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SciEats A SCICOOK EATERY
Now open in North Park

Indian roots. Global flavors. Food with purpose.

Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options are available.

$10 Balanced Lunch

Dine in or takeoutTue–Sat · 10 AM–1 PMCash in person: $10 + taxCredit card surcharge applies

Order Online — $13

SciEats Dinner

Dine-in or takeoutFri–Sun, 5–8 PM

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Food with purpose

What is SciEats?

SciEats is an Indian-rooted, globally inspired restaurant in North Park operated by SciCook, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We prepare flavorful food with attention to nutritional balance, thoughtful ingredients, and transparency, as a sliding-scale eatery: affordable prices for everyone, with special discounts to make nutritious meals accessible to all. We also offer catering and meal plans. SciCook’s free All In Community Meals and nutrition education are supported by donations, grants, and community partners, and every meal you enjoy at SciEats helps build a lasting source of support for that work.

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A Taste of SciEats

Explore a sample of Indian-rooted and globally inspired dishes prepared at SciEats. Selections may appear on our $10 Balanced Lunch or regular SciEats menu and are subject to availability.

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Carrot Halwa, a warm Indian carrot pudding dessert, at SciEats
vegetarian

Carrot Halwa

Slow-cooked grated carrots, cardamom, milk, and a measured touch of ghee — the dessert you remember from a wedding, dialed back for a weeknight.

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Fermented Lentil Pakora, crispy Indian lentil fritters, at SciEats
vegan

Fermented Lentil Pakora

A reimagined pakora: fermented overnight for a gentle tang and deeper flavor, then pan-fried in a thin slick of oil rather than deep-fried.

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SciEats Chicken Tikka Masala served with basmati rice, whole-wheat roti, and rainbow salad.
vegan

SciEats Tikka Masala

Your choice of chicken, paneer, or vegan kabab, marinated in house spices, charred, then folded into a tomato gravy with a touch of non-dairy cream.

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SciEats

3725 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104

$10 Balanced Lunch

Tuesday–Saturday · 10 AM–1 PM

Casual dine-in or takeout

SciEats Dinner

Friday–Sunday, 5–8 PM

Dine-in or takeout

Get Directions ↗ Call 619-666-5240

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