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Great atmosphere, excellent quality food on average.
We came here for a birthday and ordered a little bit of everything across the menu. I was definitely a huge fan of the Oysters, I wanted to ask the waiter where they're from but missed the chance to. The lamb was so tender and definitely one of the highlights. The Hamachi and Beef dish paired well with the side curry that they gave. The sesame leaf is a great side. Food was a little overpriced for the quality, and do not come here expecting authentic Indian food. The appetizers and entrees also came out all at once, so that was unfortunately crowding our table. Dishes like the oysters had to be eaten quickly while fresh. Pacing with the food would have been nice.
Be the first to Replyyou won't be disappointed, worth a try at least once :)
you won't be disappointed, worth a try at least once :) good food, service & ambience -- it does get crowded though, book your reservation in advance!
Be the first to ReplyOne of my favorites Indian restaurants in the Peninsular!
One of my favorites Indian restaurants in the Peninsular! Beautiful decorations, comfortable seating. Delicious and tasty food, and good service. I would come back any day! Highly recommend their Sesame Leaf, and Chicken biriyani! My two favorite dishes! Reservation made on Resy 30 days in advance.
Be the first to ReplyClassy, chic and upscale ambience awaits.
Founded by a supermodel from India and celebrity chef, Ettan offers an exquisite taste of Indian cuisine with various twists. Don't come here if you are used to traditional dishes but come here to try various dishes elevated. You know it's fancy when an Indian establishment serves caviar, octopus and oysters. This place has changed since it opened several years ago. The issue is that it can be hit or miss. We have had 2 good experiences, and 2 not as good. It just could be the changing of the chefs and change in menu, which is seasonal. We had a party of 6 and were able to get one of the largest tables with 2 king chairs and two benches, with enough room to sit comfortably with 3 on each bench. The atmosphere is cozy, as the outdoor patio seating is covered with plastic with ample heating, enough to make it quite toasty for anyone. There are beautiful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and lots of green foliage all around. Menu for our table 1. Sesame Leaf Chaat (app) 2. Cauliflower (app) 3. Scallops (app) 4. Monkey bread (app) 5. Hamachi collar (main) 6. Chicken Biryani (main) 7. Maa ki Daal (Translated to Yo Mama's Daal (lentils) (main) 8. Mango and Kabocha squash curry (main) 9. Naan, rice, sweat peas, and fryums accompanied the dishes at no charge We started the evening with several appetizers. At the recommendation of the server, we ordered 2 small plate apps for each selection. The Sesame Leaf Chaat was an interesting way to serve this traditional street food dish. I have never had it on the leaf. The leaf was battered and fried and topped with sev, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney, some mango, chickpea crumble, and sesame brittle. It was good, but the brittle didn't pare well with the dish IMO, so I wasn't a fan. The flavors of the tamarind, mango, yogurt do blend together very nicely, as they should since this is a long time traditional dish. Some dishes should just be kept simple. The Cauliflower was next on the menu. This lacked taste and the cauliflower pieces were just soft pieces with some flavor. This would have been much better if it were Manchurian style with a little more heat and crisp. The scallops were by far the best app. No gritty texture to them, and served in some in some nice puree with some chili oil and topped with a garnish of radish and some fried strands of some thin vegetable (I forgot to ask). The presentation of this dish is definitely 5 star. Don't bother with the monkey buns. Definitely a waste of money. It's basically small bread rolls topped with a dry chutney and served with an eggplant chutney dish. Now for the main course. The Hamachi collar was very tasty. Very tender, and falling off the bone while being served in a flavorful and light curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and garnished with spinach leaves. The mango and kabocha squash curry was decent. I don't have an affinity to this popular squash but it did had some good flavor. It's not something I would order again. The chicken biryani was overpowered with way too much garam masala. For the size of the pot, they stuffed it with two chicken drumsticks which took up a lot of volume and left the diners with not much meat. The best dish of the evening for me was the Maa Ki Daal. Other places call this Daal Makhani. This is a very difficult dish to master. This is usually slow cooked for 24hours+ and then mixed with some common spices, with a generous mixing of ghee and heavy cream. The chef added smokiness which elevated this to the next level. I was truly impressed as this was one of the best versions I have had. The price level is high and the portion sizes are about half of what you get at other places. Wine is about 2.5X to 3X the price of a bottle purchased at the store, which is about typical. With a bottle, all of the dishes above, 20% gratuity and the living wage BS charge, it came to about $78/person. I didn't leave hungry although I certainly was craving more of the daal and scallops. Ettan is a must try if you want an elegant experience in Indian dining. The service is at par with similar restaurants, but it's a great place to meet up right in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. 5 stars for ambience, and around 4 for the cuisine due to the hit or miss and inconsistency in food quality from visit to visit.
