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Curry in the Box

3.8 (113 reviews)
InexpensiveIndian, Thai
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Lamb curry
Sho R.

I took out lunch from here on a week day. The place was empty. They had a parking lot. I took out lamb curry. I added +2 spiciness. Lamb curry was already spicy. I am not sure if I added additional spice to the spicy lamb curry or if it was on top of a milder base version for online ordering. It ended up spicier than I would like.

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Noelle L.

Great variety of curries and noodle dishes - wonderful lunch option. Good value. Tons of vegetarian and vegan options. Easy parking and small amount of interior seating.

Curry Pinnacle
Alejandro R.

Comida de Thailandia. Excelente sabor de los platos de curry. Les recomendamos los de piña y mani

Jungle Curry w/ tofu and rice noodles
Poushali G.

Takeout and delivery only during covid, as of May 2021 anyway. I got the Jungle Curry with Rice Noodles and Tofu ($10.63). The curry had really good flavor and the tofu pieces were huge. There weren't too many vegetables and the curry was VERY water-y. The rice noodles weren't a very good idea because they don't soak up anything, so if you get the curry I recommend sticking with brown or white rice! The portion size of the curry is pretty sizeable but they didn't give nearly enough noodles to eat with it since they didn't soak up any of the gravy. I ordered online and it took about 20-30 minutes. It's good in a pinch, especially since they deliver but with the many other authentic curry options around the Madison area, I most likely will not be returning.

Envy Green Curry.  So good!
Pat D.

We tried Curry In the Box for a late lunch on Sunday. We've driven by this place dozens of times and commented that we should try it. I like the name, I think it's distinctive, but I had pretty low expectations. My partner had heard it was fast-food Thai and we weren't expecting much. It's also on University, so getting there can be a pain depending on traffic. The woman at the counter was ready to take our order but we needed to peruse the menu on the wall first. I ordered the Envy Green Curry which claimed it was very Spicy. My partner got the Japanese Pan Curry - little spicy. When I paid via credit card it asked how much I wanted to tip: 15%, 20%, 25% or custom. I'm not sure on the etiquette of tipping when you order at the counter. Other than ordering my food, there'd been zero interaction. After paying, I was given a number and told they would bring it out when it was ready. The space is open with lots of room between seats. We sat at a table near the counter and I attempted and failed to pick up the wifi from the Starbucks next door. We waited for our meals to arrive. I was very pleased with the flavors and texture of my curry. Creamy, smooth, currytastic. It was delicious. I would have described it as a little to medium spicy rather than very spicy, but I still thought it was some of the best curry I have had in a long time. It was loaded with bamboo shoots and carrots as well as peapods, bok choy and basil and was served with a small bowl of perfectly cooked nutty brown rice. My partner's curry was just as creamy and delicious though even milder. It came with a breaded and fried chicken breast as well as a full bowl of potatoes. I don't love the location and I'm still unsure of the tipping, but I seriously loved the curry. I would definitely like to go back and try the other varieties.

My slivers of Chicken Karee
Delonda J.

The only reason I didn't give them 1 star is because of how quickly the food was ready and the flavor. I ordered the chicken karee with medium spice. Good thing about it is the flavor and portion-the bad thing is that it was mostly potatoes and onions with slivers of chicken. I'm not lying-there was less than half of a chicken breast in my meal and they were sliced VERY thin. I'm not very pleased that I just paid $10 for it BUT it tastes really good so I'm just a little sad. Curry in the Box-please step your chicken game up so that I can be happy and love you! Worth it if you're craving good curry, not worth it if you want some chicken in your curry!

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Some of the best Thai food I've had in Madison. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in the area to go try it out.

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Food is always quick and incredibly good! They're a favorite of mine and everyone is very friendly.

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I think this the freshest "fast food" in Madison. Every curry is jam packed with veggies. Delicious!

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So good. I'm going to miss working at UW and ordering this for lunch with coworkers!!!

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Easy to order online and pickup. Great food and can custom spice level to your liking.

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