Walking into Apna Indian Kitchen’s glowing dining room, filled
with the scent of fresh curry, tables dotted with steaming family-style meals,
and a beautiful Indian elephant tapestry lining the wall, it’s hard not to feel
instantly welcomed and relaxed. It’s no wonder Apna means “Ours” in Indian —
brothers Ninder Josan and Kuldeep Singh have truly made this shifting space,
which used to be Goa Taco, into an oasis where anyone can feel at home.
The road to running their own spot has been a long time coming.
Josan learned his recipes from their mother, and the family owns two other
restaurants: Saffron in Newbury Park and Tantra in Oak Park. Said Josan, “This
was us venturing out on our own.”
It’s fun to hear the brothers banter about which recipes work best
and to witness their genuine engagement with the happy community of diners
popping in. Although they’ve only been open since July, they’ve generated a
following due to their unpretentious service, led by Singh’s calm and friendly
front-of-house demeanor.
