mild sandwich with a mix of veggies and mayo. *Not grilled*. Served with a side of chips


veggies layered with spices, mint chutney and butter. Served with a side of potato chips


a layer of veggies mixed with mayo with chicken marinated tikka masala spices


tandoori mayo mixed with veggies and spices. Served with a side of chips,


sandwich with a mix of green chillies, corn and mayo


Mix of paneer tikka masala with mayo and cheese


Aloo tikki laytered on a sandwich with mint chutney ketchup, cabbage and cheese


chinese garlic sauce mixed with mayo and veggies. served with a side of chips


mint and sweet chutney layered with pepper jack cheese. Served with a side of chips


Sandwich layered with potato masala and cheese and mint chutney.


sandwich breads layered with amazing homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, bellpeper, sweet corn, tomatoes, red onion, paneer, red chili pepper flakes, oregano and toasted to a perfection. The mouthwatering melting mozzarella is full of goodness.


moong bean sprout mixed with indian sauces, veggies, peanuts and spices


Samosa wrapped in soft fluffy eggless pav with schezwan mayo, mint chutney, onion, cucumber, sweet tamarind chutney and peanuts.


avocado toast with eggs, indian sauces, veggies


Paneer tikka masala curry (Indian cottage cheese curry) on the top of saffron basmati rice with some mix veggies salad (salsa) and top of everything add some lettuce and mint sauce (32 oz)


lemon, ginger, cucumber, coconut water, mint


4 oz shot made with ginger, lemon, cayenne pepper.


celery, cucumber, green apple, mint, kale, organic spirulina powder.


Poppy syrup flavored drink with chia seeds


a blend of rose drink, milk and sparkling water


sweet milk drink with rose flavor and rice vermicelli in it.


5 different flavors of waters filled in semolina fritters (10 pc puris) (5 different flavored of waters)


Potato patties topped with yogurt, sauces and veggies, sev


indian chips mixed with sauces, veggies and sev

mix of peanuts, lemon juice, cilantro, onions, cucumbers and sev


potato pastries topped with garbanzo, veggies, yogurt and sauces

into chinese sauces mixed with puffed rice, veggies and peanuts


crispy fritters topped with yogurt, sauces, peanuts and sev


lentil snack mixed with lime juice, veggies and sev


garbanzo beans mixed with veggies, lemon juice and sev


Rasmalai vanilla cake tres leches (5 oz dessert cup)


indian milk sauce with nuts and gulab jamun


We provide the best, delicious and healthy Indian food across the city. Our food items are freshly prepared with taking in mind the health of the customer.

Based in the heart of San Jose, Desi Express is a fast-casual family restaurant serving healthy and delicious Indian fare. The Desi Express story began when we discovered there are plenty of people who love Indian cuisine in our neighborhood. Inspired by this discovery, we spent countless hours developing recipes that would allow us to bring this fresh flavor to this town. It was, then, we decided to create a menu that’s more Indian but presented in a local style. The flavorful Indian food, communal seating, and easy ordering fired up our hunger for something different than what was usual at the time. What we created is not any less than what you’ll experience in Indian households. Our guests love what we've built here in San Jose, and are excited to get a taste of it! Our chefs bring these tastes and flavors to life with their expert culinary tricks. From traditional Indian dishes like Dahi Papdi Chaat, Samosa Chaat or Mumbai to fusion dishes like Rasmalai Cake Truffle and Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich to more contemporary preparations, we hope you'll enjoy the food so much that you might end up returning to us every time. Our food is a reflection of Indian cuisine that would nurture your memories of India. Come by to experience the different cultures of the country through food and explore new adventures every day.  Your taste buds will have that amazing experience because every dish is prepared with fabulous recipes. You’ll be able to smell the aroma of warm pastries, sandwiches and masala tea right from the entrance. So, if you’re in a hurry to get multiple dishes from vegetarian and vegan food to meat-based items, come in with a group of friends or family and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience together! You’ll experience delicious food with exceptional service that meets your needs.

In here, it’s always a feast!

We at Desi Express have always been passionate about celebrating authentic and delicious and healthy food that is rooted in culture. Indian cuisine is one we've always thought deserved a more prominent place on our neighborhood restaurant scenes, so we decided to make it happen.

The taste that makes you happy in life 

Desi Express is sure to add value to your experience with the best Indian food in town, without a doubt! You’ll get a wide selection of Indian food with a twist available in a casual dining ambiance. If you come to San Jose and are looking for an Indian, healthy meal, you should come to Desi Express - an amazing Indian restaurant with a great ambiance

We cook like home, enjoy like family.

 Patricia Ortiz

This is the best and freshest in Bay Area. Their food is just so good that they always satisfy my craving for Indian food 

Ajay Singh 

A very pleasant place to bring your family and friends to lunch or dinner. As soon as I got near the restaurant I could smell the aroma of Indian street food, causing my craving for Indian food to explode.

Michelle Husain

I had the chicken tikka sandwich and it was something totally new that I’d never experienced before. It had chicken tikka, but also this creamy veggie mix with like pickles and corn. It was so good! 

Desi Express

San Jose

Desi Express

San Jose

387 S 1st St

San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 564-7161

The home of chaats, tikkas & chutneys!

The home of chaats, tikkas & chutneys!

387 S 1st St

San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 564-7161

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