Paru's

On Friday, a crew of us (Me, David, Nicki, Sonia, Kathy, Nicki, Leslie and Monica) hit the streets of East Hollywood to go back to mutual favorite, Paru's. Paru's is an Indian Restaurant specializing in Southern Indian cuisine...and yes, EVERYTHING is vegetarian and delicious. Funny thing about the place is that one has to get buzzed in similar to how one may get buzzed into a locked prison ward. Yes. There is a big yellow gate with a buzzer and explicit directions to buzz and open. Once passed the somewhat fierce looking exterior, once enters a beautiful courtyard which due to the chilly LA evening, was out of commission. A door at the end of the courtyard leads you into the tiny jewel box of a restaurant with photographs and hanging plants and Indian style decor.

When we stepped inside, we quickly saw that getting a table to 7 might not be the easiest feat on a Friday. We spoke among ourselves and almost left to go to Carousel when the savvy owner made an agreement that we would be seated in five minutes. None of us believed such a task could be arranged, but he was a man of his word. Some musical tables and an addition of chairs had us all seated in yes, about five minutes. Amazing! The service continued to be on point for the entire dinner. King Fisher beers and Queen Paru Platters were some of the delicious items that were served to us. And the Chickpea Curry! Possibly one of my favorite items of the evening. And to add perfection on to the evening meal, when the check was brought out, along with it came two complimentary bowls of rice pudding for the group. Great food, exceptional service and the best of company. Paru's did not disappoint...but I never once thought that it would! Paru's Restaurant 5140 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027