Message from Ashoka Indian Cuisine
When you dine at Ashoka Restaurant you will enjoy some of the finest Indian food in the Bay Area. We offer a broad selection of the best and most popular Indian food from around the vast and varied country of India. All our food is prepared using the freshest and most authentic ingredients, cooked on the premises to meet your specific requests and to satisfy the most discriminating of tastes. We are open nightly to serve you some of the most exquisite Indian cuisine you will find anywhere. All our dishes are prepared by our fine chef who has a natural flair for subtly blending a variety of exotic spices to create unique flavors and mouth-watering dishes. The nutritious dishes, robust flavors, and rustic undertones attest to the notion that Indian cuisine can be as subtle and finely balanced as you will find in the finest French cuisine.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortHigh ceilings, red velvet seats and Travertine stone tile floors give the feeling of royalty. That the restaurant is named after one-time Indian emperor Ashoka the Great is no coincidence. The long, narrow dining room seats up to 42 guests who enjoy favorites like murgh malai kabab (Tandoori oven-roasted boneless chicken breast with special seasoning) and the spicy crab cutlet, while Indian music plays softly in the background. A decorative wine rack at the back features local Merlot's and Cabernet's.
Key Points
- Open Daily
- Take-out
- Home Delivery
The Inside Scoop
- What to Drink - Be adventurous and try a Taj Mahal beer, spicy Indian chai tea or other unique drink options.
- Know Before You Go - A private 12-seat table in back is fit for a king (or emperor).
Insider Pages Reviews for Ashoka Indian Cuisine
I went here with my uncle last year and we had a great experience. The food was very tasty and it was also very fresh. The prices are reasonable and the portions are pretty big.
Posted 12/17/08 | Report Abuse
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Ashoka
by Voddo
Ashoka has tasty food which was very fast, great service, great ambiance and space. One of the best Indian restaurants in SF!
Pros: Food and sevrice
Cons: Annoying and impractical lights
Posted 03/12/08
Great Food, Excellent Service
by jodimm
Ashoka remains my favorite Indian restaurant in all of San Francisco. The food is fresh and delightful and the service is beyond friendly. I have never been disappointed here and it seems every friend I bring here loves it too. The pumpkin soup is unique and delicious as is the rest of the menu, and as a vegetarian I am especially fond of the Avial Malbar entree. Add some naan and you will be in heaven! The building is a unique narrow space with a lot of charm. The staff is friendly and accomodating. You might feel that you wait a bit for the food but it is only because they make it fresh to order and is well worth the wait. You are always seated promptly and their wait staff is not only Beautiful, but so friendly and welcoming. There is no doubt that I will retrun over and over again for the best indian food in San Francisco.
Pros: Great food, excellent service, unique ambiance
Cons: none
Posted 02/22/08
Wonderful food and great service
by blkestin
The Marina was missing a great, quality Indian restaurant and here it is!! The food was divine. The room is warm and welcoming. And the service was very nice. We will definitely return and highly recommend Ashoka.
Posted 06/07/07