Kasa Indian Eatery

What a joke; this ain’t Indian food at all. Not even anywhere close. The paneer is just uncooked stale paneer which doesn’t even have anything resembling desi paneer. It’s my worst Indian food experience in the US. Please stay away from this, for the love of god. Not worth a single penny spent here. There are a ton of good Indian options in SF area. Update: by midnight we had stomach upset and vomiting. The paneer was stale. Also reporting to local health department. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Kasa catered food for our diwali party. The food was delicious and we received rave reviews from our indian friends. Anamika also prepared a special dish that we requested which was so thoughtful of you. I would highlight recommend Kasa for any of your catering needs.

Delicious North Indian eats. Chai just like moms with no SF style alternative milk. 😆 🤣 But here's the thing, I'm a kathi roll lover. One of my most beloved street foods. This is not a kathi roll, tasty AF but not my legit kathi roll love. Naan or roti don't make a kathi roll. The fillings is delicious curry but not but traditional kathi roll style. NYC has my heart for kathi rolls (53rd and Lexington). We will be back for sure, great vibes.

great casual Indian food. Highly recommended.

Great value and very good food. The chicken Tikka and Gobi Aloo were really delicious. I also tried that day's special which was a carrot zucchini curry dish and it was also very tasty. Got the chai but I probably wouldn't get it again.

Oh so flavorful food. Clean and friendly staff. Only question is...combo meal is $16.95 and you have to order two entrees. No problem, but when you choose 2nd item, they charge you an extra fee. Huh?? Uh...about the price INCLUDING the required extra entree?entrees?! Otherwise, all great!!

I've been coming here since they opened and to be honest their food has gotten better. Today's lamb curry was de lish and the lassi was not too sweet, which is perfect. The new decor has cute and beautiful Indian trinkets scattered about. I hope you go enjoy!

Plate comes to about $13-15 after tax (and tips), with 2 options to pick. Very tasty. Had the chicken tikka masala and gobi aloo. Self-serve restaurant. EDIT: Came here recently during Covid lockdown in 2021. Friend and I both felt terrible after eating. Maybe it's the low turnover, but there seems to be something wrong with the food quality.

Delicious, home-like food made with fresh ingredients. Super quick and friendly service and kid-friendly options available. This is our go-to dinner after school-pickup, when we are too tired to cook and craving for a yummy Indian home-like meal. Their thali reminds me of thali from my home, back in India! This place is grandparents and toddler approved too! So grateful to have you in our beloved, vibrant neighborhood!

Kasa, the kiosk frustrating. I fell I've done it recently and could just order what I wanted. Being forced to answer several questions in an attempt to up-sell me rather than just letting me order what 'm looking for. Thank you. We've been coming to kasa for many years and I'm glad you made it through Covid.

Good food for a reasonable price. Very hit or miss, some things are good, but others are not so great. I'd stick to the dry foods like chicken tikka, samosas, chai, but be cautious with the curries, they can be a little blander/watery.

The other day I wanted some tea after my lunch and walked up to this place before my meeting. It took about 25min to get my tea order. There wasn't anyone in the restaurant. The tea came with 2 parle G at a whopping price $5.44 . The tea tasted good but tad too sweet. They sell ready to make tea packets and it says on the cover that it would take 5min to make tea. The ambience is beautiful. Will try their food when I am not crunched for time

The music they play is literally awful. I dined in there twice and the music makes you feel like you are in a horror house! That said, however, they literally have the exact same flavorfulness as well as that harmonious tastefulness of that phenomenal Indian Chai, to which I have literally been introduced years ago by a previous roommate of mine, namely Aaki. I've had the same chai many times in Pakwan in San Francisco as well, however Kasa's version of it is almost the same as Aaki's version, which my tastebuds were originally programmed by. They also serve it with 2 pieces of Parle C biscuits, which could not be farther beyond 'Cute' and thoughtful! Despite the terrible music, they deserve my 5 stars for the yummy stimuli they caused.

