CaliChilli

4.7

395 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Chef Mural Manjunath has received four consecutive Michelin stars for his modern take on Indian cuisine. He took an innovative approach by blending traditional Indian flavors with Southeast Asian cuisine to deliver a truly unique experience. At Cali Chilli, we hope to bring you a similar experience through an Indian twist on traditional American dishes.
Located across Heartwell Park in Viking Way, a few blocks from Carson & Bellflower Blvd Cali Chilli boasts intimate and cozy seating, and some outdoor seating to enjoy the weather, perfect for any occasion.
Butter Chicken Pot Pie, Chef Mural's take on traditional Butter Chicken, Vindaloo, Chef's Signature cut filet mignon are among the favorites.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Californian, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(562) 354-6644
Website
https://cali-chilli.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michelin Star Chef Mural
Catering
Catering available
Private party facilities
Special Dinner with Michelin Star Chef Manjunath Mural

Location
4111 N Viking Way, Long Beach, CA 90808-1403
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Cross street
Bellflower & Carson
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Dahi Sev Puri$16.00
Puffed puri bites with yogurt, mint chutney, tamarind chutney, onion, cilantro & fried gram / chickpea flour vermicelli noodles
Pani Puri Poppers$14.00
(Vegetable/Chicken) Puffed puri bites of charred chicken or potatoes paired with mango & mint dressing & buttermilk
Korean Calamari French Bean$18.00
Deep fried calamari tossed in Korean sauce
Cali Quesadilla$15.00
(Vegetable/Chicken) Grilled chicken & melted cheese
Cali Chilli Nachos$16.00
(Vegetable/Chicken) Homemade chips tossed in signature spice mix loaded with chicken & beef, salsa & nacho cheese, beans
Cauliflower Fritters$15.00
Crispy battered cauliflower served with a refreshing sambal aioli
Parmesan Truffle Fries$14.00
Chicken Momos Steamed$15.00
Steamed dumplings stuffed with minced chicken served with homemade szechuan mayo sauce and soya sauce

Salad

Caesar Salad$16.00
Fresh romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, applwood bacon & an option of succulent char-grilled chicken tikka
Garden Citrus Salad$16.00
Fresh salad of romaine lettuce, seasonal berries, avocado & feta with honey mustard vinaigrette

Large Plates

Cali Sticky Ribs$22.00
Sticky sweet korean inspired ribs
Beef Short Ribs$26.00
Fall off the bone charcoal beef ribs with kashmiri curry sauce
Chef’s Signature Cut$49.00
Served with vinadaloo sauce, grilled broccoli, cauliflower
Cali Chilli Rendang
(Vegetable/Tofu/Paneer/Chicken) Slow cooked chicken or blanched vegetables in spiced chilli
- Vegetable/Tofu$18.00
- Paneer/Chicken$20.00
Cali Chilli Pot Pie
(Butter chicken/Paneer/ Lamb Rogan Josh)
- Butter chicken$25.00
- Paneer$26.00
- Lamb Rogan Josh$28.00
Vindaloo
(Tofu/Paneer/Chicken/Pork/Lamb) Braised baby back ribs or fall-off-the-bone shank in spicy goan curry
- Tofu/Paneer$23.00
- Chicken/Pork$25.00
- Lamb$26.00
- Lamb$28.00
Lobster Panang$49.00
Sautéed butter lobster served on a Thai panang curry
Tellicherry Shrimp$22.00
Roasted black pepper shrimp served with buttery grits
Dum Biryani
(Vegetable/Chicken/Lamb) Aromatic saffron basmati rice with spices and marinated chicken, vegetables or lamb shank
- Vegetable$22.00
- Chicken$25.00
- Lamb$27.00
Eggplant Bharta Lasagna$16.00
Smoky tandoori roast mashed eggplant, mozzarella cheese layered on paneer
Classic Burrata Saag Paneer$20.00
Creamed spinach, mustard green, paneer and burrata cheese
Wayanad Meen Curry$28.00
Grilled sea bass and indian flavoured tangy tamarind sauce

