This small, casual takeout spot serves up hearty halal Indian and Pakistani dishes, perfect for a quick bite after a day out.
"You’re liable to encounter a line when you stop into the Mountain View location of Zareen’s, a tiny halal Indian-Pakistani spot in an unassuming strip mall near the Google campus. Don’t worry—this location is carry-out only, and the automated ordering system and efficient kitchen team mean food comes out fast, even when it’s busy. Get the flaky paratha, an order of the velvety tarka daal with yellow lentils and caramelized onions (it appears simple but trust us, you won’t be able to stop eating it), and either the hearty madras chicken curry or the creamy paneer tikka masala. For a less traditional but equally satisfying alternative, get the charcoal-grilled tandoori chicken burger with green and tamarind chutneys. It’ll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about what belongs on a bun." - Gabi Moskowitz
"Another restaurant with multiple locations in the Bay Area, Zareen’s is great if you’ve never had Indian food before. Since its opening in 2014, this restaurant remains easy on the pocketbook even after being included in the 2020 Michelin Guide. Zareen’s menu includes many options including a pre-fixe thali, traditional a la carte Indian meals, as well as Indian flavors in burgers. The flavor-packed dishes are mostly from Northern India and Pakistan. They have a robust capacity to cater to corporate clients, and with a casual ambiance, keep the ‘Indian college canteen’ feel." - Nandita Godbole
"Zareen’s, an Indian-Pakistani fast-casual mini-chain with locations in Palo Alto and Mountain View, has opened a third location at 2039 Broadway. The Bay Area News Group notes that the restaurant is known for its Memoni chicken samosas (from “a secret recipe known only to 35 Memoni grandmothers worldwide”) and complimentary masala chai." - Eve Batey
"Elena Kadvany, food reporter at Palo Alto Weekly, enjoys access to restaurant-quality pantry staples like Zareen’s frozen sesame naan." - Becky Duffett
"Offering curry combo plates for takeout and delivery." - Becky Duffett
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