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Dancing Yak, San Francisco, CA

Dancing Yak

4.7 (447)
$30 and under
Southeast Asian
280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.
Namaste!

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 447 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Yak offers a delightful Nepalese culinary experience with "amazing flavors" and a "wonderful place" ambiance. The vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful, with dishes like kale chaat and momos being highlights. Patrons appreciate the "great service" and unique cocktails. Ideal for group dining, this cozy spot is a must-visit gem.
447 Reviews

  1. Peter VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn’t been for a few years and the change in menu was a bit disappointing. It was also a bit overpriced For the food you got

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  2. Jorge VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Nepalese cuisine. I ordered an incredible drink called Avalanche in Everest! For starters Pork Belly, Momo and Kale Chaat all delicious and tasty! For entree Veggie Daal Bhat Thali (popular dish) and Cheese Naan was an explosion of flavors! Very nice cosy ambiance with friendly staff! Definitely a gem!

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  3. Krista

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner here. The food was fabulous! Lots of great vegetarian and vegan options. I’ll definitely be back.

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  4. Cynthia VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve dined here several times because the food is really tasty and lots of options to choose from. This time it was 3 of us celebrating a friend’s bday. We ordered the following: kale chaat, an order of the vegan momo and the chicken momo, shrimp chow mein -THE BEST!!!! I highly recommend this dish, the flavors are just amazing and if you like spicy food, this dish has a really nice kick to it. We also ordered the chicken tikka masala, paneer and an order of the garlic naan and also a cheese naan. For drinks I got their old fashioned Nepal so so good…I got a couple of those, and my friends got avalanche in Everest which hey loved and ordered several too. The service was great but it was a bit slow at first getting out orders and then since we were sitting right across from the bar we could see our drinks made and just sitting there for a while which is why I took a star or two. However, the food is delicious and will go back for sure

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  5. Jeremy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible flavors and great setting for a business lunch.

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  6. Meredith

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, and cocktails, as always! The spicy cauliflower and Momo were fabulous, and we loved the curries.

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  7. Barry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    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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  8. Claudine

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 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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  9. Sophie

    San Francisco Bay Area8 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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  10. Anna VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 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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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 4.7 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Mission District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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