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🥙 Best Chaat & Pani Puri in San Francisco

5 spots ranked by what reviewers actually love. High mentions do not mean high quality.

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Rank 01 · The gold standard

Himalayan Cuisine SF

Polk Gulch · ★ 4.8 (2385 reviews) · $$
Talked about 15Loved 86%
“This is the spot for Nepalese & Indian food in San Francisco. When I walked in the place was nice and orderly. I enjoyed the chicken chow mein…”
1412 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Rank 02

Trisara

Union Square · ★ 4.6 (828 reviews) · $$
Talked about 22Loved 90%
“Amazing restaurant! We couldn't have had a better meal. Everything was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The service from Jiwan was beyond…”
211 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Rank 03

Nepa Indian Cuisine

North of the Panhandle · ★ 4.8 (1,378 reviews) · $$
Talked about 0
“Came second time and its a gorgeous place and great food. 1. We ordered Baigan Bharta and Paneer Tikka Masala 2. Great Garlic Naan and Awesome…”
507 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Rank 04

Sunset Indian Cuisine

Inner Sunset · ★ 4.7 (694 reviews) · $$
Talked about 3Loved 100%
“Had an awesome experience at Sunset Indian Cuisine! I stopped by to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Argentina and Cape Verde while…”
642 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Rank 05

Diwali Indian Cuisine

Mission District · ★ 4.7 (493 reviews) · $$
Talked about 3Loved 67%
“A decent restaurant with decent food. We ordered quite a few dishes. Most of them were good. Did not like the golden fried shrimp at all. Their…”
1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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