Replete with stunning photography and heartfelt stories, Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen celebrates the rich, diverse flavors of Pakistani cuisine—along with beloved Desi dishes from across the Indian subcontinent.
Author: Zareen Khan, Umair Khan Format: Hardcover Publisher: Sasquatch Books Publication date: March 18, 2025 Pages: 288 Language: English ISBN: 978-1632175298
Created by the team behind the James Beard semifinalist–approved restaurant Zareen's in the San Francisco Bay Area, this cookbook makes authentic Pakistani, Indian, and South Asian recipes simple, approachable, and deeply satisfying for home cooks everywhere.
Inside, you’ll find 95 flavorful recipes designed for American kitchens, blending favorites from Zareen’s restaurants, nostalgic family dishes, and vibrant street food from Karachi.
About the Author
Zareen Khan: Born in Karachi, Zareen specializes in Pakistani and North Indian food while celebrating the cuisine of the Memons, an ethnic community hailing from Gujarat, India, and Karachi, Pakistan, to which her family belongs. Zareen started her restaurant business at 43, shortly after winning her battle with oral cancer in 2012. Now a celebrated restaurateur, Zareen has a global following for her eponymous Bay Area restaurants.
Umair Khan: Also born in Karachi, Umair co-founded Zareen’s with his wife. He is also founder of Folio3 Software, a global tech services firm, founding partner at Mentors Fund, an early stage tech investment firm, and a visiting professor at UC Berkeley.
Reviews
“I’m beyond thrilled to finally get my hands on the recipes from Zareen's, the best Pakistani restaurant in the SF Bay Area!Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen: Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhoodis bursting with authentic, mouthwatering dishes that will spice up your home cooking!”
Michelle Tam,New York Times—bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo
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