Don't be like me---don't forget the check in gives you one free samosa with purchase! I literally checked in and forgot to redeem it! Came in because they had a sign in front that said "best chai." That sounded like a challenge I was willing to take. The Chai was really good, I would definitely buy it again. The mango Lassi at around $7 was a miss. Super bitter. Like it tasted really sour and bitter all at once. Like 2 1/2 stars. It wasn't a pleasurable drink Their chai was amazing. I got the cold chai. 4 stars great! Service was super slow and not very friendly, and I didn't try their food.

Good classic Indian food they everybody can enjoy. They offer all the classic dishes with a few of their own specials. I recommend you give them a try.

We love this place. They have the best kati rolls i have ever had. Love the fact that this place is woman owned too!! Got to meet the owner. She is lovely. Kasa is always clean, well staffed and the food is super tasty. I often get the chicken tikka masala roll (small) and a kachumber salad. The chicken is very well seasoned and so tender. I love the accompanying sauce and the pickled onions. i wish the kachumber did not have carrots but that's just my personal distaste for carrots. Kasa is a must try for yummy, well priced indian food.

This place just gets worse by day. 15 years ago was much better than it is today. The food, it doesn't matter what you order is always bland . Indian food is spiced and full of flavors. The customer service is horrible, So much like the food. I said "thanks, thank you. I did not hear no word back. Before anyone could go around and see what you like or want to eat.now, you depend from the pictures and words on wall because they blocked the food.

Kasa Indian Eatery is an amazing food establishment that helps out the community! I work for a non-profit in San Francisco and they quickly agreed to donate 24 burritos for our hard working volunteers! We are very thankful for their generosity and willingness to help the community. The food was amazing, ready at the time we agreed on, and perfect portion size.

We've been so busy with the holidays, and needed some delicious, fortifying food. Kasa, of course. Their thali plates are absolutely wonderful, so many delicious and healthy choices. Chana is always my favorite. Delicious, healthy and satisfying food. Just perfect! Enjoy!

I used to work here at Kasa's inception. It was a down to earth spot with a HUGE emphasis on quality. To see how far it's fallen since then is sad to me. I loved this place and ate their food everyday. It's clear the product quality has gone down substantially over the years and with the expansion. Watered down tamarind sauce?! It's not even remotely as good as it used to. And that's just a condiment. Everything has been watered down. The tikka masala is almost flavorless. Aloo jeera is gone, which is awful considering how popular it was, it was one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast while I loaded up the truck at 7am. The roti are raw and mushy half the time instead of flaking and crispy. I can't tell you how many times I was told to "toss it" for it not being just right when I was at Kasa and running their food trucks with my team. Now the Kati is overfilled and unappealing. And done get me started on the asinine pricing. $9.50 for two samosa? Those are flour, potatoes, peas and spices. I don't know why I come back. I suppose nostalgia and to see some folks who stuck around. But this isn't quality anymore. It's a far cry from the food that made this place so special so long ago. I mean heck, it's been years and the signs I made in the dining room and the one on the inside of the bathroom door are still the ones I put there. (The bathroom door one specifically... that's just disgusting.) to give you an idea. I made that sign..... before Instagram existed. This restaurant was once a very special place to the neighborhood and to its staff. Not so much anymore. I mean shoot, the accolades they list on their site are from ten+ years ago. I'll come for the samosa and a familiar smile occasionally. But not because it's worth the money any longer. Kasa needs to reevaluate if they want to sell quality or just make money. . There's too much excellent indian food in this city for this place to fall so low.

So, this is a tough one as I love Kasa's food and have been going there for years. So, that alone gets it to 2 stars. Unfortunately, we had a terrible experience on December 23. We got our order at 8:37 PM. The person working the register told us that they are placing the order in to go containers as they close at 9:00 PM but that we could eat there. We enjoyed our Kathi rolls and Thali and were starting to finish up when the clock struck 9:00. Immediately, the person at the register told us that they were closed and we needed to leave. We said ... just a few minutes as we were finishing up. She came back a minute later, told us that we were trespassing, and threatened to call the police. Moreover, a friend of hers entered the establishment, came up to our table, and began yelling at us to get out. It was mayhem. We placed our food in the trash receptacles and walked out, still being yelled at by her friend who did not even work there. I've never been accused of trespassing at any time in my life, much less 2 minutes after closing time at an establishment where I dropped $70. This is sad as the food is pretty great.

I love that Kasa has a restaurant in my neighborhood. They have seriously amazing chai. And if you bring a heat stable container, they'll fill it for you. Today I finally caught Taco Tuesday! It's a great way to try different dishes in a small portion for an affordable lunch. I appreciate the vegetarian options and the different days of the week specials. Everyone's super nice behind the counter too. The food is a bit spicy, but I think I'm cultivating a palate for authentic Indian food.

I, in all my life, have never made my homemade masala chai as bold and flavorful as Kasa's best in the City by the Bay. At first, I started with Blue Lotus chai made with star anise, and it had come out just plain spicy chai after my successful homemade brew. Next was both the masala chai spices and loose leaf Assam black tea leaves I bought from Rainbow Grocery Co-op. After my experimental brew, it came out a less spicy, less flavorful hot chai. So I thought I would turn to Kasa Indian Eatery. The way Kasa's chai wallah preps her chai, it's magically a real deal in the first few sips, but not as spicy as I expected. It's enough to conjure up the image of Mumbai's busiest streets. I will definitely have another cup of Kasa's Garam chai the next time I visit! If they have enough pouches to sell out, I might be one of the chai lovers to have that. Cheers!

Intrigued by a Taco Tuesday offering, I wandered into Kasa and was looking at the various taco offerings before I remembered: The things I like swaddled in a tortilla are Mexican in origin. Hard pivot to the rest of the menu. My background isn't in design but I appreciate a menu that's easy to navigate and Kasa's could use some revision. I settled, eventually, on a 1/2-sized entree (Karahi Paneer) plus naan with which to sop it up. Kasa's web site speaks of vibrant flavors and fresh-ground spices. Others have remarked that the food isn't oily, as some assess Indian cuisine to be. Though my sampling of the menu was small and though I didn't dislike the Karahi Paneer, describing it as vibrantly flavorful would be inaccurate. It wasn't oily but nor was it flavorful. It was fine stopping far short of delicious. The hot, spongy naan proved a winning accompaniment. The overall yelp assessment of Kasa appears to be about 3.5 stars which feels right. This wasn't the best Indian fare I've eaten but it was good enough and I'd not be averse to sampling more widely from the menu to see if their other offerings pack more of a punch.

Kasa has beautiful restaurants in the Bay Area with a heart. The decor is gorgeous with pretty details sprinkled around. For example the bench outside the Redwood City restaurant is so pretty and show cases the colors and designs of India. The food itself is very comforting. It is inspired by the recipes of the founder's grandmother and it is delicious. I love the chai there and love that they have a chai kit. They also have a location in Castro, San Francisco with its own unique decor and very friendly staff. Thank you Kasa for sharing your food and beauty with the Bay Area.

We ordered catering for my friend's birthday party from here. We ordered chicken tikka masala , Naan, rice , Yogi salad , Chana Masala & Karahi Paneer. Food - Food was good. Chicken tikka masala , Karahi paneer both were very tasty. Channa masala was average . But def the Right amount of spice and good quantity. Packaging - The packaging was amazing. There were 2 layers of aluminum foil and they were all spill proof. Very thoughtful system. Def recommend trying it out.

Tasty but overburdened with reinventing the wheel of how to serve Indian food in a no-table-service way wasting a LOT of single use plastic along the way. It's also pretty darned expensive. It IS tasty though...just wasteful annoying and expensive.

