Afghan Restaurants near Santa Clara, CA

Zaika Chaat Cafe Afghan • $$
2026 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara

“Very good food I like it here and it’s just around the block from where I live“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Maiwand Market Afghan • $
2915 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Kebab with Basmati Rice and Salad
Chicken Kabob
Potato Bulani
Challow Kabab
Qabili Palaw
Chabli Kabob
Chapli Combo
Chupan Kabob
Eggplant Mix
Chicken Wrap

“This spot is a true hidden gem in Santa Clara. It’s a family-owned grocery store with a small restaurant section on the side — but once you try the combo plate, you’ll understand why I'm writing this review. The portions are generous, the meat quality is excellent, and the flavor profile with the brown rice is genuinely impressive. The beef is slow cooked in some kind of garlic or marinated in it or something...it's so delicious. The chicken is soft and breaks apart easily, the beef kabob is big and filled with flavor. I do wish there was a yogurt or sauce option to balance it out, though that may not be traditional.

The owner’s son is extremely friendly and helpful, and they even offer complimentary tea (Sadaf/Ahmad tea bags with hot water). A lot of people come here just for the fresh bread, which they sell in huge quantities at amazingly low prices. The butcher is a practicing Muslim who prays five times a day, and you can feel the sincerity in how they run the place.

Overall, this restaurant is one of the best food options in the area. I come here twice a week — amazing spot.“

4.1 Good79 Reviews
Medina Kabob House Halal • $
1989 Bellomy St, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Kabuli Pulao Rice with Lamb Shank
Quabili Pallow Lamb Shank Rice
Chicken Chapli Kabob
Special Roghani Naan
Lamb or Goat Stew
Lamb Chops & Rice
Cheese Pizza
Chicken Stew
Chapli Kabab
Kabob Plates

“I had never tried Afghan food until my partner introduced me to this place, and it completely blew my expectations. My partner and I constantly come back to this place when we visit San Jose. The owner is incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely cares about the customers — you can really feel it in the service. The food is absolutely delicious, with extremely generous portions at such affordable prices. We always order the lamb shank, and it was tender, flavorful, and only around $20, which is a steal compared to other Bay Area restaurants that would easily charge $50 or more for something similar. This is a family-owned restaurant that puts real pride and heart into their food and hospitality. Highly recommend!“

4.3 Superb74 Reviews
Fremont Kabob Restaurant Halal • $$
4300 Great America Pkwy # 164, Santa Clara

Customers` Favorites

Combination Kebab Platter
Fremont Afghan Kabob Soup
Chicken Kabob with Rice
Combination Kabob
Chicken Kebab
Chicken Curry
Korma Chicken
Sultani Kabob
Chapli Kabob
Lamb Shank

“Highly recommended, I enjoyed the food and hospitality. Look fwd to taking friends and family here. 4300 Great America pkwy Santa Clara new local spot to eat“

3.8 Good70 Reviews
Kabul Afghan Cuisine Afghan • $$
351 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale - 4.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Challaw Kadu and Challaw Sabsi
Kabul’S Combination Kabab
Kabul's Combination Kabab
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Vegetarian Platter
Pakawra-E-Badenjan
Pumpkin Side Dish
Kabab-E-Chupan
Kabab E Murgh
Qabili Pallaw

“Eddie best service and great communication due to the covid situation. Highly recommended and look fwd to going again soon“

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering Middle Eastern • $
1880 W San Carlos St, San Jose - 2.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Kebab with Biryani Rice
Zaatar with Jebneh Veggie
Biryani Rice with Tikka
Chapli Kebab with Rice
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Beef Kabab Biryani
Chicken Samosa
Fried Eggplant

“Very delicious food. Owner is very polite and good service“

4.3 Superb119 Reviews

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