You know it's good when your mouth starts watering from the smells in the parking lot, when the…read moreplace is packed even at 9:30 pm, and when every single person looks like they're enjoying the food. Pakwan is the spot. You have to know how to order, because order does matter here! Step 1) Grab a table. May require you to wait. May require you to stage a stake out. May require you to get crafty. They will not let you order until you have a table! Step 2) Order at the counter. Be adventurous. Try something you've never had before. It'll be good, just trust. (Also, if you got Mango Lassi, or other drinks, pick up at the register!) Step 3) They will give you a buzzer. It will go off when your food is ready. Pickup at the window. Dished may come out staggered so be patient. Step 4) Water, utensils, sauces, and straws are all self serve. Cleaning up your dishes once you leave is not. At every stage there was someone to help us along. From the cleaning staff looking out for tables for us to the chef flagging down the manager to pick up my forgotten Mango Lassi. The tandoori chicken blew people away. The saag actually tasted like real spinach. The naan is huge. It's no secret that Pakwan delivers.

This review is for take out only…read more We ordered the chicken karahi and garlic naans to go. The wait time was long, we got our order almost 45 minutes after placing it. But the taste was 10/10. Perfectly spiced, authentic flavors and the naan was great too.

I must preface this by saying I hail from Karachi. legend says my first bite as a child was Karachi…read morebbq with my nana. this place reminds me of home, BUT doston, you have to order the right things. and when you order the right way, you will move through a portal. melt-in-your-mouth beef bihari boti at midnight with a crispy paratha and a fresh sugar cane juice will make you whole again. remember at bundoo khan some tings reign supreme: paratha over naan bihari boti over everything else sugar cane juice over lassi chicken seekh kabob over beef kabob the kind women workers who will bus after you with care over everyone else this place is an institution. and now the live paan station makes this another staple in Fremontisan.

Bundoo Khan is hands down one of the best South Asian-style barbecue restaurants in the Bay Area…read more My wife and I had wanted to try it for ages, and we finally got an opportunity for a midweek lunch. The place is spacious and clean, and somehow has an American diner feel to it. The menu is limited but interesting, with the meat clearly being the main focus. There are hardly any options for vegetarians. In fact, my wife tried the only veggie option on the menu, the Bun Kabob (veg). It was fantastic: a crispy potato patty inside a soft bun with a spicy sauce. I went all out on the meat just by myself. I tried the Signature Chicken Tikka Roll (spicy), the Chicken Tikka (Bihari) leg, and the Chicken Gola Kebab. Everything was excellent. The gola kebab is melt-in-your-mouth soft. The roll was tasty, but pretty oily, so next time I will probably just go with naan. The Bihari chicken tikka was also unique, garlic-forward but delicious. The service was relatively quick. Highly recommend if you want to try something different from the usual Indian food at most places, but just as authentic and legitimately tasty.

Tasty, good quality halal food. The guys working the food truck are always chill when they stop by…read morethe neighborhood. Usually we get the OG loaded fries and one of the burgers.

First I would like to say that the young Miss behind the counter was welcoming, kind, and helpful…read more She saw that my girlfriend and I were looking at the menu and asked if it was our first time. As soon as we told her that it was she went to the back, got a couple of fries, with four different sauces that are used on the food. From there she began to explain What did contains what sauces and have us recommendations. We decided on these three items and split the food. It was delicious and even though we were full the food didn't feel heavy. Even the location is small and you can miss it while on the main road. The inside can hold up to about 20 - 30 people. Not a big place, but you can bring a group of friends here for quick bite to eat.

