We are out of towners, and we have tried some duds during our stay, but Diya was not one of them. 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! read more

Diya - Samosas, garlic and plain naan, Tikka Masala, Dal Chicken, basmati rice - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered (take out): 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. read more

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This place was right across the street from the hotel where I was staying at in the Tenderloin while in San Francisco for a conference. I met two friends for dinner and we got a selection of dishes to try. All were flavorful and authentic. Our waitress was friendly and helped to explain any questions we had on the menu. The prices were reasonable. I would go again. read more

Good portions and fast service. Can't go wrong with butter chicken and garlic naan and rice!

I popped in here one evening while visiting SF because I was craving Indian food. The restaurant is older and nothing special about the decor. I ordered channa masala with rice and shrimp. It came out fairly quickly and was piping hot! It was well made and tasted home made! It definitely gives family owned vibes which I love. The woman that took my order was very friendly and made suggestions about the menu. If I visit SF again I would happily visit this place again. read more

Diya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you're in the area, don't automatically walk to the IKEA food hall. Diya has incredible samosas. I hear the butter chicken is really good too. And who doesn't love a mango lassi? Sometimes I just grab a quick to go as the kitchen is really fast. Not a fancy decor, but nice enough for dine in. There are a lot of tables and very friendly service. read more

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We ordered food from Diya via a delivery service. Unfortunately the chicken tasted "old" to me. It had that old chicken smell which is a same because I love Nepalese/Himalayan/Indian food from restaurants and making these foods at home. The bread was stale and the samosas were very small. The donut rings were just okay. I did like the chana masala though. Samosas Chhole Bhatura/Puri Palpali Botuk Chilli Chicken read more

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Maybe I'm just happy to be off my feet having hot delicious Nepalese Indian spiced food but I'm thoroughly enjoying my chicken thali plate. Beautifully presented and prepared with my gentle and kind server. The ambiance is clean and works well though nothing stellar. My food arrived promptly hot and fresh. Naan was thinner, my preference, chewy and buttery. The music videos were fun and not too intrusive since they were up high but may not be enjoyable for all. Prices were reasonable enough. A win all around especially with my Lagunitas IPA and chai to go! read more

Diya - Chicken Thali - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love when food makes you want to sing at the top of your lungs. Looking for a comforting and warm dinner, I stopped by Diya for some butter chicken. The food was superb and I enjoyed our garlic naan. We ordered goat curry and butter chicken - both were well portioned and enough for dinner + a midnight snack after. I really enjoyed how tomato-y the butter chicken was. The service was friendly and attentive. I believe it was the owner? who was helping us out and he graciously explained the menu and made sure we wanted exactly what we ordered since people mix the dishes up sometimes. We also went at a quieter time so we ended up talking about the music videos playing on the tv with him hahaha. read more

Diya - Goat Curry + Butter Chicken + Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truly the best Indian food I've had in a long time. The most tender chicken- it was actually unreal. Everything came out piping hot and fresh. Will definitely come back. read more

Tried Diya Restaurant recently and had mixed feelings. I ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala and Veg Momos. The paneer was soft and the gravy had decent flavor, but it leaned a bit too sweet for my taste. The veg momos were steamed well, but the filling didn't have much punch. The dipping sauce helped, but overall, nothing really stood out. read more

Diya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love this place.. Tulsi the owner is so personable and kind .. The chai is authentic as well as the dishes.. I get the thali plate and it never seems to disappoint The.. ambiance is traditional Indian /Nepali fare.. The price is reasonable for what you get as well. read more

Excellent Indian cuisine in the heart of downtown. It is very close to the BART station. That neighborhood has been cleaned up and as much safer than it was in the past. The owner is so kind and provides excellent service. My parents are regulars and go all the time and he treats us like family. The food is delicious and is served nice and hot. My favorite dishes are Manchurian Gobi, saag paneer, dal tadka, dahi puri, butter chicken, garlic naan. The bathroom is clean. It is a large spacious restaurant that is also very clean. I am a long time waitress and know how to look for cleanliness in restaurants. LThere is a large safe parking lot you can pay to park at for $15 a day. But it's easiest to reach by BART. read more

