RARA

201 California Ave, Palo Alto
(650) 485-1055

Recent Reviews

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Emily W

If you want diarrhea, it’s a 5/5!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

V. M.

I recommend the lamb shank.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gorkhali Lamb Shank

Jack L

Very good Nepalese food. I think it's slightly better than my pervious favorite.

Linda Danialy

The appetizers were ok except the papery rice that went with them but the main dishes were average at best. There was not much flavor and the meats were overpowered by spices. We all asked food to be “spicy” which was not at all. Even the “hot sauce” we asked for was not hot and had no taste. Service was slow and we had to ask for place settings, water, etc. I’m not sure where the 4.8 rating came from, we were definitely not impressed with the food or service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Sadi and Shashank

Our dinner was amazing from start to finish! Came with friends and tried a few different dishes, including two different styles of momo (kothe and choila), akbare wings, cauli 8848, and chicken chow mein. The juju dhau was also a great way to end the night. Everything was so great! If you’re on the fence, don't hesitate! You have to go here :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fariha Ishrat Rahman

Good food. Good service. Our waiter durga was very nice.

Get: Cauliflower 8848, Chowmein, Choilla momo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shashank Sharma

The food is amazing! The momo is really good and also try their juju dhau if you can.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Naman Goyal

the taste preference is not like North Indian at all . I ordered the mushroom appetizer which was really underwhelming . It had dried poha. Also, their chicken was very average. There was no one to give us more rotis and they took another 20 minutes to service just two more rotis

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Gabriella TJ

Served me straight chicken neck bro

Hussain Khambata

Surprised how this place has so many good reviews

Food was quite disappointing given the number of reviews I was expecting top notch

Portions were small and flavor was lacking there are way better Nepali restaurants in the Bay Area.

Save yourself a trip

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Kristína Moss Guðrún Gunnarsdóttir

Buff Momo and Juju Dhau for dessert — truly delicious! Hope to try the Jhol next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rebecca Weinreich

The food was authentic and delicious! The waitstaff and owner were friendly and generous in their time and in exchanging stories about their and our time in Nepal. The menu is extensive and varied, including several dishes of indigenous Nepali people and from different parts of Nepal. I've only just left Rara and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johnson Subedi

Food authenticity has gotten worse, got a burnt c. momo!!

Cal C

Awesome experience at this Nepalese restaurant. I found most dishes to be very flavorful and a bit salty without rice or bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

vincent espinoza

First time here love the atmosphere love the warm and loving service met the owner of the restaurant binod really nice very welcoming gave me advice on what to order explained to me about Nepal and how authentic his food so the momos and the sauces all so good can’t stop eating them I got lamb platter with basmati rice so authentic so many good flavors the food is out of this world good the portions are very decent sizes and lastly the desserts so good hit the spot love the yogurt the rice pudding everything delicious I will definitely be back love the vibes here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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