The Yellow Chilli

4.5

326 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

20 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly

The most popular brand from SK Restaurants, The Yellow Chilli Tustin represents Indian food in all its eccentricity and diversity along with a high quality family dining experience. With a variety of dishes specially designed by Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor during his travels across India.

Additional information

Location
2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
Phone number
(714) 389-5280
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 17:30–22:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sanjeev Kapoor
Delivery & takeout
Order direct
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Offers

Enjoy Specials on drinks and food.
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 19:00
Cocktails- $10.00 House Wine- $4.50 Draft Beer- $4.50 Bar Bites- $9.00

Papaya Peanut KachumberUS$9.99
Raw papaya and roasted peanuts with honey-lemon dressing
Paneer / Chicken Tikka and Avocado SaladUS$12.99
Spicy cottage cheese / chicken tikka and creamy avocado in vinaigrette
Bowl of GreensUS$7.99
Fresh vegetables and lettuce in tamarind vinaigrette
Leafy SaladUS$7.99
Fresh greens tossed with nuts, sprouts, carrot, beetroot and cranberries

Papad N Raita

Masala PapadUS$4.99
Papad topped with a tangy onion-tomato salad
RaitaUS$4.99
Burani / Cucumber / Boondi / Pineapple

Veggie Appetizers

Hara Masaley Ka Bhuna PaneerUS$14.99
Griddled cottage cheese cubes marinated in flavorful green marinade. Pairs well with Gérard Bertrand, Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc, France
Harippa Paneer TikkaUS$16.99
Cottage cheese in a blend of chilli and spices, cooked in clay oven. Pairs well with McManis, Viognier, River Junction, California
Chanajor Garam TikkiUS$13.99
Cheesy potato patties coated with crushed spiced black gram. Pairs well with Picket Fence, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California
Kachche Kele Ki ShaamiUS$14.99
Melt-in-mouth spiced raw banana mixture, turned to patties and shallow-fried
Kachche Kele Ki ShaamiUS$14.99
Melt-in-mouth spiced raw banana mixture, turned to patties and shallow-fried
Karara Subz RollUS$10.99
Crisp mini mixed vegetable rolls
Shabnam Ke MotiUS$16.99
Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with spiced cheese mixture. Pairs well with Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Mixed Veg Platter
Selection of assorted starters
- Serves 2US$22.99

Meaty Appetizers

Bhatti Ka JheengaUS$22.99
Prawns marinated in fiery spice mix, cooked to perfection in clay oven
Tandoori Sea BassUS$22.99
Sea bass marinated with North Indian spices, cooked to perfection in clay oven. Pairs well with Duck Hunter, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Amritsari MachchiUS$16.99
Crisp batter-fried fish - a special from Amritsar, North India
Lawrence Road Tandoori Murgh
Tandoori chicken inspired from the popular Lawrence Road of Amritsar, North India. Pairs well with Black Stallion, Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, California
- HalfUS$14.99
- FullUS$22.99
Murgh Angaar BedgiUS$17.99
The favorite chicken tikka spiced with special bedgi chillies. Pairs well with Eroica, Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington
Pudina Murgh TikkaUS$16.99
Minty chicken chunks on skewers, cooked in clay oven
Chandi KaliyanUS$17.99
Creamy chicken tikka
Pudina SeekhUS$16.99
Minty lamb mince on skewers, cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Lamb ChopsUS$24.99
Tandoori spiced succulent lamb chops. Pairs well with Tenet, Syrah, The Pundit, Columbia Valley, Washington
Mixed Non Veg Platter
Selection of assorted starters
- Serves 2US$20.99
- Serves 4US$32.99

Veggie Mains

Shaam SaveraUS$16.99
Spinach dumplings filled with creamy cottage cheese on a bed of velvety tomato gravy. Pairs well with Black Stallion, Pinot Noir, Los Carnercs, California
Adraki Dhaniya PaneerUS$15.99
Cottage cheese tossed with robust ginger and fresh cilantro
Makhanwala PaneerUS$14.99
Cottage cheese in rich tomato sauce accentuated with fenugreek
Aloo Bukhara KoftaUS$16.99
Plum stuffed cottage cheese-potato dumplings on a bed of luscious tomato gravy. Pairs well with Aleksandrovic, Trijumf Rosé, Vinca, Serbia
Ghara Dum Ke AlooUS$14.99
Slow-cooked potatoes with flavors from the North Indian state of Kashmir
Kadai Gobhi AchariUS$14.99
Cauliflower florets tossed with pickle and kadai spices
Subz PanchvatiUS$14.99
Sautéed assorted vegetables with Indian tempering
Baghare BainganUS$14.99
Fried eggplants in a masala curry with coconut, sesame seeds and tamarind
Tadka PalakUS$14.99
Tempered spinach puree. (Choose from options - Paneer / Water Chestnuts / Mushroom / Potato)

