“The food here is the best Indian food I have ever had. I have been going here since I was very young and the owner is very nice and friendlyDietary restrictions: They have many vegan and gluten and dairy free dishesKid-friendliness: The staff are very nice and are very kid friendly“
“I think this a great North Indian restaurant. The staff is very kind and attentive and I found the food very fresh and authentic. I loved the aloo tikki chat and it reminded me of what I’d get in Delhi. I also really liked the vegetarian thali. It had plenty of food and everything was really fresh, especially the dal. This is a great vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Mill Valley.Vegetarian options: Aloo Tikki Chat, Vegetarian thali“
Food Trucks • $
“Mashaallah started out as a food truck but now has a stall in the food court of Westfield San Francisco. Despite its humble appearance, this small business offered some of the best Pakistani food I've had in the city from its steam table of freshly-prepared meat and vegetable curries. A star dish here (which came recommended by Soleil Ho) was the Lamb Korma, made of super tender, lean, meaty chunks of lamb in a spiced curry. On my combination plate, I also got the Chana Masala (chickpea curry) and the Palak Paneer (cheese cubes in a velvety puréed spinach sauce), served along with rice. Every item was delicately spiced and flavorful without being too salty, and the garnishes of raw onion and cilantro brought out the freshness of the dishes. On the side, I also had an order of Garlic Naan (another star item), which was perfectly soft and chewy and had a wonderful flavor and aroma from the garlic and herbs. Overall, the food here was absolutely delicious, and the owners were so friendly and hospitable too!“
“My new favorite Indian restaurant in SF. Once we walked through the front door, we were immediately greeted by smiley employees. The dining area is cozy and intimate. I loved how each table has a vase with a single rose. Romantic touch. The food is sooo delicious! Portions are plentiful, and flavors are immaculate. Papadum (lentil crackers) and 3 dipping sauces is served as a complimentary appetizer. It's quite yummy. But you know that no Indian meal is complete without naan... and WOWOWOW the naan is GINORMOUS here. And butter chicken? Can't go wrong. So friggin good. This place is awesome. The customer service is also top notch. I'll be back again... and again :)“
“I stumbled upon this restaurant with two friends recently when another place we were planning to go to was closed, and I’m so glad we did! The food was SO delicious—flavorful, but not overpowering, and we left satisfied, full, and with lots of leftovers! I started with a mango lassi (my favorite) and really enjoyed the amount of mango flavor but without too much sweetness. We also had the veggie samosas (big, nicely spiced, just perfect), garlic naan (perfection, saag paneer and butter chicken. Everything we ordered was simply delectable. The service was quick and attentive, but not overly so. And the space was clean and very classic—nice dinnerware, candles on the table etc. All in all I’m so happy our original plan changed and we went here! I will definitely be back again!“
“Wonderful experience on all levels.It was my best experience for Himalayan Indian food.The food was ultra flavorful.staff are very nice and kindly.we got Himalayan Thali set,Chicken mo:mo,garlic naan,chicken tikka masala and salmon tandoori. We will most be coming back.Highly recommend.“
“This restaurant is a true gem. Nestled in the Montecito Plaza strip mall is this truly authentic, incredibly fresh and delicious Indian culinary excursion. Every dish is uniquely flavored with generous portions and lovely service. Larry and I will be regulars!! Don't miss it!!“
“Very very good service!! Our server was named Gurvinder, and he was so welcoming and kind!! He Took very good care of us, and the food was delicious! My family and I had an amazing experience and definitely reccomend coming here.Vegetarian options: There are tons of vegetarian options, and Gurvinder helped us a ton with deciding what items to get and told us how each item was made so that we had a good idea of what each menu item was and if it was fit for our taste or not. We got many different things, like dal, paneer makhni, bhindi bhaji, raita, and nan. Each dish came with rice, which was great! There was a good drink and desert selection.“
