Zareen’s Menu
Zareen’s is a Pakistani-Indian-Halal restaurant located in Palo Alto, CA, offering a wide range of options for all types of diners. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, along with gluten-free choices. Customers have praised the flavorful dishes, such as chicken tikka masala, gola kabob, and palak gosht thali. The ambience is described as inviting, with indoor and outdoor seating, and gender-neutral restrooms. Zareen’s prides itself on its sustainable practices, providing compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. The attentive service and delicious food make it a top choice for a casual lunch or dinner. The cheese naan and chicken boti sizzler are standout items that should not be missed. Overall, Zareen’s offers a delightful dining experience with a diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere.
Small Plates and Sides
Daal Punjabi
Halal Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Halal Chicken Nuggets. (For Kids & Kids at Heart)
Chicken Memoni Samosas
( pcs) Based on a secret recipe known only to Memoni grandmas worldwide, these crackling pastries w/savory chicken filling are a must-try. A - Michelin Guide Mention. [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free]
Veggie Samosas
( pcs) Handmade pastries with mildly spiced potato filling. [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free, Vegan] Green Sauce contains yogurt!
Silver Spoon Kabab Roll
Savory paratha roll w/ onions, cilantro & chutney. Your choice of: Chicken Boti, Paneer, Aloo (Potato) Tikki, or Beef Gola or Beef Chapli. [Nut-Free, Dairy-Free option]
Orange Is The New Green Salad
Local mixed greens & garden veggies topped w/ mandarin oranges, pumpkin seeds, currents, tamarind and ranch dressing. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option Available]
Aloo Tikki - Potato Cutlet - Piece
( pcs) Pan-fried potato cutlets seasoned with our house spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan]
Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte
Char-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Beef Chapli Kabab Sizzler
(pcs) From Peshawari kabab houses to your plate: distinctly spiced minced beef kabab patties. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free]
Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler
Grilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Lamb Gosht Ala Carte
Slow braised, grass-fed Australian lamb and potatoes in a rich, aromatic gravy of caramelized onions & traditional spices. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Madras Chicken Curry Ala Carte
A hearty bowl of boneless chicken, carrots, potatoes, & peas cooked in Madras curry spices and coconut milk. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Gola Kabab Sizzler
(pcs) Sinfully delicious, melt-in-your-mouth kababs made with local Harris Ranch ground beef. Pro tip: order a Sheermal. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free]
Desi Paleo Salad - Salad Bowl
Grilled Chicken Boti, mixed greens, oranges, currants, & pumpkin seeds w/ our ranch dressing. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option Available]
Chicken Shami Kabab
pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Methi Gosht Ala Carte
Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Ala Carte - Meat
Ala Carte - Vegetarian
Tarka Daal
Slow-simmered yellow lentils w/ carmelized onion tarka. Vegan , Gluten free
Paneer Tikka Masala Ala Carte
A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Paneer Ala Carte
A bowl of paneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Methi Aloo Ala Carte
Hearty bowl of fenugreek, spinach, and potato stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Madras Veg. Curry Ala Carte
A hearty bowl of paneer cubes, carrots, potatoes, and peas cooked in a coconut milk curry. [Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Option]
Chicken Shami Kabab Thali
pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free] (For adventurous palates only)
Chicken Tikka Masala Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, Chopped Pickled Salad, and Mixed Greens drizzled with Tamarind Chutney. Charcoal-grilled boneless chicken in a tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Grilled Chicken Boti Thali
Meal includes Entree, Rice, Daal Lentil, Chopped Pickled Salad, and tikka sauce. Succulent, charcoal-grilled morsels of chicken marinated with an herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free option available, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Madras Chicken Curry Thali
Meal includes Entree, Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Boneless chicken, carrots, potatoes, and peas cooked in Madras curry spices and coconut milk. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Methi Gosht Thali
Meal includes Entree, Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow-cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek herb. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Lamb Gosht Thali
Meal includes Entree, Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Slow-braised, grass-fed Australian lamb & potatoes in a rich, aromatic gravy of caramelized onions and spices. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Beef Chapli Kabab Thali
Distinctly spiced Local Harris Ranch ground beef kabab [DF]
Meals - Meat
Meals - Vegetarian
Paneer Tikka Masala Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Tender paneer cubes in a creamy tomato curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Paneer Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Whole paneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Methi Aloo Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. A lightly-spiced spinach, fenugreek, and potato stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Madras Vegetable Curry Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. A luscious coconut curry with paneer, potatoes, peas & carrots. [Nut-Free, Gluten-Free; Vegan option]
Tarka Daal (Lentil) Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad. Slow simmered Lentils curry & a side of Madras curry. [Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlet) Thali
Meal includes Rice, Daal Lentil, and Chopped Pickled Salad with Tamarind Chutney. Spiced Potato Cutlets & a side of Madras curry. [Nut-Free, Vegan]
Mango Lassi - Gal
gal of our rich Mango Lassi
Mexican Soda
Reusable Water Bottle
Canned Soda
Assorted Sodas and water bottle.
