This place is so good! This was our second visit, but the first time we had food. Last time, we just had drinks and the food looked so good that we knew we would be back to try it. Our server was very friendly. He made great suggestions to help us with the selection process. We ordered the Dahi puri for an appetizer and it was delicious. Such a well balanced dish with a little crunch, some sweet and coolness, and a nice spice to finish. We also ordered the octopus balchao which was a hit! It had the perfect amount of spice and was so good. The portion size was very fair as well. They don't skimp on the octopus. For a main, we ordered the butter chicken, garlic naan, raita, and saffron rice. Everything was delicious and packed with so much flavor. The cocktails were super good as well, and their descriptions of them were really on point and helpful. We definitely recommend this place and will for sure be back in the future! Highly recommend. read more

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I've always wondered what progressive Indian food was and now that I've had it, I know exactly what it is! We got a variety of different bites: Chicken biryani - Surprisingly, the bowl that it came in looked small, but looks can be deceiving because there was actually a sizeable amount of rice and chicken in there! The rice was delicious and there was plenty of chicken bites in there. Perfectly seasoned and each bite of the surprisingly pillowy soft rice with the chicken just makes me want to shovel more and more into my mouth. It seemed like an endless pit almost because I was hacking away at it and there was still so much left! Jackfruit toast- The jackfruit was mashed and delicate, and the "toast" was actually not toast, it was cheese! This was such a surprising element to this dish that added insane creative depth, it just made this 10x better. Butter Chicken- Rich, flavorful, can't ever miss with butter chicken. All in all, super solid spot! read more

I specifically love traveling for great food, and this spot had been on my list for a while--and it did not disappoint one bit. From the moment I walked in and grabbed a seat at the bar, the experience was top notch. The service and atmosphere truly matched the flavor of the food--elevated, thoughtful, and memorable. For food, I tried the chicken pepper fry taco, which was packed with bold flavor and a great start to the meal. I also went with the butter chicken, which was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The saffron rice paired beautifully with it. The only slight letdown was the garlic naan, which felt a bit undercooked for my liking. From the bar, I ordered the Guavalution, and not only did it taste amazing, but the presentation was incredible--definitely a standout. To finish, I had the "Texture of Milk" dessert, and it was the perfect ending to the meal--creative, balanced, and memorable. Overall, an amazing experience and absolutely worth the trip. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Everything that I ordered was great. The seafood curry blowed my mind. It was flavorful and had a lot of high-quality seafood. It pairs well with naan bread or rice. The Puri was so good, and I was surprised by how light the cream was. read more

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Simply amazing Indian fine dining in the heart of SOMA in San Francisco. Service is professional, the food is top notch Indian fine dining and ambience is nice for such a place. I enjoyed most of the food choices and they had plenty of options for everyone. The Dahi Sev Poori and their kofta were huge hits. Jackfruit tacos were unique. Will definitely return when I am in the area again read more

ROOH - Dahi sev Poori - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food good service, went here on Monday night and sat at the bar around 530 and was really excited to try this place out. Very friendly bartenders and the duri appetizer was, extremely different but really tasty! Only thing I didnt like was that the lamb shank entree took less then 5 minutes to bring to me after I ordered it, felt weird... some what off-putting. Garlic naan bread was delicious. Would recommend but idk if I would return read more

ROOH - Lamb Shank Nihari - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful discovery offering fusion indian and by that I mean, famous dishes revisited and that's the beauty of it. With every dish comes a burst of flavours but also a visual discovery. A must try. read more

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We came here for a business lunch and we really had a great time! All the food we ordered were amazing and the atmosphere was nice and elegant - perfect for business gatherings. I also really enjoyed our services, our server was attentive and amazing. Our orders arrived in beautiful plating. Overall I would recommend the Tamarind Prawn and the Tawa Branzino over everything. The prawns were spicy and fresh and tender. The branzino was super tender and flavorful as well. Forgot to mention the Kurkure Maitake Mushroom - which is heavenly and meaty. Super great option to order! The butter chicken is what you'd expect and the Lamb Shank Nihari was good too if you like lamb. The chili cauliflower was good as well, can ask them to add more chili flakes if you like spicy foods. On top of that, the Dahi Puri had beautiful presentation, make sure to have your phones ready! We didn't order drinks because we were still going back to work in the afternoon. I have heard great things though, can't wait to go back and try. read more

