Incredible birthday dinner for my family - though they didn't catch it was a birthday, I did see…read moreother tables get candles. The food was incredible - very unique and creative fusion dishes. My favorite was were the corn tartlet, Lu ruo lasagna, scallion croissant, and the Wagyu was great. Very quiet and nice inside with attentive servers. The price was reasonable for four of us

First time here, was lucky to get the only available reservation time 8:45pm on Thursday evening to…read morecelebrate birthday. I was concerned that the restaurant closes at 9pm. I left a voicemail and the manager returned my call assuring me we will get the full experience and we did! It was the restaurant manager who made our meal an awesome one. Our server was a bit lackluster unfortunately. Hubby and I ordered cocktail drinks and 3 dishes: - Vesper: nice and strong - Yuzu: a little too tart - Hamachi (no amberjack tonight): our favorite dish - croissant loaf: a must try. The meat floss butter was a nice Taiwanese touch! - Lu Rou lasagna: Recommended by manager. It was unique! I wished the lu rou was better Overall, we enjoyed the food and the experience. Would love to return to try different dishes!

So expensive but oh so good! Had the seafood pad thai. Stacked and packed with flavor. Sweet and…read moresavory. Everything cooked to the perfect tenderness. Well done! Great ambiance. Sit outside apt inside and have a relaxing meal. Great service as well.

Overall: 4 stars…read more Always tasty on Uber Eats, so have been meaning to try this restaurant in person for a while and finally got around to it. Owned by a winner of a reality cooking competition, it makes sense why it is priced at a premium, and with that follows pleasantly attentive service, innovative dishes, and comfy seating. I found the food to be generally pleasant, and the only thing that is unpleasant is their proximity to the train station that interrupts conversation on an intervalized basis. Old Siam - I see the vision of this luxury take on an old fashioned, which is flavorally accurate. I think the garnish is a bit too simple beyond the block ice to properly convey that look. Roti Mataba - Intriguing dish as I've never seen roti used to encapsulate before, but its smart as it creates a flaky exterior that pairs incredibly well with the curry sauce. Pad See Ew - Large portion of a classic dish that is served on the lighter side but still tasty. I would clean up on the presentation though. Mango Sticky Rice - Beautiful arrangement of mango sticky rice that shows great knife skills of the mango. You can see the heart shape starting to form of the sticky rice as well, which is beautiful. I think it coild be even more advantageous to use rose to dye for a more warming color palette. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

My wife picked Tamarine for my early birthday celebration dinner. The restaurant was packed on a…read moreSaturday night but we snagged a 7pm reservation during Labor Day weekend. The restaurant is lively and loud, with walls adorned with cool art highlighting Vietnamese culture. The menu and prices reflect the upscale nature of the cuisine - you can have Wagyu for Pho or Shaking Beef. It reminds me of Slanted Door in San Ramon, only Tamarine has better food and selections: 1. Shaking Beef - a must-get dish, and the default filet mignon beef cooked medium is still super soft and juicy. 2 Chicken wontons - the appetizer is a riff on the Sichuan style red chili oil pork wontons and is just as good. The ground chicken really works here. 3 Green Papaya Salad is okay, but the standout it the beef jerky which is excellent - our 6yo gobbled all of it. 4. Clay Pot Cod - super flakey, soft and moist and packed with sweet-savory flavors. A luxurious fish best eaten with Jasmine rice, which comes nicely steamed in a large banana leaf. 5. The Hoisin-Land Chops cooked medium were good, but still somewhat fatty with some pink parts. Maybe medium well would have been better. 6. Basil Tofu - excellent appetizer - crispy soft tofu and aromatic crispy basil leaves. 7. Roti Banh Mi - basically a buttery, crispy Roti with curry-like dip - no beef flavors or pickled elements. Its beyond me what its called Banh Mi. 8. Lastly, save room for dessert - a slice of Hojicha Burnt Creme Cheese Cake with Strawberry Compote. Thick, creamy, and hint of green tea and definitely shareable with three people. Highly recommend for a dinner splurge in Palo Alto. They have a good sized parking lot in the back of the restaurant.

