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Best Biryani of Silicon Valley

Research last reviewed 11 September 2026

Palo Alto · Pakistani / Indian (halal) · reviewed September 2, 2026

Zareen's (Palo Alto)

Second Zareen's location.

Listing details

Hours
see website *(per source — re-verify before visiting)*
Price
$$
Ratings

4.5 5,688 Google Maps

4.5
Cuisine
Pakistani / Indian (halal)
Biryani
Biryani not confirmed

Captured from the restaurant’s published menu. Captured 2026-09-02. Prices and availability change — confirm with Zareen's (Palo Alto).

Official menu source

61 dishes · 2 named biryani

Biryani

Biryani menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Chicken Biryani
Pilau BiryaniThe best of pilau and biryani: marinated chicken in aromatic spices layered with fragrant basmati rice.

Starters & Chaat

Starters & Chaat menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Chicken Memoni Samosas
Veggie SamosasHandmade pastries with mildly spiced potato filling. Vegan option.
Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)Pan-fried potato cutlets with our house spice blend. Vegan.
Pani PuriCrispy puris filled with potatoes, chickpeas & chutneys.
Dahi PuriCrispy puris with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys.
Dahi Papri ChaatCrispy papri with yogurt, chutneys & chaat masala.
Orange Is The New Green SaladMixed greens & garden veggies with mandarin oranges, pumpkin seeds, currants, tamarind & ranch dressing.

Curries & Kababs / Meat

Curries & Kababs / Meat menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Grilled Chicken Boti SizzlerGrilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. GF.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChar-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. GF.
Lamb GoshtSlow-braised, grass-fed Australian lamb & potatoes in a rich gravy of caramelized onions & traditional spices. GF.
Palak Methi GoshtTender grass-fed lamb slow-cooked in chopped spinach & fenugreek. GF.
Madras Chicken CurryBoneless chicken, carrots, potatoes & peas in Madras curry spices and coconut milk. Dairy-free, GF.
Gola Kabab SizzlerMelt-in-your-mouth kababs of local Harris Ranch beef. Pro tip: order a Sheermal.
Beef Chapli SizzlerDistinctively spiced, handmade Harris Ranch beef kababs.
Chicken Shami KababPan-fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets.
Desi Paleo SaladGrilled chicken boti, mixed greens, oranges, currants & pumpkin seeds with ranch dressing.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Vegetarian & Vegan menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Paneer Tikka MasalaCubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry. GF.
Palak PaneerPaneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. GF.
Palak Methi AlooHearty fenugreek, spinach & potato stew. GF.
Tarka DaalSlow-simmered yellow lentils with caramelized onion tarka. Vegan, GF.
Madras Paneer CurryPaneer, carrots, potatoes & peas in a coconut milk curry. GF.
Madras Vegan CurryCarrots, potatoes & peas in a coconut milk curry. Vegan, GF.

Thali Combo Plates

Thali Combo Plates menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Grilled Chicken Boti Thali
Chicken Tikka Thali
Beef Chapli Kebab Thali
Lamb Gosht Thali
Palak Methi Gosht Thali
Madras Chicken Curry Thali
Chicken Shami Kabab Thali

Burgers

Burgers menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Beef Chapli BurgerPeshawar kabab-house meets West Coast diner: spiced Harris Ranch patty with chutneys.
Crispy Chicken Zinger BurgerCrispy chicken patty with flavorful chutneys in a toasted bun.
Tandoori Chicken BurgerCharcoal-grilled tandoori chicken with onions & chutneys.
Punjabi Chicken BurgerHerb & spice marinated ground chicken kabab with onions & chutney.
Aloo Samosa BurgerLarge smashed samosa with pickled cucumber, caramelized onions & iceberg lettuce. Vegetarian.
Bun Kabab (Desi Slider)The ultimate desi street food: pan-fried, egg-dipped patty with onions & chutney.

Wraps & Rolls

Wraps & Rolls menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Silver Spoon Kabab Roll
Naan WrapYour choice of kabab with onions & chutney wrapped in fresh naan.
Tikka/Madras Burrito WrapFlour tortilla with grilled chicken or paneer, rice, chopped salad & your choice of sauce.

The Bread Shop

The Bread Shop menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Tandoori Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Sesame Naan
Cheese Naan
Jalapeño Cheese Naan
Paratha
Sheermalsaffron & milk flatbread

Desserts

Desserts menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
FirneeCardamom rice pudding with caramelized milk & pandan flower extract. GF.
Gulab JamunFried doughnut in sugar syrup.
Rose Soft ServeRose ice cream.
Mango Ice Cream

Sides

Sides menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Basmati Rice
Masala Fries with Spicy Ranch
Chopped Pickled Salad
Piyaaz Salad
Homemade Chutneys
Extra Tikka or Madras Sauce

Drinks

Drinks menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Mango LassiThe best you've ever had, per our regulars.
Masala Chai8 oz of our world-famous masala chai.
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Canned Sodas & Water

Canned Sodas & Water menu items at Zareen's (Palo Alto)
DishPrice
Pellegrino Sparkling Water

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