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: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Pache (2 Pieces Lamb Feet) - $11.95: Lamb feet Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Zaban (2 Pieces Lamb Tongue) - $14.95: Lamb tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Banagoosh (Lamb Cheeks) - $8.95: Lamb cheeks Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- 3 Skewers Del-O-Jigar - $11.95: Lamb heart and liver Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- 5 Skewers Del-O-Jigar - $14.95: Lamb heart and liver Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Persian Classic Omelet - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Omelet - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled or Sunny Side Up Egg (2 Eggs) - $14.95: Eggs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Persian Classic Breakfast - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Halim - $14.95 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast
Appetizers
- White fish roe 'taramas' - $9: Fish roe Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santorini Fava - $9: Split peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chevre goat cheese with fig jam - $12: Goat cheese, fig jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta cheese in homemade crust with olive jam - $9: Feta cheese, olive jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled octopus - $18: Octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed mussels - $15: Mussels, Asyrtiko wine sauce, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-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, Halal, 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: High-Protein, Halal, 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, Halal 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, Halal, 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Extra Pache (Lamb Feet) - $7.95: Lamb feet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Zaban (Lamb Tongue) - $8.95: Lamb tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Extra Fresh Sangak Piece - $2: Persian bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Pescatarian
- Pecan pie with kaimak ice cream - $10: Pecan, kaimak ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade yogurt mousse with lemon - $10: Yogurt, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Kale Pache Juice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Yas Restaurant
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- Oren's Hummus — Middle Eastern
- Shawowrma Mediterranean Street Food — Middle Eastern
- Dish n' Dash — Middle Eastern
- Chelokababi — Middle Eastern
- Falafel Stop — Middle Eastern
- House Of Falafel — Middle Eastern
- The Halal Guys — Middle Eastern
- Oren's Hummus — Middle Eastern
- Falafel Drive In — Middle Eastern
- Dish Dash — Middle Eastern
- House of Kabobs — Middle Eastern
