25 Best Restaurants on the San Francisco Peninsula | Eater SF

"Located in the hub of downtown Palo Alto, Zareen’s is a casual spot with eclectic, contemporary decor and a menu of classic Pakistani-Indian dishes. Though founder Zareen Khan first started her business with cooking classes and catered lunches, her restaurants now have locations up the Peninsula. Zareen’s is most notorious for its chicken tikka masala, speciality grilled items like the chicken boti sizzler and the beef chapli kabab sizzlers, and the chicken samosas, which are made from a family recipe. All entrees pair well with a side of hot-out-of-the-oven naan, which come in garlic, sesame and jalapeño-cheese renditions. The creamy mango lassi serves as a refreshing, sweet accompaniment." - Octavio Peña