I've loved curry up now since they were just a food truck traveling around the Bay Area. So excited with how much they've expanded! The CTM (chicken tikka masala) burrito is still my go-to and an OG. This location in Saluhall has plenty of seating and a great ambience overlooking market street. I really hope this food court turns around. It's a great place to go before a show at the Golden Gate or Orpheum theaters. read more

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Here's a polished, balanced review you can use: --- I recently visited Curry Up Now on Market Street. The staff was polite and generally friendly, which made the experience pleasant on the surface. However, they didn't seem very knowledgeable about the food preparation or able to answer basic questions about the menu. The food itself was just okay. It appears that items are brought in from another location rather than prepared fresh on-site, which definitely affects the overall quality and freshness. For a place positioned as street food, the pricing also felt a bit on the higher side for what you get. Ambience, is Airy. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're nearby, but there's room for improvement--especially in freshness and staff familiarity with the menu. read more

Curry Up Now - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Curry Up Now was always a food truck you wanted to see because it was relatively unique and the Indian-Mexican fusion was on point. With Curry Up Now at the SALUHALL, the IKEA food hall, the execution isn't half as good as from the truck! Maybe the food contracted a case of Swedish blandness by proximity? Can't blame the cashier, he was really nice and good at explaining things. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl and it came out all but immediately. I didn't even have time to walk away. He explained that the bowls come out very quickly and it couldn't have been more true. Sadly, it was a completely pedestrian dish with none of the verve of the old food truck. The Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl offers chicken tikka masala, turmeric rice, mango chutney & pico de gallo (feel the fusion?), and choice of daal lentils. It's not a bad deal for $16.00. It's just not even close to being one of the best offerings of the neighborhood. I regretted walking by the two above average Indian restaurants I passed. Diya, which is pretty much across the street on the corner of Mason and Turk, and New Delhi, a couple of blocks away on Ellis Street . At least my consolation prize was getting Wi-Fi! read more

Curry Up Now - Menu - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just a super average meal, though service is good and there's plenty of seating since it's inside Saluhall I got the sexy fries (which were not that sexy and pretty monotonous in flavor), mango lassi (too sweet), limca (exactly what you'd expect from the description of an Indian Sprite/SevenUp), and two cups of chai (actually the best thing from the restaurant, hot and comforting) read more

Curry Up Now - sexy fries, mango lassi, limca - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered and was given a pager. When it vibrated, I went to pick up my fresh food I ordered the $14 sexy fries with chicken. It was really good. The portion size was good. The flavor was good. I also got the $6 mango lassi and finished the whole thing while eating in the food court. Their mango lassi has a stronger yogurt taste than most other mango lassi. Mango lassi consists of yogurt so it's going to taste like yogurt. I enjoyed it but it is something to keep in mind if you have strong feelings about the yogurt flavor and were hoping for the mango to be the main flavor with minimal yogurt taste. read more

Curry Up Now - Sexy fries with chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very simple dish- chicken tandoori on naan with uneven distribution of cheese. The onions were supposed to be caramelized but they were just grilled. Nothing special overall. The mango lassi was $6 but it was a generous serving and was worth it! read more

Curry Up Now - Tandoori naan - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been wanting to try this spot for awhile now and it was truly delicious. Its on the second floor of Saluhall next to Ikea. This makes it fun cause you can get drinks from the bars or bites from several vendors at the food hall to try. I wasnt sure what to order but a lot of items on the menu sounded interesting and really good. We opted to start simple this time with mini samosas and a chicken tikka burrito. Flavors, textures, and temperature were on point! We paired this with a refreshing frozen coconut margarita from the bar on the first floor and sat on the second floor overlooking busy Market St. Will def go back and try more items! I want to familiarize myself with their menu and just being in Saluhall was a fun environment. read more

Curry Up Now - Mini Samosas - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I recently tried Curry Up Now at the recommendation of my son and I was not disappointed! I wanted to try the mini samosas, but the girl at the counter said I should go for the regular samosas first before trying the small ones because there is a bigger portion of filling and I could get a better idea of the overall flavor. I am so glad I listened to her. The samosas were delicious. Golden brown and not too spicy. They really hit the spot, but the highlight were the two sauces that came with them. There was a chutney and a sweet barbeque type sauce served with them and while my husband liked the sour kick the chutney gave, I really enjoyed the sweetness of the brown sauce. We ate every bite and all of the sauce as well. I will definitely be returning to try more tasty morsels here. read more

