Rara Menu
Rara is a Himalayan/Nepalese - Asian Fusion - Vegetarian restaurant located in Palo Alto, CA. Offering a range of appetizers, soups, and entrees, Rara provides a unique culinary experience with flavorful dishes like Mustang Aalu, Akbare Chicken Wings, and Kwati Soup. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. While the service may be a bit slow at times, the food quality is exceptional and generously portioned for the prices. Customers praise the flavorful lamb sizzling platter, buffalo momo sizzler, and chicken 8848. The staff is attentive and accommodating, with one minor incident of miscommunication regarding nut allergies. Overall, Rara is a must-try for those looking to explore authentic Nepali cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere.
Appetizers Veg Delights
Mustang Aalu
Spicy and flavorful Himalayan sichuan potatoes cooked with cumin, garlic, red chili powder, and ghee. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Bhatmas Sadheko
Himalayan soybeans roasted and seasoned with sichuan, garlic, ginger, green chili, and onion, offering a zesty and vibrant flavor profile. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Mushroom Chhoila
Fresh mushrooms marinated in a mix of Himalayan sichuan, garlic, ginger, green chili, spring onion, and cilantro. Gluten free. Vegan.
Paneer Chhoila
A savory dish of paneer seasoned with Himalayan sichuan, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Tofu Chili
A savory medley of tofu, onion, and bell pepper tossed in a spicy chili tomato sauce. Gluten free. Vegan.
Paneer Chilli
Flavor-packed paneer, onion, and bell pepper tossed in a spicy chili tomato sauce. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Wai Wai Sadheko
A crunchy and spicy dry noodle mix enriched with traditional Nepalese spices. Vegan.
Rara Special Fries
Crisp and golden fries with a hint of unique Himalayan seasoning. Gluten free. Vegan.
Rara Golden Nest
Potato, paneer, and bell pepper spiced and coated with crunchy dry Rara noodles, deep fried and served with a mild sauce. Vegetarian.
Cauli 8848
Crispy cauliflower infused with coconut milk, green chili, red chili powder, and other spices. Gluten free. Vegan.
Peanuts Sadheko
Peanuts seasoned with garlic, ginger, green chili, tomato and onion, offering a vibrant flavor profile. Gluten free. Vegan.
Aalu Jhaneko
A spicy, stir-fried potato dish, expertly balanced with a side of cooling sauce. Gluten free. Vegan.
Akbare Chicken Wings
Spicy and succulent chicken wings seasoned with traditional Akbare chili powder and other Nepalese spices.
Nepali Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned regular fried chicken wings.
Chicken Chilli
Spicy and savory chicken pieces, bell pepper, and onions tossed in a rich and flavorful chili sauce.
Shrimp Chili
Spicy and savory shrimp pieces, bell pepper, and onions tossed in a rich and flavorful chili sauce.
Buff Chili
Spicy and savory water buffalo pieces, bell pepper, and onions tossed in a rich and flavorful chili sauce.
Fish Chili
Spicy and savory fish pieces, bell pepper, and onions tossed in a rich and flavorful chili sauce.
Chicken Chhoila
Traditional Nepalese dish with chicken mixed in with sichuan and other flavorful spices, offering a burst of flavors. Gluten free.
Buff Chhoila
Traditional Nepalese dish with water buffalo meat mixed in with sichuan and other flavorful spices, offering a burst of flavors. Gluten free.
Fish Chhoila
Traditional Nepalese dish with fish mixed in with sichuan and other flavorful spices, offering a burst of flavors. Gluten free.
Goat Taas
Rich and aromatic goat dish slow-cooked to perfection with Nepalese spices served with puffed rice, roasted peanuts, and radish pickle. Gluten free.
Buff Sukuti
Dry and spicy buffalo meat garnished in abundant flavors of onion, cilantro, tomato, and chili, among others; a traditional and delicious Nepalese snack. Gluten free.
Chicken 8848
Mouth-watering chicken dish seasoned with a blend of Himalayan spices served with coconut milk mixed with tomato, named after the height of Mt. Everest.
Chicken Lollipop
Crisp and spice-infused Chicken, a tantalizing appetizer fried to golden perfection and served with a zesty dipping sauce (6 pieces).
Appetizers Non-Veg Savories
Soups
Kwati Soup
Sprouted nine beans soup harmonized with distinctive Nepali spices. Gluten free. Vegan.
Gorkhali Local Rooster Shorba Soup
A hearty concoction of rooster, carrots, and potato harmonized with Nepalese spices. Gluten free.
Wild Mushroom with Tomato Soup
A creamy blend of mushroom and tomato with subtle spices. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Hotpot Momo and Noodles Soup
Clear stock soup featuring momo and noodles.
Chef's Special Soup
Himalayan Salad
Mixed beans, carrot, tomatoes, bell pepper, drizzled with honey mustard dressing. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Quinoa, avocado, tomato, and onion elegantly dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Gluten free.
