50 Best Indian Restaurants near Mill Valley

“Had just arrived in San Francisco, and hit the road heading to Sonoma for a wedding this weekend. Looking for a place to have lunch and we found Avatars on line. So, we decided to try it, and we are glad we did. Our meals were cooked fresh to order and they were delicious! Friendly staff and a place we will fondly remember and look forward to trying again on our next trip out here!!“

“Long touted as the best Indian kitchen in Marin, this motel restaurant packs more than just flavor, but also some pleasant surprises.

An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (hooray!), increasingly hard to find anywhere in the Bay Area post-Covid. A window into the kitchen adds to the dining experience, but also indicative of the high-quality standards of food preparation.

Chicken Tandoori is excellently marinated and perfectly chargrilled. Bone-in Lamb Curry, Vegetable Curry, and Butter Chicken are highlights. Tastes are spicy, but subdued and refined.

Worth a stop-in when driving up from the city to Marin. An excellent meal to warm up with after spending the day on a hike or along the coast.“

“First off, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. All our servers were professional and didn't hover. The food is delicious with healthy serving sizes. The price is right. I'll be back.“

“I would be speaking my deepest truth to tell you that coming here was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. The quality, the care, the explosion of delicious savory and exciting flavors. This is my new go to spot and a spot I will be sure to recommend to others and take visitors to before they leave. I'm not even saying this to be nice but i would be living a lie if I said this wasn't some of the best food I had in a long time. They master what they do and with such welcoming kindness.“

“I really never have enjoyed tasting menus….but Tiya’s tasting menu fully changed my opinion on them. 4/6 dishes were things I probably wouldn’t have ordered on a regular menu so getting to try these dishes was a treat. We supplemented the tasting menu with the chicken gushtaba and the shrimp. They were both so good but the gushtaba was outstanding….Think a chicken meatball in fondue.
Everything was a flavor bomb and I would definitely come back“

“Amazing food and very kind staff. You always feel welcome at this place. Preet, our waiter always takes care of us. I highly recommend this place, the atmosphere is very chill and romantic.
P.S their mango lasse and lamb tikka masala is to die for.“

“Very hard to overstate how absolutely amazing this place is. The food is superb, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the service goes above and beyond to ensure you have the most perfect experience. Some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Extremely recommended!“

“Enjoyed a beautiful meal here. Food: buryani, naan basket, chicken potato curry, Napalese noodle soup to start. Excellent food, EXCEPT the $9 top Ramen soup starter. Wtf? Wouldn't recommend. Absolutely delightful waiter! Will return.“

“The food was great, we ordered one veggie option and one lamb, all was very very tasty. The staff has been awesome and made our stay really pleasant.

Kid-friendliness: We went with a toddler and the place was perfectly adapted.“

“Copra is a fine dining Indian restaurant with beautiful ambiance and decor. A reservation is required. The cocktails were impressive—we enjoyed the Jaggery Sour, a slightly sweet twist on a whiskey sour, and the Lassi Punch, a smooth spiced drink. For appetizers, the rasam puri was unique and refreshing—a must-try! The dahi chaat vada was good but quite heavy, and the vennai shrimp, though tasty, had too much ghee for our liking. For mains, the cod was delicious with authentic Kerala flavors, while the lamb shoulder was flavorful but could have been a bit more tender. Overall, it was an average experience—not exceptional but enjoyable.“

“Highly highly recommend. It’s hard for us to go to the city without stopping here to eat, we love bringing new friends here as well. If you love Indian food, this is a great place.

Vegetarian options: There’s a large vegetarian section and they are familiar with vegan and we’re even careful to warn me that one of the items I ordered is not vegan“

“Vegan options were great! Loved the momos and veggie masala. We got a tasty complimentary soup, not sure if that's typical or just because we got there an hour before close. The Himalayan ginger honey lemon tea was also really nice, a bit heavy on the honey but I still enjoyed it. My partner got the mango lassi and said it tasted authentic and better than most places.“

“There used to be a different indian restaurant in the space, but it’s under new ownership now and the food is delicious! They are always so friendly and the ambiance is perfect for dining in. Don’t skip the momos! Will be my go-to spot for indian and nepalese food moving forward.“

