The food is fantastic, the chai is great, and the staff is incredibly welcoming. I've been going here for several years and they make me feel at home. Plenty of seating inside as well. I love this place! read more

I'm slippin'! I thought I gave this place a review already until I realized I hadn't yet. This place is yummy. I love that There is a nice mix of food here. I love Indian food, but I think this like really takes the classics and reinvent them very slightly and they're so delicious like the Naan-bits are so good. It's like small flatbreads and the food is not too spicy but like seasoned really well. In short, I highly recommend checking them out. They're delicious and not too expensive. Also the Pava Dev is really good and Deconstructed Samosas are delicious as well. Check it out and enjoy! read more

I ordered my burritos online for pickup at 12:15. Got there at 12:23. Double parked, since I expected to just step in, pick it up and step out. The order was not ready. He said it would be 2 minutes. Eventually, it became clear that they started my order only after I got there. I got my food only at 12:33. He didn't even apologize. I do not appreciate being made to wait 10 minutes while double parked. But more than that I do not appreciate the dishonesty. Let me add that they were not busy at all. Not one person was there eating, or waiting for a pick-up. Not one order was ready to be picked up by someone who hadn't arrived yet. They had just ignored my order till I got there. Plus, our Goan burrito had no saag paneer at all. None whatsoever. However, the burritos *were* tasty. Filled poorly, though. If you share two burritos like we did, one person may get all the meat and the other one nothing but rice. Parking is not easy at all at this location. Given how little business they are doing on a weekday at lunchtime in a business district (gee, I wonder why?), I don't imagine this location will survive very long. read more

service was good if a bit distracted, but the food is too salty for some dishes and too sugary for others. i did not enjoy the food. the rice was good. read more

TLDR: their O.G. indian style burritos are still amazingly unique and delicious. Highly recommend those. Food (of 5) Punjabi By Nature Paneer Burrito - 4.5 Paneer Kathi Roll - 3.5 Service (takeout) Fast, friendly and efficient Ambiance Counter serve facility with casual and comfortable albeit a quirky and creative decor. My favorite is the Punjabi By Nature burrito but the Chicken Tikka Masala burrito is the original if you're a newcomer. The Kathi Roll can be delicious but I just don't think it travels well so I recommend not doing that take out. I have a long history with CUN starting when they only had food trucks on the Peninsula (this was decades ago). I used to travel many miles to grab a unique fusion of indian food and burrito. These days they have stores near me so much more convenient but I miss chatting with the owners. What strikes me is they've been doing this a long time, and they've extended the menu quite a bit, but the basic "indian burrito" is still such a delicious experience and I've haven't found many others that do it as well (if at all) read more

We went here recently and tried the El Jefe naan wraps with chicken! It came with peri peri fries. We ordered on Uber Eats for pickup. We asked if we could sit there to eat and they were kind to allow us to. The food was very tasty and flavorful! The chicken in the naan wrap was tender. The guacamole and sauce really tasted good on the wrap. Overall the place was clean and decorated well, and we experienced very friendly service. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I ordered a vegan roll from Curry Up Now through their app, but instead I was sent a paneer roll. I'm lactose intolerant, so this was not only frustrating but completely inedible for me. When I called, thinking they'd fix the mistake, the response was beyond ridiculous. No apology. No refund. Nothing. Instead, I was told I "should've ordered through DoorDash." Seriously? That's their solution? Blame the customer for using their own app? This isn't just bad service -- it's careless and disrespectful. If you can't fulfill an order, you either contact the customer for a substitution or cancel it. What you don't do is randomly send whatever you want and then shrug it off. The lack of accountability here is astonishing. Dietary needs aren't optional or a joke, and treating paying customers this way is flat-out unacceptable. Curry Up Now lost my trust completely -- I'd advise others to think twice before ordering. read more

Checked out the Oakland location and ordered the "El Jefe" that comes with Chicken Naan wrap with guacamole spread and pickled onions, plus Peri peri fries. Despite the spicy label, the heat level was actually pretty mild - nothing too intense. The staff was friendly and the interior has a nice vibe with some great artwork on the walls. read more

Curry Up Now - El Jefe (chicken) - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I first tasted Curry Up now at a training I attended a couple weeks ago and thought it was fabulous so I started ordering it through Grubhub. The Chili Chicken is just a burst of flavor, just the right amount of heat and the chicken is tender. The Turmeric and Fenugreek Jasmine rice is a very aromatic and flavorful compliment to the chicken. My order was on time, hot, and just packed with deliciousness. Perfect post hike meal. read more

