Came with a group of friends, was my first time here. Very busy restaurant-you order, they give you a number, you find a seat, they bring it out to you. My friend recommended the chicken tikka masala, and the waitress recommended getting the combo set, which comes with leafy greens salad, some sort of lentil dip, and pickled salad. The tikka masala was very creamy and rich, which paired very well with the naan. The other sides balanced out the richness and provided a variety of flavors that left me feeling satisfied and refreshed. Would recommend getting the combo set to avoid experiencing flavor fatigue! read more

Zareen's - Chicken tikka masala - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Love their food so much. The price is reasonable even all other restaurants are skyrocketing. Portion is very generous. Their food is packed with flavor (not sweet like other indian restaurants in the bay). Side note: if you are going to feed these to kids, be aware that all of their dishes are somewhat spicy. I wouldnt say too spicy but Little kids might not be able to tolerate.. had the burger and chicken tika and its always scrumptious and heart warming. Service: fast and friendly Ambiance: not much dining space. Great for togos or a quick bite. Not a dine in kind of place. But hey if you want good food for less what do you expect read more

- one of my favorite places to get good indian food, and at such a good price - this location is take out only, so make sure to order online before you head over to save some time - they have some outdoor seating if you want to eat there - chicken tikka masala (5/5): super flavorful and the chicken meat is always incredibly juicy!! pretty sure they use chicken thigh - madras chicken curry (4/5): similar but different spice blend compared to the tikka masala. also has some heat to it if you want something spicy - naan (5/5): they give you a fairly big portion and it's never dry - so good. - crispy chicken zinger burger: tried some of my friends and it was super crispy and very juicy. the fries were thick and crispy, and the chutney was also really good - bright and flavorful! - sheermal (4/5): crispy on the outside with dense thick layers on the inside. so good! - i normally get the thali and the daal lentil and the cucumber raita they give are really nice palate cleansers. the daal lentil is warm and hearty and the raita is bright and refreshing! the chopped pickled chickpea salad is alright - firnee (3/5): wish the rice wasn't as broken up as it was, and there was a slight skin since they prepackage them. also note it was pretty floral if you dont do well with those flavors read more

Zareen's - Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger, Chicken Tikka Masala Thali, Full Naan, Sheermal - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

4.5 stars! Some of the best Desi food I have ever had for takeout! I highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala Meal. The thali comes with yellow basmati rice, daal lentils, tamarind chutney, and chick pea cucumber salad. Very filling and so flavorful! Not too spicy. The portions are fairly decent, not bad for about $14. This location currently only does takeout. No indoor or outdoor dining, but they do have a couple small tables to eat your takeout. There is a kiosk inside to order there, or you can order for pick up online! They do get very busy though. There were UberEats drivers constantly coming in and out of the store. read more

Zareen's - Takeout only, lots of UberEats orders - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Love tikka masala and naan with Jalepeno and cheese. Went to another location and there was ample seating outside

Not very happy with the seating situation - no indoor seating and only a few tables scattered outside. Felt like this location is converting into a to-go place , they also got rid of reusable cutlery . But food was amazing and service was really quick. Our group really liked the Silver spoon Kabab rolls and chicken Shami Kabab. Parking is a little tricky on Friday evenings. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped here for takeout on Friday. It's a small hole-in-the-wall place with not a lot of space indoors, so there were quite a few people waiting for their orders outside. We had scheduled our pickup for 6:30pm and they already had our food waiting for us when we arrived on the dot. While I'm glad that we didn't have to wait once we got to Zareen's, the food seemed like it had been sitting out for a while already despite us not being late to pick it up. Silver spoon kabab roll with beef gola: This was probably my least favorite item out of everything we ordered. I wasn't expecting the texture of the beef to be so soft, and the flavors were overall a bit weird to me but maybe that's just my personal preferences showing. Also this was very salty! Masala fries: These were already a bit soggy and cold by the time we got home so I'm sure they taste better when they are fresh and crispy at the restaurant. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the flavors of these fries paired with the spicy ranch dip, and they gave us a ton of fries. We had leftovers for the next day which we threw in the air fryer for a few minutes, and they came out hot and crispy :) Chicken biryani: This was the Friday special so we decided to try it, and it was good but not anything spectacular. Once again, this was pretty salty when paired with everything else we had ordered, but the flavors worked well and the caramelized onions on top were delicious. Lamb gosht: This was probably my favorite item as it was super flavorful and chockfull of lamb and potatoes! We decided to try this out since we normally just order chicken tikka masala at Indian restaurants, and I'm really glad that we did. Definitely recommend if you are into lamb! read more