“Lunch buffet was fabulous, every item was superbly delicious. Tandoori chicken and butter chicken; very tasty pakoras (not at all greasy); aloos with potatoes and/or garbanzos; loved the 3 different chutneys and the raita. Can’t remember all the dishes but they were plentiful and perfectly spiced and prepared. The buffet included unlimited chai tea and a choice of 3 different naans, the garlic one was outstanding. We were too full to try the desserts. The owner was very kind and caring, service was excellent. Sadly there were very few customers, please come in for lunch or dinner to support post-pandemic downtown San Rafael, and especially New Delhi Indian Cuisine. It is in the former Lotus Restaurant location, with easy parking and access to the Smart Train.
We’ll be back soon and often for a great satisfying Indian meal.“

“We have walked past Tara soooo many times over the years, and for some weird unknown reason, we have never dined here. Boy did we miss out! Came in on a Saturday early evening just after they opened for dinner. The dining area is pretty small as are most in SF. Nice decor all around, and clean.
Our servers, as there were a couple, were super friendly and explained everything we needed to know about the menu. Plus, they start you off with complimentary crispy roti and some sauces to dip into.

Ok so now on to the food... We love our Indian food, and for us, spicy is always great. Our server did take the time to ask us too, which I appreciate!
Chicken chilli - beautiful with a slight crispyness and tons of flavor in the chicken and the sauce.
Coconut lamb curry - tender (melt in your mouth) lamb chunks in a smooth and flavorful curry sauce
Saag Paneer - my benchmark. . . excellent, flavorful and tastes like it was truly wonderful with large chunks of paneer that you cut and swirl in the saag
We ordered basmati rice as our base for the meal (did not need another flavored side to interfere with the other items)
And, of course you MUST have garlic naan.. . this was crispy on top and still tender to pull apart and dig in to the sauces.

The price was very reasonable for the quality and amount of food we were given. In fact, we sat there and ate waaaay too much at the table. Should have boxed some up for later... but we didn't...LOL
Overall, this was a great meal and we will absolutely keep Tara on our hit list.“

“This is my favorite Indian place in the city! Great for takeout or for dine-in (they always have some open tables) and speedy service. I haven’t ventured too deep in the menu because the classics are just too good - dal, butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, chana masala, samosas, garlic naan…you can’t go wrong. Servings are also fairly large and generally last me two meals.“

“Exceptional all around!
Food: tasty and spice-level is tailored to customer's choice.
Service: Jlsen, Dhani and Shugan add to the comfortable setting. Each are gentlemen in their own right and, project kindness and warmth that make my dinner experience a memorable.
Atmosphere: decoration and warm environment is a plus.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.“

“Rose is absolutely amazing! Everything on their menu is truly so delicious. Good portion sizes and reasonable prices too. Beyond the food, Rose is a wonderful place to eat where you will be treated like family. I can’t say enough good things about this place I love it so much!

PS. Don’t miss the Rose thali special for two!“

“We had gone for dinner and we loved our food. It makes a lot of difference when the food is good. Their lamb seekh kabab, tandoori chicken, karahi gosht, everything was superb!
Want good food then go to Chaska! You will love it!!!-Papiha Nandy“

“Really good Nepalese momo and chwomin there. Recommend everyone to give this a try“

“Met up with some friends to try out Indian Oven and wasn't disappointed. We had Tandori Chicken, Chana Masala, and a Lamb dish in a cashew sauce (forgot the name). All had different flavors and were delicious. Spice levels were good and not overpowering. Everything was cooked to order and we even watched as the kitchen hand rolled our Naan. Prices were extremely reasonable for today's climate. We spent about $60 for 3 people to all eat till we were full and even took home a container of food. I'll definitely go back and/or order takeout from them. If you are looking for something different from the usual burgers and chicken sandwiches, give the Indian Oven a try.

Parking: This is located in Lower Haight and street parking is limited. There are however a lot of transit options to get here. The Church Muni station is a few blocks away as well as the J/N lines on Church/Duboce. Also lots of busses like the 22 and 7 go right by here.“

“The service is best and the food is best. If you are around that location and looking for Indian food I would strongly recommend this restaurant. They have buffet too if you want that. Food is very tasty, my family enjoyed the lunch here. I will go there again when I visit San Francisco.

