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Dancing Yak, San Francisco, CA

Dancing Yak

4.8
4.8
418 Reviews
$30 and under
Southeast Asian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Vegan-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.
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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 418 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 a vibrant and authentic Nepali dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food," with highlights like the "divine momo's" and "flavorful goat curry." The restaurant boasts a "friendly vibe" and attentive service, making it perfect for gatherings. Don't miss their unique cocktails and generous portions.

418 Reviews

  1. Tamarah

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I made reservations several weeks in advance and asked for their best table for my daughter’s birthday. When we arrived we got a table next to the kitchen/bathrooms and a staff member was vacuuming. They crammed six of adults in a tiny booth. . I asked if we could move to the nice table in the window and was told they had a party of eight coming in. I was there for two hours and table stayed empty the entire time. They did move us on the other side of the restaurant after I complained about the noise level which was a better table than the original one. Food was good, service was slow and wait staff was friendly.

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  2. Sara

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is delicious and I appreciate all the vegan options! It can get very noisy.

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  3. Stuart

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dancing Yak is our all-around favorite SF restaurant for seven years. Flavorful food, kid friendly choices (momos, butter chicken, rice), they’re able to modify many dishes to remove cream and milk. The staff is experienced and thoughtful. Plus it’s generally easy to get a table if you arrive early (as we do with a family), or on off-peak nights. The prices are totally reasonable for what you get, I don’t have sticker shock. :)

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  4. Sam

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy my time here very time. They changed the menu and we got to try new dishes. So good!

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  5. Kay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  6. Stacy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  7. Christy

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    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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  8. Ankeet

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 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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  9. Sara

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 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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  10. 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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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 4.8 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dancing Yak

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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