Zareen's - Top: Lamb gosht, Masala fries Bottom: Chicken biryani, silver spoon kabab roll - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great Indian food, service was quick. The naans were the highlight, they were piping hot and soft. The poori was good but was a bit oily w the chicken burger was very well spiced and tasted like the ones in India. read more

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Food was good, but online order took an extra 25 minutes after I came by the pickup time. The whole point of ordering online ahead of time is the fast pick up. read more

Love their naan bread!!! Take to-go; there are some benches around the area although it does get cold and windy even on summer evenings. The beef stew (sabri beef nihari) was flavorful; super salty but goes well with the naan bread. This dish is avail on Sat/Sun only. Would try the biryani next time. read more

Zareen's - Sabri Beef Nihari (Beef Stew) - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

consistent. priced well. spice lords. delicious sauces. i never regret coming here, but do enjoy the palo alto location more for their ample outdoor seating read more

I had a craving for Indian food recently and had heard many good things about Zareen's. I decided to stop by their Mountain View location (one of three locations in the Bay Area) and was thoroughly impressed. While I previously had Indian food at several other restaurants before, nothing really compared to the meal I had at Zareen's. Chicken tikka masala was flavorful and juicy, while the naan was fluffy and freshly made. Needless to say, I'll be returning here again very soon. Pros: Fast service with mobile ordering available. Affordable, delicious Indian/Pakistan cuisine. Be sure to try the Tikka Masala! Plenty of parking available either in front of the restaurant or to the side. Cons: Limited outdoor seating at this location. Be prepared to order takeout. read more

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Haven't been here in years. My friend mentioned that she has been wanting to try Zareen's and I was like let's do it! I remembered it being tasty. She was like hey there is one in Mt. View! And I was like yeah! That's the only one I know about! Ha well I didn't realize they have two other locations up here. Good thing she said something or else we would have gone to different locations! We arrived right before opening time today. Grabbed a table outside, perused the menu on our phones and decided to share: Bun kabob and masala fries: 3/5 the burger was just ok. Expected more flavor. It was served with skinny fries with seasoning. Chicken tikka masala meal (replace rice with half naan): 4/5 tasty chicken, I liked the chutney and lentil soup side. Perhaps we should order before we arrive next time as it took a bit of time for them to prep our food. Everything was packed to go whether you eat there or take it to go. read more

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Some important things to note about this location of Zareen's: It's takeout style so all your food comes in Togo containers. You order on a kiosk so you can't really customize some things like spice level. The only human interaction you get it when they call your name to come get your food. There's also NO bathroom. I'm not sure how that's particularly legal but is a pretty big inconvenience. Also the few outdoor tables that are there (no indoor tables at all) tend to be really dirty. The food though is pretty good, definitely more on the sweeter side. Pretty decent portions for the thali/meal. We would definitely go to the other 2 Zareen's locations again, probably not this one. read more

Zareen's - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We came to this place early on a Sunday evening for dinner. There was somewhat of a wait to order food, as there is only one check out machine, but food came out relatively quickly after. One thing to note is that there is no indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. I ordered the Silver Spoon Kabab Roll (with Paneer Tikka). It was a bit on the smaller side but given that it's a side, this makes sense. Taste-wise, it was delicious! The paratha was super flakey and delicious and the paneer tikka was very flavorful! Price-wise, it was a bit on the pricey end given the size, but still overall delicious. Overall, definitely enjoyed my experience and the food here and will be back in the future to try other dishes. read more

Zareen's - Silver Spoon Kabab Roll (with Paneer Tikka) - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

