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    The Yellow Chilli By Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

    4.1 (89 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Addictive Paani Puri
    Nisha B.

    Good service but slow to get started. Disappointing appetizer (prawns, but who orders that in Fresno). Slow ish bar. Paneer and naan was great as was Punjabi chicken home style curry. Can skip the cocktails.

    Chicken tikka masala
    Jeanne E.

    I really wanted to love this place since Indian food is a favorite of mine. The location is super convenient and the restaurant itself is lovely and comfortable, and I appreciated that they kept the temperature moderate vs freezing. Unfortunately I was somewhat underwhelmed by my dish (chicken tikka masala). The flavor was decent, but didn't blow me away, and the consistency of the sauce was more lumpy than smooth like I have typically had it. It also doesn't include rice or anything as a side, which is fine if the price weren't what it was, or if the food was incredible, but the pricing is very high, considering this. The service was also just okay. Our server was nice enough and decently attentive, but somewhat stone faced until the end when we were paying. The food was also pretty slow to come out. They don't show you a itemized receipt of your items, just have you tap your card for the total, so after I got home I realized I think they may have double charged me for my soda (or charged for a refill, but if so they did not mention that). I feel like Fresno has better options at lower prices with better service, so I probably wouldn't choose to go back unless someone else was making the dinner plans.

    Lamb biryani..
    Anuradha G.

    Went with a lot of expectation.. food was so so. Background music more noise than music. We asked for spicy and all dishes were mild. Most important, waiters need to be more relaxed and friendly. Our waitress seemed pretty stuck up and very blatant about pointing out about the tip when the time came to pay. Our waitress seemed to have the holier than thou attitude, and shows clearly that she is not trained in basic customer service nor used to fine dining manners. The manager and bus boys were friendlier and nicer. We have been to restaurants like 71Above that are truly special.. but waitresses definitely need training on being professionally friendly. Definitely not the fine dining type. Very slow service. The same waitress even turned off the light in the restroom when I was using it, leaving me in pitch darkness, while she exited.

    Butter chicken,Puran Singh da Tariwaia Murgh, Baghare, Baingan, shaam savera, paneer takatak.  All were delicious!!
    Kubo K.

    We arrived on a Thursday night and no need for a reservation as there are plenty of room in the restaurant. One thing I loved is that it's very quiet in there because of the high ceilings so it's great for people who are hard of hearing to enjoy our conversations. One thing was is that it's very dark at the tables so reading the menu was a little hard because the font was quite small. Even for my young eyes. We had ordered for mango lassi which were not as sweet but still delicious. For our dinner, we ordered Butter chicken, Puran Singh da Tariwaia Murgh and Baghare, Baingan and two kinds of rice and garlic naan. But somehow an order of shaam savera, paneer takatak was mistakenly added to our order so when the food came, it was quite a lot for four people. But they were kind enough to let us have the food anyways to try and took it off our bill. So glad we got to try these two extra items which all of it was excellent and will definitely come back again. The staff here was very friendly and attentive so I can't wait to come back. All were delicious!!

    Cocktail Menu
    Caitlin A.

    The Yellow Chilli is a newer restaurant to this space (previously Pane, then Blast & Brew). It is beautiful decorated and very clean. Great service from the bartender and servers. I recommend the garlic naan bread and the butter chicken. Portions aren't large but packed with flavor. Interested to try their buffet offered in Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for lunch.

    Butter chicken
    Dean M.

    My wife and I came here for lunch and found the restaurant to be slower than expected, but they also recently opened so I imagine that will change in time. We were promptly greeted by a smiling face at the front and were led to a table for two. They are in an old Piazza Del Pane building at Palm and Herndon and the ceilings are about 30 feet tall, which creates a bit of an echo but they have done a nice job with the furniture, lighting, etc. You can tell that the dining room is still you work in progress; they still don't even have their liquor license yet. Despite all of this, we found the food to be rather good. Not every item was our favorite, to be fair. For example the world famous khichdi was not to our liking. I'm sure others would love it but we will visit another menu option when we come back. My wife ordered the non-vegetarian maharaja platter which had a broad assortment of delicious things. I don't know the name of it, but it came with a small piece of fried fish that was really delightful. The rice with cumin was aromatic and tasty, the daal was well spiced and overall the presentation was great. I ordered a plate of butter chicken and found it to be delicious. I asked for them to make it a bit spicier than usual, and it came out a low medium. Perhaps in the future I will have to be more emphatic about spicy levels, but found the combination of flavors to be great overall. We would recommend that anybody who enjoys Indian food come to the yellow chili. I'm not sure about the international accords, or anything like that, but they serve up a nice plate of food. Their prices are a bit higher than some other restaurants, so don't be surprised by that. If you're looking for a better value the maharaja platter will probably serve you well. It was $35 for a fairly generous spread of food, a chaat, a dessert, and a drink.

