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Research last reviewed 11 September 2026

Los Altos · Contemporary Indian · reviewed September 2, 2026

Aurum

Michelin-recommended contemporary Indian; lunch thali ~$29.95.

Listing details

Hours
Mon–Thu 11:30–… (site) *(per source — re-verify before visiting)*
Price
$$
Ratings

4.2 745 Google Maps

4.2
Cuisine
Contemporary Indian
Biryani
Biryani not confirmed

Captured from the restaurant’s published menu. Captured 2026-09-02. Prices and availability change — confirm with Aurum.

Official menu source

110 dishes · 2 named biryani

Menu

Menu menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Pre-Fix: Chef’s Choice - $75Please make the required selections. You can add an additional small plate for $8.00 per person and entree for $12.00 per person.Accompaniments are served with large plates TO START: Roasted Papad Tamarind & jaggery chutney , cilantro & green mango chutney. SMALL PLATES: DESERT FIRE - Harissa Paneer Tikka (D) bell peppers, onion, yogurt, broiled spices. BRASSICA BEATS - Crispy Tamarind Cauliflowe$75
Pre-Fix: Menu - $95Please make the required selections. You can add an additional small plate for $8.00 per person and entree for $12.00 per person. Accompaniments are served with large plates. TO START: Roasted Papad Tamarind & jaggery chutney , cilantro & green mango chutney. Kulcha - Spinach & Goat Cheese Mr. Potato - Potato Chaat Yellow peas mash, cilantro dust, chutneys. SMALL PLATES: Choose 3 DESERT FIRE - Har$95

Breads & Sides

Breads & Sides menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Dal Makhni (G, N)Black lentils, kidney beans, butter, fenugreek leaves.$20.95
Yellow dalMoong split, pigeon pea, cumin, garlic.$19.95
RiceCumin, bay leaf, mace.$5.00
RaitaMint, cucumber, roasted cumin, rock salt.$5.00
Spinach and Goat Cheese Kulcha$6.50
Mushroom, Parmesan, Truffle Oil$6.50

Desserts

Desserts menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Heaven Can Wait - Toffee Pudding (G, D)Dates, brown sugar, butter, egg.$12.95
Chocoholic - Chocolate Rasmalai (D, N)Ricotta, dark chocolate, gold dust.$12.95
Out of Way - Tapioca Kheer (V)Tapioca pearls, coconut milk, cardamom, saffron.$12.95
Stone - Jaggery & Fig Kulfi (D)Fresh figs, condensed milk, cardamom.$12.95
SPRINGS -Apple Jalebi (DGN)cardamom | rabri | saffron | pistachio$12.95
GOLD RUSH - gulab jamun cheesecake (D)mascarpone | cream cheese | kewara$12.95
Chocolate RasmalaiSticky Toffee Pudding Tapioca Kheer Vegan.$12.95

Aurum Gold

Aurum Gold menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
MACHE- Roasted Corn SaladPimentos, tender spring greens, feta, meyer lemon$15.95
SMOKEY- Jhalmuripeas, puffed rice, mustard oil, radish$14.95
MR.POTATO- Potato ChaatYellow peas, tamarind, yogurt, cilantro dust$14.95
BRASSICA BEATS- Cauliflower BezuleTamarind, curry leaf, rice flour, cumin, cesame$16.95

INDIAN TAPAS

INDIAN TAPAS menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
BUNLET- Mung bean stuffed potato sliderscumin, turmeric, tamarind chutney, caramelized onion$19.95
NEW AGE- Pav Bhajiasparagus, zucchini, carrot, brioche, broiled spices$22.95
DESERT FIRE- Harissa Paneer Tikkabell pepper, onion, sumac, rumali roti$22.95
HEN SOLO- Tandoori Cornish Henkashmiri chili, potato coins, makhani sauce$25.95
BACKWATER- Kochi Chicken tikkacurry leaves, coconut, serrano, parsnip$25.95
GAMBOS- Tandoori shrimpwhite shrimp, lemon grass, galangal, shrimp paste, rumali$27.50
SHEESH- lamb Seekh Kebabground lamb, ground spices, cilantro, rumali roti$29.95
LA LA LAMB- lamb chop (2pcs) (D)white pepper | potato mash | hummus$27.95
SALLMON-ELLA-FREE - tandoori salmon (D)atlantic salmon | pickle veggies| potato mash$35.95
CRABOOM- Crab Cakered lump crab meat, ground spices, cilantro, apple fennel slaw$29.95
SamosaPotatoes, Peas, coriander seeds, chaat masala, chutneys$12.95

