Best Curry in San Francisco
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $13.50 – $38.00
Top 5 Curry in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Burma Superstar, $14.50 (Inner Richmond)
- Burma Love, $13.50 (Mission)
- Mister Jiu's, $38.00 (Chinatown)
- Chili House SF, $14.50 (Inner Richmond)
- Burma Superstar, $13.50 (Inner Richmond)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
Burma Superstar
Inner Richmond·$$
Coconut Pork Stew with Noodles
$14.50
Tender pork in a rich coconut curry broth served over soft noodles.
Tip: This is a showstopper dish for group meals — the coconut broth and tender pork impress without being pretentious.
#2
Burma Love
Mission·$$
Pork Curry (Wetthani Hin)
$13.50
Burmese pork curry with turmeric, garlic, and ginger in a rich, aromatic sauce.
Tip: Order this on chilly evenings. The warming spices and slow-cooked pork are deeply comforting.
#3
Mister Jiu's
Chinatown·$$$
Silken Mapo Tofu
$38.00
Silky tofu in a spiced sauce with maitake mushrooms, cranberry beans, garlic confit, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Tip: Excellent vegetarian option. Alert the restaurant to any dietary preferences when making your reservation.
#4
Chili House SF
Inner Richmond·$$
Mapo Tofu
$14.50
Silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan chile oil with ground pork.
Tip: Ask the kitchen to adjust the heat level to your preference — they're happy to dial it up or down, even for this iconic dish.
#5
Burma Superstar
Inner Richmond·$$
Oh Noh Kauswer
$13.50
Burmese beef stew with potatoes, carrots, and warming spices.
Tip: Order this as a shared main alongside the tea leaf salad for a balanced, authentic meal without too much intensity.