A Desi Cafe Menu – San Francisco, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : San Francisco, CA

Low-key North Indian spot with beer & wine offering traditional plates in a basic space. Based on 203 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

A Desi Cafe 94122

Address:
1501 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Phone: (415) 759-9088

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Hours

Friday 3–9 PM
Saturday 3–9 PM
Sunday 3–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Veggie Samosas
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with potatoes, peas & spices
$8.50
Vegetable Pakora
5 pieces of potatoes, cauliflower, onion & spinach fried in a chickpea batter
$8.00
Assorted Appetizer
2 veggie samosas & 4 pakoras
$14.00
Papadum
2 pieces Crispy spiced lentil wafers
$4.00
Aloo Chaat
Fried chunks of potatoes, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers & spices
$8.00
Chicken Chaat
Diced chicken mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro & spices
$9.00
Lentil Soup
Yellow & orange lentils delicately spiced with a piece of lemon
$9.00
Chicken Soup
Creamy & lightly spiced soup with diced chicken & a piece of lemon
$9.50
Lamb Samosas
2 pieces of fried flour wrapped with ground lamb
$9.50
Tandoori Entrees
Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled chicken (on the bone) marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices.
$16.00
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Boneless chargrilled chicken marinated in fresh herbs, spices and homemade yoghurt.
$16.00
Lamb Boti Kebab
Boneless chargrilled lamb marinated in yogurt, fenugreek and peppercorn
$19.00
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with aromatic herbs, cumin and cilantro
$15.00
Tandoori Prawns
Prawns marinated in turmeric, ginger and spices
$18.00
Paneer Shashlik Tandoori
Indian cheese cubes grilled w/ peppers, onions, and tomatoes all roasted in clay oven
$17.00
Vegetables
Mattar Paneer
Cubed farmer’s cheese and green peas in a tomato base gravy.
$14.00
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade farmer’s cheese, spices, ginger and cilantro
$14.00
Malai Kofta Curry
Cheese and potatoes balls served in a mild cream sauce
$14.00
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, bay leaves and spices.
$14.00
Mix Vegetables
Mixed fresh vegetables cooked in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices
$14.00
Navratan Korma
Mix vegetables cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins and saffron sauce
$14.00
Paneer Makhani
Cottage cheese sauteed with onion and ginger in a rich sauce.
$14.00
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs.
$14.00
Yellow Dal (Lentils)
Yellow lentils delicately spiced with garlic, cumin, and coriander.
$14.00
Bhindi Masala
Stir-fried okra
$15.00
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach cooked with potatoes, spices, ginger and cilantro
$14.00
Aloo Matar
Potatoes and green peas in a tomato base gravy wit spices topped with fresh cilantro and tomato
$14.00
Paneer Masala
Farmer’s cheese in a moderately spiced garlic and onion gravy based sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and tomato.
$14.00
Dal Makhani
Slow Cooked Dark Lentils
$15.00
Baigan Bharta
Tandoori oven roasted eggplant blended with home made onion gravy and topped with cilantro and tomatoes.
$15.00
Chicken Curries
Chicken Masala
Dark meat chicken curry cooked in an onion gravy with spices
$17.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce, a southern Indian delicacy.
$17.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken in a moderately spiced; garlic and tomato bas sauce
$17.00
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken in a sauce of butter, tomatoes, and spices
$17.00
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked in a creamed spinach sauce and fenugreek
$17.00
Chicken Coconut Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce w/ garlic tomato sauce
$17.00
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a mild cashew, golden raisins and saffron sauce
$17.00
Chicken Achari
Pickled boneless chicken w/ tangy sauce (in house specialty)
$17.00
Lamb Curries
Kashmiri Gosht
The classic lamb curry
$18.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked w/ potatoes and herbs in a spicy sacue
$18.00
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins, and saffron sauce
$18.00
Lamb Coconut Curry
Boneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce w/ garlic, onions, and tomato sauce
$18.00
Lamb Achari
Pickled boneless lamb with hot and tangy sauce (in house specialty)
$18.00
Hydrabadi Kofta
Minced lamb balls stuffed w/ raisins and cashew nuts in a curry sauce (another house specialty)
$18.00
Saag Lamb
Lamb with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, onions, and fenugreek garnished w/ cilantro
$18.00
Seafood Curries
Prawn Masala
Prawns sauced with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron.
$18.00
Saag Prawns
Prawns cooked with spiced creamed spinach and fenugreek
$18.00
Prawn Pepper Masala
Prawns cooked with fresh green peppers, onions, and spices
$18.00
Fish & Prawn Combination
Fish and prawns cooked in a spiced gravy
$18.00
Prawn Coconut Curry
Prawns cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce with garlic, onions, and tomatoes
$18.00
Saag Fish
Tilapia cooked with spiced creamed spinach and fenugreek
$18.00
Fish Korma
Tilapia cooked in a mild cashew cream, raisins, and saffron sauce
$18.00
Fish Masala
Talipa cooked with spiced creamed spinach and fenugreek
$18.00
Bread
Plain Naan
Flour eggs and milk topped with butter
$4.00
Roti
Whole wheat flour baked in the tandoor topped with butter.
$4.00
Garlic Naan
Naan with fresh garlic and cilantro
$4.50
Aloo Paratha
Naan stuffed with spiced potatoes and fresh cilantro
$6.00
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with onions and fresh cilantro
$6.00
Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb.
$7.00
Kabuli Naan
Naan bread stuffed with ground cherries cashew raisins coconut and almonds. topped with butter.
$6.00
Rice & Biryanis
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with vegetables and nuts
$16.00
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced chicken and nuts
$17.00
Lamb Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with spiced lamb and nuts
$18.00
Prawn Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice with prawns and nuts
$18.00
Basmati Rice
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top.
$5.00
Small Basmati Rice
Plain white long grain rice with peas on top
$3.00
Side Orders
Mango Chutney
Mango relish.
$5.00
Pickles $4.00
Cilantro Mint Sauce
(1.5oz)
$0.50
Raita
A refreshing blend of yogurt, spices, cucumbers and carrots.
$5.00
Tamarind Sauce
(1.5oz)
$0.50
Hot Sauce $0.50
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Fried milky doughnuts dipped in cardamom flavored syrup.
$6.00
Saffron Rice Pudding
Basmati rice cooked slowly in milk, cashews, pistachios and golden raisins.
$6.00
Beverages
Masala Chai
Milk and black tea
$5.00
Mango Lassi
Yogurt sweetened with mango puree.
$6.00
Soda $4.00

