Come here for the nihari which is a curry beef stew. They nailed it. The chicken tiki Masala was good. Garlic Naan and rice completed a satisfying meal at a good price. Don't come if you don't feel comfortable in a tough neighborhood like the tenderloin. But if you do, the staff is friendly and you will be rewarded with a great meal.
Leonard Suguitan (Len)
+4
Hey folks, hope all is well. Given that more restaurants are opening back up in SF 🌁 it's time to explore again. I've heard from people I've met that Pakwan makes the best biryani in Tenderloin neighborhood, so we wanted to try it.
Since we did takeout, can't talk about the dine-in experience, but I can talk about the food. Ordered the chicken 🍗 biryani, traditional beef 🍖 curry, and the garlic naan.
The biryani was hearty, tasty, and definitely worth a trip in the future. The beef curry was good, however, it was a lil bit oily for our taste. If I were to change anything about that dish, it'd be to reduce the ratio of oil to curry 🍛. The garlic naan was seasoned well. It was light, crispy, and went great with the curry.
If you do go dine-in, know that parking is tough in the area, and the neighborhood has its challenges. I'd suggest going during the day, because the night brings concern, especially if you're travelling with a family.
Enjoy!
The food, service, and cleanliness is on point. We ordered the following: Nihari 5/5, Goat Biryani 4/5, Chicken Seekh Kabob 5/5, Beef Seekh Kabob 4/5, and Chicken Boti Boneless 4/5. The food is definitely worth driving down to downtown to. I would recommend this to everyone 💯!
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