Little Blue Door in Los Altos brings a creative twist to Indian flavors. The lamb kebab new add on…read moreto 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.

The service was rude here; however, that was just one person on my most recent visit. In the past,…read moreit 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!

Let's jump straight to food - We ordered chicken biryani…read moreand 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!

My wife and I had a free night without our kids so we decided to go to Aurum that our friends keep…read moretelling 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 :)

Awesome food! I enjoyed the Pakistani-flavored, spicy, and mouth-melting Gola Kababs and the…read moresizzling grilled chicken--both were delicious. The service was great. One thing to note: they used to have a proper dine-in space before, but now it's mostly takeaway. However, you can still eat on-site as they have chairs and tables set up. Neat ambience overall.

I'm a huge fan of the Palo Alto location and was excited to visit another Zareen's location. In…read moregeneral, it was a great experience. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and the service was speedy. You order on a kiosk, which makes for a streamlined ordering process. The food is always solid - I love all of their thali selections. This location was much more peaceful compared to the Palo Alto location. I stopped by on a Saturday evening, and there were only a couple tables that were occupied. I will say I feel like the portion sizes here are noticeably smaller than those at the Palo Alto location. This might be because all of the orders are packed to-go, so maybe there's less space for food? For instance, the thali from the Palo Alto location includes a side salad, which was not included in my order here. The other sides (pickled salad and daal lentil), along with the entree, were also significantly smaller here. The prices are the same, so I do think the Palo Alto dishes are more worth it.

Located in a new multi-use development in Menlo Park, Eylan offers complimentary underground…read moreparking. After parking, take the elevator to the ground level (not the residential one). The restaurant entrance is just outside the elevator - it's easy to miss, so keep an eye out! I've included a couple of photos for reference. The service is friendly and comfortable. The environment is beautiful, chic, and feels a bit fancy, much like the food - we enjoyed everything we ordered. The care and thoughtfulness in the dishes are evident. The smoked lentils with roti were my favorite. While the dishes tend to be on the smaller side and pricier than your average Indian restaurant, Eylan is truly a step above. I look forward to returning to try more!

Out of all the Indian contemporary and fine dining options in the bay (Copra, Ettan, Tia) - Eylan…read moreis probably my favorite. The restaurant is beautiful and service is excellent. We ended up spending a couple hours at dinner here. Items are definitely pricey but this restaurant stands out due to its innovative twist on classic Indian dishes. Starting off with drinks - the Bombay Green cocktail was amazing. It was an extremely refreshing blend of subtle dry spices and perfect for a summer day. Favorite dishes: Eylan Fried Chicken: A must order. You MUST save the aioli to enjoy with your mains and any breads. The aioli was the star of the dish - it had a fiery Indian pickle base and was so flavorful. This was also really filling and generously plated especially for not a main entree item. Roasted Cornish hen: Eylan has a savory take on the classic butter chicken with a green tomatillo base and it's amazing! A good portion for two, but you may need to double up on the recommended bread accompaniment. Eylan Eye Pull apart flaky bread that melts in your mouth but the portion can definitely be bigger. In terms of vegetarian food, the green apple chaas pani puri made for a great chilled appetizer and prepared us well for the rich and deep fried ricotta kebabs. I've never had anything like these dishes before! The only miss for vegetarian orders was the pineapple kebab. It felt pretty lacking and plain especially in comparison to its description. Will definitely be back!

Good to have a south Indian restaurant close to home and also the fact that it opens early in the…read moremorning. I really like having south Indian food for breakfast when possible. Food is always fresh and tastes good. Definitely recommend the Benne dosa, which is not commonly available in Bay area. It's a more thicker and crispier version of dosa. Have tried their idli, medu vada and the combo and mini Thali as well. Yet to try their lunch Thali or the rice items. They also have a daily $5 item, which is not listed on the normal menu and available after 3 pm . Some of these items are good as a snack like their Bajji ( chili fritters) available on Wednesday , while some are good enough as a meal like the Adai Avial ( lentil crepe served with a coconut milk based veg curry ) . They also sell, ready to eat , grab and go curries. The menu is completely vegetarian. This place is already popular , seeing how it always has customers throughout the day.

