There's no reason why a place this good should be this empty on a Friday night

[Bjartmarr]

I've written before about Lawrence of India's fantastic Goan food.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841848

We went by tonigh to find the place empty (at 7 on Friday night). They were open, but there was a "For Rent, available Now" sign in the window. Please visit, the food is fantastic and cheap and cooked by a man who is in love with cooking, and they need your business, and I will seriously cry if he closes.

Tonight we ate the vinegary, pickled sorpotet stew; the Goan chorizo-like sausage; and stuffed eggplant. All were wonderful. Again, I recommend skipping most of the regular menu and just ordering off the "Chefs Specials" menu.

Total for 3 people, including dal soup, rice, naan, and a chana samosa, before tip, $34.

[ilysla]

Went there once maybe 6-12 mo ago. Can't recall what I had ordered, but I don't recall being particularly bowled over by the food. However, I agree that it shouldn't be empty. Perhaps it's time to try it again....

[Bjartmarr]

I'm sure your experience will depend on what you order. Try the chana samosa, sorpotel, chicken xacuti, or Goa-style fish curry.

[New Trial]

Perhaps it is just because I tend to dine late but I can't recall ever having been there with more than two other tables of guests and sometimes mine is the only table occupied. His food is good and it is a shame he is not busier.

[westsidegal]

when i click on the link to their website, i get a message saying that the website has been configured incorrectly.

can't be helping.

[Servorg]

Menupages has their menu if you want to look at it online. Here's a nice review with photos from the LA Weekly about their Goan food: http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/20...