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Curry Up Now in San Mateo

4.1 (199) 129 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States

Categories

Indian restaurant
Delivery service
Restaurant
Vegan restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant

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San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-899-6669
Site: https://curryupnow.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.1

199 Reviews for Curry Up Now 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-12 05:51:18

I ordered online which is super easy. I love Indian food. The food was okay overall 4 what it is. Samosas filling was more like mashed potatoes, sauce was not what it’s supposed to be the tamarind was sour instead of sweet and the green sauce didn’t have much flavor. Chicken: the batter was falling off of it! I might try it again maybe earlier instead of night time.Portion wise good. I gave this another try this time I had the masala burrito again not a fan… my daughter had the vegan Samosa burrito and that was delicious.. so I guess if you’re hungry and just want fast Indian food this is your spot

Review №2

2023-07-16 00:18:33

Good fusion Indian food. The store is nice and clean. The staff are very nice and friendly. They gave us more time to look at the menu when we were still indecisive, offer small spoon for toddlers and water refills when asked.The restaurant is well decorated, giving cheerful vibe. Good music addition to enhance the atmosphere. My family had a great time there.The food is also good. We ordered 1 pav bhaji and non vegetarian thali. Ordered 2 hot chai but one was free. The not free one is bigger though. Still a good experience nonetheless.

Review №3

2023-07-23 05:26:26

Food was delicious, one of the best Indian food in San Mateo.Vada Pav - 5/5 must try 👌🏻Pav Baki - 4/5Hakka noodles - 3/5

Review №4

2023-10-23 03:19:54

Definitely worth a try! Tried the Thali with Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka and Lamb Kheema. The Butter Chicken and Paneer dishes were delicious.

Review №5

2023-08-20 22:07:30

The food here is very good and the ambiance of the place is also very nice. We’ve tried a lot of different things from their menu and nothing disappoints. Would recommend this place for good food and good time !!

Review №6

2022-03-08 19:46:01

Quirky fun Indian street fusion food.Love the variations to Indian classics.Surprisingly the fusion works well and tastes delicious.Love the atmosphere and the cool vibes.Funky decor and great service.What better way to enjoy a delicious treat.Thank you Curry up Now for innovative and good food as decent prices.

Review №7

2023-04-02 23:23:39

We had an amazing experience in curry up now San Francisco. We had planned Tikka Thali, Katti roll, kachiri chat and holy moly fried Ravioli. Had got complimentary tea and biscuits. Amazing food and service.

Review №8

2023-04-22 21:46:09

Dont miss the bar. Walk straight through the front door and youll discover nice speak-easy kind a bar. Great drinks. Amazing food. Very economical prices as compared to other San Mateo restaurants.

Review №9

2023-06-07 17:56:04

Ordered pani puri and butter chicken burrito- Pani puri packaging was poor. The puri were soggy since they were packaged along with the wet contents.- Butter chicken burrito barely had any chicken inside it.Overall not satisfied with the food taste and quality given the price.

Review №10

2023-09-11 02:14:09

Ordered 2 meat sweats thali and a fried chicken for takeout. Both our thali were missing items, including the samosas and the fryums. And the fried chicken looks nothing like it does on their website.

Review №11

2023-07-28 20:34:03

The updated interior is relaxingI get the Thali platter because its hard to decide what I want and that lets you choose three thingsChicken Tikka masala bowl was a little spicy, actually all their food can be a little spicy so maybe ask whats mild before ordering if youre sensitiveDeconstructed samosa was flavorful and pretty goodMango lassi is a yummy drink and good for cooling off the spice

Review №12

2022-02-24 03:45:50

This is a very creative business, the way they created the fries being pretty much a samosa over on top of the potatoes with the peas, curry, carrots. Everything was screaming the hella vegan burrito 🌯 dessert with the natural spring water. The dessert with Ghee, lentil base….. I’ll be back here. Definitely recommend if your in San Mateo.

Review №13

2023-08-30 04:03:16

Ordered Indian Chinese as we saw it as a recent addition, and what a waste of $50 delivery order ! We have long been loyal customers of theirs but if this is their growth and expansion strategy (apart from increasing prices) is this, I am not ordering anymore. Hard Manchurian balls, sweet and canned tasting gravy…. Never had worse food

Review №14

2022-09-24 06:29:51

We had Punjab by Nature bowl. The saag paneer in that was literally yumm. Loaded samosa chat was good too.We had pani-puri too where we were short of puris since 2 of them were broken already. Well hot gulabjamun with vanilla ice-cream was was another level- 100% must try. Overall good indian food restaurant.You can have drinks with food too.

Review №15

2023-07-06 00:45:55

Great food and vibe! Definitely my go-to when looking for americanized Indian food.

Review №16

2023-12-08 04:02:39

Excellent food, as always! So unique, spicy, delicious. Take out order was prepared on time & ready.

Review №17

2023-07-20 03:16:55

Curry up - I suggest scurry out .Hyped up very ordinary fare. I had a few takeouts earlier and today had the opportunity to buy from their food truck at Foster city. The samosa was priced at $ 5 for one. I didn’t buy. Across the road you get fresh samosa for $1.29 at the Indian store. Unless the samosa has some extraordinary filling it is unreasonably priced at $5.Then there was this chick peas with sweet potato mash up. Nothing great and cannot be classified street food. Mango lassi. At $5 plus tax per glass was a rip off. The yogurt was sour. It was yellow in color but lacked any mango flavor. And to top it they had only filled half of the container. Day light robbery in my opinion. I don’t see myself eating in this facility ever again

Review №18

2018-04-27 01:28:04

Ive had the Chicken Tikka burrito before and it was good. On this visit, we ordered Tau (chicken biryani and boiled egg stuffed in a samosa shell) and Pani Puri. Id say both the items were okayish. Though I like the concept of biryani in samosa, I wish it was more flavorful. All the food items are a tad bit overpriced. The service is good and the staff very friendly.

Review №19

2023-10-02 01:25:08

I loved the atmosphere (Don’t miss the cool bar section in the back!)Very vegetarian and vegan friendly. I happened to not love the deconstructed samosas but that will not stop me for going and exploring more because they had so many cool options!

Review №20

2021-08-31 04:44:32

Excellent take on Indian fusion cuisine. Dining venue and atmosphere was hip and welcoming with plenty of seating and accomodations- long tables, more intimate 4 seating arrangements, and outdoor dining as well. There was plenty of COVID conscious measures to keep patrons safe and healthy. Hand sanitization dispensers were available throuhout the restaurant. The food itself was excellent. Menu has a large variety of options to choose from for all types of foodies, with plenty of vegetarian options and other health conscious options. The dishes we had were very flavourful and had a variety of spices, great for sampling different things to please the palate. Their mango lassi was creamy and fruity as expected; good stuff! Their fusion meal we had was plentiful in portions and was exceptionally tasty. Experienced a range of flavours I hadnt before which was nice. If youre looking to explore more tastes and reacquaint yourself with those youre familiar with, this place has what you need. Staff were wonderful and very patient as we all order. Give this place a try if youre in downtown Redwood City/San Mateo!

Review №21

2020-12-05 23:38:42

As some of Pakistani and Indian background, curry up now is a good experience. The chaat flavor combinations are not at par with other traditional chaat shops but it gets the job done if you live around the San Mateo area. The Papdi chaat has good flavor and I would recommend a little more crunch. I felt the flavor combo for the deconstructed samosa was a bit strong but it’s also delicious with chicken. What I would recommend here is the tandoori chicken sandwich and the lamb keema pav. It has just the right amount of spice, aroma and fun experience. Most of their food is halal but not all so if anyone eats only halal meat, ask them in advance.

