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Savor the Flavor: California’s Best Indian Restaurants for Your Year-End Catering
With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays around the corner, we have curated a list of the finest Indian eateries in California to cater from.
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Pallavi Mehra - Fri, 24, Oct 2025
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All India Cafe, LA. / All India Cafe
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, the quest for exceptional catering to elevate your year-end celebrations begins. We’ve curated a list of California’s finest Indian eateries, perfect for catering your holiday gatherings with dishes that are sure to delight every palate. From street food-inspired appetizers to elevated regional specialties, these restaurants offer unique and memorable menus that transition seamlessly to a party setting.
1, All India Cafe, Los Angeles (Pasadena & Glendale)
For nearly 30 years, All India Cafe has been a Los Angeles institution, celebrated for its bold and authentic Indian flavors. Now led by the next generation, siblings Pawan and Simran Khinda, the restaurant has embraced a modern perspective, introducing inventive street food and contemporary twists alongside its traditional roots. With its locations in Pasadena and Glendale, All India Cafe offers a wide range of crowd-pleasing, scratch-made dishes, including the signature Sizzling Fish Tikka, Pani Puri Shots, Vada Pav Sliders, and classic curries. This mix of familiar and inventive items ensures a diverse and exciting spread for any celebration. We also love the fact that the eatery’s homestyle dishes are crafted using the freshest local ingredients.
2. Tiya, San Francisco
Tiya generated significant buzz upon its 2024 opening, featuring food from acclaimed chefs Sujan Sarkar and his brother Pujan Sarkar. The restaurant quickly earned recognition, being added to the California Michelin Guide in July 2024. Tiya offers tasting menus and an à la carte experience with sophisticated dishes. Tiya's innovative, beautifully plated cuisine—including items like Tandoori Avocado and Tiger Shrimp Xec Xec—can bring a gourmet, fine-dining touch to your special event.
3. Arth Bar & Kitchen, Los Angeles
Arth Bar & Kitchen is a casual, family-run spot that strikes a perfect balance between high-end establishments and quick-service eateries. Founded by Mihir Lad, the restaurant focuses on delectable dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Arth’s menu is full of beloved classics like their signature Butter Chicken, Malai Chicken, and Bombay Pav Bhaji. Their Tikka Tacos and family-recipe Sholay Naan also offer fun, fusion options that are easy to serve and enjoy in a celebratory atmosphere.
4. Copra, San Francisco
A newer addition to San Francisco, Copra offers an elevated journey into the cuisine of South India's Kerala state. Headed by renowned chef Srijith Gopinathan, the eatery expertly fuses traditional flavors with a contemporary flair in a welcoming, biophilic setting. Copra's specialized menu, featuring coastal dishes like Southern Kerala Shrimp Mango Curry and Mysore Masala Dosa, provides a unique and memorable regional focus that stands out from typical Indian menus, adding sophistication to your holiday feast.
5. Besharam, San Francisco
Besharam offers a creative take on Indian cuisine, with a strong focus on vibrant Gujarati and vegetarian dishes. The food is celebrated for its intense flavor profiles and artful presentation. With its emphasis on Gujarati vegetarian specialties, Besharam is an excellent choice for catering groups with vegetarian and vegan preferences, offering innovative and flavorful options like Pav Bhaji Puff and Drunken Pani Puri that are guaranteed conversation starters.
Choosing one of these excellent Indian restaurants will ensure your holiday event is infused with rich, diverse, and delicious flavors, providing a warm and festive culinary experience for all your guests.
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