Trisara

This place was crowded at 350 PM, which is a good sign! the food is outstanding, so some of the best Chicken Tikka Masala and samosa that I have had before. The garlic naan was good too. Gave it a 5 for food. Service was good too. Small place, so atmosphere not great. Overall, very good!

What does one do after cocktails, soak up the booze with some solid grub. Tirsara came to help, especially on a windy cool SF night. You walk into Trisara and you get the home cooking smell in the air. It's nothing fancy, yet the food does the talking, the service is lovely and the prices just right. Love their naan, the lamb biryani, the okra , the tandoori all yummy . Simple dishes cooked right leaving you with a smile and a happy belly.

My Nepal friend Jiwan served the most delicious Indian food with kindness. I really love this delicious curry with rice and nan! Additionally, the tanduri chicken was delicious, too! My friend Jiwan is kind and professional in treating customers. I will visit there soon to eat Indian curry! My friend Jiwan thank you. :)

I tried lamb Biryani & garlic naan and it was pretty good. The owners were very friendly even offered me a cup of tea. If you want to try indo/Nepalese cuisine while in San Francisco give it a try. Its also centrally loacated in downtown San Francisco.

Soul food. If you are craving for something simple and home style food after a long day .. I would recommend this place for sure .. they have other options but I was traveling and it’s a Monday and was looking forward something simple and not too much spicy and they served me the right flavors to my pallet !!!

This place deserves 5 star and I have good reasons for it. It is a Nepalese place but you will find the menu pretty similar to Indian. So what's the difference - it is how Nepalese food is made. I tried the Spinach chicken and I can totally feel authentic Nepalese taste. More turmeric, slightly higher salt, super soft chicken likely cooked in cooker with more liquidy gravy topped with generous amount of cilantro. All very typical of Nepalese style of cooking. Even the Mango Lassi was pretty solid - felt fresh and not going sour whatsoever. If there was anything which was a little underwhelming - it was the Aloo Paratha. It was good but it was made like Bihari/Nepali style. If you are expecting Punjabi style paratha - you will be disappointed. Ambience is ordinary but given the place is located in SF downtown, I won't complain.

Don’t get fooled by the reviews. Below average food with a lot of color and no flavors. Chicken momos were okay. Service is poor and decor is very bad. Do not go. I will not be going again. They do not know how to cook Indian food. In my opinion, these type of restaurants are giving bad image to authentic Indian restaurant.

So glad I found this gem! The chicken tikka is moist, and the curry (medium spicy) packs a flavorful profile! Will definitely be back. Met the owner too.

Trisara is not hidden but definitely underrated. South asian food with strong flavors and many vegetarian options. My most favorites are chicken curry and lentil soup. The team is attentive. The small size of the restaurant makes it easy to get help from the staff. Can get pretty busy during dinner times. The decorations are very simple but combined with food, I have nothing to complain. Just a few minutes away from Mongomery muni station. Parking can be tough and pricey so it's best to use public transport options. Also offers delivering serviced like doordash.

I visit SF fairly often for work and everytime I do, I make sure to try a different Indian restaurant. It's one of my favorite foods and I love trying new spots while traveling. It had been a minute since I had tried Nepali - Indian food so when I discovered this restaurant on Yelp, I decided to give it a go. It was only a few blocks from my hotel and their menu looked great. I went with my favorites - samosa, garlic naan, and vegetable korma. It was ready and waiting for me when I arrived and everything was packaged well. The samosas were perfectly fried with a delicious filling of potatoes and green peas. They came with a tamarind sauce for dipping. When I order these they typically come with a mint chutney of some sort, so I would have loved to have that option as well. The garlic naan was a wee bit too hard in some spots, but the chewiness was spot on and it was a great vessel for my korma. The korma itself wasn't super flavorful, but it was creamy and the vegetables were cooked just right. The serving size was also pretty hefty. I found the prices of everything to be extremely reasonable and ordering online was easy. While it wasn't one of my favorite spots, it was yummy and filled me up and even left me with some leftovers.

Came here for lunch with coworkers. We got chicken momo, goat curry and okra. The servings looked small when it first got to our table but turns out it was just enough for our table of three. None of the spices were overpowering. Service was fantastic. Just keep in mind it takes some time to cook the dishes so probably can't come here if you're on a strict lunch break. Make sure you have ample time to wait.

