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Category: Indian
Neighborhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Union Square
Mon-Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Good overall in:
1)Service
2)taste
3)value
4)Wait time
5)Quality consistency maintenance
Five stars because I would go out of my way to come here. Good for mixing it up. Love their chicken tandoori.
It's not often that I venture into Indian cuisine, but a recent lunch trip with some coworkers here has turned me on to a whole new world of flavor and spices.
While the decor inside is a stale palette, the outgoing service and meal more than made up for it.
A page of daily specials made its way down the table, and I eased into the Badami Chicken plate consisting of tandoori chicken cooked in a creamy curry with pistachios and cashews.
To start, a complimentary delivery of delicious Papadam bread came with 2 very distinct sauces. One was a sweet dip while the other was a flame throwing cup. I preferred the former... ( Taco Bell mild sauce makes me sweat, so I'm really not the best gauge for hot food. It tasted great, but I didn't feel like taking a shower after lunch )
The main courses came out in unison, and as a table of 6, it was a quality move.
The chicken was full of flavor, and the light rice mingled well with the robust curry. The proportions are filling, and after mixing in numerous mouthfuls of the Naan bread that came with it, my belt was beginning to lose interest in me.
I'm looking forward to tipping into future menu items here, and am sure I'll be back with the crew.
Need to ding these mofo's
We get takeout or delivery all the time, but as of late, they haven't bothered to answer to call waiting, so the phone rings and rings
I'll let the phone ring for a half hour and they wont pickup
Either get rid of the call waiting, take the call and tell them to hold, train your phone staff, hire more resources, etc etc
They also try to upsell you on extras, even when you say no, the phone guy insists. No I don't need any fuckin' rice, u dont need to ask me 2x, i ordered 2 naan and it's quite obvious my one entree is for one person.
Actually when ppl do that I start in with the random comments, like an Arnold Schwarzenegger robot, and waste THEIR time
Going to pick food up right now and tell them in person too, no yelp e-tough guy here :)
Food is still good tho, just need to get their act together
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Little Delhi is good, but I miss the days when it was the little shop on Jones with the owners behind the counter. The peas palou just isn't the same and I really miss the lady who would remember what I liked and give me suggestions on all the things they could make veg. I don't know how many times I got food from here. I really like the new place (ok, it's not really so new anymore) but I really, really miss the old place. It just isn't the same.
I visited this place twice.......and each time was a unique experience.
The food is inexpensive and very tastfull. I am not a big fan of indian restaurants, there I was in one for the first time.
My new favorite for Indian food delivery. Little Delhi delivers within the time they say they will (between 30 to 45 minutes), and sometimes even quicker. The chicken tikka masala and lamb tikka masala are awesome; the sauce is always thick and savory and not at all watery like some Indian delivery I have had in the past. The saag paneer is good but a little heavy on the coriander for my palate. The naan is good, especially the garlic naan. I enjoy the samosa also, although they only offer the potato/veg kind.
Reliable, delicious Indian food. I am so happy they deliver to my neighborhood!
I really enjoy the curry dishes here. During lunch time, when they mention spicy, it really is not that spicy but at dinner time, they seriously mean it. I does take a while to get your food. Been here many times and only had a few mess ups. Lamb in a chicken only dish. Rock in my curry. Still recommend this place.
Came here on a Friday with a large party (about 10 of us). Dinner was at 7:30 and granted it takes a while for everyone to get seated, catch up, figure out what to order...but I didn't get to eat till it was almost 9!
Service wasn't great (minus one) and the food wasn't all that great (minus one). My side of the table had the saag paneer (usually one of my faves, but this one had a weird herb taste...and not weird in a good way), bengan bharta, vegetable korma, chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken. I don't eat meat, but my friends couldn't taste the difference between the two chicken dishes...
Aside from the prices being cheap, I can't see why I would come here for Indian food with so many other options in the city. And that one fact alone isn't going to entice me to venture out to the 'Loin...not to mention my hair and clothes smelled like smoky tandoori the rest of the night (courtesy of our neighboring table).
