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Curries · Vegetarian

Where to eat Dal Tadka in LA and Orange County

Yellow lentils finished with sizzling ghee and spices. We found Dal Tadka on 40 LA and OC menus, and 313 more places usually serve it.

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Dal tadka: yellow lentils with a tempered topping in a clay bowl
A typical Dal Tadka. Each restaurant makes its own version.

About Dal Tadka

Dal tadka is yellow lentils, usually toor or moong dal, cooked until soft and finished with a tadka: ghee or oil sizzled with cumin, garlic, chili and spices, poured over just before serving.

Regional versions

Every region has its own dal. Dal fry is cooked with onion and tomato, sambar is the South Indian version with tamarind and vegetables, and Gujarati dal is slightly sweet.

What to order with it

Order it with jeera rice or roti. It is a lighter choice next to rich curries like butter chicken or malai kofta.

On the menu: 40 places

Los Angeles County, CA

Dish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveDaddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine201 Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Dal Tadka (Yellow Dal)Full menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveNizam10871 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBhanu Indian Cuisine And Market7246 Rosemead Boulevard, San Gabriel, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Dal Tadka (Moong Lentils) Catering, Yellow Dal (Moong Lentil) CateringFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveAbhiruchi Grill10823 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Yellow Dal FryFull menuDish photo: Korma♡ SaveAnnapurna10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Yellow Dal FryFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveIndia's Tandoori5468 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiIndo-ChineseListed on their menu as dal tadkaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveAnnapurna Grill929 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CARestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveIndia's Oven11645 Wilshire Blvd #200, Los Angeles, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePunjab Indian Market & Cuisine618 West Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Yellow Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveGreat Indian Kitchen3960 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City, CARestaurantOn their menu: Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveJaipur10916 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveBombay Tandoori & Banquet4111 CA-1, Torrance, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiMumbai and street foodListed on their menu as dal tadkaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBombay Curry & Pizzeria14903 S Western Ave, Gardena, CARestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: 10. Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveCali Chilli200 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CARestaurantOn their menu: Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveIndia grill express11809 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveIndia's Grill428 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CARestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as dal tadkaHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveCurry King2830 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CARestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveAkbar Cuisine Of India3115 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CARestaurantListed on their menu as dal tadkaFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveZafran Pot10408 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveNawab Of India1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveHaveli India Cuisine17221 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CARestaurantOn their menu: Dal TadkaHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveStandard Sweets & Snacks18600 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia, CASweets and bakerySouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Punjabi Thali, Punjabi ComboHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveIndian Oven10110 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CARestaurantOn their menu: Dal FryHours not confirmedDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveNatraj Cuisine of India5262 E 2nd Street, Long Beach, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveMandovi Indian Cuisine150 S Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow Dal FryHours not confirmed

Orange County, CA

Dish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveTandoori India Cuisine3940 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: 87. Yellow DalHours not confirmedDish photo: Momos♡ SaveIndian Cafe528 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CARestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Yellow Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveKiaans Fine Indian Cuisine821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yello Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveRangeen Kitchen28241 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste G, Laguna Niguel, CARestaurantOn their menu: Curry: Yellow DalFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSattva Indian26705 Aliso Creek Rd C, Aliso Viejo, CARestaurantOn their menu: Punjabi Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveUrban Punjab The Royal Kitchen12549 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Yellow Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMasalaCraft- Anaheim575 W Chapman Ave, Anaheim, CARestaurantOn their menu: Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveRoyal Khyber, Fine Indian Cuisine1621 W Sunflower Ave Ste D53, Santa Ana, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow Dal TadkaHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveAnnapoorna Indian Cuisine14450 Culver Dr, Irvine, CARestaurantOn their menu: 10.Dal FryFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveIndia Gate Restaurant2512 Walnut Ave #5, Tustin, CARestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Dal FryFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveDosa Express - South Indian Food13812 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Dal FryHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveHimalayan Grill Cuisine of India & Nepal (Waterfront)16400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CARestaurantOn their menu: Non Veg Thali- (for 1 People), Veg Thali for 1Hours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveEverest Cuisine2075 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CARestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Yellow Dal TadkaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveIndia Cook House14130 Culver Dr, Irvine, CARestaurantOn their menu: Yellow DalHours not confirmed

Riverside County, CA

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveRASAM - Authentic Flavors of India2721 Green River Rd, Corona, CARestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Dal TadkaFull menu

Usually served: 313 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Dal Tadka. Call to check.

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveMother IndiaSanta Ana, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SavePradeep'sSanta Monica, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveNamaste27131 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCali Saga9609 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveChandni1909 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBadmaashLos Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ Save23rd Street CafeLos Angeles, CARestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDesi Halal Pizza2720 Nutwood Avenue D, Fullerton, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveAmir's FalafelStudio City, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAl-Noor15110 Inglewood Avenue, Redondo Beach, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveSamosa House11510 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveSaucy Chick Indi-Mex Eatery203 South Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveCurry Up Cafe21912 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveB3Canoga Park, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBiryani FactoryWoodland Hills, CARestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNavaaCulver City, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveChinese Indian HalalChatsworth, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveClay Pit309 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveSpice District3126 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveUrban masala6554 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveBollywood CafeStudio City, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSamosa House Santa Monica2301 Main Street, Santa Monica, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveNatraj's Tandoori6751 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveAkbar Cuisine of India404 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveCurry & Pizza3939 West Artesia Boulevard, Torrance, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveCurry Do14075 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveBasanti27221 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNatraj Cuisine of IndiaLaguna Hills, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMr. Masala949 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveCurry HouseCypress, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSpice Social138 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDilliwala Kitchen303 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveIndian Kitchen8165 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSpicewood Grill & Curry3203 North Glassell Street, Orange, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveLittle India3167 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Fullerton, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveTandoori Eats10004 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveChubby Curry139 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveAll India Cafe316 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveNat's Early Bite Coffee Shop22737 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveDiamond Palace1241 Grand Ave, Diamond Bar, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SavePeacock Gardens CuisineDiamond Bar, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveIndia’s Tandoori916 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveCali Tandoor10020 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveAmar Desh Indian RestaurantLos Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBerlin Currywurst317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay Palace8690 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CARestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveFlavor of India7950 Sunset Blvd #105, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveHoli Organic Indian TakeoutGlendale, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveSuper Al-Amin18218 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveChutneysLos Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveMaharaja1321 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveAll Indian Cafe205 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveBollywood Zaika633 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAshirwad The BlessingsUpland, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveChargha5571 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveNaan & Kabob416 East 1st Street, Tustin, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNaan HutLos Angeles, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveCurryfornia2140 Artesia Boulevard, Gardena, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveNira2404 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CARestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveTulsi Indian EateryW Nordhoff Street 19535, Northridge, CARestaurantHours not confirmed

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How this list is made

We started from public records, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, searched town by town for places those records miss, and read each restaurant's menu from its website or online ordering page. Places whose opening hours we could not confirm recently say so, and we check them again every month. Dishes marked "on the menu" come from the restaurant's own website or ordering page. "Usually served" is our best guess from the style of the place, so call ahead if you have your heart set on it.

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