ROOH Palo Alto

Name: ROOH Palo Alto
Address: 473 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 800-7090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

280 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

473 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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

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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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

What 280 people are saying

ROOH Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

At ROOH Palo Alto, diners experience "wonderfully inventive food" with a creative menu featuring standout dishes like "dal pakwaan cannolis" and "soyrizo tofu korma." The ambiance is romantic and stylish, complemented by "great cocktails." While service can be inconsistent, the overall dining experience is memorable and unique.

280 Reviews

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San Francisco7 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Stunning venue. Food was creative, but not in a good way, not much flavor and naan was cold. Portions were very generous, but boring and expensive. The service was poor, way too many people offering the same thing repeatedly, so it became annoying to be bothered over and over again offering us the same thing by different people. It was all fine and Ok.
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Hersh
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, great food - everyone in the party enjoyed thoroughly
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Araceli VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They’ve updated the menu with wonderful new entrees that taste great! The “dal pakwaan cannolis are to die for!! soyrizo tofu korma was a savory delight!!! and the tandoori oyster mushrooms made my taste buds swoon!!!! I highly recommend finishing the night with their warm pistachio cake…such a lovely delicate balance of flavors. Just excellent. Compliments to the chef!
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Sandy
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time dining at Rooh. While making selections, the chef came by and gave us excellent tips. We shared several starters and main dishes. The salmon with biryani rice was mouthwatering! While the flavors are authentic, the taste is nothing like your usual Indian cuisines. We can’t wait to go back with friends/family.
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Donna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love Rooh, favorite place to eat in Bay Area (and I’ve eaten at restaurants all over the Bay Area)! Food is always amazing, no matter what you order! Decor is beautiful! 10/10 highly recommended!
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Kaushik VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the beast Indian restaurants in South Bay . Creative menu, fresh and healthy cooking , amazing taste . Loved the drinks and the cocktails . Great service and romantic ambiance. Love it !
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Anita
San Francisco3 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Hair was found in 3 different dishes! The food was good, but I couldn’t get over this…
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great food and service. It was too loud in the private room
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Curtis VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, nothing to make me want to rush back to the restaurant. In comparison to Another popular California-Indian restaurant in Palo Alto I was disappointed. Cocktails were good. Small portions for the cost.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They advertise a brunch menu on their website but don’t actually offer it. Vegetarian choices for the main course are limited. While some panneer dishes stand out, most others are ordinary and not worth the price
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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 4.3 stars by 280 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.

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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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ROOH Palo Alto

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Cocktails

Khub Bhalo (Astringent)

Jugaad (Astringent)

Bood-Buck (Salty)

Kai Po Che (Sour)

Kaam Bhari (Sour)

Whistle Podu (Pungent)

Pathrao (Bitter)

Kir-Kiri (Bitter)

Adi-Polly (Sweet)

What 280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does ROOH Palo Alto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is ROOH Palo Alto restaurant rated?

Does ROOH Palo Alto offer gift cards?

Is ROOH Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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