We had such a wonderful experience at Chak De California in Pasadena. Every dish we tried had its…read moreown unique flavor and just the right level of spice. The golgappa shots were so creative, the paneer tacos were absolutely delicious, the Dubai platter was beautifully done, and the gobhi Manchurian and biryani were both outstanding. What made the experience even more special was the hospitality. The owner lady personally kept checking in on us, talking to us, and making us feel so welcomed. The entire staff was attentive and warm throughout the evening. A very thoughtful touch was the complimentary kulfi at the end in three flavors: malai, mango, and rose. Such a sweet gesture and the perfect ending to the meal. Great food, warm people, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to going back to their breakfast menu too.

First off, my husband and I are usually the type to order the same food and go to the same…read morerestaurants over and over again. But while shopping on Colorado Blvd, we decided we wanted to try something different. We both love Indian food, but I have a sensitive stomach, so sometimes Indian restaurants can be hit or miss for me. We decided to give Chak De California a try, and WOW! What a hidden gem. We've lived in Pasadena this whole time and somehow never knew this place existed. The moment we walked in, we noticed how beautiful the restaurant was. The decor is modern, stylish, and has such a warm vibe. The staff and who I believe was the owner were incredibly welcoming and kind. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and the meat platter, and honestly, the food was incredible. The chicken tikka masala was hands-down the best I've ever had. The sauce is absolutely amazing, the meat was super tender, and even ordering it a little spicy didn't upset my stomach at all -- which tells me they're using really quality ingredients. Another thing we loved was the atmosphere. There was a DJ the Saturday night we went, and the music was such a cool mix of Bollywood, French house, and eclectic lounge vibes. It was chill, classy, and not overly loud or crazy. Super cute date night vibe. Overall, genuinely a 10/10 experience. I'm literally at home right now waiting for my chicken tikka masala on Postmates and felt the need to write this review immediately. Don't sleep on this restaurant, seriously go try it ASAP. Yes, the prices are a little on the higher side, but honestly, it feels justified because the quality is there.

Another spot to check off our SGV Passport. My wife and I have dined at the newer location in…read moreArcadia on two occasions last year. One was for DineLA and one was for a Yelp event in the summer. This location has multiple parking garages to choose from near the building. This location in Pasadena was nice, just a bit smaller than the other one. The decorations are gorgeous and eye catching. We came in to use our SGV passport for the order of Pani Puri Shots. These were so good went we first tried them and couldn't want to get these again. We came in right before 3pm and they run a daily lunch special from 11:30am - 3pm. The staff was welcoming and worked very hard as she was the only server managing a few tables. We opted for 2 orders of the Pani Puri shots (one free from the SGV passport deal) and the Chicken Curry Lunch Special. The food took some time to come out but worth the wait. The Pani Puri shots were the best! I love the set up and presentation. The little mini cart even moves around with its wheels. You pour em up in the puffs and eat it in one bite! I like the flavor of the pani so I sip some too. :D As for the chicken curry, the flavors were delicious. The portions are good for one person but we shared. The naan was freshly made. The airy and crispiness makes it a great pairing with the whole meal. This location delivered on flavors and was consistent with the other restaurant. The food left us very happy! Thanks, All India Cafe! ( ^_^)b

Came here twice before writing this review. First visit was 4/5. We got the shrimp tandoori and…read morekorma. I enjoyed both, especially the shrimp tandoori because they used jumbo shrimp. The korma was good in that it had that creamy texture, but it didn't quite have that very richness that I love about Indian curry. Taste wise, it was super mild and it didn't really bring out the flavors from the spices. We got naan on the side, and this was a miss for me, mainly because it wasn't very fluffy. Actually, it was on the flatter side and the texture was a bit hard. We got a side of the pani puri as well and I enjoyed the flavors from the sauce and textures. Honestly, this was probably the most flavorful thing we had. My second visit was 2/5. I got the chicken tikka masala this time, and I found this to be really disappointing. It was so watered down that the texture was soupy. It was also super bland too. Way too mild and I couldn't taste any of the spices. We got the korma again because my fiancé liked it from the first time, and comparing the two side by side, the korma was thicker. Should I come back on future visits I'll definitely repurchase the shrimp tandoori, but the tikka masala is a hard pass for me.

