The Yummiest Indian in San Francisco

Curry Leaf

★★★★☆ 4.4 (882) • $$

"This place is a must in San Francisco. The location is really great, outside of the touristy area. The service was really great. But the food, was out of this world. I haven't had better Indian food in my life. The naan was so flavorful and perfect to dip in my dish. I ordered my favorite dish. The roasted eggplant vegetarian dish. It was so so delicious. The flavors were perfect and bold. And topped everything off with a tasty chai!"

Cuisine of Nepal

★★★★★ 4.7 (758) • $$

"We came here to try the Salmon Curry, vegetarian Momos, and the Palak Paneer. The Naan and Rice is complimentary with every dish! The Momos: I see why everyone raves about them. They have layers of spices in each bite, and the curry sauce they come with has a little kick. They are so delicious. The spice does not overwhelm all the other flavors in the Momo. Salmon Curry: Oh I loved this dish. You can really taste the salmon amidst the curry spices, and the texture was *chef's kiss! There was enough that two people had a bit of leftovers too. Palak Paneer: I've read hit of miss reviews about this dish. Some people said it was too thin/liquid of a sauce. I've had Palak Paneer at numerous places and every single place does it a little differently. It's true that Palak Paneer at Cuisine of Nepal had a thinner curry but it's still delicious. The cheese cubes are quite large and flavorful. The sauce was mild in spice. For desert we ordered Lal Mohan, yum!! A very sweet taste with a pudding-like texture. Reminded me very much of a doughnut hole but soaked in honey. In this case it was saffron. The ambience: Cuisine of Nepal feels very European in terms of its inner layout. My wife and I sat at a two person table in a long row of two person tables down a narrow hall. We got there for an early dinner (around 5:30) and the place had only two other guests. By the time 6:30 rolled around I felt like I was at an intimate dinner party with long rows of people facing each other. It became very busy so I'd suggest coming earlier to get a seat."

Rasoi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (747) • $$

"This review is for Axol / Axel. He is the manager this sunday evening. Long story short I wasn't able to attend the dinner but still wanted to take care of the bill. He was able to provide a solution and took care of the party. Much appreciated. The party said he very accommodating and nice. Great service will always keep the guests coming back."

New Delhi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (968) • $$

"If you're looking for delicious authentic Indian food, and amazing customer service then New Delhi is the spot!! I truly enjoyed all the options they had to offer on their menu. I love how they cater to all diets such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, you name it!We arrived during their opening time and found street parking close by, and seen there was a bar at the front of the restaurant. The bar was a vibe too! The restaurant is gorgeous with beautiful pillars! So much history in there as explained by Chef Ranjan. I'll be back!"

Curry Up Now

★★★★☆ 3.8 (852) • $$

"Love the chicken tikka masala burrito at Curry Up Now! The only thing is that i'm at a food coma in the office later, lol! It's super filling and so flavorful--sometimes I even get cauliflower rice to lighten it up!"

Ocean Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (550) • $$

"First off, this restaurant is clean. That's important to me. Secondly, the service and food are excellent. I can tell they really care about their guests. And thirdly, the prices are reasonable. Who doesn't want to eat at a place they can easily afford?I noticed this restaurant with its sidewalk awning while driving past it on Geary Street, towards The Grocery Outlet and the Orthodox Cathedral (otherwise known for its onion-shape domes). A quick look on Yelp and the reviews were very good. I love Indian food and it's been a while since I had it. So I decide to try it; after all, my stomach was nearly empty. The place appears formal with each table covered by white tablecloths, and enhanced with noticeably bright red cloth napkins and large water glasses. It's elegant without being uncomfortable. Dinner guests were dressed casually and there were quite a few families and groups when I arrived on a Saturday evening. The staff is very eager to see guests to a table and fill their glasses with water promptly. Two large seed-filled crackers with three distinct flavored sauces (mint, sweet syrup, and reddish hot pepper) were brought to me on-the-house. My tastebuds were awakened. I ordered the lentil dahl soup which arrived piping hot and the raita made with yogurt, cucumber, and spices; it not only cooled down the soup, but added more flavor to the mild taste of the dahl soup. Their chai tea's deep sweet flavor was delightful.I ordered the garlic naan that was very long in size and tasty. The medium-spice lamb curry was filled with chunks of meat; a separate order of basmati rice that's served in a tin bowl was more than enough for the curry sauce.After dinner, a complementary bowl of delicious rice pudding was brought to me which was a nice surprise. My first visit to this place was a real pleasure and I hope to return again soon."