I have been dining at Kasa for many years and I absolutely love their excellent dishes. Everything on the menu is delicious, and the kati rolls are perfectly portioned. The spices and ingredients used in all their dishes are deserving of high praise. Thank you, Kasa, for providing a wonderful dining experience and for being a generous supporter of the community.

The food is so good and staff if really friendly, quick service as well. Samosas are delicious .

The curry was on the light side but it was ok, pretty decent. The lamb was very good, great texture for curry, with some fatty bits and juicy. The problem was the rice, which I kind of feel bad to rate it three stars. This was a delivery, the rice was cold but that's not the reason. It was in chunks, obviously the restaurant didn't take time to prepare it. And worse is that it wasn't broken rice but probably something like jasmine rice, which is unusual for curry dishes. I don't know the reason but seems lack of attention like every done as a cafeteria. Price is quite fair, that's probably why. Overall pretty decent actually.

Such a lovely restaurant. Delicious food, cozy and welcoming atmosphere, truly great. The best part is this restaurant is a loyal and generous member of the community, actively participating in various fundraising efforts. Truly a gem.

This place is so cozy and the food is so good. The music is good and at just the right level of volume allowing for enjoyable conversation.

4.5/5 Kasa is our go-to quick bite for fusion Indian food. We love their chai and samosas for a snack and their kati rolls for a meal. The flavors are there for fast Indian food and satisfies our craving each time. The staff is always friendly and it's easy to make an online order to pick up. They also have ordering kiosks there. The samosas are flakey and amazing. They hit the spot every time. I highly recommend! The kati rolls are good but I wish they came with a little more inside them. The chicken tikka masala is my favorite. You can pair any of the food items with a cup of their chai as well.

Kasa has been such a friendly yummy cozy neighborhood spot for so many years now! I was in today picking up the adorable mini samosas they donated for an SF Mime Troupe event- they were so kind and efficient, and the restaurant was beautifully decked out in strings of cempasuchil and other fresh flowers. They usually have cool specials, the tacos(?!) looked dank- what a gem!

We decided to try this place for Restaurant Week, but we had to pick up the food since the restaurant wasn't open because of COVID-19 and the code wasn't working on the restaurant website to have it delivered. Also, we had a hard time finding parking that we had to double park while I got the food. However, we didn't have to wait long when we went to pick it up. For Restaurant Week, they had a $40 Family Meal that included: 1 Yogi Salad, 2 containers Cinnamon scented Basmati Rice, 4 Samosas with Chutney, 4 Large Naan, and 4 entrees of your choice. We decided to get the Mango Lassi and Kasa Chai drinks, the Gulab Jamun (traditional Indian Donut), as well as the Chicken Tikki Masala, Paneer Masala, Turkey, and Lamb as the entrees for the Family Meal. The drinks were okay. The Mango Lassi was kind if like having a fruity milkshake except with Yogert. Also, I wished it had more Mango flavor. As for the Kasa Chai, I have tasted better Chai Teas. I was hoping to have a really good Chai Tea because the signs and website was saying it was good, but it was a let down. The Gulab Jamun (traditional Indian Donut) was yummy. It was basically like a donut hole in sweet Rose Syrup. It was sweet but thankfully not too much. It was also really good warmed up. Just wish there was more than just two for the price I paid. The Chicken Tikki Masala and the Paneer Masala were yummy. It was your usual good tasting Masala sauce. Both the Grilled Chicken and the Paneer (Cheese) was good and had lots of flavor from the Masala Sauce. The Keema Muttar was okay, but it lacked flavor especially compared to the other entrees we picked. This needed more seasoning to add more flavor since the minced Turkey is so lean. The Lamb Curry was our favorite since it was flavorful and was thankfully not gammy. Also, the slow cooked Lamb and Potatoes were very tender and soft. The Yogi Salad had Salad Greens, Raw Vegetables, Rajma Beans, Corn, went well with the Citrus Dressing especially with the crunchy Fried Chickpea Puffs that gave it some texture. It made a combination and was a decent sized Salad. The Samosas were pretty good. They had a little kick to them, but thankfully not too much. Also, they had a nice flavor and were really good when hot. As for the sides, the Naan (Indian flat bread) was really big like the size of a tortilla for a Burrito. It definitely filled a plate and was as big as my head. Also, there was some nice char to the Naan, but I have tasted better. The Basmati Rice was soft and similar to other Basmati Rice. Overall, this was a great deal for a family of 3-4 people for Restaurant Week since it is very filling and was $25 off. Also, the best thing was the Lamb that was full of flavor.