From the Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken Wings$18.00
Tandoori marinated clay oven roasted
Truffle Chicken Tikka$25.00
Chicken roasted in a creamy truffle marination
Old School Chicken Tikka$22.00
Byadgi chilli marinated, clay oven roasted
Tandoori Sea Bass$40.00
Kashmiri chilli, turmeric, flash grilled, a house delicacy
Gilafi Seekh Kabab$28.00
Succulent minced lamb kababs
Lamb Chops$29.00
Ginger infused tandoori marination served with pomme puree
Tandoori Mushrooms$22.00
Lightly spiced, creamy marinade, tandoor roasted
Cali Chilli Paneer Achari$22.00
Indian pickle marinated & tandoor roasted

Dessert

Chai Tiramisu$15.00
Tiramisu with cardamom & cinnamon chai
Death by Chocolate$15.00
Molten lava cake & vanilla bean ice cream
Kulfi$13.00
Creamy pistachio & saffron ice cream, dessert noodles
Oreo Cheese Cake$16.00
Buttery oreo base, ultra creamy cheese topped with homemade blueberry compote

Sides

Peeli Daal$14.00
Cumin & garlic tempered yellow lentils
Dairy Daal$16.00
Clay oven slow cooked rich buttery black lentils
Butter Naan$5.00
Garlic & Chive Naan$6.00
Roti$5.00
Mint Paratha$6.00
Saffron Rice$6.00

Zero Proof Drinks

Falooda$10.00
Rooh Afza basil seeds dessert noodles milk vanilla ice cream
Cali Chilli Powerhouse$10.00
Almonds, Pistachio, chia seeds, saffron, green cardamom blended with milk
Tropical Fruit Punch$10.00
Mango Pineapple blue berry & orange juices blended to perfection with vanilla ice cream
Virgin Mojito$10.00
Fresh lime wedges fresh mint leaves mint syrup sparkling water
Mango Passion Fruit Rose Lassi$10.00
Indian mango puree blended with yogurt and passion fruit, topped with whipped cream and rose syrup
Orange Creamsicle$10.00
Orange juice blended with creamer and topped with whipped cream and an orange wedge
Chai Tea Latte$10.00
A blend of bold Indian chai, a symphony of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger with the creamy richness of milk, served over ice
Masala Mint$10.00
Homemade spicy mint, topped with fresh lemon juice & Sprite
Passion Plum$10.00
Fresh plum marmalade with roasted cumin, lemon juice & topped with club soda
Virgin Layered Mango Berry$10.00
Hot ginger and cardamom chai$6.00

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Long Beach / Catalina
Best Food
Long Beach / Catalina
Innovative
Long Beach / Catalina
Healthy
Long Beach / Catalina
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CaliChilli offers a vibrant dining experience with "innovative and delicious Indian food." The restaurant's ambiance is "stylish and beautiful," making it perfect for special occasions. While service may occasionally lag, the "exceptional food" consistently amazes, with standout dishes like the lamb vindaloo and chicken pot pie. A must-visit gem in Long Beach!

