Head to Viva Goa if you're looking to try flavors and dishes from Goa, a small coastal state in Western India. Goan food is spicy, often a bit tart but nonetheless unique and very tasty. Viva Goa does a great job in highlighting some classic Goan dishes like Xacuti and Vindaloo. The Whole Pomfret fry was great; and definitely ask for Pork Sorpotel; it's off-menu but they will happily make it. The food is fairly priced and the staff friendly.
The most amazing Goan Indian food innthe United States, cedric and Joseph authentic lip licking delicious food. Everything we tried was OMG, service was fast and bery kind. Cost was so good for food value.
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Absolutely wonderful staff, and some of the best food I've had in a while.
Viva Goa is head and shoulders the best Indian food in the city. We order from here (take out or dine in) a couple times a month – it never disappoints. Every dish just has more flavor than pretty much any other Indian spot I’ve been to, and the flavors themselves are delicious. Food is super high quality, service is so friendly, and the whole team here has a lot to be proud of — place is the best.
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Was craving Indian food and went for Viva Goa based on distance from my house. Fantastic decision. Got the Samosas, Garlic Naan, and Chicken Tikka Masala everything was on the money, if I had to go back and do it again I would do the Tikka Masala/Garlic Naan, drop the Samosas as it was a big portion to put down for one person. That said, the Samosas were money and if I wasn't weird about finishing my food I would still get them 10 times out of 10 especially with the sweet dipping sauce. The Tikka Masala/Garlic Naan combo was big money. Haven't had a Garlic Naan like that yet in the city yet. Absolutely delightful. A little thicker and chewier than other ones that I've had and for my taste that was preferred. Also, I don't know why I saw people complaining on here about the service? The homie at the front who checked me out was a friend of the people. I wouldn't hear a word otherwise. If you live in the Marina/Cow Hollow area I would strongly encourage a visit to Viva Goa. I will be going back again, and again, and again, and again, and again.
Stumbled across Viva Goa while we were looking for affordable eats before a movie at Presidio Theater. What a great surprise!! This was easily the best Indian food I've had in the city - their okra masala was tangy and perfectly cooked, and every dish had incredible depth. We will be back!
One of the best Indian restaurants I've visited in the US! I've lived in Goa for 4 years time and can definitely vouch for the authenticity of flavors. I got the Recardo Pomfret and Prawn Vindaloo with rice both were delicious. I had asked for very spicy and the food rose to it beautifully, not being just hot but also very flavorful. The servers were very attentive and polite. We had a wonderful time here!
We eat 3 times here throughout our vacation. Their briyani was superb. Paratha is not good they burnt it. Soft drink best ask to give 1 can instead glass since felt charged for 1 can but the volume is almost half only. Mango lassi also terrible too thick. We add on water to drink it.
Best Indian food I’ve eaten in the US (trust me I’ve tried lots of places in different states). We went there two days back to back and everything literally EVERYTHING WAS FINGER LICKING GOOD. The server was extremely attentive and friendly. I’d definitely eat there again.
Excellent restaurant! The food was the best I’ve had in a long time. I’m not native to San Francisco, but I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and anywhere.
Hands down best indian food in the city
We tried malai.kofta and saag paneer
Both were super flavorful and tasted almost like homemade indian food
Naans were amazing as well
Sunitha Suresh (Sunitraveldiaries)
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One of the good Indian restaurants in SF.
It has some of the popular goan dishes available here.
Great take-out place! Chicken tikka masala is the way to go. Wish there was a bit more chicken though. Decent rice portion. Make sure you get the garlic naan too
Delicious, relaxed environment, great service, very VERY reasonably priced. My boyfriend and I got an appetizer, three sides, two entrees, and a large beer to split - it all came out to ~$68 total, including tax (but not tip). That is unheard-of pricing in this part of SF! My boyfriend loves spicy curry and they delivered a deliciously spicy vindaloo - it had the type of spiciness that grows instead of being so spicy that you can't taste anything else. The service was very attentive and kind, and all of our dishes were excellent. The environment was very laid-back and relaxing. We will definitely be back!
Great butter chicken!! Amazing option for Indian food
This is an amazing spot to have Goan and Indian food. The food quality along with the service is amazing.. Highly recommending this place for everyone who like to try Goan food along with the regular North Indian dishes.
Excellent cuisine: light on fat, heavy on spices and vegetables. The tandoori dishes have some smoke flavors. The Masala chicken and lamb were both excellent. Decent wine and beer selection. We didn’t have dessert. Service was impeccable as was the cleanliness.
While visiting San Francisco we found this Gem. The food was really good. Service was quick for pickup.
Prawn Xaguti curry, appetizer Goenchim Sungttam Prawns, Goan fish curry were lip smacking.
Rechardo Pomfret fish was tasty and good but better for ordering while dine in. It was hard to eat for carry out.
Great prices in an expensive city. The food is good. For lunch we had Chicken saag, butter chicken, and naans. Then chai tea after lunch. The bathroom was clean. They have a big and clean bathroom, hard to find in SF. The only negative, dont get the gulab jamin for desert, it was frozen and had freezer burn taste.
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