The steak and fries are definitely the stars of the show, but the "Triple Threat" drink really…read morecompletes the experience. It captures that nostalgic, sweet profile that tastes remarkably like a white gummy bear--deliciously fruity and dangerously easy to drink. The cocktail features a chili-salted rim that adds a nice kick, cutting through the sweetness of the drink and the richness of the steak perfectly. It's a great balance of playful flavors and sharp presentation. Between that perfectly tender, juicy steak, the flavor-soaked fries, and a drink that hits that sweet spot so well, Kinara is proving to be one of the best dining spots in San Francisco. It's a high-energy meal where every component actually lives up to the hype.

Was going to a show at the Masonic and hit a parade for Chinese new year. Got there a bit late but…read morethey were very accommodating. Had the Nihari which was my least favorite. Had good flavors but the meat had way too much fat. The chapli kebab was also fine. Then tava chicken was fantastic. So flavorful and perfectly made. The chicken 69 was also fantastic. Crispy yet soft inside. Then service and ambiance were good. Formal. Very much higher end for a Pakistani place. I enjoyed it and will be back.

I gave this place a try when I previously traveled to San Francisco. The food satisfied my craving…read morefor chicken tandoori and nan bread. Their rice was moist.

Ordered in via a delivery app after a friend who lived here years ago recommended it to me. Not…read moresure if it was an off day or they've gone downhill, but this was fairly disappointing. Murgh Tikka Lahori (breast)- this was a surprisingly large amount of food for the price. Didn't have much complaint on this and would get again. Although I might go for the boneless option next time Chicken Kofta- the gravy was incredibly oily (I had to use a paper towel to soak up the thick layer on top. The kofta itself was soft, but didn't have super strong flavor. Chicken Jalfrezi- the flavor for this was decent, but once again super oily. I also had to use a paper towel to soak up the oil. I had gotten this as it sounded healthier- just stir fried chicken, veggies, tomato sauce, and spices- but the oil really over powered here. Shalimar Chawal- basic rice with some spices/flavor. For the price it was good. I'd be open to trying again in the future, but really hoping it's not as oily next time.

Best Pakistani food in the city! The absolute best!!! I love the baighan barta. It's incredible.read more

I'm going to say it--there is some pricey, bougee Indian food in San Francisco. Pakwan is not one…read moreof them but I very much appreciate their quality and value given the price point. I think it's one of the better value (and very good) Pakistani/Indian food. Nice takeout spot or late-night food option, but the interior is pretty rustic, welcoming, and cozy as well. Staff is helpful, warm, and friendly. Love the chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and naan. Bursting with flavor and spices. Good portions. Need to come back to try the goat biryani and a wrap. Please do not drive here. I can't imagine parking here. Walk or bike or bus or it's walkable from BART and Muni Metro's Powell station (or maybe Civic Center, it's kind-of in the middle I think.) I'll be back! Great bang for your buck.

If you're looking for authentic Pakistani & Indian food that tastes exactly like home, this place…read moreis an absolute MASHALLAH. This is not just a restauran - it is an experience filled with hospitality and the comforting feeling of being with family. Mr. Waqar & Mrs. Rabia are most humble people you will ever meet. From the moment you walk in, they welcome you with such sincerity and affection that you instantly feel at home. Mrs. Rabia has a remarkable way of making every guest feel special. She treats everyone with the same care & love a mother would show her own children. The food is outstanding, with generous portions and authentic flavors that transport you straight back to Pakistan/India. For breakfast lovers, the Halwa Puri with cholay is among the best I have had (available any time of the day, 7 days a week, is a huge bonus. The homemade parathas remind me of my mother's cooking, my absolute favorite & something I crave regularly. Chicken Biryani with Shami Kabab bring back memories of home with every bite. The Chapli Kabab paired with fresh paratha is simply irresistible-I can never get enough of it. The Beef Haleem is rich, authentic, & prepared exactly the way it should be. The Lamb Shank served with biryani rice is another exceptional dish that showcases the quality and authenticity of their cooking. Our first visit was only a month ago & since then we have already returned around 10 times. That alone speaks volumes. If you want delicious food, authentic flavors, generous portions, and hospitality that makes you feel like family, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended.

