Great atmosphere. The food was served hot. Great taste. The service was friendly. There's so much to choose from the menu. The place smells so good the moment you walk in. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Nice ceiling - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had high hopes for this place, as it had great reviews. We ordered all Indian dishes, and I have to say the food was pretty disappointing. The staff were very friendly and it's a nice place, so I hate to criticize, but I gotta be honest. Firstly, the drinks. Among our table, we ordered a Mai Tai, a Whiskey Sour, and a Tamarind Margarita. The Mai Tai was so sweet it basically tasted like syrup -- undrinkable. The other two drinks were also way too sweet and lacking any alcohol content whatsoever. They really need to find a different bartender. As far as food, I really feel like the chefs aren't familiar with what Indian food is supposed to taste like. The chana masala was lacking in flavor, salt, and the tanginess that it's supposed to have. The palak paneer was also bland, and the spinach is normally chopped finer or even blended. The malai kofta was too sweet, and the menu didn't mention that it had raisins in it ... had that been clear, I wouldn't have ordered it. We also ordered dessert ... tried to get the rasmalai, but were told they ran out. So we got the gulab jamun and the kheer. The gulab jamun was fine. The kheer was awful. It was super thin and watery, instead of thick and creamy. read more

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Came here as part of a large group. We'd reserved the table in advance and were taken right back. They were speedy about taking our orders even though it was peak dinner time and quite busy. Food came out in waves (most of the table had ordered family style, my partner and I ordered separately as we are vegan), but promptly overall. They had a lot of vegetarian options, and maybe 3-4 vegan mains total (a few appetizers as well)? We got the Chana Masala (spice 4/10) which was FANTASTIC. Even my partner, who usually isnt a huge fan of Chana Masala, loved it! The Vegetable Biryani (spice 5/10) was solid, but I liked the Chana Masala more. The difference in spice level between the Chana Masala and the Biryani was a bit more than you'd expect going from 4 to 5. The four was not too spicy, just a bit of a kick, whereas the 5 was about as spicy as I'd want something (much more spicy and I wouldnt enjoy it). Overall, a positive experience! I would come back for that Chana Masala :) read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Chana Masala & Veg Biryani - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The chicken curry was pretty disappointing because it didn't taste like curry at all - it tasted like slightly over cooked chicken in a bowl of tomato sauce. I'm giving a 3 star rating overall because the service was good, the waiters were nice, and the interior of the restaurant was cool, but this might've been the most underwhelming Indian food I've ever had. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I love their salmon dishes - the tikka masala never disappoints. The staff is always friendly and helpful. While the ambiance is a bit dark, the food definitely makes up for it. read more

This restaurant is ok. Food is plentiful, but is middling in flavor. I have Chcken Tikka Massala, Tandoori chicken, and samosas. They were ok, but nothing really wowed me. Service was friendly, and ambiance is ok. Will I eat here again? Probably not soon, as there are several Indian restaurants in Durham. read more

Kabab & Curry is a new Indian and Nepalese restaurant on 9th St! We had a large group with various dietary preferences, and this was a great spot to accommodate all of that (made a res via phone). They provide complimentary papad (crispy lentil cracker), tamarind chutney, mint-coriander chutney, and mango pickle. Shared the following among 6 ppl, and it was more than enough food; 6/10 spice was a good level for us (pleasant, not overwhelming heat). Overall, the flavors were great, but almost every protein was overcooked unfortunately. - Samosa Chaat (vegetable samosa tossed with onion, chickpeas, tamarind and mint sauce and chat masala): Super flavorful! The mixture of chutneys with chickpeas and the samosa was delightfully harmonious. - Chili Chicken Momo (steamed dumplings sautéed with bell pepper, chilli, onions, soy sauce & green cilantro): Again, so good. The sauce was tart and spicy, the dumplings were stuffed to the brim. - Chicken Balti (Afghani influenced curry): I've never had this type of curry before, I liked it. - Kashmiri Rogan Josh (lamb cubes cooked in brown onions, fennel powder, yogurt and spices): Good curry, but lamb was not tender. - Tandoori Mixed Grill (chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, boti kebab, tandoori shrimp): The chicken was overcooked sadly, but the charred essence was definitely present. - Garlic Naan: Not as buttery or fluffy as I would have liked, but fine. - Mango Lassi: Perfectly sweet, creamy and tart; loved the little bits of actual mango in the drink. - Vegetable Biriyani (Indian basmati rice cooked with fresh herbs, spices, nuts and raisins): Also tried my friends' biriyani, which was pretty classic. The other suggestion I have is for a bit more attentiveness from service, but I do understand things get tough with large groups. We had ordered Gobi Manchurian but never received this and it was still on the bill (to their credit, they offered to give it to us on the house- we ended up declining this, but appreciated the offer nonetheless). Also, the QR code on the bill to pay online had additional items not ordered compared to the physical bill. Ambiance is nice and casual, lots of free parking nearby. Compared to the other nearby casual Indian restaurants, Kabab & Curry is a decent option for their bold flavors and tasty starters. 7/10 would recommend! read more