Be the first to ReplyLove the ambiance and food! Great for date night.
We ordered the following: Oysters - delectable Ettan Salad - refreshing Hamachi Kama - good spice and taste Staff were very friendly and efficient. Can't wait to come back again when we're in the area!
Be the first to ReplyCame here for a company dinner with a group of 10 and it
Came here for a company dinner with a group of 10 and it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was obviously great given the aesthetic interior, but more importantly the food did not disappoint at all. We ordered a variety of dishes, but I think the most memorable to me were the slow cooked octopus, fried chicken, slow cooked duck, and the sautee mushroom dish ( I forget the actual name of it). The octopus especially was sooo tender - I've had octopus at a few different restaurants now, but this is by far the BEST one. Not rubbery at all and full of flavor. The fried chicken was similar in that, I've had various fried chickens but they really make a good fried chicken. YOU MUST TRY IT! tbh I think I would come back just for the octopus and fried chicken :) Anyways, would love to come back here again and order more new food and have the chicken and octopus again!
Be the first to ReplyWent here for their valentine's pre fixe.
Service was great and even though they mixed up one of the dishes, they immediately took care of it. Ettan's Valentine's Day menu featured a 4-course Cal-Indian tasting menu with a vegetarian option. The menu included: Amuse bouche Appetizers: Amritsari kulcha, burrata, trout roe, green garlic chutney with butternut squash soup (or stuffed squash blossoms for vegetarians) Main course: Day boat scallops, red beets thovaiyal, grapefruit & fennel shavings (or eggplant steak, paneer-peas burji, ginger, thakkali kurma for vegetarians) and lamb chop for Non Veg option. Dessert: Chocolate, strawberry ice, mint, & sea salt The non alcoholic drink pairings were on point. The Amuse Boucher delectable. The scallops were okay. The lamb chops were the star of the show and were quite tender. Definitely on the pricier side. But, Will come back again.
Be the first to ReplyGood food and good vibe.
We ordered Monkey Buns and Chicken Biryani. Both the dishes were good.
Be the first to ReplyI met a colleague for an early dinner at Ettan, arriving a
I met a colleague for an early dinner at Ettan, arriving a few minutes early and being promptly seated. The ambiance is captivating - tastefully decorated and buzzing with a vibrant energy. It was filled with professionals like us, unwinding after work with drinks and light bites. I opted for the Amrud Paloma, a refreshing cocktail, though slightly sweeter than I typically prefer. My colleague enjoyed the Lemon Chilli, a potent concoction, both priced at $18, on the higher end for cocktails. We decided to share several small plates. The standout dishes for me were the sesame leaf chat, an explosion of flavors with perfectly balanced spices, and the Kerala fried chicken, its crispy exterior yielding to juicy, flavorful meat. My colleague raved about the monkey buns, warm and pillowy with a hint of sweetness, and the scallops, cooked to perfection. The total, including gratuity, came to around $140, which felt slightly higher than expected considering the portion sizes, it's important to acknowledge the prevalent pricing trends in the Bay Area. Ultimately, Ettan feels more like a destination for a special occasion rather than a family dinner spot. The attentive and friendly service further contributed to a positive dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyVery creative Indian /california fusion .
