Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

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Rank 1.
Namaste Indian Cuisine
indian · Palo Alto
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(352)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Eylan
indian · Menlo Park
★ Michelin
critic raves (Michelin Guide).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.4(304)Yelp4.5(180)Tripadvisor4.8(4)
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Rank 3.
Zareen's Palo Alto
pakistani · brunch · Palo Alto
JBF · Best Chef: California '26
editorial backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.5T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.5(5.5k)Yelp4.4(3.0k)Tripadvisor4.3(82)
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Rank 4.
Tilak Indian Cuisine
indian · Menlo Park
solid indian option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(303)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Ettan
indian · fine-dining · Palo Alto
Michelin Guide
editorial backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
8 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.2T3.9Y4.1MS
Google4.2(2.0k)Yelp4.1(1.6k)Tripadvisor3.9(29)
WarningYou're paying partly for brand and vibes.
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Rank 6.
Darbar Indian Cuisine
indian · vegan · Palo Alto
editorial backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.1T4.2Y3.9MS
Google4.1(896)Yelp3.9(1.0k)Tripadvisor4.2(73)
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 7.
Curry Up Now
indian · vegan · Palo Alto
editorial backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
9 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.1T4.3Y3.7MS
Google4.1(1.3k)Yelp3.7(964)Tripadvisor4.3(65)
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Rank 8.
ROOH Palo Alto
indian · fine-dining · Palo Alto
solid indian option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.0TYMSStill tasting
Google4.0(1.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
indian · Palo Alto
solid indian option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.1T4.4Y3.7MS
Google4.1(377)Yelp3.7(125)Tripadvisor4.4(13)
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Namaste Indian Cuisine

Eylan

Zareen's Palo Alto

Tilak Indian Cuisine

Ettan

Darbar Indian Cuisine

Curry Up Now

ROOH Palo Alto

Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor