Candidly, I don't eat Nepalese food very often, save for the occasional momo, so unsure if I'm a qualified reviewer in this domain. Regardless, Base Camp was awesome and a solid restaurant in the Mission. My friend and I arrived impromptu on a Monday night, surprised to see a crowded house; luckily, we snagged a table in the corner. We ordered the tandoori octopus, pork belly bhutwa, and goat curry which were all good. The tandoori octopus was fork tender and delicately spiced. The pork belly had vaguely Indian and vaguely Chinese flavor profiles, without lending itself to either side of the fulcrum. Kinda masala mixed with a bit of mala, which makes sense given Nepal's location. The goat curry was the only dish, albeit good, that didn't quite stand out for me. Service is also incredible. Every time a dish arrived, servers graciously explained how best to indulge, a welcomed gesture for this Nepalese novice. Would come again! read more

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I have now had food from Base Camp three times, so I feel comfortable finally writing this review. First of all, I have to say the pork chow mein is the best chow mein I have ever had in the City and perhaps just ever in general. Genuinely. Absolutely perfect. Delicious, well seasoned and with lots of pork. I had to restrain myself from wolfing it all down in one sitting! That said, I also tried one of the curry dishes my first time, and was thoroughly unimpressed. It was bland and I wish it had more spice and texture. I will definitely enjoy the noodle dishes again in the future though! Thanks also appreciate the cute interior, and the vibe is nice if I want to take friends out for a casual evening meal. read more

Surprised by how good this place was, I think it's definitely the best Nepali restaurant I've had here in the US. Starting with the chicken momo, they were really tasty esp with the chilli powder on the side. Also got the veggie chow mein which was pretty decent, not salty like many other places end up being. The cashew chicken curry was tasty, along with the goat curry. As for the breads, garlic naan was good but wow this was my first time trying Tingmo and I loved it (gotta have that over the naan). Definitely coming back here! Ambience was warm, food did take some time to come but servers were very nice and helped our group of 6 decide what to get! read more

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Finally got around to trying Base Camp and I'm glad I did. Showed up around noon on a Sunday and it wasn't busy at all, so we were seated right away. We weren't super hungry so we decided to keep it light and just do appetizers. We ordered the pork momo, roti, pork belly bhutuwa and tandoori octopus and honestly everything was amazing. The standouts were the pork belly bhutuwa and the tandoori octopus. The pork belly was incredibly juicy and just the right portion for two people. The octopus was prepared perfectly, tender with no rubberiness at all which is always the make or break on that dish. Highly recommend all of the items we tried! The only reason I'm giving it a 4 is that they were out of the chatamari and chicken momos when we visited, which was a little disappointing since those were on my must try list. Hopefully next time they have everything in stock. Will definitely be back! read more

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Glad to find great Nepalese food in the Mission within walking distance now that we've moved further from Dancing Yak! We did a walk in and were able to sit in the parklet - unfortunately the heaters weren't working so it was a little cold, but overall service was quick and we were in and out within and hour I would say? Butter chicken had a nice sweetness and the chow mein (I got it with lamb, but would do pork next time) had really good flavor with a little kick! read more

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Had dinner here on Friday at 5:45pm. They only had outside seating available on a covered patio. They have heat lamps which is nice when it's cold. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to sit inside. We got the tandoori octopus, the pork momos, chow mein with pork, the lamb matar, and a side of garlic naan. Everything was tasty and flavorful, we especially enjoyed the tandoori octopus and the chow mein. The tandoori octopus was unique and cooked well. The chow mein was good and came with crispy pork belly. The lamb matar curry was also flavored well and was great with the naan. read more

Base Camp - Chow mein with pork - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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we came here on a sunday night without reservation and waited about 20-30mins--there aren't many tables. we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the portions (curries) are a bit more than other places so they're worth it. I wish there were more protein within the curries but the flavor was all there! we ordered the: - Mango Lassi - Kale Chaat - Butter Chicken - Cashew Paneer Curry - Garlic Naan my favorite was actually the kale chaat! read more

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Such good comfort food. The momos are super fun and the sauce they come with is to die for!!! The cashew curry was a new kind of smooth and rich that I didn't know I needed in my life. It seems like the best possible rainy day food of all time! The chow mein was also really good! Really good spices and seasoning in that one :). Very nice ambiance and friendly service too! Thank you guys for a great Valentine's Day dinner :) read more

