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Pepper Tales

(408) 947-2030

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  • 498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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  • Menu
  • Hot Appetizer
    • 2 Pieces Papadum $2.50

      Clay oven baked lentil wafers with hint of black pepper.

    • 2 Pieces Veggie Samosa $5.99

      Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spinach and fresh Indian spices.

    • 2 Pieces Crab Cake $5.99

      Minced crab blended with seasonal fish and spices.

    • 6 Pieces Butter Coconut Shrimps $9.99

      Breaded shrimp served with homemade salad and tartar sauce.

    • Chicken 65 $10.99

      Crispy, bite-sized chicken morsels, marinated in fiery South Indian spices and fried to golden perfection. A bold, spicy appetizer bursting with flavor and zest.

    • Punjabi Vegetable Pakora $4.50

      Crispy Punjabi-style fritters made with spiced seasonal vegetables

    • 2 Pieces Chef Special Chole Bhature $9.99

      Classic North Indian chole served with fluffy bhature.

  • Soups
    • Tomato Soup $5.72

      Boiled skinless tomato pureed with fresh basil and bay leaves with chef's spices.

    • Chicken Soup $5.75

      Organic chicken breast slowly cooked with seasonal vegetables and noodle.

  • Salads
    • Indian Salad $5.49

      Chopped seedless cucumber, tomato, carrots, onion seasoned with roasted cumin seed, olive oil, lime juice and hint of chat masala.

    • Punjabi Salad $2.99

      Sliced red onion, green chilli, lemon, salt and pepper.

    • Garden Delight $4.99

      Fresh garden mix salad with lemon, coriander and garlic dressing.

  • The Chat House
    • Samosa Chat $10.00

    • Aloo Tikki Chat $8.00

    • Bhalla Chat Papadi $8.00

    • Dahi Bhalla $8.00

    • Chat Papadi $8.00

  • Bites
    • Chicken Tikka Fries $7.99

      Fries topped with chicken tikka and tangy tikka sauce.

  • From the Clay Oven
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Roasted chicken on the bone with a special blend of spices.

    • Tandoori Saffron Chicken Tikka $14.99

      Roasted chicken infused with saffron and house spices

    • Tandoori Mint Chicken Tikka $15.49

      Boneless chicken cooked with yogurt, fresh mint and spices

    • Achari Chicken Tikka $15.49

      Tender chicken tikka infused with bold achari flavors.

    • Jafrani Lamb Seek Kebab $15.49

      Ground lamb marinated in the chef's secret recipe and cooked in the tandoor.

    • 4 Pieces Tandoori Lamb Chops $24.99

      Tender lamb marinated in spiced yogurt and perfectly grilled.

    • Pepper Tales Mix Platter $21.49

      Lamb chops, chicken tikka, prawns and saffron fish tikka

    • Creamy Afghani Chicken $16.99

      Luscious cream-marinated Afghani-style grilled chicken.

    • Paneer Akbari Tikka $12.00

      Creamy paneer tikka infused with royal Akbari flavors.

  • Main Entrees - Lamb and Seafood
    • Karahi Lamb $16.99

      Lamb cooked with onion, tomato, and chili flakes served in curry sauce.

    • Lamb Saag $16.99

      Lamb cubes and Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered in ginger, garlic and herbs.

    • Lamb Vindaloo $16.49

      Lamb cubes cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.

    • Lamb Korma $16.99

      Succulent lamb assorted veggie delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Lamb Tikka Masala $17.49

      Lamb cooked with onion, tomato, and chili flakes served in creamy tikka sauce.

    • Lamb Bhindi/Okra Masala $17.99

      Succulent lamb and crisp okra, slow-cooked together in a fragrant blend of spices, creating a hearty and flavorful dish that’s a true culinary delight.

    • Bombay Fish Masala $16.99

      Seabass cooked with onion, tomato, kokum, fenugreek, coriander and coconut milk.

    • Goan Style Shrimp $15.99

      Shrimps in delicious Goan style onion sauce with coconut milk.

  • Main Entrees - Poultry
    • Butter Chicken Masala $16.99

      Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy butter-tomato masala.

    • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.99

      Grilled chicken tikka served in creamy tikka sauce.

    • Homemade Murgh Masala $14.99

      Boneless chicken cooked in golden onion and spices.