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In a word, WOW. I came here with pretty high expectations after reading reviews and based on a friend's recommendation, and Zareen's delivered! I admit I'm not a connoisseur of authentic Indian food, but I do eat my fair share. Zareen's is legit! The portion sizes and pricing seemed reasonable for me especially for a restaurant in the Mountain View area. They handled COVID takeout well when we ordered for pickup (there was no indoor dining at the time). From what I could tell, I don't think there is much of an outdoor dining area (maybe a couple tables if they try for outdoor dining), and the indoor area is small. I would say think of Zareen's as a takeout type place. I believe Zareen's online ordering through their Toast experience has the same pricing as calling in your order (don't quote me on this). This is a big deal for me. While I realize other companies are providing a service, I really dislike how they take big fees from restaurants and force them to have higher online ordering prices (even for pickup). It took me a while to realize this, and I avoid ordering through these apps (and just call in my orders) to not only save myself money, but to keep more money in the restaurants' pockets. The food: Beef Chapli Kabob Burger w/ Masala Fries This was a very unique dish, and we really liked it. The burger was a good size and would be a filling meal on its own. The meat was tender and very flavorful, full of delicious spices. It surprisingly traveled well back home. The fries were outstanding! The spices were perfect, and it was fried to perfection. These also held up really well for takeout and eating nearly 45 minutes after getting the food. Lamb Gosht Meal Overall, this was solid. The sides were good, though I can't say any of the sides stood out to me in particular. Overall, the lamb was tasty and tender, I think any person who likes lamb would enjoy this themselves. Chicken Tikka Masala Curry This was by far the star of the show, absolutely delicious! It's difficult to describe this dish and how they make it so incredibly tasty. It's the perfect texture, creaminess, and flavor. Also, they add the right amount of chicken in there, and the chicken does not taste try at all. read more

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We had beef wraps and mango lassis. I have tried so many mango lassis from different places, this one is the best! Very flavorful and creamy. Beef wraps were good too. Service was good as well. It is nice to have a restaurant that is still open late at night. read more

My coworker tried this place after talking about it for weeks and weeks. We decided to get together on a Saturday and see if the food matched the reviews. They did. Everything was quite good and I particularly loved the Chicken Boti and the Minced Goat. Again, I let my buddy choose the dishes (he's Indian) and he picked winners. Everything was very, very fresh and very flavorful. When it comes to eating, I'm a champ. But, I'm a rookie when it comes to Indian food. This place definitely warrants a second visit, which we will do undoubtedly. read more

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Pakistani/North Indian food, done to high enough standards for this humble strip-mall restaurant to be in the Michelin Guide. Zareen Shah quit her corporate job and has been solely focused on food since 2014, they are right next to Google and I was worried Covid may have harmed their business but we came here for lunch after a movie and it was just as busy as always. The crowd hasn't changed much. Locals and repeat-customers mixed with out-of-place people who come based on word-of-mouth or online feedback. Our friends from Pakistan love Zareens and it's how we discovered it more than a decade ago. The food is vibrant, spicy, and alive compared to the more mass-manufactured flavors of Indian Buffet. The go-to: Chicken Boti Plate. You get way more deliciously grilled chicken and onion than with the Curry or Tikka Masala. The Lentil Daal is chunky in a good way and delicious and the rice is always perfect as well as the side salad. The cool thing is you can ask for the tikka masala and curry sauce on the side and re-create your favorite but with way more chicken. Organization/consistency hasn't been good recently, our orders have had something wrong with it every time. We had a butter chicken instead of Boti and the Mint Chutney had a turned-taste so we ended up throwing it away. read more

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No indoor dining, this small place only has 4 2 people tables outdoor. They give you a packed take out order and you can choose to open the package and eat outside. The food is spicy! Honestly because We are not familiar with the Indian cuisine, we were not at all impressed with the food. It's just spicy. The mango lassi however tasted good, better than Curry Up's. Their restroom is at the back of the kitchen, so you get to go in and see the actions, but be careful that the floor gets slippery. read more

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Woooow! I wanted to try a new restaurant while I was in Mountain View, and after a strong recommendation from my sister, I decided to try Zareen's. I've never really had Indian/Pakistani food before, so this place definitely exceeded my expectations beyond belief! I ordered for pick up through their website, to pick up right as they opened. I came in two minutes after they opened their doors, and my order was already ready. The employee who welcomed me was super nice and friendly too. We ordered the following: Masala Fries, Chicken Memoni Samosas, and the Chicken Tikka Masala meal + burrito wrap (not pictured). Every single item was beautifully made and vibrant with color and flavor. The chicken tikka masala was cooked perfectly and packed with spices and flavor. It was honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Our order ended up to be about $50 and came with more than enough to feed 3 - I'm already looking forward to coming again! :) read more

