Absolutely delicious Nepalese food with some unique, one-of-a-kind dishes you can't easily find anywhere else. Coming in a big group, the service was quite good apart from maybe some order delays here and there. The standouts were definitely the Momos (pork momos being popular and worthy of the hype), pork belly, and the mushroom chili. For entrees, the cashew curries are a MUST! Your typical rich curry but with a very unique, savory, slightly spicy flavor take. The mango lassi also pairs so well with all of the food; highly recommend if you can splurge a little more. read more

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We had dinner here with our son on his last night home for winter break and it was so special! Everything we ordered was delicious - kale chaat, tangy spicy ribs, garlic naan, rice, pork momo, cashew curry with paneer, and goat curry. Perfectly matched with a sparkly Pino Grigio. I can't wait to return and try more from their menu. The dining room is warm and cozy in ambiance. And the service was attentive and well paced. A great place that will now be in our rotation! read more

A cannot miss experience. Roti and Naan was to die for. Butter chicken was spectacular. Mango Lassi delish. I am also very sensitive to spice, and all the dishes were made with mild spice, so it was so great for me and my family :) Also, LOVED the plates!! read more

Base Camp - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went to the place for dinner with friends. Its a very small place so wouldn't recommend for large groups. We got the outside seating because the indoors was full but we had the outdoor heaters , do that was good. The first thing I was disappointed with was the number of momo per order. . Never had such small portion before. The momos were mediocre with almost no filling. The sauce however was amazingggg. The chowmein was mediocre as well. Sweeter than it should have been. The Cashew paneer curry was the star of the night. Overall, decent food but won't be going back unless I don't have any other option. Not being its bad. But because nothing stands out - the ambience, the food and the service are all mediocre. read more

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10/10 experience all around!! This was my first time trying Nepalese food and it's a MUST stop for me whenever I'm in the city now. I'm still dreaming about the chow mein and the FLAVORS of each dish are mind blowing. Service was 10/10. Each dish was beautifully presented, explained and served. She even topped us off after we drank through our entire sparkling rose. So generous and naturally hospitable. We were able to walk in on a Wednesday night without a reservation and got seated right away. read more

Base Camp - Watermelon Feta Salad, Spicy Cauliflower Plate, Tangy Spicy Ribs, Octopus - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this place! Nice ambiance and amazing food. Flavors are sophisticated and ingredients are fresh. Eating their food literally send me to food heaven for a moment. Highly recommend! read more

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I was looking for a place to wine and dine my family members that I hadn't seen in years and found this gem. There was a lot of pressure to ensure they had a good time, and the amazing food here helped me accomplish that. I made a reservation for a party of 6 on a Tuesday night and had to wait about 20-25 minutes to check in and be seated. It was PACKED for a weekday, which just highlights how great this place is. We got: -Raksi - this drink is compared to sake, but it reminded me more of a Vietnamese rice wine due to its smoothness and subtle sweetness. Everyone in my party enjoyed this so much that we ended up ordering another bottle. It wasn't much to split amongst 6 people but we all felt like we had enough to appreciate. -Lamb skewer - I don't love lamb so I was indifferent to this. I don't think it was a favorite out of all the things we ordered but it was still nice to try. -Onion fritters - this was so delicious and I love how crunchy it is -Pork momo - the dumpling had a great texture - almost chewy, and pork was flavorful. -Vegetable momo - honestly just as good as the pork momo but very spicy -Pork show mein - this was my favorite dish. Ive never had chow mein that was both sweet and savory and this dish perfectly mastered it. It also seemed like maybe some pork belly was used as there were crunchy fatty parts that I really enjoyed. Im daydreaming of this dish. Butter chicken - so good and had just the right amount of spice. Everyone enjoyed this with the naan Eggplant curry - I love eggplant but I didn't love this. i thought it would be a curry with eggplant pieces in it, but it was like they pulverized eggplant into this thick texture. Daal Makhani - This wasn't as flavorful as i'd like, and it was very runny but not runny enough to dip naan into. It was like it was trying to be a soup but something went wrong along the way. Im just not familiar with this dish so I didn't appreciate it. Overall, there was a bit of a wait between dishes and in general, but staff is trying their best and the food here is worth it. read more