I am embarrassed to admit that after working in DTFremont (near gov't center) for over 5 years, I…read morehave only recently been aware of this amazing restaurant, AND that I could walk to Shalimar from the office in less than 10 mins! So embarrassing! Lot's of lost time to make up here and, to that end, I have been coming for lunch. I have more than a few favorite items but still so many choices and at very good prices. I love the grilled chicken legs - they look like Indian tandoori chicken but tastes better. They also have other Northern Indian/Pakistan favs like lamb (or mutton) curry, lamb brain and so on, but the one thing I keep coming back for are the chicken legs. The naan here is much thicker and fuller than other places so order saucy items soak up the gravy with the thicker naan. This is a self-serve establishment, so diners need to get what they need - plates, utensils, napkins etc. Be sure to get their bottomless chai and the fresh sliced onion, chili peppers and flavor them with the fresh lemon juice and red pepper. You also don't have to pay for tips unless you want to. Lunch time can get busy but the food does not take long from order to table. According to Google, Shalimar has a location in Dublin and in the Loins on Jones in SF.

Food is really good, full of spices, and very flavorful. Feels like you are eating at home because…read moreyou have to get your own utensils, condiments, and plates. My favorite dish was the tandoori chicken. It was flavorful, tender, and a bit spicy. I also enjoyed the curry we got. Overall very solid food! It had a lot of seating available and seemed to be pretty popular with people coming in to get takeout. Ambience was very homey.

An Indian pickleball friend told me to try the chicken boti karahi here & it was good. Fiery hot…read morewith savory sauce. Went well with the rice. I finished the chicken, left half the sauce, it was too rich for my stomach. It was a good hole in the wall experience parking lot in the back of the restaurant.

We had the chicken karahai super delicious the masala was very good. The service was excellent…read more Somebody even came to our table from the kitchen to ask how the food was unbelievable food and service. Thank you. We will be back soon.

Zareen's Palo Alto is the real deal! Honestly, everything on the menu is superb, but the Chicken…read moreNaan Wrap is my absolute go-to every single time--it never misses. To top it off, I met the owner's son the other day and he is as "cool as Kool & the Gang." It's rare to find a spot with food this good and a vibe this welcoming. Def. try this place, you will not regret it!

Tamba was great!! Love the thali plate and the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan!!!!read more

- Fresh and tasty food all across the board. We had gyro wrap, Texan style burger, chicken and beef…read morekubideh and manto dumplings. I'll go into detail for each: - the kubideh combo (chicken and beef) were the juiciest and fresh kabobs you'll find around. Serves with very well made white rice that'd be delicious on its own - Texan burger was so rich and juicy with a spectrum of flavor that'll make you overeat - the manto dumpling was easily the best one I've had though I haven't had too many this one definitely was cooked to perfection - very friendly staff that goes out of their way to ensure customer satisfaction - it's a clean, well kept and cozy place to sit - nice outdoor seating with effective heating - bathroom is also clean

This review is long overdue, but I feel obligated to share our experience so other families know…read morewhat to expect from Kabob Fusion. My family and I, two adults and two young children, came here during Ramadan for iftaar. Before arriving, I specifically called ahead to ask whether we needed to come early because I understood restaurants can become very busy during iftaar time. I was told that arriving 10 to 15 minutes before iftaar would be perfectly fine and that our food would be ready around the time of breaking fast. Based on that reassurance, we came about 20 minutes before iftaar expecting a smooth experience. Instead, the moment we walked in, it felt like we were invisible. The restaurant was crowded but not chaotic. We sat down and waited while servers walked past us repeatedly without acknowledging us. Eventually, I had to flag someone down myself just to place an order. I even asked directly how long the food would take because we were fasting all day and had two small children with us. The server confidently assured us the food would arrive around iftaar time. That never happened. When iftaar finally arrived, all we received were dates and water. No appetizers, no main dishes, nothing. We continued waiting while table after table around us received their food. Meanwhile, our children became increasingly upset and hungry. Anyone with young kids knows that after a full day of fasting, asking them to wait another 20, 30, even 50 minutes is nearly impossible. Our kids were crying, exhausted, and confused as they watched other families eat while we sat there with empty plates. What made the situation worse was the complete lack of honesty and accountability. Every time we asked about our order, we were told, "It's coming soon." Then eventually the server disappeared entirely for nearly 20 minutes and avoided us altogether. A woman later approached us, but instead of apologizing or taking our concerns seriously, she became dismissive and defensive. By this point, nearly 50 minutes had passed since we ordered, and she still insisted we "shouldn't complain" (in Farsi) because the food would come "soon." That response was honestly more upsetting than the delay itself. A simple apology, honesty, or basic compassion toward a fasting family with small children would have gone a long way. We eventually left the restaurant feeling humiliated, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. What saddened me most is that this happened during Ramadan, a month centered around patience, generosity, hospitality, and good character. In Afghan culture and Islamic ethics, guests are supposed to be treated with dignity and care, especially during iftaar. Halal is not only about the food being permissible. Halal is also about honesty, fairness, respect, and how people are treated. Sadly, this restaurant failed in all of those areas. We will never return, and I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for respectful service or a welcoming family environment.

