I love their food and service. Biriyani and Bennet Masala dosa is very good. Highly recommend this…read moreplace for Indian food in SF

Tasty fish and chicken briyani. Nice servers. Offered extra chai. Nice ambiance and clean.read more

We've had nothing but love for this place. Tonight we ordered takeout from there on Uber Eats…read more On there, we saw a special being offered at Nepa, "spend $30, get Somosa for free." We spent over $30 and clicked to have the free samosa added. After order was processed, we viewed receipt & saw the free samosas wasn't there. So called the restaurant to ask about it. Was eventually told that they weren't honoring that offer. It changed our opinion. There is no way we would have been be told that when they first opened. Food still good but service has taken a dive.

Gem of a restaurant! Place is super packed all the time for good reason. We went for lunch and it…read morewas less busy. The servers were really nice and even gave us free gulab jamun at the end! Very simple ambiance that was good for lunch and no fuss. I got the paneer tikka and it was amazing. We also shared the gobi manchurian which was pretty good. The mango lassi is a bit sweet but still good.

this place was sooo amazing! the staff were very welcoming and it reflects the service they…read moreprovided. i got the dosa and i will say it was super filling and delicious. loved the flavors and the side salad was even better.

10/10 must try elevated Indian cuisine experience in San Francisco. We were so impressed with the…read moreambiance, beautiful high ceiling and natural decor. Well lit and open. The service we received was incredible and everyone was very attentive to our needs. Drinks menu was comprehensive and they have a beautifully staged bar. The non-alcoholic cocktail menu was the most impressive I've seen. Actual thought out mocktails served in real cocktail glassware - you don't even miss the alcohol. The honey dove was fantastic and the white Amrit as well. The cherry lift was also good. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Each dish is so thoughtfully curated with accoutrements like raita, chutney, or something special. Each dish is brought to the table with an explanation and instructions of the best way to enjoy it. Some of our favorites were: black cod, lamb, black truffle appam, rasam poori, the lettuce wrap appetizer, and all of the desserts. They even surprised us with a birthday scoop of peach sorbet ice cream with a candle and that was also yummy! Overall a lot of thought and care has gone into the menu, cocktails, hospitality experience, and vibe of this restaurant. We cannot wait to dine here again!

I had lunch over the weekend and was very impressed. Very cute dining area, and the food was fresh…read moreand light. Dishes came out at a nice pace to allow you to enjoy them one or two at a time, instead of all at once. Definitely will go back and recommend you give it a try.

Stopped here for lunch after touring yet another apartment. At this point, we were pretty sure…read moreabout taking a different apartment, but it was still nice to imagine living in the mission. And getting to go to restaurants like Bir Kitchen. The momos were very juicy. The baby corn was predictably good. The mango lassi was refreshing. Admittedly, it turns out thukpa isn't really my thing, but how exciting that I got to try it, right?

Jalebi Street has been highly recommended to me by multiple vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends,…read moreso I suggested it as the dinner portion of our regular try-all-the-bars-listed-in-this-one-book nights (that night's bar was Zam Zam). We ordered a bunch of fried things and enjoyed it all. Very flavorful and well executed. The friends did not recomend the actual jalebis, but I insisted on ordering one because of the name and really liked it.

We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately the experience at the front desk…read morecompletely ruined it for us. The check-in process was extremely confusing, there were no clear signs indicating where dine-in guests should wait or check in. We stood in what looked like the line, only to realize later that other parties had somehow gone ahead of us and were seated first. When we tried to clarify things with the host, instead of helping, he was very rude and dismissive. He abruptly said something along the lines of, "There's only one line, can you make it quick? What's your party size?" He wasn't listening to us at all and made no effort to acknowledge how chaotic and unclear the system was. The interaction felt hostile and unwelcoming. We ended up leaving immediately because the entire experience felt unpleasant before we even got seated. For a restaurant in San Francisco, especially one representing Indian hospitality, I really expect a more organized and respectful front-of-house experience. Clear signage, a proper check-in system, and basic courtesy from hosts would go a long way.

