A bit light on the Nepalese with really just two kinds of momos. Though there is a pretty good listing of Indo-Chinese dishes which taste distinctly different from regular Chinese food. Unfortunately a lot of those more interesting menu items are not part of the steam table lunch combo, so you'll need to order them from the menu separately. Chicken Momo: A Nepalese standard and pretty solid as far as momos go. Nice spiced minced chicken ball inside a thick dough wrapper. And that signature pasty spicy momo dipping sauce that is way better than soy & vinegar sauce. Very hearty and filling. Gobi Manchurian: A uniquely Indo-Chinese dish. The cauliflower is dipped in batter, deep fried and tossed in sweet & spicy stick sauce. The smaller pieces are excellent because they're still crunchy when they get to your table. The large pieces don't quite have as nice a texture plus the surface area to veggie ratio isn't as good. Lots of great flavor, though not particularly filling. Vegetable Chowmein: A little wetter than regular chowmein with some subtle Indian spices mixed in. Lots of lightly stir fried veggies to give contrast to all the carby noodles. Though the noodles kinda felt like boxed dried spaghetti rather than fresh springy Chinese noodles. The ketchup served on the side actually works well with it. It was interesting to try, but probably not a repeat. read more

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Such an amazing find! The Malai Kofta is a must-try and the momos are equally good. Loved that they use fresh habanero paste to adjust spice levels--so much better than regular chili powder. Super warm owner and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back! read more

Everything we ordered was average. Chicken momos slightly above average but momo chutney was nothing spectacular. Absolutely avoid Gobi Manchurian - it was s#$t. If you're hungry or in hurry, you probably would be ok but if you're looking for something delicious that you want to enjoy, then choose another place. read more

I'd put together a list of nearby restaurants with gluten-free options for a celiac friend/colleague, so Trisara made the list for having marked GF items on the menu. We'd walked up together from our hotel but while she was waiting for two orders, samosas caught my eye on the menu and I asked if they'd be quick about preparing them. They were! $6.71 for two samosas which were delightfully tasty. read more

Trisara - I forgot to take a picture of them at the start because I was so hungry but here's the last half of the second samosa! - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food and service was good but there was no mention of a credit card surcharge until they bring over the handheld credit card machine directly to you. So it's already an added fee. The server doesn't mention it either upon ringing you up; it's simply a small disclaimer on the screen. I think there also was a 3% health surcharge on my bill. Neither of these extra charges were reflected anywhere on their menu, which I believe is required now. read more

Great restaurant overall. Great food especially! All the entrees were fresh and piping hot! The flavors were spot on. Portions sizes were good not too big. The best part was that the food was not too rich and creamy. It felt authentic and hearty. The service was also good no complaints! Will go here once again for the fresh, light and fragrant food that is not too rich and creamy. read more

I am visiting and this place was super close to my hotel and got amazing reviews. They did not disappoint! I love the intimate feel of the place and my servers were so accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Because I checked in on my Yelp app, I was able to claim my free Masala tea and samosa. Both were tasty - the tea had just the right amount of spice and milk and the samosa was cooked perfectly and had tasty potato and vegetables inside. I loved the sauce on the side as well. Usually their order of momos come with 8 pieces but since I was by myself I asked if I could just get a half order and the chef kindly obliged which was super nice. The vegetable momos were so tender and I loved the texture of the filling. The sauce that came with it was delicious as well. The goat curry was slightly spicy and fell off the bone. The sauce went so well with the butter naan which was some of the best naan I've ever had. I ordered way too much food for one person and I felt so spoiled when I was here. I highly recommend this restaurant - they have only been around for 9 months and I predict will do very well! Give them some love!!! read more

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Had a wonderful chicken vindaloo! Vindaloo was rich with chicken, potatoes, and slices. The dish also came with nice rice with no additional cost. It says spicy on the menu but you can ask for it to be on spicy. It's a nice restaurant for a lunch break with friends/co-workers! read more

Trisara - Chicken Vindaloo @colorful.eats - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great portions for a big group! Naan and rice is great too, especially for sharing

The butter chicken and house special goat curry were amazing! Love that they let you pick from five different spice levels. Portions were good for the price. Definitely happy with the food and service. read more

Trisara - House Special Goat Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kind staff and delicious food! Complimentary samosa and chai tea with yelp check-in. I came with my partner and they gave us two samosa! We ordered a chicken vindaloo with medium spice, it packed a huge punch, go with mild if you're sensitive to spicy food. We also got a paneer dish and the texture was super chewy. The vegetable biryani was well seasoned. Each dish also came with rice. We packed leftovers in a box because that was a lot of food for two people to share. So yummy and lots of vegetarian friendly dishes. read more

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The food was outstanding! The service, exceptional. Will we be back? Yes! The food was so fresh and flavorful! The chicken vindaloo was my favorite! And mint chutney! read more

