We ordered our food online. Our food was ready by the time we arrived. Everything looked very clean. The place reminded me of Chipotle in the way that it was arranged and their menu model. They have burritos, rice bowls, tacos, and salads that you can customize. We ordered the chicken curry rice bowl with saag and chicken tikka burrito. The serving size for the bowl was quite generous. I ended up splitting it between two meals. My husband enjoyed his burrito. We did get an order for samosas. They come with three and they are pretty small. Overall, I enjoyed it here and would try their other proteins. read more

Sam and Curry - Chicken Curry Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's like the Chipotle of Indian food! Not bad, but pretty mild (flavors) overall. Food could've been seasoned a bit more. Not really worth the additional $1.50 to add on Tikka Masala Sauce. I wouldn't really go out of my way to eat here unless I was in the area. read more

Re-writing this review after deciding to try Sam and Curry again but in person. *note to self and future self : don't write reviews based off of DoorDash experiences I'm blown away by the sheer service and quality of food that I had the pleasure to enjoy today. I'm no Indian Cuisine connoisseur but I do know great food! From the beginning of the interaction with the friendly employees to their patience explaining the different items and their personal recommendations I knew we were off to a fantastic start. I recommend the chicken tikka bowl with the potato curry and the tikka masala sauce. *chefs kiss* SO GOOD. And can I just take a moment to fully recognize and appreciate the portions that Sam and Curry so generously provides? HUGE and they don't skimp on the protein either! Side note, their hibiscus tea is also delish! I would even come here just for the drinks ;) I'm sold as a regular customer and score this find a 10/10. read more

Sam and Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Sam & Curry serves tasty Indian food Chipotle style! You can build your own burritos, tacos, and rice or salad bowls according to what you are craving! I ordered their naan burrito with chicken tikka and it was delish! I love their use of fresh ingredients and how flavorful the fillings were. Portion size was generous, as well! I also got two of their Kulficream in Falooda (rose) and Pista (pistachio) flavors, which were tasty and perfect for this warm weather. Lastly, their fountain drink options were unique and refreshing! Customer service was great! The staff helping to construct my burrito was nice and informative about the ingredients; he made great recommendations! The owner, Sam was also present and he was very warm and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and spacious with outdoor seating available. Lastly, loved their vibrant decor and art paintings. Overall, a delish spot in the South Bay worth checking out! read more

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I have been seeing this place all over social media and was super interested to try it out. Since I am Indian myself, Indian food is one of my favorite foods and I was super excited to try out a place with a fusion twist. After looking at the pictures, it totally reminded me of an Indian version of a chipotle. I ordered online and the pickup process was super simple. I really liked how you can totally customize the bowls. I decided to order the paneer tikka bowl and was thoroughly surprised with how good this was. The bowl was nice and spicy with the items that I choose. The paneer was nicely cooked and cut into small strips which I appreciated since paneer is usually cut into semi large cubes. I definitely appreciate the variety of food here. I was really impressed with my bowl. The only mix up that happened was that I asked for naan but they gave me a tortilla instead. I didn't notice until I got home but it was okay because it still tasted very good. Overall, I was really impressed with the quality of my food and the fusion twist on your standard Indian food. I felt like they did a really nice job on the mixing of the flavors and are a great spot to get something quick. read more

Sam and Curry - Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Loving this new take on Indian food! Sam and Curry is a fast-casual spot that makes ordering Indian food simple and approachable. They break everything down into steps so you don't feel overwhelmed! Sam and Curry offers build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, and more. My favorite is their roti tacos! Highly recommend! They also have a variety of flavorful fillings, including chicken tikka, lamb curry, shrimp curry, paneer tikka, and saag. I haven't seen shrimp curry before, so that was a nice change of pace. Their paneer tikka was also a hit! One of the best paneers I've had! Make sure to load up on their delicious sauces! They have four different ones ranging from cool to hot. Their Cilantro Chutney and Tamarind Chutney went great in all of my dishes. I'm also a huge fan of their Raita/Yoghurt! It has honey in it, so it adds the perfect sweetness to your meal! The Samosa Chaat is a great side item to add onto your meal! You can also add different fillings, toppings, and sauces to this to make it just the way you like it! Sam and Curry has Tractor Fountain drinks, which I had there for the first time. I really enjoyed their unique flavors, including their Orange Cardamom and Lemongrass beverages. So refreshing! The interior of the restaurant is super fun! They have vibrant pop art on the walls and lively, upbeat Indian music playing. Definitely check them out! read more

