"We completely tore down the original building that housed the previous kitchen and market. In their new space, they've moved their mangal - a charcoal barbecue grill - inside, expanded the patio and increased capacity to 177 from about 120. Visitors to the new restaurant will be able to see almost every part of the cooking process."
"That connection between the food and the guest experience is really important to us. The restaurant reopened at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Despite the late announcement, people had already started lining up within an hour, and by 5:15 p.m., every seat of the new 177-seat restaurant was filled."
"Mazra has been on the rise since the two Makableh brothers first opened their San Bruno restaurant in their dad's former grocery store in 2020. The often crowded restaurant was No. 2 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021. In 2024, the restaurant expanded to a location on Broadway in Redwood City, which also regularly draws long lines."
Mazra reopened on March 7 in San Bruno after a yearslong closure for renovations. The restaurant completely rebuilt its space, moving the charcoal mangal grill indoors, expanding the patio, and increasing capacity from 120 to 177 seats. Despite a late announcement to manage crowds, the restaurant filled completely within 15 minutes of opening. The Makableh brothers, who co-own the restaurant, have expanded their brand significantly, opening a Redwood City location in 2024 and launching Zorek cafe in San Bruno. Both brothers were named James Beard Award semifinalists for Best Chef in California in 2025. The renovated space emphasizes the connection between cooking and guest experience by making the cooking process visible throughout the restaurant.
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