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Food was amazing but the chicken samosas were very small in size comparatively to price but overall food was amazing

Yum! Really like the burgers even though I don't love burgers, and the lamb is great too! Can't skip the mango lassi

This restaurant offers a delightful array of Indian and Pakistani cuisine, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying lunch experience. read more

How often is the most popular restaurant in a city on Yelp an Indian restaurant? From 2011 to 2015 I worked one mile from here on Shoreline blvd on the other side of the freeway, but only came here once, as next door Google and Linkedin campuses made the place almost inaccessible during rush hour. Pandemic comes and turns everything upside down. All those Google and Linkedin workers are working from home, and the campuses vacant. We come here on a Saturday arriving at 11:35am, 5 minutes after they open, and already 2 of the 3 two person outside tables under two sun umbrellas are occupied -they apparently open at 11am. Gone are the days when up to 18 people could dine on 9 tables indoors, as no indoor dining, even with other restaurants nearby opening up for indoor dining. I order the $12.34 Chicken Tikka Masala, and the wife the $12.34 Madras Chicken Curry Meal, both $1 more than listed on the window menu. Service is on the slow side, with it taking 15 minutes for our meals to arrive in TV dinner shaped paper clam shells for the rice and chutney, and chicken in sturdy 4" round plastic containers 1" high. Napkin and single plastic spoon-fork bundled up in plastic bag, with napkin, the smallest I've ever seen, the size of a sheet of toilet paper! The 9 oz of Chicken Tikka Masala are boneless pieces of lightly charred chicken in a tomato cream curry. The chicken is cooked to perfection, not burnt, with a smoky flavoring. One of the best CTMs I've tasted. Pricey for the 4 oz of chicken, as most of the dish is sauce. The Madras Chicken Curry are boneless pieces of chicken in a tomato cream curry with Madras spices added. Abundant amounts of sliced carrots and potato. More spicy than the Chicken Tikka Masala, but not to the point of needing milk to drown it down. The meals come with the main dish, basmati rice, chutney and tiny round container of lentil daal. Naan, once standard before the pandemic, will cost $1.70 more. 10.9% dine in surcharge, add to your bill if you dine in, has been around since at least December 2016. It's definitely easier to come here during the pandemic, as no crowds of nearby Google nor Linkedin employees to contend with. However, the prices have gone up, and they've cut corners in the meals by charging you extra for the Naan, and giving a smaller portion of daal. The chicken dishes are exceptional, but the meals are not as good a value as before the pandemic. And if you come for outside dining at lunch during the summer, eat quickly or your skin will look, under the inadequate sun umbrellas, as red as the Madras chicken curry. read more

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Legendary recommendation from my co-worker and for good reason -- this food is great! The gola kabab is delicious and is a no-brainer to combine with the delicious naan or sheermal. Even when ordering delivery, the meat was hot, juicy, and the onions were very tender on the side. Additionally, the masala fries were pretty good to have on the side. Time from order, to prep, to ready for pickup was very fast. I totally understand the high praise for the flavours this place produces! read more

Super long lines but worth the wait. Ordered the tandoori paneer wrap. It could use a little more flavor. The masala fries lacked masala but made up for it with a tandoori sauce dip! read more

I've been here precovid and it was one of the best experiences I ever had. My friend's aunt actually owns the place and ever since she put me on, I've been obsessed! I genuinely think this is one of the top tier places for Pakistani/North Indian food I miss the days of indoor dining when the food would come out on sizzling plates and chai was piping hot and free but unfortunately we're still in this terrible pandemic so that's no longer the case. Chai is about $1 a cup which is still so worth it and reasonable. I ordered the chicken samosas (must order!!!) and my favorite is the mint chutney with it - a match made in heaven...truly a beautiful symphony. The samosas are so flavorful and flaky. I typically order the chicken tikka but this time I chose the madras chicken. Both are delicious and I would recommend them to anyone. And be sure to order the naan too!!! I miss pre-pandemic Zareens in all its glory but I'll still continue to come by and make the drive even now for such affordable and spectacular food (michelin star worthy!!!) I do like their Palo Alto location more however because its much bigger read more