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Interesting Indian style chipotle :) Tried the Rice bowl (with both rice) with Paneer and red curry. read more

I've heard a lot of hype about this self-proclaimed Indian Chipotle! They had a Yelp event and social media special, so they really know how to market themselves. I think there's an ongoing promo right now for Yelp users. I had a Build Your Own Bowl (lamb curry and paneer). As with my regular build your own orders, I asked for ALL of the toppings. They gave me separate sauce containers as to not get everything soggy. The portion is HUGE and the food is so flavorful. Lamb definitely has a unique taste that may be off-putting for some, but I liked it. The yogurt and tamarind sauces really balanced it. I also got some paneer mixed in for texture. Lastly, the service here was SO friendly! I didn't catch the name of the person who helped me out, but they were super inviting and helpful knowing it was my first time. I will definitely be back. read more

Sam and Curry - Goat Lamb Curry Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is delicious with lots of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The toppings are unique, and the Chicken Tikka Bowl lets you choose 7 out of 10 fillings. The North Indian flavors are perfect, and you can pick your spice level. The Paneer Tikka Bowl, Chicken Curry Bowl, and samosas are tasty and affordable. Definitely worth it! read more

IT'S A HIT! Chipotle's Indian sibling? HELL YES. I'm probably not going to chipotle while I'm in San Jose. This place is amazing! Went there yesterday and tried their Burrito with Paneer. So filling, flavorful and tasty! I finished the whole thing, and my friend saved half for later. And you have so many options - more than chipotle. With only $2 more than your typical Chipotle order, it's a solid value for money. I highly recommend this place! Great job with this, Sam & Curry team! Can't wait for you guys to take over the Make your own space. read more

Tried this restaurant today for lunch! We had Paneer Tikka Rice bowl and Samosa Chaat. Both of the dishes tasted amazing!! Their menu is extensive with variety of options! The customization option is a big hit! The setup looks similar to Chipotle (Indian styled). There's ample of outdoor seating! Overall we had an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend everyone to try it out and thank me later read more

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I love the concept of mixing together my own ingredients...just like in chipotle or subway. And this is a similar concept but indian :) The place opened about a week or so ago and already has so many positive reviews...we had to try it! Overall ratings from me would be about average. Good spread of options available for vegetarians, non-vegetarians, and those on a low carb diet. Pricing is reasonable, clean, well organized place as well; however, taste was totally average...a bit on the bland side for me. They have a Yelp promo going on - where you get a free meal for writing a Yelp review. Explains a lot I would try this place again if I am already in the neighborhood, but don't think I would make a special trip just to eat here. read more

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Went to their grand opening a few weeks ago. As others have said it's a "Chipotle" style restaurant but they serve Indian food. They actually did take over the spot of an old Chipotle that closed a few months ago so if they design looks similar it's because it used to be a Chipotle. You go down the line and choose how you want your entree, bowl, salad, burrito or tacos. Then choose your fillings and toppings. The portions were very generous and you can put everything you want on your entree. Prices depend on which protein you choose and range from $9-$11. We tried their chicken tikka, paneer and lamb. The chicken tikka was my favorite and had good flavors. Since you do just go down the line, food isn't that hot but still tasted fresh. Service was friendly, they kept asking if you want anything else. COVID protocols enforced with social distancing markers and masks and gloves worn. A few tables outside to sit at. read more

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Introducing my latest food cravings: Indian food! And sam and curry does it so well! It's like a chipotle style ordering process where you choose your base, protein and toppings. I love that they're generous with the curry and it really gets all over the rice bowl. Ingredients tasted fresh, flavors were spot on and portions were big enough to get me stuffed. Overall, if I'm craving for some quick Indian food, sam and curry is definitely the place to go. Will head back to try their burritos or tacos sometime! read more

