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Curry Guru Hawaii

4.6 (26 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Chicken Masala Naanwich
Michelle N.

Came to a night market at my daughter's school and Curry Guru was there. I ordered a chicken masala naanwich and didn't know what to expect. Oh my goodness, it is so good I couldn't wait to leave my review! Two crispy, gatlicky pieces of fresh naan bread filled with perfectly spiced chicken masala and cheese to hold it all together! The naanwich is grilled on the spot and so it is warm and crispy and delicious! Find this food truck and give this a try. I will be hunting it down to try some of the other dishes!

Alibaba Plate
S M.

Today I got to try the Alibaba Plate and it was very tasty. Also, they were so friendly and helpful.

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I'm all for supporting local, and I've seen them around at the local food truck /night market events for some time now - figured today was a good day to support a new business and try them out. My wallet and gut say... think HARD again next time. Southeast Asian food is subjective to begin with based off an individual's preference on spice/boldness of flavor; my personal favorite on island is Spice Up and New Kamana kitchen, and this place was unfortunately no where near their level. Large portions, sure... but I struggled to eat even a 1/4 of my plate and opted to not bring the rest home. Ordered a combo plate with Chicken Marsala / ulu curry with rice (for $22) - the Chicken Marsala tastes like it was a few days old, super oily, and very little flavor (quite the opposite you'd expect from SE cuisine). Think boiled chicken with an oil "dressing." The ulu curry (which sounds amazing to try)... was all hype, coconut milk and nothing else. The rice. Yikes. Mushy/clumpy/"been sitting under a heat warmer for hours" rice, would still be better than what they served. Sadly, this review could've been for their food alone, but alas, I give them 1 star purely for their shady business practices. $22 for a combo meal (2 mains - chicken Marsala, ulu curry and large portions of rice) - hard pill to swallow but it's still "reasonable" for what it was. however... $10 for side order of naan!?!?! Shame on me for not asking prices at a food truck that didn't list prices... but shame on them thinking 3 pieces of naan justifies $10. The cherry on top - if u pay by card, they discreetly charge you an additional 4.5%. Why? Unclear. But why not, if business practices are already stretched. My dumb self thought I was supporting local and wanted to also tip to help... I've learned my hard lesson as I write this on the toilet, less than 1.5 hrs after eating. Sorry not sorry, NEVER AGAIN eating here.

Chicken curry and meatballs
Pearl Z.

The food was amazing and very generous portions. The owners were nice and kept asking said we wanted to sample anything else.

Lots of naan...huge sandwich.
Katherine A.

The Curry Guru was set-up at the Kailua Farmers Market on Sunday morning. There was a long line of people waiting, so I knew it must be good. They make naan sandwiches and bowls. I love Indian food so this was a treat. They offer two meat and two vegetarian naanwich options. We spilt one of the Masala Chicken Naanwiches. The sandwich was about $17 (9/24). Everything is made fresh so there was about a 15 minute wait. The hot sandwich is huge with lots of naan and easily sharable. The shredded chicken was spicy and flavorful. We loved it. Get extra napkins and a fork. It's messy and a little difficult to eat.

Tumeric rice with meatballs and a side of garlic naan bread so good
Gavin Carl K.

The food I tried I loved it was my first time eating Indian curry with meat balls, tumeric rice, and garlic naan bread. I really enjoyed it, the chef was awesome so friendly and really appreciated us driving from Waianae to Kailua farmers market to try it out. The ambiance was busy it's a farmers market but fun and full of life.

"Alibaba" AKA "everything plate" - Meatball curry
Rod U.

Sri Lanka curry! FTW! Wait, I've never been to Sri Lanka so what is Sri Lanka's curry like? Down the google rabbit hole and... - the curry is spicier than curries of India. - the curry is not spicy. -they use coconut milk. - they never use coconut milk. - the curries use more spices than those of other countries. - the curry uses fewer spices. Each and every "authoritative" statement made by Westerners who claim they have traveled to Sri Lanka. So is this authentic? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Three choices this visit, squash (vegetarian), meatball, and chicken. All three curries taste similar only altered by the flavor of the main ingredient. Thinner than Indian curries. No coconut milk. Mild chili heat you taste but not feel. Very pronounced cinnamon taste (I pulled two cinnamon sticks from the curry) with strong flavors of star anise, cloves, cardamom, turmeric and a plethora of other background spices. All three alone, taste great, mix them all up and it's even better. Turmeric rice, a good base with its hint of fruity notes. Flame grilled garlic butter naan, delish. Coconut chutney adds mild heat to everything. Follow on IG for popup locations and the menu for the event. Cards through square. No tip screen. Note: They are VERY popular and always have a long line. Hit them up first. Authentic or not, something different and good eats.

Dregs of Meatball Curry, Turmeric Rice and Veggie Curry
Shari T.

Limited review because by the time I placed my order, they were sold out of the garlic naan bread and could only offer the meatball curry without meatballs (the bottom of the curry barrel). They did offer to put in the no meatball curry (with a lot of potatoes only) with turmeric rice and veggie curry for $10. Maybe if I get to try meatball curry with meatballs one day and I can properly review, I will adjust my rating. This was at the Mililani Craft Fair and they were sold out by Noon. So basically I'm just here to say GO EARLY if you want to try their food. :)

Really good food cooked my a really nice guy. I always like trying new food and really glad I tried his food. My favorite is his breakfast naanwich w/ lamb curry.

Naanwich and vegetable curry was to die for! So delicious. Highly recommend to everyone!

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Super Ono and authentic curry! The nan was tasty & warm. The garlic flavor on the nan added extra flavor. Meatball curry was my fav!

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FINALLY got to try their pork hash at the monthly "What the Truck?" Event in Waikele (parking lot…read morewith the old K Mart closer to the freeway). They sold these bad boys in a pack of 12 (no other option - not sure if it's just for the event) and it comes with dipping sauce. Not sure what's in the sauce, pretty sure it's shoyu and possibly sriracha or gochujang (chili paste) it's got a nice little kick. I don't always get to travel to the speciality places for pork hash but these are worth the price. They're meatball sized and super flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend checking them out!

They make only one thing, really great local style porkhash…read more Golf ball sized, a mix of coarse and finely ground pork simply seasoned with salt, white pepper and a touch of sugar. This is neither the consistency of flavor of what you'd find in Chinatown. Juicy with a springy texture wrapped in a thicker, chewy, skin. A local style sauce (soy, vinegar, chili pepper water) accompanies the tasty, porky balls of goodness that brings out even more porky sweetness. Sold by the dozen at What the Truck 2 (third Friday of each month in Waikele). As part of the "manapua man special" from Str'Eats of Aloha (Sand Island Access Road) or fresh, frozen or in party platters direct at a lower price (follow on IG and DM for orders). Extremely friendly service at What the Truck 2. Worth seeking out if you miss the old school, local style porkhash.

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Leonard's Bakery - Food truck

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When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

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