Folsom’s Red Hot Chilli Pepper, the Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant on East Bidwell, is now listed as “for sale,” creating uncertainty about its day-to-day operations. A prominent “for sale” sign on the storefront, along with conflicting online listings, has left nearby businesses and customers unsure whether the Palladio-area location is still open and serving diners.
On Monday, the Sacramento Business Journal reported that the restaurant at 2791 E. Bidwell St. has a notice stating it is for sale and that its operating status was unclear. The story, by Sonya Sorich, notes that the Folsom outpost opened in 2022. That local reporting was the first to call out the listing and publicly raise questions about what comes next for the space.
Mixed online signals
The restaurant’s own website still lists menus and hours, and its ToastTab page shows pickup and delivery options, suggesting an active online presence. Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s website continues to display the Folsom address and regular hours. At the same time, mapping and directory services label the spot as “Closed,” creating a confusing split-screen for would-be customers and delivery drivers.
Chain roots and timeline
Red Hot Chilli Pepper traces its culinary identity to Kolkata and opened its first U.S. location in San Carlos, according to the group’s site. The chain’s U.S. site highlights that Bay Area presence, while local reporting notes that the Folsom restaurant opened in 2022. That mix of chain backing and relatively recent arrival on the Folsom dining scene makes the sudden “for sale” posting stand out for people who have discovered the restaurant over the past few years.
What the listing means for the space
The storefront sits in a busy retail cluster on East Bidwell near the Palladio and Broadstone shopping areas, and directory listings show several co-tenants at the same address, a situation that could make the lease or unit appealing to another operator. It has not been publicly clarified whether a sale would include the business itself, the leasehold interest, or some combination. For shoppers and neighbors, the short-term question is whether a new concept will move into the space or the unit will stay dark for a while…