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I have been coming to Surya for over 5 years now. The owner is one of the nicest, most hospital , kind and genuine people you will ever meet. It is so nice to go to an Indian restaurant where the food, ambiance, quality and decor is all excellent.
Being south Asian everyone asks me "Where is there a good Indian restaurant?" and its so hard to answer since most are filthy and gross.
We all think of dirty, disgusting, tacky, hole in the wall restaurants but not SURYA. The decor is nice, the staff is friendly and helpful, there is a hip cool crowd and AMAZING FOOD. Their chicken tikka and biryani is amazing. Good quality all white meat chicken, same with their lamb. Only the best cuts of meat charbroiled to perfection and it comes with several types of chutney.
The vegetarian dishes are great too. The Palaak, Eggplant and Potatoes are all spiced just right. Not too hot, not too soft, but hot enough so you dont get burned. The wine list is amazing and the dessert is phenomenal too. The chocolate mousse cake, mango mousse and coconut sorbet are all very tasty and refreshing after a hot indian meal.
This restaurant is like a cool NYC SOHO type restaurant. The people are cool , lots of hip 20 and 30 somethings, and the ambiance is fun and not pretentious. I was suprised that I saw a few celebrities in my last visit.
Its so nice to finally find an Indian restaurant that isn't dirty, tacky, ugly and gross. Its perfect for a date or even with a small group of friends. You won't find cheap Indian people here either. I didnt notice many Indian customers here but those that do come are very classy and refined.
The highlight of the meal is the fact that the owner Sheel will greet you and talk to you. I have never met such a refined, articulate and well spoken Indian man. I drive all the way from Orange County to come here, but it is worth it!
Forget Gaylord, Gate of India, Electric Karma, & Bombay Palace...SURYA IS THE BEST INDIAN FOOD IN LA!
Pros: Food, Service, Staff
Cons: NONE
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