Tiya is a next level take on Indian cuisine. I can see why it's Michelin recommended. Not only is the food expertly done, beautifully presented, but the service is excellent, the room is gorgeous. Loved the deep green hues, the glamorous bar. Each dish was visually stunning and carefully prepared. We tried many smaller dishes, tapas style. Some of the standouts were tandoori avocado with dosa crisp, baingan bharta cornetto, shiso chaat, passionfruit pani puri, pyaaz kachori, carrot halwa pave. Chef Pujan, longtime chef of Rooh, has outdone himself here. We truly felt it's the most exciting high-end Indian restaurant in Bay Area ( and we've tried them all). read more

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I would normally not bother writing a review but the other reviews on this page are beyond insane and I felt a need give you guys the facts before you spend a couple hundred at this place. The person who states "This is most likely the best restaurant in the world" has to be beyond sheltered; It's not even the best restaurant in the _neighborhood_. The main thing you must understand: the food is "inspired" by Indian food, but it does _not_ taste like Indian food. I suspect its been intentionally watered down to be palatable to milquetoast palettes. We ordered three small plates and the butter chicken as the main. Chicken Tikka Taco. This was greasy to the touch, with chicken and cheese. The dominate flavor is the cheddar cheese. They were trying to be creative but the ultimate effect was similar to a frozen burrito with cheddar cheese and chile verde. If you eat this, close your eyes and imagine a microwaved, frozen burrito..you'll see what I mean. Tandoori Avocado. This features an avocado that's been warmed and covered in a chili sauce. There's a green hummus and a fried dosa crisp. While it sounds wild, once the flavors are mixed together on the plate...the overall effect is that of a green-goddess salad. It's not bad, but its not mind bending. Octopus Xec Xec. The octopous was was cooked nicely and there was a tomato based sauce. Unlike something you'd find in India, it is _not_ heavy on the spices, or tang, or nuttiness. It's just very _neutral_. Butter Chicken. This was the biggest disappointment. I've never had a butter chicken curry that tasted so close to tomato soup in my life. I've eaten tons of butter chicken in my life, hundreds of Indian restaurants. I cannot imagine this was not an intentional choice...It was extremely disappointing. Also, the choice to use chicken breast was poor. Inevitably you get overcooked, chewy chicken pieces. They must have chosen this because (like Disneyland) sometimes you water things down to make it more popular with less adventurous people. The customers next to us (not Indian) kept slathering it on their rice and saying "I can't believe I didn't use to like Indian food!" -- that told me all I needed to know. BTW the naan is insanely bad. They stretched it very thin and then crisped it to the point that it breaks like a cracker. In what world is naan not pillowy and soft? Personally, I was really disappointed with this experience -- the other reviews on yelp are absolute insanity IMO. I know there's a hype train right now -- but someday people will realize this place is not it. read more

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Really great flavors packed into small bites! Set menu for the evening, and there were a couple supplements/add-ons, and I decided to get them both, plus the wine pairing. The food itself without the add-ons doesn't seem to be much, at least to me, so getting those add-ons was a more perfect amount of food for me to feel satisfied. We started with some puri puri and kachori. The puri puri was really flavorful with that bit of mango and passion fruit, and the kachori was nice with the tamarind and ginger gel. We also tried the shiso chaat (potato tikki, ragda mousse, raspberry) and baingan bharta cornetto (fire roasted eggplant, carrot, chili). The wine they paired with was a La Volta from Italy. Not typically the wine I'd go for, but it paired very well with these small bites. Next was the heirloom roots peppers. It sounded so good, and it was a light modest course. The wine was a Bradbourne from South Africa. They definitely get the pairings down here! The supplements/add-ons came next - Octopus Xec Xec (supplement $18) and Chicken Gushtaba (chili cheese kulcha supplement $8). The octopus was pretty good, nicely textured with good flavor. The chicken dish was more of a meatball with rich cheese sauce and bread. It was pretty rich for most of the table, but I ended up eating all mine and most of another one cause it was a bit too rich for her. The bread was soft and excellent, loved that kulcha supplement. The wine pairing was a Riesling from Austria. I didn't particularly enjoy this one, but can see how it makes a nice pair with these supplements. The other wine pairing here was a Xinomavro from Greece. Next came the main course - a lamb chop burra with Chaplin kebab, shiso crisp, beet, etc. It came with some dal, bread, etc. Definitely the biggest dish out of the tasting menu. They can give you more dal and bread and other sides as well. The lamb chop was pretty good, but the kebab was really extremely salty. The wine pairing was a Terrano from Italy. Pretty good and went well with the lamb and sides. Dessert was a carrot halwa pave. We also got some bonbon. The cake portion was pretty good and nicely flavored, and I wasn't big on the bon bons. The wine was a really sweet Sauvignon blanc, more of a dessert wine. Wasn't my thing at all, but pairing made sense. Service and course descriptions were really great. We also tried some cocktails. Loved the cocktail menu since it had very SF names. Pretty nice atmosphere as well, and restrooms were clean and had some nice fancy products. Would def come back for some more cocktails and try some other stuff. read more

