Holyland Restaurant (Middle Eastern)

Holyland Restaurant

• 807 Aldo Ave #105, Santa Clara
• Cuisine: Palestinian / Mediterranean
• Popular dishes: Mansaf, falafel, shawarma, grilled kebabs
• Known for authentic Middle Eastern halal food with fresh ingredients. 

Good if you want: authentic Arabic halal food

Kabab & Currys (Indian & Pakistani)

Kabab & Currys

• Cuisine: Indian / Pakistani halal
• Popular: Chicken tikka, biryani, butter chicken, naan
• One of the commonly recommended halal spots in Santa Clara. 

Good if you want: desi halal food

The Halal Guys (Fast Casual)

The Halal Guys

• 2526 Augustine Dr
• Cuisine: American halal street food
• Famous for: chicken & gyro platters with white sauce. 

 Good if you want: quick halal bowl or gyro

Cairo Grill (Egyptian / Mediterranean)

Cairo Grill

• Cuisine: Egyptian & Mediterranean halal
• Popular: kababs, lamb shank, wraps, salads
• Focus on authentic Egyptian flavors and halal meats. 

Good if you want: grilled halal meat plates

Haji’s Restaurant (Pakistani / Indian)

Haji’s Restaurant

• Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian halal
• Popular: biryani, nihari, curries, kebabs
• Uses Zabiha halal meat and traditional spices. 

Good if you want: home-style Pakistani food

Quick picks (locals usually like):

• Best overall: Holyland Restaurant
• Best desi food: Kabab & Currys
• Fast & cheap: The Halal Guys
• Best grilled meat: Cairo Grill

Halal Restaurants: Sunnyvale

DishDash

• 190 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale
  
•  4.4 (4,800+ reviews)
  
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
  

Popular dishes

• Lamb shank
  
• Chicken shawarma
  
• Mezze platters
  

They use halal chicken, beef, and lamb with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

One of the most famous halal restaurants in Sunnyvale.

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

• 351 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale
  
•  4.1 (1,400+ reviews)
  
• Cuisine: Afghan
  

Popular dishes

• Kabuli pulao (Afghan rice with lamb)
  
• Chicken kabob
  
• Mantoo dumplings
  

Afghan cuisine is naturally halal-friendly and very popular in the Bay Area.

Mangal Turkish Grill

• 502 Ross Dr, Sunnyvale
  
•  4.7 (500+ reviews)
  
• Cuisine: Turkish BBQ
  

Why people like it

• Fresh charcoal-grilled meats
  
• Lamb kebabs and Turkish pide
  
• You can choose meat and grill style
  

Great if you want high-quality halal grilled meat.

Halal Fried Chicken – HFC

• 911 E Duane Ave, Sunnyvale
  
• ⭐ 4.4
  

Popular

• Halal fried chicken sandwiches
  
• Spicy tenders
  
• Loaded fries
  

Good option if you want fast halal comfort food.

The Halal Cartel

• 1202 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale
  
• ⭐ 4.8
  

Known for

• Gyro rice bowls
  
• Chicken platters
  
• Street-style halal wraps
  

Small spot but very highly rated locally.

Top 3 picks in Sunnyvale

1. DishDash – best overall halal Mediterranean
   
2. Mangal Turkish Grill – best grilled meats
   
3. Kabul Afghan Cuisine – great Afghan halal food

Cheap Halal: Sunnyvale

Halal Fried Chicken – HFC

• 911 E Duane Ave
  
• ~$8–$12 meals
  
• Good cheap items:
  
  • Chicken sandwich combos
    
  • Spicy tenders
    
  • Loaded fries
    

One of the cheapest halal fast-food spots in Sunnyvale.

Falafel Flare

• Murphy Ave area
  
• ~$10–$13 wraps
  
• Cheap options:
  
  • Falafel wrap
    
  • Chicken shawarma wrap
    

Good if you want quick halal Mediterranean street food.

