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Dancing Yak, San Francisco, CA

Dancing Yak

4.7
4.7
343 Reviews
$30 and under
Southeast Asian
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Comfort Food, Nepalese
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 525-4857
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian, Women
  • 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. Perfect for special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Suraksha Basnet: (415) 525-4857
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission
  • 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

What 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

343 Reviews
  1. TraciG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dinner and thought all of the starters were very tasty! The venue is beautiful and would definitely come back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really great people, interesting food. A few items were a bit on the spicy side, which was fine for me.

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  3. BadrS

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great it's one of our favorite go to restaurants in the city.

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  4. UdayD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am a regular at Dancing Yak. I like the distinct flavor of the items in their menu. The service is personalized and the ambiance is very relaxing. They have turned Nepali food experience into a very contemporary experience.

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  5. SimoneB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Those pork momos and the sauce are addictive!

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  6. SandyV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I keep coming back to this place. Food is yummy, drinks are interesting and delicious, and now the portions are bigger!

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  7. TamaG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and terrific service. Beautiful decor! Highly recommend!

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  8. MarkH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere festive spirits drinks, pleasant service and very good food. I would like to see a slightly broader wine and beer menu, still a Strong recommendation

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, fabulous interior, really delightful. pretty close to 2 BART stations

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  10. bayareaprofessional

    Greater Boston

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience - the food is described as modern Nepali and that’s a pretty accurate description- more upscale and more expensive than the usual Indian/Nepali but worth it

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  11. ParthasarathyS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    It’s a decent place, but smaller and noisier than we expected..

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  12. Nick

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always! Friendly staff, delicious food, tons of vegan options, great atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I see this place lively at night, but but went at 5 when they opened and it was sparse. The restaurant has no blinds and some seats get blaring sun. Food was delicious! Service was odd bc they kept asking to clear our table when the restaurant was empty. They must have had nothing to do. Anyways! Great place, will come again!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a family get together here and it was an awesome spot!! Food was great - starters especially were very flavorful - momos, chicken chili, lamb skewers. Butter chicken and naan was also delicious

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  15. RobertaG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful experience with delicious cocktails, an inventive collection of appetizers and main dishes all in a comfortable atmosphere where one can enjoy spending time with friends.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were delicious and the service was great. Everyone was so friendly. We are looking forward to coming back again!

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  17. TasceB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    So delicious! Would definitely go back. Food was awesome.

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  18. beachball1

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    This restaurant no longer has happy hour as it’s website states. The menu with dry food caked on it did not have the starters or salads or entrees that we came in for. We asked for a quiet table and we were sat a table at the entrance that had a broken bench. Many other tables remained empty through our meal. We loved the pork Momos, everything else off their very limited menu was lackluster. We did not bother with dessert.

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  19. AlexB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was fantastic and overall a great dinner. But the service could be improved. Never came back and got the drinks wrong twice.

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  20. MelindaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Amazing flavors! Such a delightful hidden gem of a restaurant. Come early and have the place almost to yourself and your friends.

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  21. CatherineP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing and delicious foodie delight!! My partner and I had several veggie dishes as well as pork and lamb. Everything was delicious and exquisite!! The service was professional, considerate and friendly. And nice ambiance. This was our first time, but we now plan to be regulars - we want to try and enjoy all of the offerings, many times!! Thanks so much to the Nepalese LyFt driver who told me that he and his friends/family eat here because it is like eating at home in Nepal with friends!

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  22. TymoSF

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always reliably good. Even when it's not busy, it seems busy, so it can take a minute to get seated. After that, the food arrives quickly, and is always excellent. Drinks are good, too. It all seems a bit pricey, but by SF standards, it's pretty average in terms of cost. Dancing Yak has become our go-to for birthday celebrations.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I want to gatekeep this place to myself but it’s so good and the service was outstanding - also very good and understanding with my allergies (nut /dairy)

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  24. KaiG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing vibes and delicious authentic food!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upscale quality ambiance and flavors at a mid-tier price. Great place

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular

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  27. MaraF

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent small plates and cocktails. Lively ambiance. Sitting at the bar there is always fun.

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  28. AnnD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding and so was the atmosphere. Have been there twice this past week.

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  29. SandyV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omg love this place. The cocktails are unique and for with the food. Loved the ambiance, prices were reasonable. I’ll def go back!

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  30. MikeT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Loved the food! Ambiance was great too! Would definitely recommend

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  31. Dawn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Really liked the restaurant just a little overpriced for what it was. $9 for 4 momos was a bit much. Delicious but pricier than expected.

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  32. MaggieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were amazing. Highly recommend the seafoood curry and the monos. This will be a place I come back to time and time again.

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  33. Newenglandgirl

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the veggie options and inventive dishes. Many sauces were included and explained to us. Really fun experience with creative drinks and shared plates.

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  34. AnneMarie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, really nice staff, I can’t wait to come back!

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  35. RanjeevS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, and delicious food and cocktails!

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  36. NeilS

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time SF diner at Dancing Yak. Loved it. Delicious food—had the eggplant and the chicken biryani. Not that the spicy cauliflower appetizer packs quite a kick. Ambiance and service were great too. Just leave extra time to park or come by Uber.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was exactly what we were looking for! Delicious and great lighting and vibes.

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  38. Katie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, cocktails were amazing, service was great even in the middle of a busy saturday night. Would recommend making a reservation as there is usually wait time for walk ins.

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  39. PersuedbyCougars

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic time, excellent food, impeccable service and timing. I would rate Dancing Yak one of the best in sf at any price, but the value to quality ratio may actually be the best in the City. The large crowd even seemed somewhat well behaved, a phenomenon I am at a total loss to explain but was most happy to experience as unique!

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  40. VVSS

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food tastes pretty good. Favorite dishes include the kale chaat, momos and spicy cauliflower. My one issue is the appetizer portion sizes. The spicy cauliflower literally had 5 florets in an otherwise empty bowl. Even the curry dishes had a lot of gravy but little protein.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • 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
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Dancing Yak using the Order Online button. Dancing Yak also 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 4.7 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dancing Yak

280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mission
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian, Women
  • 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
  • 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. Perfect for special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Suraksha Basnet: (415) 525-4857
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