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Visited this restaurant during our last trip to SF. Walked by and wanted to check it out since we saw that it was on the Michelin Guide, but there were no more available spots so my husband made a reservation for the following night. We had their tasting menu which was very reasonably priced and were very pleased with all the courses. The place is really neatly decorated and the ambiance is great. Perfect lighting and perfect noise level. Their service was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. This will definitely be a spot we go back to whenever we visit San Francisco. read more

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Tiya most definitely deserves some Michelin stars!! I came with friends who had eaten here before, in fact this was their third time. That tells you something! My friends did the vegetarian tasting menu, and myself and another person did the pescatarian tasting menu. The food was absolutely extraordinary! I did not think there was a single dish that missed the mark. All the dishes were so beautiful, and the flavors were amazing and unique. The service was polished and professional. I could not believe our meal lasted 3 hours! We just had a fantastic time! And the price is so reasonable considering the top tier quality of the food. I know this place is going to get the recognition it deserves, and that it'll be impossible to get a reservation! But they deserve it. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Been here multiple times now, and the elevated cuisine never fails to strike a chord. The jackfruit tacos are one of my favorites, along with the insanely delicious potato quiche. The service is always attentive and accommodating, and the ambiance complements the vibe to take the experience to the next level. Love this place for the food, but I must include a special mention for the drinks. The bartenders are extremely talented - Japantown is a personal favorite here! read more

Tiya - Laccha paratha and Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So amazing and not only is the owner incredibly kind and talented, but the food, ambiance, and staff are absolutely incredible!!! I definitely recommend this lovely establishment, before you can't get in!! read more

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Tasting menus are a dime a dozen in SF, home of more Michelin-rated restaurants than any other on the West Coast. However, as a vegan, the number of veggie-friendly tasting menus dwindles down really quickly. Many do offer vegetarian menus, but to make it completely vegan requires further modifications. If I'm spending a few hundred dollars per person on a meal, this doesn't make me feel too confident that I will get the most out of my money. Tiya obviously gets this and provides a one-of-a-kind, fully veganized tasting menu that is worth every dollar! Of course, this makes a lot of sense as Indian cultures tend to have very diverse diets. For their tasting menus, Tiya offers their traditional menu (meat & dairy ok), one for pescatarians (no red meat), vegetarian (dairy ok), and vegan (no meat/fish/dairy/eggs). It is 7 courses, with an optional 8th with an added fee (which I did). Everything is an explosion of flavor! We started off with this trio of canapes, and those had to be some of the best small bites I've had in any restaurant. We went through course after course, highlighting traditional Indian ingredients but cooked and presented in a modern and elevated way. Loved the mushroom Momo and the Edamame & peas skewer. We ended with a dessert of coconut payasam and a few bite-sized sweet treats. I also opted for the wine pairing, and they did an incredible job matching and blending wine flavors to the dishes. Not only is the food incredible, but the restaurant itself is beautiful and elegant. It has rich, warm colors throughout and makes you feel royal but comfortable. Service is very attentive, and we felt very taken care of. They brought out a candle and a card for me at the end to celebrate my birthday! A very nice and memorable gesture. Overall, I had a spectacular meal from start to finish, and I highly recommend Tiya to anyone looking for a fine dining tasting experience that is vegan-friendly! read more

