My brother and I ordered take out this past Sunday. He got the Chicken Goan chicken and I had Chicken Vindaloo, extra spicy and more vinegar which Jay, the manager, accomodated my request. Chicken Vindaloo is not on the menu. The chicken was moist, great heat and tang. My brothers food was equally as good. We also had garlic cheese naan and cucumber salad. Hands down the best Indian food I have had in San Diego, bar none. Jay, keep it up, you guys are awesome. Will definately be back read more

I just picked up the lunch special and it was delicious. The curry was spot on, the chicken was perfect and the rice delicious. I will definitely order again! By the way, the service was pretty darn good too. read more

This place is wonderful! We've been here three times as well as once for the Taste of Hillcrest and it has been just right every time. The service is always pretty great and fast. The portions are quite large and delicious. We've gotten all different kinds a of dishes and desserts each time and nothing has disappointed. Today my son and I came in and had the new lunch special which included the main, rice, 4 pieces of garlic naan and a canned soda for $15.99, which is a really great deal, especially for all we got. I couldn't finishing it all but enjoyed every bite. My son, however, did finish all his food and was satisfied. Not only is the place, ambiance, and service great, but they have pretty good accessibility for a wheelchair user. The tables are spaced really well, and the staff was super accommodating and helpful so my son could use his wheelchair at the table. They offered him a space to put his power attachment and were overall just accommodating from the time we entered to the time we left. Most times we have come there have only been a few customers in which is sad to see. I imagine it has to do with the construction in front of the building. But they definitely deserve to be filled up. It's delicious and they're so sweet. We will definitely be back! read more

Curry Nation is the Real Deal! If you are in San Diego and looking for an authentic culinary experience, Curry Nation is an absolute must. We are visiting from El Paso, Texas, and decided to step outside our comfort zone to try something different--and we were blown away. The Food We started with the Vegetable Pakora and the Chicken 65 which was the perfect introduction to the meal. For the main course, my son,who was trying Indian food for the first time, ordered the Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, and Garlic Naan. Watching him experience those flavors for the first time was incredible; he was captivated by the aromatics, the depth of the spices, and the incredible smell. He literally could not stop eating! I opted for the Karahi Goat with Basmati Rice and Roti. Every single bite of the goat was a mouthful of robust flavors and perfectly balanced spices. It is rare to find a place where every dish hits the mark, but Curry Nation delivered. Atmosphere & Service Beyond the food, the service and staff were exceptional. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the entire experience even better. The atmosphere is inviting and complements the high-quality food they serve. Bottom line: If you're a fan of Indian cuisine or a first-timer like my son, this place should not be ignored. It is officially our favorite San Diego find. We'll be thinking about these spices all the way back to Texas! read more

I came here with a friend on a Saturday around 6 PM and didn't need a reservation, even though it was pretty packed. It was a pretty chill environment, and we could easily hold conversation conversations with one another since it wasn't too loud. Our server was amazing. He gave great recommendations and had such a fun, welcoming personality. Our food took about 20-25 minutes to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. We ordered: Vegetable Samosa: came with two and two dipping sauces. Crispy and really flavorful. Daal Makhni: my first time trying it, and I loved it. Rich, well-made, and full of flavor. They mentioned it doesn't include coconut milk, but it still tasted amazing. Bone-In Butter Chicken: super flavorful and delicious. The server recommended the bone-in for extra flavor, which I agree with, but it was a bit messy and didn't come off the bone easily. I'd probably try boneless next time. Tandoori Roti: thin, fresh, and the perfect addition to pair with the main dishes. I went with a friend who has a lot of experience with Indian food, and she said this is one of her top spots and would definitely come back. I completely agree. The food felt very authentic, there are tons of options, and the service was great. Would definitely come back! read more

Curry Nation - Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Curry Nation is the rare newcomer that walks into a crowded room full of tired, copy‑paste Indian spots and immediately raises the bar. No hesitation, no warm‑up lap. They show up with the goods. Start with the Gobi Manchurian. Fried cauliflower in a sweet and spicy glaze that hits with the force of a roundhouse. This thing slaps so hard it could make Chuck Norris flinch. It's the kind of appetizer that makes you look around the room like, "Has this been here the whole time and nobody told me?" Then you stack the classics. Chana masala that tastes like someone actually cared. Butter chicken that is silky, rich, and comforting without being a sugar bomb. A cauldron of basmati that smells like it was steamed by a benevolent deity. Put it all together and suddenly you're eating like the Prince of Hillcrest. Service seals the deal. Personal without hovering, professional without stiffness. You feel taken care of. You feel welcomed. You feel like they're genuinely proud of what they're serving. I gotta say it: this is the best Indian food I've had on the west coast. Curry Nation isn't just good for the neighborhood. It's good, period. Five stars, no hesitation. read more

