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Diwali Indian Cuisine

Mission · Indian

1499 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110Directions
4.8★★★★★★★★★★438 reviews

Diners say this Indian restaurant serves up delicious dosa, including the masala dosa, benne dosa, and lamb dosa, alongside standout dishes like the king fish curry, chicken biryani, and tender coconut payasam. They also highlight the welcoming and attentive staff, and the homey and cozy atmosphere.

Weekend-approved Indian cooking with 1,480 Blackbird check-ins.

Diwali Indian Cuisine is a $$ Indian restaurant in Mission, San Francisco. It has logged 1,961 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
diwalisf.com

The experience

Spicy, crispy dosas and curries are among the Indian dishes offered at this casual haunt run by a family.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Diwali Indian Cuisine is a $$ Indian spot with 1,961 all-time Blackbird check-ins and a 4.7 Google rating across 420 reviews. On-chain traffic peaks Saturday and Sunday, making it a weekend draw.

The highlighted reviews are consistent: warm service, comfortable atmosphere, flavorful food, and portions that feel fairly priced. Diners specifically call out both lunch and dinner, dine-in and takeout, with multiple reviews emphasizing friendly, attentive staff and a strong reason to return.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,961 all-time check-ins for Diwali Indian Cuisine.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 420 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise friendly, attentive service.
  • One reviewer says they have been coming since day one.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Diwali Indian Cuisine has logged 1,961 Blackbird check-ins, with weekend days leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

soups

  • Rasam Pepper Soup

    Spicy, tangy, flavorful soup with pepper, tamarind, and herbs

    $6.00
  • Vegetarian Dal Soup

    Hearty, savory soup made with lentils, spices, and herbs

    $6.00
  • Hot and Sour Veg Soup

    Spicy, flavorful, aromatic vegetable soup with Indian herbs and spices

    $6.00
  • Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

    Spicy, flavorful, aromatic chicken soup with Indian herbs and spices

    $7.00
  • Mutton Bone Soup

    Rich, hearty broth with tender mutton bones and warming spices

    $8.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

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The room in motion

Activity98
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Flynet check ins

1,961

Neighborhood

Mission

Last 30 days

98 check ins

−44% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
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Monday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Diwali Indian Cuisine

The experience

Spicy, crispy dosas and curries are among the Indian dishes offered at this casual haunt run by a family.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.8

438 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Diwali Indian Cuisine

The experience

Spicy, crispy dosas and curries are among the Indian dishes offered at this casual haunt run by a family.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Diwali Indian Cuisine is a $$ Indian spot with 1,961 all-time Blackbird check-ins and a 4.7 Google rating across 420 reviews. On-chain traffic peaks Saturday and Sunday, making it a weekend draw.

The highlighted reviews are consistent: warm service, comfortable atmosphere, flavorful food, and portions that feel fairly priced. Diners specifically call out both lunch and dinner, dine-in and takeout, with multiple reviews emphasizing friendly, attentive staff and a strong reason to return.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.8

438 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

soups

  • Rasam Pepper Soup

    Spicy, tangy, flavorful soup with pepper, tamarind, and herbs

    $6.00
  • Vegetarian Dal Soup

    Hearty, savory soup made with lentils, spices, and herbs

    $6.00
  • Hot and Sour Veg Soup

    Spicy, flavorful, aromatic vegetable soup with Indian herbs and spices

    $6.00
  • Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

    Spicy, flavorful, aromatic chicken soup with Indian herbs and spices

    $7.00
  • Mutton Bone Soup

    Rich, hearty broth with tender mutton bones and warming spices

    $8.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,961 all-time check-ins for Diwali Indian Cuisine.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 420 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise friendly, attentive service.
  • One reviewer says they have been coming since day one.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Diwali Indian Cuisine has logged 1,961 Blackbird check-ins, with weekend days leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Diwali Indian Cuisine?

Diwali Indian Cuisine has logged 1,961 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Diwali Indian Cuisine busiest?

Diwali Indian Cuisine is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Diwali Indian Cuisine serve?

Diwali Indian Cuisine serves Indian cuisine.

How expensive is Diwali Indian Cuisine?

Diwali Indian Cuisine is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Diwali Indian Cuisine?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Diwali Indian Cuisine in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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