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🫕 Best Saag Paneer & Dal Makhani 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 35Loved 89%
“Truly truly delicious food and the best way to end a lonnggg day. Very quick speed and every single dish we tried was just heaven on earth…”
1412 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Rank 02

Nepa Indian Cuisine

North of the Panhandle · ★ 4.8 (1378 reviews) · $$
Talked about 25Loved 90%
“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 03

Noe Indian Cuisine

Noe Valley · ★ 4.8 (567 reviews) · $$
Talked about 18Loved 88%
“Me and my friends (group of 5) went to this restaurant for dinner yesterday. Food was perfectly delicious and authentic. We tried Shierly Temple…”
4166 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Rank 04

Kava Indian and Himalayan Cuisine

Union Street · ★ 4.9 (833 reviews) · $$
Talked about 8Loved 88%
“First time in town, I was looking for a good Indian restaurant and I’m so glad I found Kava! The restaurant has a beautiful setup, a great…”
2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Rank 05

Sewa Nepalese and Indian Cuisine

Inner Richmond · ★ 4.9 (596 reviews) · $$
Talked about 9Loved 100%
“Beautiful family owned restaurant with authentic dishes. In particular the kale chaat, daal, garlic naan, momos and paneer tikka masala were…”
815 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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