Editor-at-Large

Sara Deseran

Jalebi Street in the Upper Haight has top-notch chaat, as well as  a sweet spiral of sugar that's arguably the country's best.

Crumbl, who? This tiny outpost takes the humble cookie to new heights with South Asian flavors.

The city has always had an impressive Indian dining scene, but  new, upscale restaurants are pushing things to the next level.

Aaha is where the Indian aunties and uncles know to go for a taste of home. And our writer, too. 

Tiya's tiger shrimp is a killer. Plus: the Mission’s best neighborhood spot and a salad with a waterfront view.