Yarsa

Restaurant · NepaleseNorth Beach

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Full Menu

Open Seven Days, Friday & Saturday till Midnight

Appetizers

  • Yarsa Chat$13

    Kale dipped in chick pea batter topped with yogurt, mint, tamarind chutney, tomato and onion.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Jomsom Cauliflower$13

    Battered crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy soy and tangy sauce.

    VeganLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Samosa (2 pc)$8

    Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in light pastry served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Veg Pakoda$8

    Battered fried vegetable fritters served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.

    Vegan

  • Chili Chicken$16

    Battered and fried chicken with homemade chili sauce, onion, bell pepper, chilli and soy sauce.

    Contains glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Samosa Chat$13

    Chopped samosas, garbanzo beans, yogurt, mint, tamarind, onions, tomato, cilantro and spices.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Govi Chili$15

    Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy soy and tangy sauce with onion, bell pepper and homemade special tomato sauce.

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Papadam (2 pc)$3

    Crispy spiced lentil wafers.

    Vegan

  • Paneer Chili$17

    Battered paneer sauteed with onion, bell pepper, tomato and house special chili sauce.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Mo Mo (Nepalese Dumpling)

  • Veg Steam MoMo$15

    Homemade Nepalese minced vegetable dumplings with flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and special homemade spices. Served with homemade…

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Steam Chicken Mo Mo$15

    Homemade Nepalese dumplings, minced chicken with the flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, onion and special homemade spices. Served with…

    Likely gluten

  • Veg Chili Momo$16.99

    Homemade veg MoMo sautéed with special chili sauce, onions, bell peppers, tomato, ginger, garlic and more.

  • Veg Jhol (Soup) Momo$18

    Steam veg MoMo dipped in homemade vegetable broth soup.

    Vegetarian

  • Chicken Jhol (Soup) Momo$18

    Chicken steam MoMo dipped in homemade soup.

  • Chicken MoMo Tikka Masala$18

    Steam chicken momo dipped in Tikka Masala sauce.

  • Veg MoMo Tikka Masala$18

    Veg steam MoMo dipped in tikka masala sauce.

  • Chicken Chilli Momo$16.99

    Homemade chicken MoMo sautéed with special chili sauce, onions, bell peppers, tomato, ginger, garlic and more.

Soup & Salad

  • Yarsa Green Mix$9

    Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and light balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

    Vegan

  • Tandoori Chicken Salad$14

    Organic green mix, carrots, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and light balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with tandoori oven…

  • Lentil Soup$10

    Spiced lentil soup garnished with vegetables.

    Vegan

  • Nepali Noodle Soup$11

    Nepali wai wai noodle soup.

    VeganLikely gluten

Yarsa Favorites

  • Gorkhali Goat Curry$20

    Bone in goat meat cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and Himalayan spices.

    Free of gluten

  • Kathmandu Chicken$18

    Boneless dark chicken cubes cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and more.

    Free of gluten

  • Butter Chicken$18

    Strips of tandoori chicken cooked in a mild cream and butter sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Bhaktapur Okra$17

    Fresh cut okra cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and spices.

    Vegan

  • Daal Makhani$17

    Lentils delicately spiced and sautéed with ginger and garlic.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Shahi Paneer (Chef Recommended)$17

    Paneer (homemade cottage cheese) pieces in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy prepared in tomato, onion and cashew nut paste.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Baigun Tarkari$17

    Clay oven grilled eggplant mashed and cooked with spices. (It can be vegan.)

    VegetarianVegan option

  • Lumbini Aalu Cauli$17

    Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.

    Vegan

  • Chana Masala$16

    Garbanzo beans with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and more.

    Vegan

  • Chana Paneer$16

    Spicy garbanzo beans with paneer (homemade cottage cheese).

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chana Aalu$16

    Spicy garbanzo beans with potato.

    Vegan

  • Jhaneko Daal$16

    Assorted yellow lentils tempered with cumin and spices.

    Vegan

  • Butter Paneer$17

    Homemade cottage cheese in cream tomato sauce.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Daal Saag$16

    Fresh spinach cooked with lentil. (Can be vegan on request.)

    VegetarianVegan option

  • Saag Tufu$17

    Fresh spinach, organic tofu, herbs and spices (can be vegan).

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely soy

  • Matter Paneer$17

    Homemade cottage cheese, green peas, onion, ginger, garlic and homemade masala.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Aalu Matter$15

    Potatoes, green peas, onion, ginger, garlic and homemade masala sauce.

    Vegan

  • Chana Saag$16

    Garbanzo beans, fresh spinach, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and more.

    Vegetarian

  • Chicken Vindaloo$18

    Dark meat chicken and potatoes simmered in homemade vindaloo spicy chili sauce (Spicy Dish).

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$18

    One of our most popular dishes, simmered in creamy tomatoes, butter sauce flavored with dry fenugreek leaves.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Korma (Chef Recommended)$18

    Creamy cashew sauce with tender lamb. Great combination with naan bread.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Korma (Chef Recommended)$18

    Creamy cashew sauce with dark meat chicken cubes.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Vindalo$19

    Authentic traditional vindaloo spicy sauce with tender lamb cubes.

