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    Rara

    4.2 (206 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    cauli 8848
    Grace X.

    I had the cauli 8848 delivered through a work lunch delivery service and it was really good. Excellent flavor and the cauliflower was tender but still had some cruch and the fry batter was delicious as well. The menu is very clearly labeled for vegan and vegetarian items.

    Salmon Sizzler
    Manisha M.

    This is my first time at Rara. We found parking right at the front on a Sunday evening and they seated us immediately. Service was very quick and they have a great array of choices. We tried a Lamb Wrap which we felt was pretty mediocre, it was mostly just seasoned lamb with cabbage served with a side of thin fries and a dip very similar to thousand island sauce. I'm not sure that I recommend the wrap. We loved the Salmon Sizzler that we ordered. There was a decent sized filet grilled and served with a delicious sauce, on a sizzler plate with boiled veggies and Nepali Chow Mein! It was delicious!! The portion for this sizzler plate is quite large, more than enough for 1 person but maybe not enough for 2. I'd reorder the sizzler on a heartbeat if I'm back in the area!

    Veg Dal Bhat Khana Set (Thali)
    Kristine F.

    First time at a Nepalese sit down restaurant. My experience with this cuisine is limited to incredible chicken momos at food trucks! Alas, it was a Friday weeks before Easter and I couldn't have meat so we ordered a couple seafood dishes for protein. Easy to make a reservation on OpenTable and it was packed by 7pm. They came by several times to take our order but not everyone was present yet and the menu is extensive. Drinks: Mango Lassi Mohi (buttermilk churned yogurt) Eats: Coconut Shrimp Fried Veg Momos 10 piece Tawa Paneer Paratha Veg Chow Mein Noodles Veg Dal Bhat Khana set (Thali) Salmon Sizzler I originally ordered the salmon kebab which comes with yellow rice & veggies. Instead, we were served the salmon sizzler with noodles. I even asked the waitress if the salmon kebab comes with noodles. She said yes. They are the same price so I left it alone and the food was good. I enjoyed the sweet creamy sauce on the salmon and it was cooked well. Coconut shrimp was delicious, the sauce it arrived with may have been the same as the salmon sauce. I was surprised by how tasty the fried veg momos were. Shaped like potstickers and filled with lightly spiced minced veggies. I've had steamed veg momos from Inchin's Bamboo Garden before and those were honestly tasteless. These were great! The paneer paratha is sliced like pizza and filled with chopped paneer and I think a leafy green. Enjoyable. I dipped it in the shrimp/salmon sauce. The chow mein had spice that I wasn't expecting, probably from pepper and they served the same noodles with the salmon. Pretty good. The veg thali was interesting, had lots of flavors and textures including a sweet rice pudding, paneer curry, black eyed pea dal, lentil dal, pickled ginger, and crispy papad (dried lentil) roll on top of the basmati rice. Great dinner with friends! Street parking and garage parking available around the place.

    This is amazing. I love it. My friend and I got the veggie and chicken momos. Also, we got the fried chicken wings. The fried chicken wings is absolutely . If you come here. You MUST get the fried chicken wings. This is absolute fax btw.

    Lamb Chop Sizzler
    Ankitha D.

    My friend made a reservation for us for 6 on a Saturday evening. There's a parking garage nearby so we walked over. At first they sat us for 4 people but my friend made it for 6 so they took us to a bigger table. We sat down and we were waiting for some friends who came like 10 mins later. the waiter didn't come to ask for drinks until about 30 minutes into us sitting down... so that was a little annoying. We ordered a mix of chai and We ordered mango lassi and chai, but they brought out all the chais and completely forgot the mango lassi. No one checked on our table, so I eventually had to get up and ask about it. When we finally ordered food, I got the thali, my husband got the lamb chop sizzler, and we ordered veg momos for the table. The veg momos were honestly not good -- very dry -- though the sauces were great. The entrées came out and I liked my thali, but they forgot the chicken curry that's supposed to come with it. Everyone else's food came out except one of our friends (who is vegetarian), which was surprising since that should've been quicker. When their dish finally arrived, they forgot the naan that was ordered with it. Overall, the service was extremely slow and disorganized. My appadum was also stale, which was disappointing. I personally liked the lamb chops (especially the noodles that came with them), but no one else at the table thought they were that good. The ambiance is actually fine, but the service really took away from the experience. Maybe it's better when it's not busy, but based on this visit -- good luck with the service.

    Non-Veg Dal Bhat Khana Set with chicken curry
    Julie M.