Tiya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was disappointed with our birthday experience at Tiya last week. I had such high hopes for this restaurant--it had been on my list to try for a long time. I made an early 6 p.m. reservation for a Thursday night and noted that we were celebrating a birthday. When we arrived, the host at the entrance acknowledged it and said, "Oh, you're celebrating a birthday," which made us hopeful for a special evening. We were seated in the front by the bar. Service was attentive, with multiple staff members each handling different roles--a water person, food runners, our main server, and even someone who came by just to close the blinds behind me. That level of coordination isn't surprising for a Michelin-recognized restaurant. We asked for suggestions from the à la carte menu and started with drinks. My gin and tonic was mostly ice and bitters with a splash of gin--more like a light summer refresher than a proper cocktail, which felt disappointing at $21. My partner ordered a beer, and the glass it was poured into had something questionable in it. The food runner didn't see anything and almost laughed. For food, we began with the pea "kebab" and the chicken tacos. The kebab turned out to be more like a curry patty topped with green sprouts and an edible flower. It was pretty, but definitely not what I expected from something described as a kebab. Next we shared the paneer and the dumplings. The paneer, listed as a "large plate," unfortunately tasted like dish soap. It was not at all what we had hoped for and left such a bad taste that we had to send it back just to clear our palates. To their credit, someone did come by to apologize. After that experience we decided to skip dessert and end the meal early. There was no further acknowledgment of the birthday, which felt like a missed opportunity given that it had been noted in the reservation and mentioned when we arrived. Overall, it was a bummer of an evening. Reading other Yelp reviews afterward, our experience unfortunately seems to line up with some of the same issues others mentioned. read more

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Tiya is green, elegant, and modern. The bar and wall decorations are gorgeous, and even the scented soap in the restrooms left an impression. But even more memorable were the delightfully creative plates of new Indian food, all served family style and perfect for sharing. For our small plates, the Cauliflower Pakoda were breaded cauliflower florets, colorfully plated with yogurt, chutneys, and pickled vegetables. The Tandoori Avocado was a Californian-influenced half avocado roasted with spices in a tandoor oven, served over green chickpea hummus and with a rolled dosa crisp. The Lamb Keema was a mixture of spiced ground lamb and peas, topped with a poached egg and crispy shredded potato, served with masala babka, a light and soft bread loaf layered with swirls of spices. While the small plates made for tasty appetizers, I was an even bigger fan of the large plates. The Roasted Squash & Potato Dumplings came with two hard and crispy fritters made of squash and potato, served over a green saag (pureed spinach) gravy, topped with carrot chutney and lotus crisp. The Sach Paneer Pollichathu was made of layered sheets of paneer, cooked in a banana leaf and topped with Malabar curry. Both of these vegetarian dishes were on the mild side, and my favorite component was the addictively creamy coconut Malabar curry. The non-vegetarian mains were even more delicious. The Bhekti Paturi was a beautifully presented barramundi fillet served over a rice cake and paired with a creamy, mild Bengal mustard curry. The most substantial dish was the Lamb Shank Roast, a whole tender braised lamb shank served over spiced biryani rice mixed with caramelized onions, cashews, chilies, and dried fruit, all topped with a nihari bone marrow sauce, which added a deep, decadent, unctuous flavor and texture to the rice. Finally, my personal favorite (and a crowd pleaser) dish was the Butter Chicken, made of tender, juicy, smokey, boneless chunks of tandoori chicken in an unbelievably smooth and silky tomato cashew smoked red pepper makhani sauce. The sauces in the dishes paired perfectly with the sides of Naan and Laccha Roti, a flaky layered flatbread that soaked up the curries nicely! Finally, the Doodh Jalebi was a lightly sweet dessert made of panna cotta, topped with a sweet and crunchy jalebi, topped with cardamom ice cream, and served with saffron milk, which brought the components together. Overall, this was an incredible meal, and every dish was flavorful and artfully presented. The refined service was attentive and on point, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was elegant and beautiful. read more

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The restaurant is frequently booked, but we got a seat at the bar as a walk-in. This isn't your typical Indian tandoori spot. I usually start a review covering the food, but the two male bartenders provided such great service that it warrants big kudos. Watch 'em work, flashes of Cocktail (Tom Cruise). These guys added extra joy to our anniversary. The recommended Mezcal-based Embarcadero was a definite worthy cocktail. We went gringo style and ordered the Butter Chicken (kinda like ordering the California Roll at a renowned sushi house.) It was excellent. A complex paneer dish layered like lasagna and cooked in a banana leaf was a first time try. So good. The carefully poured chai and homemade light buttery biscuit provided a great setup for a delightful panna cotta-type dessert. It was light and full of flavor with a semi-sweet saffron anglaise base. A big recommend: Tiya is winner on many levels. read more