We went to the valentines dinner and it was great we made that choice. Loved every dish . Mind you , they're a fusion restaurant , not a traditional Indian or South Indian. So someone was comparing them to udupi and mentioning the food is not the same . Of course it's not . Ettan is at a different innovative level much more than was Raza the 1 Michelin star which used to be in Burlingame . Ettan definitely if they want they can try for a Michelin star - Not that many chefs want to go that way , even if they want to . But great experience . Definitely we will go back again to their regular menu . Only thing was the lamb chops was a bit too spicy (hot). Unless you are used to Indian levels of spicy in India , you might find it a bit spicy . It would be nicer if they can reduce the hot spiciness a bit . Overall amazing valentines menu by the chef and also excellent alcohol /non-alcohol and wine paring .
Be the first to ReplyI dream of that butter chicken! Love the service, ambiance,
I dream of that butter chicken! Love the service, ambiance, and food here. I do feel that some of the portions are a little small but I also think it's because the food tastes good.
Be the first to ReplyI had been meaning to try this place for quite a while and
I had been meaning to try this place for quite a while and finally secured a reservation last month -- and I have to say, it definitely lived up to the hype! I really, really enjoyed the monkey bread, the cauliflower, the octopus, and the butter chicken. The bread was SO soft and fluffy and went great with the eggplant sauce on the side; the octopus had the perfect seasoning and sauce; and the butter chicken was so tender and savory, though I do wish they gave a bit more for the portion size haha!The leaf appetizer was different from what I usually eat, but our waiter recommended us to try it so we did and it was pretty good! I'm not a big fan of yogurt so the yogurt detracted a bit from the experience there, but overall it was a refreshing & slightly tart dish with a lot of interesting texture!I wasn't a big fan of the chocolate oblong dessert that I got, but I wouldn't say there was necessarily anything wrong with it -- it was just a bit too dense/rich for my tastes. The sorbet on the side was amazing though!Our waiter was also really professional, and clearly was very enthusiastic about the food, which I really enjoyed. It definitely added another dimension to the experience to hear him talk about the origins of all the food, and hear his detailed recommendations. I don't think I've ever had such a passionate waiter before and his recommendations were (clearly) great!
Be the first to ReplySundays call for brunch dates with mom! After months and
Sundays call for brunch dates with mom! After months and months of wanting to see what Ettan was all about-- I was finally able to snag a reservation for a party of two and was seated immediately upon arrival.WHAT WE ORDERED: - Mango Lassi (0/5): Whenever eating Indian food, I always make a point to order Mango Lassi to enjoy with my meal. For what I know-- Mango Lassi is supposed to be a nice thick, creamy, delicious yet refreshing drink but Ettan's was nothing like that and was the worst I've ever had. The drink I received was at room temperature, watered down and to my surprise I could not taste a hint of mango. The sad part is that it's for double the price of what you can normally find elsewhere. Found this extremely hard to enjoy and most definitely wouldn't recommend.- Shikanji (2/5): My mom ordered this drink and wasn't really impressed. If anything, she had a few sips and drank water the rest of her meal. - Ettan Salad (5/5): My mom was obsessed with this salad! She loved the flavors that came in the huge bowl and even brought some home! Highly recommend. - Butter Chicken (3/5): For the price, portions and quality for an upscale restaurant I could say we were extremely underwhelmed. Not saying it was bad... but we couldn't come to justify that it was $29 worthy. If anything, the sauce was too sweet and missing a lot of depth to it. Ambiance (5/5): There is no doubt that a lot of thought was put into Ettan's ambiance both inside and out! The entire space is beautiful and really you forgetting you're really in Palo Alto. Service (0/5):Our server didn't bother to check in with us throughout our meal nor pick up finished plates or cups until it was time to get our check. For an upscale restaurant with high prices like Ettan, you'd expect them to be on top of their service.Overall:I'm glad I was able to finally experience Ettan. Personally wanted to like this restaurant but left extremely underwhelmed and disappointed. Obviously given our experience, we will not be back. Although we didn't have the best experience, I still recommend to check them out if you're ever curious or just want good content which I feel like we only paid for.
