Photo: Chad Santo Tomas / GoogleThe Best Indian in San Francisco
What is the best indian in San Francisco?
By consensus across 4 independent sources, Copra, Rooh, Besharam lead the indian ranking in San Francisco.
How the consensus ranking works →The ranking
CopraⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #7
Slow-cooked octopus that cuts like butter, ultra-tender black cod, and rasam poori spiked with passion fruit anchor star chef Srijith Gopinathan's lush coastal-Kerala room.
RoohⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #9
Koya and ricotta-stuffed black morel mushrooms slathered in decadent yakhni sauce lead this polished modern-Indian spot that isn't shy about oysters or pork belly.
BesharamⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · Eater · r/sf #10
Blue cheese folds into the fluffy parathas and the pani puri arrives with mint-tamarind water spiked with actual gin, at Heena Patel's cheeky riff on her native Gujarat.
Keeva Indian KitchenⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #6
The Kashmiri chili-spiced lamb rogan josh builds a satisfying heat that lingers in the mouth, at this casual Inner Richmond spot known for curries and biryanis.
PakwanⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #2
No-frills Pakistani-Indian counter where the curries and biryanis come cheap, generous, and consistently excellent across its Tenderloin, Mission, and Ocean Avenue outposts.
TilakⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #3
Chef Tilak Gurung's hearty menu ranges from tomato-heavy Goan specialties to refreshing aloo tikka chaat and Himalayan momos in a homey Mission room.
TiyaⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation
Order the goat ghee-roast taco and the yogurt chaat strewn with crispy potato and edible flowers at the Sarkar brothers' buzzy contemporary room where seasonal produce brings a Californian edge.
Udupi PalaceⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #5
Perfectly crispy dosas filled with well-spiced potatoes have kept this South Indian vegetarian institution on Valencia humming for years.
Viva GoaⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #4
The coconut-heavy Goan curry is complex, slightly sweet, and loaded with generous amounts of shrimp — the Marina's go-to takeout for curries, tandoori, and naan.
Amber IndiaⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · r/sf #11
A daily lunch buffet and a weekend 'endless brunch buffet' in a category all its own draw crowds to this downtown mainstay for curries and naan.
Aaha Indian CuisineⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · r/sf #1
The arm-length dosas are works of art that give a satisfying crunch when you tear into one, at this beloved South Indian spot in the Mission.
Diwali Indian CuisineⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · r/sf #8
Feast-sized South Indian portions without a dip in quality — the dosas here, packed with onion, potato, and grated paneer, are some of the best in the city.