Sam and Curry - Lamb Curry Rice Bowl. Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Love how there is an Indian version of chipotle!!! Why didn't anyone think of this before?!? You get all the flavors on Indian cuisine in a burrito or tacos or a bowl. itssss ahhhmazing. Just like chipotle, you get to choose your meat and toppings you want in a bowl or burrito. Can't go wrong there. If you love spicy, ask for a side of their red chili chutney to pour onto your burrito in every bite. My favorite was their tacos tho!! You gotta get the tacos with their onions/jalapeño (GET EXTRA OF THESE), corn, and the cilantro chutney sauce (mild) or their red chili chutney (hot). Also their Indian soda (guava flavor) was super yummy! read more

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Lets taco bout this new restaurant! If you love chipotle and/or Indian food, this place is for you! The concept is very similar to Chipotle-style where you get to customize your meal (burrito, tacos, salads) with toppings of your choice! PSA: This Friday 2/26 is their GRAND OPENING at 11am. First 150 customers gets a FREE MEAL! Thereafter on 2/26 & 2/27 it's BOGO (buy one get one free) if you follow them on Insta! I tried the rice bowl with chicken tikka, potato onion curry, and saag, (3) roti tacos {paneer, chicken tikka, and shrimp curry}, & roti burrito with paneer. Everything was so flavorful and had just the right amount of Indian spice. I wouldn't say I'm a regular Indian food eater, but this place is making me this twice! My fave was def the chicken tikka rice bowl! Everything blended so well together! Their paneer is good too! Don't forget to get their cilantro chutney and raita! It's a must!! Portions are so generous and price is super affordable! Thank you Alyssa & Tanya! S/o to Tanya for her great hospitality! She took the time to explain to me the offerings and even suggested items based on my likings. She's so sweet!! I will definitely be back! Thank you! #supportlocalbusinesses read more

A good take out place with different options for the bowls and wraps. It's a refreshing change from Chipotle as the only option.

Just opened up in North San Jose! They offer affordable and flavorful Indian food and you order Chipotle-style. I got the rice bowl with half chicken tikka, half paneer tikka, pulao rice, potato onion curry, cilantro chutney, kachumbar salsa, lettuce, yogurt, and corn! Generous portion size (can easily be 2 meals) and super filling not to mention less than $10 per bowl- GREAT bang for your buck. I also got the mango drink and it tasted like a thick juice/super refreshing Will definitely visit again :) read more

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In our first visit to the restaurant as a family, we each got different menu items but unfortunately shared a similar, unsatisfactory experience. For instance, my wife's dish included just a single piece of meat, which turned out to be quite chewy and not up to expectations. It seemed our experience might have been a matter of bad luck, as we observed the table next to us, also first-time customers, receiving free samples from a different server, which added a touch of disappointment to our overall experience. Also, we all found the portion sizes notably disappointing. The main issue was the lack of meat in the dishes; they were mainly sauce with very little substance. Additionally, the bowls were only half-filled. This was particularly evident as the meal didn't prove filling enough for both the children and adults. On a positive note, the flavors were good and the restaurant was clean. read more

Great customer service and great food!! I had my doubts on this place - I thought it'd be Chipotle with a little Indian flare. I thought that they'd mild down the spices to appeal to the masses. However, the food was fantastic and the curries would all hold up well as its own dish. I ordered 6 Tacos and got the opportunity to try out all the curries they had to offer. I knocked through all 6 in under 10 minutes. My favorite was definitely the Shrimp Curry. The fennel in it definitely came through and I feel like there was a slight hint of coconut as well, but maybe my taste buds are playing tricks. The tamarind offered a nice acidity to it. My next favorite was the Lamb Curry. It was extremely tender and I could still taste the gaminess which I enjoy. A lot of other restaurants overcook the lamb. The Paneer and Chicken Tikka were delicious as well. Compared to the Tikka Masala at other restaurants, this one was on the sweeter more mild side (which isn't a complaint, it's a different interpretation). The chicken was tender and had a nice char on it. The texture of the paneer was very delightful I loooove Saag, but the one here was extremely salty. I had to take some of the Saag out because of that. I'm pretty sure it's a one time thing, but I recommend the staff taste test every hour or so in case the curry reduces through the day. The cilantro and tamarind chutneys didn't disappoint either. They both added a nice fresh and lightness to the tacos. If I got a bowl, I'd have the chutneys on the side so that it doesn't overpower the curries. I'll definitely be back!! I wanna try a bowl next time. Super excited!! read more

