Paru's - PlaceBee :

Address: 5140 W Sunset Blvd
Zipcode: 90027
Phone Number: 323-661-7600
Website: http://www.parusrestaurant.com

Paru’s looks downright scary from Sunset Boulevard; metal bars on the exterior look uninviting, patrons must ring a doorbell for entrance and the East Hollywood neighborhood isn’t much to look at. But go in anyway, because as soon as you’re buzzed in, you’ll find yourself in a tree-sheltered courtyard, a breezy forested enclave with strung lanterns that emit a warm glow. Sure, you can find a seat inside the small restaurant, but why not soak up the alfresco atmosphere? Much Indian food in America revolves around Northern recipes, but Paru’s serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine in surroundings that represent the region: laid-back and friendly with an underdog’s eagerness to please. Sample a little of everything by ordering a thali, which offers several components, including bread, rice and vegetables. If you order a la carte, a masala dosa – a mixture of potatoes, onions and spices wrapped in crispy lentil-flour dough – never fails to