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Reviews

Luca
Got the Saag Paneer, Hyderabadi Lamb Kofta, Garlic Naan, and Basmati Rice. Everything was delicious and perfectly portioned. Service was friendly and the food came out all together fairly quickly.

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Garey Gan
I was hoping this would be a no frills, “hole in the wall” kind of restaurant that served good Indian food. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing and I feel the need to warn otthers and provide feedback.

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El Rivers
Cute little India food restaurant, family owned. I talked to one of the owners for a while and they really keep it legit. It has an authentic flavor and good portions for what you pay for. The service was good and the food was hot, fresh and enjoyable. The dishes were packed with flavor and I felt that there was a perfect amount of spiciness to the food. I asked for mild and it was just right!

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Luis Turrubiartes
Came here to try out a new restaurant and the flavor definitely did not disappoint. Everything was on point and very light but filling. Service was a little slow, only because it seemed short staffed, but the waiter was quick to try and help as fast as he could. I think what we liked the most and felt was different here was the garlic nan as it was moist and light. Will definitely be back to try more stuff out!

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Tyler B
Fantastic food. Great selection of everything you would want including chicken, lamb and vegetarian. The garlic Naan is a must and the desserts and drinks all contribute well. Service was best I’ve had in a while. Great local joint.

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Richard R
Chicken tikka, couldn’t have enough. Lamb thingy we got was good, first time I tried it though so can’t compare to other places. Spinach thingy was also good but have had better in other places. Bread was greaaat. One of the best mango lassi I’ve had. I think I would of gave this a 5 if the spice was a little bit stronger as a personal preference.

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Hoshun Lam
Awesome naan as its always cooked perfectly with on point flavors. Excellent curries including the vindaloo and masalas. Wonderful lassi. Great price. Perfect and friendly service.

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Mohammed Hanif
very bad service and absolutely no quality. We ordered 4 cups of tea, and it had no taste. when I complained, they did not refund, nor offer to remake, instead kept the tea which I had issue. probably going to sale it to someone else.

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Joseph Thibeault
Samosas, naan, rice, and chutney were great. Chicken tikka masala sauce was not that great. Decent folks inside and good service.

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Wing Poon
Tried for the first time today, they changed the prices from the pictures on google (everything a dollar more). Food wasn’t especially good, Chicken Tikka had too much tomato and saagwalla not enough spinach wasn’t really what I had in mind. Roti was also too thick for me.

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