Absolutely delicious food, every dish was unique and incredibly flavorful. Service from Mahavir was impeccable! Can't wait to come back which we will soon!! read more

Great food and ambience. Lunch menu is especially good quality and value for money. Highly Recommend! Im from Delhi (imo city of best north indian food) and I can easily approve this place with those high stds. Lastly the server Mahavir was amazing. read more

Very good Food in Downtown, didn't expect the quality of Food.. Definitely will visit if I am in SFO read more

I maintain a healthy skepticism about buffets. While the idea of all-you-can-eat food with plentiful choices is appealing in theory, I wonder about the quality, when it is available in endless quantities, and how I will feel after getting my money's worth in practice. It seems like the advice that Subaru dispenses in their owners' manuals of not overfilling the gas tank and listening for the click should apply to filling our bellies as well. That said, driven away from my desk and onto the streets of the FiDi by intense hunger, I succumbed to the idea of immediate, serve-yourself food when I wandered by North India Restaurant. I'd been to their buffet at least a couple times pre-pandemic and maintained a positive, if vague, association. When I arrived for an early lunch on a nothing-special February Monday, I was the first guest and had the privilege of opening the still-covered pans and serving myself from untouched trays. At first glance, I was excited by the bountiful display. I quickly lost my enthusiasm after tucking into the lukewarm dal and rice. The buffet got the job of sating my hunger done, however, the food was mediocre in taste, temperature and freshness. Since I was there at the start of the buffet, I expected that the quality would be better since presumably it was newly prepared. As for the service, although there was no one else in the restaurant during my time there, the server did not take the initiative to do any more than show me to a table. Throughout my meal, I problem solved on my own or got out of my seat to ask for assistance when I noticed that my water glass had lipstick stains on it, wanted chai tea or to pay the bill. (The chai tea, by the way, was not included in the cost of the buffet, so beware when you order beverages.) This level of inattentiveness was surprising at a cloth-napkin establishment. As well, when I arrived, I noticed the server attending to pre-service side work of stuffing some kind of green leafy herb that looked like, but did not seem to be, mint, into water carafes. Although this practice led to an attractive water service, it made me uneasy drinking as the herbs that were now soaking in my beverage had, just minutes ago, been sitting in a pile on the counter and handled with bare hands. The North India Restaurant buffet was a meh experience, made more disappointing since, before committing, I checked for a high overall rating on Yelp. Lunching there left me concerned about food poisoning, feeling like I squandered coin and disinclined to return. If I did go back, I would steer clear of the buffet and order off of the menu in the hope that cooked-to-order food in smaller portions would be higher quality. read more

The food is alright, but the service could be better, especially when picking up takeout. When I entered to pick up my order, I told one of the staff members there that I was picking up an order and my name. He didnt say anything and just sauntered off to the only to go bag sitting on one of the tables. After inspecting it, he handed me the bag still without a word. And that was it. No greeting, no thank you, no enjoy your meal or hope to see you again. I didn't feel like my business was welcomed. Who knows, maybe it wasn't. read more

North India Restaurant - Couple of curries - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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While the price was ok, the lunch buffet was mediocre at best. The paneer in the sag paneer was way to small, soft and it was hard to find any. The Nan was left on the counter to take what we wanted, but many of the pieces were dried out. And dried out seems to be a theme as many of the other items were also dried out. The only stand out dish was the (butter) chicken. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this place. Too many other quality Indian joints in SF and South Bay (where I live). read more

TLDR: 2.75/5 Came here because of the reviews and was a bit disappointed. Maybe it was just an off night but the food was very average for me. I ordered their lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala, and their garlic naan. The food came out fast and was a decent portion but overall was very bland. There wasn't a whole lot of flavor and the chicken was definitely a bit over cooked. Felt like they were hard blocks of meat. The naan was slightly cold but also burnt when it came out, so that tells me it wasn't freshly made and was probably just sitting under a lamp. The biryani was a bit better with a bit more flavor but still nothing to really write home about. Typical Indian restaurant vibes with average service. Would probably choose something better next time considering it's SF. read more

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Came here on a Sunday late morning before going to SF MOMA (walking distance away). Staff and Service: - This area of SF is a little deserted on the weekends, so we were able to sit right away (we had a reservation as well just in case) Food: - Saag Paneer: always a good curry as it has lots of flavor - Butter Chicken: this wasn't on the menu, but we weee able to order it. And of course, it didn't disappoint. Flavorful, rich, and creamy. - Rice: this was a little on the smaller side, so we ended up ordering two (one is good enough for one person's meal, or a shared small portion amongst two people). FYI that there are peas in the rice in case anyone is allergic. - Goat cheese naan: I haven't seen this before, so we had to order it. It was tasty! Miscellaneous: - Good for small and larger groups - The portions are smaller, so don't be afraid to order more to ensure everyone has enough - Lots of options for both vegetarian and meat dishes - At least on Sundays, the restaurant is quiet read more

