We were passing through the area on I-81, and this was a great stop. It's only a few minutes from the interstate and the Tesla Supercharger at The Pinnacle. The buffet was very good. There were a couple of vegan options, and they even made vegan bread especially for us. If you eat meat, fish, or chicken, there's a large buffet with plenty of choices. This stop didn't add much time to our trip. Dining was fast thanks to the buffet, the food was tasty, and the restaurant was quiet and cool, which was perfect on an 85-degree day. I'd recommend this restaurant whether you're a local or just traveling through on I-81. read more

We were traveling through and stopped in for lunch buffet. The dining room was so pretty and the food was AMAZING! I loved everything I tried. I'm vegetarian and there were a lot of options for me. The bathroom was clean and the service was very friendly. I will remember this place when we drive through again. read more

Finally a top Indian restaurant in our region! It oddly tasted a lot like my fav back in RVA. We got the Samosa which was very good. The Garlic Naan is necessary and good as expected coated in butter and fresh garlic. We also got the Rogan Josh Lamb and Chicken Tikka Masala and both were fantastic and full of fresh spice and onions. The basmati rice they served along with it was perfectly cooked as well. We asked for "medium hot" which was a tad above Tabasco sauce hot, so perfect to us--could've done hotter. Service was great too--we are only upset we had not tried this earlier as they had been here for a few yrs. It's only a few min from the Hard Rock casino too which would make a fun night out. Definite will be back w friends. read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - SAMOSA (2 PER ORDER)-delish! - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

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Stopped here for dinner on the way to Nashville. Completely satisfied with the food, amazing service, and a very well-maintained dine-in space. read more

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We came in for the first time and loved it! I apologize for only getting one pic but the food was great. We got the Dinner For Two, which includes appetizer, two entrees, garlic naan bread, and dessert. The appetizer was super delicious; I am not an Indian Food connoisseur so I apologize in advance. The breaded appetizer was delicious: it was a bit spicy but really good. The other items were chicken tandoori while the rest was shrimp and chicken of another style. Our entrees was a mango entree and another (also red) entree; both were delicious. I like the spicier flavors but my wife likes milder flavors. They brought me a small amount of a spicy sauce that I loved and put it on everything. We also had rice and I ate my fill. We had enough to bring back a lite lunch for the next day. Dessert was a rice pudding and I enjoyed it. It was not very busy (on a Thursday night) with one other couple who dined in and a take-out order or two. It was quiet inside and we were served well. The manager told us of other places they, also, owned. We really enjoyed our dinner and would like to return one day. I have no complaints; one of the better restaurants I have been too. read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - Appetizer - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Wow! We are vegetarians traveling and saw their billboard on the highway. We had the cashew curry on their recommendation and it was DECADENT. The naan was a perfect complement to it and one was ample for two people. I'd order two curries for two people if you wanted lots of leftovers. delicious. read more

Pricing! The menu being entire Indian was VERY expensive, difficult to determine WHAT I was consuming

The service was very good. I was fairly disappointed with the food. Well, I suppose the food was fine, but I usually have stronger flavors at other Indian restaurants I eat at. I will probably try again since I love Indian food but the first visit was just ok. read more

The. Best. Indian. Restaurant. This is my favorite Indian restaurant around! Any and all of their food is amazing and so comforting! I have tried many things, but their butter chicken with some naan is amazing! I frequent this place for the amazing food, kind and knowledgeable staff, and the awesome price for the amount of food you get! Eating inside is also special, it's a buffet at lunch but an inviting, semi formal space for dinner. Definitely recommend this place to everyone wanting some amazing Indian food! read more

Tikka masala and saag green curry are absolute winners. The medium spice is quite spicy so make sure you know how much you can handle! Also make sure to get a side of garlic naan to soak up the sauce after! The rice is also really great, doesn't taste like traditional basmati rice. read more

It was good. About the 3rd time eating there. I am used to a bit more of a flavor experience and selection. But the butter chicken was so so. The chicken vindaloo - very good. The service and atmosphere was good and friendly. Would I go again... Probably, but if other options were open I'd have to pass. Decision is based on selection/price, spice options and depth flavor. Also the red onion chutney was bland. It's often made with tomato ketchup, lemon juice, lightly sautéed onions, chili powder, mustard seeds, curry powder and such... It had nearly none of that. Disappointed. Sorry. read more

Love decor very upscale and calm Food is magnificent in particular the mushroom korma and broccoli pakora were magical Buffet faves such as tikka and rice pudding were excellent Servers were attentive polite Dont miss the manchurian meatballs so tender read more

The crew voted 4 stars just because of the lighting. It was a little dark inside. Servers were great, food was delicious and we had a good shared mean of Rogan Josh, Sag something (the green one) vindaloo lamb and something else. Veggie apps too. I'm amazed to find good Indian food in Bristol but I guess it makes sense. read more