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I was craving Indian food and remembered this place opened right by me so thought I'd check it out. Service was good but a little on the slow side. Food was really good, though! I ordered their wings, chicken tikka masala, garlic cheese naan, and mango pineapple chicken. Spice levels were mild, medium, and hot. I ordered medium for all the dishes and it just had a nice kick to it; not too spicy. I'll have to try their hottest next time. Everything had a good flavor and portion size was really good. read more

Curry Nation - Mango Pineapple Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Cheese Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food's quality was absolutely delicious and so well made with reasonable portions. It is easily in my top three favorite Indian places in the county and the price was reasonable, $16 to $20 for most meals. Unfortunately, the entirety of the street is undergoing construction and it was somewhat noisy, which makes their patio area nearly unusable during construction. But this is an issue every business on the street is dealing with and I don't hold it against them. The only problem I had was the server, who is incredibly friendly and nice but said multiple questionable things regarding my young son. At first I chalked it up to him being overly friendly but even if that was the case, things got extremely uncomfortable towards the end of the meal. Because of this reason it's unlikely I would return, at least with my kids. read more

Curry Nation - Chicken tikka masala, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here after a night out at gossip grill. We were hungry and craving Indian so we decided to come here and boy were we in for a treat!!! Staff was super nice and helpful and the interior is gorgeous and aesthetic. We ordered fry wings and chicken tikaa masala with the cheese naan. Oh my word, everything was divine. The wings were juicy and fall off the bone. I will note, two were still cold in the center, so they may double fry them but tbh it doesnt even matter because they were THAT good. The chicken tikaa misala was flavorful, juicy, and had that heat that got hotter with each bite. The rice was so fresh and soft, it is the best rice I've had at an Indian food place. The cheese naan was miraculous. It was literally just normal naan with a cheesy center, I think I'm ruined for all other naan now. I am absolutely entranced. Anytime I am back in Hillcrest I may have to come here for dinner. read more

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This was hands down the best customer service I've received from a pick up order. Jake took my order and he made excellent suggestions and was overall a joy to talk to over the phone, and even sweeter in person. We decided to be basic and order butter chicken (comes with basmati rice) and plain naan. I mentioned I lived in the area and Jake even went out of his way to call me to let me know the order was ready. The food was absolutely incredible. Tender chicken, perfectly seasoned, and their naan had the perfect soft-to-crisp ratio. I can't wait to sit down in the restaurant and try all the menu items, their food and service is top notch and they deserve all the success read more

Take out order! Got their vegetable samosas, butter chicken and saag paneer. Additionally jeera rice and hella naan including cheese and garlic varieties. Everything was so dang tasty! So tasty I forgot to take photos. Doh! My only miff, mild is still pretty dang spicy. I tolerate spice well which isn't a biggie. But for those who don't, you've been warned. Be sure to get yourself a mango lassi. Solid Indian foods with lots of flavor, well priced and good sized portions. Check 'em out! read more

This is the latest eatery to operate out of a Hillcrest suite that has seen many restaurants (e.g. Italian, seafood) cycle through its premises. Unfortunately, the recent debut has coincided with a major retrenching of Fifth Ave right in front of the business that will last at least a year. That has reduced the amount of nearby curbside parking on the street. The construction fencing also obscured the visibility of Curry Nation which was not optimal. The inside had seating for about two dozen customers. I think most people opted for takeout (or delivery) because of the self-serve ordering tablet at the service counter. I dined in and sat at one of the two-top tables with a three-page menu booklet given to me. Appetizers (veggie and non-veggie) and Vegetarian Entrees were listed on the first page. Tandoori Kebabs and Non-Vegetarian Entrees made up the second page. The last page featured breads, soups, rice, sides, beverages, and desserts. I ordered the Vegetable Samosa for an appetizer. The classic Indian pastry with a veggie filling came as two pieces on a bed of spinach leaves. Mint chutney and tamarind were provided on the side as dipping sauces. The dough seemed thicker and not as crispy as the samosas I have tried elsewhere. A Meat Lovers section on the second page allowed one to create your own non-vegetarian entree. I went with this option and picked the Saagwala out of the six available sauces along with Shrimp from the three kinds of meat/protein. The sauce consisted of a spinach base that I requested with mild spiciness. The order came with a container of white jasmine rice on the side. I liked how six generous pieces of medium shrimp were included. The spinach curry didn't have any heat which made it a bit bland. The service from the staff was pleasant and prompt. I was the only dine-in customer at the time while a few folks dropped in to pick up to-go orders. I hope Curry Nation can thrive despite the intrusive construction zone right in front of its address. I gave a four star rating for my recent weeknight dinner. read more

