We used Calif Chicken Cafe catering for a baby shower. We had 55 guests and we were amazed at the quality and quantity of the offerings. Excellent food, service and presentation. Will highly recommend to family and friends.
Masked-Caper
One of my fav places to get chicken rotisserie and chicken pasta. Don't miss these two. This is one of the branches. All of them are good.
markcorbin
I love the food at CCC. Easy in and out parking in the rear of the restaurant and food is always fresh and tasty. Dine-in and take out are two options to eat here.
Mohammad Asiri
excellent
Mohammad Almazni
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Gautam S.
Super bummed they closed. Had some of the juciest and best chicken ever. Best Indian food in Westwood
Randy I.
I think I saw a tumble weed blow by in front of the store. It was kind of empty which usually doesn't bode well for a restaurant, especially during peak dinner hours at 6 or 7pm. Anyway, I went here with my girlfriend and we ordered one dish. It was large enough for the both of us and it came out to be about $13 with mango lassi and some simosa. We ordered 3 chicken dishes with some garlic naan and rice. I felt the food was a little stale and was probably cooked several hours prior to us arriving and was just being heated. The food was decent but nothing that impressed me. I'm sure it would be much better fresh and my guess it was just bad timing on our part.
Katherine R.
I've been meaning to rate this place for a while because it is so delicious! I was asking around about good Indian food an a friend of mine recommended this place (which is good, because I had driven past it literally HUNDREDS of times and never realized that they serve Indian food haha). Cutting to the chase: -Very generous portion sizes (when I leave here, I feel as satisfied as I do after eating KBBQ lol)... e.g. the naan is seriously like a foot long and six inches wide in the center :P -Good assortment of vegetarian and chicken options, both delicious! If you are not as hungry, I would opt for the vegetarian ones... I got the 3-chicken plate one time and had to waddle out instead of walking. -Well-rounded dinner for $6-$9!! Plates include whatever entrees you request, plus salad, rice, raita, naan, pakora/samosa, and mango lassi (depending on which plate you order). -I like this place so much that I dragged 2 cars' worth of my friends here to try it lol. Pluse the line isn't usually that long--I have a feeling that this is only because people can't tell what it is from the sign on the street! -Like 2 parking spaces in the lot, so you will probably have to get metered parking on the street (not a problem) or head around back or across the street to the more residential areas. GO HERE!
Veronica Y.
A very solid restaurant. I have had the meal deal #8 (tandoori chicken) and my gosh that is surprisingly moist and tender chicken. They are generous with the chicken. I've also had the chicken naan-a-rito and it is both exceedingly large (two meals, without a doubt) and tasty! Apparently, you can also customize it too, if you want slightly different ingredients in there. And for $8, it is one of the best value meals i've experienced in West LA. Their naan deserves a mention - it is always freshly made. It is delightfully chewy, although the garlic naan sometimes comes out a little burnt. Finally, the mango lassi is poured out of a gallon container so I don't think it's fresh-made. It's ok, not the best lassi i've ever had, but good enough to order every single time I go! This place will probably set you back about $10, and you'll leave satisfied. Oh and, awesome bollywood music videos play in the background. That gives it an extra half-star.
Cleophus B.
I'm an amateur when it comes to Indian food. But I must say Healthy Chicken Cafe isn't half bad. So far, I've been here twice. First visit, I had the Chicken Tikka Marsala plate and it was delicious, it came with 2 sides, and knaan. My second visit, I tried the Tandori chicken combo it was very delicious, it came with 1 side, I believe, and Mango Lassi (sort of like a smoothie). It's never busy in here, and the parking sucks, but it is worth a try.
I came here with my gf on a Saturday night. It was empty! Not a good sign. We both got the #9 which is 2 meat servings, with veg, rice, salad and drink for $9. I chose: Chicken mince with coconut and mango, chicken in tomato sauce, and the spinach. All of the above tasted very mediocre. My gf chose: 2 servings of the Chicken tikka massala, with the spinach, rice and salad. She didn't like any of them. We also ordered a samosa which came with a fried potato. They weren't anything special either. The problem is, the food doesn't have much flavor and it's not fresh. All the dishes are already warmed like a buffet style. Even the samosas are microwaved. We really wanted to like this place because of it's pleasant decor with a casual, mellow environment. It's perfect for students (one of the meals is called the UCLA special or something) since it's a cheap eat and gives you a decent sized portion. Unfortunately, the mango lassi was the highlight of the meal. We won't be returning! I guess it's back to Tara's Himalayan on Venice blvd.
