"Cali Chilli, located in Lakewood Village, Long Beach, is a modern restaurant that blends Indian, Mexican, Italian, and Los Angeles flavors. Co-founded by chefs Manjunath Mural and Sanjeev Kapoor, it aims to redefine 'authentic' Indian cuisine by incorporating non-traditional ingredients like parmesan and white truffle oil in chicken tikka and using eggplant instead of pasta in lasagna. The restaurant features a stylish interior with brass-trimmed glass bar shelves, LED lights, and industrial ceilings, and offers a variety of dishes including nachos, quesadillas, flatbreads, and Korean-inspired items. Cali Chilli seeks to provide Michelin-grade comfort food while challenging the limitations often imposed on non-European restaurants in America. The menu is updated biannually to keep it fresh and experimental." - Brian Addison
