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    Pepper Tales - Halal Indian Restaurant in San Jose

    4.4 (15 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lamb Vindaloo
    Lyanh V.

    Came here on a Saturday night and it definitely fulfilled our craving! We ordered the Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, with a side of Jeer Rice and Garlic Naan. Keep in mind the rice is a good portion to share between two people, no need to order two separate helpings. We ordered enough food to have for dinner and some leftovers too, for a little over $40 - not bad! The restaurant may be small, but the portion and quality is there. Our server tended to our table frequently to make sure we were alright and our cups were never empty. We'll be back to check out the rest of the menu soon!

    Hannah W.

    Newly remodeled and under new ownership! Stopped by to order take out and was pleasantly surprised by the interior renovation. The tables were beautifully set with ornate lighting fixtures hanging above. Would definitely make a point to stop by and dine in next time. We ordered butter chicken, saag paneer, and naan. When I arrived to pick up my order I witnessed the chef making our naan fresh! What a bonus! Chicken was juicy and the flavor was there. Come check this place out! There was plenty of parking in the parking lot too, for whatever reason I don't remember if the other place opened the parking lot to the public.

    Krystal C.

    Everything taste of high quality!! Literally chicken 65 and fish pakore melts in my mouth!! And I love how it's open so late till 2am!!

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    Best customer service, I like to playlist, oil, so like the best samosas in town. Hopefully I will meet the woman of my dreams here!!

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    Best Samosas in town! Best customer service! Hosted Mike Servins music video with the best ambiance ever!

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    “We ordered the Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, with a side of Jeer Rice and Garlic Naan.”

    $21.44 Chicken Tikka Masala

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    4.2(1.4k reviews)
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    I came back about four months later and ordered the same dish again, and I have to say that I'm…read moregenuinely happy to see the difference! In my previous review, I mentioned that I would rather pay the full price for one delicious, flavorful dish than get a Buy One Get One deal with huge portions that tasted bland and disappointing. I also shared what I felt needed to change. This time, the flavor was back to being delicious, rich, and exactly what I was hoping for! The portion and amount of meat have decreased compared with my first order, but honestly, it's still acceptable and, for me, completely worth the price. Getting two flavorful dishes for around $26 is still a great deal. Most importantly, I really appreciate that the owner seemed to listen to the customer feedback and make adjustments rather than simply ignoring it. That deserves recognition. Thank you for listening and adapting to what customers actually want. The taste is what brought me back, and this time, I'm happy to say I enjoyed my meal!

    Where have I been?! This place is a hidden gem! Really good Indian food that satisfy my cravings…read more What I order is butter chicken, mozzarella naan, and tandoori chicken. The tandoori chicken is to die for! So tender, juicy, and I know people hate this word but it's also so moist that it is overall delicious. My mozzarella naan is scrumptious but unfortunately there's not a cheese pull. Which is a bummer... Also the butter chicken is so creamy well balance of spices that goes perfectly well with my naan. I also order it mild. Would I come back? ABSOLUTELY of course! A hole in the wall. I'm not exaggerating... personal experience. This restaurant is not hard to miss. It a green building right next to Tostadas. I did a quick pick up through DoorDash for myself. There is a promotion of buy one get one free. Worth it! Also very clean restaurant.

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    Mylapore Express at Westgate Mall has become one of our favorite spots for authentic South Indian…read morefood. The food is consistently excellent and tastes wonderfully fresh and authentic. The Thattai Idli is a standout, and the vada is crisp on the outside and perfectly soft inside. The Benne Dosa is terrific, as is the Bisi Bele Bath. And don't miss the Rava Dosa, which they serve on weekdays -- absolutely delicious. Their filter coffee deserves a special mention. The traditional version is excellent, but I particularly love that they make a vegan filter coffee with oat milk. It's rich, flavorful, and one of the best dairy-free versions of South Indian filter coffee I've had. Great food, authentic flavors, and a menu that keeps us coming back. Highly recommended!

    Great lunch at Mylapore. Getting to the point, I think the food was good, but one thing that really…read morestood out was the service. I'll tell you, they had staff walking around asking people if they wanted more sambhar or any of the chutneys. Like wow, it's a small touch, but every other place makes you go up to the counter. Excellent service for this, I'll say. I had a benne dosa, which is supposed to be like back in Bangalore. It was good. Thicker and very crispy. I think the spicy pasta in top just wasn't quite there for me as compared to Dosa Camp. The onion rava was good. Uniquely thin and crispy. And then someone had a mylapore masala, which was ok. Well, been wanting to and finally did it. Thanks guys.

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    Butter Chicken * The…read moresauce has the perfect consistency -- rich, smooth, and well balanced. * The melted butter brings everything together, enhancing the buttery flavor while adding a lightness that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy. * The chicken is charred to perfection. The smoky char adds a deep, layered flavor that complements the creamy sauce and helps refresh the palate with each bite. * The chicken is incredibly tender, making the texture just as impressive as the flavor. Homemade Garlic Naan * The first bite starts with a satisfying crispiness, followed by a soft, fluffy interior. * It's more than just garlic butter -- the diced garlic adds a bold, fresh kick, while cilantro and parsley bring a bright, herbaceous freshness that lifts the flavor and keeps it from feeling heavy.

    Went on Friday night for dinner without any reservations. Got seated immediately. They seem to have…read morechanged their name to Royal Haveli. They had a new menu as well. And Their staff is always pretty friendly. We ordered a variety of food. Chili Fish - It was meh. Not sweet thankfully but didn't taste appetizing Chicken Fried Rice - This was good Chicken Malai Kabab - This was good too Tandoori Roti - The size seems to have reduced than how it was before Chicken Do Pyaza - It was not how it's usually made. Won't order it again.