Next time? I'll pass.
I got EXTREMELY sick after ordering food from here Spring of 09. I literally vomited for about two days and couldn't eat anything.
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Wow.... I don't even know what to say. We have been living in the city for 3 years and have been eating (what I consider) mediocre Indian food until today. Just ordered take-out from here and though it took a while (it is a Friday night), the delivery once it arrived was perfect.
I cannot recommend highly enough the Veggie Malai Kofta and the Saag Paneer. I consider myself as Saag Paneer connoisseur and this is the one. We will be ordering from here all the time.
Yay Little Delhi!
This place is like super yum fantastic. My boyfriend and I have only ordered from here for delivery via Grubhub. Every time the food comes fast (like 30-45 min.), the driver is always nice and it's hot! We are both vegetarian and have tried just about everything on the menu, but my favorites are the Chana Masala and Vegetable Malai Kofta. OH! and order the Peas Pillau. It's a little bit more expensive than just the regular rice, but totally worth it.
Also I wanted to apologize to the delivery dude from last week. I was the idiot that turned my phone on vibrate and you proceeded to call me like 23 times and leave 17 voicemails. It was a bit excessive, but I admire the dedication.
I love watching the Bollywood movies on their flat screen TV during the evening. Makes me want to...sing & dance!
Our party of 5 had...
Chicken or Fish(salmon) Tandooris, done but not charred. If you let the plate sizzle for a while the onions underneath will be tender. Plain basmati rice to let the flavor of the sauces shine.
Vegetable pakoras crisp not oily on the outside, tender & flavorful on the inside. Vegetables in mild(per our request) yellow curry good but a little bland. The spices in the curry did not pop out. There was a chicken marsala which I did not taste.
Service was excellent. We had a 2 year old in our party & she left a mess. They had a high chair for the child & friendly toward her the whole evening.
Prices excellent, $70 for 5 including tip. We have dined here many times & have never been disappointed.
A straightforward dining experience. We ordered, we got. No flourishes.
Paneer Makhani was delish, may not have been the best ever, but well executed and served just like I ordered- easy on the paneer, mostly sauce. Medium spice is nice, a touch of heat but not overpowering. Perfection. Garlic naan was garlicky good!
G. had the Lamb Curry and appeared to enjoy sopping it up to the last drop.
Not really in our neighborhood, so I'm not sure if we'll return any time soon. If it were down the street, I'm sure we would be there more often.
There were a lot of Indian customers in there so you know it's the real deal.
So my friend got a $25 gift certificate for $2. A dinner for two cost us $22. not too shabby. The food was SO tasty. Sorry I forgot the names of the dishes but we got the boneless lamb and the chicken (had a red sauce over it). We also got a red barbeque, sizzling (literally) chicken. That one was okay, a bit dry. The garlic naan was awesome and the little free chips (sorry i don't know what they're called) with the dipping sauce is delish!
We were promptly seated on a Sunday evening and ordered the Chicken Tikki Masala and Veggie Malai Kofta as our entrees, the Peas Palau(sp?) rice dish, and Garlic Naan. Not a very fancy establishment, but we appreciated the music videos playing on the flat screens. So many dance ensembles! So many creepy old male popstars serenading hot young Indian babes! Great conversation fodder.
As to the food, let's get on with it. The verdict? Tasty! The Veggie entree was quite good, and the food was prepared at our desired level of spiciness. The portions are decent for the price, the rice in particular is enough for four to share, so we had plenty left over. The Naan was soft and fluffy, hot to the touch, and very garlicky-good. Great for sopping up the sauces.
The wait staff was very good about checking on us often, refilling our waters regularly, and otherwise being very attentive. Good service!
Two of us ate with substantial amounts of food left over for $27, including a soda. There are no refills on the sodas and the flavors were good if not out of this world, so I'm tagging this with 4 out of 5 stars. Little Delhi is a good choice for Indian food in the Union Square area, and I'm looking forward to trying out other menu options. We'll be coming back.