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Lamb Burrito Curry, Chicken Tikka Burrito, Chicken Tikka Roti Tacos i was honestly not blown away by the food even though i was really excited but to highlight some things: + i really like the roti chicken tikka tacos! very unique and i love roti so this was a win + they have a lot of toppings to choose from & they have a lot of indian sodas & juices which i found delicious! + the owners are very kind, the ambiance is great, & they have ample vegetarian options and sides like the saag which my family and i enjoyed (-) i was very disappointed that i asked for a roti burrito, but it was literally just a tortilla out of a plastic bag like you would find at any generic fast food place. this really turned me off because it's false advertising read more

Sam and Curry - Lamb Curry Burrito, Chicken Tikka Burrito; more pics & reviews on ig / tiktok @yelpfinds - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

This place combines our love for Chipotle and Indian food into one beautiful baby!! My bf and I got the roti burrito with lamb curry as well as a burrito bowl with half chicken tikka masala and half paneer, and everything was so good and flavorful! The paneer was definitely our favorite. We really love this place because normally when we get Indian food, it's usually a pretty heavy meal for us. With all the fresh and tasty veggies here, it left us feeling super content and tasted quite healthy! Also a huge fan of their popcorn and poppadom mix. It's super addicting to snack on haha. Can't wait to come back again and try the roti tacos! read more

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I found this place through their Instagram ads and was intrigued. Indian food but fast food assembly line style? Count me in! It's located in a small plaza with a few other restaurants behind Matrix Casino. I wouldn't have stumbled upon it if I didn't know about it before hand. We visited on Monday around 6PM and was helped right away. They have stickers on the floor for social distancing and 2 menus to read from in line. After reading the menu we were still kinda confused on the options and the worker was so nice and helpful. He explained the different options and was very patient. We both got Chicken Tikka bowls with white rice and potatoes and all the mild toppings. It was hella good. Strong flavors that goes so well together. I'd come back to try the lamb curry and the medium toppings. Side note I love the art style they chose for the decorations, a breath of fresh air on Indian restaurants. read more

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Check out Sam and Curry if you're looking for a great fast casual Indian food experience! I've not seen Indian food served in this style before so it was really exciting to see. You can build your own bowls, burritos, and tacos similar to Chipotle but everything has an Indian twist like using naan for tortillas! They also have exceptional customer service and the decor is really cute :) Paneer tikka burrito: huge size, could last 2 meals. The paneer is chopped up kind of small compared to how it is in the tacos which I didn't like as much since it ended up getting lost, but good taste overall! Tacos: got one of each shrimp, lamb, and paneer tacos to try out the different proteins! The tacos were stuffed and loved that they used puris as the taco shell. Personally liked the lamb the most! Chicken tikka bowl- loved that you can get a lot of different topping and the bowl itself can be shared easily by 2 or even 3 people! Chicken was flavorful and I got extra masala sauce as well. Drinks: love that they sell classic Indian drinks to tie the entire experience together!! The maaza drinks are sweet but pair well with the spicy food! Overall enjoyed the experience!! One thing I would change is that even though there is an option to get half and half of all the toppings it made the bowl I got too busy with strong flavors so next time i probably would get less strong base flavors so the protein shines through more. There is also ample parking in the plaza and tables outside!! Definitely check out the this and amazing business!!! read more

