Khamsa Restaurant
#25 in USA
#2 in San Francisco
Restaurant
- 1503 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Company Description
Khamsa is bringing contemporary Moroccan food to the San Francisco food scene. The focus is traditional flavors juxtaposed with clean, locally sourced ingredients and a light California culinary twist. Located at the corner of 15th and South Van Ness, Khamsa is serving its fare in a location that is both vibrant and intimate.
Review & Rating
Really really good. The food is great. I had the khamsa (kale, goat cheese, date) salad and the duck tajim. The salad was perfection, easy enough to replicate at home with good ingredients. The duck had almonds, apricots and figs - delicious. The duck was not gamey, thank goodness. For dessert I was coaxed into the honey cake, it was underwhelming. After the honey cake was described and I agreed to it was I told the baklava is made to order... Something tells me that would have been waaaaaaaay better as the honey cake was a non-sweet dessert, and I was in the mood for a sweet dessert. The only reason I did not give it a 5 was because the service was awkward. I was a lone diner and arrived 35 minutes before closing and was looked at up and down before they agreed to seat me, though the place was more than half empty. It was a weird interaction. When ordering dinner I felt rushed and tested as if to prove my intentions. Again very subjective but valid nonetheless as I have rarely been made to feel this way.
Amazing restaurant with unique tastes and amazing embiance. I would definitely go back.
Good marrocan food. Liked Fish Tangine, Okra and the desert. Prices are decent, service was good all in all good experience
Wonderful authentic Moroccan delicacies. You will want to order the entire menu. The bastiya is amazing.
This cozy place offers some really tasty food. We tried the kofta, olives, couple for lamb entrees and baklava. And they were all delicious with us craving for more. The portion sizes are perfect, allowing to enjoy more dishes. Some might say its small in comparison to American standards, but that what's great about it. They also had some wines from Palestine and the west bank, I tried a Merlot from Palestine and really enjoyed it. 👍👍
Perfect meal in SF that didn't break the bank! Wonderful service and a beautiful space on an unassuming block of 15th street. Highly recommend for Moroccan food and neck and neck with Aicha for best Moroccan in the city. Came with a friend on a Friday night-they take reservations and I would recommend making one because they were pretty full by 6:30. We sat at the gorgeous bar and ordered the Khamsa kale salad, lamb merguez, chicken tangine and a side of flatbread to share. Plenty of food for the both of us! I also ordered the mint tea and my friend got a glass of their rose which was presented beautifully. Everything was flavorful and delicious! The lamb merguez was my favorite bite and my friend said she really liked the tangine. Food is served and presented thoughtfully in beautiful/colorful bowls and the servers were so kind and efficient.
Great flavors, really nice little restaurant. Definitely want to come back
The food here was all very flavorful and beautifully prepared. We came here with high expectations, but Khamsa exceeded them by far! The honey lamb dish is what dreams are made of. We're delighted this place is so close to our new home. We will be back here over and over!
The food was AMAZING. Fresh and delicious. The staff is warm, inviting and knowledgeable about the menu. We will be coming back for sure!
Food was not not great, but not horrible. Honestly was not too impressed with the meal considering the price. The interior design though was nice and the place has a nice ambiance.
One of the best meals I’ve water in SF! The presentation and restaurant are both beautiful! The flavors are amazing and the portions are enough to take some home for later. Come for lunch or for dinner and leave satisfied with a nice vibe!
Really really good. The food is great. I had the khamsa (kale, goat cheese, date) salad and the duck tajim. The salad was perfection, easy enough to replicate at home with good ingredients. The duck had almonds, apricots and figs - delicious. The duck was not gamey, thank goodness. For dessert I was coaxed into the honey cake, it was underwhelming. After the honey cake was described and I agreed to it was I told the baklava is made to order... Something tells me that would have been waaaaaaaay better as the honey cake was a non-sweet dessert, and I was in the mood for a sweet dessert. The only reason I did not give it a 5 was because the service was awkward. I was a lone diner and arrived 35 minutes before closing and was looked at up and down before they agreed to seat me, though the place was more than half empty. It was a weird interaction. When ordering dinner I felt rushed and tested as if to prove my intentions. Again very subjective but valid nonetheless as I have rarely been made to feel this way.
Perfect meal in SF that didn't break the bank! Wonderful service and a beautiful space on an unassuming block of 15th street. Highly recommend for Moroccan food and neck and neck with Aicha for best Moroccan in the city. Came with a friend on a Friday night-they take reservations and I would recommend making one because they were pretty full by 6:30. We sat at the gorgeous bar and ordered the Khamsa kale salad, lamb merguez, chicken tangine and a side of flatbread to share. Plenty of food for the both of us! I also ordered the mint tea and my friend got a glass of their rose which was presented beautifully. Everything was flavorful and delicious! The lamb merguez was my favorite bite and my friend said she really liked the tangine. Food is served and presented thoughtfully in beautiful/colorful bowls and the servers were so kind and efficient.
Wonderful authentic Moroccan delicacies. You will want to order the entire menu. The bastiya is amazing.
Great flavors, really nice little restaurant. Definitely want to come back
Amazing restaurant with unique tastes and amazing embiance. I would definitely go back.
Good marrocan food. Liked Fish Tangine, Okra and the desert. Prices are decent, service was good all in all good experience
This cozy place offers some really tasty food. We tried the kofta, olives, couple for lamb entrees and baklava. And they were all delicious with us craving for more. The portion sizes are perfect, allowing to enjoy more dishes. Some might say its small in comparison to American standards, but that what's great about it. They also had some wines from Palestine and the west bank, I tried a Merlot from Palestine and really enjoyed it. 👍👍
The food was AMAZING. Fresh and delicious. The staff is warm, inviting and knowledgeable about the menu. We will be coming back for sure!
One of the best meals I’ve water in SF! The presentation and restaurant are both beautiful! The flavors are amazing and the portions are enough to take some home for later. Come for lunch or for dinner and leave satisfied with a nice vibe!
The food here was all very flavorful and beautifully prepared. We came here with high expectations, but Khamsa exceeded them by far! The honey lamb dish is what dreams are made of. We're delighted this place is so close to our new home. We will be back here over and over!
Food was not not great, but not horrible. Honestly was not too impressed with the meal considering the price. The interior design though was nice and the place has a nice ambiance.
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