Top Kebab dishes in San Jose

Spiced ground beef and lamb pressed onto wide skewers and grilled until the exterior chars while the center stays juicy — the benchmark dish for any Persian kebab house

Flat Afghani-style ground beef patty with coriander seeds and dried pomegranate, griddled crisp at the edges

Hand-minced ground lamb packed onto flat skewers and charcoal-grilled until the exterior is lightly charred and the interior stays juicy and herb-fragrant

Saffron-and-lemon marinated chicken that absorbs the grill smoke cleanly, arriving bright yellow and tender rather than dried out

Seasoned ground lamb and beef grilled on skewers, served with rice and salad — well-spiced and consistently cooked

Ground beef kebabs seasoned with cumin, green chili, and herbs, grilled over charcoal and served with mint chutney and naan

Spiced ground lamb on skewers, charred at the grill with enough fat to stay juicy through the crust

Thin-pounded beef tenderloin grilled quickly over high heat — a leaner, more elegant option than the koobideh with a clean beefy flavor

Hand-formed ground meat kebabs seasoned with cumin and cilantro, grilled with enough char to hold their shape without drying out

Grilled halal meat skewers served over rice with grilled vegetables and sauces — a heartier option when the flatbreads aren't enough

Ground beef or chicken kebabs off the grill, spiced with green chili and fresh herbs — a reliable starter that pairs well with the mint chutney

Boneless marinated chicken grilled over open flame, arriving tender with a light char and a subtle tang from a yogurt-forward marinade

Grilled meat skewers served with Persian rice — reliable renditions that complement the stew-focused menu for tables that want variety