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Real Kabob

Restaurant Meal takeaway Meal delivery Mediterranean restaurant Kebab shop Gluten free restaurant Middle eastern restaurant Organic restaurant Persian restaurant

One of the Top rated Persian restaurants in San Jose


Address

2982 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95125

Website

www.realkabob.com

Contact

(408) 265-4429

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (433 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rice (8) chicken (8)
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  • 5/5 Reza H. 1 year ago on Google
    They're very nice and organized and most importantly very clean. Staff are welcoming you kindly and respectfull. And food are excellent very fresh and delicious you should trying it then you will find out what you had missed so far 😉 strongly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Had take out here. The food was packed very well. We ordered the Zereshk Polo with Chicken (thigh meat), the Beef Kabob Plate and the Chicken (thigh meat) Kabob plate. The Zereshk plate has the red raisin like stuff on the rice. Has the consistency of dried cranberry but much sweeter than dried white raisins. Presentation wise, the food looked good but the food lacked much taste. The rice was fluffy but had no spices or flavor to it. The rice was bland and really relied on the kabobs. The Zereshk suffered here because with the sweet raisin on top of the rice, the dish tasted sweet without the savory. The chicken (thigh meat) was a bid overdone, I can't imagine just how much more overdone had we chosen the breast meat. The beef kabob was the only highlight to the overall meal. The ground beef had flavor and seasoning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rebecca P. 2 years ago on Google
    Wasn't sure this was same place at first, the inside is completely blocked off and you can only take food out. There is a picnic table outside and the staff was super friendly and wiped the table down for us but it was cold so we ate in the car. The food was amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert T. 9 months ago on Google
    Cute place, weird location, DELICIOUS food. I stopped in here for a quick bite while walking back to the motel and got the eggplant dip. The smell when you walk into this tiny building is INTOXICATING and the same can be said for when I tried the food. Not a spot for huge groups as there is limited outdoor seating
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla C. 7 months ago on Google
    I can't stop raving about this Iranian restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Now, let's talk about the food – it was nothing short of spectacular. The aromatic spices and fresh ingredients made each dish a culinary adventure. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. I can't wait to introduce more people to this hidden gem!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick D. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to get this type of cuisine. The food and service was great. I get it take out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samia B. 11 months ago on Google
    This place has the best kabobs in San Jose. The meats are so juicy and hold a lot of flavor. The woman that works the front is also very nice and pleasant to talk to. I will definitely be coming here more often!

  • 5/5 Tibor 2 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed my wrap here! I chose the chicken thigh lavash wrap and it tasted fresh both in terms of the seasoned chicken and crisp and salad inside. And for under 10 bucks, it’s very reasonable! Friendly and patient manager (owner?) as well! Loved that they had outdoor seating as well!

  • 5/5 Sue P. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is a bit hidden in a strip ,but oh my, the food is excellent. We both had a kebab plate. The lamb and the beef were fresh and tasty. The meat was tender, the rice was dusted with saffron and grilled tomatoes a perfect touch. Lovely reception and quick service.

  • 5/5 Amy 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered through Ubereats. This place had very good koubideh and I like the bread and dipping sauce

  • 1/5 Dmitriy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Just order filet mignon and chicken, it was really dry and blend. No taste at all. Really bad experience. I never had a kebab that bad in my life!!! I can’t even eat it :(

  • 4/5 Gargi Mitra K. 1 year ago on Google
    The sabzi gormeh was delicious and they accommodated my low-carb request by giving me a side of grilled vegetables instead of the rice. I also got a big tray of chicken kebabs for a dinner party and they were really appreciated. I will say that the kebabs could have been juicier but maybe it's because we reheated them later.

  • 5/5 Dia A. 1 year ago on Google
    First time trying this place. Didn't know what to expect. Orders kabobs and chicken breast. Meat was juicy, tender, and delicious. Got thr hummus with it. Hummus tasted really good. I would recommend this place for sure.

  • 5/5 Ariel Arelis Galan M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was DELICIOUS, and AMAZING!! The woman who helped us was so friendly and even gifted us a dessert for been our first time there!!!! I definitely recommend this restaurant!! If I could give it 10 🌟 I would.

  • 5/5 Cassandra G. 5 years ago on Google
    I’ve ordered meal prep from here twice and it was delicious! Their chicken and their beef is really good and I love the veggies they serve too. My mom and I tried their chickpea hummus and eggplant hummus with pitas and it was amazing. The staff is friendly and I would come back again!

  • 5/5 Francisco D. 2 years ago on Google
    A top choice for me when I order on Ubereats. Great portions for the price and consistently good! My favorite is the koobideh and chicken thigh kabob combo with zereshk polo and sumac on the side - it always hits the spot.

  • 4/5 Bradley N. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Quick service. Limited sitting. Not much else to describe.

  • 5/5 Alan O. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could add more stars I would. I’ve ordered food from here through DoorDash so many times. Today was my first time coming in person and I loved it. I’m not too familiar with the names of the food, but the staff was super friendly! It is definitely worth the drive to come in person, this is my favorite place for Kabobs. Food is amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Gracie V. 2 years ago on Google
    I had been craving Kabobs and after getting my car serviced I found this place and thought of checking it out. I got the beef kabab, half rice and salad. And an extra sife of rice to-go. Everything came out perfect! Hit the spot!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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