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Man this place is a HIDDEN GEM. AMAZING Nepalese food. Beautiful interior too. Feels very welcoming and comfortable. Came two weekends in a row and here's what I ordered: Kale Chaat - Oh you are missing out if you don't try this. Crispy fried kale mixed with a balsamic sauce, creamy yogurt (I think) sauce, mint and crispy topping. It's the perfect balance of sour, creamy, sweet, tangy and all the textures. The dish is served cold and just feels so light. The mix of flavors is super unique and honestly I save some to eat with my curry just because it adds that element of lightness that compliments the other dishes really well. Pork Momos - I'm chinese so this reminds me of a xiaolongbao but without the soup in the middle and instead with a delicious curry flavor. Perfectly cooked skin with plenty of meat filling. Really yummy! Pork Belly Bhutuwa - Giant pieces of juicy pork belly in like a spiced oil and it comes with a tomato salsa-like sauce that balances out that heavy garam masala. Was delicious but not as impressive as the kale chaat. Butter Chicken - This was recommended by the server and I'm so glad we went with this! Probably the best butter chicken I've ever had. Just a perfect mix of savory and sweetness, which made this one taste lighter than the other ones I've had. I love that they go the extra mile and use dark meat chicken and grill it before adding to the curry, so you get the smokey charred flavor as well. We ate it with turmeric rice which was the perfect compliment. The portion is really big too! Overall, LOVE Base Camp and would highly recommend checking it out! read more

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I have a love-hate relationship with Base Camp. The vibe is cute, and they got outdoor seating with heaters. We've taken friends here and they loved it. I just have personal beef with the wait time. The service is okay. I've been here so many times but at least 2 times we waited over 45 minutes for some momos. I feel like the server forgot to check with the kitchen and then told us they were out of chicken momos 20 minutes into waiting and then took extra 20 mins to get the momos. Were the momos fire, yes... but omg when you're hangry and craving momos this is not the place. We did come another time, and the wait was reasonable, but I just have been disappointed 1 too many times. Overall, ngl the food is pretty good, could be spicier but it is solid flavor wise. I'd still bring my friends here but with my own snacks to hold everyone over. The momos are my favorite thing to get here, but the timeliness is not consistent, so I longer have faith and now just order to go. read more

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Lots of great vegetarian options, and great place for ordering family style. Would highly recommend their noodles and curry. If you're coming on a weekend definitely make sure to get a reservation as this place gets very busy. Just be aware that the wait time for food can be pretty long read more

Base Camp - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place doesn't get enough hype. All the food is amazing, great service, casual atmosphere. It's an incredible neighborhood gem. read more

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Came in on a Friday without reservation and got seated fairly quickly. Service was attentive, food was good! I would say its a fairly small menu but everything is so well made. Would come back again. read more

Base Camp - Chicken Momo Pork Belly Bhutuwa - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything was sooooo good! We got momos, chow mein, kale chat (my favorite but forgot to take a pic) and the pork belly. Will be coming back here read more

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We had an excellent lunch here: Pork Belly, Samosa Tarkari, Chatamari, and pork mo mo. All were superb! Interior of the restaurant was tasteful and pleasant. Overall, a great dining experience. And the waitress was so nice too. read more

Was looking for a quick dinner before my pottery class across the street, and stopped into Base Camp! It quickly got busy after 5:30/6:00PM so I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The chicken momos were delectable and juicy, plus their table chili oil is SPICYYY. Exactly what I wanted on a windy SF evening. The fish curry was one of the best I've ever had. Great assortment of seafoods inside and nice and light. It definitely wasn't cream or coconut milk based. Definitely pair it with a side of the garlic naan. If I came with more people or was hungrier, I would've tried their version of chow mein too. Will definitely be back! read more

Base Camp - Fish Curry - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff was extremely kind and polite. The food was good. For the management: the electric outdoor heat lamps turned off (along with the nearby lighting) several times during the meal. It seemed to be an overloaded circuit. We assumed this was a known issue and were disappointed we weren't told about it before sitting down. Suggestions: 1. tell customers they don't work 2. fix the circuit 3. get propane lamps. read more

