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Best Biryani of Silicon Valley

Research last reviewed 20 September 2026

San Jose · North Indian / Punjabi · reviewed September 19, 2026

Punjab Cafe

A long-running North Indian/Punjabi spot at 322 E Santa Clara St whose online menu is deep (about a hundred items from fish masala to badami kheer); the biryani shelf runs vegetable $15, chicken $15.99, lamb and goat $19.99, with extended weekday hours until 9:30pm.

Listing details

Hours
Su/Sa 11:30–21:30; Mo 11–14:30 & 17–21; Tu 11–21; We–Fr 11–21:30 (official ordering site)
Price
$$
Ratings

4.1 1,233 Google Maps

4.1
Cuisine
North Indian / Punjabi
Biryani
Serves biryani

Captured from the restaurant’s published menu. Captured 2026-09-19. Prices and availability change — confirm with Punjab Cafe.

Official menu source

9 dishes · 4 named biryani

Biryani

Biryani menu items at Punjab Cafe
DishPrice
Vegetable Biryani$15.00 (basmati rice with vegetables, herbs & nuts)
Chicken Biryani$15.99
Lamb Biryani$19.99
Goat Biryani$19.99 (goat with bone)

Rest of the menu

Rest of the menu menu items at Punjab Cafe
DishPrice
Butter Chicken—
Dal Makhani—
Rogan Josh—
Tandoori Chicken Tikka—
Garlic Naan—

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