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I'm giving it a 4 because of the effort that goes into Indian cuisine that people seem to disregard when they rate a place low for $ naan and pay thrice as much for store bought pita. We went in on a Friday evening and had their vegetarian/ pescatarian tasting menu. They also accomodated my partner's mushroom allergy. It has 6-7 courses and we tried some of their beverages as well. Overall, while the food requires a lot of skill to execute, having grown up in India, it falls short on flavors. Also all dishes were consistently cold, not warm or hot or lukewarm just cold. Which is a bummer. Indian dinners are meant to be hot both temperature and spice wise! Where's my hot dal... Service was excellent, they checked in multiple times and also replaced some courses we did not enjoy. The place has potential, if they could work on the issues like the cold state of things and also tying the menu into one cohesive meal, then they'd be unstoppable. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night with a few friends and had such a great time. We started with a round of drinks, I got the matcha colada - sweeter than expected, I wished this was less sweet. For appetizers, we started with: cauliflower pakoda - the sauces it came with really brought the pakoda together Malai chicken - probably the best thing I had - so soft and juicy and had an oil filling which tasted so good. The cheese fondue it came with was such a good pairing. Tandoori avocado - this was alright, I liked everything on the plate except the tandoori avocado - maybe it's me, but my friends liked it. Pork belly - this was way sweeter than I expected it to be. Good but I would skip this. Lamb kheema - this was really good and tasted rich with the butter slathered brioche it came with. Our apps alone made us quite full. We then got the black dairy daal, butter chicken and laccha parathas to share. The star was the black dal - it took me back home! So perfectly made, I cannot recommend this enough to anyone making a reservation out here. For desserts, we got the jalebi rabri- the best - the crunch was so satisfying and the chocolate pave - this was good but I liked the jalebi better. Overall, I can say that this was one of the nicer Indian restaurants I have dined at in a very long time and was content with the food I ate. Ambiance is dim light and elite. Service is attentive! Highly recommend making a reservation if you're in SF. read more

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10/10 food and dining experience! We got a last minute 9:30 reservation for 4 on a Friday night. We got a round of cocktails that were all incredible! Special mention to the mission district cocktail and Japan town! I don't like whiskey usually but was pleasantly surprised with their take on a hi ball. For vegetarians, I got the jack fruit tacos which were INCREDIBLE. Would come back just for that! I also got the main paneer dish which was super unique and yummy. Overall I had the best meal and will be back for sure! read more

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What an amazing and heartwarming experience for our Anniversary!! We arrived a little late for our reservation due to traffic, but Madison, the amazing manager, welcomed us so warmly and made us comfortable right away. Her kindness truly set the tone for the night. We decided to sit at the bar and were blown away by Umesh. He was polite, friendly, and so thoughtful in helping us choose the best drinks and food. His guidance made the experience feel really special. Izler crafted our drinks to absolute perfection -- balanced sweetness and a fun suggestion to taste the leaf for the full flavor experience. Such attention to detail! And then came the star of the night: the Doodh Jalebi. The perfect dessert to end our anniversary celebration. Overall, an incredible experience from start to finish! read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night. Parking is horrendous here, but our parties managed. Service from the hostess to the waiter was warm and engaging. Ambiance is classy and modern. Tasting menu- mediocre. Some hits, but definitely more misses. I can't justify the price point in a city full of wonderful restaurants. Worth trying à la carte, but definitely not worth coming back for the tasting menu. read more

This is most likely the best restaurant in the world I'm traveling every week for the last 30 years all around the world and I love trying the best places This is by far top notch From the insane level of details to drinks to the unbelievable food flavors that are just impossible to find elsewhere! The chef is a genius Never seen such attention to detail Can't wait to bring anyone I know there! read more

Tiya - Hard to know how it's made but some sort of amazing minced meat with coral mushroom? Tastes amazing - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tiya is an upscale Indian restaurant (part of a trend of fine dining Indian spots in the Bay Area) that distinguishes itself with subtle flavors and beautiful presentation. There are multiple tasting menu options available, as well an a la carte menu for those who prefer. For Restaurant Week, there was a special deal - and I jumped on it. Service was quick; we were seated with no problem and the tables are well-spaced apart. Some of the dishes were fantastic - the pani puri was divine, and the uber-popular Tandori Avocado (from the a la carte menu) is outstanding. Other dishes were "just very good," thus the four rather than five stars. It's a matter of taste and flavor preferences - I like bolder flavors. My dining companion (who has a more subtle palate) adored this place. read more

