Shalimar, Tenderloin
12 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Shalimar, a Pakistani restaurant on Jones Street in the Tenderloin that people also suggest for Indian food. Two are long-standing fans with no bad visits, and two call it good value or affordable. Two commenters note it can be oily or rich, with one saying friends read the oil on top as a sign of quality.
Address
Shalimar Restaurant, 532 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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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/winkingchef in r/AskSF · Aug 2025taste
Recommends Shalimar for its saag ghosht and tandoori lamb, liking the buttered finish.
- Recommendsu/rhubarbxtal in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2025
Lists Shalimar, labelled Pakistani, among several suggestions.
- Recommendsu/They_Killed_Kenny_13 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2025
Calls Shalimar in the Tenderloin pretty good.
- Recommendsu/realethanbradberry in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2026
Says they have long been a loyal Shalimar fan, before trying Chutney recently.
- Recommendsu/NomNomNavigator in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025
Included this San Francisco location in a ranked halal Indian list at number five.
- Recommendsu/Remarkable_Host6827 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2026
Reports no bad visits and ranks Shalimar above the others.
- Mixedu/ysaw in r/AskSF · Oct 2026taste
Tentatively suggests Shalimar while noting it can be oily.
- Recommendsu/Ititmore in r/AskSF · May 2026value
Called it a strong value pick for haleem among Tenderloin places.
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- Recommendsu/neonpredator in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Agrees the Shalimar pick is legit.
- Mixedu/_commenter in r/AskSF · Oct 2026taste
Says Shalimar is rich and often shows an oil film on top, which some friends see as quality.
- Recommendsu/ObservantNomad in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2025taste
Says it's very good, affordable, and liked by their Indian friends too.
- Recommendsu/precioso__dinero in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025
Mentions Shalimar as another option right near that spot.
- Recommendsu/ilikehighchances in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Named among suggested Indian spots.
- Recommendsu/DancesWE in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Suggests Shalimar when you want something more intense.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.