    PLEASE ORDER THE CAULI 8848 IF YOU LIKE CAULIFLOWER! This takes the cake for my favorite cauliflower ever. It's fried cauliflower coated in a delicious curry-like sauce that looks spicy but is very minimally spicy. The outer texture is vaguely like orange chicken? Whatever it is, it's absolutely incredible. I'd come back just to get the cauliflower again. We also got the dal bhat khana set with chicken curry. I appreciated the variety, but I was less impressed by the flavors in the set. It was solid still and very filling, but the flavors weren't particularly strong nor diverse within the set. I'd probably try other dishes next time. I'd been here once before and I remember enjoying the chicken momos! Service was good! The restaurant is culturally decorated and the chairs are pretty comfy too.

    Sohrob H.

    This was a good experience to authentic Nepali cuisine. The food is outstanding, particularly the meat combo platter which was incredibly flavorful and succulent. Service was pretty quick and the atmosphere is warm and inviting making it a great spot for a relaxing dinner.

    Chicken Nepali Jeera Pulao / Rice
    Farhana M.

    Mango lassi was very, very good. Would definitely order again Ordered the chicken pulao. The food isn't spicy, but there aren't any sauces on the table. It was busy on a Wednesday night, there looked to be only one server but every table was full of people. It took a while to get the waiter's attention, and then for him to give me hot sauce for the food

    Derek S.

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Made a reservation and our table was ready upon arrival. Parking is available in the parking garage next door or on the nearby surface streets. Dining is indoors exclusively. Rara is a Nepalese restaurant that took over the formerly Michelin 2 star Baume. The interior of the restaurant is quite pedestrian. Started off with the cauliflower that the waiter recommended and it was a touch spicy. Well put together. Moved on to the mushroom small plate and it came with a side of crispy rice along with a dipping sauce. Flavors were bold and a touch spicy. The momos were phenomenal. We did a mix of chicken and water buffalo and they were both tasty. They were a Nepalese version of xlb with a dough wrapper and soup inside. Opted for the goat small plate as a main and it was also decent. The goat was well done and tasted more like goat jerky. Staff came around throughout the evening to check up on us.

    Cal C.

    Awesome Nepalese restaurant and friendly staff. This is the first time we tried Nepalese cousins and enjoyed very much. If you like gingers you will like this place. I feel every dish has tons of gingers. Their menu has changed so don't rely on the menu you see on the website.

    Cauli 8848
    Apoorva R.

    Good appetizers and himalayan/ nepali flavored food. The cauliflower app was amazing - must try!! Lassi was decent and the momo sizzler was okay. I wish the momos had some more flavor to the filling. Overall its a bit pricey but worth trying once!

    Cauli 8848
    Bhawna J.

    I went for lunch with a friend here. The service is really good. We ordered the momo sizzler , cauliflower appetizer and their special lassi. The momos were decent ( not that great) but the chowmein that came with the sizzler was really tasty. The lassi was good portion and delicious.

    Gorkhali Lamb Shank
    Yikai L.

    Came here in a really large group for a Thursday business dinner. We ordered a whole bunch of food and drinks. The menu has a nice variety of vegie and non-vegie options. Plenty of street parking nearby. Service was wonderful. I can't tell however if they were intentionally pacing serving the food or if there were too many orders, but I felt food came pretty slowly. Onto the food, I can tell the food is pretty authentic, but several items were too heavy for me. For instance, the potato was really salty, almost bitter. The lamb shank was not the most tender I've had, but decently flavorful. The cauliflower appetizer was pretty good. Momos are also pretty heavily flavored, I couldn't really taste the chicken to be honest.

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    Ask the Community - Rara

    Hi - allergic to dairy here. Do your dishes use dairy (milk/butter)? Eggs is ok but curious otherwise?

    Hi Crystal, we are so sorry for the late response. Some of our dishes use milk/butter. However, we have a lot of dishes that are vegan and do not have any milk products in them. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you!

    What business was in this location before this one?

    Hi Marjorie, there was the Bistronomie Baumé before Rara.

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    A bit of a late post, but we had our wedding dinner here in December. The event was last minute as…read morethe goal was to have my mom join before she couldn't anymore, so this was incredibly meaningful. We kept it small and intimate (12 people) and Michelle was absolutely fantastic with answering all my questions and making sure everything went smoothly. We reserved a portion of the outdoor area with a few dividers, and the staff were kind and accommodating. The family loved the food - in fact, it was the first time I had seen my mom eaten so much in a very long time. The noodles were my favorite :) We had come here a few times before and all were great times, but very special shout out to the staff here. Thanks for making that evening special for me, my husband, and our family.

