It's the street food in India that has always made the best impressions on me, from Mumbai to Chennai, and this place satisfies that craving for complex, delicious food. Such variety, and the flavors and textures are wonderful. Every time we eat here we have the best time, and delivery works, too. read more

Got dinner with a friend here and overall had a great experience! The service was great, the food selections were unique, the dining area was lively, and prices are reasonable. For food we got the following: -Dahi Sev Puri - this was my favorite dish, really fun to eat and great flavors. -Chole Bhature - this was also great! The puffy bread was sooo delicious and the chickpeas were perfectly seasoned and delicious. -Bhel Puri - this dish was unique and was a good size portion, but not as flavorful as the other two dishes. It felt like eating a savory rice crispy cereal, but not in a bad way :P -Garlic Naan - pretty decent but nothing special -Jalebi - I was really excited to try this dessert. I looooved the texture (crunchy outside, with a gooey inside) but the actual flavor was not my favorite. To me, it tasted very similar to chlorinated water, and it was hard to get past that.. There was a different jalebi with a dipping sauce, and I wonder if that would have been better. They were out of it when we went, but I would try it again with that. Overall a really great restaurant, and definitely a place to try out if you're wanting a more unique Indian dining experience! read more

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Overall found the service to be careless and inattentive. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the Pani Puri, Saag Paneer, Chole Bature, Jalebi. Overall, we enjoyed the food, although I felt it was a little expensive for the portion sizes. We made a fairly simple request to have one ingredient served on the side, but it was missed and never acknowledged. At one point, I asked for an extra napkin, and it was carelessly dropped onto one of our dirty plates. We were also asked to clear the table almost immediately after paying to make room for upcoming parties (as is their right, but they could have easily notified us of this earlier so we could plan accordingly - and the service hadn't felt particularly considerate or attentive up to that point). I understand they may have been understaffed, but the way the service was handled felt very avoidable. I wouldn't recommend unless trying authentic dishes is your top priority. read more

Jalebi Street has been highly recommended to me by multiple vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends, so I suggested it as the dinner portion of our regular try-all-the-bars-listed-in-this-one-book nights (that night's bar was Zam Zam). We ordered a bunch of fried things and enjoyed it all. Very flavorful and well executed. The friends did not recomend the actual jalebis, but I insisted on ordering one because of the name and really liked it. read more

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Jalebi Street might be the most authentic Indian restaurant in San Francisco. * Chole bhature (5/5): Soft bhature with well-spiced chole, accompanied by the snap of raw red onion. It felt like I was back in Delhi! * Palak paneer (5/5): So many other places get this wrong, either the paneer quantity is lacking or they don't use mustard oil when making it. Thankfully, Jalebi Street knocked this out of the park. Now, just add makki di roti and I'll be back every weekend! * Vada pav (5/5): To be honest, I'm not the biggest vada pav fanatic, but this is probably the best one I've had outside of India. * Onion kachori (3/5): Good, but nothing to write home about. To be honest, it was a little too spicy, even for me. * Mango lassi (4/5): Not too sweet, with just the right amount of tartness. * Masala soda (4/5): Why is this such a rarity at Indian restaurants in the US when every place back home has this on the menu? It was delicious, but way too expensive (almost 8 bucks). We are definitely going to be back, especially since we committed the cardinal sin of not trying the jalebi at Jalebi Street. read more

Jalebi Street - Palak paneer, chole bhature, mango lassi - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great find in a neighborhood where I visited just for the music history. Ashbury Haight mean something to me : Cue rockstars living, flower child movement leading up to Monterey pop festival etc. so I was surprised when I found this place. Food was flavorful and the prices surprisingly reasonable. I know I'll be back in the area even if I dnt care about any other neighborhood in SF so I am Definitely coming here. read more