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We were here on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The service was gentle and attentive, and the ambiance was calm. We tried the Dahi puri and garlic crab as appetizer. Both were really impressive with balanced flavour. The main course we had butter chicken, lamb dishes with naan-- solid, classic tastes. Overall, the dishes were authentic, beautifully presented and full of flavor. I do not have too much experience with high-quality Indian cuisine, but I'd highly recommend ROOH. read more

ROOH - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was soooooo good. We came after a long day of walking around the city and dropped by to have some pre-dinner snacks before we took the Caltrain home. We got some cocktails, Dahi puri, and split a Chili Cauliflower (maybe? I'm actually not sure, I thought this was a tofu dish but when I went to look at the menu online to confirm I didn't see any tofu dishes lol) Regardless, GET THE DAHI PURI. It's so delicious and the yogurt mousse is such an interesting twist on this classic Indian staple. Eat it in one bite for street cred! Service was very friendly, although we came at an off time so we were one of two parties in the restaurant. Ambiance was really good! Fancy but in a modern way - I would come here on a date! read more

ROOH - The beautiful dahi puri - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I tried this place for the second time and fell in love with everything again. Such a beautiful restaurant with staff with so much knowledge respect and service is just great Food is very very yummy and not oily or fried but its great read more

I recently went to Rooh to celebrate a friend's birthday and it could not have been more perfect. From the start to finish, the entire experience was phenomenal. For starters, we had the Lamb Chops and the Chicken Meatballs in Truffle sauce, absolutely heaven. Perfectly cooked, rich and so full of flavour that they set the tone for the evening. For the mains, we ordered the Butter Chicken, Paneer Pinwheel and the Lamb Shank Nihari. While everything was delicious, the Nihari was hands down my favourite. Slow cooked, tender and deeply flavourful. It's a dish I would come back for again and again. Dessert was just as impressive. The Kaju Katli and Mango Shrikhand were both elegant and indulgent, the perfect sweet ending to an already Amazing meal. A special shoutout to your server, Pooja. She was incredible, warm, knowledgeable and made us feel so taken care or. She guided us through the menu with such thoughtfulness and even got us complementary dessert. She truly is the best. Overall, this was a 11/10 evening. The food, service and atmosphere all came together beautifully. If you are looking for modern Indian fusion with heart, Rooh is a must vis read more

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ROOH gets one star for the ambience and one star for the service. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, very high class, and thoughtfully designed. The service was also solid and attentive. Unfortunately, that is where the positives end. The biggest disappointment by far was the food, which should obviously be the star here, and it completely missed the mark. We ordered the butter chicken, and it did not taste like butter chicken at all. It genuinely tasted like tomato soup with chicken in it. It was technically edible, but the flavor was completely wrong and honestly pretty nasty. We asked for a dessert recommendation and were told to try the Texture of Milk, which was a huge mistake. That dessert was really bad and genuinely disgusting. I would strongly advise anyone to skip it. The only dish we actually liked was the dahi puri, which is similar to pani puri but topped with yogurt instead of a juice filling. That dish was flavorful and enjoyable, but one decent appetizer does not save an entire meal. What makes this even worse is that the food is extremely overpriced for the quality. For how much they charge, the food should be exceptional, and instead it was some of the most disappointing Indian food we have had. At these prices, there is absolutely no excuse. They really need to replace their chef because the execution is just not there. Overall, I would never go back and would never recommend this place to friends. A beautiful space and decent service cannot make up for food that is this bad, especially at such a high price point. read more

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Rooh is one of those spots where you take a bite and immediately know you made the right reservation. Everything was amazing. The puri puffs are a must. So flavorful and just fun to eat. The black daal was honestly my favorite. Rich, perfectly spiced, and super satisfying. Paired with the garlic naan? Obsessed. The naan was soft, buttery, and exactly what you want to scoop up every last bite. Also the guava mocktail deserves a shoutout. So refreshing and actually felt elevated, not overly sweet. I love when a mocktail feels intentional. The vibe inside is beautiful and chic but still comfortable. Perfect for date night or a special dinner. Definitely coming back. read more

