Pakwan – Indian
The air at Pakwan is thick with the intoxicating scent of toasted cumin and simmering spices, drawing diners into a space where the vibrant colors of traditional South Asian comfort food take center stage. Crispy, golden-fried samosas and delicate papadum provide a satisfying crunch before giving way to velvety bowls of saag paneer and slow-cooked daal that radiate a deep, soulful warmth. Each meal is a celebration of aromatic artistry, where the cooling touch of fresh raita perfectly balances the bold, earthy heat of zesty chana masala.
41068;41080, Fremont Boulevard +15102266234 https://pakwanrestaurant.com/fremont/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, renal, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Samosa - $5.99: Vegetarian pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Papadum (2 Pieces) - $3.99: Crispy lentil wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pakora - $5.99: Mix vegetable fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Raita - $2.99: Seasoned yogurt
Vegetarian Delights
- Aloo Palak - $12.99: Nutritious combination of spinach and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Daal - $11.99: Yellow Lentils Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chana Masala - $11.99: Garbanzo beans in a special blend of spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mix Vegetable - $12.99: Seasoned vegetables in light curry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Saag Daal - $11.99: Delicious combination of lentils & spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Saag Paneer - $13.99: Spinach cooked with tomatoes, spices & Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Paneer Makhani - $14.99: Home made cheese cubes in tikka masala sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bengan Bhartha - $11.99: Eggplant cooked with onions and tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Mirch Salan - $12.99: Roast pepper curry with hint of tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Biryanis
- Chicken Biryani - $14.99: Chicken cooked with spices and tomatoes, layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mutton Biryani - $16.99: Mutton cooked with spices and tomatoes, layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Biryani - $14.99: Mix vegetables cooked and layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Tandoori BBQ Specialties
- Seekh Kabab - $4.99: Ground beef kabab 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Seekh Kabab - $4.99: Ground chicken kabab 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tandoori Chicken Breast - $8.99: 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tandoori Chicken Leg - $6.99: 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Boti - $13.99: Boneless white chicken cubes marinated in spices and grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Beef Boti Kabab - $15.99: Tender boneless beef cubes marinated in a special blend of spices and grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 pieces) - $19.99: Marinated in a special blend of spices & grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Fish (Basa Fillet) - $13.99: Lightly spiced, marinated & cooked on skewers in clay tandoori oven Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
Chicken Curries
- Karahi Chicken - $13.99: Traditional tomato base curry from north Pakistan cooked in wok Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Korma - $13.99: Yogurt base chicken curry, an original royal recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Murgh Cholay - $13.99: Chicken with garbanzo beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Saag - $13.99: Chicken with spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Achar - $13.99: Extra spicy chicken curry with roasted pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Makhanwala - $14.99: Boneless chicken in butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $14.99: Boneless white meat in spiced sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Meat Curries
- Bhuna (Mutton Curry) - $15.99: Cooked with dominant taste of tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Achar Gosht - $15.99: Mutton curry with roasted pepper; extra spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Saag Gosht - $15.99: Tender mutton cooked with fresh spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Nihari - $15.99: Special traditional boneless beef curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Wraps
- Seekh Kabab Wrap - $12.99: Beef kabab rolled in a Nan with onions and chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Seekh Kabab Wrap - $12.99: Chicken kabab rolled in a Nan with onions and chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Wrap - $12.99: Naan wrap with potato cutlet, cheese and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Nan - $2.5: Freshly tandoori oven baked bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Nan - $3.5: Freshly tandoori oven baked garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Keema Nan - $6.99: Nan stuffed with ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Alloo Nan - $3.99: Nan stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Onion Nan - $3.99: Nan stuffed with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Plain Basmati Rice - $3.99: Steamed basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun (2 pieces) - $4.99: Golden brown pastry balls in sugar syrup with rose water and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kheer - $4.99: Rice pudding enriched with nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.99: Assorted sodas
- Bottled Water - $2: Pure drinking water
- Masala Chai - $2: Spiced tea with milk
- Mango Lassi - $4.99: Mango pulp mixed with yogurt