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Best of SF Weekly 2006, $7.99 ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET
  • Office Delivery
  • LUNCH BUFFET
  • Excellent Prices

At DARBAR, you can eat, relax and enjoy yourself as we prepare your favorite food hot from the Kitchen Grill. Our delicious Pakistani and Indian Cuisine was voted "BEST Pakistani/Indian food of SF" in 2006 by SF Weekly. Try our daily lunch special--there is something for everyone. Looking to feed a large group of people? For $250.00, we will prepare an enormous lunch feast that can easily feed 25 people. We offer Food to Go, Catering, and Free Delivery (Limited Areas). We have a 10 course $7.99 all you can eat lunch buffet Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and Sat/Sun, 12-3:00 PM. Call to inquire

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4 Star Rating - Very good 2 reviews – Review Darbar Restaurant

(415) 359-1236

1412 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Editorial Description by Citysearch
The Indian equivalent of a greasy spoon with great, cheap grub.
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Fast Service  4 Star Rating - Very good

This restaurant has great food. The service is really quick too. I wasn't into Indian food until I came here. the cost is really low and the staff are so nice .I would recommend them to others.

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Indo pak restaurant  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

It os one of the best Indo pak restaurant offering Very tasty food, non-greasy, and friendly staff . A nice change from all the stomach cramping dishes to lit your tastebuds. Must place to visit

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 19 reviews on Citysearch)

This restaurant is a real gem 4 Star Rating - Very good

Whenever I eat at Darbar I am amazed at the quality of the food and the price you pay for that quality. The last time I was in I had the samosa which is like a fried wonton with potatoe, peas and spices. You get two and they are fantastic. I also like the spinich, palak paneer. The Dabari Nan is great but if you need it doctored up they have garlic and onion nan too. I usually get the Dabari Chawal for a rice. The Tandori Fish comes out sizzling and has just the right amount of spice. The last time I had it they used talapia. I have to say that the food and service are consistently good. At night the owner is always there tending to his customers. He really makes sure that they are satisfied. The restaurant has a nice decor and is clean. If you're looking for terrific Indian/Pakistani food Darbar is the place. Parking, it's easy there is a city lot nearby.

Pros: Great prices, terrific food
Posted 05/19/08 at 3:35pm

bad experience !!! 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

i complete agree with Sonu1 reviews for this restaurant. where i too had same bad experience.. This is one of the worst restaurant i've seen in SFO.

I TOO FOUND "FLIES" ON THE TABLE, WHICH WAS IRRITATING TO EAT ANYTHING THERE.
i dint see cleanness in that restaurant.
so i dont recommend any 1 to go DARBAR.....

Posted 03/20/08 at 6:14pm

Hands down the best Indian food for the price 5 Star Rating - World class

Amongst the many Indian restaurants I have eaten at, this restaurant is certainly at the top of the list in both the quality of food and service. I've been to about a dozen Indian restaurants and this restuarant is exceptionaI. I chose this restaurant based on Citysearch's positive reviews since I was visiting from out of town and was unfamiliar with local restaurants. Choosing Darbar turned out to be a great move, surpassing my high expectations.

The samosas were inexpensive and freshly made. The naan was fluffy and perfectly cooked. Usually naan is burned in many areas, yet this naan was burn-free. My boyfriend ordered lamb skewers, which tasted just a good as the restaurants that charge almost double for the same thing.

The manager was concerned about the comfort of his guests, and seemed eager to please. We ordered extra naan, and it was out almost immediately, despite the packed house he was simultaneously attending to. At the end I was offered complimentary tea, which was an extra perk for such an already great meal.

Posted 01/12/08 at 10:29pm

Can't say enough good things 5 Star Rating - World class

I love this place. The dining room is warm and inviting. The owner is always there at dinner and provides wonderful customer service every single time my girlfriend and I have eaten there. Most importantly, the food is exceptionally delicious. I highly recommend the tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, vindaloo and my personal favorite, lamb brain masala. The food always arrives promptly and perfectly prepared. I have never eaten a bad dish here yet, and to date I've dined at Darbar more than a dozen times. Ive eaten at quite a few restaurants serving Indian/Pakistani cuisine in the city, but none so far come close to the quality and low prices of Darbar. If you enjoy Indian/Pakistani cuisine or want to try it out for the first time, this is the perfect place to go.

Pros: Prices, service, food.
Cons: none!
Posted 12/20/07 at 11:20pm

Good food! 5 Star Rating - World class

The food is soooo incredibily CHEAP! And food is so fresh! I went in during lunch time for some snacks, and found the samosas to be very good, not to spicy just the way I like them. The Chicken Wrap was one of the cheapest filling food items I've bought ($5.30ish) full of chunks of chicken, perfectly seasoned, and fresh veggies. And to top it off, the Rice Pudding was very good! It was a creamy, cool texture doing down my throat. The restaurant is clean and service is great so I'm definatly going back! ! !

Pros: fresh food and inexpensive
Cons: parking
Posted 10/25/07 at 3:36pm