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My office had a private event here and it was really nicely done. I really have to applaud the staff - the service was amazing, everyone was super attentive and very professional. It's not easy to handle a group of 50! The space is dark, trendy, romantic, and has all these little details down to the lotion in the bathrooms smelling amazing. Oh and let's not forget the delicious food! They didn't have a ton of vegan options but accommodated us by providing extra portions of a couple vegan dishes. SIGNATURE COCKTAILS $21 * Embarcadero - 4.5 stars. Perfectly delicious. * Marina - 3.5 stars. Layer of mango lassi made it logistically hard to drink, didn't mix easily with the rum underneath. Sips were either all mango lassi or all rum. CANAPÉS * Dahi Puri - 5 stars * Pani Puri - 4.5 stars * Papads & Crisps - 4 stars SMALL PLATES * Cauliflower Pakoda - 3.5 stars * Chicken Tikka Tacos - 3.5 stars * Shrimp Koliwada - 2 stars. Way way too spicy, for EVERYONE at the table! Shrimp a little overcooked as well. LARGE PLATES * Jackfruit Kofta - 3.5 stars * Organic Sach Paneer Pollichathu - 3.5 stars * Butter Chicken - 4 stars * Bhetki Paturi - 3.5 stars DESSERT * Tender Coconut Payasam - 3.5 stars * Chocolate Murmura Pave - 3 stars read more

Had an incredible meal at Tiya! We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I made this reservation about three weeks in advance because I was worried that they might sell out for Saturday night. Right from the start the hospitality was 10 on 10- because we were celebrating an anniversary they set up a private table for us (tucked away on the side, away from the crowds) We had signed up for the Indian restaurant week prefix menu. Everything was so delicious including the cocktails! This is definitely a special occasion kinda place and we went home with our hearts and tummy full. read more

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My father is from India, so we grew up eating a lot of Indian food in our house. To this day, it's one of my favorite cuisines. Having traveled to India several times, I consider myself rather experienced when it comes to eating authentic Indian meals. My brother and sister-in-law love this place, so I was excited to try it. We arrived ten minutes before our scheduled reservation, but my pregnant sister-in-law and our entire group were left standing by the door for 35 minutes until they sat us. We would have waited at the bar, but we didn't want to drink and there was no open seating anyway. Once we were seated, it took ages to get water refills and our waiter forgot to bring lemons and other sides we requested. We opted to do the vegetarian tasting menu, and the only thing I remotely liked on it was the baingan bharta cornetto. Everything else had such an odd mix of flavors that made me a bit nauseous. It was actually quite jarring, because everything was so beautifully presented. We paid $12 extra for the supplemental kebab course, which was not worth it at all. The kebab was very dry and flavorless. Even the naan was disappointing. It was thin, too crispy, and just tasted like plain dough. Good naan offers a pillowy, soft interior with a mild, slightly nutty flavor; it perfectly balances a gentle, fermented tang from yogurt with subtle smokiness from the tandoor, rounded out by rich, buttery notes and a blistered, chewy crust. This was nothing like that. While I appreciate a well decorated and vibey place that honors my Indian heritage, for an almost $200 meal per person after tax and tip, I won't be coming back for the food. If anything, perhaps I'll return to try a cocktail or two. Their bar area is beautiful and would definitely make for a good photo op. read more

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This is for the bar only. No food. This charmingly decorated and inviting bar and restaurant is a visual dazzler. Can double as a movie backdrop. We were greeted by a friendly bearded bartender named Izler. Izler develops concentrations of syrups, condiments, flavorings and infusions to specialize his cocktails as seen behind the bar. Before we ordered he offered a short tour of the opulently furnished white tablecloth dining room for the tasting menu. Although the list of specialty cocktails are named after SF neighborhoods, he gladly prepared a Melon flavored cocktail for me after asking what booze I enjoyed. It was an exquisite and expertly prepared cocktail with Midori and served it in a Collin's glass with one long rectangular block of ice. The Bro ordered a very nice light flavorful "Marina" cocktail with rum. We discovered (he actually disclosed after making our custom drinks) he was named best bartender of the year. read more

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Chef Pujan's magic! I have been dining at Tiya many times over and it gets better every time. The immaculate focus on taste and presentation is absolutely outstanding. The chef takes you on gastronomy journey with a phenomenal foundation of Indian flavors and spices elevated by global fusion. And a special shout out to one of my favorite mixologists...Izler. Please don't leave without letting him stun you with his creations. read more

