Went here during a cold night in the city. 8 PM on a Saturday and this hit the spot! We were immediately seated and had decided on lamb biryani, bhindi masala and lamb palak. We also ordered gluten free naan!!!! (I was thrilled). Nothing is more exciting than a new gf bread. We got everything as "hot" but could've taken more heat, but the flavors are lovely. I even ordered a gf naan for the road. Excited to go back. Reasonable prices, delish and nice service! read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Food: Chicken Momos - 3/5 - Pretty standard fare fore dumplings. Daal Gosht - 3/5 - I always order this or Saag at any indian restaurant. This was pretty standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - There's a good amount of seating. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Standard fare portion. read more

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My godmother brought me here for Easter Sunday after raving about a previous visit, and I am so glad she did! We had the cauliflower, butter chicken and prawn biryani, and their special garlic cheese naan. Every dish was bold, flavorful and perfectly spiced. They even treated us to complimentary rice pudding at the end. Generous portions at a very reasonable price, with plenty of leftovers for both of us! Highly recommend! read more

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This is a great Nepalese place - spacious and tall ceilings. Service is prompt and friendly. Very reasonably priced for good sized portions. (5 adults - 3 drinks, 1 appetizer, 4 entrees ~ $90) Naan was good. We could see chef making it fresh. The taste is subtly different (in a good way ) than the usual North Indian food, We enjoyed a lot. Will visit again. read more

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Another great dinner. Love the Ocean dinner for two. Their naan is delicious and huge. The dinner for two comes with the savory crispy cracker (name escapes me), garlic naan, three entrees and kheer. Three sauces and raita also included. Service is great, and place settings and ambiance are nice. Great place for a dinner date. They also have a vegetarian dinner for two. I wanted to take a picture of the beautiful spread but we devoured it. Lol read more

A hidden gem in Richmond neighborhood. Food is great and price is reasonable. Service is superb and quick. Highly recommend the lamb chops. 10/10 Samosa is a little tough. 8/10 They gave us complementary crisp thin Indian bread as appetizer and sweet soup as dessert. Restaurant itself is very clean and nicely decorated. read more

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Super super flavorful and great portion size (the naans are huge). I've never seen stuff naan before so gave it a shot and it was great, but doughier than normal naan. ordered takeout and meal was ready pretty quickly. read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry, Keema Naan, Garlic Naan, Tandoori Mixed Platter - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

***USP: Indian Nepali food in San Francisco, highly rated and made its place in Yelp 100. ***AMBIANCE: clean interiors, with table cloths and a vase with red roses on each table. ***FOOD: I was utterly disappointed. I was unsure how the place was rated so high. I had much better Nepali and Indian food in South Bay, the patrons are more ruthless or let's say demanding in South Bay though as the ratings are normally much poorer down here. Here's what we got- Papad: 2/5: We were served pappads with chutneys as an appetizer on the house. The pappads reeked of stale and overused oil. Palak pakoda: 4/5: I asked our waitress for recommendations and she simply said that most people order palak pakora, I asked her if she likes it and she seemed doubtful, her simple answer was "everything is deep fried". We got the palak pakoda either way. Unlike the typical Indian style, this was made with more palak aka spinach. Decent but nothing to blow me over. Chicken chowmein:2.5/5: very poorly executed sloppy mess with overcooked chicken. And extra grease weighing it down. They threw in huge chunks of ginger and garlic as well. Garlic is manageable but huge chunks of ginger simply destroyed the dish. Chicken momo: 3/5: fell apart easily, were sitting on a pool of oil and the upper folded rim of the wrapper was uncooked. Kashmiri chicken:4/5: chicken in a spinach and tomato gravy. Relatively decent compared to the other dishes we got. Assorted bread platter: 4/5: three varieties of naans- onion, garlic and butter. Get this only if you are very hungry! The naans were on the thicker side and very heavy. read more

