Sunnyvale’s Halal Persian Kitchen, Ready for August
As August rolls in on Duane Avenue, the rhythm at Shishkabob Mediterranean doesn’t change much — the same flame grill has been running since 2009, turning out fire-grilled kabobs for Silicon Valley’s tech corridor and Sunnyvale families alike. What does change this month is what’s on people’s minds: summer break is ending, school schedules are starting back up, and the kitchen table is about to get busier on weeknights. This guide rounds up everything worth knowing about Shishkabob Mediterranean this August — the menu, the halal standard, the back-to-school-friendly family trays, and the direct-ordering advantage that keeps regulars coming back.
Persian Soul, Mediterranean Name
Shishkabob Mediterranean bills itself as Mediterranean, but the kitchen’s heart is Persian. Since opening on East Duane Avenue in 2009, the restaurant has built its menu around fire-grilled Iranian kabobs alongside the fresher, lighter staples of the Mediterranean table — hummus, crisp salads, and olive oil–forward mezze. It’s a combination that lets a solo lunch-breaker grab a quick Kubideh plate and a family sit down to a full Persian dinner in the same dining room.
Every meat on the menu is halal, and the kitchen makes a point of grinding its own Kubideh (ground beef and ground chicken kabob) daily rather than buying pre-formed product. That matters if you’re comparing Shishkabob Mediterranean to other “Mediterranean grill” options nearby — the difference shows up in the char and the texture, not just the marketing copy.
What’s on the Menu
The current menu spans several categories, and the range is bigger than most first-time visitors expect:
- Kabob entrées and combos: Shish Kabob ($18) and Shish Kabob Combo ($23), Chicken Kabob ($18) and Chicken Combo ($22), Single Kubideh Kabob ($14) and Double Kubideh Kabob ($19), Double Chicken Kubideh ($18), Lamb Kabob ($23) and Lamb Kabob Combo ($29), Barg — Filet Mignon ($24), Soltani — Filet Mignon + Kubideh Combo ($30), Mix Kabob ($18), Chicken Thighs Boneless ($18), Chicken with Bone ($18), and Salmon Kabob ($23).
- Persian specials: Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank ($20) and Beryan ($17) — two dishes that go well beyond the standard kabob-and-rice format (more on the lamb shank special in this month’s dish spotlight, linked below).
- Wraps: Chicken Breast Wrap ($15), Kubideh Wrap ($13), Lamb Wrap ($19), and Falafel Wrap ($14) for a faster, handheld option.
- Vegetarian: Veggies & Basmati Rice ($12) and a Vegetarian Plate with hummus, rice, salad, and falafel ($14).
- Appetizers and salads: Hummus with Lavash Bread ($7), Fresh Greens and Walnuts ($7), Mastousir ($6), Mastokhiar ($6), Kashkebademham ($6), Shirazi/Persian Salad ($6), Garden Salad ($6), and Greek Salad ($8).
- Desserts: Baklava ($3) and Persian Ice Cream ($5).
- Family trays: Beef & Chicken Tray ($65), Kubideh Tray ($65), Chicken Tray ($55), Basmati Rice Tray ($20), Veggies Kabob Tray ($20), plus salad and appetizer trays for gatherings.
No pork, no bacon, no shortcuts — this is a straightforwardly halal kitchen from appetizer to dessert.
Back-to-School Season Starts Mid-August
Between August 15 and August 31, most Sunnyvale-area school districts head back into session, and that’s exactly when weeknight cooking energy runs lowest. This is where the family trays earn their keep: a Beef & Chicken Tray or Kubideh Tray, paired with a Basmati Rice Tray and a Salad Tray, turns a hectic Tuesday into a hot, halal, sit-down dinner with zero prep. We’ve built a full spoke on back-to-school family meals this month — see the link below for combinations and ordering tips.
Catering for Silicon Valley Offices and Family Events
Shishkabob Mediterranean also runs a standing catering program for corporate meetings, family gatherings, and birthday parties across Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara. The catering menu draws from the same halal kabobs, trays, and mezze on the regular menu — nothing invented just for events — with options for individually boxed lunches or full buffet-style setups. If your office is planning an August team lunch or your family has a gathering on the calendar, our dedicated catering spoke below covers how the process works.
Why Order Direct
Every page on Shishkabob Mediterranean’s site pushes the same message: order direct and skip the third-party delivery fees. The restaurant runs its own ordering system at online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/ShishkabobMediterranean, currently backed by a BUY3GET1 promo code that isn’t available through outside delivery apps. For a deeper look at how much that actually saves over a typical order, see this month’s direct-ordering spoke.
The Bottom Line for August
Whether you’re grabbing a fast Kubideh lunch on a break from the Duane Ave tech corridor, ordering a family tray for the first week back at school, or booking catering for a corporate event, Shishkabob Mediterranean’s August lineup is built around the same halal, made-fresh-daily standard it’s held since 2009. Order directly, save on fees, and skip straight to the flame-grilled part.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shishkabob Mediterranean halal? Yes. The restaurant’s meats are halal-certified, and the current menu contains no pork or bacon items of any kind.
Where is Shishkabob Mediterranean located, and what are the hours? Shishkabob Mediterranean is at 903 E Duane Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Posted hours are Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, with Saturday closed; call (408) 685-2037 or check the website before visiting to confirm current hours, since the site’s own hours block shows some inconsistency.
What is the best way to order — direct or through a delivery app? Ordering directly through online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/ShishkabobMediterranean is the restaurant’s own recommendation, since it avoids third-party markup and currently includes the BUY3GET1 promo code, which isn’t available on outside delivery apps.
Does Shishkabob Mediterranean have vegetarian options? Yes. The Vegetarian Plate (hummus, rice, salad, and falafel), Falafel Wrap, and Veggies & Basmati Rice are all on the current menu, alongside a range of vegetable-forward mezze like Mastousir and Mastokhiar.
Can I order family-size trays for a back-to-school dinner or event? Yes. Trays are available in Beef & Chicken, Kubideh, Chicken, Basmati Rice, Veggies Kabob, and several salad formats, sized for groups rather than individual plates.
Does Shishkabob Mediterranean cater corporate events or private parties? Yes. The restaurant offers catering for corporate events, family gatherings, and birthday parties across Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara, with individually boxed lunches or full buffet trays available.
