A little about this place
About Chillies Calgary
Chillies is a long-running, owner-run Pakistani restaurant at 5020 17 Avenue SE in Calgary, known for Karachi-style beef nihari and beef and chicken haleem served with tandoori or butter naan. The menu also covers chicken biryani, butter chicken, bun kebab, paratha beef boti rolls, chana papri chaat and fusion dishes such as chilli chicken pasta, with kheer, kulfi and coconut falooda and mango lassi for dessert. Orders are placed and collected at the counter beside an open kitchen, the dining room is plain and dated, and takeout and delivery are popular; late in the evening only a few dishes may be available.
Signature dishes
- Beef Nihari
- Haleem
- Chicken Biryani
- Papri Chaat
- Chilli Chicken Pasta
- Kulfi Falooda
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.3 / 5802 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
507 507 - 4 stars
166 166 - 3 stars
59 59 - 2 stars
12 12 - 1 star
58 58
What people enjoy
- The beef nihari and haleem are rich, well spiced and true to Karachi style.
- The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming.
- Desserts and drinks such as kheer, falooda and mango lassi are a highlight.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Chillies Calgary known for?
Chillies Calgary's listed signature dishes include Beef Nihari, Haleem, Chicken Biryani, Papri Chaat.
Where is Chillies Calgary located?
Chillies Calgary is at 5020 17 Avenue Southeast, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is 17 Avenue SE. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Chillies Calgary?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