I loved the self-serve chai and condiments. The food was spicy and full of whole spices- delicious!…read moreGot the tandoori plate for Restaurant Week and loved it, a good deal. Service was very nice.

Bismillah is next to a theatre. Been here for years…read more Small Pakistan eatery with a large menu: curries, specials, vegetables, desserts, sides, drinks, rice & Biryanis, tandoori BBQ, wraps & rolls.. Ordered at counter, pd, got food in 10ish minutes. Sips: chai (comped) self serve at counter. Bites: beef nihari (13.99) slow cooked beef shank, stew like. boneless tender pieces of semi-fatty beef in a sauce with ginger, jalepeno, onions, cilantro, sauce slight spicy with chili oil bubbles. Beef in stewed in nihari masada: bay leafs, fennel seeds, tumeric, cumin, red chilies, salt, coriander, black cumin & Kashmiri chili, cinnamon, cloves Naan (2.05) was the puffy round kind with air pockets within. Very easy to soak up sauces.. Michigan celebrates January as Muslim American Heritage Month.

Large portions, good flavor. Can be a little disorganized but very homey style. Even other patrons…read moreare very friendly. Charbroiled meats were fantastic. Must get. Perfect char, juicy meat, and great texture on the patty. I also really enjoyed the potato bolani. Crispy bread and creamy potato. Huge portion. What's not to love! Had free chutney at the table. The slow cooked lamb in the pallow was fall-off-the bone. However, not too much meat. Mantu was a skip for me. Meat inside was delicious and sauces and wrapper worked, but not special compared to other dishes, especially since lentils were a little undercooked. Doogh as a drink isn't up my alley, but paired with the heavy meat dishes well.

TLDR: Went for a friend's birthday lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and they were able to accommodate…read morefor various sized parties. They were a little disorganized, but the decor and vibes were very homey. Their portions are fairly large, and overall the food was pretty decent, although not all of the dishes were my cup of tea I will say. This was my first time having Afghanan cuisine, so take what I say here in my review with a grain of salt. I rounded up because the food was pretty tasty and filling, but wasn't super impressed by the overall experience. So, to me, flavor and quality of the food is more important than the overall experience with the staff and vibes of the space. I would have given a 3.5/5 if I could. Food: 4/5 A friend mentioned that this is his family's go to spot for some of the most authentic Afghan food, so this is what I am basing the rest of this review on. We ordered Triple Kabob Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob, Quabili Pallow, Mantu, Aushak, Sabzi Challow, Kado Borani, and Doogh. The kabob meats were all seasoned differently and were very tender, but everything else had a very similar palate to each other. Everything was fairly tasty, and the lamb wasn't too gamey, which I appreciated. If you try the Doogh yogurt drink, know that it is sour and an acquired taste, my friends said it wasn't good until they ate some food along side it. Staff/Space: 3.5/5 The staff wasn't the most friendly nor did they really come to check on us. The guy just took the order and brought our order and that was the only real interactions we had with the staff. The space in general was super homey and very much set for cozy family vibes. There is a decent amount of space inside and outside to accommodate for various party sizes. There is only street parking, which is not super convenient.