Went for lunch on a Saturday. It was empty for a while at noon when they open , then more people arrived later. The server Bupesh (sp?) was phenomenal. He took great care of us. He was also the bartender LOL. We truly enjoyed the cocktails! Mixologist level for sure. As for the food.. blown away!! Probably the most delicious Nepalese we've ever had. Kale chaat was so good. Pork momos so yum. Spicy cauliflower was divine. For mains, the shrimp and salmon biryani was delicious. The okra, bhindi masala, was really good. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. We walk by this location in the Mission all the time! Glad we finally gave it a try. We are definitely going back!! Winner.
Alex L.
I'm still dreaming about this food. I want to go back, like right now. Everything was just so darn good. Had some MoMo for appetizers (the best damn MoMo/dumplings I've ever had), butter chicken (okay, but you have to), the spinach paneer, and the naans. Every food item was salivatingly delicious that it was hard not to overstuff oneself. I think I did okay there. Service was kind and hospitable. The vibe inside was really nice and conducive to both a date and a work dinner. Loved it!
Carlton C.
It feels like Dancing Yak has fallen from grace as one of the most hyped and popular restaurants in town. We went around 9 PM last night and the overall experience was lackluster m; from the service to the food. The hostess seated us, the server took out our order (never saw her again until we closed) and another server shoved the food on our table and scurried away without saying a word. Definitely did not get the "care and attention to customers" vibe. As for the food, the Naan was overcooked, the Seafood Curry was a disappointment, and the Momos did have decent flavor but the filling easily slipped out of the dough. I just was not feeling the overall experience but would be open to another visit to hopefully enjoy Dancing Yak as I did two years ago during my first visit.
Alyssa S.
This place is unbelievably good! Inside is nice/large, great for big or small groups. Food was so amazing - we got the spicy cauliflower, fried chicken, pork momos, chicken momos, aloo cauliflower, tikka masala curry, turmeric rice, & garlic naan. My favorites were definitely the fried chicken (10/10 must order) & curry! For cocktails we had the don't talk yak, avalanche in Everest, purple haze, & spicy yeti. Can't go wrong with anything on their cocktail menu. Overall, the food & flavors were 10/10. Decent portions for sharing (we had three ppl in our party). Ended up being around $80/person for the above. Service was great - went off on a lot of our waiter's recommendations. Can't wait to come back!
Celie H.
We were pretty disappointed. Server messed up our drink order, then drinks took until after the entrees arrived to come. The entrees were fine (recommend the goat, the naan and the Tika), but not better than most takeout I've had in the city. Ambiance has some Cheesecake Factory vibes and there were three teenager birthdays going on around us. Felt like the kind of place big groups of kids might go to before prom, if you know what I mean. Certainly a vibe, just not the one we were looking for.
Carol Elgie
The food is sooo good. I could eat here every day. You have to try the momos and the buttered chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mingfei Huang
Cauliflower is very spicy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Juntunen
Best butter chicken I’ve had! And great drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Harris
Went here for dinner before a show down the street - excellent food and service - definitely will be back here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amelia Johnson-Post
cocktails were really fun, the cheese naan was my favorite part. not a ton off veggie options unfortunately
I always love dining here ! The food is always so delish and the staff is so kind. Yesterday, we had reservations at 7:45 but didn't get seated till 8:15 but it was worth the wait ! The hostess was so kind and even gave us some MoMos, so kind of it ! ❤️
Great food and experience! It was a little loud but there were a lot of large parties celebrating birthdays so not unexpected. We were sat right next to the door so it was a little cold every time the door flung open. Didn't really take away from the food or service beyond this!
Pressida R.
Dined here with my family. The food was great, ambiance was soothing and the service was exceptionally great. Servers were quick and pleasant. Their starters and momos were delicious. Would recommend.
Cyn J.
this is a wonderful intimate restauran. the momos were amazing and the drinks were spot on. I brought friends here for the first time and everyone had a great time. thank you dancing yak
Jeffrey Fiorino
This place is def good, I got the lamb curry with coconut milk which was a nice touch, and avoiding gluten and diary. The foods was on point . I stopped in real quick to eat at the bar I was craving Indian food, and curry, and this hit the spot. It does get busy though, so for a group make a rsvp.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options on the menu, and gluten free.Dietary restrictions: They sub coconut milk for diary, and nuts,and meats can be moved around and don’t ruin the dish. All in all good for people with restrictionsParking: If you know Valencia street you know it is hard to find a spot here. So there’s a lot somewhere I think, but the price is high, and street parking after 6is free
Went for lunch on a Saturday. It was empty for a while at noon when they open , then more people arrived later. The server Bupesh (sp?) was phenomenal. He took great care of us. He was also the bartender LOL. We truly enjoyed the cocktails! Mixologist level for sure. As for the food.. blown away!! Probably the most delicious Nepalese we've ever had. Kale chaat was so good. Pork momos so yum. Spicy cauliflower was divine. For mains, the shrimp and salmon biryani was delicious. The okra, bhindi masala, was really good. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. We walk by this location in the Mission all the time! Glad we finally gave it a try. We are definitely going back!! Winner.
