TLDR: Flavorful North Indian food made with love I love Indian food, but the fare in the Bay Area often disappoints more than delights. I didn’t have a go-to place in San Francisco. All the best food is in South Bay in restaurants and food trucks. So imagine my surprise when a new ‘North Indian’ restaurant pops up in the Mission. Instead of ordering on an app, I decided to ride my bike to the restaurant and find out what they recommend. I was greeted warmly by Dhillon, owner who hails from Punjab, and is passionate about his food. The staff communicate in Punjabi and you know this is legit, and a family affair. I ask Dhillon for his vegetarian recommendation. He immediately hones in on his favorite, Kadai Paneer. I order the spicy version. Next I am torn between the dal tadka and chana masala, Dhillon recommends dal tadka. Spicy please. Garlic naan is a classic. But I am feeling greedy. I love a good veggie biryani to soak up the beautiful cries and daal. But I don’t want a full order, so Dhillon offers me a half order, and throws it in! I also noticed they have a pizza oven. And whats better than an Indian pizza, an Indian pizza with paneer. So I order the spicy paneer pizza. I ride my bike and food is ready as promised in 15 minutes (pizza takes longer to bake, or it can be ready faster). Since I have a bike panier that is small, Dhillon spends 5 minutes repackaging the pizza to survive a vertical journey. Now the food. Holy <insert exaggeration>. Flavor bomb. The paneer kadai is a huge hit. Paneer is fresh and soft, and my partner who wanted a bite, wants more. I reheated the garlic naan, and it’s perfect. I add some lemon to open up the daal that is perfectly spiced, with garlic, ginger and the right amount of heat. So much flavor. It dances with the veggie biryani, where the veggies are crisp. I also noticed some freebies that Dhillon has thrown in, raita (spiced yoghurt) and kheer (rice Pudding). Overall a 5 on 5 experience. I will be back to try more dishes and I can see Tadka becoming a neighborhood favorite for all things Indian, and pizza! Since this cannot all be rosy. The only feedback I would give to Dhillon, is to go easy on the oil for my orders. It’s a personal preference. If you want excellent service, authentic North Indian food made with love, at very reasonable prices (perhaps the best in SF for quality Indian food), I would recommend calling Tadka and asking them for recommendations on your preferences. Thank you Dhillon. Good luck to you. You have a new fan for life.

Tried this restaurant on a Sat night. Easy low key spot. Some might shy away from Indian-Fusion but this place delivers great North Indian staples plus satisfying pizza/bar bites. Something for everyone on the menu. Tips...Perhaps order ahead if in a rush, but eat-in pizza & entree came out quickly Everything tasted fresh and spice levels were catered to our order. Service was excellent, restaurant and facilities were clean. Would definitely visit again.

This is my first review ever, I ran into Tadka as I was passing by around 11:00PM(yes they are now open till 2:00am). I am so glad that I was hungry and that they were open. Sometimes working late nights it’s hard to find a Indian place open. The food was so good, the spicy levels were just perfect. The food was made from heart. The staff was so friendly even though working so late at night. The kitchen was open concept so I was able to go inside and check things out. This kitchen is not like any other Indian kitchen. It is spotless clean. Must recommend for food taste, good customer service and cleanliness. You have to try.

Impressively Good indian food. Much less for being open until 2 AM. The Chicken Korma was delicious, great flavour

I didn't go in and eat here and had this bomb dishes delivered to my front door, legit real live Indian food! There food is good and lives up to its name of "Indian food" be careful if you can't tolerate the seasons and spices because they're coming with it! Very rich in taste and is definitely prepared with love and effort! WHEW! That's what I said to myself as I could taste the flavor turning up as ate the chicken biryani and it was lit! Definitely recommended!

A very good find. Loved the food, the gravy tasted fresh and flavorful for Chicken Vindaloo & Karahi Paneer. Chicken was juicy as well.

Loved the matter paneer curry that we ordered, probably the best I've had in a long time. took a risk with the roti and didn't like it - felt very flat and dry and will probably come back and try some of the naans. regardless, a five because the curry was delicious and the staff was delightful!

Dylan and his crew make amazing food! I am not Indian nor Indian-American so just writing in as a fan of the cuisine. But it’s super flavorful and the business is friendly and helpful so recommend supporting this lovely local business!