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For three star Californian, try Shiok Singapore Kitchen in Menlo Park. This restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Best of Small Plates award. This place features valet parking and lunch. Diners really enjoyed the tofu.
4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a pretty good restaurant w/ nice people. singaporean food is kinda heavy, but the portions here are on the smaller side, so it's just the right amount.i liked the roti paratta here, b/c it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was nice, staff friendly, food smelled pretty good but its way over rated. The place is smaller so lines form quickly giving the impression that its probably 'that good' but unfortunately...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a satisfying lunchreasonably priced lunch specials, gets busyshared the:*Roti prata with curry sauce -- tasted freshly made, crispy and already shredded though*their version of hainan chicken rice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no Singaporean, but I've lived in Singapore when I was young and know what authentic singaporean food means - and this place is none of that.Roti Prata - fried too much, doesn't have the puffyness...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food, especially given the restaurant.com coupon.We started with the crispy tofu with mushrooms, carrots, green onions shredded on top and a black sauce. very tasty!For dinner we tried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, my favorite Indonesian/Singaporan/Malaysian restaurant is closed, so I decided to try Shiok! as an alternative, as I'd heard positive things about it in the past. Overall, the experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Came here with real Singaporans K&K! We sat in elegant booths. Yann Y. and I let K&K do the ordering because we did not know Singaporan food.My favorite dish was the Roti Prata, this crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Roti, garlic pepper beef, clay pot chicken and the banana dessert... sooo good! so glad there is at least one good restaurant in down town menlo park
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if we could come here every week, we would!! dennis and team are so gracious, flexible, helpful and pleasant! a recent night found us with a 9pm reservation for a group of 7. although the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food !! We had the Beef Rendang (I'm used to more spicier versions, but this version wasn't spicy but still very tasty and very tender... falls apart easily with a fork), Char Kway Teow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Singaporean friend recommended this place which was a good sign. I really enjoyed this place. Nice ambiance, cozy but tastefully done and good service. They have tapas like small plates if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic, reliable and delicious! I love Shiok and it has become the restaurant to which we bring our visiting Singaporean friends and family. Our visitors always love it and I am glad to have such...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By comparison, I think Shiok fared much better than layang layang and I will definitely go back to try out their other dishes. Shiok is having a free roti prata promotion by becoming a fan on FB and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Skimmed the reviews and surprised by some of the lukewarm ones - I'm not Singaporean so can't vouch for authenticity, but the food is YUM. It's perfect if you're in the mood for Indian or Thai - we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tofu appetizer is excellent, so is the Laksa. Friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good meal but a bit heavy on the fried side. Tried the roti appetizer, fragrant chicken and some seafood noodles.My favorite was the coconut drink that quenches your thirst and doubles as a dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An Indonesian friend brought us to Shiok -- she rated 6 out of 10 for 'authenticity' as this is more Singaporean, but we all agreed that the meal was wonderful.The two drinks she recommended were the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Singaporean this place is not. And I know, because I grew up in Malaysia and we went to Singapore almost every other weekend.This place seems to be yet another Silicon Valley-hyped place. I prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mother grew up in Malaysia and has had difficulty finding authentic Malaysian cuisine in this country. Although it can't compare to the food stalls she grew up with back home, Shiok does a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a best-kept secret.If you like Malaysian-style food, their food is awesome AND a great value.No frills and the fact that the owners are working in the business helps to keep the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I found this place on my Garmin GPS while attending Sharkfest 2009 at Stanford U. When I arrived and saw the "salmon curry claypot" in the menu I should've turned and left (salmon is too oily of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food ok. Do not walk to the restroom it will take away your apetite.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"A" took me here on a whim and a craving for chili crab. I had never had it, so I thought I would give it a try. We managed to get a table on a Saturday evening with no trouble. There was a large...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i must confess that i'm wary of writing a review on shiok for fear that it'll be all hot on yelp cuz it's freakin' AWESOME & i kinda want to selfishly keep it a little secret but the good side won out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to dinner here about twice a month for several years. I really enjoy the mix of south asian flavors. I can taste elements of Thai, Indian and Chinese flavors in many of their dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lichee soda - yum!fresh coconut juice - they cut off the top off a fresh coconutI got the clay pot rice with chinese sausage and bok choy. naughty sweet sausage with health bok choymy friend got the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy that I found this place. Located right off the main street in Menlo Park, this little store serves fantastic cook. I have searched the Bay area for a good Laksa and had been unable to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place in the bay area I have found for Singaporean Laksa, and I've been looking for 9 months! It has an intense richness of flavour and a little kick. For $8.75, it's a steal!The only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having sampled tons of fiery laksa before, I would say that the laksa at Shiok comes close to the Prima Taste version. However, it definitely lacks the kick of freshly made laksa curry sauce. For...