You'd never find Al Noor if you didn't look hard enough, and if you're unwilling to accept a powerhouse in a modest house, you'll miss out on some of the best Indian/Pakistani food in the South Bay.
Staples like the Palak Paneer are made well, big flavors of fresh spinach rise above the rest.
Bhindhi Masala is tough to get right, and theirs is on the lighter side with mild spices and aromatic herbs.
The Goat Biryani won't win any awards, but this was never their claim to fame.
The real clincher is their Nehari, chunks of beef shank so tender you'll swear you didn't have to chew, stewed in a spicy gravy you'll never forget. Flavors like these are only found in dishes with decades of mastery, and I haven't seen anything like it anywhere else.
Lawndale isn't fancy, but there's a lot of good food to be found. Look beneath the surface and you'll find that Al Noor's bold flavors and better dishes would probably hold up against most fine dining.
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