Straits Restaurant, San Jose CA

Tried the Roti Prata. Loved it.
Chicken garlic noodles was very good too. Even on a weeknight, it was a busy place. But there wasn’t a wait. Pretty good restaurant. Been here twice and loved the food.

Fabulous! The flavors and intricate balance is superb! A must for a beautiful evening experience!

Food very good. Service a bit slow. Could have upsold our group of 10 at least one or two more rounds of drinks. Very poppin spot and popular for HH and casual and business drinks and eats. Didn't look short staffed. For larger groups they need more support staff to help buss the table and drinks. Otherwise super solid spot in SR to take colleagues.

This was a mediocre experience. It's another Asian Fusion Restaurant catered to a different group. The Bone Marrow was exceptional, but not filling. Order it so you can try the flavor. The Salt + Pepper Chicken Wings were a bit dry and served at room temperature. The Pandan Rice is a winner. Coming from the south I was not a fan of the beignets. It's a different take in size, texture and taste. The shape was round, thicker filling on the inside and there was a strong cinnamon flavor to it.

We had to wait for a long long time for our drinks and even after reminding the waiter 3 times we didn't get our drinks and we just paid and left after patiently waiting for around an hour. The chicken lollipop was chewy and tasteless and cold. The one star i am giving is just for the fries, they were the saving grace.

This was the most authentic Singaporean food I’ve had in the Bay Area. Would’ve been awesome to have some chendol added to the menu!

It was almost as though the food arrived within seconds of the waitress taking the order! We ordered four appetizers over two rounds; they both arrived hot and fresh very quickly. The size of each appetizer was substantial, so I was surprised to see that the shrimp entree was relatively modest sized. There's good music in the background and a nice selection of cocktails. Great place for a quick bite with lots of variety!

A hep ambience, nice hangout for a lively evening. Food was above average - no real complaints in that department

Always great food, on the pricier side. Service was on point. Would return for the eclectic menu and views.

Haven't been here in awhile, but still a great place to bring people together:) Great ambiance and they have a wide selection of drinks!

This is one of the great place to hang out have a great drinks and Singaporean food cuisine was outstanding. It’s definitely a mind blowing and just relaxing as well as socializing place. Is the place is crowded but as always with a joy and fun weather good music and especially on the Fridays and Saturdays check it out you will not go with empty mind.

The food was nothing exciting. We had pad Thai, curry and calamari. The calamari was very salty, pad Thai was okay in terms of taste but felt very mushy. The curry sauce was good but not spicy at all. Our server wasn’t very attentive.

Great atmosphere and music. The drinks and Asian fusion styled appetizers are good as well. It was a good sized crowd and we were lucky to get a table at the bar.

Decent music, albeit quite loud so expect to talk loudly with the people you're with. Food options were a good mix of healthy and hearty, plenty of drink options, and the chairs & sofas were comfy. Waitresses were quite attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Ambiance was alright, not too dim and had enough light to see around you. Would recommend for date night, sports night, or dinner & drinks with friends. Bonus points for being in located in Santana Row. Parking was convenient and you can grab dessert or drinks from other nearby establishments.

Straits restaurant nice place mixed of Punjabi and China dishes.
Nice sticks as well as friendly staff.

We went on a Saturday night for a group dinner and it was LIT! Santana row in general has become a great spot for upscale but lively dining and this place is no exception. Their Asian fusion menu is nice and has many options. The place feels chic and wait staff is stylish!

Food on the other hand is a slight let down. Trust me, the nice ambience makes you forget that you can get tastier Asian food for less at most other places.

Mi Goreng: 10/10 (flavorful and satisfying)
Chicken Wings: 5/10 (crispy but flavorless)
Chicken Satay: 7/10 (a bit on the dry side)

Had 5 "small plates": (ground) beef murtabak, roti prata, calamari, roasted Brussels sprouts & fried eggplants. All were well prepared. Straits features intensely sweet flavors coupled with hot pepper, curry or other spice variations. While the intensity of the flavors shock - and satisfy - the palate, I think the degree of sweetness is somewhat overpowering and leaves no room for the food itself to "come through". As an occasional treat, this can present a "different" experience. Too much of it and it can get on your nerves.

Service is attentive. Wish they'd give you free refills on ice tea. Given that the "small plates" are full-priced, charging for refills on these staple drinks feels like a rip-off.

Service was great. Food was okay little hugh for the portion sizes.also night time atmosphere is nice little dark in the dinning area makes it hard to see

The food is really good, there was a miscommunication between the server and they were extremely professional and handled it amazingly. The boneless wings and chocolate cake is especially delicious!

Fairly priced, good vibes but lacks that differentiator and there is nothing that will stop you from leaving once you in. I enjoy this place tho, it’s an option