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far, this is the best singaporean restaurant in bay area. I havent tried the famous kopitiam, so i could not compare them. After eating lots of craps from those Malaysian Singaporean restaurants, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner at Shiok! with my husband and son this evening and in short, all the food was absolutely sensational. I can't remember the names of all the dishes. My ten-year-old son loved the roti...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. Unfortunately the experience has been blunted by my more recent (and tastier) visit to Kopitiam in Lafayette; in comparison Shiok felt a lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in Downtown Menlo Park and it's a nice small restaurant which has a different look. A bit refreshing that they don't look like other restaurants around the area. They do remind me of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on V day. We did not have reservation but was able to get in. The place is quite small but cute. Pros: clean, good and fresh tasteCons: the portion is relatively small; have to pay extra...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came back for my birthday and I'll keep this simple: AWESOME!! From the previous review that I wrote regarding the Prata, they nailed it this time! That sweetness of the dough is there and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always on the lookout for good, authentic Southeast Asian fare in the Bay Area. Simply put, I've been waiting for a good alternative to Banana Leaf in Milpitas and Layang Layang in Cupertino,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just on the affordable side of pricey. Appetizers in the $6-8 range, main dishes in the $8-12. Love that they can do a vegetarian variation on many of their very tasty dishes. Total asian comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place and really reasonable. The food is great and the staff super friendly. We carry out from here pretty often - highly recommend the beef rendang, the naan appetizer is really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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I like to dine out and also cook Malaysian food at home. I get all my easy to prepare and ready to serve Malaysian food ingredients on-line at www.asiansupermarket365.com
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Fresh Popiah Roll - Very nice with cooked jicama. The sauce has a nice kick to it.Roti Prata - Very nice curry sauce. I'm not sure about the $6 price, but it was delicious.Seabass steamed in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boy and I went exploring last weekend. We ventured all the way out to downtown Menlo Park. Naturally, with me being the trusty navigator, we got lost. Everything was fine until we exited the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend isn't very adventurous when it comes to eating asian food. So our trips to asian restaurants usually consist of me ordering something crazy and her sticking with sesame or general tso's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok is a little singaporean place tucked away in downtown Menlo Park.The food is pretty solid and authentic, I have yet to be disappointed and I've been here several times during lunch hour. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here tonight with a good friend and his young son. He's one of the most adventurous eaters I know, and I love eating with him. Although we always try new items and share everything, having his son...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is in that in between place for me. Better than Red Lantern, not as good as Banana Leaf. It's chichi, has a fancy pedigree with the originating chef bringing Singapore to the Bay Area.However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok could be a really excellent S'porean restaurant. The food is good by local standards, the staff is decent, and the setting is charming. Parking is decent and they are near downtown Menlo Park...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok Kitchen is one of my favorite places for Singaporean food. As a Singaporean myself, I find the food pretty authentic. In fact, the boss (who cooks too, I think) is from Singapore, so the place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hue L., our non-yelper friend (NYF), and I were wandering around Mountain View on a chilly Saturday night looking for a place to eat when we found Shiok! and decided to give it a try. It was warm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Little family restaurant pumping out some authentic dishes. The roti is excellent very soft and melts in your mouth with the curry sauce. The butter, fried shrimp had potential based on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food, especially the claypot rice. Gotta start off with the roti prata also. Good vegetarian options and a lot of variety on the menu (noodle dishes, rice dishes, etc). Lunch is probably a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Personally I think its average, I have had mixed feelings, first time I went had a horrible service experience. Food was good but service sucked. This second time they seem to be on top of their game,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ultra-brief version: a cheaper, less-crowded, faster-service version of Strait's Cafe in Paly. I've been here a lot for working lunches and it does the trick.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love singaporean food as I lived in singapore for 15 years, and this place does it well. I would say there are less than a handful of really authentic singapore restaurants in the bay area and this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good food. We had chili crab (whole), seabass wrapped in banana leaf, sweet pork chops, roti, green beans, Shiok (chicken base) soup, coconut rice, tiger beer, whole coconuts with coconut milk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok is a palace of luscious. I see other people complaining that it's sort of pricey for the portions, but in my opinion $6-10/entree is not that steep. They have a ton of vegetarian options, all of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review by a vegetarianLike many woman I meet, I should like Shiok more than I do. It's pretty, it's interesting, lively without being raucous, and willing to accommodate some of my ......