A chill cozy restaurant on Kearney. The staff are very nice. We tried the house gate curry and garlic Nann. Super satisfying. Highly recommend. I paired it with house wine- carbonate Sauvignon. A great Saturday evening date it is

Great whole in the wall in the heart of SoMa - super lowkey decor and friendly staff. They have a few beers on the menu and excellent food spanning Nepalese and Chinese. You don't leave feeling over stuffed or breaking the bank.

Came back here for a light lunch over the weekend and brought my girlfriend. Shes really big into Nepalese/Indian cuisine and she loved it. We split a chicken tika masala with some garlic naan and this was perfect for two people. Food was piping hot, flavors were wonderful, and definitely looking forward to coming back. Trisara is definitely a local gem!

This place deserves 5 star and I have good reasons for it. It is a Nepalese place but you will find the menu pretty similar to Indian. So what's the difference - it is how Nepalese food is made. I tried the Spinach chicken and I can totally feel authentic Nepalese taste. More turmeric, slightly higher salt, super soft chicken likely cooked in cooker with more liquidy gravy topped with generous amount of cilantro. All very typical of Nepalese style of cooking. Even the Mango Lassi was pretty solid - felt fresh and not going sour whatsoever. If there was anything which was a little underwhelming - it was the Aloo Paratha. It was good but it was made like Bihari/Nepali style. If you are expecting Punjabi style paratha - you will be disappointed. Ambience is ordinary but given the place is located in SF downtown, I won't complain.

Such a yummy and homey spot! Waiters are super nice and there's always a table open :) family run spot with great food - momos: got 1/2 veggie and 1/2 meat and both were so delicious - garlic bread: classic - palak paneer: so yummy! Good thickness and ratio to paneer - honey chicken: just as good as any chinese restaurant - chicken tikka: nice flavor and large amount

Little hole in the wall open late in the financial district. Food was amazing and service was fast and so reasonably priced. Definitely worth the stop in if you're looking for something great! Chicken tikka masala and butter chicken had just the right amount of spice and the garlic naan melted in your mouth. Not sure what the crispy things were, but my colleague ordered them and I couldn't stop devouring!

Trisara is the real deal. I don't like to go to the same restaurant twice when I travel but Trisara is a culinary experience that I will never regret experiencing again and again and again. The food is just so so flavorful. The appetizers amazing, the entrees the perfect size for sharing and the desserts indescribable. Add in a very quick and friendly staff in a relaxed setting and you are dining in one of the best restaurants in SF without spending an engineers salary.

Food: 4 Decor: 2 Service: 4 Been here 2 times in the past year for both lunch and dinner. SAMOSA Crisp pastries stuffed with spiced potato & green peas $7.99 4/5. Tasty and fried well. GOAT CURRY Bone in goat meat cooked in authentic Nepali style in house special sauce, herbs, and spices $19.99 4/5. Goat was cooked perfectly and was super tender. Wasn't very gamey at all. Service was good.

Food and service was good but there was no mention of a credit card surcharge until they bring over the handheld credit card machine directly to you. So it's already an added fee. The server doesn't mention it either upon ringing you up; it's simply a small disclaimer on the screen. I think there also was a 3% health surcharge on my bill. Neither of these extra charges were reflected anywhere on their menu, which I believe is required now.

Welcoming and authentic Nepalese food in downtown San Francisco for a reasonable price. We ordered the chicken momo ($11.99), palak paneer ($14.99), lamb vindaloo ($15.99), and tandoori roti ($3.50). The food was all very good and enough for two people. The palak paneer and lamb vindaloo serving sizes are on the smaller side though. Chicken momo: highlight of the meal, so well seasoned! Palak paneer: hearty pieces of paneer in a creamy palak sauce Lamb vindaloo: good but surprisingly sweet. I also do wish there were more pieces of lamb The service is attentive and friendly. The interior is clean but a bit outdated. Do be aware though that there is a 3% credit card surcharge. I do wish we had been informed before paying so that we could have chosen an alternative form of payment.

Five stars, absolutely! Hats off to the sweet and humble owner of this restaurant for nailing it. Fresh produce with a homestyle Indian spin was what I was seeking, and this restaurant delivered! The ambience is that of the simple Chinese restaurant that stood here before Trisara - functional and tidy. The dishes were flavorful and custom prepared. And let's not forget to mention the service with a smile.

