Fancy Seeing Us in the News

  • A white bowl with diced yellow mango, green avocado mash with black seaweed strips, garnished with edible flowers, sesame seeds, and a brown sauce at the bottom.

    Michelin

    New Additions to The MICHELIN Guide California May 2025

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  • Three dishes of Asian-inspired cuisine on wooden table, including glazed ribs with vegetables, a salad with microgreens and pomegranate seeds, and small green dumplings with sauce.

    Eater SF

    At Ethel’s Fancy, a Former Fine Dining Chef Puts Playful Twists on Japanese American Cuisine

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  • Various plated dishes of gourmet food on a wooden table, including salads, meat, vegetables, and desserts.

    KQED

    Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Ethel's Fancy, Cato's Ale House, Kiku Sushi

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  • A black textured bowl containing grilled chicken pieces topped with green peas, sliced radishes, and microgreens, served with a white sauce, on a wooden table.

    Palo Alto Online

    Michelin-starred chef leaves fine-dining world behind with Ethel’s Fancy

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  • A man in a checkered shirt and apron standing next to a woman in a blazer in a modern kitchen, smiling, with kitchen utensils and dishes on open shelves behind them.

    SF CHRONICLE

    Goop queen Gwyneth Paltrow just ate at this Bay Area restaurant

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  • A bowl of fried green dumplings garnished with chopped green onions, served in a light broth.

    SF Chronicle

    Ex-Chez TJ chef opens first restaurant in Palo Alto, plus more Peninsula and South Bay openings

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  • A modern bar with pendant lights, glass shelves with various liquor bottles, and a floral arrangement on a marble countertop.

    Palo Alto Online

    Ethel’s Fancy opening in Palo Alto over Labor Day weekend

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  • A male chef in a white chef's coat with the name 'Scott Nishiyama' embroidered on it, standing in a restaurant kitchen.

    East Bay Times

    Peek Inside: At Ethel’s Fancy, chef Scott Nishiyama goes laid-back fancy

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  • Three plates of colorful Asian-inspired dishes with meat, vegetables, and garnishes, on a wooden surface.

    EATER

    The 17 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

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