Kinara Fusion Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (577) • $$

"You really do end up finding restaurant gems near the SF Tenderloin, and Kinara Fusion is one such fantastic place to spend your evening. Owned by people who care about the cuisine, this Indian-Pizza fusion restaurant is known for their chicken dishes and Naan with amazing texture. The Chicken 69 dish and any of their Naan are to die for, especially with how tender and soft everything comes out. For non-spicy eaters, do note that the Chicken 69 bites pack some heat! I would say their Mixed Grill can be a bit better, but their overall preparation of Chicken just dwarves their other meats with its quality. The place also has really nice interior and attentive service. I'll definitely return to try other dishes, especially their pizzas!"

Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (570) • $$

"Another great meal at Sugandh. We started with the complimentary pappadum with 3 dips.Then, our mains were chicken korma, butter chicken, lamb biryani, saag paneer and bhindi masala. We also had plain nan and basmati rice.We thought everything was flavorful without being too spicy hot. Service was excellent. We always enjoy seeing customers who look like they lived in India eating here."

Deccan House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (751) • $$

"3.5 STARSSeveral weeks ago, I made the mistake of NOT combing through the reviews of a South Indian restaurant in Sunnyvale. I ordered spicy and it legit felt like I was eating lava. This is coming from someone who usually requests spicy and extra spicy, and it's not spicy enough.What's that saying, "IF it hurts going in..."?So, yea...I'm surprised I could walk straight the next day.This time, I wasn't going to make the same mistake and made sure I combed through the reviews for Deccan House. Some of the reviews state that "mild" = "very spicy", "so spicy", etc. so I went with mild. Mild was plenty spicy for me so thank you, yelpers!Deccan House is open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. I ordered delivery so not sure if they still have outdoor dining.M E N USouth Indian cuisine with a touch of Indo-Chinese: Soups, apps, tandoor, idli/vada (savory snacks), dosas, uttapam (thick dosa w/ toppings), curries, dum biryani, breads, and desserts. No upcharge for 3rd party delivery apps BUT steep pricing...prices are 20-35%+ higher than competitors in the area. Ex: Curries start at $16.95 and it costs extra to add protein...$5 to add tofu?!Spice levels: Normal (not sure what that means), mild, and spicy.I ordered lunch delivery via Uber Eats. Was quoted 20-40 minutes and it was delivered in 40 minutes. Food was hot and securely packed. F O O D* Chettinadu: Spicy curry w/ salan, onion, special tamilnadu spices, coconut oil ($16.95): https://tinyurl.com/mrym4ja7*** Add chicken (+$2)*** Requested mildThe chettinadu was robustly spiced and spicy with a few pieces of tender white and dark chicken meat. The gravy ran on the salty side, and "mild" packed enough heat to make my nose run. I tempered the leftover gravy with coconut milk to make coconut noodle soup. * Hyderabadi Dum Biryani: Indian basmati rice, aromatic spices, Mughlai-style ($15.95)*** Add goat ($4)*** Requested mildThe biryani was fluffy, fragrant, and medium spicy with a handful of tender, bone-in goat pieces. Some of the basmati wasn't separated and a bit clumpy. The accompanying shorba (coconut gravy) and raita (yogurt sauce) added a layer of cooling spice. It's my understanding that mughlai-style biryani is supposed to have veggies but this one didn't. Overall, Deccan House serves pretty good South Indian fare, however, it's overpriced. I will pay for higher quality food but I didn't feel the taste, nor the quality was any different than local competitors charging a fraction of the cost. 3.5 stars rounded up for a small local business."

Red Chilli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (591) • $$

"The food is delicious with subtle and deep flavors. Kind service from the staff. Only downsides are difficult parking if you're driving and crowded tables."

Clay Oven Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (712) • $$

"I've been here a couple times for their lunch buffet. For $16.99 they offer plenty of dishes to choose from including fish pakora, rice, saag paneer, chicken tiki masala, goat curry, a lentil curry, tandoori chicken, and the rice pudding for dessert. The naan is brought to the table and you can order as many refills as you'd like. The dishes have great flavor. I noticed everything is made in small batches so the food is fresh. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is nice. The parking can be a challenge since it's only street parking. This location (Portola) only offers the lunch buffet not the Clement location."

Noori - San Bruno

★★★★☆ 3.8 (668) • $$

"Noori was such an enjoyable experience thank you so much to Max the owner and Prachi! I loved how the spice level that is broken down on the lower right hand side of the menu. Level 2 was very spicy and as a well versed spice woman I wouldn't want to go higher. Overall, great food that is very authentic and fresh. Try the goat cheese naan. Side note: the event space is great so ask for a tour if you are looking to host a party."