Loved every last piece of food I had on my plate…read more I had the Vada Idly Pongal (VIP) and it was fantastic. Great flavor and spices. Came early and there was plenty of tables. Plaza parking. Will definitely be back to try the coffee and the Sambar and podi. Thanks!

Delicious fresh food. We ordered naan cheese bread, lemon…read moregrass chicken and biryany . One of the best Indian places in Bay Area.

Celebrated Valentine's Day dinner here and was honestly surprised it wasn't packed. The food was…read moreAMAZING. We started with the meat platter appetizer: seekh kebab, tandoori chicken, rack of lamb, and malai chicken, it was served with a few different sauces on the side. Every single bite was flavorful, and all the meats were perfectly tender. For our entrées, we ordered the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo with garlic naan and plain naan. And of course, I had to get a mango lassi, I always do. Everything was absolutely delicious. The sauces were rich, well-seasoned, and flavorful in every bite. The only thing I noticed was that service was a bit slow. There was only one other table when we arrived, and another came in after us, but somehow their food came out before ours. It wasn't a huge deal, just something we noticed. Even with the slower service, the food more than made up for it. I will be coming back.

Chicken tikka masala is absolutely fantastic with the naan and the mango lassi is fire!read more

Great food!!! Love the chole Bhatura and Paneer Masala…read more The veg biryani is good too. Authentic Punjabi food!!!

Zareen's Palo Alto is the real deal! Honestly, everything on the menu is superb, but the Chicken…read moreNaan Wrap is my absolute go-to every single time--it never misses. To top it off, I met the owner's son the other day and he is as "cool as Kool & the Gang." It's rare to find a spot with food this good and a vibe this welcoming. Def. try this place, you will not regret it!

Amazing food, service, and mango lassi! Had the best time here and have been back every week!!…read moreCan't wait to make more memories at Zareen's

I go there at least once a week. Food is always amazing! My favorite is mixed grill and goat. They…read morealso do lunch buffet on the weekends. Prices are reasonable, food is A1 and service is great!

We got the unlimited option which allowed us to try many different dishes including:…read more- the Peshawar Chicken Tikka 6.5/10 - Lamb Seekh Kabob 7/10 - Cauliflower Bezule 9.5/10 - Chicken tandoori 9/10 - veggie kabob 6/10 - Fish curry 9.5/10 - Palak paneer 8/10 - Miloni Takari 7/10 (spicy!) - Dal bukhara 8/10 - Naan 8/10 - Gulab Jamun 6.5/10 - Mango lassi 9/10 They managed to seat our very large group. Service was good at first but then it took a very long time between the appetizers and mains to come out. The servers also did not check on us much between that time. I liked the food and the variety. I would get everything I rated an 8 or above again. The menu they gave us said we could pick any dessert but the didn't do that and instead just gave everyone Gulab Jamun. Technically we could have had unlimited plates and ordered more of all the other food but the servers didn't come back to ask if we would like that. It was ok though because the amount of food that they brought out was plenty for our group and I appreciated that they brought out boxes for us to take back leftovers.

Food was great as usual we got the new paneer dish with basil naan kofta and saag paneer…read more Great naan , desert was good gajar halwa We got the kulfi to but that didn't taste like kulfi More like falooda

A large group of us (8) went to this spacious, welcomingvand very clean restaurant in their…read moreMountain View location. Although they were quite busy, we were promptly seated. Water was served quickly and the staff was attentive -- in other words they had enough people to service their patrons. The food was excellent with creative fusion of various cuisines. The cajun paneer tikka that I got was very good with the Cajun spices expressing itself nicely. The more traditional dishes such as Rabadi patties reminded me of the food I used to eat frequently more than 30 years ago! All in all a great experience.