Zareen’s Menu (Update 2025)
Zareen’s, a Pakistani-Halal-Indian restaurant located in Redwood City, offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. Known for their large portions, friendly staff, and cozy indoor/outdoor vibe, Zareen’s caters to various dietary preferences while providing a welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about dishes like the chicken boti sizzler, paneer tiki masala, and garlic naan. The flavorful food, quick service, and accommodating staff create a memorable dining experience. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, Zareen’s ensures convenience and quality. The menu features traditional favorites like chicken tikka masala and innovative items like the beef chapli burger. Whether enjoying a mango lassi or exploring their diverse thalis, Zareen’s promises a delightful culinary journey perfect for brunch, dinner, or casual gatherings with friends and family.
Small Plates and Sides
Daal Punjabi
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Kabab Fry
Dhaga Kabab stir fried in butter.
Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler
Grilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte
Char-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Chicken Shami Kabab
pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-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]
Palak Methi Gosht Ala Carte
Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. [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]
Beef Chapli Kabab Sizzler
(pcs) From Peshawari kabab houses to your plate: distinctly spiced minced beef kabab patties. [Dairy-Free, Nut-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]
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]
Naan Wrap
Your choice of kababs w/ onions & chutney wrapped in Naan. Options: Chicken Boti (+), Beef Chapli (+$), Beef Gola (+$), or Potato Samosa (VEG).
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]
Punjabi Chicken Burger
Herb & spice marinated ground chicken kabab topped w/ onions and chutney. Add side Fries/Salad [+$.] Add jalapenos (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free]
Beef Chapli Burger
Peshawar kabab-house meets West Coast diner: Local Harris Ranch spiced patty topped with chutneys. Add Masala Fries/Salad [.] Add jalapenos (c); add cheese (c). [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free]
Tandoori Burger
Charcoal-grilled Tandoori chicken, topped w/ onions and chutneys. Add jalapenos (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free]
Aloo Samosa Burger
Large smashed samosa, with pickled cucumber, caramelized onions, and peeled iceberg lettuce in a toasted bun. Add jalapenos (c); add cheese (c). [Nut-Free, Vegetarian]
Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger
Extracrispy, Extra juicy. The extraordinary fried Crispy Chicken Tikka Sandwich!! Add side Masala Fries/Salad [+$.] Add Cheese[+c]/Jalapenos[+c] Nut Free
Burgers & Wraps
The Bread Shop
Tandoori Naan
Tandoori Butter Naan Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Garlic Naan
Regular Naan garnished w/ Garlic, Cilantro, & Butter. Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
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]
Jalapeno Cheese Naan
Fresh Handmade to order in our Clay Oven Naan Bread stuffed with Cheese and Jalapenos. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
Sheermal
Flat bread made with milk and saffron. Light sweetness compliments spicy curries and kababs.
Homemade Chutney's
Spork And Napkins
Add utensils or ask our staff upon arrival.
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]
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 Jalapenos and lime wedges with a sprinkle of our home-made chaat masala. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
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
Drinks
Mango Lassi - Gal
gal of our rich Mango Lassi
Original Sweet Lassi
A refreshing blend of creamy yogurt and sugar, this traditional sweet lassi is perfect for cooling down and enjoying authentic flavors.
Sweet Lassi - Gal ()
gal of our rich Sweet Lassi
Reusable Water Bottle
Canned Soda
Assorted Sodas and water bottle.
Chai Box
Provides oz of our famous Masala Chai
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]
Gulab Jamun
Fried Doughnut In Sugar Syrup
Firnee (Homemade Rice Pudding)
Caramelized milk, rice, cardamom & Pandan flower extract. [Gluten-Free, Egg-Free]
Dessert
Catering
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]