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What a gem! Fresh food with the ability to adjust the spiciness so everyone is happy. I like a bit of spice to my food and ordered a 2 but next time I'd order a 0. Butter chicken was tender and good. Butter naan was delicious and so were the dips they brought out with the thin sesame bread. Even the rice was fluffy and good with the chicken. The portions are small and my husband was still hungry and I'd consider him a typical eater. Parking is on the street and can be hard to find depending on the time of day. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Great restaurant with amazing staff and great food....Definitely plan on going back to this restaurant soon... read more

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"New Indian option on Ninth Street" Came here with a friend for a weekday lunch (note-- lunch menu does not apply to Fridays!), since we'd heard this place was good. We were seated quickly and warmly received. We split the aloo kauli and a shrimp dish (I think it was shrimp tikka masala). Also had the roti instead of naan. We first got some thin crispy bread (I don't remember the name) with three dips-- all of those were EXCELLENT-- I especially loved the red onion one. All had a bit of zing to them, in a good way. The main dishes came shortly thereafter. The roti was excellent-- thick enough to be absorbent but thin enough to be agile. And the two main dishes were super tasty. I will note that the portion size (admittedly, lunch) of the main dishes was small-- I was a bit surprised how small. Still, the quality was excellent. And the price is fair-- not the cheapest lunch, but for the quality, appropriate. Overall, I'd recommend. Worth checking out. Always nice to have more Indian options around! read more

We ordered takeout, but the food was ready quickly and it was delicious! We got Chicken MoMo, Chicken Balti, Chicken Mango Jalfrezi, and Mutter Paneer. Everything was new to us except the Mutter Paneer, and we were blown away by the flavors. The MoMo was especially delicious to me! read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - From Top Left counterclockwise to Top or center right: Chicken Balti, Chicken Mango Jalfresie, Chicken MoMo, and Mutter Paneer - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I decided on Indian cuisine for lunch while in Durham for work. I searched the web and found this place with a 5 star with almost 300 reviews. Of course, I was skeptical, but as soon as I walked in, I began to see why the rating was high. The servers all greeted me. The dining area and the bar area were both very clean and the aroma was incredible. I went with the Lamb Samaosas to start , they were tasy. I tried their Mulligatwani soup to see how it measured up to others I have tried, it was the best I've had so far on my Indian cuisine journey. How could I forget the Mango Lassi, it was soooooo good. I then had the Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati rice and a side of cheese Naan, that was my first time having cheese naan. The Chicken Tikka Masala was VERY GOOD. At first, I wasn't sure what to make of the cheese naan, but once I dipped it in the Masala sauce, I was sold. I'm glad that I gave them a try and you will be too. read more

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Stopped by Kabab and Curry in Durham and had a pretty good experience overall. The Chili Chicken Momo and Samosa Chaat were the stars, both super flavorful and great portions to share. Some of the other dishes didn't quite hit the mark for me, but the service was friendly and attentive, which made the visit worthwhile. I'd definitely come back just for those two dishes! read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Chili Chicken Momo - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Best Indian food in area. We had the Palak Paneer, Bindi, and Tadka Dal, each had great depth of flavor. Even the complimentary pappadom and dips they brought out were exceptional. The menu is excellent for vegetarians and vegans, but also has plenty of meat options as well. Being attentive to their customers, the waiter asked what heat level we wanted for each dish. The service was prompt and friendly and the setting was very nice, but the real stars are in the kitchen, turning ordinary Indian dishes into extraordinary experiences. read more

My wife and I went here on NYE for dinner for the first time. Phenomenal food and very friendly service. One of the servers gave us a free bottle of champagne at the end of our meal. Very beautiful artwork inside and cool atmosphere. Love the fact that this is on Ninth St and we can walk there anytime for delicious Indian food. read more

DELICIOUS!!!! Easily a new favorite restaurant in Durham. The food was truly amazing!!! The staff were kind and attentive. And the restaurant had a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

