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Khazana

3.7 (137 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Classy
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Salmon Tikka Masala 'Amritsari'
Yarn Y.

Atmosphere service and decor are great , and the food is pretty good . An Indian restaurant on the fancy side - the dishes are not too spicy and they have a nice variety .

butter chicken
Karina P.

I was craving Indian food, so we just chose this place, and it completely satisfied my craving. The restaurant is gorgeous, for one, but the food is equally pretty. The seekh kebab bao buns were the star of the show - super flavorful. The pani puri was also refreshing and great, as was the chili chicken. For mains, the mango butter chicken with the bread basket hit the spot (garlic naan FTW)! A solid Indian food spot in the area.

Jamun makhan malai
Tannu S.

A great spot for both special occasions and casual outings with friends and family. The dishes are rich in authentic flavors and beautifully plated, reflecting the kitchen's expertise and attention to detail. Whether you're vegetarian or not, the musa dal is a must-try--it truly captures the comforting, home-style flavors. For dessert, I highly recommend the jamun malai, which is both indulgent and satisfying. The drinks are worth the try as well. Overall, the restaurant offers attentive service in a modern setting. I would recommend making a reservation before heading there, It's an excellent choice for anyone looking for genuine North Indian cuisine in the Bay Area.

Papad
Neeta M.

I would like to give them 5/5 for the service - there was a super friendly lady that made me feel at home / she was also the hostess and got us seated immediately. She gave us enough time and was not intrusive during our conversations. She laughed and smiled and made the place feel very warm and welcoming. The curry leaf martini sounded better than it tasted / it was too strong for my liking. The food was good but the prices felt on the higher side. The ambiance is excellent - the decor is fantastic. The written dishes are unique - I had a veg person dining with me. I hope to come back to try the non veg dishes.

Laal Dal Mussa and the Jackfruit Biryani
Meenakshi T.

I grew up watching Khana Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor on TV (Sanjeev Kapoor was basically part of my culinary childhood), so I really wanted to love this place. And to be fair: the ambience is gorgeous, very "special occasion" energy, and it's right in the middle of downtown Palo Alto. Service was also super attentive. But...the food (at least the vegetarian dishes we tried) was not a home run. Smoked Ricotta "Galouti" -- I love the idea + the story behind galouti kababs, but this didn't hit the "melt-in-mouth / wow" note I was hoping for. Eggplant Bharta -- fine, but not memorable. Shaam Savera -- paneer-stuffed spinach dumplings in tomato sauce sounds magical; tasted more like "nice concept, okay execution." Lalla Mussa Dal -- this was probably the safest bet of the bunch: rich, slow-simmered, comforting... still not enough to carry the meal. Jackfruit Biryani -- again, fine, but I wanted more aroma + depth (and that sealed-dum drama). This place is a vibe. The food is not. If the name on the door weren't Sanjeev Kapoor, I'd call it an expensive, aesthetically pleasing meal that I wouldn't repeat.

Bar
Samantha E.

This was a great dinner, and I would absolutely come back! The space is beautiful! The bar setup is especially nice and gives the whole place an elevated vibe that still feels comfortable. We ordered the Red Shrimp "Karwari," Mango Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, garlic naan, and two cocktails. The shrimp had an incredible kick!! Very spicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I personally loved the heat, but if you're spice-sensitive, just be warned it's not mild.. The standout of the night though was the biryani. Fragrant and delicious. The rice had great texture and flavor throughout, and it felt like the most cohesive and well-executed dish on the table. The butter chicken was just okay in comparison. It was creamy and pleasant, but it didn't have the same wow factor as the shrimp or biryani. Not bad.. just overshadowed by the stronger dishes. The cocktails were creative and well crafted. The Mango Mule was bright and refreshing, a perfect match for the spicy dishes! Service was fine but nothing particularly warm or memorable. My only real service note was that after finishing our shrimp starter, our dirty silverware wasn't cleared or replaced. We ended up keeping and reusing it for the rest of the meal, which felt like a small but noticeable miss, especially at this price point. The total came to $165 for two, so it's not inexpensive. That said, the quality of the food, especially the biryani and shrimp, makes it worth returning.

Mango Butter Chicken
Prashmi K.