Yarsa Curries

  • Himalayen Ginger Garlic Curry$18

    The traditional dish of Nepal, carefully seasoned with an exotic blend of curry spices. Protein: Paneer $18, Mixed veg tofu $17, Chicken…

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Almonds Cashew Curry$18

    Moderately mild cream or coconut milk sauce cooked with cashew, almonds and homemade spices with choice of your protein (chef recommended).

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tikka Masala$18

    One of our most popular dishes, simmered in creamy tomatoes, butter sauce flavored with dry fenugreek leaves.

    Likely dairy

  • Saag Curry$18

    Fresh spinach cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices and cream or coconut milk.

    Likely dairy

  • Hot & Sour Curry (Vindaloo Curry)$18

    A spicy dish made using a unique blend of hot, aromatic spices and vinegar to give it a distinct flavor.

Biryani Specialities

  • Mixed Veg Tofu Biryani$18

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and organic tofu delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala, served with homemade…

    VeganLikely soy

  • Paneer Biryani$18

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with homemade paneer (cottage cheese cubes) delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chicken Biryani$19

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with dark chicken meat delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita (yogurt…

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Biryani$20

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with cubes of lamb leg meat delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala and served with homemade raita…

    Likely dairy

  • Salmon Biryani$20

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with salmon delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita (yogurt sauce).

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Shrimp Biryani$20

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.

    Likely shellfish

  • Goat Biryani (Chef Recommended)$21

    Basmati rice flavored with homemade fragrant biryani spices with slow cooked tasty bone-in goat.

    Free of gluten

Tandoori Special (BBQ)

  • Tandoori Chicken (Bone-In)$17

    Overnight marinated bone-in chicken with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven, served with onion and…

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Kabab$18

    Overnight marinated chicken breast cubes with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven, served with onion…

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Lamb$21

    Overnight marinated lamb leg meat cubes with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven, served with onion…

    Likely dairy

  • Salmon Tandoori$19.99

    Overnight marinated Atlantic salmon with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven, served with onion and…

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Tandoori Shrimp$20

    Overnight marinated shrimp with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven, served with onion and vegetables.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$18

    Overnight marinated homemade paneer (cottage cheese cubes) with homemade tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic and baked in a clay oven…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken 3 pc$13

Rice and Freshly Baked Naan Breads

  • Basmati Rice$4

    Fragrant white basmati rice.

    Vegan

  • Pulau Rice$6

    Fragrant basmati rice with vegetables, nuts and raisins.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Butter Naan$4

    Leavened bread baked in clay oven. (Can be vegan on request.)

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Naan$5

    Leavened bread coated with garlic and cilantro baked in clay oven. (Can be vegan on request.)

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely gluten

  • Cheese Naan$6

    Naan bread stuffed with cheese.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Onion Kulcha$5

    Naan stuffed with onion.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Garlic Cheese Naan$7

    Leavened bread coated with garlic and stuffed with cheese.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aalu Pratha$6

    Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Tandoori Roti$4

    Famous whole wheat leavened bread.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun$6

    Milk dumplings in rose flavored sugar syrup.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Almond Kheer (Rice Pudding)$6

    Traditional rice pudding dessert made from aromatic basmati rice, whole milk, almonds, pistachio nuts and sugar.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Rasmalai$6

    Sweet cheese patty with milk cream syrup.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Tapioca Pudding$5

    Likely gluten

Sides

  • Sweet Mango Chutney$3
  • Raita$3

    Homemade yogurt, tiny pieces of cucumber, carrots and cumin.

    Likely dairy

  • Mint Chutney$2

    Mint, green chili, onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt.

  • Tamarind Sauce$2

Lunch Special

Monday to Friday, 11 am to 3 pm; not available during public holidays
  • Butter Chicken Lunch Plate$16.99

    Served with basmati rice, naan bread, organic house salad.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Plate$16.99

    Served with basmati rice, naan bread, organic house salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Mixed Veg Tofu Lunch Plate$15.99

    Served with basmati rice, naan bread, organic house salad.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Kathmandu Chicken Lunch Plate$16.99

    Served with basmati rice, naan bread, organic house salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Chana Aloo Lunch Plate$15.99

    Served with basmati rice, naan bread, organic house salad.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Paneer Salad$13.99

    Organic green mix, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes, light balsamic vinaigrette dressing topped with paneer (homemade…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Appetizer

  • Yarsa Chat$10

    Kale dipped in chickpea batter topped with yogurt, mint, tamarind chutney, tomato and onion.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Samosa$10

    Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in light pastry served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Vegetable Pakoda$10

    Battered fried vegetable fritters served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.

    Vegan

  • Chili Chicken$10

    Fried chickpea battered chicken cooked with onion, bell pepper, chilli and soy sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Papadam$25

    Crispy spiced lentil wafers.

    Vegan

  • Jomsom Cauliflower$10

    Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy soy and tangy sauce.

