Bhoga

Name: Bhoga
Address: 468 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114
Telephone: (415) 915-4444
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

48 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

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Bhoga Restaurant and Bar introduces a progressive Indian affair to the heart of the historic Castro District. Bhoga offers a warm get away from the bustling metropolis; serving inspired libations and houses intriguing wine selections for you to choose from. Come join us for a great weekday happy hour or our late-night menu. Whatever the occasion Bhoga is here to welcome you and your guests. We look forward to seeing you soon for a new-aged Indian experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Tue

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Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

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Takeout

(415) 915-4444

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 915-4444
Website
http://www.bhogasf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
For large group catering and events please contact info@Bhogasf.com
Private party facilities
For events and private dining please contact info@BhogaSF.com

Location
468 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighbourhood
Castro
Cross Street
Castro Street (Between Market Street and 18th Street)
Parking Details
Metered Parking until 6:00 PM (free after 6 pm)
Public Transit
Closest Public Transportations:- Castro Muni Station (L,M,K,T,S)- Light Rail (F)- Muni Bus (24, 33, 35)Closest Bart Stations (not within walking distance): - Civic Center Station- 16th Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Podi IdliUS$9.00
Steamed Rice Cakes, Lentil Powder, Chutney
SamosaUS$10.00
Potatoes, English Peas, Wheat, Cilantro
Samosa ChaatUS$12.00
Crispy Samosas, Chole, Tangy Chutneys, Chilled Yogurt
Paalak ChaatUS$12.00
Baby Spinach, Tamarind, Yogurt, Roasted Cumin
Assorted Paapad PlatterUS$10.00
Wheat, Chickpeas, Coconut, Tamarind
Dosa Chips with Beet HummusUS$12.00
Lentils, Red Beets, Garbanzo
Drenched IdliUS$9.00
Steamed Rice Cakes Immersed in Choice of Sambar or Rasam
Kale ChaatUS$12.00
Kale, Tamarind, Yogurt, Roasted Cumin

Medium Plates

Tamarind CauliflowerUS$14.00
Curry Leaf, Fennel, Chili Aioli
Pesto Paneer KebabUS$18.00
Yogurt, White Pepper, Mustard Oil
Yellow DalUS$13.00
Spinach, Brown Garlic, Red Onion, Fenugreek
Achiote Chicken KebabUS$16.00
Degi Chili, Mustard Oil, Yogurt
Chicken Motia KebabUS$16.00
Sour Cream, Green Chilies, Black Pepper, Garlic
Vada PaoUS$16.00
Mustard Seeds, Turmeric, Cilantro, Tamarind
Keema Pao (Lamb/Bison)US$20.00
Minced Lamb/Bison, Black Cardamom, Quail Eggs
Tandoori ChickenUS$19.00
Chicken Leg-Quarters, Tandoori Masala, Yogurt, Garlic
Dal MakhaniUS$15.00
Black Lentil, Brown Garlic, Fenugreek Leaves
Fried RiceUS$16.00
Stir-fried Rice, Choice of Veg, Egg, Chicken or Shrimp
Inchin ManchurianUS$18.00
Indo-Chinese Sauce, Chopped Onion, Garlic, Choice of Protein: Gobi/Paneer | Chicken/Tofu (+$1) | Shrimp (+$4)
65US$18.00
Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Choice of Protein: Gobi/Paneer | Chicken/Tofu (+$1) | Shrimp (+$4)
DosaUS$12.00
Fermented Batter, Consisting of Lentils and Rice
Cheese DosaUS$13.00
Fermented Batter, Consisting of Lentils and Rice, Cheese
Podi DosaUS$13.00
Dosa with sprinkled Lintel Gun Powder and Ghee
Masala DosaUS$15.00
Dosa with Lentils, potatoes, cashew, turmeric
Kal DosaUS$14.00
Thick, soft & spongy DOSA, Fermented Batter, Lentils and Rice
Keema Dosa (Lamb/Bison)US$20.00
Minced Lamb/Bison with Onion and Garlic
Onion Chilli Tomato UtappamUS$15.00
Savory crispy edged pancakes, lentils, onions, herbs & spices
Mustard PrawnsUS$22.00
Kashmiri Chilli, Garlic, Cumin
Pepper DuckUS$20.00
Uthappam, Duck Breast, Fennel, Coconut Milk
Kotthu ParottaUS$14.00
Flaky Shredded Paratha, Street Spices, Choice of Egg or Chicken
ChilliUS$18.00
Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Choice of Protein: Gobi/Paneer | Chicken/Tofu (+$1) | Shrimp (+$4)