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Date of Visit: 8/16/2025 Visited Rooh together with my husband and friends on a Saturday in mid August. Visited Rooh a long time ago with a friend for Happy Hour, and had some great experiences with the cocktails. We made the reservation a few days before our visit, and we sat right away. The cocktail menu of Rooh was very special. All drinks were put on a wheel and separated with different tastes, including sweet, sour, bitter etc. Ramu's Fizz $17 Husband got the sour selection which was made with Vodka, Citrus Gin, and Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry, Passionfruit Water. On top it was Mascarpone Cheese and Egg White. Mango Tango $12 I got the non-alcoholic drink that was made with Mango, Yogurt, Green Cardamom, and decorated with Toasted Pistachios on top. Very creamy and smooth, and was great as a non-alcoholic drink. Box Office $17 Our friend got the bitter section, this cocktail was made with Popcorn Bourbon, Popcorn Syrup, Angostura Bitters, and Amul Butter Wash. Kumoan Swizzle $17 Last one is the sweet option, made with Vodka, Dom Benedicitins , Lime, Orange Juice, and Fig Jam. Dahi Puri $16 For appetizer, we got the Dahi Puri whith was made with semolina puff with yogurt mousse, containing flavors of avocado, tamarind, raspberry and mint. One piece in one bite and it was quite flavorful. Chili Paneer & Cojita Puff $20 Warm and crispy puff with Fig Chili Jam and Curry Leaves Thecha. Tandoori Lamb Chop $24 We also got the lamb chop. Decorated with masala Cous Cous and Marrow Sauce. Crispy Prawns $22 A little spicy crispy prawns as the appetizer was great. Fried Prawns marinated with Sweet Chili and Tamarind Sauce, and Wasabi Cream. Butter Chicken $30 For the main course, we got the butter chicken. The Tandori Roasted Chicken Thigh mixed with Smoked Tomato Makhani, very great with roti and naan. Wheat Roti $6 We ordered the roti. This one is more fluffy. Garlic Naan $6 Garlic naan smelled very good with garlic spiced. Katju Katli $16 For dessert, we got the traditional Indian dessert that was made with layered cashew cake, pistachio cream, and jaggery-peanut toffee. read more

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The food was so fresh! I usually don't go to fine dine Indian restaurants, but this one just blew my mind. We ordered the pinwheel paneer, jackfruit tacos and khubani ka meetha. I didn't enjoy the khubani ka meetha as much because it had too much cardamom, and the order of cauliflower pakoras was very ordinary even though it tasted fresh. the rest of them were amazing. The jackfruit just crumbled in my mouth and it was a flavor bomb. It was a little dark for me to see all the amazing food and the service got a little bad towards the end because of the rush. The food is great if you stick to the most popular items. read more

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Food here was pretty good. It's feels like a modern take on upscale indian cuisine. Pretty small portions but felt quite heavy. I wasn't overly impressed with the way the food tasted itself, but the atmosphere and plating was impressive. In terms of service, it was quick but we also felt a bit rushed to order. Overall, if I'm wanting upscale indian for a date night this would be a good option, but if I cared much more about the taste of the food than the presentation and atmosphere, I'd rather choose a more casual Indian spot. read more

Everything about this restaurant is amazing - the food, the ambiance, the drinks, and the service. Always 10 out of 10. I had an amazing experience with a server named Pooja the last time I went as well as she was very helpful walking us through the menu and making spot-on recommendations. I can't wait to come back soon! read more

Love the food and presentation and staff is nice will be back again to try something new

Absolutely loved this spot- as fans of Indian cuisine, I loved their unique taste on the classic Indian flavors and dishes. We were sat promptly and our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. We got the chai old fashion and the ramu's fizz- both beautiful with great, light flavor. For our food- we started with the aloo tikki and the dahi puri- both some of the best bites of the night. The presentation and flavors of both were absolutely insanely tasty. The crispy potatos with the aloo tikki will stay in my dreams for the end of time. We also got the chicken tikka kulcha and the chili cauliflower- both flavorful and light. For our main we shared rice, garlic naan (get two orders), and the butter chicken- it wasn't too sweet or overly spicy but was a great round out for our meal and the chicken was good quality. For dessert we wrapped up the meal with some saffron ice cream which was next level refreshing. Service and food were definitely 10/10 and the spot felt trendy and clean. read more

One of best Indian fusion dining in San Francisco. I love that they combine flavour along with creativity. The drinks are amazing too btw! Its also spacious and tables are far apart. read more

