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Discover an unparalleled culinary journey at Chak De California, Pasadena’s newest destination for innovative Indian cuisine. This modern fusion restaurant offers a vibrant twist on classic flavors, blending traditional Indian spices with a fresh, contemporary California flair. Partnering with Jinky’s, Chak De California also presents a full breakfast menu, featuring expertly crafted dishes to start your day. This unique restaurant invites you to explore a world of bold and exciting tastes, where every meal is a celebration of culinary creativity.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 98 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 314-2464
Website: https://chakdecalifornia.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comresy.com
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Kristin Santana
My boyfriend and I stopped by Chak de California on a whim and we’re so glad we did! The restaurant is decorated so beautifully and our server, Shubh, was absolutely the best. He was super friendly and happy to give us recommendations and answer any questions we had (my boyfriend has a dairy allergy). We really liked the samosas (with the green sauce!), the chicken tikka masala (so creamy and they get the sauce and chicken ratio just right), and the garlic naan. We liked it so much, we actually came back the following week. Highly recommend supporting this local business!
… moreJoanna Tung
Moved location but delicious as usual!
Chai was flavorful and breakfast masala scramble was so good! Potatoes were fried to perfection Not pictured- also ordered garlic naan and lamb palak and they were also super yummy!
Friendly staff and beautiful dining environment. Comfy and relaxing booth with gorgeous lighting. Must come by if visiting Pasadena!
… moreChai was flavorful and breakfast masala scramble was so good! Potatoes were fried to perfection Not pictured- also ordered garlic naan and lamb palak and they were also super yummy!
Friendly staff and beautiful dining environment. Comfy and relaxing booth with gorgeous lighting. Must come by if visiting Pasadena!
amos quito
Absolutely DELICIOUS! The classic chicken tikka masala was perfect, and the Indo-Chinese noodles were a hit. The spice levels were also very accurate, so don’t get spicy if you’re not ready for a real burn. The interior looks better in person, with great decor and lighting for a romantic night-out vibe. The service was great too — I told our waiter we were short on time, and they graciously accommodated us and recommended dishes with quick cook times. In short, a must try spot for great Indian food in the area!
… moreTiffany An
Authentic new Indian Restaurant!
Came here on a dinner date spontaneously last night with my other half last night and so glad we did!!
There aren’t many indian spots in Pasadena that are formal sit-down so Chak-de takes care of that in good ol’ Old Town Pasadena right on colorado ave. It’s across directly from Prince Pizza and all the other local eateries.
It looks like it *just* opened and here is my experience:
FOOD ORDERED
1) GOL GAPPA (appetizer) -11$ very authentic and if you’ve never tried it, you should! thin little crispy appetizier with potato and chickpea in it (you pour the sauce in it before eating)
2) CHAK DE SIZzING SAMPLER – 36$
– you should definitely GET THIS especially if you have a group of people. it ‘s under the “tandoor” section and comes with tandorri wings, seekh kebab, paneer, and tandoori chickn masala!
– skip the other appetizers if you don’t have room
– definitely easy to share with 4 people; we happily took leftovers home
3) CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA – 20$
– typical staple and nothing spectacular compared to other restaurants; yummy taste as usual. get this if you are with people who don’t like to try new things and want to play it safe. my man always wants this and i have no objection
– comes with rice so don’t order extra
4) GARLIC NAAN – must
– get this to eat with your main curry b ased items. 4 pieces was great
– usually naan is naan but we both think this one gets a special shout out as they were 4 large crispy thin pieces that were freshly wood fired and good quality pieces for an indian restaurant!!
5) MANGO LASSI DESERT DRINK
– don’t skip! 🙂 always great everywhere. chak de’s doesn’t dissapoint
– they ran out of lamb and samosa the day of our dinner so they nicely offered a MANGO LASSI which we didn’t expect
OVERALL
*You can make a reservation on RESY
* Food was SO GOOD despite not all items available
* Service was attentive with one waiter on a monday night.
*Parking is street or nearby structure
*Large restaurant for family seating – for both casual and celebration dining
Will be back when craving indian food! Hope this place makes it! It took over Lounge 54. btw lol so funny to dine where you used to party.
xx OCT 2025 review
… moreCame here on a dinner date spontaneously last night with my other half last night and so glad we did!!
There aren’t many indian spots in Pasadena that are formal sit-down so Chak-de takes care of that in good ol’ Old Town Pasadena right on colorado ave. It’s across directly from Prince Pizza and all the other local eateries.
It looks like it *just* opened and here is my experience:
FOOD ORDERED
1) GOL GAPPA (appetizer) -11$ very authentic and if you’ve never tried it, you should! thin little crispy appetizier with potato and chickpea in it (you pour the sauce in it before eating)
2) CHAK DE SIZzING SAMPLER – 36$
– you should definitely GET THIS especially if you have a group of people. it ‘s under the “tandoor” section and comes with tandorri wings, seekh kebab, paneer, and tandoori chickn masala!
