Yas Restaurant

Absolutely loved this place! As an Iranian, I can say the food was authentic and delicious. The kabob was incredibly juicy and flavorful—just like home. The service was warm and attentive, and everything from start to finish was top-notch. Highly recommended for anyone looking for high-quality Persian cuisine!

Yas Restaurant has some strong points, especially when it comes to the tenderness of the kabobs—they were cooked well and had a nice texture. The grilled vegetables were decent too, but overall, the flavor profile fell short. For a place with such a promising menu, I was surprised by how bland most of the food tasted. The rice, unfortunately, was overly oily to the point that it became mushy, and a few pieces that fell on my lap left noticeable oil stains on my clothes. Definitely not ideal. While it wasn’t a bad experience, it was a bit underwhelming. I’d consider coming back if their seasoning methods improved. Right now, it feels like it has potential but needs refinement.

Took our moms to dinner for Mother’s Day, and it was amazing! The food is so good my boyfriend and I always get the Yas Special and it never disappoints! Our moms got the chicken and lamb combo all top tier! Definitely worth it every time :)

A nice and cozy restaurant. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The serving portions were HUMONGOUS, and the flavor profile didn’t disappoint. The chicken kabobs and koobideh was very moist and juicy. They know how to cook their meat well. This place deserves more love, go check it out.

This was our first time dining at Yas Restaurant, and it was an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was warm and welcoming. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. On top of the excellent service, the food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Yas Restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and an even better dining experience!

The food and service is absolutely amazing. My friends and I got the family platter with a few extras. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We highly recommend YAS and will be back again soon.

I went to this place with my family and is excellent. We ordered 3 platters of beef and chicken skewers and they were amazing. The basmati rice was amazing and very tasty . would recommend with all orders. The service was really great and quick too. The atmosphere was also very nice as the music gave the restaurant an amazing vibe.

Food was delicious, service was great! We got the fesenjoon and koobideh & chicken kabobs. Loved it.

Yas Restaurant has some strong points, especially when it comes to the tenderness of the kabobs--they were cooked well and had a nice texture. The grilled vegetables were decent too, but overall, the flavor profile fell short. For a place with such a promising menu, I was surprised by how bland most of the food tasted. The rice, unfortunately, was overly oily to the point that it became mushy, and a few pieces that fell on my lap left noticeable oil stains on my clothes. Definitely not ideal. While it wasn't a bad experience, it was a bit underwhelming. I'd consider coming back if their seasoning methods improved. Right now, it feels like it has potential but needs refinement.

Just ordered a bunch of food from here to-go and enjoyed every dish. Located in the plaza with Amato's philly cheesesteak, a weed dispensary, liquor store ... it's not in the greatest environment but plenty of parking. 5/5 Koobideh kabob - My favorite dish. Very flavorful, cooked well. The jalepeno that comes with it is NO JOKE. Super spicy. Beware! 5/5 Shirin Polo Chicken - SO GOOD. Loved the orange peels and nuts in the rice. Chicken was super juicy and flavorful. Husband's favorite dish. 4/5 Ghormeh Sabzi - Only like 2 pieces of beef in the stew and it crumbled in my mouth. I liked the stew itself, though. 4/5 Filet mignon kabob - The meat came very thin, I thought it would come cubed and medium rare. Wasn't as tender as I'd like. I asked to make sure there was no dairy in the dishes and the waitress was attentive to confirm they use oil to cook the meat. One of the better Persian restaurants around. Definitely will be back!

The first time we came to Yas Restaurant was over 8 years ago, so this review is long overdue. My husband and I love Persian/Mediterranean food and this place is so delicious. We brought my parents and brothers here long ago and it was their first time trying Persian/Mediterranean food. They loved it. I now bring my three teenage kids and they love it. We love all the meats such as the fish kabob (salmon), chicken, shishlik (lamb), fillet, and koobideh (ground beef). We get the variety so we can get a great taste of each of the flavorful meats. We also love the appetizers. Kashk-o-Bademjan is so flavorful. Two of my kids do not like eggplant, but they love this pureed eggplant. Mast-o-Khiar is also an amazing appetizer that brings this nice delicate freshness to begin the start of our amazing dinner. Sahar is also amazing every time we go to Yas Restaurant. Her pleasantly, sweet personality adds a beautiful touch ending our family dinner.

I was really hoping to give Yas more stars after giving it another try. We ordered the shishlik and ground chicken kabob. My shishlik was burnt and the pieces are incredibly small compared to other Local restaurants. The ground chicken kabob was tasteless and rubbery. The rice was not fluffy nor tasteful at all and there was no side of herbs or soomak included.