Haji’s Restaurant

• Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian
  
• ~$12–$15 plates
  

Popular cheap meals:

• Chicken biryani
  
• Nihari
  
• Curry + naan
  

They use 100% Zabiha halal ingredients.

Lados

• 115 Plaza Dr
  
• ~$10–$14
  

Cheap picks:

• Chicken over rice
  
• Gyro wraps
  
• Halal bowls
  

Local lists also mention it as a halal option around Sunnyvale.

The Halal Guys

• 328 W El Camino Real
  
• ~$11–$14 platters
  

Cheap order:

• Chicken & rice platter (large portion)
  

They’re known for chicken, gyro, and falafel platters with white sauce.

Best cheap picks

• $8–$10: HFC chicken sandwiches
• $10–$12: Falafel wraps or gyro wraps
• $12–$15: biryani or chicken-over-rice plates

Late Night Halal options

The Halal Guys — Sunnyvale

The Halal Guys

• Open until 11:00 PM daily
• ~$11–$14
• Popular late-night meals:
  • Chicken over rice
  • Gyro platter
  • Falafel wrap

Many people go here for quick halal street-food platters with white sauce late in the evening.

Best late option in Sunnyvale itself.

Everest Cuisine — San Jose (10–15 min away)

Everest Cuisine

• Open until about 1 AM
• Cuisine: Indian / Nepalese (many halal dishes)
• Cheap picks:
  • Chicken curry
  • Biryani
  • Momos

Late-night restaurant lists show it staying open until around 1 a.m. in San Jose.

Kronos Mediterranean — Downtown San Jose

Kronos Mediterranean

• Open until ~3 AM on some nights
• Cuisine: Mediterranean / gyro / falafel
• Cheap meals:
  • Gyro wrap
  • Falafel pita
  • Chicken shawarma

Late-night lists mention it as a Mediterranean spot open until about 3 AM.

El Halal Amigos — San Jose

El Halal Amigos

• Halal Mexican food (tacos, burritos)
• Sometimes runs late-night events serving food until 3 AM.

Best late-night halal near you

• 11 PM: The Halal Guys (Sunnyvale)
• 1 AM: Everest Cuisine (San Jose)

3 AM: Kronos Mediterranean (Downtown SJ)

Best Halal Silicon Valley restaurants

DishDash

Zareen’s

Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian street food

Why people love it

• Popular with Google and tech workers in the area.
• Known for quick, flavorful halal South Asian dishes.

Must-try

• Chicken tikka roll
• Nihari
• Seekh kebab

Affordable for Silicon Valley.

Holyland Restaurant

Cuisine: Palestinian / Middle Eastern

Why it stands out

• Authentic homemade recipes and halal meats.
• Highly rated on local lists of halal restaurants in Santa Clara.

Must-try

• Mansaf
• Musakhan
• Falafel wrap

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

Cuisine: Afghan

Why it’s a favorite?

• Frequently listed among the top halal restaurants in Sunnyvale.
• Afghan cuisine is naturally halal-friendly with grilled meats and rice dishes.

Must-try

• Kabuli pulao (lamb + rice)
• Chicken kabob
• Mantoo dumplings

Haji’s Restaurant

Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian

Why it’s popular

• Uses Zabiha halal meat and traditional recipes.

Must-try

• Chicken biryani
• Nihari
• Butter chicken

Gulzaar Halaal Restaurant

Cuisine: Afghan / Indo-Pak / Middle Eastern

 Why locals like it

• Family-owned halal restaurant serving multiple halal cuisines.

Must-try

• Chicken tikka plate
• Kabobs
• Chicken-over-rice

Best Halal Restaurants (Quick Ranking)

Best overall: DishDash
Best Pakistani: Zareen’s
Best Afghan: Kabul Afghan Cuisine
Best authentic Middle Eastern: Holyland
Best desi comfort food: Haji’s