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Service: 5/5 Cocktail selection: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 We recently tried the tasting menu at Tiya. It was a four course meal and you could have added an extra course for some extra $$. The food overall was pretty good, however i wasn't a big fan of everything we tried and most likely next time we're gonna go with the ala carte. Among the options for the main course I preferred lamb over stuffed chicken, stuffed chicken wasn't that great. The second course (something with bone marrow) wasn't really flavorful. Service and ambience were both great. If I remember correctly they did charge a 25-30% mandatory tip on top of the bill. So be aware, So overall a 4.4/5 is a fair rating for Tiya. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and tried their tasting menu! I left thinking this was probably one of the best meals I have ever had. To start things off, the service was AMAZING! The attention to detail, kindness, and patience of the staff was incredible. They made sure our experience was smooth sailing and even gave me a hand written birthday card! The best way I'd describe the courses is "familiar flavors with unfamiliar elements". Indian food is my comfort food and the dishes being presented recreated some of my favorite flavors with ingredients I'd never expect in Jndian dishes. I loved every bite!! Tell me why the palette cleanser (pink guava & chili sorbet) was in itself DELICIOUS! Highly recommend their tasting menu experience, especially for special occasions! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful. Everything is set to just the right conditions. We were seated in a semi private area that was lovely and comfortable. Even the restroom stalls are spacious, set with mood lighting. Quality hand towels line the sinks. Conscientious servers catered to our needs. Asking for allergies right away and were quick to refill water. I never had to ask. The restaurant had good acoustics. Light music you can hear conversations over. All that leads to the food which was impeccable. I tried the Pescatarian Tasting Menu and my friend had the Vegetarian. We shared the supplemental courses and wow were they incredible! Totally worth it in my opinion and not driving us overboard on fullness. My one note is it got really cold mid meal. Don't know if it's because we had a secluded area but it got so chilly! Tiya Spritz Beautiful presentation. Fresh, citrus taste. Pani Puri So delicious. Liquid is a tad spicy. Pyaaz Kachori Refreshing crisp and ginger gel. The notes really come through. Also a little spicy. Nice blend of textures. Baingan Bhatt's Cornetto Eggplant and carrot blend well together. Also a little spicy. Shiso Chaat A good crunch and soft bite textures. The raspberry adds a bit of sweetness. Slight kick at the end. Heirloom Roots Pepper Fry Spice sneaks up on you. Nice creamy base and solid root vegetables. Edamame and Peas Kebob (Supplemental) Warm and refreshing. Not spicy. Octopus Xec Xec (Supplemental) The octopus is not overly chewy. It's really well cooked. Slight spice. Scallop Balchao Tenderly cooked scallop. Delicious creamy sauce. Tiniest hint of spice. My favorite dish. Barramundi Kizhi The fish works well with the sauce. The shrimp taco has a nice mix of textures. Tomato garnish was fantastic! Tart and juicy. The dal and garlic naan are terrific too. Carrot Halwa Pave Unique combination of flavors. A nice light dessert. Amraas Bonbon Filled with cool liquid. Refreshing. Paan Cannoli Light on the chocolate, just slightest bit of crunch. read more

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Dinner review. Indian tasting menu and cocktails. Canapés (Highlight) PANI PURI [Hawk Creek Farm, SF] Passion Fruit Water, Avocado, Mango ECLAIR [Maple Leaf Farm, Sonoma] Duck Galouti, Apricot Leather, Nasturtium Course 1 YOGURT CHAAT Yogurt Mousse, Tamarind Mint, Raspberry Chaat Masala Course 2 (Highlight) SCALLOP BALCHAO Uni Malai Curry, Seabuckthorn Chutney, Caviar (Highlight - Best) BONE MARROW KHURCHAN MOREL Madras Curry, Chili Oil, Truffle Supplement Course $14 each KERALA CHICKEN WING Hemp Seed Chutney, Buddha's Hand AiolI LAMB KEEMA Potato Textures, Peas, Masala Babka PINK GUAVA & CHILI SORBET Course 3 STUFFED CHICKEN FARCHA Smoked Butter Sauce, Baby Radish Achar LAMB CHOP BURRA Shammi Kabab, Mint, Tomato, Nihari Accompaniments To Share Black Dairy Dal . Garlic Naan . Saffron Rice Dessert MANGO RASMALAI Mango Cassata, Fresh Mango, Coconut Cryo, Gold CHOCOLATE MURMURA PAVE Fudge Caramel, Black Rice Papad, Buttermilk Ice Cream --- Neutral - Decent food and creativity Plus point - Decent cocktails. Minus many points - Ridiculous tipping situation: (A) Automatic 21% service charge, which is quite high, but would otherwise be somewhat tolerable if it weren't for (B) and (C). (B) An "optional" 5% surcharge that's automatically added unless you take extra efforts to remove it. This is just an extremely lame way to approach this. (C) An additional space on the receipt to add even more additional tips, and even goes so far as to suggest different options for extra tip values for different added percents. That's just egregious. --- Overall, decent concepts and cocktails, but asking for or even leaving open the option for a triple tip is just way beyond being acceptable. "I think not." read more

