Nirvana – Indian
Nirvana transports guests into a sensory tapestry of Indian spice, where the crackle of crispy kale kanda baji and the aromatic steam of chicken dum biriyani fill the air with irresistible warmth. Communal tables come alive with vibrant platters of street-style chaat and tender lamb boti kebabs, offering a soulful journey that balances the fiery punch of Madras curry with the velvety comfort of classic butter chicken.
Deming Street https://nirvanawoodstock.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Nirvana
Dairy-Free at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baingan Bartha, Malabar Meen Curry and Roti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Sauce, Kachumber Salad and Aloo Gobi Saag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tadka Daal, Baingan Bartha and Malabar Meen Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Lamb Chops and English Rose. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lal Maas, Cucumber Raita and Saffron Blossom. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Chicken, Lal Maas and Cucumber Raita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baingan Bartha, Roti and Ginger Mojito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nirvana
Nirvana in San Francisco has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tadka Daal, Baingan Bartha and Garlic Naan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nirvana
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Dum Biriyani | 50.3 g | 44.7 g |
| Tadka Daal | 15.3 g | 28.6 g |
| Sea Bass Tandoori | 13.1 g | 23 g |
| Malabar Meen Curry | 69.7 g | 17.4 g |
| Tandoori Lamb Chops | 16.3 g | 16.5 g |
| English Rose | 13.2 g | 15.4 g |
| Chicken Vindaloo | 3 g | 14 g |
| Baingan Bartha | 40.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Tandoori Chicken | 10.8 g | 12.7 g |
| Kachumber Salad | 48.5 g | 11.6 g |
| Chai Whiskey Sour | 55.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Roti | 38.3 g | 9.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the delectable main courses and pleasant environment, frequently noting how the inviting atmosphere enhances a family meal. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable service staff who are praised for their attentive care and regular check-ins throughout the dining experience. Guests consistently enjoy the high-quality flavors and warm hospitality, with many expressing a desire to return and explore more of the menu's offerings.
Menu
Starters
- Kale Kanda Baji - $12: Crispy fritters with sweet onions, fresh kale, and herbs in a fragrant chickpea batter, served with minted yogurt dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Masala Dosa - $15: Traditional South Indian crisp and tender crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes with fresh curry leaves, served with coconut chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chili Garlic Shrimp - $13: Shrimp marinated in ginger and garlic, seared with chili peppers and curry leaves, finished with fresh lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Boti Kebab - $13: Tender chunks of lamb marinated overnight in spiced yogurt and baked in the tandoori oven Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaat for the Table - $25: Collection of Indian street food favorites including Pani Puri and Samosa Chaat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kachumber Salad - $12: Chopped cucumber, tomato, and onions, dressed with chili and coriander-seasoned lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takkaali Rasam - $10: Traditional South Indian soup of fresh tomatoes and morels, with fresh curry leaves and aromatic tempered spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) - $22: Tandoori-grilled chicken simmered in a velvet tomato sauce enriched with butter, kashmiri chili and ginger-garlic paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Madras Curry - $22: Coconut milk-simmered chicken with tomatoes, tamarind, and aromatics, enriched with roasted Madras curry spices Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dum Biriyani - $22: Spiced basmati rice steamed in Hyderabadi-style dum, hidden under a kalanji-naan crust, yogurt-marinated chicken, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay laurel Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken - $22: Chicken marinated in yogurt with turmeric, dried red peppers, and fenugreek leaves; roasted on the bone with seasonal grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $23: Chicken breast simmered with potatoes in a tangy and spicy Goan sauce flavored with garlic and ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Duck - $32: Tandoori grilled duck breast in a 24-hour marinade of ground spices and yogurt with ginger, garlic, served with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Korma - $23: Braised in a mild and creamy sauce of ground cashews and almonds, seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and dried fenugreek leaves Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lal Maas - $24: Spice-rubbed lamb simmered in a deep red, smoky sauce of Mathania chilies with yogurt and garlic, finished with smoky, clove-infused ghee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Lamb Chops - $34: Tandoori grilled, grass-fed rack of lamb in a 24-hour marinade of ground cashews, yogurt, ginger, garlic, and fresh mint, served with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass Tandoori - $30: Sea Bass filet with an aromatic rub of mint, cilantro, peppers, garlic, and ginger, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Prawn Tandoori - $25: Jumbo prawns marinated in saffron-scented yogurt with ground spices, roasted in the Tandoor, served with grilled seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malabar Meen Curry - $25: Keralan fish curry, simmered in coconut milk, with tamarind, fresh curry leaves, ginger and fenugreek Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matar Paneer - $18: Homemade