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Pepper Tales

Asian, Dinner
498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 947-2030
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Butter Chicken Masala

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

$16.99

Chicken Korma

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

$15.99

Hot Appetizer

2 Pieces Papadum

Clay oven baked lentil wafers with hint of black pepper.

$2.50

2 Pieces Veggie Samosa

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

$5.99

2 Pieces Crab Cake

Minced crab blended with seasonal fish and spices.

$5.99

6 Pieces Butter Coconut Shrimps

Breaded shrimp served with homemade salad and tartar sauce.

$9.99

Chicken 65

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.

$10.99

Punjabi Vegetable Pakora

Crispy Punjabi-style fritters made with spiced seasonal vegetables

$4.50

2 Pieces Chef Special Chole Bhature

Classic North Indian chole served with fluffy bhature.

$9.99

Soups

Tomato Soup

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

$4.99

Chicken Soup

Organic chicken breast slowly cooked with seasonal vegetables and noodle.

$4.99

Salads

Indian Salad

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

$5.49

Punjabi Salad

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

$2.99

Garden Delight

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

$4.99

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

Fries topped with chicken tikka and tangy tikka sauce.

$7.99

From the Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken

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

$13.99 +

Tandoori Saffron Chicken Tikka

Roasted chicken infused with saffron and house spices

$14.99

Tandoori Mint Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken cooked with yogurt, fresh mint and spices

$15.49

Achari Chicken Tikka

Tender chicken tikka infused with bold achari flavors.

$15.49

Jafrani Lamb Seek Kebab

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

$15.49

4 Pieces Tandoori Lamb Chops

Tender lamb marinated in spiced yogurt and perfectly grilled.

$24.99

Pepper Tales Mix Platter

Lamb chops, chicken tikka, prawns and saffron fish tikka

$21.49

Creamy Afghani Chicken

Luscious cream-marinated Afghani-style grilled chicken.

$16.99

Paneer Akbari Tikka

Creamy paneer tikka infused with royal Akbari flavors.

$12.00

Main Entrees - Lamb and Seafood

Karahi Lamb

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

$16.99

Lamb Saag

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

$16.99

Lamb Vindaloo

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

$16.49

Lamb Korma

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

$16.99

Lamb Tikka Masala

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

$17.49

Lamb Bhindi/Okra Masala

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.

$17.99

Bombay Fish Masala

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

$16.99

Goan Style Shrimp

Shrimps in delicious Goan style onion sauce with coconut milk.

$15.99

Main Entrees - Poultry

Butter Chicken Masala

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

$16.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken tikka served in creamy tikka sauce.

$15.99

Homemade Murgh Masala

Boneless chicken cooked in golden onion and spices.

$14.99

Chicken Chettinad

Fiery chicken cooked with roasted Chettinad spices and chilies.

$14.99

Karahi Murgh

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

$15.00

Punjabi Chicken Curry

Chef's special homemade Punjabi chicken curry.

$15.00

Chicken Vindaloo

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

$15.99

Chicken Korma

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

$15.99

Chicken Saag

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

$15.99

Chilli Chicken

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.

$12.99

Chicken Bhindi/Okra Masala

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.

$16.99

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.

$0.00

Veggie Entrees

Maa Ki Daal Makhani

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

$13.99

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils tempered with onion, tomato and spices.

$12.00

Chana Pindi

Rawalpindi style chickpeas tempered with spices.

$14.00

Palak Paneer

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

$14.00

Adrak Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger and spices.

$12.00

Paneer Butter Masala

Cottage cheese cooked in onion, yogurt and cashew sauce.

$15.00

Paneer Akbari

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

$15.00

Karahi Paneer

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

$15.00

Matar Paneer

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

$13.99

Baingan Ka Bharta

Clay oven baked eggplant puree sauteed with Indian spices

$13.99

Paneer Malai Kofta

Paneer and assorted veggie dumplings in a creamy spiced sauce.

$13.99

Bhindi Masala

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

$12.99

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

Onion, tomato and cucumber.

$4.00

Desserts

Ras Malai

Traditional Indian milk dessert.

$8.00

Gulab Jamun

Milk-solid dumplings soaked in flavored sugar syrup.

$8.00

Carrot Halwa

Aromatic Indian sweet pudding made with grated carrots.

$8.00

Rice Dishes

Jeera Rice

$2.49

Vegetable Zafran Pilaf

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

$7.99

Murg Prada Biryani

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

$15.99

Lamb Biryani

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

$17.49

Seafood Biryani

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.

$17.99

Chicken Zafran Pilaf

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

$13.49

Indo Chinese

Veg Fried Rice

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

$11.99

Chicken Fried Rice

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

$13.99

Veg Hakka Noodles

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

$11.99

Chicken Hakka Noodles

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

$13.99

Clay Oven Baked Naan

Plain Butter Naan

Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.