Review №22

2018-06-29 06:45:30

Saw this spot last night after the brave adventure that Mokutanya was and was eager to try it out! Its an interesting concept and definitely they wouldnt be the first ones to have tried it out but their menu offerings are interesting.A word of caution - their default spice levels are authentic and if your spice tolerance is low please get some buttermilk or lassi with your food to cool you down. Tried their Biriyani in Samosa which was an interesting concept, but the rice and overall biriyani was disappointing so wouldnt recommend that. Wouldnt recommend their Biriyani either. would say avoid any rice item on their menu as their rice isnt that flavorful.Their deconstructed Samosa is pretty good with all sauces hitting the right spots. I would give that a try. Kashmiri lamb the lamb and channa were good but again the bed of rice it was served on was disappointing. Will try the cauliflower rice next time. Oh yeah it is worth visiting again.

Review №23

2019-06-02 22:20:22

Decor is stylish and clean, with easy access to bar in the back. More of a dining-in experience here with table service. Still, not many people here... orders mostly seem to be pickup or delivery.Food is great, Indian taste but served in fusion formats such as burrito or a naan pizza. Only thing I would ask for is a choice in spiciness.

Review №24

2019-09-17 00:39:49

The place is a little over hyped IMO. Good presentation, looks fun, they tried an interesting menu, they also tried bringing the Indian street elements and seem to be trying to do too many thingy at once.I could not understand how my food was lukewarm at the best when the kitchen was literally 20 feet away.3 tables not being cleaned at any given time, I would say is a little unacceptable.

Review №25

2022-12-10 22:17:52

Been here for the first time with my wife, it’s not like a typical southern Indian restaurant but taste is different but we liked it, nice ambiance and friendly employees, definitely recommend for a decent dinner with your family.

Review №26

2023-07-24 05:07:07

Really bad experience.Went here with my family on a Sunday evening for dinner. Ordered chole batura, Hakka noodles and Kathi roll ( with paneer ). The Hakka noodles was the worst of all, extremely sweet, oily and tasted horrible. All the items lacked salt and the batura was extremely oily.Regret dinning out here. The staff weren’t conversant in knowing the menu and the entire experience was pathetic. Never going back again here.Felt the quantity and quality of the food wasn’t worth the price.Think twice before going, so that you don’t end up ruining your taste buds.Such a let down !

Review №27

2023-10-03 04:41:55

The quality here has dropped. The food is starting to taste bland. I ordered a keto bowl hoping for protein but there was negligible chicken and only capsicum in the chicken masala. Cmon guys - do the be this pity!

Review №28

2023-08-08 03:05:36

Went in to enjoy a birthday dinner. Food was excellent, service was awesome. Only one star was lost to atmosphere since some in our party found the dishes to be less than completely clean.

Review №29

2023-06-19 23:23:33

Wow! Never thought I’d say this but the level of disappointment. The guy right now taking my order simply walked away refusing to take my order just bc I needed a few more seconds to decide on my side selection for dinner. Than pretended I never existed. Damn!Went down the street to Jeffrey’s and had the best meal ever!I’m sticking to the mobile version of curry up now!

Review №30

2023-08-21 08:09:41

I ordered vegan food online and receive a box labeled vegan that had chicken in it. Tried to call 2x and no response. It is unfortunate because I have covid and ordered ubereats delivery and was really hoping to have a nice vegetarian/vegan meal. The people here are very nice, when I had been in person on a previous occasion. But that is my review of what occurred today in terms of service.

Review №31

2019-08-03 21:14:01

Great place to get my Indian fix. Best seller and primary reason to visit: CTB (Chicken Tikka Masala Burrito).Indian Street food Americanized with a touch of humour and creativity.Their home made hot sauce is superb and ridiculously hot. Use sparingly.Superb friendly customer service.

Review №32

2022-11-09 00:54:32

Good place to try out modern Indian food. We went on a Friday evening just 15-20 mins before their closing time and were able to get a table easily. We ordered the Naughty Naan, Samosa chat, Bhel Puri and Small Naan bites. All the dishes were good.

Review №33

2022-12-26 22:35:33

Chicken tikka masala main is great, but they need to improve their chaat. bhel puri was a sloppy wet green mess.

Review №34

2023-06-28 17:39:46

I did delivery directly from Curry Up Now San Mateo and it was such an easy online platform to order from directly from them-especially compared to some pizza places! They also delivered on time (and even a little early) all the at to Belmont! The food portions are good too on the family style entrees I ordered on everything (except cauliflower rice which I might like a bigger size). I would order delivery directly again from them with the $5 reward I was also given! Also, bc I love their cool bar in downtown San Mateo, Mortar and Pestle, behind CUN, which I revisited again in May for delicious drinks like the Pani Puri cocktail or the Bangalore Old Fashioned, I’d have to stop by again in-person before too long!

Review №35

2023-06-06 01:57:25

Absolutely hated how the food tasted. We ordered the Indian Chinese and it was cold, stale and salty. It wasnt cooked fresh at all. Big regrets ordering from here tonight. Regret spending my money here. If youre deciding to order, stay far away from the Indo Chinese menu here. Stick to maybe their kachori chaat (but remember that their quality isnt consistent).

Review №36

2021-11-03 19:50:33

Good indian food. The staff are real nice. I had heard about this restaurant, and I have to say, they all are true. It is a nice, clean and good food. Check it out.

Review №37

2019-12-29 19:01:43

👉🏻 the food was definitely not up to my expectations except the rice and dal. I cldnt taste any flavor, everything was bland.👉🏻 Service was good👉🏻 Ambience was good, but seating cld have been better.

Review №38

2022-06-12 04:06:30

I dont like using the app, it says samosas cheet is not available, but when I walked in to pick up my order, they did!!! I had to wait an additional 20 min for my samosas. Fix the app. Staff was friendly. 😁

Review №39

2019-04-04 07:41:56

Best spicy and masaledaar Indian food in bay areaChaat, samosa, chhole and stuffed naanBun samosa is the bestTheir menu is one of the most creative i have even seen

Review №40

2020-07-26 01:41:48

We had this place on our ‘want to go’ list for over a year and finally went today. It did not disappoint at all! It was during Covid and the had plenty of spacing inside to safely order and even outside seating on the closed street. We ordered the Death By Tikka Masala, Naughty Naan (pictured) and a kids meal. Service was polite and fast (about 10-15 minute wait). The food was very tasty, hot and fresh. Would highly recommend this unique spot!

Review №41

2018-06-21 04:52:21

Good Indian eatery for north Indian style chat and snacks. Mango Lassi was great. Pav bhaji felt slightly dry. Good vada pav.

Review №42

2020-06-01 18:04:22

I wish I had less thanks zero stars for this location and chain. We are vegetarians and we were served chicken in our food. How can one overlook hygiene factors while serving/providing options food that are vegan. Totally disappointed with this outlet. Their customer service during COVID-19 situation is worse and they direct everything to online.

Review №43

2017-12-29 21:36:29

Brilliant food but they messed my order with meat. That’s a strict no-no for vegetarians. Also, they charged me more than what was written on the menu. It just feels wrong.I am going to come to this place again, but would prefer if something like this doesn’t happen. Meat thing happened twice to me (2 different branches). I hope this does not repeat.Pull it together guys, I really hope you do.

Review №44

2017-11-01 03:14:48

Amazing desi street food. Its heavy and comes in a big quantity so be ready. Hit balls on ice (lol for name) are really amazing. Must try.

Review №45

2018-03-30 04:40:40

Ordered the Thali: Meat Sweats with Kashmiri Lamb (Yummy!) and two (2) Chicken dishes, Ghee Makhni Butter Chicken (my favorite!) and Kadhi Chicken (spicier). The service is excellent, they really help those of us without a clue. Thanks to Charles at the restaurant and Mateo at the bar, Mortar & Pestle (see next review.)

Review №46

2023-06-04 04:02:58

Mango lassi was too curdled, paneer tikka burrito (desi option) was not at all spicy. Samosa Chaat lacked flavor. Burritos have too much rice - carbs in carbs. Very mediocre.

Review №47

2022-12-11 01:12:43

I recently ordered takeout from here. Liked the quality of the food. They offer bowls and thalis. The great part is that they let you you pick the base and curry to create your own perfect meal. Overall nice selection for quick Indian meal. The food was tasty, but a bit heavy on the oil. All in all, I would recommend this place for a satisfying takeout meal.

