Appetizers Alu Samosa $4.49 Two pieces of crispy shaped pastry filled with stuffing of potatoes, onion, peas, and spices. Tandoori Breads Our naan is handmade to order right here throughout the day and served in generous portions, fresh from the clay oven. Chicken Samosa $4.99 Two pieces of crispy pastry filled with stuffing of ground chicken and spices. Naan $1.99 Unleavened white flour bread baked in the clay oven. Hummus $5.66 Dip made of mashed chickpeas and tahini with lemon and garlic, served with fresh naan. Garlic Naan $2.99 Leavened fine flour bread stuffed with fresh garlic and herbs. Falafel $5.66 Vegetable patties made with chick peas, parsley, onion, and Middle Eastern spices. Onion Naan $2.99 Naan stuffed with onions. Sizzling Kabab Platters Served over Rice, Sauteed Onion and Green Pepper, with Romaine Lettuce and Garlic Sauce. Lamb Shawarma $12.50 Thin-sliced shawarma-style lamb tossed in the pan with special house seasoning. Grilled Chicken $10.38 Thin-sliced shawarma-style chicken tossed in the pan with special house seasoning. Lamb Kabab $12.50 Chunks of lamb cooked in special seasoning. Lamb Curry $12.50 Chopped lamb cooked with curry-spiced, diced onions and tomatoes and house seasoning. Goat $12.50 Goat cooked bone-in and marinated with a special spice blend. Lahori Fried Fish $11.33 Fried jumbo tilapia served with sautéed onions and green peppers. Chicken Seekh Kabab $10.38 Marinated, ground chicken cooked on a skewer in a clay oven and seasoned with our special ten-spice blend. Curry Chicken $10.38 Chopped chicken cooked with curry-spiced, diced onions and tomatoes and house seasoning. Kabab Chicken $11.33 Cubes of chicken grilled on skewers in the clay oven, served with sautéed onions and green peppers. Chicken Bihari Kabab $11.33 Marinated chicken thigh grilled on skewers in the clay oven, served with sautéed onions and green peppers.
Zahra Fresh Sandwiches Chicken Hoagie $7.55 Our best-selling sandwich is made with sauteed onion and green pepper and special seaoning. Chicken Ranchero Hoagie $7.55 Our chicken hoagie topped with a creamy ranch dressing. Zahra Burger $9.43 Marinated keema (minced) chicken patty with our special blend of kabab seasoning. Includes a side of fries and fountain drink. Falafel Burger $7.55 Falafel patty, lettuce and tomato with sauteed onion, green pepper and garlic sauce. Includes a side of fries and fountain drink. Fish Hoagie $8.49 Breaded and fried jumbo tilapia made to order. Hoagies are made with sautéed onion, green pepper, garlic sauce, lettuce and tomato on a fresh footlong Amorosa roll. Add fries for $2.99. Zahra Fresh Wraps Veggie Falafel $8.49 Chicken $8.49 Zahra s giant wraps are made to order on fresh homemade naan, with sautéed onion, green pepper, garlic sauce, lettuce and tomato. Chicken Tikka $9.43 Fish $9.43 Chicken Bihari $9.43 Lamb $10.38 Chicken Seekh Kabab $9.43 Chicken Falafel $9.43 Add a side of fries to any wrap or hoagie for $2.99. Ask us about catering! We can prepare and deliver meals for your group of thirty to one hundred at locations within 10 miles of our restaurant. A variety of packages are available, and we will work with you to plan a meal that suits your office event or private party budget. Talk to the manager or owner, or contact our staff by phone or e-mail to discuss your catering needs.