On a recent 'Happy Hour' trip into The City, my friends and I decided we must have Indian food. When I suggested Naan 'N' Curry, Erin S. scoffed at me and said 'No Way...you have to try Little Delhi!'
We must have looked like we were starving as we dove into the bowls of steaming Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Daal Saag.. I'd never had Crab Pakora's before but they definitely started off the meal right and they also brought Papadums as a special treat. We asked for spicy on all the dishes and the spice was perfect. This was the kind of heat that built up slowly so you cold really enjoy the flavors of the food without sacrificing any taste buds.
At the end of the evening as our waiter was clearing our plates I asked him if I really had to leave and wondered if I just curl up on my chair and wait for the next meal time. I was definitely feeling the comfort of a self induced food coma. Don't forget to mention the Yelp coupon for 20% off your meal if you spend more than $50.
Best. Indian. Food. Ever. (period)
True love will find you, time and time again, at the most opportune moments of your life. I can honestly say that such is the case with me and New Delhi. New Delhi is, by far, the most intricate and jaw dropping flavor goodness that I have had in a loooooooooooooooooong time, with an endearing friend that boasts my loving devotion.
First off, it's the ambiance. The professional and yet friendly services are executed in impeccable perfection. They might seem a bit distant with you, because they dont want to rush you; they're keen on giving you the time to think for yourself. Afterwards, if you can't get it straight, they'll gently give you their recommendations for their most magnificent dishes.
Before, they serve you with your orders, the complimentary deserts (chips and three kinds of sauce that I cannot remember for dear life), bursts pouches of love and appreciation on the fringe of your palate. Make no mistake, this is New Delhi, baby!
Then comes the entree, veg. Pekoras! These are the most enticing little pieces of crispy and chewiness that you'll never forget in this lifetime. What's more? They actually don't serve the main dish unless you've told them to do so. And you'd better believe it, the paneer tikka masala that I've had is so sweet and savory that I'd want to camp out in N.D. for the rest of this lifetime.
Alas! after the fun and festivity, it was time to say goodbye. Guess what? with 2 nans, paneer tikka masala, chicken tikka masala, veggie pekoras, and milk tea, it was only 40 bucks, for two! The proportion's humongous so you can actually take it to go.
So, what are you waiting for? If you're in the area, be sure to check them out!
We stayed across the street at the Parc 55 Hotel and I had checked this place out on Yelp! for nearby Indian cuisine. Here's the rundown:
Very tasty specialty drinks at good prices. Yummy naan that was how I like it: pillowy and soft, with little char marks. The service was fine, no problems. I had the chicken madras plate. Super spicy and tasty. Get a Taj beer to go with that one. Prices were very reasonable for the city. Inside decor is cool with tall ceilings. The bar is cozy as well.
Four solid stars for a solid Indian restaurant with good food and good drinks. You can even find some coupons floating around in the local advert city guides, or print the one out under the restaurant info here on the page for Yelpers. Enjoy!
I grub hub this place once a month I think. It's the lazy treat. My reorder usually consists of: Spicy Tikka Masala, rice, samosa, and a random dish to top it off. I'm always annihilated afterward and can barely get up to put the left overs in the fridge.
I don't know if I'll ever go inside this joint (don't even know what it looks like). But I kinda like that. I just imagine that the delivery guy who always comes just cooks it inside his car with a hotplate hooked up to a car battery.
The papri chaat is a must have, as is the vegetable korma, as is the assorted tandoori platter, as is the daal saag, as is the badami chicken, as is the Little Delhi special bread, but that name's redundant because everything here is specially good!!
I was at a conference in San Francisco and went to this place because it was near the Moscone convention center and got good reviews. I was very glad my friend and I went. The food was excellent, especially the garlic naan. The service wasn't that great, but good food excuses a lot. I was also worried about price, but it was actually pretty inexpensive.
It's definitely a great little restaurant.
