Cali Chilli in Los Angeles, CA

4.6(239)$30–50Los Angeles, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 239 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Los Angeles, CA • Price $30–50 • 4.6★
Cali Chilli is an Indian buffet located in Los Angeles, CA, with a rating of 4.6 stars based on 239 reviews. Situated in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood, the restaurant offers curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery options. The price range for dining at Cali Chilli is between $30 and $50. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. This establishment provides a dining experience in the heart of Los Angeles.

Good to know

  • Cali Chilli has a listed address in Los Angeles, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 239 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
200 S Los Angeles St Suit B, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 266-8999
Today
12–2:30 PM
Price
$30–50
Rating
4.6 (239 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 239 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 239 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median239 / 387 median
01,935 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.31) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1935+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
12–2:30 PM
monday
12–2:30 PM
saturday
12–2:30 PM
sunday
12–2:30 PM
thursday
12–2:30 PM
tuesday
12–2:30 PM
wednesday
12–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $30–50
Price range$30–50

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomTipping optionalValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual TrendyClassyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Pani Puri Poppers$18.158 mentions
  • Cauliflower Fritters$19.368 mentions
  • Dum Biryani$29.406 mentions
  • Cali Sticky Ribs$30.256 mentions
  • Truffle Chicken Tikka$30.255 mentions
  • Kulcha$16.945 mentions
  • Vindaloo$27.834 mentions
  • Eggplant Lasagna$24.203 mentions
  • Old School Chicken Tikka$29.402 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

239 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Cali Chilli?

Cali Chilli has a 4.6-star rating based on 239 customer reviews.

Where is Cali Chilli located?

Cali Chilli is located at 200 S Los Angeles St Suit B, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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26
Retail & Shopping
17
Arts & Culture
17
Travel & Tourism
9
Financial Services
7
Miscellaneous Services
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88 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

91 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Gallerys

LA Artcore Center

Gallery

~0.1 mi
Morono Kiang Gallery

Gallery

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Continental Gallery

Gallery

~0.3 mi
Rooftop Gallery

Gallery

~0.4 mi
Compact Space

Gallery

~0.5 mi
The Last Laugh

Gallery

~0.5 mi
Fifty/ 24LA Gallery

Gallery

~0.5 mi
NORBERTELLEN GALLERY

Gallery

~0.5 mi

Cinemas

Downtown Independent

Cinema

~0.1 mi

Community Centres

J-Town Senior Connection

Community Centre

353 East 1st Street

~0.2 mi
+1 213-621-4158Website

Theatres

Grauman's Million Dollar Theatre

Theatre

~0.3 mi
Merced Theatre

Theatre

~0.5 mi

Arts Centres

Julie Rico Gallery

Arts Centre

~0.4 mi

Museums

The Latino Museum

Museum

~0.4 mi
Chinese American Museum

Museum

425 North Los Angeles Street

~0.5 miFr-Su 10:00-15:00
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Gallery at REDCAT

Museum

~0.5 miTu-Su 12:00-18:00
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Place Of Worships

Plaza United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

Los Angeles Main Post Office

Post Office

~0.3 mi
United States Post Office

Post Office

~0.5 miMo-Fr 11:00-16:00

Atms

Bank of the West

Atm

~392 ft
Union Bank

Atm

~0.1 mi

Banks

BMO

Bank

123 Onizuka St

~401 ft
California Bank and Trust

Bank

101 South San Pedro Street

~0.1 mi
Southland Credit Union

Bank

~0.2 mi
Citibank

Bank

324 E. 1st St.

~0.2 mi
Torrey Pines Bank

Bank

~0.6 mi

Restaurants

Korean BBQ House

Restaurant

123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Street

~373 ftMo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-213-680-1826Website
Justice Urban Tavern

Restaurant

120 Los Angeles Street

~465 ftSu-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00
+1-213-253-9235Website
Badmaash

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~0.1 mi
Señor Fish

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Lili Ya

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The Blue Cube

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~0.2 mi
Hachioji Craft Ramen

