"Authentic" is one of those words that gets thrown around in reviews of ethnic restaurants without much thought behind it. People use it to mean tasty, or familiar, or just different from a chain. That's not what I mean when I use it. To me, authentic means the food isn't pretending to be something it's not, that the flavors and intention come from a real place: heritage, roots, memory. My benchmark is simple. When someone who grew up eating this food says it tastes like home, that's the review that matters. That's the one I trust. Keeva earns that word. Rita is the heart of it, but Keeva is a family labor of love and you feel that from the moment you walk in. When the restaurant first opened she told us about the dream they had to bring the taste of home to the people of San Francisco, and you could feel it. Her kids were often playing in the restaurant when we'd stop by. That kind of detail tells you everything about what this place is. What made me a regular wasn't just the food, which is delicious, it was Rita coming to every table, checking in, teasing us about why she hadn't seen us in a while, steering you toward something you hadn't tried yet. She didn't do this selectively for certain customers. She did it for everyone. That kind of warmth is rare, and it's the whole reason eating out is worth doing in the first place. The dishes are made with intention. You can taste the difference between food that was assembled and food that was cooked with purpose. Keeva is the latter. And if you ask for spicy, prepare yourself. I used to live about a block away and this was my go-to. Moving out of the Inner Richmond meant leaving Keeva behind, and I genuinely miss it. If you're in the neighborhood, what are you waiting for? If you're not, it's worth the trip! read more

Was heavily craving Indian food and found Keeva on Yelp! We were surprised it was pretty empty because the food was soooo good. My favorite has to go to the goat curry and chicken biryani. Both were so flavorful and had a good amount of protein in them, hit everything I was craving. The palak paneer was also good, but we thought it could be improved with more pieces of paneer as well as if it was a little hotter. We also received some sort of yogurt sauce on the side, not sure which dish it was supposed to be for but it tasted good on everything we ordered haha. read more

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This place is amazing! Easily the best Indian food I've had in San Francisco. Rwasonably priced, especially for San Francisco. Very friendly staff, beautiful inside and out. I love the marigolds painted on the outside of the restaurant. Highly recommend it. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Chicken Biryani, Lamb Korma, Indian Eggplant in Salan Sauce, Dal Dhaba - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went back again 2 years later and its still super good! It was empty inside today, which worried me but It may have been the time of day(2:10pm). At any rate we had quick service and the food is amazing, my sister has been to india this year and said it tasted very authentic to her. I was pleasantly surprised that it was as good after returning, thats rare these days. Tried something different this time and really enjoyed that! Whatever they are doing I hope they keep it up and have many more happy diners. read more

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Ok ok ok! Yes, the most delicious and authentic (trust me I know, I lived in India for over 15 years) Indian food in S.F. I don't need to rant and rave about the food or how incredibly passionate and awesome Rita the owner is. All the other reviews say that already. I do want to give kudos to the chef for making such an outstanding dessert tray for us though. 3 different desserts and the gulab jaman was in the decorate ball. Exquisite! Magnificent! Touching to be served. Thank you, chef and Rita for another memorable dining experience. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Dessert - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute spot on Clement Street. Every time I've come there's no wait to be seated, the space can get full but never crowded. Service here is quick and friendly and they make great recommendations as well. The food is flavorful and spicy, they have a mild option too, but if you choose medium you do have to enjoy some spice! read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

An amazing Indian restaurant. Since step into the restaurant The owner so energetic and funny She was so nice and lot of sense of humor My husband and I get a lot of food We order Samosa to start And our Entree is LAMB SAAG BUTTER CHICKEN (the signature dish on the menu). for myself I don't like yogurt that much but this dish is a perfect curry you must try! PRAWN BIRYANI It's like Basmati fried rice Indian style thats full of flavour and has lots of herb. It had lots fried garlic on top which made the dish so special Special dish of the night is PALAK CHAAT Chickpea batter fried with baby spinach with mint sauce. My husband loved this dish and so did I! CHILLI CHEESE NAAN Unbelievable!!!! Great service Quick food read more

