If there's one aspect where the San Francisco culinary scene falls short, it's the availability of good quality and tasty Indian food. Sure there are a sprinkling of Naan-n-Curry serving run-of-the-mill greasy and spicy Indian/Pakistani fare but for anything beyond that, you'll be playing safer if you head to the neighbouring town of Sausalito or maybe even to the South Bay.
There are however a couple of exceptions to this. Dosa is a not to be missed South Indian specialty restaurant. With a typically SF casual vibe, this chic restaurant serves a spicy Chettinad curry and coconut rice. Beautiful. The dosas are crisp and delightful - love their tangy tomato chutney. India Oven in the Outer Richmond neighbourhood is loved for its tandoori preparations made with tender meats. The vegetable korma is especially robust with nuts and farmer's cheese. Another winner is Chutney. If you're lucky enough to find parking and a place to sit, you'll find that the food is simple yet flavourful though a tad leaning towards pleasing the international palate. The malai kofta, prepared in a rich, lip-smacking gravy is not to be missed, nor is the alu-mutter. Steer away from the chana masala though which tasted banal and bordering on stale.
Pic: erinskitchen.blogspot.com
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