The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The service was great, and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for really good Indian food. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Amazing food! Love the chicken tikka masala. I tried the coconut chicken for the first time, delicious!! Thank you Raag for the amazing customer service! read more

It's a small curry hole in the wall tucked in a plaza directly across McDonald on valley. They offer a on site selection of various Indian dishes with 1,2, or 3 item combo that comes with a HUGE plain Naan (+$1 for Garlic naan). Very affordable and delicious Also tried their Indian butter curry pizza today for a change. Also very tasty! Owner is very friendly! Come show them some love read more

Curry Time - Butter curry pizza - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

This place felt very homey! You can smell the food from the parking lot which smelled really good. Service was great as the guy that was serving us told us everything that they had. We got: Saag paneer Chicken tikka masala Veggy korma Vindaloo chicken Garlic naan Overall food was 8/10. Food could have been more flavorful. Garlic naan was good and chicken tikka masala was our favorite! Would come back. read more

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This was a pick up order. We got the vegetable biriyani, butter chicken and the garlic butter naan. I have tried all of these dishes before, just not from this location. The biriyani we got in mild and it was still very spicy so if you're not a spice person i wouldn't recommend getting any spice. They also had pieces of the cloves and other seasonings. I had bit into one on accident, not seeing it on my spoon. It was very strong and it was something I didn't wish to pick out. I understand it adds flavor with cooking the dish but was unfortunate that I had to take the time to pick out the pieces. The garlic naan was good. Just like previous ones I've tried in the past. And the butter chicken was okay as well. I don't find myself going back or craving the dishes I received. If I do I will end up getting other dishes. read more

Background On Shop: With a flavor bank of extensive Indian spices and wide range of Items to choose, you are unlikely to run out of options. A lot of care and responsibility has gone into making our Menu list. Combat your boring days with interesting flavors assured to steal your heart away. Our food menu finds the balance between classics and progressive Indian cuisine. Make your every meal, an interesting experience. Fun Fact: Food is made in batches at this location and is delivered to the two other locations (Pomona and Pasadena) every day. Curry TIme Google/Yelp/Instagram Promo: Write a review and get a mango ice cream for FREEEEEEEE! Fyi: Didn't get ice cream for this review Credit Cards: They're accepted. No minimum transaction Restroom: There's no public restrooms. If you do need to the restroom, you can go to Art's to use the restroom. Just be discreet about it. :) Visitation Rights: 1 time, but I see a lot of potential to visit again, again, and again. Location/Parking: Located in a plaza next to Art's Burger and a cell phone repair shop, called CPR. Decent amount of parking in the plaza Ambiance/Decor: Small restaurant with alright ambiance and some furnishings to sit and eat on. It's mainly a to- go type of place. Service: Service was pretty good when I patronized the shop. Amy and Mr. Singh (Head chef) was friendly, attentive, and offered great suggestions. Food didn't take long to be made. What's great about this place also is that you can sample as many curries you like. Food Of Choice: 1) Fish Burger Combo ($5.99 +tax): Deal was economic and good. It came with ridge cut potato chips and a can soda. The ingredients in the fish burger was quite good. Loved the house made mayo, cheese, and lettuce. The only complaint is probably they could used iceburg lettuce for some texture. As for the fish I was expecting a filet, but it was three pieces of lightly fried fish. The interior of the fish was quite tender. Curry Time For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back try other curries on their menu. read more

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If you're looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for curry, cumin, and coriander, Curry Time has you covered. Even though it was challenging to be open minded when I walked into the restaurant because the ambiance was askew and unkept, I looked for the positives. Heck, I must have enjoyed it because my white shirt was stained with spinach and the yellow and orange sauces they had bathed the chicken in! This is a fast food style gin joint so if you're in a hurry, they can cover some rice with a topping or two and get you on your way. The selections are kept warm behind glass (think of chipotle or subway, but Indian style). I brought a friend and ordered three dishes off the menu with garlic naan, and ended up ordering another garlic naan. Yes, I ate two. Honestly, having fresh garlic naan out of the fire is the best! The saag paneer was missing the paneer entirely. In fact, when she mixed it up to serve it, I didn't see any cheese and so I just called it saag. It was decently flavored, but I would have liked to try it prepared as described as "spinach and cheese." The coconut chicken was mild and milky on my tongue. The chicken was tender and the sauce was thick enough to sop up with the naan. By far the best dish I sampled was the black pepper chicken. Yelp friends, try this! The chicken is marinated for a day... yes, a day. The next day it is fired and cooked and set to rest and cool. They don't touch it except to refrigerate it. Yes, day two is just to cook and settle. On the third day, black pepper chicken is born! Ahhhhhhhh! The taste of flames on the meat reminded me of the char on tandoori and with the sauce, it was an absolute delight. I'd drive another hour round trip to have just this dish again. I was not a fan of their beverage selection or presentation, nor did I feel equipped to tackle this meal with tissue-paper napkins and a spoon that might be best suited to stir warm tea. One two-item combo, garlic naan, and a sprite for my friend and one three-item combo for me with no beverage totaled $55.35. Oh, the extra naan was $4.23. So basically $60 for lunch for two. read more

