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Lore

4.3 (128 reviews)
Open • 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Patricia P.

Be sure to snag a reservation, not a single open table while I was there. The energy was joyous. Tried a few things. The standout for me was the dosa. Loved it, and the sauces it came with. Each dish was thoughtful and had a unique take on something familiar. When I arrived, with my reservation of course, I felt the service was a bit snooty and rushed. Maybe it was an off night, can't say for sure. I did feel to the right and left of my table, the staff was more patient and friendly. But thankfully things improved after the food arrived. Additionally, We were having trouble picking between two desserts and in the end received a sample of our runner up choice. That was sweet of them!

Steak frites
Ashley M.

We loved celebrating our anniversary at Lore. The service was kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, and the food and drinks were incredible. I loved the clarified cocktail and the steak was a highlight. We definitely recommend for a special night out in the neighborhood!

Jenny L.

I visited on my birthday during restaurant week and it was pure joy! The food is a delightful surprise to the senses. I had the lamb kebab appetizer, the sea bream main dish and the pear granita for dessert. Their cocktails are inspired creations of Indian, Asian Mexican?! - as were the dishes yet somehow it all works... it was so busy on the Thursday night yet service was still fantastic and courteous. My neighboring table had non stop questions about the dishes and the 2 waitstaff were so patient and kind in explaining the ingredients and answering their numerous questions! The ambiance was sweet, cozy and bustling. Between theatrical bartending with drinks to impress, the nicest waitstaff, people watching and of course the innovative flavor-texture adventures on your plate, I had so much fun!!

Breton cocktail
Kailey F.

Decided to go to Lore for my birthday. This play is really small, so I would not stop by without a reservation. I called about an hour and a half before we arrived and got a reservation for two at the bar. If you go to lore, I really recommend getting a cocktail or mocktail. The bartenders are very dedicated to their craft. I chose to get the Breton which was a fascinating combination of flavors that proved to be delicious. My partner got the Kalidasa cocktail, which he loved. As an appetizer I got a fermented dosa. So, all the reviews I read said that the dosa was a must try. This was my first time having dosa ever, and while it was good, for me, I would probably go with something different next time. Both my partner loved our entrees. Note that medium rare seems to be there standard and is on the more rare side. Personally that is what I prefer, but if you do not want your meat to be super pink get your food cooked to medium. Also, we ended up ordering the ganache cake which had a delightful texture and they ended up throwing in the cashew baklava for free because it was my birthday. The cashew baklava is amongst the best that I have had.

Dosa (front) and Uttapam (back)
Simran K.

Stopped by Lore for an early lunch and ordered: * Dosa (4/5): Wonderfully crisp and savory, with the potatoes served on the side as requested. I only wish it had been a little less oily and came with classic coconut and tomato chutneys alongside the creative spreads. * Kimchi Uttapam (4.5/5): A clever fusion dish--rich, slightly oily, but bursting with bold, spicy kimchi flavor that truly stood out. Service was attentive and the ambiance inviting. Overall, a satisfying and imaginative meal.

Fish and chips
Tess C.

Had a great experience at Lore recently. We went with the pre-fixe menu ($47 pp includes appetizer, entree, and dessert) and loved each bite more than the last. The service was attentive and quick and happy to offer suggestions and menu highlights. The drinks were so tasty (although pricey at $17 each) and I loved the mezcal one. The dosa and mushroom dish were my favorite of the bunch, but the banana pudding dessert with rose ice cream was to die for and so decadent. Would highly recommend stopping in! Only negative is tables are really close together, so in winter with so many big coats you'll end up with a lot of butts in your face as they push to get into their seats.

Butterless butter chicken
Janet Y.

