Curry In a Hurry

What a disappointing experience. Very ghetto do not recommend. I really hope they do better. The tikka masala was lukewarm lacked a kick and was dry at best. The mixed veggies were drenched in grease had no flavor and were cold. The naan was fabulous. The rice was rice ;)

An inexpensive treat. The garlic Naan is really fluffy. Like eating a cloud. I always get Palak Paneer at every Indian restaurant, and theirs is decent. Had some Matar Paneer and those peas were really good. Fresh. Oh, but the upstairs eating area is sorta the whole fun of eating here imo. Unique place. Go.

I had great lunch tandoori roti was so good with chicken curry and chickpeas also complimentary lentin soup so delicious. Just service should be more improved..

🥘 Ordered the lunch combo - lamb tikka masala, rice, and a side spinach. Also came with naan. It was very delicious and filling. The portion sizes were huge. 🛎️ Service was good. Everyone seemed friendly. The inside wasn’t attractive in my opinion, but that was the lower floor. I didn’t dine in nor visit upstairs. Still worth a visit.

Do you want the best? then eat here. Indian food that elevated my mood to another level. I can’t imagine how it could possibly taste any better especially at midnight.

The combo meals are a steal: for less than $20, you get a choice of two entrees (curries or tandoori), rice and naan. Quick counter service and plenty of seating.

In all these decades I've lived in Manhattan, 32 years, the best Indian food I've ever had was in the East village. The worst Indian food I've ever had was at this place Curry in a Hurry. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Mulligatawny soup those were horrible and tasted nothing like they should have! Never again. PS, this was a delivery order.

I was debating with my Hubby if this was a hole in the wall. I said yes. He said no. Maybe you have to visit and see for yourself. Really glad we came here for lunch. The place got busy and the food was a good. We were mesmerized by the naan being made seen through the window from the street. That’s what brought us in. Curry in a Hurry is definitely a speedy food place. It’s a take out counter with all the food already cooked. The dessert case was a highlight. So good!

Been bugging my partner to take me to this place forever and FINALLY my wish came true on Christmas Day! This establishment is a no-frills kind of place with seating upstairs. We got the combination platter with a vegetarian samosa and a mango lassi which came out to a total of $26. Note that there is a 3.5% surcharge with credit card use. The combination platter came with one choice of protein and one vegetable side. We ended up getting chicken tikka masala and it didn't disappoint. I did wish that they give a bit more sauce though so that we can dip the nann in it. As for the vegetable we went with cauliflower which was pretty standard. The mango lassi was not overly sweet and you can definitely taste the fresh yogurt flavor inside. A great place if you're looking for authentic Indian food!

SO GOOD! total bang for your buck. delicious, fresh, authentic indian food. best rice i've ever had. definitely come if you're on the east side

First time was great, last time was I dnno what, this time was an absolute garbage haul for $60. A free for all rip off basically stood there robbing me. So bad I won't won't go back. I'm legit furious about it.

Curry in a hurry. It was quick but food really wasn't that cheap or good. Maybe next time.

Stopped in this restaurant on the way to a nearby grocery store. I wish I had walked by and not gone in the restaurant. I completely regret going inside. A person was ordering in front of me, and choosing a couple items. His food did not look appetizing at all, and definitely was not fresh. This restaurant has prepared food sitting out and people choose what dishes they want and the staff put it in a container for them. I was getting samosas, so I didn't really think that much of it. I left the restaurant and started walking down the street. I put my hands into the bag and pulled out the first Samosa, which on first view looked really small I bit into it, and my mouth was filled with so much crust. The vegetable portion was extremely small, and was not balanced well with the crust. I felt as if I had ordered crust samosa and not a vegetable Samosa. I instantly felt as if the $2 that I paid per Samosa was ridiculously overpriced and not worth it. If this Samosa was delicious, then I would have appreciated the meal and had no issues paying $2. But because the meal was not balanced it was not worth any price. I was really disappointed with the overall experience. I instantly regretted my decision to stop at curry in a hurry. I do not plan on stepping foot in this restaurant ever again. With all the choices in Curry Hill there's so many better restaurants to go to.

Really great service, great price for tons of food! I really like sitting upstairs next to the window.

One start for NOT being either in a hurry or even delivering late. Tonight they have lost a regular weekly customer. They don't even have a working phone number. They didn't deliver.