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This is my go-to late night FREE delivery dinner. Pakora is so crunchy and delicious. The samosa is a classic. I've tried the chow mein, the momos, the garlic naan. So many of their curry pots (butter chicken, tikka masala, korma) are tender and creamy and flavorful. I truly love everything I've tried on their menu, these are just my favs. Very consistent read more

The BEST Indian food I've ever had!! The staff here is SO kind and hardworking. The person serving us was also cooking the food and doing the deliveries? They give complimentary papadum & chutney when you arrive. It was my first time having papadum and I told him how much I loved it and he packed me some extras to go! We ordered chicken momo, mango lassi, butter chicken, palak paneer, garlic naan, and 2 orders of basmati rice. It was definitely more than enough food for two people. We had leftovers for two more meals! The chicken momo was big, the skin was the perfect consistency, and I loved how flavorful the filling was. The butter chicken was creamy and I loved how tender and smokey the chicken was! The palak paneer was on the thicker side and I loved how generous they were with the paneer. The garlic naan was HUGE and so so flavorful! The interior of the restaurant is comfortable and really fancy! They even have fresh roses on each table. This is definitely going to be my go-to Indian spot! read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - butter chicken, palak paneer, chicken momos, garlic naan, basmati rice - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very friendly staff, I have been coming here for a few years already. Food is consistently good, they have the best Butter Chicken Masala and Garlic Naan of every Indian restaurant I have tried! To the point that's now, how I measure if the food is as good at other places. Hands down, best Indian food! The location is not too busy and they stay open later than most restaurants, always a good bite, especially for dinner, when parking is easy around Geary. read more

My husband and I dined at Ocean Indian restaurant in SF. We have dined there quite a few times and this time Executive Chef Kandel came to our table, introduced himself, and asked about our dining experience. We shared that everything was delicious and we shared with him some of our favorites, and asked about adding Goat Cheese Naan to the menu. He was very welcoming, and open to talking with us and informed us that the food was North Indian food, and was thankful that we were patrons of the restaurant. We received complimentary chickpea wafers and three different sauces at the start of the meal.. My husband ordered Palak Paneer and I ordered Vegetarian Tikka Masala, both of them were delicious. We also ordered 2 Mango Lassis, 2 of the Raita, 2 orders of Basmati rice, and Garlic Naan, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. We ordered Chai tea and the Executive Chef provided complimentary rice pudding, which we loved. The ambiance is beautiful and spacious, with red table cloths, crystal chandeliers and is a relaxing atmosphere with friendly and accommodating staff. Don't hesitate. You will have a lovely meal. read more

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We went here because it was across the street from Trad'r Sam's, and now we have a new favorite restaurant. We ordered the dinner for 2, and enjoyed perfect samosas, the best rice pudding we have ever tasted, artful garlic naan - along with tandoori chicken, saag paneer and chicken masala. The flavors were amazing, the food fresh and the server attentive. read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We try to make it to Ocean Indian every time we visit our daughter and son-in-law in The Richmond. Always delicious, with some unique offerings because of the Himalayan factor. Momos are absolutely delicious! We choose the vegetable ones. Never disappointed. They also have a nice salmon tikka, and fish tikka masala (also salmon). Naan are delicious: fluffy and flavorful (we get plain, without butter). Have also enjoyed veggie pakoras, daal and other dishes. Service is good, wine and beer selections are surprisingly broad. Ambiance is fine...always a bit cold for me inside, but maybe that's just me. They do a big takeout business, so the door is always open! Highly recommend! read more

Great place for a casual meal! The mango lassi was delicious. I might come back just for that. The butter chicken was also great, albeit slightly too creamy for me. We also received a very generous portion of naan, which was awesome. Only change I would make is to get everything with a higher spice level as it was a bit mild. Otherwise the service was fast and food came out quickly too! read more

