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South Asian Food in Pasadena

Tandoori flavors and paneer dishes shape South Asian food at Chak De California in Pasadena, with pickup available for your meal.

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Indian Food

Biryani

$22.00

Spiced rice with a required spice-level choice and optional add-ins.

“Decided to try after walking by quite often with my dog. The chicken biriyani is AMAZING! Perfectly spiced and comes with a side of refreshing yogurt sauce.”

Gulab Jamun

$11.00

Soft milk-based dough balls are fried and soaked in sweet syrup.

“The ambiance was vibrant, complemented by lively music, delicious food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As it was my first time trying Indian food, I greatly appreciated the attentive yet unobtrusive service. Grant, Tain and the head chef, Sudhir were particularly helpful—knowledgeable and eager to guide me through the menu, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful introduction to Indian food, and I look forward to returning.”

Chaat

Gol Gappa Shots

$13.00

Gol gappa shots feature crisp hollow shells with tangy spiced water.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic Indian restaurant in Pasadena! From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent and welcoming. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care, everything we tried was delicious. We had the Fish 65, Samosa Chaat, Pani Puri, Smoky Chicken Tikka and few other dishes, and every dish was packed with flavor. Great location, excellent service, and truly delicious food. Definitely one of the best Indian restaurants we’ve tried in the Pasadena area, or in LA in general and we’ll absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend!”

Samosa

Curry

Chicken

Tandoori Dishes

Indo-Chinese Food

Indian Breads

Garlic Bullet Naan

$9.00

Garlic Bullet Naan is a leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor.

“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.”

Kashmiri Meatballs

Made with Care at Chak De California

At Chak De California, South Asian food spans tandoori fish and lamb chops, paneer tikka on pizza, and chicken tikka with pasta. You can also find chaat alongside samosas filled with chicken or chocolate.

Biryani offers lamb as a protein choice, while Korma can be ordered with paneer and rice. Hakka Noodles has a chicken option, and you can choose mild or extra spicy heat for your noodles.

Join us in Pasadena for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Your Paneer Lunch has a choice of Saag Paneer or Shahi Paneer, with butter naan available alongside an Indian medium spice level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular South Asian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala — This curry features chicken in creamy tomato sauce seasoned with spices; select a rice option and your preferred spice level.
  • Biryani — This spiced rice dish includes a required choice of spice level, while chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables are optional.
  • Saag — Saag is a spiced leafy-greens curry; choose chicken, lamb, or paneer, decide whether to add rice, and select a spice level.
  • Samosas — Samosas are savory-filled pastries fried until crisp, offering a flaky shell around a seasoned center.
  • Garlic Naan — This soft, leavened Indian flatbread is baked in a tandoor and flavored with garlic; butter can be adjusted.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for south asian food throughout the Pasadena area. Order your south asian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Do you take reservations?

Yes! We accept reservations through OpenTable. You can easily reserve a table online by selecting your preferred date, time, and party size.