    • Chicken Chettinad $14.99

      Fiery chicken cooked with roasted Chettinad spices and chilies.

    • Karahi Murgh $15.00

      Tender chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices.

    • Punjabi Chicken Curry $15.00

      Chef's special homemade Punjabi chicken curry.

    • Chicken Vindaloo $15.99

      Organic chicken breast cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.

    • Chicken Korma $15.99

      Organic chicken breast with assorted vegetable served in saffron curry creamy sauce.

    • Chicken Saag $15.99

      Organic chicken breast with Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with garlic and ginger.

    • Chilli Chicken $12.99

      Juicy chicken chunks tossed in a tangy, spicy chili sauce with crispy peppers and onions. A fiery, flavor-packed favorite with the perfect balance of heat and crunch.

    • Chicken Bhindi/Okra Masala $16.99

      Tender chicken pieces and fresh okra simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy, blending spices for a uniquely delightful experience. A perfect harmony of flavor and texture, crafted to tantalize your palate.

    • Chicken Manchurian

      Tender chicken bites simmered in a savory, tangy Manchurian sauce with garlic, soy, and fresh scallions. A perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors in every bite.

  • Veggie Entrees
    • Maa Ki Daal Makhani $13.99

      Whole black lentil with red kidney bean sauteed with onion and mild spices.

    • Dal Tadka $12.00

      Yellow lentils tempered with onion, tomato and spices.

    • Chana Pindi $14.00

      Rawalpindi style chickpeas tempered with spices.

    • Palak Paneer $14.00

      Spinach cooked with cottage cheese, garlic, butter and cream.

    • Adrak Aloo Gobi $12.00

      Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger and spices.

    • Paneer Butter Masala $15.00

      Cottage cheese cooked in onion, yogurt and cashew sauce.

    • Paneer Akbari $15.00

      Cottage cheese with onion and bell peppers simmered in spices and cream.

    • Karahi Paneer $15.00

      Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato masala and bell peppers.

    • Matar Paneer $13.99

      Paneer and green peas simmered in curry sauce and Indian spices.

    • Baingan Ka Bharta $13.99

      Clay oven baked eggplant puree sauteed with Indian spices

    • Paneer Malai Kofta $13.99

      Paneer and assorted veggie dumplings in a creamy spiced sauce.

    • Bhindi Masala $12.99

      Stir-fried okra with onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices.

  • Rice and Biryani
    • Saffron Rice $5.00

    • Subzi Biryani $15.00

    • Chicken Biryani $18.00

    • Goat Biryani $20.00

  • Indian Breads
    • Plain Naan $4.00

    • Garlic Naan $5.00

    • Tandoori Roti $4.00

    • Paneer Kulcha $5.00

    • Lachha Paratha $5.00

  • Accompaniments
    • Mint Raita $5.00

    • Roasted Pappad $4.00

    • Mixed Pickle $3.00

    • Green Salad $4.00

      Onion, tomato and cucumber.

  • Desserts
    • Ras Malai $8.00

      Traditional Indian milk dessert.

    • Gulab Jamun $8.00

      Milk-solid dumplings soaked in flavored sugar syrup.

    • Carrot Halwa $8.00

      Aromatic Indian sweet pudding made with grated carrots.

  • Rice Dishes
    • Jeera Rice $2.49

    • Vegetable Zafran Pilaf $7.99

      Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter. Vegetarian.

    • Murg Prada Biryani $15.99

      Organic chicken breast cooked with garlic, onion, ginger mixed with roasted nuts, biryani masala and saffron basmati rice.

    • Lamb Biryani $17.49

      Lamb cooked with vindaloo sauce mixed with biryani masala and saffron basmati rice.

    • Seafood Biryani $17.99

      Clay oven cooked salmon and Mexican bay shrimp sauteed with bell pepper, onion, garlic, butter, seafood seasoning and mixed saffron basmati rice topped with roasted nuts.

    • Chicken Zafran Pilaf $13.49

      Chicken, Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter.

  • Indo Chinese
    • Veg Fried Rice $11.99

      Fluffy basmati rice stir-fried with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices and soy, creating a vibrant, flavorful dish with a perfect bite in every spoonful

    • Chicken Fried Rice $13.99

      Fragrant basmati rice stir-fried with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and aromatic soy-garlic seasoning. A perfect harmony of flavor, texture, and a satisfying crunch in every bite

    • Veg Hakka Noodles $11.99

      Wok-tossed noodles with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, infused with savory soy and chili sauces. A perfect blend of crunch and spice, delivering authentic Hakka flavor in every bite

    • Chicken Hakka Noodles $13.99

      Stir-fried noodles tossed with juicy chicken strips, vibrant veggies, and a bold blend of soy and chili sauces. A savory, spicy delight with a signature Hakka twist

  • Clay Oven Baked Naan
    • Plain Butter Naan $3.49

      Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.

    • Garlic Naan $5.99

      Chopped garlic and cilantro.

    • Stuffed Naan $5.99

      Choose a style: Paneer, Gobi, Onion, Sesame Seed, Cashew.

    • Afgu Naan $5.49

      Pine nuts, almond, cashew, pistachio, coconut and cherry.

    • Keema Naan $6.00

      Ground Goat.

    • Roti/Chapati $3.00

      Whole wheat flatbread typically baked in a clay oven.

  • Condiments
    • Raita $3.49

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

    • Mango Chutney $2.49

      Mango relish made with spice and herbs.

    • Vegetable Pickles $2.49

    • Tikka Masala Sauce $6.99

  • Beverages
    • Masala Chai $2.99

    • Black Tea $2.00

    • Peppermint Tea $2.00

    • Ginger Honey Tea $3.99

    • Mango Ambb Lassi $4.49

    • Sweet Mithi Lassi $3.99

    • Salt Loon Lassi $3.99

    • Mango Milk Shake $4.49

    • Lychee Mint Smoothie $4.99

    • Minty Lemonade $4.99

    • Mango Mintra $4.99

    • Ginger Beer $3.50

    • Small San Pellegrino Water $3.50

    • Soda $2.50

  • Weekend Special Discount
    • Amritsari Aloo Kulcha Naan (2 Counts) & Chole / Chickpea Curry $10.99

      Amritsari Aloo Kulcha, a particularly famous version, is stuffed with a savory, spiced mashed potato filling that includes ingredients like dried mango powder (amchur) and pomegranate seeds (anardana) & Chole 8oz box.

    • Amritsari Aloo Kulcha Naan (1 Count) $6.49

      Amritsari Aloo Kulcha, a particularly famous version, is stuffed with a savory, spiced mashed potato filling that includes ingredients like dried mango powder (amchur) and pomegranate seeds (anardana).

    • Chicken Zafran Pilaf $11.49

      Chicken, Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter.

    • Creamy Afghani Chicken $15.99

      Tender, marinated chicken cooked to perfection in a luscious, creamy yogurt sauce with delicate spices. Rich velvety, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious

    • Tandoori Mint Chicken $14.99

      Organic chicken breast marinated in homemade mint sauce with ginger and garlic cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

  • Seafood
    • Prawn Korma $16.99

      Mexican bay shrimp and assorted vegetable delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Prawn Tikka Masala $16.49

      Mexican bay shrimp cooked with house special tikka masala sauce.

    • Fish Jalfrezi $16.99

      Mahi-mahi delectable cooked with various swaad spices sauteed with onion and bell pepper.

    • Seafood Curry $17.99

      Mexican bay shrimp, mahi-mahi, salmon cooked in chef's special seafood curry sauce with ginger and garlic.

    • Aloo Zinga $16.99

      Mexican bay shrimp with cauliflower and potato sauteed, caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind and hint of butter and garlic.

    • Garlic Chili Fish $16.99

      Mahi-mahi sauteed with garlic chili and onions with chef spices.

  • Momos / Dumplings
    • Steamed Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 5 Pieces $8.99

    • Steamed Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 10 Pieces $13.99

    • Steamed Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 15 Pieces $19.99

    • Fried Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 5 Pieces $8.99

    • Fried Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 10 Pieces $13.99

    • Fried Chicken Momos / Dumplings - 15 Pieces $19.99

  • Cancellation Policy
    • 24 hour advance notice is necessary for free cancel

      There will be a cancellation fee for orders that are not canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled delivery time. Orders canceled within 24 hours of scheduled delivery time will be charged 50%.

