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, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, halal, vegan, low-sodium, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, carnivore, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papadum (2 Pieces) - $3.99: Crispy lentil wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakora - $5.99: Mix vegetable fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raita - $2.99: Seasoned yogurt
Vegetarian Delights
- Aloo Palak - $12.99: Nutritious combination of spinach and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal - $11.99: Yellow Lentils Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $11.99: Garbanzo beans in a special blend of spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Vegetable - $12.99: Seasoned vegetables in light curry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Daal - $11.99: Delicious combination of lentils & spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Paneer - $13.99: Spinach cooked with tomatoes, spices & Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Makhani - $14.99: Home made cheese cubes in tikka masala sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bengan Bhartha - $11.99: Eggplant cooked with onions and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mirch Salan - $12.99: Roast pepper curry with hint of tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryanis
- Chicken Biryani - $14.99: Chicken cooked with spices and tomatoes, layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mutton Biryani - $16.99: Mutton cooked with spices and tomatoes, layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biryani - $14.99: Mix vegetables cooked and layered in basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori BBQ Specialties
- Seekh Kabab - $4.99: Ground beef kabab 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Seekh Kabab - $4.99: Ground chicken kabab 1 piece Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken Breast - $8.99: 1 piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken Leg - $6.99: 1 piece Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Boti - $13.99: Boneless white chicken cubes marinated in spices and grilled Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Boti Kabab - $15.99: Tender boneless beef cubes marinated in a special blend of spices and grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 pieces) - $19.99: Marinated in a special blend of spices & grilled Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish (Basa Fillet) - $13.99: Lightly spiced, marinated & cooked on skewers in clay tandoori oven Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Curries
- Karahi Chicken - $13.99: Traditional tomato base curry from north Pakistan cooked in wok Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Korma - $13.99: Yogurt base chicken curry, an original royal recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Murgh Cholay - $13.99: Chicken with garbanzo beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saag - $13.99: Chicken with spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Achar - $13.99: Extra spicy chicken curry with roasted pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Makhanwala - $14.99: Boneless chicken in butter sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $14.99: Boneless white meat in spiced sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Curries
- Bhuna (Mutton Curry) - $15.99: Cooked with dominant taste of tomatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achar Gosht - $15.99: Mutton curry with roasted pepper; extra spicy Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Gosht - $15.99: Tender mutton cooked with fresh spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nihari - $15.99: Special traditional boneless beef curry Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- Seekh Kabab Wrap - $12.99: Beef kabab rolled in a Nan with onions and chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Seekh Kabab Wrap - $12.99: Chicken kabab rolled in a Nan with onions and chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Wrap - $12.99: Naan wrap with potato cutlet, cheese and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Nan - $2.5: Freshly tandoori oven baked bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Nan - $3.5: Freshly tandoori oven baked garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keema Nan - $6.99: Nan stuffed with ground beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alloo Nan - $3.99: Nan stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Nan - $3.99: Nan stuffed with onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Basmati Rice - $3.99: Steamed basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun (2 pieces) - $4.99: Golden brown pastry balls in sugar syrup with rose water and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kheer - $4.99: Rice pudding enriched with nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
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
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