Thai food that is as good, if not better, than any in Thai restaurants. The portion was generous and the souce was flavorful and not so thick. I had the jungle curry. Medium spicy is true to description (ie. It has a good kick but not overwhelming). read more

Curry in the Box - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I came here on a weekday night and wasn't crowded. Technically, I guess this place counts as a fast food restaurant so they are really quick to get your order in and then out the door. They have a fusion of all different types of curries and noodles. Given the vast amount of variety here, it's hard for them to truly be authentic in any way. I had the pad thai here which was much too much tomato flavor. I would not recommend getting that here. The curry I had was really delicious. Definitely worth it for the price. In summary, stop by if you are in a hurry and would like some cheap good curry. Do not get the noodles! Don't expect authentic Asian cuisine but do expect some overall good food! read more

We stopped by 3 in the noon and are surprised , as they did serve yummy and hot lunch even though we are the only customers . The place is a well maintained with neatly arranged tables which can fit a max of 50 customers at a time , it is even well located which is just a minute or two away from main street . We unexpectedly dined in here as we are traveling through , and it happened to be a odd time to visit a restaurant. They serve explicit asian cuisine and we are pretty much satisfied with the food . I ordered indian and my hubby ordered thai , which are both full of authentic flavors . The price is expensive as it is not a fine dine but the quality of the food really made up to the price . I recommend this restaurant to dine in for asian food . read more

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Overall our takeout experience was good. The service receives four and a half stars and the food three and a half. On the plus side, in the two curry dishes that we ordered, the vegetables were fresh cut and tasted great. They were both chicken-based dishes and frankly, my wife thought that there was too little chicken in each of the plates. I couldn't detect much heat or spiciness in each of the dishes. I did order the vegetarian egg rolls and frankly the wrapper was thick (which I liked a lot) but my wife thought there was too little filling. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and on Sunday evening was very quiet. I think that for basic curry with not a lot of heat you will find this good for the price. read more

Curry in the Box - Pleasant dining space - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Despite sporting a name befitting a suburban mall food court eatery, Curry in the Box is one of my favorite lunch haunts. With clean flavors, a lunch menu loaded with affordable options and an efficient kitchen that churns out my meal in less than 10 minutes, there a lot to love about this University Avenue restaurant. I'm a fan of both the Chicken Kapow and the Japanese Pan Curry. read more

Excellent food. Tofu curry dishes were delightful. Family plans on ordering regularly.

Sweet potato curry for when you're studying and you won't regret it! Servings are generous and make sure you get at least 3 stars spicy, you p***! Panang curry is also yummy! read more

Stopped here for the first time today, and I'll definitely be back! I enjoyed the Green Envy Curry very much. The carnivore in me thought it could have had a little more meat (though the chicken was very good). However, the veggies were fantastic! No semblance of previously frozen, uniform vegetables here! The whole dish was really great - nice and spicy! When I ordered, I didn't get asked about spice level, but I'm guessing you could ask for more or less? Attractive presentation; it seemed less heavy on the rice (which I guess is a good thing). Nice place, great food, quick service, and very affordable. Yep, I'll be back! read more

Curry in the Box - Green Envy Curry with white rice! Check out those veggies! - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Fast, flavorful and affordable--it's the Thai version of Noodles & Co. Menu is concise and features the most common and mainstream Thai dishes. Good amount of vegetarian options and levels of heat/spicy you can tailor. read more

I MUST tell the world about how delicious Curry in the Box is. Everything about my visit was exceptional and I've recommended it to a few friends already. They have a bit of an advantage in that I love Thai food, but what I wasn't expecting was how much I would love a dish that wasn't Pad Thai. I got the Pineapple Curry to go and asked if it could be less spicy (was listed as a 2 pepper spicy rating). The cashier said they could add some extra pineapple juice to the sauce and take care of it. Nice! The food was so so good. My friend got the green curry with tofu and it was also excellent, albeit a little spicier. We got our food within 10 minutes of ordering and both raved about it. Nicely done! I WILL be back! read more

