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Darbar - Reviews

1412 Polk St, 94164 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
237

Reviews

70.5%

Satisfaction

54

negative

16

neutral

167

positive

What people say about Darbar

Price per Person
  • 31 - 40 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Zainab K.
Review date: 05/15/2023
2
Disappointing Experience at Himalayan Cuisine
I visited what I thought was Darbar restaurant, only to find it had been taken over by new management and renamed Himalayan Cuisine. Google has not updated this information. Upon arrival, a server informed me that Darbar no longer exists. Feeling hungry, I decided to try Himalayan Cuisine. Unfortunately, I was not happy with the food at all. I ordered the lamb kebab and biryani. The lamb kebab was undercooked and super hard, feeling as if it was only cooked on high flame for color. The biryani had a peculiar flavor, and the quantity seemed insufficient. It felt like the cook wasn't interested, serving a mix of leftover rice and meat with chopped onion as garnish. The server was unaware of the food and seemed puzzled when I mentioned the undercooked meat. To compensate, they offered complimentary sweets and a $10 discount. The tea was microwaved and served. Overall, it was a terrible experience, and I do not plan to return.
  • lamb kebab2
  • biryani3
  • quantity3
Price per Person
  • 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Dexter M. C. F.
Review date: 03/03/2023
10
Wonderful Scrumptious Lunch!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. I had a scrumptious lunch, and everything was on point. It truly deserved a FIVE STAR rating!
  • scrumptious lunch10
  • everything10
Price per Person
  • 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Natalie W.
Review date: 02/07/2023
9
Delicious Indian Food & Friendly Service
I visited Darbar Restaurant on a Sunday morning before church. My experience was very positive. I ordered a chicken wrap and rice pudding, and the Indian food was absolutely delicious. The staff members were incredibly nice. I will definitely be returning😏.
  • Indian food9
  • chicken wrap8
  • rice pudding8
Price per Person
  • 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Emily J.
Review date: 01/01/2023
9
Delicious Food, Friendly Service!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! The service was amazing and fast, with very friendly staff. The food was delicious. We enjoyed the veggie chili mo mo, okra masala, and a chicken curry. Everything was wonderful, and we will definitely be back when we visit in the future.
  • service9
  • staff9
  • food9
Price per Person
  • 31 - 40 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Ashuqollah S.
Review date: 11/13/2022
9
Excellent Service and Delicious Food at Darbar
My experience at Darbar Restaurant was exceptional. The customer service was great, and the food was very delicious. Hari, in particular, provided the best customer service and was a very respectful person. I highly recommend people to have a dinner or lunch here.
  • customer service10
  • Hari10
  • delicious food9
Price per Person
  • 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Austin T.
Review date: 11/04/2022
9
Amazing Biryani and Tikka Masala!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! They truly blew our expectations away with their Lamb Biryani and chicken tika masala. The garlic naan was also rich in fresh garlic. Everything was made super fresh, and you’ll get the best bang for your buck here.
  • Lamb Biryani9
  • chicken tika masala9
  • garlic naan8
Price per Person
  • 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kristen W.
Review date: 10/25/2022
9
Delicious Food, Friendly Service!
My friends recommended this restaurant and even begged me to try it, despite its average Google rating. I'm so glad I did! All the dishes were really good. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly. I highly recommend this place!
  • dishes9
  • food10
  • service9
Price per Person
  • 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
John B.
Review date: 09/21/2022
6
Himalayan Cuisine SF: Pricey but Flavorful
The restaurant's name has changed to Himalayan cuisine SF, though the exterior still says Darbar. They no longer offer a lunch buffet. I tried the chicken Tikka masala, which was quite expensive at $17, and rice or naan bread were extra. The chicken bowl itself was a medium-sized portion and not particularly large.
  • chicken Tikka masala6
  • chicken bowl5
  • lunch buffet5
  • price3
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
abdullrahman S.
Review date: 09/18/2022
9
Delicious Food and Friendly Staff
My experience at Darbar restaurant was very positive. I enjoyed having lunch there. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly.
  • food9
  • staff8
Price per Person
  • 1 - 10 €
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Takeout
Joshua A.
Review date: 08/12/2022
10
Delicious Mango Lassi, Great Service!
I needed a quick fix and went into the restaurant for a Mango Lassi. It was delicious, and they even gave it to me for free because my spend was below the credit card limit and I didn’t have cash! Definitely recommend!
  • Mango Lassi10
  • free10

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