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    Red Chili

    3.4 (463 reviews)
    ModeratePakistani, Halal, Indian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The amazing bone in tandoori chicken
    Peter M.

    If you are in the mood for Indian cuisine, there are numerous restaurants in the San Fernando Valley. Only a few of them have buffets. If you want to highlight your taste buds, have you tried Pakistani cuisine? Decades ago, my quest for the best tandoori chicken in the valley, brought me to Red Chili on Parthenia, in Northridge. It has always taken the crown. I recently discovered that they actually have a buffet too, including this tandoori chicken, a d only offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 3 PM ($25 plus tax). Things are different here. On the meat side, they had beef nihari, beef haleem, chicken tikka masala, chicken biriyani and tandoori chicken. Last two lived up, amazing. The other 3 were mediocre. Both beef dishes were pasty, already thick and over heated since 11 am. For vegetables, only 3 selections. Chole (garbanzos) was better than the other two, again pasty dishes of potatoes and spinach, that lacked the fresh look and taste. Last two even loosing texture. There were adequate condiments, on the spread. Unique here are the two unlimited selections of freshly cooked naan and puri (Indian buffets give you a choice of none but only one serving). I had 3 puri servings. It was flaky, well layered, soft, easy to eat and melts in your mouth. In a nutshell, finding restaurants in the valley for Pakistani cuisine or at that matter in Los Angeles, is not easy. They are there. OC has a handful that are super. But in the Valley, there is no abundance. So make the journey to Red Chili. At least, just for the biriyani and tandoori chicken.

    Open buffet  every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm
    Fatima A.

    If you guys love open buffet thos os restaurant they have open buffet a year Saturdays and sunday from 11 am to 3pm I love there tikka chicken and naan and shrimp baryani but becarefull they put 2 peice or 3 peice

    chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
    Amethyst M.

    I went to Red Chili for the first time just bc there was a shaded parking spot right in front of their establishment I've been a customer at one of the other restaurants in the same plaza & decided to check out Red Chili since I was literally right in front. The items on their menu looked really good & bc I was picking up lunch to meet a friend I gave my friend the two options: Red Chili & the other establishment. We decided on giving Red Chili our business bc I was in the mood to try a new place. The menu had a couple of photos of their food & I asked the person at the register if there was a photo of the Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza bc there was clearly no photo of any pizza on the menu so she got her phone from the back area & pulled up a photo. AS SOON AS SHE SHOWED ME HER PHONE W THE PHOTO OF THE FOOD ITEM I WAS ASKING ABOUT the restaurant phone rang. The owner was reprimanding her for pulling her phone out in front of me, the customer. I would have given this place a 5 star review if that incident did not happen. I apologized to her bc my intention was to just see what the restaurant was promoting, not for her to get talked down to. I tipped her in cash, ofc, for the inconvenience. If the menu online & in person had proper photos & labels to the description of the photos I am sure that there would not have been any issue. Anyways, I apologized to her for asking what the food at the restaurant looked like bc there was lack of evidence. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious & well lit, if I had time to sit down & eat my food I would have. The chicken tikka masala pizza was honestly really tasty. I am super happy that she showed me a photo of the menu item. I also ordered veggie samosas & they were pretty good too.

    Shrimp Biryani
    Kislev A.

    Red Chili is located in a shopping center with free parking spots. This comes in very handy as it takes about 20 minutes for your to-go order to be ready. There was no line to get in, to order or to pick up your food. Ordered a SHRIMP BIRYANI and the flavor on the rice is sooooo good! There are 6 full shrimps in that very generous pile of rice. I'm sure I could have split this with someone, but I was so hungry I finished it all by myself.

    garlic naan
    Andrew N.

    Been coming here for a few years so far and they never disappoint me with the food they have to offer. The curry and masala are my go to things to get here. The chicken and lamb are cooked perfectly so its easy to bite into. I also get the garlic naan which is made fresh and has a good aromatic smell to it. Inside there are lots of seats and I never really see it get full. You have lots of parking in the plaza, however, it can be crowded sometimes. The wait time for to go orders can take a while. I usually wait an average of 30 minutes for an order of chicken curry, lamb masala, and garlic naan. I recommend ordering ahead on phone then picking up 30 minutes later. If you dine in, it takes around 20 minutes until your food comes out.

    "It's hard to find good food for under $10, but this place gives you so much for a small price. I really liked the daal and naan."

    Raw chicken Lahori Chargha
    Jasmine M.

    Well ; we got food poisoning! If you want to be extremely sick after your meal eat here!!

    Natalie R.

    Great food, good service, variety of food choices. Ambiance is calm, we went during lunch time.

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    Food quantity and quality are not good at all. Service was okay and the ambiance is fine too

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    One the best kept secrets in the Valley! If you love flavor and authenticity...look no further!

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    Service was excellent. Alisa was a sweetheart. She took great care of us, and she was such a joy to be around.

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    This place has great food, great service with large portions and a homey feeling. Can't wait to go back.

