Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival Weekend? Add Zaika to Your Food List.
September 25–27, 2026We're not at the festival this year — but we're under a mile from the Commons.
Make Zaika part of your Ithaca weekend. Enjoy freshly made biryani, tandoori chicken, and hand-brewed chai, prepared in small batches and ready whenever you need a break from the festival crowds.
Under a mile from the Ithaca Commons.
Not at the festival this year. Just nearby.
We started Zaika after this year's festival vendor spaces were already booked, so you won't find a Zaika stand inside the festival grounds — yet.
But we're only a short trip away. If you're spending the day at the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, stop by Zaika before or after the festivities for a fresh, satisfying meal — same small-batch cooking you'll find on our homepage.
What to Order
The same menu, made fresh in small batches — 100% Halal, sourced from a certified halal butcher.
Chicken Biryani
$12Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, fresh herbs, and traditional Pakistani spices. Served with raita and chutney.
Tandoori Chicken
$4 / pieceJuicy chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, and authentic spices, then roasted to perfection.
Chai
$2Traditional South Asian milk tea brewed with aromatic cardamom and fennel.
Mango Lassi
$5A chilled, creamy blend of sweet mango and yogurt — smooth, refreshing, and perfect alongside spicy biryani.
Pay by Zelle, cash, or card
Make Zaika Part of Your Festival Day
Before the Festival
Grab a meal before heading into the crowds.
After the Festival
Come unwind with biryani, tandoori chicken, and chai.
Taking a Break
Need something satisfying between activities? We're just a short trip away.
Why Zaika?
- Freshly prepared in small batches
- 100% Halal, certified halal butcher
- Authentic Pakistani & Indian flavors
- Biryani made fresh, every batch
- Hand-brewed chai
- A local Ithaca-area business
Come try our biryani — a different kind of Ithaca food stop.
Minutes from the Ithaca Commons
Wherever we are this weekend — Ithaca Farmers Market or The Smorg — we're under a mile from the Commons.
Ithaca Farmers Market
Don't forget to visit us next Saturday!
Ithaca Farmers Market
Don't forget to visit us next Sunday!
Coming to Ithaca for a Festival?
Whether you're here for the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, the Ithaca Festival, or just spending the weekend exploring downtown, Zaika is an easy local food stop when you're ready for something fresh and flavorful.
See official Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival details →
Questions about your order or catering? Contact us.
Your Festival Day. Our Biryani.
You're already in Ithaca. Come hungry.