Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine in San Jose, CA

4.4(1,172)$10–30San Jose, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1172 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

San Jose, CA • Price $10–30 • 4.4★
Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine, located in San Jose, CA, offers an Indian buffet experience. With a rating of 4.4 stars from 1172 reviews, this establishment provides dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range is between $10 and $30. Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine is situated at 1086 N First St. This restaurant is a well-reviewed option for those seeking Indian and Pakistani dishes in the San Jose area.

Good to know

  • Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine has a listed address in San Jose, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,172 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1086 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 477-2914
Today
11 AM–3 PM
Price
$10–30
Rating
4.4 (1,172 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Great for families

Kid-friendly and family-oriented

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,172 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,172 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,172 / 534 median
02,670 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.32) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2670+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 PM
monday
11 AM–3 PM
saturday
11 AM–3 PM
sunday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
11 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–30
Price range$10–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryReservationsCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,172 reviews

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What is the rating of Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine?

Karimi Indian and Pakistani Cuisine has a 4.4-star rating based on 1172 customer reviews.