Came in on a Friday night. Was seated immediately. We enjoyed the Torgabeh Special Dish For 2 People. It included 2 ground beef skewers, filet skewer and chicken skewer, 2 tomatoes, 2 plates of rice, shirazi salad. Shallot yogurt and bread. You get a choice of breast or thighs. We choose the chicken thighs and it was so juicy. The ground beef was so flavorful. The shallot yogurt is amazing on the bread and meats. Restaurant was clean and inviting. read more

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The portions are pretty large here but so are the prices. It took a while to get the food and there was only one person to help out. All kebabs were tender, though I wish there was more to my plate then rice and kebab for the price I paid. They do keep it clean and honestly the flatbread is killer so you win some you lose some. We were told we could request more flatbread but when we did so, no more bread came, so that sucks. I've definitely had better here and the kebabs were better than the stew so don't go for their namesake instead, if you do decide to come here. read more

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Food was fresh and amazing Highly recommend the tadigh cause it is bread tadigh not rice Love geymeh in it which is almost a meal by itself Service is fast and friendly Ambiance is like a hole in the wall Deezee is great too Will be back as often as I can read more

Please go back to the lamb chops, don't cheap out and charge the same amount by getting a different cut and still charge $35 (to the new owners). This (stone stew) location is my favorite Persian restaurant. The service, the food, and convenience is great. Wasn't a lamb chop lover until this location. Food is still good but please go back to the original cuts and menus (keep your chef & front person). First image is what we got. Second and third image is what I was expecting. read more

Stone Stew - What I was expecting. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered the Fereydunkenar Fish Kabob with Rice and Tomato and the Gorgan Chicken and Koobideh Kabob With Rice and Tomato. All the kabobs were well-seasoned and the delicious. I appreciated the salmon and chicken kabobs the most. The rice was also very flavorful. The tomato was a nice addition. The service was fast and responsive, and the ambiance was casual. read more

Stone Stew - FereydunKenarFish Kebob With Rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for this place! We came here on a monday lunch and it was completely empty until the end. We were immediately seated and handed water, warm lavash and butter. We ordered the Torghabeh Special dish for 2 people and the portion was huge! I think this portion is big enough for 4 people! The chicken thigh was the best chicken thigh kebab i've ever had. It was super juicy and flavorful. The koobideh was also super juicy and had really strong flavor that complimented the fluffy hot rice well. Out of the three meats, my least favorite was the beef filet, which is usually my favorite! Not that it was bad, it was really good! it's just that the other meats tasted sooo good it really outshined the beef filet. I look forward to coming back and with more people to try more foods! Highly recommend! read more

Stone Stew - Torghabeh Special Dish for 2 People - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pretty good Persian restaurant on the outskirts of downtown. They have a few parking spaces in a lot dedicated to the restaurant which is nice. It was empty on a Monday evening, with just a handful of people picking up to go orders. The restaurant had no music on which made it really quiet with no additional diners. There was complimentary bread, and I asked for the side of mint and onions as that's my favorite part of Persian restaurants. It was a little difficult to eat with the thicker bread, as I'm used to lavash instead, but still really great combo with the butter! Ordered the Torgahbeh for 2, which came with 2 huge plates of rice, koobideh, chicken (you can choose between breast or thigh) and a beef filet. It also came with roasted tomatoes, yogurt sauce, and a cucumber salad. Also ordered the kashke bademjan which was really tasty. Sucker for eggplant anything. The meats were grilled perfectly, and the koobideh will always my favorite. Great flavor and would recommend! read more

Stone Stew - Kashke Bademjan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried this place for the first time tonight and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Ordered a Kerman Soltani kabob plate and a koobideh skewer and it was extremely bland. I mean, I'm not a fan of salt and would prefer my food on the lighter side of flavoring but there was absolutely none. Idk if they forgot to season it or this is normal for them, but I literally had to add a bit of my own sea salt (w/ no iodine). For those in healthcare, I know iodine is essential. We have both, so don't worry. The one tomato they gave me, was burnt, again w/ no flavoring. I seriously have no idea...I would like to come back but if this is how it is, then most likely not. read more

Amazing food! I loved coming here as a tourist --not once, but TWICE in the span of five days-- in San Jose. Their original dizzi sangi (دیزی سنگی) is fantastic -- came in piping hot from the kitchen, and the meat and potatoes and the chickpeas tasted fresh and delectable. Service was fast and friendly! I also appreciated the casual but cozy interior decor of the restaurant, especially their traditionally styled doors. My only suggestion would be that they could play traditional Persian music instead of English songs! All in all, loved this place! A hidden gem! read more

Stone Stew - Dizzi sangi - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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The Gorgan Chicken & Koobideh Kabob with Rice and Arak Beef filet Kabob with Rice were both excellent, tender and juicy. Definitely five stars for each entree. The three stars represents the average grade because of service. The service was terrible. A table of nine diners were attended to by the one server while what appeared to bd the manager/owner sat nearby doing nothing to help. After a long delay, we ordered ice cream and that took more than 15 minutes. Finally the "mgr" brought the ice cream to the table & when I expressed my frustration with the service, she couldn't understand English! Terrible treatment! read more

Craving for some authentic Persian food got us ordering a couple of items from Stone Stew and the food was finger licking good. Ordered Kashke bademjan which was very rich in ingredients and filling at the same time. The highlight of the order definitely was their speciality - Mashad stone stew. This came along with sides of torshi ( mixed pickle) , Shirazi salad and yogurt with shallots and this definitely was stewpidly good!! Just the prefect amount of cooking that went in to make the stew delicate and not crumbling. Every bite was heavenly. Would definitely make it a point to pay them a visit and try the other items ( read kebabs) on the menu hopefully soon!! read more

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My husband and I adore Stone Stew. We actually had our court marriage party there four years ago. We love all of their kebabs- ranging from the chicken thigh, ground chicken, ground beef, and lamb chops. Their kebab meat is so tender and flavorful. How they get the meat so tender- I'll never know. Their saffron rice is decadent and oh so fluffy! I love to put a pat of butter in the middle of the hot steamy rice and have my way with the meal. Furthermore I really like their bread that comes with mint, onion, and butter. All I can say is that we love Stone Stew and prepare for the best food coma ever! read more

Stone Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

LOVE this place! They don't serve alcohol, so maybe that's why so many get it as take out. We dined in and loved every bite of food that we ate, plus we had plenty to take home as leftovers. The hummus is divine! We added that to our shared kebob platter. It says it's for 2 ppl but it could probably feed 3. Do yourself a favor and head over there! read more

Stone Stew - Shared platter- more than 2 ppl could finish IMO but we wanted leftovers. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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My first two times here I gushed about the food. The third time I experienced Stone Stew was take out. They are two blocks from me. I was sorely disappointed that the food quality couldn't make the trek. I couldn't explain the difference. I won't write this place off yet but I will only visit in person now. Can't find my pics. read more