A beautiful restaurant with an upscale atmosphere, but the guest experience needs more attention to…read morethe basics. Tamirine has a beautiful, sophisticated dining room and the food presentation fits the upscale Vietnamese concept. However, the experience starts before a guest ever sits down, and that is where management has an opportunity to improve. When guests arrive, they should be greeted promptly and acknowledged, rather than left waiting outside, especially in the heat. Even if the restaurant is not ready to seat them immediately, a simple greeting such as, "Welcome, we'll be right with you," goes a long way. It communicates that the guest has been seen and that the team is in control. This is also where strong SOPs and management follow-through become important. For an upscale restaurant, the arrival and greeting process should be clearly defined: who greets the guest, how quickly they should be acknowledged, what happens when there is a wait, and how guests are communicated with while they wait. SOPs only work when management consistently trains, observes, coaches, and enforces them. Having procedures written down is not enough. Leaders need to make sure the team is actually executing them during every shift, particularly during busy periods. The restaurant has the setting and concept to deliver a premium experience. The next step is making sure the service standards consistently match the environment and price point. Management should remember: the guest experience begins at the front door, not when the food reaches the table.

we had a late night in San Jose. this place was on our way.we arrived a bit late , but they…read morewelcomed us in. Attended us right away explained the menu to us. We were so hungry we just started ordering different dishes from the menu, not knowing what family style. I wound up ordering the Mapo tofu, boy when I tell you that thing was spicy! And I like spice I couldn't even touch it. I decided to take it home with me. Everything else was delicious. The owner came out and explained to us every single dish. The restaurant was kind of quiet since we were the last one there but reasonable prices. I'm definitely going back.

Really nice experience here with my family!…read more Good - each dish was high quality - especially like the honey walnut prawns and the tomato egg noodles - very savory and crunchy - The portion sizes are large! Super full at the end - The waiters are really nice and friendly especially if you speak Chinese - super quiet and good for catching up here, modern ambiance Bad Pretty expensive overall Wait time was a bit more long Overall this was a really nice time and especially with a large group!

I'm not a huge going-out-to-breakfast person. Breakfast out usually tastes overly greasy and a bit…read moreflavorless and has fruit that texture of styrofoam. But after an early-morning appointment at Stanford, I was looking for a place to sit down and eat for a while--and I'm so glad I chose Sweet Maple. I had two scrambled eggs, which were cooked perfectly, and the brussels sprouts and potato mix was so good that I'm still thinking about it. It was savory and lightly salted and caramelized in all the right ways. I also had the Millionaire's bacon, which wasn't overly sweet and perfect with my breakfast. The ambiance is friendly and professional, and the decor shows that it's a bit more of an upscale place--which was reflected in the service I received.

overall: 4/5…read more blueberry mochi waffle: 3/5, not as chewy as i want it to be.. i always order when i get it here but today wasn't so good ahi salad: 5/5, would order this one next time i come! very fresh, basically a poke bowl without rice burrata citrus salad: 4/5, very taste would recommend getting the grilled shrimp to it

Food was good and so was the service. The service was fast as well, would recommend to anyone in…read morethe area

Nom nom nom nom I've door dashed here more than I care to…read moreadmit so let me break it down: - get the xiao long bal - get the siu mai - get the pork buns to go - finish off with the egg tarts If I have a chance I'll definitely try to dine in !

The beef tongue was absolutely delicious! We ordered two servings, but the second one wasn't as…read moregood as the first--it was a bit tougher. The ramen and the beef rice bowl were both very tasty as well. However, the beef was a little too rare and had a strong bloody taste. We hope it can be cooked a bit more next time. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!

Came here with my friends who've been here before. Beautiful and earthy aesthetic. Service was…read morechill. We ordered: - Poke nachos: Poke wasn't notable. Wonton chips were great. Feel like can't go wrong with this appetizer. - Wagyu steak and garlic rice: Really tasty and what they're known for. Next time, I'd really like to try it with uni on top - Two-way pork: Sauces were really good but the pork was unfortunately too dry for my liking Overall, this is still a really solid spot and I wouldn't be opposed to coming back.