Punjab paneer with english peas cooked in a velvet tomato sauce with ginger, garlic, spices, dried fenugreek leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baingan Bartha - $18: South Indian smoky roasted eggplant, slowly simmered in a sauce of tamarind and aromatics, with fresh curry leaves and toasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Gobi Saag - $18: Fingerling potatoes and cauliflower, with spinach and seasonal greens, topped with a temper of onions, garlic, mustard and cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Jalfrezi & Mushrooms - $18: Slow-cooked chickpeas in a Bengali ginger and garlic-scented hot fry sauce with sweet and hot peppers, and mixed local mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $18: Handmade Punjabi paneer dumplings with ground vegetables simmered in a cashew, almond sauce with turmeric and fenugreek leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cucumber Raita - $4: Homemade yogurt with shredded cucumber and roasted cumin Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $8: North Indian black lentils simmered with ginger, garlic, and garam masala, enriched with heavy cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tadka Daal - $8: Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, and turmeric, finished with garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds, red chili and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chutney - $4: Bengali sweet-style chutney made of green mango simmered with spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Hot Pickle - $4: Spicy chutney made with tart green mango and chilies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Hot Sauce - $4: Homemade hot sauce with blend chilies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
Breads
- Plain Dosa - $10: Crispy crepe made with a traditional sourdough batter of rice and dals, served with chutney and sambar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Plain Naan - $5: Classic Punjabi flatbread made with yeasted white flour dough enriched with eggs and milk, topped with melted butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $6: Classic Punjab bread topped with melted butter, toasted garlic, and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Onion Kulcha - $10: Punjabi naan stuffed with onions and green chilies, topped with truffle oil and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $5: Unleavened whole-wheat bread baked in Tandoori oven Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Chai Whiskey Sour - $18: House-infused chai syrup, egg white, lemon, Hudson rye whiskey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mango Chili Margarita - $16: Captain tequila, mango pulp, green chilis, Grand Marnier, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Ginger Mojito - $16: Barton rum, ginger, lime juice, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Crimson Manhattan - $17: Hudson rye whiskey, Italian vermouth, cherry juice, smoked cherry bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Saffron Blossom - $17: House infused cardamom & saffron gin, les vergers boiron passion fruit, lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- English Rose - $16: Hendricks gin, rose water, cardamom bitters, lemon juice, grapefruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Martini - $16: Titos vodka, lychee juice, lime juice, lychee fruit
- Chocolate Martini - $16: French chocolate liqueur, vanilla Stoli vodka, Kahlua, chocolate shavings
Frequently Asked Questions about Nirvana
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Nirvana offers a pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere suitable for special occasions, with reviewers highlighting attentive service and high-quality flavors.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Nirvana is unique for its extensive dietary inclusivity, vibrant street-style chaat, and attentive service within an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Nirvana supports extensive diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, halal, paleo, dairy-free, and low-carb options across its Indian menu.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Nirvana accommodates mixed dietary needs with communal platters and diverse options including vegan Tadka Daal, keto-friendly Tandoori Duck, and gluten-free Lamb Korma.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience Nirvana through a family meal at communal tables, enjoying street-style chaat and main courses served by attentive, knowledgeable staff.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nirvana has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the high-quality flavors and attentive service.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Indian dishes including biriyani, tandoori, and curries, accommodating over thirty-five dietary preferences from vegan to keto.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Nirvana do not mention any main concerns, instead highlighting delectable main courses, pleasant atmosphere, and attentive service.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Families and groups seeking attentive service and diverse dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Nirvana is family-friendly, offering an inviting atmosphere for communal meals and attentive service staff who ensure a pleasant dining experience.
- Is Nirvana dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nirvana has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baingan Bartha, Malabar Meen Curry and Roti.
- What can I eat at Nirvana on a dairy-free diet?
- Baingan Bartha, Malabar Meen Curry and Roti carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nirvana have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Baingan Bartha and Roti.
- Is Nirvana gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nirvana?
- Chicken Dum Biriyani, at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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