This is more like 3.5 star…read more Was at an event near by, found this place on yelp and decided to try it out. There was maybe one other customer when we reached and I guess that helped with getting the food quicker. I think , most of their curries / entrees are pre made . They also mentioned that they use frozen naans ( probably the ones sold at Indian stores ) but make the parathas fresh. Which was true. It came out piping hot and it's huge in size. We decided to get 2 different combos , so as to try more options. Got Paneer tikka masala, chana masala, palak paneer and daal makhani. The Daal makhani was not as creamy / buttery as it's supposed to be. All tasted decent , and on the milder side I would say. I feel all of them could have used a little more salt. It's reasonably priced . They also had back patio kind of area, which would be nice on a warm day.

We got takeout from here on a whim, and were incredibly pleased. The poor place opened just as the…read morepandemic began, but it is clear they have their heart and soul invested. Everything is hand cooked. They are kind and generous folks trying to make it work in this environment, and their cooking is first rate!!!

This was my first time ordering here and I liked what I got…read more I ordered the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and white rice. I forgot to mention the spice level for the curry in my DoorDash order, but it turned out that it was a gentle heat and I enjoyed it. The curry was flavorful and I liked that it was on the creamier side. It went so well with the rice. There were about six pieces of chicken, which is enough for me. I know that this curry is one of the more affordable options on that block, so I think the amount was good for the price listed on DoorDash. It's probably a much better deal if you order in person. The garlic naan is huge and one piece can be good for two people... maybe four people if they want a quarter. But I don't think I a quarter is enough lol. I ate the whole thing. Though I love curries with rice, I think I'll just get the naan next time since it's so big. Since I got this to go, I can't comment on the ambiance. My order was placed around 4pm and I got it within 20mins. I'd order from here again to try another entree or biryani.

Chutney was overhyped to me by a friend of mine. Decided to give it a try but it was not worth it…read morewhen there are spots like Pakwan in the city with easier parking and not as bad of an area. Went there and there was a parking spot on the block of chutney but was held by an orange cone. We asked the restaurant there if we are allowed to park and they said they know nothing about it and to go ahead. So we moved the cone and parked then some lady took the cone and started mouthing off saying her friend was suppose to park there and she walked the cone to the other side. Then you see her friend come up with her car and idk what they were trying to do. Friend just kept going forward then reversing and repeating every few mins. Thought they were going to start drama with us or key the car once we left so we waited for a bit. Ended up just going into Chutney and sat at the window to keep an eye on the car. Same car was doing the same shenanigans going forward and reversing for some reason. Anyway, that was a long rant that had nothing to do with Chutney. Don't really have anything good to say. Gentleman that sat us down was nice. Gave us our menus and asked us to order at counter when we were ready. We ordered plain and paneer naan, tandoori chicken leg, chicken biryani, seekth kebab, chicken jal frazi, chicken tikki masala, chicken boti and the lamb chops. Best thing was the paneer naan. Cheese pull was insane and very flavorful. Very delightful when fresh hot. Chicken boti and lamb chops were extremely dry and overcooked. The lamb chops also was very salty and I'm usually more prone to saltiness. Chicken Jal Frazi was like a chicken curry with vegetables. This was probably the second best thing and went well with the naan. Chicken Biryani was kind of plain compared to somewhere like Pakwan and portion was pretty small compared to Pakwan. Tandoori leg wasn't as juicy as other places, it was also a bit dry. Seekth kebab was pretty firm but wasn't terrible. Their sauces (the green mint sauce and tamarind chutney) were a bit watery and not as flavorful as other restaurants I've tried. Price wise - they're not terrible. Most items were under $15 and below besides the lamb chops. But for some reason, the same guy that sat us down, ran the register and he charged us $1 more on every single item besides the sodas so we didn't even bother tipping. And when we tried to ask one of the servers for an extra spoon after he served our food, he just kept walking as if he didn't hear us. I won't complain about that too much because maybe he simply just didn't hear us. But don't expect too much service here. Our food took about 30-40 mins to arrive too. Others that sat down after us, got their food first so not sure what's the deal with that. Was worth a try but probably won't come back.