Shaam savera- 5/5 Mango butter chicken - 5/5 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)

Sheri H.

Came here for a business dinner and had my first Indian food beyond chicken tikka marsala. Matthew was our server, and he went above and beyond for us. The food was very good, including the three natives of India who were with us and loved it. There were many dishes ordered to be shared, but the items I had were the lamb, garlic naan, panipuri, jackfruit and avocado taco, and paneer. I burned my mouth due to the spice on a beef taco after I explained I am extra white and can't handle spice and my colleagues told me it wasn't spicy at all. Well, they are Indian and to them it wasn't spicy but my mouth was burning so I was brought yogurt to cool it off. It was my birthday the next day so I was brought a raspberry cheesecake with a lit candle. We were surprised by a complimentary dessert that was shared with everyone. I don't know what it was called, but it had gold leaf and rose syrup on it with berries and was smooth like custard. It was delicious. Never asked what I wanted to drink and when I asked for milk when my mouth was burning up, told they didn't have any. Water kept being refilled though.

Harmanjeet K.

Hands down, the best North Indian Non-vegetarian food in the Bay area with great ambience! We've been here so many times and always come back for their mango butter chicken, chicken biryani, mutton biryani and chicken kebabs. First time with friends we tried their- 1. Edamame pani puri- Loved the flavors. Served uniquely. Crisp puris. Great purple pani. Loved it! Very savory and not sweet at all. 2. Prawns- Three medium sized prawns, nice charring from the tandoor but missed the mark on seasoning and butteryness. Felt dry. 3. Ricotta galaouti kebab- Ricotta is creamy, slightly tangy and has a fuller flavor like homemade paneer but mushier. These kebabs were exactly dahi ke kebab (hung curd/greek yougurt kebabs) with too much tang. 4. Salli chicken- The best! Moist, rich, creamy. Get this! For mains, we had: 1. Shyam savera- Gravy wasn't up to the standard. The cottage cheese dumplings were creamy but the gravy was just pureed tomatoes and tasted of nothing else. 2. Nalli Nihari- Soft, moist, fall off the bone meat but I've had the best at Yellow Chilli, Danville. The meat touching the bone was under seasoned here. 3. Truffle naan- Not stuffed with truffles or anything. Truffle oil was just brushed over the tiny naans. 4. Garlic naan, Laccha parantha- They were good. The chicken biryani was amazing. Probably the best biryani in the bay area. For desserts my husband ordered the mishti doi. His bengali roots were excited to try this one but it turned out to be sweet greek yougurt so he sent it back and got the gulab jamun dessert instead. The rabri had a wierd tang so none of us had the rabri. The gulab jamun was awesome though. The person who took our order was cold on our first visit. The person delivering food to our table was nice. However, even an okay-ish kinda service is acceptable if the food is the best bang for your buck and outright delicious. However, having visited multiple times, I can say that their service has improved. Their flavors are so on point for the non vegetarian appetizers! Seasonings and what you write on the menu and what comes on the plate is SO important and they deliver! The portions are okay though. Mango butter chicken is the best dish on their menu. Pair it with naan or chicken/mutton biryani. Gulab jamun is a must try! Not your ordinary gulab jamun! It has gulkand in the bottom. Can't wait to visit! Love it here!

Meghna S P.

Came here for the first time and we were celebrating my parents anniversary.. we had a reservation so we got seated right away. We have a baby but we're not allowed to take the stroller to the table so we ended up putting it in the reception area. The restaurant is a big space ... and it was solid packed on a weekday. The ambience is very beautiful. Our server took very long to come to us to get our initial orders which was hard with kids. Eventually they came and we placed our orders. When our glasses were empty, they were not filled til the very end of our meal - service overall wasn't great at all. We ordered a few different things 3-4 appetizers and few mains. The appetizers were really good but the mains were seriously underwhelming. The mains were 80% sauce as you can see from the pictures. Anyway.. we also ordered some desserts at the end and honestly that was the best part of the meal.. the jamun with rabri was delicious along with the motichoor cheesecake was a nice twist on traditional desserts. Overall the food was ok but not too happy with the service at all.

Ayush K.