Meaty Mains

Fish Tikka MasalaUS$19.99
Fish tikka in tangy gravy. Pairs well with Eroica, Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington
Kadai JheengaUS$20.99
Prawns tossed with bell peppers and aromatic spices
Meen MoileeUS$19.99
Fish cooked in ground coconut curry with ginger and chillies
Puran Singh da Tariwala MurghUS$16.99
Chicken curry from the legendary food stall on Delhi-Ambala Road, North India. Pairs well with McManis, Viognier, River Junction, California
Butter ChickenUS$16.99
Chicken tikka in rich buttery makhni sauce
Lazeez Murgh Tikka MasalaUS$17.99
Chicken tikka in flavorful tangy gravy
Murgh SurvedaarUS$17.99
Spicy chicken curry flavored with black pepper and cilantro
Chicken Chettinad RoastUS$17.99
Pan-roasted chicken with red onions and South Indian spices. Pairs well with Torres, Grenacha, "Sangre de Toro", Catalonia, Spain
Nalli Rogan JoshUS$21.99
Lamb shank with chilli and yogurt, a popular one from Kashmir, North India. Pairs well with Tenet, Syrah, The Pundit, Columbia Valley, Washington
Bhuna GoshtUS$20.99
Slow-cocked spicy lamb
Achari GoshtUS$20.99
Tender lamb chunks tossed with flavorful pickle spice mix. Pairs well with Tenet, Syrah, "The Pundit", Columbia Valley, Washington

Dals

Dal Tadka DhabaUS$12.99
Butter tempering with cumin, onion, garlic and dried red chilies over yellow lentils
Lalla Mussa DalUS$14.99
Signature style black lentils simmered overnight on slow fire
Pindi ChholayUS$12.99
Ginger and burnt cumin flavored chickpeas

Breads

Naan
Indian style leavened flatbread
- PlainUS$3.49
- ButterUS$3.49
- GarlicUS$3.99
Tandoori RotiUS$2.99
A popular Indian flatbread made in clay oven
Paratha
Indian flatbread made of whole wheat flour
- MintUS$4.99
- LachchaUS$4.99
Pyaaz Mirch Ki RotiUS$4.99
A popular Indian flatbread made with onions and chillies
Peshawari NaanUS$5.99
Naan flecked with fragrant fennel, black sesame and pistachios
Bread BasketUS$12.99
Assorted Indian flatbreads. (Lachcha Paratha, Garlic Naan and Peshawari Naan)

Rice

Saada ChawalUS$3.99
Simple steamed long-grain rice
World Famous KhichdiUS$10.99
This mélange of rice, multigrains, pulses and fresh vegetables flavored with choicest of spices results in something quite magical!
Paneer Tawa PulaoUS$15.99
Pan-tossed long grain rice with vegetables and cottage cheese. Pairs well with Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon
Nizami Tarkari BiryaniUS$16.99
Long-grain rice cooked with vegetables and aromatic spices. Pairs well with Duck Hunter, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Murgh Noormahal BiryaniUS$18.99
Long-grain rice cooked with chicken and aromatic spices. Pairs well with Tenet, Syrah, The Pundit, Columbia Valley, Washington
Dum Gosht BiryaniUS$19.99
Long-grain rice cooked with tender lamb and aromatic spices. Pairs well with Gérard Bertrand, Rhône Red Blend, Languedoc, France

Desserts

Gulab-E-GulkandUS$8.99
Gulab jamuns stuffed with rose petal compote
Kesari Kulfi with RabdiUS$8.99
indian saffron spiked ice cream with Flavored condensed milk
Shahi TukdaUS$7.99
Bread and milk pudding - a popular dessert from Hyderabad, South India
RasmalaiUS$7.99
Cottage cheese dumplings in sweetened milk
Pista Rose PhirniUS$7.99
Rose flavored rice pudding - a classic dessert from Punjab, North India
Selection of Ice CreamsUS$7.99

What 326 people are saying

The Yellow Chilli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Yellow Chilli offers "excellent food" and an inviting atmosphere, making it a popular spot for Indian cuisine enthusiasts. Patrons rave about their "authentic and delicious" dishes, with standouts like the "goat vindaloo" and "mango jaljeera martini." While service can be slow, the "flavorful" food is worth the wait.

