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    Negeen Restaurant

    3.6 (731 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Firoozeh E.

    Everything about this restaurant is better than good. Food, environment even ambiance and service. I think if they were in the east bay they would have done much better specially in competition with some well known Persian restaurants in Walnut Creek, which charges more and gives far less food and free refills on tea or soda . It is quite unfair to rate them anything less than 5 comparing with other Persian Restaurants in the Bay Area.

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    Katie R.

    Probably a little closer to 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because I think my expectations were a little too high going into it. I'd had this spot bookmarked for years before finally coming in, so the excitement was real. Came in with a friend who comes here all the time with her family, they have a huge menu so it was very helpful to have someone who knew what they were doing. Though they do have descriptions of everything on the menu, names are Persian so I didn't know what most items were. Three of us ordered a bunch of stuff to share. We started with Mast-e-Moosir (yogurt dip) and Mirza Ghasemi (eggplant and egg dish) for apps. We also got the Tahdeeg (crispy rice with stew) and for mains we got Baghali Polo with lamb shank and Chicken with Bones and Ground Beef skewers. While I've had crispy rice that I've really liked in the past, I wasn't a fan of the Tahdeeg, seemed like it could've been cooked a bit more and then cripsed up for a better texture. I'm not huge on eggplant so the Mirza Ghasemi wasn't my favorite, but it was still okay and was a hit among others. Of the chicken and beef skewers, the beef was the winner, and of all the meats, the lamb shank was the winner.

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    Mehrnaz H.

    We dined at Negeen restaurant last weekend and everything was amazing -- the food, service, and beautiful updated setting all made for a wonderful evening. I happily gave them a 5-star review based on that experience. Wanting to share that same great food for a birthday celebration at home (since we had a few seniors in our group), we decided to order takeout. I placed the order at 4 PM and received a text confirming it would be ready by 4:35 PM. Two family members went to pick it up, but a few minutes later my husband called saying they couldn't find our order -- even though we had received a confirmation! Shortly after, they said they had "found it" and it would be ready soon. Unfortunately, it took another half hour before the food was finally ready. Given that kabobs don't take that long to prepare, it was clear the order hadn't been started until they realized the mix-up. What made it worse was that no one apologized or took responsibility for the delay. My husband even mentioned that the woman he spoke with seemed dismissive -- not a good look, especially for a loyal customer. To top it off, we ordered *Gheymeh Tahdig* as an appetizer, but they gave us a combo with *Ghormeh Sabzi* instead -- a dish our family doesn't care for. It's really disappointing to see such a great restaurant drop the ball so quickly. I hope they take this feedback seriously, because we truly loved our first experience and would love to see them do better!

    Salmon Kebab with baghalli polo (rice)
    Ali V.

    I used to frequent this restaurant when I lived in the area. Having moved away, my visits are few and far between, but I enjoy each one. I love that this restaurant still brings out a complementary basket of bread and some feta cheese . This time, I had their Salmon Kebab and asked for "Bahgalli polo" (green rice with Lima beans) instead of the usual white Basmati rice. This combination is heavenly and the Salmon was cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed the Salad Shirazi as an appetizer (diced tomatoes, cucumbers and onions) and then some Faloudeh for dessert. Everything was terrific and I look forward to my next visit.

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    Subhi K.

    I ordered ground beef and filet Mignon. I liked ground beef. I did not taste seasoning for Filet Mignon. Overall was good. They had delivery option available through DoorDash

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    Sherica G.

    Ground beef and fillet minon were tender and really delicious. Lamb shank is fall of the bone tender. Not much flavor though but it does complement the rice it came with, as the rice is flavorful. Decor were nice and service is good. Our attendant came to us a couple of times to check on us and see if we need anything.

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    Their food quality has declined. Kababs are getting smaller, the stews are below average. Their prices keep going up.

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    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill

    4.3(712 reviews)
    4.7 miWillow Glen
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    First of all Fabiola... what a wonderful experience you gave me as a first timer! Thank you for the…read moretop notch service. I came into the restaurant asking how long my order would take, she said 10 minutes. Although there were chairs and tables under an eave, I chose to go to the car. Faviola brought the food to me and it was sprinkling outside! She even came back and gave us extra utensils when she realized there were two of us. All the while smiling:) I ordered via yelp because we were starving and easily this restaurant has their menu in organized and visually appealing. Their descriptions and the variety of selections and customizations on point. My husband said he wasn't hungry but then saw the food and we scarfed it all down. He gave it 8.5 and said would come back. I ordered pickled vegetables which I thought was going to be onions but I think it's actually cabbage. Not my preference so I will take that home to the parents. Did order yogurt dip- husband was a fan. The chicken thigh and filet were so tender. I had put a note on the order for medium rare. I wouldn't call that medium rare but it was tender nonetheless. I'm sad I had to pay extra for a half of a Roma tomato, salad and lavash- the lavash I saw it in the add-ons menu so I assumed it wasn't in there. Ended up with so much lavash. No need to buy extra. The entire thing came up to $63-ish. The food was 4/5 but service was 5/5! I know this economy has everyone struggling. This was probably the most I have spent on Mediterranean food. I would have expected $45-$50. We just came back from Turkey so this would have costed us $15-$20 USD. Portions for rice and meat were good though! All in all- would come back!