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Ocean Indian Cuisine is a solid choice for cleanliness, service, and well-executed classic Indian dishes. From the moment we sat down, they welcomed us with crispy papadum and a trio of chutneys, which was a great way to start the meal. For appetizers and bread, we ordered two garlic naans and a basket of puri. The naan was warm, pillowy, and had the right balance of chew and crisp edges, while the puri was soft, stretchy, and delightfully airy--definitely a highlight. The portions were generous, making it easy to share. The chicken momos were also a hit, with thick, doughy wrappers and a well-seasoned, meaty filling. The dipping sauce that came with them complemented the dumplings nicely, adding a bit of tang and spice. One of the standout items for me was the salmon in the tandoori mixed platter. The salmon chunks were cooked to perfection--flaky, tender, and infused with a smoky char that added depth to the flavor. It's not often that I find tandoori salmon this well-executed, so I'd definitely order it again. For entrees, we went with the palak paneer, lamb biryani, lamb rogan josh, and chicken korma. While the flavors were all enjoyable, the spice level was much milder than expected, despite requesting medium spice. Next time, we'll opt for "hot" to get the heat we were looking for. My favorite was the chicken korma--it was creamy, rich, and had a well-balanced blend of spices. If they added golden raisins for a slight sweetness, it would have been perfect, but even without them, it was still excellent. The palak paneer also stood out because of the paneer itself--it was fresh, soft, and had none of that rubbery texture that some places serve. You can tell they put effort into using quality ingredients. Service was another strong point. Our server was attentive, frequently refilling our waters and swapping out plates as new dishes arrived, making for a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Parking is street meter parking, so be prepared to hunt for a spot during peak hours. We were too full to try their mango lassi this time, but it's on my list for the next visit! Looking forward to coming back to explore more of their menu. read more

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Date: 3/24/26 Time: ~7 pm Food rating: 10/10 Comments: I came here with my partner on a dinner date. The place looks pretty nice and the service is quick. The food tastes really great. The servers filled up our water once every while and constantly checks in about our food ( "is the food to your liking?" "Is the food good?) it is a really nice experience :) my partner and I agreed that we will definitely come back ! read more

We decided to order from this Indian place for the first time. In the comments section, I specifically asked them to include the rice if chicken tikka masala doesn't come with it. I expected that rice might cost extra, and I was willing to pay for it. What I didn't expect was to receive the dish without any rice and no call or message from the restaurant letting me know I'd need to order it separately. That was really disappointing. Chicken tikka masala without rice just doesn't work, and eating it like that was honestly upsetting. As for the dish itself... it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. Just okay. But the whole experience left a bad taste. We've visited many Indian places before, and unfortunately, this isn't one we'd want to go to or order from again. read more

Delicious large selection to choose from One of our favorite longtime spots Clean, classy great date nite or lunch Super staff, friendly professional attentive read more

they have amazing momo and very authentic. and the chai was so good. also great service too. read more

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Everything here is so delicious. I tried the keema naan and butter chicken this time and it was just as delicious as always. The butter chicken sauce is so creamy and thick and the keema naan was good too! I just wish there was more lamb in it as it was only stuffed in the middle of the naan and wasn't evenly distributed in the naan. The service is always great here and the employees are so nice. Best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area imo! read more

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Delivery Order: Chicken Tikka Masala: bland with fairly hard chicken breast chunks Mixed Vegetable: Extremely bland. Lacked salt. Very difficult to eat Basmati Rice: Bland/no seasoning Garlic Naan: Did not taste like garlic. No garlic chunks to be found. It was delivered to a hotel. I am almost under the impression they give the bland stuff to the people who aren't from around here lol. It was really bad. I can't imagine a place with 4+ stars really tasting that bad. I hope it was just an off night :) Ps. Please include utensils for delivery orders. It would be greatly appreciated. read more

Delicious! Everything we ordered was excellent. Attentive service. We will be returning for sure!

