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    Kolapasi

    One diner specifically praised the paneer masala dosa, making it a concrete order to consider.

    1. Kolapasi for normal South Indian

    2. Love kolapasi!!!

    3. Kolapasi slaps

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    Copra

    Japantown

    Try the Mysore masala dosa: one diner praised its Karnataka-style preparation.

    1. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, Copra on Fillmore is an excellent experience with modern take on South Indian cuisine.

    2. Go to copra, one of best Indian places in town

    3. Copra has the most authentic Indian food imo, their biryani is fantastic and the Mysore masala dosa feels like authentic Karnataka style.

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "Copra is far too expensive for a large group on their required prix-fixe menu" (branch unspecified).
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    Pakwan

    For meat, one diner recommends lamb biryani or achar gosht; for a vegetarian meal, another liked the chana, lentil soup, and eggplant.

    1. Pakwan for me

    2. pakwan? tandoori chicken for $7. rice for $4 or naan for $2.50

    3. Pakwan +1 $15 biryani that's basically 2-3 filling lunches

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    Aaha Indian

    Mission

    Biryani is a practical pick, including Vijayawada chicken biryani; one Mission diner says recent orders have been hit or miss.

    1. Vijaywadda Chicken Biriyani from Aaha in the mission still hits. The last few times I've ordered it's been a little hit or miss but still a go to for me

    2. Best Indian : Aaha or Copra

    3. We love Aaha for ordering (it's dumpy IRL), esp biryani.

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised food consistency concerns; one reported "The last few times I've ordered it's been a little hit or miss but still a go to for me" (source scope: mission).
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    Tiya

    Marina

    Consider the tasting menu: diners recommend it, with one describing it as filling and thoughtfully curated.

    1. Tiya

    2. since you mentioned Indian I'll throw in Tiya as well. Really nice ambiance and they have a delicious tasting menu.

    3. Copra, ROOH, and Tiya for Indian.

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    Jalebi Street

    Try the chole bhature; one diner also described the food as very spicy and expensive.

    1. Jalebi street!!

    2. Jalebi Street for Chole Bhaturey

    3. Indian chaat: Jalebi street

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "Jalebi Street sucks and is very overpriced" (branch unspecified).
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    Bir Kitchen

    Mission

    Try the gobi Manchurian; one diner says they’re obsessed with it.

    1. Bir Kitchen in Mission opened recently and is great! Their gobi Manchurian is fantastic, as are their curries
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      Bir Kitchen in Mission opened recently and is great! Their gobi Manchurian is fantastic, as are their curries … Bir Kitchen

    2. Bir Kitchen on 24th

    3. Bir Kitchen in the mission.

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    Udupi Palace

    Try the paneer-and-spinach dosa; one commenter specifically says they love it.

    1. Udupi Palace is South Indian, but I wouldn't personally call it oily. Good and affordable.

    2. udupi palace for South Indian food (not sure if it's vegan or just vegetarian, but they certainly offer lots of vegan options).

    3. I also love Udupi Palace for the paneer and spinach dosa.

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    Rose Indian

    Inner Sunset

    Try the thali special for a spread including lamb boti, tandoori chicken, palak paneer, naan and kheer.

    1. rose indian - inner sunset!
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      rose indian - inner sunset! … rose indian - inner sunset! they treat you so well, excellent dishes at good prices

    2. If you like spicy - get Rose Indian inner sunset. If you ask for very spicy it will melt your mouth.

    3. Rose Indian in the inner sunset off 9th and Irving is amazing.

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    Zantes Indian Pizza

    Try the Indian-style pizza; one diner specifically recommends the paneer pizza.

    1. Zante for Indian pizza.

    2. walk down the street to Zante for some Authentic San Francisco Cuisine (Indian pizza)

    3. Paneer pizza from Zante