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Curry Leaf - Reviews

943 Columbus Ave, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
614

Reviews

65.3%

Satisfaction

162

negative

51

neutral

401

positive

What people say about Curry Leaf

Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Arvind R.
Review date: 10/25/2025
9
Exceptional Service and Good Food
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. The food was good, and the service was exceptional. The staff truly went above and beyond. My sister was fasting, and they kindly offered a fruit bowl when requested, even though it was not part of the menu. This demonstrated great customer service, and the price was reasonable!
  • food7
  • service10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Aditya P.
Review date: 10/22/2025
6
Okay Food, Odd Service, Good Location
My experience at this restaurant was a bit unusual. The self-service aspect for plates, water, and spoons felt a little strange. The food was just okay, nothing special. On the positive side, the location is good. However, there weren't many sitting options available, both inside and outside.
  • food5
  • location8
  • self-service3
  • sitting options4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Rahul T.
Review date: 09/29/2025
2
Raw Tandoori Chicken - Major Disappointment
My experience at this restaurant was largely defined by the food quality. While the prices are really cheap, which likely contributes to their business model, the actual meal was a significant letdown. I ordered the Tandoori chicken, and to my dismay, it was still raw and visibly contained blood. This was a major bummer and indicates a lack of proper cooking. The service was practically non-existent, though I understand this might be a consequence of their low pricing. The atmosphere, however, was decent, scoring a 4 out of 5.
  • prices7
  • atmosphere8
  • service2
  • food2
  • Tandoori chicken1
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Gaurav L.
Review date: 09/21/2025
1
Terrible Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was the worst food I've tasted in SF so far. The service was also poor, as Mohammad doesn't know how to behave and doesn't take care of the guest's preferences. I would not recommend this place for vegetarians.
  • food1
  • service1
  • guest's preference1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Manmohan S.
Review date: 08/30/2025
7
Superb Naan, Sub-par Chicken Tikka Masala
We visited this restaurant for lunch based on Google reviews. The Garlic Naan was superb; honestly, very few places serve such delicious naan! However, the chicken Tikka Masala was sub-par. The portion was okay to share between two people, but the chicken was a bit chewy, perhaps I had high hopes. The veg biryani was flavorful. With absolute minimalist ambience and reasonable prices, this place is okay for a trial if you are around and are craving Indian/Pakistani flavors.
  • Garlic Naan10
  • veg biryani8
  • ambience5
  • chicken Tikka Masala3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
David S.
Review date: 07/29/2025
10
Absolutely Top-Notch Food!
My experience at this restaurant was simply top-notch! The food was incredibly delicious. I ordered the 'Mid Spicy' option, and if that's considered medium, I can't imagine what 'really spicy' is like. For the average European, 'Mid Spicy' should be more than enough, and I say this as someone who enjoys spicy food. The food quality was truly top-tier – I much prefer it to any Asian restaurant, even though I enjoy those too! I wholeheartedly recommend this place!
  • food10
  • Mid Spicy8
  • food quality10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Ritwik P.
Review date: 07/27/2025
3
Stale Food, Friendly Staff
It’s a self-service kind of restaurant with decent space to sit. We ordered vegetarian food which included paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, garlic naan, tandoori roti, and plain rice. The biggest concern was that the food tasted stale. However, the staff is friendly and helpful.
  • staff8
  • space to sit7
  • food tasted stale1
Price per Person
  • $101+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Subhadip
Review date: 07/26/2025
7
Good Ambience and Service, Biryani Disappoints
I am going with a solid 4-star rating. The ambience, service, and overall food quality were impressive. Their appetizers and curries were flavorful and well-prepared. However, I had to deduct one star due to the biryani, which didn’t quite meet expectations—it lacked the depth and richness of flavor I was hoping for.
  • ambience8
  • service8
  • food quality8
  • biryani3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tatiana K.
Review date: 06/27/2025
2
Shocking Racial Profiling Experience
I visited this restaurant based on recommendations for their good food. However, upon arrival, I was completely ignored. No one asked if I wanted to be seated or offered a menu. I then noticed the menu on the window, but found myself locked out of the restaurant. I strongly believe I was subjected to racial profiling and discrimination. The service was very poor.
  • good food7
  • completely ignored1
  • seated1
  • menu1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Neha G.
Review date: 05/30/2025
3
Disappointing Food, Hot Tea Saved It
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The majority of the service is self-serve, which is a notable aspect. Unfortunately, the food was not at all to my taste, leading to a feeling of disappointment. The only redeeming factor was the hot Tea, which was a pleasant surprise.
  • hot Tea8
  • self-serve5
  • food2

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