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Zaikaa - Indian and Arabic

C/21 Kingston Rd, Underwood QLD 4119, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Zaikaa - Indian and Arabic

C/21 Kingston Rd, Underwood QLD 4119, Australia

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+61 447 867 865
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Zaikaa - Indian and Arabic

Zaikaa pairs Hyderabadi staples with Arabian mandi platters, offering rich goat haleem and fragrant spiced rice under one roof. Guests frequently highlight the complimentary paper cup of lamb yakhni offered upon arrival—a comforting broth to sip while browsing the menu. Tables quickly fill with slow-cooked lamb shank mandi and spiced biryani accompanied by tart mirchi ka salan.

  • Complimentary Lamb Yakhni: Guests are welcomed with a complimentary cup of spiced lamb broth before their meal.
  • Hyderabadi & Arabian Specialties: Slow-cooked goat haleem and spiced chicken biryani share billing with tender lamb shank mandi platters.
  • Family-Friendly Dining: Spacious platters, flexible portion sizes, and unhurried hospitality comfortably accommodate family groups.
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Why Diners Choose Zaikaa

Discover why diners choose Zaikaa for authentic Hyderabadi specialties, Arabic mandi, and genuine hospitality in Underwood.

  • Authentic Hyderabadi Classics & Arabic Mandi

    Zaikaa pairs Hyderabadi staples like slow-simmered Haleem and aromatic Dum Biryani with tender chicken and lamb shank Arabic Mandi on one unified menu.

    The Lamb Shank Mandi was incredibly tender and flavorful, the Chicken Biryani was perfectly spiced and aromatic, and Haleem was rich and satisfying.

    Sana Mehboob

  • Generous Portions and Accessible Value

    Guests are treated to generous portions of slow-cooked specialties at accessible prices, including multi-person family packs.

    everything was exceptional, the portion sizes were very generous and the cost was great value for money.

    Sam Gaffaa

  • Complimentary Lamb Soup Welcome

    A signature touch at Zaikaa is welcoming diners with a complimentary cup of house-made lamb yakhni broth to begin their meal.

    tasty complementary lamb soup

    Revathi Tadela

  • Heartfelt, Attentive Owner Hospitality

    Patrons experience genuine care through thoughtful service gestures, including unprompted child-friendly snacks and customized beverages.

    The owner and cook was the most welcoming person, so friendly and generous in spirit.

    M. U.

  • Welcoming Setting for Family Gatherings

    The dining room offers a relaxed, accommodating setting where families and groups can share platters with customized mild spice options.

    food always excellent and consistent, affordable, very friendly and polite customer service, family friendly restaurant.

    Tami Utari

  • Dedicated Halal Dining & Ramadan Hospitality

    Zaikaa meets certified halal dining requirements for travelers and locals alike, complete with thoughtful touches like complimentary dates during Ramadan iftaar.

    They gave us free dates because it's for our iftaar. Highly recommended.

    Vincent Legaspi

Authentic Hyderabadi and Arabic specialties slow-cooked to perfection

  • Chicken Mandi

    The chicken mandi was tender, perfectly spiced, and served with fragrant, flavorful rice.

    Ajita Shrestha

  • Goat Haleem

    The goat haleem was rich, slow-cooked, and full of deep, comforting flavors.

    Ajita Shrestha

  • Chicken Biryani

    We had a chicken biryani and chicken Mandi - 2 very different flavours but both cooked to perfection.

    Verity Paterson

  • Lamb Shank Mandi

    The Lamb Shank Mandi was incredibly tender and flavorful

    Sana Mehboob

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and attentive hospitality that make every meal memorable

  • Complimentary Welcoming Lamb Soup

    Guests dining in or waiting for takeaway are greeted with a complimentary cup of house lamb soup (yakhni) to warm up before their main meal.

  • Attentive Accommodations for Little Ones

    Staff and the owner provide thoughtful unprompted snacks for babies and toddlers, including bowls of rice or freshly sliced cucumber and carrots.

  • Complimentary Dates for Iftaar

    During Ramadan, the team thoughtfully serves complimentary dates to fasting guests breaking their fast for Iftaar.

  • Custom Fresh Lassi on Request

    The owner readily accommodates specific beverage preferences on demand, custom blending fresh sweet plain lassi from scratch upon request.

Before you head over

Practical advice on shared portions, welcoming starters, and dining with family at Zaikaa.

  • Expect Complimentary Welcoming Soup

    Guests dining in or ordering takeaway are welcomed with a complimentary cup of lamb soup (yakhni) to enjoy while waiting for mains.

  • Consider Shared Platters for Groups

    Those dining in groups can order the shared mandi packages, such as the whole chicken and lamb shanks platter, designed to comfortably feed four people.

  • Family-Friendly Dining Accommodations

    The kitchen accommodates young children with high chairs, mild seasoning adjustments, and thoughtful kid-friendly snacks brought unprompted.

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