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As many people have mentioned, it is indian style chipotle! I visited this place twice for their chicken rice bowl and I liked it better the first time. The bowl was full of flavor and packed!!!! I think I might have added too much toppings the 2nd time, so I would probably tone it down the next time (like my first visit). *note* My boyfriend got the lamb during our first visit and there wasn't much lamb pieces... Service was friendly and I my requests were followed through! I would recommend this place if you are craving for some quick and tasty indian food as the portions are great for the price and it is tasty! I would go again and I look forward to trying their drinks and ice cream. read more

Sam and Curry - Chicken tikka rice bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

We catered with Sam and Curry for a work event. We got rice bowls, samosas and roti. The food was excellent and generous portions. They were easy to work with and responded quickly. They also offer to our a lot of the sauces/toppings in the side so folks can customize their bowls. We got great reviews for the chicken tikka, Saag and paneer. Would definitely use them again. read more

Sam and Curry is amazing! What a great idea to have a Chipotle-like place (at an old Chipotle location, I think) but with an Indian twist! I've tried the rice bowl with chicken a few times now and it's been consistent every time! The toppings are great, the chicken is flavorful, and it's solid value for money! Will definitely drop by again to try the other items on their menu. read more

This place is so good I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try out their curries and options. Big thanks to the crew at Sam and Curry for their hospitality. When I first heard about this place, I was a bit skeptical. It's Chipotle style where you can build your own burrito, taco, or bowl. And well, as much as I like them, chipotle isn't known for their authenticity so I didn't know what to expect from a place so similar. I'm so glad that this didn't end up being a bland gimmick! Everything I tried was really flavorful and yummy. I am kind of picky with my lamb curry because I have a favorite far away spot for it, but I think their lamb curry is what made me decide that Sam and Curry is a legit spot. It was good and flavorful and soft. My other tied for favorite was the paneer. At first they looked like sweet potato fries to me because instead of being square at other places, they were orange and long. I didn't realize until I tried the burrito that the shape actually works out better that way to get some in every bite. I'm usually a meat person but omg I think I want to just eat a bunch of their paneer one day. It's soooo flavorful. Somehow I feel like it's almost more flavorful without being overpowering. The chicken tikka masala was also good. They separate out the sauce in case people don't like the sauce. I'm used to practically drinking the curry when I usually get chicken tikka masala usually so while this wasn't like that, the chicken is tender and a solid choice but I think I'd prefer the others. The shrimp was good too but I personally don't prefer shrimp in curry. I also had the vegetarian options and they're good too, I just prefer something more meaty. The saag has more bite to it than other places I've tried, ie. I can see the greens vs being blended all the way. They've also got tons of cool drink choices, both bottled and fountain. Their prices are also good so I'll come back for when I need a quick meal. read more

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My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Sam and Curry. We happened to be in the plaza where it was located with the intention of going somewhere else for dinner, but we were open to trying something new. What you can expect is an Indian food version of Chipotle - straight up - and I ain't mad at it! I love Indian food, and I'm down for assembly line style build-your-own bowl. Sam and Curry was a refreshing change to places like Chipotle and Saaj. Customer service was great. The amount of options were overwhelming to me, but the server helped tremendously by walking me through every step of the process and describing every item of food for me. I put together a rice bowl including saag as the main entrée, and I loaded it with chickpeas, potatoes, and veggies. There were many sauces and toppings to choose from, and the flavors I chose melded well altogether. I was highly satisfied with my bowl and happily enjoyed leftovers the following day. read more

Had a chance to finally try Sam and Curry today after it had been on my mind for a while and was not disappointed! This place is located in a small plaza near North San Jose but thankfully there was enough parking for there not to be a problem. When I got there, there was a line and quite a lot of people were coming here for to go orders. This place is like an indian chipotle which I thought was a cool concept. I ended up getting: * Chicken tikka rice bowl: I got this with a half veggie pulao and half cilantro rice, topped with potato curry, chicken, corn, sev, pickled onions and more! Tbh I can't remember everything but there is a plethora of options you can choose from to top your bowl and they are very generous with quantity and letting you get a bit of everything. Really liked that. The portion was big enough where I can make another meal out of this! Overall liked the flavors, a bit on the spicy side for me. But really liked the service and appreciated one of the owners checking once we sat down to eat to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall nice experience!! read more

