Rice and vegetable stir-fry dishes also will be on the menu. Dessert, generally the least glamorous course, is likely to be a token serving of something sweet. Dimly lit, the atmosphere is decidedly traditional with sturdy dark woods and splashes of imperial red. For those who can't rope together a party of 10, the restaurant has a sign-up list to facilitate seating. A new arrival to the Los Altos scene, the restaurant is already garnering accolades and developing a devout following with its excellent cuisine and gorgeously stylized presentations.
Service is formal and very attentive.
This evening will be studded with performances by martial arts and dance troupes. A different menu will be featured Jan. 28-Feb. Needless to say, from its posh layout to its lavishly tended cuisine, Pagoda Restaurant is an old hand at impressing a crowd. The main dining room seems as big as a football stadium and glitters with chandeliers. The kitchen has two special New Year banquet menus, both priced for tables of 10.