ROOH Palo Alto

★★★★☆ 3.6 (707) • $$$

"This is a solid modern Indian spot with lots of good food options. It's a great place to bring your friends and family to introduce him to Indian food. The vibes are great. The ambience is great and the restaurant was packed. The service might be a little bit slow, but you will definitely get your food and drinks and we really enjoyed the chicken, tiki masala and all the appetizers. Try asking for recommendations on what's popular and you won't be disappointed."

Saffron Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (565) • $$

"Finally decided to eat inside. I usually order delivery through doordash but even though it's amazing, I can't take good pictures because they're in to go boxes.I've been ordering here for a while now and food has always been amazing. And whenever I'm feeling sick, their Yellow Dal is my go-to food medicine. It's similar to a lentil soup but it has more texture and thicker.Prawn biryani is also my favorite and the only food I've been ordering since (including yellow daal).Food can get spicy sometimes and so make sure you specify your spice preference.Staff is also great and the lady was courteous and attentive. She made sure we have everything we need."

Tilak

★★★★☆ 4.4 (441) • $$

"A quiet local spot that has been recommended by multiple neighbors. We enjoyed all the dishes we had, but everything was a little sweeter than you would expect. We were seated immediately and service was as expected. It's definitely good in a pinch if you're craving Indian food and are nearby."

Tara Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (477) • $$

"I ordered a bunch of stuff to go; they were very quick to have it ready and they were smiling and nice when i went to pick it up.The naan: im often dissapointed with naan so.. today was the same. It was dry. And its not because i took it home because we had some in the car. I could barely taste garlic also but i suppose its hard to please every guest out there and picky ones like me. The somosas: they were good. Spicy. My nose was running.Chickpea stew: very tasty and not too spicy for me. Yum. Malai kofta: the sauce is very good. Creamy like chicken tika masala but the balls themselves were not my favorite. Thats preference though and im sure others like it. I would order is again just for the sauce ! *i cant say the restaurant is very modern or sexy but there are higher price points if you are looking for that."

Koriander Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (644) • $$

"Came here for lunch a while ago with an Indian friend who recommended it. I thought it was pretty good and the service was fine. Easy parking. I believe I had the chicken dum biryani with naan bread. I enjoyed it. I also got a chance to sample some of my friend's sampler plate. I'm anxious to return to try some other dishes too."

Taste of Burma

★★★★☆ 4.3 (415) • $$

"Taste of Burma is another good Burmese restaurant in Daly City. I came here on a Saturday for lunch and although a couple of tables were occupied, there was no wait for a table. We ended up ordering the samusas, tea leaf salad, coconut chicken soup, and nan gyi dok. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and portions were okay to a bit small. The samusas were crispy and filled with potatoes, onions, and spices that tasted delicious. The order came with 5 pieces for $7.99. This was a great appetizer and was served with their house sauce. The tea leaf salad ($13.99) was good, however, it was not bursting with flavor as some of the other tea leaf salads I've had. The portion wasn't very big as well, but we still enjoyed the tea leaf salad. The coconut chicken soup ($12.99) was creamy and very enjoyable. Nan Gyi Dok ($12.99) is thick rice vermicelli with coconut diced chicken, red onions, cilantro, fried onions, and fried wonton skins. It was also very good, but reminded me of the coconut chicken soup, just without the creamy thick soup. Overall, the experience at Taste of Burma was really good. The staff was friendly, polite, and patient as we took awhile to eat and chat. The restaurant was clean, calm, and small. The bathroom was in good condition as well. The location is in south Daly City, a little closer to South San Francisco, in a small plaza on a hill. There is a small, but crowded parking lot. Taste of Burma is a good choice for Burmese food in this area."

Naan -N- Curry

★★★★☆ 3.8 (512) • $

"I am no expert but I love the Chicken Leg tandoori and curry from here. My husband and I shared the combo and ordered an extra naan plus a Palak Paneer. Servings are generous. We didn't finish the PP and didn't even touch the extra naan. It's located inside the mall food court. It was super busy and loud- but the workers move fast to clean up after diners."

Five Rivers Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (588) • $$

"We really liked everything we ordered. Kachumber salad, chicken curry, butter chicken, chicken tikka, butter chicken, prawn curry, garlic and plain naan. Everything was good. The prawns were a bit over cooked. The chicken curry sauce was thinner than expected- almost like soup but it tasted good. Their rice was very good. Service was efficient."