Large Plates

Malai KoftaUS$24.00
Paneer, Dried Fruits, Brown Onion, Yogurt, Ginger
Aloo GobiUS$24.00
Spice-Steamed potatoes, Cauliflower, Onions
Shahi PaneerUS$26.00
Chunky Indian Cottage Cheese, Onion-Nut Paste
Tandoori Lamb ChopsUS$28.00
Brown Onion, Yogurt, Ginger
Tandoori SalmonUS$28.00
Kafir lime, Hung Yogurt, Harissa Paste
Chana MasalaUS$24.00
Chickpeas, Coriander, Garam Masala, Tomato, Ginger/Garlic
Tangy GonguraUS$26.00
Nutritious Gongura Leaves, Special Spices, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
Treet-Style CurryUS$25.00
Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Spices, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
Navarathan KurmaUS$26.00
Nine Rich Assorted Vegetables, Dry Fruits, Spices & Nuts
Butter Tikka MasalaUS$26.00
Tomatoes, Fenugreek Leaves, Degi Chili, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
SaagwalaUS$26.00
Spinach, Brown Garlic, Red Onion, Fenugreek, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
VindalooUS$26.00
Bold curry spices, marinated in vinegar and garlic, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
KadaiUS$26.00
Flavorful/Spicy Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger/Garlic Paste, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
Bhoga Special Dum BiryaniUS$27.00
Basmati Rice, Green Cardamom, Brown Onion, Choice of Protein: Veg/Paneer | Chicken/Egg/Tofu (+$1) | Lamb/Goat (+$2) | Bison/Lamb Keema (+$3) | Shrimp (+$4) | Salmon (+$5)
Mixed Grill PlatterUS$24.00
Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Chop, Shrimp

Kulchas (Stuffed Flatbread)

Goat Cheese & Dil KulchaUS$13.00
Broasted Potato & Chorizo KulchaUS$16.00

Breads

Plain NaanUS$4.00
Butter NaanUS$5.00
Cheese NaanUS$5.00
Fire NaanUS$5.00
Mint NaanUS$5.00
Garlic NaanUS$5.00
Garlic & Cheese NaanUS$6.00
Plain Paratha (2 Pcs)US$5.00
Laccha ParathaUS$5.00
Rosemary NaanUS$5.00

Sides

Tomato & Peanut ChutneyUS$3.00
Hot Chilli & Garlic ChutneyUS$3.00
Cucumber Pachdi (Raita)US$5.00
Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, Ginger
Raw Mango ChutneyUS$3.00
Coconut ChutneyUS$3.00
Basmati RiceUS$4.00
Saffron RiceUS$5.00

Desserts

Mango MousseUS$7.00
Mango Infused Mango IcecreamUS$6.00
Butterscotch IcecreamUS$6.00
KulfiUS$9.00
Custard Infused Gulab Jamun BrûléeUS$10.00
Gulab JamunUS$9.00
Fire on the RockUS$10.00
RasmalaiUS$9.00
Mango KulfiUS$10.00
Vanilla Ice-Cream Topped with Mango DressingUS$8.00

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.7Service
3.8Ambience
3.4Value

