Since the S's returned to the 50th early in the morning, I didn't pre-plan any meals other than our dinner at Seven Hills. Therefore we walked up Fillmore to see what was open - The Grove already had a crowd getting their morning java so we continued up the street. Hey, what's that Indian restaurant that seems to be open?... and it serves American breakfasts. Might as well give it a spin. And that's how we ended up at Mehfil.
The Mrs didn't feel like ordering authentic Indian faire for breakfast so she had the traditional toast, omelet and breakfast potatoes (though she did have it with a mango lassi).
I decided to sample the authentic cuisine so I started with the traditional samosa or spiced pea and potato fried dumplings. They were quite good but also spicy enough to start that little waterfall from my noggin. They were also quite large, about the size of baseballs.
I also sampled the Gobhi Paratha or spiced cauliflower stuffed into a thin bread about tthe thickness of store bought pita bread. This was served with a spiced relish and a yogurt dip. A nice blend of spices and perfect with the yogurt dip.
And this was served with Chhole or spiced chickpea "stew". A nice blend of spices but not too hot.
Though the Mrs stuck by her usual American breakfast, she does want to return for lunch or dinner for Mehfil's Indian cuisine someday.
Mehfil Indian Cuisine & Bar
2301 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 614-1010
Open every day from 8:00am to 10:00pm
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