Samosa (2 pcs)
$6.99
Potato, pea, and herb turnovers served with tamarind chutney; two pieces.
“Tadka is delicious, has friendly staff and is always worth a visit. I love their samosa and the palak paneer”
Indian Appetizers
Vegetable Pakora
$7.50
Vegetable fritters are served with chutney for dipping.
“Awesome vegetarian food! Veg Pakora, Samosas and veg gravy with bread basket was amazing.”
Fish Pakora
$10.99
Marinated fish is deep-fried and served with chutney.
“Great Punjabi food! Good vegetarian options and open late. The food reminds me of home.”
Chicken Pakora
$8.99
Marinated chicken is deep-fried and served with chutney.
“Absolutely loved my experience at this Takda Indian restaurant! The food was bursting with authentic flavors – from the buttery dal makhani to the perfectly spiced butter chicken. The naan was fresh and fluffy, and every bite transported me straight to Punjab. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the dining experience even better. The ambiance had a cozy, traditional touch that added to the charm. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy real Punjabi cuisine.”
Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.99
Tandoori chicken pieces come in a creamy tikka masala sauce.
“One of the best chicken tikka masala”
Palak Paneer
$14.99
Paneer cheese cubes are cooked with spinach and spices.
“This is one of the best Indian restaurants in the sf area. I really like their butter chicken, palak paneer, garlic naan, tandoori roti. Awesome service.”
Butter Chicken
$16.99
Boneless tandoori chicken with yogurt and tomato puree.
“I recently had the pleasure of dinning here with my family. It was extraordinary from start to finish. The food was standing, best butter chicken I’ve had! The customer service was also a 10! Highly recommend!”
Daal Tadka
$13.99
Yellow lentils cooked with a blend of spices.
“Daal and lamb curry had great flavor and spice. Loved that the food came in dinnerware that made me feel like I was eating in someone’s home. Great and fast service”
Biryani
Lamb Biryani
$20.99
Lamb and biryani-spiced rice with a choice of three heat levels.
“Best lamb biryani in sf”
Goat Biryani
$20.99
Goat and spiced rice cooked together as a biryani.
“Love their goat biryani !!!”
Chicken Biryani
$18.99
Chicken and biryani-spiced rice with a choice of three heat levels.
“This place is So good and I was in the neighborhood and tried their chicken Biryani.Staff is so good Will be back !!”
Vegetable Biryani
$16.99
Stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables and a blend of biryani spices.
“Love going there after work Love their vegetable Biryani Thanks”
Tandoori
Chicken Tikka Kabab
$15.99
Boneless marinated chicken cubes are cooked in a clay oven.
“Chicken tikka with garlic nan was so delicious !!”
Chicken Leg Tandoori (2 pcs)
$15.99
Two marinated chicken legs cooked in a traditional clay oven.
“We have a late dinner and found the underated Indian restaurant. Chicken briyani, naan garlic bread, chicken butter and chicken tandoori were a muat try. They seved the dishes quickly. Open till 2 AM.”
Lamb Chop Tandoori
$22.99
Marinated lamb chops are cooked in a clay oven.
“My favorite dish for now is lamb chop and palak paneer is so good !! They play IPL cricket league all day !! Highly recommended”
Lamb Seekh Kabab
$15.99
Marinated ground lamb is skewered and cooked in a clay oven.
“Awesome food ! Enjoyed every bite of Punjabi food”
Naan Bread
Garlic Naan
$5.99
Naan topped with chopped garlic and cilantro.
“This place was very authentic! Lamb curry was absolutely amazing and garlic naan was so soft and tasty! Would definitely recommend to family and friends to dine in or just take out and enjoy at home! Friendly staff, food amazing, service was definitely above and beyond! Took my family here and we enjoyed the food. Atmosphere was very homey and really can tell that they care about their customers and how they enjoyed the food!”
Plain Naan
$4.99
Clay-oven-baked naan bread, with butter available as an add-on.
“Had a dinner at this place today. Very authentic Indian taste and prices are very reasonable. Reminds me of back home.”
Onion Naan
$6.99
Naan bread is stuffed with onion and cilantro.
“Can only speak to the butter chicken and onion naan, but it’s among the best in the city. Just moved to the neighborhood, and they’ve treated me like family every time I’ve gone (probably twice a month on average). They were even gracious enough to accept an order a few minutes before closing.”
Peshwari Naan
$6.99
Naan is stuffed with cream, cherries, and cashew nuts.
“I love getting the peshwari naan with a chai tea for a not-too-sweet snack. The peshwari naan is filled with a sort of frangipane, gently sweet, nutty, and spiced. The top layer is brushed with ghee and the body is crispy on the bottom then soft and chewy throughout. Their chai tea is excellent and pairs perfectly with it. And they are open until 2am!”
Seafood
Prawn Tikka Masala
$18.99
Prawns stir-fried in creamy tikka masala sauce.
“One of the best north Indian restaurants Will be back again with family”
PRAWN COCONUT CURRY
$18.99
Charcoal-broiled prawns are cooked in moderately spiced coconut cream.
“Great little spot I frequent. Good healthy food. Reasonable prices. Authentic Indian food. Their mango lassi and chicken leg tandoori are bomb”
Prawn Curry
$18.99
Prawns are cooked with a blend of spices in curry sauce.
“Best Indian food around, on top of that they made me feel like family.”
Karahi Prawns
$18.99
Stir-fried prawns with garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices.
“One of the Best North Indian Food in mission district !!!!”
Fish
Fish Curry
$18.99
Tandoori-cooked fish simmered with a blend of spices in curry.
“Ummmmm not sure what anyone is complaining about. This place is amazing!!! I come from Scotland in Glasgow where there is AMAZING Indian food and this is one of the only places in the city that comes close or better! So good and staff are so nice. Fave Indian place in sf. Trust!!”
Fish Tandoori
$18.99
Marinated fish roasted in a traditional clay oven.
“I'm new to the area for a couple of months and I'm so happy to have found this place. Indian cuisine is one of my favorite comfort foods, and Tadka hits the spot every time. Their Shrimp Tikka Masala, basmatti rice, and cheese Nan (not officially on the menu but the chef is so nice and always makes it) is heavenly. The people here are so kind, and their food is amazing. I don't go anywhere else for Indian food.”
Pizza
Chicken Tikka Pizza
$18.99+
Tandoori chicken pizza with tikka sauce, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
“We ordered the chicken tikka pizza, samosas, and mango lassi and they all hit the spot. The samosas are exactly what you’d expect seasoned well and by the time we brought it home it was the perfect temp to eat. The chicken tikka pizza comes with a green sauce on the side that perfectly compliments the sweetness of the dough and the mango lassi was exactly what you want in a sweet dessert/complimentary beverage to end the meal. I’ll continue to recommend them and order in the near future again.”
Paneer Pizza
$18.99+
Pizza topped with homemade cheese, sauce, onion, and vegetables.
“I come here every time I visit San Francisco. We love the paneer pizza, paneer tikka masala, and naan”