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Absolutely excellent!!! I've been dying to try Keeva and it did not disappoint. We arrived for an early dinner and not only did they have a highchair, they also had a kids plate/tray and water cup. Everyone who worked there was incredibly nice and friendly. The food was . We ordered dal, lamb saag, and butter chicken. We also got the naan/roti combo and goat curry. I hadn't had Indian food this good since I spent time in India. We capped it off with gulab jamun which can be super hit or miss, but this one blew me away. Can't wait to run it back read more

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Friendly family establishment with great selection of food! Palak chaat was delicious - fried spinach leaves were crispy and the mint sauce at the bottom cut through the oil. The mango lassi was too yogurty and lacking in mango flavor.. The chettinad goat curry was yummy - goat was nicely cooked and the spicy kick was appreciated. The butter chicken was very tomato flavor heavy - almost reminiscent of pasta sauce taste.. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Chettinad Goat Curry and Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow! Had a great lunch. Too often, Indian food I order in San Francisco is bland. Keeva has fragrant, whole spices and their curries have so much flavor! Whimsical decor, attentive, friendly service. The food was so beautifully presented with drizzles of cream and flowers. Snacking on leftover chicken korma with a spoon. Can't wait to go again and also order delivery. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Chicken Korma - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The owner is a very kind person. The restaurant itself is filled with regulars that gives this place a very mom and pop shop type feeling. GOOD food as well. read more

I heard a lot of reviews about this place but super disappointed with the food. We ordered vegetarian dal makhani, paneer tika masala and chilli cheese naan without cheese. Their famous palak chat is fried in same oil with meat! Nan and dal was ok but paneer curries were awful! I am not going to this place again for sure and not recommending either for my veg or vegan friends. read more

great food great service! thank you Rita for making us laugh the whole night, we will definitely be back!

Keeva Indian Restaurant on Clement Street is comfort in every bite. If you're craving something homemade that brings you back to cozy monsoon evenings, this is the place. Enjoy delicious curries with a cup of chai, a glass of wine, or a cold beer, pure bliss! read more

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They are sooo nice here and the food is amazing!! Love the customer service! Also come hungry because the dishes are just too good! I will definitely be back read more

During a visit received to golden Greatbridge came here impromptu with some coworkers The day before we tried, coppra , Indian restaurant, which is Michelin star Keeva was pretty comparable when it came to flavor and authenticity The pepper black lamb was the best Okra and the appetizer was a close second read more

the best indian food i've ever had in my entire life, the owner is so sweet, and the food comes out soo fast, super cool place read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Explosive flavors and unique combinations prevail at Keeva, located in South SF on a popular restaurant street/area. As with anywhere in SF, parking is tricky and you may need to circle around for street parking since spots in front of the restaurant are usually taken. But it's usually not more than a 5 minute walk (just be prepared to parallel park). Love the ambiance here and the food even more. Keeva serves traditional Indian cuisine - curries, naan, tandoori chicken - with some extra flair. As a non-salad person, their salad was my favorite thing and I don't think I've ever felt that way at another restaurant. Great service and the portions are huge. Their chai is also to die for. I'd recommend coming here a little earlier for dinner since it fills up quickly. Come alone, with friends, or on a date - you'll leave happy! read more

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The food was outstanding. The spicy was perfect. Nothing was too greasy. We feasted with eight of our friends. You can have the food, but you can't have our friends! We enjoyed every bite. We had chicken tikka, lamb, vindaloo, saag paneer, Dahl, an assortment of naan bread, all was exquisite! Highly recommended read more

I am an SF native and I can't believe this has been my first time here at Keeva! This restaurant is sooooo good, the service is so lovely, and the ambiance feels so heart warming. It's not pretentious and has a really good neighborhood feel once you step in. I tried two curries ( fish and goat) and the flavors, chef's kiss! I wasn't going to have naan but once it was ordered and came out I couldn't help myself; it was so tasty! read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Goat and fish curry - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I used to eat here all the time and I guess it has changed. I ordered via DoorDash the GOAT biryani, and anyone who has had biryani knows the meat is tender and the rice ain't dry. Mine was quite the disappointment as the meat was tough and what I did have needed quite the surgery trying to get it off the bone and the load of fat that it came with (see picture of post meal) The rice was colorful but dry and the saving grace was the raitha that came with it. Really disappointed cause I loved this place when I lived in the Richmond read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Goat or Lamb Biryani - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great meal! Fast service and good portion size. We tried a variety of dishes and they were all delicious. read more

