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    Chak De California

    4.4 (151 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Menu Sept 2026 1 of 2
    Vincent N.

    Overall a nice place to grab some food and enjoy some music. The place is quite large and so generally you may not have to wait much to get seated, unless this place gets viral. The inside decor is very nice and you can tell they spent a lot of time and money on it. The place is indo-Chinese but more emphasis on the indo or Indian style food. Menu has vegan and vegetarian items marked clearly. We tried quite a bit of items including the gobi Manchurian, black Dahl/lentils, eggplant curry, samosa chaat and butter naan. My kids palate hasn't quite figured out this type of food yet so they enjoyed the side of fries, plain basmati rice and some naan. In my opinion the food is fine but I felt like there's better Indian food elsewhere. I personally thought the samosa chaat was the best, basically cut up samosas with the chutneys and other items mixed together, basically making the samosa appetizer more "curry" like and less grab and dip into chutney to eat. Service/staff is really good. They do have a dj playing some music while you are eating so that may be a plus or minus depending on your style. We felt like it was fine and helped fit the theme of the restaurant, they were playing sort of like edm with hip hop like music on a Sunday dinner.

    Yumi L.

    A friend recommended this place and I like indian food so why not? The space was giving low profile club vibes, even got a live DJ spinnin. Their menu had a lot of interesting items, but one thing that stood out to me that I had to try was the crab dip. The crab dip came with small slices of garlicky naan and it tasted sooo good. I ordered the chicken naan wrap for my entree and it was delicious too. Our waitress (whom started a few days ago) was the nicest person ever!

    Dinner 2026
    Rebecca D.

    Delicious food, interesting decor, good value (we had leftovers ;), service was pretty slow considering there were only 2 other tables seated.

    Tikka Masala
    Melissa H.

    My friend and I went over the holidays so it wasn't too busy at all. We loved the chicken tikka masala, the cheese naan, and the chai. Between us, we shared those and an appetizer and were absolutely stuffed until past dinner time. I highly recommend going here!

    Gol Gappa Shots
    Thuy Dan T.

    Chak de California is open in a new spot (just a few doors down) in Pasadena but I had been to the previous tenant and loved how they decorated that space, so I was really happy to see a restaurant take over and not have the beautiful aesthetic go to waste! What we ordered: + Gol Gappa Shots: their take on pani puri. The puff balls were crunchy which was great, the mint flavored water could be more flavorful and the filling was good but I also think from form of freshness (herbs or onions) could be good here! -- BUT looking at the menu, maybe the Dahi Puri Chaat is more up my alley! + Murg Makhani - their version of butter chicken. Lots "tomato gravy" as on the menu was delicious and very creamy. I would 100% come back for this dish. There was plenty of dark meat but my personal preference is to make the pieces smaller. + Palak Paneer with Lamb - very aromatic and the lamb was tender! Have never had paneer with meat before and it was solid! I would definitely come back and try one of their more fusion varieties next time.

    Kamron H.

    Came here for a friend's birthday party. Only had the vegetarian options. They're pretty good, I'd definitely come back here next time I'm in Pasadena

    Jacob H.

    Not too sure how this place got this high of reviews. Online it said it was open at noon but they didn't open till 1pm. Ok no problem.. we went somewhere else and come back at 1. Once seated we order the food...They told us the sizzling plate will take about 35 mins which we said sure. Little did we know.. the whole meal took over 40 mins to come out. I'm not sure how they could've been this slow for the stuff we ordered. It wasn't like the place was full. Almost through the meal the server brought out the sauces. It just seemed like the flow of what came out wasn't carefully thought out. The taste of the food was just ok. I wouldn't rave about this or think it was worth coming back for. It didn't mention goat cheese was going to be on the pizza which did catch us by surprise. There was a fork on the floor that I found at my table when I sat down and since I was the first to sit at that table it was a bit odd.. like was the floor not cleaned? Only reason I came was to use my Amex Resy credit.. but nothing really stood out.

    Mix platter
    Tiffany A.