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They've taken care of all the opening/ initial issues. The experience and food this time was fantastic! read more

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We had a great experience at Tiya. It was not what we were expecting at all but we went with it and were extremely satisfied . Cocktails - Amazing; I asked to have one made however they wanted to go with my lamb and it was perfect. PANEER BHURJI CANNOLI- really good, crispy outer crust with a well balanced filling. OCTOPUS XEC XEC- perfectly cooked and tender with a tomato based sauce that was exactly what they said it was. Very hot for me but it was so good I ate it all. CHARCOAL ROASTED BARRAMUNDI Masala Kappa Pave, Alleppey Curry, Mustard Jelly; beautiful display and the way the textures matched each other with such a delicate taste was awesome. LAMB SHANK ROAST Zarda Pulao, Caramelized Onion, Cashew, Mint, Nihari; I would put this as one of the top 10 meals I've ever had. Close to top 5. The lamb was so tender without being soft. The rice accented the richness perfectly. I took a chance as I'm not huge on lamb and was extremely happy. Must try. Eisler was an amazing host and honestly probably just made the experience. His passion for everything came through the entire night. Could go on forever about how great he was. read more

Tiya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 4/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere/ambiance: 5/5 Cocktails: 5/5 The food was very good to excellent. There were four of us and we ordered 3 large plates and 4 smaller dishes. We did not do the tasting menu, although the tasting menu seemed quite different from the à la carte menu so I would be curious to try it out. The dishes that stood out the most were the tandoori avocado, the chicken tikka tacos, the butter chicken, the paneer with Malabar curry and the panna cotta. The sauce on the butter chicken on its own wasn't spectacular but once it was combined with the juicy and smokey chicken, it all came Alice. The Malabar curry gravy, on the other hand, was delicious in its own right and I could have just drank that stuff by the gallon. The panna cotta had cardamom ice cream was served with a saffron sauce. It was subtle and delicate. The chocolate dessert and the cannoli were good but didn't really have a unique flavor profile. The squash and poblano dumplings in saag gravy were definitely unique and tasty but I felt like the saag gravy needed a bit more brightness. The cauliflower pakora had a lot of interesting things like chutneys and sauces but the flavors didn't really come through like I had hoped and they needed to be a bit crispier. One broad criticism I had of the food was i felt like it generally needed more heat. The cocktails were absolutely amazing. Every one of them were unique and well-balanced. The mezcal and tarragon cocktail was punchy and delicious and the tequila and guava cocktail was light and subtle but deceptively complex. Service was friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job of upselling. The atmosphere was luxurious without feeling stuffy and you could actually hear yourself think (I hate loud restaurants). Come here for date night or with a small group of people for a fun night out. read more

Tiya - Tandoori avocado - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I decided to come to Tiya to celebrate my birthday. The ambience is nice and I enjoyed most of the dishes as well. The lighting in here could be a little tiny bit brighter. My favorite items were the butter chicken, pork belly, lamb keema, and while I did like the tiger shrimp the portion was smaller than expected. I also like their garlic naan, but it's pretty wild that they only give you two pieces per order not cool. The dish that didn't do it for me was the Seabass that the server recommended it tasted so plain, and totally not worth what it cost. In addition, I did enjoy my Marina cocktail that's inspired by a mango lassi drink. Also, the service was great, but overall, Tiya is a one time dining experience for me. read more

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If i could give this place 10 stars, I would! The food, the service, the ambience - everything is top notch! Very Creatively curated vegetarian dishes! We had their peas and edamame appetizer. That was the first dish that came out. We tasted it and were instantly blown away by the explosion of flavors!! It was so exceptional that we thought it would be hard for them to top that one. Then came the mains: potato quiche and paneer pollichathu. The potato quiche was the most buttery and deliciously flavoured dish. The paneer one was a really good concept but could use a little more of the spice mixture in between the paneer layers. We got their embarcadero cocktail - it was a very well made cocktail but nothing out of the ordinary. For dessert we ordered the jalebi and panna cotta. This one needed to be a bit more sweet for it to quality as a jalebi in my opinion. They also gave us a spicy chutney to go with our food because we requested that the food be made spicy. This is the kind of food that would come in my dream! read more

