I just read the top ten Indian restaurants in the area and this establishment was not on it. No! This is the place you go for Indian food. It must be a hidden secret. We've been going for years and frankly we look for places all across the country that serves this good of Indian food. We haven't found one. So don't sleep on Red Pepper! read more

Killer Indian and Indo-Chinese food! This is exactly what I needed after my time in Missouri. Everything I tried on the lunch buffet was spectacular! They offer a wide variety of different Indian dishes that will satiate anyone. Of course there is no lamb on the buffet, but only Cloves in Budd Lake ever offered that and they are sadly long gone, but never forgotten. read more

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Got takeout from there with mostly good results, and a miss. First off, the Veg Samosa was awesome! You get 2 very good sized ones, that were very flaky and crunchy with flavorful potato and pea filling. Excellent. But the vegetable Assorted Pakora ( battered and fried veggies) was not good at all. It was doughy and soft, not crispy at all and bland tasting. A total loss. Then the Spring Rolls were a pleasant recovery from that, nice sized, several with the order, and tasted good. The Chicken Pakora (battered fried chicken nuggets) was middle of the road, not too crispy, but the chicken was tender and enjoyable with the spicy dipping sauce. The Onion Kulcha (soft flatbread with onions, herbs and spices in it) was not bad, and went well with the main dish, which was Chicken Nargisi. This is chicken chunks in a spicy coconut milk sauce which was very good. This came with a very generous portion of basmati rice (huge portion, enough for 3-4 people as a side). The rice was aromatic, cooked correctly,not gummy at all. The coconut chicken was seasoned well, the chicken was tender with plenty of sauce. Also a large enough portion to make 2 meals out of it. The Samosas were the standout of the meal, highly recommended. read more

first came here 4 years ago been a steady customer enjoying take out and many times for the lunch and dinner all you can eat always delicious fresh authentic all of my photos attached are just the vegan vegetarian dishes it's amazing how tasty they can cook dishes with just vegetables and creamy sauces! read more

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Decent food but I paid 18 dollars for like 6 small chicken pieces in majority sauce, and asked for no rice never returning very greedy amount serving size. read more

Red Pepper - Indian Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

It deserves minus 5 stars! OMG!!!! This was the ABSOLUTE WORST Indian food I have EVER had!!!! I was really craving butter chicken but since I didn't see it on the menu I ended up getting Chicken Korma - there really are no words that I can use to describe how completely horrible this dish was. I truly believe that what they did was just pour Campbell Cream of Chicken soup on top of rubbery flavorless chicken. They have no right to call themselves an Indian establishment. In fact they should not be in business selling stuff like this. WILL NEVER RETURN HERE - I'm gagging at the thought of this experience as I write. Save your hard earned money for better places - this place needs to be shut down. read more

Good neighborhood Indian restaurant. They used to have a great lunch buffet midweek.

I have gone to this restaurant often over the years and always enjoyed their buffet lunch. I came this past Sunday 7/20 and was informed quite rudely that I wouldn't be allowed to take any chicken tikka masala. I thought he was trying to tell me they were out of it, but the dish looked full. I asked again, and was told I could not take the chicken tikka masala, which is the best item they serve and the reason I go there. I was shocked, have never heard of a restaurant dictating what food a customer was allowed from their buffet. I left, and will not be returning read more

Decided to give Red Pepper's buffet a try. Unfortunately, should have just stuck to the usual spots in Edison. My major complaint is that they didn't have enough food. They'd bring out food sparingly, which would be taken up by 3-4 people when at least 8 people were in the restaurant at the time we were eating. The flavors were also underwhelming! The tikka masala sauce was way too creamy with very little spice flavor. Idk... just disappointed. read more

Red Pepper - a plate of food on a table - Indian Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Food especially the lentil soup was so salty I was unable to eat it the rest of meal was just ok it was a take out order but I don't think I will try them again read more

Really nice Indian food. I've been here twice now and got chicken pakora, tawa tikki, malai kefta, Haryali Kashmiri Kofta, onion bhagia, garlic naan and onion kulcha. Everything has been great, no exceptions. My SO has been really happy with his entrees too and is looking forward to coming back to see if the vindaloo can make him cry. The flavor profile is great, the portions are massive. I usually default to lamb rogan Josh when I try a new place but have been hitting vegetarian entries since they can be amazing at Indian places and they absolutely are. The price point is decent, very similar to other Indian restaurants of this tier in Jersey. I'm glad they include the rice with the curry which helps the price. They serve papadams with onion, tamarind, and mint chutney to start. Again, I've seen more Indian places omit this or charge for it. Very close to my SOs place, so this will start becoming a regular spot. read more

Small strip mall Indian restaurant with good naan, papadum, chicken tikka, korma, etc.

