Love Chicken Over Rice? There’s Another World of Flavor Waiting for You.
You know that feeling when you find a really good chicken and rice meal?
Now imagine fragrant basmati rice, tender chicken, warm spices, and flavors that come together in every bite.
Meet Biryani.
A little different from your usual order. Maybe your next favorite.
So, What Is Biryani?
Biryani isn’t simply rice with chicken mixed in.
It’s fragrant basmati rice, carefully prepared chicken, fresh herbs, and layers of spices, all cooked together.
The aroma comes first. Then the flavor. And somehow, every spoonful feels a little different.
It’s a beloved dish with a long culinary history, enjoyed in homes and restaurants across South Asia. At Zaika, we bring our own love for this dish to the Ithaca community.
Different Traditions. Same Love for a Great Chicken Meal.
Chicken Over Rice
A familiar favorite. Chicken, rice, and your favorite sauces.
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice, tender chicken, traditional spices, and a completely different flavor experience.
Not here to replace your favorite. Just here to introduce you to another one.
Some Things Are Better Experienced Than Explained.
And If You’re a Grilled Chicken Person… Meet Tandoori.
You love grilled chicken. The charred edges. The smoky aroma. The satisfaction of a really good piece of chicken.
Tandoori brings a different kind of flavor to that experience — chicken marinated with traditional spices and prepared for a delicious grilled finish.
If grilled chicken is already your thing, this might be worth trying.
A Little Something We’re Excited to Share With Ithaca
Zaika started with a simple idea: share food we love with the community around us.
We believe good food doesn’t need a long explanation. It just needs to be prepared with care and enjoyed with people.
We’re building Zaika one meal, one market day, and one customer at a time. Whether you’ve enjoyed biryani for years or are thinking about trying it for the first time, we’d love to have you experience it.
Welcome to Zaika.
Help Us Bring More of What You Love to Ithaca.
We’re growing Zaika with the Ithaca community. Tell us what sounds good to you, and we’ll keep you updated about upcoming Biryani and Tandoori Chicken specials, market dates, and pre-orders.
Curious Enough to Take the First Bite?
Your next favorite meal might be closer than you think. Discover what Zaika is preparing in Ithaca.