I called ahead for take-out. The guy on the phone asked if I wanted my sauce mild, medium or spicy. Spicy of course. He asked for confirmation... Spicy? Yes. Spicy! I should have reconsidered.
I'm not too familiar with the Tenderloin area but I will be sure to never take the same route I took in order to pick up my food. I was propositioned by a homeless guy (I've been told bum isn't politically correct in liberal San Francisco), asked for drug money from a crackwhore (I don't know the diplomatic term) and almost vomited on by a teenager that had a bit too much Colt 45. This is why I decided to take out rather than eat in... who knows what crazy characters I would run into if I spent more than a mere few minutes in the area.
I cannot comment on the service but the cashier seemed friendly. He didn't really say much... just handed me my food, took my money and thanked me for coming.
The food: Spicy! Almost too spicy for me to eat... and that is SPICY my friends. As far as I'm concerned, the hotter the better but JESUS ON A BIKE that was some hot Indian food. It was like flavorless fire. My naan was soggy and flat like a pita. Oh well, I tried.
I ordered delivery a week ago and now I'm hooked. It's SO GOOD! The Saag Paneer was excellent (the spinach flavor was not bitter and overpowering like some) and so was the Vegetable Malai Kofta curry which was super creamy. They have to be cooking in clay pots to get that amazing flavor. I requested spicy and it had just the right bite with the Raita cooling things down nicely. The portions are good and they also give you plenty of rice in true Indian style which was also perfectly cooked. You know the rice is great when you can just eat it on it's own.
Delivery may take up to an hour (which is pretty standard around town) it's well worth the wait! The delivery guy was really service oriented too.
I've never been inside the restaurant but everything from the order taking to delivery was perfect. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
While the food isn't bad, I am not super impressed with Little Delhi. I have eaten there a couple of times. I honestly can't tell the difference between the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken. The bengan bharta lacked complexity. The rice and naan were fine though.
This is the best Indian DELIVERY place I've tried.
Two things I loved was being able to order online and not being charged for delivery if the order is over $20.
I ordered:
1 Chicken tikka massala
2 orders of naan
1 Rice
1 Aloo Paratha Paratha (bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes)
1 samosa
I got all of that for $20.
The naan and Tikka Massala were particularly tasty. I didn't care much for the Aloo Paratha Paratha but the regular naan was delicious.
I would definitely order from them again.
Phenomenal food. If you like good hard core Indian food this is the place to go go. I have never been to the restaurant but order food from here almost every week. These guys understand the words 'spicy' and 'hot' . If you love spicy food and ask them to make it so they will lay it down thick and not shy away.The heat will burn you slow and will get you sweating in no time.Delicious!! But be sure to ask them to lay down the spice which takes every single dish away from the americanized taste that most Indian cuisine in the US leans towards.The lamb korma is to die for and their butter chicken is very addictive.The starters are okay but the tamarind and mint chutneys with the samosa are extremely good.
This place is very reasonably priced for quality this good.
1 Badami Chicken
2 Garlic naans
1 Rice
1 Kulfi
$21
Awesome!
Whooo!!!!! Last night I was sunk. No place that delivers good Indian food to soma, or so I thought. I trepidatiously made the decision to order from a place I'd never even heard of,.. Little Delhi, and have their delivery service handle it. Not only was the food delivered fast, but it was one of the best chicken vindaloos i've ever had! So excited. and had enough left over for dinner tonight. SO happy!!!!! Thank God for Little Delhi!!!! You will forever now be my Indian delivery!
Man I am still stuffed from lunch at Little Delhi. I can't believe I have worked 2 blocks away from this place for 2 years & never been here! Man have I been missing out.
Brian W. & I went here for lunch today. We each had one of the specials, chicken tandoori & some other chicken dish with rich, smoky sauce. I couldn't even pronounce the name. The lunch special came with rice, salad, side dish, & naan. For $.50 more we got garlic naan. So worth it! Their naan is fresh, light, & fluffy. Plus you get a whole naan (4 slices) each! Somehow I managed to eat all of it. It was so delicious dipped in that smoky sauce. I couldn't finish all of my food but Brian cleared his plate, as usual. All that food for $7.50 is quite a steal. I'll be back & bringing lots of friends to Little Delhi!