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Your Indian Chipotle. Tastes wonderful, just next time I should get rice to soak up curry and sauces more. So be warned. Service was quick and easy, not to complain because it is fast food style. read more

all I can really say is YES YES YES! The food is so fresh and yummy. The fact that it's a build your own bowl is so unique and great for anybody's liking! The service was great as well, I loved that the girl helping us really took time to explain what each item was on the menu and make recommendations! 10/10 will be back! read more

Sam and Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Indian-Punjabi Chipotle like full of deliciousness! The concept similar to Chipotle but better overall value n deliciousness. The two favorites r Half/half Paneer Tikka n Chicken Tikka bowl and 3 protein tacos. Try yourself vs reading the review, and contribute your own pov as part of Yelp community. Service top-notch and the owner ended up giving all the folks in the cafe complimentary Indian ice cream n papadum. I will be back for sure. read more

Sam and Curry - Half/half Paneer & Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl with Kingfisher - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

NEW INDIAN CURRY RESTAURANT IN SAN JOSE!!! my boyfriend and i, we were invited to try out this location! the staff was really nice and patient with us, especially since this was our first time coming to this location. parking is relatively easy to find as they're located in a plaza. but most importantly, the restaurant is super clean! we ordered the lamb curry burrito as we are 100% lamb, curry and burrito fans! i'm personally hesitant when it comes to spicy foods because i have a low tolerance but this place sure had a nice KICK to the salsa, curry and the chile lime corn that we added. we were suggested to try the yogurt and so we were very excited to add that to our burrito! i kid you not, we kept doing a happy dance each bite and i usually eat really slow... but i only took five minutes to eat it because it was THAT good!! i highly recommend trying out this place! great selections of food, friendly staff who can explain every step for you to build your perfect meal, and a happy you after! read more

Sam and Curry - Lamb Curry Burrito - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Mixed bag. We love Indian food so we were excited to find this restaurant with the choose your "burrito", salad, bowl or "taco with many choices of curries. Sauces and condiments. The choices were varied and interesting. Great concept, clean and modern Baliwood music and decor. My family and I got a mixture of burritos and rice bowls. Most reported good to excellent flavor. The portions were huge. Chicken Tikki was well liked. Chana was well prepared with nice flavor too. I didn't love the way everything was mixed, one on top of the other, in the bowl. It meant that the flavors of the individual items was a bit lost which I think is a shame. The only thing I didn't like the flavor of was the saag which tasted burnt or something. I couldn't eat it. I'm hoping it was just today that the flavor was off because normally saag is my favorite. We may come back and try it again. read more

It's Indian Chipotle! If I remember correctly, this used to be a chipotle few years back. Same concept with Indian ingredients. Love the concept. Great service. Staff was very courteous. Ambience was just like Chipotle. Food was delicious. Will definitely come back to try out different combinations! read more

First time trying Sam and Curry today and it exceeded my expectations!!! I loved the paneer (cheese curry) and chicken base the most! I also love how you are able to customize what you like and at an affordable price. Shoutout to Tanya who was super sweet and passionate! She explained everything on the menu to me in details and even recommended me different combinations to try. This place just opened up two weeks ago so go check it out!! I will def be back for more when i'm craving indian food. If you check in on yelp or instagram, you can get a free entree!! Also Sam and Curry will be having their Grand Opening this FRIDAY, Feb. 26!! First 150 Guest gets a free meal!!! read more

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Great food, 4 star worthy but dang..... they have been extremely rude to me the two times I've been. After the last time we've decided we won't be returning. It's a shame because they something special going but not only I have had a bad experience but also my girlfriend and a couple other people with what we think might be one of the owners. Lastly, the Ambiance odd, I don't know why but it's just not for me. That's probably just me though. read more

Great concept! Good options. Tasty food. Dining room seating wasn't the most comfortable but it wasn't like we were there for long. Service was friendly, helpful and fast. read more

Great food. It was my first time and they were very good about helping me pick out what to have. Everything had great flavor, it was all fairly healthy food and I will definitely be going back. read more