Not only was the food amazing, but the staff were super friendly and helpful! It was a cold winter night and they offered me tea, even though I was getting a to go order! And the tea was too hot to drink there while I waiting for my food, so they gave me a to go cup for the tea! Love this place! Definitely going back! Highly recommend! Great place to dine in or dine out, lots of room to sit. Great ambiance. read more

The food was bursting with flavor and authenticity! I came in for a quick dinner with no expectations and left with a new favorite Indian/Himalayan spot in San Francisco. Super friendly staff and generous portions. Try the momo dumplings and daal curry for a vegetarian flavor experience you didn't know was possible. read more

Diya - Garlic Naan Yellow Dal Tadka - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think Diya opened right before Covid hit and thankfully they were able to stay open. So right off the bat, they have an extensive menu that includes fried rice and chowmein which was totally unexpected and something I may want to try at a future visit but for this time I want going to try some more standard dishes. chicken tikki masala - the balance between cream and tomato sauce is a true test for this dish and Dayi nailed it. saag paneer - which they don't have on the menu but is called something else but is amazing just the same. little spice. little cream. tons of spinach. winner. chilli cheese naan and garlic naan - order both. you'll thank me later. light. crisp. soaks up sauce wonderfully. it's a must. rice - it's rice. helps absorb the flavors. I get that you already got the naan to carb you up but come on. you gotta get some rice. I'm a fan and will be lunching here often. More menu reviews to follow. read more

One of the best Indian food in sf for me. I always got the take out from them. The restaurant is very open and spacious. And I always see the one guy there that I assume he also the owner. I've been there many times now and he also recognize me after a few visits. I've never dined in but I can tell the service from him would be great. The usual that I always order were rice biryani. The texture of the rice and flavor is really great and you can tell how spicy you want it to be, I ordered chicken to come with in also and it really juicy and tender. Fresh garlic nan is really nice and warm that go with the curry lamb or vindaloo lamb. The lamb here has no funky smells which I hate , just tender and lamb flavor is perfect. The spicyness of these 2 dishes could be really spicy if you let them know. I like the curry more because it got more sourness from the tomatoes but the vindaloo also great! The last couple times, he even gave me some dessert on the house to go home with. What a nice gesture from him. I've tried some of the Indian food restaurant in the city but this place just got my heart to it. read more

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Lamb tikka masala was served as chicken instead, and tasted more like V8 than curry. Garlic naan tasted like butter rota. Korma resembled Saag. None of the items have had any spice. V disappointed. read more

I've quite confused by this restaurant. Chili paneer: $11.99 + tax for this amount is absurd. The sauce of it tastes good but the paneer wasn't pan fried or anything at all before being combined with the veggies. Daal Makhani: Spiced well but too watery so the lentils sink to the bottom. Some of the ingredients were also questionable. Daal isn't supposed to have green onion in it. read more

Diya - Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Portion size was good for the price and the food was tasty! Tons of vegetarian options. Not too many people on a Friday night, but overall we enjoyed it. Service was quick and for being on market street the noise levels were fairly quiet. Best to take public transit as there is little parking but you are just a block or 2 from the Powell Station. read more

Diya - Menu - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A new Nepalese / Indian joint taking over that old fried chicken soul food space. The interior is very bare bones, but the menu is quite extensive. I tried to stay away from the Indian staples so I could try the Nepalese dishes and other rarer dishes. Most were pretty darn good! Himalayan Chicken Momos: An obvious must when you get Nepali food. It's kinda like a Chinese dumpling, but the chicken feels like it was cooked separately then shredded (unlike ground chicken steamed from raw in the Chinese dumplings). Also, lots of nice spices such as turmeric. But the real difference is the robust orange colored sauce that tasted somewhat curry-like. Way more interesting than soy sauce and vinegar. Palpali Botuk: Another Nepali treat, but one that I have never heard of. It's a bit falafel-like, but flat and donut shaped. Very hearty with the dense lentil base that is deep fried. The cilantro-mint chutney is a perfect pairing to contrast the deep fried crunch. Chili Chicken: This seemed more like a Desi-Chinese specialty. Deep fried crunchy chicken chunks toasted in a tomato-y sticky chili sauce with lots of bell peppers and red onions. Reminds me of chili paneer, but with chicken. Definitely a fan, especially since these types of fusion are hard to find around town. Shrimp Balchao: This was the only non-appetizer I ordered, but it was kinda appetizer-sized. A few shrimps lightly battered then tossed in a dry spicy sauce. The shrimp seemed overcooked, because they were a bit tough. Also smelled a little fishy, which isn't common for shrimp. Probably the only dish I didn't care for. read more

