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Tilak Indian cuisine features familiar items like chaats, curries, and Tandoor specialties that are crafted as authentically as possible — preparations that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the Bay. Likewise, Chef Tilak also brings his world experiences together to create new and unique tastes you’ve never experienced before. Whether you’re dining in at our wonderful Bernal location, sharing a meal with family at home, or planning your next big event, we’d be happy and humbled to make your meal as special an experience as possible.
Compact corner cafe that offers traditional Indian chaats, curries, veggie items & Tandoor dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3501 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 647-4036
Website: https://tilaksf.com/
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Reviews
Jim Tierney
Been eating here basically since it opened. Used to be another Indian place that I frequented but when Tilak took over, the food took a leap up.
It’s still one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Easily. Everything is so good and flavorful… from basics like dahl and butter chicken to more unusual dishes like masala lamb racks and goan prawns. If something on the menu looks a bit unusual, that you don’t recognize from other Indian places, I recommend going for it.
Tilak himself and the rest of the staff are friendly and awesome, but the food… Just great stuff all the way down the menu.
So, yeah, easily my favorite Indian place in SF and the place we’ve been doing our company holiday dinner for the last five or six years.
… moreIt’s still one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Easily. Everything is so good and flavorful… from basics like dahl and butter chicken to more unusual dishes like masala lamb racks and goan prawns. If something on the menu looks a bit unusual, that you don’t recognize from other Indian places, I recommend going for it.
Tilak himself and the rest of the staff are friendly and awesome, but the food… Just great stuff all the way down the menu.
So, yeah, easily my favorite Indian place in SF and the place we’ve been doing our company holiday dinner for the last five or six years.
Ashwin Mudigonda
This place will soon turn into a template for the glorious days of ‘the old’ guard of Indian restaurants in the bay. In an unassuming interior painted bright with turmeric yellow you will find conventional north Indian food that you may soon long for, given the rapid evolution of the Indian food scene in the country.
I got the dahi papdi chaat and it needn’t have come with the edible flowers. The chaat was good, though the tamarind date chutney could be better. I also ordered the saag channa and bature. The saag was delicious and creamy and the bature were not giant balls of dough, but a pair of oval shaped bread. They had been well leavened and were stretchy and paired great with the channa.
Overall I’d come here for comfort food on a cool night seeking warm home fare.
… moreI got the dahi papdi chaat and it needn’t have come with the edible flowers. The chaat was good, though the tamarind date chutney could be better. I also ordered the saag channa and bature. The saag was delicious and creamy and the bature were not giant balls of dough, but a pair of oval shaped bread. They had been well leavened and were stretchy and paired great with the channa.
Overall I’d come here for comfort food on a cool night seeking warm home fare.
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It’s quite affordable and server did a good job that I can definitely reflect. The food itself is stale. Doesn’t have the greatest flavor at all.
The big problem is that both of me and my friend had diarrhea right after this dinner
We got super sick
I am not sure if they’re using holding ingredients or they are just not sanitized
But it’s a very serious concern
… moreThe big problem is that both of me and my friend had diarrhea right after this dinner
We got super sick
I am not sure if they’re using holding ingredients or they are just not sanitized
But it’s a very serious concern
Genie Ess
Came here on a Friday evening around 6 pm and was seated right away. We were promptly greeted and seated and asked whether we wanted ice in our water.
We ordered the following: Aloo Tikka Chaat Bites, Gobi Mussalam, Chicken Tikka Masala, along with Lemon Rice, Bhature, and Garlic Naan.
The stand outs for me were the Bhature – best to eat while still hot. It was so airy and delicious. I used it like a pocket to eat with the items we ordered. Their chicken tikka masala was very creamy and flavorful but not too salty. You can pick from four levels of spiciness. We picked level 2 which was not spicy at all for me. But I can handle some spice.
I don’t think I would order the lemon rice again. The naan had the perfect amount of garlic. Next time I will just stick to the naan and Bhature.
We had plenty of leftovers as there were only two people in our party. Parking wasn’t too bad because we came on the earlier side. There was a steady flow of patrons and some purchasing take out but it never got crowded. Staff were all wearing masks.
Would definitely revisit this neighborhood restaurant.
… moreWe ordered the following: Aloo Tikka Chaat Bites, Gobi Mussalam, Chicken Tikka Masala, along with Lemon Rice, Bhature, and Garlic Naan.
The stand outs for me were the Bhature – best to eat while still hot. It was so airy and delicious. I used it like a pocket to eat with the items we ordered. Their chicken tikka masala was very creamy and flavorful but not too salty. You can pick from four levels of spiciness. We picked level 2 which was not spicy at all for me. But I can handle some spice.
I don’t think I would order the lemon rice again. The naan had the perfect amount of garlic. Next time I will just stick to the naan and Bhature.
We had plenty of leftovers as there were only two people in our party. Parking wasn’t too bad because we came on the earlier side. There was a steady flow of patrons and some purchasing take out but it never got crowded. Staff were all wearing masks.
Would definitely revisit this neighborhood restaurant.
Sanae Takagawa
My husband and I ate at this restaurant, and the food was amazingly delicious!! We know it used to be a different but still an Indian restaurant, but the quality of the food is an another level. We will definitely come again. Highly recommended.
… moreGretchen Atwood
A friend of mine who moved to Santa Rosa said that when she’s back in SF the first place she goes is Tilak’s. And I can see why. Super tasty food, good service and price. Not a flashy place just real good food and vibes.
… moreRachel Way
Our favorite Indian restaurant in SF. Consistently delicious whether we order takeout or dine in. Rich and dynamic flavors with spice level adjusted to your preference. Medium spice starts packing a punch. Friendly and quick service. Their mango lassi is thick, sweet, & tangy – difficult to put down!
… moreAmol Jha
Fantastic food! Would highly recommend the Butter Chicken and the Biryani!
… moreKarl Stratos
Good butter chicken and fluffy garlic naan. Plus the chaat is nice. Recommend.
… moreSTAN TAYLOR
I have to say this is one of the best places in San Francisco. If you never tried Indian cuisine, my advice is to try it. I will tell it’s unbelievable unforgettable and memorable so cheers and enjoy. And the chief Tilak is a magician!
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