Their food was amazing! We really enjoyed it and will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

I spend a lot more time eating in Asheville than I do up here, but you can find good Indian food anywhere. This place was nicer and cleaner inside than I would have guessed, and I was greeted with the sight of someone dropping off some Indian currency to be displayed on the wall for some reason, underneath an outline of Tennessee and Virginia and an American flag, among other memorabilia. The specificity of people's attachment to place and the passion of immigrants always amazes me as I travel through the more rural parts of the U.S. So does the food. They started me off with papadum (a lentil-based cracker); used to be every Mexican restaurant offered chips for free but this is becoming less common, whereas I see the papadum more often in Indian places. My aloo tikki chaat was fresh and delicious. The test with these things is that they usually come with two fried potato patties, so if I'm eating them myself, the question is whether I can restrain myself and just eat the one before my entree arrives. No, in this case. My entree was a delightful bhindi masala, a spiced okra with onion and tomatoes that illustrates how global the cuisine of India is. Their version is cooked in butter and is quite heavy, and the spice level I asked for delivered a consistent, moderate burn. The rice had several different whole spices mixed in and a fantastic light fluffiness. I left with little doubt that the rest of their large menu full of options for just about any diet is just as good. read more

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Clean restaurant, simple menu, and tasty food. It's been a while since we were here but it did not disappoint.

Excellent food! An amazing blend of flavors! We ordered takeout for pickup and the food was ready for pickup when they said it would be!

This is without a doubt the friendliest restaurant in the area and the lunch buffet is absolutely amazing. If you are not sure what type of Indian food you like, I highly recommend trying the buffet. There is something for everyone on it and it is delicious! The restaurant is very clean and well laid out which makes for a very comfortable dining experience and the service is the best I have ever experienced in this area. If you are looking for something different and delicious, this is the place for you. read more

Loved the lunch buffet, which is available every day except Monday (because they are closed in Mondays). The buffet included an appropriate variety of entree styles and flavors, none overly hot, as well as naan, a soup, three salads, two desserts and many sauces including a mint and chutney that I especially enjoyed. Their menu has many intriguing items, and I'm assuming a person could order items with more heat. This is a very welcome addition to the Bristol restaurant offerings, and I hope people come try it - the lunch buffet is a great place to start read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - My plate from the lunch buffet - delicious! - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

The food was amazing! The service was excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone whether they have had Indian cuisine or not. If you're looking for an introduction to a wonderful culture, try this place. I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

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We went for the Lunch Buffet and my first experience eating Indian food. They made our experience memorable with great service and better food. First the lentil soup was amazing pretty spicy for me but nothing too overwhelming, then the butter chicken was good I liked it better than the tikki masala, but my favorite was the chicken vindaloo with rice again perfect spice and different than anything I tried before. Most everything else was good too the stir fry gets a honorable mention for being great it just had sit for a little while but worth trying anyway. The ambiance of the place was great a little upscale for me but very clean, excellent service, and friendly staff I definitely will be back, if your near the casino check it out. read more

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What a wonderful dinning experience! Authentic Indian food, Not overspiced, but I'm sure if you wanted they could make it spicier! Very accommodating staff, friendly and attentive. They have a buffet, so one can run in and eat right away if you have a short lunch hour, everything fresh and tasty. You can order from a menu that has copious options. I will be returning to this establishment often. Vegetarian and meat options! read more

Oh my goodness. I can't believe I haven't reviewed them yet. I've been for both lunch buffet and dinner and really enjoy everything I have tried. The food on the buffet tastes lighter and healthier than most Indian buffets i've been to. Plenty of salad options and even a soup of the day. I also like that the buffet has chef's specials which are off-menu items so they truly are specials. They also rotate the special of the day between meat and veggie options rather than always having just chili chicken like I usually see. Because they include non-menu items on the buffetI have been able to expand my Indian palate and taste some of the wonderful offerings that are rarely seen on this side of the world. So fresh and so much variety. read more

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Great food The real thing. We'll prepared. excellent service and a good variety of traditional Indian food.