ROOH - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friend came to visit the bay and said this was her favorite restaurant when she used to live here so we had to come back! It was my first time at Rooh and I see what she means. We ordered the dahi puri, chicken malai meatballs, paneer pinwheel, and kerala beef. I think we ordered more but I can't remember since I was just savoring every bite. Definitely get their signature paneer pinwheel if you're visiting (and feel free to skip the beef - it was a bit tough). Every other bite was mesmerizing though and vibes were immaculate. read more

One of the most Amazing beautiful experiences. Wonderful food that was delicious, surprising and lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful and made our evening a special night. Thank you to the wonderful chefs and staff of Rooh. Ten stars, I strongly recommend! read more

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Amazing, fun indian food. The only dishes we didn't like were the dahi puri, which was super sweet and almost dessert like, and the lotus roots, which were too sweet. The daal was a stand out. The mango lassi was also top notch. Everything was quite decadent so felt a bit sickening but the presentation and execution were amazing. Service was also exceptional. read more

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Never had fine dining Indian food before but Rooh lived up to the hype. Everything we ate here were beautifully presented and bursting with familiar Indian flavors. The Dahi Puri was the standout dish. One bite and it's bursting with so many flavors. The cocktails were surprisingly really good as well. read more

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Returned on a Thursday evening. We ordered only small dishes to share: Truffled Negroni (great if you like bitter drinks) Potato tikki 8/10 Mali meatballs w/truffle 6/10 Lamb chops 8/10 Maddur Vada 2/10 Crispy prawn 6/10 Kashmiri Nandru 8/10 Kaju Katli 7/10 The sweet chili glaze on the crispy prawns and on the Kashmiri Nandru's lotus stem chips were similar. Reminds me of the Thai sweet chili sauce in a bottle. I loved the crispiness of the lotus stem chips but found the glaze a bit too much. The Maddur Vada was a huge disappointment of the night. It was doughy and under seasoned. The black truffle items barely had any truffle aroma to them. The Mali meatballs were a bit salty. I've been here twice and I now have an idea what items I'd order again and which I'd pass. Service is still great. Items came out fast. However when I inquired about a particular ingredient in a dish the server had no knowledge of it and had to go into the kitchen to ask. This was not until after telling us the wrong thing first. It was a type of red pepper but he told us it was a pomegranate. Note: if you are here for any special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, they do not acknowledge such when making a reservation on Open Table. read more

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Outstanding, all around -- the food, service, ambiance, all impressive. We have been to this restaurant a few times and enjoyed it each time. If you like unique flavor combinations, Rooh will certainly please your palate. Last night we enjoyed the Dahi Puri, Butter Chicken Kulcha, Potato Tiki and Crispy Okra. To accompany the food we opted for the Mumbai Chai; I recommend at least one person at the table order this for its spectacular presentation. I love chai anything, so this is also my fave drink. Take note-- on a Monday night there was a wait at the door. Being two of us only, we were able to walk and seat ourselves at the bar; you want to ask the host first before doing that. If you're a larger party I recommend placing a reservation. Fabulous evening, always special. read more

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Got to come back here a second time for a group dinner and it was fabulous once again! I'm a huge fan of everything on their menu that I've tried. I think it's great for groups to get a few items to share and get to try different tastes and flavors. The ambience and the restaurant is lovely and great service as always. read more

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Came here for my birthday last week and I have a lot to say. At first, I wanted to give this place 4 stars because I did enjoy my meal but Indian food is my favorite food so, for sake of relativity, I adjusted to 3 stars. Because FOR Indian food (the best food ever I think), this is 3 stars and I've had much better. The food came out before the drinks (I got a mango lassi with rum, girlfriend got a sprite) which already was a bit worrisome. The food definitely came out concerningly fast and I think that already established some uneasiness for the meal. However, the mango lassi was very good and I liked the pistachios sprinkled on top. Starting with the butter chicken, this butter chicken had a pretty tomato forward sauce and I was looking for something creamier. It was delicious, as it's butter chicken, but it's far from the best I've had. Chicken was moist but not as tender as I'm used to, sauce could've been much creamier. The paneer pinwheel didn't blow me away either. The sauce on this one was better and actually tasted creamier (I preferred this sauce with the rice and naan) but the paneer was pretty standard and other than the chutney, I wasn't getting strong flavors from the other two in the trio (saffron and I forgot the other flavor). A bit disappointed but still had a great night. The ambiance is beautiful, great location in the lively SoMa, good and attentive service, and I would like to give it another try one day! A bit expensive though so I think I'll stick to Om on Haight for a while. read more

