Indian food with savory dishes and flavorful bread options awaits you at Chak De California in Pasadena, CA, available for pickup.
Order onlineSamosa Chaat
$16.00
Samosa pastry topped with chutneys and savory chaat-style toppings.
“Amazing samosa chaat, lassi, and wraps among tons of really unique and delicious menu items! And in a really great spot next to tons of other restaurants, treat spots, and easy parking”
Dahi Puri Chaat
$15.00
Crisp puri shells topped with yogurt and chutneys for a tangy chaat.
“Great experience, the chicken tikka masala was wonderful, we also had the paner tacos and dahi puri. Everything was tasty and top notch, would recommend trying it out”
Smokey Chicken Tikka
$26.00
Smoky chicken pieces are marinated and cooked in a tandoor oven.
“Amazing people and clean place! Amazing mixed pakora starters, great naan, gobi Manchurian, lamb vindaloo, and chicken tikka!”
Tandoori Wings
$21.00
Chicken wings are marinated with Indian spices and roasted in a tandoor.
“What a cool new Indian fusion restaurant on Colorado blvd! I got the sliders and tikka tacos- absolutely killer. The service was attentive and restaurant spacious.”
Biryani
$22.00+
Spiced rice with a required choice of chicken, lamb, or vegetables.
“Great food and service! We tried the chicken tikka, paneer, chaat, biryani and garlic naan. Would order it all again!”
Kathi Roll
$16.00+
A flatbread wrap with chicken, lamb, or paneer; choose egg and a side.
“Excellent “Frankies” (Mumbai street food). Also primo location.”
Chicken Tikka Pizza
$23.00
Chicken tikka tops this pizza, with extra toppings available to add.
“My wife and I had a great experience at Chak De California. The food was excellent, the ambience was nice, and the plating was done really well. The flavors felt authentic and reminded us of Punjab, which made it even better. Definitely recommend this place.”
Chili Chicken
$20.00
Chicken prepared with chili seasoning; select your preferred spice level.
“Very Good customer service and fascinated food i recommend all of you guys to go over there and enjoy your meal. Especially chicken biryani, chilli chicken and mix pakoda. Main chef Sudhir and Simran maintain their restaurant very well .”
Fish 65
$21.00
Spiced fried fish bites; choose a spice level for this 65-style dish.
“Innovative menu, including chat, street foods, Indo-Chinese, and other Indian foods. Delicious!”
Fish Pakora
$20.00
Fish pieces are coated in spiced chickpea-flour batter and fried crisp.
“If you like true Indian food and an energetic feel, you will love Chak-De Bistro. We ordered a few dishes from the tandoor and some Mumbai street food (Frankies - sooo good). The owners are wonderful and passionate about this restaurant. We went on a Friday, and they had a DJ as well. Pasadena needed another strong Indian option, and this fills the void. Looking forward to our next trip.”
Chicken Tikka Masala
$25.00
Tandoor-cooked chicken is served in a creamy tomato curry sauce.
“This place is so fancy and fun I didn’t think I would be let in in casual clothes lol! But the service was quick and food was fresh! We got the chicken tikka masala & samosas. Would 1000% come back”
Eggplant Bharta
$21.00
Roasted eggplant mashed and seasoned with Indian spices.
“Absolutely wonderful place for an outstanding modern indian dinner! Service was wonderful and helpful, and the food was the best I’ve had in the states. I’d recommend the Murg Makhani any day! I will be coming back!”
Chole Bhattura
$15.00
Chickpea curry served with bhatura, a puffy deep-fried bread.
“Thank you for amazing food and service! Samosa chat 10/10 Papdi chat 8/10 Seekh kabob 8/10 Chhole Bhatura 10/10 Nimbu Masala 10/10”
Aloo Parantha
$14.00
A griddled Indian flatbread is stuffed with seasoned potato.
“Delicious food and great service! If you looking for Indian food I totally recommend this place.”
Aloo Puri
$15.00
Spiced potato curry is served with puffed, deep-fried puri bread.
“Seriously so good! The food is like top tier and I have been to quite a few Indian food places”
Egg Bhurji w Pav
$15.00
Spiced scrambled eggs come with soft pav bread rolls.
“Amazing food, I wasn’t familiar with this region of India and their specific cuisine, and it was absolutely delicious! Their breads are especially tasty and soft.”
Garlic Naan
$7.00
Garlic flavors this soft naan; crispness and butter can be adjusted.
“Everything was so tasty! And great service! The garlic naan was life changing🤤”
Garlic Bullet Naan
$9.00
Garlic naan bread with optional crisping, extra garlic, or no butter.
“My family and me visited the place and it’s a must visit Indian restaurant in Pasadena. They went above and beyond in customer service. Mouth watering appetizers - specially sev puri and samosa chat. In main course try their billet naan if you are spice lover. Paneer do Pyaza and dal was also made to perfection. Will visit back soon.”
Garlic & Cheese Naan
$8.00
Garlic-cheese naan with optional crisping, butter, or extra garlic.
“Very favorable food. Naan was cooked to a perfect crunchiness. The samosas were served with a small salad which complemented the savory Samosas well. The masala was deeply flavorful. I will return to try other dishes. Oh and restrooms were immaculate.”
Butter Naan
$5.00
Butter naan flatbread with optional crispness, garlic, or butter changes.
“It is the best restaurant serving the most authentic Indian cuisine in California. Ally adds the charm with her amazing service, she’s is indeed 10/10 .”
Gajar Ka Halwa
$11.00
A sweet Indian carrot pudding is slowly cooked into a soft dessert.
“Good Indian food is hard to come by. This place does it well! Great food and atmosphere!”
Gulab Jamun
$11.00
Soft milk-based dumplings are fried and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup.
“This place caught my wife and I totally off guard. Best Indian food we’ve had in the states. We ended up ordering a weeks worth of food, it was so good — we got the chicken korma, paneer, and chicken tikka masala, with sides of roti and garlic cheese naan. The naan in particular was a standout, I didn’t want to dip it in anything because it tasted so good on its own. Interior was also delightful, they didn’t skimp on materials. May this place have a long and bright future.”
Kulfi
$11.00
A dense, creamy Indian frozen dessert made with milk.
“We had their chicken tikka and chicken korma with garlic naan. Everything was delicious and the bread was fresh out of the oven and very tasty. We finished our meal with Kulfi as dessert which was beautifully presented and was delicious.”
Rasmalai
$11.00
Soft cheese dumplings served in sweetened, fragrant milk.
“Absolutely loved this place! The food was a perfect blend of authentic Indian and flavorful Indo-Chinese dishes .The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. Everyone should give it a try! I’m from San Diego and really hope they open a location here someday :)”
Chak De California serves Indian food spanning chaat, tandoori fish, lamb chops, and masala omelettes with pav. You can also find potato and cauliflower paranthas alongside Kashmiri-style meatballs.
Chicken Tikka Masala offers mild or extra-spicy heat, and Vindaloo has chicken or lamb options. Order Garlic & Cheese Naan with extra butter, or add chili peppers and onions to Paneer Tikka Pizza.
Join us in Pasadena, CA, for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Kathi Roll offers chicken or paneer with an added egg and fries or a side salad, while Gulab Jamun has an ice cream option.
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