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Mehfil - Reviews

88 2nd St, 94105 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
479

Reviews

77%

Satisfaction

82

negative

28

neutral

369

positive

What people say about Mehfil

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Khushmeet K.
Review date: 08/19/2025
1
Terrible Indian Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was the worst, not even deserving one star. The customer service was bad and rude. As an Indian, I know what authentic Indian food should taste like in terms of quality and quantity. I ordered three items, and all were undercooked. To make matters worse, the screen was playing vulgar Hindi songs. I absolutely do not recommend this place, especially from an Indian perspective.
  • customer service1
  • Indian food2
  • quality2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jared A.
Review date: 07/04/2025
3
Decent Food, Terrible Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was decent, not the best I've had, but acceptable. The lunch box offered good value for money. However, the service was pretty atrocious. They advertised $1 roti, but when I asked for it, they offered naan and charged over $4 without mentioning the difference. Since it was takeaway and I paid upfront, I noticed the discrepancy. When I asked them to cancel the naan, they claimed it was already made fresh and couldn't be canceled, despite the short exchange time. Furthermore, when my friend wanted to use the restroom, they were denied access. Ultimately, it's up to you how much you value service; I'll likely go elsewhere, but at least I was fed without food poisoning.
  • food6
  • lunch box8
  • roti5
  • service2
  • naan2
  • restroom1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
LeeWay A.
Review date: 07/03/2025
10
Terrific Food and Service!
We arrived at the end of the day and were still served, which was very nice. The food was also terrific. The naan was perfection, and the samosa was large, crispy, and filled with fresh veggies. The tamarind sauce was exceptional. My husband, who is gluten-free, loved everything. We will definitely go again.
  • food10
  • naan10
  • samosa9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Jayasimha N.
Review date: 06/25/2025
8
Good Food and Service
I visited this restaurant for lunch and ordered the chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. The food was good, and the service was good too. It's a well-maintained restaurant.
  • chicken vindaloo7
  • garlic naan7
  • food7
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Ojas P.
Review date: 05/13/2025
3
Expensive Tax, Okay Food
My experience at this restaurant was marked by a surprisingly high tax amount. For a bill of $43, I ended up paying an additional $14 in tax, bringing the total to $57. While the food received a score of 4, the service and atmosphere were rated at 1. The overall value felt questionable due to the unexpected tax.
  • food8
  • tax2
  • service1
  • atmosphere1
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Aryaman B.
Review date: 04/30/2025
2
Disappointing Food and Surprise Charges
My experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. The food was below average, and I was surprised by additional charges, such as an 18% service charge for dine-in. The service and atmosphere also received low ratings.
  • food3
  • surprise charges2
  • service charge2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Puneet S.
Review date: 04/09/2025
5
Average Indian Food with Slow Service
My experience at this restaurant was primarily geared towards takeout, as I noticed no other dine-in customers. Despite the lack of other patrons, the service was slow, with a wait of over 20 minutes for my food. The food quality was okay, but I was surprised to be charged $2. 00 for onions and chilies, which I had assumed would be complimentary. Overall, it's an average place for Indian food.
  • takeout5
  • food quality5
  • Indian food5
  • service2
  • onions and chilies3
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Ashish S.
Review date: 03/26/2025
8
Affordable Veg Lunch Box Experience
My experience at the restaurant involved trying the veg lunch box, which features pre-made curries served with rice or naan. I appreciated the restaurant's concept of 'sewa' for offering this affordable meal. The taste was apt for its price. While I believe the general population might find it difficult to trust the food quality when served in this manner, coming from a similar background as the staff, I personally trust them. It's important to note that these lunch boxes are strictly for takeout.
  • veg lunch box7
  • affordable meal8
  • taste6
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Adam B.
Review date: 03/24/2025
8
Quick Tikka Masala with a Few Notes
I got a Tikka Masala with naan to go. The service was extremely quick, and I had my lunch in 2 minutes. The chicken was a little dry, but I won’t complain as it wasn’t made to order, and frankly, I would rather get my food quickly. There was more rice than I’d like, and next time I will ask for less rice than normal. Overall, the food for the price and speed was great! The naan was really good too.
  • service10
  • Tikka Masala6
  • naan8
  • chicken4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Abhishek S.
Review date: 12/16/2024
9
Great Value Thali!
My experience at the restaurant was a solid bang for buck, especially with the sweet meat thali. The lamb and chicken were super succulent, and I couldn’t get enough of the raita! I will definitely come back for a <$30 dinner night.
  • sweet meat thali9
  • lamb9
  • chicken9

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