Curry Up Now - Chili Chicken - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I really wanted to like this place because the concept of Indian Fusion sounded great, but I was wrong. We ordered to-go and online it said our food would be ready in 8 minutes, already a red flag. We ordered 3 different menu items: Pav Bhaji, Death by Tikka Masala Thali, and Chicken Tikka Burrito. The restaurant was empty when I came to pick up. It's a very spacious place, but there was literally no one there. The woman at the counter who handed me my food was very nice though. Pav Bhaji: I had this item at a friend's house and it was so good! They said that not a lot of restaurants around here carry it, so when I saw it on the menu here, I was excited to try it. The buns were very toasty and became hard. Difficult to eat, as they were dry. The veggie filling was ok. Chicken Tikka Burrito: Bf got this and said it was very bland. Lol, not much comment from him. Death by Tikka Masala Thali: Includes chicken tikka masala, your choice of lentils, turmeric rice, naan (I upgraded $1 to chili garlic naan), cracklings, and gulab jamun. The tikka masala was soooo greasy! It was just a puddle of grease. After eating it, it made my stomach hurt throughout the day. The rice was dry. The "naan" was not fresh. Tasted very hard and pita-like. I really couldn't finish this meal at all. I know it's supposed to be like Indian fast food, but man. Very disappointed. read more

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One of the best mango lassies I've ever had however the WORST packaging I've ever experienced, had to use a knife to open it... read more

Curry Up Now - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered sexy fries with paneer tikka masala online for pickup via DoorDash; there are optional boxes you can check for spice level but I left those unchecked. The food was done quickly, it was ready within 8 mins of ordering. It seems the default spice level of the dish is pretty spicy, as I am only able to handle mild and I had a hard time with it. I was disappointed by the paneer tikka masala as it tastes rather odd - not in a good way and this is something I've noticed when I ordered paneer tikka masala from other Curry Up Now locations too - and doesn't really taste like the creamy tomato flavor that I have come to expect. fle fries were soft because of curry on them. The sweet potato waffle fries were also soft due to the curry on top of them. The only thing I really liked about this was the generous amount of paneer. read more

Curry Up Now - Sexy fries with paneer tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

I got the idea to try butter chicken when it was lovingly described in a book I was reading. I tried DoorDash first, but the fees were unreasonable and astronomical, and I have DashPass on top of that. Instead, I went straight to Curry Up Now's source website and saw that they have their own delivery system, even at $4 or so, I saved $10 ordering directly than on DoorDash. I ordered the butter chicken family style entree, the garlic chili nan, and the riced cauliflower side. Everything exceeded my expectations. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and seasoned to perfection! The nan too was absolutely divine! I was equally impressed with the riced cauliflower. I try to reduce my carb intake, so I was happy to learn that this dish was offered here and how AMAZING it tastes! Now that I know their portion sizes, I know that I'll be ordering an extra order of nan when I order again (carbs be damned, the nan is WORTH it!). read more

After all these years of me going to this restaurant I can't believe I haven't wrote a yelp review on it. Ahhhh, I always get the SAME thing EVERY time I go to this restaurant. I get the Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan, fried ravioli and those mini samosas. Everything is quality and the flavors are ON POINT! Love, love, loooooove this restaurant! I hope it NEVER leaves Oakland! read more

100% halal menu, which is great for those with dietary restrictions. There's metered parking outside and ample space inside to dine in. The interior design is great, and the menu has plenty of options. The Chicken Tikka Masala is very tasty, and the chaats are also delicious. Overall, it's a solid option that has some traditional items that are available in untraditional ways, like a burrito. Check them out for yourself! read more

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I online-ordered a couple bites and a chai, the main reason for getting food from here. I went to pick it up when it was supposed to be ready, but I don't think my order was even started yet. (The place was empty.) After a minute or two I was told they didn't have chai, but I was offered another drink instead. I got a mango lassi, which was not terrible. IMO, a place that serves desi food should not be out of chai 30 minutes after opening. Disappointing. read more

My company sponsored lunch from Curry Up Now's food truck. I understand the menu was limited for the event, but they had rice bowls or burritos with choice of protein and samosa. I got the chicken tikka rice bowl that came with a garbanzo curry. Service was extremely fast and the portion was large. I enjoyed everything and it wasn't too spicy. The chicken tikka was tender and smothered in the perfect amount of sauce. The samosa was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and came with a chutney for extra flavor. read more