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There's a decent sized parking lot to get here. The staff are friendly. You can easily get food for take out and go. I got the chicken tikka with rice and some naan. The chicken tikka was pretty good. There's a slight kick of spiciness but it's manageable. The chicken is tasty. The naan was great! I'd return here again! read more

Curry Time - Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

I want to begin by saying that I have been a long time patron and supporter of Curry Time since they first opened. Food: 5/5 Their curry is very delicious. I always get their chicken tikka masala every time. It is creamy, spicy, and super flavorful. I also like their veggie korma and their paneer spinach curry. Pricing: 3/5 This place is significantly increased their prices over the years. A two item combo with regular naan is about $20 now. It is not fault of their own, I blame inflation. However, the issue that I have with this is that they secretly up-charge, which is dishonest. They advertise $16.99 for a two item combo. Before taxes, they already charged 4% ($16.99 to $17.64) and then tax on top of that. In addition, they also charge for garlic naan, for their goat curry, and for using a credit card instead of cash. All of these charges made my experience less enjoyable. Ambiance: 4/5 This place is a quaint small business. I would recommend taking it to go because it doesn't feel very restaurant-y. I hope they update their actual pricing and be honest and upfront about it. Otherwise, I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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7/17/26 Curry Time El Monte, CA... came here today to meet a friend. The service here was outstanding. Amy at the front counter was so sweet. The restaurant was clean and I like how they do table service! I ordered a butter chicken dish with rice and I got garlic naan bread. I also got a mango lassi, which is an Indian mango yogurt drink. Everything was so good! The butter chicken was tasty and a great mild spice! The naan bread was so mouthwatering great! Oh, and I love mango so my Mango drink was excellent! If you haven't been here before, you gotta come now after reading this! See you here!!! read more

You must try the mango smoothie, the goat curry and the mango curry!! Food is always delicious and every time I'm in the area I stop by. read more

Curry Time - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

I've been wanting to try this express Indian spot, and I thought it was quite delicious. It was empty when I came on a Saturday, so I was able to get my food within 5 minutes. I ended up getting the three-item combo, which was enough to share between two people if you're not super hungry. Here are my thoughts on the food: Butter Chicken - Buttery goodness. It was tasty, and the chicken tasted fresh. (4.5/5) Vindaloo Chicken - Spicy, but overall really good with nice flavors. (4/5) Spinach and Cheese - Also super tasty. It went well with the naan. (4.5/5) Garlic Naan - Overall good. Some pieces were crispy while one was soft. Decent, and the only thing I had to wait for. (4/5) Overall, the food was good, and if I'm looking for quick Indian food, I'd definitely come back. Prices did go up $1-$2 per item from the menu, but I was told that before paying, so just be aware if you're expecting the old prices. Still decent pricing for pretty tasty food. I ended up spending $24 for the 3-item combo with an extra order of garlic naan ($4.50). read more

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Curry time (this specific location) has been my go-to spot for Indian food in the SGV, and for good reason! They offer a reliable and quick place to grab dinner to-go without sacrificing on any flavor. I've tried almost all of their different curries and they all hit. My absolute favorite are the palak paneer and the chicken vindaloo, though I'll do the occasional tikka masala if I'm feeling just a tad basic that day. Their combos (anything 2+) comes with naan, and they're always so fluffy and flavorful. Beyond that, customer service is always on point. I think I've met the owners every time I've been here and they're always friendly and will make excellent recommendations. I will say that in the 3 years I've been coming here I think the prices did go up a bit, but welcome to the US economy I guess. Won't stop me from my frequent visits though. read more

Went in here on a weekend and all the menu items out front were still all fresh. Our group ordered some garlic naan and they make it fresh to order. The portion sizes are quite generous and prices are affordable. Great local spot to support and the service is so nice! read more

I like the service here, the food was great. I had a serving of the vindaloo and Nadia chicken, they were both so flavorful. I'd recommend this spot if you're in the area read more

Curry Time - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

Always delicious food at great prices. The owners are a very sweet couple who always provide great customer service.