Curry Up Now - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were downtown San Francisco to partake in a political cause. Protesting sure works up an appetite! We'd also been meaning to visit this IKEA location and Saluhall, so figured why not now. Once there, opted for Curry Up Now since we've enjoyed their food truck and Mission location. Turns out, a wave of folks also had the same idea, so a long line quickly formed. But given the situation and that it's downtown on Saturday, we expected it would be busy, so we weren't really bothered by it. ---- Vibe and service ---- There was a small team working, and we did feel a little bad at how slammed they got due to the rush. As we waited, we also felt impressed with how they kept moving, stayed composed, and kept service going. There was a small wait, but it wasn't terrible and service still seemed smooth. ---- Food ---- Glad we came here despite the rush. Because my gosh, the Chicken Tikka Burrito hit the spot. Warm, saucy, flavorful, and filling. Exactly what I needed after marching for hours. Highly recommended, especially when you're tired and want something substantial and satisfying. Finished it with a delicious Mango Lassi to replenish my energy stores. In the past at their other locations, I've also highly enjoyed the Sexy Fries, Samosas, and the Tikka Masala Bowl. Also had the Gulab Jamun dessert -- decadent and one of my fave Indian desserts. I'd highly recommend any of these. ---- Pricing ---- Cost was fair and what you'd expect at a food hall. Nothing outrageous and pretty standard. ---- Overall ---- Would definitely return. Food is always flavorful, service is solid, and it's a convenient location. I foresee myself grabbing a bite here after a future IKEA run or perhaps another civic event (Who knows!). ---- Tips ---- We came at the worst possible time -- a Saturday after a major downtown event -- so it got pretty packed. It was manageable, but still, I'd aim for a weekday next time for a more chill experience. Perhaps after getting lost wandering IKEA's perfectly curated bedroom displays and walking out with a tiny, aesthetic lamp for some reason. read more

Nothing new here for people who have known their food truck and/or brick-and-mortar for many years. Though I suppose the novelty here is a central location with long reliable hours. The menu can be a little hit-or-miss, so the secret is finding your favorites then sticking to them. My high recommend would be the Pav Bhaji. Pav Bhaji: Fluffy buttery buns, slightly toasted just the right amount. A big bowl of veggie mush that's perfect for dipping and/or making a sandwich. No matter how you do it, it's kind like an Indian Sloppy Joe, so be sure to grab lots of napkins. There's something very special about the flavorful bowl of veggie stuff against those large fluffy buns. Hit the spot. Vada Pav: Crunchy patty with a smooth spiced potato pasta instead. Fluffy buttered buns. Some sort of condiment that felt like an Indian version of kimchi, for a nice kick. I liked the tastes, but it seemed like it need some more moisture, maybe more chutney on the buns? Mini Samosa Chaat: Meanwhile, they went a little overboard with the tamarind chutney here. I'm used to yogurt being the dominant liquid in chaat, with other chutneys adding a dimension of flavor. However, here it was brown sauce all around and tasted too sour. Also, wasn't a huge fan of the mini samosas because it felt like the dough-to-filling ratio was too high. I'd prefer two regular samosas just smashed. Not a fan. Holy Moly Fried Ravioli: A familiar snack that's made so much better with tikka masala dipping sauce. The tomato base is upgraded with lots of spices and some cream. The ravioli itself was crispy on the outside with al dente pasta underneath and lots of nice cheese filling. Really loving this hybrid. Paneer Kathi Roll: I'm a bit spoiled by The Kati Roll Company in NYC. Wasn't a fan of their filling, since it seemed very wet. So much so that the bottom was all soggy. Flavor was ok, but felt skimpy on the paneer with small cubes compared to the big veggie pieces. Liked the roti with egg on it though. The colorful fried shapes and chutney were a fun substitute for chips & salsa. Naughty Naan w/ Tandoori Chicken: Essentially a very tasty Indian personal pizza. The sauce was curry-like with a few bit of peppers to give it a kick. The chicken didn't seem firm enough to have been cooked in the tandoor, seemed more like stewed. But it was still nicely spiced and tender. Kinda messy though, so you might need to eat this with a knife & fork instead of with your hands. Paneer Tikka Masala Burrito: I remember when their food truck first launched ages ago that this was by far my favorite! Still a fan, but many years later it feels quite different. The paneer pieces don't seem as large or as plentiful, not as much tikka masala sauce and no spice level choices. This current iteration at the IKEA food hall felt very rice-y and a little bland. Don't get me wrong, still better than Chipotle, but feels different than from what it used to be. Galub Jamun: These tasted quite fresh. Nice fried curd texture soaked to be all sorts of spongy with the sweet sticky water. Mango Lassi: Pretty standard. Refreshing. read more

