Was at Sam's and considered going to the Mission for a burrito or finding an SF Naan and Curry for lunch. Looked it up and it turned out that there was a Naan and Curry on Irving a mile away, so the proximity broke the tie in favor of the Indian food. Been to the one on Telegraph, which was busy with UC Berkeley students. The Sunset location had a wider assortment of folks, including a surprising number of Chinese folks. The place was also more decorated, with drapes, fabric ceiling hangings, and a big mural to combine with the purple walls for an atmosphere of some sort.
Nothing fancy today. Went with the Chicken Tikka and Garlic Naan with a glass of Mango Lassi. I ordered at the counter, was assigned a numbered table, and was suppose to pay after eating, but I had to retrieve my own silverware, napkin etc. from a closet in the back, which was a bit confusing at first. The tank of free milk tea was a nice touch. The rich yogurty sauce of the Chicken Tikka Marsala was intensely flavored and clusters of crushed garlic were generously sprinkled over the naan, which was easily the size of a medium pizza. The CTM made for a great bread dipping sauce. The chicken itself was a bit dry but anything would taste good with the flavorful and very orange sauce. The only disappointment was that the dishes were barely lukewarm when I got them. Thankfully the sauce didn't separate or congeal, otherwise I might've sent it back. It was a late lunch on a cool day, but still. Plus it was almost 11 bucks for naan, curry, and drink. That's par for the course in SF these days, I guess. It hit the spot, though.
Naan and Curry
642 Irving St. (between 7th and 8th Ave.)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 664-7225