We have been coming to Isfahan kabob for years. The owners are really good folks and the food has never lost its quality over the years and the prices are reasonable too. The couple who run it now are very friendly as well. I really like the koobideh which is the signature of Persian Kabobs and they do a really good job making it. Rice is also cooked just right. Not too hard or too mushy. I recommend Isfahan kabob if you are in Cambrian or South San Jose and are craving Persian Kabobs. read more

Ordered a kubideh wrap and a side of cucumber yogurt. The wrap was huge and they use flatbread instead of pita, which I liked. Overall it was good, but I wish it had more meat and less lettuce. The meat could have used a little more seasoning, too, as it was a bit bland. I tried the pinkish sauce (tahini or hummus?) that came on the side, but it was very spicy and I couldn't eat it. The side of cucumber yogurt was perfect. It came with flatbread for dipping, but I dipped my wrap in it instead and saved the flatbread for later. Adding more drink options to the menu, like juice and lemonade, would be nice. Isfahan has reasonable prices, especially for the amount of food they give you. read more

Isfahan Kabob - Kubideh wrap - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm not a kabob expert, but it was yummy!! I had a Shish Kabob Combo meal. The kubideh kabob was juicy and tender, same as the chicken and beef on the other kabob. Veggies were fresh. I loved the grilled tomato. Rice so fluffy! Large dish so if you don't have a large appetite, there's plenty to share. Hubby ordered a filet and kubideh combo. He expected cubed pieces of steak but it was a thinner cut. He still liked it and ate everything on his plate! It's a small neighborhood restaurant with a handful of small booths. Limited parking in front and rear. There was a steady stream of take out biz on a Saturday night. Service was straight forward and friendly. read more

Isfahan Kabob - Shish Kabob Combo - yummm! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this casual restaurant for kebabs. It's easy to order exactly what I want and they will customize the dish if I'm not feeling like eating a lot of rice. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Isfahan to cater a Galentine's party at our home, and the experience was outstanding. For our party of ten, the food exceeded expectations--not only was it delicious, but the portions were generous, ensuring everyone was well-fed and happy. The staff was incredibly helpful in planning the menu, offering great recommendations that made the selection process seamless. I brought my own platters to the restaurant, and they beautifully arranged the food, making for a stunning presentation. Thanks to Isfahan, hosting was effortless, and we looked great serving such an incredible spread. I highly recommend the beef kabobs with rice (kubideh, the cucumber yogurt (mastokhiar) with bread, and hummus. The kabobs come with a very flavorful rice which was surprisingly good. read more

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One of the best persian spots And super affordable Above and beyond service Amazing food Cool indoor ambiance read more

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One of our favorite spots around when craving something for lunch that's fast, flavorful, simple, and satisfying (and occasionally spicy). I almost always go with the kubideh, a delicious ground beef kabob that shines when paired with rice and grilled tomato on the plate version, and hits just as well in the wrap version alongside crunchy veggies and an addictively spicy orange sauce. The juicy grilled chicken breast is another good choice. We ordered our favorite dishes (those mentioned already, plus hummus and lavash) as catering from here for a birthday party last year, and our guests loved the food just as much as we do. The staff were easy to work with and went the extra mile to accommodate to our party's timing. Definitely worth checking out in the neighborhood. read more

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the sign on Union where it meets Foxworthy. I've been ordering from here for years for delivery and for the first time actually went myself for a to go order. Try the kubideh kabob wraps. Divine!! read more

Isfahan Kabob - Outside with a number of parking spots in front. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Once again excellent food. Nice folks. I even got lunch for tomorrow. I love coming here when I am in San Jose read more

Isfahan Kabob - Soltany - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

My family and I were craving lamb, so we wanted to give this place a chance. We were quite disappointed when we got to the counter and they told us there was no lamb. I asked why, and they just replied, "Because we don't." Why dedicate half your menu to lamb and not have any available? We decided to still give this place a chance. Well the chicken was dry, the ground beef kabob was greasy, but the rice was ok. Rest room was DISGUSTING! We can see why this place was empty on the MLK Holiday. You've been warned! read more

Excellent kabobs, our first time here, I had a Soltani and my husband had the shish kebab and both were delicious. Store is small but very clean. We will probably buy Kabobs from here for our next party. read more

We dined in although I get the impression this is mostly a "to go" restaurant. Service was fast, polite, and no nonsense. The kubideh kabob was super tasty and fresh. The chicken kabob was a little dry for my taste but my family loved it. Portions were reasonable as was the pricing. I would go here again but probably get the food to go. Dining in has a "hole in the wall" feel to it. So if that's what you're looking for then this is your place! read more

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This place is the best for Persian kabobs! I've been coming here for quite sometime now and I love how juicy and tender the meat is! The prices are good for what it is compared to other comparable places! The service is always great and the people here are friendly! The ambience's okay and I would mainly go for the food! read more

Great food. Love the ground beef and lamb kabobs, saffron rice, grilled tomatoes, eggplant, sabzi green stew, it's all good here!

I was extremely satisfied with the service provided at Isfahan. I ordered a catering meal and they had everything ready for me when I got there. The nice man working there also helped bring everything to my car. The food was 10/10 and prices were great. I highly recommend catering from here. Catering from Isfahan really made my party much easier and I got to spend more time with my family, instead of stressing about the food. I'll definitely order again. read more

Isfahan Kabob - Catering food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a chance to try this place when in the area and glad I did! This is a small shop that sells yummy kabobs - thankfully I was able to place an order from before and go in for a quick pick up. I ended up getting the combo kabob with chicken breast and a koobideh type with rice and tomato. Food was yummy but I felt the chicken kabob was a little bit dry, the koobideh was juicy and well seasoned. Overall hearty food, and for the price they give lots of food! read more

Isfahan Kabob - a plate of food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

A nice spot to grab some persian food and relax. I came here on a Monday night looking for Iranian Beryan, and I was not disappointed. Upon entering, I see Khabib Nurmagomedov and his entire crew sitting there. I was definitely starstruck, but I didn't go over to bother him, just yet! The lady at the counter was very sweet, and we ordered a combo kabob plate and Iranian Beryan. Everything was delicious, and very fresh. They had bottled doogh, and all the typical sodas you would expect. You can see them cooking everything as you wait. It's a very small cozy place, somewhat of a hole in the wall. When I saw Khabib leaving, I asked for a photo. He didn't seem to be too interested, but he told me to hurry up and took the photo anyway! I've only met 2 fighters in my life, One of them was Muhammad Ali in Iran in 1994 when I was just a little boy, and the 2nd is Khabib 30 years later at Isfahan restaurant. Muhammad Ali was a lot nicer! My suggestion is go to Isfahan for their food and service, but if you see Khabib there, leave him alone, he doesn't really like the attention that comes with greatness. read more

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Delicious kebabs and generous portions. Prices on the high side these days but quality is high and is worthy of the price. A great neighborhood gem - would definitely eat here again if I was in the area. read more

I like the fresh lamb kebabs, and the rice was tasty. They forgot my baklava. The price was a just little high, but I know running a retail store is expensive . I'd just probably go to DishDash for a little better meal, or the Kebab shop. read more

We have been getting take home food from them fir st least the last 10 years when the original owner was managing the store. Then his son took over and I think it has a new owner but they don't want the admit it. Food quality remained almost the same but new owners need to take some lessons in customer care. Basic customer courtesy and complains. read more

I ordered their beef and chicken koobideh with a side of Persian salad and veggies for takeout dinner on DoorDash. I called them twice to confirm my order details since I ordered off DoorDash and they assured me they had my order right only to come home to the salad entirely missing and the white sauce I requested and they promised would be provided complimentary, also missing. So frustrating to be so hungry after a long day to find half of my order missing when I paid for it in advance smh. Also, the quality of the koobideh tasted old and not freshly cooked. Waste of money and dinner since I didn't even get filled from the small quantity. read more