I can't get enough of this place. Seriously. I crave it. The chicken and sweet potato curry is outstanding. I like to order it for takeout and make two meals out of it. Now that I'm writing this review, I think I'm going to order it for dinner tonight... It's an interesting place because it's sort of like a Noodles & Co or Panera where the menu and posters and signs around the restaurant are very professionally done and they've clearly engaged with a professional firm to create and promote their brand. It's different from most Asian restaurants I visit (like the one across the street that used to be a coffee shop and still has coffee wallpaper but is now a Chinese restaurant). They are clearly building a brand with their two Madison locations, and I can easily see them expanding well beyond this in the coming years. I found the ingredients to be fresh and high quality and the service to be fast enough to still be considered fast food, but slow enough to know that someone is actually making it to order. Although it is counter service, everyone I've talked to there has been friendly and helpful. Definitely a winner for good curry comfort food. read more

I enjoy this place. It's quick easy and I think the food tastes good! I've had the pannag curry and the squash curry. You can get either white or brown rice. Staff is very nice. Place seems clean. Check it out and decide for yourself but this is definitely a regular place I go on my lunch. read more

Curry in the Box - Squash curry with chicken and brown rice - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I used the Yelp ordering to get lunch. I ordered the Karee with Chicken. It had the right spice level and everything tasted good. The jasmine rice was cooked well. The chicken was a bit tough but I have teeth so I was okay with it. Delivery was fast and efficient. I would have lunch with them again. read more

I came here when they first opened for takeout. I was very disappointed in their service as it took 30 minutes for my food to come out (even though the restaurant seemed empty). So when I came here a second time for takeout I was very happy to see that their service has improved a lot! My food only took 5-10 minutes this time - Yay! I've now had the Volcano Chicken and the Panang Curry with Tofu. Out of those two the Panang Curry was definitely my favorite. The sauce that came with the Volcano Chicken was too sweet for me, however the Panang sauce had just the right amount of heat/sweetness. All of the veggies and proteins are cooked very well, my favorite is definitely the sweet potatoes mixed in. I also ordered 2 Crab Rangoons on my last visit. They were okay, not the best I've ever had but I would order them again. For quick and fairly cheap thai food, this place hits the spot! read more

This may sound crazy, but I never had a curry until maybe 2 or 3 years ago. I was raised in one of those meat and potatoes Wisconsin families, and to this day my mother still thinks the mildest of salsas is too hot. Thankfully I married a guy who opened the world of Asian cuisine to me! I am truly glad there is a place like curry in the box. I love the idea of somewhere quick, healthy, veggie friendly, that is also reasonably priced. I love Indian food, but sometimes I don't want to sit down for a whole big meal. This restaurant really gives you the best of both worlds! My personal fave is the Masaman. Perfectly cooked tofu and potatoes in the most addictive curry sauce I've ever had! I'm hooked! Fast, delicious, and a step above the usual casual dining, Curry in the Box is a solid bet! read more

i love curry and i've tried a lot of curry spots in town. Curry in the Box is good but isn't up to par to other restaurants offer, in terms of flavor and value. Dont order the Samosas. Its expensive and ridiculously tiny like a potsticker. The flavor is meh. plus there isnt a ton of filling inside. The curry doesn't come with naan. Its not bad but Its not super good either. I ordered Tikka masala and lamb curry. Barely any meat and it just doesnt have the flavor/spices that those curries usually have. its just taste plain. The price might be cheaper than other places but its not worth it. I'd rather go to a local Indian restaurant for a couple dollars more per dish. plus they serve naan bread with the dish. the service is great. also, the mango lassi is delicious. read more

I'm a big Indian fan and so when Curry in the Box opened up I was excited to have another option -- and especially one that had Thai options (which is my wife's favorite). Their cost per dish was average but trying different things added up and I wound up spending close to what I would've if I had gone to a place that wasn't "fast food"-y. I think in their drive to do a little of Column A and a little of Column B with their menu they wound up falling a little short in execution. I think the best way I can describe it is that it is white-washed Indian and Thai. It's not bad, but it didn't scratch the itch I get when I crave Indian, nor for my wife when she craves Thai. With the wide array of options for actual Indian or Thai in the area I don't know expect that is enough to bring us back. read more

