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    4.8 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    basmati rice, butter chicken and garlic naan bread! SO TASTY
    Chloe C.

    Food - ordered butter chicken, garlic naan bread and basmati rice! OMG i love that they have a TRULY mild option. some places even though it's mild it's still a little too spicy for me but the butter chicken was SOOO GOOD! Felt a little small portion wise but very tasty. Garlic naan bread was SOO good, lightly toasted and crispy and flavorful. The rice was also good but didn't feel anything special. Service - got seated fairly quickly. They have a QR code you can scan to order. My friend and I were able to order separately and we also paid in the same browser were ordered from so it made checkout easy. Ambiance - nice mom and pop shop. I live in the area and never knew about this but it's SO good. Can't wait to go back!

    Tikka masala & lamb wrap
    Jasmine N.

    Order your food via QR code once you are seated, and enjoy the nicely decorated environment! Food came out after a while, however so delicious. Staff was very kind as well, constantly refilling our waters and provided recommendations when asked. I would love to try the biriyani next time! Thegoldenyak is a gem on Polk.

    Chili Chicken Momo
    Vincent G.

    Delicious chili momo! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. This place is open late on Polk Street, but still has a nice and relaxed atmosphere.

    Butter chicken momo
    Ms K.

    10/10 - Highly Recommend! What a hidden gem! Golden Yak is tucked away on Polk Street, but don't let its size fool you. The restaurant was spotless, warm, and incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. The customer service was exceptional. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Since this was our first time visiting San Francisco, they even took the time to give us local tips, which made the experience even more memorable. Now for the food--it was absolutely amazing! Every single dish we ordered was delicious. The flavors and spices tasted incredibly authentic, and while I'm not Indian, this was by far some of the best Indian/Nepalese food I've ever had. The goat curry was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And the chicken momo is an absolute must-try! These are not frozen dumplings--they're freshly made, and you can truly taste the difference. From the food to the hospitality, everything exceeded our expectations. If you're in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and stop by Golden Yak. You won't regret it! 10/10. Highly recommend!

    Chilli Chicken momo and Kathmandu Chicken with Plain Naanand Saffron Rice
    Dev S.

    We walked in with no expectations but the food spoke for itself. Unbelievably delicious food with timely and kind service. If you want a authentic, unique, but familiar meal, this is the spot

    Hom O.

    One of the best Nepali & Indin restaurant in San Francisco. We had momo, chicken tikka & chowmein. If you are lookng for indian & nepali restaurant in San Francisco, highly recommended the golden yak restaurant in San Franciso.

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    Delicious momos! The couple that owns this spot is very friendly and the food is authentic and tasty!

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    Food here is gooooooood. The owners are so nice. I got the saag paneer and it was certainly the best I ever had.

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    Top tier tikka masala. There's something different about their sauce and it's just so amazing. The staff are just so friendly as well.

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    Amazing food great service and a clean kitchen! 10 out of 10 would recommend. I came here for the first time and I was not disappointed!

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    I was impressed with my first visit to Golden Yak, the food tasty and would come again.

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    The food is so good those momos are out of this world and the people are so nice!!! Run before it gets too cool and you won't get a table!

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    Very delicious food and nice Service we enjoy a lot here with family and friends would like to come again

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    Vegan friendly. Amazing vegan curry. Friendly and thoughtful. Will come back again for sure.

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    Amazing restaurant, very neat and clean. Also very delicious food. Hospitality was very good, staff were nice, really hoping to come back.

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