Ziba Persian Restaurant

I've been in the area for awhile and sadly haven't tried this place until most recently. It was recommended to me from someone who has been going there for some time. We decided to place a pickup order through Door dash but the option wasn't available so we called it in. They're down the street from me so it was an easy pickup order. What we ordered:Khoresh Bademjan (Baby Eggplant Stew)-Baby eggplant stew. Sautéed baby eggplant, beef, homemade tomato sauce and special seasonings. Served with basmati rice.Persian Chicken Burrito-Skewer of marinated chicken wrapped in lavash bread with basmati rice, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes and special house hot sauce.Veggie Kabob- Zucchini, onion, eggplant and bell peppers lightly seasoned with a BBQ Tomato.Everything was delicious and it was my first time trying Khoresh Bademjan, it was really good! I also really enjoyed their hummus and the Persian Chicken burrito was a very generous portion. I recommend their business!

Ziba is a very unassuming Persian restaurant in a fairly quiet plaza. I didn't realize they had been around for so long, but nice to have something local. Service can be a bit hit or miss. While the woman who I believe is the owner is extremely nice, sometimes there are long times in between where you don't see her, assuming that she's helping in the kitchen as well. So I have seen customers sit there waiting for a bill, or waiting for a refill on something. Maybe that's why one of the patrons just waltzed in, seated himself and his friends, and just started ordering as soon as the lady walked out of the kitchen. The food has been spot on every time. The Persian tea is really good, not overpowering in flavor, and something nice and hot to sip on. If you can stand raw onions, the free lavash with onion, butter, feta, and mint are all really fresh. Nice to have something to munch on while we wait. I attempted to order one of the stews on the special dishes portion, but they weren't serving it, so I went with the barg kabob instead while my partner ordered the koobideh combo platter, that came with 1 skewer of chicken and 1 skewer of beef, and we added the falafel salad. The meat dishes were all cooked well and super flavorful. Even ordering the barg at medium well, I felt the meat was cooked at just the perfect temperature and was still tender and easy to eat. While the beef koobideh won out for me, the chicken was just as flavorful. But all our dishes had waaaaaay more rice than necessary. We ended up saving so much rice, we used it for 2 more dinners with other proteins we cooked at home. The salad for me was just okay. The spring mix was fresh, but I still don't think I can eat any other falafel than from Falafel Drive In. Though there was a spicy dipping sauce, and a yogurt sauce, the falafels still tasted dry, flavor was just okay, and was too crumbly for me to enjoy. But I did top off my meal with the pistachio ice cream, which was delicious and creamy. A satisfying way to end the meal.

We were craving a hearty meal on this chilly overcast day. Persian middle eastern food was the perfect place and Ziba did not disappoint. Both the service and food were great. The Ghormeh Sabzi stew was delicious and the Persian Beef burrito was also wonderful and super filling. Honestly this is one of the best Persian restaurants in South Bay.

Ziba Persian Restaurant at 4628 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124Cambrian Park is a place I have never been to before. I brought a group of 4 with me so I could get their input.A reservation was made the day before and I want to commend the restaurant for letting us know they had a big catering order on Saturday and asked us to arrive at 12:00 Noon instead of 11:30 AM, scheduled opening time. We arrived at noon on Saturday and were greeted by Nancy, who was very kind and hospitable to us. The restaurant was not very large but was clean with nicely spaced tables and chairs. The interior was attractively decorated with pictures and other items.We ordered a variety of food from the menu:Dip Sampler - AppetizerHummus, masto-moosier (thick Persian yogurt dip with shallots) and masto-khiar (thick Persian yogurt dip with cucumbers and herbs)served alongside their very own saffron chips.Torshi - Side DishPickled mixed vegetablesKashke Bademjan - AppetizerEggplant dip with caramelized onions, whey, garlic and saffronKoobideh Kabob - entreeTwo skewers of freshly ground beef tenderloin charbroiled to perfection served over basmati rice and bbq tomatoChicken Kabob - entreeMarinated chicken pieces served over basmati rice and bbq tomatoBaghali Polo with Lamb Shank (Saturday only special) - entreeTwo lamb shanks, served with Basmati rice, lima beans and dill weedZereshk Polo with Chicken - entreeChicken served with barberry rice.Veggie Kabob - extra sideB.B.Q. tomatoes, zucchini, onion, eggplant, bell peppers lightly seasoned.Everything was outstanding but my personal favorites were the lamb shank and veggie kabob. Kudos to their home made pita chips.Everyone in my group agreed this was a 5 Star Yelp experience. Our server Nancy was so attentive and really made this a wonderful experience.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ziba!

My wife and I decided to give this Persian restaurant a shot during our business trip in San Jose. The chicken kabob and Barg kabob dish were really good. We were served by Mrs. Ladan during our visit. Ladan was very nice and attentive and left us with a great impression. We'll be back.

Just as good as I remember. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a casual upscale feel. Food is delicious and portions are very generous, especially the koobideh pieces. The rice lacked some flavor would be my only critique of the meal. Appetizers dips were tasty and the lavash bread was fresh and soft. Service was attentive by our friendly server and the bussers at the restaurant. Glad to see Ziba still around after all these years.

We stumbled upon this restaurant after shopping at the Persian Market a few doors down. We got there around 3pm for a late lunch. It was really nice inside. Spacious and they had tables available. The server sat us immediately and was really nice. It was my first time having Persian food and always wanted to try it. The menu was self explanatory. They're known for their kabobs and so that's what I ordered. My cousin and I decided to share an appetizer & entree So glad we did because they were a good sized portion. The appetizer was a smoked roasted eggplant dish that was served with a side of lavash, cheese and fresh herbs. It was similar to babaganoush. Honestly I enjoyed it more than babaganoush. It had more flavor and was delicious! The entree was Chicken and Beef Kabobs with fluffy basmati rice and that hit the spot too! I can't wait to go back and try more dishes.

We were big fans of Ziba's zereshk polo ba morgh, but today's experience was incredibly disappointing. We ordered and picked up two zereshk polo ba morgh, and unfortunately, it was terrible. It tasted like it was several days old, definitely not fresh. Despite calling to provide feedback, the restaurant insisted it was fine, but the quality was undeniably poor. It's disheartening to see Persian restaurants in San Jose serving such low-quality, likely leftover food. I cannot recommend Ziba due to their dishonesty and poor food quality and I stop supporting their business by recommending this restaurant to my friends!!!

Saturday Lunch at Ziba was fantastic. The cool and quiet interior pairs well with the delicious food.  The appetizer selections, main dishes and wine list make for a complete experience.Prices are extremely reasonable and the service is outstanding. Looking forward to many more meals in the restaurant as well as ordering takeout (full menu).Generous portions are easily split.We ordered Koobideh Kebab (beef filet) + Kashe-Bademjan (sauteed eggplant)Thank you Nancy!

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. Needs better music.