Besharam

My parents were in town for the weekend of Diwali and we figured we would finally try out Besharam after months of wanting to. They had a special menu which we didn't order from BUT even with a smaller a la cart menu, we had an amazing time. The service is great, with the right amount of both follow-up and space. Its a little bit pricey but honestly, some of the uniqueness is worth it. The vibe is also very new yet old at the same time, and I found myself picking out plenty of pieces of decor that I know my grandma has, or that I know we used growing up which was a nice touch. Plus, plenty of parking. Now the food. They have a decent wine selection and we had a few cocktails that were very tasty but back to the food. The drunken pani puri is a refreshing start and the puris were SO crun

I've been to Besharam several times now and always enjoy getting the price fix menu. I normally don't go for those sorts of bougie/omakase restaurants in SF, but I think this one is always worth the price. The presentation is gorgeous and the dishes are always interesting iterations of authentic dishes or unique fusions. I loved the Kulchas with mole sauce and the Chole from their a la carte menu. The most recent visit I had the Serradura parfait and it was amazing!

The undhiyo pie here was the highlight - right balance of spices and really delicious. We enjoyed the unique combinations and the service but for us it’s a one time visit as we can get authentic gujrati food in the Bay Area at more affordable prices. I would still recommend this restaurant for a more modern take on indian food and for an occasion/date.

Went here for Valentine’s day! They have more spaces if you call than are shown online. The venue is slightly cramped, but we got a seat right by the kitchen, and you can see them making the food right there! Chef Heena was also there, vetting every plate. It was awesome to see the level of perfection and detail she puts into her craft. The food we got was a prix fixe, and came out to 240 for 2 people since a 22% gratuity was added, so be wary! The food was filling and they gave enough to have leftovers, which is rare for a bougier place like this. My favorite dish was the shreekhand cheesecake, but the kofta was also good! Overall solid menu that does Guju food well (as approved by my date)

Creative chai with rose syrup that we liked. Masala mushroom to begin was a bomb! Loved every bit of it. The khadi-bhindi, again creative but the raw garlic in there overpowered the dish to an extent we hardly ate any of it. Definitely have had softer/smoother malai koftas.