Zareen’s Sunnyvale

Nihari

Slow-braised beef shank in a deeply spiced, marrow-enriched gravy that clings to the naan — the dish the restaurant is built around

Chicken Karahi

Bone-in chicken cooked in a wok-style tomato and ginger base with bright, assertive spicing — less saucy than a tikka masala, more direct

Seekh Kebab

Minced spiced meat grilled on skewers with a smoky char and herby finish, served with mint chutney

Biryani

Fragrant long-grain rice layered with meat and whole spices — the Pakistani style leans drier and more aromatic than the Hyderabadi version

Haleem

Slow-cooked wheat and lentil porridge blended with braised meat — rich, thick, and deeply savory, a Pakistani comfort staple done properly

Naan

Fresh-baked flatbread with a slight char and chew — essential for scooping nihari and karahi