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I just need to temper these great reviews with a realistic one. Located in the old Farmer Brown location - they have stripped the dining room of every single bit of charm it use to have. They pretty bar is gone and that section of the bar floor along the nice wall of windows has mismatched flooring to the rest of the room. The room just seems empty with generic tables and chairs widely spaced apart due to COVID. There are posters on the wall for decoration. (The decor was actually kinda sad, I bet with a $800 investment at Home Goods they could do infinitely better.) There were 3 of us. We ordered a few things: the momos, the fried artichokes, the butter chicken, a mushroom and spinach thing, some rice and some bread. Everything was fine, it just wasn't great or special. What I hoped would be the star, the butter chicken was too sweet and not enough meat (and it was shredded rather than those nice tandoori chunks). Service was fine, not great or super attentive. Who knew you paid at the register (we didn't until we asked)? The bathrooms could be cleaner/nicer. read more

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This is my second time getting Diya for lunch through my workplace lunch system called Forkable. I ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala and a side of garlic naan ($15.98) The tikka masala is slightly different than other spots because it is cooked with onions and bell peppers! They really bring out all the flavors and the curry is so tasty!! The garlic naan was also good! But not as garlicky as I would like it to be (but that's just me bc I love garlic). It also tasted more flour based. Portion size wise, the first time I got it, I had only 3 pieces of Paneer (cubes the size of a quarter). I was disappointed but I didn't like it deter me because of how much I enjoyed the curry flavor. I'm glad I ordered again because the second time around there was a lot of paneer and veggies! I would recommend Diya and would try some of their other curries next time! read more

Diya - Paneer Tikka Masala Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got a thali with chicken from Diya! Large portions and came with a choice of meat along with rice, salad, and daal. Also great vibes for a social lunch or dinner and friendly service! read more

Diya - Thali @colorful.eats - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

OMG, what great food! Admittedly, my daughter and I only scratched the surface of the menu with a few dishes, but this is way better than the usual Indian food I get in the Lamorinda area. Was in the neighborhood for a show, so went early (6:00ish) and there was nobody else in the large, spartan restaurant space. My daughter had the lamb biryani and I had the lamb hariyali, which is way better than the lamb saag I'm used to. We also had garlic naan on the side, another winner. Large portions and generous amounts of meat in the two dishes of deliciousness. She had a mango lassi and I had one of the interesting Nepalese beers to round out the meal. Yes, the neighborhood is seedy, but not unsafe, so don't be deterred. The only bummer was not being able to bring the leftovers into the theater, so we had to give them away. Diya is a solid spot for a pre-theater meal (or takeout) if you like Nepalese/Indian food. I will be back. Highly recommended! read more