Stewpid Good It's shamefully reductive to reduce a nation's culinary heritage to just one or two line items. Surely, India is more than just curry; Japan has more to offer than ramen and sushi; and Mexico brings lots to the table beyond tacos and burritos--the latter of which isn't even really Mexican, but I digress. This brings us to Iranian (i.e., Persian) cuisine, which has been boiled down to just kabobs and rice. Not that there's anything wrong with kabobs and rice, but surely there's more to centuries-old culture than meat and rice. Fortunately, Stone Stew is here to up the game and increase one's foodie expertise. The Good: *Kashke Bademjan (Eggplant, fried mint, garlic, and whey) app is a must try. Reminiscent of a creamy yet chunky baba ganoush sans the smoky flavor. The creamy whey and fried mint really took this dish to another level by giving it a little crunch and some herbal undertones to combat the strong eggplant flavor. The complimentary warm barbari bread made an ideal edible utensil. *Their house specialty is their eponymous "stone stews," which is known as ābgoosht or dizi, which refers to the stoneware it's served in. These require diner participation to strain the liquid out of the stew into an accompanying empty bowl and then mash the meat, beans and veggies into mush. The combo of melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb and broth/veggie mix has a sweet and earthy complexity that's sublime. *Their meat kabobs (yes, I had to try) are actually fantastic, and I'm picky about my kabobs. The beef koobideh (ground beef) was tender and flavorful, but their Gorgan chicken thighs were exceptional. Marinated and grilled to perfection, they took "boring" chicken and made it sexy and delicious. *Décor is gorgeous. From the blue azure door to the faux stone walls, you really get the impression of dining in the streets of Tehran. The Meh: *Staffing shortages on our last visit made dining in a little weird. I guess they're primarily focusing on their deliveries as that's all the food we saw go-out on our visit The Ugly: *Neighborhood this location is in is a little shady but should be fine during most of the day. TLDR: Some of the best Persian food I've ever had. Run, don't walk here. read more

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So here's the thing, the location or restaurant is nothing to rave about BUT it's a hidden gem and quite frankly I don't understand the negative reviews. The service was good and I have no complaints about it because the lady was hospitable. The food is excellent in my opinion. I ordered the gorgan chicken and koobideh kebab and rice and it was wonderful. The seasoning and flavor on both kebabs was perfect and paired with the mast-khair it just was harmony. My only criticism is the kashk bademjan but I am willing to overlook that because the entree was awesome. Will definitely return! read more

I found myself doing it again. I've been raving about this place for years, but only now am I reviewing it. About 2 months ago, I ate at this location for a weekday lunch. I was surprised that it was easy to get seated. Meal was delicious and service was great. I used to go to their other location, and I've converted many of my friends to eat Stone Stew. I'm reviewing their Torghabeh special dish delivered to our home. We always order this, and it never disappoints. The koobideh and chicken is perfect for the wifey and kids. Tender and spiced just right. I'm always the one having to eat the filet because it's either too beefy or spices don't mesh well for the rest of the family. I'm not complaining that's for sure. The Shirazi (cucumber and tomato salad) with yogurt compliments the meal well. They also provide one container of rice and plenty of bread even for our to go order. My wife did complain that we got more rice eating at the restaurant, but we could have ordered an extra dish with our Torghabeh and she may have forgotten. Regardless our family was well fed on this meal! I've been eating Persian food monthly since one of my good friends in HS (about 30 years ago) introduced me to the best place in the Bay Area called Maykadeh in SF. Go ahead look it up. However, I now live in San Jose and Stone Stew takes care of most of that longing. read more

Stone Stew - Torghabeh Special Dish for 2 People (Door Dash) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Food: 5/5 We have tried the Beef Koobideh and Chicken Boti. They both are excellent. My mom tried Egg Plant and that is great as well. Service: 5/5 Have been to Stone Stew a few times; Service has always been excellent. Love the bread and butter that is served before food arrives. Ambiance: Good I don't understand what the paintings in the restaurant mean. But, the seatings are decent. read more

Ordered the Torghabeh special thru grubhub. 2 koobideh showers, 1 lamb, and one chicken. Came with Barbari bread, the best basmati rice, shirazi, and shallot dip. Amazingly good and plenty of food for two. Highly recommend. Only 2 issues: Would be a lot better with lavash and butter since the barbari is generally dry and I highly recommend making sure the chicken skewer you get is the thigh meat because the breast meat is dry as hell!! Haven't found a persian restaurant that has mastered juicy breast meat to date. Still give them 5 stars because everything else was so good read more

The food is phenomenal as always! Today was my first time dining inside the restaurant, which I had previously thought was just a kitchen or rarely open. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the inside is. It makes sense now, as I had lived by the original location and now live near this second one. It's been wonderful to experience the same great food at a more convenient spot. Thank you for the consistently amazing meals and for making my dining experience so enjoyable! read more

