Yas Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Yas Restaurant feels like a journey into the heart of Tehran, where the comforting steam from slow-simmered pots of tender lamb cheeks and savory pache fills the air with a rich, earthy aroma. Guests gather over vibrant Persian omelets and bowls of velvety halim, while the sizzle of charcoal-grilled heart and liver skewers adds a smoky depth to this authentic morning ritual. This soulful sanctuary honors time-honored recipes, creating a deeply satisfying experience that celebrates the rich heritage of the traditional Persian breakfast.
1138, Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, 95117 https://yasrestaurant.net/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Yas Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet), Vegetable Omelet and Persian Classic Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet), Vegetable Omelet and Persian Classic Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pecan pie with kaimak ice cream, Vegetable Omelet and Persian Classic Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yas E (Per Person), Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue) and White fish roe 'taramas'. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue), Scrambled or Sunny Side Up Egg (2 Eggs) and Grilled octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Omelet, Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue) and Scrambled or Sunny Side Up Egg (2 Eggs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue), Scrambled or Sunny Side Up Egg (2 Eggs) and Grilled octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Yas Restaurant
Yas Restaurant in San Jose has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Aubergine puree, Santorini Fava and Extra Fresh Sangak Piece. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Yas Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Yas E (Per Person) | 7.4 g | 152.8 g |
| Yas C (Per Person) | 55.6 g | 114.2 g |
| Yas D (Per Person) | 51.9 g | 89.7 g |
| Yas A (Per Person) | 13.1 g | 65.6 g |
| Yas B (Per Person) | 74 g | 61.5 g |
| Yas Vegetarian (Per Person) | 76.5 g | 23 g |
| White fish roe 'taramas' | 1.4 g | 21.5 g |
| Grilled octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Extra Pache (Lamb Feet) | 0 g | 17.8 g |
| Feta cheese in homemade crust with olive jam | 4.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Zaban (2 Pieces Lamb Tongue) | 0 g | 11.5 g |
| Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue) | 0 g | 11.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet) - $11.95: Lamb feet Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Zaban (2 Pieces Lamb Tongue) - $14.95: Lamb tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Banagoosh (Lamb Cheeks) - $8.95: Lamb cheeks Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- 3 Skewers Del-O-Jigar - $11.95: Lamb heart and liver Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- 5 Skewers Del-O-Jigar - $14.95: Lamb heart and liver Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Persian Classic Omelet - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Omelet - $17.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled or Sunny Side Up Egg (2 Eggs) - $14.95: Eggs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Persian Classic Breakfast - $14.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Halim - $14.95 Available at: breakfast
Appetizers
- White fish roe 'taramas' - $9: Fish roe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santorini Fava - $9: Split peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aubergine puree - $8: Eggplant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chevre goat cheese with fig jam - $12: Goat cheese, fig jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta cheese in homemade crust with olive jam - $9: Feta cheese, olive jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled octopus - $18: Octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed mussels - $15: Mussels, Asyrtiko wine sauce, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Packages
Minimum 15 people
- Yas A (Per Person) - $29.95: Chicken Thigh Kabob, Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh, Ground Chicken Kabob Koobideh, Hummus, Grilled Tomatoes, Persian Yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yas B (Per Person) - $34.95: Hummus, Chicken Joojeh Kabob, Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh, Ground Chicken Kabob Koobideh, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Jalapeno, Saffron Rice, House Salad, Persian Yogurt Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yas C (Per Person) - $41.95: Chicken Thigh Kabob, Chicken Breast Kabob, Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh, Ground Chicken Kabob Koobideh, Gheymeh (Stew), Baghali Polo, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Jalapeno, Saffron Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yas D (Per Person) - $46.95: Hummus, Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh, Ground Chicken Kabob Koobideh, Shish Kabob (Filet Mignon), Vegetable Kabob, Barberry Rice, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Jalapeno, House Salad, Persian Yogurt Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yas E (Per Person) - $51.95: Hummus, Chicken Thigh Kabob, Chicken Breast Kabob, Fish Kabob (Salmon), Shish Kabob (Filet Mignon), Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh, Ground Chicken Kabob Koobideh, Vegetable Kabob, Barberry Saffron Rice, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Jalapeno, House Salad, Persian Yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yas Vegetarian (Per Person) - $32.95: Hummus, Vegetable Kabob, Saffron Rice, Baghali Polo, House Salad, Falafel, Kashk-o-Bademjan, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Jalapeno, Yogurt (W/ Cucumbers & Mint) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Extra Pache (Lamb Feet) - $7.95: Lamb feet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue) - $8.95: Lamb tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Fresh Sangak Piece - $2: Persian bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Milk phyllo pie from Thessaloniki - $10: Phyllo, milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pecan pie with kaimak ice cream - $10: Pecan, kaimak ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Homemade yogurt mousse with lemon - $10: Yogurt, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Kale Pache Juice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Yas Restaurant
- Is Yas Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Yas Restaurant has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet), Vegetable Omelet and Persian Classic Omelet.
- What can I eat at Yas Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet), Vegetable Omelet and Persian Classic Omelet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Yas Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Aubergine puree and Santorini Fava.
- Is Yas Restaurant gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Yas Restaurant?
- Yas E (Per Person), at roughly 152.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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