Drinks were really good - bold Indian flavors but well balanced. Their menu is not your traditional Indian menu so if you are looking for classic indian eats then you'll be disappointed. Interior was chic and elegant - overall nice ambiance. Service was good and attentive. Highlights were - Chana Jor Crumpet (crispy; went well with the tangy sauce), Ancho Chilli Paneer Tikka, and Stuffed Dum Aloo Nazakat (creamy and delicate). The portion size for large plates was actually not enough for 2 people. Overall a good experience.

Divya V.

My parents and I visited Khazana when we were visiting West Coast for dinner and it was an amazing culinary experience. We made the reservation before hand which helped us to secure a table upon arrival. We ordered a mushroom appetizer which was absolutely delicious, for some reason I cannot find the dish on the web version of the menu, and cannot recollect the name, but pls do try it if you love mushrooms, you will not be disappointed. For main course, we ordered Saffron Paneer Cascade along with garlic naan and tandoori roti and it was probably the best dish that we tried at Khazana! The paneer would literally melt in your mouth and each bite had rich flavor of saffron! Do try this place if you are in the Palo Alto neighborhood. The ambiance is also very classy, modern and perfect for good family time!

Bread Basket: Garlic Cheese Kulcha, Lachha Paratha, Naan
David K.

Sanjeev Kapoor is a renowned Indian chef with his own TV program, and his restaurant Khazana in downtown Palo Alto features creative, refined takes on Indian dishes in an elegant setting. Coming in a big group, we got to sit in a private room in the back of the restaurant, and the service was quick and hospitable. To start, the Bedgi Chilli Chicken were four pieces of boneless dark meat chicken tikka in a marinade of spicy bedgi chili and yogurt, cooked to juicy perfection in a tandoor and served with mint chutney and cabbage salad, which balanced out the spicy flavor of the chicken. For our mains, the Mango Butter Chicken was a unique take on the classic North Indian curry, made of chicken tikka in a creamy tomato curry mixed with Alphonso mango. There wasn't a ton of mango flavor in this dish, but the mango seemed to have balanced out the typically rich butter sauce. One super unique dish was the Malabari Prawn Sourdough, a spicy Keralan coconut milk curry with prawns, served in a hollowed out sourdough bread bowl. The curry was full of dried chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves and had lots of heat, and the soft, chewy bread soaked up the sauce nicely! Finally, we had two selections from Khazana's Signature Selection. The Lalla Musa Dal was a thick, creamy stew of green/black lentils cooked with cream and butter; and the Shaam Savera was three spinach and cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy cashew and tomato gravy. All the curries went nicely with the Bread Basket, which came with freshly-made naan, lachha paratha, and garlic cheese kulcha. My favorite breads were the layered lachha paratha for dipping into the curries; as well as the garlic cheese kulcha, which had a delightfully chewy, cheesy filling. We also tried the Khamiri Truffle Naan, which was brushed with truffle oil but didn't have a ton of truffle flavor. Overall, the food here was delicious and beautifully presented, and the dishes showcased authentic Indian flavors but presented in creative ways. My favorite items included the tomato cashew Shaam Savera curry, the spicy Malabari Prawn coconut curry in a sourdough bread bowl, and the chewy Garlic Cheese Kulcha, but everything was on point! The only downside is that the menu prices are quite high, but that's certainly not surprising for a fine dining restaurant in Palo Alto.

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4.3(205 reviews)
0.9 mi
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This restaurant does not serve traditional Indian food as it is a fusion restaurant, which is…read moredescribed by the restaurant as "Cal-Indian". It is tucked along El Camino Real in Menlo Park near the border with Palo Alto. It has a nice dark ambiance and it was a full house when we went, which is a good sign given the high price. The interior was quite intimate. We ordered so much food, that I forgot the names of everything we ordered. All of the food was really good and had a strong flavor thanks to the curry sauces that accompanied them. Even without the curry, it had a very strong "wood-fired" taste. The food was presented pretty decently and came out promptly. All of the food are served family style. Desserts were excellent, and I had the frozen shrikhand, which was recommended by our server. The service of the other wait staff were decent. Though I did not drink that night, they also offered wine pairings for both main courses and desserts. They have a pretty extensive drink menu of wines, beers, and cocktails. I think it is worth the Michelin Guide and has a lot of potential.

