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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2301 Main St, Santa Monica, California, USA, 90405
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Last update on 21 Jul 2021 by eric
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20 Reviews
First Review by eric
harrisonfm
Points +681
Cheap but Not Inspiring - Edit
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?
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benjix21
Points +618
Good! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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mcvl
Points +21
delicious! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: vegan mango lassi, sag paneer, pav bhaji
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Kplant
Points +4593
Authentic (too spicy) - Edit
Overpowering spicy. Cafeteria style. They could try a little harder with replacing most if the diary items with coconut milk/cream.
Read moreCons: Too spicy
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VirginiaMaria
Points +69
What is not to love?!!! - Edit
Just go and enjoy! Just but carefull cause it can be spicy!
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MelissaJay
Points +16
Our fave restaurant in Santa Monica! - Edit
The food, service and prices are incredible!
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Kerryk
Points +44
Yummy vegan options - Edit
Fast food Indian with vegan options
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ronitw
Points +727
OK Dinner - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Many vegan options
Cons: Single use dishes, wasteful
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RobbieG
Points +364
Never Disappoints - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Fully veg, mostly vegan, Consistently good, Fair prices
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AdrienR
Points +153
Very good Indian food - Edit
Very fast service. About half the menu is vegan. Easy and tasty. 12.5$ for standard meal
Read morePros: Half menu vegan , Mint water for free
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peachenthusiast
Points +151
delicious Indian lunch! - Edit
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.
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YuvalLalyAzrad
Points +526
Great service and amazing food!! - Edit
They have great food and very wide selection. Also great service. Very recommended!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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Shanticlare
Points +472
It’s ok - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Fair priced
Cons: Salty
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TaraKellyFerguson
Points +147
Yum! - Edit
Really good Indian food! Love everything but the butter veggie chicken and samosa is my top favourites !
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YahelSherman
Points +507
true Indian food , amazing - Edit
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 .
Read moreWorm atmosphere and great Indian music . Clean and welcoming place .
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West Side Vegan
Points +69
Not a Healthy Choice - Edit
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.
Read moreCons: Canola Oil, Conventional Produce, GMOs
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lovequeen
Points +58
samosa house samosas - Edit
They are delicious, crispy , a little spicey and reasonable.
Read morePros: friendly staff, nice vibe
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KokoPaulli
Points +86
Authentic experience and delicious food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Inexpensive, Delicious cuisine, Fast service
Cons: N/A
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Chia
Points +3635
Hurray for veggie Indian food - Edit
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.
Read moreIt'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
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eric
Points +20631
samosas samosas - Edit
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.
Read morePros: great samosas
Cons: dairy in many items
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