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Research last reviewed 20 September 2026

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

Lahori Restaurant (Downtown)

Downtown San Jose's halal dhaba-style kitchen at 1202 E Santa Clara, minutes from SJSU and City Hall: slow-simmered goat karahi, tandoor specialties, and chicken and goat biryani; masalas are ground in-house daily, closed Mondays.

Listing details

Hours
Closed Mondays; Tue–Thu & Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. & 5–9:30 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–3 p.m. & 5–10 p.m. (lahorirestaurantsanjose.com, checked 2026-09-19)
Price
$$
Ratings

5.0 Google Maps

5.0
Cuisine
Pakistani / Indian (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 Lahori Restaurant (Downtown).

Official menu source

8 dishes · 1 named biryani

Biryani

Biryani menu items at Lahori Restaurant (Downtown)
DishPrice
Chicken Biryani$17.24

Rest of the menu

Rest of the menu menu items at Lahori Restaurant (Downtown)
DishPrice
Goat Biriyani—
Paya—
Aloo Gosht—
Aloo Palak (Vegan)—
Lahori Murgh Cholay—
Kadai Chicken—
Lamb & Goat Curry—

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