Eylan's decor is exceptional, very bohemian, with faux plants and paintings inspired by Indian…read moreculture. The menu is very well curated, with some innovative contemporary Indian dishes. For appetizers, we ordered the Green Grape Chaas (Buttermilk) Panipuri, and it was incredible, a little sweet and a little sour. We also ordered the Eylan Crispy Chicken. The chicken was well seasoned, but the breading was as thick as regular fried chicken. The house aioli was a star; a little spicy, tangy (perhaps from tomatoes), and spices, just delicious! For mains, we ordered the Yakni Pulao, which had a tender chicken drumstick with extremely aromatic rice. Besides that, the mutton kathi roll, the paratha and chicken, and the chicken pot pie in what looked like a makhani sauce were all delicious. For drinks, I got the "Not a trace," which was so refreshing and an excellent palate cleanser as we went through the different dishes. The dessert, though, was the highlight! Firstly, the plating was excellent! The frozen shrikhand was unlike anything I had tried before! The shrikhand looked like a slab of ice cream. Although it was slightly icy and grainy, it was extremely fruity and tart, with cashew toffee caramel. It was just perfect. But my favorite was the Indian milk cake ice cream. While milk cake is a mundane-looking yet delicious sweet, Eylan took the creative liberty of turning it into an ice cream that looked interesting and also had a flavor that literally left me dumbfounded! The ice cream was smooth, with nuts to bite, caramelized milk, and literal smoky afternotes. This could sound vague on paper, but it came together exceptionally well! For food this good, the service was a bit of a letdown for a restaurant that was barely busy. It was exceptionally slow.

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Tilak Indian & Nepalese Cuisine

4.2(182 reviews)
1.3 mi

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!

Had food to go from this spot and we tried the following:…read more Butter chicken - 3/5 stars as the median was too spicy (they offer, mild, medium, spicy, and xtra spicy). Naan- those were good Chicken biryani - 4/5 stars for the mild biryani, it wasn't too spicy Gobi Muncharian - 2/5 stars, it tasted a bit sweet but spicy at the same time, it was unique and wasn't a fan Overall a decent spot, nothing crazy, but the flavorful. Be careful on the spice levels!

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3.8(972 reviews)
0.1 mi
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I stumbled upon this place and boy am I glad I did! This place was so tasty and the girl at the…read moreregister was so nice! She let us sample a bit of a few dishes and then we knew exactly what we wanted. We had the sexy fries with chicken tikka to start. Wow. So good. Great gateway into Indian or fusion Indian food. Spicy. Creamy. Sweet. Best of everything in one little plate! The. We had the Thalia with the lamb Rogan Josh and the lentil dish. Came with so much food we hardly put a dent in it. Also had the tikka masala burrito. So generous and tasty! Just perfect! I cannot recommend this place any more. You HAVE to stop in and try any or all of their faire. I wish they had naan tacos but otherwise this was a perfect 10 experience!

I've been coming to Curry Up Now for quite some time, and every visit reminds me why I keep coming…read moreback. The food is consistently amazing, the prices are fair, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Whether I'm dining in or grabbing my meal to go, the experience is always top-notch. On my most recent visit, I was especially impressed by the outstanding service from the manager, Biv. From the moment I walked in, she was incredibly attentive, patient, and genuinely cared that every guest had a great experience. As I waited for my order, I noticed she greeted everyone who came through the door with a warm smile and made sure each customer felt welcomed and excited to try the food. That level of attention to detail really stood out to me. As a bank manager, I understand how much exceptional customer service matters. Great service creates loyal customers, and Biv is a perfect example of that. She made me feel appreciated, and that's something that goes a long way. It's rare to find a restaurant where you genuinely feel that your business is valued every single time you visit. My team at the bank loves Curry Up Now as well--we order from here regularly because the food is consistently delicious and the quality never disappoints. It's become one of our favorite lunch spots. Thank you to Biv and the entire team for creating such a positive experience every time. Your hospitality, attention to your guests, and outstanding food keep us coming back. I highly recommend Curry Up Now to anyone looking for delicious food paired with exceptional customer service.

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Rara

4.2(206 reviews)
1.6 mi
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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.

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!

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