Little Blue Door is my go-to spot at State Street Market. It is not easy to be an ethnic restaurant that has to cater to an international palate, but Little Blue Door somehow manages to deliver standout dishes that feel accessible without losing their Malayali soul. Their fava bean vada pav and biryani are beautifully crafted, with a subtle blend of spices. The tea is also very well done. Most importantly, I want to give a shoutout to the wonderful staff, who are always courteous, warm, and friendly. Thank you, Chef Gopinathan, for bringing Little Blue Door so close to home. read more

This place is sooooo good. Everytime we come I get the exact same thing, the roasted cauliflower is just so good. Really flavorful and cooked perfectly. Service is always quick too. Love it here, highlight recommend. read more

Little Blue Door - CASHEW ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ( vegan / gluten free ) - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Delicious Food!!! Awesome atmosphere, love to go back again Hats off to Bijesh who took care of us. read more

Little Blue Door - Great place, Great atmosphere Delicious Food!!! Friendly staffs specially Bijesh who took care of us very well. - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

I just returned home from lunch at Little Blue Door. I had not eaten there before and it was on my list for places to try. Ordered the Lamb Shish Kebab plate. In short, this was one of the most disappointing meals I have had in a long time. First thing that stood out to me was the naan. I would bet the naan is the same kind that is sold at the local Costco (Sukhi's brand) and was put on the grill for presentation. Our family purchases it from Costco regularly and after I took one bite I instantly recognized it. Second, the kebab. It wasn't fresh - likely pre-cooked then quickly thrown on the grill (again for presentation). There weren't any juices as you would see with cooked meat and my guess this was also purchased pre-made. I scanned through other reviews of the same and the pictures are definitely different vs. prior experiences. This plate was $24 which is ridiculous for the quality I received. I wasn't even the one paying as I was being treated by my friend. If you are going to eat there, I would recommend staying away from this plate to avoid disappointment. read more

Little Blue Door - Naan. Tasted like Costco naan - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Found this place within the bustling state street market in Los Altos downtown. Orderd Rotisserie Cauliflower, chicken Briyani, And Andhra style chicken curry. Cashew roasted cauliflower steak was quite an innovative and delicious dish. Rest of the food was ok. Overall the place just standouts for Indian fusion food in Los Altos. It's family and dog friendly with good music as it located in a cafeteria making it ideal for casual meals or group bites read more

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$22 for a dish wasn't worth it. probably got 4 pieces of meat and the chips were stale. sauce of the butter chicken was ok.

Super nice guys who were very friendly and had big smiles. They also happen to serve up some great food. The chicken wrap was very flavorful and delicious. read more

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I got the cashew roasted cauliflower steak here on Saturday as I didn't want something too heavy and I generally love cauliflower, but it had a very off-putting taste to it. It was also overly baked and too soft. Really not appetizing. Food took maybe 10 minutes, they have a buzzer device to let you know when ready. read more

Love mango lassi and butter chicken are so good Decoration is so cute with traditional bicycle is so cute read more

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Really great Indian place in state street market. Punches above its weight class in quality and flavor. Pricing is very reasonable and they have a great collection of dishes, including vegan and vegetarian options that are very tasty. Will for sure be back! And of course, I'm a huge fan of the open space of state street market! read more

The egg puff here slaps we also loved the Malabar Shrimp Roast! The pani puri was good and the Chicken Biriyani here is amazing!! read more

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Ordered chicken burger and chicken biryani today for lunch. Burger was delicious with crispy chicken patty and chips. Chicken Biryani was flavorful and quantity was good. My boyfriend loved too..!!! read more

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Looking around at the various other food options, my sister-in-law decided and settled on Little Blue Door. So we got to share what she ordered. Cashew Roasted Cauliflower "Steak": Nuts, coconut rice, crisp poha, mint & coconut curry sauce (4/5). The cauliflower was nicely roasted and tender. The flavoring (to me) tasted like a nutty mustard. My wife disagreed. LOL. We all enjoyed the fluffiness of the coconut rice. The mint & coconut curry sauce was so good, especially on the rice. Mmmm...delish! CON: pricey for what you got. read more

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The Little Blue Door is located in the State Street Market. I was there on Wednesday for lunch right when they opened. I ordered the butter chicken. The flavor of the sauce was too tomato-y for my taste and the chicken wasn't warm even though it was the second order of the day. The pro of this meal was hands down the naan. It was so buttery and I could eat that by itself. The service was just okay, not very friendly. I'd only come back for the naan. read more

Little Blue Door - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

The food here is amazing, i tried shrimp and cauliflower its really delicious and also the staffs were friendly, great service and nice ambiance read more

Lamb kebab was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Texture and quality of kebab is too good. They served it with mild sauce and naan. Service was fast and reliable. read more

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We walked in here on a Saturday evening and the cooks treated us warmly. This is a self serve type of setting where you need to grab cutlery and water from the food court common area. We ordered multiple items for two families. Everything was really delicious. This place is the sister restaurant of Ettan in Palo Alto so if you are looking for a casual grab and eat at common table setting, this would be your go to! read more

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Masala chips are so good. How do they make it? does anyone have any idea what spices they use?

