Red Chili Express Pakistani restaurant in the Parthenia Center in Northridge, along with the Red Chili Pakistani & Indian Halal Tandoori restaurant. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
The lamb chops (lamb rack marinated in fresh spices) at Red Chili. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Elba Torres serves food to Eddy Castillo, left, and a friend at Red Chili. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
The chicken karahi, a mild curry dish with cooked tomatoes and chicken with spices, is served at Red Chili. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
The chicken tikka burger served on a layer of fries at Red Chili Express. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Kamal Uddin, a waiter at Red Chili, serves the lamb chops, left, and chicken karahi. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
