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    Biryani And Beyond

    3.9 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    The photo itself tells everything I believe. Do not recommend to anyone

    I ordered haka noodles and the taste was super bad it tasted stale and the carrots in it felt like it was the peels which you throw it away before eating. Very disappointing and I have to throw away all that I paid for . I talked to the owner he said he can replace it with something else but honestly the food smells bad I don't even want the replacement for it . Pls do not go if you want to get sick . And who puts cilantro and curry leaves in haka noodles really. Very badly made the whole food looks as if made of leftover peels from all the veggies.

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    Katie A.

    Biryani and Beyond is 10/10 and you should definitely stop in. We went in the evening during the week, and it was practically empty, which I found surprising because the food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. The staff was so helpful in explaining menu items thoroughly, answering any questions we had. It was maybe 10 minutes from order to table, we had delectable Marsala chai while we waited, and the atmosphere was welcoming and warm.

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    Mikayla M.

    Great quality food and great service. The biryani got too spicy for me even at mild so they don't mess around here. The dosas, samosas, mango chicken curry, and masala fries were all great. Lots of seating inside so it's a great spot to stop in and eat at if you are walking around the area.

    Adrian R.

    The food was great the service was phenomenal! If you're in down town San Jose I recommend this spot! Had the chicken tika masala and the gobi machurion! Also try the lassi

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    9 months ago

    Loved their Mughalai Biryani tasted fresh and yumm . The best compared to all the spots in bayarea

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    10 months ago

    Menu has changed. No dosas, wraps, idlis or vadas. Same range of biryanis and curries. Same ambiance.

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    10 months ago

    Best Indian Cuisine in San Jose. The Mango Yogurt drink Hit!!!!! Great service also. Atmosphere is calming and relax .

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    Amazing food. Amazing people. When food is great I feel ambiance could be compromised. Loved the veggie biryani n Panner chilli

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    1 year ago

    Had the veg combo Option 15.30 with tax, a full belly, and excellent food! Have eaten here twice already. Will be eating again.

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    This place has good Biryani rice and the samosas come out crunchy and hot from the fryer.

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    Jubba - Sambusa ($3)

    Jubba

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    5.7 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    I got the chicken wrap and honestly it was really good ! It had great flavor and was very filling!…read moreA+ ! But unfortunately it took really long for just one wrap and the customer service wasn't the best. The younger lady there was very friendly and had a great attitude and spirit. On the other hand when we would ask questions to the older lady we were met with what seemed to be an attitude. This was our first time here and maybe it wasn't her best day so I understand but it was unfortunate that this was our first impression. Other than the place was very lively and in good spirits!

    wow words do not do…read morejustice to this meal. some of the tastiest food in the south bay is in an incredibly unassuming restaurant next to the VTA station. Jubba is serving up some of the best food i've ever had. As a newbie to somali food, I am now hooked. we came in on a friday around 6:15 and there was a steady group of people enjoying their food. we ordered at the counter and took a seat outside to enjoy the weather 1 Sambusa 1 chicken wrap 1 beef plate the sambusa arrived first and initially I thought Samosa in my head. But the sambusa has a better structure, holding its shape after multiple bites. the Dough is softer but still crispy. it came with beef , chilies and other vegetables. so so good. the perfect appetizer for us. it came with a spicy green sauce that seemed to be the common sauce for every dish then the stars of the show. The sizzling hot beef plate served with veggies, rice and a salad was unbelievable. add on a lemon and some more greens sauce and you're in for a treat. the rice alone was so flavorful and it tasted like there was meat drippings on top. the beef was so tender and fell apart in 1 bite. I was blown away with the dish the chicken wrap... man. I'm not sure what kind of bread, pita was used but it was fantastic. a huge wrap with lettuce, onion chicken, sauce and other veggies. It was so messy and hard to eat with your hands so we resorted to eating with a fork and knife. Unreal. Unreal. massive portions again which are a theme here. But holy smokes this was so good. The chicken has a nice char, but is also juicy and saucy. the spongy pita neutralizes the bombardment of flavor from the meat, and the veggies compliment everything with some crunch and texture. Service was great and very helpful. They were extremely friendly and a delight to talk with. We will be back 5/5

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    Sports Plate with goat and beef

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    Manakish Oven & Grill - Bowls with rice, fresh greens or half & half

    Manakish Oven & Grill

    4.4(195 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
    $$
    Halal
    Family-owned & operated

    Wraps were warm and delicious. We tried the chicken shawarma, Tri-tip and fries and they were all…read moreyummy. The veggies on these just give them a tasty tangy touch that's just

    I probably drove by Manakish over 50 times but like others say, the parkings kind of weird and it's…read morea bit hard to get to at the outer corner of an intersection. So, I've unfortunately been passing it over. I finally decided to try it out and I was in for a treat. I got the chicken kebab plate as the sandwich board right out side the door suggested, along with a side of fries to go. The fries were crispy with a ting of spice and delicious. But the star of the show was the kebab for sure. Meaty, plump, flavorful, definitely one of the outstanding chicken kebabs in town. Lot of places give you a dry, flaky kebabs but here, it's been cooked to the perfect amount of juiciness. The rice was also butterly and flavorful. Good pita, hummus and the vegetables too. It might feel a little pricey (but everything else is too nowadays), but they give you a nice filling portion. The staffs are very nice and attentive. Clean, fun, colorful interior. I'd love to dine in next time. I'm definitely coming back for more, I want to try the loaded fries wraps, and the kanafeh next time around. The location's and the parking access is not the best, so I really hope Manakish gets all the attraction and attentions it deserves!