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Curry up now is located on the second floor of IKEA food court. With variety of option of Indian street food, it is a great choice for a fast meal that will fill you up. I ordered the Punjabi by nature with chicken and paneer. It was creamy, spicy, and filling. Their basmati rice was perfect with the paneer. Staff was attentive in cleaning . Very spacious for large parties . read more

Curry Up Now - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to Saluhall on opening day to try it out. I looked at the options and decided this place was the one I wanted to try for dinner. I placed my order at the counter and was given a pager that would light up when my food was ready. My food was ready quickly. I ordered paneer tika masala, butter naan, and thumbs up cola. The main dish was delicious and a great moderate level of spice. The naan was very good, though I do personally perfer mine a bit softer. Cola was good, like Cola-Cola, but slightly different taste. When I was done, someone quickly offered to clear my tray. There was plenty of seating, the place is clean, and the atmosphere is great. I'll gladly go here again! read more

Curry Up Now - Paneer tika masala, butter naan, thumbs up cola - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered a Tikka masala bowl and a samosa for a total ~$30 including tax and top. Big portion. They were pretty good. The sauce came with samosa really delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

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Place is solid! Punjabi by nature burrito or bowl is where it's at! You can get half chicken tiki masala and half saag paneer. Great flavor, but little on the spicer side. It's pretty good and I'm a repeat customer. One complain on the chicken tiki masala is that its a little light on chicken.. Would expect a little more chicken for my buck. Burrito is $15, but bowl is $17. So if you are hungry def spend the extra $2 and get a bowl. 2 of 3 of the times Ive been here staff has been top notch and super friendly. Third time staff was a little more reserved, but still ok. Overall its a great place to go to, and you get the benefit of eating in Saluhall, with its pretty clean interior and nice vibes, and a quick hop over to Ikea to do post meal shopping! One thing to note, as some other reviews have mentioned. I heard about Saluhall in the news and thought it was all vegan food-- but it's not. So chicken tiki masala here does have chicken! But so easy to (mis-)understand what ingredients are in a dish.. eg. Fried ravioli -- sounds delicious. but so many questions. Q: What is in the ravioli? A: Cheese Q: Like normal cheese or paneer? A: Normal cheese Q: What makes it Indian? A: The dipping sauce read more

We really like Indian food and could smell the chicken Tika masala. The portions here are really generous and have several sides that come with the dish. There is a small line but they have your food ready quickly. The person at the front was friendly and helpful. We really liked this place and will return. If you are in the area stop by and try this place. read more

Curry Up Now - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got a hella vegan bowl from the food court in downtown SF new IKEA! It was great! Packed with spices and flavors. Slightly spicy. Food court has nice clean atmosphere. Friendly staff and food was fast to come out. read more

Curry Up Now - Hella vegan bowl @colorful.eats - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Usually I like curry now, but not this location. Pre cooked food, warmed in microwave, and served. Avoid ! read more

Amazing food, great service, also great setting. This place is very festive. If you're looking for a kick try their hot sauce, it's killer. read more

Curry Up Now - TIKKA MASALA - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here because I was craving some Indian food and wanted to check out the food hall. I decided to get the samosa chaat to go and I live about 5 min walking distance from IKEA. When I took a bite my food it was cold as if it had already been cold when they served it to me and the whole presentation was off and this is the worst chat I have had. I am a huge fan of curry up now but this location really hurt. Plus this location doesn't have the spicy chicken sandwich. read more

