Swaad Indian Cuisine

498 N 13th St, San Jose
(408) 947-2030

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Joe Thompson VI

Really delicious flavors

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Paneer Tikka Masala

Manas Misra

Ordered food, wrong items added ( ordered chicken samosa they sent potato samosa), kulcha was pathetic and had no taste at all , smelled bad and stale with ton of oil added).... Chicken tikka masala had no taste but was more than enough oil ( a deep layer of oil was on the surface)

Food: 1

Barbara Arduini

We love this place!! The food is delicious and the people who work here are so kind and responsive :)). My partner and I love Indian food but also really picky — Pepper Tales is really accommodating. We love the neighborhood, too. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ErikWithBrain

New interior is very nice. Food was very tasty and there was no shortage of meat/portions. Worth the wait!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phil Wells

I've been to Peppertales three times now, and each visit keeps me coming back for the food! Their menu has something for everyone, plenty of meat and vegetarian options, but I especially love the Tikka Masala Paneer and the paneer korma. Both are packed with flavor and always cooked perfectly.

The naan portions are generous (which I love), and this time I tried the mango lassi drink for the first time, so refreshing and smooth. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something sweet and cooling.

Each time I’ve gone, I was greeted by two different ladies, both super sweet and genuinely fun to talk to. It's those little things that make a place feel welcoming.

If you're thinking about trying this place, do it. I’ll definitely be eating there again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Sek

First time here. Got the chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, garlic naan, and jeera rice. They were fine, the curries weren’t very different tasting, and the naan was fresh and crisp, but the garlic was a little burnt. The food here is just alright.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Jordan Hsu

Nice place, good food, open late.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexander Hernandez

The food here is really delicious 😋

I have ordered to go there 3 times, and always enjoy the food so much

The butter chicken (chicken Masala) and chicken biryani is top

The couple (I think they are the owners) are kind and super nice too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yvette Petersen

Fantastic food. Everybody should come and enjoy this. Very authentic experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Tina Review

I've patronized Pepper Tales several times: first as a sit down customer and twice to pick up food.

I have to say the very best dish so far has been the Maa ki dahl makhani. Lentils and red beans with lovely spices. Delicious!

The neighborhood is blessed to have such a great restaurant!

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kavil Bhatt

Very nice food with perfect spices. Very nice people. Friendly and kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hannah Mccafferty

SOOO YUMMY!! Highly recommend! The staff was very kind and helpful! They gave us rice on the house which was really sweet. The flavors of both of our dishes were so rich and delicious. Cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric asdf

Great food, not too expensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sun Diego

Service- zero stars
Food- not good- 1 star for Nan Bread.
paneer, chicken, all bland- no flavor, no spice, no salt or anything- avoid the place like a plaque.
Only good item- Nan - fresh and good
The big belly tall guy- cant handle 2 customers in 1 hour time frame. No silverware, never filled up water, new gave our bill and self tipped himself-place is very dingy, stinky. Usually such places have good food- not this one- half the items on the menu are not available- print out new menus dear owner- place was dead on a Friday night- should have known better- but it was the only place open at 11 PM in that area.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Chirag arora

I ordered panner and onion naan. They delivered the stale naan. And there was no stuffing. Please save your money.

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