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    Burma Choice - Jackfruit Bananas ($12)

    Burma Choice

    4.3(642 reviews)
    6.3 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    A fantastic Burmese spot in the South Bay! Lots of seating…read moreinside, some seating outside. Place is spotless inside very welcoming. The service is fast and helpful, if you have questions, dietary restrictions or whatever, just ask. The food here is exquisite, the tea leaf salad is the best in the bay!

    Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026 Meal: Dinner Delivery…read moreTime Ordered: around 6pm Arrived: about 40 mins later Ordered Thru: Uber Eats Uber One Neighborhood Delivered to: Evergreen *Tea Leaf Salad ($21.99) *Tax ($2.07) *Delivery Fee ($0.49) *Service Fee ($5.72) *Tip ($6.05) *Delivery Discount (-$0.49) *Membership Benefit (-$0.20) *Promotion (-$15) *Uber One Credits (-$1.75) I was craving a tea leaf salad. After looking around I found Burma Choice. Luckily I had some kind of promo thru UE, so getting the salad delivered costs less than the salad itself. Score for my lazy a$$! I love a good tea leaf salad, but I do not like peanuts. I wish this establishment let you make notes or had an option for no peanuts. I ended up having to pick them all out which wasn't a big deal. But it was slightly annoying. Otherwise I enjoyed the flavors of the fermented tea leaf. I want more jalapenos and lemon for contrast. Luckily I had those items at home to add. Good option for a tea leaf salad. Just wish they would let you get it without peanuts thru Uber Eats. REVIEW #4035

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    Burma Choice - Jackfruit Bananas ($12)

    Jackfruit Bananas ($12)

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    Iraklis - Fri/Sat Special - Mansaf: Lamb Shank w/ yellow rice, fermented yogurt, pickles ($23.99) - BOMB!

    Iraklis

    4.7(563 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Can't believe I haven't written a review for Iraklis yet! I've tried quite a number of things on…read morethe menu, and have thourugly liked just about everything! My favorites include the shawarma lamb wrap damascus style, falafel tacos, the original chicken shawarma wrap, and of course the pickles and toum. I also really enjoyed the Fatteh. You can't really go wrong with anything here, it's just about what your personal favorites are. The owners are so kind and friendly, always chatting with everyone in the restaurant, they create a very warm and welcoming environment, and you can tell they really care about what they do.

    We got two different vegetarian wraps to go: the Lebanese fries wrap and the falafel wrap. To our…read moresurprise, the fries wrap was the better of the two, as the garlic aioli and whatever other flavors were added made it tasty. It definitely could have used the coleslaw and pickles promised by the menu but they weren't in evidence. That was the problem with the falafel wrap, too: the menu promised hummus, cabbage & tomatoes salad, and pickled turnips, but those ingredients weren't anywhere to be seen. There was some lettuce instead, but lettuce is a poor substitute as it just becomes immediately soggy and adds no flavor. If you've ever had falafel in Israel, you will be disappointed by the falafel here, unfortunately. (Israeli falafel shops each make at least a dozen toppings from family recipes, so you put as many veggies and sauces in as you can to create a flavor party in your mouth.)

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    Iraklis - Mango Lassi ($3)

    Mango Lassi ($3)

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    Shawarmaji - Chicken Shawarma family meal

    Shawarmaji

    4.3(391 reviews)
    2.6 miNorth San Jose
    $$
    Halal
    Vegan friendly

    OOF, SO GOOD - Shoutout to the gal at my optometry place with all that great food recs - I normally…read moredon't get loaded fries or fries in general. TBH was reminded of my partner - got the Chicken Shawarama Fries. I asked the counter staff if they recommended the chicken or beef, they said chicken. Obviously everyone has a different palatte. Got that along with the spiced hibiscus and the iced jordanian street coffee; drinks were good. The fries were amazing - the toum on this is *chef's kiss. I got a full size as I opted this for an entree but honestly should of gotten the mini as I don't eat that many fries.. The gal at my optometry reccomended this place for those who like shawarmas.

    I had a very unpleasant and unsanitary experience here which I want to share below…read more I ordered online and showed up to the store, asked for the food from them, and waited for my food for a while. When it was taking longer than expected, I walked back up to them and asked what the status of the order was and they told me that they accidentally gave away my order to a doordasher and that they called him and told him to bring it back so they could give it to me. I'm very disappointed in this practice for a few reasons - at no point did they let me know this transparently, and if I hadn't asked about it, I assume they would have just given me an order that some stranger already drove off with, which is unsanitary, not to mention that my food would be cold. It's also unreasonable to expect that a customer would accept food that someone else drove off with. On top of this, the food took way too long for obvious reasons. Instead of suggesting an appropriate alternative like them remaking the meal they expected me to take the food that passed through someone else's hands. I told them I need a refund because that's a disgusting suggestion. The food here is quite good so I'm very disappointed and reluctant to give this place a bad review, but it's inexcusable to do this in my opinion and doesn't speak well as to the other hygiene practices of this business.

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    Shawarmaji - Chef Mohammad "The Shawarmaji" Abutaha

    Chef Mohammad "The Shawarmaji" Abutaha

    Shawarmaji - Our Santa Clara restaurant storefront on a crisp fall day

    Our Santa Clara restaurant storefront on a crisp fall day

    Shawarmaji - Rose Tamarind - one of our house made drinks

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    Rose Tamarind - one of our house made drinks

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