Four hungry people craving Indian food searched near their hotel and took a chance on a place nearby with 2 reviews on file, understanding that it must be new. It was the best decision made in San Francisco thus far, in the 2 hours we had been here. There are a few tables scattered in the restaurant, so we were seated in the one that had more than four chairs while the rest were two chair tables. Many of the tables and chairs were stacked up to make room for distancing. Our server was the kind girl who rings up orders from the front stand. She was accommodating with our questions and requests and kept apologizing for her Square order device not working properly (again, so nice). The food was incredible. We had the kale chaat to start, and it was definitely one of the best ways to eat kale! The batter, chopped herbs and onions and sweet sauce on top of the chaat created a delightful flavor. We also shared the lamb seekh kebab, which came on a grill plate that was so freshly hot, I took a video of how amazing it looked. The spices and saltiness of the kebab paired well with the sweetness of the grilled vegetables. I loved picking up some vegetables that had been further grilled while on the plate! I had the khasi ko johl (goat curry), which had such deep flavor with its spices, blended texture and tender meat. No thickeners were in the curry, but it had enough slurry thickness to spoon onto naan. Speaking of which, I had the garlic naan which were enormous pieces of crispy, thin but sometimes fluffy, flavorful dough. I could eat that all the time, but I did eventually stop eating and take some and half of my curry to go. We were stuffed by the end of the meal, but we had to try the gulab jamun, which are sweet sugar balls soaked in a syrup. They had a slight crust with a grainy, soft inside that was comforting. Half of one was perfect to satisfy a sweet spot. Since the restaurant is still getting their Square payment system to work properly, we were unable to split payments (but not a problem). I did, however, use my Yelp checkin offer for 10% off the bill! My friends who had been to India early this year said the food here was very close to what they had eaten there. I just know I had a wonderful meal! Thank you, Diya, for making the bold move of opening 2 months ago during these times. I hope you stay open for more months and years! read more

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Delicious and creative Indian food! Beginning with small dishes, the garlic naan was solid, with perfect levels of crispness, color, and garlic. More unique and tasty, though, were the artichoke pakoras. I've never seen such a thing until here, and they are exactly what you would want and expect them to be: light breading on the outside and just the right amount of tender juiciness on the inside. They are good on their own and even better when dunked into the sauces of any entrée. About the entrees, there is clearly more love and thought that goes into these than at your average Indian joint. The butter chicken was one of the sweeter variants and very meaty. The lamb curry also had generous morsels of meat and a lovely sweet-smokey-spicy sauce. The best of the entrées was the shrimp curry, which had a strong coconut flavor (reminiscent of Thai coconut curries) and a texture that had a grittiness that reminded me of shredded coconut (note: I couldn't stop dipping the artichoke pakoras into the shrimp curry sauce). On another stylistic note, the lamb and shrimp curries were both veggie-heavy, which aside from the entrées themselves (e.g., I've never seen a shrimp curry like this at another Indiana restaurant) makes them distinctive. I recommend Diya. It's unique and tasty food and I suspect that even if you're a fan of Indian cuisine in general you'll find something new and tasty here. read more

Diya - Artichoke Pakoras, Butter Chicken, Coconut Shrimp Curry, Lamb Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious Indian food!! A strong contender for the best Indian food I've had in SF. I will be dining in again and getting takeout from here. Ambiance: no frills, casual, quiet atmosphere where you can have a conversation. Order at the front and get your own water and utensils. Service: Friendly, great service! read more

Diya - Chicken tikka masala, Malai Kofta, a spicy potato and cauliflower dish, naan and basmati rice. - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered from Uber eats, each dish was buy one get one free. Hate to complain about such a deal, but the food was not good. We got chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. It was all so so watery. I've never had tikka masala or butter chicken so watery. The chicken itself was very very dry. I can't recommend this place. read more

Little Delhi wasn't open for dine-in so my girlfriend and I decided to stop by to give Diya a shot. There's plenty of tables inside and you order and pay at the cashier. There's a self serve area for utensils and cups for water. We ordered two Chicken Tikka Masala, one order of Chicken Momos, one saffron rice, and one garlic naan. The Chicken Tikka Masala had strong flavors of tomato and the chicken was unfortunately a bit dry. The garlic naan and saffron rice paired nicely with the masala. We thought the chicken momos were average, especially for the price point. Good service here, but we thought the food was a bit average tasting. read more

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Came here to eat before going to a haunted house attraction, called before coming and the gentlemen was super friendly and nice. We ordered garlic naan, momo, fish curry, and chicken tandoori! We also go samosa as well. The food here I would say tasted good. For the price I don't think you can get such a value meal in sf ! Super reasonable price here ! I would come here again ! read more