Golden Gate

★★★★☆ 3.7 (519) • $$

"THE 4 COMMANDMENTSGet the Chicken Indian Pizza.Get the green chutney.Pour it all over the pizza.Remember this meal for life."

Pakwan Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (537) • $

"Stopped by for dinner here on a Sunday night at 9pm. My friend who is a SF native mentioned how Pakwan is one if the best South Asian restaurants. We ordered samosas, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and the tandoori boti. You grab the menus from the front kiosk, sit yourself, and once you know what you want, you go up to the cashier and pay first. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready, I noticed there were a lot of to-go/delivery orders. Everything was also self-serve, which I honestly don't mind because its a no frills place.For the food, my favorite of the dishes we ordered was the samosas -- mainly because if the chickpea sauce. It had a very subtle but good kick to it. The chicken tikka masala was what you would expect. Garlic naan was very yummy and soft! The tandoori chicken boti was not as good as I expected -- it was a bit dry and the flavor wasn't that strong."

Naan Point

★★★★★ 4.6 (318) • $$

"The service was amazing. I would be checked kk every 5 minutes. There is plentiful amount of parking. The food is very delicious! The place has a decent amount of seats and a nice bathroom. They even have a water station for our convenience. I think if the food price was not so steep, I would be coming back more consistently, but I think it comes with being in the Bay Area."

Clay Oven

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (656) • $$

"Let me paint the picture here. It starts on a Thursday afternoon-almost-evening in downtown San Mateo. Naturally, I've been drinking at Barrel Bistro, also recommended. A smoked old-fashioned or two-maybe-three since you asked. No judgement. I'm off on Fridays, and don't be jelly.Anyway, suddenly buzzed and ravenous, I stumble into the nearest Indian restaurant and ask for a tikka masala prepared "extra-extra-extra-extra-not-White-guy-hot." Oh. I should note that I'm offensively White. Like, dude-bro Silicon Valley douche-supreme White. I can't help it, people. Born this way. The result of being so cliche White, other than being instantaneously punchable, is that nobody believes I'm also addicted to XXX anus-melting spicy foods. I am. To the point that I've been to the ER a time or two because my mouth wrote checks my stomach absolutely could not cash.Okay, back on track here. The gentleman at Clay Oven questions my seriousness. I reassure him. And off he goes to see that my order is prepared as asked. I'm happy to report that despite my overwhelming Whiteness--again, usually resulting in a 70% debuff or more in spiciness--this plate comes out dark red like nuclear molten lava, and I've no doubt the same Mordor fire will be melting San Mateo plumbing systems at some point soon.So if you legit like spicy foods, I highly recommend the tikka masala assuming you also ask for it extra-extra-extra-extra-not-White-guy hot. Also, as tikka masala is not typically the spiciest of dishes, I can only surmise that other offerings will be even spicier should you ask for themButter naan also good.Thumbs up to all spicy fanatics."

Spice of America

★★★★☆ 4.4 (328) • $$

"We stopped in here for pre-theater dinner. The building is pretty non-descriptive at the moment since it's covered in scaffolding. Don't miss out on this restaurant because of it! We tried classic chicken momos, cauliflower roast and Dhaba Chicken Curry. Everything was great, and probably just a tad too much food for two, not pictured was a side of basmati rice and Mango Lassis. Service was very friendly, thank you for the recommendations!"

Urban Momo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (377) • $$

"My brother ordered DoorDash from Urban Momo way too many times as it's his favourite go to. Yesterday he ordered for me when am visiting him in Foster city. The order arrived so quickly to my surprise.We got: Chicken Chow Mein schezwan flavors - it was amazing. Loved the taste, texture and flavours. It gave the charred texture that makes it authentic like made in Indian street style bandi. chicken momo's. Plump, juicy, packed with tasty meat and steamed to perfection.The momo sauce was perfect combination to the momo.Neatly packed and filled to the brim. Would recommend for sure."

Masala Dosa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (479) • $$

"Oh my! Our go to restaurant was closed on Christmas Eve - who could blame them. So we went to another favorite a tad further away... Masala Dosa was open!!! Yum!!! Fried eggplant to start. Lamb biryani, lamb kebab with veggies, basil garlic naan. Scrumptious cuisine after a long day. Atmosphere and services were excellent! We are spoiled with such delicious dishes in the city for the holidays! Merry Christmas!"

