Raja Cuisine of India
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 255-6000
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Fillmore Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Raja Cuisine of India – by Jen Robbins
The Scene
The interior is done up in mustard yellows, burnt oranges and deep maroons, with painted-on columns and chaste versions of Kama Sutra-style prints on the walls. Faux-glass chandeliers hang overhead, and white-clothed tables host a crowd as diverse as its Lower Haight locale. Service is sometimes slow but always sweet.
The Food
A casual ambience belies the top-notch, tantalizing cuisine regularly turned out by the kitchen. Tandoori platters arrive sizzling and piled with meats, and the saag paneer--delicately spiced, sauteed spinach with hunks of house-made cheese--is near perfect. Rich curries and hearty vindaloos burst with flavor thanks to copious seasoning. Kheer, cumin-infused rice pudding topped with pistachios, makes for a perfect sweet ending. Some renditions of stuffed naan, such as the version with chicken, pesto and cheese, are overwhelmed by too many ingredients, but the poori--deep-fried flat bread--is downright delicious.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe lunch buffet--offered 11:30am-2:30pm weekdays--is perfect for Indian food neophytes thanks to its staggering array of dishes.
The ExtrasRaja's free delivery covers just about any zip code within the city with a $15 minimum order.
What to DrinkSkip watery lassis and opt for hot chai tea instead. Or choose from bottled beers (including Indian brews like Maharaja) or an abbreviated wine list.
User Reviews for Raja Cuisine of India
06/11/2008 Posted by SenorTilo
My wife and I ate here due entirely to the notoriety it has received on Citysearch. It didn't take us long to realize that the reviews that mention the less than spectacular service were not exaggerated. They were not busy, so this appeared to just be a work ethic issue on the part of the staff. Drinks went unfilled and it took around 40 minutes from when we sat down to when the meal came. So why four stars? Because the food was unbelievably good. Good enough that I would gladly eat there again and put up with the exact same service. I ate until I was quite uncomfortable, and then I ate more. It is easily the best Indian cuisine that I have ever had, but because of the service I could not give five stars with a clear conscience. Also, we found that their beer selection was not quite as plentiful as the menu initially suggested. This is definitely a place where a little extra effort would go a LONG way.
Pros: Food
Cons: Parking, Service
04/19/2008 Posted by AjaySF
STOP! DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS RESTRUANT! Raja never delivers on time and really does not care about you as a customer. I have ordered from them three times and each time my order was over 45 minutes late. Each time I called they treated me very rudely. If you want to eat within at least an hour of ordering your food do not order from Raja.
Pros: None
Cons: Service
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