I've eaten here several times during my time in the city. I think I've only ever been less than 100% satisfied once. Not bad at all. Listen I'd give 5 stars but for the comparatively expensive sweets and basic ambiance. The homemade nan is a must have. Switch it up a bit, get cheese or garlic nan. The samosas are a great snack when you're on the go. The service varies but I've never had a bad experience there. I don't forget those.

A no-frills Indian restaurant that's ideal for 1am post-drinks food! Don't come here expecting anything upscale or particularly mind-blowing. But if you want a quick, homey meal in curry hill, this is the place. The combo platter (~$16 for 2 curries, rice and naan) is a STEAL. The naan is huge and fluffy. You order your food in the front from the lovely folks that run the restaurant, and cart your loaded cafeteria tray of food upstairs, with plenty of seating for you and a bunch of friends to goof around! Also definitely recommend the mango lassi, but otherwise there's a soda machine upstairs.

- food is good - open late - halal - close to train, bus and citibike - little India neighborhood Dislike - service (depends who's server that day)

I'm not sure why "Curry in a Hurry" doesn't have more of an obvious popular following. This sort of working class spot feels authentic and has decent prices. A combo platter with tiki masala, a vegetable, and naan is around $15. I added a samosa and a drink which bumped it up to $20 and it was enough for two people. I usually eat downstairs outside or to go, but today I ventured to the upstairs dining room which was kind of kitschy and bright with huge windows and indian art. I did double check there health score before arrival (at this writing it was an A) Even though its not fancy - this has become my go to spot in curry hill.

Curry in a Hurry is one of my favorite restaurants to hit on my way home from work. The combo just hits different, with elite hot food ready. Chicken tikki masala, spinach, and rice with naan is just too good to not go weekly or more often. None of these other reviewers know what they're talking about

This is such a hidden gem!!! Whenever I'm in the area I always try to go... food is fresh and delicious. They often have special dishes as well. The samosas are a great snack to grab on the go. Usually busy around lunch hours but line moves quick.

A mediocre option, overall unimpressive for the value. I spent $17.50 ($15.99 plus tax) for the plate pictured, which is rice, chickpeas, and chili chicken. Naan also came with it. So I guess a decent amount of food, but basically all carbs. I had to fish out the chicken from what was otherwise all breading that fell off and onions that from afar resembled something remotely close to sauce/gravy. And this was around when they first opened and everything should have been fresh and recently made. Didn't really taste fresh, was more like cafeteria food. I counted maybe four pieces of chicken in the "chili chicken". Tastes weren't bad, but I've had better (fresher and more robust). Naan was good. Everything looks decent in the hot trays when you walk in (if you go in around when they first open - I can only imagine it gets progressively worse/more stale as the day goes on). Pretty oily too. Didn't have paratha. I gave it another try but for almost twenty bucks and a predictably disappointing amount of chicken, I probably won't be back.

One already knows coming here that it is quantity over quality not that the quality is bad. The food is lacking that "it" flavor that comes from a higher profile Indian restaurant. I tried the chicken tandoori combo, but was not impressed with their meats. Moving forward, I primarily stuck to their vegetable combo which is 2 vegetable curries with naan and basmati rice for one price which I will get here. Channa masala, daal, lentil soup, and then paneer is also really good as vegetable curry choices. Also one reason which I like coming here is because they open 2AM-3AM for eating. The workers are very laid back and seating is on 2nd floor. Credit card is an extra charge so would recommend paying with cash if possible otherwise the fee is 3.5% fee from my knowledge.

I have lamb combo that comes with a choice of vegetables. I picked cauliflower and potatoes. The lamb curry with rice is so delicious but that comes with a lot of bones. I will order more lamb next time since I can't stop to enjoy the flavorful lamb. They do have seat on 2nd floor. Looking forward to get different food on next visit.

This is a quick buffet style restaurant that has a variety of curry options as well as rice and appetizers! This is an amazing lunch deal where you get two huge portions of curries with naan and rice. If you want home style, quick food, then this is it! Also this is one of the best places to get chai in the city!

The food is incredible! The mild goat curry was so delicious and came with a fragrant bowl of basmati rice. The daal (lentils) are a great side dish. The naan is so fluffy and goes excellent with curry.

Wonderful food and very reasonable prices. I think it is the best food and so authentic!

This is one of the best prices you can get for south Asian cuisine in this area of Manhattan. I usually get the lunch special, which is naan, rice, a curry of your choice (I love the beef), and a side (I usually get mixed vegetables, as well as a beef samosa. The samosas can be dry but if you dip it in their sauce it's pretty good. The food is delicious, a little too salty in my opinion, but still good. Try to pay with cash because they charge extra for using a credit card.

