Indian Paradox

Top choice in The Haight & Hayes Valley


Hit the high-low sweet spot between the Upper and Lower Haight at this cozy storefront serving zesty Indian street food with inspired wine pairings. Coconut chutney melting into fluffy adai (lentil pancakes) deserves bubbles; paper cones of bhei-puri (puffed-rice crackers) with spicy mango and mint chutney require refreshing rosé; and masala-laced Sonoma lamb kebabs will have you waxing rhapsodic over deep-red Aglianico.


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