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

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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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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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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This was the most delicious Indian food I've had. All of the flavors of the dishes were perfect and not overwhelming. All six of us enjoyed every single dish. And the atmosphere was lovely, not loud which we like. I highly recommend this restaurant and was so happy we went there. We will go again. read more

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

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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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

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

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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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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

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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

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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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

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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Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. We have a few restrictions among our friends, gluten free, vegetarian, and pescatarian. We were able to order quite number of dishes to satisfy all the requirements that we had. Service was great and professional. Presentation is really awesome to the point that I forgot to take pictures! Food taste great! A few Indian friends informed me that the taste is so so and it is over price, but I find that to be not true. I enjoyed the food and the prices I think is quite reasonable in the Bay Area. Will come back to bring my hubby and kids. read more

I've planned many dinners at Aurum but it was my first time actually joining. Every dish was incredibly delicious! I can't wait to return.

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

we went today for our Valentine dinner, thinking it being a "Michelin star" restaurant, it will give us a good experience. But it was the worst one from the beginning. They didn't have enough heaters for the outdoor seating, so choose to sit inside. 1. When we entered, we were just told that you can find the table on that side, the person just pointed towards the side. 2. there was no conversation, one person came and picked the candle on table and lighted it up. Not even a smile. 3. Order started coming and we got a first course from the list. We just asked about the item, we were told , " you choose the vegetarian option, it is vegetarian". 4. Another item came, I again asked about the dish, and again we were told that it is vegetarian. We were expecting to know what is made of but it looked like the server was not aware. it was a soup of broccoli and peas with something white on the top. The server said it is "cream". 5. I requested that we also asked for a coke and sprite. Then we received to empty glasses, with two closed cans And the server left. Being a Michele star restaurant, this was not expected. By this time, I was loosing my patience level. 6. There was no room on the table and another item came, we picked up the empty plates and the server kept the salad on the table and took the empty plates from us. 7. The plating of the salad was not same. This was it for me. the server was not around so I went to the person at the entry door to tell about the experience and show the difference in plating for the same salad. 8. The person had the audacity to tell that wait I am attending other customers. Then I had to say that "I guess we are also your customer". Then he came with me to our table and even after seeing the difference in plating, he was saying it is same salad. (To mention, salad was our least favorite out of all) 9. then after few minutes, Mr. Manish (the chef) came and asked about the concerns, we told him all the points. He saw tha difference in plating and told that being a busy day it would have happened (no change in plating, we still continued). He then explained about the dishes, the "cream" on top of the broccoli and peas soup was a puree and not cream. 10. Next item we received in the course was the entree, that was ok But we were provided with serving spoons to eat in place of regular spoons. 11. Now it was time for the dessert, being valentine day, they were only serving one dessert and again, the "cream with lemon zest " was really cream in my wife's plate, but in my plate, it was like frozen. I couldn't cut it from the spoon even after hard press. After raising the concern again, the server changed the plate. Not it was time for the check. 12. The preset price for the whole course was $199 and we received the bill of more that $265. Adding $40 for large guest count and when I asked about it, they say that we do this on all "special days", even for a couple. It could be just our experience, but it was not expected on a "special day". It was exceptionally bad experience. we would never go back and would never recommend anyone to try going there. There are plenty of other restaurants. read more

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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Delicious,very friendly and excellent service. Love the Spice girl! Even the take out arrives home hot and delicious.

Brassica Beats 5 cauliflower, cumin, aioli, crispy, flavorful La La Lamb 4 lamb chop, broccoli, roasted carrot puree, beet sauce, tender, juicy, medium flavorful Chef Manipulated 4 whole chicken leg, red wine infused tomato sauce, flavorful, creamy Dorabjee 3 lamb chunk, don't like the flavor of sauce Ghevar 2 saffron whip cream on crispy wafer Try: Smoky- Jhalmuri The Spoiled Generation- Pulled Pork Thepla Taco Raga Kofta- Neither Indian nor Italian Heaven Can Wait- Toffee Pudding read more

Solid, tasty, creative Indian food that I'll come back for over and over again! I don't think I've tried anything here that didn't "wow" me. read more

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Stopped by for lunch earlier today and was very impressed! The food tasted amazing and the ambience wasn't bas either. I tried their lunch special which was worth the $30 price - it included an appetizer, an entree with bread and rice as well as dessert. The naan was very soft and fresh - which is rare in the bay. Paneer tikka was soft and flavorful. Apricot kofta was perfect - the gravy did not have too much butter or cream - which is actually a good thing. For dessert, I liked the gulab jamun better than kheer. Kheer had an almond flavor in the cream which I personally am not a fan of. Service was good. Overall, I do recommend checking it out! read more

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Amazing fusion flavor! We had anniversary dinner. It's a favorite for Indian food with a twist. read more

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If you are looking for authentic Indian flavors, this is the place! The food is incredible and truly captures the best quality and taste, just like back in India. Every dish we tried was well-spiced and prepared with care. Easily some of the best Indian cuisine I've had in a long time. Highly recommend! read more

