Shalimar Restaurant

howudoinsf 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Naan better than Shalimar... – In the past week ate at both their Jones and Polk street locations. Had the chance to sample their naans, chicken kofta, murchig korma shahi (curried chicken) and beef seekh kabab. Service is a bit slow but given the prices (all dishes under $10), who can complain? The naan was really good, slightly charred with a soft/tender texture. The spices were very subtle with just enough bite at the end to give you the sniffles. A great deal, good food that overcomes the negatives of the ambiance... 

msvaidya 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Lajawab!! – Shalimar is the best place for Chicken kababs! Also, love the Aloo-Palak-Methi combo - best vegetarian dish you can get at any restaurant. The nan is always fresh off the oven and great. Don't venture to the back of the restaurant 'cause that will prevent you from enjoying the food - perhaps that's where the taste comes from :) 

zmitha 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Awesome!!! – The best Indian/Pakistani food in town. The atmosphere is that of a "dhaba", i.e. taxi stop in Indian where cabbies grab a quick bite. 

hayssen 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Order more,please – Hum, not the best decor, sort of boys bathroom meets, well, Shalimar. But food is honest. Good quality ingredients, typical spicing. Service is fast, and attentive. Atomosphere is congenial, relaxed, and family-like. Very cheap, but the portions are small and you should order more then you think you want to eat. Also, women may not like going here alone, I walked out the door two steps and got a friendly proposition. Almost hate to tell you how good this is because it's already so crowded now, but, it is ... read more

juniper 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Good Indian Food – This place has great affordable Indian food. It's crowded almost every time I go there, there's a line out the door waiting. The atmosphere is not what I would say ritzy upscale. The floors may be sticky and there are only wooden tables. And you may come out smelling like the food you just ate.. But the food is great and it's cheap. 

ricecrazy 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Cheap Indian food dive – Shalimar has the spiciest, most flavorful Indian food I've ever had, and I always make it a point to come here whenever I visit San Francisco. Sure, it's kind of a dive, and sometimes the people who work here can be seemingly rude, but the food is absolutely worth it! 

EricRorer 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Shalilicious – Shalimar's location really isn't so bad. I've never felt even remotely unsafe there. The dining room is definitely a little rough around the edges, but it has its own charm. The olfactory sense is the primary determinant of taste, and this restaurant is definitely full of strong smells. Think of them as relish. The bottom line here is that the food is delicious and amazingly cheap. That's a hard combingation to beat, one that creates its own inviting ambience.