When in Culver City, don’t go to Mayura, don’t go elsewhere. Go to Tara’s. Family owned, feels like a home cooked meal. Some of the most incredible South Asian cuisine you’ll ever eat. Tara (the owner) is a doll as well. She’s so kind and takes care of her customers. I eat here 1x a week!
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Peter Donat
Sep 17, 2026
The food was delicious. The lamb makhani blew my mind, the fried rice was flavorful without being even a little greasy, tikka masala was some of the best I’ve had… but no rice! I ordered through uber and chose not to get a side of rice because in the description it said “every entree comes with rice . . . Order only if you need extra rice”
Overall, I enjoyed the food, but Im genuinely disappointed I didn’t get rice with my entrees. I would have just purchased the side of rice!
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Michael Sorrells
Sep 14, 2026
I love Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine. I highly recommend the garlic naan and lamb vindaloo. Those are my faves. The owner is such a lovely and kind person. I love bringing friends to the restaurant to have their first taste of Himalayan cuisine. :)
Had a really good experience with the food here. The dishes were prepared well, tasted fresh, and the prices felt fair for what you get. I especially liked the chicken curry, which had a nice balance of spices and flavor. The tikka masala was also excellent and would definitely be one of my top recommendations from the menu. Everything was satisfying and full of taste without feeling overpriced. I’d gladly come back and try more dishes next time.
I was looking for authentic Nepali food near the LAX area on my drive home from work, wanting both to satisfy a craving and support the Nepali people during the recent devastation in Nepal. Having recently visited Kathmandu, I fell completely in love with the country and its people. I am so glad I found Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine!
The food is fantastic and highly flavorful. The restaurant has a wonderful vibe and beautiful decor, but most importantly, the staff is incredible. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the owner, Tara, who is incredibly kind and amazing. Just like every Nepali person I have met—both locally and during my travels—she is warm, respectful, and spiritual.
I highly recommend stopping by! STOP BY this week Sep 1 – Sep 6 (2026) and help support Nepal … Tara is donating 50% of sales to support relief efforts in Nepal. AMAZING … Please stop by and enjoy a great meal, good company and help a good cause …