Green Chilis

1500 Adams Ave #100A, Costa Mesa
(714) 444-4407

Recent Reviews

Chef Nick _.

It was ok and would likely not try again. You get very limited options and value for lunch and the chicken tikka masala seemed undercooked and had cartilage in my bite. The ingredients do seem as a healthier alternative and not as greasy as other lunch buffet places, but the flavor and value does not stand out to make me want to come back.

Gaurav T.

My wife and I wanted to check out this place. There was 1 other person in the restaurant besides us. The service is a bit slow. The food was not flavored well - too salty, not spicy enough, the flavors were completely off. One of the item we ordered was Malai Kofta medium spicy - the gravy was too creamy (put too much heavy cream); the kofta was too stoggy, and it was too mild. Onion kulcha was too thick and flavorless besides onion. Samosas - filling was bland and had a weird taste, and the crust was a bit too burnt. Needless to say we are not going back again. If I could give 0, I would.

W R.

How can this place have 4.5 stars? The food is oily, too creamy and not flavorful at all. After two bites of the malai kofta, I was disgusted by the amount of cream which made the dish so heavy. We also asked for medium spicy and it was not spicy at all and no flavor. The pakoras portion was small and so oily. Not returning there for sure.

Raffy G.

Great local spot. The food continues to be delicious. Mango Lassi is a new favorite drink of ours. So far, every item we have tried we have enjoyed. The service is good. They do care for quality and presentation. Lunch special is a great buy, their portion is decent, we usually share a two item lunch special.

Hannah B.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Indian restaurant! Their portions are perfect but the RICE, my husband who hasn't been a big Indian food guy cannot get enough of their rice. I love their Chicken Tikka Masala and I always try to get it spicy which is DELICIOUS. Don't hesitate, just do it. Also the owner or whoever is usually there before 5... is always so very sweet. So bonus :)

m s.

I have no idea how this place has 4 stars. The food was worse than subpar and I've had a whole lot of Indian food. Chicken Tika Masala: chicken was dry and it had no flavor. The Paneer was ok. The Biryani: do not get me started. Are you seriously using uncle Ben's rice???? ITS NOT biryani Its Mashed rice with veggies. Honestly won't be here again. I feel for small businesses, I hope they work on improving their food.

Kevin R.

Was craving some Indian food and stumbled across this restaurant, the food was AMAZING and to top it off a very pleasant and attentive staff taking care of you. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be returning in the future!

Jessy C.

The food was pretty good. We ordered mango lassi, chicken hariyali and lamp curry, they were good. The Nan bread was crispy.

Lulu R.

Went here for lunch, and I can report some pluses and minuses. The food itself was disappointing. We had the lunch special with a couple of different choices of main entree items. These dishes were not very robustly seasoned or delicious, just o.k. The garlic nan was tasty. It would have been nice if the plate came with a small portion of Indian pickle and raita; it would have been a more satisfying lunch combo. The mango lassi was solid. The restaurant was clean with tableclothes and good lighting, but we had to drive around the block to find the place using the GPS. It's location is not in the main stripmall but off to the side next to a big "for lease" sign that made it seem like it might be out of business. It was noon on a Friday and we were the only customers the enire time of our visit. I do not want to return.

John S.

Great lamb vindaloo, tender stewed lamb. The samosas were hit and miss as one was inedible. One family had the kitchen tied up for a half hour, but it was weird because they got a bunch of bread and two tikka masala chickens, I think the bread takes a lot of manpower to heat up and arrange; ha.

Crystal S.

The service was great. Friendly, clean, yummy. We loved the rich creaminess of the chicken tikka masala. The garlic naan and pakora was fresh and some of the best I've had. My husband ate so much because he couldn't help himself and nearly got sick from belly fullness. The lunch and family specials are a great price. Will come again.

Oray U.

Hi guys... Dont miss out this place. They are one of the best Indian kitchen in the town. I love chicken tandoori and chana masala. Owner is super friendly and nice atmosphere...

Nikki K.

I've been coming here since they've opened. The food is SOOO good and portions are perfect. The samosas and garlic naan are an absolute must, no matter what your entree is. The people who work here are always over the top nice. I've never seen this place busy though, I hope business picks up for them or that I'm just lucky about when I decide to go there.

Arshad H.

Green Chilis took over the location that Tandoori Fresh (Pakistani restaurant) occupied a little over 2 years ago. They offer a much more extensive menu of Indian/Pakistani fare including appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Ala carte curries range in price from $16 - $18 for non-vegetarian items while vegetarian curries are $14. The also have tandoori meat items priced from $16 to $20. I stopped by during lunch time and went with their lunch special. (Lunch Special - $10) - This came with rice, naan, and 1 item (chicken curry or chicken tikka masala) or a one of their veggie dishes (aloo gobi, paneer tikka masala, chana masala, saag aloo, or daal tadka). I opted for the chicken tikka masala. For $3 more you could get 1 veggie item and 1 chicken item. The chicken tikka masala was aromatic, rich and creamy with tender pieces of chicken. It was good but taste wise it wasn't as good as the previous restaurant. It didn't seem as tangy or flavorful. I asked for my dish to be prepared medium spicy and it had a nice kick to it. The quantity is on the smaller side. I had asked for no rice just like the other table seated near me, but the server brought both our dishes out with rice. The naan tasted great and was freshly prepared. Overall I thought the food wasn't bad and the lunch prices are reasonable. It would be good if they had some more variety in the non-vegetarian lunch menu. All the food served here is HALAL. A YELP checkin gets one a complimentary soft drink.

Heidi H.

Looking for a good option with vegan food and non-vegan food. Was pleasantly surprised to find a whole section of the menu labeled vegan. My food was so, so fresh! Will definitely be adding this as one of my regular stops!

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