RESTAURANT REVIEW 848 Willow Avenue, Hercules | (510) 313-0697 | zaiqahercules.com Lamb Kabobs and Chicken Boti ZAIQA INDIAN-PAKISTANI CUISINE Dine-In • Take-Out • Delivery • Catering Visiting new restaurants and trying different types of cuisine is almost always an enjoyable experience for me. But I consider it a bonus when I also get the opportunity to learn a little about the history and culture of the country from which the food originates. Such was my experience when my guest and I visited Zaiqa Indian and Pakistani Restaurant, one of the newest dining establishments in Hercules. Zaiqa’s owners, Chris Nazir and Ron Vincent, graciously spent time sharing information with us about India and Pakistan, the language, cuisine and culture. When our visit ended, I felt infinitely more educated than when we arrived. Zaiqa opened on June 15, 2016 in the location formerly occupied by Biryani House restaurant. Owners Ron and Chris also own Mehran Indian and Pakistani Restaurant in Pittsburg where they have successfully operated for the past eleven years. Their newest venture is modeled similarly to Mehran, boasting 28 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MARCH 2017 By Vickie Lewis the same menu items and recipes, catering services, excellent customer service and overall commitment to quality. Ron and Chris were both born and raised In Pakistan and came to the United States in 1990 and 1998 respectively. They became acquainted through familial ties (their wives are cousins!) and have known each other for just under twenty years. Both men previously worked in very important and interesting jobs in diverse professions within “corporate America.” When they decided to pursue opening their own business, they were fortunate to have the support and direction of a close family friend who has owned and operated Mehran Indian and Pakistani Restaurant and Catering in Fremont for the past forty years. Although neither had previous restaurant or culinary experience, their business acumen combined with the training, guidance, and backing from their mentor led to the opening of their Mehran franchise in Pittsburg. And the
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