We started with the samosas. They were two huge samosas and came with two sauces that were very…read moregood. I like the tamarin sauce the best. We tried the Lamb Biryani. It was quite delicious and it came with a yogurt sauce. The rice was well cooked and they were pretty generous chunks of lamb. We also got the non-vegetarian dinner platter which for $25 was a pretty good deal and definitely something to share if you want to try each of the dishes. We got the Lamb Curry, which was delicious. The Tandoori Chicken which was very moist. My favorite was the Palak Paneer. The meal also came with Dal, Naan, Raita and Basmati Rice. I think it was more than enough for one person. I got the mango lassi, which had a great consistency and wasn't too sweet. We also got the Salt lassi, which had a very interesting taste, but was pretty good. Overall, we have plenty of food to take home and enjoyed our experience. We also like that there's parking in the back so you don't have to fight for a street parking.

New Delhi Palace is intimate and tranquil. The service is quick and the food is incredible! Huge…read morefan of their Chicken Makhni! The garlic Naan is remarkably soft and fluffy! Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms but that pink soap is awful! Forgivable when the food is as flavorful as it is! A huge plus is the free parking structure behind the joint. Rare for LA.

Great neighborhood restaurant -- staff were very helpful with our order. Selected the lunch special…read moreof chicken tikku masala that came with jasmine rice, salad and dal of the day (lentil soup). Also ordered the garlic naan, and everything was sooo delicious. Couldn't decide on dessert, so they offered us a taste of their rice pudding, which was also very tasty. Great family owned restaurant, and we will be back again.

I've been wanted to try this place out since they opened. The place is pretty clean inside and out…read more. Me and my wife we ordered the lunch special, chicken curry and chicken Marsala . The food is delicious. Services are excellent. Will love to come back again soon

this spot is consistently excellent for takeaway or delivery, which is pretty rare in the last 2…read moreyears with the proliferation of grubhub and etc. most places just drop the ball and send out garbage. Bhanu never has. Their delivery is the same as the takeaway. This is also clearly a local spot. The market is also worth a visit. All of my Indian food experience is from San Diego, LA, and the bay area but I have eaten at a lot of Indian places anywhere in the area I have lived. Bhanu is in my top 3 of all CA for sure. BTW, I was never a tandori chicken person but Bhanu absolutely nails it when it comes to this simple but deceptively hard to cook (correctly) dish. I travel here from Pasadena and would go out of my way to come here no matter where in LA I lived.

BHANUS in SGV is loved by me & locals!…read more By day, the menu is filled with so many Indian Food Fav combinations that you can try what you crave from all the different types curries, Briyani, tandoori chicken, appetizers, noodles and chutneys. After Dark, Bhanus Indian transforms its kitchen to Indian Fusion burritos, chipotle style bowls and adding more flavor and spices late night munchies like nuggets and fries. These flavors are exclusive on all the food apps from 9pm to Midnight, Thursday to Sunday ONLY! I learned eating a Tandoor Chicken Caesar burrito totally hits the spot around 10pm when all the kids are finally asleep and those spiced masala fries are soo good that ketchup is not required. Definitely worth checking out!

I went here on my birthday with my parents and my brother. My parents had questions about the food…read moreand drinks and the waiter answered them proficiently. For my beverage I ordered a mango lasso. For my food, I ordered aloo gobi vegetable thali. It came with naan, lentil, and basmati rice. The entree was the aloo gobi which is potato cauliflower curry. He asked if I wanted mild for the spice level and I said yeah. It took around 10-15 minutes for my food to arrive. It was pretty mild, I should've asked for medium instead, I like when spicy food has a kick to it. The aloo gobi had a lot of sauce which I liked because in other recipes there doesn't seem to be a lot. The lentils were easy to chew and soft. My dad noticed that one fan wasn't on. He said it was hot and I didn't think so. I like the tapestry and banners up for decoration. There were at least 4 other tables filled. There was music playing but it stopped a few times. Then the music started up again after 5 or so minutes.

Tibet Nepal House is an authentic Himalayan Cuisine. It has very cozy vibes. The staff were…read moreattentive and friendly. I ordered the following: - Vegan Momo 5/5 Steamed mixed vegetable stuffed dumplings - Non Vegetable Thali 5/5 Choice Of Chicken Curry or Lamb curry. We Serve Vegetable, Lentil, Nann and Rice - Pisuwari Naan 5/5 Sweetened Naan stuffed with chestnut, peanut, and raisins. Everything was like an explosion of savory flavors in my mouth. Then I ordered - Mango Lassi 5/5 Was creamy, fragrant and had perfect sweetness. The service was fast and efficient. It is a great restaurant to try and enjoy their authentic food.