I've passed by this place a few times on my way back from work and decided to check it out. The restaurant itself is quite cozy. All the crowds and cars kind of disappear once you go inside. I decided to order the Vegetarian Momos, Butter Naan, and Shahi Paneer to go. The gentleman who took my order was very attentive and friendly! He told me it would be out in about 15 minutes and so it was. Everything was packed well and included utensils. The momos were not huge, but weren't small either. They came with a serving a red/ orangish chutney. Honestly, they weren't terribly impressive. While still nice and warm, I wasn't able to get much of a distinct flavor from either. On the other hand, the Shahi Paneer was really good. They gave me a decent serving and rice, which from my experiences at some other places, you usually have to pay extra for. The paneer came in good sized chunks and was well cooked. Most notably, I asked for it to be spicy and was pleasantly surprised; there was a nice kick to it but it didn't overwhelm anything else. Everything melded nicely into the nice buttery gravy. The Naan was still warm and pleasantly fluffy, absorbing the flavors of the Shahi Paneer while keeping its own taste. Going back again, I'd skip the momos but would gladly come back for a second serving of the Shahi Paneer!

Flavors are definitely there but I wish the meat itself was a little bit more flavorful. My husband got the lamb and the meat was a lot more tender and seasoned better. The curry itself was awesome. Portions were just right, a little bit smaller than expected but still we were left. Very satisfied. Not really a hang around place but more of a mom and pop shop. The service was also very fast, we were in and out in about 40 minutes.

This place was amazing! The service was 5 stars, the staff were funny and accommodating, let us use our Yelp check-in a few times even though we had 4 people. Good: - The yelp check-in got us a free samosa and tea - these were already pretty great for being free! - The momos were super tasty - I liked how they had a ton of flavor packed into pretty small dumplings - The garlic naan was really good, felt not too oily - Palak Paneer was my favorite - seemed to have small portions but I actually divided this into two meals, the paneer cubes were well seasoned and chewy Bad: - It took some time for all of the food to arrive, and I ate a lot of the other stuff before we got our entree so I took the rest home! - The place is super casual, nothing fancy but it's clean! Overall I was a huge fan of this place, it felt like a hidden gem and I would definitely recommend for someone looking for some quality food for a great price.

Good food we tried The tikka and another lamb plate both had a side of rice Delicious Great service and clean

We went for lunch with friend service is very slow , Aloo paratha was uncooked there was no taste , manager came to us he wasn't anticipated expectations and giving excuses about the the food . My advice please improve service and food taste .

Small unassuming place in the FiDi. Dropped by for lunch. My friend is traveling to Nepal soon and the owner or whoever showed great pride in Nepal and shared his experience living there, Kathmandu etc. Ordered Chicken Momo, House Special Goat Curry curry, Shahi Paneer and Garlic Naan. Everything was very tasty and filling

I'd put together a list of nearby restaurants with gluten-free options for a celiac friend/colleague, so Trisara made the list for having marked GF items on the menu. We'd walked up together from our hotel but while she was waiting for two orders, samosas caught my eye on the menu and I asked if they'd be quick about preparing them. They were! $6.71 for two samosas which were delightfully tasty.

For a place with 4.8 stars, I was honestly quite disappointed. The naan was dry and didn't taste all that fresh, and the chicken korma was sweet and looked almost artificially colored. The chicken itself was well cooked, however, and the samosas were nicely flavored, though the pastry was on the thick side. Overall, I'm surprised this place has such a high rating.

Nestled near the corner of Kearny and Sutter lies a magical two story establishment, jam packed with authentic Nepalese cuisine -- Trisara. With a simple inside and dining room seen street-side, Trisara is the prime example of a local financial district spot where walk-ins are the norm, and excellence is as well. While the spot is not incredibly romantic or quiet, their white tablecloths and wine glasses sets your expectation for excellence. These plates are the real deal. I have now tried 8 dishes at Trisara from Tikka Masala to Chicken Momo's to Chow Mein, and I could easily order ANY of these from the menu on any given day. Their flavor levels (mild, medium, spicy) are aptly described and not too overpowering. You can feel the earthiness and creamy undertones of each curry dish in every taste, and it truly feels like a warm hug on a foggy San Francisco day. Their entree portions are fairly sized as well, which usually gets me two meals in one while I am working or if I am looking for some savory leftovers. Their lunch specials are solid with a few different choices of entree, and their dinners are exceptional on all accounts, including speed, craftsmanship, and value. I also have had the pleasure of both dining within the establishment and ordering for takeout (quite often actually). Takeout is simple with quick and relaxed transaction from one of the host, and within 15 minutes there is a hand crafted, indo-Nepalese dish hot off of the stove -- awaiting you to devour its every note of flavor as if you were dining at the table next to the chef. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in the struggling financial district of San Francisco, and frankly it may be one of the reasons why Kearny street stays lively. Trisara is definitely a spot that you can't miss, and is the perfect end to a night of theatre, show, and spectacle for those in the city.

