Viva Goa, Lombard
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Viva Goa, an Indian restaurant, though most simply name it as an answer. One says it is very spicy, one likes the samosas but has not been in a long time, and one says it used to be the best but quality dropped after a recipe change.
Address
Viva Goa Indian Cuisine, 2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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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/SFSecrets in r/AskSF · Jun 2026taste
Says it is very spicy, answering the request for spicy food.
- Recommendsu/Bruler10922 in r/AskSF · Jun 2025taste
Says they like the samosas there, though they have not visited in a long time.
- Recommendsu/cashflowkirk in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025
Suggests Viva Goa as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/xbshaieoeofn in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Gives a bare suggestion of Viva Goa in reply to the post.
- Recommendsu/Reblux in r/AskSF · May 2026
Agreed with the Viva Goa suggestion.
- Caveatu/Lucky-Nebula in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025consistency
Says it used to be the best, but quality dropped after a recipe change.
- Recommendsu/fatfrog7 in r/AskSF · Nov 2026
Names it as a direct answer to the Indian-food request.
- Recommendsu/Due_Mirror5912 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2025
Names Viva Goa as an answer.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.