Mirchi Cafe
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From growing up in at a grandparent’s Italian café to founding Mirchi Cafe, our story stirs heritage and community into every dish.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>My Journey From Lucia’s to Halal Comfort Cuisine!</strong>
Mirchi Cafe is my life on a plate. I was born in the Bay Area and raised in my grandparents’ Italian restaurant, where I met my husband, Mush, from Lahore, Pakistan. When he felt homesick, he’d blend Pakistani flavors into our Italian pizzas. After I converted to Islam and we married in 1991, we traveled to Pakistan, where I embraced new cultures and cuisine. Back in the U.S., I earned a Culinary Arts degree and trained in French baking, laying the foundation for Mirchi Cafe.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Filling a Gap With a Bold Halal Promise</strong>
Our menu offers American comfort food with a Pakistani twist. Noticing a lack of variety in Bay Area halal options, we aimed to give the Muslim community new choices. Our motto, “100% Halal or Nothing at All,” ensures trust in every bite. In 2013, we opened a second location in Dublin, and in 2018, Mirchi Meat and Deli—a halal butcher, sandwich shop, and grocery. We use locally sourced, hand-slaughtered zabiha halal meat to serve both our community and restaurants.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Growing Roots With Second Site and Butchery</strong>
In 2016, we celebrated our second location in Dublin, extending our reach across the Bay. Then in 2018, we opened Mirchi Meat and Deli—a halal butchery, sandwich shop, and grocery. There, we source our meat locally and hand-slaughter it for freshness. We source all our meat from our meat shop for our restaurants. Each cut of meat tells our story of respect for tradition and quality.</p>
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See all reviews →Best halal Pakistani in ! The portions are generous and everything is fresh. The lamb chops is a must-try. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean.
Hana Q.
YelpReally good food overall. The beef burger was delicious. Service was a bit slow during peak hours but the food quality makes up for it. Halal and tasty.
Rashid O.
ZabihahHidden gem! The kabob platter was perfectly prepared. Love that they take halal seriously here — you can taste the quality. The whole family approves. We'll be back for sure.
Jamal U.
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Fremont, CA , US
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Rania B.
Zabihah2 months ago
We drive from across town to eat here and it's always worth it. The mixed grill never disappoints. Halal, delicious, and fairly priced. What more could you ask for?
Rashid O.
Zabihah6 months ago
Really good food overall. The beef burger was delicious. Service was a bit slow during peak hours but the food quality makes up for it. Halal and tasty.
Hana Q.
Yelp6 months ago
Best halal Pakistani in ! The portions are generous and everything is fresh. The lamb chops is a must-try. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean.
Jamal U.
Zabihah11 months ago
Hidden gem! The kabob platter was perfectly prepared. Love that they take halal seriously here — you can taste the quality. The whole family approves. We'll be back for sure.
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