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Nestled near the corner of Kearny and Sutter lies a magical two story establishment, jam packed with authentic Nepalese cuisine -- Trisara. With a simple inside and dining room seen street-side, Trisara is the prime example of a local financial district spot where walk-ins are the norm, and excellence is as well. While the spot is not incredibly romantic or quiet, their white tablecloths and wine glasses sets your expectation for excellence. These plates are the real deal. I have now tried 8 dishes at Trisara from Tikka Masala to Chicken Momo's to Chow Mein, and I could easily order ANY of these from the menu on any given day. Their flavor levels (mild, medium, spicy) are aptly described and not too overpowering. You can feel the earthiness and creamy undertones of each curry dish in every taste, and it truly feels like a warm hug on a foggy San Francisco day. Their entree portions are fairly sized as well, which usually gets me two meals in one while I am working or if I am looking for some savory leftovers. Their lunch specials are solid with a few different choices of entree, and their dinners are exceptional on all accounts, including speed, craftsmanship, and value. I also have had the pleasure of both dining within the establishment and ordering for takeout (quite often actually). Takeout is simple with quick and relaxed transaction from one of the host, and within 15 minutes there is a hand crafted, indo-Nepalese dish hot off of the stove -- awaiting you to devour its every note of flavor as if you were dining at the table next to the chef. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in the struggling financial district of San Francisco, and frankly it may be one of the reasons why Kearny street stays lively. Trisara is definitely a spot that you can't miss, and is the perfect end to a night of theatre, show, and spectacle for those in the city. read more

Came for lunch with my wife on a Wednesday. Service was friendly and attentive Palak paneer and goat curry were delicious, as was the garlic naan (so crispy!) Portion sizes are a bit small and prices a bit high hence the 4/5, though that's not uncommon these days read more

Trisara - Palak Paneer, House Special Goat Curry, Garlic Naan - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

For a place with 4.8 stars, I was honestly quite disappointed. The naan was dry and didn't taste all that fresh, and the chicken korma was sweet and looked almost artificially colored. The chicken itself was well cooked, however, and the samosas were nicely flavored, though the pastry was on the thick side. Overall, I'm surprised this place has such a high rating. read more

We went for lunch with friend service is very slow , Aloo paratha was uncooked there was no taste , manager came to us he wasn't anticipated expectations and giving excuses about the the food . My advice please improve service and food taste . read more

Beyond mediocre, tiny portions, dry rice, and a totally confused person who forgot half our order. How this place has 4.5 stars is mind-boggling, with all the incredible options around FiDi I'd never come here again. read more

It's a nice local business with great food and even better service. I came here on a Friday night with a party of 11, and we were seated right away (no reservation). We were able to get the upstairs area all to ourselves! I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the vegetable momo for a lighter dinner. It was well-priced, not too heavy, but still filling. I've never had a momo before this and didn't know what to expect; this dish was so yummy! A good blend of vegetables and creaminess (cashews/cheese). Our waiter was so friendly! He was patient with taking all our orders, checked in on us regularly, and offered to take a group photo. read more

Trisara - vegetable momo - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place caught our eye with previous reviews. Great menu with our fave Samosa Chaat. We had the most colorful and tasty Biryani along with perfectly cooked Salmon Tikka Masala. Mango Lassi was a perfect accompaniment We will come back to the city for this one for sure! read more

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Trisara is not hidden but definitely underrated. South asian food with strong flavors and many vegetarian options. My most favorites are chicken curry and lentil soup. The team is attentive. The small size of the restaurant makes it easy to get help from the staff. Can get pretty busy during dinner times. The decorations are very simple but combined with food, I have nothing to complain. Just a few minutes away from Mongomery muni station. Parking can be tough and pricey so it's best to use public transport options. Also offers delivering serviced like doordash. read more

Flavors are definitely there but I wish the meat itself was a little bit more flavorful. My husband got the lamb and the meat was a lot more tender and seasoned better. The curry itself was awesome. Portions were just right, a little bit smaller than expected but still we were left. Very satisfied. Not really a hang around place but more of a mom and pop shop. The service was also very fast, we were in and out in about 40 minutes. read more

crispy rice salad was unreal, tangy and spicy with so many textures going on. our server was super knowledgeable, walked us through the whole menu and nailed every recommendation. chic spot with a cool vibe. read more

Why haven't I tried this place earlier?! It's so good and comforting! Staff is very friendly, and helpful, food delicious. They have momos and goat curry!!! Sorry, was too hungry to take photos. Dishes come with complimentary basmati rice. Please go, show them some support and love all while enjoying delicious food. read more

I've passed by this place a few times on my way back from work and decided to check it out. The restaurant itself is quite cozy. All the crowds and cars kind of disappear once you go inside. I decided to order the Vegetarian Momos, Butter Naan, and Shahi Paneer to go. The gentleman who took my order was very attentive and friendly! He told me it would be out in about 15 minutes and so it was. Everything was packed well and included utensils. The momos were not huge, but weren't small either. They came with a serving a red/ orangish chutney. Honestly, they weren't terribly impressive. While still nice and warm, I wasn't able to get much of a distinct flavor from either. On the other hand, the Shahi Paneer was really good. They gave me a decent serving and rice, which from my experiences at some other places, you usually have to pay extra for. The paneer came in good sized chunks and was well cooked. Most notably, I asked for it to be spicy and was pleasantly surprised; there was a nice kick to it but it didn't overwhelm anything else. Everything melded nicely into the nice buttery gravy. The Naan was still warm and pleasantly fluffy, absorbing the flavors of the Shahi Paneer while keeping its own taste. Going back again, I'd skip the momos but would gladly come back for a second serving of the Shahi Paneer! read more