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We snagged a table on Saturday at 1pm. The waiter patiently explained to me what my gluten free options were. I opted for a chaat with potato and yogurt dumplings and chai. I liked how you can taste the spices in chai. Even though the waiter made the chaat less spicy for me, it was still too spicy for me. Thank goodness he brought me some yogurt. We enjoyed the Bollywood music. I have not heard music from Darr in forever so that was a nice surprise. The bathroom could be better. The sink was clogged unfortunately so took one star off. read more

Jalebi Street - Potato chaat with batuea chaat and chai - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had to wait 20 min for a table on Sunday afternoon. It's Delhi street food done right in a casual setting. The decor is upscale with chandeliers but the seating and service is super casual. In fact, I just saw one person handling the tables and a lady managing the check-in. It gets a bit chaotic but overlook that and you will be rewarded with some authentic chaat and Jalebi. Best dishes were Chole bhature, Tikki Chole, Vada Pav and of course the piping hot fresh jalebi! Bedmi puri was nothing special while the Kachori chaat was good. Definitely must try place.. read more

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This is what delhi food tastes like - it's excellent!!! This is the closest in taste to a North Indian restaurant. I loved each and every dish here - starting with Raj Kachori which was so crispy, filling and tangy, followed by the aloo tikki chaat - the potato was exceptionally done and the all the flavors married together perfectly. The star was the chole bhature - the softness of the bhature paired super well with the spiciness of the chole (still thinking about it). To top it all, the jalebi was very thinly made with beautiful flavor. I liked the saffron flavor added to the sweetness. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Haight Ashbury's newest Indian restaurant! They're less than a year old and owned by a couple. My friend and I came in on a Tuesday at 6PM and didn't have to wait. There's a big main table, some booths, and then multiple smaller 2 person tables. Bathroom situation was rough; one was broken and the other one upstairs had water leaking, no toilet paper, and a clogged sink. Thankfully, there was a separate sink around the tables for customers to wash their hands. My friend and I split the Delhi Special Chole Bhature (chickpeas were yummy and the deep fried bread was light & airy), Saag Paneer (very heavy & creamy but wished it had a stronger spice kick), and Garlic Naan. I'll definitely be back to try more things! read more

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The food was delicious and spicey. The Samosa sauces made me sweat! The service very attentive; he was the only server and on a Saturday afternoon, there was not a need for anything. The ambiance is typical to what you would find in other Indian restaurants. I loved that the majority of patrons were Indian which is a positive sign the food is good. Highly recommend! read more

Got seated on a Friday at 6:30pm with absolutely no wait. We got mango lassis to drink and started with the dahi puri and samosa chaat. Samosa was nice and crispy, with lots of flavor. I preferred it over the dahi puri. For entrees, we got the chole bhature and pav bhaji. Pav bhaji was really good and bread was crispy and buttery. Nice portion size. Food came out quick. The place was lively and decorated well. Would visit again read more

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We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately the experience at the front desk completely ruined it for us. The check-in process was extremely confusing, there were no clear signs indicating where dine-in guests should wait or check in. We stood in what looked like the line, only to realize later that other parties had somehow gone ahead of us and were seated first. When we tried to clarify things with the host, instead of helping, he was very rude and dismissive. He abruptly said something along the lines of, "There's only one line, can you make it quick? What's your party size?" He wasn't listening to us at all and made no effort to acknowledge how chaotic and unclear the system was. The interaction felt hostile and unwelcoming. We ended up leaving immediately because the entire experience felt unpleasant before we even got seated. For a restaurant in San Francisco, especially one representing Indian hospitality, I really expect a more organized and respectful front-of-house experience. Clear signage, a proper check-in system, and basic courtesy from hosts would go a long way. read more

Loved this spot! I was craving some Indian comfort food and had been dying to have some aloo and puri, and boy did this deliver. I ordered the pani puri, aloo Tamatar curry, Kashmiri kofta curry, lacha paratha, and bhatura. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. The pani puri had the perfect tangy water and crispy puris. The aloo curry was exactly what I had been craving, tangy and spicy. The Kashmiri kofta had the perfect blend of sweetness and spiciness and the koftas were so melt in your mouth soft. Both breads were perfect. Gets super busy, so you may have to wait for a while. Will be back soon! read more