We ordered take-out from here about two weeks and were happily surprised with our order. We got the saag paneer, aloo gohi and chana masala with plain rice and naan. There was no delivery fee and they showed up with our order before the time specified on GrubHub. The driver was also very friendly. The food was really good for take out. The saag paneer was very tasty and although I've had better aloo gobhi and chana masala they were decent. The naan had to be some of the best I've ever had. So overall we were extremely satisfied, especially since the total order was less than $35 with tip! We'll definitely order from here agin!
Great food, great service, never super crowded. A hidden gem near Powell Station.
Used to have a more traditional taste, but over the last year has morphed somewhat to fit American sensitivity.
Still awesome, and I eat there consistently.
I'm picky about my Indian food. One of the things I noticed when coming out to CA is that a lot of the tomato based dishes are very sweet and sort of taste a bit like Chef Boyardee. Not sure what the reason behind that is...
Anyways, Little Delhi is definitely one of the better restaurants in town. The taste of the tomato based dishes is spot-on, and in comparison with other places, the menu is massive and diverse. Lots of North Indian items like my estranged favorite, Malai Kofta.
Price is not too bad. They deliver. Better tasting than Pakwan, and not trying to be something else like Rotee or Indian Oven. Unpretentious Indian food at its finest.
I think this is the very best Indian food in the city. You have to put your game face on to brave the neighborhood but it's worth the risk. The prices are great and the service is fantastic. AND they show cool Bollywood movies on the screen. This place puts Naan and Curry to shame and I LOoove Naan and Curry. Little Delhi puts way more care and thought into their preparation and presentation and it is not lost on us.
I have walked past this place several times and the last time when I was in the area I had a particular craving for some samosas so I decided to head on in.It was not that busy and I took a seat at the counter and was given a menu. Everything else on the menu looked good,but my focus was getting the samosas that I was so craving.
Next up,I ordered to go and withtin a few I got my samosas.The prices I believe didn't exceed $7 dollars and I got 3 big samosas with 2 sides of dipping sauce.I remember one being green..
One bite and I just loved it..the potatoes and spices just flowed while in my mouth.My first time tasting the sauce which I thought had an interesting flavor,but still I loved every bite of the 3 that I had.
Yummy indeed.
If you are in the area check out this place.The rest of the menu sounds delicious and well since it was quiet I can't comment much on the ambiance.However,the person who took my order was nice.
I'm not really sure what everyone is raving about. My friend (an Indian transplant, btw) and I ordered the bengan bharta (spicy), chana saag (spicy), aloo paratha, and roti. The spectacularly colorless food came very nicely packaged, decently priced, and on time.
We were starving and couldn't go beyond even a couple spoonfuls of the dishes with the breads. She looked at me and said: "Is this supposed to be Indian food?"
If you are used to authentic Indian, don't eat here.
Awesome takeout. It arrived hot at 7th and Howard and everything was delicious. It was slightly salty and the dishes seemed pretty standard but it's totally solid and satisfies. Not overly greasy either.
Your parents will love it and the foodies in your group will sneak back for seconds.
Love this place. The first Indian Restaurant I've been to with diner counter and service.
Little Delhi is a converted diner--went there for a good curry and got exactly that. Service was super-friendly, and when I said I wanted it hot, they brought it HOT.
I highly recommend. Fun place for a quick bite.
You know, I liked it just fine. The food was good. I think, though, next time would be take-out. The service wasn't bad, it was just... um, weird. You know that paranoid feeling when you are high that everyone is watching you? That is kinda like being here. Perhaps they are a bit too attentive.
Our full dinner for two, with appetizers and drinks, came to a very reasonable final bill. Prices are good for the quality of food and portion size. I'd even expect to pay more. In fact, I'd go as far as saying the quality of food is of a fine-dining tier.
