Chili Chutney Afghani Restaurant

Thank you Reza and Edith for having us for dinner. You both and your team are awesome. The food’s always delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken \u0026 Beef Koobideh Combo, Leek Bolani

I’ll be 100% honest. Nothing compares to your moms delicious Afghan food. But dang, this spot is REALLY good. I found this to be much better than the famous De Afghanan in Fremont. The Chapli was delicious. The Bolani was a little thick, just ask for it to be crispy.

The service was slow, but that’s because they were understaffed. But as much as I hate eating Afghan food outside, this was definitely memorable. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

The food is so tasty and good and service as well best food I have had in OC

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The vibe is cozy and unpretentious, with quick and friendly service. The owners are often seen interacting with guests, adding a personal touch to the experience. the pricing is reasonable for the quality and authenticity of the food.

It was great experience seriously. The chili's heat is balanced by a subtle sweetness and a hint of vinegar, making it versatile enough to complement a wide range of Afghan dishes, from rice to lamb.

This is a revised review based on announcement I read in June 2025 that this restaurant was ordered closed for cockroach infestation for a number of days.

I will not ever go to this restaurant again as a result! I will not trust a restaurant that gets cited by public health officials.

There's such a thing as over-improvement and over the top interior decoration, including too many white and black wall and ceiling panels. But the food is still good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Kabuli Pulao: This signature dish was a standout. The perfectly cooked basmati rice, infused with saffron and topped with sweet carrots, raisins, and tender lamb, was a beautiful balance of sweet and savory.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken \u0026 Beef Koobideh Combo, Qabili Palau

What truly stood out was the freshness. You could tell that the ingredients were thoughtfully sourced and handled with care. Every bite felt intentional, crafted with both skill and passion. A great place to visit for food lovers people

Recommended dishes: Qabili Palau, Kebab, Lamb Shank

Very rude waiter smells like cigarettes when he approaches you. He tries to get my phone number.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Great spot, good food, reasonable prices. Ask about when they have live performances!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Were seated for 45 minutes — no one took our order. We went to the server and asked him — he relayed that he was the only one working and could not take our order. Drove all the way from torrance — never going here again.

Service: 1

Horrible experience! Poor customer service. We went for Fathers Day and were seated for 1 hour without our order being taken. The waiter was extremely rude and combative. He has no manners. Other customers were complaining about him too. Stay away from this place unless you want to be waiting for 1+ hour to have your order taken and be treated poorly.

Such a very bad service
Father’s Day only one waiter working
Whole restaurant was empty still they said to make reservation
Very poor poor poor service
We went from Torrance big group
Very disappointed
Love their food but service horrible
Totally ruined our trip

I was expecting authentic Afghan flavors, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. The Qabili/Kabuli Palao was quite underwhelming—the rice was broken, dry, and had the texture and taste of leftovers rather than a freshly prepared dish. The Bolani was overly greasy and had a strong aftertaste, suggesting it was fried in old oil. Overall, the quality and authenticity were lacking, which was disappointing.

Nothing like afghan foods at all,
Very bad taste specially in ground chicken and lamb kabobs. Wast of money.