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This felt like a hole in the wall find! Unassuming from the outside, but when you walk in, the place is a lot more spacious than I expected and well kept. Affordable, classic Indian vegetarian only food. We were seated right away for a table of 3 at 7:45pm on a Thursday without reservations. The service was quick and friendly! The bowl size for the masala and lentils may look small/medium but we were very full at the end of our meal. We each got three mains to share family style, with two naans and a roti order as well + a mango lasso + appetizer of Sev dahi puri. The special chole bhature is slightly spicy and it comes with two big airy fried breads. The paneer masala is very tomato based and the black lentils were very good too, LOVED the dahi sev puri - refreshing cold yogurt with a nice crunch. Mango lassi was also nice, smooth, spiced and yogurty. Would def recommend trying for a casual night out! read more

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Friendly service is helpful with menu suggestions - everything on the menu is a temptation. - Sharing the Pani Puri, Dahi Bhalla, Dal Kachori, Vada Pao, Fresh Jalebi - with Masala chai. We were delighted with everything - our standout favorites are the Dahi Bhalla, lentil dumplings in a yogurt sauce with chutney and the Vada Pao - 2 buns with spicy potato fritters with a fried green chili. We like Chaat and we are ready to explore the entire menu - dish by dish... Delhi Special Chole Bhature is next. read more

We went on a random weekday as a debrief dinner, and the restaurant was quite empty. We started with a couple of small plates - the chaat, chole bhature. We got a paneer curry for our main dish. I'd say the yogurt dishes were the best thing here! Nice, refreshing, and a good collection of textures. We ended with the jalebi, which was fantastic! I would go again to try other small dishes and to get the jalebi again. read more

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Overall, I'm very excited to see an Indian street food place pop up in SF, there are so many dishes I love dearly that you never see on a menu. The restaurant is cute and reminds me of a shop from when I was young. However, I will say that the prices are extremely high and I didn't have the best experience in terms of service. I am okay with that but distinctly noticed others got far better service around us. For the food: 1) pani puri: it was good but in my opinion missing a little salt 2) sev puri: this was my fave, I would eat 100 of these 3) chole bhature: the Chole were punchy and intense like I wanted and the bhature were well fried 4) Jalebi +milk cake: I'm impressed that the jalebi seems very fresh and the milk cake tasted homemade as well! Overall, I'd love to come back but I'm hesitant for the some of the reasons I shared. read more

Visited downtown SF with family and this place really hit the spot after some sightseeing. It was packed but luckily a reservation got us a table fast. They were super busy and it took some time to place the order and get the food. But it was worth the wait. One of the best Chana Bathura I've had in the US. Dahi puri was really good and the jilebi was the highlight. It was priced reasonably for SF as well. If they can speed up the service it would be the cherry on top. Recommend this spot especially since it's pure vegetarian and they were able to have dishes with no garlic for my parents as well. read more

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This place has been on my radar. A friend had tried this place and told me it was legit so I had to try it too. I haven't eaten Indian snacks and street foods before but I love trying different foods and happen to be in the area. I walked in and was immediately seated. The restaurant wasn't too busy so I was able to order without much delay. I ordered the Dahl Sev Puri, Onion Kachori, and Jalebi. The Dahl Sev Puri was my favorite. The cool yogurt topped crispy Puri stuffed with flavorful potatoes and chickpeas, and drizzled with their spicy sweet tamarind and cilantro mint sauces was truly a symphony of flavors and textures in my mouth. I was taken aback, surprised and marveled at the flavors as it transitioned with each chew. It was sweet, spicy, and oh so tantalizing with each bite. This is a must get. I had to order the Jalebi, as it's the store's name. The crispy flat spirals were fried then soaked in saffron syrup, which gave it a mild honey-like scent. It was served warm-hot. The texture of the spirals reminds me of phyllo dough, that delicate crispy/flaky texture, but Jalebi is not actually flaky. With each bite, golden beads of syrup dribbles from the sweet treat. It was sweet and delicious. Perfect for those with sweet tooths. The Onion Kachori reminds me of samosas, just without the potatoes stuffing. It was served piping hot with a side of the cilantro mint and spicy tamarind sauce. The interior was mostly hollow, with a lining of minced onions and spices. It was finger food sized and tasty. Overall, had a great experience trying these street food snacks. It is on the pricer side for the portion size but the quality and flavor is there. Highly recommended trying this place. I will be back for the Dahl Sev Puri. read more

