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Best Biryani of Silicon Valley

Research last reviewed 11 September 2026

Sunnyvale · Pakistani / Indian (halal) · reviewed September 3, 2026

Zareen's (Sunnyvale)

Fourth Bay Area location, opened 2026 in the former Murphy's Law space at 135 S Murphy Ave, downtown Sunnyvale. Part of a four-location chain (Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Sunnyvale); the group was a Michelin Guide 2020 mention. 100% halal, made from scratch daily, with vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout. Google rating 4.4 (retrieved 2026-09-03); Yelp 4.5 across 39 reviews (Sep 2026). The chain menu lists no prices online; confirm current pricing with the restaurant.

Listing details

Hours
Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (zareensrestaurant.com/locations, retrieved 2026-09-03) *(per source — re-verify before visiting)*
Price
$$
Ratings

4.0 Google Maps

4.0
Cuisine
Pakistani / Indian (halal)
Biryani
Serves biryani

Captured from the restaurant’s published menu. Captured 2026-09-03. Prices and availability change — confirm with Zareen's (Sunnyvale).

Official menu source

33 dishes · 3 named biryani

Biryani

Biryani menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Chicken BiryaniA chicken & rice classic: layered chicken qorma and basmati rice steamed in a large degh, topped with mint, cilantro & fried onions. GF.
Pilau BiryaniThe best of pilau and biryani: marinated chicken in aromatic spices layered with fragrant basmati rice.
Thursday-Special BiryaniRotating biryani that sells out by early evening on Thursdays, per customer reviews.

Starters & Chaat

Starters & Chaat menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Chicken Memoni SamosasCrackling pastries with savory chicken filling, from a secret recipe known to only 23 Memoni grandmas worldwide. A Michelin Guide mention.
Veggie SamosasHandmade pastries with mildly spiced potato filling. Vegan option.
Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)Pan-fried potato cutlets with our house spice blend. Vegan.
Pani PuriCrispy puris filled with potatoes, chickpeas & chutneys.
Dahi PuriCrispy puris with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt & chutneys.
Dahi Papri ChaatCrispy papri with yogurt, chutneys & chaat masala.
Orange Is The New Green SaladMixed greens & garden veggies with mandarin oranges, pumpkin seeds, currants, tamarind & ranch dressing.

Curries & Kababs — Meat

Curries & Kababs — Meat menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Grilled Chicken Boti SizzlerGrilled boneless chicken, deep-marinated with our herb-spice blend. GF.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChar-grilled boneless chicken in a silken tomato-cream curry. GF.
Lamb GoshtSlow-braised, grass-fed Australian lamb & potatoes in a rich gravy of caramelized onions & traditional spices. GF.
Palak Methi GoshtTender grass-fed lamb slow-cooked in chopped spinach & fenugreek. GF.
Madras Chicken CurryBoneless chicken, carrots, potatoes & peas in Madras curry spices and coconut milk. Dairy-free, GF.
Gola Kabab SizzlerMelt-in-your-mouth kababs of local Harris Ranch beef. Pro tip: order a Sheermal.
Beef Chapli SizzlerDistinctively spiced, handmade Harris Ranch beef kababs.
Chicken Shami KababPan-fried ground chicken & lentil cutlets.
Desi Paleo SaladGrilled chicken boti, mixed greens, oranges, currants & pumpkin seeds with ranch dressing.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Vegetarian & Vegan menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Paneer Tikka MasalaCubed paneer in a luscious tomato-cream curry. GF.
Palak PaneerPaneer cubes in a fenugreek-infused spinach stew. GF.
Palak Methi AlooHearty fenugreek, spinach & potato stew. GF.
Tarka DaalSlow-simmered yellow lentils with caramelized onion tarka. Vegan, GF.
Madras Paneer CurryPaneer, carrots, potatoes & peas in a coconut milk curry. GF.
Madras Vegan CurryCarrots, potatoes & peas in a coconut milk curry. Vegan, GF.

Burgers, Wraps & More

Burgers, Wraps & More menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Beef Chapli BurgerPeshawar kabab-house meets West Coast diner: spiced Harris Ranch patty with chutneys.
Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger
Tandoori Chicken Burger
Punjabi Chicken Burger
Bun Kabab (Desi Slider)
Naan Wrap · Tikka/Madras Burrito Wrap

Sides, Desserts & Drinks

Sides, Desserts & Drinks menu items at Zareen's (Sunnyvale)
DishPrice
Gulab Jamun · Rose Soft Serve · Mango Ice Cream
Mango Lassi · Masala Chai · Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

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