  • Catering Appetizers
    • Catering 2 Piece Papadum $2.50

      Clay oven baked lentil wafers with a hint of black pepper.

    • Catering 2 Piece Veggie Samosa $4.99

      Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spinach and fresh Indian spices.

    • Catering 2 Piece Chicken Samosa $5.49

      Crispy turnover stuffed with potatoes, green peas, spinach and fresh Indian spices.

    • Catering Pakora $4.50

      All pakoras are dipped in mildly spiced in chickpea batter mixed with garlic, ginger and spices.

    • Catering 7 Piece Tawa Shrimp $10.99

      Mexican bay shrimp marinated in lime juice, chef's seafood seasoning, ginger, garlic served on hot skillet with hint of butter.

  • Catering Soups
    • Catering Asparagus Shiitake Tulsi Soup $5.99

      Indian Tulsi lentil soup with asparagus, basil and shiitake mushrooms.

    • Catering Tomato Soup $5.00

      Indian Tulsi lentil soup with asparagus, basil and shiitake mushrooms.

    • Catering Chicken Soup $5.00

      Indian Tulsi lentil soup with asparagus, basil and shiitake mushrooms.

  • Catering Salads
    • Catering Indian Salad $4.99

      Chopped seedless cucumber, tomato, carrots, onion seasoned with roasted cumin seed, olive oil, lime juice and a hint of chat masala.

    • Catering Punjabi Salad $2.00

      Sliced red onion, green chilli, lemon, salt and pepper.

  • Catering Veggie Entrees
    • Catering Chana Dhal $9.99

      Split garbanzo bean stewed with tomatoes, cumin, garlic, ginger and spices.

    • Catering Maa Ki Daal Makhani $9.99

      Whole black lentil with red kidney bean sauteed with onion and mild spices.

    • Catering Saag Paneer $9.99

    • Catering Saag Aloo $8.99

      Homemade paneer cheese or potato cooked in Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with ginger, garlic and onion.

    • Catering Baigan K Bharta $10.99

      Clay oven baked eggplant to perfection pureed sauteed with tomato and mango pickle powder.

    • Catering Aloo Gobi $10.99

      Cauliflower and potato sauteed with caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind and hint of butter and garlic.

    • Catering Veggie Masala $9.99

      Assorted seasonal veggie simmered in black cardamom, coriander and cumin seed in curry masala sauce.

    • Catering Navratan Korma $11.99

      Assorted seasonal mix veggie cooked in saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Catering Malai Kofta $11.99

      Grated assorted veggie balls with homemade cheese, cashew, pistachio, raisin, bread crumbs and spices served in creamy sauce.

    • Catering Vegetable Tikka Masala $10.99

      Homemade cheese or assorted vege cooked in tikka creamy sauce.

    • Catering Paneer Tikka Masala $11.99

    • Catering Matter Aloo $9.99

      Homemade paneer cheese simmered in curry sauce with green peas, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.

    • Catering Matter Paneer $10.99

      Homemade aloo simmered in curry sauce with green peas, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.

  • Catering Chicken Entrees
    • Catering Karahi Murgh $12.75

      Organic chicken breast, onion, tomato, poppy seeds, cumin seed with chef's spices.

    • Catering Chicken Saag $12.75

      Organic chicken breast with Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered with garlic and ginger.

    • Catering Chicken Vindaloo $12.75

      Organic chicken breast cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.

    • Catering Chicken Korma $13.75

      Organic chicken breast with assorted vegetable served in saffron curry creamy sauce.

    • Catering Chicken Tikka Masala $13.75

      Clay oven baked organic chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic and spices served with tomato creamy tikka sauce.

  • Catering Lamb Entrees
    • Catering Karahi Lamb $13.75

      Australian halal lamb cooked with onion, tomato and chili flakes served in curry sauce.

    • Catering Lamb Saag $13.75

      Lamb cube and Watsonville spinach, mustard leaves slowly simmered in ginger, garlic and herbs.

    • Catering Lamb Vindaloo $13.75

      Lamb cubes cooked in chef's special vindaloo curry with potato and garam masala.