“Went to royal Indian for the first time today. So good!I ordered tiki masala, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, saag paneer and Raita. No bad comments, everything was really goodI had Jalson and dipindra as my servers. Super attentive and funny. Overall? 10/10 experience“
“Favorite Indian cuisine spot in the bay area, tbh. The medium is actually spicy, like 1/5 of an Indian chili pepper and the max heat is the spice of an entire Indian chili pepper. That jawn was fire, would do it again, 10/10.The goat curry was really well done, however, some pieces had an absurd amount of bones so it's hard. The shrimp curry was amazing. I'd 100% recommend it. Get it medium and you'll be wigging out, most of you, anyways.The Momo's are alright. I wouldn't get them again, at least the vegetarian ones. The sauce also isn't anything crazy to go with it. It's overall pretty mid.“
“Honestly, I always enjoy my experience at Pakwan. My go to is their cheese naan, which in my opinion is the best naan in SF, possibly the bay. I usually accompany it with either an aloo mutter, bengan bartha, or a chicken tikka masala. Something that goes good with naan and is scoop-able. The workers are super nice and show a lot of hospitality. I really like the ambiance and how the dine in experience is as well with the music they play and how It has a family style vibe that makes it really inviting. Overall, one of 16th streets best eats. Enjoy!“
“Having iftar here in Ramadan was an amazing experience! The place is decorated for Ramadan, there is a beautiful, clean prayer area with lots of head scarves available for women to pray. They had a specialPlaylist for ramadan too. The service was excellent. Loved the tea. The food was good too. Thank you for this wonderful experience in Ramadan!“
“An evening to remember! The flavors are authentically South Indian, pack a (flavor) punch but leave you craving for more!Had the Thattukada fried chicken, black cod polichattu, and lamb shoulder chettinad. Using local ingredients, each dish still maintains a connect with its original tastes. Shout out to the moilee gravy that came as a side dish, it deserves a separate dish of its own ☺️Would highly recommend for anyone looking to step beyond the confines of popular Indian food dishes..“
“Came here on a Tuesday night with a friend and there was no line!Good:- We got an appetizer really quickly and it was good!- The naan sampler here was a great quantity - 3 naans for about the price of 2- The saag paneer here was solid, I liked how large it was since I brought it back for another meal- The prices are good here, great value and good service, food comes out fast.Bad:- Pretty casual place, not too crowded and not very fancyOverall a good place for a quick bite and really solid Indian food!“
“Aaha is our favorite Indian restaurant in the city! We've always had excellent service- they've often offered complimentary chai while we wait. Our favorite dishes are the gobi manchurian and Vijayawada special biryani. We've also tried a number of regular entrees/side dishes and all have been delicious. Highly recommend Aaha!“
“Everything I had at this restaurant was absolutely mind-blowing. My visit was spontaneous, and I brought in a friend who has never had Indian food prior. We ordered several breads, rice, tandoori prawns, dal makghi and chicken tikka masala, and every single dish delivered punches of flavours and textures, with great balance in acidity and heat. Friendly staff was the cherry on top.“
Indian • $
“Indian food made and offered with love. Some of the best indian food I've had in any restaurant in the country, made with true love. Chef has decades of global experience and it showed in the flavors and the cooking. We had paneer tikka, daal makhani and ordered two thalis and loved the ability to choose our lentils and curry of choice. The daal makhani was heavenly. The paneer was mind blowing. The breads were soft, freshly made and very filling. We had kheer and rasmalai for dessert and everything was just perfect. Strongly recommend. Service was excellent.“