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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We went with friends and enjoyed ourselves. The dishes were small, but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm..... below average food with average service, Singaporean food should taste much better than what they have to offer!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What food they do have is fairly authentic or at least tasty IMO. However, I do have to say that they have a limited selection of foods, but you can't expect too much from a small restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here tonight with my mom and my godmother. I had seen the store in passing and always wanted to go in. The decor is very serene and I love the colors they used on the walls (plum and a sage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Singaporean student in my second year of college here, and have brought so many friends here to introduce them to the awesomeness of Singaporean food! The dishes can be hit-or-miss, but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I decided to go here out of curiosity.. so many mixed reviews from other Yelpers... So, here is our 2-cents worth..SERVICE: Efficient, quick & polite. Wait staff was not super friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, inexpensive pan-asian cuisine. What else can be said?
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh, what can I say about this restaurant, actually this is my fifth restaurant in the bay area. I came from LA where many good foods are. I must say this SHIOK kitchen's foods are very very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty varied food, the decor is classy and the service good. The roti appetizer is a must-have. Definitely recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for ambience. Wish I could say the same about the food!!The food was a far cry from authentic Singaporean/Malaysian cuisine. Disappointing and would advice folks from South East Asia...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and was absolutely lovely. My boyfriend, who grew up with Singaporean food, insisted in going there to see how authentic this place really is. To our surprise, this place is own and manage by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a lovely dinner! Just down the street from my new house on Santa Cruz avenue, but just enough off the avenue that I hadn't previously noticed it on my walks, this restaurant is worth a very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Chili crab! very tasty sauce!
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work close by and have been here a number of times for both lunch and dinner. As many have noted, the Roti prata is a real crowd pleaser to start out with. Try the Sambol string beans if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An intimate, classy little restaurant tucked away in a private hollow - hard to find unless you know exactly what you're looking for. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok is another delightful find that I simply stumbled upon one night when I was taking one of my high school girlfriends out for her birthday dinner. Every time I'd passed Shiok while I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Monday lunch. Not very crowded. Service was a little slow though.Roti Prata was as good as the other yelpers said, but a little pricer compared to the main entrees. ($6 while the lunch special prices...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Yelpers... my wife and I just returned from a culinary tour of Singapore last month (we spent most of our time in the many Hawker food centres throughout Singapore sampling Hainanese Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Shiok! We've been going for years and love their food. I could eat their roti prata for breakfast, lunch and dinner for basically the rest of my life. It's the best I've had, Bay Area-wide....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended. This place is a "find," extremely high quality, tasty, artful food at reasonable prices. We have always really enjoyed the beef rendang, and the roti-prata. We recently tried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fellow singaporean friend and I had cravings for Singapore food, so we went to Shiok yesterday. Although the deco was a tad cheesy for me and nothingin the decor resembled singapore really, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High quality, authentic Singaporean cuisine. Maybe a tad too high. Eating in Singapore at a food court is the national pastime and more of a casual affair. Atmosphere is warm a cozy but thus not very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the ambience here. Small, sweet, and cozy. Their portions are a bit on the small side, but very delicious.**** update 4/14/08Oh man oh man what happened?! I was so looking forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch Review...I think I need to stop going to restaurants when I'm actually hungry... because after getting back to the office after eating lunch at Shiok, I'm still hungry, and frankly a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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I've eaten here several times and always have a good experience. The menu is diverse and affordable. My wife and I always get 5 dishes. The sea bass and chili crab and amazing. The staff is very friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has been a great place in the Peninsula for Singapore food. With due respects to the more upscale chain in Santana Row and Palo Alto and SF, this is much more reasonable and tastier.The great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely yummy! I haven't eaten enough Singaporean food, so I can't critique on how authentic it was. So fine, I'm no expert. But it was yummy! My favorites: Roti Prata, Beef Rendang, Nonya...