Avocado with Corn Cheese Salad
A flavorful blend of avocado, baby corn, mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, dressed in black pepper and olive oil. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
House Seafood Salad
Mixed lettuce and seafood with house dressing, tomatoes, cucumber, capers and olive.
Salads
Wraps
Chicken Wrap
Paneer Wrap
Vegetarian.
Fish Wrap
Lamb Wrap
Veg MoMo
Chicken MoMo
Buff MoMo
Momo
Chowmein/Noodles
Veg Chowmein
Noodles. Vegan.
Chicken Chowmein
Chicken Keema Chowmein
Egg Chowmein
Buff Keema Chowmein
Buff Chowmein
Shrimp Chowmein
Egg Thenduk
Vegetable Thenduk
Vegan.
Chicken Thenduk
Buff Thenduk
Thenduk
Main Course
Gorkhali Yakhni Pulao
Savory goat meat with bone mingled with flavorful basmati rice served with goat curry. Gluten free.
Gorkhali Lamb Shank
Tender lamb leg part masterfully cooked with Nepalese spices and paired with aromatic cumin rice.
Grilled Salmon Kebab
Flavorful salmon paired with a rich butter cream sauce and served with yellow rice.
Chicken Skewer Kebab
Deliciously marinated overnight with hung yogurt and Nepalese spices, accompanied by bell pepper, onion, tomato, and yellow rice.
Lamb Skewer Kebab
Deliciously marinated overnight with hung yogurt and Nepalese spices, accompanied by bell pepper, onion, tomato, and yellow rice.
Paneer Skewer Kebab
Deliciously marinated overnight with hung yogurt and Nepalese spices, accompanied by bell pepper, onion, tomato, and yellow rice. Vegetarian.
Tofu Skewer Kebab
Deliciously marinated overnight with hung yogurt and Nepalese spices, accompanied by bell pepper, onion, tomato, and yellow rice. Vegan.
Grilled Chicken Sizzlers
Marinated overnight and roasted to perfection, paired with noodles and vegetables, flavored with Nepalese spices, arrive sizzling.
Grilled Paneer Sizzlers
Marinated overnight and roasted to perfection, paired with noodles and vegetables, flavored with Nepalese spices, arrive sizzling. Vegetarian.
Grilled Tofu Sizzlers
Marinated overnight and roasted to perfection, paired with noodles and vegetables, flavored with Nepalese spices, arrive sizzling. Vegan.
Lamb Chop Sizzler
Marinated rack of lamb chops paired with noodles, vegetables, and enriched with Nepalese spices.
Momo Sizzler
6 pieces of our signature momo (choice of veggie or meat) served with noodles, vegetables, and our special tomato and sesame achar
Veg Nepali Jeera Pulao (Rice)
Nepali Jeera Pulao is a fragrant dish made with long-grain rice, harmoniously cooked with whole cumin seeds, cashew nuts, ghee, and a mix of vegetables or meats, offering a taste thats subtly spiced and richly aromatic. Gluten free.
Chicken Nepali Jeera Pulao (Rice)
Nepali Jeera Pulao is a fragrant dish made with long-grain rice, harmoniously cooked with whole cumin seeds, cashew nuts, ghee, and a mix of vegetables or meats, offering a taste thats subtly spiced and richly aromatic. Gluten free.
Veg Dal Bhat Khana Set
Features kalo maas ko daal (lentil soup), paneer curry, aalu tareko (fried potatoes), hariyo pariyo saag (cooked greens), ghar mai baneko mula ko achar (home-made radish pickle), tamatar ko achar (tomato chutney), bhat (rice), and ghee, all accompanied by papad, dessert and mohi (buttermilk) on the side.
Non-Veg Dal Bhat Khana Set
(Choose from a variety of meat options goat, chicken, or fish) along with the chosen meat curry option, it features kalo maas ko daal (lentil soup), hariyo pariyo saag (cooked greens), aalu tareko (fried potatoes), ghar mai baneko mula ko achar (home-made radish pickle), tamatar ko achar (tomato chutney), bhat (rice), and ghee, all accompanied by papad, dessert and mohi (buttermilk) on the side.
Goat Curry
Chicken Curry
Fish Curry
Salmon Curry
Shrimp Curry
Lamb Curry
Creamy Mix Veg Curry
Katahar Aalu (Jackfruit and Potatoes) Curry
Cauli Aalu (Cauliflower and Potatoes) Curry
Daal Jhaneko (Spiced Lentils) Curry
Paneer Curry
Curries
Sides
Tawa Roti
A traditional flatbread, cooked on a tawa to golden perfection.
Paratha
Multi-layered, crispy, and flaky, cooked on a tawa.
Tawa Paneer Paratha
Stuffed with paneer, offering a multitude of flavors with every bite.
Plain Basmati Rice
Vegan.
Shikarni
Juju Dhau
Lalmohan
Matka Kulfi
Vegan Yatra Carrot Cake
Desserts
Beverages
Asan Indrachowk ko Lassi
A creamy, refreshing yogurt-based drink from the streets of Indrachowk.
Mango Lassi
Cold Anubhav Coffee
Vegan.
