gem in Culver City that has some of the best Indian food in all of LA. I've been here a couple of times and the food never disappoints. I ordered the Khasi Ko Masu most recently--a goat dish in a flavorful sauce. The meat was so tender, and the sauce was so yummy without being overly rich. The Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken were also yummy--flavors that you'd expect when ordering these dishes, but executed perfectly. Very well balanced. The naan is outstanding. I personally loved the potato and cheese naan the best, as they offer a nice change in texture from traditional naan bread. Service is always extremely courteous and attentive. Small parking lot in the back if you manage to nab a spot. I can't believe this place doesn't get more recognition, as the food is amazing. ”

“ I've been coming to Tara's for 12 years. It never disappoints. When I came tonight w my family, I was surprised to find it empty. A couple of to go orders came through. We ordered Chana masala, veggie momos, garlic tofu, chicken biryani, garlic naan, plain naan, and mango lassis. Absolutely flavorful with heavenly Himalayan spices. Service is always fantastic, too. Feels like I'm visiting friends. When we were done 2 more parties sat, but it was still kinda sad to see such an authentic LA establishment not as full as it should be. If you're in the area, make sure to go to Tara's and nourish your body and soul. If you're really lucky, Tara will be there to greet you with her sweet smile. ”

“ We don't have a ton of good South Asian food in this part of LA county so having Tara's nearby is such a treat - one of my favorite places for takeout! I love that paneer curry and they have fantastic momos and everything. My only gripe is that for a friend's birthday party they reserved the back room which was fantastic - we got to order ahead and have a nice apace - however, they failed to mention that the tip was included so we ended up double tipping a significant amount and they simply paid off the machine so there wasn't a chance at reading an itemized list that would include that information! ”

“ I wished I lived a little closer so I could go to Tara's more often because they have some of the best Himalayan food I've had in Los Angeles. I used to go with my friends and roommates in college because it was easy enough to get here by public transit but now I live in the valley and it's much much harder to get to. Definitely recommend their momos, and you can't go wrong with any filling choice, whether it be meat or vegetable. The rice dishes, the naan dishes, and their meat dishes are tasty and well portioned. I always have to get a mango lassi when I get here, but I do also recommend the strawberry lassi as well. The restaurant is nice for a small night out, but they also have a larger area to a company bigger parties in the back. Although we didn't sit in the patio seating, they also have heated lamps for warmth if you want to sit outside. The staff are really nice and friendly! They always checked up on us to make sure we had enough water and answered any questions we might've had. Overall, very good service. They also are able to split your bill with a portable card reader. ”

“ I really love the food here and the staff/owners are so sweet. Portion sizes feel a bit small for the price, but we got full on roti and paratha. I tried the food here once at a catered event (momos, samosas) and once to dine in (roti, paratha, paneer butter masala). Everything was great. Lots of bold flavors and the breads are fresh, made to order. There's outdoor seating with heaters and lots of indoor seating. Inside is very relaxing, kind of dark, soft music playing. It's a vibe. They serve traditional drinks and also have lots of wine options. The mango lassi is great but the chai was lackluster. ”

“ Since the Santa Monica location closed, this has been our go to spot for GREAT Indian/Asian/Himalayan food. So many good dishes but our favs are: Yak Chili - moist, tender yak with veggies in a lovely sauce (get a rice on the side and mix it in). Not really a traditional chili but still unique. Chow Chow Chicken - love this with the skinny noodles, onion, etc. Eggplant Main - soft and tender eggplant with another great sauce. Garlic Tofu - I'm a big meat eater but something about this dish make me order it every time. Again, the sauce is the boss here with onions, green peppers, etc. Fish Masala - Not always on menu but they'll make it for you. Swai fish in a coconut/curry broth that is rich and creamy. Goes over basmati rice. Garlic Naan (ordered without the cilantro) rocks as well. Goes with every dish. Tara always on hand to greet us with her welcoming smile. Oh, dog friendly patio is covered and has heat lamps. Thank you Tara -- we'll be back soon! ”

“ Devendia was our front end server and we are so excited to come try Himalayan food in LA! This is a definite hole in the wall vibe restaurant, but the interior and exterior is actually really nice and decorated for a family restaurant. Just to set expectation, Service style is at first seeming to be classic hole in the wall as in you will walk in and they will greet you friendly and then eventually after fifteen minutes in a complete empty restaurant the server will eventually come up and ask you what you'd like but once they do, they are fabulous and provide great service which I will detail below! Tldr very very slow at start so be prepared for that and if you're hoping to come in a rush, call ahead! But I didn't mind at all since we had a really long lunch period today (~50 minutes) and I am very glad we came in person to support this wonderful Nepalese restaurant. Two things made me want to definitely come back to this restaurant hands-down and give it a 5 star review. Number one they accommodated my dietary request to make the mango lassi completely sugar-free. This meant they had to go into the back of the restaurant and blend just for my order, but they didn't make a fuss, and they were super kind about it, which I really appreciated. They even brought me a small cup of their regular mango lassi to see if I could tolerate the sugar and when I could not, they simply went ahead with making it sugar free and said no problem. This made me immediately think service here is fantastic! I tipped more as a thank you at the end of the meal as well to say thank you. Number two, they were also very upfront on the first page of their menu about being willing to make accommodations to fit peoples dietary needs, which I thought was a fabulous aspect of their restaurant. I took a picture of the first page to show you all basically there is a paragraph that says their kitchen is able to accommodate all needs gluten-free, low salt no added salt, sugar-free etc. I really applaud Tara's for supporting all their customers in this way and this alone, in words and through the actions of the restaurant staff here, went a long way towards their ultimate 5 star rating. We also ordered chili yak, house mixed platter, chicken momo, garlic naan, mango lassi, strawberry lassi all with no added salt/low salt- and no sugar except the strawberry lassi. Chicken momo- yum, too salty but delicious. Also my favorite, wish there is a way to ask for no salt but it's premade. Chili yak- first time trying yak, gamey but tender, sweet seasoning. House mixed platter- shrimp and tandoori chicken were standouts Saag paneer- definitely could tell they made it to order, delicious with low/no salt! Mango lassi no sugar- tart and delicious Strawberry lassi normal- "extremely tasty" Garlic naan- incredibly yummy Thank you Devendia for your attentive service and to Tara's for being a restaurant just a few streets down from us that is now one of our go-tos! We couldn't find street parking and walked a whole long block over but next time I'll park outside Blossom during daytime hours. ”

“ Amazing food and great story behind this local family owned restaurant. You need to go and meet Tara yourself. She is open and friendly to talk about her business. All the dishes are authentic and feel like you are eating generations of passed down recipes. ”