Great spot to grab some classic paneer tikka masala and garlic naan. I also loved that they had a spinach dish that did not include paneer. Want crunch? They have spring rolls, yes spring rolls on the menu! The food comes out quickly and piping hot. My wife had the salted lassi and it must have been great as I blinked, took another bite of my food and it was gone! read more

The pepper was recommended to us years ago by some neighbors in Westfield and we love Indian food so we gave it a shot and we've been going there ever since and we tell people all the time to try it read more

Best Indian in North Jersey. Best I have ever found. During COVID, they had a glitch or two. But fully back now. Great buffet. Big selection, reasonable prices. https://www.redpepperindiancuisine.com/Welcome.tpl?action=nc&from=Top125 Address: 2520 Rt 22 East, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: 908-233-5511 read more

1. Unfriendly, borderline rude front of the house employees. 2. Miniscule portions of food, two dishes weren't enough for two people with rice. 3. Bland as colored water. Both dishes tasted like a cup of cream with colors of spices mixed in. Absolutely tasteless and unenjoyable. 4. Prices are not cheap, but not that expensive either, but for what you get, how you get it, and the overall experience it's just too much. 5. Overall there were no redeeming qualities here. Maybe takeout isn't their strong suit? read more

Terrible. Just terrible. Ordered Lamb Biryani the other day, and it was the worst thing I've ever had. It neither looked nor smelled like a Biryani, let alone taste. The lamb cubes were so dry I had a hard time chewing them. And their chicken tandoori -- it was so off that I could literally taste their red food coloring. Overall, a huge disappointment for such a price point. It was my first time ordering from them and it's sad that it will probably be my last. read more

Red Pepper - a plate of food with rice and meat - Indian Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

We've been going to red pepper for years, especially for family events like birthdays. As far as I am concerned, this is the best Indian restaurant in New Jersey having sampled many of them. They make outrageously, delicious breads, biryani, samosas, etc. I highly recommend this restaurant. Also, the service and ambience are excellent.you won't be disappointed. read more

Prices have gone up while portion sizes went down. Food is delicious but very disappointing. A pint cost $18!!!!! read more

Red Pepper - a table full of dirty dishes - Indian Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

We just moved to the area looking forward to a new Indian restaurant spot. Appetizers were good, mild paneer pakora and large thick Mirchi were good tasting. Mango lassi good and creamy consistency and not too sweet. We did all veggies, bayngan, chole, and lychee. I liked the cream sauce with the lychee, the bayngan was very tasty especially with aloo naan. Chole a bit extra salt but with lassi who cares. Can't wait to try coconut soup! Thank you red pepper! read more

Has become our go-to place for Indian food. The lunch buffet is a great value, and lets you try different dishes. RW read more

amazing food ... warm ambience ... owners are very welcoming and engage in informal talk, which makes the experience cozy ... we have been coming here for years and absolutely love Red Pepper!! read more

We went there for lunch. My partner ordered a dish that had meatballs in it. He bit into it and a long strand of hair was wrapped in the ball. He had to pull the hair out of his teeth. read more

Ever since Raghini (other indian restaurant) closed there was not other Indian lunch buffet option. Red pepper is further west on rt. 22 but worth the drive. It's right across from the bowcraft amusement park in the strip mall. The flavors is mellowed out for the non native tongue. I came here with a large work group and none of us are Indian but everyone loved it. I left full and sleepy. read more

i've gone to the lunch buffet a few times now, and it's such amazing food! each time there have been new dishes and it is an amazing way to try a bunch of new dishes if you're just starting to explore indian food. i highly recommend coming for the buffet! read more

I loooooove coming here. The aloo paratha is a must. It's very delicious! The servers are very attentive and constantly refill the waters and ask you for refills of rice. One time I wanted something that wasn't labeled on yelp and showed the server what the picture of what it was, he told us what it was called and that it was an appetizer, and he showed us how to eat it too! The food I've ordered so far have all been very tasty. They have a solid amount of vegetarian items on their menu along with dishes with meat. They ask you if you want your dish mild, medium, or hot, which I've had yet to be asked at at other Indian restaurants. There is always room to park in the shared parking lot. I can't wait to come here for their lunch buffet one day! I always end up coming for dinner but every time I have come, it's always been a great experience! If you're thinking about coming here, just come! You won't regret it. read more

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We've only been here for dinner and each time, the dishes have been consistently satisfying. The papad accompanied by chutney was served complimentary during dinner time. Then we would start off with onion bhajia and samosas, that by the time the entree dishes arrive, we'd be half full. But still, murg makhani is always delicious and so is their lamb korma. Their rich masala tea is my favorite beverage to order here;warm and rich. A wonderful concoction that I can only get in an Indian restaurant. Service is polite and attentive. Another local restaurant that is worth keep coming back to. read more

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We've been coming here regularly for many years and always love the food. Too bad the lunch buffet ended with COVID.