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Tiya was a vendor at Outside Lands this year. I approached the Tiya vendor tent the second night and was greeted by the kindest staff member. He explained to be that they were out of servible portions but he would fix something up to serve. The warm plate of delicious butter chicken really was the perfect meal to end of my night. I truly appreciate the generosity of the staff especially being 6 months pregnant. Thank you for feeding the two of us! read more

Upscale fusion-y Indian restaurants seem to be the only type of Indian restaurants popping up in SF, so I had high expectations going in. My expectations were definitely surpassed. The decor is elegant and subdued while still feeling expensive. The service was excellent, with the servers providing great recommendations on dishes and tips on how to eat the entrees. We ate mostly small plates and I definitely think this is the way to go. Everything but the tandoori avocado was amazing. I will say the dishes, while beautifully plated, are not always the easiest to share. The highlight of the meal was the doodh jalebi dessert, and their thoughtfully curated wine list. I can't comment on parking, it is always difficult in this area so we used a ride share service. read more

Tiya - Doodh jalebi...delicious dessert! - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Upscale Indian spot with a nice interior, staff friendly. Great selection of cocktails. The food itself was good but lacking spice and a kick of flavor I was hoping for. The butter chicken needed more flavor. The paneer was decent and i enjoyed the broiche accompanying the lamb keema. read more

Tiya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We hosted our wedding reception at Tiya, and it turned out to be everything we hoped for - and so much more. From the moment we arrived, Chef Pujan, Roger, Izler, Madison, and the entire team made us feel like we were celebrating in their own home. The warmth, care, and attention to detail were incredible - every dish, every cocktail, every interaction felt thoughtful and full of heart. Chef Pujan's food has always been our favorite in the city - refined, soulful, and perfectly balanced - and the team's creativity shone through in every course. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the food and drinks all night (and many have already returned or are planning future visits!). What made the night even more special was how personal it all felt - not just a beautifully executed dinner but by the end of the evening, it honestly felt like we were celebrating with family. Tiya is an absolute gem in San Francisco. We're so grateful for the memories they helped us create and can't wait to come back soon! read more

Cute restaurant with a great bar. We started with cocktails- Chinatown was ok if a little bit watery. Favorite was the lamb keema, which came with a delicious loaf of bread (must try!). The paneer bhurji cannoli was our second favorite. Cauliflower pakoda was ok. Butter chicken was flavorful except the chicken pieces were possibly a bit too big so came out a bit dry. We had the rabdi panna cotta, which honestly tasted a bit weird.. maybe it was the saffron milk or the awkwardly crispy jalebi crisp on top of the very soft panna cotta- it made it impossible to cut without getting everything everywhere. Overall flavors were good with a few misses. Staff are great though- food comes out super fast and bartenders were awesome. read more

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So so impressed by Tiya and definitely would come back! I love Indian food and sometimes am a bit wary of high end Indian restaurant but y everything at Tiya was truly delicious. We started with their signature cocktails - named after different areas in SF, I got the Chinatown and it was delicious! The marina cocktail that was based off a mango lassi was also delicious. We started with the cauliflower pakoda which was perfect, not too oily or fried. We also got the yogurt chat which was super refreshing and love that they used strawberries. We also got the tandoori avocado which was super interesting and flavorful. The duck seekh kebab was a very interesting texture of the duck, and probably the only dish I could skip next visit. We then got the organic sach paneer polichattu which was something I'd never tried before but so so good, it didn't even taste like paneer! We also got the classic butter chicken which was super creamy and flavorful. We got some garlic naan and saffron rice on the side to share too. Overall really good quality and well presented Indian food, and portion sizes were decent compared to the price point too! I'll be back and would love to try their $95 tasting menu too. read more

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My son and husband surprised me for my birthday at this awesome place. Great service and ambiance was perfect for the occasion. Pretty cool bar area and lounge . We had Melanie and her team who was incredibly friendly, attentive and professional. We were blown away by the tasting menu, such an art through the presentation and excellent explanation of each dish. It's definitely a fusion inspired Indian cuisine. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. Many options for vegetarian and non vegetarians. Roger the manager attended to each table and provided us with a little insight of the restaurant as well. Last but not the least the dessert was amazing ,Melanie and Roger brought me a sweet memory to savor for my birthday- Mango Rasmalai ... Thank you . read more

Tiya - Chicken Ghustaba - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Just went for drinks & dessert, but it was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back for dinner some time! Dessert portions were on the smaller side. The place was pretty busy on a Fridag night but we were able to walk in & sit at the bar. Service was super nice as well and the ambience is buzzy/elevated. read more

Tiya - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California