A promising place I've been eyeing since they opened but finally had a chance to try it. The space is small and tables are pretty close together inside the dining area so not good if you don't like tight spaces or big groups. The food was a hit or miss for me. We had the lamb kebab and ravioli for appetizers and while the kebab had a nice taste to it with the sauce, the ravioli was just flavorless and too mushy in texture for me. The butterless butter chicken was interesting and reminded me more of a korma than butter chicken. Please note, this is a whole leg/thigh piece with bone in, not cut up chunks of chicken. The prawns were cooked well, had a nice bounce and not chewy. The sauce was a bit too spicy to my liking with a lot of dried pieces of ginger or ginger rind? I wish I had asked for the sauce on the side because it ruined the coconut rice for me. Hindsight, I regret letting my husband choose the apps and not asked for the Dosa instead since that seems to be the highlight from other reviewers. Ended the meal with the baklava with ginger ice cream and this was very good! I'm usually not into baklava due to the heavy rose water taste but this one was mild and not the traditional style. I would recommend this The servers were nice and friendly. The owner was there as well greeting people and stopping to chat. Maybe I expected to be "WOW" because of the Michelin guide stats but it just didn't quite do it for me.

Sucheta B.

Delicious intimate spot for innovative South Indian food! Highly recommend the dosa, chapli kebab, hariyali chicken and steak. These dishes in particular were all big portion sizes and we left very full. They also have some really fun cocktails. They have two mocktails but I was doing dry January and prefer not too have super sweet mock tails and docked a star because they don't have most sodas (only ginger ale) and when I asked for club soda they also didn't have that so I stuck with plain water.

Jacquelyn C.

Had high hopes since it was on the Michelin guide but was super disappointed. The dhosa was the best part of this meal. We ordered the lamb kebab as an appetizer and didn't expect for it to be just one tiny kebab. It also tasted like a lot of filler and not much lamb meat. For $24 I expected more. The portions are small but filling, at least for me it was. The Brussels sprouts were charred way too much. The butterless butter chicken was one thigh.

Mushroom on a 'pancake '
Wenn S.

Lore is one of our favorite restaurants and a neighborhood staple for sure. There was a steady flow of customers from the start to the end of our dinner experience and I think you can safely say this restaurant is here to stay forever .... One thing to note is the restaurant is not very big and there are many tables squished next to each other in 1 cozy dining room. Plus bar seating. If you suffer from claustrophobia or human phobia or are having a private intimate dinner with lots of secrets to share , I do not recommend you come to this restaurant as it's on the loud and tight quarters side. Plus your conversation will be heard by those around you. However if you are happy to share your space with foodies in a sit down dinner at a friends home type atmosphere then run to Lore! For food reccs: Highly recommend - Dosa ( so good we ordered 2!) Mushroom entree was so good too I didn't love the Samosa as it was drenched in a sauce that was red and not my jive . Like my samosa super crispy . Delicata squash appetizer was so good too Amazing Lore thank you once again for a very scrumptious meal !

Butter Masala Steak and Lamb Rack
Sreya M.

A very honest opinion loading: I've had this on my list for so long and we went for my bfs birthday. First things first do not go here with expecting Indian food at all. It's a fusion. Keeping that in my mind it's important to not have the expectation of having traditional Indian food. What's being accomplished here is not being done anywhere else, absolutely 5 stars for creativity, service and quality. The apps? Out of this world no notes. We got the dosa and the lamb kebabs. But the entrees? I got the butter masala steak (just a warning very spice forward and not like spicy hot no I mean just extraordinary amounts of spice) but overall would definitely get again. I thought a masala steak was very creative and completely melted in my mouth but then it went south because my bf got the lamb rack... that was our worst bite. The lamb had no seasoning at all (no salt or pepper) and the sauce was an onion jam which was again VERY spice forward. I assume the thought process was to under spice the lamb because the jam would make up for it, but the jam was just unpleasant. Overall 3 out of 5 for entrees. I can tell the chef/owner is very very talented. What he's taking on which is an Indian FUSION is no easy feat. My recommendation would be drinks, apps and the steak but if you're not a steak person go somewhere else for dinner. Final consensus, I'll definitely be back for the drinks and appetizers but may go elsewhere for my main entree. (Can't comment on the dessert but might give it a try on our next visit)

Butterless chicken

Solid mocktails and good dosa, really not tasty butter chicken which feels like a pretty straightforward dish. Wouldn't recommend but wouldn't not recommend.

Aaron V.

This place to say the least was amazing. The atmosphere was great. The ambiance was great. All of the employees and the owner, amazing. Good food, good vibes, and an overall great experience. The owner @JayKumar even share some Fitness tips with me. I will definitely go back!

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Every dish at Lore that we have had has been delicious and balanced. The staff are always thoughtful. Highly recommend.

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