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The worst place to eat Indian food. Went there to eat for special celebrations. They messed up night. Food was horrible. 6 people total bill $998. Never again. When we complained to manager they mention main chef will call us in the morning to discuss. I believe chefs name was Akash he apologized and said their chef had left and they were left stranded. Horrible way to handle situation. I asked for refund 1/2 amount. They denied. So I disputed with my bank. Butter chicken the worst dish I have ever tried. Chicken was so hard. Lamb shanks were to gamy. None of the dishes gave us wow effect. Will never go back here Management is horrible here. read more

ROOH - Butter chicken. Chicken was super hard. - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came on a weekday right before 6pm before our reservation and were seated right away. The interior of the restaurant is dimly lit with beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The staff were very helpful and attentive when we asked questions about the menu. Even for dinner time, we didn't have to wait for the food or drinks for much time at all. As a group of 6, we ordered family-style which was plenty for us to share. My group raved about the tender and flavorful lamb nihari as it practically fell off the bone. The chicken butter masala had a surprisingly delightful flavor profile as it had more hints of ginger and masala - this stood out as I've never had a butter masala base that was this good. The other dishes here are also delicious and I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Came in for a dinner. Great service and delicious food. It exceeded our expectations. The quantity of the servings were adequate. read more

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TLDR: great ambiance but not so great food or service. Jackfruit Tacos (8/10) great flavour! Kashmiri Nadru (6/10) had a lot of potential but dip was weird and the lotus stems while tasty weren't as crisp Paneer pinwheel (7/10) the gravy was great but the paneer's stuffing itself wasn't that flavour Naan (6/10) honestly very disappointing naan quality I have heard a lot of great things about Rooh so was very excited to try it. Unfortunately the dishes are a hit or miss. The service was really slow, in attentive and it felt like I had to chase them down to get water, menus or the bill. Definitely overpriced. read more

ROOH - Jackfruit tacos - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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An interesting and different style o f Indian food. We enjoyed all our appetizers and entrees and deserts. We had a great server who knew the menu items and had good recommendations. Nice ambiance and we saw quite a few people celebrating birthdays. One complaint was that they didn't have coffee or hot water!!! I think it is worth a try for sure. read more

Kofta 5/5 Paneer pinwheel makhani 5/5 Mushroom kulcha 4/5 Dosa 5/5 Naan 0/5 Malabar Paratha 4/5 read more

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The food at Rooh SF was absolutely amazing, every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. A special shoutout to Pooja, our waiter, who was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. Outstanding service paired with delicious food made this a truly memorable visit. Highly recommend! read more

What a beautiful experience this meal was! I had heard so much about Rooh before coming here, I was a bit afraid that it would all be just over hype. (Which did happen with Pippal in my case. Huge disappointment) But man, food and ambiance here was one of the best in the Indian restaurant scene of the bay area. Every dish was flavorful, with beautiful combinations of textures and tastes. We also loved the drinks we tried here. I will definitely come back here to try more items on the menu. (The only sad moment was, our friend's car was broken into when street-parked outside the restaurant... But that's SF for you) read more

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Really amazing food: I enjoyed everything here. I stuck to the vegetarian options, which are clearly demarcated on the menu. It was all incredibly flavorful, and if I'm being honest, I'm sure that meat would have just made it worse and less fresh. Highlight for me was the green pea mash, which comes in a delicious gravy-like curry (which sounds silly considering those two terms are used interchangeably sometimes, but seriously, more gravy-like than curry-like). I would highly recommend ordering some naan to soak up any leftover sauce. Overall: Definitely a cut above most Indian restaurants, with very innovative ingredients and plating. read more

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Went to Rooh today after a year, feels like the quality is not as it used to be. I enjoyed some of their food. Did not like the Andra Kohlrabi was not good, we didn't like it. I ended up getting a diarrhea after eating at their restaurant today, hence the 3 star. read more

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It was so nice to return to Rooh. A real gem. And definitely a great memory. Poojah, our waitperson made our experience even more memorable. Her knowledge of the menu, her service made my evening special! A must visit!! Julie K read more

ROOH - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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