Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, CA

4.9(14,173)$20–30Los Angeles, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.9 stars with 14173 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Los Angeles, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.9★
Roots Indian Bistro is an Indian buffet located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. This establishment has a high rating of 4.9 stars based on 14,173 reviews. Roots Indian Bistro offers curbside pickup, dine-in service, and no-contact delivery. The price range for dining is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. Roots Indian Bistro provides a dining experience with multiple service options in Los Angeles.

Good to know

  • Roots Indian Bistro has a listed address in Los Angeles, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.9-star rating from 14,173 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
7265 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 297-3125
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.9 (14,173 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.9 weighted · 14,173 reviews
4.9weighted · raw 4.9 from 14,173 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median14,173 / 387 median
01,935 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.9) with the city average (4.31) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1935+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
monday
11:30 AM–3 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM
sunday
4–10 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsModerate noiseDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Lively TrendyIntimateClassy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Serves local specialty Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations Usually a wait

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$22.95101 mentions
  • Samosas$9.9592 mentions
  • Tikka Masala$21.9582 mentions
  • Grilled Chicken Tikka$21.0069 mentions
  • Saag$21.9545 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$21.9532 mentions
  • Nirvana$21.9527 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$21.0025 mentions
  • Dosa Quesadilla$19.9524 mentions
  • Pakoras$9.9521 mentions
  • Biryani$22.9521 mentions
  • Chana Masala$20.9520 mentions
  • Korma$21.9518 mentions
  • Sev Puri$12.9517 mentions
  • Aloo Gobi$20.9515 mentions
  • Mac & Cheese Pakoras$14.5015 mentions
  • Curry Fun$26.9514 mentions
  • Kashmiri Alla Pasta$19.9514 mentions
  • Chana Chalupa$19.9514 mentions
  • Daal$19.9512 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

14,173 reviews

Reviews

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Roots Indian Bistro?

Roots Indian Bistro has a 4.9-star rating based on 14173 customer reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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Miscellaneous Services
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Atms

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Galicuts

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The Phoenix Effect

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Melrose Tanning Company

Tanning Salon

7226 Melrose Avenue

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Yes

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+1-323-415-6860
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Yes

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Never Open Store

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7-Eleven

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