Besharam

Name: Besharam
Address: 1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco, California, 94107, US
Telephone: (415) 580-7662
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.4

$$$ • Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan

Hours:
1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco
(415) 580-7662

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About Besharam

Besharam, a vegetarian Indian restaurant located just off the Caesar Chavez exit from the 280, offers a unique dining experience in the Bay Area. The restaurant has an industrial vibe and is often packed, especially on weekends.

While the first impressions may not be the most welcoming, the service gradually improves, and the menu boasts an array of delectable dishes. The kandvi, dabeli paratha, drunken puri, and dahi wada are all praised as being pretty good. The chai is out of this world, though the paani poori has hardly any stuffing.

The main courses, including the Masaka Paneer Spinach, stuffed paratha, ringan no oro, and the Meatball vindaloo (which is surprisingly vegan and plant-based), are well-received. The dal soup with samosas and crispy noodles is comforting and flavorful, while the mango salad offers a crisp texture and freshness.

Customers note that the food is absolutely delicious—light, healthy, and full of flavor. The ambience is lovely, with an open, airy space that feels cozy and inviting. The service is excellent—attentive and thoughtful.

Besharam is praised as perhaps the only vegan Indian fine dining establishment in the Bay Area. The tasting menu, priced at $75 per person, is a popular choice. While it’s easy to spend $50+ per person, the food is great and the vegetarian-only menu is a huge bonus.

Overall, Besharam provides a unique and lively dining experience, with a focus on vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine. The flavors, presentation, and commitment to dietary restrictions make it a noteworthy addition to the Bay Area's culinary landscape.