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    Updated review post the name change after several take out orders and one dine in experience…read more Rusi has deals through DoorDash and we ended up trying several dishes because of that. Though they have a lot of BOGO offers, the quantities are very less making the deal far less attractive than what it seems. Coming to the food itself, it's pretty average, the dum biryani had tandoori style red color chicken topped with flavored rice. Not dum biryani from any angle. The mild chicken curry we ordered for take out was literal fire and burnt through my tummy. We then saw a post for unlimited Thursday night chaat and made our way there inspite of being a weekday. After getting seated we were told they decided not to have it due to lack of sufficient patrons. Needless to say we were disappointed but ending up ordering a few dishes. We got chowmein, parotta and some chaat. All the items were good and well made. They also gave us a Bangalore style peas chaat on the house, it tasted exactly like the version my grandma makes. So this was a very decent meal. Overall lot of inconsistency and mixed experiences.

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    Chayakada Cafe - Happy lunch Friday for veggies, rice bowl, $13.99 before tax 6/20/25

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    This review is long overdue, but Chayakada is truly a hidden gem! I honestly don't think enough…read morepeople know about this wonderful café. Everything--from the coffee and chai to the food and pastries--is prepared so thoughtfully. The owner is an absolute dream to talk to: incredibly sweet, friendly, and welcoming. She has created such a beautiful experience here. The space is stylish, well designed, and has plenty of comfortable seating. It's perfect for working remotely, holding a casual business meeting, or enjoying a little date with your spouse or significant other. And the food is absolutely delicious! So far, I've tried the cucumber sandwich with French fries, the chai, the South Indian coffee, and several of their pastries--and I've loved everything. I'm already trying something new from their special menu today! I genuinely love this place. If you haven't visited Chayakada yet, please go--you'll be so glad you discovered it!

    *Vegetarian Foodie Review*…read more Always wanted to try this cafe and finally went in there today. It was at a walkable distance from my daughter's gymnastics camp. It was around 2PM, and we wanted some quick snack bites. This felt like a perfect place. Super cute cafe kind of ambiance. It has books, games etc to chill and my daughter & I had fun exploring it together. The menu didn't feel super huge, which is good because it makes me feel the items must be really good. I ended up ordering the paneer sandwich for myself and the veg panini for my 5 year old. 1) The paneer sandwich was my fav - it had a subtle hint of sweetness. The flavors really talked to me. The paneer portion was generous in my sandwich, a good protein-packed sandwich. 2) My daughter attacked the Veg panini and finished it in just a few mins. She told me it was super tasty, and didn't even let me try it. All sandwiches comes with fries - they were super yummy too, however, they were a tad bit salty and it would have been the best if they would tone down the salt a bit. Overall, I would rate the food at 5/5. My spouse joined us a little later, and I ordered the paneer sandwich one more time for him to eat. He also agreed that it was a 5 on 5. He loved the place too and told me he will definitely try the chai there next time he drops our kid to the gymnastics class. Service was surprisingly a little slow. They took 15 mins to get us the sandwiches, which in my opinion was a bit long considering it was just us in the cafe at that time. However, I had a feeling that they probably made it fresh, so it might take longer due to that. Took off 1 star for slow service. Definitely coming back again to try out more options from the menu!

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    It's been more than four years since I actively wrote a Yelp review. I stopped because I felt that…read moredining experiences are personal, and everyone should have the opportunity to form their own opinion. Yesterday, however, I changed my mind after having one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had at Saapaaduu. I've tried to dine here a couple of times over the past few years, but it was always crowded, so we ended up leaving. Since we were in the area yesterday, we decided to give it another try. We arrived around 8:00 PM with our family, including kids, and waited about an hour for a table. Even though I added my phone number to the waitlist, I never received any updates, and it didn't seem like people were being called in the order they were added. By the time we were seated, it was already 9:00 PM. We ordered a few dishes. The appetizers--Chicken 65, Chicken Lollipop, and Pallipalayam Chicken--arrived one by one. About 30 minutes later, our server informed us that they were out of Seeraga Samba Chicken Biryani and only had Vijayawada Chicken Biryani available. Since it was already late and we had no real alternative, we agreed. It then took another 20 minutes for the biryani to arrive. Unfortunately, the Vijayawada Chicken Biryani was nothing like a biryani. It was simply dry basmati rice with chicken gravy sitting at the bottom of the bowl. The rice was dry, and the dish lacked the flavor and texture you'd expect from a biryani. I took one spoonful and left the rest--I didn't even want to take it home. The Pallipalayam Chicken tasted nothing but same chicken curry in Vijayawada biryani with coconut chunks and didn't have the authentic flavor I was expecting. Overall, nothing stood out. The food was mediocre at best and did not justify the long wait. The restaurant itself is quite small. The person at the front desk mentioned that it accommodates around 40 guests at a time, which seems about right for the 8-10 tables inside. Given the limited seating and the consistently long wait times, I strongly feel they should implement an online reservation or waitlist system. Families with young children shouldn't have to stand outside for an hour without updates. It almost feels like the long line has become part of the restaurant's image rather than something they're trying to improve. I genuinely wanted to like this place after hearing so much about it over the years, but unfortunately, the overall experience--from the wait, to the service, to the food--was disappointing. I apologize for leaving a negative review, as that's not something I usually do. However, I believe sharing an honest experience is fair to both the restaurant and future customers. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this feedback constructively and improves the overall dining experience.

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