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Welcome to Mirchi Restaurant, located at 1385 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, where flavors come alive in every bite! At Mirchi, we bring you the authentic taste of South Asian cuisine, blending traditional recipes with a modern twist to create a memorable dining experience.

Our menu features a wide variety of dishes, from sizzling curries and flavorful biryanis to freshly baked naans and savory appetizers. Every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients, a perfect balance of spices, and a passion for excellence.

At Mirchi, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where family and friends can gather to enjoy great food and warm hospitality. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply indulging in your favorite dishes, we are here to make every visit special.

Discover the bold, vibrant flavors of Mirchi Restaurant – your new favorite spot for authentic South Asian cuisine in Riverside!

We look forward to serving you soon!

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   Aatra A. 
 2025-01-24
 
 
 Verified I'm a Pakistani native. I know the very clear difference between real authentic briyani vs rice mixed in curry sauce. Before I order, I always ask if it's authentic dum briyani. If not, I'll gladly order something else. 

I went in wanting to order take out. They have no menus, only TV screen that switches between menu items. No problem I look on the Yelp menu. I ask, who I assume is the owner, if they make dum briyani or mix curry in rice. He very confidently assures me it's authentic dum briyani  and he knows exactly what other briyanis I'm speaking of and it's not that. Ok cool, I order it. 

Again as someone who knows Pakistani food very well because I've ate it my entire life, this is not briyani. It's curry mixed in rice with fried onions. That's it! The chicken tastes horrible and old. I took 3 bites because I was starving and rest went to trash. 

Simple honesty that it's not actual briyani and I would've gotten something else. But to be cocky and say yours is the best and it's not even close. Not even eating worthy because chicken is bad.
  
 
       
   Jenny C. 
 2024-11-25
 
 
 Verified Please update your prices for each dish. I use to pay about $30-+for 3 dishes and now it's $52. Be wary of this place as they will charge you whatever they feel like. And flavor has gone downhill. Maybe a change with the cook?

There is no current menu with correct prices.
  
 
       
   Scotty B. 
 2024-10-16
 
 
 Verified Well, at first I couldn't find it. It's kind of hidden and behind the jack in the box. I wish I wouldn't have went to the restroom when I first got there because it was filthy with some bugs on the floor I didn't want to look because I can just guess what they were. Anyway it kind of turned my stomach. I ordered a whole bunch of food to take home. I couldn't eat it that night. But the next day I got the courage too. The beef Nahari, paneer and chicken masala's were so good. Some of the best food comes from restaurants like that. The lady was so nice I think she owned the place. Price was good, I'll be back.
  
 
       
   Blue B. 
 2024-08-17
 
 
 Verified I doubt if they are Pakistani or Indian. Lots of choices for food. Small place, and a depressing parking lot. Food is average.
  
 
       
   amna z. 
 2024-08-10
 
 
 Verified They don't even open on time or answer phone. Terrible I came this far and they were still closed., door hours are 11 to 10 online hours are at 12. I came at 12 they were still closed on Saturday.
  
 
       
   Svetlana M. 
 2024-07-21
 
 
 Verified I don't write reviews but in this case I feel that people need to know. First, they cheated me by giving me only half of portion they normally serve. Their seekh kebabs were filled with rubber like tissue that I had to throw away. I called them and requested a credit. The lady on the phone said yes but when I showed up at the restaurant, I was insulted. The guy was screaming that they are not responsible for the poor quality of the meat. So do yourself a favour and don't go there. You will be disappointed in one way or another
  
 
       
   Kim D. 
 2024-06-28
 
 
 Verified We should have taken the negative reviews to heart, but there was recently a positive writeup about this restaurant (and its Iftar service) by a local food writer, so we decided to give Mirchi a chance.

We dined in and that was our biggest mistake. The food isn't excellent, but the dine-in experience is pretty terrible. If you are going to get food from Mirchi (which I don't recommend), I strongly recommend getting takeout.

Previous reviews mention a need for better "ambience". I presumed that meant dated decor. Actually, the dining area was unclean, as were the utensils and plates brought to us to serve/eat with. So, yes, they could update the decor -- but MORE IMPORTANTLY, they should offer dine-in patrons clean tables to eat at (rather than wiping off the tables while you are seated, flinging the last patron's crumbs onto your clothing) and clean utensils to dine with.

There are no menus. There are pictures of food behind the register and no prices listed.

We were told there was lamb (and ordered lamb korma) but were served mutton. (It's fine if all you have is mutton -- but call it mutton korma.) The mutton had lots of bones and fat and not much in the way of meat.

The food was passable, but the lack of cleanliness in the restaurant made us lose our appetite and not be able to finish our meal.
  
 
       
   Md. I. 
 2024-03-20
 
 
 Verified Went for Iftar buffet, was surprised to see many items for 16$ only. Biryani, Nihari, karahi Chicken all were good and tasty. They couldn't keep up with refills of Lassi and juices that's why took away 1 star.  Overall very satisfied with the food and the price.
  
 
       
   Last R. 
 2024-02-20
 
 
 Verified Food was good specially paya was tasty, 
Need some renovations in restaurant so customers feel good and comfortable
  
 
       
   Daniel C. 
 2023-12-09
 
 
 Verified great chicken masala and the bread was delightly made hot and ready for my taste buds

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11 AM –9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM –9 PM
Thursday	11 AM –9 PM
Friday	11 AM –9 PM
Saturday	11 AM –9 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM

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