The food was outstanding! The service, exceptional. Will we be back? Yes! The food was so fresh and flavorful! The chicken vindaloo was my favorite! And mint chutney!

Had a wonderful chicken vindaloo! Vindaloo was rich with chicken, potatoes, and slices. The dish also came with nice rice with no additional cost. It says spicy on the menu but you can ask for it to be on spicy. It's a nice restaurant for a lunch break with friends/co-workers!

I am visiting and this place was super close to my hotel and got amazing reviews. They did not disappoint! I love the intimate feel of the place and my servers were so accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Because I checked in on my Yelp app, I was able to claim my free Masala tea and samosa. Both were tasty - the tea had just the right amount of spice and milk and the samosa was cooked perfectly and had tasty potato and vegetables inside. I loved the sauce on the side as well. Usually their order of momos come with 8 pieces but since I was by myself I asked if I could just get a half order and the chef kindly obliged which was super nice. The vegetable momos were so tender and I loved the texture of the filling. The sauce that came with it was delicious as well. The goat curry was slightly spicy and fell off the bone. The sauce went so well with the butter naan which was some of the best naan I've ever had. I ordered way too much food for one person and I felt so spoiled when I was here. I highly recommend this restaurant - they have only been around for 9 months and I predict will do very well! Give them some love!!!

It's a nice local business with great food and even better service. I came here on a Friday night with a party of 11, and we were seated right away (no reservation). We were able to get the upstairs area all to ourselves! I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the vegetable momo for a lighter dinner. It was well-priced, not too heavy, but still filling. I've never had a momo before this and didn't know what to expect; this dish was so yummy! A good blend of vegetables and creaminess (cashews/cheese). Our waiter was so friendly! He was patient with taking all our orders, checked in on us regularly, and offered to take a group photo.

Beyond mediocre, tiny portions, dry rice, and a totally confused person who forgot half our order. How this place has 4.5 stars is mind-boggling, with all the incredible options around FiDi I'd never come here again.

A bit light on the Nepalese with really just two kinds of momos. Though there is a pretty good listing of Indo-Chinese dishes which taste distinctly different from regular Chinese food. Unfortunately a lot of those more interesting menu items are not part of the steam table lunch combo, so you'll need to order them from the menu separately. Chicken Momo: A Nepalese standard and pretty solid as far as momos go. Nice spiced minced chicken ball inside a thick dough wrapper. And that signature pasty spicy momo dipping sauce that is way better than soy & vinegar sauce. Very hearty and filling. Gobi Manchurian: A uniquely Indo-Chinese dish. The cauliflower is dipped in batter, deep fried and tossed in sweet & spicy stick sauce. The smaller pieces are excellent because they're still crunchy when they get to your table. The large pieces don't quite have as nice a texture plus the surface area to veggie ratio isn't as good. Lots of great flavor, though not particularly filling. Vegetable Chowmein: A little wetter than regular chowmein with some subtle Indian spices mixed in. Lots of lightly stir fried veggies to give contrast to all the carby noodles. Though the noodles kinda felt like boxed dried spaghetti rather than fresh springy Chinese noodles. The ketchup served on the side actually works well with it. It was interesting to try, but probably not a repeat.

The butter chicken and house special goat curry were amazing! Love that they let you pick from five different spice levels. Portions were good for the price. Definitely happy with the food and service.

Kind staff and delicious food! Complimentary samosa and chai tea with yelp check-in. I came with my partner and they gave us two samosa! We ordered a chicken vindaloo with medium spice, it packed a huge punch, go with mild if you're sensitive to spicy food. We also got a paneer dish and the texture was super chewy. The vegetable biryani was well seasoned. Each dish also came with rice. We packed leftovers in a box because that was a lot of food for two people to share. So yummy and lots of vegetarian friendly dishes.