First time in San Francisco! And this place hit the spot ! I would totally recommend it here. Delicious food and great customer service .

Been coming here for years, so figured it was time to write a review lol I always order the chicken tikka masala naan roll, which is essentially a chicken tikka masala burrito, and it never disappoints! The chicken is always cooked perfectly & the naan is delicious. Their mango lassi is also pretty bomb. I've never seen it too too crowded in here which I like. It's always clean, and the staff are nice and helpful.

Kasa Indian eatery has the tastiest chicken tikka masala I've had in a long time! The sauce is a smooth, delicious and savory, the chicken is warm and tender. Check them out and enjoy!!

Dropped in for lunch and decided to dine in since no one was there. We ordered 4 roti rolls and two drinks. The food was meh at best: 1. The rolls were barely warm. 2. Nothing was spicy even though all were ordered as extra spicy. 3. The rolls themselves were very sloppily put together. Some were part wrapped, some had filling everywhere, they were all diff sizes. It's not like there was a rush, we were literally the only people there. Best part of our meal was the mango lassi because it had cardamom. As someone already said, Kasa has definitely changed. It used to be so good, flavorful and spicy.

Used to be one of my favorite spots. Regrettably I would advise folks to avoid it now. The Kati roll is an outrageously poor value at $10. Absurdly small. The samosa shows 2 when ordering via caviar/DoorDash. But you will only get one. Deceptive. The light snack in the attached image will run you $16 before any tip or other fees.

Not sure what changed at Kasa around 2019, but it is now bad in terms of the food quality. It makes me sad to write this poor review because it was once a favorite restaurant choice in our family. I walked to the bathroom and saw a stack of ready-made, packaged flat breads (it looked more like a tortilla and not roti). My dining partners curry appeared to have been previously frozen (even if it wasn't frozen, there was a clear change in the quality). Kasa is different now, and it is not in a good way. Hopefully management takes to heart the constructive feedback, and makes some changes.

i came here for a quick bite today, and i decided to order the roti kati roll with chicken tikka masala. i found it convenient that you are able to order online in advance, and are also able to schedule a day and time to pick up your order. because kasa is located in the castro, it was easy to pass the waiting time by walking around and browsing the other shops in the area, and that time often passes by really fast :) the roti kati roll was pretty small for the price i got it for. however, the chicken tikka masala filling was delicious! it was just the right amount of spice that i was craving for at the time, and the chicken was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of bite to it. overall, i'm hoping to come back to at least try the chai and samosas, as they both seem to be popular items to order. i always find myself craving for indian food, and my order definitely satisfied those cravings for the time being!

Situation - I ordered a Super Chicken Tikka Masala Kati Roll, which is essentially a burrito - My last visit was in June 2020 after not having gone for several years Overall - The size of the Kati Roll / burrito was good, but the taste was just okay, probably something I wouldn't order again - When I did have the normal Kati Roll's, several years ago, I remember them being tastier than the burrito-sized roll - During socially-distanced times, they do have very clear marking on where to stand, order, and pay

Masala tasted like straight tomato sauce from a can and had no spices in it. Outdoor seating was pretty cramped. Mango lassi tasted completely sour I would give more stars if it was labeled as something uniquely its own; as an " Indian " restaurant it wasn't up to par and was disappointing to say the least. Samosas were decent though.