396 Reviews

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Sandip
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great flavors and out of the ordinary Indian food. Genuine display. Will come again. Was my second time. Host was very engaging and promised a great experience.
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Ginger
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another delicious dinner at Cali Chili. Four of us shared: Butter chicken pot pie Mushrooms Cauliflower fritters Lamb Biryani Old school chicken tika Butter nan Chai tiramisu
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Julian
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and food were amazing! Staff were nice, but disorganized and inattentive…had to keep reminding about items ordered, etc.
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Brooke
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love everything about CaliChili. It's so easy to find a parking spot and once you enter the restaurant, it's like stepping into a different world. Wonderful ambiance, a unique menu and excellent food. The service is attentive without being intrusive. We started with a new item on the menu, Calamari and French Bean. It leans into more Southeast Asian flavors and was a perfect starter. It was a cold and drizzly night, so we ordered the Dum Biryani with lamb as our main course. The meat was falling off the bone. The rice, lamb and yogurt sauce all melded together perfectly. Thank you for another wonderful meal.
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Phil
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Food is amazing and the staff is attentive and helpful.
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David
VIP
Seattle
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant NEVER disappoints and it always fun to try something new we hadn't tried before like the Tandoori chicken wings we tried last night for the first time that are just crazy delicious. These revelatory moment also happened to us last time with the nachos. The tandoori sea bass is as good as it gets and always consistent, and the butter chicken pot pie is a classic. As someone who is ok but not great with heat, the food always strikes a balance with heat and flavor.
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George
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is considered an unconventional Indian restaurant because it serves beef. We enjoyed the lamb shank curry, chicken pot pie, and beef short ribs. All were delicious. The yogurt mango passionfruit drink is outstanding. We welcome the fact that it was not crowded, even on a Saturday night. The service was exceptionally good.
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Christopher
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is always outstanding, the service is not so great.
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Sandra
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and wonderful food. Highly recommend
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Donna
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal we are ready to go back - everyone was so friendly and thoughtful
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FAQs

CaliChilli offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 354-6644.

CaliChilli is rated 4.7 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

CaliChilli does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4111 N Viking Way, Long Beach, CA 90808-1403

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bellflower & Carson
Neighborhood
Long Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Californian, Barbecue
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michelin Star Chef Mural
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cali-chilli.com/
Phone number
(562) 354-6644
Catering
Catering available
Private party facilities
Special Dinner with Michelin Star Chef Manjunath Mural

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CaliChilli

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Butter Chicken Pot Pie

Pani Puri Poppers

Cali Chilli Nachos

Bread

Amritsari Kulcha$14.00

Garlic & Cheese Kulcha$12.00

Cheese & Jalapeño Kulcha$12.00

Keema Methi Kulcha$14.00

Small Plates

Dahi Sev Puri$16.00

Pani Puri Poppers$14.00

Korean Calamari French Bean$18.00

Cali Quesadilla$15.00

Cali Chilli Nachos$16.00

Cauliflower Fritters$15.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$14.00

Chicken Momos Steamed$15.00

Salad

Caesar Salad$16.00

Garden Citrus Salad$16.00

Large Plates

Cali Sticky Ribs$22.00

Beef Short Ribs$26.00

Chef’s Signature Cut$49.00

Cali Chilli Rendang

Cali Chilli Pot Pie

Vindaloo

Lobster Panang$49.00

Tellicherry Shrimp$22.00

Dum Biryani

Eggplant Bharta Lasagna$16.00

Classic Burrata Saag Paneer$20.00

Wayanad Meen Curry$28.00

From the Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken Wings$18.00

Truffle Chicken Tikka$25.00

Old School Chicken Tikka$22.00

Tandoori Sea Bass$40.00

Gilafi Seekh Kabab$28.00

Lamb Chops$29.00

Tandoori Mushrooms$22.00

Cali Chilli Paneer Achari$22.00

Dessert

Chai Tiramisu$15.00

Death by Chocolate$15.00

Kulfi$13.00

Oreo Cheese Cake$16.00

Sides

Peeli Daal$14.00

Dairy Daal$16.00

Butter Naan$5.00

Garlic & Chive Naan$6.00

Roti$5.00

Mint Paratha$6.00

Saffron Rice$6.00

Zero Proof Drinks

Falooda$10.00

Cali Chilli Powerhouse$10.00

Tropical Fruit Punch$10.00

Virgin Mojito$10.00

Mango Passion Fruit Rose Lassi$10.00

Orange Creamsicle$10.00

Chai Tea Latte$10.00

Masala Mint$10.00

Passion Plum$10.00

Virgin Layered Mango Berry$10.00

Hot ginger and cardamom chai$6.00

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