All the food here was super amazing. It's a twist on classic indian food. I loved the pork dosa tacos and the spiral chat. Apricot kofta was creamy and savory and delicious. The spiral potato is a classic twist on a chaat and it was so fun to eat. The pulled pork dosa used a dosa as the tortilla and was such an interesting spin. Will be back! read more

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This was our second time trying out Aurum and twice we had a good experience. Since the weather was nice on both occasions we always sat outside. The restaurant is in a cozy albeit busy neighborhood which does come with random pedestrians walking by your table and staring at your plate. Food was very tasty. They really want to emphasize they are modern and besides funny names for their dishes, this also translates into their creativity. They take the traditional Indian dishes and give it a twist, sometimes quite literally like the Mr Potato. Their paneer lasagna is definitely a treat. They offer a lot of good drinks as well. If you get around to doing desert, the chocoholic is delicious. Table service is smooth and attentive. My only feedback really is that the host was somewhat abrasive. When we came in and mentioned we had a reservation at 7pm (we were 5 minutes early), the host misunderstood and thought we said for 7. They looked very confused and answered they did not have one for 7 people. We explained and the reaction was slightly passive aggressive indicating we made a mistake whilst it was the other way around. I can't quite remember our interaction the first visit but when I noticed it was the same person I remembered feeling that the host was not the most cordial. read more

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We tried the Mr. Potato, a unique twist on the classic aloo chaat. While the presentation was impressive, the taste was just average for me. For the entrée, we had Kofta Curry with Butter Naan, and it was absolutely delicious--we loved it! The service was also quick and efficient. read more

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I bookmarked this place ages ago and finally went for dinner on Saturday night. We reserved a table online and only outdoor seating was available. We arrived on time for our 7pm reservation and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy, but it got pretty packed as the night went on. Right from the start, this place didn't scream "upscale" to me, except for their prices. The overall dining experience was pretty ordinary. For drinks, we ordered Green with Envy, Tango in Goa, and Pomelo Paani. Our appetizers were Brassica Beats, Gilroy & Punch. For mains, we had Moga, Revive, Rice, Garlic Naan, Laccha Paratha, and finished with Ghevar. The drinks and food were just okay, maybe because I had high expectations. It didn't wow me, even though I really wanted it to. Not sure if I'd give it another try. read more

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Aurum never disappoints. My friend and I were craving Indian food (well, maybe not so much for my friend) and we decided to dine in at Aurum mid week. We were swiftly seated and found ourselves in the middle of what looked like a heavy round of dating scene at the tables around us. Got started with a mocktail given the driving needs! And trust me, it didn't feel like a compromise. (Thanks, Aurum). The drink was well done with a balance of flavors and spice, sans the alcohol. 8/10 The potato crisps, aka Mr Potato, was well done. If you're not a fan of crispy potato wafers, you might want to skip this. The potato skewer had a nice base of chaat ragda (chick pea kinda thing, I guess). I'd give this a 6/10. For entree, we ordered garlic naan and apricot kofta. Both were a 10/10. Truly. We wrapped it up with a dessert. Chocoholic which is basically chocolate rasmalai. But hey, don't let the rasmalai part fool you, like it it for my friend. The dessert is almost like a chocolate mousse with the goodness in notes from rasmalai. Divine. 10/10 Overall, great ambiance (sans the dating parts), delicious food, and prompt service. Look forward to coming back again here! read more

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Had a chance to try out Aurum for my parents anniversary, and so glad I did! This is a beautiful upscale Indian restaurant that serves food from all parts of India - and they did a great job of it. I made a reservation here for around 7:30pm and once we got there we were quickly seated. The ambiance was calming and they lit a candle on the table which was nice. Once seated we ended up ordering: *Trio of chicken Kabob - this came with three different types of kabob, the chicken was soft and succulent and we loved all the different flavors. The plating was also fantastic * Fish curry (Nemo) - this was a halibut fish curry, which we enjoyed. The fish was made soft with the skin crispy, and as we kept eating it (with rice) we ended up enjoying the flavor more and more * Kosha mangsho - this was a lamb curry and is a Bengali delicacy (part of India that I am from). We thoroughly enjoyed this with garlic naan *Mushroom butter chicken (Two Good) - this was the table favorite! The chicken was soft and juicy and came in a bowl covered with a pastry puff. The curry was delicious and creamy and gave a nice light twist to butter chicken. I would get this again * thandai panna cotta - for dessert we got this dessert from their Holi Special menu and this was yummy. It was a soft pudding like texture, not too sweet and flavorful. The pistachios on the top added an amazing crunch. We finished this quickly to say the least Overall, really enjoyed the food at Aurum, we were also able to meet and talk to the chef who spoke to us about how he curated the menu and background on the restaurant. Really nice man with awesome culinary skills. Highly recommend to try this restaurant and get some delicious food! read more

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