“Excellent food! Gracious proprietors and very brave for starting up this little restaurant as a new concern only in the last couple of months. The Indian food places I liked in my neighborhood for the last 30 years have all closed and I was looking something new. I ordered six items and each one of them was spectacular. These hard-working people KNOW how to present Indian food at its best. The Aloo Gobi was a flavorful surprise--the potatoes were so delicate---- and the Lamb Curry perfect. The Garlic Naan, I can predict my big Hawaiian husband and I will fight over. I'll just have to order more. Try the Rogan Josh--you will be so pleased.....and the Palak Paneer, my favorite! I think I could just lose all control and order ten of them. So much to admire when a new eatery concern takes on the restaurant world of San Francisco and be a success. Many locals and Federal Building employees were coming and going and the staff knew who they were and were so friendly.. You can eat in-house at the little spotlessly-clean tables or take something home as I did. I will return and because a regular because of the gracious and sweet greeting and service I received and the beyond-excellent food. THANK YOU!!!“
“Here's why i give them 5 stars:Food is excellent, service is super frendly, parking is easy.The Butter chicken is darn good.The great thing about tis place are the menu specials, a type of "bento box" Indian Style. I loved it...you get TWO food options, plus a small salad and a dessert. It also comes with a Chai teaSPECIAL BONUS: the prices are VERY inexpensive for a restaurant in San Francisco. The two item menus were $14.95?“
“Two men had one naan and one rice and two curries. The price was reasonable and it was delicious!The chicken curry had a very Korean taste and the lamb had a very strange taste. If you want a more familiar taste, try chicken.I arrived at 9:50 PM and it was nice to be told that I could eat here and leave.Since it's self-service, it's nice to be able to add a tip as well.A place worth stopping by if you are nearby!!“
“Ocean restaurant has very nice staff, checking if the food is good or not, if we need anything. Food is also delivered at table reasonable fast. The atmosphere and decor is also nice. The food was extremely good, especially the chicken korma. Again the staff was so nice that they gave complimentary papad and chai but this depends on staff if they decide to give it to anyone. Definitely nice and would go again.“
“The food was delicious. We got the classic goat curry, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, egg plant in salan sauce, rice, and garlic naan. The naan and rice was perfect for sopping up all the difference sauces. The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce made up for it. My favorite was the goat curry. Very moist and just tender. We got the medium spice, which was pretty spicy. I also recommend the mango lassi, a delicious yogurt drink. The service was wonderful too. The waitress very friendly and she gave us a free dessert, rasmalai, a cheese dumpling in sweeten condensed milk.“
“I have been ordering Rose for 4 years now living in San Francisco and it is the BEST. Great for takeout, but also have a wonderful atmosphere at their location too. :) The coconut vegetable curry, palak paneer, and tikka masala are so good! The momos and samosas are amazing too. Cannot recommend enough!“
“This IS our Favorite restaurant in Marin. Family run. Wonderfully prepared and excellent quality food. Service is always friendly. Whenever we don’t want to make a meal (lunch or dinner) and go down our list of options, we get excited when it is a Taste of Himalayas meal.Parking: 2 in front and plenty in back“
“We ordered the paneer tikka masala and the veg chilli momos. Both were good, but the Momo portion was small. Order something else with the Momo as it is not enough for one person. Parking is a nightmare, if you are not a local, plan your parking with care.Vegetarian options: Veg chilli momo, veg steam Momo, daal, veg pakoda, paneer chili , daal makhani, saag tofu (vegan option)“
“I ordered the Chicken Thali with chicken tikka masala and it was the most delicious rich gravy I've ever eaten. the service is good and the people are friendly.i came back to try the chicken tikka masala pizza and it was great. it was a huge slice for 5 bucks n the flavors were bomb.“
“Excellent buffet, beautiful interior. Service was good; always had my water glass filled. Food wasn't more spicy than I could handle -- most of the things were pretty mild -- while still being flavorful. I'm not vegetarian but someone in my party was vegan. There were plentiful options with both meat or vegetables.“
Fine Dining • $$$
“We tried this restaurant for breakfast and we had one day Millie and the second day Jack as our waiter he was awesome, we also try Campton place bar and bistro for dinner and I highly recommend it, food and service was amazing every single time.Would definetely recommend this hotel and restaurants to everybody! It's a true sample of elegance and service. Thank you again to all the staff for going just that little step extra for the guests!!!Vegetarian options: YesDietary restrictions: YesKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes“
