Negeen Restaurant
1 / 20#20. Negeen Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (699 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 West Hamilton Ave. Campbell, California
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in San Jose by diners
The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.
That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.
As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.
Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.
Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in San Jose based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of San Jose were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.
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Chelokababi Persian Cuisine
2 / 20#19. Chelokababi Persian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1236 South Wolfe Road Sunnyvale, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp
Meso Modern Mediterranean
3 / 20#18. Meso Modern Mediterranean
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1015 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3060 Olsen Drive Ste 50 San Jose, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Ziba Persian Restaurant
4 / 20#17. Ziba Persian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (560 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4628 Meridian Ave. Sanjose, California
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Oren's Hummus
5 / 20#16. Oren's Hummus
- Rating: 4.0/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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Sajj Mediterranean
6 / 20#15. Sajj Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.0/5 (563 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4140 North 1st St. Ste 10 San Jose, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
Falafel's Drive-In
7 / 20#14. Falafel's Drive-In
- Rating: 4.1/5 (5467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
SAJJ Mediterranean
8 / 20#13. SAJJ Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.1/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 579 Coleman Ave. Ste 60 San Jose, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
Maiwand Kabob House
9 / 20#12. Maiwand Kabob House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2915 El Camino Real Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan
- Read more on Yelp
Zarzour Kabob & Deli
10 / 20#11. Zarzour Kabob & Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2052 Curtner Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
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Dish N Dash - Milpitas
11 / 20#10. Dish N Dash - Milpitas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1645 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 Ranch Drive Milpitas, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Dish N Dash San Jose
12 / 20#9. Dish N Dash San Jose
- Rating: 4.3/5 (635 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2551 North 1st St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Fremont Kabob Restaurant
13 / 20#8. Fremont Kabob Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 4300 Great America Pkwy Ste 164 Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
Holyland Restaurant & Catering
14 / 20#7. Holyland Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.4/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 Aldo Ave. Ste 105 Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Arabic
- Read more on Yelp
Manakish Oven & Grill
15 / 20#6. Manakish Oven & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 670 Stockton Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
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Shawarmaji
16 / 20#5. Shawarmaji
- Rating: 4.4/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2281 The Alameda Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
Así Mexican Fusion Bistro
17 / 20#4. Así Mexican Fusion Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Address: 6239 Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mexican, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering
18 / 20#3. Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1880 West San Carlos St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Afghan
- Read more on Yelp
Ayuni Shawarma & Grill
19 / 20#2. Ayuni Shawarma & Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1345 Coleman Ave. Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp
Iraklis
20 / 20#1. Iraklis
- Rating: 4.7/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2165 El Camino Real Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Syrian, Lebanese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.
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