MAINS

MAINS menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
GOOD OLD- Chicken Tikka Masalachicken thigh boneless, tomato, fenugreek, pimentos$25.95
SLOWPOT- Lamb Curry (Dum ki Boti)lamb leg boneless, coriander, cardamom, cashew$26.95
BASSES - Sea Bass Currycoconut, tamarind, coriander$35.95
G.O.A.T- Kholapuri Goat Curry (D)Bone in meat, stone flower, sesame coconut, red chili$29.95
SPICE GIRL -chicken biryani (DGBoneless chicken thigh meat, basmati rice, brown onion , raita$26.95
SPICE BOY - Goat Biryani (D)Bone in meat, basmati rice, brown onion, raita$35.95
GT ROAD - dhaba chicken (D)chicken thigh boneless | black cardamom | ginger | coriander$26.95
I’M NOT PASTA- spinach paneer lasagna (D)brown garlic | fenugreek | mozzarella$23.95
MUSHIES - mushroom & peas pot pie (DG)assorted mushrooms | green peas | tomato | puff pastry$23.95
JACA - jackfruit kofta (DGN)russet potatoes | korma gravy | lotus stem chips$23.95
MONTEREY - Palak Paneer (D)cumin | mixed greens | spinach | fenugreek$23.95
PURPLE - baingan bhajamustard oil | caramelized onion | cumin | coconut milk$23.95
LADY FINGER - Bindi do PiyazaOkra, mango powder | shallots | tomatoes$19.95
ROYAL- Rampuri Chicken Korma (DN)Chicken leg bone in, cashew, charoli nuts, yogurt$25.95
VEGANZA- Mixed Veggies Masalacumin, mixes veggies, tomatoes, cilantro$23.95

Curry Selection

Curry Selection menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Railway Lamb Curry+$2.00 per person$2.00
Aurum Fish Curry+$2.00 per person$2.00

Salads

Salads menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
JhalmuriPuffed rice, crispy peas, radish, mustard vinaigrette.$48.00
Aurum GreensFresh greens, cucumber, tomatoes, melon seeds, citrus dressing.$38.00

Rice & Bread

Rice & Bread menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Steamed Basmati Rice$25.00
Stuffed NaanSpinach & goat cheese or mushroom parmesan.$6.50

Beers

Beers menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Non-Alcoholic BeerNorth Coast Ale Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen Hazy India Pale Ale Fort Point Pilsner Fort Point Red Ale Pretty Pretty Pils Indian Lager Saison Dupont$8.00
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen$8.00
Large Format BeerIndian Lager$14.00

Bubbles

Bubbles menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Prosecco - Valdobbiadene, Italy, NVBright, crisp, and celebratory, with delicate bubbles and a refreshing finish.$14.00
Champagne, Brut, R.H. Coutier, NV$99.00
Champagne, Laherte Frères, Blanc de Blancs, NVA refined Blanc de Blancs with freshness, precision, and layered citrus notes.$150.00
Champagne, Henriot Brut Souverain, France, NVElegant and balanced, with lively bubbles and a graceful champagne finish.$20.00

White

White menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Rieslin, The Folk Machine, Arroyo Seco, 2022Aromatic and bright, with crisp acidity and gentle fruit.$15.00
Grüner Veltliner, Liwa, Monterey, 2021Fresh, textured, and lightly peppery, with a clean mineral edge.$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Bold Wine, Central Coast, 2023Crisp and refreshing, with citrus, green fruit, and lively acidity.$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Clif Family, Napa Valley, 2024Polished Napa Sauvignon Blanc with bright fruit and a clean, elegant finish.$78.00
Chenin Blanc, Maître de Chai, Berkeley, 2022Textured and expressive, with orchard fruit, freshness, and subtle depth.$68.00
Albariño, Rodrigo Méndez Cíes, Spain, 2023Vibrant and coastal, with citrus, salinity, and a refreshing finish.$88.00
Chardonnay, Luuma, Sonoma Coast, 2022Balanced Sonoma Coast Chardonnay with brightness, texture, and soft richness.$16.00
Chardonnay, Brewer-Clifton, Sta. Rita Hills, 2023Elegant and precise, with citrus, stone fruit, and cool-climate structure.$78.00
Sancerre, Domaine Pellé, Morogues, France, 2024Classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc with minerality, citrus, and refined acidity.$96.00

Red

Red menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Pinot Noir, Testarossa, Santa Lucia Highlands, 2023Elegant Carneros Pinot Noir with freshness, red cherry, and earthy complexity.$19.00
Pinot Noir, Scribe, Carneros, 2023Elegant Carneros Pinot Noir with freshness, red cherry, and earthy complexity.$90.00
Pinot Noir, Bouchaine, Napa Valley, Carneros, 2022Smooth and refined, with ripe fruit, gentle spice, and balanced acidity.$90.00
Syrah, North Coast, Healdsburg, CA, 2021Dark-fruited and savory, with spice, structure, and a bold finish.$96.00
Grenache Noir, Byington, Dry Creek, 2016Generous and expressive, with ripe red fruit, spice, and warmth.$18.00
Grenache, Domaine de la Damase, France, 2022A graceful French Grenache with soft fruit, herbal notes, and fine balance.$96.00
Barolo, Renato Ratti Marcenasco, Piedmont, 2020Structured and elegant, with rose, cherry, spice, and classic Nebbiolo depth.$98.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Band of Vintners, Napa Valley, 2022A bold Napa Cabernet with dark fruit, polished tannins, and a smooth finish.$18.00
Abernet Sauvignon, Ghost Block, Napa Valley, 2022Powerful and refined, with layered black fruit, spice, and Napa Valley structure.$145.00
Red Blend, P.O.V., Los Carneros, Napa Valley, 2018A layered red blend with depth, richness, and a long, elegant finish.$134.00

