Menu

Real Kabob Persian Restaurant, located in San Jose, offers a variety of kabob combo plates and bowls with options like beef, chicken, filet mignon, salmon, and lamb. Customers rave about the tender and juicy meats and flavorful rice. The restaurant provides outdoor seating, speedy service, and reasonable prices, making it a favorite spot for Persian cuisine enthusiasts. The limited indoor seating and mainly takeout business are noted by reviewers, but the quality of the food makes up for it. Don't miss out on popular add-ons like roasted garlic hummus and grilled jalapenos to enhance your meal. Real Kabob Persian Restaurant truly delivers a delightful dining experience with its delectable dishes and friendly staff.

Kabob Combo Plates

Kabob Combo Plates

Beef & Chicken Combo Plate

A skewer of koobideh beef & a skewer of chicken thigh or breast

$24.00

Filet with Beef or Chicken Combo Plate

A skewer of filet mignon and koobideh beef or a skewer of chicken (thigh or breast)

$29.00

Lamb with Chicken or Beef Combo Plate

A skewer of lamb tenderloin and a skewer of chicken (thigh or breast) or koobideh beef

$28.00

Shish with Chicken or Beef Combo Plate

A skewer of shish (thick strips of tenderloin) and a skewer of chicken (thigh or breast) or koobideh beef

$28.00

Beef & Chicken Combination Bowl

Flame-grilled koobideh beef & chicken kabob

$20.00

Beef Kabob Bowl

Flame-grilled koobideh beef kabob

$18.00

Chicken Kabob Bowl

Flame-grilled chicken kabob

$18.00

Filet Kabob Bowl

Flame-grilled Filet mignon

$24.00

Salmon Bowl

Pan-seared Atlantic salmon

$21.00

Lamb Kabob Bowl

Marinated lamb tenderloin

$22.00

Shish Kabob Bowl

Marinated top sirloin. Garnished w/ sweet peppers

$22.00

Falafel Bowl

Crispy Falafel bites, creamy garlic hummus

$17.00

Vegetable Kabob Bowl

A skewer of our fresh-grilled vegetables (zucchini, sweet pepper & onion), with a scoop of creamy garlic hummus

$16.00

Bowls

Bowls

Popular Bowl Add-Ons

Popular Bowl Add-Ons

Fresh Persian Cucumbers (Sliced)

$5.00

Roasted Garlic Hummus

$3.00

Zereshk (Caramelized Barberries)

$3.00

Grilled Jalapeno

$2.00

Yogurt Cucumber Dip (Maast-O-Khiar)

Finely chopped Persian cucumbers in creamy yogurt, mixed with dry mint, served chilled

$7.00

Shirazi Salad

Chopped Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, onions and parsley w/ lemon juice and olive oil

$7.00

Eggplant Dip (Kashk-E-Bademjan)

Pan-fried eggplant, sautéed w/ caramelized onions & garlic, topped with mint oil and yogurt whey (kashk). Served with lavash bread

$9.00

House Green Salad

Spring mix topped with Roma tomatoes and Persian cucumbers. Served with balsamic vinegar

$7.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

Six rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice & marinated in our special rose water syrup

$7.00

Lentil Soup

Lentils cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, sweet peppers, and tomato paste

$7.00

Salads, Sides & Bites

Salads, Sides & Bites

Classic Persian Entrées

Classic Persian Entrées

Beef Kabob (Koobideh) Plate

Two skewers of juicy flame-grilled ground beef kabob

$22.00

Chicken Kabob Plate (Thigh or Breast)

Boneless marinated chicken thigh or chicken breast, skewered and flame-grilled

$19.00

Barberry Rice (Zereshk Polo) w/ Chicken Kabob

Caramelized barberry rice with one skewer of marinated chicken breast or chicken thigh

$22.00

Double Chicken Kabob Plate

A skewer of lean chicken breast and a skewer of juicy chicken thigh, marinated & flame-grilled

$26.00

Filet Kabob Plate (Kabob Barg)

Tender filet mignon, skewered and flame-grilled, topped w/ lime slices

$26.00

Shish Kabob Plate

Thick strips of beef tenderloin, skewered and flame-grilled, topped w/ grilled sweet peppers

$24.00

Lamb Kabob Plate

Marinated lamb tenderloin, skewered and flame-grilled, topped w/ lime slices

$24.00

Salmon Plate

Atlantic salmon, pan-seared, alongside grilled vegetables

$25.00

Veggie Kabob Plate

Zucchini, onions and sweet peppers, flame-grilled, with a scoop of garlic hummus

$17.00

Persian Herb & Beef Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)

