"Just behind Santa Monica's Chelsea is its new sister restaurant, which debuted on August 29. Little Chelsea comes from the same longtime San Fernando Valley operators, Moez and Karim Megji, who also own Sherman Oaks' Wood & Water. The father and son created the adjacent restaurant as a response to the economic uncertainty the Los Angeles community experienced in 2025, with a goal to serve a tightly curated menu in a casual space where all dishes are priced under $30."
"Little Chelsea's menu builds on the original Chelsea's inspiration, which draws from the same Indian and East African flavors in the London neighborhood where Moez lived as a child. The original restaurant will continue to serve its raw bar, sea bass with coconut lemongrass, and tikka masala fried chicken, while Little Chelsea's starters include harissa lamb tartare, kung pao-flavored brussels sprouts, and a mezze platter with hummus, whipped eggplant, olives, feta, and vegetables."
Little Chelsea opened August 29 as a sister restaurant to Chelsea in Santa Monica. Owners Moez and Karim Megji created the adjacent spot in response to 2025 economic uncertainty to serve a tightly curated menu with every dish priced under $30. The space seats 28 and includes a lounge with a sofa, coffee table, and high-top tables to foster a relaxed, pub-like atmosphere focused on beer, ribs, and tacos. The menu leans on Indian and East African flavors and offers starters like harissa lamb tartare, kung pao brussels sprouts, a mezze platter, curry-and-chips with chicken tikka masala, a Kobe burger, and naan tacos. A spritz bar features Aperol, Hugo, and two nonalcoholic options, while wines, beers, and cocktails are priced roughly $14–$21.
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