I'm still dreaming about this food. I want to go back, like right now. Everything was just so darn good. Had some MoMo for appetizers (the best damn MoMo/dumplings I've ever had), butter chicken (okay, but you have to), the spinach paneer, and the naans. Every food item was salivatingly delicious that it was hard not to overstuff oneself. I think I did okay there. Service was kind and hospitable. The vibe inside was really nice and conducive to both a date and a work dinner. Loved it!
It feels like Dancing Yak has fallen from grace as one of the most hyped and popular restaurants in town. We went around 9 PM last night and the overall experience was lackluster m; from the service to the food. The hostess seated us, the server took out our order (never saw her again until we closed) and another server shoved the food on our table and scurried away without saying a word. Definitely did not get the "care and attention to customers" vibe. As for the food, the Naan was overcooked, the Seafood Curry was a disappointment, and the Momos did have decent flavor but the filling easily slipped out of the dough. I just was not feeling the overall experience but would be open to another visit to hopefully enjoy Dancing Yak as I did two years ago during my first visit.
This place is unbelievably good! Inside is nice/large, great for big or small groups. Food was so amazing - we got the spicy cauliflower, fried chicken, pork momos, chicken momos, aloo cauliflower, tikka masala curry, turmeric rice, & garlic naan. My favorites were definitely the fried chicken (10/10 must order) & curry! For cocktails we had the don't talk yak, avalanche in Everest, purple haze, & spicy yeti. Can't go wrong with anything on their cocktail menu. Overall, the food & flavors were 10/10. Decent portions for sharing (we had three ppl in our party). Ended up being around $80/person for the above. Service was great - went off on a lot of our waiter's recommendations. Can't wait to come back!
We were pretty disappointed. Server messed up our drink order, then drinks took until after the entrees arrived to come. The entrees were fine (recommend the goat, the naan and the Tika), but not better than most takeout I've had in the city. Ambiance has some Cheesecake Factory vibes and there were three teenager birthdays going on around us. Felt like the kind of place big groups of kids might go to before prom, if you know what I mean. Certainly a vibe, just not the one we were looking for.
The food is sooo good. I could eat here every day. You have to try the momos and the buttered chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cauliflower is very spicy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best butter chicken I’ve had! And great drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for dinner before a show down the street - excellent food and service - definitely will be back here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cocktails were really fun, the cheese naan was my favorite part. not a ton off veggie options unfortunately
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Naan, Spicy Cauliflower, Garlic Naan
Restaurantji Recommends
I always love dining here ! The food is always so delish and the staff is so kind. Yesterday, we had reservations at 7:45 but didn't get seated till 8:15 but it was worth the wait ! The hostess was so kind and even gave us some MoMos, so kind of it ! ❤️
Great food and experience! It was a little loud but there were a lot of large parties celebrating birthdays so not unexpected. We were sat right next to the door so it was a little cold every time the door flung open. Didn't really take away from the food or service beyond this!
Dined here with my family. The food was great, ambiance was soothing and the service was exceptionally great. Servers were quick and pleasant. Their starters and momos were delicious. Would recommend.
this is a wonderful intimate restauran. the momos were amazing and the drinks were spot on. I brought friends here for the first time and everyone had a great time. thank you dancing yak
This place is def good, I got the lamb curry with coconut milk which was a nice touch, and avoiding gluten and diary. The foods was on point . I stopped in real quick to eat at the bar I was craving Indian food, and curry, and this hit the spot. It does get busy though, so for a group make a rsvp.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options on the menu, and gluten free.Dietary restrictions: They sub coconut milk for diary, and nuts,and meats can be moved around and don’t ruin the dish. All in all good for people with restrictionsParking: If you know Valencia street you know it is hard to find a spot here. So there’s a lot somewhere I think, but the price is high, and street parking after 6is free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kale Chaat, Spicy Cauliflower, Buckwheat Roti, Saag Classic Curries, Goat Curry