Zareen's Palo Alto Menu

4.5

(4,575+ Reviews)

Customer Favorites Today Special Small Plates and Sides Ala Carte - Meat Ala Carte - Vegetarian Meals - Meat Drinks Meals - Vegetarian Burgers & Wraps The Bread Shop Sides Catering Sweets

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte
  Char-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $16.25
- Tandoori Naan
  Tandoori Butter Naan Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
  $1.75
- Garlic Naan
  Regular Naan garnished w/ Garlic, Cilantro, & Butter. Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
  $4.25
- 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]
  $19.00
- Basmati Rice - Rice Bowl
  Soak up our selection of in-house curries with fluffy, basmati rice. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
  $4.80
- Palak Methi Gosht Ala Carte
  Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $18.00
- Mango Lasi
  $5.00
- 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]
  $15.80
- Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler
  Grilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $17.50
- 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]
  $15.00
Today Special
- Zareen's Cookbook
  Zareen's Cookbook: Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhood - Available from March 18th for pickup Replete with beautiful images and evocative odes to the flavors of great Pakistani food, this cookbook demystifies favorites like kababs, curries, and samosas. In this introduction to Pakistani cooking, the folks behind Zareen’s Michelin Guide-approved restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area share 95 recipes designed for American cooks. Featuring the most beloved dishes from the popular California...
  $31.55
- Potato Onion Pakoras - Ramadan Special
  Freshly cooked potato and onion pakoras (fritters) served with tamarind and mint chutney. Gluten free, vegan
  $7.00
Small Plates and Sides
- Daal Punjabi.
  $6.00
- Halal Chicken Nuggets & Fries
  Halal Chicken Nuggets. (For Kids & Kids at Heart)
  $7.00
- Chicken Memoni Samosas
  (2 pcs) Based on a secret recipe known only to 23 Memoni grandmas worldwide, these crackling pastries w/savory chicken filling are a must-try. A 2016-19 Michelin Guide Mention. [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free]
  $5.55
- Veggie Samosas
  (2 pcs) Handmade pastries with mildly spiced potato filling. [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free, Vegan] Green Sauce contains yogurt!
  $6.85
- 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]
  $8.25
- 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]
  $8.00
- Aloo Tikki - Potato Cutlet - 3 Piece
  (3 pcs) Pan-fried potato cutlets seasoned with our house spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan]
  $9.55
Ala Carte - Meat
- Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte
  Char-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $16.25
- Beef Chapli Kabab Sizzler
  (2pcs) From Peshawari kabab houses to your plate: distinctly spiced minced beef kabab patties. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free]
  $15.55
- Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler
  Grilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $17.50
- 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]
  $19.00
- 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]
  $15.80
- Gola Kabab Sizzler
  (2pcs) 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]
  $16.55
- 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]
  $13.00
- Chicken Shami Kabab
  3 pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $12.25
- Palak Methi Gosht Ala Carte
  Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $18.00
Ala Carte - Vegetarian
- Tarka Daal
  Slow-simmered yellow lentils w/ carmelized onion tarka. Vegan , Gluten free
  $6.00
- Paneer Tikka Masala Ala Carte
  A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $17.00
- Palak Paneer Ala Carte
  A bowl of paneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $16.00
- Palak Methi Aloo Ala Carte
  Hearty bowl of fenugreek, spinach, and potato stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $15.00
- 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]
  $16.00
Meals - Meat
- Chicken Shami Kabab Thali
  3 pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free] (For adventurous palates only)
  $16.00
- 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]
  $15.00
- 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]
  $15.55
- 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]
  $14.85
- 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]
  $16.85
- 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]
  $17.40
- Beef Chapli kabab Thali
  Distinctly spiced Local Harris Ranch ground beef kabab [DF]
  $14.00
Drinks
- Mango Lassi - 1 gal
  1 gal of our rich Mango Lassi
  $60.00
- Mexican soda
  $3.80
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Canned Soda
  Assorted Sodas and water bottle.
  $2.85
- Mango Lasi
  $5.00
- Masala Chai
  (Max 5 to-go) 8 ounces of our world-famous masala chai! [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
  $1.00
- Maaza Juice
  Try our delicious Maaza juices in glass containers. [gluten-free, nut-free, vegan]
  $3.00
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  $6.00
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]
  $15.30
- 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]
  $15.00