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love us some Singaporean food...and this place came originally recommended to us by a Singaporean friend. We were delighted to try it and we have never been disappointed though we have been going...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only recently been on Singaporean cuisine binge, so I'm no expert on authenticity nor am I really the best judge on the way the dishes are made here. But I do know good food and good value and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were early on a Thurs evening hence we were the second table to be seated but by 15 mins later, the place was slowly filling up with two large tables hosting a corporate dinner.Fiance ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor/ambiance and the roti prata were great but I have to say the laksa was quite disappointing. It was both tasteless and bland.. not even close to being authentic. The dishes looked to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't seen the decor of the restaurant, as Plaxo ordered lunch for its workers today.The food was delicious. The meats were tender and fresh. Most of the food is fried, but there were healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aww, this place was really cute! My first experience with this place was for a friend's bday dinner. Not only was the staff really helpful and accommodating to our very large party, but the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is quiet and small but the food is great. I always start with the roti prata and it is much better than I've had at other Singaporean restaurants.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is kind of expensive, but it really is very good. Would have been 4 stars had it not been for the price.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on Friday night. This place is located on a pretty quite street and you kind of need to know that it is there before going there. The interior design is fine but does not look so real,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me, Hubster and Hot Rob were in the neighborhood when the hunger pangs we were feeling became too strong to ignore. Hot Rob had been here before and said that it was good.First of all, the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, and friendly service. We took a large group for lunch, none of whom had tried it before, and they handled the reservation for twelve with aplomb. The food was savory. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to give a lackluster review in the face of so many positive reviews from fellow Yelpers, but I was honestly not terribly impressed.The ambience was nice and the curtains/drapes framing the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm ... yummy! That's what I said when I first tasted my food at Shiok. They have different kinds of authentic Singapore/Malaysian food and every single dish there is very unique.Too bad I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So you've lived in the Bay Area for 10 years, are still proud that you eat sushi, you know the difference between Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, have a couple Indian friends who you meet for dinner in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice cozy zen-looking place and AMAZING roti prata appetizer, but the rest of the food was average and service was lacking.Had the roti prata appetizer and that was AWESOME - the roti came out hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for lunch quite often because my friends love it. The Roti Prata is definitely a favorite, and we always order it no matter what. I've tried many of the lunch dishes and most are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, GREAT FOOD (if your unsure what to order just talk to the waiters, they will help you select), best of all it was reasonable. WORTH the DRIVE!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Roti prata with curry dipping sauce was not what I was expecting. It was more like a really thick flakey, greasy layer of bread and the dipping sauce was so runny, it was hard to get a good taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants on the Peninsula! There's really nothing else like it. The variety of food they have at this tiny restaurant is amazing. Like the other reviewers, we love the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my work is near by this place & i occasionally come here for lunch. this is one of the only malaysian/singaporian places i've ever tasted (besides E&O) but if they all tastes like Shiok then it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely authentic Singaporean food!Finally Roti Prata that is made fresh. And does not taste like Roti Canai! It's smooth and plump and soaks up the gravy so effortlessly. Celebrated my birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I wanted to like this place. I love Asian food, and I live several blocks away. But the food, at best, is good home-cooked amateur Singapore cooking. The beef rendang was too tough and sinewy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple decor and not much ambience, but the food is tasty and interesting. Service was great. But I agree with some of the other yelpers that the value is a bit questionable, given the portions. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually agree with all the other reviews - good and bad. This place has pretty good food, nice decor, and I go there from time to time. But for some reason they just don't hit it quite right. At...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shiok has become one of my favorite restaurants in Menlo Park mainly because every time I go there, I encounter truly unique flavors. I can't vouch for how authentic it is, but it certainly is tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my friend had been raving about this place, so i decided to give it a whirl. we went for a wednesday pm lunch and the place was absolutely swamped. that's okay. i'm patient. on the way to the bathroom...