10/28/08

Opened my eyes to what Indian food should be

by jeffmagnum

I'm a little obsessed with Kasa...it's that good!

Read about this place in the Chronicle when they first opened, and I've been a loyal convert ever since.

Food is gorgeously balanced in flavor, not nuked with onions, garlic, chilis and food coloring.

Love that they have an open kitchen and you can see them making all their dishes right there in front of you.

Their vegetarian specials are my favorite -- they rotate them every couple days or so. Can't go wrong with them.

Really cool belgian beer on tap, forgot it's name, but it's these little details like cool beers, handwritten chalkboards with daily specials and the warm smile on their servers faces that make me love this place.

• Pros: Awesome, fresh Indian grub cooked daily, hip industrial/indian design, fast delivery, near Dolores Park
• Cons: Parking can be challenging, can be loud

09/23/08

Mixed

by FoodieWriter

I've repeatedly had bad experiences with the service of one staff member (the woman with the dreads). I spoke to the owner and hope they act on this feedback.

• Cons: Service

Taco-like "kati rolls"--chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, etc., rolled up in roti bread--star at this Indian street-food spot in the Castro.

by Patrick Heig

The minimalist white, purple and stainless steel decor of this taqueria-style Indian joint leaves the palette open to interpret the strong flavors of its short menu. The kati rolls get fillings like grass-fed lamb curry, free-range chicken and Indian cheese with peppers, onion and chutney and sides of raita and garnish salad, while the Thali plate includes all that plus daal and basmati rice (for those who like to roll their own). A short list of two whites, to reds, and two beers selected by sommelier Mark Bright to pair with the Indian flavor profile make Kasa a decidophobes dream.

06/25/08

good stuff!

by realdealforshizzles

simple place, so a simple review.

check this new spot out if you like indian food.

different style, great taste, good prices.

Kasa is great.

• Pros: price, staff, simple menu, fresh
• Cons: parking

06/19/08

One word... Amazing!! Kasa Indian Rocks!

by rockngal

I knew from the moment I walked inside Kasa Indian, that I would love it. and I DID! I sat and observed while trying to decide what to order, changing my mind every minute because it all looked so good. I ended up getting a bit of nearly everything on the menu (not hard to do, simple, 8 choices) I loved the chicken tikka masala, lamb curry and karahi paneer. You can get it one of two ways, Kati rolls for handheld eating (1, 2 or 3 to an order... i got 2 different ones) or Thali plates, which are serverd with basmati rice, daal, raita and chutney. All of the dishes were fantastic. They also have imported beers like Kingfisher and Tripel Karmeliet and Indian wine. I am hooked! I can?t wait to go back.

• Pros: Fresh, clean, friendly staff, great food, simple menu, fast
• Cons: parking could be hard