Came for lunch with my wife on a Wednesday. Service was friendly and attentive Palak paneer and goat curry were delicious, as was the garlic naan (so crispy!) Portion sizes are a bit small and prices a bit high hence the 4/5, though that's not uncommon these days

This place caught our eye with previous reviews. Great menu with our fave Samosa Chaat. We had the most colorful and tasty Biryani along with perfectly cooked Salmon Tikka Masala. Mango Lassi was a perfect accompaniment We will come back to the city for this one for sure!

Why haven't I tried this place earlier?! It's so good and comforting! Staff is very friendly, and helpful, food delicious. They have momos and goat curry!!! Sorry, was too hungry to take photos. Dishes come with complimentary basmati rice. Please go, show them some support and love all while enjoying delicious food.

I got take out and Rice was dry, Gobi Manchurian was terribly oily, dal makhani had no salt or cream, vegetable tikka masala was very bland and watery

Excellent service, great food. We came from Canada to see San Francisco and had to go there twice! We loved everything about the place.

I went there and had very delicious Momos, the sauce they served it with was also so good. Service was really quick and I'd also recommend their chai.

Really enjoyed the goat curry. There was something so compelling about the sauce and as someone who doesn't regularly make South Asian food, couldn't figure out what it was. The meat was a little chewier than some Americans might like but I enjoyed it. Will come back to try the other dishes.

Delicious food, kind staff and excellent service! It was the perfect meal and I will visit again if I come back to SF!

I ordered takeout. The food was ok. I was disappointed as the reviews were great. I did not like the naan. It had a stodgy texture.

We were surprised at the high rating Trisara has. We had dinner for two around 7:30 on a weekday evening, butter chicken (3/5 spiciness), garlic naan, rice and chicken momos. First it took what felt like surprisingly long to get our food. Then when we got it, the momos didn't come out until we'd finished the curry/naan/rice. The butter chicken felt like it was missing something--just lacked flavor. Overall reasonable place but the 4.7 rating it currently has feels overrated. Wouldn't be opposed to trying again; maybe just had a bad night?

Outstanding spinach chicken! Friendly service and delicious garlic naan. I would recommend this place. Reasonable prices too!

The flavors here were excellent and I would recommend it if you don't have nut allergies. However, as someone with allergies, I had a bad reaction here despite clarifying with the waiter beforehand that our dishes did not contain nuts. After taking a few bites of the lamb korma and momos, I started to feel an allergic reaction coming on. My friend let the waiter know that I was having an allergic reaction and asked once again if any of our dishes contained nuts. The waiter stated again that there were no nuts. I'm upset that they chose not to acknowledge that I was having a reaction. In the future, I hope that the team at Trisara can be more conscientious about warning customers with allergies that contamination likely occurs, and/or implement better policies in the kitchen to separate allergens including peanuts and tree nuts. For reference, I do not have a severe nut allergy and I am usually fine even if the restaurant prepares dishes containing nuts, so long as I don't order it.

AMAZING FOOD! The service was great. Owner recommended dishes and made sure we were satisfied. The chicken biryani was flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. Chicken tiki masala is one of the best I've tried. Really creamy sauce and juicy chicken. Garlic naan tastes perfect paired with the chicken tiki masala. Hidden gem, will definitely be back

the espresso was perfect and the macaroons were excellent. A funky old chop worth a visit.

Just got to go chicken tikka masala , naan and chicken momos. Chicken tikka was sweet and flavorless didn't bother eating more than a few bites of chicken . Better quality in the Tenderloin; virtually anywhere. Chicken momos were fine, nothing special, naan tough and without proper salt in the dough, so also flavorless. Can't believe this place gets 80 5 star reviews. While the staff at the counter are nice I was Hopeful to find something close to home, but I'll be going back to the tenderloin for Indian food.

We had dinner here the other night and it was excellent!! We had veggie mommos and vegetarian kirma and goat curry and garlic naan. Our food was so flavorful and tasty. We got it spice level 3. My husband had to get the hot sauce to make his spicier, but what a wonderful meal!!

The 5 stars did not lie or disappoint. The food was so good and the lamb biryani was the biryani I've ever had.

Excellent food! Outstanding service! The place was clean, warm and delicious! We will be coming back and recommending it to all my friends and family! Check it out!