- 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]
  $14.00
- 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]
  $14.00
- 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]
  $11.30
- 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]
  $14.00
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]
  $13.00
- Naan Wrap
  Your choice of kababs w/ onions & chutney wrapped in Naan. Options: Chicken Boti (+1), Beef Chapli (+$3), Beef Gola (+$3), or Potato Samosa (VEG).
  $12.00
- Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger
  Extracrispy, Extra juicy. The extraordinary fried Crispy Chicken Tikka Sandwich!! Add side Masala Fries/Salad [+$3.50] Add Cheese[+75c]/Jalapeños[+25c] Nut Free
  $12.00
- 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]
  $8.00
- Aloo Samosa Burger
  Large smashed samosa, with pickled cucumber, caramelized onions, and peeled iceberg lettuce in a toasted bun. Add jalapeños (25c); add cheese (75c). [Nut-Free, Vegetarian]
  $9.00
- Punjabi Chicken Burger
  Herb & spice marinated ground chicken kabab topped w/ onions and chutney. Add side Fries/Salad [+$3.50] Add jalapeños (25c); add cheese (75c). [Nut-Free]
  $11.00
- Tandoori Burger
  Charcoal-grilled Tandoori chicken, topped w/ onions and chutneys. Add jalapenos (25c); add cheese (75c). [Nut-Free]
  $11.00
- Beef Chapli Burger
  Peshawar kabab-house meets West Coast diner: Local Harris Ranch spiced patty topped with chutneys. Add Masala Fries/Salad [3.50] Add jalapeños (25c); add cheese (75c). [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free]
  $12.00
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]
  $4.25
- 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]
  $5.60
- Paratha
  Handmade, pan-fried, whole wheat bread (vegan)
  $4.65
- 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]
  $4.30
- Tandoori Naan
  Tandoori Butter Naan Handmade to order in our clay oven. [Contains Egg, Gluten and Dairy. Nut-Free]
  $1.75
- Sheermal
  Flat bread made with milk and saffron. Light sweetness compliments spicy curries and kababs.
  $3.55
Sides
- Chopped Chillies
  Finely chopped fresh chillies.
  $0.25
- Homemade Chutney's
  $0.25
- Spork and Napkins
  Add utensils or ask our staff upon arrival.
- Lime
  Sliced half lime
  $0.25
- Onions (3oz) - 8 Ounces
  Raw red onions
  $0.25
- 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]
  $2.55
- Masala Fries w/ Dip
  Crispy, golden fires sprinkled with our masala spice blend and served with a spicy ranch dip. [Nut-Free, Vegan]
  $5.30
- 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]
  $2.55
- Piyaaz Salad - 8 Ounces
  Raw red onions, chopped Jalapeños and lime wedges with a sprinkle of our home-made chaat masala. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
  $1.55
- Spicy Ranch (Fries Dip)
  $1.00
- 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]
  $5.00
- Basmati Rice - Rice Bowl
  Soak up our selection of in-house curries with fluffy, basmati rice. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
  $4.80
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 8-10 guests Medium 10-12 guests Large 20-25 guests
  $89.00
- Catering - Chicken Tikka Masala
  Chicken Tikka Masala [NF EF GF] Charcoal-grilled boneless chicken in a tomato-cream curry. Small 10-12 guests Medium 15-18 guests Large 20-30 guests
  $96.00
- Vegetarian: Madras Paneer Curry
  A hearty bowl of paneer cubes, carrots, potatoes, and peas cooked in a coconut milk curry.
  $96.00
- Catering: Lamb Curry
  Small 10-12 guests Medium 15-20 guests Large 20-30 guests
  $125.00
- Catering: Chopped Salad
  Small 10-15 guests Medium 20-25 guests Large 30-40 guests Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free photo credit: mountainmamacooks
  $49.00
- Tarka Daal Catering
  Small Tray: About 20 people Medium Tray: About 25-30 people Large Tray: About 40-45 people
  $66.00
- Spinach with Farmer's Cheese (Palak Paneer)
  $96.00
- Lamb with Spinach Curry
  Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow-cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. Small 10-15 guests Medium 20-25 guests Large 30-40 guests
  $115.00
- Catering: Orange is the New Green Salad
  Small 10-12 guests Medium 15-20 guests Large 25-30 guests Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free (skip the vogurt dressing) Photo Courtesy:markhor
  $49.00
- Matar(peas) paneer Tikka Masala
  A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry.
  $82.00
- 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 8 - 10 guests Medium 10-18 guests Large 20-30 guests Dairy Free, Nut Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free
  $99.00
- Fragrant Cumin Basmati Rice
  Small Tray: 12-16 people Medium Tray: 28-24 people Large Tray: 28-40 people
  $40.00
- Mini Veggie Samosas (15 piece)
  Bite-size mini cocktail veggie samosas. We suggest at least 2-3 per guest. Allergens: [NF, Vegan]
  $18.80
- Paneer Tikka Masala
  A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry.
  $102.00
- Spinach with Potato (Palak Aloo)
  Hearty bowl of fenugreek, spinach, and potato stew.
  $92.00
- 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]
  $13.50
Sweets
- Gulab Jamun
  Fried Doughnut In Sugar Syrup
  $4.00
- Falooda Ice Cream
  Rose Ice Cream Contains Dairy, Gluten, and Nuts
  $4.00
- Mango Ice Cream
  Contains Dairy, Gluten, and Nuts
  $4.00
- Firnee (Homemade Rice Pudding)
  ,Caramelized milk, rice, cardamom & Pandan flower extract. [Gluten-Free, Egg-Free]
  $6.25