The Yellow Chilli Tustin Menu
Welcome to The Yellow Chilli Tustin, where vibrant flavors meet hospitality in a stylish setting at 2463 Park Ave, Tustin, CA. This Indian restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the palate.
Embark on a culinary journey with refreshing pomegranate drinks and scrumptious appetizers like the green banana shaami patties. The main courses, including the flavorful kofta curry, ensure every dish is a celebration of spices. The desserts, especially the shahi tukda, provide the perfect sweet ending.
The ambiance is chic with yellow and blue contrasts, creating a warm dining vibe. The attentive staff is praised for their helpful recommendations, enhancing your meal experience. While some dishes may lean tangy, the overall quality has improved significantly, making it a worthwhile visit. The Yellow Chilli is a must-try for anyone eager to indulge in authentic Indian flavors.
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Specials
FAMILY MEAL
Each Meal includes one Appetizer and two Mains or one main & a bowl of soup of your choice. Comes with complimentary rice pilaf
Tomato Basil Shorba
Indian tomato soup with a western twist
Coconut Zaffrani Shorba
Saffron flavored coconut milk broth (Vegetable/ Chicken)
Desi Manchow Soup
The Indo-Chinese favorite (Vegetable / Chicken)
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Soups
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Salads
Papaya Peanut Kachumber
Raw papaya and roasted peanuts with honey-lemon dressing
Paneer / Chicken Tikka And Avocado Salad
Spicy cottage cheese / chicken tikka and creamy avocado in vinaigrette
Bowl Of Greens
Fresh vegetables and lettuce in tamarind vinaigrette
Leafy Salad
Fresh greens tossed with nuts, sprouts, carrot, beetroot and cranberries
Masala Papad
Papad topped with a tangy onion-tomato salad
Raita
Cucumber / Boondi
Plain Pappad
Crispy lentil wafers, traditionally baked or roasted, made from gram flour and subtly seasoned.
Yogurt
Fresh homemade yogurt, often served as a soothing complement to spicy dishes.
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Papad And Raita
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Veggie Appetizers
Chanajor Garam Tikki
Cheesy potato patties coated with crushed spiced black gram
Crispy Roasted Gobi
Breaded Cauliflower Florets fried & tossed in spices
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy cauliflower florets in spicy Manchurian sauce
Hara Masaley Ka Bhuna Paneer
Griddled cottage cheese cubes marinated in flavorful green marinade
Harippa Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese in a blend of chilli and spices, cooked in clay oven
Kachche Kele Ki Shaami
Melt-in-mouth spiced raw banana mixture, turned to patties and shallow-fried
Karara Subz Roll
Crisp mini mixed vegetable rolls
Mixed Veg Platter
Selection of assorted starters.
Savory Samosa
Fried pastry with spicy potatoes, onion, peas filling
Shabnam Ke Moti
Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with spiced cheese mixture
Samosa 3 Pcs
Three pieces of deep-fried pastry, typically filled with spiced potatoes and peas, encased in a flaky shell.
Chilli Paneer
Spicy paneer cubes cooked in a delectable fusion of tangy sauce and aromatic spices.
Bhatti Ka Jheenga
Prawns marinated in fiery spice mix, cooked to perfection in clay oven
Tandoori Sea Bass
Sea bass marinated with North Indian spices, cooked to perfection in clay oven
Amritsari Machchi
Crisp batter-fried fish – a special from Amritsar, North India
Lawrence Road HALF Tandoori Murgh
Tandoori chicken inspired from the popular Lawrence Road of Amritsar, North India (Half / Full
Murgh Angaar Bedgi
The favorite chicken tikka spiced with special bedgi chillies
Pudina Murgh Tikka
Minty chicken chunks on skewers, cooked in clay oven
Chandi Kaliyan
Creamy chicken tikka
Pudina Seekh
Minty lamb mince on skewers, cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tandoori spiced succulent lamb chops
Chicken Pepper Fry
Tender Chicken marinated in Jalapeno & yoghurt
Mixed NV-2 Platter
Selection of assorted starters
Shrimp Pepper Fry
Shrimp marinated and fried with black pepper, onions, and curry leaves, typically includes a mix of aromatic spices.
Goat Pepper Fry
Goat meat marinated and stir-fried with black pepper, curry leaves, and traditional Indian spices.
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Meaty Appetizers
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Veggie Mains
Shaam Savera
Spinach dumplings filled with creamy cottage cheese on a bed of velvety tomato gravy
Adraki Dhaniya Paneer
Cottage cheese tossed with robust ginger and fresh cilantro
Paneer Tikka Masala
Makhanwala Paneer
Cottage cheese in rich tomato sauce accentuated with fenugreek.
Spring Vegetable Kofta
Plum stuffed cottage cheese-potato dumplings on a bed of luscious tomato gravy
Ghara Dum Ke Aloo
Slow-cooked potatoes with flavors from the North Indian state of Kashmir
Bhindi Masala
Cauliflower florets tossed with pickle and kadai spices
Subz Panchvati
Sauteed assorted vegetables with Indian tempering
Baghare Baingan
Fried eggplants in a masala curry with coconut, sesame seeds and tamarind
Tadka Palak
Tempered spinach puree
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese in rich tomato sauce accentuated with fenugreek
Stir Fried Cauliflower & Green Peas
Cauliflower and green peas stir-fried with traditional Indian spices, typically includes onions and tomatoes for a simple yet savory dish.
Puran Singh Da Tariwala Murgh
Chicken curry from the legendary food stall on Delhi-Ambala Road, North India
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka in rich buttery makhni sauce
Lazeez Murgh Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka in flavorful tangy gravy
Murgh Survedaar
Spicy chicken curry flavored with black pepper and cilantro
Chicken Chettinad
Pan-roasted chicken with red onions and South Indian spices
Saag Chicken
Chicken pieces simmered in a pureed spinach sauce typically including ginger, garlic, and a blend of traditional spices.
Fish Tikka Masala
Fish tikka in tangy gravy
Meen Moilee
Fish cooked in ground coconut curry with ginger and chillies
Kadai Jheenga
Prawns tossed with bell peppers and aromatic spices
Nalli Rogan Ghosht
Lamb shank with chilli and yogurt, a popular one from Kashmir, North India
Bhuna Gosht
Slow-cooked spicy lamb
Saag Lamb
Chicken / Lamb cubes cooked in spinach gravy
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb chunks tossed with flavorful pickle spice mix
Goat Vindaloo
Goat and potatoes simmered in a spicy and tangy sauce, typically includes vinegar and a blend of Indian spices.
Madras Goat Curry
Bone-in goat simmered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, South Indian spices, fresh ginger, Kashmiri red chili, and finished with coconut milk.
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Meaty Mains
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Dals
Dal Tadka Dhaba
Butter tempering with cumin, onion, garlic and dried red chillies over yellow lentils
Lalla Mussa Dal
Signature style black lentils simmered overnight on slow fire
Pindi Chholay
Ginger and burnt cumin flavored chickpeas
Bread Basket
Assorted Indian flatbreads (Lachcha Paratha, Garlic Naan and Peshawari Naan)
Paratha
Indian flatbread made of whole wheat flour Mint/ Lachcha
Pyaz Mirch Ki Roti
A popular Indian flatbread made with onions & chillies
Tandoori Roti
A popular Indian flatbread made in clay oven
Butter Roti
Rich, melt-in-the-mouth flatbreads with a buttery finish, ideal for dipping or having with curries
Naan
Indian style leavened flatbread.
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Breads
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Rice
Saada Chawal
Simple steamed long-grain rice
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice with cumin, onion & fresh corriander leaves
World Famous Khichdi
Delicious melange of rice, multigrain, pulses and fresh vegetables flavored with choicest of spices
Paneer Tawa Pulao
Pan-tossed long grain rice with vegetables and cottage cheese
Nizami Tarkari Biryani
Long-grain rice cooked with vegetables and aromatic spices
Veg Tawa Pulao
Basmati rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables and traditional Indian spices.
Murgh Noormahal Biryani
Long-grain rice cooked with chicken and aromatic spices
Dum Gosht Biryani
Long-grain rice cooked with tender lamb and aromatic spices
Shrimp Tawa Pulao
Basmati rice pan-tossed with shrimp and a blend of traditional spices on a hot griddle, typically includes onions and bell peppers.
Goat Tawa Pulao
Rice cooked on a flat griddle with tender goat pieces, typically seasoned with a blend of Indian spices.
Gulab-E-Gulkand
Gulab jamuns stuffed with rose petal compote
Kesari Pistachio Kulfi With Rabdi
Indian saffron spiked ice cream with flavored condensed milk
Shahi Tukda
Bread and milk pudding – a popular dessert from Hyderabad, South India
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumplings in sweetened milk
Mango Phirni
Rose flavored rice pudding – a classic dessert from Punjab, North India
Vanilla Ice Cream
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - Desserts
The Yellow Chilli Tustin - For The Teetotalers
Peru Pyala
A blend of guava juice with mint, lime, and a hint of tabasco, sweetened with simple syrup.
Masala Mint Cooler
Refreshing lime and mint drink with house-made masala.
Kashmiri Apple Mojito
A refreshing mocktail blending the sweetness of apple with mint, lime, and soda, infused with subtle Kashmiri spices.
Fruit Sangria
Freshly chopped fruits typically include a mix soaked in grape and cranberry juice, creating a non-alcoholic version of the traditional sangria.
Pomegranate Elixirno
Litchi Linda
A refreshing blend of litchi juice, often combined with a hint of citrus and sweetener for a balanced beverage.
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
Evian Spring Water
Natural spring water, bottled at the source for purity and a refreshing taste.
S. Pellegrino
Italian bubbly refreshment with delicate carbonation, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Apple Juice
Freshly pressed apple juice with a naturally sweet and crisp flavor.
Orange Juice
Classic citrus refreshment.
Pineapplejuice
Tropical refreshment with a sweet tang, freshly squeezed.
Cranberry Juice
Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.
Grape Juice
Freshly squeezed grape juice, typically includes a blend of sweet and tart grape varieties.
Iced Tea
Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Starry
Refreshing, crisp lemon-lime soda, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Pepsi
Classic, refreshing cola soda.
Diet Pepsi
Carbonated diet cola beverage with a refreshing taste and reduced sugar content.
Dr. Pepper
Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
Tonic Water
Sparkling H2O beverage, perfect for refreshing your palate and adding zest to cocktails.
Ginger-Ale
Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea blend with aromatic flavors, perfect for chai (tea) enthusiasts.