We had a wonderful experience at Rooh Palo Alto. Matthew provided exceptional service throughout…read morethe evening -- warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. What stood out the most was how kind and welcoming he was to our kids, which made the whole dining experience feel relaxed and enjoyable for our family. The food was excellent as always, but the hospitality truly elevated the evening. Thank you, Matthew, for making us feel so welcome.

I had always enjoyed dining at Rooh in Palo Alto, which made this experience especially…read moredisappointing. We went for dinner on Mother's Day Eve to celebrate with my family. I was heavily pregnant at the time, and my husband had planned a special dinner for me and my mother. We intentionally chose the day before Mother's Day, thinking it would be less crowded and more relaxed. About an hour into our meal, while we were waiting for dessert and already wrapping things up, the hostess came over and rudely asked us to vacate our table. We had arrived on time for our reservation, and with our toddler already past bedtime, we certainly weren't planning to linger. What upset me the most wasn't just being rushed--it was the way it was handled. There was no apology or acknowledgment from the hostess. Our server did try to make things right by offering complimentary dessert, which I appreciated, but by then the experience had already been spoiled. We have celebrated several special occasions at Rooh in the past and have always had great experiences, which made this incident even more surprising. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable celebration before Mother's Day turned into a disappointing one, and I don't see myself returning.

We had got raving reviews from family friends. Also heard…read moreit was better than other chain owned by same chef. We were seated immediately since we had our reservation. The public parking around university avenue is the only option. We ordered multiple appetizers for the table including chicken and lamb. We loved the main dish chicken the best. I would rate all dishes 4/5. They felt heavy to digest due to rich gravy / spices. The yellow daal and rice were very good. Thanks to the chef for making it without any spices and adding ghee to eat. The special mention to drinks. The curry leaves based drink was quite strong. We also ordered a new drink they had in trial ( didn't get the name) it was mezcal based and was the best of all. Thanks for serving lemonade per our request. Overall I would say 5 stars for accommodating our request and 4.5 for taste/ flavor and innovation to the old dishes

Shaam savera- 5/5 Mango butter chicken - 5/5…read more Ancho Paneer tikka - 3/5 (decent, nothing exceptional if you are an Indian) Chili chicken- 4/5 (good, but nothing exceptional if you are an Indian ) Beetroot croquette- 4/5 (good, can reorder again) Smoked ricotta galauti- 4/5 (good, very creamy) Chana jor crumpet - 5/5 (delicious) Tellicherry pepper chicken- 3/5 (nothing exceptional)