I will definitely be adding this place to my "quick, close, and tasty" lunchtime rotation! Everything we tried was great! I had the chicken pad Thai with an egg roll and tried my cousins' chicken peanut special. Both were hot, fresh, and tasty! The egg roll was crispy all the way through and not too greasy. The sauces are thin but delicious! The portions are generous and the cost is competitive. The employees were friendly and the restaurant was clean. I would recommend! read more

Curry in the Box - Chicken Peanut Special with lots of delicious peanut sauce! - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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For fast-casual Indian/Thai food, this is pretty good. We ordered carry out and it was ready in under five minutes. I love that the sauces are already vegan, which makes it easy to order here. I had the mixed veggie tofu curry which was delicious, and my boyfriend had the pad Thai which also was great. They let him switch out the fish sauce for peanut sauce free of charge! read more

The Fish Hatchery location has been a must stop for me for years now. I always hoped they would expand to a location with more visibility and traffic, because this place was a hidden gem. There are probably 30 different curries you can order, all of which are incredibly flavorful and colorful. They also have noodle dishes for the less adventurous, and Roti bread that's basically doughy mouth crack. The atmosphere is first rate for a counter service joint, and the owners are incredibly nice and gracious. Couldn't be happier about this new location. Highly recommended. read more

Curry in the Box - the interior of a restaurant - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Solid outpost of the Fitchburg restaurant. Currently on a cleanse diet, I appreciated that their curry sauces are gluten-free and vegan. I've been to Curry a few times and it's a great option in the "fast casual" space. Order at the counter and meals are cooked to order. I opted for the Lamb Curry and was impressed. The marinated slow roasted lamb was tender and plentiful. I ordered it spicy and the kitchen didn't hold back. While not the best curry in Madison, Curry does it well, does it quick, and what more can you ask for? read more

Just visited on a Saturday night. There were a couple of tables that had customers eating, but the restaurant was not full. The employees were nice, but not helpful when it came to making menu suggestions. I ended up ordering the Envy Green Curry with tofu and a side of crab rangoon. If you like spicy, this is for you. The sweet chili sauce was the spiciest "sweet" chili sauce I've ever had. It was eye-opening for sure. The green curry was average, but average for my green curry taste might be above everyone else. It was extremely delicious and served with jasmine rice. The restaurant was warm and the servings were fairly large. I would come back or visit their other location! read more

I've been coming here for about two years now. I think they have some really great food and some food that's not so great. The Indian Curry's are not my favorite but the Thai stuff is pretty amazing. Hands down the best Pad Thai in all of Madison! read more

Curry in the Box - Best Pad Thai in Madison! - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Pretty good for fast curry/thai food. The yellow curry was good, semisweet and the chicken was ok. The crab Rangoon was mediocre in flavor, but the shell was good. Pad thai was fine. Not very spicy at all. Taste was pretty good at this price point. Service and speed were excellent. read more

Great taste, quality and fast! I really enjoyed eating here. Spices were on point, very flavorful.

We were fans. We liked everything and would come back if in Madison. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on menu; however, it is more of a quick grab lunch and go place vs. some of the wonderful authentic Indian places in the area. read more

What a dilemma! So many tempting dishes on the menu and I can only order one. The quality of the ingredients and preparation easily matches any Asian restaurant in town. But with the counter service and informal atmosphere, I enjoy bargain prices. I don't recommend the small- sized egg rolls. Everything else on the menu has been a delightful dining experience. And, obvious effort has been devoted to keeping the place clean. I highly recommend Curry in a Box. read more

I got curry here and it was okay; if you are a curry aficionado you are going to be disappointed, but if you want something warm and curry-like you'll be fine. I was a little surprised to see my green curry was red, but it wasn't bad -- I probably wouldn't consider it green curry though. I also ordered at the highest level of spice and wouldn't call my meal spicy, but also not terribly surprising. A good alternative to a sandwich for a quick lunch, but it is not a replacement for a good Thai or Indian place. read more