We ordered the Indian Fried Chicken Sandwich and Warm Masala Egg Puff. We liked the puff and the sandwich was okay. We were disappointed with the mint chutney that came with the puff - it had an after taste like the store bought bottled chutney - not sure if it was in-house made or not. read more

I had dinner at Little Blue Door and ordered the $24 lamb shish kebab. What showed up felt like two child-size kebabs cut in half to look like four, with a few onions, a little dal, and naan that tasted more like pita than naan. The lamb was dry, slightly overcooked, and the whole plate felt so skimpy I still had to go home and eat again later. What made it especially disappointing is that this place is associated with ETAN in Palo Alto, so I expected much higher quality and much tastier food. Instead, this was an overpriced and underwhelming meal that made me not want to come back. read more

Giving store bought pita and calling it garlic naan! No, thank you.. food is mediocre at best.. the location is very good, thats all i can say.. was looking forward to try this place but very disappointed! Lots of great other food options at state street though read more

We came by on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait to order. Staff was friendly at the front counter and worked efficiently, they had my order packaged and ready to go in what felt like 5 minutes. I was impressed. But what wowed me even more was the tastes of the food. The butter chicken with plain naan had so much flavor, a nice spiciness (borderline too spicy for me, but so good), and a decent amount of delicious tender chicken inside, though the chicken pieces were quite large, I had to cut them up with a knife to make it easier to eat. The egg puff was filled with a hard boiled egg and Indian spices, wrapped inside a flaky buttery crust, it was yummy too. Seating was easy to find inside State Street Market, and parking was free and convenient, just around the corner on the other side of the building. Had a satisfying meal and a good experience overall. read more

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The service was rude here; however, that was just one person on my most recent visit. In the past, it was much more courteous. This is the no-frills version of Ettan in Palo Alto. Same ownership. Ettan is open at night, and Little Blue Door is open all day (without service) in a food court. It's alright to grab a quick bite. The menu isn't as amazing as Ettan's. Especially their mocktail menu! Love Ettan for their non-alcoholic libations! read more

I tried the Sesame Leaf Chaat at Little Blue Door and it was really good. Super crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy flavors. Definitely worth trying! read more

Little Blue Door - Crisp sesame leaf chaat human generated - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

we enjoyed the Chicken Burger and Chicken Biriyani a lot. The food was really good here! read more

Little Blue Door - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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This sister restaurant of the famous Ettan is situated in a corner at the state street market in Los Altos. It's a self service station. You grab in the food and sit in the common tables to soak in the ambience of the market. Coming to the food, we got paneer makhani and chicken Tikka wrap. The chicken Tikka wrap was so so and was definitely not worth the price. It lacked any depth in flavor. Paneer makhani was pretty good on the other hand. Overall, I wouldn't make a trip exclusively to come here. But if I happen to be in the market, I wouldn't mind trying other items on the menu. read more

Little Blue Door - Paneer Makhani - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Tried following two and did not like either: Cauliflower Vada Pav Bombay Panini Nice location in the State Street Food court/market. read more

Little Blue Door - Left: califlower vada pav ( nf ) ( 12 each ) Right: bombay veg panini with masala chips ( nf \ v ) - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Good food, but the shrinkflation is a little excessive. On the menu you see two full sticks of lamb. What you get is two half sticks. read more

Little Blue Door - LAMB SEEKH KEBAB. ( gluten free, egg free , nut free ) - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Cool atmosphere in a food hall. Easy to order and fairly quick service. The Cashew Cauliflower."Steak" did have excellent flavor but I had to knock some stars off because it wasn't what was advertised described or expected. And for what you get, pretty pricey. First of all, I couldn't discern the cashews on mine. Due to the dish name I would've expected discernible cashew pieces and/or flavor. Pretty sure there were some slivered almonds. Secondly, and more importantly, advertised as a "steak", I did expect to see a slab of sliced cauliflower but instead I got three florets of roasted, battered cauliflower. Why call it a "steak"? And 3 florets of cauliflower as a main dish for $20? Pretty steep IMO. This could have been a 4-star since the flavor was good (kudos to the sauces on the cauliflower) and the sides of coconut rice and curry were good, but I have a pet peeve about restaurants not describing their food accurately. No good reasons for that. read more