Be the first to ReplyWe can't wait to go back.
We asked our server for recommendations and we loved all three of them. We are now very curious about the rest of the menu.We had dinner there last night . We brought our dog and we were quickly seated outside . Our dog was a little bit in the way of the servers (because of where we were seated) and no one was bothered by him. We were told over and over that the patio is dog friendly.We had the sesame leaf. Fantastic!!!We then had the kerala fried chicken. Also fantastic.We were doing a progressive dinner and already had some snacks at Donato's in Redwood City so we went straight to dessert after the two small plates, an order of naan, and a glass of wine.We had the early citrus for dessert and our only complaint was that the server should have recommended that we get two orders. It was not a small dessert but it was so good we wanted more.Service was great. The patio is beautifully decorated. Next time we will go without our dog so we can enjoy the inside either st the bar or one of the other tables.Parking: we parked in the main city parking lot by the library. We find it is easier to find parking on the lower level than on the street or in the above ground, open lots.
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of the few Indian fusion spots in the Bay Area
This is one of the few Indian fusion spots in the Bay Area that does it right. Been here a few times now and it hasn't disappointed. The area is fantastic, and the restaurant has done a great job of decorating and designing to look upscale and ambient. We started off with the monkey buns (apparently, the last batch of the day!), the tender jackfuit vada pav, and the sesame leaf. For entrees, we got the butter chicken with naan. Thoughts:- Jackfuit Vada Pav: This was one of the best things I've eaten, and I have yet to find a place that can replicate this. I have come to Ettan just to order this too. - Butter chicken: This was super yummy, with juicy pieces of chicken and a great gravy. - Sesame Leaf: This was also good, but was a little too brittle for me.- Monkey Buns: Maybe this was hyped up, but I didn't see what was so special. This is supposed to be their most popular dish. For dessert, we got the strawberry saffron slice and the passion fruit. Both were great!Overall, love coming here for a nice dinner or date night. Definitely recommend it to everyone!
Be the first to ReplyI went with my husband to Ettan.
We were going to visit Bay area for a family event, and a my sister recommended we try this restaurant since we were planning a date night dinner. We had an amazing experience at Ettan. We ordered the hot wings, sesame chaat and hummus with fried sweet peppers. The sesame leaf chaat was amazing, the texture, flavor, taste everything was spot on! I have had chaat before but never on a sesame leaf bhajiya and that added a great layer of taste and texture to the chat. The spicy wings were a hit too, amazing taste, fried to perfection, right amount of spicy to get you salivating for more!!! The hummus was good but seemed okay after we tried the wings and chaat. The service was good, our server was bringing in food promptly, answered all our questions and gave us suggestions based on what we said we liked. Definitely a place we'd come back to if we are in the area!
Be the first to ReplySome of the dishes and drinks are very good; the service is
Some of the dishes and drinks are very good; the service is not very good at all.I went for a second time with a girlfriend on Saturday night at 7:30p seating, and we had a great time with the food, but the service while friendly, has no timing and left huge lapses, which put a damper on the experience.Food: we loved our drinks (the celery drink and the white wine), the chutney sampler was so delicious, the vallore chicken and the kabocha squash chutney entrees, and sessame seed small plate was tasty.Service: Food came before the drinks and felt rushed up front, and then when it was time to leave, we waited 25 minutes for the bill and to cash out. When you've finished a nice meal and then have to wait forever to get out of there it really ruins it. THen on the way out the host staff was busy gabbing no goodbyes have a nice night. Ambiance: Really nice, but they shouldn't seat people upstairs if they don't have enough staff.
Be the first to ReplyWe went back because we liked the food in the past.
