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Research last reviewed 11 September 2026

Fremont · Pakistani / Indian · reviewed September 2, 2026

Shalimar (Walnut Ave)

Second Shalimar Fremont listing on desi.net.

Listing details

Price
$$
Ratings

5.0 Google Maps

5.0
Cuisine
Pakistani / Indian
Biryani
Biryani not confirmed

Captured from the restaurant’s published menu. Captured 2026-09-02. Prices and availability change — confirm with Shalimar (Walnut Ave).

Official menu source

40 dishes · 2 named biryani

Popular Items

Popular Items menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Seekh Kabab MurghGround chicken blended with a rare selection of delicious herbs and spices. Barbecued on skewer and tenderly cooked on charcoal.$4.00
Murgh Boti TandooriThe queen of tandoor. Tender morsels of boneless breast marinated in a blend of vinegar and spices, and gently skewered to bake over charcoal.$13.95
Murgh Tikka LahoriThe Sultan's recipe! Supreme chicken breast cut butterfly style or a wholesome leg portion. Lightly marinated in spices and lemon juice.$5.00
Palak PaneerSpinach and cheese cooked with our exotic spices. South Indians love it. They eat it like meat.$13.95
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken barbeque cooked with butter in Shalimar spices. Hearty and tasty.$14.95
Sindhi Chicken BiryaniAvailable on certain days. Shalimar's own basmati rice. Chicken cooked with exotic spices and a touch of cilantro, peppers and mint. A real aromatic dish.$13.95

Today's Specials

Today's Specials menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Chicken JalfreziDelicately cut pieces of chicken breast meat. Sauted with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and flavored with various aromatic spices like whole cinnamon sticks and cloves.$13.95
Chicken KarahiNorthwestern and Himalayan region specialty. Diced chicken cooked with northern spices, herbs and tomatoes in traditional style.$13.95
Goat KarahiKhyber Pass region delicacy where no feast is complete without this dish. Diced goat cooked with northern spices, herbs and tomatoes in traditional style.$18.00
Chicken GingerA mouthwatering delicacy. Boneless chicken cooked with aromatic ginger combined with a rare selection of herbs and spices.$14.95
Brain MasalaA real South Asian delicacy. Lamb brain cooked with butter, onions, tomatoes and authentic spices.$20.00

Tandoori Charcoal Barbeques

Tandoori Charcoal Barbeques menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Seekh Kabab MughlaiGround beef blended with a rare selection of delicious herbs and spices. Barbecued on skewer and tenderly cooked on charcoal.$4.00
Tandoori ChopFavorite Lamb chops of Emperor Jahangir, marinated in a blend of wonderful spices and barbecued in the fiery tandoor. Chef's recommendation$20.00
Malai BotiTender bites of boneless chicken marinated and brought to delicious perfection in the tandoor. Served with gentle basting of warn butter$15.00
Bihari Tikka BotiTender beef cubes marinated in a Shaimar blend of spices and grilled on skewers.$14.95

Salan (curries)

Salan (curries) menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
NihariNorth Indian delicacy. Fat removed beef shank cooked slowly in mixed spices. Garnished with ginger, pepper and cilantro.$14.95
HaleemCombination of lentils and barley. Mixed with chicken or beef. Slow cooked in authentic spices. Garnished with ginger, onions and cilantro.$13.95
Aloo KeemaGround beef or chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, whole ginger and a selection of delicious spices served with potatoes.$13.95
Bhuna GoshtRelished by Punjabi stalwart soldiers. Grass-fed lamb, cooked with butter with a hint of garlic and ginger over a bed of onions. It is brought to a simmer in Pakistani wild spices. Something to remember us!$15.95
Chicken KoftaChicken meatballs. Made aromatic with touch of exotic spice zeera (Cumin seeds).$13.95
Saag ChickenA delectable combination of farm fresh spinach cooked in traditional Punjabi masala and brought to perfection in a blend of curried chicken.$13.95
Murghi Korma ShahiThe king of curries. Made with succulent chicken, delicately flavored with saffron and gently simmered in a blend of yogurt and selected spices. You will love it!$12.95
Saag GoshtThe favorite dish of the Punjabi farmer. A combination of tender morsels of lamb cooked with garden fresh spinach crisp coriander and various aromatic herbs.$15.95

Nature's Bounty (vegetables)

Nature's Bounty (vegetables) menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Paneer MasalaA South Indian specialty. Cheese cooked in Shalimar special tikka masala. Cooked slowly to maintain the balance.$13.95
Bengen BhujiaGarden fresh eggplant cooked with slender bits of onions and tomatoes. Made rich with exotic oriental spices.$10.95
Daal MasalaThe love of every Indian and Pakistani. Considered a poor man's food but found on every table. Made rich with a variety of lentils stewed with cumin and coriander.$10.95
Palak Aloo MethiThe pride of Punjabi farmland. A wonderful combination of freshly picked spinach greens. Cooked with young potatoes and "kasuri methi". It is seductively tantalizing!$10.95
Mili Juli SabziAn interesting and tasty variety of fresh vegetables, red ripe tomatoes, spices and herbs. Stir-fried and left to simmer in their natural juice that brings out a rainbow of scrumptious flavors.$10.95
OkraDepending upon availability. Ladyfingers cooked with onions and various Shalimar spices. Cooked to perfection, garnished with ginger.$10.95
Kabli ChannaChickpeas delicately cooked in butter and "aram masala", and caressed with the softness of tamarind and coriander.$10.95

For The Weight Watchers

For The Weight Watchers menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
RaitaCucumber, raisins, cumin seeds and mint.$2.00

Tandoori Naan

Tandoori Naan menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Aloo Paratha DelhviAll-purpose flour layered with butter and stuffed with spicy cooked potatoes.$4.00
Onion KulchaTandoori baked bread stuffed with mildly spiced onions and a touch of butter$4.00
Garlic NaanFinely hand-kneaded unleavened dough stuffed with deliciously cooked garlic and baked to a delightful perfection in the tandoor. It is something different.$4.00
Naan-E-AkbarUnleavened bread baked in the clay oven at a special temperature. Served piping hot.$2.00

Punjabi Basmati Rice

Punjabi Basmati Rice menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Shalimar ChawalShalimar's own basmati rice. Cooked in a rich stock of savory spices and brown onions and made aromatic with a touch of exotic saffron.$4.00
Goat BiryaniFragrant basmati rice, goat cooked in aromatic spices. A real treat. Not to be Missed.$15.95

Sweet Temptations (meetha)

Sweet Temptations (meetha) menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Gulab Jamun Taj MahalTwo pieces. Made from fresh pasteurized milk, cream and nuts. Flavored with crushed cardamom seeds.$5.00
Banarsi KheerRice custard flavored with gentle sweet spices like cardamom and cloves. Blended with a variety of nuts. Specialize in North Indian style of barbecuing.$5.00

Mind Blowers

Mind Blowers menu items at Shalimar (Walnut Ave)
DishPrice
Soft DrinksMango Lassi$2.00

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