Stone Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

The side of onions and herbs served was noticeably stale and lacked freshness. It was disappointing to receive something that didn't meet the usual quality standards. read more

Stone Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was very good but the food was too oily. Extremely heavy, and the portion was too big, I could have shared one plate between two people easily. Ambiance was not very nice. read more

DO NIT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!!! They charge more than what is mentioned in their menu. Do not go there because they will come ip with some funny logic like if you have a child with you or if you are more than 5 people ti increase your bill value by 20%!!! No transparency in their menu and how they charge!!!! read more

Got take out from here - everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. We ordered the Torghabeh Special Dish ($51.83) for two people that came with: 2 Skewers Koobideh Kabob (Ground Beef, Onion & house Spices). 1 Skewer Chicken Kabob (Tender Chicken Breast or thigh with Saffron & fresh Lemon juice). 1 Skewer Lamb Filet (Lamb Filet marinated with extra virgin Olive oil & house Spices). 2 Rice plates, 4 Tomatoes, 1 Shirazi Salad, 1 Yogurt. Also ordered the Mashab Stone Stew ($18.35) - hearty with tender, fall apart lamb shoulder. The thick creamy yogurt paired perfectly with the beef stew, rice, and kabobs. The meal also came with plenty of flatbread. Portions are very generous and the packaging was so careful too! read more

Stone Stew - Absolutely delicious and Carefully Packaged - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the best Kobedeh I had Clean place, good service positive attitude smiling what is wrong with you not to come and eat here at Stone Stew .. I recommend 200% you will enjoy I liked the settings it's casual I loved it . read more

Stone Stew - 1 Skewer kobedeh with rice and bbq tomato Of course fresh herb and Onion, bread is a+ - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Beautiful and welcoming place, a little pricey but very well matched to the food! Delicious and great portions! Service was incredible! Will definitely come back again! read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant for the last 5 years and have also ordered catering for occasions a few times with them. The most impressive is their customer service and how they make sure you're satisfied with everything (specially Yolanda who goes above and beyond). Food always tates fantastic and I absolutely recommend this restaurant. read more

This is kabob made from a stove top, not a bbq, this is disgusting. Never coming back here again. Persians, trust me, this is the last Persian restaurant you should go to. Go to Negeen, Chelokabobi, Yas, or Caspian. read more

Stone Stew - Yazd Chicken Koobideh Skewer and Beef Koobideh Skewer - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Walked in at 7:20 and was asked "are you taking out?" Told we wanted to eat inside and was told. "After 7pm it's take out only". Told them it says closes at 8 and she didn't care. Food at this place used to be good, but you shouldn't waste people's time. I drove 20 min to come get dinner, so in return you should honor your hours. Won't be making that mistake again. Good luck to you read more

Great Service good Food excellent yogurt drink Great service nice quite location as well read more

I've been to this location of Stone Stew (downtown SJ) twice. Once last summer and last week (Oct 23). Both times the food was great (mostly keep reading). We went with a crowd and ordered family style both times. The koobideh, barg, and shish kabobs have always been juicy and very flavorful. My only complaint with the kabobs is the dark chicken kabob. It was very over cooked and dry. How to you mess up dark meat? We also ordered lamb shank with dill flavored rice and it was amazing, and so was the Dizi (or stone stew as the place is called). The ghormeh sabzi was okay. And they don't have the option to add meat which is very disappointing. Despite some negatives, the place is overall great which is why I gave it five stars. I just wish more people ate there during lunch. It seems that it's take out only. Both times we were the only guests eating in the restaurant and it didn't seem they cared about us much and we had to beg for service. They didn't even have the open neon sign on, as if they didn't want us to eat inside. But again, we enjoyed the food so much, that I won't take off a star for that. Maybe I'll take off a star or two next time, if service doesn't improve. read more