A bit of a late post, but we had our wedding dinner here in December. The event was last minute as…read morethe goal was to have my mom join before she couldn't anymore, so this was incredibly meaningful. We kept it small and intimate (12 people) and Michelle was absolutely fantastic with answering all my questions and making sure everything went smoothly. We reserved a portion of the outdoor area with a few dividers, and the staff were kind and accommodating. The family loved the food - in fact, it was the first time I had seen my mom eaten so much in a very long time. The noodles were my favorite :) We had come here a few times before and all were great times, but very special shout out to the staff here. Thanks for making that evening special for me, my husband, and our family.

Unfortunately we were disappointed by the quality of food. We were expecting dishes with a more…read moreheavier taste profile of Indonesia but we felt that it was more Chinese/Western based. We tried the sea bass which we had to ask to give back because it was really not what we expected. The fish filet itself was dry and did not taste fresh, it was very different than what was detailed in the menu and there was a broth under the filet. I don't know, we just weren't expecting a fish soup. Next, we tried the crispy pork and mie goreng with high expectations, and instead we were disappointed yet again. I think we will try to explore other Southeast asian cuisines. Thank you!

Ok we went back and Yall Got to Try to Carrot Cake Dessert! (If they have it...). It actually is…read morereal healthy caked carrot, not like you're thinking, but it's made good with spices and talent! The momo's were delicious! And we also got the bison jerky plate again, which is kinda what I want here . We're gonna be back!

Love all the flavors!…read more We ordered: Dal that khana set chicken $27.99 - a very interesting presentation but the actual chicken curry is just a tiny bowl so I dunno about the value of this item. Chhoila chicken Momo 10 pcs $19.98 -- I was warned about the spice level that this can be really spicy and in actuality, it's not that spicy -- so if you're used to eating spicy food, you'll enjoy this dumpling. For reviewers who didn't enjoy the momos, it's probably because they ordered a plain version. Timur chicken $18.99 - this one was the highlight! Has that numbing Sichuan pepper -- simply delicious! Buffalo jhaneko sekuwa set $23.99 - spicy and flavorful. My only critique is that there wasn't enough buffalo Service was polite. Wait was 15 minutes for dishes to arrive to the table. Ambiance is typical dark vibe. I love the comfortable booth seating. Not crowded at all at 3pm on a Friday. Parking was about a block away. Total bill was $99.25 for 4 dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed most of the flavors and my overall experience was good but the portions for the meat are rather small so I have to mark down a star for overall value.

Came for a date night and it was spectacular. My wife and I were blown away at the creativity of…read moreeach dish. Not your normal traditional omakase. This one is way better with the topping pairing with each fish so the flavors are never boring and not everything just tastes like fish. We really like that concept. Shout out to our chef, Tony! He was amazing and it was very pleasant to chat with him. Definitely recommend him and will request him next time. He made the night and experience well worth it.

Visited Robin in Menlo Park for the first time this past week! Been to SF a few times. Went on a…read moreWednesday at 5:30pm and sat at the counter with a friend. Highly recommend booking counter seating because you get to watch the chefs up close. One thing that sets Robin apart that I love is that you get to choose how much you want to spend. The lowest was $119 and I think they went up to $219(?) So if you aren't that hungry, you can stay in the $119 low end range. You will get a few less courses or you might miss a few things like a scallop dish. My friend and I asked for $150 which I think was about 15-16 courses. I was stuffed after so I'm glad I didn't go higher. They had some new combinations for the nigiri and some that I've tried before at the SF location. Everything is delicious and tastes fresh, but my faves are anything with uni, the lean tuna with Wagyu butter/sauce on top, salmon with truffle, and of course the famous Wagyu with foie gras snow! The foie gras makes you want to lick your plate. So rich and tasty. Food is 5/5, but service here is also a big 5/5. Everyone is so friendly. They offered to hang up our backpacks in their closet since we came from the office. Your water glass will never reach empty. My hot tea was complimentary which was a pleasant surprise when I got my check! The vibe is similar to SF, but I think their music is played at a lower volume. They usually play some good throwback 90's hip hop if I remember correctly. The bathroom is a vibe, plus they have a bidet. My friend and I celebrated late bdays, so they gave us a candle with our desserts and a complimentary drink. A sweet wine for my friend who had a glass of wine with her dinner and a NA shiso sparkling drink for me since they noticed I wasn't drinking. It's the small details that show how much thought is put into the great service here. Thank you for a great meal! Can't wait to come back!