I obsessively sing Base Camp's praises and crave their food -- especially the kale chaat -- every other month. Have been here 5 or 6 times with friends and the food never disappoints. The inside is decorated with homey Himalayan ware, and the menu has something for everyone. My go-to dishes are the kale chaat (I have never eaten such crispy, crunchy, creamy goodness) and I love the butter chicken curry and goat curry with a side of garlic naan (they do a great job with the crisp-to-poofy dough ratio). Service is pretty good, though ofc waits are a little longer when it's super busy. The only downside is that it gets pretty crowded so if you want a guaranteed less than 15 min wait a reservation is the way to go. Tucked in a quieter part of the Mission though so when the weather is good the wait experience isn't awful. Can't wait till i'm back again! read more

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Everything we order was incredibly tasty! We decided to eat "family style" so we each could try everything and nothing disappointed. Highly recommend read more

Cute spot, but I did find the food a bit lackluster :( The naan was good, but the roti super dense and had no outside crunch which I wasn't expecting. I would maybe avoid the Pork Belly Bhutuwa next time, as it was a bit basic and I didn't love the Lamb Chow Mein. The noodle texture is a bit crunchier and drier than what I'm used to so maybe that's personal preference. Their Paneer Ra Matar was my favorite, along with their chilli oil/flakes! Their service is also wonderful. read more

Base Camp - Paneer Ra Matar - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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definitely coming back for the fried chicken and chowmain. they should definitely include nepalese desserts. read more

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Still amazing!! Amazing pumpkin curry and momo's were sooo good. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. Will come back again :) read more

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Fire!! I went to base camp for the first time for a dinner and safe to say it was not a disappointment. I really enjoy the depth of flavors as well as variety on the menu. The service was pretty attentive, even though it was almost an hour close to closing, we were taken care of , and the service was efficient. The kale chaat was probably my favorite dish, the combination of crunchy, sweet, sour, and tangy, sooo flavorful . I don't remember which curry it was, but it was extremely flavorful paired with the rice . I also really enjoyed the garlic, naan and roti as well because I love carbs lol. The Momo's were also delicious, I just wish it came with more than four. The ambience is intimate and was packed on a Thursday night. I'm excited to come back to try their drinks and also new menu items. would definitely recommend for people to try if they're in the area! read more

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Food, service, and ambience on point! I didn't know I would be walking away with a jar of ground Timmur chili peppers, but now it lives in my purse rent free. read more

Base Camp - Fish curry with garlic naan. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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first timer! came to base camp with the company. i enjoy Nepali food & this was authentic. we all got the mango lassi or another variation of iced tea (i believe tamarind?) the momos were average just a bit small. Only came with 4 pieces. if you're doing family style you'd have to order a lot. I only had the chicken and they were decent but not the best i've had. service was solid, most things came all at once. they took our reservation last minute for a large group of almost 20 people. it was easy to share dishes but i recommend getting 2 of each and deciding which dish to repeat. our favorite was the Shapta. it was amazing. A majority of our group favored that, we chose Tofu as protein. I'm picky with Tofu and they made it taste flavorful. I also liked the lentil daal and kale chaat was like nothing I've had before. It's cute in here, just a little small space! Please order the Shapta :) I couldn't remember the other dishes, most were yummy. I do think the Garlic naan needs more garlic to my liking. We pretty much ordered everything so bear with me lol read more

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The food here was amazing. I loved the crispy pork belly and tangy spicy ribs. They both had so much flavor! The chow mein was surprisingly good. It was a little oily, but it had a lot of flavor and had a slightly different texture and taste than Chinese chow mein. I could probably order that one dish alone for a quick and easy lunch. The Butter Chicken was incredible. It was very creamy and had great flavor. Dipping our garlic naan into the sauce was perfect! There are so many other dishes I want to try. I will definitely be back to try a few new items. The super clean bathrooms were a huge plus! :-) read more

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For anyone wondering, one of my top fav cuisines is Nepalese food. Something about the combined Chinese/Indian flavors really just blows my mind. After unfortunately not getting a reservation online for a Friday night, my friend and I decided to just walk in and see what happens. We luckily got seated within 5 minutes. We got the 4 piece vegetable momo to share. The momos were really juicy and flavorful, but my favorite part was the punch chutney for dipping. However, the chicken chow mein blew me out of the water. It was smoky, garlicky, spicy, and just incredible. It's probably the best noodle dish I've had in SF so far and I honestly think about it a lot. Will be back for sure! read more

