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    Zareen's

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani, Halal
    Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Megan S.

    Always enjoy my meal at Zareen's! Their food is delicious and always comes out quick. There's plenty of seating indoors and outside to enjoy your meal. To some it is unclear, but waiters come to the tables to take orders and they are always helpful and kind. I always come back here for both dining in and take out.

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    Adam S.

    Why, Zareen's? Why mess around when you have something so good? Zareen's has moved to a hostess to seat you and wait staff to take your order. What it has done is made a pleasant, easy experience an annoying one. Maybe helping with seating makes things better for flow, I could see that. Maybe table service is to elevate the experience, I could see that. Instead, you get two extra steps and zero service. No one checking in if you need anything, no one refilling water and for us this time no one to come take our money so we could leave. For some odd reason they decided to have a full service staff meeting at 545P on a Saturday night. What!? No server was available so we could pay so I had to harangue the guy at the register to let me pay. He asked me to wait until the meeting was over.... Ummmm. No. This was really not the Zareen's we love coming to. We won't be back for a while.

    Daman T.

    This location is becoming my favorite because KADAHI CHICKEN. Available Friday evening - Sunday. Same availability for Student biryani (tried for first time this visit) and really liked it. Flavorful without being overly spicy. The only downside was micro portions of raita. We even ordered a separate side of raita and got another micro serving. Wish they had an option for bigger one on menu. Chai and garlic naan were great as always.

    So damn tasty and delicious... oh ya the food was great too
    Daniel Cody R.

    I love eating in the area, the weather is always nice so u can eat outside. Service is friendly, and the menu is pretty deep for a seemingly casual spot. I had gautam and Aadhi order because they know what's good. They were right.

    Silver Spoon Kabab roll
    Lindsay C.

    My family and I love coming to Zareen's! Their food is so flavorful and their portions are generous. It used to be a little challenging to find a table after ordering, especially during popular times. Now you check in with a host, they seat you, and you order your food with a waiter. I think this was a smart change and takes away the stress of trying to find an open table. Some of our favorites are the grilled chicken boti sizzler, silver spoon kabob roll (perfect for a light meal), and lamb gosht. Highly recommend ordering their rice and naan to pair with the meat dishes. I especially like the garlic naan.

    Johnny Z.

    Tried Zareen's for dinner and overall it was a really solid spot. The butter chicken curry was rich and flavorful, and the naan came out fresh, soft, and perfectly crispy around the edges. The chicken tikka platter was also very juicy with a nice smoky flavor. Their mango lassi was super refreshing and paired really well with the spices. The place gets pretty busy, so seating and service can feel a little rushed during peak hours, but the food definitely makes up for it. Portions were generous and everything tasted fresh. Would definitely come back to try more dishes next time.

    Chicken Tikka Masala Thali with Naan (side order)
    Isabelle V.

    One of the best chicken tikka masala that I've ever had! Zareen's chicken tikka is unique because the chicken breast meat itself is well marinated, seasoned, and grilled/seared before being added to the delicious curry base. It has a nice spicy grill flavor that you can actually taste through the curry sauce, which sets it apart from other chicken tikka masalas in which the chicken breast is generally boiled/cooked in the sauce and lacks flavor outside of it. They actually sell their grilled chicken separately as a plate, which I have yet to try but I'm sure is delicious. I also appreciate how the meal is served in a large portion with daal, a refreshing cucumber/chickpea/tomato salad, rice, and the option to switch rice to naan or add naan to the order. The naan is a good balance of crispy and fluffy, and is the perfect addition to your order. I'd love to return to try their other dishes but if you're in the Redwood City Area, highly recommend stopping just for Zareen's! There is also plentiful seating in a modern, trendy space along with outdoor seating at picnic style tables. And bring friends so you can try more dishes! Also for Kaiser RWC employees, it's the perfect place to grab a quick weekday lunch, and you'll have plenty leftover after too! Dishes recommended: Chicken tikka masala, and mango lassi. Add naan or replace the basmati rice with naan.

