This is my favorite spot for chicken momo. The staff are nice and the chutney is delicious. I…read morealways ask for the chili oil too. I didn't love their pizza, but get their Himalayan food. The space is very no thrills, but it is clean.

This is a great place to try Himalayan food on Golden Gate/Hyde. I had Himalayan pizza for the…read morefirst time and it was flavorful. The small size $22 came with 6 slices. My friend and I also shared the Jhoo momo $16. I like that it wasn't spicy but had a kick of spice and pepper. There were 6 tables and wasn't crowded for dinner, so we were able to enjoy dinner conversations for 2 hours. I recommend walking on Hyde St which feels safe.

Note that this is a food stand with no seating; for to-go only…read more Bini's has become one of my go-to lunch spots on a work day whenever I want something clean, hearty, and filling. I also love how quick the service is - I never have to wait more than a minute for my order! The food is also always pipping hot. My regular orders on rotation (I'd give them all 5 stars!): Chicken Momos ($14) - Comes in 8 pieces. The dumplings are large, flavorful, with the perfect skin-to-meat ratio. It is served with Bini's spicy tomato cilantro sauce on top; the sauce is delicious with just a slight/mild kick. Vegetarian Momos ($12) - Comes in 8 pieces. Vegan dumplings filled with tofu, carrots, & cabbage. Also served with the spicy tomato cilantro sauce on top. I love how clean yet tasty this is! Vegetarian Combo ($18) - Comes with 4 vegetarian momos and one veggie side served on top of fragrant basmati rice. For the sides, I love the Baigun Bharta, a tomato-based braised eggplant. It's saucey and pairs extremely well with the rice. The only reason I'd dock off half a star for this combo is the price. You can also mix and match the momos. For a more balanced meal, I request half chicken and half vegetarian ($14). Bini's also has a stand outside the Ferry Building every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I'd like to give a shoutout to the Bini's servers at the Ferry Building - they're very generous & usually give me 9 pieces of momos whenever I ask for half chicken and half vegetarian (usually 4 chicken & 5 vegetarian).

Good portion of food for the price if you see their food truck at a street fair or First Tuesdays…read more event. They serve them up super quickly. The dumplings are large, juicy, and perfect for a chilly night out.

Stopped by here late at night with a friend. The food is amazing and just overall very kind…read moreservice. This is what folks say when you find an amazing home in the wall. We got chicken seekh kebab and chicken biryani. Both amazing! Also* I saw someone on here say the neighborhood is sus - it's part of the tenderloin. Don't visit SF if you can't respect all parts of it including that people who have been disenfranchised & displaced from this city because of techies.

We loved this hole in the wall place, right next to another hole in the wall which is also really…read moregood. This place I somehow managed to visit 3 times in a one week vacation. Food and people are top notch. Loved the various curries but my highlights was the tandoori chicken and momo. Where I was sitting I could see the cook (owner) making the kabobs and other food on a stick and throwing in that cool oven. Will be back when we visit again.

Omg! How have I not had this ever? Hands down probably the best dumplings Ive ever had. I ordered…read morethe 8 piece lamb Momo and did not share (lol). The momo's were soft and juicy. But what makes it stand out is that curry sauce. It does have a slight kick, but I can eat this everyday. Bini's is at the Ferry building during farmers market from 8-2pm. I was actually surprised that the line wasn't intense as the other places. But worked out for me because I was starving. Quick order and wait time, probably around 3-5 mins. 8 dumplings and water came to around $25 with tip. Well worth it, so good I got the same thing at OSL! You definitely have a new regular! 5 all the way!

I stopped by Bini's Kitchen's booth outside the Ferry Building during the Saturday Farmers Market…read moreand ordered a combination lamb momo and chicken curry over rice for $21.72. There was only one other order ahead of mine and it took about five minutes to prepare my order. This is the first time I've had Himalayan dumplings and I loved how juicy these were. The meat inside was seasoned well and the dumpling wrapper was the perfect thickness. The dumplings definitely reminded me of Chinese xiaolongbaos. The chicken used in the curry was fork tender and the curry poured over the rice was hearty. Portion size is pretty good for the price. Unless you have a giant appetite and come starving, you will certainly find the combo plate to be very filling. Overall, I found Bini's Kitchen to be one of the better food spots in the Farmers Market to check out -- would recommend!

