CaliChilli - unauthentic Indian Restaurant

4111 N Viking Way, Long Beach
(562) 354-6644

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Customers' Favorites

Vindaloo Lamb Shank in Goan Curry Extra Spicy for Me
Mississippi Masala and Purple Rain
Lamb Chops and Mash with Veggies
Old School Chicken Tikka
Orange Upside Down Cake
Butter Chicken Pot Pie
Truffle Chicken Tikka
Cheese Toast Scramble
Butter Chicken Wings
Cauliflower Fritters

Menu

Featured items
Butter Chicken Pot Pie
charred chicken or paneer cooked in whole spices, tomato gravy with flaky puff pastry
Dum Biryani
aromatic saffron basmati rice with spices & marinated vegetables / chicken or lamb shank
Old School Chicken Tikka
bedgi chilli marinated, clay oven roasted
Beef Short Ribs
fall of the bone charcoal beef ribs with Kashmiri curry sauce
Truffle Chicken Tikka
chicken roasted in a creamy truffle marination
Chai Tiramisu
tiramisu with cardamom & cinnamon chai
Dairy Daal
clay oven slow cooked rich buttery black lentils
Eggplant Lasagna
smoky tandoor roasted mashed eggplant layered on paneer
Cali Sticky Ribs
sticky sweet Korean inspired ribs
Lamb Chops
ginger infused tandoori marination served with pomme puree
Peeli Daal
cumin & garlic tempered yellow lentils
Tandoori Mushrooms
lightly spiced, creamy marinade, tandoor roasted
Vindaloo
braised baby back ribs or fall-off-the-bone lamb shank in spicy Goan curry
Caesar Salad
fresh romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, pancetta bacon & an option of succulent char grilled chicken tikka
Pani Puri Poppers
puffed puri bites of charred chicken or potatoes paired with mango & coconut, mint & cilantro, yoghurt & ginger dressing
Cali Chilli Rendang
slow cooked chicken or blanched vegetables in spiced chilli & cashew curry
Death By Chocolate
molten lava cake & vanilla bean ice cream
Calamari French Bean
deep fried crispy squid & french beans with lime aioli

Bread
Naan
traditional Indian leavened flat bread freshly baked in clay oven
Kulcha
clay oven baked bread with cheese & garlic / chives / jalapenos / chorizo
Mint Paratha
flaky bread with mint
Roti
unleavened flat bread made of whole wheat freshly baked in clay oven

Small Plates
Cali Quesadilla
pan-fried chicken & melted cheese with a side of herb sour cream
Pani Puri Poppers
puffed puri bites of charred chicken or potatoes paired with mango & coconut, mint & cilantro, yoghurt & ginger dressing
Cali Chilli Nachos
homemade chips tossed in signature spice mix loaded with chicken, beef, salsa & nacho cheese
Cauliflower Fritters
crispy battered cauliflower served with a refreshing sambal aioli
Calamari French Bean
deep fried crispy squid & french beans with lime aioli
Caesar Salad
fresh romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, pancetta bacon & an option of succulent char grilled chicken tikka
Garden Citrus Salad
fresh salad of romaine lettuce, seasonal berries, avocado & feta with honey mustard vinaigrette
Parmesan Truffle Fries
potato fries tossed in truffle oil topped with parmesan cheese

Large Plates
Butter Chicken Pot Pie
charred chicken or paneer cooked in whole spices, tomato gravy with flaky puff pastry
Dum Biryani
aromatic saffron basmati rice with spices & marinated vegetables / chicken or lamb shank
Eggplant Lasagna
smoky tandoor roasted mashed eggplant layered on paneer
Cali Sticky Ribs
sticky sweet Korean inspired ribs
Tellicherry Shrimp
roasted black pepper shrimp served with buttery grits
Vindaloo
braised baby back ribs or fall-off-the-bone lamb shank in spicy Goan curry
Beef Short Ribs
fall of the bone charcoal beef ribs with Kashmiri curry sauce
Lobster Moilee
sautéed butter lobster served on Kerala coconut curry
Cali Chilli Rendang
slow cooked chicken or blanched vegetables in spiced chilli & cashew curry
Chef's Signature Cut
11 oz. filet mignon served with cumin potatoes & a tangy vindaloo sauce
Pan Seared Salmon
crispy skinned salmon with a side of pomme puree

From the Clay Oven
Old School Chicken Tikka
bedgi chilli marinated, clay oven roasted
Tandoori Mushrooms
lightly spiced, creamy marinade, tandoor roasted
Truffle Chicken Tikka
chicken roasted in a creamy truffle marination
Tandoori Sea Bass
Chilean Sea Bass, Kashmiri chilli, turmeric, flash grilled, a house delicacy
Gilafi Seekh Kabob
succulent minced lamb kababs
Lamb Chops
ginger infused tandoori marination served with pomme puree
Cali Chilli Paneer Achari

Sides
Saffron Rice
fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron threads
Peeli Daal
cumin & garlic tempered yellow lentils
Dairy Daal
clay oven slow cooked rich buttery black lentils
Classic Saag Paneer
creamed spinach, mustard greens & paneer
Raita
yoghurt blended with house sauce

Desserts
Chai Tiramisu
tiramisu with cardamom & cinnamon chai
Death By Chocolate
molten lava cake & vanilla bean ice cream
Kulfi
creamy pistachio & saffron ice cream, dessert noodles

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Recent Reviews

The food is always delicious. I ordered a short rib plate as we would like to share. It came with two ribs .One of them was a regular size. The second one was half of size and half of it was fat. It as disappointing to us. This is a big difference from last time we came.
November 2025
CaliChilli might call itself “unauthentic,” but it’s definitely serving up some creative comfort food. I came for lunch on a quiet Sunday and was the only customer when I arrived—seated right away, no wait (a rare win in Long Beach!).

I ordered the Cali Chilli Chicken Pot Pie, garlic naan, and a cocktail. The pot pie was creamy, flavorful, and honestly, I could've just dipped the naan in that all day and left happy. The chicken inside was a bit...
October 2025
Lovely lunch! Lamb biryani was beautifully presented, very tasty and enough for lunch today as well. We ate in the enclosed alcove in the front, which afforded us the ability to have a conversation without competing with the ambient music. Our host was perfectly attentive and allowed us to enjoy our meal.....he showed up at just the right times with just the right things. All in all a delightful afternoon with great food and service.
October 2025

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CaliChilli - unauthentic Indian Restaurant

4111 N Viking Way, Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 354-6644