326 Reviews

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Harsha
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went there for the first time on a Friday night with my spouse. Luckily reserving on Open Table saved us waiting time. However, the seating we were offered was not good. It was a 2-person table crammed between 2 4-person tables. My chair had some food crumbs on it. No one came to serve us till about 15min since we were seated. Water was offered, no coasters. Menus were already on the table and so we narrowed down our options. Some random person showed up with a order-taking-handheld. If not for the hand-held we would have been worried with his look and demeanor. :-) We placed the order for a bread basket, kofta and lamb curry, with a pomegranate and lychee drinks. Lychee drink was not great. It tasted like a mix of lightly sweet buttermilk with some random mix of other things. My partner said the pomegranate drink was nice. Food tasted good and that was the highlight. Seating, service need lot of improvement. Prices were in-line with the location. I reluctantly paid them the 18% gratuity and came out thinking I'll never go there again, atleast not with as a party of two.
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Patsy VIP
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I appreciate their menu being marked for Gluten Free and Dairy.
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Vibhu
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! We had fun as three couples on triple date night for V day.
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Rino
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was not as expected. The place was notT busy when we arrived and stioll took several times to get server to come and take our order. Food tastes good but the meat content was very little. Mostly sauce.
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Charles
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
First off, it was Valentines Day, I know it will be busy. But I was hungry and excited for a good dinner. The server didn’t tell us his name, and they were offering a Valentine’s Day menu $120 for two. After 20 minutes we chose what we wanted when someone finally came by. then after 40 minutes we got our drink and an app. It was over an hour and a half before we received our entrees. The food was pretty good, no complaints there. Desserts were fine also but tough to get past the service.
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Sam
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Date night for valentines night and it was packed, every table was accounted for. Good food n hot and drinks are good too. Service is a little slower due to busyness.
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Hemant
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I tried the bread basket with palak paneer and dhaba daal and the mango martini to go with it. Excellent combo and great service made our evening!
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Deepak
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything went well with food and drinks. The ambience was good and service was very pleasant and took our time in ordering food. There was one dish that chef redo it to meet our taste buds.
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Steven VIP
Orange County31 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A very nice location for good drink and very good Indian food. It was quiet when we arrived but got busier while we ate. Appetizers and main courses were all very good and serv ice was polite and efficient.
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Jelle VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, truly delicious. Service was so helpful, also with helping choose our dishes. Would definitely come again!
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FAQs

The Yellow Chilli offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Yellow Chilli also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 389-5280.

The Yellow Chilli is rated 4.5 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

Additional information

Phone number
(714) 389-5280
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 17:30–22:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sanjeev Kapoor
Delivery & takeout
Order direct
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

The Yellow Chilli

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Enjoy Specials on drinks and food.

Soup

Tomato Basil ShorbaUS$5.99

Coconut Zaffrani Shorba

Desi Manchow Soup

Salads

Papaya Peanut KachumberUS$9.99

Paneer / Chicken Tikka and Avocado SaladUS$12.99

Bowl of GreensUS$7.99

Leafy SaladUS$7.99

Papad N Raita

Masala PapadUS$4.99

RaitaUS$4.99

Veggie Appetizers

Hara Masaley Ka Bhuna PaneerUS$14.99

Harippa Paneer TikkaUS$16.99

Chanajor Garam TikkiUS$13.99

Kachche Kele Ki ShaamiUS$14.99

Kachche Kele Ki ShaamiUS$14.99

Karara Subz RollUS$10.99

Shabnam Ke MotiUS$16.99

Mixed Veg Platter

Meaty Appetizers

Bhatti Ka JheengaUS$22.99

Tandoori Sea BassUS$22.99

Amritsari MachchiUS$16.99

Lawrence Road Tandoori Murgh

Murgh Angaar BedgiUS$17.99

Pudina Murgh TikkaUS$16.99

Chandi KaliyanUS$17.99

Pudina SeekhUS$16.99

Tandoori Lamb ChopsUS$24.99

Mixed Non Veg Platter

Veggie Mains

Shaam SaveraUS$16.99

Adraki Dhaniya PaneerUS$15.99

Makhanwala PaneerUS$14.99

Aloo Bukhara KoftaUS$16.99

Ghara Dum Ke AlooUS$14.99

Kadai Gobhi AchariUS$14.99

Subz PanchvatiUS$14.99

Baghare BainganUS$14.99

Tadka PalakUS$14.99

Meaty Mains

Fish Tikka MasalaUS$19.99

Kadai JheengaUS$20.99

Meen MoileeUS$19.99

Puran Singh da Tariwala MurghUS$16.99

Butter ChickenUS$16.99

Lazeez Murgh Tikka MasalaUS$17.99

Murgh SurvedaarUS$17.99

Chicken Chettinad RoastUS$17.99

Nalli Rogan JoshUS$21.99

Bhuna GoshtUS$20.99

Achari GoshtUS$20.99

Dals

Dal Tadka DhabaUS$12.99

Lalla Mussa DalUS$14.99

Pindi ChholayUS$12.99

Breads

Naan

Tandoori RotiUS$2.99

Paratha

Pyaaz Mirch Ki RotiUS$4.99

Peshawari NaanUS$5.99

Bread BasketUS$12.99

Rice

Saada ChawalUS$3.99

World Famous KhichdiUS$10.99

Paneer Tawa PulaoUS$15.99

Nizami Tarkari BiryaniUS$16.99

Murgh Noormahal BiryaniUS$18.99

Dum Gosht BiryaniUS$19.99

Desserts

Gulab-E-GulkandUS$8.99

Kesari Kulfi with RabdiUS$8.99