TLDR: Honestly, a simply fantastic seasonal tasting menu…read moreexperience. It's beautifully decorated inside, the food was excellent & fresh, and the service was generally great. Would 100% come back for our favorites, and I'd recommend the meats here over the seafood. My favorite among the Eylan, Ettan, Copra sister restaurants! ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] TARO ROOT CHAAT (5/5) Wow wow wow. My new favorite way to enjoy chaat. Two crispy taro root chips sandwiching a medley of sauces, then covered thoughtfully in sev (short, crunchy noodles) and topped with pomegranate seeds. It's not only beautiful but also delicious. 2. RIBEYE (5/5) Had no expectations that this ribeye would be anything special, but it was surprisingly excellent quality. We absolutely loved it and the side of broccolini that came with it (super flavorful). 3. EYLAN CRISPY CHICKEN (5/5) Crispy exterior without excessive batter, super tender + juicy chicken, and great aioli to pair. The chicken comes out piping hot (be careful) with seasoning that adds the slightest kick. 4. CHILLED GREEN GRAPE CHAAS (4.75/5) Such a refreshing start to the meal. The flavors and textures were all perfect. The only reason this isn't a 5/5 is because, surprisingly, the semolina balls are slightly different sizes, so some were too big to have in one bite. 5. WOODFIRE CHICKEN SEEKH (4.5/5) Another chicken dish that comes out piping hot. Again, extremely tender chicken (texturally, maybe they marinaded the chicken in yogurt?). They kept emphasizing that a skewer only comes with 3 pieces, but each piece was actually quite large so we're glad we didn't over-order. Both the chicken and the chutney it comes with are very spicy though, so be prepared. 6. KOHLRABI & PINEAPPLE (4.5/5) The surprises kept coming. Honestly, had no idea what this was when I tried it, but the best way to describe it for others who have never had something like this before is an unbelievably flavorful Indian version of kimchi (without the fermentation). Thin slices of kohlrabi and pineapple with smokiness, sweetness, and crunch, smothered in a delicious glaze. WOW. 7. FROZEN SHRIKHAND (4.5/5) Another surprise win! The epitome of not-too-sweet. A very refreshing and easy-to-share dessert that is both light and rich at the same time. 8. KING TRUMPET MUSHROOM (4.25/5) A simple dish that reminded me of Mongolian skewered mushrooms. Nice smokey flavor paired with a flavorful seasoning sprinkled on top. 9. HISPI CABBAGE (4.25/5) Another nice vegetable dish where the cabbage is not only cooked nicely, but it's swimming in a thick curry that you can eat with your breads. 10. WOODFIRED NANTE CARROT (4.25/5) Like a sweet and savory crepe. Small but mighty, and another unexpectedly tasty item where the looks deceived you into think it was a simple item. 11. GULF SHRIMP (4/5) This was a nice dish but I found the shrimp to be slightly overcooked and slightly fishy. Not bad at all, but probably not something I'd order again. 12. EYLAN CHICKEN YAKHNI PULAO (4/5) Super interesting flavor I've never had before in a rice dish, and extremely generous with the amount of chicken used in this. Loved the crispy shallots as a garnish on top. Rice was a little dry. 13. CHARRED BLACK COD (4/5) Crispy skin and piping hot. The fish itself was not tough but it wasn't melt-in-your-mouth tender -- definitely firm. Had the slightest fishiness to it in my opinion but it's still not bad. I think the move here is Eylan's meats though. 14. FLAXSEED POEE (3.75/5) Loved that it came out freshly-baked, easy to share, and super fluffy. Very high quality but the flaxseed flavor wasn't my favorite and there was something about the avocado saag that made it taste more like a condiment than something to eat with the poee. 15. BERRY MAKHANA KHEER (2/5) This is just a personal preference. These kinds of desserts are not for me flavor-wise. Also difficult to eat since we were given flat plates and this is a liquid dessert. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * This is a truly beautiful restaurant. It's clear that they put a lot of attention into each detail and decoration, reminiscent of Copra in SF or Ettan nearby (sister restaurants). * They play music semi-loudly in the restaurant which creators a very lively atmosphere that I actually quite liked, but you can also ask them to turn down the music if it ever gets bothersome. * The restaurant is located alongside a main road in Menlo Park, but it's a bit more tucked away from the road such that it doesn't feel too exposed. ------ SERVICE: * Maybe because we were a large group, but they gifted us a plate of delicious Naankhatai (Indian Ghee Cardamom Shortbread) after dessert and those cookies were divine. We asked for the last couple to be packed up, and to our surprise, they gave us a whole new batch of cookies! That's excellent service. * They were diligent about filling our waters, wiping down our tables, and providing enough serving spoons for all our dishes.

Had another outstanding meal here. The food menu had some slight changes but really all the dishes…read morewere just phenomenal. This time it was the chicken seekh kabab, which was some of the most tender and flavorful chicken I've had in recent memory, a the cabbage and paneer dish, a few other things.. And the frozen shrikand is still so so good. Sat in the main dining room instead of the bar this time and loved the ambiance just as much as last time. Elegant with lots of really cool Indian imagery on the wallpaper and decor I am however docking a star for repeated service issues - very interesting that it was the same as last time, even in the main dining room this go around. For whatever reason the server just disappears on you after the mains come out. And also for whatever reason they just never bring out spoons to serve the gravy dishes with, which seems odd for a restaurant where family style ordering is the norm... and it was painfully difficult to get anyone's attention to amend these when we wanted to order more or share spooning out a dish while it was hot

Excellent service, incredible food, and great value at $19 for lunch buffet in the middle of Palo…read moreAlto. Much better than your typical Indian buffet

We did a casual team dinner at Darbar. A group of ten of us enjoyed a delicious meal. No one is…read moregoing to write home about the service or ambiance, but the food was great, everyone enjoyed the variety while being able to comfortably talk to their colleagues. if you're just out for a good time and not trying to impress anyone, it's a good fit.

