Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Buffet
Fast food
Take-out

Casual vegetarian Indian eatery opened 2016 in the space previously occupied by Rawvolution. One of several LA area locations. Offers combo plates; point to the dishes you'd like from the steamboat plus rice and naan (dairy) or roti (vegan). There is also an a la carte menu of chaat snacks on the wall. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


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20 Reviews

First Review by eric

harrisonfm

Points +681

Vegan
24 Oct 2024

Cheap but Not Inspiring

I think it’s still an okay option in the area and at a better price than most other places in the area but I just felt disappointed with my dinner tonight there. Maybe the portions have shrunk in recent times?

benjix21

Points +620

Vegan
02 Oct 2024

Good!

I got their combo meal with chapati and rice. I let the server pick me three sides which were vegan friendly. They were good, it was low to mild spice which is what I like so I was happy with that. If I was not full already I'd have liked to try their vegan mango lassi too. It's not often I come across vegan mango lassi at Indian restaurants.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

mcvl

Points +21

Vegan
18 May 2024

delicious!

I get takeout from Samosa House every 2-3 weeks; I rely on them utterly whenever I can't cook for myself. I was surprised to read that some customers call their food too spicy because I have always found it roundly full-flavored and pretty mild. (I'm not Indian; I'm not a pepperhead.) My favorite is their masala dosa. My vegan husband gets from them even more often and loves the variety they offer in their combo specials.

Pros: vegan mango lassi, sag paneer, pav bhaji

Kplant

Points +4580

Vegan
10 Apr 2024

Authentic (too spicy)

Overpowering spicy. Cafeteria style. They could try a little harder with replacing most if the diary items with coconut milk/cream.

Cons: Too spicy

VirginiaMaria

Points +69

Vegetarian
19 Jun 2023

What is not to love?!!!

Just go and enjoy! Just but carefull cause it can be spicy!

MelissaJay

Points +16

Vegan
22 May 2023

Our fave restaurant in Santa Monica!

The food, service and prices are incredible!

Kerryk

Points +52

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

Yummy vegan options

Fast food Indian with vegan options

ronitw

Points +741

Vegan
30 Jun 2022

OK Dinner

Service is friendly and the vegan options are clear to choose from. Got a combo with three dishes, sambar, chapati and also a samosa. My partner liked the flavors more than I did.

Pros: Friendly service, Many vegan options

Cons: Single use dishes, wasteful

RobbieG

Points +395

Vegan
25 May 2022

Never Disappoints

Serve combos at all times not just lunch! I’ve come quite a few times and have never had anything that I didn’t like.

Pros: Fully veg, mostly vegan, Consistently good, Fair prices

AdrienR

Points +153

Vegan
28 Apr 2022

Very good Indian food

Very fast service. About half the menu is vegan. Easy and tasty. 12.5$ for standard meal

Pros: Half menu vegan , Mint water for free

peachenthusiast

Points +151

Vegan
18 Oct 2021

delicious Indian lunch!

Great Indian food and so many vegan options!! I got the samosa with assorted dips and the spicy vegan soy dish they had that day—both good, and the price was great too :)! If I go back I can’t wait to try their South Indian menu as well.

YuvalLalyAzrad

Points +526

Vegan
10 Aug 2021

Great service and amazing food!!

They have great food and very wide selection. Also great service. Very recommended!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Shanticlare

Points +472

Vegan
14 May 2021

It’s ok

Their food is ok. Not my favorite but it isn’t the worst. My favorite thing on their menu is their samosas. I recommend this place to anyone who likes salty Indian food.

Pros: Fair priced

Cons: Salty

TaraKellyFerguson

Points +147

Vegetarian
24 Oct 2019

Yum!

Really good Indian food! Love everything but the butter veggie chicken and samosa is my top favourites !

YahelSherman

Points +507

Raw
18 Dec 2017

true Indian food , amazing

I’m a vegan and most of the dishes are yammi (-: I got sample before I picked 3 from the buffet . Good money for value .
Worm atmosphere and great Indian music . Clean and welcoming place .

West Side Vegan

Points +71

Vegan
13 Dec 2017

Not a Healthy Choice

I would love this place if they used healthy oils and organic produce to cook with. Unfortunately they cook everything in canola oil, which is as good as cooking with motor oil in my book, so I won’t eat here. Their ingredients are not organic and they cook with literally the worst oil you can eat, so you can be certain that it’s chalk full of GMOs, too. Also, tons of salt (which you pretty much have to do when cooking with conventional produce since irradiated food has zero flavor). So, while it may be a dedicated veggie restaurant that doesn’t cost $20 for a meal, you get what you pay for.

Cons: Canola Oil, Conventional Produce, GMOs

lovequeen

Points +58

Vegetarian
16 Oct 2017

samosa house samosas

They are delicious, crispy , a little spicey and reasonable.

Pros: friendly staff, nice vibe

KokoPaulli

Points +86

Vegan
08 Feb 2017

Authentic experience and delicious food

The Samosas are amazing! All the dishes are outstanding and could ewt at anyone of the 2 locations all day. Fairly priced for being in Los Angeles and certainly worth the money. Close to a little India experience. Many items are vegan as many more items are vegetarian because they do use butter. Must try if you enjoy traditional Indian food.

Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious cuisine, Fast service

Cons: N/A

Chia

Points +3635

Vegetarian
13 Aug 2016

Hurray for veggie Indian food

I'm a fan of vegetarian Indian food so was thrilled to read about this place on Happycow. Here's my Santa Monica Samosa House review.

It's brand new and one can feel the excitement in the air from both the staff and the curious diners trickling in throughout the day. Since it opened last week I've eaten here 3 times already.

A steam table displays the prepared dishes that you could get for your combo plate (rice + 3 dishes). There's also a menu on the back wall for extras.

You have to ask which dishes are vegan, as they are not labeled. Samosa House uses dairy in the curries and naan.

The malasa dosa is quite spicy, more than expected. Fyi.

From the prepared dishes I get the jackfruit, charcoal cauliflower, and the soup.

The samosas are good when they are hot. Once you take them home it's not the same.

Pros: fast

Cons: salty

eric

Points +20642

Vegan
10 Aug 2016

samosas samosas

It was sad to see rawvolution go out, but I was stoked to hear that Samosa House was coming in. Came by today and had a samosa, it was awesome, freshly baked. I'll come again soon to try other options. I'm a little disappointed to see that they don't label what's vegan, and that they don't offer vegan nan.

Pros: great samosas

Cons: dairy in many items




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