Review №48

2019-03-31 05:31:12

I love Curry Up Now! Great Indian fusion food, with a ton of options. This particular branch has slightly more options, as well as a bar attached to it!

Review №49

2017-10-01 20:44:32

Didnt answer the phone when I attempted to place a to-go order several times. It was a Friday night and upon arrival it hadnt gotten busy quite yet. Several employees standing around while cashier helped the only person placing an order so Im not sure why they didnt answer the phone. The only place that was busy was the bar. The people in front of me took forever and it appeared that the cashier was training somebody and I was starting to get irritated because it was taking so long. After placing the order I had to wait approximately 10 minutes. I ordered the tikka masala chicken burrito which was surprisingly spicy. It cooled off after I got home and ate it later it was much less spicy. There wasnt very much chicken in it at all. And since I ordered that along with a glass bottle of Sprite and it came to $15 I would think thered be a little bit more chicken in there. The place itself was beautiful, I love the decorations and theres a bar hidden in the back and thats where most of the people were. But as I mentioned, there were employees just standing around and it seemed like they could have been doing something.. like answering the phone for to-go orders. Atmosphere was good, food was less than adequate, price was too high. Not sure why this is such a popular place, although the burrito was huge.

Review №50

2023-04-29 22:07:34

Pao Bhaji is delicious here, they offer free chai with biscuits!! Like the vibe

Review №51

2018-01-05 06:20:55

Nice way to try out some Indian food. It was good, Id go bac.Lively area.... a lot goin on in down town San Mateo. Parkin lot in th bac.

Review №52

2022-09-07 17:41:07

Some fusion combinations are really good. Try out the samosa chaat.

Review №53

2021-05-02 00:14:10

Really great menu! Its hard to figure out what to order! Helpful staff and outside seating

Review №54

2019-07-17 01:19:31

Definitely not that taste I am used to at curry up now in San Jose. Food is bland, service quality is great as usual! Did the meat sweats platter and kathi roll.

Review №55

2023-09-12 06:42:07

Worst when you order .I got a lamb biryani with no meat in it .Not once multiple times they cheat with extremely small portions and messed up ordersPl don’t order may go an md eat there

Review №56

2018-10-06 04:59:15

Very modern feels.Great vegan optionsWitty wait staffOverall wonderful vibes with water served in recycled bottles... Love it all together. Will go back. Will recommend.

Review №57

2018-06-16 18:23:51

This is the brick and mortar adaptation of the awesome food trucks you can find roaming throughout the Bay Area.And it’s is now even better, why the Mortar & Pestle bar behind, which connects directly via a hallway in the back, you can get delicious Indian fusion cocktails to accompany your sexy fries!Get the Mango lassi to counterbalance the spiciness.Highly recommend.

Review №58

2018-11-14 06:14:42

Good food but lot more than required for one. I ordered thali, but ended wasting most of it as it was simply too much food. My suggestion to the restaurant owner - Reduce the portion and price.

Review №59

2018-07-31 19:02:57

Nice ambiance. The server was very nice. However, the food was just ok. I ordered lamb and rice. I did not feel the freshness or good taste. There were maybe 4 tiny pieces of lambs.

Review №60

2022-04-06 02:58:13

Flavors are decent but the chicken burrito is completely packed with a totally excessive proportion of rice and nearly no chicken. Makes no sense.

Review №61

2019-10-18 19:00:56

Excellent, trendy Indian street food like Curry burritos and deconstructed samosas. Very cool vibe, very popular, bar service after 4. Love the Tikka masala burrito, get it spicy!

Review №62

2019-05-11 23:23:28

Great India fusion food. Really enjoyed food here with nice ambiance especially vada pav.

Review №63

2023-02-03 03:54:45

Food has absolutely no flavor even when we ordered something spicy. Used to be good when I opened but wow amazed at the lack of flavor here now.Also the service here really had gone down hill. Bartender will take an order and go about serving everyone else. Ended up having to cancel my order for drinks since we werent getting service.Needless to say I wont be back.

Review №64

2020-02-09 07:03:24

Hella vegan bowl was killer. Tasted like a deconstructed samosa but even better with all the sauces and spices.

Review №65

2023-12-06 04:13:23

Dont go there, they treat all the food delivery people very badly, as well as swearing and threatening

Review №66

2018-07-04 16:15:11

Food was good, just wished for a little more flavor. Also wonder about the cleanliness of this place as the smell wasnt welcoming and a hair was in my burrito.

Review №67

2017-12-10 06:29:36

Really nice modern indian food the tali is great. Price is reasonable.

Review №68

2023-01-09 05:41:25

So far I have tried lamb keema, chicken kathi roll, and ghee makhni rice bowl. Except the lamb keema, everything else was very delicious and fresh, chicken pieces were tender. The prices are a little on the higher side, overall a no brainer place to get some good Indian food from.

Review №69

2018-06-16 21:48:36

Great twist on Indian food. Loved the spices and flavors. Will come here again and again

Review №70

2020-11-15 23:58:05

Food came to our table looking very nice. Food was pretty good too. Id recommend and will be back

Review №71

2022-12-03 23:06:37

We came on a rainy afternoon to get some hot food and chai. Very disappointed with the quality of food. Deconstructed samomsa was served very cold, chai was bad.. sad to see once a wonderful place with good quality food is now serving almost run down food. We were also charged some random charge employee mandates for no reason. Owner and Store manager needs some retrospection.

Review №72

2023-02-26 18:01:04

My take out orders are delicious! I do suggest the cauliflower rice be cooked a little more, so it’s softer like rice. I sometimes request half rice and half cauliflower rice and receive it. Thanks!

Review №73

2017-11-03 00:11:16

Foods is yummy! Very flavorful. Kids meals with chicken quesadilla are great.

Review №74

2023-08-14 06:34:58

Tasty and delicious food 😋

Review №75

2018-02-02 20:50:05

This place has the most amazing dishes. The naan is the best naan I’ve had. Super fresh

Review №76

2022-08-28 03:02:52

Interesting place for Indian food. and Beautiful presentation of the food.

Review №77

2022-06-23 23:35:25

Delicious Indian comfort food that hits the spot - especially when Im looking for a big lunch. I love their Hella Vegan burrito/bowl and their samosas, and the thalis (platters) are really good too. Excellent vegan options - nothing bland or boring. Is this authentic Indian food? I have no idea! I do know its delicious though!

Review №78

2021-07-24 00:48:17

Food was delicious. I enjoyed the deconstructed samosa and the lamb Bowl. However, I also ordered the ravioli as an appetizer which I didnt enjoy as much as a fusion dish. The ravioli itself was fine and the masala sauce also delicious. But I didnt think the two together made a great combination. But everything else I had I thought was very delicious. I also tried a couple bites of my sisters Ghee butter chicken bowl that was also amazing. Service wasnt extraordinary. I did just place an order for pick up, so I cant really speak to the minimal interaction at the site. And they were not available for dine in.

Review №79

2020-10-14 23:33:07

A friend introduced me to this place, and I love it. I love Indian food, but it can be hard to get vegan options. Here they highlight the vegan stuff! Its super easy to order through the app, or even schedule pickup. And Im always getting rewards and money off :D Ill definitely keep coming here. (They have many locations in my home state of California!)

Review №80

2022-08-04 19:30:35

This review is not negative because of Curry Up Nows food, it is because this particular location is extremely unprofessional. I put in a catering order for 50 people that was confirmed by the restaurant. The day of delivery comes (which was today) and about 20 minutes after the food was supposed to show up I began inquiring about where my order is...with absolutely ZERO response from the restaurant. No call-back, no email, no text, absolutely nothing...its like they dont even exist anymore. This is absolutely unacceptable. If there is even the slightest chance that you cant make an order this big, why even take the order in the first place? I never leave reviews, and I think I was even nice enough to say that this has nothing to do with their food...but this experience has left a bad enough taste in my mouth to where Im never trusting this location again with anything, including making 1 meal on the spot in the restaurant itself. Perhaps this should be a lesson learned...an important one as this would have earned the restaurant at least $1,600.00. What a disappointment....

