Aurum

Had dinner here tonightReally enjoyed the food We ordered Jhalmuri and Mushroom truffleOil paratha for appetizer. Both were really good.For main course, we ordered the Purple (eggplant crescent) and it was outstanding. Dal Makhani was ok. The garlic naan and roti and rice were all okServer was great ambiance was good, small place and crowded

Visited Aurum recently and tried the pesto paneer tikka, Sivas apricot kofta, spicy girl biryani, out of the way tapioca kheer, and jaggery and fig kulfi. The experience, however, was a mixed bag.The pesto paneer tikka was flavorful and stood out as the best dish of the night. The tapioca kheer was surprisingly good, with a nice balance of sweetness and texture. Unfortunately, everything else was disappointing.The Sivas apricot kofta and spicy girl biryani lacked flavor and didn't meet expectations. The rice that came with the kofta was hard and dry. The jaggery and fig kulfi, while a great idea, was so hard that it was impossible to eat with a spoon or even a knife.To make matters worse, I found a hair in my curry, which was a major turnoff. The staff apologized and offered the kulfi for free, but it didn't salvage the overall experience.The ambiance was just okay, nothing fancy or memorable. Overall, while there were some highlights, the negatives outweighed them, and I wouldn't recommend this place.

Fancy menu item names and fancy prices don't make food taste good or don't make for an enjoyable experience!We came here for my wife's birthday dinner and thoroughly regretted it. Drinks did not live up to the names and descriptions in the menu. Appetizers were average. The paneer tikka was dry and tough. The Nanak boxed dahi kababs taste better. The only thing above average was the okra masala. Everything tasted like it was prepared hours earlier and reheated. We are foodies and we can tell. Sorry but not worth the $65 per person price we paid.

We visited Aurum on a Friday afternoon and we fell in love with the food and the ambiance!I am not sure why the rating is 3.8/5 as of writing this review. I am surprised reading reviews and seeing people bash this place.What we ordered?We ordered two Office Lunches comprising of the following items:1. Appetizers: Gilroy - Chicken Kebab & Kasoori - Methi Paneer2. Entree: Ivas - Apricot Kofta & Two Good - Mushroom Butter Chicken3. Dessert - Heaven Can Wait - Toffee Pudding & Out of Way - Tapioca KheerFeedback on each of these:Appetizers were delicious, you can see from the pictures that the presentation is top-notch. I can attest that the appetizers were really good and cooked to perfection.Apricot Kofta with Crispy Peas was to die for, we've never tasted any kofta gravy like this before. It was very well balanced and the kofta's killed it. Moving on to Butter Chicken, the chicken was nicely done and the gravy was good. I've tasted better gravy before but the one thing that surprised me was the hint of tamarind in the gravy. I was missing the tanginess that is usually brought about by a healthy sum of tomatoes used in the gravy. Nothing wrong with it, simply stating my experience and opinion.Desserts surprised us, I was expecting the Toffee Pudding to knock it out of the park and it kinda did but the undisputed king was the Tapioca Kheer. The amount of pistachios in it was marvelous and I have no other words to describe it.Service: We liked the service, it was snappy and they were observing us to make sure we don't sit idle, without food for too long. Since it was a three course meal, they did it properly with each course arriving on time and made us wanting more.Ambiance: It is an intimate setup, atleast that's what I feel. It was a quiet Friday afternoon, we could talk to each other without the usual noise that surrounds one at such restaurants. It's nothing crazy like Eaton or Rooh but that's what separates Aurum from them! Each place has its own vibe and story, comparing them with others just kills it.All in all, full 5 on 5 from me.

One of the best Indian places in Bay Area. A lot cleaner ingredients than at most Indian places. Service is great too.

Ambiance was pleasant and relaxed. The colorful walls and decorations made visit memorable.Tandoori sea bass with lemon foam was flavorful. The crunch provided by garbanzo was an interesting touch.Loved the Mushroom Butter Chicken. The earthiness of mushrooms took the creamy, tango tomato sauce to a whole new level. RECOMMEND!Toffee pudding was the perfect end to this dining experience.Service exceeded our expectations compared to the other comments on Yelp. Very friendly and took good care of us

We tried the Mr. Potato, a unique twist on the classic aloo chaat. While the presentation was impressive, the taste was just average for me. For the entrée, we had Kofta Curry with Butter Naan, and it was absolutely delicious--we loved it! The service was also quick and efficient.

Upscale Indian restaurant with pleasant and cozy ambience. Service was top notch and most dishes had a very creative presentation and interesting names. While the flavors were good they didn't live upto the high expectations set by the visually appealing food.We tried several items including Mr Potato, Lahori Fish, Patiala Lamb curry, spice girl chicken biryani, Spinach paneer lasagne and Apricot kofta. I loved the crispy and tangy Mr Potato and the creamy Apricot kofta. I found the prices a bit steep for the overall experience. It's a good spot for that once in a while special occasion but not otherwise.

I bookmarked this place ages ago and finally went for dinner on Saturday night. We reserved a table online and only outdoor seating was available. We arrived on time for our 7pm reservation and were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy, but it got pretty packed as the night went on.Right from the start, this place didn't scream "upscale" to me, except for their prices. The overall dining experience was pretty ordinary. For drinks, we ordered Green with Envy, Tango in Goa, and Pomelo Paani. Our appetizers were Brassica Beats, Gilroy & Punch. For mains, we had Moga, Revive, Rice, Garlic Naan, Laccha Paratha, and finished with Ghevar. The drinks and food were just okay, maybe because I had high expectations. It didn't wow me, even though I really wanted it to. Not sure if I'd give it another try.

Super nice service and servers. We chose to sit outside on a nice Sunday afternoon. Nice Ambiance outside. Surprisingly busy with walkers, animal walkers, families and more going by. Food was good. Flavors were good. It's a bit pricey but you're paying for the relaxing atmosphere, nice presentation, and good wait staff. It would be great for a date. The pastry for the chicken and mushroom was lacking in taste but the curry was delicious. I liked the presentation of the potatoes but the potato was a bit tough with a little crisp. The sauces and chaat that came under it and drizzled across the top was delicious. The not lasagna was a good texture and had a great flavor. Aurum was on my to try list so I'm glad we tried it.