Base Camp - Chicken Chow Mein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I still like the food here but recently they have made some changes. Thats natural as a business gets older but my family had dinner last night and some of the changes will affect me going back. My sister said the food made her sick last night, which is a huge issue. The cashew curry with paneer specifically is what she had. She said it tasted more watery this time( we both had this over 3 times previously). The chowmein had many burnt pieces of tofu. Service was good, theres no host area so when you walk in, no one greets you bc they are all busy serving. They did accommodate us before our reservation, so that's appreciated! All that being said my rating went down to 3.5/5 stars. read more

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Base Camp is a fantastic spot for Himalayan and Nepalese comfort food. The food is flavorful and warming, with well-spiced curries, tender meats, and great vegetarian options that feel hearty without being heavy. The service is friendly and attentive, and the staff is happy to explain dishes or help with recommendations. The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, making it a great place for a casual dinner or a low key night out. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared and authentic. Definitely a place I would return to again. read more

Group of five went there after the Giants game on Mother's Day. We had butter chicken very good. Goat curry was excellent tender and flavorful. Lamb skewers were a little tough and I thought overcooked but just OK. Momos were excellent pork. I like the chow mein, but half the party thought it was too spicy. Watermelon salad was fresh and flavorful. Garlic naan was a little bit too crispy for my liking. The onion and pepper fritters were excellent! read more

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I went to Base Camp on a Sunday around 1 PM and was seated immediately. I don't have too many experiences eating Nepalese food but this restaurant was amazing and I'd highly recommend for groups that have mixed vegetarian, vegan, or meat eating people. Food (5/5): I went with my friend, and we ordered three dishes to share. We ordered the vegetarian Momos, the shrimp chow mein, and the pumpkin curry. I also ordered a chai. My favorite dish of them all was the chow mein because it wasn't too greasy, and there were many textures in the dish that made it fun to eat. In total it came to about $35 per person which is a bit steep for lunch, but I thought it was worth it. Service (5/5): I have a nut and peanut allergy and mentioned it to the waiter, and he was very attentive and made sure that there were no nuts in the dishes that I ordered. He even followed up and made sure that I wasn't allergic to sesame seeds because some dishes have sesame oil. He came by the table often to check up on us, which was appreciated. Ambiance (5/5): The restaurant furniture and decor were beautiful and made for a very nice lunch. The surrounding neighborhood is also nice and had street parking which is hard to find in San Francisco. read more

Base Camp - Shrimp Chow Mein, 4 Piece Vegetable Momo, Pumpkin Curry, side of rice - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute ambiance, nice service, and most importantly super flavorful food! My favorite dishes were the kale chaat, butter chicken, and momos. Nothing was bland and if anything, pretty spicy! Adorable place, I'll definitely be back. read more

First time trying Nepalese himalayan food, loved the intimate and warm atmosphere. + Vegetable Momo ($9 for 4): surprised by the super finely chopped filling, which texture contrasts the typical Chinese dumplings I've had (7.5/10) + Pork Street Style Chow Mein ($21): star of the show! Unique variety of veggies, sweetly stir fried with small slices of pork, peas, and round noodles. (9.5/10) + Butter Chicken ($20): tender slices of chicken and very savory sauce (8/10) + Roti ($5 for 2): warm and very chewy, which I enjoyed. Not like the roti that's crispy on outside but chewy throughout (7.8/10) read more

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I've been a loyal fan of this restaurant and always order the Kale Chat, it's my favorite. But I recently ordered via DoorDash and was extremely disappointed. The portion was tiny, and the kale was so broken and sparse it looked like scraps. Compare this to the bottom of a cool ranch Doritos bag and AI wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Compared to the in-store dish (which is generous and fresh), this felt like an afterthought. For $14, I expected better quality and consistency. Really hope they treat to-go orders with the same care as dine-in. read more

Base Camp - Kale Chaat Plate? Or someone's leftovers. Cant really tell... - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loveddd this place! It's my second time eating here, and we ordered a whole ton of food and everything was delicious. Highly recommend: all the momos (we did chicken and pork), the cashew curry, the lamb skewer and the fried chicken They come out with the food very fast! And it's a pretty spacious and well-decorated area. read more

Base Camp - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would give this place a 3.5/5. The onion fritters were crispy but VERY oily. The momos were solid. The chow mein had a good texture and sweet/salty flavor. I would pass on the pork and sweet mustard greens dish though. Nothing was mind blowingly good and the service was very spotty. While the food tasted good, I felt as though the chow mein and the fritters were wayyyy saltier than it should have been. read more

