Dancing Yak

4.9

411 Reviews

$30 and under

Southeast Asian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

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.
Namaste!

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Private dining

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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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
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!

411 Reviews

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Ankeet
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Sara
San Francisco
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Adam
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Christine
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Shane
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 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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Jeffrey
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Chelsea
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Bala
Palm Springs
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very authentic Nepalese food. Laid back, cocktails could have been better mixed.
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Soumya
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They removed the biryani from the menu :( won’t be going back here
Dancing YakResponded on October 27, 2024
Don’t say that.. visit us again. Ask your server you want to order biryani. We got you covered on that. It’s just out of the menu but we can still make it.
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Danny
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. I bring any friends, family, etc that visit and every experience has been consistently delicious, good service, and good portions.
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FAQs

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

Dancing Yak is rated 4.9 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, 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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Dancing Yak

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Private dining

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