Rosé

Rosé menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Rosé, Bergerie de L’Hortus, Languedoc, FranceDry, fresh, and elegant, with red fruit, citrus, and a crisp Mediterranean finish.$14.00

Special Selections From Our Cellar

Special Selections From Our Cellar menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
2017 Macauley, Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley, ChardonnayA rich and expressive Russian River Chardonnay with depth and vineyard character.$145.00
2019 Uliz, Meursault, France, ChardonnayClassic Burgundy Chardonnay with elegance, minerality, and refined texture.$155.00
2013 Fritz Haag, Auslese, Germany, RieslingLush and aromatic, with sweetness, acidity, and beautiful aging potential.$120.00
2011 Kistler, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros, ChardonnayA cellar-worthy Chardonnay with richness, complexity, and a long, luxurious finish.$245.00
2017 Sono Montenidoli, Toscana Rosso, ItalyA distinctive Tuscan red with depth, structure, and old-world elegance.$250.00
1999 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, Cabernet SauvignonA legendary Napa Cabernet blend with maturity, complexity, and remarkable depth.$490.00
2021 Cardinale, Napa Valley, Cabernet SauvignonPowerful, polished, and age-worthy, with exceptional Napa Valley concentration.$625.00
2012 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet SauvignonA classic California Cabernet with ripe fruit, oak spice, and smooth structure.$350.00
2014 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, Cabernet SauvignonElegant and layered, with black fruit, cedar, and refined tannins.$275.00
2008 Rosenblum Cellars — Monte Rosso, Sonoma, ZinfandelBold and expressive, with dark berry fruit, spice, and old-vine character.$145.00

Low-Proof Crafted Cocktails

Low-Proof Crafted Cocktails menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Blueberry GeishaViolet liqueur, maraschino, sake floral, delicate, and lightly fruity.$15.00
New Delhi SangriaRed wine, cinnamon, cardamom a spiced sangria with warmth, fruit, and Indian aromatics.$15.00
CarnivalPassion fruit, ginger, gentian amaro tropical, bright, and gently bitter.$15.00
Tango in GoaMango, chili, pineau des charentes sweet mango, soft spice, and a lively tropical finish.$15.00
BurgundyVermouth, yuzu, pomegranate, lemongrass, elegant, citrusy, and herbaceous with a jewel-toned finish.$15.00
Peach KissPeach liqueur, prosecco, peach purée light, sparkling, and softly sweet.$15.00
Don JuanLillet, orange bitters, veso aperitif smooth, citrus-led, and aperitif-style.$15.00

Sips & Refreshers

Sips & Refreshers menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Chamomile TeaEarl Grey Tea Hibiscus Tea Green Tea Coffee Decaf Coffee Mango Lassi Coke Sprite Diet Coke Coke Zero$4.95

Beverages

Beverages menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Mango LassiMasala Chai Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite$4.95
Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite$3.95

Office Individual Lunch Boxes

Office Individual Lunch Boxes menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Butter Chicken BoxButter chicken, dal makhani, basmati rice, butter naan.$19.95
Chicken Tikka Masala BoxChicken tikka masala, dal makhani, basmati rice, butter naan.$19.95
Paneer Tikka BoxPaneer tikka masala, dal makhani, basmati rice, butter naan.$8.95
Vegan Harvest BoxEggplant curry, yellow dal, vegetable samosa, basmati rice, roti.$18.95
Coastal Fish BoxFish curry, dal makhani, fried fish, basmati rice, butter naan.$22.95
Aurum Executive LunchChoose 3 Curries + 1 Dal Basmati Rice Garlic Naan House Salad Choice of Dessert$25.00
Aurum Premium FeastSamosa & tandoori chicken tikka or paneer tikka. Choose 3 Curries + 1 Dal Basmati Rice Garlic Naan House Salad Dessert$29.00

Start & Share

Start & Share menu items at Aurum
DishPrice
Harissa Paneer TikkaTandoor-roasted paneer, harissa paste, house spices.$78.00
Crispy Tamarind CauliflowerGram flour and rice batter fried cauliflower, chili aioli.$68.00
Kochi Chicken TikkaCoconut oil, curry leaves, Madras curry powder, tandoor roasted.$78.00
Lamb Seekh KebabGround lamb skewers with cilantro and ginger.$98.00
Lemongrass Tandoori ShrimpShrimp with galangal, shrimp paste, and Kashmiri chili.$98.00

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