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r
rwhitesf
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
We had a mixed experience. The owner/proprietor could not have been more helpful setting up outside seating for our party of nine. The appetizers (Samosa and Kale chaat) were excellent. The mains were pretty good — very rich sauces (consistent with North Indian cooking) but not as good as the appetizers. The people who ordered cocktails were satisfied with their drinks. I thought the Mango Lassi was excellent. But service was a problem. The waiter apparently went on break during the middle of our meal and no one picked up the slack; even when the waiter was around we had inordinately long waits for service until I complained about it, in addition to confusion in terms of when food was served. Nothing here that can’t be corrected with better staffing but not quite ready for prime time at the moment.
LP
LukeP
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The Pepper Duck is SO good!
TL
TaLa
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good enough, fun to visit. I will come by again very soon.
GB
GenB
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice people. Delicious food. Dosa stuffing was small!
F
Foodieduf
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Food was below average. Samosa chat had undercooked chickpeas and the curries were just creamy and lacked flavor. Cocktails were ok.
JR
JeffreyR
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The kitchen and the service are very good. Just be aware that the menu is ‘nouvelle,’ not the plates full of food typical of most Indian restaurants but six pieces of something on a medium plate. There will be nothing to take home.
R
Rachel
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
The gol gappa and dosa chips were good. The main course items such as dosa and kabab were a let down. They were short staffed so not the best service. Can improve the flavor of their dishes.
BD
BorisD
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
There were some "technical" difficulties with our order. There was confusion on what we ordered and we were brought the wrong food 3 times. But, eventually we got the correct order. It just took a bit longer than expected.
PG
PareshG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had such freshly cut vegetables in Navratna Korma and was the best I had in my life. The Palak chat was a bomb.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food and an even better service.
S
Sausalito
San Francisco
172 reviews
vip
1.0
172 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made reservations for lunch on Open Table and arrived at the restaurant to find that it was closed for the day. Shame on the owners for not fixing their Open Table listing. They also did not post their closing on their web site
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food was bland and oily
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! Great service too
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was absolutely amazing. Never had such polite servers and excellent food.
AJ
AlexJ
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was fantastic! One of the best butter chickens I’ve ever had
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, fast service, nice ambiance!
DJ
DaveJ
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
Some really great flavors, some misses. The overly salted pappadum blew out the very tasty chutneys. The over cooked shrimp ruined the great sauce it was served with. Service staff seemed over worked and under trained. We'll be back for the delicious flavors. We're hoping for a better experience with both food and service. You're on the cusp of something very good and unique in SF.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Some of the best food I’ve had in a long time.
D
Dineinla
San Francisco
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful experience during Happy Hour at this beautiful restaurant. Our server Jordan is wonderful amd took great care of us. He is exceptionally attentive and went above and beyond to make us have a wonderful experience
AP
APanini2511
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Pricey, but delicious indian food.
EC
EC12
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super yummy modern Indian food in Castro! Cocktails are delicious as well! Highly recommended and will be back for sure!
RM
RaviM
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 stars all around. Great food, excellent service, nice ambiance and in great location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and drinks in a great spot in the Castro.
C
Csfa
San Francisco
69 reviews
vip
3.0
69 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience2
This is the second time we tried this restaurant and the experience has been consistent - service was friendly, but the food wasn't particularly tasty or special, and they're tremendously overpriced for what they are. The cocktail was nice though.
B
Bullittsf
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really loved the food. Some nice twists like the pulled duck .. great addition to the Castro and SF
LB
LB19971
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Bhoga serves lovely, delicious, uniquely prepared food. We were delighted and enjoyed everything. HIghly recommend.
A
Allegrov
Salt Lake City
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bhoga is a great addition to the Castro dining scene. We will be back for the delicious fare and house brew.
i
idhfood
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food very high quality
KM
KristM
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great happy hour spot!
CB
ChristopherB
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
There are some kinks to work out with this new restaurant. It is good to welcome a new establishment to the neighborhood, but this place does not quite hit the mark. (1) The food is surprisingly under seasoned, and I am not simply referring to it being hot or mild. I mean some of the dishes are quite bland, and others need a more complex flavor profile. Nothing was terrible, but nothing was very good either. (2) The service was friendly, but very slow—I think they may be understaffed. (3) The decor is odd and made up of clashing styles. The front bar is attractive, but the paint colors are a weird mismatch, and the sponge painted silvery sections look dated and tacky. The murals are nice, but they get lost in all the contrasting wall colors. The banquets look cheaply upholstered. The “wood” floors look cheap. They put up old and used looking wood paneling, which does not match the more contemporary look of most of the decor. (4) The place is incredibly loud, and all the exposed hard services make it very echoey. (5) The lighting needs to be redone. It shines uncomfortably in your eyes when seated and facing outward—they dim it a bit during dinner, which somewhat helped. (6)The serving dishes make no sense. Our entrees and appetizers all came out in small dishes, then our very tiny desserts were served in enormous serving dishes that covered the entire table. It was weird. (7) The cocktails need help. They are a offbeat mix of flavors that do not blend well together. (8) The price is expensive given the mediocre quality of the food, service, and ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
Service was sub-par. Our server disappeared at the end of our meal and we had to ask another staff member for the bill. We never saw the dessert menu. The bill took another 10 minutes to arrive as the staff member had asked our original server to give us the bill and our server forgot. Very disappointed with our experience. The food was pretty good although the fish was dry. The value was not there as they charged $11 for a mocktail and overall was quite pricy for the quality of the food and service we received.
CT
ChrisT
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, very friendly service. Glad to have this in the neighborhood!
K
Kiltiebear
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
As a brand new venue, there were a few minor bumps, like the nan and rice showing up late. These are little things that can be easily tended to. Over all we enjoyed the evening and the food was uniformly delicious and delightfully presented. I'd go back, any time.
D
Deepak
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience3
We always like to try new restaurants. So I made a reservation and went there last Sunday with my wife. We are vegetarians , so the food was much below my expectations. We had golgappas , the water lacked flavor , palak paneer & House dal both were not tasteful. The only thing we relished was Date kulfi. The front desk girl was very courteous , the server was very friendly , kitchen guys who were bringing food to our table were also very courteous. But we were disappointed with food. May be their non veg is better as I read in the reviews.
T
Tman
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
The Fish Moilee, Butter Chicken. Asparagus soup and Sliders were excellent. The biryani was merely ok. Good (though relatively unfamiliar) wine selection. Definitely worth multiple visits and really glad this has come to the neighborhood. Excellent price/value
c
coachg
San Francisco
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience4
Great food! Beautifully presented. A bit pricy. Service could be improved.
J
Jody
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food & drinks were delicious & Michael took great care of us! We will definitely go back!
D
Daviator
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the entire experience. Creative Indian cuisine, nicely presented, in a casual but upscale environment, with friendly, helpful service. Our waiter was Michael and he added some fun to the meal. Portion sizes are not small, we found we had ordered too much; that's not such a bad problem, as we got to take home the extra and have a nice meal the next day. The minced lamb cone, the butter chicken, the chicken tikka and the spinach with cottage cheese (it's a common dish, I forget the name, but this incarnation was especially delicious) were all winners. So was my partner's mango lassi. We will definitely be back.
j
jagpaw
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
Made a reservation for 8 and we were seated promptly! Food, ambience - good, service could be better but they're new and will get better!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Bhoga does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bhoga also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 915-4444.

Bhoga is rated 4.2 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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