I'm officially addicted to Kasa Indian Eatery! Their Chicken Tikka Masala is like a flavor explosion in your mouth. Can't get enough!

Ordered Kati roll which cost $17. What I got was a micro burrito (roll), small salad, and a samosa. I would pay $7 at most for this. The kati roll was about the size of a Taco Bell cheesy bean burrito which cost about $1.99 or something like that. The only thing big about this order was the cost.

Just not that good, the flavors were plain the mango lassi was not good I ended up throwing it away, I wish is was better because I love Indian food and I live close.

Delicious and fast Indian food: the lamb curry is particularly good. The small wraps are just right for a quick snack!

The food here is good. It could be better but good enough. First time ordering here. I don't want to say the food is just good because I've only had the masala and garlic naan. I like the naan that's crispy a little outside and soft inside but this was just fluffy but good. I ordered something else and it else a bit salty the more I ate. Good price though for a la carte. Good snacks or a quick bite.

Food is good and very fresh. The kiosk ordering system is pretty awful, however. The atmosphere is ok-ish. I would like this place a lot more with table service.

Dishes laid out & waiting on you to order.....like a buffet where the server dishes out your portion as opposed to made fresh Mr & I chose the Thali Combo w/ paneer masala & cumin potatoes. Came with daal, naan and cilantro topping w/ chopped onion salad, pickled onion and yogurt Paired it with samosas and mango lassis. Samosa was also sitting out under a heat lamp & it was greasy. The lassis were thick and had a clumpy consistency. The paper straws had no effect and quickly disintegrated The flavors were bland and the meal was average. The hunt continues for a go-to Indian spot on SF

Excellent food and service. Genuinely appreciate the hospitality. I met the owner Anamika and she was sweet! I will definitely be back.

Update: Thanks for lying to me, business owner! Here's my receipt. 1 Chicken tikka kati roll: 10.95. Maybe you should save the passive aggression for somewhere else, and upgrade your portions to something reasonable. I've ordered this exact item several times in the past and it was never this skimpy, guess something changed. Never again.

Kasa catered food for our diwali party. The food was delicious and we received rave reviews from our indian friends. Anamika also prepared a special dish that we requested which was so thoughtful of you. I would highlight recommend Kasa for any of your catering needs.

Meh is the word. Kasa used to be full of flavor! The dishes we ordered this week were ones we'd gotten for years, but now are just so underwhelming and shockingly low in flavor. There are so many fantastic Indian restaurants in San Francisco, I'm sorry to see Kasa has gone downhill. To top it off, I paid $5 to get my takeout packaged in reusable containers--but 90% of the meal was still given in disposable containers. Probably not a great idea to upsell without the follow through... If you're in the neighborhood and want Indian, Kasa is still acceptable and not too expensive, but it's a far cry from the many flavor-rich Indian restaurants in this city.

Had a great experience with their catering for a large family dinner to kick off our wedding weekend. We fed about 100 some people for about 2K with ample food and leftovers. Was grateful that the restaurant is nut free and that there was multiple options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free guests! Also really appreciated the allergen list and labeling- what a great attention to detail. Worked with the team on meal suggestions and appreciated their flexibility and communication. Many guests got several rounds of helpings because the food was delicious. Would definitely use again for catering and would love a restaurant to frequent in the East Bay!

Decided to give this place a chance because they had a thali with a good variety of dishes and regretted it! The chicken tikka masala was so sour, it had a ton of lime and no other flavor. I couldn't eat more than 2 bites of it. The dal and paneer too barely had any flavor. Overall, under-seasoned and not worth $20

It's been ages since I've eaten here. Tonight I had an absolutely fantastic experience here. food was out of this world, service was fast and friendly, and restaurant is immaculately clean. Employees carefully following all covid-19 safety precautions. Hand sanitizer everywhere. Outdoor dining area very clean.