Review №81

2018-11-18 03:32:48

Coincidentally found this place with my BF and both of us really like the food here!

Review №82

2022-08-14 23:59:24

As usual curry up now is amazing, this was the first time I was trying out this branch and it didnt disappoint. I ordered pav Bhaji which was good. The free chai was a little too dark (highly caffeinated) which didnt suit me but thats fine.

Review №83

2022-11-04 22:49:20

First time to drop by. Needed a snack so decided with the Vada Pav, basically a potato fritter between a dinner bun. It was spicy, light and not greasy. In one word, it was WONDERFUL! The presentation was cute; while munching on the other half, I kept thinking, Where have you been all my life?

Review №84

2019-04-22 19:56:55

Nice ambiance. Tasty food but little sweet, not like Indian restaurant.

Review №85

2021-12-28 05:43:38

I have eaten at curry up now (Santa Clara) location before and absolutely loved the food. I was looking forward to going again, so today we ended up trying the San Mateo location and it was disappointing.We ordered paneer bowl, quesadilla, burrito and papdi chaat. All the food tasted a bit off, it tasted stale. For instance the rice was warm but dry and hard on edges. The patty in papdi chaat was out oily.. the food just seemed off, and the dining area was unclean. Overall the place just felt uninviting, this was on a weekday afternoon when there were may be 3 tables occupied.Anyways it certainly left me disappointed. May be its just this location.

Review №86

2022-03-27 04:28:37

I ordered $20.40*2 thalis. Expected things as explained in the description. Didn’t get any of the side dishes given in the description. There were 4 different side dishes we didn’t receive in our order. When I call to the restaurant they said they can only give me $5 refund for my $45 order because they were out of the side dishes. $5 is nothing for not receiving side dishes. When I said that to the person on phone he said whatever and I don’t even know if I am going to get the refund. Just terrible terrible service and you will never get the food worth your money. Also apparently the death by tikka supposed to have both chicken tikka and paneer tikka in it and we got only paneer tikka.

Review №87

2023-01-13 04:08:59

Curry Up Now has several branches in Bay Area. First time in San Mateo Location. We ordered Pani Puri, Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji and Thali. You have to order at counter and they serve the food at the table. I like the choices on their menu. Food was pretty good. I like their fusion menu!

Review №88

2022-12-12 22:03:51

The food tastes good. Menu is interesting but caters more towards fast food. Doesnt give you an Indian eat-out vibe.

Review №89

2021-11-13 02:49:52

Service is pretty weird. We ordered four orders of desserts to go to take to a friend’s place. and for some reason the manager decided to combine the four orders and give in one large box like a family style? That was pretty surprising to see in covid times, as the whole point of four orders was that everyone can get their individual boxes.When asked the manager said that whenever we get order of four or more we always combine them in a one single box! Really? Please don’t! Or give us informed option to select not to..

Review №90

2019-03-22 19:40:21

What an amazing little restaurant that serves a very unique style of food. They say it’s Indian street but it’s a whole new style.My friend told me about the chicken burrito and it was so delicious and served hot not like some other places.The place was packed and I know why! What a hustle from the kitchen team, I got to the register, got my pager and found a seat. About 5 minutes later, deliciousness!

Review №91

2022-03-07 22:27:59

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, but was disappointed. I went for lunch at mid day with a friend. The first problem was that there was no waiter - the kid behind the counter was taking orders and then also serving as the waiter. Obviously this made the service on both ends terrible.There is a giant sign behind the register that says free chai, but we were charged $3 for the chai which I let slide. There was some fine print on the bottom half of the free chai sign but I couldnt even read it - totally tacky.I went to pour myself some chai. The dispenser ran out after I mostly filled one cup. The kid behind the counter discussed with the cook - no offer to make more chai despite it being the middle of the day, but offered to let us take a different drink. I sent my friend inside to get a beverage and he chose a bottle of water. He sat down again and this is the point that the waiter came by with a giant bottle of water and glasses for the table. He also never delivered plates, utensils, or napkins, which I had to go get. Serves me right for tipping 20% up front.We had samosas, chicken tacos, and a friend chicken sandwich. Samosas were fine. Didnt like the tacos, too wet and had big chunks of chicken, not sliced - not good for tacos at all. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious and is why I gave 2 stars. I may return to get another one because it was so good, but I am definitely hesitant. I would never eat in again, or order chai

Review №92

2022-10-29 05:53:51

We went here after a lantern festival for dinner. It was a really good place and good food. We ordered the pav bhaji, thali and the combo burrito. It was really filling and we loved it.

Review №93

2020-01-18 14:20:39

Very Delicious and Unique Modern style with traditional spices (of course!:)) Very Friendly and thoughtful + ❤ Caring service from all staff. Simply the Best!!!!!!!💖💛💚❤💜💓💗👑👑👑👑👑🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Review №94

2021-03-14 05:52:40

Punjabi Thali and Naughty naan were very good!Friendly staff, clean place.

Review №95

2019-01-12 05:07:59

This restaurant is a must-visit in San Mateo and very vegetarian friendly. I dont have opinion about other branches of this restaurant. I have tried - the different vegetarian burritos, kathi roll and fries. Delicious and filling!! On the appetizers list, most of them are priced a bit higher, but they do deliver on taste. Try the ginger-mint lemonade with your choice of meal; refreshing. Taste is very good but the food can be little more hot for my taste or may be a spice/hot level could be added into the order?

Review №96

2023-03-03 23:36:16

Great service and the food is delicious

Review №97

2021-10-20 16:53:03

I don’t usually post reviews, but very disappointed. Worst than a box frozen of Indian butter chicken. Hardly any chicken and mostly Luke warm sauce. The only positive was the presentation. Very polite service.Note: Management reached out and acknowledged the situation. Great customer service.

Review №98

2019-05-14 05:15:52

Nice Indian food is available. Variety of vegetarian food choices like different thalis & chat items.

Review №99

2017-08-29 18:54:21

Open until late night and their deconstructed samosa is a must try. Dishes can be customized based on your preference of bread/bowl/rice and their interiors are interestingly different. Love the table setting. I personally liked their water glass jars. Decent crowd on Friday and Saturday nights.

Review №100

2022-07-14 21:02:46

Very small portions hardly worth $7, let alone $18+. Even the side order of naan is one small piece for $4+. Also crazy that they dont provide white rice with their chicken dishes.Horrible value.

Review №101

2021-07-17 20:08:13

Great food. Hands down. If you even think you might like Indian food try it. Its sooooo good. A fast food take on traditional dishes. They have great selection for sides and main dishes and if you get the chance try the sexy fries. All in all a family favorite.

Review №102

2018-03-19 22:05:15

Went in to Curry Up Now for lunch, as I was in downtown San Mateo. I had zero expectations going in. Wow, this place is great. Really great Indian food - the Thalia I had was exceptional. A wide and varied menu, with some interesting options - Im definitely coming back to try the Deconstructed Samosa or the Indian Burrito.

Review №103

2018-01-08 06:28:04

Great Indian fusion type food here. Good options for snacks or a full meal. Tacos were delicious as well as the samosas. Cant really go wrong with the options, although I havent tasted the entire menu...yet.

Review №104

2019-03-01 00:06:29

Desi fusion.. The menu options are very interesting... From Indian street food to Indian Burritos and sexy fries 😋😋 The sexy fries are a definite must.. We had it with the paneer option and sheesh! It was so very very good. The staff are friendly and interactive with guests. You can order takeaway or you can dine in. This is a place we will frequent 😊

Review №105

2021-07-17 19:33:28

4 stars is only for their bowl!! I would come here to eat just that; a solid meal for under $15. A chipotle-esque establishment with “white” Indian food. But still good for a balanced meal :)Everything else was ok- the brioche bun looked like it was just a hamburger bun 😭🤯 and the rancheros was a little underwhelming in quantity but packed a flavorful punch. Chai was unsweetened which was actually a pleasant surprise!The food arrived promptly and the staff are respectful.