The butter chicken was THE BOMB! And so was the garlic naan and everything else we ordered - fried chicken, pork belly, and onion fritters. Service was quick and friendly. Great ambiance, and could tell food was good from the aromas wafting in the room alone! Definitely get reservations because it was busy when we arrived, but thankfully easy to book via Opentable. read more

Base Camp - Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So happy to have stumbled upon this place, hands down one of the best Nepalese restaurants we've ever tried. 9/10 Pork momos, so juicy and delicious 10/10 butter chicken, so amazing, juicy chicken, perfect sweetness 10/10 garlic naan, so crispy and fluffy at the same time We've since then taken multiple groups of friends to visit this place and everyone was hooked! read more

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Was excited to try this place. The service and staff were excellent. The food was hit and miss -- spicy cauliflower and butter chicken were delicious. The lamb skewer was very tough. The chicken wings so so. The interior was comfortable with lots of nice throw pillows. Clean restroom. read more

I was looking for a new place to try for dinner, and decided to order from Base Camp for delivery. The food arrived to us fresh and warm, and overall it did not disappoint! The Cashew Curry has a particularly rich & complex flavor and paired nicely with Garlic Naan. I'd never tried a "momo" before, which is a Himalayan-style dumpling--it was well made but not incredibly special. I would definitely order from Base Camp again and look forward to exploring their menu a bit more. read more

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Came here with my BFF for our last night in San Francisco. Sat outside on the sidewalk but inside looked cute too. I'd never really had Himalayan food before but WOW I was blown away. We got the kale chaat to start and I can easily say it's one of the best things I've ever eaten -- this is MUST get! We also shared the coconut chicken curry with some garlic naan on the side. Curry had outstanding flavor. Absolutely delicious. read more

Base Camp - Coconut curry chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ambiance here is amazing! I love the decor and bright vibes. Food is hit or miss--I loved the kale chaat, cashew curry, and tofu chow mein. The momos, spicy cauliflower, and paneer skewers were just okay. The paneer skewers were actually quite a rip off, it came with two TINY skewers with 2 pieces of paneer each. I also think a cocktail menu would be nice and go well with the ambiance. read more

This spot always hits! Perfect for a big group or small, they have something for everyone. We always start with samosas and momos(dumpling like appetizers). I had the butter chicken with garlic naan. So creamy and delicious. The servers are friendly and quick. Will be coming back for dine in and take out. read more

Base Camp - Samosas - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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HMMMMMM, I am conflicted! The first time I came here, I was absolutely blown away by the dishes and curries I got - the momos were huge and the curry was so flavorful. The second time I came here, maybe I was too excited, but it just did not hit the same way. Maybe the third time is the charm? Typically, we order a mix of the momos, chicken cashew curry, some naaaaaan. Usually not too hard to find a reservation but definitely call ahead, since this place gets busy. Overall, I still would recommend and will likely go back soon to break the tie read more

Just recently moved to the Mission and walked past this restaurant on one of my daily walks exploring the city. It was incredibly easy to make a reservation for 8 people, and the service was good. We were seated outside due to the size of our party, but the inside looked absolutely charming and I can't wait to go back and see how it is. The standout for me was the chicken Momos, absolutely gorgeously laid out, filled with incredibly juicy flavor. The chicken chow main was perfectly pan fried, with a variety of vegetables and soft chicken. The Butter Chicken was delicious but nothing absolutely extraordinary. I definitely recommend coming in with a large group, so that you can try as many dishes as possible. read more

Excellent food, homey and friendly atmosphere, totally unique experience overall. We tried a few different things, which were all great - -Pork Momo: highly recommend! juicy, tasty, goes great with the curry sauce -Chicken Biryani: has quite some kick to it and packed with flavor -Shrimp Chow Mein: probably my favorite of the 3, again very flavor-packed in the best possible way The way the restaurant is set up makes it kind of feel like you're in someone's home. The staff seems to try to make it a personalized experience, and does not try to rush you. I thought the whole dinner was very nice and I'm super excited to return. read more

