Hinzi’s is set to make its Montgomery County debut today, with a soft opening scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at its new Germantown location at 13015 Wisteria Drive, in the former Mangino’s space.
The restaurant announced it will welcome customers from 11am to 9pm, offering a first look at its menu of bold fusion bowls and popular items from its Frederick location.
Founded by Hina “Hinzi” Awan, the concept launched in 2024 in Frederick and blends Pakistani-inspired flavors with Mediterranean influences. Awan’s culinary journey began years earlier while experimenting with recipes in her Gaithersburg middle school kitchen, ultimately shaping the vision for a fast-casual concept focused on fresh, flavorful, and approachable dishes.
The menu centers on customizable rice bowls and kati rolls, with options such as butter chicken, gyro, paneer tikka, falafel, and chickpea masala. Handheld offerings include chicken kati rolls, crispy chicken rolls, and paneer tikka rolls, while sides like samosa chaat, mirchi masala fries, and hummus with pita round out the savory lineup. Drinks include masala chai and mango lassi, with desserts such as rice pudding and baklava also available.
The Germantown opening marks Hinzi’s first expansion into Montgomery County, bringing its growing fanbase a new local spot to experience the brand’s fusion of flavors.