Review №106

2020-07-07 06:16:33

Curry up now makes it really hard to justify giving it even a 1/5. I stopped visiting the branch in San Jose over a year ago over poor service but decided to give the San Mateo outlet a chance hoping for a better experience. I went on to order take out at the store.Food quality - 1/5: The food quality has seen a definite decline over the last couple of years. Heres my experience:1. Paneer Kathi Roll: Something inside the roll was stale and I had to leave it uneaten after a couple of bites.2. Bun Samosa: This was the only decent item that I ordered.3. Pav bhaji: The Pav bread was almost untoasted.4. Tandoori chicken sandwich: They failed to add this to my order.Service - 0/5: The place was not busy ( I was the only person ordering takeout) and the staff seemed pretty nonchalant for a business that has been hit by covid. After waiting for about 10-15 minutes they came out with my order in a brown bag and heres the mistake I made, - I did not check my order when I received it. Them stapling the brown bag completely also meant I would need to tear apart the bag to make sure my order was correct. Once I got home and realized that an item was missing, I tried calling them multiple times, leaving a voicemail and even wrote an email but no one ever got back to me.Another thing to note - their food was already overpriced but they also hiked the prices during COVID.If you are craving Indian food there are a ton of better options and local business you can help support. Thank you CUN for reminding me why I stopped visiting.

Review №107

2022-06-10 23:46:16

1 star is too much for this restaurant, the chefs use BRANDED INSTANT SOUP MIXES and call it paneer makhni, if you go to this restaurant you have a 10000%chance of never coming back to this restaurant. These are not chefs, god knows what they are.This is not Indian food or any sort of fusion, it’s a fusion between sadness and sorrow and disgust. I need to clean my tongue.

Review №108

2019-07-30 21:41:30

Overall, I like the flavors and twists on popular dishes that you dont find in most Indian restaurants. I think some of them need the be revised as it can start off at the right flavor point and over time move towards something totally different. Say, the samosa Chaat, the tamarind flavor has begun to overwhelm every other flavor. A bit of rethink needed in my opinion.

Review №109

2013-03-21 17:05:54

Everything weve tried has been delicious. It can be a bit spicy for me -- a lightweight -- but I muscle through because its SO good.The entrees, while not horrendously expensive, do add up quickly, so we prefer the snack-type items which are a better value.Great place to just casually pop in and get a quick tasty meal.

Review №110

2013-03-23 01:50:31

First things 1st. The food is good! Not great but yummy nevertheless. I ordered thali combo. It came out in 2 minutes and the place was busy! Very prompt service here. The manager ( i presume) noticed me looking around and asked me what i needed. He hooked me up with some sauces and pointed out where the water was located. Cute girl asked me if my food was hot enough while cleaning a table. Great experience...

Review №111

2013-07-15 17:39:58

Excellent modern Indian street food - I like that they dont hold back on the spice. I also love their free sparkling water dispenser because the bubbles just solidify the spice on your tongue.The special goat curry over rice was a bit on the small side but delicious, and I would order that again if they made it part of their regular menu. The deconstructed samosas are way better than regular samosas. The sweet potato fries werent as crispy and hot as I had hoped for so I likely wont order that again. The mint lassi was good.Everything is slightly expensive ($8 for the pork belly deconstructed samosa, for example), so that deters a bit from just ordering a ton of small plates and trying intriguing sounding items out. Order at the counter with an optional tip bin, takes credit.

Review №112

2020-09-24 03:27:55

Kachori chaat was tasty as was the lamb bowl!

Review №113

2020-07-12 19:46:18

Great fusion of Indian, Mexican, and American foods.My personal favorite and the one I recommend is the Punjabi By Nature burrito. I would rate this place higher, but some dishes are overpriced in my opinion.Taste: 5/5Portions: 4/5Value: 3/5Price: $$

Review №114

2017-06-15 23:29:56

My first experience with Curry Up Now was in Palo Alto, and it was amazing! The service was super fast-maybe 5 minutes from walk in to receiving food, and the food was on point. So it is from that experience that I thought Curry Up Now was a play on hurry up now. However, this location is kinda slow. There have been a few times I have stood at the register for 2-3 minutes while employees stand staring at a screen by the reg. Sometimes they say they will be with me, others times not really. The food is still amazing, but I just wish they were just as fast as the other location. If you have the time to spare, go on in, but if you are on a short lunch break, you might want to try somewhere else.

Review №115

2023-09-03 01:31:28

I think it’s the best man. I eat till it hurts.

Review №116

2016-02-21 19:22:08

While I did not care for their food truck, I am glad to say that the store experience was better.I was considering getting the tikka masala burrito to compare but then the unburger caught my eye and knew I had to tryIn a nutshell, the flavors were robust with a nice hit of spices and heat that made we go back for another bite. The texture was too soft for my preference but wasnt a deal breaker.Good amount of seating for large groups and plenty of options to cater to your needsOverall ThoughtsStorefront is definitely better than their trucks

Review №117

2018-04-03 22:51:52

After a long search to get a decent samosa we found this place. Their Indian burrito bowls are the apt comfort food you have always dreamt of.Amazing spot, I donno what took me so long to come here.They are nothing like the curry up food trucks you encounter so often.

Review №118

2022-01-27 19:38:22

Terrible food and service at San Mateo location (food section). Place was stinking, tables / floor were sticky, food / beverages were stale.Overall a terrible experience, quality has gone down drastically.Unfortunately used to be my favorite go to place at one point.

Review №119

2017-09-28 18:03:12

EDIT: Ive been assured by management that this will be dealt with, and the situation has improved for the last week. Thanks! Will re-notify if any issues resurface.-------ORIGINAL:Your food tastes fine, I like the creativity, but the portions are pretty small for the price.More importantly, though, you need to pay attention to your speaker out on the street. Please turn it off when you have closed for the night. My neighbors and I have asked this of your staff multiple times, and several nights its been left on through the night.The speaker is too loud (SMMC 7.30.040), but heck, I dont care until were trying to sleep and youre not trying to get customers in the door.Just add turn off the music to your closing check-list. Weve asked repeatedly. I dont want to waste police time, so please fix it.

Review №120

2019-07-05 19:48:21

Food is excellent. Really good.Menu sux. This is a non traditional American restaurant very far from it and I have been here several times and every time Im standing at the register whats That? Whats This? What makes your frys sexy?Why is your naan naughty.Dont get me wrong love this place but placing an order is no fun.Yes a lil pricy but worth every cent.More to the story....Above was posted after ordering prior to food arriving.Food is here.....Not what I thought I ordered.NOT THEIR FAULT!!But if menu was user friendly I would have had a better chance of getting what I wanted.What I got very good but was after Spicer.I sure hope they figure this out cause I love the food here but noon July 5th this place should be packed and needs to be so they can comfortably thrive. Surviving is no good.

Review №121

2017-12-28 22:02:12

We ordered deconstructed samosa and kids chicken naan pizza for lunch. The food was really delicious. We were also impressed by their speed, it seems taking no times to make the samosa, the dish was ready right after we got the table. I guess it depends on dish, it did take longer for the kids pizza but still shorter than average.

Review №122

2019-06-03 14:14:38

Growing up in a family that ate indian food on a regular basis (family from India) I can say the food tasted pretty decent. It wasnt traditional (nor is it advertised as such) but it had some resemblance. The biggest issue we had was how long it took to get the food with only a handful of customers in the restaurant. It took our group of 5 over 40 minutes to get our food. They then realized the food was for someone else (a to go order) and took it back. Ten minutes later they brought food to the table then realized they forgot two of the five meals. After bringing the last two meals they comped them because everything took so long. Again the food was good but they need some work regarding their processes and customer service interactions. I did appreciate the food comp due to the inconvenience though!

