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    Dancing Yak

    4.4 (948 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mahsa S.

    This is a cozy trendy Himalayan restaurant perfect for a chill dinner. We came in without a reservation on a Friday night and got a table within 15 minutes but it was quite busy. Our order did get a bit messed up and we ended up missing an item, only to get the wrong item once we brought it up-- but everything was still very tasty! I would recommend family style to try different dishes and get some rice and naan.

    Momo
    Joanne L.

    Everything 10/10. Must order the kale chaat- so refreshing and aromatic! A good mix of sweet, savory, crunch, and creaminess. Ugh so good. The Momo was just as delicious. Warm, chewy skin, and juicy filling. Saag curry with chicken- the chicken is pull apart type of cooked, not "blocks" of them. The curry was so good. And the garlic naan was also freshly made and crispy! Never too much garlic. I'll definitely be back and this place is incredible - you won't be disappointed. Our server was super friendly and regularly checked in with us. Clean space with ample seating and even a room in the back for reservation I think!

    Watermelon Feta Salad
    Amelia D.

    Met a friend for dinner; we each got the nonalcoholic mango spritzer. We then shared a refreshing watermelon feta salad, some garlic naan, and the seafood curry. The seafood curry came in a tomato based sauce with shrimp, mini clams and cod. It was a healthy serving complimented by the naan. Would definitely go again; not too crowded but fairly busy for a Monday. It seemed like they had a private dining room as well.

    Jackson C.

    Dancing Yak serves Napali / Himalayan food and very similar to Indian food with a lot of curry dishes. The momos are very popular here which are steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables. The meat is tender and tasty. The chicken momos are the most popular. I definitely recommend ordering the garlic naan which comes piping hot. We always order this dish which goes well with the curry dishes to mop up all the sauces. The tikka masala and butter chicken are our go-to dishes here. Highly recommend.

    Brianna H.

    my friends and I came here on sunday night for dinner, hoping to have some good nepalese & indian dishes. we shared the goat curry, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and chicken chow mein all with rice and garlic naan on the side. a few of us are butter chicken enthusiasts and agreed that it definitely lived up to the standard! the tikka masala was also a favorite- the sauce was creamy, rich, and the tomato flavor really came through. the goat curry was not for everybody, but those who love lamb really enjoyed it, saying the meat was extremely tender. the only gripe about our dinner was that the service was a bit slow- it took a long time for all the curry dishes to come out and the naan they served was barely warm. I think it would've definitely been on a whole other level if everything came out hot. the restaurant is beautifully decorated but dimly lit, we unfortunately had to be those people who shine flashlights onto the menus. but otherwise, the ambiance is warm and cozy and we had a good dinner overall.

    Chicken chowmein
    Sylvia H.

    Fantastic ambiance with excellent food and warm service. Highly recommend it. Special thanks to the staff Ajay!

    Garlic naan
    Doreen C.

    Came here with a party of 3 around 6pm on a Saturday and had no wait. The restaurant itself is pretty cute and vibey which I appreciated. We ordered the lamb shapta, goat curry, daal bhat, and garlic naan. Everything was really tasty, but my favorite was definitely the goat curry + naan because of the flavor. However decided to give it 4 stars (instead of 5) because all the meat was kinda tough. The lamb in the shapta was pretty hard (flavor was good tho), and the meat in the goat curry was kinda too dry (not as tender as I expected). Everything had really good flavor tho so still liked the place overall!

    Thiri T.

    Don't let the modern ambiance and forest green let you think that this food isn't homey! The kale chaat came with perfectly crispy kale that resisted sogginess. The lamb shafta was well seasoned, and I loved the soft bao that came with it. The pork belly was good, but simpler than other dishes. I wasn't impressed visually at first, but the lemongrass and herbs in the sauce was a yummy surprise. Each grain of the tumeric rice was also well cooked, and paired very well with the chicken curry. The garlic naan was super crispy and buttery and the perfect vessel for the sauce! I recommend getting the curry spicy!! Despite a busy Friday night, the service was quick and friendly.

    Catfish
    Steven S.

    This is a really fancy restaurant to have lunch or dinner at. The catfish I ate here was nice and crispy just the way I love it . The service was very friendly and the ambiance of the place was fancy. I highly recommend this place. I give them 5 stars

    Shatpat lamb
    Roop K.

    Let me start off with - I generally do not eat Indian food in SF or Nepalese food outside of momos. I prefer making it better at home myself. This place though is absolutely amazing and absolutely worth it. Probably only 1 of 3 Indian places I would recommend in SF The butter chicken was yummy! Cheese naan was even more insaneeeeeeeeee. The shatpat lamb was interesting. The bun part. The lamb itself was great. Also the momos are the best I've had in this city. 4 for 10 is pricey but ugh they are def some of the best momos I've had

    The spread (Cauliflower in the middle, Naan, Tikka Masala Curry top right)
    Shikha S.

    A 5 in quality but portions are small shrinkflation Went early on a Friday evening, and the restaurant was bustling (we had a 1 hr 15 min time at our table)! The interior is darker with warm lighting at each table, warm but snazzy. We ordered the Spicy Cauliflower, the Tofu Shapta, and the Paneer Tikka Masala with Garlic / Zaatar naan. The cauliflower was delicious (only 4 pieces tho), thoroughly coated in the spicy sauce and well fried. The Shapta was yummy and charred - I enjoyed the steam bun as a palate cleanser. The gravy of the paneer tikka masala also had me almost licking the plate :) and the naans were really soft and strong with flavor! I ordered the tamarind margarita, which was also refreshing and tangy! The service was prompt and helpful, and they didn't rush us out before our time slot. All in all, great option for delicious food!

    Lamb skewers
    Serena H.

    They were quite busy on a Friday evening but we were seated pretty quickly as walk ins. Service was attentive and friendly. The only concern I had was that the appetizer (lamb skewers) came out first and it was quite a long wait before the mains. Overall, food was really good but nothing blew my away. The naan tasted freshly made and the texture was great, it paired perfectly with the butter chicken. The daal in the daal bhat tasted a little bland, I liked the other sides more (cauliflower + potato, curry chicken). Overall a pretty interesting plate with lots of variety.

    Shapta
    Amber G.

    I was so excited to try dancing yak and overall it's good and with the visit, but not on my must revisit list. It's definitely SF prices for the portion but you get a fun ambiance with it. All in all the dishes were tasty, especially the momo. I was disappointed with the lamb curry included in the daal baht because the serving of meat was small with a lot of bones. It is a popular restaurant and does get crowded during peak times so I'd recommend making a reservation

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    Great food, service, and ambiance. We got lamb skewers, daal bhaat, shapta, and chicken tikka masala. Every flavor was unique. So flavorful!

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    Do you have happy hour on the drinks?

    No happy hours.

    Do they do catering?

    Yes we do

    Hi does your butter chicken include garlic or onion? And are there any dishes that can be made without garlic or onion? (food allergy)

    Can you BYOB? If so, how much is corkage fee?

    You could bring your own wine. We charge $15 corkage per bottle.

    Is this restaurant close to a BART station?

    Yes, 2.5 blocks away from the 16th Street Mission station

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