Stevens Creek Boulevard just got a little spicier. The Port of Peri Peri has opened a new counter-service spot in San Jose, serving up flame-grilled peri peri chicken, rice plates, wraps and Portuguese egg tarts to the West San Jose corridor. Diners can choose their heat level, from mild and mellow to extra hot, and there are vegetarian options on deck too, including falafel, paneer and veggie-patty wraps. The opening adds another Bay Area outpost for the chain, which already has locations in Fremont and San Francisco.
According to The Mercury News, the Stevens Creek location opened today and lists hours as 11 AM–10 PM Mondays–Thursdays, 11 AM–11 PM Fridays–Saturdays, and noon–9 PM on Sundays. The paper notes that customers can order peri chicken as whole birds, pieces, tenders, wraps, sandwiches, pitas, and salads, so the menu leans heavily into the build-your-own-meal vibe.
The Port of Peri Peri is a fast-casual chain based in Illinois that has been expanding beyond the Midwest. The brand first opened a local restaurant in Fremont in 2019, according to The Port of Peri Peri. The company describes its concept as flame-grilled, made-to-order chicken finished with house sauce blends.
What’s on the menu
Menu items at the new San Jose spot include flame-grilled peri chicken served with peri rice, PeriMayo corn and peri fries, plus sides such as cassava fries and grilled corn, as reported by The Mercury News. Vegetarian choices range from falafel pita to paneer wraps, and desserts include pasteis de nata, the classic Portuguese egg custards.
Ingredients, halal and preparation
The company says its ingredients are certified halal and that its chicken is all-natural, vegetarian-fed and antibiotic-free, with Peri sauces made to avoid gluten, MSG and nuts, according to the brand's site. The Port of Peri Peri also highlights marination and flame grilling as central to how the chicken is prepared.
Safety and readiness
Public records from the County of Santa Clara show the Stevens Creek site has been inspected and received a green placard on routine checks in 2025. The inspection documents are available through the county's consumer protection pages. That paperwork indicates the location completed pre-opening health steps before launching regular service.
Ordering and practicalities
The Stevens Creek counter handles dine-in, pickup and delivery, and third-party platforms such as Postmates list the San Jose address and hours for online ordering. Expect the usual lunch and dinner rushes as the newcomer settles into the neighborhood and locals test how hot they are willing to go on the peri peri scale.
