Trisara: Flavorful Indo-Nepalese bites in a bustling SF spot.
Trisara is an Indian/Indo-Nepalese restaurant located at 211 Kearny St, San Francisco. Diners praise tasty dumplings and shrimp tikka, and note attentive service. The venue is busy and popular, yet reviews show mixed experiences—authenticity and consistency vary, some dishes are very spicy or sweeter than expected, and a few guests mention overcooked momo or limited Nepali options.
211 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
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Enjoy authentic Indo-Nepalese dishes in our cozy restaurant with attentive staff.
Order your favorite meals like momo and biryani for convenient pickup.
Provide flavorful dishes for events, featuring traditional specialties.
Accommodate parties and families with shared plates and diverse menu options.
Overall rating
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Visited January 3rd, 2026 - My friend and I came here with my two daughters who are six and seven because we were really craving authentic Nepali food. She searched online and found Tirsara, and I cannot explain how excited I was. As someone who genuinely loves Nepali cuisine, I walked in full of anticipation and honestly joy. I was already imagining comforting flavors. That excitement disappeared almost immediately after we entered and spoke with the waitress. When we asked about Nepali dishes, she told us that aside from momo and jhol momo there were no other Nepali items on the menu. Hearing that was heartbreaking. We had come specifically for Nepali food, walked a good distance to get there, and had two little girls with us. At that point we felt stuck, so we decided to order two orders of chicken momo and one order of jhol momo and hoped for the best. While waiting, my younger daughter became distracted by flies flying around our table, which was already uncomfortable and not something you want to deal with while dining, especially with children. When the food finally arrived, it was another letdown. The momo were overcooked and falling apart, lacking the texture and care you expect from such a simple but beloved dish. The kids barely ate their food, which says a lot because they are usually happy with momo. My friend and I did not want to waste the food, so we pushed ourselves to eat even though we were not enjoying it. What was meant to be a comforting and exciting meal turned into something we just wanted to get through. We came here with high anticipation and left feeling highly disappointed. This experience was especially upsetting because we were genuinely looking forward to sharing authentic Nepali food with my children. Unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations at all, and it is not a place I would return to or recommend for someone seeking real Nepali cuisine.
Natasha NC
Food was good, service was pretty slow though. We ended up here after a massive black out on the city, but it's good because this was a new place for us. Food is tasty, really like the dumplings and the shrimp tika.
Hary
The food at Trisara Indo-Nepalese Restaurant was overall okay. The fried rice was good, but the noodles and Manchurian had a slightly sweet taste, which took away from the authentic flavor. The mango kulfi didn’t taste very fresh, which was a bit disappointing. On a positive note, the service was good and attentive. Overall, an average dining experience with room for improvement in authenticity and consistency.
Bikash Porthel
We visited Trisara Nepali Restaurant, and the place was quite busy—people were waiting for their turn even on a weekday, which shows how popular it is. We ordered chicken momo, goat biryani, garlic naan, and chicken choila. The chicken choila wasn’t as good as expected; it felt like it needed a bit more lemon to balance the flavor. The goat biryani was extremely spicy—so spicy that even I, being Asian and used to spice, struggled to handle it. They also used an excessive amount of biryani masala, which made it heavy and difficult to eat. There were two of us, yet we couldn’t even finish half the portion. I would recommend reducing the spices and heat level in the biryani during preparation, and then adjusting it based on the customer’s preference. I personally requested a less spicy version, but since they only had the regular spicy option, I had no choice but to try it. Overall, the food was good, but there’s definitely room for improvement, especially with the biryani.
Sharmili Roy
The food was decent overall. The chicken fried rice was the best dish — flavorful, with a really good rice texture and a generous portion that two people can easily share. The chicken chow mein was also tasty and well-cooked. However, the chicken Manchurian wasn’t great — the tomato flavor was too strong and overpowered the dish. Overall, it’s an okay one-time dine-in experience — not bad, but not something I’d rush back for.