Very poor service, food mediocre HIGH prices!!!!!! Will not be returning!!!!!! Lack if customer service poor

Best koobideh in the whole bay. The previous owner was great but the new owner has really stepped it up. Not only the koobideh here tastes better than the other places people brag about but also just look at the plate. It's filled with rice, grilled tomato and jalapeño. They also give alot of quality greens, bread and butters. Wow. It's truly an amazing experience. The employees including the owner are so nice and greet you with a genuine smile and they are so kind. The place is small but meaningful. I highly recommend this place even foe people who haven't tried Persian food before. Start with koobideh!!

OMG! OMG! OMG! this place is beyond amazing and the food was just perfect. as an LA native who recently moved here and has been missing Raffi's Place, this filled the massive ghormeh sabzi shaped hole in my heart. THANK YOU!

First time coming to Yas restaurant we got drawn to coming here because every time we passed by no matter what time and day of the week this place always was a packed house! Upon walking in we were super welcomed in and ordering we were recommended for our family to the Yas special which had chicken, filet minion & ground beef. Also ordered the yogurt with cucumber and wow got to say with all the combinations of everything the flavors was amazing! Everything super fresh and even the mint leaves with the bread topped everything off. Service was great , you can see they have regulars which shows the consistency of quality of food they have. Definitely be back !

3.5 stars for my last two visits. Ordered dinner for pick up about three weeks ago and dined in for lunch today. To go items were all delicious and portions were ample, but it took over an hour. They told us 30 min, but we waited about 45 note minutes at the restaurant. Seems that they were short staffed and couldn't keep up with the takeout orders? Today's comments are more about the dine-in ambience than the food. We liked 2 of 3 three plates ordered and the appetizer, too. Food temp was hot and presented well. The bone-in chicken was too dry and too spicy/sour. Other comments: I feel that maybe there are more tables now. Not sure, but the space seemed more crowded. I remember a time when they used tablecloths; maybe with a plastic or paper cover, but still, white tablecloths, which softened and refined the atmosphere. Also remember flowers on each table. The thin white sheets of paper under each plate and thin, small napkins made this feel more like a fast food restaurant. I think there is a somewhat new floor, which, I'm sure, is more sanitary than the previous carpet, but also reverberates sound more, especially when the music is loud.

Had a really solid experience here overall, the staff were welcoming right from the start and you could tell they actually cared about the guests not just going through the motions, everyone seemed patient and attentive even when it got a bit busy, they answered questions with a smile and made us feel comfortable without being too pushy, the food was just plain good, nothing too crazy or flashy but full of flavor and clearly made with some thought, everything came out fresh and at the right temperature which can be rare nowadays, the seasoning was just right not too salty or bland, the texture of the dishes was spot on too, I especially liked how nothing felt overly greasy or heavy but still really satisfying, portion sizes were fair not huge but enough to feel full without wasting anything, honestly not much to complain about other than maybe the wait time between dishes was a bit slow but I can live with that if the food turns out right which it did, overall a calm and nice place to enjoy a meal with a laid back vibe and warm service that makes you want to come back sometime soon.

I recently dined at Yas Restaurant, and I found the food and Service is excellent. I would like to write a review highlighting that not only the food quality is outstanding, but also the prices & quality are very reasonable in compared of other Iranian restaurants in bay area!." Best Kabab in Bay Area!!

We've come back to Yas multiple times since our first visit, and they are always excellent! Staff are so wonderful and friendly, they always greet us warmly and have recognized us when we come in. Takeout out is just as good as dine-in, and we always have leftovers from their entrees. Such a perfect weeknight dinner for flavorful dishes that leave you full but never feeling bad. So good!

Highlights: &This is our go-to Persian restaurant and we will be back &Good size portions (takeout) &Chicken koobidieh is our favorite & Consistent pricing on website Food: *Beef and lamb koobidieh (to go special #5) *Two a la care chicken koobidieh skewers Our favorite is the chicken koobidieh, so we probably should have ordered a to-go special with more chicken. That being said, we were pleasantly surprised by the generous portions -- for both menu items but mostly the to-go special. There was a lot of meat and even more rice. Pricing: The prices on their website are the same as if you call in. I ended up calling in and noticed the price is the same as the website (not that ppl call anymore but the pricing is consistent). Doordash is higher (of course). Overall: This was a go-to restaurant for us before/during and after the pandemic. If you see the online menus the wraps are spelled "rap". Pretty sure the servers don't bust a rhyme, but I like to imagine what the Chicken Thigh Rap would sound like. Notes to self: Get the to-go special with three chicken and three beef/lamb skewers next time.

We had a very juicy koobideh here. The shish kabob was also delicious but smaller than expected. Ash reshteh was more like a bean soup and less like what you'd expect from ash. The service was just a bit slow for the three or four tables they were serving then. We enjoyed the overall ambiance and liked the friendly staff. We will certainly go back.