Review №123

2019-03-02 20:13:12

Curry up now was sooooo much better than I imagined! I cant believe I waited so long to try it! As a vegetarian/vegan, they have so many options and even a plant protein substitute which was delish! I had a deconstructed samosa which was absolutely perfect! There were tiny samosas, the flavors were on point, and even a larger samosa layering the bottom. I would definitely come back just so I can try everything on the menu!

Review №124

2013-06-14 19:10:40

Vegan Sexy Fries! Id never really had Indian food before Curry Up Now, but I love this place! If you dont know what something is on the menu, theres a glossary of all the terms above the register. They have gluten free and vegan options that are extremely yummy.

Review №125

2019-08-16 16:42:10

I love the inverted samosa the most. And I love how you can always ask to customize it (eg: if you feel Tamarind-sweet chutney is more, just ask for less or add it on side instead of mix it). Love their kathi wraps. Would love to see more vegetarian options.Loved talking to the manager, Ross - he is very pleasant and helpful.

Review №126

2019-01-28 03:40:48

Curry Burrito AKA CurritoDid it for the adventure. Customer service was dope and the staff is really helpful and nice. But, I wasnt a fan of the food. Not only did it seem like a pointless combo I can never trust again, but it was basically just an internally wet burrito. The price I paid was the difference between 2 and 3 stars.Tip if you try this place out, the buzzing thing goes onto the gift card looking thing at the corner of the table.

Review №127

2017-09-16 23:42:26

Quick Indian snacks served in international styles such as burritos, pizzas, and Mediterranean plates. Its fast food so the flavors are not rich or authentic, but the menu is creative. I like the ambience - very casual, and the staff is friendly.

Review №128

2019-11-11 23:59:57

It was a bit let down. I have had food from here before but this time, I didn’t enjoy it.

Review №129

2019-11-11 20:28:08

Found this place for their reviews while on my way to SF airport! This is not Indian food. Only thing Indian about it was it’s name. When I came in I was excited to see the ambience, and their fusion unique menu . But the reality of it sunk in when my food arrived at the table. I got a tikka masala bowl . My food was pilled up like prison food. It was not Indian in anyway, no flavors, no spice. I’ve been too so many Indian restaurants over the years, and this is the worst one so far. Food was barley even warm, horrible flavor. Their idea of their restaurant was good but very poorly executed! Won’t go far as a franchise.

Review №130

2022-07-23 02:16:20

CurryUp rarely disappoints and today was no different. Bravo CurryUp Now San Mateo! Easy purchase and pick up from active menus

Review №131

2021-07-17 19:41:27

Colorful, upbeat Indian street food right on B Street. Even the fonts on their menu remind you of pop-art comics from the 00’s.I came in around noon on a Saturday and tried the Ranchers Rancheros from the Brunch menu. What came looked a little small, a little monochrome, but was pretty tasty! Imagine an open face breakfast burrito, but replace the tortilla with naan and sprinkle on orange curry.The spice was just right - had to give my tongue a break between finishing and sipping a cup of their hot chai. Would would have loved to see some greens or citrus/acids on the side.Ordered the Butter Brioche as a snack alongside the chai. It was a little sad. If you took a 6 pack of Brioche Buns from Safeway, popped one in the toaster on bagel mode, and spread butter on top you’d end up with the same thing :)

Review №132

2019-09-22 23:16:51

I came in by myself and felt comfortable right away, nice music at comfortable volume, cool ac very nicely decorated, techy menu board that’s easy to read..place is spotless and cooking area visible for everyone entering...supper friendly staff..obviously they take pride in this restaurant! Food was amazing and fresh... they just raised the bar and will make it a bit harder for other 5 star restaurants to compete.

Review №133

2017-03-15 03:13:29

First time i went, i asked for not so spicy food, i was given the most spicy food ever... OK.. let it slide... SECOND time i went, i order different food, i asked if it was spicy or not, they said not at all. it was even worst... you couldnt even taste the flavor of the food... burned my mouth and could not even feed it to my dog. threw it to the garbage... to be honest.... Im so sorry but you guys deserved it... lost a customer for ever

Review №134

2017-07-25 03:40:01

Curry up now has such tasty food and is great for on-the-go! Their staff, however, is not the most friendly. Ive been in on numerous occasions where the team was arguing with each other (very loudly). It was uncomfortable to listen to. But food is tasty and its great for a quick bite to eat if youre looking for take out!

Review №135

2020-03-31 22:17:09

I was in the mood for some Indian food yesterday so I decided to help my local neighborhood restaraunt. So I ordered the family of 8 combo from here. I swear the food was so skimpy. It wasnt even enough for 3 people. I wasted 120 dollars..... never again.

Review №136

2020-08-20 02:54:34

Absolutely best food I’ve tried in Bay Area

Review №137

2019-01-07 00:39:06

We were visiting from Dallas and ate lunch at this spot. The positives: great decor and ambience, really eclectic menu with a fun take on Indian street food. The negatives: the quality of the dishes were really disappointing. We ordered the tacos, the deconstructed samosa and the meat thali. The kadhai chicken in my thali had no salt, no flavor at all. The lamb curry had a bitter taste to it, potatoes were undercooked. My wife’s tacos were a bland mix of meats and veggies, didn’t really stand out. The naan was really disappointing in my thali, it was a pre made naan that was warmed up instead of a fresh naan. Even small mom and pop Indian restaurants make the effort to serve warm fresh naan so we were a little taken aback by the reheated soggy naan. They have done a fantastic job with the decor and ambience, I think more attention needs to be paid to the quality, flavors and details of the food just because the price is $$. A sharp contrast to our experience was when we ate at Zareens in Palo Alto a few days ago. Similar concept of Indian fusion food and the flavors/freshness was a day/night difference

Review №138

2018-04-21 05:06:18

A good place to overload on carbs. The sexy fries are awesome. The bar in the back is top notch but usually very noisy. We like to order food and have drinks delivered up front.

Review №139

2015-12-09 03:55:38

Officially Indian street food. The feel is upper end fast food. You order et the counter, it gets delivered to your table. Meals come out on compartmentalized trays. Quantities are very reasonable, taste good (average+). Prices a little high given what you get in my opinion. Also, you have to get your glass of wine from a separate bar in the back.

Review №140

2020-01-28 02:01:04

Great Indian food, traditional and infusion.

Review №141

2014-06-16 17:48:53

This place creates a unhealthy feeling about Indian food. The food is so greasy and cheesy, rice is undercooked and all the dishes have the same curry sauce. We had a bad taste for the rest of the day after eating lunch at Curry Up Now.Service and ambience were alright, but who goes for that in a fast food place.Good job on the creative names for the dishes!

Review №142

2013-04-21 02:18:24

Comfortable, casual on the inside, though you may need some direction on the Indian-fusion menu. All of the items I tried (including the Chicken Tika Misala burrito) were very good! I did think the prices were a little steep though... Certainly worth a try.

Review №143

2020-08-19 23:45:10

Prompt readiness of order for pickup and authentic food. Has been my weekly go to for several months. Owner Ravi is also responsive on calls and takes feedback well. Once or twice I’ve had a register employee be sloppy with checkouts and drink orders etc but overall happy to live close to CUN San Mateo

Review №144

2019-04-16 09:30:01

Just wasnt good, pretty bad. Ive been to the San Jose outlet and the food was way better there.The kathi roll was cold and soggy. The pav bhaji was very small in portion with mediocre taste. The soda was overpriced.

Review №145

2013-08-19 06:00:50

Sexy fries is amazing - crisp raw onion, well spiced lamb and crunchy outside/soft inside sweet potato fries are balanced so well. We had thali and burrito, and both were good.Desert wasnt as amazing - hot balls on ice was decent but kulfi wasnt as dense nor flavourful.

Review №146

2021-08-16 16:56:02

Food is good, albeit a bit fusion-ey in spots. Really like the efforts to use sustainable packaging and not automatically include plastic cutlery. Service was efficient and helpful.

