Mirchi Cafe
Eat & DrinkAbout
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>
Own this business?
Claim Mirchi Cafe free
Respond to reviews, add photos, activate your Juma Deal. Takes 2 minutes.
What the Ummah is saying
See all reviews →Solid halal Pakistani restaurant in . The goat curry was very good. Would give 5 stars once they expand seating — it gets crowded on weekends. Worth the wait though.
Omar S.
YelpSolid halal Pakistani restaurant in . The mixed grill was very good. Would give 5 stars once they expand seating — it gets crowded on weekends. Worth the wait though. Alhamdulillah for places like this.
Bilal D.
ZabihahAmazing food and great service. The fact that it's halal certified gives us peace of mind. The lamb chops was outstanding. Will definitely be coming back with the family. Alhamdulillah for places like this.
Muna X.
GoogleFeatures & Amenities
Accessibility
Amenities
Dietary
Family
General
Location
Dublin, CA , US
Reviews (4)
Write a Review4 reviews
Omar S.
Yelp5 months ago
Solid halal Pakistani restaurant in . The goat curry was very good. Would give 5 stars once they expand seating — it gets crowded on weekends. Worth the wait though.
Zain M.
Yelp6 months ago
Solid halal Pakistani restaurant in . The mixed grill was very good. Would give 5 stars once they expand seating — it gets crowded on weekends. Worth the wait though. A real asset to the community.
Bilal D.
Zabihah7 months ago
Solid halal Pakistani restaurant in . The mixed grill was very good. Would give 5 stars once they expand seating — it gets crowded on weekends. Worth the wait though. Alhamdulillah for places like this.
Muna X.
Google7 months ago
Amazing food and great service. The fact that it's halal certified gives us peace of mind. The lamb chops was outstanding. Will definitely be coming back with the family. Alhamdulillah for places like this.
Muslim Trust Score
Reflects community verification, owner attestation, and review activity. Higher = more vouched for by the Ummah.
Building Trust
Based on reviews, compliance, and engagement
Contact Mirchi Cafe
Also listed in
Is this your business?
- Update your info and hours
- Respond to reviews
- Get found by more customers
Free forever. Takes 2 minutes.
Own this business?
Get more Muslim customers with Ummah Spotlight - from $2.50/day