Base Camp - Pork momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friend and I decided to checkout Base Camp, a Nepalese restaurant in the Mission. We heard it is run by the same owners as Dancing Yak, which piqued our interest. The interiors were beautifully decorated and we were sat at the booth. Our order comprised of Pork Momos, pork belly appetizers, Fish curry, and Garlic Naan. The star of the show was definitely the fish curry, a harmonious blend of spices that had the right amount of spicy kick. The experience was nearly flawless, except for a super odd end... When the bill arrived, our waiter presented a bowl of seeds, which came with a spoon. Assuming it was a snack, we each put a small spoonful in our mouths. Oh man, it tasted quite gross and I'm so perplexed what the seeds were actually meant for. If anyone knows.... Please let me know. A bit of a strange finish to an otherwise tasty meal. read more

Was super excited to try this Nepalese place after seeing the stellar ratings on yelp. In summary ~ The good: - mango lassi drink - cashew curry with paneer - roti - lamb skewer The bad: - okra - kale chaat Overall, not one dish stood out in particular. Everything was OKAY. The server recommended the momos but we already had dumplings earlier in the day so I'm sure that would've been a good pick had we gotten it. I was slightly underwhelmed by the food, but maybe will come back to try the momos! read more

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Delicious eats! I was super pleased with our meal here and would definitely come again. All of our dishes were flavorful and came out hot. The samosa trio was so good, the veggie was the definite winner. It wasn't busy at all on a Sunday, lots of street parking around the area too. Service was great and thinking about the next time I return to try new menu items! read more

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Ate here last night and was so pleased! The ambiance inside was nice and intimate - a great mix of casual and comfy but intentionally and thoughtfully decorated, and though it was chilly outside and rainy, it was the perfect weather for eating all these spiced dishes. The ribs were falling off the bone, the cashew chicken curry was so good I wanted to swim in it. Of the two momos I preferred chicken over pork, and my boyfriend's favorite dish was the onion fritters with the tamarind sauce. And though we were quite full, there's always room for dessert! The chocolate cake was so tasty. I loved how smooth it was and the coconut shavings balanced out the sweetness. The staff was attentive and very friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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After few weeks away from San Francisco, Saturday evening my husband and I had dinner in this restaurant. I already studied the menu at home and I was prepared to order some food, even though they have a lot of options. We shared different dishes: plain naan, chicken nono, kale salad and chow Mein with chicken. I really enjoyed everything. The plain naan is really good. It's better to eat it as soon as they serve it because it's hot. The chicken momo are delicious. The kale salad has a particular taste because of the different type of ingredients. It's also good because of the crunchiness of the fried kale. The chicken chow mein was my favorite. The taste is very strong like every dish we tried. If you don't like strong and spicy flavors, maybe it's not the right place for you even though they have alternative choices with less impact speaking of taste (like the momo, naan, etc.). Next time we'll try the cashew curry because this time we didn't have space for that. Other pros are the location (it's in the mission but far from the chaos of Valencia and Mission street) and the price of the food because it's not expensive at all. read more

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This place is SO good. I must start by saying that I haven't eaten much Nepalese food but I know delicious and most of what I had was delicious. The garlic naan was warm, light, and went perfect with some of the sauces from our other dishes. Pork and chicken Momos we're both savory and delicious and paired with a really nice sauce. Chicken wings had a tasty smoky char. Butter chicken was rich, velvety, and flavorful and the dish that truly stuck out for me, the chicken chow Mein. It was marvelous and very thoughtfully executed Service here is also fantastic. Such nice lovely staff. The one downfall and the reason for the loss of one star is pricing. Don't mind spending money when what you're getting matches what you're spending but in this case a few things seemed so off. 13 dollars for 4 wings and 18 dollars for what honestly looked like 1/2 a cut up chicken breast swimming in a few cups of a very intoxicating sauce that distracts you from how much chicken you're actually really getting. Thank God for the garlic naan to help with all that sauce. Overall a great experience and will still come back. read more