    The best I ever had! Randy and his family are so amazing…read morepeople who makes great food! Thank you Randy!

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    4.1(454 reviews)
    2.6 miCambrian Park
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    Ordered a kubideh wrap and a side of cucumber yogurt. The wrap was huge and they use flatbread…read moreinstead 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.

    I'm not a kabob expert, but it was yummy!! I had a Shish Kabob Combo meal. The kubideh kabob was…read morejuicy 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.

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    4.0(574 reviews)
    4.4 miCambrian Park
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    Uhhhhh, YES!!! Don't bother trying to give it another thought, Ziba Persian Restaurant is STRAIGHT…read moreFIREEEEEEEEE!!! I've only had Persian food maybe 2 other times prior to my visit here and have always enjoyed my experiences with Middle Eastern cuisine. The food always has the best balance of aromatics, fresh herbs, spices, and I especially enjoy the crisp, clean, tart flavors that help tie everything together. I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch here- shout out to my girlie for discovering this gem that specializes in traditional dishes and going above & beyond in ensuring the authenticity. With a quick search I discovered Ziba being a family owned restaurant that is known for their delicious basmati rice. Being a carb-y kinda girl, it was a no brainer in having to give it a try. Lunch for our party consisted of: *PERSIAN CHICKEN BURRITO *KOOBIDEH COMBINATION *CHICKEN KABOB x2 *MASTO MOOSIER [creamy garlicky yogurt] x2 Food: The meal started off with a traditional plate of flatbread and fresh herbs. This was delicious on it's own but pair that with the masto moosier leaves you with flavors that will make your mouth water. Don't sleep on that delicious yogurt. Our portions provided were massive in size and the bed of rice was plentiful. It truly is a carb-lovers dream. The basmati rice was flavorful, fluffy, and honestly very addicting- this says a lot coming from a person who generally prefers noods + breads. I'D COME BACK SIMPLY FOR THE RICE WITH A BOUNTIFUL DUSTING OF THE SUMAC + SQUEEZE OF LEMON. The combination koobideh was wonderful- the skewered meats were flavorful, tender, and allowed me to not have to commit to one specific protein. The chicken kabobs were plump and charred just at the right places and flavorful. Elevate all dishes with that garlicky yogurt because... why not?? 5/5 stars. The menu isn't overwhelmingly huge so it makes navigating through the cuisine more managable. This is the perfect spot for an avid fanatic of Persian food or someone who is just trying to get their toes a little wet. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and has a nice relaxed feel to it. The food is a bit pricey but is absolutely delicious. I'm 100% a fan and would not hesitate to come back.

    My Family and I really love this welcoming, clean and cozy Persian eatery. We usually ask for the…read moreyellow rice with mixed barberries mixed in. In addition we ask for the combo kubideh of grilled chicken and beef. We also love to order the eggplant antipasto which is so delicious: roasted eggplant mashed with sweet caramelized onions, yogurt, walnuts, and fried mint. Nancy, I believe is the manager/owner and is lovely to speak with her. I wish I could speak Farsi so I could order other dishes as well.

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    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering - Mixed Plate (combo)

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    The food and service here never disappoint. I've been a frequent customer since 2009, and was…read morehooked at first bite with their beef kebab sandwich. Every dish is seasoned perfectly and not overly salted. I've tried just about everything on the menu and the meat is always tender. Vegetables here are top quality as well, which compliments the dishes nicely. And the green yogurt sauce is spicy! In a good way. I usually order an extra with the biryani plates, because *some* is just never enough. Their mango lassi is super mango-ey. I don't know what kind of mangoes go into this drink, but it has the most sweet, tart, and ripe fruitiness (emphasis on fruitiness), and the yogurt in it adds good balance. Perfect drink. There is a good variety of items to choose from, so I don't get bored eating here. You can tell everything is cooked fresh on a daily basis as well. Don't sleep on the desserts either. After trying baklava at many restaurants around San Jose, I regard Gulzaar Halaal's as my personal favorite. Crispy layers, firm yet chewy bottom, and never stale. Perfect balance of sweet, nutty and spiced. My favorite dessert though has to be Kanafeh. Soft-ish, melty sweet cheese (with rose water, I think?). Ask for it warmed. I've always felt relaxed when eating in the restaurant. Tables are frequently cleaned. The owner is very attentive, making sure customers are happy with everything. Their interactions with people are always very respectful and kind. Last but not least, the bathroom is clean, neat and tidy.

