If you're looking for no frills Pakistani restaurant, then Shalimar is the perfect place to go to…read more We ordered two orders of garlic naan, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and chicken Karahi. Everything was delicious and had the right amount of heat. I loved the free chai tea (hard to come by in this economy ). Service was fast.

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.

DUDE! Naan N Curry is a blast from the past! Same owners as the ones on telegraph at Berkeley…read more Man, this place takes me back! Super friendly owners, spoke about the old days. Still has the Berkeley prices, even though in SF. Clean friendly location and service. This was wonderful. I am so glad it opened up. I got my nostalgic chicken tikka masala and rice. Tasted great.

I had the pleasure of stopping here twice over the last 24 hours. The first time needed to bring…read moreback some food to the hotel after doing some boozing at Norton's Booze Emporium up the street. I ordered Chicken Curry and rice ($2). The Curry is a thick dark curry. It was so good, dare I say amazing, the rice was long grain Indian rice. The next day I had to go back prior to heading to the airport. We had Chicken Curry again and The Prawn Korma. Both were once again amazing, The Shrimp were nice size. It's a one man show, he takes the orders and then cooks the food. He's adamant that it's a no tip establishment and that he busses the tables as well. The prices are very reasonable. I strongly recommend this place for great and filling Indian food. As someone noted the owner is kind of a character, but I can kind of appreciate that. I'm very happy to support his business. I'll back back!

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.

Note - this location is the one that DoorDash/UberEats delivers from - hence my review for take out…read more- I love the one on 16th St. for sit down. This is my hands down favorite Indian/Pakistani place for takeout - the food always tastes fresh, staff makes it quickly, and it arrives hot. Everything tastes as you would expect (rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan, etc.) - the real stand outs are the Chicken Biriani (the vegetable one is never what I hope it will be) and the Daal - the lentils. Their Daal is rich, spicy (in the best way) and the sliced jalapeños really make it. Pro tip: You get enough for at least 3 meals - so get it for dinner and enjoy it for a couple lunches!

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 is EASILY the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco city proper -- I'm actually SOOO shocked…read moreto see that the ratings are so low on yelp! My qualifications: 1) I love Indian food 2) I grew up eating Indian food 3) I've eaten a lot of Indian food 4) I've eaten a lot of good Indian food 5) I've eaten a lot of bad Indian food Now for reviews on actual Chutney food: 1) Palak Paneer - 5 stars - this is literally the best palak paneer I've had in a while, it actually tastes RIGHT and tasty and creamy but not heavy and not watery. I have reordered this like 14 times. 2) Baigan Bhurta - 4 stars - tastes great but a bit too oily for my personal liking but like tastes GREAT 4) Achaar - 5 stars - for portion size alone 5) Mutter Paneer - 4 stars - Scratched the itch, quite good 6) Aloo Gobi - 2 stars - I did not enjoy this one as much which was a shock given the track record so far here. Flavors did not come together for me 7) Dal makhani - 3 stars - Pretty standard, pretty good

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.

The best Pakistani / Indian food in San Francisco. Highly recommend the lamb karahi and chicken…read morebiryani. The specials are also great, they have amazing wraps and often feature really unique regional dishes that are hard to find elsewhere in the Bay Area. Very clean restaurant and the staff is very kind and helpful.

Food was deliciously amazing. Super busy worth the wait…read more Owner is very nice and friendly. Best Chicken Karahi!! Will definitely return.

Parking structure right next door makes parking easy...or you can find parking on the street…read more Service is quick and fresh. Location is small which makes it perfect for grab and go. But they have tables and seats to eat there as well. Their wings are to die for! Bar always raves about how these are better than Wing Stop...the spicy lemon proper is the best! And their ranch is really good! Brother location in Fremont.

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.