    Jennifer N.

    Excellent service, no idea what was ordered as I went entirely off of the servers suggestions. Everything was fantastic, delicious and beautifully presented.

    Butter chicken
    Mike S.

    Food was delicious! North Indian cuisine so not typically Punjabi flavors I am used to but the food was really good. Still prefer Punjabi butter chicken over the one here as it's the best but it still hit the spot. The Raj kichori chaat was really good, ordered as an app but highly recommend.

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    Marissa C.

    This place was good! Came here with my partner and we decided to try it out. Easy to get a table even on a weekend night which made me a little nervous. Place was clean and service was great! Food was super flavorful and the menu had so many choices to choose from. Prices are higher but was expected. We'll definitely come back here and try some other items out!

    Panner

    Had a not so great experience. First we waited a long time when the restaurant wasn't super busy. We proceeded to wait a long time to get any order taken. Those who were sat after us got talked to first and their orders out with a quickness. It felt like we were forgotten about in a corner. Water wasn't refilled or any other drinks until we waved a different server down. Ordered a few appetizers- chili chicken and the mini samoas, butter chicken, a panner dish, and a puran singh da tariwala. Everything was abnormally sweet. The butter chicken was lumpy, so sweet and barely tasted of tomato. I was super disappointed to say the least. Ambiance is cool, it's a beautiful restaurant. There's Indian music that you can at least dance to while you wait a really long time

    Received!!
    Ashley L.

    12/23/25 Brand new!! I called and they do to-go orders. The worker was very kind. They are different from the usual Indian restaurant. You could definitely they are new & learning. I was checking about breads to order and she had to check back a couple tunes with the chef? I think. I ended up ordering a Paratha &, they do not have samosas. I asked for something similar and the worker recommended the Chanajor Garam Tikki and I ordered that. Called shortly later and the worker was kind and said my order was ready. Arrived! Greeted by nice worker. Paid for order and was pretty shocked when she gave me the price of $27.07. Pricey!! Especially when I didn't even get a mein dish. Just a bread & appetizer. Hope it's good. She also had receipt issues at checkout. Asked if she could email it to me instead. I said yes, but then she brought a receipt. Guess she got it working. She had called and told me it was ready too and it looks like it wasn't. She asked me to sit down and wait. Called me up a little later. Restaurant is nice. Large bar upon walking in and lots of seating beyond it. Lunchtime!! Lachha Paratha 1/2 was tasty & good! Chanajor Garam Tikki is Really Good! Just like a samosa! Tasty GREAT sauces to go with it. Not sure it's worth the high price though. Mother felt the same! Good service & good Lachha Paratha & Chanajor Garam Tikki. High prices! Hope they get better in working it out to make it Better! Good luck!!

    Chaat
    Siya J.

    Came in with high expectations and left feeling fairly neutral. Yellow Chili Fresno delivered a mixed dining experience overall. We ordered the Adraki Dhaniya Paneer, Kachori Chaat, Kulcha, and Paneer Pulao. While the flavors were decent and the food was well-presented, a few dishes lacked the depth and balance I was hoping for, especially given the reputation of the restaurant. There was no spice and no Indian flavor, you can tell it was made for a different palette. Service was diligent and attentive, but at times it crossed into being a bit pushy, which disrupted the flow of the meal and made the experience feel rushed rather than relaxed. Not a bad meal by any means, but not one that stood out either. There's potential here, but for now it lands squarely in the middle, it wasn't quite worth trying if you're curious, just don't go in expecting to be wowed. Ambiance was what you would expect a newer restaurant to be such as ambient lighting and lively atmosphere.

    Paneer makhanwala Jain
    Meenaz P.

