Apna Chulha in San Francisco, CA

4.7(586)$20–30San Francisco, CA
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 586 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Apna Chulha is an Indian buffet located at 550 Valencia St in San Francisco, CA. With a strong rating of 4.7 stars based on 586 reviews, this establishment offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for meals is typically between $20 and $30. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. This buffet provides a dining experience in San Francisco, CA, with multiple service options available to patrons.

Good to know

  • Apna Chulha has a listed address in San Francisco, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 586 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
550 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 400-4774
Today
12–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (586 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.5 weighted · 586 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.7 from 586 reviews(↓ 0.19 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median586 / 606 median
03,030 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.33) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3030+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 PM
monday
12–3 PM
saturday
11 AM–3 PM
sunday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
12–3 PM
tuesday
12–3 PM
wednesday
12–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance

Amenities

Available facilities and features
ADA-compliant main entranceValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDelivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

19 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$20.0026 mentions
  • Punjabi Chicken Curry$18.0011 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Kabab$18.0011 mentions
  • Kheer$5.009 mentions
  • Fish Pakora$13.008 mentions
  • Gol Gappa$16.006 mentions
  • Chicken Coconut Curry$21.005 mentions
  • Jeera Rice$10.004 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$18.004 mentions
  • Rogan Josh$20.004 mentions
  • Kulfi$6.004 mentions
  • Punjabi Fish Curry$22.003 mentions
  • Gulab Jamun$6.003 mentions
  • Lamb Coconut$21.002 mentions
  • Dal Makhani$16.002 mentions
  • Hyderabadi Chicken$21.002 mentions
  • Punjabi Lamb Curry$20.002 mentions
  • Prawn Tikka Masala$23.002 mentions
  • Punjabi Fried Rice$13.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

47 items with prices
  • Chicken Pakora$13.00

    Breast cubes marinated with indian spices dipped in garbanzo batter.

  • Gol Gappa$16.00

    Bite sized fried puffed balls, served with chickpeas, potatoes and an array of spices.

  • Samosa Chaat$16.00

    House-made samosa served with chana masala and a mix of chutney.

  • Papadum$3.00

    Clay oven roasted crispy spiced lentil wafers.

  • Cheese Pakora$12.00

    Homemade cheese pieces dipped in garbanzo batter.

  • Fish Pakora$13.00

    Fresh fish marinated with clay oven spices.

  • Navratan Korma$17.00

    Vegetarian. fresh cut vegetables, cooked with creamy sauce, almonds, nuts, and raisins.

  • Dal Makhani$16.00

    Vegetarian. lentils delicately spiced and sautéed with ginger and garlic.

  • Punjabi Chicken Curry$18.00

    Hot chicken curry with indian spices.

  • Chicken Vindaloo$18.00

    Chicken cooked in hot spicy sauce with fresh potatoes.

  • Chicken Coconut Curry$21.00

    Chicken cooked in coconut sauce with spices.

  • Chicken Korma$21.00

    Chicken in a moderately mild creamy sauce with nuts.

  • Butter Chicken$20.00

    Boneless strips of tandoori chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce.

  • Kashmiri Chicken$21.00

    Clay oven roasted chicken cooked in butter sauce with spinach.

  • Mango Chicken$21.00

    Boneless chicken cooked with mango.

  • Hyderabadi Chicken$21.00

    Chicken cooked with hyderabadi masala, apricots and potato straws.

  • Rogan Josh$20.00

    Classic lamb curry with garlic, ginger, & onion gravy sauce.

  • Lamb Coconut$21.00

    Lamb simmered in coconut milk.

  • Punjabi Lamb Curry$20.00

    A north indian preparation of hot lamb curry.

  • Lamb Vindaloo$20.00

    Lamb cooked with fresh potatoes and a spicy hot sauce.

  • Lamb Korma$21.00

    Minced lamb cooked with indian spices.

  • Prawn Vindaloo$22.00

    Prawn cooked with fresh potatoes & hot spicy sauce.

  • Prawn Tikka Masala$23.00

    Clay oven roasted prawns in a mild cream sauce.

  • Prawn Goa Curry$24.00

    King prawns cooked with coconut milk and spices.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

586 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Apna Chulha?

Apna Chulha has a 4.7-star rating based on 586 customer reviews.

Where is Apna Chulha located?

Apna Chulha is located at 550 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, San Francisco, CA.