Yarsa Nepalese Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Yarsa Nepalese Cuisine, where the essence of Himalayan flavors meets modern culinary finesse in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach. This cozy eatery offers a vibrant menu that caters to both traditional and contemporary palates, with a focus on vegan and vegetarian options alongside delicious meat dishes.
Start your journey with appetizers like Yarsa Chat Kale, a delightful blend of crispy kale and tangy chutneys, or the addictive Chili Mo Mo dumplings, bursting with flavor. Mains like the Kathmandu Chicken and the rich, aromatic Nepali Goat Curry showcase authentic spices and techniques that transport your taste buds straight to the Himalayas.
The atmosphere is casual yet intimate, making it ideal for both lunch and dinner. Don't overlook the freshly baked garlic naan that pairs beautifully with any dish, ensuring a fulfilling dining experience. With attentive service and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients, Yarsa promises a memorable visit for everyone!
Appetizers
Yarsa Chat
Kale dipped in chickpea batter topped with yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney, tomato and onion.
Jomsom Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy soy and tangy sauce.
2 Piece Samosa
Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in light pastry served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.
Vegetable Pakora
Battered fried vegetable fritters served with homemade mint and tamarind sauce.
Spicy Chicken (chili chicken)
Chickpea battered chicken cooked with onion, bell pepper, chilly and soy sauce.
Steam Chicken Mo Mo
Homemade Nepalese style dumplings, minced chicken and vegetable with the flavors of fresh ginger, garlic and special homemade spices. Served with homemade traditional dipping sauce.
Steam Veg Mo Mo
Homemade Nepalese style dumplings, minced vegetable with the flavors of fresh ginger, garlic and special homemade spices. Served with homemade traditional dipping sauce.
Tikka masala chicken mo mo
Homemade chicken dumplings with tikka masala sauce
Tikka masala veg momo
Homemade vegetables dumplings with tikka masala sauce
Chicken Chili momo
Homemade MoMo sauted with special chilli sauce, onions, Bell peppers, tomato Ginger, garlic and more
Veg chili momo
Homemade MoMo sauted with special chili sauce, onions, Bell peppers, tomato Ginger, garlic and more
Samosa Chat
Chopped samosas, garbanzo beans, yogurt, mint, tamarind, onions, tomato, cilantro and spices.
Govi chili
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy soy and tangy sauce with onion, bell paper and homemade special tomato sauce
Chicken Jhol (soup) Momo
Chicken steam dumplings dipped in soup
Veg Jhol (soup) Momo
veg steam momo (dumpling) dipped in soup
Paneer Chili
Battered and fried home made paneer cheese sauteed with onion, Bell paper, tomato, and house special chili sauce
Yarsa Green Mix Salad
Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes with light balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Lentil Soup
Spiced lentil soup garnished with vegetables.
Nepali Noodle Soup
Nepali wai wai noodle soup.
Tandoori chicken salad
Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes with light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. topping with well roasted tandoori chicken.
Tandoori Salmon salad
Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes with light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. topping with well tandoori Salmon
Tandoori Shrimp salad
Organic green mix, medley of cucumber, lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes with light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. topping with Tandoori Shrimp
Soup and Salad
Yarsa Favorites
Nepali Goat Curry
Bone in goat meat cooked with ginger, garlic, onion and Himalayan spices.
Kathmandu Chicken
Chicken cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric and more.
Butter Chicken
Strips of tandoori chicken cooked in a mild cream and butter sauce.
Bhaktapur Okra
Fresh cut okra cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and spices.
Daal Makhani
Lentils delicately spiced and sauteed with ginger and garlic.
Lumbini Aalu Cauli
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
Baigun Tarkari
Clay oven grilled eggplant mashed and cooked with spices.
Jhaneko Daal/ daal tadka
Assorted yellow lentils tempered with cumin and spices.
Chana Aalu
Spicy garbanzo beans with potato.
Chana Paneer
Spicy garbanzo with paneer.
Butter Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese in cream tomato sauce.
Daal Saag
Fresh spinach cooked with lentil.
