This was probably one of the best last-minute decisions I've made. We had to make some last-minute reservations for Mother's Day and we chose Aurum. I'm so glad we chose this restaurant because the food was actually so good. And the reason I can say this with confidence is because I had my mom, aunt, and uncle, who are not easy to please that were actually praising the food and the flavors. Trust me that is not an easy compliment to get especially from Indian people who swear that the best food is homemade food. The restaurant has a very nice ambience and would make a great place for a family/friend dinner and even a fine dining dinner date. read more

Aurum - Lamb Chops 2 pcs - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Wow everything is so flavorful and delicious! We got the butter chicken, "GOAT," "Mushies," "Mr. Potato," the cauliflower, the Dal Makhani, the Tandoori Salmon, and a Mango Lassi. Must get: The Potato Chaat, the Cauliflower, the "Mushies" and the Mango Lassi. The Potato Chaat and the cauliflower are the perfect appetizers. Really light but packed with so much flavor. The cauliflower dish here is the best cauliflower dish I've had at any restaurant. It's phenomenal. The "Mushies" is a Mushroom and peas pot pie. Its a really really rich and flavorful curry in a puff pastry and it goes perfectly together. They had an equivalent dish that was a chicken pot pie, so I wish that brought that back, but this dish is still really really good. The Mango Lassi is the best mango lassi I've had in norcal. I quickly finished mine and had to order another. It's really so delicious. The butter chicken is ofcourse also packed with flavor! You can't go wrong with this. The Kholapuri Goat Curry would've been one of my favorites but it's really hard to eat the meat since it's bone in. The curry was great and we ate that up very quickly, but there was so much bone in our dish and it was really hard picking out the meat from the bone. Wish it was boneless! Or atleast if there was more meat compared to bone. The salmon was whatever, we didn't eat much of it. It was good but underwhelming compared to the other amazing dishes. We had a reservation for 4, but they had us wait for ~15min past our reservation time. But they were pretty packed and it was loud. Service was great beyond that and they were very accommodating to any of our requests. read more

Aurum - Mushroom and Peas Pot Pie (left), Butter Chicken, Kholapuri Goat Curry, Ghar Ki Daal, Tandoori Salmon (right) - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Let's jump straight to food - We ordered chicken biryani and GT road chicken with garlic naan - all the preparations were 10/10 I truly enjoyed the food! It was very delicious and flavourful. There was no overpowering spices flavours as most of the Indian restaurants do. It was a nice symphony. We ordered toffy pudding for desert and it was really really good!! I can order that any day!! Definitely a keeper!! Service was good! We sat outside as the weather was really pleasant and it was a great experience! read more

Aurum continues to be one of my top 3 Indian fine dining restaurants of all time. The service here is amazing, the ambiance is great, and the food is next level! Everything is so flavorful, this is a must visit spot! read more

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Aurum is a great place for delicious contemporary Indian cuisine. I really love how creative and pretty the presentation of each dish is!! My favorite dishes are the Backwater, Basses, and Heaven Can Wait. The Backwater (chicken) is juicy and flavor, the Basses (sea bass curry) is delicious and generous in portions, and the Heaven Can Wait (Toffee Pudding) is were so good and I love how buttery and moist it is. Interiors is very vibrant with orange and turquoise, and staff was attentive and efficient read more

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My friend and I went for lunch. Three courses $30 each plus 3 sodas (no alcohol) and tip ended up at $100. For two for lunch. I started with the corn salad. It was okay. My friend has chicken tikka which was 3 pieces of chicken in a very salty sauce. Entrees were butter chicken (4 pieces of chicken) and a veggie dish. Both were in the same sauce which was very salty and little other flavor. The naan was very good. Honestly I'd rather go back to our Indian lunch buffet in MV for $20. read more