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and the I've found the food is pretty good. The portions are not huge (the way it always is when restaurants go "small plate" "big plate" style--I find that it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today afternoon was my fifth time to this place and I decided its about time I write a review about this one. Shiok is in the heart of downtown menlo park. Great place to go eat if you work around...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The homestyle Singaporean food is perfect when I don't feel like getting on a plane. Shiok is more laid back than Straights Cafe and they pay attention to small details that make it special. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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The food was OK, nothing special, and the portions were small for the price. We had 2 appetizers, and 3 entrees, the ostrich, pepper prawns and seabass. I felt it was not enough food for 4 people. We ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was trying to impress a certain Singaporean, I was really excited about Shiok! Thinking... finally a Singaporean restaurant in the Bay Area...Well I must say it's not all that I had expected....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Roti Prata and I would have to agree with ya'll that it was delicious! That's the 2 stars...I ordered the BBQ beef rice plate that comes with cucumbers and salad. Beef was cold and my salad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this little restaurant, and should really enjoy it more often. It's cozy, conveniently located, and has great food. They have both small plates and entree-sized plates, and serve...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Well, I don't know how authentic it is, but Shiok is a great find in Menlo Park, its on a quiet street and it has great teas including the lime one that I had where you got to pour your own sweetener ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's true that the Roti Prata is good (frankly, it's pretty good everywhere they serve it in NorCal), but the rest of the food was generally expensive, served in small portions and entirely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good service and nice ambience. Since most items are small plates served family-style, this is a great place to come with a group.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Strictly speaking there is no such thing as Singaporean Cuisine. It is really a hodgepodge of Chinese, Thai, Indian, Indonesian, and other Asia Cusines. Whatever it may be, all the dishes served at Shiok are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, I have had several good meals here. I would give it four stars except a few dishes fall short and the service is inconsistent. The roti prata is excellent. All of the tofu dishes are also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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This is one of the best places to eat in the area. They are very nice and the service is great. Check out all the tea selections they have, yum.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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This is authentic singaporean: malay based recipes with chinese cook, mixed in with some indian and then misprononounced to be something you can call Singlish. I like to look at the menu and see chicken rice...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Shiok has delicious pan-Asian food...I highly recommend the roti dish. It's hearty, and you get a huge portion, but it's soft, buttery, and very, very yummy! Other noteworthy menu items are the grilled prawns...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time trying this place out and enjoy the meal, ambiance, and service. The lady was very nice and attentive. My friend and I ordered the small plates, but ended up ordering 5 items! (YIKES) I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite in Menlo Park. Can't get enough of the Roti Prati bread, and all the side dishes I've had are delicious. The decor is exotic and trendy, which makes it really feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!!! Several of us went there after a long day at the tank and were blown away by the delicious food. It was really great. The service was good. The food was better. We tried the Roti bread (lg...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried this place over and over again and it is always something less than satisfactory. I asked them for spicy since I know this is americanized singapore cuisine, even told the lady i lived in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should order at least one small plate one large plate per person. The portions aren't very big, but they're full of flavor. The presentation is excellent...until you get the check and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a major caveat - i don't know the first thing about singaporean food. in any event, i think the laksa here is really tasty (although it gets kind of nasty after eating a whole bowl - better to split...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor here is really nice! And the food is pretty good ... I especially liked their roti prata, which tasted just like Cantonese style scallion pancakes. In fact, most of the dishes seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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I recently got the "Cholesterol lecture" from my doctor ... no panic, just eat better and exercise. I quickly discovered how hard is was to eat well for lunch. A burger with fries? Eeek! I finally found Shiok....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from dinner at Shiok and I was impressed by the place. I really liked the purple colors on the walls and the fluffy pillows that lined one side of the dining space. The food I ate was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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Great food and service all round. It's authentic SINGAPORE food... nothing like your make believe fusion types. Neither is it Malaysian or Indonesian cuisine. If you have been to Singapore you'd definitely...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
