Dancing Yak Restaurant & Bar

280 Valencia St, San Francisco - 94103
453 reviews
Himalayan/Nepalese Gluten-Free Cocktail Bar
(415) 525-4857

Delicious food! Pretty spicy (& I like spice), but overall super yummy food, great atmosphere, & good service (although we did feel a bit rushed out with multiple servers asking us repeatedly if we wanted anything else & hovering over our table). Looking forward to trying more dishes next time. 👍🏼

Good flavors and reasonable prices. Portions were small for apps but generous for mains. Fun vibe. Would definitely go back to try some more of the menu.

We found this place because it was close to our event and we are very happy we did! Will be back. Highly recommended

Had a great time at Dancing Yak, the food was delicious - particularly their chicken and veggie momos. Went for my dad’s birthday and can affirm that every dish was a hit! We went around 7pm and it wasn’t too crowded, but by the time our meal was nearly finished the restaurant was packed. Definitely recommend checking out if you’re in the city!

Excellent food. Decent portions. Lovely decor. The starters were fun to share with friends they amount to one piece per person in a group of 4. The flavor combinations for every dish was outstanding. If you don’t like spicy make sure to ask about each dish before ordering. The cauliflower was the spiciest and I loved that!

My first encounter with Nepalese food and it was delicious! We started off with the spicy cauliflower, which certainly live up to their name, but are full of flavors other than just heat. The raksi was a drink very reminiscent of a slightly sweet sake, it went down very smoothly. The vegan momos also had good flavor, and the spicy dipping sauce we a nice addition. My girlfriend got the Dhading chicken, where the meat was SUPER tender and full of flavor. The Tikka masala was silky smooth with a depth of flavor that impressed with every bite. We were too full for dessert, but would definitely come back when we are in the area again.

The food was good and tasted fresh. If you like mild, be sure and ask! The service was very attentive and friendly. It strikes me as a neighborhood haunt, or a place for friends to meet and hangout. I really appreciated that the menu was clearly labeled as to gluten free and vegan. We'd go back.

We spent a wonderful evening here. The service was very open, friendly and accommodating. Special food compositions and interesting drinks marked our time here.

Eating at the dancing yak was a pleasant experience. The food and drinks are delicious. The ambiance was exceptional. It can be a little loud, but that doesn’t bother me much. I gave 4 stars on service because they forgot some tea we ordered. But it wasn’t a big deal. 100% would go again.

Entirely delicious food, reasonably priced. Lamb sekuwa (skewer) was excellent, as were various curries. Try the buckwheat roti! Minor nit -- the aloo cauli wasn't that well spiced; needed salt. But, don't let that stop you!