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Amber

Amber

North Indian Restaurant and Indian Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Joe S.
    "Lunch buffet 11:30 to 2:30 is amazing!"(17 Tips)
    Lamia
    "The best butter chicken I've ever had! Super delicious!"(39 Tips)
    Sean G.
    "BEST Indian Buffet downtown, hands down"(5 Tips)
    Arjun S.
    "Yum.. saag paneer !! samosa and Masala chai were great as well."(8 Tips)
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  • Chris M.
    Chris McCannOctober 21, 2013
    Best Indian food I've had in a long time. The lamb dishes are amazing.
  • Rodrigo D.
    Rodrigo DaviesOctober 17, 2013
    The butter chicken is very good. It's overall pretty overpriced (c$22 for an entree) but in keeping with the area
  • Michael C.
    Michael CoxMarch 29, 2016
    Cauliflower appetizer is yum
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniAugust 31, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    indian food is very yummy. go for buffets as individual items are pretty expensive
  • Danika W.heart icon on user image
    Danika WheelerMay 19, 2018
    Great lunch buffet. Tons of veggie options!
  • Sabita B.
    Sabita BellurMarch 16, 2014
    Amazing weekend brunch. Unlimited mimosas or champagne included for $22
  • Lamia
    LamiaDecember 20, 2014
    The best butter chicken I've ever had! Super delicious!
  • Arpit M.
    Arpit MathurJune 19, 2015
    The calamari is amazing. Though it's served in a curry.
  • Rajesh M.heart icon on user image
    Rajesh MidhaMarch 28, 2015
    Four peppercorn fish made in tandoor is amazing
  • Barbara M.heart icon on user image
    Barbara MatthewsMay 9, 2015
    We've never been disappointed with our choices here. Great date place.
  • Philiam K.heart icon on user image
    Philiam KennedyMarch 1, 2015
    Butter chicken and lobster tandoori are a must!
  • Abdulazizheart icon on user image
    AbdulazizMarch 12, 2016
    Good buffet. A bit pricey thou.
  • Mina R.
    Mina RMarch 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    There's nothing like Indian street food washed down with good wine. Nice atmosphere too. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Sahil K.heart icon on user image
    Sahil KhoslaMarch 30, 2014
    Unbelievably good!! Try the "Dal Amber" and your money will be well spent.
  • A♥h♡ly T.
    A♥h♡ly ToledoJune 18, 2010
    BUTTER CHICKEN is a must! Every dish is excellent! The bar area is very appealing ... dont forget the Tamarind sauce and fried spinach, yes!
  • Javid J.
    Javid JamaeNovember 24, 2013
    The Cauliflower Manchurian on the Lounge Menu is amazing!
  • Manav C.heart icon on user image
    Manav ChauhanOctober 27, 2018
    Dal Amber the best and the most authentic taste.
  • Megan M.heart icon on user image
    Megan MastersAugust 17, 2012
    Fancy Indian food is like going to dodgy French- unnecessary, confusing, and totally American.
  • Layla K.
    Layla Khoury-HanoldMarch 1, 2013
    Decent Indian though not super authentic. Still, really enjoyed butter chicken & lamb vindaloo.
  • Ben W.heart icon on user image
    Ben WerdmullerAugust 13, 2015
    The butter chicken is legitimately amazing.
  • Jamie W.
    Jamie WallingfordJune 14, 2012
    Butter Chicken is wonderful, melt in your mouth goodness... Highly recommend it.
  • Lohit A.
    Lohit AnupindiApril 5, 2014
    Some good Indian food, great taste and great quality !!
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PowellFebruary 27, 2017
    Four chili sea bass was incredible
  • Ryan T.
    Ryan TrevoltSeptember 18, 2012
    Excellent food. Loved the butter chicken and garlic naan.
  • Ed
    EdSeptember 3, 2015
    $23.95 for buffet and bottomless mimosas on weekends
  • Petko M.
    Petko MinkovMay 30, 2013
    Great spot for a quiet lunch. Buffet at lunch.
  • Ryan S.heart icon on user image
    Ryan SandefurJune 12, 2015
    Pleasantly surprised! We will be back!
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    PoojaAugust 28, 2014
    Good chicken biryani. Not too hot, just right.
  • Ricardo O.
    Ricardo OcJanuary 5, 2020
    Food was just ok, service good but we ended dissappointed bcs they charge you for naan (bread), eventhough we never asked for it and they brought 5 baskets for 6 people, 18% tip mandatory
  • Vitalii L.heart icon on user image
    Vitalii LevetsMarch 6, 2016
    This place is delicious! 🍲🍛🍷
  • Hadeel ☀.heart icon on user image
    Hadeel ☀️August 3, 2018
    One of the yummiest restaurants in San Fran 👳🏽‍♂️ 🇮🇳
  • Tedheart icon on user image
    TedApril 16, 2019
    Delicious food and great service
  • Omer G.heart icon on user image
    Omer GelbardMay 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The Gulab Jamun is so refreshing!
  • Talal A.
    Talal AlKhateebDecember 29, 2013
    Buffet is closed from 3 to 4pm. So come earlier or after this time
  • Paolo B.heart icon on user image
    Paolo BaroneMarch 30, 2016
    The Butter Chicken is awesome
  • Gordon W.heart icon on user image
    Gordon WrightAugust 18, 2014
    The brunch is worth the line.
  • Varun S.
    Varun ShahMay 18, 2013
    Must try the brunch buffet !! It's really good.
  • Rosie R.heart icon on user image
    Rosie RodriguezSeptember 8, 2022
    Amazing service and good food!
  • R M.heart icon on user image
    R MJune 17, 2013
    Get the Tandoor Sampler - amazing!
  • Atul G.
    Atul GuptaFebruary 1, 2013
    Ask for a table in Belinda's section. She is awesome!
  • Cennydd B.heart icon on user image
    Cennydd BowlesDecember 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One word: butter chicken.
  • Steve D.
    Steve DardarianNovember 7, 2011
    The food/decor/people watching is great at Amber India. Always make reservations! xoxo
  • Marcus E.
    Marcus EricssonJuly 18, 2016
    All you can eat Indian lunch buffet
  • Simon D.
    Simon DuffeyJuly 21, 2013
    Try the Duck Tinka Kebab - amazing
  • Joel C.
    Joel CanoNovember 14, 2014
    Lobster tandoor unique
  • Patrick W.heart icon on user image
    Patrick WongJanuary 26, 2014
    Get the Butter Chicken & Garlic Naan
  • Joy G.
    Joy GhanekarSeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great buffet selection. Try the butter chicken.
  • A S.heart icon on user image
    A SMay 18, 2016
    Very expensive but the Biryani is great
  • Kishyr R.heart icon on user image
    Kishyr RamdialJune 13, 2013
    Could very well be the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco
  • Robert C.
    Robert CarlsonDecember 5, 2011
    Tandoori Australian rack of lamb was to die for! Meet was so tender.
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