– skip the other appetizers if you don’t have room
– definitely easy to share with 4 people; we happily took leftovers home
3) CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA – 20$
– typical staple and nothing spectacular compared to other restaurants; yummy taste as usual. get this if you are with people who don’t like to try new things and want to play it safe. my man always wants this and i have no objection
– comes with rice so don’t order extra
4) GARLIC NAAN – must
– get this to eat with your main curry b ased items. 4 pieces was great
– usually naan is naan but we both think this one gets a special shout out as they were 4 large crispy thin pieces that were freshly wood fired and good quality pieces for an indian restaurant!!
5) MANGO LASSI DESERT DRINK
– don’t skip! 🙂 always great everywhere. chak de’s doesn’t dissapoint
– they ran out of lamb and samosa the day of our dinner so they nicely offered a MANGO LASSI which we didn’t expect
OVERALL
*You can make a reservation on RESY
* Food was SO GOOD despite not all items available
* Service was attentive with one waiter on a monday night.
*Parking is street or nearby structure
*Large restaurant for family seating – for both casual and celebration dining
Will be back when craving indian food! Hope this place makes it! It took over Lounge 54. btw lol so funny to dine where you used to party.
xx OCT 2025 review
Sarah Kwidzinski
Great food and atmosphere. The service, Shubh in particular, was extremely friendly and made our experience feel unique.
… moreJacob Huang
Not too sure how this place got this high of reviews. Online it said it was open at noon but they didn’t open till 1pm. Ok no problem.. we went somewhere else and come back at 1. Once seated we order the food…They told us the sizzling plate will take about 35 mins which we said sure. Little did we know.. the whole meal took over 40 mins to come out. I’m not sure how they could’ve been this slow for the stuff we ordered. It wasn’t like the place was full. Almost through the meal the server brought out the sauces. It just seemed like the flow of what came out wasn’t carefully thought out.
The taste of the food was just ok. I wouldn’t rave about this or think it was worth coming back for. It didn’t mention goat cheese was going to be on the pizza which did catch us by surprise.
There was a fork on the floor that I found at my table when I sat down and since I was the first to sit at that table it was a bit odd.. like was the floor not cleaned?
Only reason I came was to use my Amex Resy credit.. but nothing really stood out.
… moreThe taste of the food was just ok. I wouldn’t rave about this or think it was worth coming back for. It didn’t mention goat cheese was going to be on the pizza which did catch us by surprise.
There was a fork on the floor that I found at my table when I sat down and since I was the first to sit at that table it was a bit odd.. like was the floor not cleaned?
Only reason I came was to use my Amex Resy credit.. but nothing really stood out.
Alyssa Greer
Yummy Indian spot with cute brick interior. We got the chicken 65, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and lamb palak. Owners are sweet and attentive. Nice sized portions. Spice levels are true to label
… moreMihica Parikh
We celebrated a family dinner here while visiting Pasadena, and it was phenomenal. The team was incredibly accommodating from the moment we arrived – so warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful with every detail.
The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared truly some of the best Indian food we’ve had, and such a rare find in this area. The atmosphere was just as amazing: welcoming, vibrant, and perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings like ours.
We left so happy and so impressed. Highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting or local who’s looking for delicious Indian food and an exceptional dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe food was absolutely incredible. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared truly some of the best Indian food we’ve had, and such a rare find in this area. The atmosphere was just as amazing: welcoming, vibrant, and perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings like ours.
We left so happy and so impressed. Highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting or local who’s looking for delicious Indian food and an exceptional dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Shawn Sheng
This place defines modern and twisted Indian cuisine. One of the fancier and sophisticated Indian restaurants that I have been to. The food is truly exceptional, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. The interior is very nice and they have a DJ that plays at night. An overall great addition to old town Pasadena, would highly recommend trying it out.
… moreJoe Gunawan
Indian food always seems to hit the spot whenever I want delicious, flavor-packed cuisine. I’ve tried a few places around Old Town Pasadena, but I haven’t tried the relatively newer Chak-De. It’s spacious and modern, and right off Colorado, so I came here for lunch with my friend.
We got the classic Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, and Basmati rice, as well as Mango Laasi.
The Mango Laasi was very delicious and it’s a must have here!
Of the two entrees, the Chicken Tikka Masala is definitely the better of the two, featuring that classic Masala flavor. It is what I always gravitate to when I go to a new Indian spot. The only blemish here is that there’s just not enough proteins and the Masala is a bit watery.
The Lamb Vindaloo is a bit more of a mixed bag because while it is good, it’s a bit strong in its vinegar taste. I think a more layered, complete flavor would help. It’s also missing some of the heat that I come to expect from Vindaloo.
Thankfully the garlic Naan delivers in its strong flavor to balance everything.
Overall, the food is good enough for us to come back and explore more.
… moreWe got the classic Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, and Basmati rice, as well as Mango Laasi.
The Mango Laasi was very delicious and it’s a must have here!
Of the two entrees, the Chicken Tikka Masala is definitely the better of the two, featuring that classic Masala flavor. It is what I always gravitate to when I go to a new Indian spot. The only blemish here is that there’s just not enough proteins and the Masala is a bit watery.
The Lamb Vindaloo is a bit more of a mixed bag because while it is good, it’s a bit strong in its vinegar taste. I think a more layered, complete flavor would help. It’s also missing some of the heat that I come to expect from Vindaloo.
Thankfully the garlic Naan delivers in its strong flavor to balance everything.
Overall, the food is good enough for us to come back and explore more.