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Maybe some of the best Indian I've tried in the city. The naan is fluffy, the curries are seasoned and the staff are a delight. Our party of 3 came in for a Friday dinner and had to wait around 15 minutes for a table. We started off with the fried fish appetizer which came in a pretty generous portion. We especially loved dipping the fish into the goat curry. We were recommended to the goat curry as well as the butter chicken both to which were solid choices. The goat was tender and the sauce was full of depth and flavor. We soaked up all the saucy goodness with two orders of naan and one order of rice. Think we got too excited as the dishes came out and forgot to take pics. Will be back for more goat curry! read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best service! Best food in neighborhood! Eat here! Food is so good. Fried okra is great. Chili cheese nan incredible. read more

The biryani was flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The tandoori chicken was especially outstanding--juicy, tender, and packed with amazing flavor. It was honestly one of the best tandoori chickens I've had. Highly recommend! read more

ABSOLUTELY!!! Whether you are sitting in, ordering take out, hosting a gathering with friends or catering a function you will not be disappointed. I come often and have tried so many of the dishes and I have always been OVERJOYED!! Food arrives fresh, quick & beautifully presented. The Owner is fun & kind and makes sure she greets each customer personally. HIGHLY RECOMNED!! If you stop by tell her #Lau-RénésentYou read more

I highly recommend Keeva Indian Kitchen. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming. The owner is genuine goodness with a huge heart. The food was delectable. I could tell each dish was prepared with love. It tasted like it. The samosas were crispy and flaky on the outside and soft and spicy on the inside. The chicken tikka masala, the potatoes, the paneer tikka masala, the chicken korma, the variety of naans, the papadums, the rice... oh and I can't even describe the taste of the lemon rice! Each generously portioned dish tasted of warm spices covered in yummy gravy. Definitely coming back here again. read more

First time here with a party of 3 on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy. We were seated quickly and menus are already placed on the table. I've never heard about this place until a quick search. Definitely will be back to try other dishes. The faves amongst the table were the Palak Chaat - chickpea battered spinach leaves served with mint, tamarind Chicken tikka masala Lamb vindaloo - boneless lamb in malt vinegar, peppers and house made blend The half tandoori chicken was different than what we were expecting. But the flavors were still good. The server forgot to take our orders but after that the service was good. Street parking only read more

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Absolutely phenomenal. Loved the owner--I've worked in restaurants before, and I hope to have even a tenth of her charisma some day. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Omg you have to get this! First thing on the menu. - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Homey vibes and good food! I came here with a friend at around 5:45pm on a Sunday night. There was no wait, and we were seated immediately. We got the palak chaat, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and garlic naan. The palak chat was amazing-it was crispy, tangy, sweet, slightly spicy, and absolutely delicious. This is a must try! The butter chicken was also nice-it was sweet and had strong tomato flavor. I normally like my butter chicken slightly less tomato-y and more buttery, but it was still tasty. We got it with medium spice and it had a good kick. The tandoor chicken was alright-it was good but not top-notch. The dish had more wings than we expected, which was a nice surprise! I also wish the garlic naan was more fluffy and flavorful. The one thing that was annoying was that there was a tiny fly that kept on hovering and bothering our food all throughout our dinner. All in all, pretty solid! Would recommend trying. read more

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Fabulous food in a wonderful environment. Loved the flavors and great portions. Parking on clement is hit/miss but doable. -Plaak Chat- 5/5: crispy spinach with lushious sauce of savory, sweet, pickley, little spice. -dal: 5/5: tender and flavorful -butter chicken: great flavor and creamy (but not a gut bomb) -curry goat 5/5: tender on the bone. Each entree had different flavors and spiced. Also had naan, stuffed naan, and another bread and rice. I'd come back more if I lived in the neighborhood. read more