Base Camp - Butter chicken to the left. Chicken Chow Mein in the middle, turmeric rice, and biryani on the plates. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food at base camp was awesome however I docked two stars off because my group and I waited so long to dine here on a Tuesday night! We got here around 6:40 and probably didn't get sat till 8, then waited another hour for our food to come out. Base camp needs to get their staffing figured out or at least just not sit us down if they are not going to be able to service us. read more

The momo here are so delicious that I would give them 10/10. I am glad this was my first restaurant where I tried momo and since than no matter where I have been it doesn't match up. I got the pork and chicken momos and have to say the pork one had more flavor I felt the chicken ones were missing out on flavor. I also got the cashew chicken masala and that was similar to butter chicken and it was good. Anyone going there for the first time I would recommend that you give the pork momos a try. The vibe is very cozy and comfy and the service is amazing and very helpful. A plus, they play great Nepali music. read more

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We did takeout, but base camp was super yummy for a Friday dinner! We got the kale chaat- highly recommend, the kale is crunchy and the sauce is extremely light. It's perfect for summer! We also got the cashew curry - had to look for the cashew flavor, but overall it was a strong curry. FYI the dishes do not come with rice read more

So glad we found this spot! Came with a group of five and got to try a bunch of different dishes. Ordered the Kale Chaat, Tangy Spicy Ribs, Watermelon Feta Salad, Vegetable Momo, Pork Momo, Chicken Chow Mein, Vegetable Cashew Curry, and Goat Curry. Everything was so tasty. Chicken Chow Mein was the favorite. Service was excellent. The momos usually come in an order of four, but the waitress added on an extra momo so that the five of us could each have one. We will be back again! Great spot for a small group or date night. read more

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Visited this spot for the first time and left with a happy and full belly. To start I got the veggie momos. They were super juicy and flavorful. For my main I had the Jackfruit curry (which was a special) with turmeric rice and garlic naan. The jackfruit had a nice meat-like texture and the turmeric rice and naan were very flavorful. The atmosphere is cute with nice decor and a chill vibe. Only downside was that the staff was almost too attentive at times where the waiter for our table kept changing and coming by every few minutes which was a little stressful while trying to eat my meal. But overall, still a good spot with lots of vegetarian and vegan options! read more

Base Camp - Jackfruit curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I often passed by this Himalayan place when I lived in the Mission for a few months, and it looked so cute, cozy, and unappealing that I'd been eager to try it. We stopped in on a Thursday night and while they were already pretty busy, they graciously let us wait in their comfy couches while they pulled a table together for us. They brought out a little wafer-like cracker with a herby jam along with the water, which was a nice touch. I ordered the Therapist Imperial IPA, which really hit the spot and I'd recommend for any hoppy IPA lover. We ordered the Cashew Curry with chicken, the Eggplant Curry, and a side of Roti. The Cashew Curry was definitely the highlight - creamy, rich, and ballooning with flavor. The eggplant was also good, and the roti was a great touch - so soft and chewy! The vibe was awesome - I really loved their interior decorating - and the staff were fantastic. Love the name, too. A top rec that's a bit of a hidden gem in the Mission area! read more

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Had the lamb skewers, roti, naan, cashew curry, chicken, and momos. Food was tasty, but I would not recommend the lamb skewers. They were $14 and came with 2 skewers with 4 of the tiniest pieces of lamb that I've ever seen, maybe like the size of the tip of your thumb... the pictures make it hard to tell how small of a portion they are. read more

The food was good.. The ambience was nice. The service was terrible. All the food came out one time. The waitress had no personality..,,, I needed some training apparently. read more

Opened during covid and thankfully still here! Different and very good. Wonderful service as well. The lunch bowls were $10ish and a huge amount of delicious food. I liked the lamb quite a bit and the chicken cashew curry was perfect. Pork Momo and rice pancake (ch something appetizer) easily fed 3 of us. Good value/good food/good service. Come during lunch and the parking will be fine as well. :) read more