Small mom and pop hole in the wall with friendly and fast service. I ordered through door dash for pickup but their tablet is broken so they didn't have my order ready when I showed up. She asked for my order and got to making it. For a goat biryani and butter chicken pizza, they had it ready in about 15 minutes, pretty quick! I didn't get any utensils but I was going to eat at home so no biggie. Took a slice in my car and oh my it was very solid. They must have a clay oven of sorts in the back because that pizza crust was divine! Goat was good in the biryani but the rice was slightly undercooked. Still good. I'm definitely coming back and bringing my friends for the pizza. It's right by the fake In n Out off the 10 Fwy read more

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OMG, speaking about a hidden gem. This restaurant is located in a little strip mall, set back away from the street. If you're not specifically looking for this place, you can easily pass this place by. If it wasn't for seeing a tic tok video on this place, I would still be driving by this place. So in describing this place, I would say it's like a small Panda Express, but for Indian food. Don't expect to see a steam table offering of orange chicken & egg rolls, but all of the most popular Indian cuisine, butter chicken, tiki masala, goat curry, numerous vegetarian dishes. There is also a menu to order ala carte, tandoori chicken, samosa, bryiaani rice dishes, and as well pain & garlic naan. The restaurant itself was small, with about 6 to 7 small tables, classic mom & pop restaurant. The Lady handling the front was super nice, friendly & helpful. The food itself was surprisingly amazing. We tried 3 different types of chicken curry, all tasty & moderately spicy, the tandoori chicken had great flavors, a little bit on the salty side, but paired nicely with the baasmalti rice. The tandoori chicken is cooked to order, so there is about a 15 to 20 minute wait, recommending to call and order ahead of time. We'll definitely be coming back for our Indian food cravings! read more

Whether you are new to Indian food or a regular, this is a must try! The set up allows you to visually see the various dishes and there is something for everyone. From meat meaters, vegetarian to vegan Order a 2 and 3 item combo to try a little bit of everything. My top favorites GOAT curry Black Pepper Chicken Chana Masala (Chickpea Stew) Other dishes I tried included Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala and Vindaloo Chicken read more

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Been here the second time and it was great! Service is very sweet and I'm glad this place is only 5 minutes from me. Food is flavorful as well as quality for the price. Definitely my go to. read more

Curry Time - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

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Hole in the wall Indian eatery with a wide selection of dishes. Service is quick and friendly. Can't go wrong with the chicken tikka masala and mango lassi. The bowls come with a generous amount of rice but you can always get their freshly made naan as well. read more

We had just finished a bicycle ride and we were craving some spicy food. This happens to be the only Indian restaurant in the area and the great thing about it is the fast service with no waiting. The food is buffet style and we ordered a 3 item combo meal which comes with steamed rice and naan. The two of us shared this combo meal and we were full, especially when Raj the owner talked us into trying the veggie samosas. If you love extra heat ask for the chili and it will be accompanied with raw sliced onions. read more

Curry Time - Sunday lunchtime FEB2026 - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

Back to try some more Indian food. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. It was their 7 year anniversary so congrats. and Everyone here is super nice and makes you feel like family. They made some special dishes today that I got to try. I got their creamy chicken, vegetable Chao mian, chili chicken, tandoori chicken pizza, and gulab jamun again cuz I loved that last time. The creamy chicken was super tender, juicy, and had good oveny roasted flaves. The vegetable chow mien had a bit of bell peppers, cabbage, and onions, perfectly aldente noodles and was nice and savory. The chili chicken wasnt spicy but had big chunks of chicken, bell peppers, and onions in a savory garlicky a tiny bit sweet sauce. The tandoori chicken pizza had a thin, naan like crust and was loaded with spiced chicken, onions, olives, bell peppers and cheese. It even came with like this creamy garlicky aioli dip. Now hear me out. Pizza and honey is yummy. So what if I dipped the pizza in the gulab jamun syrup- not gonna lie it was pretty fire and tasted like the Indian version of it cuz the syrup also had some of those florally warm notes honey does. Overall this place is still pretty good. Tandoori chicken pizza 10' $9.99 Gulab ja Special items ‍ read more

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Good experience but thought the food was ok. The prepared pans seemed very liquidy especially the meat dishes. But the pepper chicken had a lot of big chunks of cicjen - so not consistent. Tried the yellow curried veggie it was very watery and not much flavor. When i took it home and reheated it thickened and tasted better. Like the fresh naan. My 3 piece combo was $17.99 it comes with two pieces of regular naan. Garlic naan cost extra and goat curry cost extra too. If you like spice ask for the hot sauce it's green and good. Oh we bought fried fish (no picture) it was delicious but had an array of spices maybe too much spices for my pallete. We sat inside, employee moved a table to give us more room. The configuration with their soda and freezer and office table could be laid out better. read more