Radiance L.
Healthy chicken cafe? No, not healthy. Personally I don't understand the point of burritos. Stuffing all the beautiful looking ingredients in a wrap and hiding them from hungry eyes doesn't ring my bell. So of course, I was very offended when a glorious chicken tikka masala was trying its best to double as a burrito at this place. It was called the Naan-o-rito or something that would make India blush in a bad way. MUCH better Indian places around this area are: India's Oven or All India Cafe. Go there instead.
Cage H.
Healthy Chicken Cafe has replaced the unlamented Darbar restaurant that used to occupy the same venue. Their business plan apparently aims to differentiate themselves from the other two mediocre Indian/Pakistani restaurants on Westwood by appealing to the college crowd with low prices for low quality and to the vegan crowd with tasteless, ostensibly vegan dishes. The only two items I had with any flavor at all were the cabbage pickles (not the tasteless carrot pickles) and the surpassingly tangy mint & tamarind chutney on the undercooked and otherwise unexciting pakora ball. The remodel is more bare-bones than the old restaurant. It looks like a cafeteria, complete with a counter of steam trays behind plexiglass, though you are not able to serve yourself. The menu is confusing, as most items other than tandoori chicken seem to come from the steam tray, and they have at least 11 different combinations options, depending on whether you have all vegetarian, or some chicken dishes, with or without sides and desserts. None of the combo options addressed the obvious lamb dish sitting at the end of the steam tray, and it was hard to determine the price of individual items if you wanted to order a la carte. On the other hand, everything seemed quite cheap. Many people seem to get take out, based on the extended wait that I had behind only 3 people in line, all of whom were picking up large to-go orders. While waiting, I saw the server pour mango lassi mix from a large plastic carton like eggnog comes in. Clearly the guy in front of me had the same thought (they buy from a factory) and asked, "Do you make your own lassis here?" The server blandly assured him, "Yes," but then said that they could not sell the lassi mix itself. I was underwhelmed and just as happy that the lassi that supposedly came with my combo never in fact arrived at my table. I tried to order a paneer curry, was informed that it was tofu (in Indian food? because Indians eat tofu?), and had it anyway in preference to the watery-looking lentils or the remaining lumps of saag drying out in a corner of their steam tray. The tofu curry was watery and tasteless, as were the channa (chickpeas). I paid for the 50¢ upgrade to garlic naan from regular, but have no idea whether I actually received garlic naan. In any case, it was dry, tasteless, and overly scorched. The dessert, a lump of carrot pudding, was inedible: oddly sweet, weirdly textured, separating as it congealed. Possibly they tried to go vegan on it and left out the ghee/butter that normally goes into Indian carrot puddings and makes them delicious. Maybe aspartame instead of sugar as well? It was cloying rather than sharply sweet as it should be. Overall, the food here is inauthentic and bland, which is sad because South Asia has amazingly flavorful vegetarian cuisine. Reading other reviews and looking at the restaurant itself, I can only assume that its relatively high marks are based primarily on cheapness and volume. Undoubtedly that will appeal to some, but if you're looking for actual Indian food, go up the street or down to Pico.
Richard B.
This place is great! The food is tasty, the guy is a sweetheart, the prices are low (75 cent samosas), and they have two awesome patios. COME COME COME. PS - a lot of the negative reviews talk about how this isn't place isn't as "authentic" as if they have some authority over what constitutes "real" indian food. It's just food, it tastes good, get over it.
Chow Y.
To be fair, I went back. Truly - this food is just not good. The chicken DOES taste strange, and the odd little bits and pieces that get thrown at your just don't quite do it. As well, try cutting it with those incredibly cheap plastic forks/knives which break off into the food in an instant. Then there is their policy of giving you 1-2 little thin napkins at a time. So I need to keep getting up and asking for more. Flavors are off from all the Indian I have had in my life - from Canada to Hong Kong...nothing like this...ever. Sad for you LA people who have nothing to compare this to that is actually good because this city has very few indian spots and a good one is still essentially out of reach. I can see though how vegan-ish people would have fun here pretending that what they're eating is healthy/tasty. It isn't.