My wife and I had a free night without our kids so we decided to go to Aurum that our friends keep telling us about. Ambiance and Service: The restaurant has a very clean and nice ambiance, it has the nicest and cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen at an Indian restaurant, and the service was great (Rahul helped us and he was awesome!). Food: This restaurant you should go in with the thought to order a few dishes and share; here is what we ordered: * Starters: Meet Me Halfway (Lamb Seekh Kabob) with Roomali Roti: This was OUTSTANDING. The kabobs were small (portion was too small in my opinion) but the taste made up for the size. The chutney it came with at the bottom was DELICIOUS (and unique). The Roomali Roti was exactly as advertised (roomali is Hindi for handkerchief and it was a paper thin roti). * Mains: - I'm Not Pasta: This was VERY UNIQUE. If you like Paneer, try this. I will be honest, it looks like lasagna which confused my brain but my pallet was not confused - it was delicious paneer with a familiar taste of saag and tikka sauce! Kudos chef!! - GT Road: The flavor of this chicken curry brought me back to my days as a young boy in India...it was DELICIOUS...must have! - Spinach and Goat Cheese Kulcha: OH MY GOD! This sounded not so great on paper...so glad we ordered it - it was SO GOOD! I would recommend you order two orders - one to just eat by itself (it is delightful by itself) and one to dip and break and eat with your mains...I can't stop thinking about this one - very good creation chef!! We will be back -- likely with our kids this time or not :) read more

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Solid place, great location in Los Altos downtown. Not too big of a place, but has a great atmosphere that makes for a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant strikes a nice balance between upscale and approachable, perfect for a special occasion or when you're craving elevated Indian cuisine. The waiters were helpful too, and food didn't take too long! 5/5 Potato Chaat was worth it. This dish offered a unique twist on traditional chaat, and the flavors were on point. The combination of textures and spices really showcased what modern Indian cuisine can do with classic street food. 5/5 Saag Paneer Lasagna was my favorite. The cheese had the perfect melt, and the spinach paired really well with the layers. This fusion dish demonstrated excellent execution, bringing together Italian comfort food with Indian flavors seamlessly. The richness was balanced beautifully, and every bite was satisfying. 4.5/5 Jackfruit Kofta was also great. The flavors were complex and well-developed, though my main critique was that the balls were slightly dry. Despite this minor issue, the dish was nevertheless impressive and showed creativity in using jackfruit as the star ingredient. 4/5 Naan could have been better for a high end place like that, as well as the roomali roti. While both breads were still solid, I expected a bit more refinement and attention to detail given the restaurant's upscale positioning. They were serviceable but not exceptional. Definitely one of the places I recommend for fancy Indian food! Aurum stands out as a go-to spot when you want to impress someone or treat yourself to innovative Indian cuisine in the South Bay. The creative menu and strong execution on most dishes make it worth a visit, and I'm already looking forward to returning to explore more of their offerings! read more

Aurum - Potato Chaat - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Over priced and below average food. Huge disappointment with every food we ordered. Menu is not great as well.

The absolute best indian dinner experience I've ever had. Please go to this restaurant. Do not listen to any negative reviews.

Not only was the food incredible but so was the service. The best Indian food I've ever had. Definitely would recommend the jackfruit kofta and the spinach and feta naan. Would give this place ten stars out of five if I could. read more

EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. Waiter was hilarious, food was amazing and not only was it amazing but also unique. The restaurant and the ambiance was beautiful and was very relaxed formal, amazing for dates, family dinners, and gatherings with friends. I LOVED the chocolate rasmalai and toffee cake desserts. Everything was great and very tasty and good portion sizing. You have to come here if you want a satisfying and fulfilling dinner with family. 10/10 experience. read more

THIS RESTAURANT IS AMAZING. Everything from the food to the service to even the water was incredible. I will definetly be coming back here and I urge anyone who might be debating to come as well. read more

Nice restaurant serving up Indian food. The smell and flavors were robust and delicious. Service was great and food was filling. read more

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What an exquisite meal! Presentation is phenomenal! Turned classic Indian dishes into modern delights. I'm not a big fan of kofta but I loved the sauce they came with it . Very similar to better chicken. The mushroom and chicken was presented like a chicken pot pie! The lobster was just ok because the meat was a bit tough. The fish and cauliflower appetizers were both very crispy. The fish came with a refreshing salad. The beet and orange salad was also very refreshing. Overall a very elegant dinner. read more

