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Shalimar
Indian Restaurant and Pakistani Restaurant$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
"I must agree with the others, best chicken tikka masala in the city."(10 Tips)
"The best chicken tikka masala I'm the city"(8 Tips)
"You can bring your own beer."(4 Tips)
"Tikka masala and naan is a great place to start."(9 Tips)
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- mango lassi
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- Deva O'DonnellSeptember 22, 2012I must agree with the others, best chicken tikka masala in the city. If you like garlic, the garlic naan is a plus to dip in the leftover sauce. BTW they do not serve alcohol.Upvote5Downvote
This place is awesome! We always get chicken tikka masala, lamb chops, rice, naan, and mango lassi. Yummy!!
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Asha ServiaDecember 4, 2010Tied for 1st w/LK for most authentic + rich Indian/Pakistani food in the city. Perfect amount of spices. The dhaal, kofta, makhani, all YUM. Also, they offer brain masala on their menu.Upvote5Downvote
chrisSeptember 12, 2013Last night there was a small bent metal NAIL or staple in my okra. I had gotten takeout. Luckily I saw it. Needless to say this was my last of many happy visits to Shalimar.UpvoteDownvote- You can bring your own beer. Stop off at Jug Shop first and get a bottle or can of craft brew.UpvoteDownvote
The Saag-Paneer(Palak paneer) is excellent ! Have it with the huge NaansUpvoteDownvote
Daniel SchlossfrauMay 19, 2016Looks a bit shady but is hands down the best indian food i ever ate!!UpvoteDownvote
- Eat outside if you don't want to smell like a tandoor oven afterwards.UpvoteDownvote
Jordan GrayJanuary 2, 2013Try the Okra Vegetable - vegetable dungeon natures bounty vat oil jam fuelUpvote1Downvote
Chris HockApril 17, 2011BYOB - stop by Royal Liquor across the street first and get a 40 of Miller High Life firstUpvote2Downvote
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Joseph Manzare, chef of Globe, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Chicken tikka masala. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
David AllDecember 14, 2011My favorite "street" style Indian/Pakistani spot. Cash only.UpvoteDownvote
Gordon ReeceMay 15, 2014Very spicy. Too much for my taste. Even a mango lassi couldn't help with the heat.Upvote1Downvote
annie 🧸March 11, 2010same scowls, same delicious food as shalimar in tenderloin. bonus: not located next door to a homeless shelter!Upvote1Downvote
Dump a load of sugar in a cup, then fill it up with delicous (and REALLY hot) tea.Upvote1Downvote
SumitOctober 24, 2009try the chicken tikka masala - it's oily, greasy, totally delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Mirza Sameer BaigJuly 21, 2018RUDE AND OFFENSIVE We tried to reserve a table over the phone before closing time. They told us that they were closed once we got there 20 minutes before. DON'T BOTHER MAKING THE SAME MISTAKE WE MADE!UpvoteDownvote1
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Shalimar
1409 Polk St (btwn California St & Pine St)
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–11:30 PM
(415) 776-4642
Features
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No
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Dinner
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