Curry Time - two item combo - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

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I'm new to Indian cuisine and am curious to learn to try their foods. The lady was helpful with my questions regarding the selection. I've come here a couple of times and so far all the items I have picked has had great flavors. I've enjoyed the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, black pepper chicken, chicken vindaloo which is really spicy and the spinach and cheese curries. I usually get the 3 item combo which comes with rice and naan. Also if you do a review on a Yelp, Google or Instagram they will give you a free ice cream. read more

Curry Time - 3 item combo with rice and naan Spinach and Cheese Black Pepper Chicken Butter Chicken Mango Ice Cream - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

This place is always consistent and always fresh. Mango chicken with garlic Nan Bread. read more

Curry Time - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

Place was absolutely fantastic!! Best my mom and i have had so far. Would definitely be back

Arrived on a Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the place was closed. ‍ Hours need to be updated. read more

Curry Time - Place is closed at 6:30 pm - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

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It's average overall, but the price is good and the portions are very generous. The taste is decent, too. I'd recommend it if you want an affordable place where you can get a lot of curry without spending too much. read more

My partner and I were really excited to try this place given all the amazing 5 star reviews, plus it isn't too far from us. However, this whole experience was incredibly disappointing and aggravating. The service was very curt, which is fine. Then, the total price was much more expensive than what was listed! On the menu, a 2 item combo is about $17. We did get extra naan and the upgrade to garlic flavor, so we anticipated the total to be around $25 maximum including tax. We were charged $35. Not sure if there were secret charges or something, because the discrepancy doesn't make sense to me. Aside from that, the curries were lukewarm, watery, and plain. It's silly to me, because we ordered a few minutes after the store opened for the day and didn't drive far before eating. How is the food lukewarm??Oh and the goat curry was 50% bones... a lot of little bone pieces too. Lastly, the naan had zero garlic taste at all. It's unfortunate and I don't tend to leave negative reviews at all, but everything about our experience was the complete opposite of what was expected. Thought we'd have a new go-to spot for Indian food, but we won't be back. I would advise to be diligent when paying, but honestly don't even bother going here and patronizing a dishonest business. I wish I saw the other reviews warning about the same issues. read more

Curry Time - 2 item combo (goat curry, chicken mango), additional naan + garlic upgrade - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

Came in next door to repair a cell phone and decided to try out their plates. First off the variety to choose from is extended. The plates are big enough to feed two. We had a two item combo that had coconut chicken and chicken tiki masala. It came with garlic naan. The food was outstanding, authentic and super filling. The space feels like a home and that ties it all together. We were welcomed by a wonderful gentleman that even gave us some tasting! We look forward to our next visit! read more

The service is always super friendly when I come in the food is delicious A+ Great food at a decent price, the wifey and I love sharing a 3 item combo with the black pepper chicken, the chicken tikka, and we will cycle on the 3rd read more

Loved the food especially the coconut chicken! Would 100% try again! Thanks for raag for all the help! And the food was very good and thank you for the free ice cream also! read more

Everything about the food is spectacular! I have tried something new every visit and it seriously is amazing flavor! Its only my 4th visit and i cant stop thinking about how much i want to have it for dinner. Thank you Curry Time for having great customer service and some of the most delicious food around El Monte! Cant wait for my next visit! read more

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Absoute best tasting quality Indian food in around here. I don't rate alot of places to eat, but I really hope you give yourself a chance to enjoye Curry Time. read more

Love the food. I come once or twice a week. Great service. Makes you feel welcomed . read more

Curry Time - Love the food. I come here once a week - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

tried First time butter chicken pizza loved it It was delicious crispy yet chewy Crust Delicious butter chicken Sauce prompt and friendly service Medium size pizza was enough for two of us I will recommend this pizza restaurant. read more

I got 2 item combo with butter chicken and chicken tiki masala. It was delicious food was fresh and the owner is very kind. Garlic bread was great. read more

Curry Time - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

Great energy upon entering the gentleman greeted with a warm welcome, sorry I had forgot his name. But we had talked about where I grew up an how I recently moved to the area. He gave me the rundown on all the dishes and asked my preferences which helped me narrow down my choice. I chose the chicken tiki masala and butter chicken with some garlic naan. The food was amazing, great authentic flavor, I devoured the meal! read more

Curry Time - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - El Monte, California

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I loved the food and service here! Amazingly cooked. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here.