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If you like Indian food, this place will definitely hit the spot. The food comes out fast, the portions are generous, and perfectly spiced. We ordered several appetizers and entrees but the Tandoori Chicken stole the show. They serve it in heated cast iron dish so it comes out steaming hot. The samosas were also a big hit as an appetizer. My only critique is our waiter didn't seem to speak English very well which made communicating a little tough. Sometimes it's fun to ask the waiter what they recommend but that really wasn't an option. read more

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This is a very solid north Indian buffet auction in San Francisco. I brought a lunch group here recently with a few dietary restrictions and the ownership was happy to offer a walk-through of the buffet to highlight items that were suitable as well as offer the menu to the guest and point out items that were also suitable from there. Most of us, of course, offered for the buffet, which had a wide variety of delicious items some of which were unexpected to me given my experience with other similar buffets. The fish pakora was really delicious, and I typically expect that dish to be a bit dry and not so great in buffet settings. I was happy to see goat curry too, which was tasty. I also enjoyed the mini samosas and their tandoori chicken was also quite delicious with a nice Rich marinade and char flavor. But what got me going back for more we're not so surprisingly the vegetarian dishes, especially the lentils and everything was even better with a little bit of their house, min chutney. Service was kind of what you expect quiet efficient and direct. But I liked that I noticed staff keeping the buffet refreshed and lots of new dishes coming out during the entirety of our visit. If you like Indian food, I need a quick quality lunch option. This is certainly one that I would recommend. read more

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Amazing food they even gave me this Lassie for free. Love them recommend if you were looking for some good food in San Francisco read more

North India Restaurant - Amazing food even gave me this Lassie for free they are the best - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

They offer lunch boxes, which is a box of rice topped with one kind of curry. $10.80 if you pay with credit card, possibly cheaper if you pay with cash. 5 credits on MealPal, which translates to about $6.37. The lunch buffet also looked tasty, though I'm not sure how much it costs. The buffet items were: - Salad - Raita - Fries - Samosa - Rice Pilav - Dal - Saag Paneer - Mattar Paneer - Pakora (veggie fritters) - Chicken Tikka Masala - Kheer (rice pudding dessert) read more

Probably one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had in the city. Something went wrong at every step. Within 5min of sitting down, a waiter dropped a tray of plates and one of the pieces hit my toes, okay that can happen. We placed our order and my friend got a mango lassi. The mango lassi came out right away which she was excited about but it was luke warm so was probably sitting out on some counter. Then our food started coming out and we didn't recognize the items. We tried to communicate to the waiter but he didn't seem to understand English so we had to hunt down another server. Then our actual food came out, one of the dishes being Chana masala. The serving spoon had disappeared inside and when flagging it to the server, he suggested we just take it out before replacing it after seeing our reaction. They also mixed the garlic and goat cheese naan together and we had to look closely to distinguish between the two. Then at the end, when we were ready to exit, we asked for the bill and were given the WRONG bill that we almost paid for. The food was okay but the service was atrocious. And they were only about 70% full. read more

North India Restaurant - Chana Masala Lamb Coconut Mango Lassi Garlic Nan Goat Cheese Nan Punjabi Fry Rice - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's good! The curry was savory and tasty with the right amount of kick. It feels they put effort into everything: the water was mint water, the rice had peas in them, the garlic naan looked gorgeous in presentation and color. Lots of south Asians at the restaurant so you know it's authentic. The decor feels sightly fancy but the food isn't too pricy. I called them beforehand and they were very friendly. The service was good. There were a few times the server couldn't understand us well. We had a large group and it seems he assumed we were doing family style, but we sorted it out. Everyone get free gulab jamun at the end and that was really nice. read more

North India Restaurant - Lamb madras, Garlic Nan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have Seen North India restaurant pop up in my feed when looking at food places in SF for a while, so I knew I had to try it out sometime! We were in the area about to go home and I saw reviews that this was also a nice spot to order takeout. I thought why not - this will be a great addition to my dinner tonight! For food we ordered the chicken tikka masala to go and I must say this was delicious. The gravy here is creamy and delicious and worth every single bite! I want to call out the guy who helped give me my order because I did not order any rice but he still packed some for me which I thought was very generous of him. Overall the food was an 11/10. When I went to pick up my order I do want to call out that the ambiance was very nice. Definitely also a good spot to sit and order food, which I will be doing next time! read more