Had a great experience on a Tuesday night. They have a projector playing old Bollywood movies on of…read morethe walls in this huge restaurant on Valencia. My girlfriend and I ordered samosas, coconut lamb, butter chicken, and a mango lassi. The lamb taste was well hidden which I like and the butter chicken always hits. They also had the first samosas I truly liked. It was flaky and the filling was delicious I didn't believe it was vegetarian. At the end of the meal the lovely lady who served us even gave her time to talk about the food and the restaurant and I thought the service was amazing, like dining with your friends family. 10/10

I have been walking by this restaurant a lot and finally walked in for lunch today:)…read more Food - They had buffet but I went with the food on menus:) I had Punjabi fish curry, garlic naan, and Punjabi chai:) Curry was hot ( temperature ) and delicious!! I ordered food with medium spiciness. It was pretty spicy but I really liked it:) The people sat next to my table was having something sizzling ( maybe tandoori chickens?) looking delicious! Next time I may try that!! Service - I walked in without reservation but got seated right away. Food came pretty fast:) Ambiance - very spacious!! And nice decoration on the wall. I will go back there again:)

With so many choices in the mission this standout for Pakistani food draws crowds for a reason…read more Upon entering, que up to the register and place your order. Tonight's selections were Lamb Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and samosas. Once issued you buzzer, spin around to collect beverages, sauces, plates and silverware. Find a seat till the buzzer does its thing. Our food was prepped within 5 minutes and piping hot. The volume of food was amazing for the cost. The lamb was large pieces in a mix of basmati rice, herbs, spices and perfectly tender. The heat from this dish alone didn't require much. Samosas were serviceable and could stand more crispiness. The garbanzos were flavorful and tender. I'm

Dreamt of this place since 5 years ago when we last visited and so happy to say that it didn't…read moredisappoint! We loved the lamb biryani and lamb chops just as we remembered. Tried the balti chicken this time and it was just ok. It could improve on service..while waiting for our food we wanted to order more and had asked the guy working there (packing all the food) if it would be a long wait to add 1 more thing and he just said they're too busy and can't....mind you there was an hour still before closing almost so this was a little disappointing. However, their food is always delicious and packed with meat! The lamb biryani is easily shareable between 3-4 hungry adults. Can't wait to return back!

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

Great food and ambience. Lunch menu is especially good quality and value for money. Highly…read moreRecommend! 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.

This was my first time having dosa, and I loved it! Not sure how much this is a review for Upudi…read morePalace as much as it is for dosa... but Udupi made my first dosa, so they deserve some credit! Idly ($8): I love idly. So glad to have a place in the city serving idly. That is all. Medu Vada ($8): I think this was also my first time trying vada! It was good, but not as good as idly. It was fried but not oily, which is always a win. But it was drier and denser than I hoped for. Not overly so, but I think I just wanted it to be like fried idly but in a donut shape. In that case, I should have just ordered fried idly and let go of the shape. That's on me! Podi Masala Dosa (~$15): Super yummy. I loved the crisp and chew of the dosa. Potatoes are always amazing. And the podi added a wonderful flavor. The portion was great, and I was definitely full. Service was prompt and friendly. I would definitely come back. It's a cute spot with dosa and idly, so what's not to like?

I've ordered takeout/delivery from here a dozen or so times, and this was the first time I actually…read moredined in. Food quality was better eating in the restaurant than takeout experiences. Authentic South Indian flavors and the food was served with a nicely hot temperature -- so it felt fresh. Delicious thali. The chole/channa taste was excellent. Our main server was helpful and friendly/courteous. The room for improvement is: The bathroom to go wash your hands in is very dirty. Also the filter coffee was over-extracted and tasted bitter.

This is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in the city! The food is amazinggg, I…read moreparticularly love the lamb coconut curry and veggie pakoras. I brought my Nepali bestie here and she adored the food! The staff is so friendly too. Highly recommend!

This restaurant is by far one of my favorite restaurants to eat in San Francisco. The food is…read moredelicious, flavorful, comes out fast, and they were incredibly accommodating to my friend with celiac disease, giving her the opportunity to try gluten free naan for the first time in her life and cooking everything separately. They have great vegetarian options for an affordable price and often bring out complimentary appetizers or desserts. Dinesh, our server, was so kind and helpful and made great recommendations and accommodations. I come back here again and again whenever I want to show someone the best of San Francisco!