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I got lunch from here last week through Uber Eats. The food was ok, I don't think it travels well the way they had packed it. The hummus came on a paper plate that had plastic wrap on it which was a little sketchy. It was a little dry. The kebobs and rice were room temperature when it was delivered and just OK. I have a feeling the food would be a lot better if eaten there or packed better. read more

Isfahan Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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No hype. No social media page. I drove right past the micro-plaza because the signage outside read: "Kabob & Beryani". Their outdoor seating? Three tables on the curb of the driveway leading to the back lot. Hey, whatever works...I'm down! Isfahan Kabob is a hole-in-the-wall, Iranian restaurant that didn't even come up on my yelp searches for koobideh. Thanks to Amy D. for this find! Eating out is getting more and more expensive which is understandable BUT not at Isfahan Kabob. They have NOT raised [most of] their menu prices in over 4 years...long before the pandemic. While other sit-down restaurants in the South Bay charge $16-$20 for a Koobideh Plate, it's ONLY $13 at Isfahan Kabob! Isfahan Kabob is open for takeout, delivery (3rd party apps), indoor dining, and outdoor dining. With restrictions lifted, finding restaurants that have kept their outdoor seating is becoming more challenging. I called Isfahan Kabob when I was in the area and they confirmed that they had three tables outside so I headed there. So yea, the tables are on the curb of a driveway but it's shaded so that's all I care about. Staff wears mask and gloves, and there's hand sanitizer on each table. M E N U Apps, salad, wraps, kabobs (by the skewer), and kabob entrees. Specials: * Wednesday/Thursday: Ghormehsabiz (beef stew) * Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Baghalipolo w/ lamb shank * Saturday/Sunday: Gheyme (beef & split pea stew) Catering trays available. F O O D * Complimentary lavash w/ butter Standard, thin lavash that I used for making mini wraps. * Mast-o-masir: Yogurt w/ shallots ($4) Cool, creamy, and tangy with a mild sweetness from the shallots. A must for me to slather on the kebobs. * #5 Double Koobideh: Ground Beef Kabob ($13) The koobideh was decent; tender and beefy with some nice char (as reference, my fav are from Caspian in Mountain View and Al Forat in Sunnyvale). It's more seasoned than other koobideh I've had. The white basmati rice was properly cooked and fluffy, garnished with saffron rice. Could be more flavorful but I slathered the mast-o-masir on everything. The grilled tomato added freshness to the dish. Totally forgot to ask if they had tahdig. * #9 Soltani Combo: Filet Mignon and Koobideh ($26) Not my order but I did taste some of the Filet Mignon which was soft and tender. Def use some sumac for seasoning. S E R V I C E Friendly and fast! When eating Middle Eastern food, I'm used to waiting at least 20 minutes since kabobs are cooked-to-order but our arrived in about 10 minutes. A M B I A N C E Divey, hole-in-the-wall. P A R K I N G Four spots in the shared micro-plaza (tat and piercing shop). Back lot seems to be for staff parking. Overall, great value Iranian eats. If you're in the Man Jose area, give this humble, mom and pop restaurant a try! read more

Isfahan Kabob - #5 Double Koobideh ($13), #9 Soltani Combo w/ filet mignon, koobideh ($26), Mast-o-moosir: Yogurt w/ shallots ($4). Three outdoor tables. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this placed yet! We love the kubideh and the chicken breast here. After countless deliveries, I have finally eaten inside. It's a very no-frills, hole-in-the-wall place complete with a difficult parking lot, haha. IMO the kabobs were even better in the restaurant compared to delivery. Plus there's a shaker of sumac on the table, which if you don't know is absolutely wonderful seasoning for kabobs... (I also recommend a little salt, though perhaps I'm a salt freak.) read more

Isfahan Kabob - Chicken Combo: 1 chicken breast and 1 kubideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Lamb shank Friday arrived. I bought this for take out. The shank was cooked to perfection, but lacked FLAVOR and had no noticeable seasoning. I found the kubadeh to suffer the same fate. read more