Restaurant

313 East 1st Street

~0.2 mi11:30-22:00
+1 213-265-7799Website
JiST Cafe

Restaurant

116 Judge John Aiso St.

~0.2 mi

Pubs

The New Jalisco Bar

Pub

~0.1 mi
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Bars

The Edison

Bar

~0.1 mi
Wolf and Crane

Bar

366 East 2nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-213-935-8249Website
Bar 107

Bar

~0.3 mi
Love Song Bar

Bar

~0.3 mi
Gallery Bar

Bar

~0.6 mi
Wendell

Bar

656 South Main Street

~0.6 mi
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Bakerys

Yamazaki Bakery

Bakery

123 Japanese Village Plaza Mall

~0.2 miFr,Sa 08:00-20:00; Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-19:30
+1 213-624-2773Website
Big Man Bakes

Bakery

413 South Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su off
+1 213-617-9100Website

Fast Foods

Sbarro

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
El Pollo Loco

Fast Food

~0.3 mi10:00-23:00
+1-213-626-7975Website
PI^LA

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Mendocino Farms

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Subway

Fast Food

255 South Grand Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 08:00-24:00
+1 213-621-1602Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

255 South Grand Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 213-335-5025Website
Sultan Chicken Restaurant

Fast Food

311 6th Street

~0.6 mi
+1 213-236-0604Website
Kiss Pizza & Deli

Fast Food

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1 213-629-5033Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

350 South Grand Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 213-626-0466Website

Dentists

Calm Dental

Dentist

~0.6 mi

Events Venues

Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium

Events Venue

~0.1 mi

Fountains

Frank Putnam Memorial Fountain

Fountain

~0.2 mi
A Rose for Lilly

Fountain

~0.5 mi

Marketplaces

Los Angeles Mall (closed forever)

Marketplace

201 North Main Street

~0.3 mi

Beautys

Luxury Perfumes Wholesale

Beauty

~0.5 mi
Newport Perfume Inc.

Beauty

215 #C East 7th Street

~0.6 mi

Nightclubs

The Smell

Nightclub

~0.1 mi
Grand Performances

Nightclub

350 S Grand Ave

~0.5 mi
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Supermarkets

Marukai Market

Supermarket

123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Street

~341 ftMo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
+1 213-893-7200Website
Little Tokyo Market Place

Supermarket

333 South Alameda Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
+1-213-617-0030Website

Books

Kinokuniya

Books

123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Street

~360 ft11:00-20:00
+1 213-687-4480Website
The Last Bookstore

Books

453 South Spring Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-20:00
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Clothes

Little Tokyo Table Tennis

Clothes

309 East 1st Street

~0.2 mi
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YuYu Hosiery

Clothes

East 6th Street

~0.5 mi

Toys

CAL Toys

Toys

233 East 4th Street

~0.2 mi
TPN Toy Co.

Toys

East 4th Street

~0.3 mi
Downtown Baby

Toys

318 East 4th Street

~0.3 mi

Florists

basic flowers

Florist

~0.2 miMo-Fr 8:00-18:00
+1-213-995-3333Website

Gifts

Price Check

Gift

305 East 4th Street

~0.3 mi
Viki Crafts

Gift

East 4th Street

~0.3 mi

Cosmetics

Pao Hua Perfumes & Cosmetics

Cosmetics

East 4th Street

~0.3 mi

Opticians

UV Vision Inc.

Optician

East 4th Street

~0.3 mi
Drs. Balfour & Shapiro

Optician

~0.5 mi
+1 213-627-5911Website

Baby Goods

Bebemio Inc.

Baby Goods

308 East 4th Street

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Social Facilitys

St. Vincent's Cardinal Manning Center

Social Facility

~0.3 mi
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Fred Jordan Mission

Social Facility

445 Towne Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 12:00-13:00
+1-213-489-7763
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church

Social Facility

535 North Main Street

~0.5 miFr 08:00-11:00
+1-213-629-3101

Bicycle Rentals

7th & Main

Bicycle Rental

111 West 7th Street

~0.6 mi
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Artworks

Los Angeles Times Globe Lobby

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Christopher Columbus statue

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~0.4 mi
George Washington statue

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Chas' Stainless Steel Mark Thompson's Airplane Parts

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~0.5 mi
Ukrainian genocide memorial

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~0.5 mi
El Paseo de los Pobladores de Los Angeles

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~0.5 mi
Abraham Lincoln

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~0.5 mi

Attractions

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

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Olvera Street

~0.5 mi
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