    Great Food easy on the system delicious feel good food…read more Fantastic rice and salad Meat was amazing Every bite just tasted healthy I wished I lived closer

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    Taste of Persia SJ - Beef and chicken kebob

    Taste of Persia SJ

    4.2(336 reviews)
    8.1 miEast San Jose
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    4.5/5 rounded up The…read morekoobideh is glistening juicy deliciousness!! I live more than an hour away so I doubt I'll come here too often but it was worth the visit. The rice was great (a lot when it's the only side) the onions were yummy which is huge for me bc I never like the onion "salad" restaurants usually give. This one they properly "rinsed" the onion and it wasn't too sharp with a nice cilantro top note. I tried the chicken from my husband and wasn't too blown away personally but he and the other person with us that ordered it loved it. Price wise you get a solid portion so even if it might be more than some other places I don't think it's unreasonable. If you're really on a budget you can get a single koobideh for I think it was $9 which I wish I did bc I had a lot of rice left over but not much koobideh for my left overs the next day. Space is small so just keep that in mind if you plan to go with a larger group. We were a good of 6 and we barely made it work. The staff is great but it is more a self service (seat yourself, order at kiosk, get your water) with them bringing the food out to you.

    Hits every time! Everything about their plates is fire. Food is consistently good. The meats are…read morejuicy and flavorful. Only downside is expect to smell like a fire pit when you leave this place. It's extremely smoky, stuffy, hot and crowded. Food is worth it!

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    Stone Stew Grill and Bar

    3.9(198 reviews)
    1.7 miWest San Jose
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    I came here for dinner today and got the shahsavar ghormeh sabzi with meat which is a stew, their…read moreshiraz lamb shank with baghali polo, and isfahan koobideh kabob. This was more than enough food for two people. The restaurant itself is huge, they have a big shaded outdoor area that can host events, an indoor event area, big dining area, bar and multiple big flat screen tvs to watch the World Cup. After ordering, they gave us some nice warm bread, I think it's called sabzi khordan. It came with some butter, thai basil and raw onions. The bread had a firm outside but fluffy inside, very good. For the main dishes, the shahsavar ghormeh sabzi with meat is a dish we saw recommended on multiple platforms (i.e yelp, reddit, google) to try. It is a dish made with beef, herbs, kidney beans, sundried limes, parsley, green onion, leek, fenugreek, salt and pepper. This is not a familiar flavor to us, but it was still enjoyable. The beef was tender, kidney beans were not overcooked, had a slight tart taste but went well with the rice they had. The rice was regular basmati rice and saffron rice mixed together. The portion size was big. The shiraz lamb shank with baghali polo is a lamb shank served with dill and saffron rice. The lamb was nice and tender, cooked well. The juices from the lamb shank soaked into the rice which was very nice. The portion size was also big. Since we were at a persian restaurant, we usually also get a skewer of some sort to try. We got one isfahan koobideh kabob which is a ground beef skewer. It was fine. Overall, the food here is quite good with generous portions, will be back again to try other dishes.

    Came here for Mother's Day excited to try Stone Stew and left very disappointed and upset…read more First of all, always ask for a copy of your receipt. The owner has lots of hidden and outrageous charges. We were very disappointed that they charged us $37.99 for 1 skewer of koobiedeh & 1 skewer of chicken kabob with bone ($10 extra), oily rice and the smallest bbqed tomato. $6.99 for 1 cup of "homemade" lemonade sour and with crunchy sugar on the bottom. $13.99 for the smallest microwave reheated (cause even the plate was hot) kashkeh bademjan. And even more disappointed when we ordered a togo order of 1 skewer of chicken kabob & 1 skewer of chenjeh and being charged almost $60 dollars!!! You can see this on our receipt (that thankfully my mom asked for because when the bill came out we were shocked). - We asked the owner about all the charges and she just said "that's our menu charges" and walked away. The prices are outrageous for the quality, portion sizes and cheap corny decoration/table settings. Like plastic table coverings, pitchers for water, smelling piping in the bathrooms, servers running (literally running) around with $60 portions, come on! The owner claims it's a "whole Cornish hen" and that's why they charged us so much. Hmm. We are obviously Iranian and therefore have been to MANY Iranian restaurants, that was not a whole Cornish hen. If so, poor gal only had one breast, one thigh and one wing. And the yellow food dye they used on the chicken was stuck on my fingers after many hand washes. The koobiedeh's weren't bad but very dingy and thin. Not "por bareekat" as we Iranians say... not sure how to translate it. We won't come back again. I gave 2-stars because the Afghani bread they served was warm and fresh.

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    Stone Stew Grill and Bar
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