The Best Iranian Businesses in San Jose

San Jose has one of the largest Iranian-American communities in Northern California. Many families settled here over several decades as the tech industry grew, and the businesses reflect that mix: professional and engineering services alongside restaurants, markets, and family practices.

Browse by category

Restaurants and bakeries : kabab houses, family kitchens, and Persian pastry shops.

Doctors and dentists : Farsi-speaking physicians and dental practices.

Rug stores : hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rug dealers.

Realtors : agents who know both the market and the community.

Persian markets : groceries carrying saffron, dried lime, barberries, and fresh herbs.

Also listed: professional services, finance, insurance, beauty and spas, automotive, and home services.

Where to look in the South Bay

West San Jose and Saratoga Avenue : the densest concentration of Persian markets, restaurants, and small businesses in the area.

Cupertino and Saratoga : professional and medical practices.

Los Gatos and Campbell : smaller storefronts, salons, and neighborhood services.

Santa Clara and Sunnyvale : professional offices and services closer to the tech corridor.

The South Bay runs together across city lines, so the map is often more useful than the city name.

What each listing shows

Every listing includes the phone number, full address, opening hours, and website, so you can reach the business directly. Many add photos and a description of what they do. Where a business notes that staff speak Farsi, that appears on the listing too.

Every submission is read by a person before publishing. We confirm the business exists and the contact details work. We do not verify professional licenses, credentials, or insurance choosing a doctor, lawyer, or contractor is still your decision.

Nowruz and community events

San Jose holds some of Northern California’s larger Nowruz gatherings each spring, alongside concerts and cultural programs through the year. Nowruz, the Persian New Year at the spring equinox, is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Many of the markets and bakeries listed here take Nowruz orders sabzi polo with fish, sweets, and haft-sin items so it is worth calling ahead in the weeks before.

Nearby areas

North up the Peninsula, the directory covers San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. Sacramento is further inland.

In Southern California: Los Angeles, particularly Westwood, along with Beverly Hills, Glendale, Irvine, Orange County, and San Diego.

Own a business in San Jose?

If you run an Iranian or Persian-owned business in San Jose or anywhere in the South Bay, add it to the directory. Basic listings are free and take a few minutes.

Looking elsewhere in the state? Browse Iranian businesses in California from the Bay Area to San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

Which areas does the San Jose directory cover?
San Jose and the surrounding South Bay, including Cupertino, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.

Where is the Iranian community concentrated in San Jose?
West San Jose has the densest cluster of Persian markets and restaurants, with more spread across Cupertino, Saratoga, and the neighboring cities.

Is it free to list a business in San Jose?
Yes. Basic listings are free with no time limit. Paid plans are available for featured placement.

Do the listings show whether staff speak Farsi?
When a business tells us, yes. It appears on the listing.

Can non-Iranians use the directory?
Yes. Anyone can search and use it. The listings are for Iranian and Persian-owned businesses, but the directory is open to everyone.