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Diwali Deliciousness: This SF Restaurant's Menu Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance

Rangoli made using stencil on Diwali festival celebration.

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance at Besharam, San Francisco’s hotspot for mind-blowing vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Chef Heena Patel is serving up a Diwali menu that’s not just a meal, it’s a flavor revolution. Nestled in the artsy Dogpatch neighborhood, Besharam is transforming traditional Gujarati cuisine into a California-inspired feast that’ll make your Instagram followers seriously jealous.

A Flavor Journey Like No Other

Imagine starting your meal with a kachori that’s basically a work of art - a fried pastry topped with fresh herbs and crispy potato straws that’ll make you forget everything you thought you knew about appetizers. Then comes a mind-blowing take on grilled cheese and tomato soup, reimagined as a five-cheese samosa swimming in a guava-tomato soup that’ll make your comfort food dreams come true.

Spice, Spice, Baby

The main course is where things get seriously delicious. We’re talking paneer korma that’s so rich and spicy it’ll make your taste buds sing, and a dal made with five different legumes that tastes like a holiday in a bowl. Pro tip: don’t skip the house chutneys and that seasonal apple chutney.

Sweet Endings

Cap off this culinary journey with a cardamom rice pudding topped with poached pear - because why settle for basic desserts? This Diwali menu runs through October 19th, with tickets at $95 per person. Optional wine pairing? Yes, please.

Reservations are your golden ticket to flavor town, so don’t sleep on this epic dining experience.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: SFist