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We have been here a couple times for the lunch AYCE menu. Really good food, great service. Owner was really nice, would def come back

The Jalfrezi that I had here was very tasty. The serving size and presentation were good. The service from Norman was gracious and appropriately attentive. read more

UPDATE: I'm leaving my original review and updating it. The following morning, the owner of North India Restaurant reached out to me to apologize and to offer to remake the order properly. I decided to take him up on his offer. The order showed up when he said it would, with all of the elements this time. He even included a bonus order of gulab jamun. The food was pretty good. I liked the rice, it was aromatic and tender. The vegetable pakora was probably my favorite part of the meal. The naan was a bit of a disappointment, especially if you're hoping for soft, pillowy naan. This was more like a thin, dense, unleavened bread. It wasn't *bad* but I've certainly had better. I ordered both butter chicken (yes yes) and lamb saag. I enjoyed both, though probably the saag more. Even though I ordered medium, neither of them was even remotely spicy. But they tasted good. So, after all that, would I recommend North India restaurant? If I was back home in Ann Arbor, I would say you have better options. Here in SF, I don't know the Indian food options that well, but it's worth a try. Just... maybe don't order delivery. ---- ORIGINAL REVIEW: Don't order from here. It took an hour to arrive, and when it did, I discovered they forgot my rice. When I called back, I was told "2 minutes". 20 minutes later, nothing. So I called. And they hung up on me. I had the hotel call. They put them on "hold" for 10 minutes. Unbelievable way to run a business. By the time I got to eat my curry without rice, it was cold. read more

I came by on a Sunday evening and was one of the few groups of people in the restaurant. From the start, I was surprised by how ornate the cutlery and glassware were. Everything looked really fancy and nice. We ordered the whole tandoori chicken, lamb biryani, daal, and naan. The biryani, daal, and naan were wonderful and I have absolutely no complaints. The tandoori chicken tasted great too. However, what we got consisted of a few drumsticks and two breasts. I felt misled by the description of whole chicken. Good experience, overall- just stay away from the tandoori chicken. read more

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Norman was an excellent server! Food came out quick and that hospitality was great. Tikka Masala was a 10/10. Would come here again.

This place has endured the pandemic and also helped me through meal making. Nice fast service. I had lunch again here recently, got the aloo gohbi with rice and it was good. Fast because I had to run errands afterwards. Overall I have not had a bad memory there. read more

North India Restaurant - Outdoor seating. Sunny at noon! - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for a quick bite to eat or a meal with lots of shared plates! Service was pretty quick and the food was delicious and well made. I typically prefer my food a little spicier and even though I ordered medium it was still pretty mild so I'd say you can go up to hot here. read more

North India Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala and Nan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Elegant Vibe & Incredible Food North Indian Restaurant completely impressed us! The space is beautiful and upscale--definitely one of the more luxurious Indian dining spots I've been to. From start to finish, the food was flavorful, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection. The best surprise? At the end of our meal, they brought out complimentary coconut ball donuts and ice cream. Both were absolutely delicious and such a sweet way to end an already amazing dinner. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine in a classy, relaxing setting. read more

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Been NEEDING to PRAISE this place for a week now. I stumbled in at 9:15pm by myself after work. They're open until 11! Had the most excellent vegetable pakora I've ever had with a delicious sauce. Then ordered Tandoori Chicken on a whim (can't say I've ever had it.) It came out SIZZLING on a platter and was legit PERFECTLY cooked, tender pieces of chicken with just the right amount of smoke flavor and seasoning with onions. I only had the half order, and I saved half of it for the next day stir fried with rice and it was still bomb.com! Finished off with Gulab jamun - which was also superb. Massive kudos to this place. Thanks for the memory! Wish I had taken a picture. P.S. I appreciate that they had real mint in the water, and white tablecloths. read more

The food quality was great. The three stars only comes because the lassi was not fresh and makes us wonder what else was not fresh. We came here for a late lunch and it was easy to get sat . Food was good, ordered a variety of things, curry, saag, samosas, papadums. There was a strong flavor of ginger in all of the food. read more

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Great food and pretty good prices for being in the city. Food came out quick and portions were pretty good. Ate on a Saturday night at 6 and had the place to ourselves. read more

The best Indian food in the area. They're always consistent and have great portions. Their mango lassi is also really good! They have buffet options and a la carte as well. You can't go wrong with trying this place out! I always get takeout because it can feel kind of hot in the restaurant but no big deal! read more

This place was absolutely delicious. This is by far the best chicken tikka masala I've ever had in my life. The doahl is delicious and the mango drink was phenomenal.. I have eaten at hundreds of Indian places and this is by far the best. Highly recommend. I recommend the chicken tikka masala lunch special that comes with basmati rice naan and a drink. The vegetable Samosa are phenomenal also read more

