4.5 – 718 reviews • Middle Eastern restaurant
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Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering, located in San Jose, CA, offers a rich blend of Middle Eastern, Afghan, Indian, and Pakistani cuisines. This halal-certified restaurant is renowned for serving the best kebobs in town alongside traditional dishes bursting with aromatic spices. With a family-friendly atmosphere, Gulzaar Halal invites guests to indulge in authentic halal meals, from Afghan specialties to South Asian delicacies. For those seeking a flavorful and cultural dining experience, Gulzaar Halal is the perfect destination for exceptional halal cuisine in San Jose.
Snug, simple, family-owned outfit serving traditional Middle Eastern & South Asian cuisine.
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 12–8 AM, 11:30 AM–8 PM |
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FLUID BayArea
Superb tender chicken. We ordered chicken tikka biryani and fatoush with chicken. Both dishes are full of flavor. The salad is crisp and fresh. We enjoyed chai too.
Jafar’s Wellness Beverage is also sold here. A wonderful nourishing almond beverage that’s great for gut health.
Eat, chat with the owner, and eat more!
… moreBikeTrails WaggingTails
Update (Jan 17th, 2026): I just learned that there is a place to pray in the back. I’d love to give Gulzaar another star for this if I could.
Throughout the years, this restaurant has remained on our top 5 favorite restaurants. The service is courteous and the food is consistently magnificent.
We believe their chefs are magicians because they consistently serve the most tender meats in their Chicken Tikka Biryani and Mix Plate Biryani plates. Many restaurants that serve this type of dish don’t come close to serving meat this soft.
Their Fried Eggplant (it comes with Afgan Naan) is a must-have. We enjoy this dish so much that it has become a staple dish with our meals.
Another must-have is their Veggie Samosas. The tomatoe dipping sauce that comes with it is ridiculously addictive and compliments the curry stuffing inside the Samosa. If you like the orange sauce from La Vics or Iguanas, there’s a big chance you’ll also like this dipping sauce.
… moreMarie Oliva
This place doesn’t look like much from outside and the decor inside is not the most enticing but let me tell you the food is great! We ordered chicken tikka biryani and beef and chicken sandwiches. The taste was amazing! So flavorful! My picky teen devoured the biryani. Everything was very fresh and the sandwiches came on french rolls I think, crunchy and fresh. The biryani came with salad on the side which was nice too. I would highly recommend and I will go back to try fatoush salad and hummus.
… moreM Rohani
I tried the Mixed Beef and Chicken Biryani and it was easily the highlight of the meal. You can really taste the Afghan influence in the spice profile—it’s fragrant and savory without being overwhelmingly oily.
The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the chicken was perfectly charred and juicy. The rice grains were long, fluffy, and held the flavor beautifully. If you’re looking for a unique take on biryani that bridges the gap between South Asian and Central Asian flavors, this is it. Highly recommend!
… moreSemiha Caliskan
Very clean place, floors were so clean and tables! Nothing sticky anywhere. I got beef sandwich to go,and it was delicious!They were friendly as well. It had some Middle Eastern decorations as well. Simple minimalist design but calming atmosphere.
… moreMohammed Hussain (Moe)
Gulzaar is a Halal restaurant and has been consistent in terms of the taste. I have been coming to this place for a long time. Even though they had an ownership and management changed, but taste has been consistent. Their Chicken samosas are the best on the menu. Their sandwiches and biryanis are good as well. You can ask them to make it spicy as well. They do have dine in space and restaurant over all is very clean. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for Halal food.
… moreMahnoor Khan
The food was incredible! I tried the all-meat plate and Kabuli rice, both full of flavor. The Chapli kebabs were a standout, with the perfect spice level. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming, adding a personal touch to the experience. Highly recommend!
… moreRicky Alexander
Fantastic in every way!! The food is bursting with incredible flavors, comes out at the perfect temperature, fresh and home cooked but delivered to the table fast, welcoming and friendly service, and convenient parking in the neighborhood right around the corner. Gulzaar is an absolute gem!!
… morePeyman Yousefi
Loved this place. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff treated us so well, and the food was outstanding. The rice alone was incredible. Truly top-notch service from start to finish.
… moreJessica Kapoor
We ordered sandwiches from here at work today.. I Have not been eating bread for the last few months and as I looked at everyone’s sandwich, I asked if it was worth it.. They all said yes… So I decided to go against my diet and dig in… And OH MY GOODNESS..it was SOOO WORTH IT! I felt like I was talking about the sandwich for the next few hours… as I am about to go to sleep, I am very grateful that I tried the beef sandwich today!! DELICIOUS !!! Can’t wait for the next time!
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