Cafe 23 – Indian Street Food | Our Story
Street food, homestyle warmth, right on 23rd
Cafe 23 brings the bold, joyful energy of India's street food scene to a casual corner of 23rd Street near USC. Whether you grew up on dosas or you're ordering one for the first time, this place was made for you.
Mumbai and Chennai on the plate
Crispy masala dosa with sambar and chutneys, soft vada pav with green chutney, pav bhaji bubbling with spice, and kulhad chai to wash it all down. Dishes with real roots, made to be eaten without fuss.
Desi-LA on the menu
Chicken tikka, paneer tikka, and lamb get wrapped into burritos, quesadillas, and wraps — an honest fusion born from a neighborhood where Indian and LA culinary cultures genuinely overlap.
A meal that feels like family
Bollywood classics play, tables are laid out simply, and the staff greets you like a returning regular. Guests say it feels like being transported back to India — warm, accommodating, and unhurried.
Generous everyday value
A full thali for $9.99 — real Indian food in real portions at prices that don't make you think twice. South Indian classics, biryanis, combo bowls, and fusion plates keep every visit fresh.