The must-try national dish! Cubed top sirloin simmered in sautéed spinach & herbs, dried limes and red kidney beans. Served with Basmati saffron rice. "Pairs deliciously with yogurt cucumber dip" (Mast-o-Khiar). Limited availability

$20.00

Eggplant & Beef Stew (Gheimeh Bademjan)

Cubed top sirloin simmered in a flavorful concoction of tomato, pan-fried eggplant, yellow split peas, and carmelized onions. Served with Basmati saffron rice. Limited availability

$20.00

Beef Kabob Wrap

$13.00

Chicken Thigh Kabob Wrap

$14.00

Chicken Breast Kabob Wrap

$14.00

Lamb Kabob Wrap

$19.00

Filet Kabob Wrap

$21.00

Shish Kabob Wrap

$18.00

Falafel Wrap

Fresh crispy falafel on a bed of creamy garlic hummus, shredded lettuce, and Shirazi salad, wrapped in soft Lavash bread. House sauce on the side

$13.00

Veggie Wrap

A flame-grilled veggie skewer on a bed of creamy garlic hummus, shredded lettuce, and Shirazi salad, wrapped in soft Lavash bread. House sauce on the side

$13.00

Lavash Wraps

Lavash Wraps

A la Carte Items

A la Carte Items

Basmati Saffron Rice

$6.00

Barberry Rice (Zereshk Polo)

Basmati rice topped with caramelized barberries and saffron

$9.00

Beef Kabob (Koobideh) Skewer

$8.00

Chicken Thigh or Breast Kabob Skewer

$9.00

Shish Kabob Skewer

$16.00

Lamb Kabob Skewer

$17.00

Filet Mignon Kabob Skewer

$19.00

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

$14.00

Vegetable Skewer

grilled zucchini, onions & sweet peppers

$8.00

Grilled Sweet Peppers

$3.00

Grilled Onion

$2.00

Grilled Roma Tomato (Half)

$1.00

Family Combo

Perfect for groups of 4-5. A medley of prime, flame-grilled meats alongside all of the fixings. Package includes: 2 Beef kabob skewers; 1 Chicken thigh skewer; 1 Shish kabob skewer; 1 Lamb kabob skewer; A tray of Basmati saffron rice or spring mix salad or half rice / half salad; 4 Roasted Roma tomatoes; Lavash bread, fresh mint, sumac and fresh onion; House sauce

$75.00

Group Package for 10-12

Everything you need for an excellent Persian feast, valued at over $220! Enjoy handcrafted flame-grilled kabobs, Basmati saffron rice, fresh spring mix salad and your choice of two large 16-oz side dishes. Package includes: 10 Beef kabob skewers (cut in half for easy family-style sharing); 5 Chicken kabob skewers; 3 Grilled vegetable kabob skewers; 4 Roasted Roma tomatoes; Basmati saffron rice; House spring mix salad; Lavash bread, fresh mint, sumac and fresh onion. Choose two sides

$190.00

Beef Kabob Tray

8 skewers of handcrafted koobideh beef kabob

$59.00

Chicken Kabob Tray

6 skewers of chicken kabob. Your choice of thigh, breast, or a mix of both

$49.00

Beef & Chicken Mix Tray

3 koobideh beef, 2 chicken thigh, and 2 chicken breast kabob skewers

$55.00

Veggie Kabob Tray

5 flame-grilled veggie skewers (zucchini, onions and sweet peppers), served with roasted Roma tomatoes

$39.00

Tray of Basmati Rice

A tray of fluffy Basmati saffron rice. Perfect for a group of 4-5

$22.00

Tray of House Green Salad

A tray of our spring mix green salad w/ slices of Roma tomatoes and Persian cucumbers. Balsamic dressing on the side. Perfect for a group of 4-5

$22.00

Tray of Grilled Tomato & Onion

A tray of 8 grilled Roma tomato halves & grilled onion

$9.00

Group & Family Trays

Group & Family Trays

Drinks & Desserts

Drinks & Desserts

Regular Doogh (Traditional Yogurt Beverage)

A savory Persian yogurt drink, rich in probiotics and nutrients. Plain or mint flavor

$5.00

Carbonated Doogh (Yogurt Soda)

A uniquely savory, sparkling yogurt soda with probiotics. Plain or mint flavor

$5.00

Bottled Water

$2.00

Coca Cola

$3.00

Coke Zero

$3.00

Diet Coca Cola

$3.00

Sprite

$3.00

Orange

$3.00

Squirt

$3.00

Persian Ice Cream

Vanilla Saffron ice cream topped with pistachios

$7.00