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    Pepper Tales - Halal Indian Restaurant in San Jose

    4.5 (13 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    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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