Good food we tried The tikka and another lamb plate both had a side of rice Delicious Great service and clean read more

Delicious food, kind staff and excellent service! It was the perfect meal and I will visit again if I come back to SF! read more

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New place. It's good! Nice host. Goat curry: 5/5 (but bones are annoying) Chicken momos: 5/5 (great without sauce - sauce cold & undersalted) Tikka masala sauce: 4/5 Samosa (on the house): 4/5 read more

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We went to San Francisco today and ate lunch at this great spot. The food was delicious and the variety was excellent. We had the samosas, chicken momo, butter chicken, chicken tikka tandoori kebab, sweet and sour chicken, garlic naan and mango lassis. Everything was fresh and delicious. The waitstaff was very friendly, attentive and seemed to genuinely care that we were satisfied with our meal and experience. We look forward to visiting again soon! I would recommend a visit when you're in the Union Square vicinity! read more

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Food & Ambiance is incredible! The staff was so lovely and kind, when asking waiters/ waitresses for their recommendations we got that but it felt like it was a friend's rec. I enjoyed all my food here and will definitely be coming back! Thank you to my friend Raj for showing me this wonderful place read more

This place is essentially PERFECT! I saw their sign outside offering lunch specials and decided to go with friends for dinner instead. We were so impressed. The service was warm, inviting, and top rate. (They even made a special dish for my friend who wanted vegetables with her chicken!) The menu doesn't list alcohol but they do have it and invited us to try some beer or wine. I got a Blue Moon beer and it went lovely with my meal. The portions are generous but not overbearing. The spice level was exactly what each of us requested. I got the vegetable korma mild, my friend tandoori chicken spicy, and my other companion chicken tila masala with vegetables added. The naan was to die for! Papa dans were crisp and not oily. It's a small and intimate space and so deserves to thrive in Union Square. The prices? So amazing! Their lunch specials are only 12.99 and I had my dinner selection, with rice for only 14.00. What a bargain for San Francisco!! All three of us complimented them highly and we all agreed it was the best Indian food we had eaten in ages. Go!! You will love it and it will become your favorite Indian restaurant too. read more

I got take out and Rice was dry, Gobi Manchurian was terribly oily, dal makhani had no salt or cream, vegetable tikka masala was very bland and watery read more

AMAZING FOOD! The service was great. Owner recommended dishes and made sure we were satisfied. The chicken biryani was flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. Chicken tiki masala is one of the best I've tried. Really creamy sauce and juicy chicken. Garlic naan tastes perfect paired with the chicken tiki masala. Hidden gem, will definitely be back read more

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Service is great. The owner seems to be very personable and gregarious. Food is fine; I wish the serving sizes were a bit bigger. I ordered a naan and a curry; the curry comes with rice; after I ate the Naan, there wasn't enough curry left to eat with the rice so I ended up just eating the rice with some salt/pepper. Naan had a bunch of uncooked spots. Curry was flavorful. I doubt I will go again though. read more

We were surprised at the high rating Trisara has. We had dinner for two around 7:30 on a weekday evening, butter chicken (3/5 spiciness), garlic naan, rice and chicken momos. First it took what felt like surprisingly long to get our food. Then when we got it, the momos didn't come out until we'd finished the curry/naan/rice. The butter chicken felt like it was missing something--just lacked flavor. Overall reasonable place but the 4.7 rating it currently has feels overrated. Wouldn't be opposed to trying again; maybe just had a bad night? read more

I went there and had very delicious Momos, the sauce they served it with was also so good. Service was really quick and I'd also recommend their chai. read more

Excellent food! Outstanding service! The place was clean, warm and delicious! We will be coming back and recommending it to all my friends and family! Check it out! read more

I ordered takeout. The food was ok. I was disappointed as the reviews were great. I did not like the naan. It had a stodgy texture.

Tasty food in a bare-bones environment. I had my favorite, saag paneer, and it was very good. Portion is not large. My wife had goat curry and liked it a lot too. And the naan was lovely, as was the little milky cake we had for dessert. And the prices are very fair for San Francisco. And the wait staff--just one person running all over--was super sweet. I have just two quibbles: it took a very long time to get our food and the rice was super dry. read more

Really enjoyed the goat curry. There was something so compelling about the sauce and as someone who doesn't regularly make South Asian food, couldn't figure out what it was. The meat was a little chewier than some Americans might like but I enjoyed it. Will come back to try the other dishes. read more

Got the lunch special, although the price has gone up to $12.99. Both the chicken curry and paneer were good. Samosa had a good kick to it. Free cup of chai was great. I'm still a little bummed that China Fun (the previous steam table / food by the pound place that was here before) has been replaced. I'll miss the spicy chicken wings. read more