Yas Restaurant — Restaurant in San Jose

Amazing , authentic , delicious , lip-smacking food is all they got to serve!! To satisfy your Persian cuisine hunger pangs, look no further than Yas restaurant. The level of spices, quality of the meat , rice , bread etc is just perfect. Fresh ingredients , cooked to precision with amazing end result makes their dishes just perfect. For our order, we got a couple of dishes. Kashk-O-Bademjan and Zereshk Polo with Steamed chicken. The dishes were cooked to precision and tasted amazing. Better than most of the restaurants around and definitely we would be wanting to go back there as soon as the opportunity presents itself and untill then to go orders would do :)

Second review for our in person visit:

Easy to make choice when it comes to addressing our craving for some great Persian food. Drove there and was able to find parking in the lot next to the restaurant.

Settled in and we placed our order right away as we were hungry and ready to devour :). We started with Kashk e Bademjan as well had Mast o muser along with it. The former being a dish made from eggplant ( absolutely amazing ) while the latter being a yogurt dip made with Persian shallots ( finger-licking good). The host asked and I did comply by having a cup of tea along with the food.

We did order the Khoresht - e Fesenjan( stew made with walnuts and pomegranate) as well though it came along with the main course. Along with that we ordered a juicy and very nicely cooked Soltani kabob and as well Joojeh Kabab ( boneless) where each of these come along with saffron rice and a grilled tomato. Juicy kabobs were an absolute delight to eat and relish. Ate to our hearts content and did end up packing.l the remaining stew as a to go with us as we didn’t want to leave anything that delicious and served with so much care and love by the hosts.

We ended the dinner with a cup of Bastani (saffron Persian ice cream) and left no traces behind in the bowl ( that amazingly good) that it was served in :)

Awesome food , great hosts , nice ambience which means an absolutely absolute recommendation. Please do pay them a visit and enjoy the meals to your heart’s content.

Amazing...

So I usually order from Yas when I’m at work or heading into work since it’s close. A while back I had put in my order online and they ended up leaving out my kashke bademjan. I had called the restaurant and was asked if I could go back and pick it up. I told them I can’t because I’m already at work and can’t leave, and asked if they could refund me. They stated that because ordered from a 3rd party site they are unable to refund me, but offered to keep my name there and next time I go back they would not charge me. Well I didn’t go back for a while because I paid for something I never received and the fact that they wouldn’t refund and it was an inconvenience . Well today I decided to give them another try. This time I ordered from their site, and this time they left out my mast o khiar. I called the restaurant and was told again that I could go back to pick it up. The only solution they offered again was that they would keep my name there and next time they would not charge me for the item, and also once again they could not refund me even though I ordered on their site this time. I will not be going back to this establishment ever again. I would also recommend that you check your orders before leaving since they seem to make a habit of leaving items out of peoples orders and “unable” to refund. It’s like they are banking on the fact that people won’t go back and they got money...

I’ve been coming to Yas Restaurant since I was a kid, and after all these years, it still feels like home. The moment I walk in, I’m greeted with the same warmth, comforting aromas, and sense of tradition that made me fall in love with Persian food in the first place.

Koobideh Perfection: The koobideh here is unbeatable—tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. Every bite takes me back to family gatherings and meals that brought everyone to the table.

Juicy, Flavorful Chicken: Their chicken is just as impressive—perfectly grilled, juicy, and full of flavor. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it’s been prepared with love, just like my family used to make.

Consistent and Heartfelt: What keeps me coming back, even after all these years, is the consistency and heart behind every dish. The food reminds me of home-cooked meals, and Yas never loses that special touch.

Final Thoughts: Yas isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a part of my childhood, my culture, and my memories. If you’re looking for authentic Persian food that’s rich in flavor and tradition, this is the place. It’s stood the test of time...