Food bar not open until 11am…read more Very tasty foods. Clean. Friendly staff. Friendly explanations of hot foods offered.

I ordered the 3‑item combo here, and unfortunately the whole experience was disappointing. The food…read moreitself wasn't great, and there weren't many choices to begin with. The worst part was the chapathi/puri situation. I was told puri would take 15 minutes, but chapathi could be made quickly, so I chose chapathi. I waited more than 15 minutes, finished my rice and curries, and still no chapathi. The person who was supposed to bring it out was on their phone the entire time, not paying attention at all. After waiting far too long, I finally just left without it. This was my first visit, and it will definitely be my last

The servers was amazing walking in you get served immediately, first you get shown the menu and the…read moredifferent options they have. There's also an outdoor or indoor place you could sit at. Overall, the experience is really nice and the food is amazing as well.

Pizza here is always fresh and amazingly tasty! Been here a few times now and I always have to get…read moreat least a tikka masala pizza as one of my orders. Fungi Lama and Habibi pizza are also delicious! Would highly recommend trying this spot out, staff are always highly helpful and attentive. Very friendly! Lots of seating and you can see right into the kitchen and their neat pizza oven. Very nice and quaint restaurant.

Really solid spot. The place is super clean, and the staff's friendly and welcoming…read more Food-wise, everything is pretty well crafted. The flavors are on point, and the spices are balanced... nothing too heavy, just really enjoyable. I also like that all the curries come with rice. Overall, just a dependable place with good food. Saag Paneer 8/10 - My favorite dish. Seasoned well, and just tastes right. I honestly never expected myself to be a fan of cottage cheese, let alone cottage cheese in curry. Chicken Tikka Masala 7/10 - Perfectly balanced with the right amount of spices. Chicken is really tender. Garlic Naan 7/10 - Crispy, with just the right amount of flakiness. Tastes amazing with both curries.

Hands-down, the best Indian cuisine in Pasadena…read more This location has gone through a lot. It at one point rented out the location next to it and it has gone through new ownership. There's one thing that is steady.- how delicious the food is. This is a south Indian restaurant and for those in the no South Indian food really focuses on fantastic breakfast food. The dosa here is exceptional. If you bring a large group of people, it's definitely a novelty and worth it to buy the family sized dosa. This is a 4 foot long dose and it takes up an entire table! The chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are fantastic as well. The rave dosa is amazing. Now getting to the highlight - the vijaywada chicken biryani. The most delicious biryani around! The service is always top-notch. Everyone is always friendly. They take reservations so that's always good. The one thing I will warn you is that on Friday and Saturday nights, due to the location, Colorado Boulevard, it gets packed in here. This is definitely a great place to bring your family, a friend, a loved one, for authentic and delicious Indian food.

From the moment we walked into this restaurant, we were welcomed with such a warm, friendly…read moreatmosphere that immediately made us feel comfortable and appreciated. The restaurant itself was extremely clean, beautifully maintained, and had an inviting environment that made the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. Our server, Zubi, provided absolutely spectacular service from beginning to end. Zubi was attentive, professional, patient, and incredibly helpful while explaining the menu and offering recommendations. Everyone on the staff was polite, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure we had an amazing experience. The food was truly outstanding and some of the most authentic Indian cuisine we have ever tasted. Every dish was made fresh to order, served hot, and packed with incredible flavor. You could immediately taste the quality, freshness, and authenticity in every bite. The spices were perfectly balanced, the food was extraordinarily delicious, and every dish was prepared with obvious care and attention to detail. Not only was the food exceptional, but it also came out very quickly without sacrificing quality. Everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. The flavors were rich, comforting, and unforgettable. This was easily a five-star dining experience in every way possible -- excellent service, authentic and flavorful food, a warm environment, and outstanding hospitality. We will absolutely be coming back again and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for truly amazing Indian cuisine.

Delicious food and wonderful staff, but the prices are a bit steep without much quantity. Like, I…read morewould have expected bigger portions for the price we paid. They had parking in the back which is a plus in contrast to the paid parking available in the street. The inside is long and narrow, with spacious booth seating. I ordered the lunch chicken tikka. It was buttery and creamy. The chicken was tender. The dish was served with rice and naan. The naan was outstanding with a toasty, crispy exterior and pillowy soft interior. The rice was fried with other ingredients. The dish also came with a salad that was less than appetizing, I didn't eat much of it. Overall, I'd probably come back. But only for lunch.