Shalimar Restaurant

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532 Jones St (at at Geary)
San Francisco, CA 94102

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(415) 928-0333
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This is a great little place with great food! If you are looking 4 a fancy place, go some where else but if you are looking 4 great authentic Pakistany food...? You have to try th...

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I heard food was great so decided to check it out. Man i wish i would not gone there. I ended up having a foot long hair in my chicken tikka masala. I am still shocked, i wonde...

What do you expect? 11/18/2005

The place was confusing (we had no idea we had to order at the counter), the restaurant was noisy and chaotic, and they forgot one of our dishes. But have you SEEN the PRICES? I didn't expect five star dining, just five star food. And it was. Absolutely the cheapest, most delicious Indian food I have had in a long while. And that's the point, isn't it? Good food? Pros: Food, Prices Cons: Service, Decor more
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What do you expect? 11/17/2005

The place was confusing (we had no idea we had to order at the counter), the restaurant was noisy and chaotic, and they forgot one of our dishes. But have you SEEN the PRICES? I didn't expect five star dining, just five star food. And it was. Absolutely the cheapest, most delicious Indian food I have had in a long while. And that's the point, isn't it? Good food? Pros: Food, Prices Cons: Service, Decor more
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Overrated 9/25/2005

Good naan isn't enough to redeem Shalimar. The service was chaotic and confusing - even though we went in expecting a counter-service experience. No one explained where or how to get beverages, or whether we or a roving waiter were supposed to pick up our food when it was reader, or who we were supposed to pay. Add to that a noisy, jam-packed dinining room, and it's hard to understand what people like about the place. The prices are cheap, yes, but the food isn't anything to write home about. Pros: Inexpensive Cons: Noisy, Chaotic, Average food more
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Overrated 9/25/2005

Good naan isn't enough to redeem Shalimar. The service was chaotic and confusing - even though we went in expecting a counter-service experience. No one explained where or how to get beverages, or whether we or a roving waiter were supposed to pick up our food when it was reader, or who we were supposed to pay. Add to that a noisy, jam-packed dinining room, and it's hard to understand what people like about the place. The prices are cheap, yes, but the food isn't anything to write home about. Pros: Inexpensive Cons: Noisy, Chaotic, Average food more
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Great Indian 8/28/2005

Shalimar is hands down the best Indian/Pakistani food in the city. They have the best naan ever, as well as tandoori chicken, lamb, etc. I... more
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Indian Treats 7/16/2005

I love this restaurant and it's the first Indian place I've been to. They have great service, food, and a lot of people love to come here to... more
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Great Indian Food 7/5/2005

Shalimar is one of the better indian joints in SF. I will say that if you go for lunch, be ready for an afternoon nap, because the food has ... more
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My favorite Indian retaurant in SF 5/31/2005

I haven't been to a whole lot of Indian restaurants, but this is the best one that I've been to in the bay area! This is a great choice for... more
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Best Indian Food in the City 5/16/2005

Fabulous naan. The chicken tikka masala was spicy and delicious. We had a super filling meal for $20 total for 2 people, including drinks. The decor isn't much, but who cares? You're there for the cheap and tasty food. Pros: Food, Price Cons: Decor more
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Best Indian Food in the City 5/15/2005

Fabulous naan. The chicken tikka masala was spicy and delicious. We had a super filling meal for $20 total for 2 people, including drinks. The decor isn't much, but who cares? You're there for the cheap and tasty food. Pros: Food, Price Cons: Decor more
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The best Indian food in the Bay 5/12/2005

There's no doubt that Shalimar serves the best Indo-Pakistani food. They receive rave reviews from time to time, but what has amazed me is t... more
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too oily, too spicy... too bad 5/9/2005

There was a pool of oil in every dish, and everything was so spicy that by the end it all just tasted the same. The naan was nice and fresh, but nothing spectacular. Either the quality here is dwindling or the competition is getting more fierce, either way count me out on shalimar. Pros: fresh naan Cons: very rude staff, too oily more
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too oily, too spicy... too bad 5/8/2005

There was a pool of oil in every dish, and everything was so spicy that by the end it all just tasted the same. The naan was nice and fresh, but nothing spectacular. Either the quality here is dwindling or the competition is getting more fierce, either way count me out on shalimar. Pros: fresh naan Cons: very rude staff, too oily more
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Best Cheap Indian I've found yet 5/8/2005

Menu has lots of options: I tried my old stand-by Chicken Tikka Masala. It's been the best I've had in the city, and I plan on going back to try more. Dining room was crowded, noisy since it is divided by the kitchen only by a metal counter. I waited for 5 min to order, and couldn't pay until after I was done (usual for counter service places). Food came out quick (2 min?) and was nice and hot. Not great for a romatic date, but go for the food (can also take-out). Pros: Excellent Indian, Good Prices Cons: Gets busy early, Unwelcoming Dining Ro more
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Best Cheap Indian I've found yet 5/7/2005

Menu has lots of options: I tried my old stand-by Chicken Tikka Masala. It's been the best I've had in the city, and I plan on going back to try more. Dining room was crowded, noisy since it is divided by the kitchen only by a metal counter. I waited for 5 min to order, and couldn't pay until after I was done (usual for counter service places). Food came out quick (2 min?) and was nice and hot. Not great for a romatic date, but go for the food (can also take-out). Pros: Excellent Indian, Good Prices Cons: Gets busy early, Unwelcoming Dining Ro more
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best indian food in the tenderloin 1/27/2005

I highly recommend the aloo naan and chicken kofta. What's great is they don't use cream in their sauces, so the taste is unique from all the other Indian/Pakistani places in the Loin. Pros: inexpensive, excellent food, great staff more
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best indian food in the tenderloin 1/27/2005

I highly recommend the aloo naan and chicken kofta. What's great is they don't use cream in their sauces, so the taste is unique from all the other Indian/Pakistani places in the Loin. Pros: inexpensive, excellent food, great staff more
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You'll Love It - HIGHLY Recommend 12/3/2004

If you like spicy food Indian curry style, you'll love Shalimar. It for sure is not a fancy restaurant but who needs fancy when ya get good food and a clean place to eat it. Pros: Excellent Food, Great Prices Cons: , Surly Help more
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You'll Love It - HIGHLY Recommend 12/2/2004

If you like spicy food Indian curry style, you'll love Shalimar. It for sure is not a fancy restaurant but who needs fancy when ya get good food and a clean place to eat it. Pros: Excellent Food, Great Prices Cons: , Surly Help more
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Good Food but Beware ... 8/8/2004

The food is really very good, healthy, and also fresh. I've also tried all the deserts, all very good. The ambience is as bad as it gets but always packed with all kinds of people. Don't expect much. The reason I gave them a lower review was because twice now I was overcharged there. I read another reviewer that said the same here on citysearch and it really upset me how they keep the food costs down but add a little more in the end. Each time it was $2-4. BAD BUSINESS! Service is okay, they really don't care. For those with large groups that have a lot of food, beware and try to keep track cause your the easiest target of over charge. I think I will continue to go but (a) not as often and (b) will definately be double checking the bill and calling them on it. Pros: Fresh Tasty Food Cons: , Overcharge "mistake", Atmosphere more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    This Pakistani eatery counterbalances scruffy decor with rock-bottom prices and a down-to-earth atmosphere. Diners order at the counter and carry their food to their tables. Out...

  • 12/12/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily noon-midnight.
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Tenderloin, Northeast
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