Little Blue Door at State Street Market offers a vibrant exploration of Indian street food. While the restaurant itself is fairly new (est. 2021), the concept is rooted in the rich culinary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Blue Little Door is a "Cal-Indian comfort street food" eatery that is owned by the same folks (chef Srijith Gopinathan and Ayesha Thapar), who together opened Palo Alto's Ettan in 2020. When I realized that, I decided to give this place a try because Ettan is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Bay area. Obviously, I had high expectations, and this place delivered, albeit I only tried one item from their menu. While everything on the menu looked tempting, I opted for the pani puri. For $14, you get 8 pieces of delicate puffed spheres with mint broth. The broth and the mix of potatoes and chickpea mash is served separately, so you'll have to add them to the "puri" (puffed sphere) yourself. The mix already comes topped with a tamarind chutney, so don't forget to mix it before you add it to the puri. The pani puri perfectly captured the essence of what street food should be: fun, flavorful, and ideal for sharing. The potatoes and chickpea mash could have been more flavorful, but it was still pretty good. Little Blue Door isn't reinventing the wheel, but they are definitely executing these classic dishes with fresh ingredients and a clear love for the cuisine. read more

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My wife and I went as usual. We had a great experience . The craft cocktails and the Mixology experience never disappoint a recommend the trivia nights or the wine pairing tasting and the whiskey and bourbon tastings when they have them. Midland definitely has the better mix scene and blue. Door is definitely one of those. read more

I loved the butter chicken and naan dish. It's a crowd pleaser for a reason! It has a smokey, creamy flavor that goes great with chicken or vegetarian options. I enjoyed talking to the manager as well. I'll definitely come back to try more dishes here or at their other restaurants in the area. read more

Little Blue Door - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

Every bite I had was truly amazing. Fresh and delicious food, welcoming and fast service. This place is a gem. A go to when in State Street Market. read more

Had a shrimp curry and did not like it at all. Very greasy and unappealing. The service was ok, but not particularly friendly.

We had the egg puff and the shrimp Malabar roast. The egg puff was easily one of the best I've tried in the Bay Area, perfectly layered, and fresh. The shrimp Malabar roast was packed with flavor and cooked really well. Overall, I'd definitely love to visit this place again. read more

A little pricey for drinks. $4 for bottled coconut water that probably does not cost more than $1 to buy from a warehouse. $6 for mango lassi and it was very sweet. I think this had way too much syrup to thicken it up. In addition, they tagged on a 5% living wage fee ;-( this was the only place in the State Street Market that had a service charge... read more

Little Blue Door - Coconut water $4 Mango lassi $6 - Indian Near Me - Los Altos, California

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My boyfriend and I came to State Street Market on Friday night, and Little Door caught our eye since it was part of Ettan in Palo Alto. There was only one person in front of us, and the food came out literally within minutes. Parking is street and free in nearby lots. We ordered the butter chicken with garlic naan ($19). Prices are definitely higher than usual, especially considering being in a food court. We were pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the curry. The base is more tomatoey than creamy, flavorful, and very tasty. I did wish there was a spicy option to give it a kick. There were only 5 chunks of chicken, but it was very tender. Garlic naan was really just naan with garlic oil or butter spooned on top; there was no garlic baked inside. Naan was not very authentic as it wasn't thin or flat; it resembled more of a pita bread. However, it was super fluffy and a great vessel to absorb the curry. The fryums were such a fun addition and provided a crunch to the entire dish. Overall, this is a pretty solid American Indian stall. Although the menu is limited and price is a little high, the food is delicious. Flavors are nice and spices are subtle, so it's great for newbies wanting to try Indian food. read more

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We tried the Pani puri and mutton kebab platter, so so good loved it ! So fresh, hard to find such great food. Authentic North Indian

Little Blue Door in Los Altos brings a creative twist to Indian flavors. The lamb kebab new add on to menu is tender, juicy, and well-spiced with a nice smoky depth. The sesame leaf chaat is fresh and unique--crisp, tangy, and packed with bold flavors that really stand out. A great spot if you're looking for something a little different from the usual Indian fare. read more

Paid $16 for a chicken appetizer, for a casual food court style stall wow.. You order at the front and get a buzzer. The guy at the front was nice though. Quantity was tiny. The chicken was a-lot darker than what Ive seen with other Kerala fried chickens. I like Indian food but this is not it. Really not what I thought, also a little burnt on the back. The flavor was yum but nothing great. Probably wont be back to this stall but we did like State street market for the other stalls available. The inside and outside has plenty of seats and very clean. Private lot on the side with lots of parking read more

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