Dancing Yak
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Dancing Yak, a Nepalese restaurant whose cooking two commenters say overlaps with northern Indian food. Two mention its naan, though one says it may be thinner and crisper than some would want. One says the food is great but often loud, one calls a meal there the worst they have had with no flavor, and one says quality has been uneven lately and stopped going.
Address
Dancing Yak Restaurant & Bar, 280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/smb06 in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Suggests Dancing Yak as the answer to the naan question.
- Recommendsu/timj83 in r/AskSF · Oct 2026taste
Calls the paneer tikka here excellent and rates the place highly overall.
- Recommendsu/Shalaco in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Nepalese cuisine with Indian crossover; commenter calls its butter chicken a favorite and momos the best.
- Recommendsu/bowiesashes in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025
Names Dancing Yak as a top pick for the question.
- Caveatu/indoorsy-exemplified in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Says their meal there was the worst they have had, with no flavor.
- Recommendsu/Sadpanda9632 in r/AskSF · Mar 2025
Lists Dancing Yak's appetizers among regular go-to choices.
- Recommendsu/thisdude415 in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Loves Dancing Yak, a Nepalese place they say resembles northern Indian cuisine.
- Recommendsu/inqurious in r/AskSF · Aug 2025taste
Liked several naan types there, though they may be thinner and crisper than some would want.
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- Caveatu/security_ai in r/AskSF · Mar 2025consistency
Says quality there has been uneven lately and they stopped going after a poor visit.
- Mixedu/Ok-Fudge-4004 in r/AskSF · Jan 2024ambience
Loves the food but says it's often loud, making conversation hard.
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