Ritu - Indian Soul Food

The best Indian restaurant I have visited so far in Bay Area. Though their menu is simple, the presentation, ambience, service, price are beyond just simple. I and my friends drove from Sunnyvale to San Francisco and though it was late in the night there was zero hesitation to accept and serve us. Totally satisfied!

Top notch customer service! Almost didn’t go because of how the reservation charge was worded. Glad we went in and there was no wait for a table. If you like Indian food and normally share a few plates, opt for the lower tables, not high chair ones. Had so much food that was over flowing and spices were just right to hit all the taste buds! Only wish they would’ve had a soup, then this would’ve been a solid 5 star restaurant for us.

One of the best Indian restaurants in San Francisco. It was a unique variety of taste that she wouldn’t see anywhere else. Some of the dishes that we absolutely loved was their fried chicken, vegetable korma, chili cheese garlic naan, and thier kofta. Some things that we would not recommend ordering would be their samosas as they were kind of just OK.

Summary: a high end Indian restaurant experience with a counter service prices. What a great discovery! Beautiful and clean space. The chef is very passionate about his work. The food felt very high quality, great service and attention too. The food tastes great and looks beautiful. I have been looking for a good new Indian restaurant for so long. Really exceeds the expectations on many fronts. Also a great Bollywood playlist, keep up the great work!

One of the most underrated Indian restaurants in San Francisco. This is a hidden gem. The interior, ambiance, presentation, service, and food is 10/10. I would definitely recommend this restaurant above the others in San Francisco. Paneer and Kale Kofta - 10/10 - Tasted very fresh and was the perfect amount of gravy to kofta. Often times, koftas are soaked in gravy which makes it soggy so I appreciated how this was presented. Dal Makhni - 8/10 - A little on the creamier side and heavy but good in small doses. Garlic Naan and Onion Kulcha - 7/10 - No complaints here. Bread was good. Carrot Halwa - 9/10 - Perfect amount of sweet and the brittle was a great touch. Highly recommend. Will be back here again!

We ordered the ribs, lamb korma, paneer curry, garlic naan, eggplant side dish, and saffron rice. The eggplant is actually my favorite - they should make it a main dish 😂😂😂 so good with rice

I ordered their At Home Meal Kit and loved it!! The food was as fresh and tasty as the dine-in. I could mix and match easily and enjoy it in different ways  to my liking. It was delivered all the way to RWC on time. The portion was quite large and we made 3 meals out of it. I ordered two vegetables roasted cauliflower/artichoke/peppers and roasted tofu/onion to be mixed with the korma sauce and enjoyed it as a mix veg korma, tofu korma and roasted veggies by themselves. Also ordered manchurian sauce and forgot to order pakora to go with it.. but it goes great with brown rice or noodles.   Hubby is looking forward to getting chicken, lamb and fish and I want to get the steamed millet next :) Oh and don't forget to order the side of Mumbai Trail Mix, it goes great with drinks and salads!

I don't go out for Indian food much but friends took me here for Diwali. What a treat. Really fresh food and slow cooked dal. The meats and fish were super tender. I'll take my family when the come to town. Loved the chicken makhani, dahi poori, and steamed fish. They also have a surprisingly good and diverse wine list (and plenty of good beer)

I'm thrilled to welcome this exceptional, family-owned restaurant to the neighborhood. From the owner to the chef to the waitstaff, it's truly a family affair--and that warmth and care radiate through every aspect of the experience. The service is both gracious and impressively informed, with staff eager to offer thoughtful recommendations and share their passion for the cuisine. We sampled the Samosa Chaat, Paneer Lababdar, Goat Korma, and Dal Fry, accompanied by perfectly blistered garlic naan. Each dish was a masterclass in complexity and balance--layered with vibrant spices and deep, soulful flavor. You can taste the tradition and love in every bite. The space itself has been thoughtfully remodeled since its previous iteration. It's inviting, intimate, and ideal for relaxed conversation over a shared meal. Bir Kitchen will definitely be part of the regular rotation for me!

After reading some positive reviews on Yelp. We visited Bir Kitchen on a Saturday evening and impressed. The restaurant was new, clean and perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends or family. The booths were comfortable, dishes and cutlery were new and sparkly clean. The staff were welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. We started off with a delicious gratis appetizer. It was similar to a thin vegetarian tostada. We also enjoyed paneer pakora with tasty mint chutney. YUM! I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and my BF enjoyed paneer tikka masala with Naan and basmati rice. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. Prices were reasonable, especially for the quality. I'd absolutely recommend Bir Kitchen and can't wait to go back. Ideal for a romantic evening or any time you want fresh, satisfying Nepalese cuisine. One benefit is Reyna's across the street-The concha's smell amazing!

Super tasty food, affordable prices, and incredible service. My wife and I decided to eat out for the first time with our 1 month old and although it was a scary experience, the staff here accommodated us in the best way possible and made our experience thoroughly enjoyable. I think we may be able to eat out more often based on this experience. They even went as far as to offee to hold our fussy crying baby so we could enjoy the meal. Amazing job Bir Kitchen, we'll absolutely be back to explore the vast menu. They use super fragrant szechuan peppercorns in some of their dishes, which was very tasty.

The best North Indian/nepalese food in the Bay Area, and there's a lot of competition. We lived and worked in north India for 3 months and I might be the only white person who gained 10 lbs there so I consider myself a connoisseur. Depth of flavor, freshness, and breadth of menu! The longest grain, most delicate rice I've ever seen. Chole Bhature! Hard to find!

Excellent food, the food was very much like how it is cooked at home. This is probably my most favorite restaurant in SF for home style indian/nepali food. Loved the thali, will come again!

Stopped for lunch while in a walk-in the neighborhood. The waitress offered to read the menu to my wife since she only had her sunglasses. The food was hot, tasty, and plentiful. We wish them well on their Grand Opening.

Great service and delicious food! I'm vegan, my husband isn't, and we both left very happy. They just opened 2 weeks ago so go show them some love!

The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. I ordered a curry and an appetizer and brought it home after a long day at work. It was food for the soul. So happy!

Food was really tasty (try the chili corn) and service was super attentive. Cute place to go for a dinner with friends.