Top Chicken Tikka Masala dishes in San Francisco

1

Diwali Indian Cuisine

4.032 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

Dumplings in creamy tikka masala

Steamed dumplings bathed in creamy tikka masala sauce—rich, comforting fusion.

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

Taj Indian Cuisine

3.73

North Indian · Little Russia · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.7· $16

Tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy tomato-spice sauce—the classic done with care and proper seasoning

6

Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar

3.65

Indian & South Asian · The Castro · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.7· $22

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

7

Bir Kitchen

3.85

Nepali & Himalayan · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala3.8· $21

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

8

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.

9

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

10

Lahore Karahi by Alhamra

2.82

North Indian · Mission District · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan2.8

11

Om Indian Cuisine

3.49

North Indian · Haight-Ashbury · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $19

Tandoor-grilled chicken in tomato-cream sauce — the menu's most-ordered dish.

12

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.

13

Royal Indian Cuisine on Fillmore

3.22

North Indian · Japantown · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8

Authentic chicken tikka masala, perfectly spiced and generously portioned

14

Star India

2.95

North Indian · Inner Richmond · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $16

Creamy tomato-based chicken tikka — buffet and a la carte staple

15

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.

16

Trisara

3.62

Nepali & Himalayan · Union Square · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8

Classic Indian chicken tikka masala consistently praised in reviews

17

Chutney Restaurant

2.60

North Indian · Tenderloin · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8

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

18

Al Hamra Indian Pizza & Curry

3.13

Pizza · Mission District · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8

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

19

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.

20

Urban Curry nepalese Indian Restaurant

2.55

Nepali & Himalayan · Civic Center · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

Creamy, well-spiced — reviewers note it's the most-ordered item for a reason.

21

Pakwan Restaurant - Tenderloin

2.73

North Indian · Tenderloin · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

Tandoori chicken in a tomato-cream curry.

22

Little Delhi

2.73

North Indian · Union Square · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

Ranked #5 for tikka masala in San Francisco per local roundups.

23

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.

24

Mama's Luncheonette

3.16

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.

25

Clay Oven Indian Restaurant

2.82

North Indian · West of Twin Peaks · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7

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

26

Pakwan Restaurant

3.00

North Indian · Ingleside · $

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7· $14

Tandoori chicken in tomato-cream curry

27

Tara Indian Cuisine

3.22

North Indian · The Castro · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7· $21

Tandoor-grilled chicken in tomato-cream sauce

28

Tilak

3.25

Indian & South Asian · Holly Park · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.7· $20

Tandoori chicken in tomato-cream sauce

Tender pieces of tandoori chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce.

29

Mashaallah Halal Pakistani Food Restaurant

3.57

Indian & South Asian · Yerba Buena · $

Lamb Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $20

Combo of creamy lamb and spiced chicken

A hearty combination platter featuring the signature creamy lamb korma alongside spiced chicken tikka masala.

30

Kinara Fusion Kitchen

3.25

Indian & South Asian · Tenderloin · $$

Chicken Tikka Masala1.8· $18

Creamy tomato-based chicken curry

A classic creamy tomato-based curry featuring tender pieces of chicken.