Curry Up Now - Chicken tikka Catering Rice Bowl Box - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

WHEN: 9/29/22 (Uber eats) 1. Lamb Bowl w/ Chana masala ($15) -- first off, HUGE portions!! The take out container was packed to the brim and the thing must have weighed 5lbs. The flavors were amazing! So much lamb and it was more like ground lamb so much smaller pieces than I expected. But the rice was fragrant and the Chana masala was nicely cooked throughout Since I got take out through Uber eats I can't say anything about the restaurant or the service but the food arrived at my door hot and fresh :) super great and simple dishes with huge portions! read more

Curry Up Now - Lamb bowl - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Very fast food of Indian cuisine. Not great, the naan was dry and cold. The Ambiance was too loud, no clean spaces. The service was okay. Will not return, will not recommend. read more

Curry Up Now - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Pick up orders are on time and the food is delicious. They have great deals on popular lunch dishes.

I've been a curry up now fan since the food truck days. Happened to be in oakland and was delighted to find their restaurant. From the service to the food everything was great. We had the burrito and the tikka thali. read more

Solid service, great flavor, large portion sizes. If you have a hankering for Indian food, this is the best place! They offer traditional Indian food as well as Asian fusion dishes. The chicken Biryani is my absolute favorite. The tikka masala burrito is a solid hangover cure! read more

I went today, 5/5 and order wasn't ready on time. I ordered a vada pav, chai, and veggie manchurian. The vada pav is typically overly spiced but it was good this time. Chai normally comes free for orders but I had to pay for mine . The Manchurian's price of $14 for 6 balls is just insane to me. They're quite small as you can see in the picture. There was someone else waiting and he was offered a free lassi while my cha was still sitting on the counter as I still had to wait over my pick up time. Lady didn't offer a drink or even gave me my cha while I wait additional 10 mins. read more

Curry Up Now - Veg Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Outstanding. NOW THATS HOW YOU COOK! The fried ravioli + sauce combo This place is my new favorite place. RIB!! The milk balls. I was reluctant at first, but that was perfect with the perfect amount read more

Great delicious food!! Got the chicken Kathi took and it was nicely done and tasted amazing reminded me of street food in India

There was a rack of staples in my food. That's right, STAPLES, like for holding papers together. When I called to let the restaurant know, they said there would be someone getting in touch with me "shortly." That was almost a week ago - nobody got in touch with me. If you like STAPLES with your curry, maybe this is the place for you! read more

Curry Up Now - This was in my food. Thank god I saw it before I ate it. - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Walked in at 1 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022. There was absolutely no one there. I took a couple of minutes to read the big board of food choices. Then a man came from the kitchen and let me know that one does all of the ordering via QR code that is at the counter on the menu. So I opened up the QR, and proceeded to place my order. Just one item. I put it in the cart, I went to the cart, and then it told me that it was confirming my pick up in Sacramento. OK, let me look for this Oakland location that I'm standing in. Can't seem to figure out how to change the pick up location. Ask the man. He says he doesn't know. So there you go. About five minutes spent deciding my order and then trying to place my order and left with nothing. So I'm posting a photo for you of the delicious Hongos taco that I walked over and got at Xolo. read more

Curry Up Now - Xolo Hongos taco (because curry up now couldn't help me figure out how to complete my QR order without it being picked up in Sacramento) - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food: 8/10 Service: take out or delivery during COVID Portion size: large Value: 9/10 Wait time: 8 minutes Hubby and I couldn't decide what food to get so we landed on this place! Indian food with a twist! I love the creativity of the dishes and names. We tried the chicken Tikka masala burrito and the Meat Sweats Thali plate and a mango lassi. The chicken Tikka masala burrito was delicious. It had chicken, basmati rice, Tikka masala sauce and I believe some lentils. The chicken was tender and soft. I wish the pieces were cut a little smaller so you can get a variety of chicken and rice per bite. The sauce was rich and tomato-based as it should be. The Meat Sweats Thali plate came with kashmiri lamb, butter chicken and kadhai chicken. They also gave me basmati rice and 4 pieces of Naan and a crispy chip like bread to dip. All of them were so delicious. The lamb is ground up with peas and potatoes. The butter chicken was mt favorite because to me its similar to chicken Tikka masala. And the kadhai chicken had bell pepper and had a spicy touch which I loved. The mango lassi was pre made so it was a little watery. I would probably pass next time. Everything else was delicious though and for a good price. The thali plates could serve 2 people for $15 and when you compare that to a regular Indian restaurant I would say this is a better deal. Also the burrito was filling and comes with the meat and rice for only $10 while normally you have to pay extra for rice and naan. read more

