The Yellow Chilli

4.6 (336)

$30 and under

Indian

2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

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2 people

1 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Charming
Good for groups

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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–22:00 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 17:30–22:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
Phone number
(714) 389-5280
Website
http://wwww.theyellowchillitustin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sanjeev Kapoor
Catering
We can cater for all your special events!
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
Area
Tustin
Cross Street
The District @ Tustin Legacy adjacent to AMC Theatres
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 336 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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The Yellow Chilli delights with "excellent and creative dishes" and a "mellow, cozy atmosphere." Diners praise the "best chef and manager," raving about "the best Indian food in SoCal." The garlic naan and cocktails are favorites, and the "service is very helpful." Reservations recommended for a seamless experience.

336 Reviews

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Nehal
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall it is Avery good I din restaurant. We are vegetarians. The food quality was very good but the quantity felt less. They have more gravy vs vegetables. The ambience is very good and the service was also very good.
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Vanessa VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time trying Indian food and it was so delicious and flavorful. I’d love to come back.
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Mahesh VIP
Los Angeles32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best chef (Kalai) and best Manager (Michael) make every visit here memorable
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Bill VIP
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Excellent recommendations from our waiter.
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Paul
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent & the staff was personable & efficient.
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Brianna VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! We love coming here! The garlic naan is a must
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Melissa VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails are the best I have ever had! The food is outstanding, and the service is very helpful.
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Healthnutty VIP
Orange County23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and creative dishes. Mellow, cozy atmosphere and great service! Always on our go to list. 👍🏻
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Harsha
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
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 on 14 March 2025
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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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 4.6 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

Additional information

Cross Street
The District @ Tustin Legacy adjacent to AMC Theatres
Area
Tustin
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–22:00 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 17:30–22:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sanjeev Kapoor
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://wwww.theyellowchillitustin.com/
Phone number
(714) 389-5280
Catering
We can cater for all your special events!
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

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

Shahi TukdaUS$7.99