Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Palo Alto: 5:24 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 485-1055 to confirm.
Location & directions
201 South California AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94306
About Rara
Looking for a Nepalese restaurant in Palo Alto? Rara is at 201 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Our Palo Alto guide covers 193 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Rara is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (650) 485-1055.
Quick facts
- Category
- Nepalese Restaurant
- Address
- 201 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 485-1055
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Nepalese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rara’s weekday schedule with 13 other Nepalese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 62% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 69% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 6 hours more than the local median of 48. 85% of Nepalese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Rara is one of them.
Compared with 13 other Nepalese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Nepalese restaurants across the US
Based on 14 menus with 1,273 priced items from Nepalese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $17.99.
We don’t have Rara’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Nepalese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mango Lassi | 71% | $4.99 |
| Chicken Biryani | 57% | $16.99 |
| Chicken | 57% | $13.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 57% | $17.99 |
| Chicken Curry | 50% | $17.49 |
| Chicken Saag | 50% | $17.99 |
| Lamb Saag | 50% | $20.25 |
| Shrimp Curry | 50% | $21.99 |
Calculated from 14 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rara there are 41 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 59 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (11), Chinese (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), and Japanese & Sushi (4).
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodVitality Bowls< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGK Pastry< 0.1 mi
- ChineseImperial Treasure< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiDaigo< 0.1 mi
- AmericanBistro Elan< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Nepalese restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rara's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Rara open on Sunday?
Yes, Rara is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Rara located?
Rara is located at 201 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
What is the phone number of Rara?
You can call Rara at (650) 485-1055.
Does Rara offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Rara. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Rara open late?
Yes – Rara is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Rara?
There are 59 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rara. Nearby options include Vitality Bowls (< 0.1 mi), GK Pastry (< 0.1 mi), and Imperial Treasure (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Nepalese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 14 menus with 1,273 priced items from Nepalese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $17.99.
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