Pippal

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   Jean

   San Francisco

   682 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   682 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   A good waiter is essential to truly experience Pippal. This is NOT your neighborhood 'curry joynt' and if you restrict yourself to "old reliables", you will be missing out on dishes absolutely unique in the EBay! Indian cuisines/fusion are some of the finest in the world and Pippal is your chance to expand your culinary tastebuds beyond the 'same old, same old'. The Prawn Pepper Curry, Masala Mini Idli, Masala [French] Fries, Achari Paneer Tikka, Meat Dhansak Pulao and Chicken Dak Bungalow are some of the remarkable dishes we've had in our 4 visits. Order the beef rib-eye medium-rare; the baked bread underneath (the steak is whole, not sliced; atop the bread) is crusty but delicious together (ask for extra steak knives!). Note that current desserts are best shared by 2-4 people. Also, the new menu (on the back page) lists 3 levels of prix fixe dinners: the prices listed are PER PERSON, to be ordered by a group. Again, be guided by the waitstaff; if you love spicy food be sure to tell them!
   

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   Erin

   Central Coast

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   The food and service at Pippal is excellent! Our waiter was AMAZING!! He is so sweet and makes your dinner feel like an event.
   

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   Pratima

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2024

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

   Overall overpriced for subpar service and just ok food. I did not find the food amazing or delicious and presentation was ok. They are trying to set a new precedent for Indian food but they have a long ways to go. I reserved the table for my husband’s birthday and specified on the reservation and then mentioned to the staff later when I got there too but they did not seemed to care. May be they should stop asking that question if they don’t want to help us celebrate special events there. There was never an introduction from a server and he started by saying “that part is for party of 6 or more” indicating we were looking into wrong part of the menu. Our order was placed wrong and I never heard server apology “ oh yeah you did ask for goat” The server was quick to take back the wrong food and said “ it does not take too long to make new food” Over all the service was very subpar lacking service training, warmth and hospitality. Food ordered at same time arrived at different times. IMO Just plating the food in fancier plates don’t make a restaurant fine dining, there is a service component. Had worked in service industry for long enough to know this is just another Indian restaurant trying to appear fancy, up charge for their location and ambience but in core still operating in older mindsets.
   

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   Abha

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2024

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

   The drinks, small plates, and desserts were excellent! The main dishes were pretty good. Our server was charming, funny, and attentive!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tahoe

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 27, 2024

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

   It was a treat, food was outstanding, every dish that we ordered was so flavorful. They had unique cocktail menu some of which I have never tried before. A must try if you like Indian food.
   

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   Raka

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 22, 2024

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

   I’ve been here several times over the past few months. But last night was the best. I really think Pippal has come into its own. And I am delighted about that.
   

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   Mitchell

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 15, 2024

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

   Amazingly delicious food! The Butter Chicken is the best ever. Pippal never fails to delight.
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on October 14, 2024

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

   The mocktails are excellent. The menu is large and interesting with items from various Indian regions. The momos are to die for.
   

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   Jean

   San Francisco

   682 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   682 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2024

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

   Have 2x for lunch & 2x for dinner. Be aware Pippal will adjust chile heat but the food is best at higher spice levels! Dinner is a busier but tastier experience. Don't get me wrong, lunch is still very, very good; but dinner seems to get a little bit of extra effort from the kitchen. Curry gravy dishes are fine (the seafood Mango Alleppey is the best of them), but where Pippal truly shines is the unusual regional and updated-modern dishes. Ignore the well-known media critic re the Beef Asado; Pippal will do a perfect medium-rare if you ask. The bread underneath the steak is very crusty/chewy but delicious. Masala Fries are dynamite; Momos are excellent; and ORDER the fab Prawn Pepper Fry! Also, do NOT expect bottomless chai; this is not that type of place--their chai is the hot plain spiced tea, no milk or sugar. Pippal has a full bar and a dozen unique Indian-inspired cocktails, do try one! FYI; I reduced the rating 1 star for food as one of the meals was requested lower chile heat, and it just wasn't quite as good. The chile heat is not explosive here, but it is about a 6 on our personal scale of 10 chiles, if that helps.
   

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    RAJ

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

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

    Food is OK, very comparable with other restaurants. Nothing spectacular that it will blow your socks away. Service was good, very busy on a Saturday evening. Drove about 40 miles from my residence but will not drive that far for average food
    

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