    Kate X.

    Zareens is a stable in downtown Redwood City. We got two jalapeno cheese naan, one palak gosht, and one chicken tikka masala curry to share among three people, and we were very satisfied by the food. The restaurant can get quite busy and lively, but the wait is usually short and the staff will help you with ordering and refilling water.

    Chicken biryani
    Ashley Y.

    The Friday-only special, a chicken biryani is simply PERFECTION, I've thought about it every Friday since... delicious pakistani food, it's top tier! - Chai to go (5/5): a milky, authentic southeast asian chai. Small, but packs a filling - Mango Lassi (10/5): one of the best mango lassi's I've had. Super thick, light yogurt-y flavor, mango was sweet with a slight tartness. - Biryani (1000/5): so flavorful! the basmati rice was perfectly fluffy, not mushy given the clearly overnight stewed mix. The aromas and spices struck the perfect balance, I tend to struggle with dishes overly salted. Comes with a tiny chili on the side, SPICY (but manageable), don't be deceived. Not too greasy, great portion of chicken which I believe was dark meat, tender and seasoned. Comes with a yogurt sauce on the side, balancing the heavier seasoned dish with a refreshing lightness Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the front, they will bring your dishes to your table shortly and quickly. With the beautiful Burlingame weather, Zareen's its the perfect place to complement the day!

    Mango Lassi, Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte, Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice - Rice Bowl
    Daniel H.

    Picked up takeout, and to no surprise, it was another satisfying visit. Ordered the chicken tikka masala entree with basmati rice, two garlic naans, and a mango lassi. The tikka masala was amazing, tender, juicy, and full of flavor - the default medium spice was just right for me. The garlic naan paired perfectly with it. It was very chewy it smelled incredible. The mango lassi was creamy, not too sweet, and a nice treat to round out the meal. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, this time very much so in particularly. The ambiance inside is great as well, with cultural décor, hanging plants, and lights, and plenty of seating for downtown RWC. During busy hours, indoor seating can fill up fast, so you might end up outside, but it is not a big deal. Will certainly return whenever I'm in the area.

    Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte, chicken Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler, Garlic Naan
    Katelyn C.

    Ordered the chicken tiki masala and the chicken sizzler plate. The sizzler plate was generous with the amount of chicken and the tiki masala sauce was delectable with the garlic and plain naan. Definitely will come back!

    Garlic Naan
    Martin H.

    Although Zareen's food and staff are top notch, what hasn't changed is the cleanliness of their bathrooms. I wanted to come back more occasionally before I made this review but nothing has improved per visit. Floors are consistently wet and same are the toilets. Please consider having physical towels along with the air dryer because even the dryers look super dirty with stains on them. They also seem to have a fly problem in the seating area towards the back near the bathrooms. We have to consistently swat them away while we eat which takes away from the experience of being able to enjoy the food. The food here is still amazing and I happily pay toll to eat here, but the cleanliness can use some attention and I hope its taken seriously.

    Lamb Gosht Thali
    Kutub M.

    Tried the lamb gosh thali and added a naan as well. The naan was a little hard but it was super busy so can't complain about it. The lamb is delicious, rice was full of flavor.

    Garlic naan

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    I am following up on a question already answered. To clarify, the chicken is not slaughtered using Zabihah? If not, then, it cannot be called halal. Are any of your other meats also slaughtered using methods other than Zabihah?

    Hi is the chicken hand slaughtered?

    Chicken is halal but machine slaughtered. Only hand slaughtered chicken is used in our Karahi chicken which is available on Thursdays and Sundays evenings.

    Does the chicken tikka have any nuts?

    We don't use nuts in any of our dishes except in the desert. We are not a certified nut, gluten or egg free faculty so cannot guarantee cross contamination of allergens.

    Are any of your dishes vegan? A family member needs to cut out dairy and butter for healthy reasons.

    There certainly are a few vegan items listed in their menu: rice, paratha, salads, fries. Some vegetarian items too: Tarka daal (yellow lentils) and palak methi aloo (spinach, fenugreek, potatoes) which *might* be vegan, but you better confirm. The… 

    Do they serve just beer and wine or full bar?

    Zareen's does not have alcohol. There is a full bar next door you can order from separately and drink outside with your meal.

    Do you have outside dining and do you take reservations?

    They do have outdoor seating. Not sure about reservations though.

    Are there any no onion and no garlic vegetarian options?

    Our aloo samosa is a no garlic, no onion vegetarian item. Our Aloo samosa burger is another such item, although there is egg in the burger bun. Our Aloo tikki is an onion free vegetarian item but does have a small amount of garlic.

    Is the naan dairy free?

    I am sorry but our naan is not dairy free. Our paratha is dairy free.

    Your Yelp page and Grubhub list the veggie samosas as gluten free. The toast tab doesn't say they are. Can you please clarify? Edit to add: Not gluten free. Servers don't care.

    Hello. We have contracted Grubhub and Otter and are waiting for them to update the allergen info. I am so sorry we are trying our best to fix the issue.

    Are you guys serving the weekend Halwa Puri Nashta at this location yet?

    Yes they do serve halwa puri

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    4.4(3k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Came to Zareen's through word of mouth from a friend and had a really good experience! I don't eat…read moreIndian food that often, but everything was delicious and super flavorful. Funny enough, all 7 of us ordered the tikka masala My wife and I shared one with garlic naan and we were both completely full. It was also my first time trying mango lassi. My wife ordered one, I asked for a sip, and it was so smooth and good that I basically stole hers and she had to order another one lol. We were having dinner together after our friend's funeral and brought a photo of him with us. Our server was incredibly kind and even brought us ice cream on the house to share, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Great food, great service, and I'd definitely come back. Thank you for taking care of us!

    My first meal in the Bay Area and this was delicious! Chicken was tender and tasted like it was…read moregrill and has so much flavor. We got the chicken tikka masala w/ garlic naan and sheermal. The chicken samosas are a Michelin guide but it didn't strike out to me. Zareens is one of my staple spots and it's good comfort food or if you want to have a nice night evening with friends, can go both ways! Service is good and they checked up on us regularly. Parking available on the street or nearby lots

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    Zareen's - Chicken tikka masala meals with full garlic naan

    Chicken tikka masala meals with full garlic naan

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    10/25/2022 Beef Chapli Kabab Sizzler

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    4.3(840 reviews)
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    Amazing Indian-Pakistani restaurant in Burlingame. We stopped by on our way back from the airport…read more Not too crowded on a Saturday early evening. It gets crowded later as most Indians/Pakistanis eat dinner late in the evening, like 9pm . So pro-tip for Indo-Paki restaurants is to go around 7pm. We ordered Tandoori wings, Mattar Paneer, Shrimp masala and Butter naans. Tandoori wings were served sizzling which was nice. Perfectly cooked. Shrimp masala was good but not quite jumbo sized shrimp but still good. Mattar paneer was standard bay area quality. Our server was nice and courteous. Overall Rasoi is a pretty good choice in SFO airport area and prices were very reasonable despite the inflation.

    We have been here a number of times and I do not think we have found something we do not like…read more The HH is delicious! With samosas, chicken pakora, and wings. You cannot go wrong with ANY of those. I'm not a vodka drinker and all of their HH drinks are pretty much vodka based, but they're delicious! We have had chicken madras, chicken biryani, and garlic/regular Naan and it was all delicious. You can choose your spicy level. Come in during the week for their HH which ends at 6:30pm and you cannot go wrong. My husband and I share with our toddler daughter and we all leave very satisfied. The service is also superb. We everyone is nice and welcoming and you are taken care of. The atmosphere is kid friendly and quiet enough to talk with each other but not super quiet that it is awkward. You cannot go wrong with a meal here. Ohhh and we happens to try the rice pudding one day and that was delicious! Although I was skeptical at first.

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