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Mela Tandoori Kitchen
(Now Closed)Indian Restaurant and Afghan Restaurant$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
"Great Lassi selection"(6 Tips)
"Amazing grilled meats, quite good tikka masala."(2 Tips)
"Roti, mattar paneer and chicken tikka"(2 Tips)
"... serve a variety of naan. We ordered garlic and fruit and nuts. Nice..."(2 Tips)
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Sabina B.October 27, 2016Best, most authentic North Indian food I've had in SF (or the US for that matter). Every dish is super tasty - be sure to wash it down with the masala chai and save some room for the Gajar ka Halwa- Martin CunananDecember 17, 2016Get the lassi flight. I ordered 🍓,🌹 and mango.The chicken tikka, benghan and chicken saag were delicious.They serve a variety of naan. We ordered garlic and fruit and nuts. Nice ambiance as well. 😁
- Best Indian lunch buffet I've found near SoMa. Great Lassi selection: peach is a nice change from the ubiquitous mango.
Isha DNovember 28, 2013Takes a while, but great food! You absolutely have to get the Falooda and the Firnee here (both desserts)! The best I've ever had in the US.
Megan AllisonApril 26, 2017Great food, nice atmosphere. Service can be slow, enjoy yourself with an Indian beer or Shiraz.- Maciek JanickiSeptember 9, 2015Amazing grilled meats, quite good tikka masala. Definitely worth checking out!
Maira ShafqatJanuary 17, 2013One of our favorite place in the city for Indian/ Pakistani food. Great service and yummy food:)
SarahJanuary 22, 2017Waited 30m for a table (with reservation) + 2h more for food. Staff completely ignored us after we ordered. Didn't get apology until we asked for the manager. No money was taken off the final bill.
Narayan BabuFebruary 13, 2013The food was kinda pricey and not really tasty. I wouldn't recommend this place.
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Mela Tandoori Kitchen
536 Golden Gate Ave (btwn Van Ness Ave & Polk St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Mela Tandoori Kitchen is San Francisco's premier Indian and Pakistani restaurant.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 447-4041
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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