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.

I recently visited Karahi House, and it was an outstanding experience! I ordered the Beef Nihari…read morewith naan, and it was absolutely delicious. The nihari was rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and paired wonderfully with the fresh, soft naan. What truly made the visit special was the exceptional hospitality. The staff was warm, friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful food and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Karahi House. I'll definitely be coming back and encourage everyone to give this restaurant a try!

One of the best meals we had during our stay in San Francisco. In fact, we normally like trying…read moredifferent restaurants when traveling, but the food here was so good that we came back a second time. We tried several dishes, including the fish karahi, mutton karahi and biryani, and the flavors were excellent. The masala was rich, balanced and genuinely flavorful, and the karahi dishes were served in large black karahis, which made the whole experience feel even more authentic. The naans were also clearly made fresh rather than simply reheated, which we really appreciated. The dining room itself is fairly simple, but we actually liked being able to see into the open kitchen although it is to the side. What really stood out, besides the food, was the hospitality. The gentleman who welcomed us was extremely warm and attentive, came by several times to make sure we had everything we needed, and happily brought us fresh onions and green chilies whenever we asked. This was easily one of our top two or three dining experiences in San Francisco. Excellent food, genuine hospitality and very good value. Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy authentic Indian karahi dishes.

The first time I ever got high, I came here. It's a bit "daunting" since it is in the Tenderloin,…read morebut OH MY GOD. The food was delicious, their variety is very grand, staff is great, very good seating, and close to union square. 10/10 - sorry for the TMI lol.

A few friends and I were walking around downtown and wanted a snack. We thought of this spot for…read morewings. Can't say no when it comes to wings! We've tried Halal Wings Plus a few times before throughout the years and it was always a pretty solid choice. The neighborhood is a bit shady, so beware of your surroundings and watch where you're stepping, cuz you don't wanna be stepping on sh** or b@rf! The menu is above the cashier, so you just order and pay up front and get the receipt with your order number. They'll call the number out when it's ready. I think there's roughly 8-10 tables, if you decide to dine in. ***OUR PICKS*** We ordered 20 wings with 2 flavors. LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS ~ lots of pepper flavor but the lemon did not shine. And the chicken meat inside didn't seem marinated and tasted bland. It probably would be better if they added lemon juice after it was cooked or had given us some lemons to squeeze over the chicken before we dug in. 3.5/5 MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN WINGS ~ the sauce was spicy and tangy sweet, but it doesn't seem like they marinate their wings. It's only the sauce that gives the chicken flavor. 3.5/5 The wings aren't at all crispy. And flavor was ok and could have been better. But what was off-putting was the smell of the wings after we boxed it up and took it home! It had this gamey chicken smell as if it was old chicken. At least none of us got sick, but I'll think twice about revisiting.

Stopped in and got Curry lamb and butter chicken. Be aware the serving is large. Because I was…read morealone they sent my order out in to go boxes and I dined in and took my leftovers back to my hotel. The curry was delicious. I enjoyed the butter chicken it was exactly how i wanted it. Goat was good but a little too mild for my tastes. My pne disappointment was the naan was a little too bready for my liking. I like a flatter bread and this one was slightly too fluffy for my liking. The dinning room is typical of a casual dining area. I do like the self service area where plates and silverware are stored. This style of dining made it easier for me to eat there and take my leftovers back to my hotel. But great food overall.

We visited this place back in 2016 or 17 while one of our trips to the city. It was a really cold…read moreday so we decided to eat something indoors and something spicy. Yelped for an Indian place and this showed up at walking distance so we walked upto it. Upon locating, we found it was on a busy street and had nice seating indoors. We went in and were seated promptly as it was around 1:30pm, which is not a busy time usually for lunch. We ordered chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and biryani. Everything was great but we loved tikka masala and naan of all the items. They had a variety of appetizers and desserts but we just had big main course. Service was quick and servers were very attentive. Place was really clean so we enjoyed eating there. Highly recommended if you are in the neighboorhood and looking for a quick bite to eat.