Pepper Tales restaurant in San Jose, California
San Jose, California dining

Pepper Tales in San Jose, California

Indian, Zabiha Halal Casual dining

Closed now3:08 PM Price $15-$25 Today Closed today
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498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, US

CuisineIndian, Zabiha Halal
StyleCasual dining
Price$15-$25
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Pepper Tales

People frequently mention that they appreciate the taste of tandoori meat, lamb chops, butter chicken, and spicy curries, and in particular they find the mixed grill appealing for those who would like to try different things at once. The staff and the renovated interior have been mentioned positively by guests too. However, customers have mixed feelings about certain dishes made from rice, as well as regarding how authentic the dishes are compared to what people are expecting in terms of regional style. Overall, Pepper Tales is best when diners crave Indian cuisine with a twist.

Restaurant overview

About Pepper Tales

Pepper Tales is an Indian restaurant located at North 13th Street specializing in curries, tandoor, biryani, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. There is a diverse selection of curries and tandoors, which include familiar comfort food like butter chicken and paneer butter masala as well as more exotic options like lamb chops, Goan prawns, and Chettinad-style cooking.

There are plenty of choices from the tandoor section. Chicken tikka, paneer tikka, mixed tandoor platter, and lamb add a charred edge to the smooth curries and biryanis, so there is always more variety when you eat together than when ordering sauce-based curries and biryanis.

Lunch, dinner, outdoor dining, and ordering online give Pepper Tales the flexibility for casual and group dinners. The restaurant menu is diverse, but its unique identity lies in the grilled meats, spices, and modern presentation.

Menu highlights

Pepper Tales Indian menu highlights and prices

Butter Chicken$15.49

Chicken cooked in a creamy tomato butter sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala$16.49

Tandoori chicken pieces cooked in a spiced tomato cream sauce.

Goat Chettinad$16.99

Goat meat cooked with South Indian roasted spices.

Paneer Butter Masala$14.99

Paneer in a creamy tomato and butter sauce.

Tandoori Lamb Chops$24.99

Marinated lamb chops cooked in tandoor.

Pepper Tales Mix Platter$25.49

Mixed grilled items cooked for sharing.

Vegetable Samosa$5.99

Pastry stuffed with seasoned vegetables.

Chicken 65$10.99

Spicy fried chicken pieces seasoned in a South Indian style.

Tandoori Chicken$13.99+

Marinated chicken cooked in tandoor.

Tandoori Saffron Chicken Tikka$14.99

Chicken tikka with saffron and spice flavoring.

Paneer Akbari Tikka$12.99

Seasoned paneer pieces cooked in tandoor.

Goan Style Shrimp$15.99

Shrimp cooked with Goan-inspired coastal spices.

Bombay Fish Masala$16.99

Fish prepared in a Mumbai-style masala.

Chicken Biryani$14.99

Basmati rice cooked with seasoned chicken.

Garlic Naan$4.49

Flatbread baked in a tandoor and sprinkled with garlic.

Mango Lassi$4.49

Mango-based chilled yogurt drink.

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Pepper Tales

  • Butter Chicken Masala
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Goat Chettinad
  • Paneer Butter Masala
  • Tandoori Lamb Chops
  • Pepper Tales Mix Platter
  • Karahi Lamb
  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Chicken Saag
  • Garlic Naan
  • Chicken Biryani
Opening hours

When to visit Pepper Tales

Closed nowClosed today
Monday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
TuesdayTodayClosed
Wednesday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Thursday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Friday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Saturday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Sunday11:00 am–3:00 pm, 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Location

Find Pepper Tales

Restaurant location498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, US

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