Chana Masala
Garbanzo Beans with Onion, Ginger, garlic, tomato and homemade masala
Matter Paneer
Green peas, homemade cottage cheese cubes with onion, ginger, garlic and spices
Aloo Matter
Potatoes, Green peas and ginger, garlic, onion sauce and spices
Saag Tofu
Fresh spinach, Tofu, herbs and spices (can be made vegan on request)
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach, Homemade Paneer cheese, light cream and house grind herb and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Clay oven roasted chicken, tomato, cream, fenugreek and spices
Chicken vindaloo
boneless dark meat chicken cubes cooked with potato and special homemade spicy sauce
Lamb Vindaloo
bonelss lamb cube cooked with potato and homemade special spicy sauce and herbs
Chana saag
garbanzo beans, fresh spinach, onion, ginger, garlic and spices. can be vegan on request
Himalayan Ginger Garlic Curry
Traditional curry dish of Nepal, carefully seasoned with an exotic blend of curry spices.
Almonds Cashew Curry
Moderately mild cream or coconut milk sauce cooked with cashew, almonds and homemade masala with choice of your protein.
Tikka masala
1 of our most popular dishes, simmered in creamy tomatoes, butter sauce flavored with dry fenugreek leaves.
Hot and Sour Curry
A spicy dish made using a unique blend of hot, aromatic spices and vinegar to giveit a distinct flavor.
Saag Curry
Fresh spinach cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices and cream or coconut milk.
Yarsa Curries
Biryani Specialities
Goat Biryani (Chef Recomended)
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with Bone In Goat delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with chicken delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with lamb delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Mixed Veg Tofu Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and tofu delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Salmon Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with Fresh Salmon delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with white Shrimp delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Paneer Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with Paneer (homemade cheese) delicately spiced with homemade biryani masala served with homemade raita.
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Boneless seasoned chicken with a mild yogurt- cream herb marinade and roasted in tandoori
Tandoori Chicken (House Special)
Bone in. Chicken leg pieces marinated with homemade spices and grilled in Tandoori oven.
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh Salmon marinated in chefs special spice blend, cooked in the tandoor.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp marinated in chefs special spice blend, cooked in the tandoor
Lamb Tandoori
lamb meat marinated with fresh yogurt, garlic, ginger and spices, skewered and cooked in our tandoor, served over onion, bell paper.
Tandoor Specialities (BBQ)
Rice and Naan Bread
Basmati Rice
Pulau Rice
basmati rice with vegetables, nuts and raisins
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Onion Naan
Garlic cheese Naan
Alu Pratha
whole wheat bread stuffed with spice potato
Tandoori Roti
whole wheat bread
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings in rose flavored sugar syrup
Rasmalai
Sweet cheese patty with milk cream syrup
Almond Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Traditional rice pudding made with basmati rice, whole milk, almond, cashew, sugar
Dessert
SIdes
Raita
Papadam
Gluten free crispy lentil wafers
Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Tamarind Sauce
Mixed Pickle
Soda
Mango Lassi
Sparkling Water
Water Bottle
Masala Chai
Tea from Nepal with milk and spices
Ginger Ale
Bruce Cost ginger Ale is delicious, sparkling and rich with whole ginger, long enjoyed with digestive comfort (12oz)
Drinks
Bubbly Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Benvolio Prosecco
Bottle. Friuli, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
La Vielille Ferme Sparkling
Bottle. Bruit Rose, France. Must be 21 to purchase.
CambriaChardonnay
Bottle. Katherines Vineyard, Santa MariaValley, CA. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle. Mantanzas, Creek, Sonoma, CA. Must be 21 to purchase.
Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Bottle. Friuli, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
August Kesseler "R" Kebinett Riseling
Bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
White Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Red Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Murphy Goode Pinot Noir
Bottle. California. Must be 21 to purchase.
Calina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Bottle. Valle Central, Chile. Must be 21 to purchase.
Edmeades Zinfandel
Bottle. Medocino County, CA. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas
Bottle. 12 oz. Petaluma, CA. Must be 21 to purchase.
22 oz. Taj Mahal
Bottle. India. Must be 21 to purchase.
11 oz. Taj Mahal
Bottle. India. Must be 21 to purchase.
Fort Point Kolsch Style Ale
4.6% alc/vol. Can. Must be 21 to purchase.
Fort Point Villager Pale Ale
6.3% alc/vol. Can. Must be 21 to purchase.