Tried tandoori chicken, paneer tikka masala, goat karahi, and garlic naan. Papad with green and sweet chutney was complimentary and good. All the dishes were fresh and served piping hot. The tandoori chicken came on a sizzler and was okay but a bit mild in flavor. The paneer tikka masala and goat karahi were served in hot kadais and tasted amazing. It would have been easier to serve if the kadai handles were covered with something heat-resistant, as they were hot to handle. The table was small and the dishes were quite large, making it a bit difficult to serve. Other than that, both curries went really well with the hot, fresh garlic naan.
shawna
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May 14, 2026
My family and I were in the area and we were looking for something tasty to eat.
Luckily we found Hot and Chili Indian food restaurant.
Their food was delicious and we will definitely be back the next time we’re in the area.
We want to try their other dishes too.
If you are ever in the area and are looking for some really good Indian food then you should try this place. Hot and chili Indian restaurant.
I think you’ll like it too!
Samuel Cahill
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June 03, 2026
One of the best local Indian spots I've ever had near me. An absolute must add into your rotation if you live in the area. Food is amazing, helpings are generously portioned, enough for 2 or more meals, willing to give you spice when you ask for it.
I've been going once a week since I got here, and everything I've had here is pretty good. I usually like butter chicken/tikka masala, but recently I've been getting the chicken karahi and have been thoroughly impressed by it. The naan is always great and flaky if you eat it there. The samosas have a nice flavor to the breading.
Locally owned, and in a great spot in downtown Clemente usually with a parking abundance. No complaints at all.
Heidi Waite
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April 14, 2026
So delicious! We got the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan bread, and samosas appetizer. It was incredible! It has a very cute outdoors seating as well. Highly recommend. Seems like they also have a good amount of folks coming for takeout.
Hamza Jamil
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July 20, 2026
Food taste bad they use tomato sauce not real tomato and every curry have same gravy and they serve tap water not a filtered water not recommended
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Tried tandoori chicken, paneer tikka masala, goat karahi, and garlic naan. Papad with green and sweet chutney was complimentary and good. All the dishes were fresh and served piping hot. The tandoori chicken came on a sizzler and was okay but a bit mild in flavor. The paneer tikka masala and goat karahi were served in hot kadais and tasted amazing. It would have been easier to serve if the kadai handles were covered with something heat-resistant, as they were hot to handle. The table was small and the dishes were quite large, making it a bit difficult to serve. Other than that, both curries went really well with the hot, fresh garlic naan.
My family and I were in the area and we were looking for something tasty to eat. Luckily we found Hot and Chili Indian food restaurant. Their food was delicious and we will definitely be back the next time we’re in the area. We want to try their other dishes too. If you are ever in the area and are looking for some really good Indian food then you should try this place. Hot and chili Indian restaurant. I think you’ll like it too!
One of the best local Indian spots I've ever had near me. An absolute must add into your rotation if you live in the area. Food is amazing, helpings are generously portioned, enough for 2 or more meals, willing to give you spice when you ask for it. I've been going once a week since I got here, and everything I've had here is pretty good. I usually like butter chicken/tikka masala, but recently I've been getting the chicken karahi and have been thoroughly impressed by it. The naan is always great and flaky if you eat it there. The samosas have a nice flavor to the breading. Locally owned, and in a great spot in downtown Clemente usually with a parking abundance. No complaints at all.
So delicious! We got the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan bread, and samosas appetizer. It was incredible! It has a very cute outdoors seating as well. Highly recommend. Seems like they also have a good amount of folks coming for takeout.
Food taste bad they use tomato sauce not real tomato and every curry have same gravy and they serve tap water not a filtered water not recommended