As a Punjabi living in San Francisco who grew up eating home cooked meals that consisted of these daals and kulcha, I have always been slightly homesick to never be able to find anything similar to the food back home. Apna Chulha is the first place in SF that has exceeded my expectations in terms of Punjabi food that gives you that home cooked feeling that many restaurants fail to protect. Food was insanely good, and also super spicy (Pro tip: 9/11 is SPICY spicy)! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone and everyone.
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Bobby S
5 contributions
1/29/25
• DoorDash order
Loved the Dal Makhani however Aloo Goobi had big pcs of Gobhi, suggest to either have small pcs and also cooking it a little more so it is a little more cooked. Mango Lassi was good. Paratha and Roti was good. Just the right amount of spice to call it spicy. I enjoyed it so will order again for sure.
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Rachel R
3 contributions
12/28/24
• DoorDash order
The flavors are good, but it's wildly overpriced for the small amount of food. Chicken Coconut Curry is $18 but included only 6 bit-sized pieces of chicken. the Navratan Korma is nearly all gravy.
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Bobby S
5 contributions
11/19/24
• DoorDash order
The only reason for 4 star is because the Chana Masla had a lot of oil. Please make it less oily and you will have fans of this dish. The flavor of the Chana Masla and Dal Makhani was good. When asked for spicy it had the right amount to call it "spicy". Not very thrilled with Chapati or Paratha, but liked it and will order again for sure,
if less oil then it will be a 5 Star!
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Howard S
Local Expert • 74 contributions
12/18/24
• DoorDash order
I feel bad leaving such a low review for a new business, but it was just not good. (aside from the Panner Makhani and Dal.) Hydrabi Vegetable is literally dried apricots, potato cubes and dried onions. Fish Pakora was soggy and fishy. Will try again with different dishes down the road. Many better Indian options in the Mission.