We used Calif Chicken Cafe catering for a baby shower. We had 55 guests and we were amazed at the quality and quantity of the offerings. Excellent food, service and presentation. Will highly recommend to family and friends.
One of my fav places to get chicken rotisserie and chicken pasta. Don't miss these two. This is one of the branches. All of them are good.
I love the food at CCC. Easy in and out parking in the rear of the restaurant and food is always fresh and tasty. Dine-in and take out are two options to eat here.
excellent
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Super bummed they closed. Had some of the juciest and best chicken ever. Best Indian food in Westwood
I think I saw a tumble weed blow by in front of the store. It was kind of empty which usually doesn't bode well for a restaurant, especially during peak dinner hours at 6 or 7pm. Anyway, I went here with my girlfriend and we ordered one dish. It was large enough for the both of us and it came out to be about $13 with mango lassi and some simosa. We ordered 3 chicken dishes with some garlic naan and rice. I felt the food was a little stale and was probably cooked several hours prior to us arriving and was just being heated. The food was decent but nothing that impressed me. I'm sure it would be much better fresh and my guess it was just bad timing on our part.
I've been meaning to rate this place for a while because it is so delicious! I was asking around about good Indian food an a friend of mine recommended this place (which is good, because I had driven past it literally HUNDREDS of times and never realized that they serve Indian food haha). Cutting to the chase: -Very generous portion sizes (when I leave here, I feel as satisfied as I do after eating KBBQ lol)... e.g. the naan is seriously like a foot long and six inches wide in the center :P -Good assortment of vegetarian and chicken options, both delicious! If you are not as hungry, I would opt for the vegetarian ones... I got the 3-chicken plate one time and had to waddle out instead of walking. -Well-rounded dinner for $6-$9!! Plates include whatever entrees you request, plus salad, rice, raita, naan, pakora/samosa, and mango lassi (depending on which plate you order). -I like this place so much that I dragged 2 cars' worth of my friends here to try it lol. Pluse the line isn't usually that long--I have a feeling that this is only because people can't tell what it is from the sign on the street! -Like 2 parking spaces in the lot, so you will probably have to get metered parking on the street (not a problem) or head around back or across the street to the more residential areas. GO HERE!
A very solid restaurant. I have had the meal deal #8 (tandoori chicken) and my gosh that is surprisingly moist and tender chicken. They are generous with the chicken. I've also had the chicken naan-a-rito and it is both exceedingly large (two meals, without a doubt) and tasty! Apparently, you can also customize it too, if you want slightly different ingredients in there. And for $8, it is one of the best value meals i've experienced in West LA. Their naan deserves a mention - it is always freshly made. It is delightfully chewy, although the garlic naan sometimes comes out a little burnt. Finally, the mango lassi is poured out of a gallon container so I don't think it's fresh-made. It's ok, not the best lassi i've ever had, but good enough to order every single time I go! This place will probably set you back about $10, and you'll leave satisfied. Oh and, awesome bollywood music videos play in the background. That gives it an extra half-star.
I'm an amateur when it comes to Indian food. But I must say Healthy Chicken Cafe isn't half bad. So far, I've been here twice. First visit, I had the Chicken Tikka Marsala plate and it was delicious, it came with 2 sides, and knaan. My second visit, I tried the Tandori chicken combo it was very delicious, it came with 1 side, I believe, and Mango Lassi (sort of like a smoothie). It's never busy in here, and the parking sucks, but it is worth a try.
Restaurantji Recommends
I came here with my gf on a Saturday night. It was empty! Not a good sign. We both got the #9 which is 2 meat servings, with veg, rice, salad and drink for $9. I chose: Chicken mince with coconut and mango, chicken in tomato sauce, and the spinach. All of the above tasted very mediocre. My gf chose: 2 servings of the Chicken tikka massala, with the spinach, rice and salad. She didn't like any of them. We also ordered a samosa which came with a fried potato. They weren't anything special either. The problem is, the food doesn't have much flavor and it's not fresh. All the dishes are already warmed like a buffet style. Even the samosas are microwaved. We really wanted to like this place because of it's pleasant decor with a casual, mellow environment. It's perfect for students (one of the meals is called the UCLA special or something) since it's a cheap eat and gives you a decent sized portion. Unfortunately, the mango lassi was the highlight of the meal. We won't be returning! I guess it's back to Tara's Himalayan on Venice blvd.
