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Dancing Yak, San Francisco, CA

Dancing Yak

4.9
4.9
414 Reviews
$30 and under
Southeast Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Join us for our exciting taste that is a mix of traditional and contemporary. Open since 2018, Dancing Yak has quickly become a favorite spot among locals and travelers alike. On review sites from Yelp and TripAdvisor to OpenTable, patrons give Dancing Yak an average rating of between four and five stars.
Dancing Yak is perfect for anything from a delightful casual lunch to an elegant special occasion. We welcome you for lunch, dinner and craft cocktails Monday through Sundays.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Comfort Food, Nepalese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 525-4857
  • Website
    http://www.dancingyaksf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Tell us what you have in mind for catering and we will get back to you. you can fill up a form at <br />https://dancingyaksf.com/catering/<br />Or, email us at hello@dancingyaksf.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room that fits a group of 12-16. Perfect for special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Suraksha Basnet: (415) 525-4857
  • Location
    280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Area
    Mission District
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Paid parking lot available at 14th and mission.
  • Public transit
    three blocls walk from 16th St Mission bart station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Yak in San Francisco offers an "absolute gem" experience with authentic Nepalese cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors" and delicious dishes like goat curry and Momos. The friendly service and vibrant atmosphere make it a great spot for both casual dining and celebrations. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans too!

414 Reviews

  1. Kay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first experience with Nepali food and each of us (2 omnivores and 1 vegan) enjoyed every bite. My cashew curry was superb and my friends enjoyed the lamb, goat and veggie dishes. Naan and roti were great. Our host was attentive and took care to confirm my allergy concerns with the kitchen. We enjoyed non-alcoholic drinks, although the alcoholic offerings seemed excellent. The Dancing Yak moves among places at the top of my list for casual dining with friends in San Francisco.

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  2. Stacy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork belly just melts in your mouth and the momos are a major win. Cocktails are strong and tasty. Definitely a winning place.

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  3. Christy

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! We loved dining here!

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  4. Ankeet

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the name of the restaurant and it was phenomenal! I personally fell in love with the cheese naan and momo. Highly recommend!

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  5. Sara

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is really tasty, and most of the dishes had vegan options.

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  6. Adam

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! I've been here before but by no means a regular, the host/maitre'd *probably manager* sat us and checked on us regularly, and even comped us a vegan dish she wanted us to try! It was one of the best experiences I remember, and having worked in restaurants in SF for 12 years and having seen the steady decline in quality hospitality, this was a very welcome surprise! As we live REALLY close by, we are for sure on our way to becoming regulars. Thank you so much!

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  7. Christine

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, service and food. Get the goat. So good! Momos terrific.

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  8. Shane

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were amazing the entire time! We had 2 extra people show up which I know can be annoying, but they were extremely accommodating and brought more chairs! The food was super good as well as the drinks! The servers were super fast and always cleaning up as we went! Would definitely recommend, but make a reservation so you’re not waiting a bit as it does get busy.

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  9. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Butter chicken was excellent. Samosa soup and fish curry were good. Vibe was cool, loud but didn’t quite need to shout. Good value would visit again to try more Nepali dishes I’ve not had before. Worth a visit.

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  10. Chelsea

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Dancing Yak many times and it doesn't disappoint! Tasty food, great for groups, and fun vibe!

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FAQs

Dancing Yak offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Dancing Yak also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 525-4857.

Dancing Yak is rated 4.9 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dancing Yak

280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Comfort Food, Nepalese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Paid parking lot available at 14th and mission.
  • Public transit
    three blocls walk from 16th St Mission bart station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dancingyaksf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 525-4857
  • Catering
    Tell us what you have in mind for catering and we will get back to you. you can fill up a form at <br />https://dancingyaksf.com/catering/<br />Or, email us at hello@dancingyaksf.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room that fits a group of 12-16. Perfect for special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Suraksha Basnet: (415) 525-4857

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