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Been here 3 times now and everything I've had has been very tasty. Service is fairly quick and the place is pretty quiet. Inexpensive and tasty, I recommend and will be back again! read more

Curry Up Now - 2 Samosas - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious food, i really enjoyed the tandori fried chicken sandwich. Great portions and the fries are to die for!!! read more

Curry Up Now - Tandori Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Horrible food. People who have not experienced Indian street food should not go here because this is not true Indian street food or even remotely close. People who know Indian street food, get ready to be thoroughly disappointed. Have ordered twice from here, never doing it again. The good - not much to say here except that the pav bhaji was edible, even though pav tasted like it was pretty stale. The bad - terrible chat. Potatoes were raw, chutneys were bland to say the least. I ordered kachori chat and bhel puri. The description of kachori chat was a blatant lie to what was delivered. The kachoris were the tiny pre made round kachoris that you can buy in Indian stores. They were topped with the same chickpeas, raw potatoes and some yogurt. Thoroughly disappointed. Bhel puri was meh, also had raw potatoes. read more

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Food was okay service was better. Went on a slow day the food nothing too fantastic but the server is very sweet and nice. I wish I would've caught her name. read more

My go to food truck whenever it's nearby. The paneer tikka masala burrito is the most wonderful portable Indian dish. Love it!

I love the Curry Up Now brand. All the food I've had is SUPER delicious and can be pretty spicy! I recently had a paneer El Jefe, and it was incredible; it was probably the best thing I've eaten this year! I love that they have vegetarian and vegan options that are so good and filling, and you can't go wrong with the meat options either. Eating in the restaurant is nice, and it's usually really quiet in there when I've gone. They have a QR code on the table, and it super easy to order online; however, the location is not my favorite. I would rather pick it up and eat at home (although the location is perfect in a way since it's near lots of office buildings where people are working in downtown Oakland). The staff have always been nice and welcoming, and the food is made in good time. I highly recommend the burnt chili garlic naan, El Jefe, the burritos, and the chaats. read more

i ordered takeout for a diwali party. Food was expensive and wasn't tasty. The noodles were bland, the biryani used regular rice instead of basmati, the chicken had a weird rubbery texture, and the dessert was basically inedible. I have been here a few times in the past and it was always good. Not anymore. read more

I came to Curry Up Now in Oakland as part of a food collaboration, and the team was so kind to let me try as many items as I wanted. Here were my favorites: -Hella Vegan Bowl -Naughty Naan with Chicken -Dahi Puri -Fried Tandoori Chicken Sandwich All the items came out very hot and delicious! The hella vegan bowl was great, because it's high in protein and kept me full for most of the day. The Naughty Naan was a rich treat that my boyfriend and I got to share, as well as the Dahi Puri. The Dahi Puri was so fun to eat, and reminded me of the puris you actually get in India! The staff told me the Fried Tandoori Chicken Sandwich was one of their most popular items, and I could see why. It was crisped to perfection and had a pineapple chutney in the center! Salty and sweet, sign me up! read more

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i wanted to love this place as someone who eats vegan, but I was underwhelmed. Gave a pity point bc of the location (police were outside w a guy sleeping on a street mattress) and seemed super understaffed. Maybe the other burritos are good but for $17+ tax& tip, i just expected more. read more

Everything here is amazing The staff is helpful and place is convenient and comfortable. Try the decommissioned somos a and the dips and the bowls are all great. They offer a really nice take on an authentic Indian and curry based food read more

I stopped in with some work colleagues and got the lamb keema bowl. The portion size was excellent and the food tasted amazing that I was the first one done because I ate it so fast. The decor of the restaurant has a modern vibe appropriate for the area and the staff were very nice. My colleague got the deconstructed samosa bowl, which I got to try and that was really good too. I look forward to going back when I visit next. read more

Fast and quick. Food tasted good. Came here reading another review mentioning that this is similar to Neehee's in Columbus and though the quality is bit different the food was good and service was quick. read more

Curry Up Now - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California