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Curry Nation just opened a few months ago and we stumbled upon it on a late night birthday dinner celebration. Talk about 5 star service!! They went above and beyond welcoming us. Their dishes were full of flavor and great ingredients. The saag paneer was my absolute favorite. Not watery like some previous places, and such generous portions. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

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You need to go here asap! I was so surprised by the hospitality and the dedication the server had to making our experience great! The food was above and beyond and they gave me a little something extra for my birthday at no charge. There is construction being done that is currently blocking the building so please make sure you hype this place up so they get seen. The ambiance was so nice too. The portions are very generous! They really are doing a great job. read more

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This place was absolutely delicious from start to finish. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and tasted super fresh. I had the butter chicken, paneer butter masala, samosas, and the shrimp masala appetizer, and every single dish hit. The sauces were rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, and the shrimp appetizer was especially addictive. One heads-up: the spice level is no joke Medium and up is VERY spicy, so choose wisely unless you really love heat. I'm glad I didn't underestimate it! Great food, bold flavors, and a spot I'd 100% come back to. Highly recommend if you're craving legit Indian food--just be honest with yourself about your spice tolerance lol read more

So happy Curry Nation opened in Hillcrest! The food was fresh, flavorful, and really hit the spot. Great portions, rich spices, and everything tasted made with care. Staff was friendly and welcoming too. Excited to have a solid Indian food spot in the neighborhood. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

Curry Nation - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is literally amazing I'm so glad there's finally great Indian food close to me. There's construction out front so it might be hard to miss if you're driving on 5th you see Noah on 5th and it's the opposite side of the street. I had the chicken tikka masala, lentil dahl soup, and cheese garlic naan. Everything was so good the naan could have been crispier that's my only complaint, it was a bit soggy. Maybe that's because of the cheese I don't know but it still tasted good. I thought it seemed a bit pricey but I'm willing to pay for a good quality food however they were huge portions like I'm still eating the leftovers and I went yesterday and I'm going to have more for dinner so this is like three meals for sure maybe four. The gal at the work and the cook and other people were very friendly however I only saw the one gal trying to answer the phone take orders and I feel like she's still learning. I did have to ask for ice two times but eventually I got my ice. The chairs are not very comfortable. But it looks nice and clean, fairly basic. read more

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Food was really good. We ordered dal makhani and korma, and both were delicious. I hardly ever find good dal makhani in the USA, but this one was excellent. Even my mom liked it. The service was great as well, we arrived almost at closing time, but they kept the restaurant open and took extra care of our toddler. read more

My friend and I had a great meal here -- lamb biryani, samosas, and of course garlic naan. Jay is incredible, great service and so friendly! We will definitely be back! read more

Curry Nation - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

So delicious and legit! The tikka masala and pineapple mango chicken was LIFE CHANGING

Food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Soooo full of flavor and well balanced... The service is AMAZING!!!! So sweet and friendly! Will definitely be coming back! We loved it!!! read more

Amazing Indian food!! We haven't found this good of Indian food out here thus far. Perfectly spiced! Great service as well. Highly recommend!! read more

What a great addition to the Uptown Community! The ambiance is good but the service was fabulous and the food excellent. So great to have a high quality traditional Indian Cuisine Restaurant in the Neighborhood. With a party of six we tried the Papadom, mixed Naan basket, Ochra, Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat, Lamb Bryani, Shrimp Bryani and lambkebobs, Everthing was delicious, came out hot in a ti Ely fashion. Their prices, quality and portions are a very good value! Highly recommend! read more

Curry Nation - Extensive Meat and vegetarian Menu - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

It's a decent place. The food is good, but I've had better Indian food somewhere else. It also took a while for our food to be served. I really enjoyed the okra; and the garlic naan was the best! I think that was my favorite of everything we ordered. The lamb chops were okay, and the goat dish was good. The chicken tikka masala comes with so much sauce than its meat. The mango lassi was good too, but it was very sweet. They don't have any sparkling water or any bottled water, but only tap water. The restaurant is okay, but it's not something that would blow your mind away. It's not overwhelming with spices and flavors but it was good. read more