I was excited to try this place because it's very close to my job. The service was outstanding and the food was hot and plentiful. I had the curry chicken and my friend had a shrimp dish. I think it was tandoori shrimp. It was smoking hot (came out in a sizzling dish). They also bought out a very then wafer bread with 3 sauces. All were tasty. The wait staff was accommodating and kept our water glasses filled. I would definitely visit again. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Curry chicken - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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WOW! Excellent food and service! I honestly think this might be one of the best Indian spots in tow! We had Golbi Machurian, Samosa Chaat, Chicken Tikka Masla and Chicken Chili Momo ... every dish blew us away! The staff is super friendly and the ambience is nice and relaxing and very spacious. Highly recommend it!! read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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On a chilly December afternoon I ventured to Kabab and Curry for the first time. It did not disappoint. I sent texts to multiple people that this may have been one of the best meals of my life. I ordered the seek kabab. I was speechless and unabashedly nodding my approval while eating it. The best part was that it was gluten and dairy free. As someone with allergies I appreciate the labels on their menu so much. They were also very willing to answer questions I have. Normally I miss out on the naan life but they had a yummy, chip like flat bread with curries that I could eat. I recommend kabab and curry to anyone and everyone who likes a nice environments, warm staff, and incredible food. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Seekh Kabab - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Fantastic food. We've been waiting for a truly great Indian restaurant in the Ninth Street neighborhood and were so delighted with this place. I'm sometimes hesitant to order tandoori at a lot of places because it can be dry, but this was perfectly cooked and just plain delicious. Vegetarian dishes were great too - we got the palak paneer - so good I ate far too much. Can't wait to go back, just thrilled to have this place nearby. FWIW- the one star reviews here look a lot like intentional sabotage to me. Legit critical reviews tend to be two or three stars, unless you're totally unhinged about not getting a seat when you wanted one or something equally dumb. These seem fake and intended to draw down the overall rating. Pretty low down and stupid. There's enough bad stuff in the world right now. read more

Awesome food. Smaller place but the food was very very good either way decent beer selection too.

I had a full size order of chicken saag and it was delicious- enough for two people or in my case two meals. Nice clean stylish restaurant with friendly service. The only downside was that they were a little slow to get the food out, so it's not a quick lunch experience. But I would certainly recommend if you have the time. read more

Had the Josh Rogan lamb. Was tender and had a ton of flavor. Portions were more than adequate. Service was good. Will be back next time in town. read more

Great flavors. Good heat. Nice staff and ambiance. And great prices. I haven't seen a $7 glass of wine in a while! And they are open til 10 when most everything else on ninth street closes at 8 or 9. read more

Best Indian food that I have ever had. Of course that subjective assessment depends on my experience with south Asian cooking, which is limited, but the chef is talented. Try the Kashmiri Rogan Josh. read more

The wife and I ordered dinner here on the 4th of July - America is a melting pot after all! We were hesitant to branch out and try a new Indian spot (as we each have our own favorites already in the triangle). But we also love trying new spots so we gave it a whirl! Oh boy are we glad we did! Everything was top notch - we were both amazed by how much everything hit the spot. We can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious food, efficient and friendly servers, and a calm ambiance with soft music. Would come again! read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Chicken Mango Jalfrezi - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Service is impeccable, staff is great & Food is Delicious, they also ask mild or spicy , place is clean & host is very attentive, located 9th street in Durham nc read more

My wife and I just moved to the Watts-Hillandale neighborhood around the time Kabab and Curry opened this month. It's our favorite Indian restaurant in town. We have already been three times. I'd recommend the Gobi Manchurian and Paneer Tikka Masala (what I always order). It's dismaying to see the fake negative reviews on here, both (as of July 23) from users who created their accounts in July 2025 and have not posted any other reviews. Hopefully Yelp's algorithms will flag these and remove them soon. Please, Indian food lovers of Durham, it is your civic duty to try this place. It is exceptional. read more

Excellent Food! Excellent Service! Beautiful design transformation from Blue Corn. We've gone twice already and will be back. Samosas were tremendous and was Naan bread. We had a great Chicken Tika Marsala. read more

The food was quite good, I got a vindaloo spice level 8 and enjoyed the spice level. The servers were also very sweet and there was calming music playing. read more

Kabab and Curry Durham - Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Best Indian food in Durham! also-great labeling on the menu for people who are gluten free

Amazing food. Love the range of Indian, Himalayan and Afghani. Everything was delicious. Great service too.

Loved the good food and the staff was super nice. Plenty of vegetarian options. Unfortunately I ate most of my food before I could take a picture. I highly recommend this restaurant and just know, you won't be disappointed. read more

Nothing, and I mean nothing, tops Kabab and Curry for casual Indian. Nearly screamed when I saw they opened a Durham location. Run here and stuff your face. read more

Best Indian food Ive had in a long, long time - great service too, relaxing atmosphere; i'll be going back a lot. Very generous portions. Seriously yummy! read more

Delicious and you can select your level of hotness. Good service, aromatic spices. Beautiful interior, they totally gutted the boring former Blue Corn decor. Try it! read more

By far the best Indian food I've had in the triangle area and at a reasonable price. Will definitely be back!

Very good food and warm, friendly service. Generous portions. I'll definitely be back.

excellent food, friendly service, family-style restaurant much like the Raleigh location which was our favorite go-to for all occasions including Christmas and Thanksgiving. So happy to have a Durham Ninth Street location- Thank you! read more