Aaha Indian Cuisine
Crisp dosas, Andhra heat, and goat biryani in the Mission
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The best Indian restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, Fremont, San Jose and San Francisco. The best Indian food in the Bay Area.
7 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for Indian restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area, listed alphabetically (checked October 2026):
- Aaha Indian Cuisine (San Francisco): Crisp dosas, Andhra heat, and goat biryani in the Mission
- Aurum (Los Altos): Contemporary Indian cooking with California polish in downtown Los Altos
- Besharam (San Francisco): Bold Gujarati vegetarian cooking from chef Heena Patel in Dogpatch
- Copra (San Francisco): Coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu flavors in the Fillmore
- Ettan (Palo Alto): Cal-Indian cooking built on seasonal Bay Area produce
- Rooh (San Francisco): Modern Indian plates and inventive cocktails in SoMa
- Viks Chaat (Berkeley): West Berkeley's longtime home for made-to-order Indian street snacks
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Aurum
Contemporary Indian cooking with California polish in downtown Los Altos
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Besharam
Bold Gujarati vegetarian cooking from chef Heena Patel in Dogpatch
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Viks Chaat
West Berkeley's longtime home for made-to-order Indian street snacks
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Our picks are based on authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love. Sponsored placements are always labeled, and the list is unranked. How we choose.
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Indian food in San Francisco Bay Area
Visiting San Francisco Bay Area or live here and craving Indian food? Our editors picked 7 Indian restaurants worth your time, covering fine dining, South Indian, biryani, vegetarian, street food. Bookmark this page and share it with friends planning a trip.
What is the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco Bay Area?
Our hand picked list of the best Indian restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area includes Aaha Indian Cuisine, Aurum, Besharam and Copra. Each one is chosen for authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love.
Where can I find upscale Indian fine dining in San Francisco Bay Area?
For a special night out in San Francisco Bay Area, try Aurum, Copra and Ettan.
Where can I find vegetarian Indian food in San Francisco Bay Area?
Great vegetarian and vegan friendly Indian options in San Francisco Bay Area include Besharam.
Where can I get dosa and South Indian food in San Francisco Bay Area?
For dosas, idli and South Indian cooking in San Francisco Bay Area, visit Aaha Indian Cuisine and Copra.
Where is the best biryani in San Francisco Bay Area?
Biryani lovers in San Francisco Bay Area should try Aaha Indian Cuisine.
Where can I find Indian street food and chaat in San Francisco Bay Area?
For chaat, pani puri and Indian street snacks in San Francisco Bay Area, head to Viks Chaat.
How do I find an Indian restaurant near me in San Francisco Bay Area?
Use our Near Me finder to see the Indian restaurants closest to you, or browse every pick on this page. Always confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.
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