Friendly staff. Clean kitchen. Delicious food. The dine in experience is relaxed and friendly, with the servers checking on you as needed. The take out experience is quick and easy! This is probably the best Indian restaurant in California. I've come here several times and have had one "ok" dish, everything else has been superb. Veggie korma, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, biriani, malai kofta... all delicious. This is my favorite spot. read more

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This place was the top rated Indian restaurant in the Yelp Top 100 Bay Area list in 2022 and it's been on my bookmarks since then. I finally tried it when my cousin was visiting SF! I liked the food but was not blown away. Probably because it was a bit collect spiced for my liking and I'm used to more spice and flavor. I would rate it 4/5. We ordered in the following to our hotel to have along with some beer, Veg Momos - Filling was definitely flavorful and the momo itself was huge! But it was slightly more doughy than I am typically used to, that's my only negative to this. Paneer Tikka - soft well cooked/grilled paneer but I definitely needed more heat and spice on this one. Dal Tadka - hint of garlic and really well cooked, we liked this dish but slightly low on salt/butter/garlic. Definitely to the healthier side. Egg fried rice - got this for the side and this was pretty good. Simple dish, no complaints here. Went well with our other orders. I would probably emphasize on making things spicier (their highest level?) next time if I come back. read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Paneer Tikka Kebab Special - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Favorite Indian restaurant in the city!!! Super yummy and the servers are always very kind

The food is always fresh and delicious, we have been ordering food to go for some years now and they offer free delivery in my areas that's make it even better! Thank you for saving us many times when l am too lazy to cook! read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Dal Soup Dal Soup Chicken Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lovely spot and food is a delight. Friendly wait staff. Love if for special occasions. 5* read more

I really liked this place when they first opened. I have since only done takeout or delivery. WARNING: My last two orders of butter chicken have been heavy on the sauce and very light on the chicken. I will not be ordering here again. Too bad. read more

There's a reason this place has such a high rating. The food and service are excellent. I ordered the paneer veg chowmein, mild spicy because even their papadum sauces were pretty spicy! I like that they have a chow mein option with protein as opposed to just veggies. They also serve delicious crispy papadum with 3 sauces once you sit down at the table. The service is as good as it gets - everyone is friendly, attentive e.g. filling up water often, and very helpful (they packed my to go food for me. Can't wait some curries next time! read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Papadum served before the meal - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ocean Indian Food, is literally so delicious!! Every time it's always so fresh. I love it. I ordered the Tokka Masala with chicken, the palak paneer and of course the Momos. SO GOOD. Every time this place is the best. Also the staff are so nice too, just love everything about this place and the food. read more

First off, this restaurant is clean. That's important to me. Secondly, the service and food are excellent. I can tell they really care about their guests. And thirdly, the prices are reasonable. Who doesn't want to eat at a place they can easily afford? I noticed this restaurant with its sidewalk awning while driving past it on Geary Street, towards The Grocery Outlet and the Orthodox Cathedral (otherwise known for its onion-shape domes). A quick look on Yelp and the reviews were very good. I love Indian food and it's been a while since I had it. So I decide to try it; after all, my stomach was nearly empty. The place appears formal with each table covered by white tablecloths, and enhanced with noticeably bright red cloth napkins and large water glasses. It's elegant without being uncomfortable. Dinner guests were dressed casually and there were quite a few families and groups when I arrived on a Saturday evening. The staff is very eager to see guests to a table and fill their glasses with water promptly. Two large seed-filled crackers with three distinct flavored sauces (mint, sweet syrup, and reddish hot pepper) were brought to me on-the-house. My tastebuds were awakened. I ordered the lentil dahl soup which arrived piping hot and the raita made with yogurt, cucumber, and spices; it not only cooled down the soup, but added more flavor to the mild taste of the dahl soup. Their chai tea's deep sweet flavor was delightful. I ordered the garlic naan that was very long in size and tasty. The medium-spice lamb curry was filled with chunks of meat; a separate order of basmati rice that's served in a tin bowl was more than enough for the curry sauce. After dinner, a complementary bowl of delicious rice pudding was brought to me which was a nice surprise. My first visit to this place was a real pleasure and I hope to return again soon. read more