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We got their Chole Bhature, Dal Makhani with Tandoor Roti (butter), Kachori Chaat, and Jalebi. As Indians we loved the flavour. I like their Dal Makhani the best, it was sooooo good. The service was very nice, the ambiance was good too. Will visit again (Don't have any pictures, because we were too hungry) read more

Jalebi Street - Fresh Jalebi - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Authentic food, served fresh, consistently so. Been there thrice so far, delectable experience each time. Ordered almost every vegetarian item on the menu over time, can't not recommend a single dish. Their Dal Kachori is my favorite. Service is friendly, but they do take time in the busy hours, it does get packed sometimes. Congratulations to the owners for their hard work in keeping the quality of food & service high, and a friendly vibe. Great spot to hangout with friends. Will be back soon! read more

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A great option for Indian street food in SF! It's located in Haight which is pretty central to the city. This place is new and focuses on light bites from India, though they offer entrees as well. There is plenty of seating inside, and it seems pretty easy to get a table as we were greeted promptly. 4/5 Sev Puri was solid and really good quality, but lacked some flavor as I would generally prefer more chutney in the dish as it felt pretty dry. 4/5 Bhel puri was the same story as the Sev Puri, dry and could have used more chutney. But it was nice and crunchy. 5/5 Raj Kachori was really nice, dahi is their strong suite, so would recommend all their chaats with yogurt 4.5/5 Daal Kachori was solid, a little hard but not too oily and tasty. 6/5 Jalebi Rabri was phenomenal, I never had anything like it! The Jalebi itself was so nice and crispy and exactly how Jalebi should be. The Rabri was a nice touch, with a more watery consistency but adding some malai and cardamom flavor to the Jalebi. I felt like I didn't need it, but nervetheless good. Their quantity for the value is less than what you get from the South Bay counterparts, but it's fair considering it's the city. I would definitely stick to the chaats and the ones with yogurt, that seems to be what they are good at. But solid Indian spot for those who want their Chaat fix! read more

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Rare find in San Francisco for Indian street food! They are also true vegetarian here so great for both vegans and vegetarians. The prices are a bit on the higher end for what you pay for in terms of portions, but all very flavorful. I wish that for dine in, the dishes would be presented on cookware and silverware instead of plastic and single-use. But, service was great and staff were warm towards us. The chef went out to greet us too, although that was close to when they first opened. I really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The paneer was just the right texture for me. Can taste the love and authenticity in the dishes. Great addition to Haight! read more

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Got to try this spot out a few months ago when they were just blowing up from TikTok/social media, and so the wait might have calmed down by now, but on a cold and foggy Sunday evening, I waited ~2 hrs for a table and it was worth it. The flavor combinations that I experienced here weren't like any I've had before--tangy, creamy, sweet, tart, fresh. It was a treat for the mouth! I really enjoyed the appetizer-y street food bites. I think these would be best to share with a group if you're ordering a few to try, as my boyfriend and I ordered 2 of these yogurt-y goodness, and we were all yogurt-ed-out. I do wish that the portions were bigger. They were a bit smaller than expected. All in all, would stop by again if we're in the area! read more