Review №147

2017-08-14 05:48:04

Great indian chaat (street-side) food. Loved some of the flavors and reminded me of Mumbai food and is very close to the natural taste. Bit pricey and the portion size is less. I would have given it five stars but I didnt really like the pre-made lassis and lemon ginger juice which felt it wasnt fresh and tasted bit strange.

Review №148

2021-12-28 05:25:16

12-2021 UPDATE: CurryUp now fixed the problem within days - thanks for being so responsive!———————Great food but - why do your papadums always taste like they’re 3 months old?

Review №149

2018-09-06 03:17:21

I got pieces of chicken in my vegetarian paneer bowl and I ate by mistake. I am vegetarian from birth and this place just made me feel worst. I used to order often online from this place. But today was my last order. If you cant have basic things correct why do you have this big business.

Review №150

2017-02-10 07:56:58

I love the food. The deconstructed samosa is amazing. I want to get it more often except my kid hates spicy food. I wish they had a kids menu with a non spicy option so we could go more often.

Review №151

2011-12-13 20:21:57

With all these great reviews I expected to eat some really good Indian food, this was not the case. Food wasnt good at all, little pricey as well. Paid $6 for some extra bread that didn’t taste good at all. Good service and environment though, this place could be great if they improved the food quality your already charging a higher price.

Review №152

2018-01-28 21:09:08

Deconstructed samosa panneer chat was very good and the panneer was fresh and tasty. The fried idly is also surprisingly good, but the quantity is on the lower side. The kulfi is good and reminded me of India. Overall decent place to eat Indian street food !

Review №153

2019-07-12 14:24:11

Loved the deconstructed samosa best. Wish the other plates we preferred had more Indian flavor, seems like a bridge to try and show people some Indian flavor, while not going all the way.

Review №154

2021-11-08 19:52:37

This was a horrible experience. I had hair in my food, and when I asked the manager, he was defensive and horribly rude. He took my food and promised a refund, but I still haven’t gotten it. The place is clearly not hygienic if there’s hair in food. I would avoid this location and go to a different one.

Review №155

2012-09-30 21:23:01

With Curry Up Now, you get traditional Indian flavors with an American street food twist. For the small price tag, the food is amazing. Some of their dishes can get pretty spicy, so its a wise move to also pick up a lasse.

Review №156

2023-05-30 04:28:43

I dont know how to give below 1 star. Very bad quality Food. Poor service.

Review №157

2015-11-29 21:41:12

Excellent no fuss food truck inspired Mexican-Indian fusion eats. Generous portion size with a good variety, and a trendy bar at the back.The samosas are delicious!

Review №158

2019-01-28 19:41:21

A very good option for those looking for Indian vegetarian. Theyve some amazing options - railway cutlet, maggi noodles, chaat, and some good old Mango Lassi. Service was fast. Only downside is that the place is a bit small and they share the space with another restaurant / pub on the other entrance.

Review №159

2018-12-30 22:15:53

The ambience was good but the food was really below average. The paneer biryani was some weird portion of rice mixed with paneer and some fried onions. It was really really bad to taste.The chats - Both papdi and kachori were equally bad.The only good thing about our lunch was the mango lassi 😟

Review №160

2018-04-08 16:24:51

Quality has deteriorated significantly recently. Once had a lamb samosa that had meat which was still frozen. I used to think the food was good. But its just not tasty and definitely not for how much it costs.

Review №161

2021-03-03 22:44:58

Excellent!!! Not sure why I always forget how good Indian food is in general but this spot makes it super convenient and fast!! I use the app and you get exclusive deals, ready on time, friendly workers, and the desi hot sauce is HOT!

Review №162

2019-01-10 23:55:59

The quality of food was below par for a place that seems to have earned a name for itself. It tasted overly spiced and not authentic at all. Even if they consider themselves fusion, the food is heavy and not very tasteful. I went there one time and that was more than enough for me.

Review №163

2020-12-01 00:31:45

I didnt take a photo because I forgot engulfed four samosa with the mint and tamarind chutney. All the vegan options are delicious and I cant wait to go back for more. THANK YOU SO MUCH CURRY UP NOW IN SACRAMENTO.

Review №164

2016-10-08 00:27:07

There are lots of good vegetarian options here (and quite a few vegan options as well). In the past, I have ordered the more traditional Indian food, which is ok, but I prefer the Indian Street Food options from my last visit. The Bhel Puri is excellent. A cornucopia of potato garbanzo mash with puffed rice, sev (crunchy strands of gram flour) and a myriad of flavors. The Pav Bhaji is also quite good, a sort of Mumbai bruschetta. The aloo gobi tacos are a bit bland, especially compared to the other dishes.They also have quite the drink selection, courtesy of Mortar & Pestile (bar attached to the back).

Review №165

2015-11-17 16:22:41

Really interesting spin on indian food. The combo plate has really large portions. Good price. Get the deconstructed samosa, its a deep dick of samosa, wont regret going here. Try a lamb sandwich.

Review №166

2018-04-29 05:24:04

A completely different take on traditional Indian food. As soon as you enter curry up now, you realise you are in for an experience. The music, the presentation and the food are really perfect. The quesdiallax and the Tikka masala were excuisite. The gulab malpua crepe was one of the best desserts I have had in a long time. Dont miss out on this place, when you are around.

Review №167

2022-06-20 18:10:10

I love all the dishes that I’ve tried so far. Very good fragrance and taste. Their Moong Dal Halwa is a must try.

Review №168

2017-08-03 01:46:16

Most people like this place more than I do. I find the menu poorly organized and more eye catching than it is useful. Also the music loudly broadcast outside the front door is super annoying. Food quality is good or better so no problems once you get past the sidewalk and figure out what you want.

Review №169

2017-08-25 19:14:57

The Indian fusion food is always good. Guac sev and Bhel Puri are really good. The Thali amazing value for money. The burritos are really good too. Mortar and Pestle at the back has interesting cocktails. If you like old monk rum, King Kamehameha is a must try.

Review №170

2017-08-15 17:51:44

Wow! This place has amazing fusion food. The chaat options are just delicious and you just cant leave without having dessert. Fire balls on ice is my favourite. I can keep coming back to this place for that dessert.

Review №171

2022-05-10 04:38:40

Very delicious food.I tried butter chicken rice, Naughty Naan with Saag Paneer and the Samosas.Excited to try every item in the menu

Review №172

2015-07-10 00:41:12

After passing by this place for so long, today was finally the day I tried it! The place is very cool in the inside there a big bench place for a quick bite and some booth seating for a longer stay I guess. Looked very clean, and the kitchen is just right in front of you.I had the * item Thali platter, with chicken tikka masala and lamb curry. The platter is huge, a full meal with a little of everything. Just perfect. The naan was warm and buttery. The tikka masala and lamb curry were absolutely delicious. The meat was well cooked and very juicy.Everything on that platter was absolutely delicious specially for a fast-food kinda food. I am glad I tried it because I am gonna be coming back here again often!

Review №173

2023-02-18 05:08:24

Really good food and great staff. Vegan and vegetarian options that non-vegetarians will like too.

Review №174

2022-10-24 14:57:31

Good food but the food was prepared in less than a minute which gave me fast food feel. The staff was also not very accommodating

Review №175

2014-05-05 18:41:07

I LOVE INDIAN FOOD! Well you thought being an Indian I wouldnt! I have been a fan of this place since the first time I had the paneer tikka burrito which was about 3 years back. From that day till today, I only order Burrito here either with Paneer tikka or with saag. I have also tried their samosas, deconstructed samosas, ravioli, sweet patato fries, sexy fries but nothing beats Paneer tikka. The food served here is sorta like fusion because they have quesadillas, burritos, tacos but all with indian toppings/spices. Trust me, once you try this place you will want to come back for more. They also have two other restaurants and a bunch of food trucks all throughout the Bay Area if you dont want to go to Downtown San Mateo.Tip: There can be a long line during peak hours at this location so plan accordingly.