According to my Singaporean friends, this restaurants is failry authentic. Every single dish I tried here was delicious -very interesting combinations of flavors. I like to sit in the back of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Singaporean restaurant. Nice small place with great ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here twice..and honestly, i've only really enjoyed the roti prata (curry sauce w/ fried naan). the other stuff are blah. their coconut shrimp is NOT what i expected - shrimp cooked in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Singaporean food is quite good, but the restaurant ambiance is not. I usually order to go. The Roti Prata, Claypot Rice and Mee Goreng top my list of favorites.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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We tried the beef samosas which had no beef. Waitress suggested that the beef and vegetarian samosas look the same. Cost $6 for 2 small-ish samosas filled with just potato. We had Hokkien Mee - not authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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I tried this place on the recommendation of a friend...and loved it so much I went back twice more in the same week! The appetizers (sort of tapas style) are fabulous...and the coconut rice...yummy. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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We love this Menlo Park Restaurant. Menlo Park downtown sucks, but this place makes it worth going to. We love the Roti Prata! The best around, however the curry sauce at Thaiphoon is much better. You really...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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Had dinner at shiok last night and was surprised at how different it is now. the deco is much better. love their music selection. the tapas style menu is definitely a great idea. still love their roti prata...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food and a great staff make Shiok a place to dine on a pretty regular basis. The food is similar to the small plates you would find at Straits Cafe, but is much tastier and with a distinctly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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we dine out frequently and love trying new food. we were surprised to find this unique restaurant in menlo park. we've never had singapore food and were happy that they have so many small plate selections. all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2004
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I've been going here for a couple of years and never been disappointed. Earlier this year they "refreshed" the look of the place to make it even more welcoming (especially at night). In other words, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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I love their chilli crabs. It tastes so authentic with no pretentious efforts to make it a fushion style that we commonly find in Asian restaurants these days. Service and ambience is a bit family style so...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2004
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Menlo Park is awfully white. This place isn't. On the Friday night we went by the customers ranged from adventurous blue-haired Menlo-ites to Indian families, young yuppie couples and what appeared to be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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Now there are lots of restaurants serving Singapore / Malaysian / Indonesian food. Straits is fine is you want Cal-fusion. But if you are looking for authentic "hawker"-style food this is it. The downside is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2003
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We ate at this neighbourhood restaurant afew weeks ago and loved it. the menu was interesting with lots of seafood, meat dishes and good mix of spicy and non spicy dishes. We loved the Pepper Crab, Roti Prata...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2003
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Shiok! is a great example of Singaporean food. For the most part, we're not talking subtle mingling of gentle tastes but rather big flavors. Roti prata (a crispy-chewy flat bread) with curry dipping sauce is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2003
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In trying to condense my experience at Shiok down to 150 words, I'm filled with lots of contradictions. The menu was creative and highly varied, but the food was only decent. The atmosphere was bland and far...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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this hidden gem is a great place to find home style s'porean food. the dining is casual and is best enjoyed in groups so you can get a taste of everything. the string beans are a personal favorite along with...
amazon.com - user review
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a good introduction to the pan-asian flavors of singaporean cuisine with unfussy, home-style dishes best eaten family style...
sfgate.com - user review
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