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The service was excellent and the food was delicious! We got the vada pav, cauliflower bites, potato chaat as appetizers and they were ALL so good and brought out so quickly. For the entree we got the spinach & paneer lasagna (with garlic naan). For dessert we got the chocolate rasmalai which was interesting in texture. Tasted more like chocolate pudding than rasmali. Everything was well crafted, and staff were so helpful helping us decide read more

We came here to celebrate our parents anniversary, and we picked this as it was normally find an Indian restaurant with the most amount of vegetarian options. The main dishes were pretty good and the start of the chauffeur as was the truffle naan. You could tell it was good quality food. The service was very quick and efficient, but we didn't come here on a weekday. The ambience was warm and welcoming yet classy and we really enjoyed it. read more

We came in on Valentine's day when they were doing their fixed price menu and had a reservation, so we were seated without any wait. The ambiance was lively and warm. Our server was very helpful and friendly. As part of our menu we got: - baked tapioca cheese naan - This was delicious and soft and I loved the savory sauce on top. It was a great amuse bouche to start with. Appetizer: - saffron chicken escalopes, winter radish salad - Chicken was very tender and tasted great with the sauces! - tandoori malai shrimp, raspberry chutney - it was delicious, but the shrimp was slightly burnt, but a great combination with the raspberry chutney. Main Course: The main course came with amritsari kulcha (though I prefer regular naan over this), forbidden rice pulao and chole masala (which was okay). - Poached Lobster with tamarind coconut sauce - This was very smooth and rich in flavor and very creamy! - braised lamb loin laal maas - It was a bit on the spicer side and I loved this curry! The lamb was very tender to eat. Dessert: - white chocolate mousse with fudge - This was delicious! The fudge was not very sweet and combined with the sweeter white chocolate mousse, was perfect! The honeyed nuts around the fudge added a nice crunchiness. Overall, we had a great time and will be back in the future to try other things from the menu! read more

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Very nice Indian food. Interior is nice, we went early so there was not anyone else there. The service is very attentive. Food is excellent. Unique flavors, fresh ingredients, an wonderful textures. A great place to visit read more

We went to Aurum with a group of friends to celebrate. The dishes we ordered were delicious and the presentation was very impressive. Our waiter was very accommodating and took take of us well. It was an evening well done! read more

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Great selection of Indian food!! Everything was tasty! We were sitting outside and had a blast! If I remember correctly the drinks selection is not that great! But the Mango Lassi was bomb!! read more

Had dinner here tonight Really enjoyed the food We ordered Jhalmuri and Mushroom truffle Oil paratha for appetizer. Both were really good. For main course, we ordered the Purple (eggplant crescent) and it was outstanding. Dal Makhani was ok. The garlic naan and roti and rice were all ok Server was great ambiance was good, small place and crowded read more

Aurum - Jhalmuri - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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My friend and I read rave reviews for this "Michelin" restaurant. I've been craving Indian food, so we decided to give it a try. Service: We arrived at the restaurant around 1:50pm, they close at 2:30pm and reopens at 5:00pm for dinner. When we arrived to check in, the host immediately gave us an attitude and told us they were about to close. If that's the case, they should note that on their website that they stop service before 2:00pm and not at 2:30pm. After taking our orders, the waiters made it a mission to rush us, kept checking up on us every 10 minutes to rush us to finish and leave. Mind you, we left the restaurant shortly after 2:30pm. Before 3:00pm Food: Mushroom, Parmesan, Truffle oil. And an order of Spinach & goat cheese kulcha - They were dry. I've had better Mr. Potato - Burnt taste. Not crispy at all. The sauce made it all soggy Desert Fire - yup, it tasted like the desert. The paneer was so dry, I had to keep sipping water to swallow Spice Girl - not up to standards. I've had better. I could barely see any chicken on the plate Jaca - too dry, gravy was tasteless For a Michelin 2025 rated restaurant, this is unacceptable. I will definitely not recommend it to my friends read more