This place has been around a long time and they are consistently good. The portion sizes of chicken and veggies seemed on the small side but they provided a lot of rice. Kubideh is delicious, I always wish I had ordered more of that and the tomatoes. Be careful if you order through Grubhub from Yelp because the restaurant didn't get my order and it meant a 25 minute wait. I suggest just calling directly. read more

The food tastes different than what we had before, chicken kabobs was dry and not as flavorful, the rice just didn't toast good either, did the cook change? Or owner changed? read more

Isfahan Kabob, persian cuisine was my choice for dinner to celebrate a birthday! It hit the mark. My family enjoyed the food! I wasn't sure that it would have been to their liking and because they are picky for food, so I knew that this will be a nice place to treat because the simple entrees ordered. We ordered via uber eats and the food arrived on time and fresh and warm ready to eat too! Nice. ===We ordered the following:=== Hummus Lavash. 4/5 Could have used more lavash. Chicken kubideh wrap 5/5 I am guessing for a guest. Chicken combo good 5/4 a little dry on the meat for beef and bird. Chicken kabob 5/4 good lots of meat a little dry. SIngle kubideh beef 5/4 good a little dry too. All and all we were happy with the food all fresh good rice too and an entree and leftovers from our celebration! Great. Definitely recommend this Persian cuisine when in the bay area. Thank you! _ Ahh the food is so nice! read more

Isfahan Kabob - Isfahan b day dinner: appetizer, kodideh, chicken, beef, a chicken wrap. Yum! Thank you! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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The Food While searching for what to eat, my friend and I decided we wanted the Mediterranean. We discovered Isfahan Kabob & Beryani. Based on the review and picture it seems pretty good, so we decided to give it a try. We ended up deciding to order the same thing, Lamb Kabob Combo, with 1 Fillet & 1 Kubideh and Persian Tea. So here are some notes: - The Persian Tea was good - The Kubideh of the combo was good - But the Lamb itself was very tough and no lamb taste - The quality of the meat wasn't that good - The flavor was also a bit lacking, for the meat and rice The Miscellaneous The restaurant is along a main road. It does have parking in front, but other shops also share the spaces. The inside is small with a few tables and an open kitchen. Their menu has a variety of items, from appetizers to wraps to kabobs to entrees and more. But one thing to note is that they did not update their menu prices. They'll charge you more without informing you. Their prices listed above the kitchen are different also, which make it confusing. They don't have the quality as some other places, and they are more expensive. I would recommend checking out other Mediterranean places instead. read more

Isfahan Kabob - Lamb Kabob Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love their chicken, lamb and veggie kabobs. Fresh and flavorful. It's a small shop, you can see your food being cooked and I like that fact.

Was looking for something little different and thought of the kabob place on Union. Plus points; close to home. fast service and Double Kubideh Kabos were good. Minus points: parking is little wonky and Beryani made my stomach hurt. Truth be told, I had no idea what Beryani dish was going to be like. I strictly went with the picture of their menu. I was told it was ground beef but it had a consistency of a pureed meat. And I could not digest it or something. read more

Every dish was full of flavor, perfectly seasoned and cooked and well proportioned. The meats were made to order and so the chicken took a little bit longer to serve, but it was worth the wait. I expected the chicken breast to be a little dry, but I was wrong! It was perfect. Service was good. Would recommend. read more

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Delicious food!!! I love the salmon kabob, but all their food is great. Nice and friendly service too.

I love your Beef Kabobs they are so good I love it and good service everyday I walk in you guys are so Kind when I say hi

I have always found their koobideh chicken to be somewhat juicy and flavorful enough to order. However last time we ordered the trays and the koobideh as well as the falafel were very dry and flavorless. It looks like they came straight from Freezer and someone just heated them up. The rice and the vegetables were okay but their main dish was lacking flavor. Not ordering again from here unless they improve their quality. read more