“We reached this restaurant around 9:45 pm on a Thursday night.Since they were closing for dine-in we decided to get a takeout.We ordered:Butter Naan: The portion size for this quite big.However the naan was a little undercooked and too thick.Tandoori Roti: Really liked it and it was cooked to perfection.Paneer Tikka Masala: It was very tasty and pretty well made.Vegetarian options: There’s a whole lot of vegetarian options to choose from!Parking: We couldn’t find a parking spot at all and one of us had to stay back in car while the other one went and got the food.“
“I completely enjoyed the meal I had here recently.All of the food was delicious, the young man who was our waiter was incredibly attentive.The restaurant was empty other than our group of three, but we could see the kitchen was quite busy with takeout orders - it was a very rainy night.We each ordered an entree and only one appetizer and had food leftover.They brought us a complimentary gulab jamun, which I never order as I’ve rarely enjoyed it, but I was quite grateful as it was soooo delicious- rarely is that dessert served warm. What a treat!I’m glad it’s my local, I look forward to my next visit.Dietary restrictions: My friend dining with us is very spice sensitive. She expressed her concerns before ordering and was very happy with her meal.“
Indian • $
“Lovely combo of an Irish pub and an Indian restaurant so that's something for everyone right? A fresh samosa with beer is the way to start but everything we've tried on several trips has been excellent: fresh, great portions and prices. They're somewhat understaffed so sometimes there's a bit of a wait for the food but they're uniformly welcoming and courteous. Highly recommended.Vegetarian options: It's an Indian restaurant grafted onto a pub so between the indian food and the bar snacks there are a lot of veg optionsDietary restrictions: Vegan/vegetarian options present on the tablet ordering app.“
“Highly recommend this place for authentic Nepali Indian taste. Huge portions, value for money! We ordered jhol veg Momos, chili veg Momos, veg chow mein, veg fried rice. All dishes were delicious and 3 of us ate this over 3 meals because of the huge portions. This place will not disappoint! Recommend take out or delivery.“
“Wonderful food and really great prices! The buffet is back and for a very reasonable price I was able to eat my favorite Indian dishes. The buffet is available until 4 in the afternoon which is amazing I was still able to grab a late lunch/dinner. Will definitely be back!“
“It was great experience.I was there with my friends to celebrate his birthday and the food was really really great we liked the momos and thali set the chowmein and chicken chilli was really awesome sukuti set was fabulous ,the staff was really helpful as well I really recommend it to anyone looking for a good Nepali Asian food in San Francisco“
“I love this restaurant. Not many places have Haleem and Nihari, but this one does! Everything we had was delicious. I ordered chicken Haleem and my fiancé has the Paneer Tikka Masala. The paneer masala was flavorful with a slight sweetness. The naan was huge! And the aloo naan was delicious as well.“
“We went to this place looking for something different. They delivered. My husband had vegetable soup called Vegetable Thukpa and I had vegetarian chowmein noodle dish. It was delicious and satisfying. Perfect blend of spices and flavors. The service was very nice and friendly.“
“One of the best options to avail Indian or Pakistani style food. The owner is very friendly and I went there for a dinner. I ordered for goat biryani which seems to made from goat chukka. It was quite decent. especially the tenderness of the goat/ mutton with the blend of the spicy was awesome. While I had to wait for the biriyani to be prepared, the owner asked to have the free Indian/Pakistani style "CHAAI" which was really good and felt native one.. Getting such chaai at 7pm in the evening at san Francisco is one of the best thing I would say... There are few other Indian/ Pakistani style restaurants like Shalimar, chutney etc just next to this...to try different flavours...“
“I'm a fan of Nepalese food and was thrilled to find this lunch spot in the financial district. Waited 10-15 minutes for my food, but the wait was totally worth it. Got the chicken momos, which are a solid lunch option. Kitchen/food prep area is completely visible from the dining/waiting area, so you can see the staff hard at work prepping the orders. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu and supporting this small business!“