Great spot to grab a bite before a show or after an Ikea run. I'm familiar with Curry Up Now but didn't realize this new location was here. I ordered the chicken tikka for myself and the deep-fried ravioli for my kiddo. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the food was solid and reasonably priced. read more

Had a great time at the new IKEA food hall. I ordered the paneer tikka masala and enjoyed it! I love the ambiance at the Ike food hall. Curry up Now is on the 2nd floor and is like a mall food court. At the time of writing this review, it is very clean, bright, and open. The paneer itself was very tasty and recommend it. I wasn't a fan of the lentils they felt a bit grainy, but I haven't had too many lentils before so they weren't a consideration for my review. Friendly staff and I received my order quickly within 5 minutes of placing it. I have not tried them before so I am not sure how it compares to their other location. When you order, they provide you a buzzer and utensils are self serve at their counter. read more

Curry Up Now - Paneer tikka masala - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was unhappy with the amount of protein in this burrito. There were only very few pieces of chicken with the skin on and about a tablespoon of chickpeas. The rest of the burrito was rice and it was very spicy. read more

Friendly service but the food was truly disappointing. I had the butter chicken burrito which was quite large but was mostly stuffed with rice, a sprinkle of raw onions, and maybe a teaspoon of chicken. Definitely not worth the $16 price. Also, the food court had lots of seating and wasn't crowded but the music was so loud there wasn't a quiet corner to have a conversation. read more

I was really looking forward to trying this place because the food looked so delicious on the website, but I was really disappointed by my experience and especially the person taking my order. I asked him what dish he would recommend since I've never ordered here before, and he mumbled something that I couldn't hear. Then I asked him which dishes were the spiciest, and he responded that all of their dishes are spicy like I was asking the dumbest question in the world and bothering him (which made me feel like I was making a mistake in ordering here). I decided to order the first dish (Tikka Masala), and he looked at me and asked, "AND?" I didn't know how I was supposed to answer, so I asked, "And what?" "Your protein??" I didn't know that I was supposed to choose a protein, since I've never ordered here before! I chose chicken. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: The food was delicious, and I really did enjoiy my meal. I would've GLADY returned for my next visit, but the rude, unfriendly, unkind customer service that I received left me disappointed in my overall experience with this place, and I won't make the mistake of ordering here again. Delicious food, but *please* hire someone with much better customer service skills who doesn't make you feel dumb just for ordering! Thank you for taking the time to read my review. read more

Curry Up Now - Tikka Masala bowl with chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Be warned that at Curry Up Now in Saluhall on Market St., San Francisco, items marked "V" with a circle around it are not necessarily vegan. On 8/7/2024 I invited a friend who eats vegan to visit Saluhall with me . Because it was labeled vegan, we ordered "holy moly, ravioli" from Curry Up Now. After lunch, my friend asked them what they used in place of the cheese inside the ravioli. We were told the item contains real cheese (dairy product) and is NOT VEGAN. The employee who had taken our order (and could have informed us of this) said he's told his employer multiple times about customer complaints and has recommended that the labeling be fixed (which he could do himself with a Sharpie). He claimed "none of this is my fault" because it's up to his employer, who ignores the issue . I would never again order from this Curry Up Now because what's printed on menu can't be trusted read more

After shopping at IKEA I went into the food court and notice the Curry Up Now stall... I notice a lady walking away with Some food and ask the attendant what did she ordered ? The attendant replied in a sarcastic manner..." that's a bowl"... giving me that dumb question look.... I replied " the menu item".... and the attendant gave me that don't bother me look.... I just him never mind and went another stall to order some food for my family of 6 people and end up spending over 70 bucks... too bad, I really love curry, but I don't understand the attitude from the attendant. Time : 4:08pm Day: Sunday 7/7/24 read more

This place is awful! The naan is like stale crackers. The Chai tea as the worst if have ever had. The paneer tikka masala was dry with minimal paneer. I sure hope the food court survives, but poor food quality will only minimize any hope! read more