Zareens Restaurant & Catering - Redwood City (CA)

5 /5 Niti: I went to Zareen’s with my family after so many people told us we had to try it, and honestly, it was worth it. We ordered saag paneer, daal, a bunch of different naans, rice you know, the usual spread when you want to try everything at once. Each dish had its own unique flavor. It kind of reminded me of home cooking, but not exactly “homey” more like someone in the kitchen is really putting love and effort into what they’re making. It’s a self-service place and it is busy. Like, no matter when you go, it feels like the whole world is eating there. We finished the meal with paan and some chai, which was such a nice touch. The only heads up: it’s definitely loud and there’s a lot happening around you, so the sensory experience is pretty intense. But overall, we had a great time, and I’m already planning to go back to try more dishes.

5 /5 Jack L: We have been to Zareens a few times. Today was the best ever. The outstanding item was the tandoori roasted chicken. It was so crispy and tasty it seemed fried. Really awesome! We had the chicken again couple days later. The nice cashier remembered us.

5 /5 Dimacali Charles “GoutClout”: A great place to go for dinner for the family. Order what you like at the register and then wait for your order at a table inside or outside. i ate inside with my spouse and two sprouts. if u like spice and cheese i highly suggest ordering the jalapeno cheese naan. Here’s my order: -chicken tikka masala thali with rice -lamb gosht thali with naan and another order of jalapeno cheese naan -kids cheese naan -halal kids chicken nuggets and fries -1 mango lassi order came in less than 15 mins and the food was well seasoned and well portioned. the kids loved the kids cheese naan(this one isnt the jalapeno spicy one) and it was good with the chicken tikka masala sauce. for some kids it might have some spice to it so make sure u have some of their awesome mango lassi to cool it down or their filtered water. i poured the green sauce on every bite and loved their lamb gosht with their jalapeno cheese naan. my wife said it had a nice bounce to it.

5 /5 F S: Love their food. Our favorite is coming for brunch on weekends for their halwa puri thali’s. Also enjoy the chapli kebabs, Nihari, chicken sizzler and chicken charga.

5 /5 Jacob Scwartz: I stopped by Zareen’s on Christmas night, and I was honestly surprised by how lively it was. The restaurant was open late and absolutely packed with people, which created a really high-energy atmosphere. However, the ordering process was a bit frustrating at first; I stood at the counter for about 5 or 6 minutes while four or five different staff members walked past me before someone finally took my order. Once the order was in, though, things picked up fast. Surprisingly, the food arrived even quicker than it took to order, and everything was served steaming hot and fresh. This was my first time ever trying Chicken Tikka Masala, and I really liked it—the flavors were great. The naan was also amazing, and the mango lassi was easily the best one I’ve ever had. Despite the initial wait at the counter, the quality of the meal made up for it. Everything was so delicious that I genuinely can’t wait to go back!