Curry Nation opened recently on Fifth Street in Hillcrest, at the space formerly occupied by Swami's Cafe. Curry Nation has outdoor and indoor seating. The street construction right out front created traffic congestion and added to limited street parking. However I was able to park at a private lot a block away but charged ten dollars an hour :( that's what valet fees cost and this was not valet. Upon entry, was greeted cordially by the hostess who was also the waitress Pooja and was attentive, courteous, nice and very accommodating as was the server Neema. Something I need to point out is, that if a customer is dining inside, one would expect NOT to be served in plastic containers...my mango lassi drink was served in tacky plastic and I quickly poured the contents into a glass. Additionally, it would be better if the food prep and servers wore gloves. The interior was clean and tasteful decor with not too over the top. The pictures of India and other cultural touches were nice. The menu offered many Indian food selections but I ordered: mango lassi yogurt drink, vegetable samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, vegetable korma and Saag paneer. The menu should offer a lunch special because I hate over ordering for myself and now I have Indian food which could last for a week! A lunch/dinner set menu should be offered for diners who want to try a variety. As other restaurants also offer lunch/dinner set menu just to be competitive because there are at least 3 existing Indian restaurants that offer lunch/dinner set menu options. My first experience with Indian cuisine was years ago in London, at an Indian restaurant within walking distance from the Savoy Hotel. It was the best Indian food I've ever had and I always compare others to. Everything I ordered here was delicious, all the exotic Indian spices definitely was sensational to the tastebuds. The curry in the chicken tikka masala was Devine, not too sweet, not too oily, but I can taste that the chicken was not stewed in with curry which I prefer, as this chicken was placed post curry prep and not stewed or simmered into the curry, so the chicken didn't absorb much of the masala flavor. The vegetable korma was delicious as well but was not a creamy as I've had but nonetheless delish. Noteworthy was the Saag Paneer which is the spinach dish, which was surprisingly very good and just from the looks of it, was prepared perfectly. Whenever, I have Indian food, if the saag paneer is not cooked right, it ruins everything for me. And this Saag paneer passed my test! I must remind myself NOT to have the yummy mango lassi yogurt drink before the meal because it kind of filled me and reduced my appetite. Best to have this after the meal. The shahi mango mousse was complimentary and had small pineapple bits was a nice conclusion to a currylicious meal. Curry Nation is Worthy of your visit. Recommend read more

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Had Dinner there last night so very good . My boys made a right choice to wanna eat there .The food was so tasty That Naan bread melt in your mouth . Sara& J were wondering very attentive waiters,Overall the yum read more

Wow, what a great new Indian spot in Hillcrest! We took it to go, but the restaurant looked great and the staff were incredibly nice. Both curries we got were fantastic! read more

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We love Indian food so we wee happy when this restaurant opened. I have had the karahi goat several times. Watch for the bone splinters. My dining partners all seem to enjoy their dishes as well. They don't have their liquor license so you can bring your own wine or beer to dinner. This location has had some turnover so I hope it lasts. They are always busy with in restaurant and takeout so that is a good sign. read more

Excelent service and fantastic food. Sarah was so helpful and answered questions I had on the menu. The naan, curry, and even the rice was well seasoned where everything was flavorful! Looking forward to making this a frequent spot. read more

Service and food were just ok. Chicken tandoori was on the dry side, the chicken vindaloo was bland. Service was friendly.

Not worth ordering ahead of time. My husband ordered 30 minutes ahead of it's still waiting. Good food but time is not their positive input. read more

I have been to this place twice. It is near my home and it is convenient. The food is really good. Service is sometimes slow and not very good. I hope they can improve this. read more

I came here today for lunch and had a very enjoyable experience. Their lunch special costs 15.99 and includes garlic naan, a choice of curry, and a canned drink. Everything was fresh, served quickly, and packed with flavor. I will definitely return. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Curry Nation - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. We decided to randomly try this restaurant because it was across the street. One of my favorite places I ate in San Diego. 10/10 and I recommend if you're in the area to try it. Also try the thumps up soda it taste just like coke with half the sugar. Until next time. read more

The Gobi Manchurian is the best I've ever had. Appreciate that they offered to adjust the spice level to my tolerance. Presntation of the food was nice. I will definitely be back! read more

Curry Nation - Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here. Tried the Saag Paneer. Got the spicy. It was so tasty, and actually spicy enough. Can't wait to come back and try some other dishes! Everyone was so friendly. read more

Exceptional food! We do Indian a lot, and this is some of the very best. Just superb. Very attentive and caring service. Warm and clean environment. read more

Food was amazing ! We are visiting from Sacramento. Shahi paneer and khrahi chicken was right on point. Even though busy. Service was great. A.k was our server. Highly recommended read more

I couldn't wait for this restaurant to open! Finally got the chance to stop in and sooooo glad they finally did! Chicken Vindaloo and Garlic cheese naan is INCREDIBLE!!!! I cannot wait to try all the other dishes. read more

Curry Nation - Curry Nation Decor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

I was a week out from back surgery and was limited to a maximum of 30 minutes sitting. I called Curry Nation to ask if I ordered dinner now (2:00), could they have it ready for me and my wife to eat at 6:30. When we went there at 6:30 we saw our table with all the dishes set out and a reserved sign on the table. Everything was hot and so tasty. They went out of their way to accommodate us and treat us special. Give this restaurant a try and I'm sure you will realize how eager they are to please their clientele and also serve top notch food at a reasonable price- a hard to find combination these days. Let's support them! read more