$3.49

Garlic Naan

Chopped garlic and cilantro.

$5.99

Stuffed Naan

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

$5.99

Afgu Naan

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

$5.49

Keema Naan

Ground Goat.

$6.00

Roti/Chapati

Whole wheat flatbread typically baked in a clay oven.

$3.00

Condiments

Raita

Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

$3.49

Mango Chutney

Mango relish made with spice and herbs.

$2.49

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

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.

$10.99

Amritsari Aloo Kulcha Naan (1 Count)

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).

$6.49

Chicken Zafran Pilaf

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

$11.49

Creamy Afghani Chicken

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

$15.99

Tandoori Mint Chicken

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

$14.99

Seafood

Prawn Korma

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

$16.99

Prawn Tikka Masala

Mexican bay shrimp cooked with house special tikka masala sauce.

$16.49

Fish Jalfrezi

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

$16.99

Seafood Curry

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

$17.99

Aloo Zinga

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

$16.99

Garlic Chili Fish

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

$16.99

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%.

$0.00

Catering Appetizers

Catering 2 Piece Papadum

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

$2.50

Catering 2 Piece Veggie Samosa

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

$4.99

Catering 2 Piece Chicken Samosa

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

$5.49

Catering Pakora

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

$4.50 +

Catering 7 Piece Tawa Shrimp

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

$10.99

Catering Soups

Catering Asparagus Shiitake Tulsi Soup

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

$5.99

Catering Tomato Soup

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

$5.00

Catering Chicken Soup

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

$5.00

Catering Salads

Catering Indian Salad

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

$4.99

Catering Punjabi Salad

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

$2.00

Catering Veggie Entrees

Catering Chana Dhal

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

$9.99

Catering Maa Ki Daal Makhani

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

$9.99

Catering Saag Paneer

$9.99

Catering Saag Aloo

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

$8.99 +

Catering Baigan K Bharta

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

$10.99

Catering Aloo Gobi

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

$10.99

Catering Veggie Masala

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

$9.99

Catering Navratan Korma

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

$11.99

Catering Malai Kofta

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

$11.99

Catering Vegetable Tikka Masala

Homemade cheese or assorted vege cooked in tikka creamy sauce.

$10.99 +

Catering Paneer Tikka Masala

$11.99

Catering Matter Aloo

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

$9.99

Catering Matter Paneer

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

$10.99

Catering Chicken Entrees

Catering Karahi Murgh

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

$12.75

Catering Chicken Saag

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

$12.75

Catering Chicken Vindaloo

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

$12.75

Catering Chicken Korma

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

$13.75

Catering Chicken Tikka Masala

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

$13.75

Catering Lamb Entrees

Catering Karahi Lamb

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

$13.75

Catering Lamb Saag

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

$13.75

Catering Lamb Vindaloo

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

$13.75

Catering Lamb Korma

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

$14.75

Catering Lamb Tikka Masala

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

$14.75

Catering Tandoori Clay Oven Entrees

Catering Tandoori Chicken

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

$11.99

Catering Chicken Tikka Kebab

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

$12.99

Catering Tandoori Mint Chicken

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

$13.99

Catering Tandoori Garlic Chicken

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

$13.99

Catering Seekh Kabob

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

$13.99

Catering Tandoori Mix Platter

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

$19.99

Catering Seafood

Catering Prawn Korma

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

$13.99

Catering Prawn Tikka Masala

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

$13.99

Catering Fish Jalfrezi

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

$14.99

Catering Seafood Curry

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

$16.99

Catering Aloo Zinga

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

$14.99

Catering Garlic Chili Fish

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

$15.99

Catering Clay Oven Baked Naan

Catering Plain Butter Naan

Bread baked in a clay oven then brushed with butter.

$1.99

Catering Garlic Naan

Chopped garlic and cilantro.

$3.75

Catering Stuffed Naan

$3.99

Catering Afgu Naan

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

$3.99

Copy of Catering Afgu Naan

Ground lamb.

$5.00

Catering Rice Dishes

Catering Jeera Rice

$1.00

Catering Vegetable Zafran Pilaf

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

$4.99

Catering Murg Prada Biryani

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

$13.50

Catering Lamb Biryani

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

$14.50

Catering Seafood Biryani

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.

$16.99

Catering Condiments

Catering Raita

Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

$3.00

Catering Mango Chutney

Homemade yogurt with cucumber and spices.

$2.00

Catering Vegetable Pickles

$2.00

Catering Tikka Masala Sauce

$5.00

Catering Desserts

Catering Gulab Jamun

Milky donuts lightly fried dipped in sweet syrup.

$4.99

Catering Rasmalai

Contains nuts.

$5.00

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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About Pepper Tales

  • 498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
  • Asian, Dinner, Indian, Lunch, Salads, Seafood, Soup
  • (408) 947-2030
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