One of the best places you could eat at. The food is amazing, service is excellent, restaurant is always clean and looking super fancy. They have full bar and the restaurant can be reserved for events. Would recommend this Persian restaurant 100/100.

Food is always A+ in my book! Big portions, friendly staff with exceptional service. They'll start you with bread and butter, order tea while you're at it and waiting for your food. The meal for 2 people can feed 3-4 people!

Me and my boyfriend love this place, it is our go to place for Persian food. The ambience is very homey, it feels almost as if you are at family, as the service is also amazing. The staff and owner here are super friendly and helpful when it comes to trying new things on the menu. Our go to order is usually Koobideh, Tahdeeg, Fesenjan, and for desert the Makhloot is to DIE FOR. I personally dream about Makhloot daily (I am not joking its that amazing)

The food was delicious! The restaurant is a nice quiet place with kind staff. I got the chicken thigh kebab and some ice cream. Everything was delicious and the staff were quick to provide service. I will be coming here again.

Great food and excellent service! I love the customer service, their house-made ice cream, and the delicious kabobs. You should definitely try it at least once.

Came for dinner around 730PM on a Thursday. About 1/4 of the restaurant tables were occupied when we arrived, and never got super busy for the 3 hrs we were there. I believe the wait staff was trying to be polite and not interrupt our conversation but I had to get her attention to order, and get a to-go box and the check. Food was good but entrees seemed to take a while, ~20+ min? Overall pretty good except the music, and especially the happy birthday music (there were 3 that night) was SO loud. It was challenging to hear someone talking sitting right across from me.

First time in Yas and the food didn't disappoint . We got Barg and Mahicheh both very tasty and well prepared, served in good portions also. Both waitresses were very kind and attentive. However,just like every other Persian restaurant in Bay Area, Yas is over priced. The one disappointing part was the bread and butter. It is customary in Persian restaurants to serve bread, feta cheese and herbs before they take your order. Yas served bread and butter. Bread was not fresh and butter just doesn't do the justice.

Honestly, hands-down one of the best Persian food you can find in Bay Area, the service is top-notch with kind, friendly staff. Prime location feels like sitting by the seaside in north of Iran.. Food is literally few levels better than other Persian restaurant . Sorry if I'm not uploading any picture it's hard to control yourself not to jump on the food and take pictures I have some empty plates to show you if you want to see

Service was great! Koobideh and chicken with bone was perfect and tasty! First time here and overall great experience! We loved the rice too!

Kashk-o-Bademjan 4 flavorful mashed eggplant, mixed w/ mint, fried onions Fillet Mignon / Barg 3 chewy, medium juicy Baghali Polo w/ Lamb Shank 3 dill weed rice, yellow rice, fall off the bone tender, too plain Bastani 5 yellow Persian ice-cream, pistachios, not too sweet, refreshing Faloodeh 4 flavored shave ice, tiny rice noodles, subtly sour

The food at Yas is absolutely amazing. The service was great- Family owned & operated. Would recommend to anyone looking for good Persian restaurant!

Best Persian food in the Bay Area. The meats are tender and juicy. Always cooked to perfection. Their side dishes are also great. Ambience is very quiet and pleasant. They always have Persian music playing so it's very cultural. The service is also very good. The servers are always checking yours needed are met and the owner as well makes sure you are always well taken care of. Order anything here everything is beyond expectations! It's also easy to park and easy to get a table any time of the day. They surely will accommodate you very fast. Also they have keto friendly dishes like their Kobedeeh and vegetables plate.

Excellent persian food as always. Had our usual baghali polo and koobideh combo, and finished dinner w a nice faloodeh and ice cream combo. Our favorite persian place in town

Friendly service and really yummy food :) So far this is the best i had Highly recommended

Excellent service and copious amount of food. Beautiful ambiance and will definitely come back again.

The food and service is absolutely amazing. My friends and I got the family platter with a few extras. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We highly recommend YAS and will be back again soon.

I came to Yas again after trying their incredible Jujeh koobideh but this time I tried the normal jujeh kebab at Yas. Everything was incredible from the ambiance to the service. The place is family owned as well and truly made me feel at home.

The food is amazing for the price it's worth it We went with my kids and hubby 2 months ago or so and we will return whenever we want Persian food The girl who served us was the sweetest and so patient and didn't give me a hard time cuz my youngest made a mess The owner was nice and welcoming my husband is Mexican so people do JuDGE us and he was nice to him which is a major plus on my end I want to be able to take him to my culture restaurant cuz he loves Persian food n be respected Super chill down to earth clean and simple and cute We had so much left overs! Kabob everything was amazing

Ambience was quiet on a Saturday afternoon. The food was phenomenal. We had chicken kabab and some fresh chopped veggie salads. 10 out of 10. The waitress and manager were so kind as well.