Vegetarian options: We tried Vegetarian food and it is great here“

“Had just arrived in San Francisco, and hit the road heading to Sonoma for a wedding this weekend. Looking for a place to have lunch and we found Avatars on line. So, we decided to try it, and we are glad we did. Our meals were cooked fresh to order and they were delicious! Friendly staff and a place we will fondly remember and look forward to trying again on our next trip out here!!“

“Su personal y su comida está deliciosa y accesible sus precios están bastante cómodos está muy rica su comida“

“Truly phenomenal flavor. Never been to this place in person but I doordash from here often and the quality and taste of the food is just out of this world. I could only imagine how good this would be fresh in person. If you haven't tried this place, you're missing out! My personal favorites and recommendations are the tandoori fish, butter chicken, and fish biryani.“

“I got Karahi Gosht and it was authentic and flavorful. Serving quantity was decent as well. I live in the South Bay and most places over there don't get this dish right. 5* from me, for the Karahi Gosht and Naan. Service understandably took some time because they make it fresh and piping hot. And I went there in between performances of standup comedy at Cobb's next door.“

“I had their lamb roganjosh, aloo Gobi, and chicken chettinand. People might say Pakwan is the place to go for good Indian food in the city, but I was thoroughly impressed with what I ate at Keeva. This is not watered down gringofied Indian food. Absolutely loved the lamb roganjosh, the cauliflower and potatoes were very well spiced, and while I personally didn't like the chettinand, I understand the flavor profile and what that dish is. You're missing out on really delicious Indian food if you're not eating here.“

“Great and delicious food awsome service and great quantinty and quality with desi taste its a place to had a food blast....... ...“

“First time here after a hike at the Mt.Tam. Got Lunch buffet. I have tried Lamb curry, veg biryani, dal, and chicken tandoori. All very tasty. I am gluten free and dairy free but there are enough options for the buffet. It would be great if there were some plain white rice. I enjoyed the ambiance and art inside the restaurant too. Will come back again.“

“I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and Aloo Naan. It was very good I recommend this restaurant.“

“Great food service, outdoor dinning is great!!!“

“I Definitely recommend their momos. its super tasty and juicy.“

“Support excellent food and a longtime San Francisco tradition!“

“This is our second time or so ordering from here. Absolutely delicious ! Vada pav (with three sauces) is stunning and also the Egg Hakka noodles with Schezwan sauce which was perfect! Takes me back to my childhood in India. Authentic, high quality and consistent ! Will order again“

“Their food is really delicious. specially chicken tikka masala, lamb rice seekh kebab chicken breast, their service fabulous. fast and Quick.

Parking: The parking is right next to the restaurant easy to park only $17 per day“

“Great food and fantastic atmosphere!! A must go location for visitors and a regular spot for locals. 💚☘️“

“You go to this kind of places for the love of food.... and it does delivers. Its a very sketchy street, not to be alone in the dark. But the food is incredible (had goat curry with garlic naan). Bathroom? dont ask. Higine? Dont know... but flavor... superb“

“Since I can’t be in India that was the best I could have done!“

“WOW! First time trying this place out and everything I ordered was absolutely amazing!! ?? kheer was so on point. My tandoori chicken was full of flavor and wasn't dry at all! The dal soup, mmmhhmmm. Perfection all the way around thanks!“

“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 option

Parking: They have restrooms, parking is both Street/metered, difficult to find.“

“Just tried this place for the first time yesterday! We got the lamb curry, butter chicken, and some samosas. Everything was great :)“

“Great Sunset neighborhood Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Friendly service. Accommodates my spice shy palate. Recently introduced thali lunch boxes perfect for single diners. Reasonable prices.“

“Beautiful food, beautiful service, beautiful atmosphere! 1st time here and loved it, had the prawn tandoori appetizer and mango prawn as my main, and husband had the bhatti ka chicken as appetizer with beef pepper fry with Malabar paratha as the main. Food was melt in the mouth, I had the Bombay spritz a play on the
Aperol spritz with an Indian rose twist and a glass of champagne ,and the kulfi to finish off. Will be back.“

“Lunch buffet is really good and at a fair price.“

“The best Indian vegetarian food! Organic and amazing seasoning.“

“Great ambience, delicious food, and amazing service!“

“I highly recommend Mashallah Halal if you are looking for quality Lamb Curry✌🏾“

“Best Indian food I’ve eaten in many years!!“

“The Curried Goat and the Saffron Basmati with peas was excellent!“

“Three food, really liked the lamb curry and chicken tea masala and the friendly staff“