Welcome to Mayura Indian Kitchen, where the comforting flavors of Kerala and South India are prepared with care and served with genuine hospitality. From crisp dosas and aromatic biryanis to seafood specialties, traditional curries, and vegetarian favorites, every meal is an invitation to slow down and enjoy something memorable.
For nearly two decades, Mayura Indian Kitchen has shared the distinctive cuisine of Kerala and South India with the Culver City community. Our menu combines time-honored regional dishes, familiar Indian favorites, and plenty of options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.
Whether you are visiting for a relaxed lunch, sharing dinner with family, or discovering South Indian cuisine for the first time, we look forward to making you feel at home.
From light, crisp dosas to slow-cooked curries and fragrant rice dishes, our menu offers a wide range of flavors to explore. Start with a favorite or try something you have never experienced before.
Crisp, golden dosas are served with traditional chutneys and sambar, with options ranging from a classic plain dosa to masala, Mysore, paper dosa, and other house varieties.
Experience the bold, layered flavors of Kerala through aromatic spices, coconut milk, curry leaves, seafood, meats, vegetables, and traditional regional preparations.
Our extensive vegetarian selection includes comforting curries, lentil dishes, fresh vegetables, paneer specialties, dosas, uthappam, appetizers, and more.
Mayura was founded with a simple purpose: to preserve the traditional recipes and home-style flavors that stay with us long after a meal is over. Since opening in 2006, our family-owned Indian restaurant has welcomed Culver City locals, families, and visitors looking for honest cooking and a warm place to gather.
The name Mayura means “peacock” in Sanskrit, a symbol of elegance and grace. We bring that same spirit to everything we do, from the careful preparation of each dish to the way every guest is welcomed through our doors.
Make your next office lunch, family celebration, private party, or community event more memorable with authentic Kerala and South Indian catering. Our menu includes flavorful dishes made for sharing, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available for groups of different sizes.
Our team will help you choose a selection that fits your event, your guests, and the experience you want to create.
Our menu brings together familiar Indian favorites and regional dishes that reflect the distinctive cooking of Kerala. You will find fermented rice and lentil dosas, fluffy uthappam, fragrant biryanis, coconut-rich curries, fresh seafood, tandoori specialties, and satisfying vegetarian dishes.
Whether you already know exactly what you love or you are exploring South Indian food for the first time, our team is always happy to help you find the right meal.
Mayura’s authentic Kerala and South Indian cooking has earned recognition from some of Los Angeles’ most respected food critics. The restaurant has appeared in the Los Angeles Times’ 101 Best Restaurants, been selected for the Michelin Guide, and was named one of LA Weekly’s 99 Essential Restaurants by legendary critic Jonathan Gold.
Gold also personally selected Mayura to participate in the Los Angeles Times Bite Nite, where owner Padmini Aniyan met celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck. Mayura has also been featured by India Currents for its fresh spices, traditional recipes, and deep connection to Kerala’s culinary heritage.
Discover a few of the dishes that have made Mayura a destination for authentic Indian food in Culver City.
