Eylan is a sister restaurant of Copra, which is one of my favorite restaurants in the bay. Upon walking in, I could see the resemblance with the restaurant's abundant greenery. The space is full of verdant plants and vibrant paintings, imbuing the space with a vivacious energy. The food was more of a mixed bag, with all of the snacks and small plates being exceptional, but the large plates mostly missed the mark. Although, this may be due to just our selection being lacking. Fortunately, the cocktails delivered! The service went far and beyond what I expect. The servers were attentive and ever-ready for any requests. My party felt well taken care of. Taro Root Chaat: A novel approach to chaat. I found the taro to be a great add, and made the chaat more savory and earthy than most. A really enjoyable snack. Eylan Crispy Chicken: A cousin of Copra's chicken dish, and equally as impressive. However, it is less crispy and more saucy than its counterpart. Bursting with flavor and juicy, tender meat. Perfectly fried. Another homerun from the snacks section. Anar Chicken Sigri Kebab: Excellent execution. The flavors of wood char are apparent and appreciated. Woodfire Chicken Seekh Kebab: Herbaceous, tender, and delectable! Gulf Shrimp: Plump shrimp with an indulgent bite. Roasted Cornish Hen: The first of the large plates, and the beginning of my disappointments. This was technically sound, but the "butter chicken sauce" was far too subtle and lacked character. Hispi Cabbage: My favorite of the large plates that we ordered. The cabbage was well cooked and caramelized so that its natural sweetness was apparent. The tikka masala sauce harmonized well with the star veggie. The burrata didn't add much, but i appreciate the attempt at remixing an Indian staple. Eylan Chicken "Yakhni Pulao": I have no complaints, but also no compliments. This is a dish that checks all the boxes but does nothing for me beyond that. read more