    Authentic new Indian Restaurant! Came here on a dinner date spontaneously last night with my other half last night and so glad we did!! There aren't many indian spots in Pasadena that are formal sit-down so Chak-de takes care of that in good ol' Old Town Pasadena right on colorado ave. It's across directly from Prince Pizza and all the other local eateries. It looks like it *just* opened and here is my experience: FOOD ORDERED 1) GOL GAPPA (appetizer) -11$ very authentic and if you've never tried it, you should! thin little crispy appetizier with potato and chickpea in it (you pour the sauce in it before eating) 2) CHAK DE SIZzING SAMPLER - 36$ - you should definitely GET THIS especially if you have a group of people. it 's under the "tandoor" section and comes with tandorri wings, seekh kebab, paneer, and tandoori chickn masala! - skip the other appetizers if you don't have room - definitely easy to share with 4 people; we happily took leftovers home 3) CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - 20$ - typical staple and nothing spectacular compared to other restaurants; yummy taste as usual. get this if you are with people who don't like to try new things and want to play it safe. my man always wants this and i have no objection - comes with rice so don't order extra 4) GARLIC NAAN - must - get this to eat with your main curry b ased items. 4 pieces was great - usually naan is naan but we both think this one gets a special shout out as they were 4 large crispy thin pieces that were freshly wood fired and good quality pieces for an indian restaurant!! 5) MANGO LASSI DESERT DRINK - don't skip! :) always great everywhere. chak de's doesn't dissapoint - they ran out of lamb and samosa the day of our dinner so they nicely offered a MANGO LASSI which we didn't expect OVERALL *You can make a reservation on RESY * Food was SO GOOD despite not all items available * Service was attentive with one waiter on a monday night. *Parking is street or nearby structure *Large restaurant for family seating - for both casual and celebration dining Will be back when craving indian food! Hope this place makes it! It took over Lounge 54. btw lol so funny to dine where you used to party. xx OCT 2025 review

    Fries
    William M.

    An amazing restaurant. Went on a weekday afternoon and it was very relaxed, they had the World Cup on one screen; you can tell that otherwise it was a chatting sit down vibe. The service was great. The food was better! Enjoyed some fries and Samosas with mango mojito (beer and wine only, no spirits). The chutney was so fresh! The Chicken Korma was probably the best I've had so far, and I've had a few. Very rich flavor accompanied by some naan and rice that really rounded everything out. We got spicy and it does have a kick. Please check this place out!

    Lamb Vindaloo
    Joe G.

    Indian food always seems to hit the spot whenever I want delicious, flavor-packed cuisine. I've tried a few places around Old Town Pasadena, but I haven't tried the relatively newer Chak-De. It's spacious and modern, and right off Colorado, so I came here for lunch with my friend. We got the classic Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, and Basmati rice, as well as Mango Laasi. The Mango Laasi was very delicious and it's a must have here! Of the two entrees, the Chicken Tikka Masala is definitely the better of the two, featuring that classic Masala flavor. It is what I always gravitate to when I go to a new Indian spot. The only blemish here is that there's just not enough proteins and the Masala is a bit watery. The Lamb Vindaloo is a bit more of a mixed bag because while it is good, it's a bit strong in its vinegar taste. I think a more layered, complete flavor would help. It's also missing some of the heat that I come to expect from Vindaloo. Thankfully the garlic Naan delivers in its strong flavor to balance everything. Overall, the food is good enough for us to come back and explore more.

    Fawn R.

    Had lunch here today! The restaurant is beautiful and the food has a nice presentation. Price is reasonable!

    Dahi puri to go. Really generous portions!
    Irma I.

    The space is gorgeous. Food is great! The owners are very hospitable and kind. I'm excited to come back and try more things.

    Cindy S.

    Passing by the restaurant, the first things that grab your attention are the shockingly colorful sign and the thumping DJ/bar right next door. Honestly, the eccentric, non-traditional vibe made me seriously doubt the food would be any good. I was completely and pleasantly surprised. The flavors didn't just 'pop'--they were vibrant and unforgettable, truly hitting the spot. I savored every bite. I'll definitely be back, especially now that I hear they've moved down the street into a nicer, updated venue. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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    Great service, delicious food, and versatile menu! What a great new addition to Old Town!

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    Excellent food, unique take on traditional flavors, Roberto provides phenomenal service

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    Lovely food and great service we will definitely be back and recommend to others. We really enjoyed the appetizers and tikka masala!

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    This was a fantastic meal. Bravo. Every appetizer and entree perfect. Fantastic effort and worth a visit!

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