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Research last reviewed 20 September 2026

San Jose · Pakistani (halal) · reviewed September 19, 2026

Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering

West San Jose's halal Afghan-Pakistani counter at 1880 W San Carlos: saffron 'biryani rice with tikka' ($19), chapli kebab sandwiches, bolani, and a basket of Afghan naan, with baklava and ras malai to finish; open Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Listing details

Hours
Monday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM; Tuesday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM; Wednesday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM; Thursday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM; Friday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM; Saturday : 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM — per venue website, checked 2026-09-05
Price
$$
Ratings

5.0 Google Maps

5.0
Cuisine
Pakistani (halal)
Biryani
Serves biryani

Partial capture — some dishes may be missing or the source page did not list a full menu. Captured 2026-09-19. Prices and availability change — confirm with Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering.

Official menu source

11 dishes · 1 named biryani

Biryani

Biryani menu items at Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering
DishPrice
Biryani Rice with Tikka$19.00

Rest of the menu

Rest of the menu menu items at Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering
DishPrice
Chicken Tikka Masala (on saffron rice)—
Beef Kebab Plate—
Chapli Kebab Sandwich—
Chicken Sandwich—
Bolani—
Afghan Naan—
Chicken Samosa$3.00
Veggie Samosa$2.50
Baklava—
Ras Malai—

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