South Indian Cuisine

KOLAPASI

Feed the Fire

3465 19th Street, Mission District, SF

Our Story

"Kolapasi" (கொலப்பசி) is Tamil for ravenous hunger

That's exactly how we want you to feel when you walk through our doors.

Nestled in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, Kolapasi brings the soulful flavors of South India to your table. From the fiery biryanis of Andhra Pradesh to the crispy dosas of Tamil Nadu and the vibrant curries of the South, every dish tells the story of a region rich in culinary tradition.

Immerse yourself in the depth of South Indian flavors crafted by Chef Sankar. Vibrant starters, richly layered curries, and signature biryanis that balance heritage recipes with a touch of modern flair. Step into our casual, open kitchen space and feel the warmth, the aromas, and the energy of a South Indian kitchen at its best.

🍳 Open kitchen experience
🌎 Mission District, SF

What People Say

All 5-star reviews from Google

★★★★★
"After trying around 15 other Indian restaurants in San Francisco, Kolapasi surpassed all of them and blew every other place away. It has immediately become my go-to for Indian food in the city."
Podi Dosa, Vijayawada Chicken Biryani, Kodi Vepudu
- Andy Akins Local Guide
★★★★★
"Sumptuous bright flavors, not your usual suspect Indian-American - rather really southern Indian! My Indian friends tried and said 'this is better than the real thing back home.'"
- Forest Key Local Guide
★★★★★
"Absolutely fire. I was in Kerala and Thiruvananthapuram earlier this year for a wedding, and the food here reminded me of all the flavors and spices from there. SF is incredibly lucky to have such an amazing south Indian restaurant."
- Benjamin Yi Local Guide
★★★★★
"This place is INCREDIBLE. Some of the best food I've ever had. The price is great for the amount of food they give you - plenty for leftovers. I want to try everything on the menu!"
Gongura Chicken Biryani, Eral Varuval, Paneer Kempu
- Kate Ruston Local Guide
★★★★★
"The highlight was the Parotta, which I had for the first time. Flaky in its softness, warm and delicious, with perfect texture. In my (yes, Western) mind, Parotta is the Indian croissant."
- Sandra Valmaña Local Guide
★★★★★
"10/10 flavors, definitely recommend!!! Ghee dosa 5/5 - best dosa I've ever had. Vijayawada chicken biryani 5/5 - best biryani we've had! Huge portion, flavor bomb. Coastal masala shrimp 5/5 - we devoured it so fast."
- Emily Nguyen Local Guide
★★★★★
"The dosa was golden, crispy, and rich with ghee. The parota with Telangana goat curry was the highlight - soft, layered parota paired with spicy, tender goat curry bursting with flavor! The Madrasi coffee - strong, creamy, and soul-satisfying."
- Janu 04 Local Guide
★★★★★
"We order butter chicken takeout from various nearby Indian restaurants and most of it tastes the same - this is the first restaurant we've favorited as WOW that tasted different and super memorable. We will be repeat customers!"
- Sarah R Local Guide
★★★★★
"The Biriyani is amazing here. The dosas are so crisp and not oily one bit. The chutneys taste fresh. The portion sizes are huge. I could eat a biriyani for 3 meals. So great value for money."
- CDB Local Guide
★★★★★
"Food was not only delicious but very clearly extremely fresh. The Kerala Chicken Fry and Biryani were tender and cooked just right, vadas perfectly crisp. Will definitely make it my go-to South Indian spot in San Francisco."
- Nishank Sheth Local Guide

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Visit Us

Address

3465 19th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mission District

Good to Know

BYOB welcome - grab drinks from Rhea's on Valencia, no corkage fee!

Vegan options Free Wi-Fi High chairs

Popular Times

Hours

MondayClosed
Tue - Thu11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri - Sat11:30am - 3:00pm, 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday11:30am - 3:00pm, 4:30pm - 9:30pm

No reservations needed - just walk in!

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Amma
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Welcome! I'm Amma, your guide to Kolapasi's menu. Ask me anything - what's spicy, what's veg, what to pair with biryani, or just tell me what you're in the mood for!