Healthy chicken cafe? No, not healthy. Personally I don't understand the point of burritos. Stuffing all the beautiful looking ingredients in a wrap and hiding them from hungry eyes doesn't ring my bell. So of course, I was very offended when a glorious chicken tikka masala was trying its best to double as a burrito at this place. It was called the Naan-o-rito or something that would make India blush in a bad way. MUCH better Indian places around this area are: India's Oven or All India Cafe. Go there instead.
Healthy Chicken Cafe has replaced the unlamented Darbar restaurant that used to occupy the same venue. Their business plan apparently aims to differentiate themselves from the other two mediocre Indian/Pakistani restaurants on Westwood by appealing to the college crowd with low prices for low quality and to the vegan crowd with tasteless, ostensibly vegan dishes. The only two items I had with any flavor at all were the cabbage pickles (not the tasteless carrot pickles) and the surpassingly tangy mint & tamarind chutney on the undercooked and otherwise unexciting pakora ball. The remodel is more bare-bones than the old restaurant. It looks like a cafeteria, complete with a counter of steam trays behind plexiglass, though you are not able to serve yourself. The menu is confusing, as most items other than tandoori chicken seem to come from the steam tray, and they have at least 11 different combinations options, depending on whether you have all vegetarian, or some chicken dishes, with or without sides and desserts. None of the combo options addressed the obvious lamb dish sitting at the end of the steam tray, and it was hard to determine the price of individual items if you wanted to order a la carte. On the other hand, everything seemed quite cheap. Many people seem to get take out, based on the extended wait that I had behind only 3 people in line, all of whom were picking up large to-go orders. While waiting, I saw the server pour mango lassi mix from a large plastic carton like eggnog comes in. Clearly the guy in front of me had the same thought (they buy from a factory) and asked, "Do you make your own lassis here?" The server blandly assured him, "Yes," but then said that they could not sell the lassi mix itself. I was underwhelmed and just as happy that the lassi that supposedly came with my combo never in fact arrived at my table. I tried to order a paneer curry, was informed that it was tofu (in Indian food? because Indians eat tofu?), and had it anyway in preference to the watery-looking lentils or the remaining lumps of saag drying out in a corner of their steam tray. The tofu curry was watery and tasteless, as were the channa (chickpeas). I paid for the 50¢ upgrade to garlic naan from regular, but have no idea whether I actually received garlic naan. In any case, it was dry, tasteless, and overly scorched. The dessert, a lump of carrot pudding, was inedible: oddly sweet, weirdly textured, separating as it congealed. Possibly they tried to go vegan on it and left out the ghee/butter that normally goes into Indian carrot puddings and makes them delicious. Maybe aspartame instead of sugar as well? It was cloying rather than sharply sweet as it should be. Overall, the food here is inauthentic and bland, which is sad because South Asia has amazingly flavorful vegetarian cuisine. Reading other reviews and looking at the restaurant itself, I can only assume that its relatively high marks are based primarily on cheapness and volume. Undoubtedly that will appeal to some, but if you're looking for actual Indian food, go up the street or down to Pico.
This place is great! The food is tasty, the guy is a sweetheart, the prices are low (75 cent samosas), and they have two awesome patios. COME COME COME. PS - a lot of the negative reviews talk about how this isn't place isn't as "authentic" as if they have some authority over what constitutes "real" indian food. It's just food, it tastes good, get over it.
To be fair, I went back. Truly - this food is just not good. The chicken DOES taste strange, and the odd little bits and pieces that get thrown at your just don't quite do it. As well, try cutting it with those incredibly cheap plastic forks/knives which break off into the food in an instant. Then there is their policy of giving you 1-2 little thin napkins at a time. So I need to keep getting up and asking for more. Flavors are off from all the Indian I have had in my life - from Canada to Hong Kong...nothing like this...ever. Sad for you LA people who have nothing to compare this to that is actually good because this city has very few indian spots and a good one is still essentially out of reach. I can see though how vegan-ish people would have fun here pretending that what they're eating is healthy/tasty. It isn't.