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Dancing Yak, San Francisco, CA

Dancing Yak

4.8
4.8
428 Reviews
$30 and under
Southeast Asian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 15 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southeast Asian, Comfort Food, Nepalese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 525-4857
  • 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
  • Area
    Mission
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dancing Yak is a culinary gem in San Francisco, celebrated for its "spectacular" food and attentive service. Guests rave about the "wonderful aromas" and "flavorful" dishes, with standout mentions for the "melt-in-your-mouth" pork belly and momos. The ambiance is vibrant, with vegan-friendly options and "reasonable" prices, making it a top choice for casual dining.
428 Reviews
  1. Bala

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, amazing host. Wonderful place. Cocktails are unique and refreshing.

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  2. Pat

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. Parking was challenging, did not know where to go, perhaps add to the website. We will all go again!

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  3. Nakissa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was delicious! Even better than what we had remembered

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  4. Kenn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar food and service! It was our first time visiting and we couldn’t stop thinking about the noodles, so we went back 2 days later. Surprised to see that the noodles are not on the take out menu vis DoorDash or Postmates.

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  5. Tycho

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was great, but the main courses didn’t come out at the same time, meaning that some of us finished their meals while others hadn’t even received theirs yet

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  6. Ann

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a great meal and the servers were so kind and helpful. They helped us order the right amount of rice and naan and order the right spice level for every dish. The cocktails were super fun and delicious as well with lots of Mezcal offerings. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. 

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  7. Debbie

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, attentive table service and lovely ambiance. Wonderful menu options, vegetarian friendly, something for everyone. We had Watermelon salad, Mango Lhassi, Matar Paneer, Zatar Naan, Matar Paneer (vegetarian), Butter Chicken and the Flan for dessert, all wonderful. Their cocktails are also excellent.

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  8. Jessica

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for my birthday and it was great! The staff were so kind and had great recommendations to accommodate 7 people sharing food. The food was delicious, along with their cocktails having such a variety. I would definitely come back

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  9. Miguel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I eat here , everything is just spectacular!

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  10. Jennifer

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite spots, you walk in the door and you are hit with the amazing aromas of the wonderful dishes. The food here is always delicious and if you like spicy, they can make the dishes to your liking. My experiences here are always top notch at Dancing Yak.

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FAQs

Dancing Yak offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Dancing Yak also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 525-4857.

Dancing Yak is rated 4.8 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 15 times today

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Google Map for Dancing Yak

280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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