New Delhi Restaurant
Tenderloin, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
New Delhi Restaurant is a practical Union Square-area dinner choice when ease matters more than a destination meal. Book it for a low-friction evening near downtown hotels, theaters, and transit; choose a more format-specific peer if you want ramen, a polished hotel setting, or a chef-led splurge.
About New Delhi Restaurant
Consider New Delhi Restaurant when the goal is a direct dinner in San Francisco rather than a highly specific destination meal. It is open nightly from 5–11 PM, which makes it useful for an evening plan when you want a clear dinner window.
The main reason to choose it is practicality. Nightly dinner hours and a smart-casual dress code make it an easy San Francisco dinner option rather than a restaurant best judged by menu, chef, award, or service-format claims.
A practical San Francisco dinner choice
This is not the place to choose based on award-chasing, named chef details, or signature dishes. That does not make it a bad choice; it just sets the decision clearly. Choose it when timing and ease matter more than a heavily documented destination meal.
For diners comparing across San Francisco, the useful split is simple: New Delhi Restaurant is the practical dinner option, while other restaurants may make sense when a more specific format or setting is the point of the night. Hinodeya, Anzu, Cable55, Bodega SF, and ABSteak by Chef Akira Back are other named options to compare depending on what kind of evening you want.
Go early if you want the smoothest version of the night
The nightly dinner hours make this easiest to use at the start of the evening. A 5 PM arrival can work well for diners who want an early meal or a simple plan before the rest of the night. Later tables may also be workable, but the clearest planning detail is the same every day: 5–11 PM.
The bottom line: choose it for a practical San Francisco dinner window and a smart-casual setting. Skip it if you are looking for a chef counter, tasting menu, award pedigree, or named signature dishes.
Planning details
- Location
- 160 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- newdelhirestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14153978470
The take
The Take
The Vibe
New Delhi Restaurant reads as a true neighborhood fixture in the Tenderloin: the room attracts regulars who arrive knowing what they want, and the kitchen prizes steadiness over show. The review emphasizes a workaday intimacy rather than theatrical dining, framing the place as dependable and unpretentious. Its pull comes from reliable execution — the right spice balance, precise dal and well-textured breads — and from a relationship of trust with repeat customers. That creates a relaxed, local atmosphere where the food, not presentation or spectacle, defines the experience.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for repeat visits and dependable meals rather than one-off, high-concept nights. The description positions it as a go-to for local diners who value consistency: weeknight dinners, after-work meals and gatherings of regulars all fit the profile. It isn’t aimed at the tasting-menu set; instead it rewards familiarity and an appreciation for correctly executed classics. Travelers or locals seeking an authentic neighborhood curry or a reliably made plate will find the kitchen’s steady repertoire especially satisfying.
Ordering Tips
Order the classics that regulars keep returning for: the piece highlights signature items as reliable standbys. Kofta Shah Jahani, Kerelan Pepper Chicken and the Tandoori Mix Grill are called out as representative dishes, and the review stresses fundamentals — properly calibrated spice, precise dal and well-made breads — as the restaurant’s strength. Approach the menu with an eye toward familiar preparations rather than gimmicks; asking staff for house favorites will likely land the most representative and satisfying meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Romantic dining reminiscent of a Maharajah’s private banquet room with ornate pillars, exposed brick walls, and handmade Italian tiled floors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Kofta Shah Jahani
- Kerelan Pepper Chicken
- Tandoori Mix Grill
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 160 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Planning details
Location
160 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- ABSteak by Chef Akira Back, Notable alternative
- Hinodeya, Ramen, Ramen
- Cable55, Notable alternative
- Anzu, Notable alternative
- Bodega SF, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How New Delhi Restaurant compares in San Francisco
New Delhi Restaurant is the easier downtown choice when location and timing matter more than a destination format. Compared with ABSteak by Chef Akira Back, it reads as the lower-commitment booking: better for a casual Union Square-area dinner, less suited to a splurge night or a meal where the restaurant itself is the main event.
If cuisine focus drives the decision, Hinodeya is the clearer pick for ramen. Bodega SF is the stronger cross-shop when you want a more defined Vietnamese lane. New Delhi Restaurant makes more sense when the group needs a convenient downtown table and does not want to negotiate a tighter specialty format.
For hotel-area ambiance, compare it with Cable55 and Anzu. Those are better fits when the room and service setting matter as much as the food. New Delhi Restaurant is the practical fallback: easier to frame around schedule, location, and a straightforward dinner.
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Compare New Delhi Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi Restaurant | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| ABSteak by Chef Akira Back | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| Hinodeya | San Francisco | Ramen | No published awards |
| Cable55 | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| Anzu | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| Bodega SF | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at New Delhi Restaurant?
For a straightforward dinner in San Francisco, plan around the restaurant's general dinner hours rather than assuming bar seating.
What should I order at New Delhi Restaurant?
Review the current menu before you go and choose based on what the restaurant is offering that night.
Can New Delhi Restaurant accommodate groups?
If you are planning for multiple people, contact the restaurant or use its official channels to confirm availability and timing.