It's just that the uber-service, the hawks-swooping, the waiting attentively in the wings (or, directly behind us, as it were) was a bit off-putting.
But then, some people like that sort of thing.
Recommended? Yes. It's yummy.
I wasn't particularly hungry when I came here, but you wouldn't have guessed that the way I scarfed down my food. The free appetizer was good -- their mint chutney is delicious! I could order a glass of that and drink it.
I ordered the chicken tikka masala, extra spicy and garlic naan. I was pleased with both. The naan was pretty standard, the chicken was juicy and tender. It is hard to make chicken tikka masala spicy I think -- they did a pretty decent job. I think I just need to travel around with my own Dave's insanity sauce.
Anyways, the food was nice and the service was also great. My friends also enjoyed their food -- we all had to box ours, my food was pretty delicious the next day after I heated it up. Yum.
I look forward to coming here again.
My favorite Indian place in SF so far.
This place is great for lunch which offers lunch specials that include rice AND naan. This place has the best tikka masala I've had so far. It goes great with their warm buttery freshly baked naan. The spinish curry is also delicious. You must try it, ask for it on the side with whatever you may order you won't regret it.
Starting a few years ago, I decided to throw myself into a lifelong quest to try as many Indian restaurants as possible, as Indian cuisine happens to be my favourite.
Let me just start with the service:
I've noticed that a lot of people have commented on the quietness, weirdness, lack of overbounding enthusiasm, etc. Sure, the waitstaff might not have the bubbly nature of those who work in a more "up scale" venue... But, guess what? They have been extremely nice to me everytime I have gone in. They have been extremely efficient. They had taken my order, brought me the food I ordered, and gotten me the bill when I was done. They don't hover. They don't interfere.
They don't up sell dishes are try to get us to add on dishes, and only suggest things when asked. They allow me (and whomever I might be sharing the meal with) the space to enjoy my food. Best service I've ever had.
Now, the food:
I eat a vegetarian diet. One of the many reasons why I love Indian cuisine - it caters very well to non-meat eaters. The non-meat selection is great. To start, I get the Samosa, Aloo Tikki, or Vegetable Pakora. YUM. Then, for a main dish, I usually get Aloo Gobi, Aloo Matar, Okra Vegetable, Vegetable Korma, or Mixed Vegetables... Or a combination of a few of those. And, as far as the rice goes, I love the Peas Pillau (rice with onions and peas). And, to go with all that, I usually get garlic naan.
And, I almost always get my food just a tiny bit more spicy than what the waitstaff/cooks would consider medium spicy. I love spicy food, and this restaurant offers dishes that could be as spicy as an authentic home cooked Indian meal would be.
Now, you might be thinking, "jeez, this girl sounds like a pig." I am not. I am usually with, at least, one more person. And, if I am by myself, I never eat it all in one sitting. I order enough knowing I can take the rest home and feed myself with the leftovers for the next few days. And, trust me, this food is still good the next day, right out of the fridge.
As far as the location:
So, it's in the tiny lil' Tenderloin bubble. The only (singular) problem I had walking there was that one homeless drug addict decided to aggressively call me a b!t@h from across the street, because, as I walked past her, I didn't look her in the eye when she asked me for a few dollars 'cuz she needed a fix. So, I would rather use my money to feed myself. Call me greedy, but. hey, I pay taxes, I work two reputable jobs, I maintain a drug free life, I am doing my best to avoid homelessness for myself. One crack addicted homeless lady calling me names because I chose not to give her a few dollars? I'm more than happy to subject myself to that for a good meal. No matter what, you are going to cross paths with some less than desirable characters in the Tenderloin. If you can't handle the location and live in the delivery radius, get them to deliver. If you don't, suck it up and know that a yummy meal waits for you inside, and you only have to deal with the minute space that is The Tenderloin for just a couple minutes.
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Category: Indian
Neighborhood: SOMA
Category: Indian
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Category: Indian
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Category: Indian
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Category: Indian
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