Dancing Yak

Restaurant · NepaleseDuboce Triangle

No dishes marked gluten free

50 dishesmenu read 11 Novdancingyaksf.com

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Food menu

Lunch Monday to Sunday 11:30am to 3:00pm; Dinner Monday to Sunday 5:00pm to 9:30pm

Small Plates

  • Lamb Skewer$15

    Skewers known as 'sekuwa' in Nepal is a very traditional way of cooking red meat. Leg of lamb, marinated overnight with cumin, coriander…

  • Chicken Roast$13

    Bone-in chicken marinated with cumin and coriander powder, ginger-garlic paste, and egg, tossed in corn flour and fried until crispy.

    Likely egg

  • Pork Belly$13

    Skinless pork belly cooked until soft with Nepali spices, cumin-coriander paste, ginger garlic paste, and onions. Served with tomato and…

  • Fish Tawa$14

    Catfish seasoned with mustard powder, turmeric, and cumin, then pan-seared until crispy on the outside. Served with tomato and Tibetan…

    Likely fish

  • Kale Chaat$13

    Crispy kale with homemade yogurt (vegan option available), mint, tamarind, chopped onions, tomatoes, and potato. Crunchy and delicious, our…

    Vegan optionLikely dairy

  • Spicy Cauliflower$13

    Battered with chickpea flour, tossed in ginger garlic and spicy homemade chili sauce.

  • Samosa Soup$13

    Chopped samosas in yellow bean soup with onion and cilantro.

    Likely gluten

  • Watermelon Feta Salad$13

    Watermelon and feta salad tossed with avocado oil, honey, garlic, and turmeric dressing.

    Likely dairy

Shapta

  • Shapta Pork$14

    Traditional stir fry from Tibet with red onion, garlic, Tibetan peppercorn, and chili. Served with a side of Tingmo (steamed bun).

    Likely gluten

  • Shapta Tofu$13

    Traditional stir fry from Tibet with red onion, garlic, Tibetan peppercorn, and chili. Served with a side of Tingmo (steamed bun).

    VeganLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Shapta Lamb$14

    Traditional stir fry from Tibet with red onion, garlic, Tibetan peppercorn, and chili. Served with a side of Tingmo (steamed bun).

    Likely gluten

House Specials

  • Goat Curry$22

    Fresh Sacramento farm goat cooked in ginger, garlic paste and onion gravy.

  • Butter Chicken$20

    Strips of chicken thighs in decadent cream sauce with home-roasted spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Dhading Chicken$19

    Roasted spices, tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

  • Seafood Curry$22

    Black cod and manilla clams cooked with tomatoes, onions, mustard powder and cumin.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Lamb Shish Kabab$20

    Minced lamb kabab seasoned with mint, cumin, coriander, cooked in chunky tomato sauce.

  • Matar Paneer$19

    Paneer (cow cheese) cooked with green peas in a savory tomato and onion gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Baigun Tarkari$20

    Tandoor roasted minced eggplant, cooked with cumin, coriander and onions.

  • Aloo Cauli$18

    Cauliflower, green peas, and potatoes cooked with spices in tomato and onion.

  • Bhindi Tarkari$18

    Fresh okra sautéed with onion, chopped tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and spices.

  • Daal Makhani$18

    Lentils cooked with cream, tomato, onion, cumin, and roasted coriander.

    Likely dairy

Classic Curries

  • Saag Curry

    Chopped spinach cooked with cream or coconut milk, with garlic, onion, and spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Tikka Masala Curry

    A universal crowd pleaser. Its flavor comes from a blend of aromatic spices, including coriander and lemon, with its characteristic yellow…

    Likely dairy

  • Cashew Curry

    A creamy sauce with almond and cashew in a delicately balanced blend of spices with ginger and coriander. The sauce is mild, perfect for…

    Likely nuts

  • Mixed Vegetable$19
  • Paneer$20

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken$20

Sides & Breads

  • White Rice$3
  • Brown Rice$4
  • Turmeric Rice$4
  • Plain Naan$4

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Naan$4

    Likely gluten

  • Onion Naan$5

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese Naan$5

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buckwheat Roti$4
  • Coconut Naan$5

    Likely gluten

  • Za'atar Naan$5

    Likely gluten

Momos

  • Vegan Momo$9

    Vegan

  • Pork Momo$9
  • Chicken Momo$9

Chowmein

  • Chowmein Chicken$20
  • Chowmein Pork$20
  • Chowmein Tofu$19

    VeganLikely soy

  • Chowmein Shrimp$21

    Likely shellfish

Daal Bhat

  • Daal Bhat Veggie$21

    Vegetarian

  • Daal Bhat Goat$23
  • Daal Bhat Chicken$21

Food menu (tri-fold PDF, Sep 2024)

Small Plates

  • Lamb Skewer - Khaja Set$15

    Skewers known as 'sekuwa' in Nepal is a very traditional way of cooking red meat. Leg of lamb, marinated overnight. Served with puffed…

    Likely nuts

  • Goat Pakku$15

    Pakku is traditionally cooked during 'Dashai,' the biggest festival celebrated in Nepal. Goat is marinated with cumin-coriander powder…

  • Mango & Radicchio Salad$14

    Organic mango, radicchio, spring mix, toasted sesame and toasted peanuts, tossed in miso-ginger dressing.

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (2)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address280 Valencia Street, Duboce Triangle, 94103
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Nepalese
Websitedancingyaksf.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from dancingyaksf.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5pm–10pm
  • Wednesday5pm–10pm
  • Thursday5pm–10pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Dancing Yak

Does Dancing Yak have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Dancing Yak coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Dancing Yak open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5pm–10pm. Wednesday: 5pm–10pm. Thursday: 5pm–10pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Dancing Yak online?

Yes, through Book online: https://dancingyaksf.com/reservation/

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