Rara - (Near Palo Alto, CA)

5 /5 Felicia S: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Dining Experience at RARA – The Rice Special! I had a fantastic meal at RARA – The Rice Special! As an appetizer, the chicken momo was amazing — perfectly steamed, flavorful, and tender. The Chicken Nepali Jeera Pulao and rice were wonderfully aromatic and delicious. The sizzling plate with noodles was outstanding, full of rich flavors and great texture. The chicken curry was pure perfection — comforting, flavorful, and beautifully spiced. I finished with a soothing cup of chai tea and two delightful desserts: the warm, sweet Lalmohan and the creamy, traditional Juju Dhau. Every dish was crafted with care and full of authentic Nepali flavor. I can’t wait to return!

5 /5 Aven Pradhan: This is the best Nepali food in the silicon valley. The food is 100% authentic and fresh. They had the best thali Ive had in a long time. The Thali comes on a brass dish just like in Nepal. The tea and kheer are very flavorful. The service is impeccable and welcoming. The staff will chat with you if you wish and are so happy to share Nepali culture. The music is what actual Nepali people listen to instead of just Nepali classical I wish I could eat here every day

5 /5 Amir Hermelin: We loved the food and the service was great! Tbh we dined at 3pm when the restaurant wasnt busy, but still the waiter was patient and very attentive. We didnt try too many dishes but tried the more traditional dishes like Thenduk and the meat Khana Set and both were really really good! The crispy cauliflower was absolutely spectacular! Once you get past the atmosphere - place looks average, seats arent the most comfortable - youll really enjoy dining here.

5 /5 Anahita Khalilzadeh: The place has an interesting old school vibe to it. We saw the great google reviews and decided to try the Nepali food for the first time. We got seated quickly but I would say the service seemed a bit slow. Took them ~20 minutes to get our order even though the place was practically empty. The food was brought out as it was prepared. I would say the momo was pretty good. The Bhat Khana set was also a good experience. However, we did not quite love the Buffalo Sukuti set (I would say it was a matter of personal preference as it did have a jerky like texture which was not for us).

5 /5 Kara and Kathy Fitzpatrick: I’ve been here several times and the service is always wonderful, though very prepared for them to make your meal and it’s not “fast” food. The cauliflower 8848 (or chicken) is incredible, nuanced and layered spice atop crispy pieces of cauliflower/chicken. The mustang aloo is great, potato wedges with aromatic spices that add taste and texture. The gorkhali lamb shank is flavorful, truly falling off the bone in a rich sauce - I wanted to lick the bowl. The chicken momos were soft and fresh with pillowy doughy covering and warm spiced chicken meat inside. The mom sauce is light and delicious. We had dessert - juju dhau - a tangy delicious yogurt served in a sweet little clay pot topped with pistachio. I am so happy to be so close to this restaurant and plan on working my way through the menu. Great for vegetarian and vegan folks, great for sharing, and so many options. When I’ve been previously w friends we’ve ordered tons of appetizers and shared.