Pakwan was founded in 1999 by two partners, Khalid and Shahbaz, who thought it was time to realize their ambition.
Pakwan, their concept of an authentic and traditional Bay Area Pakistani Indian rest…
The Chicken Briyani is probably one of the best I've had in the area. Seasoned perfectly and good big pieces of chicken. The portion given is huge and enough to feed 2-4 people. And the naan is good as well too, usually portion size but perfectly flakey and fluffy. This is probably my 3rd time having this place and whenever I crave middle eastern I always look here first.
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Lynn G
1 contributions
Loved
• 7/7/26
• DoorDash order
Alhamdulillah, what a wonderful restaurant! The portions are generous and the food is delicious and flavorful.
The lamb chops are tender and flavorful; the potato naan is huge and perfect for eating with: scooping up bites of biryani--and the biryani--MashAllah! Such a big beautiful portion that I will be eating from this food for three days at least!
Not to worry about dessert, the kheer (sweet rice pudding) is tasty and flavorful with pistachios (as it should be!)
Now I just have to brew some chai and I'll be all set! Thank you so very much!
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Marwan A
3 contributions
Liked
• 5/1/26
• DoorDash order
I just finished the Chicken Briyani and, before I go into a food coma I have to give Pakwan credit for being consistent.
The rice is always super flavorful, the portions are always plentiful and, the chicken and other ingredients are always fresh.
Would I order again? Absolutely!
Keep up the consistency, you are AMAZING!
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Candace R
Emerging Expert • 4 contributions
Didn't like
• 5/21/24
• DoorDash order
Chicken Tikka Masala: I was shocked that this serving for $19 is a 16 oz container - felt very small and only had about a dozen small chunks of chicken. Had it tasting amazing I could have forgiven this, but the medium wasn't spicy at all, heat or flavor wise.
Naan: Okay, I've had better.
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Tomas L
Emerging Expert • 9 contributions
Loved
• 6/29/24
• DoorDash order
Consistent high quality "street" food, always the same every time, no ups and downs in taste and spices. The tandoori lamb chops are the best, the Pakwan eggplant is a must, so is Chicken Tikka Masala, Fish Tandoori (they use swai or white fish). Also., the portions are very generous. Highly recommended.