Great lunch buffet! It's really difficult to screw up an Indian lunch buffet and Red Pepper does it well. Food is fresh, tasty and very good. Only critique would be the layout. While I understand it, many may not. Dinner takeout is very good. I had the chicken Vindaloo, Indian level hot. Wife had the Aloo Matar. The vindaloo had a nice flavor. The sauce is a little thinner than I'm used to, but still a nice flavor. I was hoping for really, really hot level of heat, but I understand that they don't want to make it inedible hot, but double the heat and it will be Indian Hot for me. Wife's Aloo was medium and a bit on the lack of sauce for her. She said it was a good flavor, peas were perfect and potato was properly tender but not mushy The amount of chicken is perfect for most people, but it was a a little small for me. That is the biggest criticism I can think of. If you're going to the casino and want to eat out, heat here. If you're passing through and want lunch, eat here. If you live in Bristol, eat here. read more

Best Indian food within 100 miles. I've had Indian all over the country and this ranks among the best I've had for flavor. We had the tikka masala and saag paneer and both were excellent. Super nice people running the front of the restaurant who clearly care about the experience their customers are having while dining. We will be back for more. read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - Front entrance - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

We went for dinner. Wasn't busy when we arrived, but started to get steady towards the end of our meal. The ambiance seemed fancy. We dressed in dressy casual, although there were customers dressed casual. The service was good. They kept our drinks topped off. The server was unsure I could handle the spice level I asked for lol, so they offered to make it slightly lower && bring more spice on the side. The food had good flavor! I would go back :) read more

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Very clean, very attentive staff, very delicious food. Buffet Selection is on the small side, but that downside is offset by the quality of the food. read more

With children, the wife and I don't get a chance to come down for dinner as much as we would like. But, boy oh boy is it delicious! Never had a bad meal, the wait staff is always prompt and courteous, and it is just plain good. Not near enough food like this in the Abingdon/Bristol area! read more

Fantastic food and great service. Very clean and well presented. Had the dinner for two, worth every penny.

Just great! The food, service and ambience is outstanding. There is nothing missing from this experience. read more

We started the meal with Gobi cauliflower, delicious. I had the lamb MASALA, tender lamb and a nice red sauce over rice and my wife had the TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA. Her dish has tender chicken, peppers, onions and broccoli served on a sizzling platter. Great food and great service! read more

Great vibe and awesome lunch buffet. The spinach chicken soup was amazing. Food was flavorful and fresh and servers were friendly. Can't wait to come back and try it at dinner time. If you are looking for a new place to try in town check this one out. read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia

Beautifully Decorated Beautiful Unique Food You need to tell them precisely what you want read more

I tried at weekend and they even don't have dessert. Food quality and quantity was very poor. They changed buffet for both my daughter who is two and four years old which is very new for me (normal restaurants don't charge below 5). staffs are very rude. very disappointed and will never be there again. read more

I've had a favorite Indian place that hasn't ever been topped for 15 years now, but it is back where I used to live, in Lakewood, OH. I've had lots of other Indian food (both Northern and Southern style), from all over the US, but India Garden in Lakewood has always remained on top. Red Pepper is a contender now though. It is right on up there at the top with it I think, and might get beyond there once we've tried a few more dishes. Just chef's-kiss level perfect papadum, butter chicken, lamb kabab, bhindi masala, samosas, and naan (rosemary naan, droooool). Stuck with some of the more popular-in-the-US staples (except I always have to have the bhindi masala if it's on a menu because okra is amazing) just to feel them out really, so now we have go back and do a deeper menu dive. Asked for everything at the hot level - though we declined the Indian hot option when it was offered because at India Garden that just about killed me one time (their Achaar was murderous I tell ya) - and if I had any gripe at all (and this is not _really_ a gripe) it wasn't quite as hot as I'd have liked it. It was up there, but more like a medium compared to what I'm used to I think. So I know to ask for somewhere between hot and Indian hot next time, if they can do that. And I can't wait to try more - we were told the paneer dishes were spectacular, so that's next up. read more

This is top notch service and food! Our server was very helpful when picking out our meals and appetizer. We had Korma which was really tasty. The overall vibe is really great. read more

Tried the lunch buffet. First time trying Indian food. Was disappointed by the lack of options on the buffet. Tried a little bit of everything what little there was. It all tasted about the same. Devore was very nice. We were seated and water was poured for us. We just sat there confused for a while. We weren't asked if we wanted something other than water to drink or if we wanted to order from menu or eat from the buffet. After sitting there for a bit we got up and went to the buffet bars There were 3 chicken options a vegetarian cabbage and several sauces. Everything was already in a sauce so I am not sure what the additional sauces were for. There was mango pudding for desert. Overall it was a pleasant experience but not worth the price for the quality or selection read more

A wonderful addition to Bristol. Authentic flavorful Indian cuisine. We ordered an assortment of dishes for take out. Everything was prepared well. The butter chicken and saag aloo were tasty . We will be back soon to dine In the beautiful dining room. read more

AMAZING. The food is fantastic and the waiters are great and extremely attentive. The inside is absolutely stunning. Try the cream cheese naan bread and thank me later!! We got a meal and shared it between two of us and it was plenty. The tikka masala is the best I have had. 100000% recommend and will be going back! read more

Red Pepper Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Bristol, Virginia