Tilak San Francisco

Came here on a Friday evening around 6 pm and was seated right away. We were promptly greeted and seated and asked whether we wanted ice in our water. We ordered the following: Aloo Tikka Chaat Bites, Gobi Mussalam, Chicken Tikka Masala, along with Lemon Rice, Bhature, and Garlic Naan. The stand outs for me were the Bhature - best to eat while still hot. It was so airy and delicious. I used it like a pocket to eat with the items we ordered. Their chicken tikka masala was very creamy and flavorful but not too salty. You can pick from four levels of spiciness. We picked level 2 which was not spicy at all for me. But I can handle some spice. I don’t think I would order the lemon rice again. The naan had the perfect amount of garlic. Next time I will just stick to the naan and Bhature. We had plenty of leftovers as there were only two people in our party. Parking wasn’t too bad because we came on the earlier side. There was a steady flow of patrons and some purchasing take out but it never got crowded. Staff were all wearing masks. Would definitely revisit this neighborhood restaurant.

- Genie Ess -

Good butter chicken and fluffy garlic naan. Plus the chaat is nice. Recommend.

- Karl Stratos -

Our favorite Indian restaurant in SF. Consistently delicious whether we order takeout or dine in. Rich and dynamic flavors with spice level adjusted to your preference. Medium spice starts packing a punch. Friendly and quick service. Their mango lassi is thick, sweet, & tangy - difficult to put down!

- Rachel Way -

Fantastic food! Would highly recommend the Butter Chicken and the Biryani!

- Amol Jha -

I have to say this is one of the best places in San Francisco. If you never tried Indian cuisine, my advice is to try it. I will tell it’s unbelievable unforgettable and memorable so cheers and enjoy. And the chief Tilak is a magician!

- STAN TAYLOR -

This place will soon turn into a template for the glorious days of 'the old' guard of Indian restaurants in the bay. In an unassuming interior painted bright with turmeric yellow you will find conventional north Indian food that you may soon long for, given the rapid evolution of the Indian food scene in the country. I got the dahi papdi chaat and it needn't have come with the edible flowers. The chaat was good, though the tamarind date chutney could be better. I also ordered the saag channa and bature. The saag was delicious and creamy and the bature were not giant balls of dough, but a pair of oval shaped bread. They had been well leavened and were stretchy and paired great with the channa. Overall I'd come here for comfort food on a cool night seeking warm home fare.

- Ashwin Mudigonda -

A friend of mine who moved to Santa Rosa said that when she’s back in SF the first place she goes is Tilak’s. And I can see why. Super tasty food, good service and price. Not a flashy place just real good food and vibes.

- Gretchen Atwood -

My husband and I ate at this restaurant, and the food was amazingly delicious!! We know it used to be a different but still an Indian restaurant, but the quality of the food is an another level. We will definitely come again. Highly recommended.

- Sanae Takagawa -