Shalimar Restaurant

"Shalimar is a San Francisco favorite, with even District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston including the Tenderloin outpost in his standard lunch options. As Touta Baher wrote in Broke-Ass Stuart, “everything about this place just screams good vibes and positivity.” The mini-chain has served juicy lamb, goat karahi, and indulgent paneer for nearly 30 years." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff

"Indian restaurant Shalimar went dark sometime in the last number of months." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Shalimar doesn’t have time for your pleasantries or chit-chat. You’ll get in and out of this Tenderloin spot in under 30 minutes—and for under $20. The casual Indian and Pakistani place also has a pretty bare-bones set-up: just a few tables and an open kitchen in the back. Some of the curries are a little heavy on the oil, and none of the food, from the chicken tikka masala to the saag gosht, will change your life. If you’re nearby and need to shovel something into your mouth before you transform into your hangry alter ego, this spot will do." - Julia Chen

"Shalimar is one of those old-school, no-frills South Asian joints that is iconic because the food is so damn good and plentiful; its chicken karahi is no exception." - Sophina Uong

"This Indian restaurant has a cult following for a reason — Shalimar is putting out some of the most reliably tasty food in the city, like succulent chicken tandoori; spicy, saucy okra; and destination-worthy goat karahi. The freshly-made naan is also a must, and the biryanis are well worth an order, too." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff