My friend has recommended Shokolaat to me for awhile and I’ve driven past it on so many occasions while dining in Palo Alto. Finally, I was able to convince Alvin that we should go try it. It was a good decision. The restaurant has a big outdoor seating in the front but we opted to sit inside to stay warm. When you walk in, you’re faced with a bakery-like counter full of chocolate sweets and desserts. What a sight! We were seated in a corner table with a good view of the restaurant and open kitchen. I like the simple and nice contemporary decor. The menu looks delicious and I settled for the braised ribs while Alvin opted for their flank steak; hopefully leaving room for dessert. Both were tender and juicy. “We found a new place in Palo Alto”, we both exclaimed. For dessert, you can simply walk over the dessert counter and scout the endless plates of cakes and tarts and chocolates. I salivated over this crispy dark chocolate thingy while Alvin went for the hazelnut chocolate mousse. We’re told they’re famous for their chocolate souffles though so we’ll have to try that in the future. We’re super excited to now have another place to dine on a casual evening other than La Strada. Their restaurant menu is more comprehensive than online, but it gives you a good idea the type of food they prepare!
http://www.shokolaat.com/ on University Avenue in Palo Alto, CA
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