Pagan Restaurant

Pagan Restaurant is a hidden gem! The vibe is chill but still has a cool, cozy feel. The food is super flavorful, with a creative menu that's got something for everyone. You can tell they put a lot of thought into each dish, and everything tastes fresh and delicious. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, the service is friendly and laid-back. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the mood for tasty food and a good time!

This is a small little spot located on the corner of clement and across from a park. The service was great because the server greeted us right away and offered us menus and water. He took his time to explain to us any questions we had about the dishes and was very well informed in his recommendations.The chicken satay was a little dry but the meat had good flavor. The only bad thing was that the meat itself was too salty and you definitely need to use the sauce that comes with it to balance out the saltiness with sweetness!The chicken pad Thai was super sour! I've had many pad Thai dishes from various places but this was extremely sour and we couldn't finish it. The noodles also had a certain type of aroma that we couldn't quite figure out. I don't recommend this dish.The yellow curry was pretty delicious. It had a very slight kick to it and goes real well with rice! We order two bowls of rice to eat with this. I recommend this dish!Overall, I think some of the dishes were very overpowering in certain aspects, such as being too salty or sour. I hope this was a one off deal because I want to give it another try down the road and the service was great.

I was a bit turned off from this restaurant as soon we walked in - the place smelt a bit like a bathroom (a clean bathroom, but still a bathroom...) and right as we got seated there was a customer (or maybe delivery driver?) that was complaining about his order being wrong, and he was back 10 minutes later saying the corrected order was also wrong...Anyway the actual food was decent, we tried the Burmese Curry Chicken and the Spicy Basil with Crispy Pork, to get a taste of both the Burmese and Thai menu. The Curry was fine, definitely lacking in flavor IMO, but still tasty. The Crispy Pork was much better, but the portion was definitely on the smaller side and it definitely could have been a lot spicier.They were out of coconut rice when I was there, which was a bummer, but the regular rice was fine. The service was also mediocre, with just one employee in the front handling all the customers at once.Overall a decent meal, but nothing really stood out to me to make me want to come back.

Located in the Outer Richmond across from Lincoln Park. (Long while ago, this restaurant was located on Clement where Steins is now located.) This place is better than I remembered. There are two menus, one for Thai food and one for Burmese food. I like their rainbow salad and the chicken green curry the best. Friendly service and warm ambiance.

Pagan has quickly risen the ranks on my list of best restaurant in San Francisco. First off - they have a full Burmese menu AND Thai menu! How many restaurants can say that? Every dish I've had from the Burmese and Thai menu has been tasty, and I look forward to trying more of the menu in future visits. The Chicken Kebat is out of this world and one of my favorite dishes in San Francisco. The chicken is crispy yet so juicy and so flavorful. I'm craving it right now as I write this review!The Lamb Biryani is also exceptional. The lamb melts in your mouth with incredible depth of flavor and the rice serves as a perfect complement. The Tea Leaf Salad was another hit. Nice large portion and it tasted great. The Roti is thicker than I've had at other Burmese restaurant but I liked it! The accompanying curry was good but not my favorite.The Mango Sticky Rice was delicious and a perfect ending to any meal at Pagan.Staff is friendly and always take care of you very well. Great vibes, great food - Pagan is simply one of the best restaurants in San Francisco!

Amazing food and great service! I went it on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and the place wasn't too crowded. Tried the Burmese Samusa Soup and it was on point! The restaurant is clean and seemed hygienic. I crossed their kitchen on the way to the bathroom and everything looked very clean. Will come here again to try other items on their menu. Note - they have a thai menu and a burmese menu!! Lots of dishes to try!

So so good. Have gone twice and am already planning my next visit. The samusa soup and tea leaf rice are our staples. We love the pad see ew (such thick, fresh noodles) and pumpkin stew. We've been served by Philip both times and he been super attentive and kind both times (even when swarmed with a lunch rush).

Don't be put off by the name of the restaurant. The Burmese and Thai food is the most sophisticted, delicate food of its kind. I have had meals with friends and family several times in the restaurant and twice had takeout sophisticated enough to call "catering." Everything was delicious.

Came to Pagan Restaurant and was excited to try it after walking by it for a long time. One side of the menu is Thai, the other Burmese. We ordered the Tom Kha Soup and Burmese chicken curry with coconut rice.2 larger groups sat down after us, ordered and received their food before us. Our wait was awfully long without any acknowledgment of an atypical timeline of ordering/ receiving food. The curry was oily with separation at the rim of the bowl, and the flavors were underwhelming.

Roti Palata is SO delicious. It's like a flatbread but incredibly crispy and light. We had it with curry chicken and it was great. Sweet and sour chicken was beautifully presented and filled with flavor. The coconut rice is the best I have ever had. The rice was fluffy and flavorful. The service is great! It seemed like there was only one person for the whole restaurant but he was super nice and fast service. We definitely appreciate that he checked to make sure our food was good. We will go back for sure! The prices are very reasonable too. Great place!