I definitely do not regret coming to this place. The food was incredible. It's definitely a hole in the wall, but it rivals any other Sultani I've ever had. read more

I've been here twice and was disappointed both times. The first time my gheyme's split peas were undercooked and the stew was pretty tasteless. The second time my veggie kabob was nothing even close to what's described on the menu. The veggies were completely unseasoned. Not even salted. Just cut vegetables on a skewer and they were all undercooked. The dizi had sooo much cinnamon it covered all other flavors. Very slow service even though we were the only table. Won't go back and don't recommend. read more

Food was good. Service was fine. Found a hair in the bread. I came in middle of the day and there was only one other table. I find myself craving Persian food every so often so I'll likely be back. read more

We were told by our sister in law that the food was amazing ! When we got there the atmosphere of the restaurant was cold, service was below average and the food was horrible. Our sister in law was shocked at how the food had gotten since a month ago. See pictures compared to today. Guess which is from a month ago and which is from today ? In summary, horrible food, bad service and a waste of money. Will not go back there again. read more

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This small family-owned Persian restaurant was an amazing host for 22 colleagues and I in our Support Our City: Lunch with Colleagues program from SJSU's College of Professional & Global Education. Stone Stew was great in ensuring that the food was ready and warm when we showed up for our 1-hour lunchtime event; tables were beautifully set and the place was clean. We had pre-ordered a set menu of kubideh (ground beef) kabab, chicken kabab (breast and thigh), rice, tea, and the restaurant added assorted sodas, salad, bread, yogurt dip with mint, onion, and other herbs. Overall, the food was delicious, plentiful (we all had leftover to-go boxes) and was served by a super friendly waiter, Carlos, and the manager, Sogans, who happens to be the daughter of the owners. Thank you very much, Stone Stew, for being such great hosts with awesome food. We will be back to try your other food. read more

Stone Stew - Our great lunch meal - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food, great service, reasonably priced. The ambiance in the Moorpark location is larger and more welcoming, however, this location is good too. read more

Loved everything here. I am still enjoying the flavor of my lamb chops, so delicious, tender, well marinated...i loved it so much that I refused to brush my teeth as I do religiously after each meal because I wanted to keep that flavor on for a while! I went today for a colleague farewell lunch and, as expected (based on my previous experiences in the sister restaurant on Saratoga ave) this restaurant was nicely decorated (love those tiles depicting Iranian rural scenes), pretty colors and decor yet pretty simple and comfortable as well. Perfect for groups for not huge interior. I immediately loved it because of...that pretty photogenic door:). Food wise, I knew what I wanted. Even the menu is so pretty, depicting some pictures of city and rural landscapes from Iran as well as very clear pictures of what is every dish about. So no way to get confused. I knew my thing was the lamb chops and they were superb. I exchanged the rice with some salad, and my only advice is to please not put those black pizza olives (those are the worst olives ever, I can say I am an olive connaisseur and those pizza ones do not add any flavor to the salad. I know olives are not part of Persian cuisine, so is ok to leave those aside, i get mine home. Of if add olives, please use Kalamata or other high quality ones. All the appetizers were excellent, loved also the yogurt bitter drink, it goes so well with the meat. The desserts were excellent too, I have to break my keto diet to try that ice-cream that has that characteristic rose flavor and aroma, plus some other sweets we shared. Advice: if you are Indian, please be aware that this food is NOT spicy and you, as probably will be like many of my colleagues and find it bland. Vegetarians in my group were not very happy with the options for them, so if you are a picky eater check the menu before going. read more

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I have been there for 2 private events. Food was amaxing. Specially baghali polo. Service was also good. I really like the lady who manages the restaurant, she is really welcome to the guests read more

Food is AMAZING! Always drove past this place and never went inside until now. I've been here twice this month. The service was also great, she suggested different plates to try next time, I'm so excited to come back. read more

Stone Stew - Beef and Yazd Chicken Koobideh with Rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California