Straits Cafe - Palo Alto

They specialize in Singaporean fusion cuisine, incorporating flavors from various other Asian cultures as well. The dishes are meant to be shared family-style, but they are quite small, making it ideal for groups of about 2 to 4 people. Everything I've tried here has been very good, but the one dish that truly stood out for me was the Risotto. I can't find it on the online menu, so it might not be available anymore, but it was fantastic. However, my experience was a bit hit-or-miss, as it was amazing the first time I had it, but only okay during my second visit. I plan to order it again on my next visit to see how it turns out. Other memorable dishes I enjoyed, but currently can't find on the menu, include the tuna tartare and a coconut pudding dessert. The tuna tartare was delicious, but the real highlight of that dish was the taro chips – absolutely fantastic! After tasting those taro chips, I went on a (fruitless) quest to find store-bought versions because they were so good. As for the coconut pudding, which is wrapped in a banana leaf (not the one that comes with sago, which was just okay), I found it surprisingly enjoyable. Overall, my impression of this restaurant is that it offers consistently good food and a pleasant dining experience.