This restaurant has, unfortunately, succumbed to the hype and the recipes that were likely developed with care are now poorly executed. They cater to the volume and cut corners with under-trained unskilled staff in the kitchen. To start on a positive note, the pea kulcha was good. It was puffy with good flavors. We were underwhelmed by the Ettan wings. We could handle the heat but truly feel that this needs to come with a warning on the menu for the average person. However, heat isn't everything and the underlying flavor was actually unpleasant. But at least an attempt had been made at flavoring the chicken because the Kerala fried chicken was among the worst I have eaten anywhere and this includes soggy fast food chicken delivered by Grubhub. The coating was soggy and flavorless. The chicken underneath was dry, overcooked, and did not have any flavor at all. The mango lassi was minuscule in quantity but worse, watery. Like someone had swirled out the bottom of a smoothie jar with water. The beef was adequate but nothing sublime. If this were an average middle of the road Indian restaurant, the dishes would have been a hit and a miss at best. But as high end Indian cuisine? - Sorry it is just masquerading as one at the moment.
Be the first to ReplyThe food here is amazing, I would definitely recommend
The food here is amazing, I would definitely recommend going at least once... If you're able to get a reservation. It's definitely booked pretty far out for larger parties so try to book as far in advance as possible.
Be the first to ReplyUnique type of Indian food.
The interior is fabulous and gives a nice vibe along with the delicious food. Their chicken biryani is absolutely amazing. For sure I'll be going back at sometime soon.
Be the first to Replyoh my GOD this place is AMAZING!! I have tried this place
oh my GOD this place is AMAZING!! I have tried this place twice for a belated Valentine's Date with my partner and my partner's birthday in March. Both times were consistently amazing!Ins and Outs:What really brought me in was seeing the outside. The umbrellas and the beautiful blue doors was such a catch, I really had to try it! The inside was so beautiful (but the bathroom is something else haha). The lamps, the ceilings, the decor, so fantastic. Food:The food was absolutely SO so delicious. The first bite I took out of the lychee dessert with passion fruit and strawberries was the BEST thing I've ever had. It was so good, I really wanted to come back the next day just to have it again :(. I actually miss it right now as I am writing this review haha. The butter chicken had this beautiful smokey flavor to it. So good! My partner LOVED the dal. It was very smokey and roasted and the consistency was perfect, not too runny at all. The service was fantastic as well. Both times, we had different waiters and they both took care of us very well.
Be the first to ReplyMy group of friends decided on this restaurant due to their
My group of friends decided on this restaurant due to their ambiance and decor. Soon as you get to the front you will see the decorated door making you feel like you're in Morocco.Went there during brunch and had most of their small plates to share. I must say all the food we had were pretty amazing especially the French toast & Chai Tea Latte!Service was normal, they came when needed.
Be the first to ReplyWe have only gone to Ettan once.
A friend recommended the restaurant, but every time we tried to go there we couldn't find a table at a time that was convenient for us. My son and his wife came in from Atlanta and this time we were in luck. We found a table, had an excellent dinner, and look forward to going back.
Be the first to ReplyI had an enjoyable evening with my family for dinner.
Food was excellent service was great. Ambiance spot on. I would definitely return here. Great for date night or dinner with family or friends.
Be the first to Reply2/5 stars.
Below Average overall experience. Reason: Food was good but for the price should be great. Nothing outstanding and flavors left to be desired. Context: Came on a Sunday for brunch around 1:30 pm and was promptly seated. First impression was that the restaurant is busy and therefore food must be good. Albeit, I did sit outside not inside. Some of the outside seats closer to the building are very hot and sunny, you may get burned. Food: ordered butter chicken, lamb bap, and samosa pie. To my super sad surprise, the butter chicken isn't true tandoori chicken! For $30+ I definitely expected real butter chicken which uses tandoori chicken with roasted char and crispiness to it. Gravy was uninspired and felt oily and lacking the depth that Indian food usually has.Overall portions are on the smaller side. Price is on the higher side. Ambiance is nice. Would I come again?Maybe - only if a friend wanted to. Would I recommend to friends & family? Nope. Probably not. PS - service left much to be desired. After we got seated it took at least 15-20 mins for a waiter to finally come around, give us water, and take our order. They never even took finished dishes despite me leaving them obviously done on the edge of the table.Last sad part - my mango lassi for $10 was incredibly small portion. It was watered down, didn't even taste like mango, and overall was upsetting to drink.
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