Actually delicious indian food We got the saag paneer, daal, and some chaat - everything tasted delicious and just how i'd want it to for indian takeout! not too heavy, just right on the spices. the ambiance is casual and the indoor vibe was not well ventilated so i think it was more of a comfortable experience picking it up to go. i think they might be doing some renovations so it might be a bit better later. service was quick and speedy. read more

Their jalebi and rabdi is the best i have had so far. Even better than most places in india! The vibe of the place is Rajasthani (a north indian state) with art from that region. The food also reflects the type of food you would typically get in that state. The service is meh. They are understaffed and have been for a while. It is hard to find a table even during a weekday dinner and it has been hard for a while which means they know that they should increase the staff but i dont know why they are not doing that. They gave us the wrong dish. It was hard to catch hold of a staff member to let them know, so we started eating a bit. A while later they came with the other food that we had ordered. We told them that the dish was wrong and they agreed that they messed up but still did not give us a replacement! read more

Service for sure is chaotic on Saturday night. Took awfully long to get the food. And got just poori and had to wait and ask for the curry so obviously the pooris went cold. The Kashmiri kofta curry was tasty. Jalebi rabri is good but the rabri comes in a very weirdly shaped small bowl which ruins the experience as this dish is meant to be eaten by using the Jalebi to scoop the rabri or pour over. Half of the two spoonful spills out in no time. The big disappointment was the Delhi special chole bhature. Everything is oil rich and heavy but the chole is weirdly bland, heavy on one of the spices and swimming in oil. The restroom is not maintained and was out of toilet paper. A quick glance at some of the lower rated reviews does paint a similar picture with regard to our experience with service. read more

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Got takeout for my dad and I for the first time. I saw from the yelp reviews that their chole bhature dish was top notch, so I ended up getting that, and it did not disappoint! Came with a side of lemon, onion, green chilis, and some pickle :) Also ordered their Rajasthani bedmi puri and aloo sabji, which was pretty good. The puri had some spices inside, which was a new experience for me. Next time I will dine in. Inside was just lovely when I picked up my order. read more

Came here with some friends and tried an assortment of chaat dishes and mains, and everything was excellent. Hardly had room for jalebi at the end of the meal, but it was so fresh and worth it! Not much to say regarding ambiance, they've only been open for a month so hopefully they can continue to build out the restaurant with decor and real plates/glassware. Will be back soon! read more

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Wow, we were lucky to discover this new Indian vegetarian place that is set to open in the coming weeks. All the dishes are spot on when it comes to taste, flavour and texture! Their chaat times are so mouth watering and simply so original and authentic! The owners are very friendly and got to learn that they are vegetarians too! Explains the passion in setting up this restaurant :) I really really hope that their quality keeps up! Omg almost forgot the foot note on Jalebi - it's a must try, they are so thin and meticulously done!!! read more

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Jalebi Street: 8.5/10 The mango lassi at Jalebi street was the best I've ever had, by substantial margin. Ten out of ten. The food was good, flavorful and crispy with lots of vegetables. Mango lassi usually just tastes like overly sweet mango milk to me. But this was so much more, and tasted very natural. Hints of saffron, turmeric, and a thickness that is just right. I could taste the chalky sweet texture of the mango fruit; there were bits of mango pulp. The silver straw and the glass mug were nice touches. The mango lassi was gone too soon. I will visit again to have another one. Food-wise, we ordered bhel puri and aloo tikki chaat (crispy potato patties with yogurt and tamarind, warm). The bhel puri was very tasty: a green dish with garbanzos, onions, and puffed rice, cold. The little fried sticks on top added a nice crunch. Best part was the green chutney which we think was made with coriander/mint/jaggery. The aloo tikki chaat was crunchy and warm but they kind of overdid the yogurt on top. A colorful restaurant with a friendly vibe. The place was buzzing, and no wait for our table. Dishes are small and meant for sharing. My friend from India said the food was "pleasantly surprising." He gave the lassi an 8/10, a bit too mango-y and not enough yogurt, but still amazing. We will come back to try the other lassi. read more

