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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 (2359 reviews) · $$
Talked about 35Loved 89%
“Fantastic food, all fresh made and authentic in a laid back environment. There was only one waiter working when we went in for lunch but he…”
1412 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Rank 02

Nepa Indian Cuisine

North of the Panhandle · ★ 4.8 (1352 reviews) · $$
Talked about 25Loved 90%
“We ordered Baigan Bharta and Paneer Tikka Masala 2. Great Garlic Naan and Awesome Mango Lassi 3.”
507 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Rank 03

Noe Indian Cuisine

Noe Valley · ★ 4.8 (554 reviews) · $$
Talked about 18Loved 88%
“We tried Shierly Temple, Palak Paneer, Butter chicken, garlic naan and Basmati rice.”
4166 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Rank 04

Kava Indian and Himalayan Cuisine

Union Street · ★ 4.9 (752 reviews)
Talked about 8Loved 88%
“We are vegetarian and had Paneer tikka masala, saag paneer and naan/onion kulcha. Huge taste, super organic and savory flavors and spices.”
2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Rank 05

Diwali Indian Cuisine

Mission District · ★ 4.7 (488 reviews)
Talked about 13Loved 92%
“Ordered family style and ordered butter chicken, paneer tikka, with rice and garlic naan.”
1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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