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Delicious food, lovely ambience, very kind staff. Great place overall and highly recommend

The food and the service at Base Camp was really good. The food was flavorful yet delicate and not at all overpowering. There are outdoor heaters, but since there is indoor dining we decided to go down that route. They did make sure that the tables were well distanced, and the employees masked. We ordered the fried chicken, the kheema and roti, and the lamb biriyani. All the dishes were in the money. It was well lit when we got there but shortly after they dimmed the lights and the ambiance too got a lot warmer and cozier. Well done Base Camp...I wish I took some photos, but it completely slipped my mind. I guess I was too preoccupied with eating last night :) Pro tip: there is really good happy hour that can be taken advantage of if you get there before 6pm. Reasonable prices and a good selection of items. read more

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As a long time mission district resident I've always been very curious about this place. It's very beautiful, super inviting and has a great interior. The service was fabulous and we were given a seat on a busy Thursday evening even though we hadn't made a reservation. My friend and I ordered the cashew curry, with rice and naan, the daal and pork belly. I asked for no cilantro and they put it on every dish (booo), the food was under salted and under spiced while my friend experienced the pork belly as being way too spicy and not flavorful enough. I won't be coming back, but I don't regret stepping inside. read more

Have always walked by here on my way to a gym nearby, finally got a chance to come try it this Sunday night! It was surprisingly popping - guess one of those places that are frequented by those in the know. There was also a steady stream of takeout orders / delivery pickups. For a group of four we got a good amount of food: Fried Chicken - absolutely delicious! Boneless, with a delicious spicy aioli Spicy Cauliflower - also really good - would recommend if you like cauliflower (or actually if you just like spicy food) Watermelon Feta Salad - not the first dish that comes to mind when I thought Nepalese food, but it was actually a really fresh complement to the other spicier, heavier sauces Chicken Momos - this were so amazing we ended up going in for a second order! Super juicy and well flavored Pork Chow Mein - not quite Chinese style noodles chow mein, but a lot of great flavor and lots of ingredients Goat Curry - I personally did not try a ton of this given I'm not a big fan of goat, but the curry was great with the sides of roti we ordered! read more

One of the best Nepalese Indian restaurants I've been to in the bay. Great vibes and great staff read more

Base Camp - Organic Tofu Chow Mein and Garlic Naan - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The lamb keema is an absolute must have. It is so jam packed with flavor, it was unbelievable. The pumpkin curry was also so hearty and full of flavor. I ate both with turmeric rice and garlic naan (the naan was simultaneously crispy and fluffy -- the perfect combo). The momos were average momos -- still very good, but not necessary note worthy to me and the kale chaat was also a solid starter!! Our server was so lovely and the ambiance was cozy. The only thing I ordered that I really didn't like was the fish curry (it was a bit too sweet for my taste, but this is just personal preference). read more

Had lunch here on a Monday and I wish I discovered this spot earlier! We made a reservation and were seated right away since the restaurant was fairly empty. We ordered a decent amount of items to try and they were all really delicious! For small plates we started with the tangy spicy ribs, kale chaat, and watermelon feta salad. The ribs were so tender it was one of my favorite dishes from this spot! For the mains we got the vegetable and chicken momos, lamb matar, paneer cashew curry, and tofu chow mein. The momos came with this really flavorful tomato-y sauce that paired so well with them! The lamb matar was perfectly seasoned and the cashew curry was super creamy too. The chow mein was also really delicious. Honestly didn't have a single negative thing to say about this spot. The food was good and service was attentive. The only thing was that their tandoor was down so we couldn't get naan like we usually do or their octopus dish that we really wanted to try. But this gives us an excuse to come back and try it next time! read more

I ordered take out. I arrived to pick up my order right as it came out of the kitchen so I'm not sure why it was cold. All three dishes were cold . The shrimp chow main did not taste very good to me. It did not taste freshly made or spiced well. The actual shrimp were good. The kale chaat tasted like kale chips. read more