“We had an amazing dining experience. The pani puri and samosa chat were exceptional, bursting with flavors. Special thanks for the delightful surprise of free chai and cookies, a perfect ending to a delicious meal. Can't wait to visit again!“
“Lovely experience at Avatars. GF had a salad with plain chicken while I had their famous salmon enchiladas. I think the tangy nature of the sauce comes from a reduced curry mix, salt and lime pickle. The hybrid Mexican / Indian theme is something that’s becoming bigger and bigger in the Bay. Good friendly service.Dietary restrictions: They can custom the order to your needs.“
“Nice local Indian restaurant. But of a cafe-like feel but really good food. Onion pakoras were nicely cooked and not oily. Excellent sauces with the lamb tikka masala and chicken coconut curry. Naan was nice and crispy on the outside. Tandoori prawns were a bit overcooked. Service was very friendly and fast. Great place for a quick meal if you are in the mood for Indian.“
“I absolutely love Taj of Marin! The customer service is just wondeful, waiters are so kind and attentive. I love their vegetarian options. Many to choose from with a fantastic taste. They also offer lunch buffet with affordable prices. Definitely recommend!“
“Tried this new take out place in Soma and was pleasantly surprised. The food is amazing, its honestly one of the bes indian food i've had in the US. The butter chicken was soooo soo good, it just melted in my mouth , the sauce was rich, creamy but not too creamy ( like most places) and full of flavor. Every bite reminded me of food back home in india. The biryani was really good as well. We also got the Tandoori wings and the chicken tikka kebab for appetizers and couldn't decide which one is better, both were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Can't wait to try the items on the menu.. Pick up was a little confusing as its in a food hall but since the food is sooooo good it was worth it. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for good flavorful Indian food.“
“Delicious food! Little snug, but your tastebuds will thank you.Had the staple chicken Tikka masala.They have restrooms, parking is both Street/metered, difficult to find.Vegetarian options: Menu optionParking: They have restrooms, parking is both Street/metered, difficult to find.“
“I have been going here for over a decade. Great place for a quick bite after work. Delicious Indian/Pakistani food. Reasonable prices. Casual environment. This restaurant is ideal for delicious food at fair prices. This restaurant is mostly self serve and you pay at the counter.“
“Hii CKWe loved ur dosas nd Uttapam,V reached almost tea time bt still got dosas with fresh chutneys nd hot sambar which ws very tasty, the lady ws very welcoming, absolutely loved it, this restaurant ws in our bucket list during our visit to sfo…I very much loved the pictures of all the South Indian actors frm 1940s to2000sI cn relate my childhood nostalgia watching their movies….“
“Great food, excellent service. One of the Indian restaurants that has great service, ambiance and food. Would recommend it to anyone! They also have a buffet over the weekend that looked like it has a lot of options. To note, portions are large.“
“We visited masala dosa for dinner tonight. This was a quiet place with surprisingly amazing and authentic tasting Indian food. We had the idlis and dosas with chutneys and sambar that tasted very close to what we have back home in India. Food was fresh and the chutneys too despite visiting around closing time. Staff is sweet and the service quick! ❤️“
“I honestly have to say this is one of the best places I've ever been they're super inexpensive I was homeless and used to come here a lot when I was able to with my service animal and they treated me with such kindness and generosity I moved away two years ago but will be moving back and this will be the first restaurant I go and visit when I move back at the end of April 2024! Super excited to see the new renovations!“
“Stopped in for lunch buffet definitely did not disappoint. Great price for ayce and great quality of food. I've been coming here for years always fresh ingredients used. The ambiance and vibe is spot on. Keep up the good work. Mango lassi is a must with your meal or the Chai tea on a rainy day sure to warm you up.“