Chilli Ji

Chilli Ji brings Indian and Indo-Chinese cooking to Osu, with a menu that ranges from South Indian dosas to rich curries and wok-fried dishes. It is located in the Osu Forico Mall on Mission Street, in the heart of the district's restaurant and shopping area, and is a dependable choice when you want a break from Ghanaian food or are dining with people who prefer familiar flavours.

Start with samosas and garlic prawns, then move on to a podi ghee masala dosa, a thin, crisp rice and lentil pancake brushed with ghee and dusted with a spiced powder, served with chutneys and sambar. Biryani, layered rice cooked with meat or vegetables and whole spices, is a good choice for sharing. For something richer, Chettinad curry from Tamil Nadu is deeply spiced and tomato-based, with a heat that builds as you eat. Vegetarians are well catered for, as is usual in Indian kitchens, and the Indo-Chinese dishes offer another option for mixed groups.

The atmosphere is casual, which makes Chilli Ji suitable for relaxed dinners with friends, family meals and evenings out with parents or older relatives. Dishes arrive hot from the kitchen, and the menu is broad enough that everyone at the table should find something they like. It is a sensible option for families with children, who can choose milder dishes or plain rice and breads.

Prices are moderate. Opening hours are not published in the sources checked for this guide, so confirm them through the restaurant's website or by phone before you go, especially for late dinners. If you are not used to Indian spice levels, ask the staff for a milder version of curries and mention any allergies when ordering.

Indian menus can be long, so ordering a mix of dosas, a biryani and one or two curries for the table is a good way to try the kitchen's range. Leftovers can usually be packed to take away, which is useful given the generous portions.

Osu Forico Mall is on Mission Street, a short walk from Oxford Street, and is easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing car. After dinner, the bars and cafés of Osu are within walking distance, and Labone, with more nightlife, is a few minutes away by car.