Hidden gem on Clement street. The owner Rita is friendly and gives really good recommendations. The palak chaat, daal and Palak paneer were delicious! read more

Warm, welcoming, cozy ambiance with an upbeat vibe. Food is delicious and well presented. Good portion, fair prices, and nice presentation and quality of food. The Yelp reviews were accurate with the great reviews! Each entree had nice flavors that weren't too spicy and super flavorful. The spinach salad was the highlight for me! The fried spinach was delicious and beautiful. The sauces on top complimented it well, and it was a unique treat that was full of nice crunch leaves! The chicken tikka masala was also a hit. I appreciated that both curries was not so oily and there's a good portion of meat in it. Nothing was too spicy either. The chicken with salad was also good. Very tender chicken. Overall we'll be back! Service was friendly! read more

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I am not sure if this was a fluke because my experience is so different than the typical but I was left quite disappointed. Perhaps this is an issue of takeout. I will say the flavors were excellent but two of our dishes lacked some of the ingredients. The chicken biryanis had no chicken. It was one of the best flavored biryanis I've had in the city but I was disappointed there was not a single piece of chicken in our whole container! The second issue was the malai kofta curry which is described as potato cheese dumplings cooked in curry. The curry was great but there was nothing in it, no potato, no dumpling, nothing. At first I was worried I ordered a soup because there was literally nothing in it. It was again delicious and we just dipped naan in it but I was super bummed! The palak paneer did have paneer but was a little thicker than I prefer, still good. The chicken tikka was good. Delivery was on time and with how great the flavors tasted I was hoping this would be my new take out spot. Not sure if I can recommend given some of the missing ingredients. read more

Nice food, fresh and tasty..We ordered paratha, Bendi Masala, Paneer Biryani and Momos..

The food at Keeva is fantastic! The meats in each dish were perfectly cooked - juicy and tender. The naan was light and had a great chew to it, and the fried spinach was somehow not at all greasy or heavy. Everything was full of flavor. Ambience - laid back, family owned place. Very friendly and welcoming. I had a wonderful meal here, can't recommend it enough! read more

Not impressed with the food at all. The tea was served cold. The Amritsar fish was too salty. The gobi Manchurian was coated in immense amount of a tangy sauce.The chicken soup was salty as well. The service was fast however the seating for 5 people was pretty cramped. There were empty seats but the waiter asked us to accommodate in a small space. Unfortunately will not recommend this place . read more

Rude and unprofessional owner and staff. Humiliated me and made me uncomfortable . Implied my partner is a gold digger. Waiter Kept interrupting my table and eavesdropping into our conversation . Worst restaurant service I have experience in San Francisco. read more

I came here for lunch. The place was empty, and we needed to wait for someone to sit us down, probably because they had opened not too long beofre. We ordered the chettinad goat curry, half tandoori chicken, masala chai, and garlic naan, all with medium spice level. It took some time to get our dishes, again likely because they had just opened. They did mention ahead of time that some items, like the chai, would take longer. After 20 minutes or so, everything except the chai came out together. * Chettinad goat curry: 5/5. It was excellent, with strong spices and very flavorful small chunks of meat. * Garlic naan: 4.5/5. It had a nice garlic flavor and was on the thinner side with crispy edges. However, I personally prefer the soft, pillowy naan. * Tandoori chicken: 4/5. It was nicely cooked and came with tamarind and mint chutney; I slightly preferred the tamarind chutney for its sweetness, which complemented the spices. It also came with a side salad that had a light, sweet mustard dressing. * Masala chai: 4.5/5. It was very traditional and tasted good, though it was kind of small for the price, and I prefer mine slightly sweeter and creamier. The service was very good; they were very nice and treated us well. Overall, this was one of the best Indian places I've had in SF, and I would come here again. read more

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Great flavor! Perfect medium spice. Customer service was amazing. Food was perfect. Great pricing. read more

Keeva Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California