India Sweets and Spices has been making the case for vegetarian Indian cuisine in Burbank since 2001. The chaat counter is the first draw: pani puri, bhel puri, sev puri served with tamarind and yogurt in a single bite. The dal makhani is the most persuasive dish: black lentils cooked overnight with butter and cream develop a richness that is genuinely filling and deeply satisfying. The masala dosa arrives with sambar and coconut chutney. The paneer tikka, cooked in a real tandoor, has the char marks to prove it. Prices are uniformly modest and the portions are generous.
4.5(2,101 reviews)
3126 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 563-3030WebsiteToday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
“India Sweets and Spices dal makhani is the slow-cooked argument that vegetarian food, done properly, does not need to apologize.”
JL
Joseph Lancaster
Best in Burbank — Food Editor
Must-Order Dishes
1
Chaat Platter
$14A rotating selection of pani puri, bhel puri, sev puri, and papri chaat.
2
Dal Makhani
$14Black lentils slow-cooked overnight with butter and cream. The dish that disproves the claim that vegetarian food lacks depth.
3
Masala Dosa
$13Crispy fermented rice crepe filled with spiced potato and onion, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
4
Paneer Tikka
$16Cubes of house-made cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor until charred and smoky.
5
Gulab Jamun
$6Milk solids fried to a deep golden brown and soaked in rose water syrup. Served warm.
Gallery
Professional photography coming soon. Photos by Joseph Lancaster.