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Very solid Indian food! I don't have Indian food often, but I was pleased by the dishes we ordered at this restaurant. For a party of 4, we were seated immediately on a weekday night and throughout the duration of our meal, the service was quick and friendly. They came multiple times to fill up our waters, and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the chicken momos, biryani, butter chicken, malai kofta, and garlic naan. My favorites were the momos and dipping the garlic naan into the butter chicken. So delicious! I did not love the biryani as I felt the dish overall was a bit dry and had a lot of cilantro incorporated in. Otherwise, I would totally come back and order my favorites to get my fix! read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious, fresh, authentic cuisine. Great dinning room, with chandeliers, friendly staff, easy parking on Geary Blvd

Never eaten inside, but I've gotten takeout a few times. I always get something different, but it's always so good! I definitely recommend this place. read more

One of my favorite North Indian spots in San Francisco -- they didn't skimp on any ingredients (the paneer naan had paneer in every bite!) and the prices are better than most Indian restaurants in the city... especially considering the quantity of food in each dish! I ordered a naan and curry and had enough left over for a second meal. No complaints on the service or taste either. Would definitely come back read more

Ocean Indian Cuisine - Paneer Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Date: Friday, October 13th, 2023 What: Lunch Delivery Time Ordered: around 12:30pm Time Arrived: around 1:15pm My Neighborhood: Outer Richmond How: Grubhub *Chicken Tikka Masala: Extra spicy ($13.95) *Garlic Naan ($3.95) *Onion Kulcha ($4.95) I had been craving Indian food for a while. Finally jumped on it when I was home alone in SF. Wanting to try a new spot, I decided on Ocean Indian. The naan was good. Soft, chewy, flavorful. Great for sopping up the curry. Speaking of curry, I enjoyed the spice, but for some reason it was very bland and lacked flavor. I know this is contradictory since it had a good amount of heat, but I felt like it needed more seasoning and spices. Aside from that, I enjoyed the consistency of the tikka masala. And the chicken was fine. I was just baffled by how plain the curry tasted. Glad I tried this spot, but their curry isn't really up my alley. I love strong flavors and these were a little too mellow for me. read more

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I enjoy coming here. I have been coming here for a few years now and I really like this Indian place it is 5 blocks from my house on Geary Blvd. I have had the chicken tika and the coconut curries. The price for 2 or three people is reasonable under 60 dollars, which is amazing for SF prices. The place is nice to sit and see out to the street and the bathrooms are clean. The people who work here are really nice and friendly. I have not had a bad experience everytime it is great. read more

Great takeout option, the momos are really filling even though there's only 5 pieces. I tried both veggie and meat one, I like the veggie one more as it had more flavor. The butter chicken was amazing, I would 10/10 order it again. Garlic naan is huge too, would recommend getting that to go with the butter chicken. Everything came so hot and fresh. read more

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I always find it special when my companion wants to take me to his beloved spots, Ocean Indian Cuisine being his favorite restaurant for Indian cuisine. After dining here and reading rave reviews, I can see why it's busy. We came on a weekend and it was bustling! Lots of folks dining in and coming in for take-out orders. The interior is nothing to write home about--plain pink walls and minimal pictures. Food came out slower than what we would've liked but it was a busy night. My companion did the ordering, we chose to share: Spinach Naan, Everest Chicken Momo, Fish Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi, and a side of Basmati Rice. The naan was soft and mellow in spinach flavor. The momos came out immediately and were plump. We both enjoyed the salmon which melted in our mouths and paired well with the flavorful tikka masala. The spices in the Aloo Gobi were great too. I'd recommend these dishes as a glimpse of their offerings! Though I'm unfamiliar with the Indian food scene in the city, Ocean is a great option in the Richmond District. Located off of Geary Blvd. there's plenty of street parking in the neighborhood. Since my companion loves it, I know we'll be back again in the future! read more

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