Pepper Tales - Indian Restaurant in San Jose

Biryani

Fragrant long-grain rice layered with well-marinated meat and warm whole spices — the most consistent crowd-pleaser on the menu and the dish to anchor any order

Butter Chicken

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender tandoor-kissed chicken — comforting and crowd-friendly, though on the milder side

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, smoky sauce — the vegetarian anchor of the North Indian menu and reliably executed

Dosa

Thin, crispy fermented crepe from the South Indian side of the menu — a welcome contrast to the heavier North Indian curries and worth ordering for the variety

Samosa

Crispy fried pastry stuffed with spiced potato and peas — a standard opener, dependable rather than extraordinary

Chicken Tikka

Tandoor-marinated boneless chicken with a char and spice that works better as a starter than the curry version manages on its own

Palak Paneer

Creamed spinach with fresh cheese — a reliable vegetarian option that holds its own against the meat-forward menu