Zareen's - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Love the mango lasi and kebab. I wish they allow indoor seating. Food was amazing though

The naan alone is the best I've tasted in the bay with its fluffiness. Everything was good, easy to find an outdoor seat and park. No frills order at the counter. read more

Brilliant service and hands down the best authentic Pakistani food in the Bay Area. The flavors are deep, vibrant, and absolutely true to tradition. Each dish is clearly made with care... rich in spices and cooked to perfection. The meats are tender, juicy, and of excellent quality. From start to finish, the experience is top-notch. A must-visit for anyone craving genuine Pakistani cuisine! read more

No one picked up their ph at mountain view branch so we ordered takeout online directly from their website and it worked out perfectly! In $47, we got: - silver spoon prantha chicken wraps - 2 loved them 5/5 - chicken samosa 4/5 tiny but full of spicy chicken stuffing - chappali kebab - 4/5 well done and 2 huge pieces - punjabi chicken burger with masala fries - best part of the meal 5/5 The green sauce on the side was yummy and if u were to dine in pre-covid there was yummy fresh free tea for dine in guests. Right now they only have takeout for mountain view location with ample parking rightoutside the restaurant! read more

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We door dashed a order of the boti chicken sizzler to our hotel. I'm glad this was open at 10.30 pm so I didn't have to resort to Taco Bell. The chicken was excellent. We'll seasoned. Note, it's a tad bit spicy. And there's a lot of chicken! The sautéed onions with it were lovely. Comes with half of a naan. read more

Really easy to order. They let you know the ingredients in each dish. This location doesn't have indoor seating. They have carry out and outdoor seating. I went with a friend and we each liked our dishes! read more

Zareen's - This is a chicken dish with onions. It's great for keto. No rice at the bottom. - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

Have been going to this amazing restaurant for many years. The burgers are amazing. Lamb curry is a super hit. The portions are generous. The pace can get crowded at times, but the outdoor seating is pretty cool! read more

Absolutely a go to in MTV and super popular restaurant among all ethnicities. If you are looking for lip smacking Indian food with lot of time on hand to spend time with friends/ dates etc, this is the place. Gets extremely crowded, so beware if you are hungry. Been here many times and enjoyed my food in each visit. They have a good variety to choose from. Their dal is so simple but I also find it so tasty. The picked onions. Flavoured rice and yummy tender chicken gravy dish cooked well. Since it's in the downtown and also so close to century, we always get dinner here when we are in the area. I still don't know how this place became such a massive hit, but am happy for the owners. Staff is good too. But not very happy with the wait times. read more

Great service excellent desi food. We've been coming here from 2003 and it hasn't let us down even once read more

Zareen's - Excellent desi food. We love coming here to enjoy freshly prepped food. - Halal Near Me - Mountain View, California

staff is always friendly, service is very fast and always delicious food. The chicken tikka masala is delicious so is the Desi Paleo salad with the spicy chicken ! I love it. You can never go wrong with chai tea but if you're feeling like you need some sweetness in your life,, then I would recommend the mango lassi. samosas are very yummy. read more

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was plentiful in their private lot as the shops next door seemed to have closed down?!? Ordered at the counter and realized that the counter didn't have a plexiglass between myself and the gloved and properly masked employee. Unlike the Palo Alto location, this branch didn't have garlic naan. Their regular butter naan wasn't fresh...unlike the hot and tasty one in Palo Alto...bummer. The beef chapli sizzler was decent although it was missing the sizzler plate like in Palo Alto! The lamb gosht was okay with plenty of spinach along with cubes of lamb which were okay. ~$18/head after tax and gratuity for take out eaten outside their restaurant read more

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I ordered doordash and tried the chicken tikka burrito and the punjabi burger. The burrito was SO good that my friend and I decided to order another burrito while eating our current burrito LOL! I wasn't expecting to love the burrito this much. The chicken is super tasty and flavorful and it goes so well with the veggies! The tortilla is also super soft and I lovee that the sauce comes on the side. I got a side of samosas and garlic naan to dip into the sauce as well! Zareen's will forever be my favorite place to get indian food. read more