Got some chicken vindaloo and samosa. Got some pistachio ice cream for free! Herman was great, quick service. It's a good late night joint, open late in downtown SF. read more

I came here based on the great Yelp reviews, but unfortunately the food was pretty average. The curry lacked the aromatic depth and balance I expected of a good Indian restaurant--saltiness was the first thing that hit my tongue. The chicken dishes featured large, bland chunks of white meat with little texture or flavor. In general, I find that even mediocre Indian or Thai restaurants in the U.S. tend to get rave reviews because Americans love rich sauces and gravies, regardless of the quality. As long as these are slathered onto a dish, it'll get five stars :-D read more

Wow, we had a fantastic meal here! We got the mango lassi, vegetable samosas, Bengan Bartha, Butter chicken, naan & rice, and they served us complimentary Gulab Jamun. All of it was phenomenal. I get vegetable samosas at every Indian place I go to, and these stand out as some of the best samosas I've ever had. The Bengan Bartha was unreal, and the Gulab Jamun was the perfect finish to the meal. The waiters were very nice and everything came out quickly. Thank you! read more

Just ate aaloo paratha. Requested for good filling. It was not that well filled. Didn't go for buffet as veg food seemed oily. Will not be coming again Service is excellent. People next to me were praising their chicken. read more

North India Restaurant - Aaloo Aloo Paratha - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The naan was AMAZING! Very delicious! Great service! Nice and spacious! Will come back again :) read more

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Great Indian food here in the city. I have been going to North Indian Restaurant for about 10 years now when I'm working in San Francisco for work. The food and flavors are delicious. They have a robust and tasty lunch buffet ($$$) or a box lunch that is the best lunch deal in the city as far as value. Highly recommend! read more

North India Restaurant - Butter Chicken and Saag Paneer over rice along with Garlic Naan! - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went in on a Wednesday at 4pm with my sister. We were both immediately impressed with the presentation and ambiance. The nicely folded red napkins folded on plates and roses in a few vases spread throughout the restaurant. Very neat and uniform. However, the food was a huge miss. We ordered the chicken tikka masala, the mattar paneer, and the lamb vindaloo. Chicken tikka masala: tasted like a really creamy, savory tomato soup. Which is great if it was a tomato soup, but it's supposed to be tikka masala!! No spice. the chicken was also tough /: Mattar paneer: sauce was pretty yummy, and the paneer had a good texture, but the paneer itself was bland ): Lamb vindaloo: the vindaloo we got tasted like... when you keep your leftovers too long in the fridge and they get sour xxxx: the meat also had a reflective tinge... and was tough. The potatoes were also bland. absolutely unacceptable. Praying I don't get food poisoning later. Garlic naan: solid. very garlicky (: Also: -Water vases: each table had one and they had mint(?) in them, but looks like they are left open/standing before customers arrived. My sister and I were the only customers there, and ALL the tables had the vases with the herb water already there sitting uncovered in open air for who knows how long. ALSO. The mint in our vase was unwashed, so there was DIRT and MULTIPLE BUGS in our water. Gross. It's a HEALTH and SAFETY issue! -Complimentary dessert: really sweet. Just not my thing. And I couldn't drink the water bc it had bugs in it Service was good, they checked in on our table at least 5 times (we were the only people in the restaurant). TL;DR -safety hazards with bugs and dirt in still, open water (bacteria hazard!!!) -spoiled food -bland, tough food (except the naan) -great service read more

North India Restaurant - Gulab Jamum - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good place if you're craving Indian food. The portions were satisfying and the flavors were on point. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere felt comfortable. read more

As a North Indian, I highly recommend! Great service and great food. 10/10 raita and great veg samosa. Also went for seconds on the chutney :) read more

Delicious mango lassi. Nice and thick with the perfect amount of sweet :0 (nan was great too)

Good ambience and decent Indian restaurant. Food is good - bit of Punjabi influence can be felt. Service is quick. The reason the place was not a 5 star is because the dal Makhini was just too gingery. I understand ginger can really enhance the flavor but I think they overdid it. The other reason is that I asked them to make the food really really mild, but they made it reasonably spicy. At least it was medium spice. The pea pulav was lovely and so was the Kheer. Really good job with those ! read more

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I LOVE Indian food! I was on the way back to my hotel from opening day and saw this place. Yelp had them at 4 stars and that is with good reason. I was seated promptly by Norman. I ordered the chicken tikka and some veggie pakora. Everything was flavorful and fresh. The service was prompt and everyone was really kind. Norman went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. If you're in the area and love Indian food stop by and support this great business! read more