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    A beautiful restaurant with an upscale atmosphere, but the guest experience needs more attention to…read morethe basics. Tamirine has a beautiful, sophisticated dining room and the food presentation fits the upscale Vietnamese concept. However, the experience starts before a guest ever sits down, and that is where management has an opportunity to improve. When guests arrive, they should be greeted promptly and acknowledged, rather than left waiting outside, especially in the heat. Even if the restaurant is not ready to seat them immediately, a simple greeting such as, "Welcome, we'll be right with you," goes a long way. It communicates that the guest has been seen and that the team is in control. This is also where strong SOPs and management follow-through become important. For an upscale restaurant, the arrival and greeting process should be clearly defined: who greets the guest, how quickly they should be acknowledged, what happens when there is a wait, and how guests are communicated with while they wait. SOPs only work when management consistently trains, observes, coaches, and enforces them. Having procedures written down is not enough. Leaders need to make sure the team is actually executing them during every shift, particularly during busy periods. The restaurant has the setting and concept to deliver a premium experience. The next step is making sure the service standards consistently match the environment and price point. Management should remember: the guest experience begins at the front door, not when the food reaches the table.

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    3.7 stars. Nice looking place with an extensive menu including meat as well as vegan options and a…read morefull bar. The food was decent but it seemed more geared toward non-Asian palates. We've had more authentic Burmese cuisine in SF but this is fine for Palo Alto. Service was good and attentive. We had: Salt and pepper tofu Palata with vegetarian curry 6 piece samosas (good) Tea leaf salad (disappointing) Fiery tofu and vegetables Eggplant and Garlic (good) Jasmine rice Coconut rice Garlic noodles, bbq pork Chicken Home style fried rice (ok) Lamb Kebat (good) Lamb wok fried with tofu Steamed vegetables (mostly cabbage with sliced carrots & broccoli) Beef curry (good tender chunks of beef but the curry didn't taste like curry). Cocktail drinks are pretty good but just know that some drinks are small for the price. The best drink is the coconut one with coconut rum. We had mango ice cream for dessert which was a very generous portion but the ice cream was on the icy side and not as creamy as I hoped. It tasted decently good though.

    If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more I ordered takeout consisting of garlic noodles with pork substituted for chicken (and paid almost $3 extra for the substitution), basil chili chicken, and mango chicken. Unfortunately, there were problems with every dish: 1. Extremely small portions: The basil chicken and mango chicken portions were ridiculously small. Around 80% of the container was just onions, and the containers were only about 70% full. For the price, this is unacceptable. 2. Almost no chicken in the garlic noodles: The garlic noodles had literally only two tiny pieces of chicken. I cannot believe I paid almost $3 extra to substitute pork with chicken and received basically no chicken at all. 3. Unbelievably salty: Both the garlic noodles and basil chicken were so salty that they were inedible. I had to rinse them with water five times, and then re-cook them myself just to make them edible. I've never had to do this with takeout before. The food wasn't just disappointing in terms of flavor and portion size--the biggest issue is that it feels like the restaurant is being extremely stingy while still charging fairly high prices. Poor portions, excessive salt, and very little meat. Definitely not worth the price, and I would not order from here again.

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    We had such a wonderful dining experience here! The seafood was incredibly fresh and beautifully…read morepresented. The oysters were especially impressive, fresh from that morning, and the geoduck was crisp, sweet, and delicious. The crab was rich and full of roe, the shrimp were excellent, and the beautifully marbled beef was tender and perfect for the hot pot. Even after we were completely full, the oyster omelet at the end was so good that we somehow found room for more! What really made the evening special, though, was the service. Vivian was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive. You can tell that a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the presentation of every dish. Our whole group felt very welcomed and well taken care of. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, beautiful presentation, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere for gathering with family and friends. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

    I was craving hotpot for lunch and wanted to try this new-to-me spot off the main drag in Palo…read moreAlto. I ordered a Waygu special set with spicy beef butter broth, Waygu beef, and hand cut noodles. Ordering was fast on the kiosk and the food came out quickly. The broth was exactly what I was looking for -- excellent balance of spicy, salty, rich, light, and mala. There's a good sauce bar with dessert (fruit, sesame red bean balls) to accompany the meal. They have very kind and friendly staff who generously offered a complimentary cumin beef skewer (super tasty and flavorful). All in all, the lunch set is a great deal, the perfect amount of food to feel satisfied without feeling heavy afterward. The efficiency of the service is great too -- I was in an out in under an hour without ever feeling rushed. I'll be back to try more items. Highly recommended if you like authentic hotpot!

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    Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was perfect for the occasion. The restaurant…read morehad a very cozy and simple aesthetic, it was cute for a nice little evening dinner. We made reservations for 7:45pm on a Tuesday night! They suggest ordering an item or two from each section of the menu but all vibes are welcome! We ordered the oysters and Wagyu beef tartare tartlets to start, followed by the scallion croissant, chilled perilla somyun and halibut. We ended with the Yeobo, Darling kalbi and banchan with ssam greens. What an experience, we were so full we skipped out on dessert sadly. Since it was my husband's birthday, they did come out with a little dessert and candle. All the dishes were really good but I especially liked the halibut. Our server told us next time to save the scallion croissant to dip into the halibut's chili vinegar sauce...GENIUS. Will need to try that combo on the next visit. Definitely would visit again! Loved how fresh the dishes tased, and service was great.

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