Tandoori Specialties Chicken Tikka Boneless $8.99 Cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled on skewers in the clay oven. Rice Specialties Chicken Biryani $10.38 Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices, and mixed in aromatic Basmati rice. Chicken Seekh Kabab $9.99 Four kababs - Ground chicken and grated onion with special house seasoning cooked on skewers in the clay oven. Chicken Bihari Kabab $8.99 Boneless chicken thigh marinated with Zahra s special house seasoning. Goat Biryani $12.50 Fresh goat cooked on the bone in a thick curry of herbs and spices and mixed in aromatic Basmati rice. Lamb Biryani $12.50 Boneless lamb cooked cooked in a thick curry of herbs and spices and mixed in aromatic Basmati rice. Zahra House Specialties Chicken Karahi $13.99 / $23.59 Bone-in or boneless spiced chicken curry pan-seared with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Available as one or two portions. Chicken Seekh Kabab Karahi $13.99 / $23.59 Kababs cooked in the tandoor, sliced, and pan-seared with fresh tomatoes and special house seasoning. Available as one or two portions. Zahra House Specialties are all made from scratch and include naan, rice, and fountain drink. Goat or Lamb Karahi $17.99 / $32.99 Spiced bone-in goat or boneless lamb curry, pan-seared with fresh ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Available as one or two portions. Great food takes time! Our food is prepared fresh to order, so please be patient while we cook for you, and let us know if you are in a hurry. Zahra Restaurant is the vision of owner Khalid Jilani, an American of Pakistani heritage who grew up in State College. He graduated from State College Area School District in 1998, and attended Penn State where he earned a BA in Political Science in 2004. A few years later he opened his own convenience store in Harrisburg, but in 2010 he sold the business to pursue his childhood dream of running a restaurant that would offer something unique to the local community while paying homage to his Pakistani roots. After the birth of his daughter, he decided to name his restaurant after her, and on October 8, 2011, Zahra Restaurant had its grand opening. Zahra does its best to present the flavors of Pakistan and the Middle East in a way that is both faithful to the heritage it represents, and appealing to the wider Central Pennsylvania community that Jilani and his family call home. It is his goal to honor and serve both of these cultures with the food he prepares. Z
Curry Specialties SERVED WITH NAAN AND RICE Chicken Curry $11.33 Chicken cubes sautéed with onions and tomatoes in a curry sauce. Lamb Korma $12.50 Very mildly spiced lamb flavored with coconut and simmered in cream and almond sauce. Chicken Jalfrezi $11.33 Tender pieces of boneless chicken with fresh herbs and tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. Lamb or Goat Curry $12.50 Pieces of lamb or goat cooked in onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Butter Chicken $11.33 Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fresh tomato sauce, flavored with butter. Lamb or Goat Saag $12.50 Tender morsels of lamb or goat, cooked with freshly minced, spiced spinach. Chicken Tikka Masala $11.33 Tender boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a fresh tomato, onion, and spiced sauce. Chicken Korma $11.33 Very mildly spiced chicken, flavored with coconut and almond, and simmered in a creamy spiced onion sauce. Chana Chicken $11.33 Chicken and chick peas, cooked in an onion and tomato gravy with herbs and spices. Chicken Achari $11.33 Boneless chicken, cooked with special Pakistani pickles in a flavorful, spicy sauce. Chicken Saag $11.33 Cubes of chicken cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Zahra respects the dietary preferences of all of its customers and makes every attempt to accommodate their needs. In accordance with the Jilani family s cultural heritage, we serve only halal food and no alcohol is allowed. Our menu is labeled to show items that are suitable for other specific dietary restrictions as they are normally prepared, and we may be able to make adjustments to additional menu items if desired. If you have any dietary concerns, please tell our staff when you make your order and we will take special care to address them.... Zabihah Halal - All our meats are procured and prepared in accordance with zabihah guidelines. Vegetarian - Contains no animal flesh, including meat, fish, poultry, or their byproducts. Vegan - Strict vegetarian, containing no animal products such as dairy, eggs, honey, or any byproducts. Gluten-Free - Ask us and we will accommodate! The PA Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. Zahra Restaurant follows safe kitchen practices and uses quality ingredients to minimize risk to its customers.
Vegetarian Specialties SERVED WITH NAAN AND RICE Mutter Paneer $10.38 Homemade fried cheese cubes with garden fresh peas in a mild sauce. Palak Paneer $10.38 Cottage cheese cubes cooked with fresh spinach and herbs. Paneer Tikka Masala $10.38 Hand-made cottage cheese cubes cooked in special Tandoori sauce with spices. Chana Masala $10.38 Chick peas cooked in spiced sauce. Daal $10.38 Lentils cooked with mild spices. Vegetable Karahi $12.50 Pan-seared fresh mixed veggies stewed in sauce made of spiced tomato, ginger, and garlic. Kids Menu FOUNTAIN DRINK AND FRIES INCLUDED Chicken Tenders $6.61 Breaded and fried white meat. Chicken Nuggets $6.61 A classic American children s snack. Chicken Cheeseburger $6.61 White chicken breast patty, breaded and fried, with cheese, garlic sauce, lettuce and tomato. Dessert Kheer $3.99 A special house dessert made with Basmati Pakistani rice and served with raisins and pistachios. Gulab Jamun $3.99 Milk puffs fried and soaked in honey and rosewater syrup. Beverages Mango Shake $3.99 Mango pulp with milk and sugar. Rasmalai $3.99 Homemade cheese simmered with milk and nuts, served cold. Paneer Karahi $12.50 Cubes of paneer simmered with fresh tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic and spices. Mango Lassi $3.99 Mango pulp blended with milk, sugar, and yogurt. Zahra Middle Eastern and Pakistani Restaurant 4830 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 717-412-0750 Dine In & Take Out We Cater for All Occasions Visit our website: www.eatatzahra.com Soft Drinks $2.50 Fountain sodas, Fanta Orange, Hi-C Pink Lemonade, sweet and unsweetened tea. NO BYOB ALLOWED Pink Lemonade