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.

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 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.

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

Amazing food, service, and mango lassi! Had the best time here and have been back every week!!…read moreCan't wait to make more memories at Zareen's

We went for a dinner in downtown and casually walked by zareens a place that we have been wanting…read moreto try but due to lack of knowledge of India food we wouldn't .Today as we walked by Milton greeted us and welcomed us into zareens. He instantly made us feel more comfortable trying this new food. His hospitality was great and he recomended some popular food items. We have never felt so attentive and welcomed into a restaurant he genuinely deserves a raise!! And the food was great by the way!!

Great food and great service! Our server Aevin was amazing and super amiable. Will definitely…read moresuggest it to all my friends!

Awesome food! I enjoyed the Pakistani-flavored, spicy, and mouth-melting Gola Kababs and the…read moresizzling grilled chicken--both were delicious. The service was great. One thing to note: they used to have a proper dine-in space before, but now it's mostly takeaway. However, you can still eat on-site as they have chairs and tables set up. Neat ambience overall.

I'm a huge fan of the Palo Alto location and was excited to visit another Zareen's location. In…read moregeneral, it was a great experience. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and the service was speedy. You order on a kiosk, which makes for a streamlined ordering process. The food is always solid - I love all of their thali selections. This location was much more peaceful compared to the Palo Alto location. I stopped by on a Saturday evening, and there were only a couple tables that were occupied. I will say I feel like the portion sizes here are noticeably smaller than those at the Palo Alto location. This might be because all of the orders are packed to-go, so maybe there's less space for food? For instance, the thali from the Palo Alto location includes a side salad, which was not included in my order here. The other sides (pickled salad and daal lentil), along with the entree, were also significantly smaller here. The prices are the same, so I do think the Palo Alto dishes are more worth it.

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.

Now that madhuran is gone, this is the best Indian restaurant in the area…read more They are always improving and always upgrading their interior. But their food has always been the star. Older Indian restaurants in the area were only popular because they originally had no competition.

The flavor of the food is amazing. Plenty of parking quiet location in a nice plaza with plenty of…read moreother restaurants to choose.

- 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.

Yes yes yes more of this!! Sit on the floor and make it an…read moreauthentic experience. *not comfortable for some. This is a wonderful place for both food and service. Warm and inviting ambiance. Every single item we tried was delicious. Pumpkin appetizers are superb. Kabobs, chapli, chicken, lamb, beef... We got the giant sampler platter and everyone was quite pleased and there were some leftovers. We had a party of eight, recommend calling ahead to make sure there is room if you have a large party.

Was looking for some mantoo and this came up on my search. Fremont kabob has 3 different locations…read morein the Bay Area and this was my first time at any of them. Service was friendly and efficient Mantoo is Afghan-style dumpling filled with ground beef, topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. The mantoo was decent but the tomato and yogurt sauce was too runny for me. Chopan kabob was tender but slightly over seasoned with salt. Chapli kabob was good though and rice was very aromatic!