This place has a nice Indian food menu, and the service is great. The ambiance is intimate and parking lot right outside is very much first come first serve. I recommend the okra dish and the pesto paneer appetizer was alright. My boyfriend and I pretty much ordered our food based on other yelp reviews. The okra didn't disappoint! The goat cheese bread was tasty and the ghevar dessert we got was a very unique experience dish. The flavors were on point, and it's a very very light dish. Will try the kheer dessert next time. This place is chill, pretty quiet for a busy restaurant so good place to have conversations. read more

Aurum - Ghewar dessert - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

We visited Aurum on a Friday afternoon and we fell in love with the food and the ambiance! I am not sure why the rating is 3.8/5 as of writing this review. I am surprised reading reviews and seeing people bash this place. What we ordered? We ordered two Office Lunches comprising of the following items: 1. Appetizers: Gilroy - Chicken Kebab & Kasoori - Methi Paneer 2. Entree: Ivas - Apricot Kofta & Two Good - Mushroom Butter Chicken 3. Dessert - Heaven Can Wait - Toffee Pudding & Out of Way - Tapioca Kheer Feedback on each of these: Appetizers were delicious, you can see from the pictures that the presentation is top-notch. I can attest that the appetizers were really good and cooked to perfection. Apricot Kofta with Crispy Peas was to die for, we've never tasted any kofta gravy like this before. It was very well balanced and the kofta's killed it. Moving on to Butter Chicken, the chicken was nicely done and the gravy was good. I've tasted better gravy before but the one thing that surprised me was the hint of tamarind in the gravy. I was missing the tanginess that is usually brought about by a healthy sum of tomatoes used in the gravy. Nothing wrong with it, simply stating my experience and opinion. Desserts surprised us, I was expecting the Toffee Pudding to knock it out of the park and it kinda did but the undisputed king was the Tapioca Kheer. The amount of pistachios in it was marvelous and I have no other words to describe it. Service: We liked the service, it was snappy and they were observing us to make sure we don't sit idle, without food for too long. Since it was a three course meal, they did it properly with each course arriving on time and made us wanting more. Ambiance: It is an intimate setup, atleast that's what I feel. It was a quiet Friday afternoon, we could talk to each other without the usual noise that surrounds one at such restaurants. It's nothing crazy like Eaton or Rooh but that's what separates Aurum from them! Each place has its own vibe and story, comparing them with others just kills it. All in all, full 5 on 5 from me. read more

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Ambiance was pleasant and relaxed. The colorful walls and decorations made visit memorable. Tandoori sea bass with lemon foam was flavorful. The crunch provided by garbanzo was an interesting touch. Loved the Mushroom Butter Chicken. The earthiness of mushrooms took the creamy, tango tomato sauce to a whole new level. RECOMMEND! Toffee pudding was the perfect end to this dining experience. Service exceeded our expectations compared to the other comments on Yelp. Very friendly and took good care of us read more

Upscale Indian restaurant with pleasant and cozy ambience. Service was top notch and most dishes had a very creative presentation and interesting names. While the flavors were good they didn't live upto the high expectations set by the visually appealing food. We tried several items including Mr Potato, Lahori Fish, Patiala Lamb curry, spice girl chicken biryani, Spinach paneer lasagne and Apricot kofta. I loved the crispy and tangy Mr Potato and the creamy Apricot kofta. I found the prices a bit steep for the overall experience. It's a good spot for that once in a while special occasion but not otherwise. read more

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Service was bad, waiter was racist towards Indians. Food was ok - thick parathas, avg curry

Looking for a good unique yet traditional Indian restaurant experience in Los Altos? Look no further. Ambiance is very relaxing and nice. Server's were friendly as well as very attentive. Fun unique twist on traditional Indian dishes. read more

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Good food. Potato chaat and spinach goat cheese kulcha - both were delicious Highly recommend the Jackfruit Kofta. The service was great. read more

Crux: Fusion Indian food with great vibes and decent portion size. Scene: Located near the farmers market in Los Altos. We came here on a weekday in the evening. A great place for date night. Attentive service. Inventive names of menu items. Spinach Paneer Lasagna: New twist to the usual paneer options. Disguised the spinach in an intersting way. Fish kebabs missable but the accompanying sauce was yum Dahi ke kebab was the best among the appetizers Pesto Naan was the best among the breads. read more