Review №176

2017-02-22 03:01:57

Great Indian food served as a burrito -- genius!. Of course, it is so much more. But that is what you will tell your friends about. I always try to find an excuse to visit this place for dinner when Im in town.

Review №177

2017-09-02 07:46:33

We got the chicken tikka masala burrito bowl, veg kathi roll and veg burrito bowl. Everything tasted stale and had a bitter aftertaste to it. I could not taste anything except throat-burning heat. The mango lassi had gone sour too. If I could give this 0 or negative stars I gladly would

Review №178

2018-11-12 00:56:00

I enjoy these guys at least once a week. I have eaten food from their San Mateo and Palo Alto locations. Curry Up Now is consistently good -- that is what I look for in the establishments I patronize.

Review №179

2013-05-01 16:55:31

I still have dreams about Curry Up Now. In fact, the next time I fly into SFO, Im taking CalTrain to San Mateo to eat here before I head into the city.The concept of an Indian food burrito is amazing - it takes all of the flavors you love and wraps them up neatly. The Weird, where the chef makes your filling choices, is always a lot of fun; I was once surprised with an entire samosa inside of a chicken tikka masala burrito.The thali platter is a great way to sample a lot of menu items at a reasonable price - kadhai, paneer saag, masala, everything. The Sexy Fries are also an awesome option to share with friends.Honestly, I havent had Curry Up Now in over a year and the flavors are still with me.

Review №180

2021-03-24 15:57:14

Exceptional flavors and service. All of the staff were very helpful. Everyone in our group, adults and children, thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Highly reccomend as a must experience if in the area.

Review №181

2018-01-30 06:23:45

Interesting thematic eating joint for Indian food in the bay area! Good ambiance but I find the prices are steep and not commensurate with the service on offer to its customers including quality of food. Long way to go !!

Review №182

2014-10-06 18:08:20

Weve visited this place when it first opened and several times thereafter, its been open for almost 1.5 years. Its a gem for fast and easy and very good Indian food. My most recent experiences are based on vegetarian meals; but, they offer a lot of options for meat eaters. If you want that chicken tikki masala burrito, they can make it. They have a creative style menu (similar to what youd find on their food truck): all options are written using decorative fonts in chalk up on a wall. I ordered the sexy fries with tofu and samosas (that were shared). The fries were topped with this flavorful masala sauce and the 2 samosas were huge! I recommend this place for the quick bite or for a full on dinner or lunch. Caution: their heat factor can be very spicy!

Review №183

2017-07-07 14:40:00

The Kathi rolls and bhel are great and the biryani-bowl things are really good too. Interesting mix of Indian fusion food. If youre going later at night, go to the back and sit at Mortar and Pestle and get yourself a drink while you order the same food there!

Review №184

2016-06-07 01:00:56

This is my very favorite grease and liquor place in downtown San Mateo. The Deconstructed Samosa is truly excellent, and the Junkyard Heart is a work of art.The music is usually too loud, but you can get drinks at the bar and carry them up front, which helps.

Review №185

2013-02-11 01:34:40

We were a huge fan of the Curry Up Now food truck, and were thrilled to see the restaurant version open in San Mateo! Fantastic Indian street food - the tikka masala burrito is a favorite, but I havent yet been disappointed when straying into more interesting things on the menu either.

Review №186

2013-09-13 00:13:24

Curry Up Now isnt your traditional Indian restaurant.They specialize in Indian snacks and fast food. Ive brought 4 different friends here and their reactions have always been the same: complete amazement.They have small snacks all the way to full blown meals. There really is anything here for any lover of Indian food.Id suggest ordering a few dishes and sharing with friends.

Review №187

2017-03-25 02:04:14

Indian street food!! Yes please. Definitely not spicy and American-ized but you can always increase your spice level based on your intensity. Bhel Puri is great, slightly on the soggy side but spices are on point.Dynamite Wings have a lunch crunch and inner tenderness, make sure to ask for spicy because the standard is definitely not spicy.Sexy Fries is a fun fusion of sweet potatoes fries with different options we got with chicken curry and cheese.***dont forget to check out the speak easy in the back of the restaurant.***

Review №188

2016-02-29 03:18:01

Really unique blend of Indian, Mex, and some western themes I guess you can say. My go-to is the Chicken Tikka Masala Burrito--its exactly what its name says, plus some added saffron rice inside and hot sauce if you like that. Samosas are tasty also. Burrito is a bit pricier than chipotle, and slightly smaller.Other note: ask for their ghost pepper sauce if you like the heat :)

Review №189

2016-05-23 03:28:05

Ridiculously slow. Food arrived in bits and pieces...took over 45 minutes for the entrees. The place is disorganized beyond belief. Never returning, even though the food tastes good and is an interesting fusion idea. The experience was that bad.

Review №190

2018-07-04 05:05:41

Third time trying this place, it was good when they opened...or rather it was good when it was a food truck. Terrible terrible to go service, tonight i waited 20 min while unknowingly my order was sitting there. When I got home they had given me the weong order. Complerely messed up, samosas with no sauce and the wrong burrito along with 2 apps that i didnt order. Aweful. Never again.

Review №191

2023-09-08 19:09:35

Delivery on time and food was excellent !

Review №192

2016-11-22 02:13:36

Elegant menu, amazing food, great ambience and fast service.The menu items are a little thematic with Bollywood movies. The food is fabulous and is definitely a place where I could become a regular.Prices are neither too high nor can be called cheap.

Review №193

2019-05-12 15:52:48

Very poor experience. Got one order served in 15 mins while for other order waited for more than a hour. Informed them about this delay. They said they forgot and will prepare and serve in next 15 mins. Still waited for 30 mins. Again went back to Manager. They had not even started it. Finally we cancelled our order and left place HANGRY (hungry + angry). In short, total 1.45 hours waste of time. Ruined experience. Not gonna visit this place again (though their bar had really good collection)

Review №194

2018-08-10 22:47:40

Taste wise average. The roti made from american whole wheat was good. It is not a complete indian but a mixed taste and style. Go to this place if you want to experiment something new with the indian style.

Review №195

2017-11-15 03:58:51

Definitely not your traditional, or what I think of as traditional, Indian food but its fun! Great atmosphere, bar in the back with low-key seating upfront. Even got henna done for Dabali!

Review №196

2014-08-18 04:22:11

I love this place! This is casual Indian food in new-age hipster American packaging (but not the pretentious kind). It is so down-to-earth and accessible that youll see all kinds of people eating here---Indians, East Asians, White Americans, and so on. There are a lot of fusion items on the menu, such as the chicken tikka masala burrito and the unburger. The unburger is a burger with a bun that is slathered with Amul butter (aww yeah) and Maggi ketchup, and contains a smashed samosa and your choice of a protein (paneer, chicken, etc). But hands down, my favorite thing to order is the thali rice plate with either the saag paneer, aloo ghobi, or chicken tikka masala.As for the drinks, I have tried the chai and the mango lassi and was not impressed as Ive tried better versions at other Indian restaurants in the bay area. The chai had a bland spice profile and the mango lassi was too watery. But why order these things anyway when you can have a drink at the Mortar and Pestle bar at the back of this location? Its owned by the same people so you can even have your delicious Curry Up Now meal delivered to your table at Mortar and Pestle. They serve Kingfisher beer on tap and a whole bunch of unique cocktails.

Review №197

2022-02-28 00:51:15

Check your order before leaving. Too many times have they mixed up my order. With my food allergies I ended up with something that I couldnt eat. They also have a poor refund process.

Review №198

2019-11-01 04:24:10

Food is amazing. The concept of fusion food is very well implemented. If you like Indian taste, this is the place for you. Pav bhaji, Vada Pav, hot balls on ice (Gulab Jamun wit His ice cream) and Gulab Malpua Crepe....😍

Review №199

2019-10-31 23:51:58

Decor is fine, service is okay, food is bad.Most of their dishes are over-powered by some random Indian spice. I usually like fusion food, but their recipes just dont work for me.