The biryani was just plain soggy rice with red pepper. And the rice was not even basmati.

The place presents itself as a quick and cheap lunch spot to eat. The food for sure is quick as everything is already prepared, they are just assembling it on a plate in front of you. I wouldn't say it was cheap nor was it expensive. 13$ for 2 veggie option, bread and rice. It's just ok. And the flavor of the food was also just ok. It felt like they really watered down the spices to cater to their clientele. I work nearby and only ever came to this place once in the 9 months I've worked at my current position... and I fucking love Indian food. There are plenty of better spots within a few blocks of this place.

Super authentic and super yummy. The tandoori chicken was a little dry but the biriyani was amazing, it had raisins which I always really like and it had a ton of meat. The beef samosa was super good too, I would definitely come back to try more things on the menu

This establishment has been around for a long time and has never failed to make the most delicious Indian grilled meats and vegetarian snacks! You can see the tandoori delicacy being made in front of you! The staff is patient and knowledgeable and cater to your taste! They recommend what they can provide and work with you in putting together the take out order! Their delivery service is very reliable also!

not a fan of this place as a general place to experience Indian cooking, but go there for this one dish. it is not on the menu!! saag with Chole. Spinach with Chi k peas with a fresh Naan. Be prepared for the reluctance to prepare it, but persistence and patience will have the desired result. Limited ring to this one entre. the rest of the food that is prepared in bulk and for the permanent buffet is disappointing. however the skill of the chef is evident from that one dish Saag Channa

A super old school Bengali place- what this means is things on the menu are either a complete hit or a complete miss. I would avoid the curries (ironic) and go for their appetizers such as the fried pakoras and samosas. The beef samosas are to die for, but don't forget to ask them for the green sauce with it. The piegoos are good too but I've had better. All in all, glad to have this place around in the area.

Really solid, fast-food Indian cuisine spot that... hits the spot:) There was quite a wait on a Thursday afternoon, but service was fairly quick. They hear some stuff up in the microwave but I guts that's just how it goes when it's a fast-food spot. Prices are fair too.

Went to grab a late dinner and the food was delicious!! Got the combo platter which came with a side of rice and pita bread. Decided to get eggplant with sweet potato and lamb curry. Both were super super delicious!! Highly recommend the lamb curry!! Lamb didn't taste gamey at all and super tender (was able to cut through it with a plastic knife). The curry had a little kick but was well seasoned. The eggplant and sweet potato was also delicious - super soft. The rice was long grain which was perfect for curry and the pita bread was airy. Only downside is that both dishes were really oily but the portion was huge for the price (paid around $20 for the combo platter and a Snapple).

Friendly staffs. Love their chicken curry, chicken masala and chicken chili but their naan is the killer!! Not a fancy place but they serve good comfort Indian food that you can have often in very reasonable price, right in the city!

They rip people off here. I ordered 2 samosas at $2.25 each gave the owner a ten and he gave me back a dime. After I complained to him and his employee then he returned my $5. I used to visit this place a lot back in the day when the food was tasty with all the spices. I won't go back there. This is the third time that man tried to rob me.

Simple but good indian food. Ended up here after exploring the area for food. Wanted to try something new and got the combo and chose beef curry along with eggplant and potatoes and some cauliflower and potatoes. The veggie dishes were good. The beef was tender, but the curry was a little bland. The rice was cooked well but could have used some spices. The naan was fantastic. I also got some treats. A gulab jamun and another dessert that reminded me of a peanut butter bar. Both were pretty good. I'll be back to try some other dishes. I had no idea they had been around since 1994.

I had an amazing experience at Curry in a hurry. I came today at 1:30am and was surprised they still had open. I had the garlic naan which was made fresh, the chicken masala; curry lamb stew, lentil soup, spinach and the rice, the flavor were outstanding and fresh. Definitely a recommendation, for something at this time In the neighborhood, they open until 3am everyday.