I was accused of trying to get free food from the manager when he clearly messed up my order. He was super rude towards me and I firmly believe it was because of my race that he even accused me in the first place. when I called and asked for a corporate number to file a complaint he refused and said I could no longer order food from that location. If you are a person of minority I would advise you not to go to this location. read more

I've had a few bad experiences here but decided to give it another try since they are under new management. So far everything has been delicious and no charred pan residue. read more

Mediocre food and the wait staff is awful. I stood there for 15 minutes while they finished up my take-out order. (1 entrée) It turns out my food was sitting on the counter behind the cashier, but I guess she couldn't be bothered to turn around and look for it. The other location doesn't seem to have this problem, totally unprofessional. read more

I ordered vegetable mixed curry with tofu and Iced Thai tea for $12.86, and waited for 27min! but the food was good though. Actually I can't distinguish different kinds of curry. But like the curry I had. May come back again. Order and pay first at and sit and wait for food. read more

Curry in the Box - mixed vegetable curry with tofu and iced Thai tee - Indian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I had the Tom kha soup, it was delicious! Everything we got was soo good! The fresh vegetable rolls with the plum, peanut sauce were amazing read more

Don't skip over this place, it's surprisingly good. You're definitely not going to get the best curry you've ever had here, but for its vast menu and prices, it's definitely superb. I personally recommend the Japanese pan curry. The chicken beats many "chicken only" establishments. read more

This place seems sort of like a noodles and co or chipotle for curry. The space is approachable but feels a little cookie cutter and insincere. I ordered a lunch special, the pineapple curry with tofu. I was glad to see lots of vegan options and a note that they would accommodate special requests. The person at the counter was friendly. There is a tip screen that pops up if you use a credit card, which feels a little awkward; I did leave a tip, but it isn't really a full service restaurant. The food came after about five minutes and was hot. The sauce was good. I was super disappointed by the canned pineapple. Seems like a signature type dish that is one of the lunch specials should have fresh ingredients. It was okay for a sort of fast food option, but not something I would go out of my way for. read more

I don't know why it's taken me this long to review Curry in the Box. Quite simply, this place is delicious. It's not a cheap, greasy Asian restaurant where you get a pound of food for $10. It's wonderful, fresh ingredients that cost what they're worth. My favorite is the sweet potato curry with chicken and a thick spring roll with rice paper wrapped so thin it looks like cellophane, stuffed full with crisp cabbage. The spring roll comes with peanut sauce actually made with chopped peanuts. The sweet potato curry is a perfect mix of sweet & spicy. Yum. All around one of my favorite, reliable places on the west side of Madison. You can't go wrong with Curry in the Box. read more

This is one of my favorite curry places in Madison! Do not be fooled by the name; they are far from your normal take-out restaurants. My personal favorite is the Japanese Pan Curry. It is a yellow curry topped with a crispy fried chicken breast. I repeat, CRISPY FRIED. They serve healthy portions, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. ProTip: be careful with their star designations for their spice levels. If you're the adventurous type, be conservative and start at two stars. read more

Good stuff- fast and casual. I can't say it's authentic Thai, but it's good, and the 3-star spicy dishes are nice and spicy. Much better than Sa-Bai Thong, not as good as Suwanasak (which is neither fast nor all that great for dine-in). The chicken wrap on the kid's menu is "normal" enough that my picky kid loved it, and the dishes described as not spicy were not spicy like my wife likes. read more

Great spot. Just opened on University-- I frequented the spot on Fitch Hatchery for quite a while prior. They do a great job with the basics of Indian and Thai without being overpriced, and with portions that are reasonable. read more

Disappointing. Sure it's cheap, sure it's fast and yes it tastes like both. It's a glorified form of fast food. We did have lamb vindaloo which was good and kept the two star rating. Overall, why get this when you can have Ha Long Bay! read more