A Desi Cafe
1501 Noriega St, San Francisco
(415) 759-9088
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Chicken
Saag Paneer
Papadum
Featured items
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade farmer's cheese topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato-based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Veggie Samosas
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with potatoes, peas & spices
Chicken Coconut Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a little bit of tomato sauce topped with cilantro and tomato
Prawn Coconut Curry
Tiger prawns cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a bit of tomato sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Yellow Dal (Lentils)
Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin and coriander topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Achari
Boneless chicken in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with cilantro and tomato.
Saag Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Pakora
5 pieces of potatoes, cauliflower, onion & spinach fried in a chickpea batter
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top
Kashmiri Gosht Curry
The classic lamb curry topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Appetizers
Veggie Samosas
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with potatoes, peas & spices
Pakora
5 pieces of potatoes, cauliflower, onion & spinach fried in a chickpea batter
Lamb Samosas
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with ground lamb
Papadum
2 crispy chickpea batter wafers
Assorted Appetizer
2 samosas & 4 pakoras
Aloo Chaat
Fried chunks of potatoes, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers & spices
Chicken Chaat
Diced chicken mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and a mix of spices
Chicken Soup
Creamy, lightly spiced with diced chicken with a piece of lemon.
Lentil Soup
Yellow, orange lentils delicately spiced with a piece of lemon.
Rice & Biryanis
Basmati Rice
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced lamb, golden raisins and cashews with cilantro on top.
Small Basmati Rice
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top
Prawn Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced prawns, golden raisins, and cashews with cilantro on top.
Vegetables
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade farmer's cheese topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Yellow Dal (Lentils)
Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin and coriander topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Bhindi Masala
Stir-fried okra
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Malai Kofta Curry
Homemade farmer cheese and potato balls with golden raisins served in a mild cream sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Navratan Korma
Vegetables mixed green beans, paneer, potatoes, green peas and carrots cooked in cream with cashews and raisins.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Baigan Bharta
Tandoori oven roasted eggplant blended with home made onion gravy and topped with cilantro and tomatoes.
Mixed Vegetables
Mixed fresh vegetables, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, green beans, paneer, bell pepper, and cauliflower cooked in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Paneer Makhani
Farmers cheese in a moderately spiced; garlic and ginger in a rich tomato and onion based sauce.
Aloo Matar
Potatoes and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Matar Paneer
Homemade farmer cheese and green peas in a tomato base gravy with spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Paneer Masala
Farmer's cheese in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Saag Aloo
Potato cooked with cream and spinach topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Dal Makhani
Slow Cooked Dark Lentils
Tandoori Entrees
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, cumin and topped with cilantro
Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled chicken on the bone marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices topped with cilantro.
Tandoori Paneer Shaslik
Paneer cubes grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes roasted in a clay oven topped with cilantro
Lamb Boti Kebab
Boneless char-grilled lamb marinated in yogurt, Indian herbs and spices topped with cilantro.
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Char grilled boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and lightly spiced, topped with cilantro.
Tandoori Prawns
Tiger prawns marinated in turmeric, ginger and a blend of spices. Topped with cilantro.
Chicken Curries
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken in a tomato-based mildly spiced curry sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Chicken Achari
Boneless chicken in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken piece cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins, and saffron sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy gravy topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Coconut Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a little bit of tomato sauce topped with cilantro and tomato
Chicken Masala
Classic chicken curry all dark meat in an onion based gravy with Indian spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Curries
Lamb Vindaloo Curry
Lamb cooked with potatoes and herbs in a spicy sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Kashmiri Gosht Curry
The classic lamb curry topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Saag Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Coconut Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic, and a little bit of tomato sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Achari Curry
Boneless lamb in a tangy house specialty sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Hyderabadi Kofta Curry
Minced lamb stuffed with raisins and cashew nuts in curry sauce, another house specialty. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Lamb Korma Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce.
Seafood Curries
Prawn Coconut Curry
Tiger prawns cooked in a mild coconut sauce with garlic and a bit of tomato sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Sag Prawns
Tiger prawns cooked in a creamed spinach sauce topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Fish Masala
Tilapia cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric and spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
Fish & Prawn Combination
Tilapia and tiger prawns cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomatoes.
Prawn Masala
Tiger prawns sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices, and saffron. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Fish Korma
Tilapia cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins, and saffron sauce
Prawn Pepper Masala
Tiger prawns cooked with fresh bell peppers, onions and spices. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
Bread
Garlic Naan
Naan with garlic, turmeric spread on top and topped with butter
Plain Naan
Flour, eggs and milk topped with butter
Onion Naan
Naan bread stuffed with diced onions and topped with butter.
Roti
Whole wheat flour baked in the tandoor topped with butter.
Keema Naan
Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb. Topped with butter.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flour with potatoes and peas stuffed inside topped with butter.
Kabuli Naan
Naan bread stuffed with ground cherries, cashew, raisins, coconut and almonds. Topped with butter.
Side Orders
Raita
A blend of yogurt, cucumbers and carrots
Pickles
Mango Chutney
Mango relish.
Cilantro Mint Sauce
(1.5oz)
Tamarind Sauce
Hot Sauce
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Yogurt sweetened with mango puree
Soda
Masala Chai
Milk and black tea
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Fried dry milk doughnuts in a sweet syrup
Saffron Rice Pudding
Basmati rice cooked slowly in milk, cashews, pistachios and golden raisins.
Alcoholic Beverages
Taj Mahal (11oz)
India- American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light and crisp body
Flying H (22oz)
European Style Pale Lager. Crisp, golden brew, full-bodied with a malty taste
Taj Mahal (22oz)
Indian-American Style Lager. Pale yellow in color with subtle malt aromas & light, crispy body
Lagunitas IPA (12oz)
American IPA. Medium-bodied malt with notes of spice, caramel & citrus fruit.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (12oz)
American Pale Ale. Hop heavy brewed intense aromas of pine and citrus
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Recent Reviews
This is the definition of a delicious Indian hole in the wall restaurant. I can’t understand some of the bad reviews - I eat here all the time, and tried some great Indian food around the world (Europe, India, Thailand, Singapore) and all the “best” Indian restaurants in SF. This is definitely in the top 2-3 in SF and recently finally getting recognition in some of the local foodie articles.It’s family owned for decades and serves authentic Indian food with a homemade...
January 2024
Got the Saag Paneer, Hyderabadi Lamb Kofta, Garlic Naan, and Basmati Rice. Everything was delicious and perfectly portioned. Service was friendly and the food came out all together fairly quickly.Would go again/recommend!
June 2023
This neighborhood spot can get pretty busy, but the food is always good and take out is hella fast - about 15 minutes. I also appreciate that when you ask for spicy, you actually get spicy.
September 2022
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