Everything was amazing!! The food and the service was fantastic. Fast and fresh! Definitely recommend to anyone in New York

This is one of many Indian/Bengali restaurants on the famous Curry Hill. I had high hopes because I thought it was going to be a mini Jackson Heights in Manhattan. I didn't even let the slightly trashy interior deter me because everyone knows the best Indian food can be found in the simplest of places. Plus I thought the name was hilarious and that alone gets a star! It's cafeteria style where you pick what you want from the trays and then take it out to eat. They do have a heated outdoor dining set up. The servers were very nice and were working hard getting everyone's orders. This place had advertisements for their chicken tikka on every wall but I was really craving curry so that's what I got instead. Maybe that was my first mistake... I got the chicken korma which wasn't on the trays in the front so they had to make it "fresh." It was very liquidy and tasted too much like cream instead of the actual flavors. I needed more flavor. The chicken was very soft. The plain basmati rice it came with was very good. I also ordered the chicken tikka masala based on presentation. At first glance, it looked delicious with its spicy red color and speckles of spice. It ended up tasting like the red version of the korma. No flavor at all. And the chicken was not good. Too soft and tasted off. I also got some chicken samosas which are sooo hard to mess up but this had to be one of the driest samosas I ever tried. Not even the dipping sauces could save it. This place just isn't worth it. There's a reason you can't hurry curry!

PURCHASED: Saag Paneer ($7.99) and Meat Samosa ($2) TOTAL: $10-ish PROS: + cheapest: One of the cheapest spots around. + upstairs dining: There's upstairs dining with a view that you can look out onto the two cross streets. CONS: - overpriced: Tiny portion for $8 (please see photo) - restroom: It was sub-par. I can't believe I am giving it a 4-star. The food was good though. I am sorry to place those two sentences next to each other. IMPRESSION: Overall, this spot is cool. I have been here 3 times. It can be a bit grungy. But, this is definitely something you can only experience in New York. I would even classify it as a New-York experience. (Although the price for this was a total of $8, I used an app that significantly decreases this price. Please see photo for my referral link; that will give you $10 for free to start with also and gives me 1,000 pts.).

When I was working on Park Avenue South last year, my colleague introduced Curry in a Hurry to me and my office BFF and this became our designated 'Indian' lunch spot. This quick and casual Indian spot has a bit of a cafeteria-style type of setting. It's not a fancy or fine dining type of setting, so don't expect much in decor. You order and pay on the first floor and second floor they have seating which is also where you'd wait for the food to come. I typically order their Biryani dish which is quite filling and tasty. I've also had their Naans which is tasty and delicious. Their food is truly Indian comfort food and the best part is that it's inexpensive. This was one probably one of my favorite lunch spots to come with my colleagues because there was always a place to sit, customer service is good, food is delicious and affordable, and just overall a good spot.

This place used to be a great place for good inexpensive Indian food. Now it's just rundown with below average food. I ordered tandoori chicken at lunch and the person behind the counter went to warm it up in the microwave. I can bring leftovers from home next time if I want microwaved chicken. I told him that I was going to take a pass.

I didn't know it was possible for mattar paneer and chicken tikka masala to be almost flavorless, but they managed to do it. Not much paneer, either. And since you have to wait a while for them to heat up your dish, the "in a hurry" name doesn't even seem accurate. I suppose I should have known better given that there were absolutely no other customers at noon, but oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

This is not perfection, but in Manhattan, you know an Indian restaurant is good if there cabs lined up for blocks all day and all night. The decor & eating areas aren't wonderful at all, but perhaps it's a great way of maximizing your money in 2023. The food is super, the staff very pleasant, and the choices are there! The food is sold faster than they make it!

This place i've known since 1996. I love their rasmalai( sweet dessert made from condensed milk and cheese) and naan bread ( hot and fluffy at the same time chewy goodness) Always getting to go. Sometimes curry has different consistency, but kebabs ( according to my husband who knows this place since 1999) has been great . its quick, reasonable, tasty place " curry in a hurry " as it named for

The food's okay... If you really need to eat and can't find any other place for some reason, order to-go. The cheap feel of the tables and lighting upstairs make you want to leave ASAP. What really ticked me off was (after double, triple-checking my bill) being overcharged by a few dollars. Guess the cashier was in a very generous mood... for himself. I'd rather starve than be a patron to dishonest businesses.

Curry In A Hurry serves pre-cooked Indian food and it is Halal. There is a large dining area upstairs with large windows facing the street. My friend and I had the iftar special for breaking the fast for $9 and a veggie samosa. The samosas are huge but not great. It was filled with potatoes and not much of anything else. The iftar special comes with a date, various fried vegetables, chickpeas, rice and one piece of chicken, and a jalebi (although it was missing from one of ours). It is a lot of food but there is a lack of meat and too many fried foods. Go with their other combos or order a la carte instead. Service was friendly.