Friend and I went in the other day and the food was Delicious as always, Superb service and Good…read moreAmbience.

Food didn't meet my expectation compared to hype…read more Service is good Ambiance is good Food prices were really less considering place

Dosa Point serves excellent Indian food run by the nice family run business. I particularly love…read moretheir Dosas (Spring Dosa, Gunpowder Dosa are my favorites) as well as their Biryanis (Goat!).

I am a regular at Dosa Point and love their warm service, excellent food and cozy ambiance. Our…read morefavorites are chicken tikka dosa, salmon curry, house special chicken curry, masala dosa, veg noodles and chana bhatura. Dosa Point provides excellent value for money with perfectly executed food, where most curries include a portion of rice. The owner, Monika, is clearly passionate about serving great food and can often be found checking in with customers. Highly recommend everyone to drop in or order from this fantastic restaurant in the Peninsula!

My boys knew I love Indian Cuisine so they took me here for late Mother's Day lunch and food was…read moredelicious. Only thing is it's a little dark inside, but my grandbaby didn't mind the colorful lights. One should try this place at least once or twice.

Celebrated Valentine's Day dinner here and was honestly surprised it wasn't packed. The food was…read moreAMAZING. We started with the meat platter appetizer: seekh kebab, tandoori chicken, rack of lamb, and malai chicken, it was served with a few different sauces on the side. Every single bite was flavorful, and all the meats were perfectly tender. For our entrées, we ordered the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo with garlic naan and plain naan. And of course, I had to get a mango lassi, I always do. Everything was absolutely delicious. The sauces were rich, well-seasoned, and flavorful in every bite. The only thing I noticed was that service was a bit slow. There was only one other table when we arrived, and another came in after us, but somehow their food came out before ours. It wasn't a huge deal, just something we noticed. Even with the slower service, the food more than made up for it. I will be coming back.

Ordered food to be delivered and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while…read more First, the samosas were delicious. I don't typically like samosas because in my mind they should be crisp and not heavy, and they always end up being doughy and hard. These are lighter and crispier than normal and super enjoyable. The dahi puri chaat was so good. I love that everything was packed in separate small containers so that everything stayed crisp - I was most worried that this would be soggy when it arrived. My mom was craving biryani, and this did not disappoint. The rice was tender without being soggy, everything was very flavorful and not too spicy. Someone else noted that the butter chicken was the best they'd ever had and I concur. It's sweet, savory and there's tons of kasuri methi in it to give it the most perfect flavor. They were also very generous with the chicken, so I didn't find myself fishing around in a container full of sauce looking for small pieces of meat. My only complaint about this was that the containers were quite small for the price. Garlic naan was my mom's least favorite thing, but I thought it was great. She prefers her naan to be very fluffy, and I prefer mine to be thinner and more on the crisp/chewy side, which this is. Not a ton of garlic flavor, but enough to add a little something to the butter chicken. I would probably go with plain naan next time though. This meal was so good that my husband and I fought over the leftovers. I was trying to hoard them so that I could bring them to work for lunch and he was trying to eat them the next day. I truly almost doordashed from this place 2 days in a row, it's that good. Can't wait for my next meal from Tilak!

My partner and I got the Chicken Tikka Masala lunch special with chicken pakora app as takeout and…read moreit was all really underwhelming. The pakora was too fried, causing the chicken inside to be very overdone. The naan texture was already stale-ing (a little too tough to be truly fresh), and the "entree" - I understand it's part of a lunch special so it's not going to be full size but still- had maybe 4 small chunks of chicken. Can't comment on the ambience because we got takeout but the service was good- very nice to interact with staff on the phone and then at pickup. Will not be returning, however, due to low quality of food even at lunch special prices. EDIT- the business owner replied and now claims my companion returned and "enjoyed their meal," which is not just untrue but unhinged behavior! Avoid this place at all costs.