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Pakwan Restaurant

Pakistani, Vegan Curries

Worth ordering: Saag dal

Try the saag dal, which a vegan reviewer specifically enjoyed.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Order roti if you want bread with your meal, and confirm naan ingredients directly with staff.
  • Ask for vegetable curries without dairy; reviewers recommend the chana masala and mixed vegetable curry made vegan.
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  • Expect counter ordering and quick service; reviewers say portions are generous and work well for sharing.
  • Ask about spice levels, as reviewers note that many dishes are spicy.

People mention

Biryani, chana masala and curry.

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Also garlic naan, mix vegetable curry, roti, aloo mutter and aloo palak.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for fast service, affordable and generous portions.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, friendly service, attentive service, good value, cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Pakwan serves Pakistani and Indian curries, biryani, and tandoori dishes in a casual, counter-service setting. Vegan diners can request several vegetable dishes without dairy; reviewers particularly recommend saag dal, and the menu labels vegan items, though reports conflict about whether naan can be made vegan.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Pakwan Restaurant · dine-in · 12 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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3182 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–23:00
Tuesday
11:00–23:00
Wednesday
11:00–23:00
Thursday
11:00–23:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–23:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
chickpeas, lentils

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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