Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 7 Best Places for Hot Peppers in San Jose.

1. Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant

8.2
503 W San Carlos St (btw Montgomery and 87), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Alex E.Alex Escamilla: Great food and friendly staff. If it's your first time, make sure to come hungry. Ingera bread is filling and delicious.

apareekapareek: The food tastes good. The ethiopean ber they have is good too. But dont ask me what happened the next morning :-P

Tarun G.Tarun Gambhir: Lentils dish is just amazing

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of The 7 Best Places for Hot Peppers in San Jose.

2. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.4
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Eletta B.Eletta Bonfanti: Best Ethiopian cuisine this side of town ... Service is impeccably pleasant ... The decor is tasteful!! Ephrem is delightful and full of positivity! The food is amazing!

Chanan W.Chanan Walia: Get a combination plate for your group to get a nice variety, especially if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian. The Doro Wot was our favorite.

WillWill: Everything here is delicious. Gluten free injera, 100% teff, upon request. Chickpeas and the darker sauced chicken are the best.

Paesano's Ristorante Italiano is one of The 7 Best Places for Hot Peppers in San Jose.

3. Paesano's Ristorante Italiano

7.9
350 W Julian St (Hwy. 87), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 31 tips and reviews

Greg V.Greg V: Farfalle al Salmone -- so fresh & delish!

Christina L.Christina Lor: Do not be deceived by reviews, this is not a hole in the wall. It is more of an intimate bistro suited for parties of 2-4 comfortably. Great food & attention to service!

Ariana M.Ariana Moniz: Amazing place. Amazing service. Such a nice atmosphere.

Thai Spice is one of The 7 Best Places for Hot Peppers in San Jose.

4. Thai Spice

7.6
1102 Bird Ave (at Willow Street), San Jose, CA
Thai Restaurant · Willow Glen · 14 tips and reviews

Katie Y.Katie Yamada: The best Thai food I've ever had.. the salad comes with peanut sauce, the soup of the day is fantastic (lemongrass and cilantro). We got the pad kee mao and cashew beef, highly recommend

Courtney S.Courtney Smith Kramer: Come in to order and wait at the bar while they make your food. Friendliest staff with great memories, they know what you like! Get the special spicy sauce... Handmade and delicious!

Bryan K.Bryan Kramer: Pad Thai is out of this world!

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5. Crepevine

7.7
1100 Lincoln Ave #108 (at Willow Street), San Jose, CA
Creperie · Willow Glen · 25 tips and reviews

Anna Marie F.Anna Marie Flores: Yummy crepes! Fresh carrot and OJ. Potatoes are so good.

Gail S.Gail Shingler: Sweet or savory its all great

Zachary K.Zachary Kimura: Sandwiches and juices are good

Colosseum Pizza is one of The 7 Best Places for Hot Peppers in San Jose.

6. Colosseum Pizza

7.7
761 E. Capitol Ave., Milpitas, CA
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Cesar F.Cesar Fonseca: Garlic Knots were perfect, delicious hand-tossed Pizza (they were generous on the cheese too!) And amazing cannoli. Best Pizza I've had in the South Bay.

Alvin C.Alvin Chan: Love the margarita pizzas here!

Ram P.Ram Parasuraman: Don't miss this pizza place! The most awesome pizza in the South Bay!

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7. Hunan Taste

7.4
998 N 4th St (Younger), San Jose, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews

Aalok D.Aalok Desai: Great for vegetarian food, tofu, egg fried rice and hot and sour soup!!! It's been 7 years now!!!

PaulinaPaulina: Nice family owned place with cute old Chinese men. Fast with to-go orders.

Sara J.Sara Jorgensen: Order the onion cake and chicken chow mein... Yummy