Aurum - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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I think this restaurant deserves 1 Michelin star. It's that good. I had the mattar paneer and my wife had the malai kofta. The service was outstanding. I had a spicy cocktail but in retrospect wish I had gotten a glass of Riesling. The dishes were flavorful and perfectly balanced. In fact, I would not say they were spicy. It might have been some of the best Indian food we've ever had. We ate outside and it was the perfect weather for people watching. We'll be back. I don't want to hear about their food being pricey - that's normal for great restaurants. There are plenty of choices in the Bay Area for cheap food. read more

The food is excellent, and our server was very accommodating. We asked for samosas that didn't appear to be on the printed menu, but our server got them for us. read more

Los Altos' only Michelin rated restaurant and its celebrity chef Manish Tyagi who did Beat Bobby Flay are a hidden gem in the peninsula gourmet Indian food scene. It has become one of my go to places for a business lunch or dinner with friends. Some of my favorites in appetizers - Mr Potato, a deliciously fresh take on potato chaat, Beet and Citrus salad and dahi ke kabab. The "Two Good" mushroom butter chicken is the best butter chicken I have tasted anywhere and the spinach paneer lasagna is surprisingly delicious - definitely not pasta! The Patiala Lamb curry is also very well done. Highly recommend a vist! read more

Aurum - Mr Potato - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

This restaurant is above and beyond in service, food quality and presentation. I highly recommend this exotic Indian restaurant for a different adventure! The food is truly unique and fine dining category. I've been to many Indian restaurants, however never had this level of Indian food. Highly recommend, this restaurant for any occasion. The restaurant staff are friendly and hospitable. read more

Aurum - Seasonal dessert - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Super nice service and servers. We chose to sit outside on a nice Sunday afternoon. Nice Ambiance outside. Surprisingly busy with walkers, animal walkers, families and more going by. Food was good. Flavors were good. It's a bit pricey but you're paying for the relaxing atmosphere, nice presentation, and good wait staff. It would be great for a date. The pastry for the chicken and mushroom was lacking in taste but the curry was delicious. I liked the presentation of the potatoes but the potato was a bit tough with a little crisp. The sauces and chaat that came under it and drizzled across the top was delicious. The not lasagna was a good texture and had a great flavor. Aurum was on my to try list so I'm glad we tried it. read more

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Finally planned to dine in after my good experience with the take out. Went here for my wife's birthday. The staff here is friendly. The menu here keeps changing, so they even helped us choose amongst the new options. Now for the food: Dahi ke kabab - Very tender and flavorful. Crunchy on the outside. Chicken pepper fry - Had a nice flavor of pepper and curry leaves. Apricot kofta - This was very delicious. The curry was creamy and the kofta very soft. Liked the fried lotus root chips as well. Chicken Biryani - I tried the Biryani here last time as well, however this time it was a different variant. It was bit spicy and the rice was perfectly cooked with a good flavor of spices (specially saffron). Kulfi - I believe it was jaggery and fig. Very unique taste. The overall experience was good. We liked the ambiance as well. P.S: Was hoping to try the bihari pitti pockets but they were not on the menu this time :( read more

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Great ambiance and good service but underwhelming flavors.  We went to Aurum for dinner on a weekday to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant was not busy and we were seated immediately after we got there. We liked the ambience of the place and the staff were friendly. Coming to the food, they had unique dish names and good presentation. We liked I Am Not Pasta (Spinach paneer lasagna), and Ghevar. Mr Potato(Potato spiral chat) was okay and a bit bland. Apricot Kofta and Spinach and Goat Cheese Kulcha were disappointing. read more

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We often visit this place or order the food for delivery. The quality and service are the best.

This is my second visit to Aurum for evening dinner. First time I went in Nov 2024 and had decent experience. I went this time and my experience is not good. Here is my review of items I ate Drinks - great Paneer Tikka - great Tandoori Prawns - great Brassica beats cauliflower - excellent Goan Lobster - Good Malabar Fish curry - not good, excessive spicy and fish was overcooked Chicken biryani - not good, rice was very dry and whole dish tasted dry read more