    • Catering Lamb Korma $14.75

      Succulent lamb assorted veggie delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Catering Lamb Tikka Masala $14.75

      Australian halal lamb cooked with onion, tomato and chili flakes served in creamy tikka sauce.

  • Catering Tandoori Clay Oven Entrees
    • Catering Tandoori Chicken $11.99

      Marinated organic quarter legs cooked in clay oven and served hot skillet with caramelized onions.

    • Catering Chicken Tikka Kebab $12.99

      Organic chicken breast marinated in yogurt, lime juice and lea pepper sauce with chef's spices cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

    • Catering Tandoori Mint Chicken $13.99

      Organic chicken breast marinated in homemade garlic sauce with ginger, mustard paste and spices cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

    • Catering Tandoori Garlic Chicken $13.99

      Organic chicken breast marinated in homemade garlic sauce with ginger, mustard paste and spices cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

    • Catering Seekh Kabob $13.99

      Minced ground lamb marinated with herbs and spices cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

    • Catering Tandoori Mix Platter $19.99

      Mixed grill marinated in yogurt, lime juice, lea pepper sauce with chef's spices cooked in clay oven served on hot skillet.

  • Catering Seafood
    • Catering Prawn Korma $13.99

      Mexican bay shrimp and assorted vegetable delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Catering Prawn Tikka Masala $13.99

      Mexican bay shrimp and assorted vegetable delicately flavored with saffron curry and creamy sauce.

    • Catering Fish Jalfrezi $14.99

      Mahi-mahi delectable cooked with various swaad spices sauteed with onion and bell pepper.

    • Catering Seafood Curry $16.99

      Mexican bay shrimp, mahi-mahi, salmon cooked in chef's special seafood curry sauce with ginger and garlic.

    • Catering Aloo Zinga $14.99

      Mexican bay shrimp with cauliflower and potato sauteed, caramelized onion, cumin, tamarind and hint of butter and garlic.

    • Catering Garlic Chili Fish $15.99

      Mahi-mahi sauteed with garlic chili and onions with chef spices.

  • Catering Clay Oven Baked Naan
    • Catering Plain Butter Naan $1.99

      Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.

    • Catering Garlic Naan $3.75

      Chopped garlic and cilantro.

    • Catering Stuffed Naan $3.99

    • Catering Afgu Naan $3.99

      Pine nuts, almond, cashew, pistachio, coconut and cherry.

    • Copy of Catering Afgu Naan $5.00

      Ground lamb.

  • Catering Rice Dishes
    • Catering Jeera Rice $1.00

    • Catering Vegetable Zafran Pilaf $4.99

      Green peas, carrots, cumin seeds, turmeric with hint of spices and butter. Vegetarian.

    • Catering Murg Prada Biryani $13.50

      Organic chicken breast cooked with garlic, onion, ginger mixed with roasted nuts, biryani masala and saffron basmati rice.

    • Catering Lamb Biryani $14.50

      Niman ranch lamb cooked with vindaloo sauce mixed with saffron basmati rice.

    • Catering Seafood Biryani $16.99

      Clay oven cooked salmon and Mexican bay shrimp sauteed with bell pepper, onion, garlic, butter, seafood seasoning and mixed saffron basmati rice topped with roasted nuts.

  • Catering Condiments
    • Catering Raita $3.00

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

    • Catering Mango Chutney $2.00

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

    • Catering Vegetable Pickles $2.00

    • Catering Tikka Masala Sauce $5.00

  • Catering Desserts
    • Catering Gulab Jamun $4.99

      Milky donuts lightly fried dipped in sweet syrup.

    • Catering Rasmalai $5.00

      Contains nuts.

  • Catering Beverages
    • Catering Masala Chai $2.99

    • Catering Black Tea $2.00

    • Catering Peppermint Tea $2.00

    • Catering Ginger Honey Tea $3.49

    • Catering Mango Ambb Lassi $3.99

    • Catering Sweet Mithi Lassi $3.50

    • Catering Salt Loon Lassi $3.50

    • Catering Mango Milk Shake $3.50

    • Catering Lychee Mint Smoothie $4.25

    • Catering Minty Lemonade $4.25

    • Catering Mango Mintra $4.75

    • Catering Ginger Beer $3.50

    • Catering Small San Pellegrino Water $3.50

    • Catering Soda $2.00

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