    Our server Jyoti was nice and she recommended dishes. Food was 4.5/5. We went there for lunch and it was slower than expected. I know they've recently opened up but kitchen can be little faster especially if you only have 3-4 tables to serve. The place was very nice in terms of decor. Overall, I'd give this place 8.5/10 for food, ambiance and service.

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    Excellent food and service inside a very beautiful restaurant. Not cheap, but I'd go again.

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    This restaurant made me move to Fresno. Absolutely beautiful food. Kush was an amazing server!

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    Royal Taj Fine Indian Cuisine

    4.3(360 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I came here with my crew for the lunch buffet. I know buffets please everybody and we've done…read moreIndian buffets before so we're all good, plus a buffet makes for a faster lunch than a sit down and wait for the food kinda place. Gotta get these guys back to work! Royal Taj Indian Cuisine is located just off the 41 freeway at the Herndon Ave. exit going east. There's no turn into the shopping center where the restaurant is, so turn right on North First Street and turn right into the big parking lot. Easy parking. Going in, the inside decor is nice, not overly decorated to make you feel a little underdressed or anything. We get seated and drink orders taken. We all want the garlic naan that comes with the buffet. I'm not that well versed in all the particular Indian dishes, I just know what I like myself and as long as they have Tandoori Chicken and Tikka Masala along with basmati rice, I'm happy. The rest of my crew are a little more adventurous. The food looked fresh, cause I know to get to any buffet near opening for the best food. I loaded up on the Tikka Masala and rice along with the Tandoori chicken. The chicken was tender and very tasty. We all ate our fill and were ready to get back to work. The price was a round $25 per person including tax and some tip.

    One of our favorite Indian restaurants in town! We go there every once in a while to enjoy their…read morelunch buffet, usually on a Saturday. Food: The food is fresh and very good. It tastes homemade and authentic. The lunch buffet also comes with freshly made naan that they bring directly from the kitchen. You can choose plain or garlic naans. We always get the garlic ones. There is always a good variety of dishes at the buffet. Everything we've tried has been tasty, but we especially love their lamb when it's available and their gulab jamun (fried dough balls soaked in sweet syrup). We always leave happy and full! Indian food can sometimes be associated with spicy or hot food, but nothing has ever been too hot for me there. I can't handle spicy food, and I've never had a dish here that I couldn't eat because of the heat. Place: It's a medium-sized restaurant with plenty of room. There are both tables and booths. It's not a new or fancy restaurant, but it's comfortable and spacious, with enough room between tables to give you a little privacy while you eat. Staff: The staff is always welcoming and friendly. They check on you from time to time but generally leave you alone, which works well for a lunch buffet. They also regularly check the buffet area and keep everything clean and well stocked. We'll definitely continue coming here whenever we're in the mood for Indian food. You get to try a variety of different dishes for a reasonable price, and we always leave satisfied!

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    Mirchi Massala

    4.6(104 reviews)
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    First time trying and experience was nice. Customer service…read morewas good and their staff was sweet. Inside was really bright and upscale like. We shared all dishes and we were content. Butter chicken tasted real tomatoe-y 5/10 Chai was bomb and so was the rice pudding. 10/10 Samosas 10/10 Garlic naan 9/10 Fish 8/10 Mushroom massala 9/10 Need to come back for the lunch buffet. Open to trying more dishes next time.

    So we came back a few months later because those black lentils were living rent-free in my head!…read moreThe food is still excellent, and the service is still warm and attentive. The folks who run this place seem to really care about the quality of the food and the experience the guests have. Unlike our first visit on Valentine's Day which was very busy, we came back on a weekend evening this fall, and there were only a couple other diners. It seems like "the new normal" is that most business for these mom-and-pop type restaurants appears to be by Doordash, Grubhub, UberEats -- even if they're making plenty of sales, very few people come in and sit down. It's odd. You can no longer judge how good a restaurant will be by how many people are seating having dinner on a Saturday night. But despite not very many people dining in, it's a comfortable, welcoming, clean space. Everything was still fresh, delicious, and very similar to last time, EXCEPT: The main update I wanted to give is that the little "glitches" I noticed when the place was brand new are all gone now. This is just as I expected, but I wanted to let Yelpers know this. So yes, this time the got everything we ordered, we got sauces with the appetizer, and we were given full-size dinner plates. Love those black lentils. Everyone: go eat them!

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