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Affordable, accessible, and delicious place in SF! I love the self-service element -- pay for what you want at cashier and get water from an elegant black water dispenser which can fill three glasses at once. Chilli chicken - 6/10 -- Generous portion of chicken, a bit too saucy (sweet, sour) for my tastes while I expected more spices. Tawa fish - 8/10 -- Solid dish of fish. Very tender and can be easily sliced into many pieces. The lemon, slices of cucumber, and bed of lettuce was a nice touch. AMBIENCE - 9/10 -- Large, open space. At 9pm on Friday night, we were the only people there! QUALITY - 8/10 -- Chilli chicken was not to my taste, but I could sense they have some excellent dishes! SERVICE - 9/10 -- Seamless service, with easy self-service and excellent food presentation. Dishes delivered to your table and you also don't have to clean up after. VALUE - 10/10 -- Sit-down restaurant experience at self-service prices! OVERALL - 9/10 -- Would come again! read more

Diya - Chilli chicken, tawa fish - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: Super yummy and affordable. Was picking between the butter chicken and the shrimp curry. Since they both were $11.99, I went with the shrimp and it was such a good choice! Crazy yummy. The garlic naan was on point. And I got a giant Indian beer for only $3.99!!! Two full pint glasses in that. Tell me where else in SF you can get beer that cheap! Setting: Easy to walk in at noon on a Sunday. Ample seating despite there being tiger parties there. Fun Indian music videos on one TV and an Indian show on the other. Price: VERY affordable, as mentioned in the food section. Service: Nice guy. We were seated and given menus. Then we ordered and paid at the front. Food came out pretty fast too. read more

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Got their wrap off uber eats. Awful awful awful for any kind of food. Just garbage. You could tell there was no attempt to make it look good. Food was just trash. How do you not warm up/ toast the torilla Most def not indian! read more

We finally found the tastiest & homely Indian/Nepalese food in SF. Momoes were creamy, spicy & tasty. Chola Bhatura served were perfect & served with green salad, onions & chilli. Chai was okayish. read more

Diya - Veg Momos, Chhole Bhatura - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Diya is an unassuming spot with a handful of hard working folks going about their business. A simple kofta curry with some roti was plenty delicious. The place is worth many future visits given their extensive menu. read more

Amazing food! Ordered the chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, palak paneer, and garlic naan. Everything was very flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice (can request less spice if wanted). Prices are reasonable and the portion sizes were great, definitely coming back! If you live close by, they offer free delivery for anyone within a mile! read more

Diya - Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best Indian food I've had in a very long time. The seasonings were both bold and well balanced. The naan was AMAZING. Can't recommend this hidden gem enough! read more

Diya - Chilli Chicken Chhole Bhatura/Puri Onion Kulcha Mango Lassi Large Taj Beer Calamari Pakoras - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got chicken momo which was my favorite 5/5. Chicken tikka was 2/5 I've had better the flavor was watered down and it didn't hit the spot. The Lamb biryani was 3/5. The tandoori chicken was 3/5 the favor was missing in my opinion. The green sauce is great. Good place to try. 3/5 read more

Diya - Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Now this is great food! My first meal in San Francisco did not disappoint! Being from Miami, food like this is easily accessible, yes but not always good. Indian food is just a hard cuisine to master. It took me flying 3041 miles (give or take) to find the perfect place! Crispy Kale Chat? I hate Kale.... like almost loathe it... but my god, this was delicious! Chicken seekh kebab, delectable to say the least... garlic Naan and cheese Naan, a must!!! And of course, some basic B butter chicken, but daaaaang this was the best I've had. Add on some Tandoori chicken and Khasi Ko Jhol and you got yourself a family meal that you'll never forget. This place has been open for 2 months and deserves all the recognition it can have! They've been thriving through this pandemic and have made their mark here. So don't be turned away by the neighborhood or the way it looks on the inside. Dine in, dine out, whatever you want to do! Just do yourself a favor and give them a try! You won't regret it! read more

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