Kava is a family-owned Indian and Himalayan restaurant in San Francisco's Marina District, open since 2023. The menu spans North Indian staples — curries, biryanis, tandoori dishes, and fresh naan — alongside Nepalese momos and a run of Indo-Chinese plates like chili paneer, Schezwan potatoes, and Hakka noodles.
Momos are a particular focus, served steamed, pan-fried with chili sauce, or in a homemade jhol soup. Appetizers lean toward the same Indo-Chinese register, with dishes like Jomsom cauliflower and kale chat alongside more traditional samosas and pakoras.
Regulars point to attentive service, a clean and pleasant dining room, and reasonable prices as consistent draws, alongside praise for the momos and overall Himalayan cooking.
Momos are a particular focus, served steamed, pan-fried with chili sauce, or in a homemade jhol soup. Appetizers lean toward the same Indo-Chinese register, with dishes like Jomsom cauliflower and kale chat alongside more traditional samosas and pakoras.
Regulars point to attentive service, a clean and pleasant dining room, and reasonable prices as consistent draws, alongside praise for the momos and overall Himalayan cooking.