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Stopped by Jalebi Street recently and it absolutely lived up to its reputation for authentic Indian street food. They were already slammed right at opening, and by the time we left there was a long line forming, so arriving early is definitely the move. Prices felt very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, especially considering how busy they were. We ordered a good spread: aloo tikki chaat, dahi sev puri, garlic naan, kachori sabji, fresh jalebi, and a jeera lassi. Overall, the food was excellent and full of flavor. The dahi sev puri was a standout. Perfectly crisp, nicely spiced, and balanced with the yogurt without getting soggy. The garlic naan was another highlight, crisp on the outside and not overly doughy, which I really appreciated. The kachori sabji and aloo tikki chaat both felt hearty and well-seasoned, the kind of comfort food that's hard to stop eating. I always go for jeera lassi when it's available, and theirs did not disappoint. Refreshing and savory, it paired well with the rest of the meal. The only item that didn't quite hit for me was the jalebi. It was fresh, but a bit too sweet for my personal taste, making it the least memorable part of an otherwise strong lineup. Still, this is a place I'd happily return to, especially for the chaats and naan, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for legit Indian street food done right. read more

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Delicious food - almost feels like you are eating a home cooked meal. Great people and customer service. Hands down the best chaat place in the city read more

The food is absolutely amazing!!! We were in SF for a bday trip and were recommend this restaurant. We walked into a vibrant and busy restaurant. Tables were packed but we managed to find one just a few min before the kitchen closed at 2. We ordered dal makhani, saag paneer, chole Bhatura, and several more dishes.. the flavors were perfect for everything!! The owners of the restaurant are incredibly accommodating and had great customer service! They allowed us to try the jalebi cheesecake which tasted so light and fresh. The fresh jalebi is also a must try!! I would highly recommend this place and can't wait to return to SF to go back. They do catering as well! read more

Jalebi Street - Kadai Paneer, saag paneer, Garlic Naan, Dal Makhani, rice - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The line was super long when I went (it was pretty soon after this establishment opened) and they don't seem to take reservations. With that being said the staff tried their absolute best to get people in and out to make sure everyone could get in before closing - so just a heads up on the long wait. The food was honestly amazing, I loved all the chaat options and my fav was the samosa chaat. The daal was super comforting as well. Would recommend overall read more

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Great vibes and delicious Indian food! Everything we got was good and flavorful. If you go, you must try their chewy and soft naan. Shoutout to the staff, who checked up on us at the perfect cadence while me and my friend chatted for a few hours. read more

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This is a rare find in SF, located close to Haight and Ashbury. The hostess helping us made such good recommendations and each one she told us was a hit. Excellent service, food arrived promptly after ordering. Good ambiance, minimalistic and simple. We ordered the dal kachori, onion kachori. Both were amazing in taste, but I'd take the onion kachori over dal. Caramelized onion with potato and the chaat ingredients was a burst of flavors with every bite. Delhi special chole bathure was so good. Chole was pindi style with masalas so delicious. Bathura, even though fried felt light. It was warm and soft. The poori aloo(bedmi) dish was good too. The aloo was spicy and very flavorful. I had the fresh lime soda which was super refreshing for a SF warm day. You cannot leave the place without trying their jalebi with rabdi. Perfect way to end an already fantastic experience. Definitely visiting again. read more

5 stars for food. 4-3 for service quality. The first time we came eager to try this new restaurant they had an emergency and closed the place down and a woman rudely shut the door on us. Undeterred we returned. The food is super authentic and absolutely delicious. We had the Badami Poori Aloo, onion kachori chaat and kofta curry with Laccha Paratha. The jilebee's were excellent. The service could be better. The woman was brusque but maybe that's just her personality. The guy was super sweet! Overall, I'll go back for the food. read more

Chaat, kachoris, chole bhature and bhedmi poori were fantastic. Super hot, super fresh, and the servers are friendly and quick at this no frills eatery. Love that sf has this authentic chaat house. Great place for vegans. read more

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