Eylan

Michelin 2025: Stars and Winners in the San Francisco Bay Area | Eater SF

"A Menlo Park cocktail-focused venue that won the Michelin Cocktail Award; the bar program, represented by Christopher Longoria, highlights distinctive California-Indian flavor combinations developed by chefs Srijith Gopinathan and Ayesha Thapar (the team behind Ettan and Copra)." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Chef Srijith Gopinathan has struck gold once again with this swanky Menlo Park sensation, drawing in crowds with his inventive blend of regional Indian cuisine with a fresh Californian twist. To illustrate this singular approach, take a flaky, paratha-like flatbread filled with Dungeness crab and paired with a rich, complex sauce featuring fennel, poppy seeds, and mint. Wood-fired grills add an additional layer of interest, providing a robust char to the likes of lemon-grass scented gulf shrimp, chili-glazed celeriac and pineapple kebabs, and whole sea bream, as well as lending a subtle smoke to sauces. The compelling balance of flavors makes each dish stand on its own, but an assortment of carefully chosen wines and clever cocktails certainly doesn’t hurt matters." - Michelin Inspector

The 15 Best Restaurants in Menlo Park - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The chilled green grape chaas, an elegant spin on the chaat classic pani puri, is one of the most unique bites of food we’ve had in a long time, and also a perfect representation of the food at this Indian spot—both comfortingly familiar yet refreshingly new. What sets Eylan apart is its emphasis on California produce and woodfire cooking, as seen in the smoked eggplant with yogurt and chili oil and the cornish hen in a tomatillo butter chicken-inspired sauce that’s equal parts nostalgia and surprise. The cocktails and mocktails go toe-to-toe with the food, and they even have a low ABV menu if you want to split the difference. Come for a date night, a celebratory dinner, or anytime you want to feel like you’re falling in love with Indian food for the first time. Tables fill up quickly, even on weeknights, but the gleaming marble bar is comfortable and visually stunning, so don’t hesitate to stop in if you don’t have a reservation." - gabi moskowitz

Eylan - Review - Menlo Park - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The chilled green grape chaas, an elegant spin on the chaat classic pani puri, is one of the most unique bites of food we’ve had in a long time, and also a perfect representation of the food at this Indian spot—both comfortingly familiar yet refreshingly new. What sets Eylan apart is its emphasis on California produce and woodfire cooking, as seen in the smoked eggplant with yogurt and chili oil and the cornish hen in a tomatillo butter chicken-inspired sauce that’s equal parts nostalgia and surprise. The cocktails and mocktails go toe-to-toe with the food, and they even have a low ABV menu if you want to split the difference. Come for a date night, a celebratory dinner, or anytime you want to feel like you’re falling in love with Indian food for the first time. Tables fill up quickly, even on weeknights, but the gleaming marble bar is comfortable and visually stunning, so don’t hesitate to stop in if you don’t have a reservation." - Gabi Moskowitz

New Sushi Restaurant Ren Brings Even More Heat to Menlo Park’s Restaurant Scene | Eater SF

"A recent opening in Menlo Park by chef Srijith Gopinathan." - Dianne de Guzman