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This was the very first visit of us to the Base Camp. We came here with two other friends who've been here a few times. The service was very attentive and friendly. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table after we arrived. We ordered all the signature dishes: Lamb shapta Tofu chow mein Kale chaat Tangy spicy ribs Samosa With a few drinks. The food was good in general but the flavor was a little bit "too much at your face" in my taste. It's purely personal preference. I'd prefer a slightly subtle and sophisticated flavor. The ambiance was great, warm with great Tibetan decors. Hope you find the Information helpful! read more

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Just scanning their reviews, Base Camp seems to be the IT girl. I'm the confused girl but I don't think I went to the same resto as most everyone else. Base Camp opened at the height of the pandemic in May 2020. They're sister resto to Dancing Yak. I tried Base Camp when they first opened and was underwhelmed. Chalked it up to being new and the pandemic so I wanted to give them another try. Unfortunately, I still feel the same. They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor dining (sidewalk seating and parklet). Rezzies on Opentable. M E N U Nepali Cuisine - tapas sized portions. Beer, wine, and soju available. F O O D * Kale Chaat: Chickpea battered kale w/ red onion, tomatoes, potatoes, mint, tamarind, and yogurt sauce ($13) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/4a8hns84 Second time ordering this because I love chaats for the flavor bomb and contrasting textures. Again, this fell short, lacking punch from the tamarind and mint/cilantro chutneys. Hard to tell from the copious amount of sev on top but there were only 5 pieces of kale. * Chicken Momo w/ minced chicken, chives, onion, sesame oil (4 pc -$9) // 3.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/muw7rzxw Chewy wrapper with a moist filling but very lightly spiced and the accompanying tomato chutney was bland. The side of fiery chili oil really helped amp up the flavor. * Pork Belly Bhutuwa w/ chili powder, masala, and ginger-garlic paste ($13) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2jdntkhr Lowkey reminds me of lechon kawali (Filipino pork belly) without the crunch. Seven to eight small chunks of pork belly with a high ratio of fat to lean meat. The accompanying chutney needed more flavor/acid to cut through the heaviness. * Pork Chow Mein ($21) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2ad2tekk -Requested medium spicy Fav dish of the night - nicely spiced and good wok hei with springy chewy noodles and crisp pork belly. BUT, this was grossly overpriced. Can't tell from the pic but the portion was barely enough for one person's entree, let alone to share among the table. Other competitors in the area charge $12.99-$14.99 for a large shareable portion of Indo-Chinese chow mein. * Shrimp Cashew Curry w/ homemade spices, ginger, and coriander ($21) // 1 Star: https://tinyurl.com/284n984h The cashew curry was unpleasantly grainy with no complexity. I know korma isn't as robust in spices as other curries but this was straight bland. Also, the shrimp (6 pc) were overcooked and rubbery. * Garlic Naan ($4) // 4 Stars Solid naan - savory, fluffy soft with some nice charring. S E R V I C E One server/food runner was super kind (I should have gotten her name) while others we encountered were surly. Food service was on the slow side for a weeknight with less than 50% capacity. A M B I A N C E Cozy indoor dining area with home-y vibes. Seven to eight tables for outdoor seating. P A R K I N G Street parking can be challenging. Overall, not trying to be a hater but after two tries, I'm surprised by the 4.5 star rating. Everyone has different tastes but aside from the chow mein, I found the food to be mid and underspiced. My main gripe tho is it's overpriced for the small portions relative to their competitors in The Mission, Bernal, and Noe. It's not like you're paying extra for an elevated experience or the vibes either. read more

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Ordered the veggie momos and the kale chaat. I really appreciated that they gave the chutney for the kale chaat separately so it wasn't soggy when delivered. Momos quanitity could be better but it was really tasty! read more

Base Camp - Kale Chat - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My absolute favorite Himalayan restaurant in the city, I dream about this place on the regular. The food here is great to dine in or take out. My favorites are their cashew curry, butter chicken, and the chow mein. Most of the dishes are pretty mild but the chow mein tends to run a bit spicier than I would have expected. Their garlic naan is also amazingly soft and chewy with tons of butter. 10/10 recommend this place to anyone and I bring all my friends/family visiting from out of town here for a meal. read more

Base Camp - Butter Chicken and Organic Tofu Chow Mein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California