San Francisco's Best BYOB Restaurant 2008

Flavorful, authentic and affordable Moroccan cuisine in neighborhood environs on Polk.

Reviews:

• “Best Moroccan Food Ever”
• “Tajine Rules! New location has tons of space!”
• “Best Food Ever!!”
• “The best in taste and value.”

Tips: The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but there is no corkage fee for those who choose to bring their own wine. Beware, however, that only paper cups are provided and there is a house-beverage purchase required.

Tajine

Simple, satisfying Afghani meat kabobs with a range of traditional accompaniments.

Reviews:

• “Best kabobs anywhere, Great customer service”

Tips: The restaurant is cash only.

De Afghanan Kabob House

The Indian equivalent of a greasy spoon with great, cheap grub.

Reviews:

• “Pakistani/Indian cuisine”
• “This restaurant is a real gem”
• “bad experience !!!”
• “Hands down the best Indian food for the price”
• “Can’t say enough good things”

Tips: The small outdoor seating area is best avoided on windy Polk Street.

Darbar Restaurant or email Darbar Restaurant

Coffee drinks and light pastries with counter service, several tables and one long cushioned bench.

Reviews:

• “Best Hookah around”

Nile Cafe

A Pakistani restaurant with low prices and heart-of-the-Mission locale.

Reviews:

• “the best fast food indian in town”
• “eh….. bad customer service outweighs moderately tasty”
• “Rockin Lamb Chops”
• “Overrated”
• “Best naan and Mango Lassi”

Tips: No alcohol is served, but diners are allowed to bring their own beer.

Pakwan

Family-style Indian restaurant brings home cooking to the Inner Sunset.

Reviews:

• “love this place”
• “Delicious, inexpensive, big portions”
• “Fast, inexpensive, yummy indian food”
• “Bad”
• “TasteLESS Curry”

Tips: Don’t think this will be your only chance to try the special chicken karahi, chicken jalfarzi and aloo or matar keema posted up front—the specials never change.

Tasty Curry

Authentic Pakistani cuisine and budget prices are the draws at this popular Tenderloin destination.

Reviews:

• “Dirtiest Kitchen.”
• “Simply the Worst!”
• “Seems like an authentic place”
• “Total dive but oh so good!”
• “Authentic Truck-stop Style Pakistani/Indian Restaurant”

Tips: Alcohol is not served here, but diners are allowed to bring their own beer.

Shalimar

No-frills Mission joint dishes up Indian and Pakistani specialties on the cheap.

Reviews:

• “WEBSITE REOPENED”
• “Our delivery never showed up”
• “Authentic, inexpensive Indian fare – a hidden gem!”
• “I heart this place, even though it’s weird”
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Tips: Free delivery is offered for neighborhood residents.

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