It was easy to make a dinner reservation through Yelp less than two hours before our intended visit. We arrived early and they had a table ready for us. It's a clean and casual environment with plenty of indoor seating. By 7:15pm, the place was packed, the staff workin hard on a Saturday evening. I appreciated the effort they put into providing a positive experience for customers. The food was great, we had the chicken breast kabob plate and charbroiled filet mignon kabob with basmati rice. Each dish came with a blistered tomato and jalapeno (super spicy!) on the side, and though the chicken was slightly dry, everything on our plates was full of flavor and super satisfying, the filet mignon cooked to a perfect medium rare. I really liked the restaurant, it's definitely a great option for delicious Persian fare in San Jose.

I Love their food, but this was our first time ordering two catering trays. Walked in asking for a same day order -- family order of koobideh and a family order of chicken. The order was ready for pick up within an hour. The food was delicious and my family enjoyed it so much, that there was barely any leftovers. Thank you for the comfort of your wonderful food. We will be back to visit and order catering again soon.

We recently had Yas Restaurant provide catering for our son's engagement party, for almost 60 people. It was a very pleasant experience from the initial call to Mr. Oregani at Yas and planning and setting up everything until the delivery of the food. The food was excellent and everyone at the party enjoyed all the assortment of kabobs and rice, especially the koobideh (ground beef) kabob. I would recommend Yas Restaurant to anyone who is looking to cater food for their special event.

Always a top pick for my family and I for some good Persian food! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! The food is always fresh and tasty! Also a convenient location.

Food and service is amazing as always! Everything is fresh and high quality as the owners are super kind and generous with portions. Highly recommend this place for some delicious Persian food.

Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. All the meat from the combo was tender and delicious. Got a couple dips too that were so tasty too. A great place to bring a group of people for Persian food

The food was excellent, the service was warm and the ambiance was great! Just an excellent experience overall. I highly recommend the koobideh and filet mignon: spiced just right and very succulent. For dessert try the faloodeh was amazing - home-made ice-cream and the delicate taste and aroma of rose water.

A friend a had recommended this place for a long time and I was finally able to come. Everything that we ordered from the appetizer to the dessert was delicious.

it was my first time getting Persian food since moving to the south Bay area. We decided to go to this restaurant because of all the great reviews and they were not wrong. We tried the grape leaves appetizer and it was my first time trying this dish it was incredible. The flavors were so vibrant, we also got the special special which included filet mignon, steak, peppers, tomatoes, chicken, beef koobideh. The beef koobideh was my favorite out of the rest so I recommend trying that when you visit the restaurant. Ambience is decent. Service is okay because the waiters are nice but food comes out really really slow. One thing I have to commend them on is their PORTION SIZES. I will have leftovers for days and am so happy about it. Would overall definitely recommend this place. Just give urself some time if you decide to dine here because food comes out slow.

I've been going to YAS for years now, mainly before Covid and nothing has changed. The cozy Persian feeling, Persian music playing, and the Persian food aroma. The only thing that has changed is their pricing. $27 for a meat,rice, and tomato plate. They aren't cheap with their portion which is nice. Workers here are super friendly, there's 2 ladies who seem to be the only ones working the front. We got their grounded chicken plate which is always a yes from me. Judy tender, full of flavors. Their rice is tasty and different, and comes with a semi burnt but I think that's what makes it better! The grounded beef is also good but I prefer the chicken more. The grounded lamb plate I heard was good (not a fan of lamb)

Terrible place to have Kale Pache for breakfast. It was just the two of us in the restaurant. It took 35min to bring our food. They forgot two most important ingredients in the food and upon questioning, they said sorry, just give us some time to bring the rest. We couldn't wait for it anymore. We couldn't eat our meal (whatever they brought us). They charged the full price, which was expensive. Never coming back again.

We love this restaurant! The food and service was great. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.

A nice and cozy restaurant. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The serving portions were HUMONGOUS, and the flavor profile didn't disappoint. The chicken kabobs and koobideh was very moist and juicy. They know how to cook their meat well. This place deserves more love, go check it out.

Great food and enjoyed a memorable conversation with the owner. Highly recommended if you want some wholesome Persian food in South Bay.

Just ok. Has the tahdeeg was dry and not very flavorful, the chicken and filet combo lemon was good and the jalepeno was spicy. Roasted tomato's on the side was very yummy and charred. Ask for their spicy chili sauce on the side, it was very good. For a dinner at 5 the restaurant was very warm so be prepared if you do not enjoy being in a HOT restaurant. Service less good but inattentive.

Great place. I was born near Iran. Reminds me home food. The only place I could find with Fesenjan.