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    Outstanding authentic Indo/Pak food. Clean grade A restaurant. Anything on the menu is delicious. JZ

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    Halal Biriyani Kabob House

    4.4(195 reviews)
    1.0 miNorthridge
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    I had a great experience at Halal Biriyani Kabob House! I ordered the grilled chicken breast, which…read morecame with a fresh salad and a choice of rice or bread--I went with the bread. The chicken was cooked fresh to order, and you could definitely taste the difference. It was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor--not dry at all. The portion size was perfect for lunch and left me satisfied without being too heavy. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable place to enjoy your meal. There's also plenty of parking, which makes stopping by easy and convenient. A special thank you to Uzi, who greeted me with a big smile and made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in. He was kind, attentive, and gave me a great recommendation for the chicken. Excellent customer service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere--I'll definitely be back!

    This place was recommended by my brother, who's also a big foodie, and it did not disappoint!…read more We already knew what we wanted to order when we walked in, but the employee helping us gave us some great recommendations and explained which dishes paired well together. We ordered the lamb shank, samosas, butter chicken, and I believe some chicken rolls that he recommended. Let me tell you nothing disappointed us. Everything was absolutely delicious! I would definitely come back to try more items because there are so many great options on the menu. Before we left, the employee even gave us a complimentary treat, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I wish I had asked for his name because he was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful. The restaurant had a great vibe, and it was nice seeing so many families enjoying their meals. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back!

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    3.9(52 reviews)
    1.5 miNorthridge
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    Picked up another bone bag from the Asian Spot and it was a significantly smaller size. I was told…read moreit's because beef prices have risen. At first I was a little downhearted by the size, but honestly the amount of bones I received is still a hearty amount, I have some of the bones simmering in the crock pot now making some bone broth. I never really looked around the store before today, and actually there's allot of things in the store that I want to purchase, I saw that they sell bags of Samosas, and lots of other delicious looking foods that I plan to try on my next visit.

    Asian Spot is a Pakistani grocery, meat market and hot food store (with hardly any in-dining…read moreseating), located at the junction of Tampa and Roscoe. Their hot menu is limited, but covers all the hallmarks of well known Pakistani favorites. Carry out is the way to go. They also have a hot case with samosas (prepared like they really should, with a crisp but thin outer dough wrap). Intoxicating aroma. No thick dough. The accent is on the filling. Here the ground beef, the ground chicken are very mild, but there are no fillers, you can absorb the freshness. Goat samosas are unique, hard to find. Yet my first experience was a surprise. The goat meat is ground, that is okay. But the filling was cold, even had ice particles, exuded cold water. Clearly made from a frozen batch of meat. Another first. These appetizers lack clout in spices, hence miss the mark. Somehow, the potato samosas are the best. The chicken empanada, in my opinion, overtakes the chicken samosa in texture, flavor and overall taste. Chicken Biriyani is good, but needs consistency in flavor, color, fragrance and intensity. The green chutney and raita that accompany these dishes are different and unremarkable. Seekh Kabob (two of them to an order), while well priced, were dry and bland. In spite of this, food here is prepared fresh daily (not the goat samosa), halal and diverse. There is no fish. Service is exceptional.

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    4.4(293 reviews)
    4.3 miTarzana
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    Apey Kade, a Sri Lankan restaurant in Tarzana, continues to dominate, in the sparse landscape of…read morethis unique, fragrant and spicy island cuisine. This eatery has been around for a while, been always consistent in its high quality and therefore become a magnet for that hungry craving and adventurous foodie. Of the handful of Sri Lankan establishments in the SFV and its vicinities, Apey Kade provides the largest selection of staples, main dishes and those addicting appetizers called "short eats". Be it the fish roll (also called a Chinese roll), the cutlet, the patties, masala vadai, the scotch egg or the bacon & egg pastry, to name a few, everything is good here. For the mains, they have meals for string hoppers, hoppers, godamba rotis, pol roti and more. Let us not forget the ubiquitous rice and curry, the banana leaf rice packets and the lumprais. Important to note, for those that question it, Sri Lankan curries have a very different aroma, flavor and taste profile than food from any other country. The offerings here, are fresh and cooked with high quality Sri Lankan spices and ingredients. The pol (coconut) sambol is a must, it is intoxicating. Apey Kade is helmed by a delightful husband (Lalith) and wife (Niza) team, who are the culinary trifecta - owners, chefs and servers, at this small and cozy restaurant. Their humor, warmth and Sri Lankan hospitality, enhances the culinary dining (or to go) experience, that makes you desire to come back here, again and again.

    Definitely come, it's definitely worth it…read more Parking lot is small, and can be horrible, but get past that and come in and enjoy the small space. Being able to communicate with the owner is awesome. He is filled with personality, enjoys life and spreads joy. The food is awesome. It is of-the-best Sri Lankan food. Their items in the display case are good too, don't skip those, try them all! Definitely get a chai, it is SO delicious! If you are nearby and reading, come!

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