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Junnoon

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150 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

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(650) 329-9644
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Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
Junnoon - Palo Alto, CA
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Somewhat spendy, as you'd expect from a high-end restaurant. Food arrived quickly (well before the scheduled interval) and was well packaged and very tasty. Rice was fluffy, but...

Worst

The food was just about decent - not as good as the average Indian place, and certainly not worth the inflated price. Unless you're looking for pure novelty value: their dishes a...

Editorial review from GrubHub 7/1/2013

Somewhat spendy, as you'd expect from a high-end restaurant. Food arrived quickly (well before the scheduled interval) and was well packaged and very tasty. Rice was fluffy, butter chicken and delhi chicken were flavorful and tender, raita was cool and creamy. Would order again (when I feel like splurging a bit). more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 6/21/2013

by Amit at GrubHub Provided by GrubHub
Good food, delivered quick :) more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 6/5/2013

The food was just about decent - not as good as the average Indian place, and certainly not worth the inflated price. Unless you're looking for pure novelty value: their dishes are different from what you'll find in other restaurants, that's true. more
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Upscale Indian Restaurant in Palo Alto 3/8/2010

Nice ambiance, decent service. Unfortunately, the food was just standard Indian fare. It was certainly not great. The menu lacks innovation and creativity. What you get from Junnoon is ordinary Indian food in an upscale setting. Does it justify the price tag? Not really. I was definitely expecting more in the food department. Pros: nice ambiance Cons: high price tag, mediore food more
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Nice decor - shame about the food 2/5/2009

I was very disappointing with the food it was not fresh or tasty. The place is pretentious and over rated will not repeat. more
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I love this place 12/2/2008

I went here with a bunch of friends and we had a great time! I've never had Indian fusion like this before. The prawns with coconut mustard are to die for. Pros: Great food Cons: Noisy more
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The best modern Indian cuisine 11/29/2008

We had been meaning to try Junnoon for quite a while and finally had a chance to celebrate. The prawns with coconut mustard and the tandoor steak and cauliflower were all fantastic. We also ordered several naan and paratha (Indian breads) and a couple of chutneys to sample the flavors. It was an unusual and very flavorful experience. We recommend this highly for special occasions. Pros: fusion dishes you can't find anywhere else Cons: dining room can get a little loud more
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Awesome food 5/11/2008

Just had their Mother's day special pre-set veggie menu. Food was just great right from appetizers to dessert. Service was ok. Pros: Food Cons: Service more
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Worst experience EVER! 2/12/2008

It was his Birth Day and I wanted to take him to a nice restaurant. more
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Don't bother with reservations 1/16/2008

On a recent visit, I was amazed by the restaurant?s embarrassing inability to manage its reservation system. I had made a reservation several days in advance; our group of three arrived exactly on time and was kept waiting for precisely 52 minutes! I still cannot believe that we put up with that level of incompetence; I guess at some point it turned into a game of finding out how much longer it would take for us to be seated. No explanations or apologies were offered by the thoroughly unimpressed and aloof staff. What is worse, it took them more than half an hour even to offer us free drinks. I have never before encountered a restaurant in Palo Alto that so brazenly refuses to honor confirmed reservations. The food is fairly pleasant, although I agree with a previous reviewer that it is a far cry from Tabla?s fare in NYC. Not recommended unless you are prepared to wait for an hour or have taken the bizarre precaution of making a parallel reservation at another place nearby. Never again! more
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Disappointing 8/31/2007

I've been to Tabla in NYC, and the food at Junnoon is nowhere near as good or inventive as Tabla. I guess mentioning their slight association with Tabla works as a good marketing ploy, but for those who have actually been to Tabla it is just setting us up for a disappointing meal. The dining room is nice and the service is professional. The food is very overpriced. The $18 dollar lunch plate seems like a relative bargain, but the protein portions are tiny. For dinner, they charge you for everything (raita, chutney) despite the already high prices for the entrees. If the food was Tabla caliber, it may be worth it... too bad it's not. more
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A price disappointment 8/15/2007

I don't give two stars much and I'm surprised to be giving it to a restaurant that I've wanted to eat at... more
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A price disappointment 8/15/2007

Tom Provided by Partner
I don't give two stars much and I'm surprised to be giving it to a restaurant that I've wanted to eat at for so long and even got to dine at on som... more
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Good food, beautiful restaurant 7/18/2007

First off, this is a beautiful restaurant. Lots of thought went into the design. The food is a delicious example of good east meets west fusion. Duck was perfectly cooked which is a rarity among asian restaurants. A little pricey, but well worth it for the total experience, though $2 for chutney and the pricey naan is a bit greedy. Pros: Ambience, Service, Food more
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Indian fusion - wonderful lunch 7/15/2007

Had a fantastic lunch here this week. Tandoori prawns in coconut mustard sauce were wonderful. Great lamb stew. Awesome raitas-- one that was apple/walnut and another that was coconut/chili. For the sides, we had masala smashed potatoes and black lentils (kali dal), which were nice but could have been more flavorful. I am already planning to go back again!! Pros: Outdoor dining, wonderful raitas, free parking lot just behind restaurant Cons: Basic sides like lentils could use more flavor more
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Very disappointnig to all the god things one hears about Junoon 6/21/2007

We were a little late and table was cancelled (OK my fault, I should have called). Pros: Service Cons: Food portions too small and pricey and drinks not good. more
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Verrry small portions for a verrry steep price!! 5/18/2007

If you do wish to dine here then make sure you either grab something on your way in or your way out because the portions are miniature!! We ordered over 4 appetizers and each of us had an entree yet we had to grab something later to fill us up. Pros: Food is decent Cons: Miniscule portions!! more
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Go for the scene, not the food 1/14/2007

My wife & I tried this place out a week ago after reading all the reviews, etc. We had high expectations. The ambience, service, and scene are all it's cracked up to be. Service was excellent. The food is eclectic. We had the semolina shells for appetizer, and the lamb stew & another forgettable dish. Nothing was bad, nothing was excellent. And I would not order any of the 3 again. We skipped on dessert since it looked like ""traditional"" American desserts. We're a bit old fashioned and prefer traditional Indian food. Pros: Ambience Cons: Food is average, and not worth it more
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Incredible ambiance paired with delicious food 10/25/2006

Junnoon is a true gem on the peninsula. Having been there finally, and having heard all the buzz about it for a while, I can say that it is one of the Bay Area's finest, for Indian food fans, and non alike. more
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Good food, good drinks, good ambience 10/6/2006

I really enjoy the food, wine, cocktails, and ambience at Junnoon, though I've been less pleased with the service. more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    While concrete walls, a jeweled-tone decor and 20-somethings in the lounge up the hip quotient, gold-silk fabric adds intimacy--curtaining off the dining area from the view of...

  • 10/20/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Friday From 11:30 AM To 10:00 PM Saturday From 11:00 AM To 02:00 PM Sunday From 04:30 PM To 10:30 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown North
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