    VeganLikely soy

  • Chicken Steam Mo Mo$40

    Nepalese-style dumpling with minced chicken, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with dipping sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable Steam MoMo$40

    Nepalese dumpling with fine chopped vegetables, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with dipping sauce.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Green Mix Salad$50

    Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes and light balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

    Vegan

Vegetarian Entrees

  • Saag Paneer$12

    Homemade cottage cheese cubes, with spinach, herbs, spices, cream, or coconut milk.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Ginger Garlic Mixed Veg Tofu Curry$12

    The traditional dish of Nepal, carefully seasoned with an exotic blend of curry spices.

    VeganLikely soy

  • Alu Cauli$12

    Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.

    Vegan

  • Veg Tikka Masala$12

    One of our most popular dishes, simmered in creamy tomatoes, butter sauce flavored with dry fenugreek leaves.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Almond Cashew Mixed Veg Tofu$12

    Moderately mild cream or coconut milk sauce cooked with cashew, almonds and spices (chef recommended).

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Shahi Paneer$12

    Paneer (homemade cottage cheese) pieces in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy prepared in tomato, onion and cashew nut paste.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$12

    One of our most popular dishes, simmered in creamy tomatoes, butter sauce flavored with dry fenugreek leaves.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Ginger Garlic Paneer Curry$12

    The traditional dish of Nepal, carefully seasoned with an exotic blend of curry spices.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Chicken Entrees

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$14

    Tandoor roasted marinated chicken breast cubes with creamy tomatoes, fenugreek leaves and butter sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Saag$14

    With spinach, Himalayan herbs, spices, cream or coconut milk.

    Likely dairy

  • Himalayan Ginger Garlic Chicken Curry$14

    Nepali boneless dark meat chicken cubes cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and turmeric.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Vindaloo$14

    Dark meat chicken cubes and potatoes simmered in vinegar and homemade spicy chili sauce.

  • Chicken Korma$14

    Dark meat chicken, cream, cashew, ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and house grind spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Almond Cashew Chicken Curry$14

    With cream or coconut milk, masala, cashews and almonds.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tandoori Chicken$14

    Marinated bone-in chicken with tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger and garlic, baked in a clay oven. Served with onion and vegetables.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Kabab$14

    Marinated chicken breast cubes with tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger and garlic, baked in a clay oven. Served with onion and vegetables.

    Likely dairy

Lamb Entrees

  • Himalayan Ginger Garlic Lamb Curry$14

    Free of gluten

  • Almond-Cashew Lamb Curry$14

    With cream or coconut milk, masala, cashews and almonds.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Korma$14

    Indian-style lamb curry, boneless lamb cubes, cream, cashew, ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and house grind spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Tikka Masala$14

    With tomatoes, butter and fenugreek leaves.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Vindaloo$14

    Lamb cubes with potato in vindaloo spicy sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Lamb Saag$14

    With spinach, herbs, spices, cream, or coconut milk.

    Likely dairy

Seafood Entrees

  • Shrimp Ginger-Garlic Curry$14

    Ginger, garlic, tomato, onion and Himalayan spices.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon Ginger-Garlic Curry$14

    Onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and Himalayan spices.

    Likely fish

  • Shrimp Korma$14

    Creamy cashew sauce with ginger, garlic, onion and Himalayan spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Korma$14

    Creamy cashew sauce with ginger, garlic, onion and Himalayan spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Shrimp Tikka Masala$14

    Tomato base creamy sauce with fenugreek and spices.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Tikka Masala$14

    Tomato base creamy sauce with fenugreek and spices.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Shrimp Saag$14

    Fresh spinach, cream or coconut milk, herbs and spices.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Saag$14

    Fresh spinach, cream or coconut milk, herbs and spices.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Shrimp Vindaloo$14

    With potatoes, spices and vinegar.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon Vindaloo$14

    With potatoes, vinegar and spices.

    Likely fish

Biryani Special

  • Mixed Vegetable Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and organic tofu delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    VeganLikely soy

  • Chicken Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with dark chicken meat delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    Free of gluten

  • Lamb Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with boneless lamb, delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    Free of gluten

  • Paneer Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice with homemade paneer cheese, delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Salmon Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with fresh salmon delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    Likely fish

  • Shrimp Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp, delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    Likely shellfish

  • Goat Biryani$14

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with goat, delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala.

    Free of gluten

Rice and Naan Bread

  • Basmati Rice$14

    Vegan

  • Butter Naan$14

    Leavened flatbread with butter.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Naan$14

    Leavened flatbread with garlic.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Tandoori Roti$14

    Whole wheat flour flatbread.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Pulau Rice$14

    Seasoned with butter, nuts, raisins and vegetables.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Desserts

  • Kheer (Rice Pudding)$14

    Traditional rice pudding dessert made from aromatic basmati rice, whole milk, almonds, pistachio nuts and sugar.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressNorth Beach, California
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Nepalese
Websiteyarsanepalesecuisine.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from yarsanepalesecuisine.com
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 Yarsa

Does Yarsa have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are 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 Yarsa 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.

Can I book Yarsa online?

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