Decided to try this place after consistently walking by everyday to and from work. We ordered the Shrimp Curry and impulse bought a Veggie Samosa. Honestly after reading other reviews about the curry there is a slight truth in it. However! It still tasted good and was a good portion. If I had to say anything though, you HAVE to get the Samosa it's like one of the best we've ever had it was amazing, immaculate and so so tasty. On top of that I give it 4 stars also for how nice the service was and accommodating. They really pile you up with food and gave us a couple samples of things. Overall super kind people and a VERY New York establishment. Will definitely be returning for one of the Samosas for sure.

I would give this place 3.5 stars. I've walked by here many times and finally decided to try this place for lunch. Since I had just started using the Ritual app for takeout, I decided to order on the app for pickup. It was pretty fast and easy to pick up. There's a sign for Ritual so you don't wait on the line, just grab the order. I ordered the chicken tikka masala with rice. You can also get it with naan instead of rice. I also asked for medium spicy. When I opened it up at work, the portion size was decent. The chicken tikka masala was not spicy at all, in fact, it was a little bit bland. However, there were very large pieces of chicken which was surprising. The prices were pretty inexpensive. If I do come back, I'll probably try their lamb vindaloo or something spicier.

I'm a frequent patron of Curry in a Hurry and my experiences have ranged from 3 to 5 stars so I'll split the difference. I usually order the same thing every time; chicken tiki masala combo with spinach. When Curry is on point, it is amazing. The chicken is delicious and so is their naan (which has always been served hot and fresh to me). Additionally, Curry will give very generous portions of food, enough so to make another meal out of it. There is an occasional visit where something is a little off flavor wise, but it's definitely infrequent enough that I will continue to keep coming back. I highly recommend Curry in a Hurry

I was enjoying a night out with my cousins and we were quite impressed, with the taste atmosphere and price. The restaurant does have seating and is open late, a great plus I dont have much experience with the food from this region of the world but it was delicious. The basmati rice was fragrant, flavourfull and fresh. It tasted of cinnamon, all spice and had whole pepper corns. I am Hispanic and we love our rice, but they truly have something special there. I tried 2 curries one was chicken and the other was beef. The chicken was fall of the bone tender, tasty and very well seasoned. You could taste the different levels of flavors from the spices to the coconut milk. The beef was very was tender and that sauce OMG, That curry sauce was best . I ate it with my rice and it was the perfect combination. They also had fresh baked bread, made fresh which was also very good to dip in the sauce . I was just walking by and noticed over 20 yellow cab drivers just hanging out and eating. The food must be good these guys work crazy hours and it seemed like a working man's meal. The only reason they got 4 stars and not 5 is there lack of deserts. This meal was so nicely spiced a desert would of been perfect. I will surely return.

When I came here, I had the Masala Dosa. I liked it, but I wouldn't exactly call it authentic (although it clearly tasted like it was made by Desi people). The dosa itself was crispy, just as I requested. It tasted ok, but was bland. Dosa batter is supposed to be fermented and, consequently, is supposed to have a mild tartness. The Dosa here lacked that tartness. Perhaps they do not ferment the batter overnight as the original recipe calls for? The Masala was made well. It wasn't spicy, which I appreciated. It tasted as it was supposed to. The coconut chutney was really good. I liked it a lot, although that was not authentic either. To me, it was like a modern refreshing taste on coconut chutney. It was my favorite part of the meal. Finally, the Sambar tasted like coarsely-ground Daal that just visually looked like Sambar. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't authentic or particularly satisfying either. Finally, at the end my my meal, I had Malai Kulfi. It cost me $2.50, but I have had better kulfi for 99 cents. The kulfi was not made at the restaurant, so it's not on them, but the flavor was weak and it wasn't made entirely of cream. Something tasted slightly off and artificial about it. I'd come here again and try something else (because the other food smelled good), and the service was good, but I wouldn't order the dosa or the kulfi again.

I love that I can walk in at 11:30 PM and walk out two minutes later with fresh saag paneer and naan. The staff are Bangladeshi, and they have mostly Northern Indian and Bangladeshi food, served cafeteria-style. And the food is great! Besides saag paneer, we like the chicken curry, fish curry, daal, and chana masala. They also have delicious ready-made lassis. Prices are reasonable, and great for this part of town.

I've been to this place so many times! It's a really great spot to get a quick bite. The price is very reasonable. The lamb curry is the best item on the menu. Plenty of vegetarian options also, but I think their meat dishes are overall better. You can't get the food made spicy, but they always have green chillies!

The staff is so friendly and helpful. They explained most items on their menu without a problem. The food was delicious to say the least. If you're vegetarian or vegan they have a lot of delicious options. The naan was to die for! Definitely want to go back and try the veggie samosas.