Top Chicken Tikka Masala dishes in San Francisco

1

Diwali Indian Cuisine

4.132 ratings

Indian & South Asian · Mission District · $

Chicken Tikka Masala4.5· $16

Grilled chicken in creamy tomato sauce

Grilled chicken in a creamy, aromatic tomato‑based gravy with sautéed peppers and onions

2

Sewa Nepalese and Indian Cuisine

3.92

Nepali & Himalayan · Inner Richmond · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.9· $20

Spiced chicken dumplings in creamy sauce

Flavorful dumplings featuring a fusion of traditional Himalayan momo and classic tikka masala sauce.

3

Namaste SF Indian Cuisine

3.77

North Indian · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.8· $17

Marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce—the chain's signature dish done with consistency

4

Sunset Indian Cuisine

3.76

Nepali & Himalayan · Inner Sunset · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.8

Tender tandoor-cooked chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-spice sauce — the gateway dish that keeps regulars coming back

5

Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar

3.65

North Indian · The Castro · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.7· $22

Char‑grilled chicken simmered in creamy tomato masala layered with aromatic spices

6

Noe Indian Cuisine

3.79

Nepali & Himalayan · Noe Valley · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.8· $16

Tandoori chicken in tomato-cream sauce

Tender tandoori-grilled chicken simmered in a classic, velvety tomato-cream sauce.

7

COPPER CHIMNEY INDIAN RESTAURANT

3.61

North Indian · China Basin · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.6· $17

Marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with garam masala and fenugreek—the crowd-pleasing classic

8

Bir Kitchen

3.91

Nepali & Himalayan · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.9· $21

Tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with warm spices—expertly balanced

9

Happy Himalayan Mo:Mo

Nepali & Himalayan · Apparel City · $

Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy and just-spicy-enough tikka masala served with salad and rice

10

Tara Indian Cuisine

3.30

North Indian · The Castro · $

Chicken Tikka Masala3.3· $21

Tandoor-grilled chicken in tomato-cream sauce

11

Al Hamra Indian Pizza & Curry

3.25

North Indian · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.2

Tomato-cream curry with spiced grilled chicken, called best in city by some reviewers.

12

Lahore Karahi by Alhamra

2.85

Indian & South Asian · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan2.9

13

Noori Pakistani & Indian Cuisine - SF

2.77

Indian & South Asian · Outer Sunset · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $17

Spiced chicken in creamy sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce.

14

Nepa Indian Cuisine

3.88

North Indian · North of the Panhandle · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $17

Spiced chicken in creamy tomato sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a classic, rich, and aromatic spiced tomato-based gravy.

15

Keeva Indian Kitchen

3.25

North Indian · Inner Richmond · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $19

Yogurt-marinated chicken in spiced tomato cream sauce

A crowd-pleasing classic featuring tender yogurt-marinated chicken in a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce, noted as the most ordered item.

16

Chaat Corner

2.36

North Indian · Yerba Buena · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $15

Creamy tomato-based curry

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce.

17

Royal Indian Cuisine on Fillmore

3.25

North Indian · Japantown · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $18

Roasted chicken in spiced tomato-cream sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based cream sauce.

18

Roti Indian Bistro

3.25

North Indian · West of Twin Peaks · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $23

Chicken in tomato cream sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a signature tomato-cream sauce.

19

Star India

2.90

South Indian · Inner Richmond · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $16

Spiced chicken in creamy tomato sauce

A staple creamy curry featuring tender chicken pieces in a well-spiced tomato-based gravy.

20

Curry Leaf

2.90

Indian & South Asian · Russian Hill · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $17

Boneless chicken in a rich, buttery cream sauce that is a consistent crowd-pleaser.

21

Taj Indian Cuisine

3.64

North Indian · Little Russia · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $16

Chicken in spiced tomato cream sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, savory, and mildly spiced tomato-based cream sauce.

22

Ocean Indian Cuisine

3.39

North Indian · Little Russia · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $15

Chicken in spiced tomato cream sauce

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based sauce.

23

North India

2.99

North Indian · SoMa · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $13

Clay-oven chicken in creamy sauce

Tender pieces of clay-oven roasted chicken simmered in a signature spiced, creamy tomato-based sauce.

24

Chutney Restaurant

2.60

North Indian · Tenderloin · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8

The kitchen's calling card — repeatedly praised as authentic and well-spiced.

25

Taste of India – Authentic Indian Restaurant [San Francisco]

3.76

Nepali & Himalayan · West of Twin Peaks · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $17

A beloved classic featuring juicy chicken in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce, consistently praised as a top choice.

26

Pakwan Restaurant - Tenderloin

3.02

North Indian · Tenderloin · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

Tandoori chicken in a tomato-cream curry.

27

Alamo Indian Cuisine

3.74

Nepali & Himalayan · Alamo Square · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7· $17

Classic creamy tomato-based tikka masala — listed at $16.99 and the crowd favorite.

28

Mama's Luncheonette

3.20

Mediterranean · Union Street · $

Chicken Tikka Masala Wrap1.7· $15

An impressively large wrap filled with chicken tikka masala, pickled turmeric cucumbers, and served with a side of curry for dipping.

29

Clay Oven Indian Restaurant

3.02

North Indian · West of Twin Peaks · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

Tandoor-charred chicken in creamy tomato sauce, the house calling card.

30

Pakwan Restaurant

3.00

North Indian · Ingleside · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7· $14

Tandoori chicken in tomato-cream curry