We are out of towners, and we have tried some duds during our stay, but Diya was not one of them…read more We brought our family of 3 here and enjoyed an excellent Indian dinner. The restaurant itself is modest and unassuming, but the food is exceptional, generous portions, and affordable. Everything was was delicious, full of flavor and just the right amount of heat (spice). Our waitress was very kind and the food was served fast. We will be back someday!

I ordered (take out):…read more Lamb Tikka Masala Garlic Naan Lamb Tikka Masala had tender lamb with a very flavorful curry. The curry was more on the wet side, I ate the curry fast with the complementary naan bread which fit the dish here well. It was perfectly spicy enough for me not to need water to reset my taste buds. Garlic Naan was ok compared to the regular naan. The original was a much better fit to the Tikka Masala. Both Naans were more moist probably due to packaging but I imagine they intentionally make their naan more soft than crunchy.

Wherever I go, I'll only go to places close to home. Even when I'm somewhere throughout the Bay…read moreArea, I would definitely come back home. Everything to me feels like I already set foot in another country without leaving my hometown, with authentic decorations and all. Kasa Indian Eatery has at least two locations I still easily go to, and the one in Nob Hill is one of them. Same signature chai of the locals, and a very interesting snack or appetizer. While the Spinach Pakora is satisfyingly crunchy from deep fried chickpeas, a hot cup of chai is bold as ever. A female wait staff asked if I can have another pair of biscuits for the chai. Why not? After all, almost every local customer has fallen in love with the chai that exudes health benefits. I'll be more than glad to go for another round of the same drink I like to have with a different snack. Whether I'll be in Nob Hill or in the heart of Castro, Kasa Indian Eatery never fails to please more locals and tourists alike.

Pretty good ..tried the thali combo again years later ..the one on Polk St ..with chicken Tikka and…read morecauliflower ..basmati rice is good and the yogurt sauce with veggies ..fun and variety SF

A standard offerings of shawarma several different ways, falafels and dips. It's a very mixed…read moreexperience with not that great chicken shawarma, nice falafels and nice dips. So be careful what you order. Chicken Shawarma Wrap: Weird thing happened, the guy asked if I wanted fries in my wrap, even though it wasn't listed on the menu and I had no idea it was an option. So I said yes and then when I got my wrap there were no fries in it. Like why even bother getting my hopes up if you're just going to disappoint me. The wrap itself was kinda meh too. I was excited to see the chicken spit spinning, knowing it was fresh. But the chicken I actually got didn't taste crispy like it was freshly sliced. It was actually a big soggy. Falafel (side): These were actually pretty nice. Very crispy exterior. Firm and grainy interior. Packed with protein. Beef Shawarma Plate: Liked this more than the wrap. The beef was actual steak-like instead of the weird gyro meatloaf I was expecting. Fluffy rice and well spiced. Zaalouk: My first side dish choice with the shawarma plate. It was smokey eggplant, with some really great flavor. Paired perfectly with the pita. Taktouka: My second side dish. This was tomato-y and full of diced bell peppers. Was salsa-like texture, so a little awkward with the pita. But still great flavor.

While sandwich wraps, bowls, and plates have beef, chicken and falafel options, all the side orders…read moreare absolutely vegan. I'm not too much of a halal guy, so I like anything that's veggie. The only thing I couldn't wait to buy was the Moroccan Lentil Soup. Why lentils you ask? Because they're rich in fiber and so much protein, slows digestion and maintains blood sugar. I couldn't stop having lentils if I have a choice. I'll be more than willing to swing by for a different vegan side dish.

So glad I stumbled upon this place because everything we got was super tasty. The outside was…read moreunassuming but had a pleasant atmosphere inside. It wasn't too busy on a weeknight so we were able to get seated without a reservation. This spot should definitely be on your to-try list.

Disappointing Experience at Himalayan Cuisine SF I ordered…read morethe vegetable thali, and unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food. None of the curries in the thali tasted good to me, and some of them had an unpleasant moldy/off taste, which made me uncomfortable eating them. For the price, I expected much better quality and freshness. The thali was also quite expensive for the overall experience. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend the vegetable thali or this restaurant. I hope the restaurant takes food quality and freshness more seriously.