Dancing Yak

Dancing Yak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Barry VIP

   San Francisco42 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a perfectly wonderful lunch at Dancing Yak. There was just a low murmur in the restaurant. The dining room is large, but designed in such a way as to feel more intimate. The food was very good. I had one of the tastiest tikka masala dishes I have ever had the pleasure to experience. Service was good; our meals arrived in a timely manner.
   

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   Claudine

   Raleigh9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I highly recommend making reservations. The restaurant quickly filled up after opening. Food and drinks are delicious. Family style is the way to go so you can sample as many dishes as possible. They also take your dietary restrictions and food allergies seriously, which is much appreciated. We enjoyed the kale chaat, spicy cauliflower, watermelon feta salad, the momos (pork, chicken, and vegan), butter chicken, baigun tarkari (eggplant), bhindi tarkari (okra), veggie cashew curry, garlic and cheese naan. Gets busy fast and the wait staff are doing their best to tend to everyone, so be patient and give them grace. Let them know when you're seated if you are on a time constraint. Great atmosphere and fun for a small group.
   

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   Sophie

   San Francisco8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Wanted to love this place but it was just ok. Not bad. Not great. Won’t go back —too many other places in the area with better food.
   

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   Anna VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great, lamb and the momos were standouts. Great cocktails & good for groups
   

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   Connie VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Yes recommend this restaurant ; all 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal
   

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   Eric

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great and service was excellent. Very glad to have gone to the restaurant.
   

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   Morgan VIP

   Central Coast8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The kale chaat, chicken momos, garlic naan, and dhanding chicken were highlights. Seafood curry was not the best. Ambiance is great, also great cocktails!
   

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   Mieko

   San Francisco9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Disappointing Experience at Dancing Yak I made a reservation at Dancing Yak through OpenTable after seeing they had many vegan options. Being familiar with Nepalese cuisine, I had high expectations—especially since my favorite Nepalese spot in Osaka delivers bold, unforgettable flavors. Unfortunately, Dancing Yak fell far short of that standard. Ambiance (⭐ Removed) The tables are way too close together, making it impossible not to hear the conversations next to you. The noise level gets overwhelming because people have to yell over each other just to be heard. It’s not the music—it’s just the layout. Service & Food Timing (⭐ Removed) The order in which food came out made no sense. I expected naan to arrive with the main dishes, but it was the last thing brought to the table. By then, it didn’t even feel necessary. Drinks (⭐ Removed) My friend ordered an Old Fashioned, and it was so bad that she left the entire drink untouched when we left. That says a lot. Food (⭐ Removed) - **Cauliflower** – It was overly crunch. If I had to eat here again, I’d ask for it to be cooked less. - **Veggie Momo** – The wrapper tasted undercooked, and the filling had the texture of mashed baby food. Not good. - **Veggie Chow Mein** – The only dish that was actually tasty. - **Daal Bhat Platter** – This was the worst part. Everything was completely flavorless. Even the rice had no taste, which is wild because rice usually has *some* flavor. When I asked the waiter where the seasoning was, he just shrugged. - **Roti** – It was like a brown pancake. I order roti all the time at Biryani Kebab in Oakland, and it’s always amazing but this? The worst I’ve had. We left most of the platter, the roti, the naan, and the Old Fashioned untouched. The meal was *not* worth $90. I honestly don’t understand how this place has so many stars. If I had known, I would’ve gone around the corner for some bomb vegan pizza at Joyride instead. Final rating: ⭐ 1/5
   

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   ELISE VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always love the Dancing Yak. Departed from our usual go-to’s and found some new favorites! A lovely family-run business, as is its sister restaurant Basecamp on Folsom.
   

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    Trixie

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We love coming to the dancing yak! My friends and I have made it a tradition to go there once a month and the staff is so kind and always recognizes us. Looking forward to the next monthly dinner!
    

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