Mango Lasi
Masala Chai - Single Oz
(Max to-go) ounces of our world-famous masala chai! [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Maaza Juice
Try our delicious Maaza juices in glass containers. [gluten-free, nut-free, vegan]
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Drinks
Burgers & Wraps
Burrito Wrap
A flour tortilla filled w/ grilled chicken or paneer, rice, chopped salad, and your choice of tikka or madras dipping sauce. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free; Vegetarian and Vegan options available]
Naan Wrap
Your choice of kababs w/ onions & chutney wrapped in Naan. Options: Chicken Boti (+), Beef Chapli (+$), Beef Gola (+$), or Potato Samosa (VEG).
Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger
Extracrispy, Extra juicy. The extraordinary fried Crispy Chicken Tikka Sandwich!! Add side Masala Fries/Salad [+$.] Add Cheese[+c]/Jalapeños[+c] Nut Free
Bun Kabab
"Unday-walla slider": the ultimate desi street food. Pan-fried, egg-dipped meat patty with onions & chutney. Choose: Aloo Tikki, Chicken Shami. [Dairy-Free Option, Nut-Free, Vegetarian and Egg-Free options available]
Aloo Samosa Burger
Large smashed samosa, with pickled cucumber, caramelized onions, and peeled iceberg lettuce in a toasted bun. Add jalapeños (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free, Vegetarian]
Punjabi Chicken Burger
Herb & spice marinated ground chicken kabab topped w/ onions and chutney. Add side Fries/Salad [+$.] Add jalapeños (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free]
Tandoori Burger
Charcoal-grilled Tandoori chicken, topped w/ onions and chutneys. Add jalapenos (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free]
Beef Chapli Burger
Peshawar kabab-house meets West Coast diner: Local Harris Ranch spiced patty topped with chutneys. Add Masala Fries/Salad [.] Add jalapeños (c); add cheese (c). [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free]
Chopped Chillies
Finely chopped fresh chillies.
Homemade Chutney's
Spork And Napkins
Add utensils or ask our staff upon arrival.
