Zareen's Mountain View Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Zareen's Mountain View
Nestled in the heart of Mountain View, Zareen's Mountain View serves authentic Pakistani cuisine that delights the palate while adhering to halal standards. The menu features hearty thali meals like the Palak Methi Gosht, where tender grass-fed lamb is immersed in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek, or the Madras Chicken Curry, offering a perfect balance of spice and cream.
Highlighting their culinary expertise, the Chicken Tikka Masala showcases juicy, charcoal-grilled chicken enveloped in a rich tomato-cream sauce, leaving diners craving more. For a lighter option, their handmade Veggie Samosas and Chicken Memoni Samosas are essential appetizers and have earned Michelin praise.
With a focused takeout model complemented by a cozy outdoor seating area, Zareen's is perfect for casual dining or a meal before a concert at Shoreline. Experience flavorful, comforting dishes that echo authenticity!
Meals - Meat
Beef Chapli Thali
Distinctively spiced, handmade Local Harris Ranch ground beef kabab. [DF, E]
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]
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]
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]
Chicken Shami Kabab Thali
Lentil and meat kababs (for adventurous/ traditional palates)
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]
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]
Aloo Tikki - Potato Cutlet - 3 Piece
(3 pcs) Pan-fried potato cutlets seasoned with our house spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan]
Veggie Samosas
(2 pcs) Handmade pastries with mildly spiced potato filling. [Dairy-Free option, Nut-Free, Vegan] Green Sauce contains yogurt!
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]
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]
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]
Small Plates and Sides
Sides
Piyaaz Salad - 8 Ounces
Raw red onions, chopped Jalapeños and lime wedges with a sprinkle of our home-made chaat masala. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Basmati Rice - Rice Bowl
Soak up our selection of in-house curries with fluffy, basmati rice. [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
Onions (3oz) - 8 Ounces
Raw red onions
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]
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]
Homemade Chutney's
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]
Sabri Beef Nihari
Our homage to Sabri Nihari, Karachi. Local Harris RanchTM beef shank stewed all night in a harem of spices. Order a hot naan or sheermal and soak up the intoxicating gravy. #NawabLife. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free]
Omelette-Kabab Paratha - Weekend Brunch Only
Power Brunch, Desi Style: 3 egg masala omelet and home-made whole wheat paratha, served with two aloo (potato) tikkis, two chicken shamis or one of each. Available from 11 AM - 3 PM Saturdays and Sundays. [NF]
Weekend Special
Sweets
Firnee (Homemade Rice Pudding)
,Caramelized milk, rice, cardamom & Pandan flower extract. [Gluten-Free, Egg-Free]
Gulab Jamun
Fried Doughnut In Sugar Syrup
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Aloo Tikki Thali
Spiced Potato Cutlets & a side of Madras Curry [3pcs]
Meals - Vegetarian
The Bread Shop
Full Naan
Sheermal
Flat bread made with milk and saffron. Light sweetness compliments spicy curries and kababs.
Half Naan
Paratha
Handmade, pan-fried, whole wheat bread (vegan)
Daal Punjabi
Palak Methi Aloo Ala Carte
Hearty bowl of fenugreek, spinach, and potato stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
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]
Palak Paneer Ala Carte
A bowl of paneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Tarka Daal
Slow-simmered yellow lentils w/ carmelized onion tarka. Vegan , Gluten free
Paneer Tikka Masala Ala Carte
A hot bowl of cubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Ala Carte - Vegetarian
Today Special
Zareen's Cookbook (Signed)
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...
Tikka/Madras 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]
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).
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
Tandoori Chicken Burger
Charcoal-grilled Tandoori Chicken, topped w/onions and chutneys. [Nut-Free]
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]
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]
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]
Bun Kabab (Desi Slider)
"Unday-walla slider": the ultimate desi street food. Pan-fried, egg-dipped meat patty with onions & chutney. [Dairy-free Option, Nut-free, Vegetarian, and Egg-free option available].
Burgers & Wraps
Ala Carte - Meat
Beef Chapli Sizzler
Distinctively spiced, handmade Local Harris Ranch ground beef kabab. (2pcs) [DF, E]
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]
Grilled Chicken Boti Sizzler
Grilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
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]
Chicken Tikka Masala Ala Carte
Char-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Palak Methi Gosht Ala Carte
Tender, grass-fed lamb, slow cooked in coarsely-chopped spinach and fenugreek. [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
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]
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]
Chicken Shami Kabab
3 pan fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets. [Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free]
Canned Soda
Assorted Sodas and water bottle.
Mango Lasi
Mango Lassi - 1 Gal
1 gal of our rich Mango Lassi
Reusable Water Bottle
Masala Chai
(Max 5 to-go) 8 ounces of our world-famous masala chai! [Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free]
Chai Box
Provides 96 oz of our famous Masala Chai