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ROOH Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

ROOH Palo Alto

4.2
4.2
258 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
ROOH Palo Alto explores open fire cooking in combination with regional flavors. A style of cooking that lends incredible complexity to the simplest of flavors.Wood fired cooking is a cornerstone of Indian food preparations and Chef Sujan Sarkar delves into the exploration of what is already well known, familiar but bringing it into the contemporary world. Offering a taste and appreciation for India, all of India, capturing the beautiful intricacies of its diversity for a unique communal dining experience.
ROOH’s mixology team has created 9 brand new seasonal cocktails based on Ayurveda and its six tastes, or rasas The conceptual cocktails infuse the signature smokiness of the wood fired grill and the story telling culture of India. Californian ingredients shine through, as the cocktails evoke the spirit of different Indian cities with their regional inspired names

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian, Indian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 800-7090
  • Website
    https://www.roohrestaurants.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sujan Sarkar
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer an exclusive dining experience for any kind of large gathering from 10 to 110 guests. Chef Sujan and his team are happy to craft a personalized menu for you and your guests.
  • Location
    473 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Between Kipling Street and Cowper Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Festive Celebration to bring in the new year! Dj, Dancers and a Champagne toast at midnight!

Menu

Ayurveda Inspired Cocktails - Taste or Rasa has a special significance in Ayurveda as it is not only an instrument that governs how we experience our food, but the overall flavor of our existence. According to ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, the six rasas, sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent help achieve a balance of body, mind and spirit. At ROOH we have created a menu featuring 9 distinctive new world cocktails that are inspired by these rasas. All of our cocktails are created with a blend of unique Indian ingredients, spices, fresh shrubs and artisanal spirits

Cocktails

$15

  • Khub Bhalo (Astringent)

    Bourbon, Smoked Pineapple, Mango, Ginger

    • Jugaad (Astringent)

      Mezcal, Pickled Raspberry, Centrifuge

      • Bood-Buck (Salty)

        Tequila, Grapefruit, Black Lemon Salt

        • Kai Po Che (Sour)

          Gin, Green Chickpea, Cucumber, Egg White

          • Kaam Bhari (Sour)

            Pisco, Raw Mango Shrub, Turmeric, Egg White

            • Whistle Podu (Pungent)

              Vodka, Honey, Smoked Rasam

              • Pathrao (Bitter)

                Paul John Whiskey, Smoked Chorizo Butter, Orange Bitters

                • Kir-Kiri (Bitter)

                  Gin Campari, Barolo Chinato, Smoked Barrel Aged

                  • Adi-Polly (Sweet)

                    Dark Rum, Roasted Almond Milk, Kappi, Milkmaid

                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                    What 258 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                    4.2
                    4.2 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.2Food
                    • 4.2Service
                    • 4.4Ambience
                    • 3.8Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    ROOH Palo Alto offers an "exceptional culinary experience" with inventive dishes that elevate traditional Indian flavors. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and beautifully executed cocktails. While some find the fusion approach hit-or-miss, the "ambiance is nice" and service attentive, making it a worthwhile destination for adventurous diners.

                    258 Reviews

                    1. Edward

                      VIP

                      San Francisco

                      10 reviews

                      4.0

                      10 reviews

                      Dined 7 days ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Nice ambience. We sat outside and they had a nice heater for a cold night. The food and drinks came out quickly and were delicious.

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                    2. Shauna

                      VIP

                      San Francisco

                      3 reviews

                      5.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined on December 14, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The food Is very tasty. I will definitely be back.

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                    3. Deep

                      San Francisco

                      1 review

                      2.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on December 12, 2024

                      1. Overall 2
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 2
                      4. Ambience 3
                      This reservation was made for an anniversary, yet when we arrived we were told no table was available. Shortly after they directed us to a lone 2 seat setup by the sidewalk even away from the outside dining they had. Mind you we saw perfectly open 2 seat tables inside. Prior to heading out I requested to use the restroom where as I headed back out all of a sudden they said we can sit at one of those already open tables inside. Unfortunately this left a sour taste in our mouth for the duration of the evening.

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                    4. Romita

                      VIP

                      San Francisco

                      13 reviews

                      4.0

                      13 reviews

                      Dined on December 8, 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Overall good experience, but frankly knowing Michelin star my expectations were higher, e.g., there was no one to offer coat check service, no asking if any food allergy - some things I’d expect in Michelins, it was more apparent as I had just dined in two NYC Michelins. Food had was but service needs to be better to uphold Michelin star status.

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                    5. john

                      VIP

                      San Francisco

                      87 reviews

                      4.0

                      87 reviews

                      Dined on November 17, 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 2
                      Wonderfully inventive food - not your traditional Indian restaurant. The the papadam were especially impressive. Slightly haphazard service - made worse by the incredibly high noise level - everybody was shouting to be able to hear one another, which just made it worse. We chose to eat a mix of starter plates, which gave us a rich variety of tastes. But they all arrived at about the same time, so there wasn't space on the table for them., and the experience felt very rushed. Even though we hadn't ordered any mains ("big plates"), the items we ordered that would normally accompany them (naan, raita) were treated as the second course - we had to ask for them to be brought with the rest of the food. We visited in mid November. It was really cold, even though we were sitting indoors - and many fellow diners also kept their coats on, so it wasn't just us..

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                    6. Saikat

                      San Francisco

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on November 15, 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      As a foodies my wife and I really enjoyed the food. The chef really surprised our palate with the available choice of food, dessert and cocktails.

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                    7. Satya

                      VIP

                      Washington DC

                      8 reviews

                      3.0

                      8 reviews

                      Dined on November 6, 2024

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The prices does not justify the presentation and food quality.

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                    8. John

                      VIP

                      San Francisco

                      11 reviews

                      5.0

                      11 reviews

                      Dined on November 2, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Service is amazing. Professional and attentive. Food is unique and delicious!

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                    9. Arun

                      San Francisco

                      3 reviews

                      3.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined on November 2, 2024

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The meats, even the ones in sauces, were dry. As the food came very quickly, I'm guessing that the food had been pre-made and then sat under a heating element. The naan was also dry and tasteless -- I've gotten better from the frozen food section at an Indian grocery. Much below expectation. But service was attentive, ambiance nice.

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                    10. RaghuR

                      San Francisco

                      9 reviews

                      3.0

                      9 reviews

                      Dined on October 31, 2024

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Food is a bit too fusiony and doesn't have that authentic indian flavor

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                    FAQs

                    ROOH Palo Alto does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. ROOH Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 800-7090.

                    ROOH Palo Alto is rated 4.2 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

                    ROOH Palo Alto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 PM
                    Booked 10 times today
                    Experiences are available.

                    Order delivery or takeout

                    Google Map for ROOH Palo Alto

                    473 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

                    Additional information

                    • Cross street
                      Between Kipling Street and Cowper Street
                    • Neighborhood
                      Palo Alto
                    • Hours of operation
                      Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                    • Price
                      $31 to $50
                    • Cuisines
                      Contemporary Indian, Indian, Cocktail Bar
                    • Dining style
                      Casual Elegant
                    • Dress code
                      Business Casual
                    • Parking details
                      Street Parking
                    • Payment options
                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                    • Executive chef
                      Sujan Sarkar
                    • Additional
                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
                    • Website
                      https://www.roohrestaurants.com/
                    • Phone number
                      (650) 800-7090
                    • Private party facilities
                      We are pleased to offer an exclusive dining experience for any kind of large gathering from 10 to 110 guests. Chef Sujan and his team are happy to craft a personalized menu for you and your guests.
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