Lime
Sliced half lime
Onions (oz) - Ounces
Raw red onions
Side Of Curry
Want more of our famous Tikka or Madras sauce? No problem! [Tikka : Nut-Free, Egg-Free] [Madras : Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Masala Fries W/ Dip
Crispy, golden fires sprinkled with our masala spice blend and served with a spicy ranch dip. [Nut-Free, Vegan]
Spicy Ranch (Fry Dip)
Sauce Side - Extra Sauce
Want more of our famous Tikka or Madras sauce? No problem! [Tikka : Nut-Free, Egg-Free] [Madras : Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Piyaaz Salad - Ounces
Raw red onions, chopped Jalapeños and lime wedges with a sprinkle of our home-made chaat masala. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Ras Malai
Chopped Salad
Garbanzo beans, carrots, tomato, cucumber, and a sprinkle of cilantro. This pickled salad pairs perfectly with any of our menu items. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Basmati Rice - Rice Bowl
Soak up our selection of in-house curries with fluffy, basmati rice. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Sides
The Bread Shop
Garlic Naan
Regular Naan garnished w/ Garlic, Cilantro, & Butter. Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Jalapeño Cheese Naan
Fresh Handmade to order in our Clay Oven Naan Bread stuffed with Cheese and Jalapeños. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Paratha
Handmade, pan-fried, whole wheat bread (vegan)
Sesame Naan
Traditional Naan Bread garnished with Sesame Seeds and Butter. Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Tandoori Naan
Tandoori Butter Naan Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Sheermal
Flat bread made with milk and saffron. Light sweetness compliments spicy curries and kababs.
Catering: Madras Chicken
Madras Chicken Curry [DF NF EF GF] A hearty bowl of boneless chicken, carrots, potatoes, & peas cooked in Madras curry spices and coconut milk. Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests
Catering - Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala [NF EF GF] Charcoal-grilled boneless chicken in a tomato-cream curry. Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests
Vegetarian: Madras Paneer Curry
A hearty bowl of paneer cubes, carrots, potatoes, and peas cooked in a coconut milk curry.
Catering: Lamb Curry
Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests
Catering: Chopped Salad
Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free photo credit: mountainmamacooks
Tarka Daal Catering
Small Tray: About people Medium Tray: About - people Large Tray: About - people
Spinach With Farmer's Cheese (Palak Paneer)
Lamb With Spinach Curry
Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow-cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests
Catering: Orange Is The New Green Salad
Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free (skip the vogurt dressing) Photo Courtesy:markhor
Matar(Peas) Paneer Tikka Masala
A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry.
Grilled Chicken Boti
Grilled Chicken Boti [DF, NF EF GF] Succulent, charcoal-grilled morsels of chicken marinated with an herb-spice blend served with grilled onions and bell peppers. Small - guests Medium - guests Large - guests Dairy Free, Nut Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free
Fragrant Cumin Basmati Rice
Small Tray: - people Medium Tray: - people Large Tray: - people
Mini Veggie Samosas ( Piece)
Bite-size mini cocktail veggie samosas. We suggest at least - per guest. Allergens: [NF, Vegan]
Paneer Tikka Masala
A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry.
Spinach With Potato (Palak Aloo)
Hearty bowl of fenugreek, spinach, and potato stew.
Chicken Rice Bowl
A hearty bowl of our freshly grilled tender chicken served with fragrant basmati rice, chopped salad, your choice of tikka or madras sauce, and green chutney. [NF EF GF DF option available]
Catering
Sweets
Gulab Jamun
Fried Doughnut In Sugar Syrup
Firnee (Homemade Rice Pudding)
,Caramelized milk, rice, cardamom & Pandan flower extract. [Gluten-Free, Egg-Free]
Halwa Puri - Weekend Brunch Only
Breakfast of (Desi) Champions: Aloo (Potato) Bhujia, Cholay (Chickpea), sweet Semolina Halwa, crispy Puri’s. Add pickle (c). Available from AM - PM Saturdays and Sundays. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free; Vegan option]
Extra Puri
One () Puri per order.
Masala Omelet W/ Kabab Of Your Choice. Weekend Brunch
Sat/Sun only. From : - pm. Power Brunch, Desi Style: egg masala omelet and home-made whole wheat paratha, served with a two aloo (potato) tikki. or chicken shami & aloo (potato) tikki (+) Nut Free Photo courtesy: Anita Mokashi
Omelette-Kabab Paratha - Weekend Brunch Only
Power Brunch, Desi Style: egg masala omelet and home-made whole wheat paratha, served with two aloo (potato) tikkis, two chicken shamis or one of each. Available from AM - PM Saturdays and Sundays. [NF]