Solid kabob spot in San Jose with super reasonable prices, and large portions! I placed my order around 12:30pm on a Sunday, and it was only about a 15 minute wait. Their menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=llCq2q3fXHm4XjnKW96nAw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg) has a good amount of different options to choose from (wraps, specials, skewers, main dishes, desserts). I always go for the kubideh when at a new Persian restaurant, and ended up trying: -Double Kubideh Kabob (Served w/Rice, Roasted Tomato, $13, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9JDN9fcpAPVGJ8AUtgopfg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): This was a HUGE portion for $13!! Their kubideh was solid, but it and the rice could've been more flavorful. However, you really can't beat this deal for kubideh- recommended! -Lavash Bread w/Feta Cheese, Herbs, Walnuts ($5, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C7siz2x_mxIfCfCczp3nxg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I really liked their thin and slightly chewy lavash. However, the walnuts were not toasted and very soft and bland whereas the feta was firm and a little too salty. I did really like the herbs though, and get this again for the herbs and lavash. -Mastomoosir ($4, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=q2QdlezBtgQ3_YFeyJwGXw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid mastomoosir, and thick and smooth. It was great with the lavash and kubideh. -Complimentary Spicy Sauce: Delicious- make sure you request this! This had a nice kick to it and complimented the kabob really well. I would come back here for the prices and portion sizes, and order their kubideh again and also try their other skewers. Parking will be the most difficult part about coming here since they are located in a tiny tiny strip mall and there are only a few spots available in front (and these spots are shared with the other businesses in this strip mall). I didn't see any street parking available when I went. read more

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I have a Persian friend who recommended this spot to me and said this was the most authentic that she'd tried in the Bay Area. I have to agree with her as this place lived up to my expectations. I came in around lunch time (past 1PM) to a few patrons inside the restaurant. The restaurant may be a little hard to find and a tad too small. The parking itself isn't the best since it is situated in a small area next to a tattoo shop and also a gas station. You may have to take a small walk and park somewhere else in order to get to the restaurant if it is a busy day. Regarding the food and the service, it was amazing. I ordered the combo plate with chicken ad kubideh. The workers are friendly and helpful. Food takes around 7-10 minutes since they constantly have skewers cooking on the grill. The portion sizes for the meal is actually insane. It kept me full for dinner and I don't think i even ate a meal for dinner, maybe something small. I eat a lot for a small guy and this kept me full for a while. The chicken was extremely tender and not dry at all. The kubideh was well seasoned, buttery, and juicy. Rice is rice, you can't F it up. Also like the roasted tomato on the side. They also have the black/brown seasoning on the tables that I have no clue what it is, but it helps round out the meal. No wonder persian/iranian people are buff. If they eating this type of food everyday, they be making hella gains in the gym. If I'm every craving this type of food again, I'm more than willing to drive here to get some food. Definitely very authentic, tasty, and worth its price. Would come again in a heartbeat! read more

Isfahan Kabob - Chicken Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped in after seeing the open sign. I was on my was to the little store that also sells Kabob s to go. I am glad I tried the food here. It was as good as my old favorite place that closed 10 years ago call Chattanooga on El Camino. The place is clean and Mr. Sanchez took my order with a smile. read more

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Cash/Card accepted Online order Available Dine in Pickup & Delivery Restrooms Free Parking (Limited) Family friendly Small, family business A small, Persian restaurant that offers quick easy meals. Located in San Jose CA. This small establishment offers great meals for the ones that require a grab and go option. Prices are fair, and food taste amazing. They have a limited menu selection but it shouldn't deter you from stopping in while giving them a try. Overall a good find and will be coming back for more tasty options. read more

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Whenever my family is craving kabobs, Isfahan is our go to place. We've either dined in or carried out over 10 times and the food as well as the service have been excellent each time. Nothing beats eating at the restaurant when the kabobs are taken off the fire and eaten immediately but during the pandemic, we've reheated the food at home and it has been nearly as good. The chicken kabobs and the koobideh are nicely seasoned and prepared. The rice is consistently well cooked also. Unlike many other kabob places, the food here is never overly salty and the meats are always fresh, juicy, and perfectly charred. The prices are very reasonable and the portion size is more than adequate. The owner and the staff are very professional and accommodating when requests are made. The only inconvenient part to this restaurant is the limited parking, as well as the tight entry/exit from the lot. read more