Mashallah Halal Food Pakistani Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 (266) • $$

"Wow! We weren't expecting such great food at a food court! This is restaurant quality food and they give you so much of it! The elderly gentleman who works there (owner?) is very sweet. We got the lamb shank and the lamb ground beef kabob (not sure if that was the right name). Both were delicious, tho the ground lamb was a bit too spicy for me. The lamb shank was excellent. But my favorites were the sides. Their "special" rice has so much flavor without being too spicy. Their chickpea is also delicious and I'm not usually someone who likes rice or chickpeas THAT much. There was also yogurt and some other veggies that were all delicious on the plates. This mall is struggling. Come support these ppl at the food courts. We have been here twice since we discovered Mashallah. Will go back soon. So good!"

Yarsa Nepalese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (260) • $$

"Yum! This restaurant is worth a visit. It's small, but the service is friendly and fast. My partner and I live in the neighborhood and stopped by for dinner a few weeks ago and I'm so glad we did. We tried the Kathmandu chicken, lentil soup, and Shahi paneer. We loved them all and it was a filling meal with a nice variety of flavors and textures. I also have a lot of vegetarian and GF friends, and they have a lot of available options, so this is a crowd pleaser for a group with various food sensitivities."

Punjab Kabab House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (367) • $$

"We tried Punjab Kabab House in the Tenderloin, close to Union Square, for lunch Tues 3/20/18 after noticing Little Delhi was closed.FREE hot chai, I asked and we can help ourselves. I liked it. They have lunch special so that was good. We both got the Tandoori and curry for lunch $10.95. It took quite a bit of time, I think because of the chicken tandoori, if you get the other dishes it looks like it's faster.The combo had a big piece of chicken tandoori leg and thigh pretty tasty, rice, scoop of chickpeas curry, and either lamb or chicken curry. I got the lamb curry, it had 2 small pieces of lamb, I thought was so-so, but the sauce was good. Brother got chicken curry and he said was only 1 piece.Bunch of regular naan given, was tasty enough. Ask for the 2 sauces: chutney and tamarind. Diners next to us asked for no rice and extra roti so that's an option there.You can charge it. One unisex bathroom in the back on the left."

Mission Curry House

★★★★★ 4.5 (252) • $$

"This place is always consistent. Food is still a 10/10. Service is quick and staff members are friendly. Went for dinner on a Friday night and it was the busiest I've ever seen the place. Mission Curry House has always been super strong with takeout/delivery so it was a nice surprise to see a bunch of people in the restaurant.Tried the Chow Mein for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Tasted better than I was expecting.The only change is the menu. There's a QR Code on the table and you order through your phone and also pay through your phone."

Nepa Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.8 (219) • $$

"Excellent service, excellent food!This was my first visit to Nepa and had such a lovely experience. It was casual, clean, with an easy going vibe. Our waters were always filled and we were checked in on at a good pace.We ordered:Tandoori mix grillChicken Tikka Masala Dal MakhaniShrimp vindalooExcellently spiced, these dishes warmed my tastebuds and my belly. I will definitely be coming back!"

Masala Desi Cafe - Burlingame

★★★★★ 4.5 (231) • $$

"Celiac and other allergy friendly - they list all allergens on the menu. I ordered idli sambar and masala dosa via Uber eats. There are some foods that are better fresh, and even though Uber eats does their best, the dosa pancake was not as crispy as it would have been in person. So I unfolded it and gave it a quick hit in the oven, while I heated the potato filling in the microwave. I put them back together and oh boy. Just like being back in Bangalore. The idli were amazing and would have floated away if they weren't in a to go container. And the sambar? Just the right amount of heat and great flavor. I cracked the lid, microwaved them, and 22 seconds later they were heated perfectly.Can't wait to get there in person YUM!!"

Noe Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (199) • $$

"I recently ordered from Noe Indian Cuisine, and every dish was a hit! For $50, the flavors and quality were outstanding, and it was delivered right to my door--an incredible treat.The Momo chili chicken was packed with bold, vibrant flavors. The chicken was tender, and the spicy, tangy chili sauce had just the right kick to make every bite irresistible. It's a must-try for anyone who loves a flavorful dish with a hint of heat.The shish kebab was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, with juicy, smoky flavors that were simply unforgettable. It was paired beautifully with the fresh, warm naan. Speaking of which, the garlic naan and plain naan were phenomenal--soft, fluffy, and the perfect accompaniment to the meal. The garlic naan had just the right amount of garlic to enhance the flavors without overpowering them.The combination of these dishes made for an incredibly satisfying and delicious meal."

Himalayan Cuisine SF

★★★★★ 4.7 (189) • $$

"Excellent chicken tikka masala here. I was pleasantly surprised by the free appetizer: pappardum with mint and tamarind chutneys."