This was a pleasant surprise when it comes to Indian food in Central NJ.. North Indian dishes served well. We had the onion pakora appetizer, which was well done. Found it to salty for my palate, but it was Edible.. Service was outstanding.Servers were attentive and gave good suggestions on what to order.. We had the Lamb curry and Goat Masala with some Naans. Generous portions and food was made with the right amount of spices. Overall this is good Indian food in a family friendly environment.. cost is $$.. we didn't have desert or any Lassi and our bill was almost $55.. I guess that is ok.. read more

I've never eaten in at Red Pepper, but I've had delivery a number of times. I'm a long time lover of Indian cuisine and everything I've tried here is can't miss. I've had several chicken lamb and vegetarian dishes and have never been disappointed! read more

Really good Indian food for a good price! I'm not super adventurous with my food, so chicken tikka masala is my go to, but the rest of my family had basically tasted the menu and had loved everything they had! read more

Absolutely terrible. Ordered a Goat Biryani,Chicken Biryani and a Tandoori Sizzler. Not sure how they call this biryani! No flavor and looked like rice mixed with curry. And both the biryanis tasted and looked exactly the same except for the meat.The tandoori sizzler had chunks of chicken kabab which were quite tender and flavorful but the seekh kabab was about 2 days old. And then for some strange reason they covered the all of this with a sweet and sour sauce - even the wedge of lemon! Never again! read more

We ordered from Red Pepper tonight and were incredibly disappointed. The vegetable Biryani was bland to the point of questioning if they put anything more than turmeric in it. The korma tasted like Chef Boyardee tomato and cheese sauce. And the Bhindi was basically just okra and peppers. There was literally no recognizable Indian spice on any of these dishes. Additionally they do not provide any spicy level indicator or order option to specify how spicy the dishes should be. Overall, I would not order from here again, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

It was one of the most flavor full food. Really really great. I have tried there other location on route 22 in Mountainside.....great family run establishment read more

I had Indian food for the first time during a trip to DC about two years ago and when we came back to Jersey I had to find another spot. Luckily this place was just down the highway. The food here is always amazing, my wife and I order their food at least once a week. Our go to is vegetable samosas, chicken curry and chicken tikka masala. We've had all levels of spice for the curry and tikka madam and medium is the best way to go if you want some good heat with a lot of flavor. For people that don't have tolerance for spice I would suggest mild. I could handle the hot, my wife couldn't but if you decide to go that route make sure the next day is a day off from work, if you get my drift. The staff is very welcoming, the pick up service is very fast. I've not had the chance to dine-in yet but I k own they're packed on Friday nights. I've tried other Indian places and this one is hands down the best in this area. You know you've made a good decision when the Indian patrons inside the restaurant claim the place as the best food they've had. Definitely recommend! read more

I love this place! The food is an excellent place for a wide range of regional Indian Cuisine. The service and waitstaff are lovely. Unlike many Indian restaurants there is no additional charge for rice. The Naan is always fresh and delicious. All the favorite dishes like Chicken Tika Masala, lamb Vindaloo are well prepared. Take out is great too! Nice place before or after a movie. read more

All the appetizers were way too salty and not as good as those from NYC. Chicken Tikka Masala sauce was amazing but the portion was tiny and barely enough protein. Chicken Briyani and Naan were tasty. read more

Food was delicious. The gentleman at the front of the house was also very pleasant. I had a pick up order and it was ready in a reasonable amount of time. I'll be ordering from here again read more

Our go-to Indian restaurant in the area. We've tried almost all of them and Red Pepper has been the best. My favorite dish is the Chicken Jalfrezi and garlic naan which is always delicious. Highly recommended! read more

I called one night because I wanted Indian food. I understood they were in scotch plains and I lived in westfield so the distance was reasonable and what I ordered I considered reasonable for 1 person. I ordered a beverage, appetizer, entree and dessert. the man on the phone demanded I order more because there is a 40 dollar min. for delieveries. 40dollars?!?! when clearly on their menu it says free delievery?? I have worked in restaurants my entire life, for casual Indian Cusine 40 dollar delievery min. is extreme especially when they advertise free delivery. the man over the phone was unnecessarily rude! they have forever lost a customer. I will take my business to star of India in Kenilworth from now on. read more

Red Pepper - FREE DELIVERY but man shouts at me and tells me 40 dollar minimum!! - Indian Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey