Curry Leaf

I found this place when we're visiting to San Francisco and just arrived to our hotel which was not far from this restaurant. I ordered Garlic Nan and Lamp Curry for take out. The food was really good, highly recommended.

Walked in on a Sunday morning around 11:30am to satisfy a lamb/Indian food craving. Order at the counter, pay, take a number and wait for your food to be cooked. In my case, my wait for basmati rice, lamb curry, and potato naan was about 8-10 minutes. I had forgotten how long the rice grains are. They’re almost like mini noodles. The curry was delicious, with just enough spice for me (not too spicy, not too hot) and plentiful pieces of well-cooked, very tender, not-so-gamey lamb. The potato naan came out finger-meltingly piping hot and was cut in half which I appreciated. I brought about half of everything back home (doggy bag boxes on the shelf at the back wall), which means a curry, a rice and a naan is about two meals for me. With that in mind, a grand total of $24 was rather fair value for a meal (two meals actually) in SF. Service was friendly and warm. Would like to try their house special beef curry next time.

This is going to sound bombastic but this was some of the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten. The chicken saag was perfectly flavorful and full of spice! The bread was also perfect. Wish I could come again but I will if I’m ever town.

While personal tastes vary, my experience with Indian food at curry leaf fell short of expectations. The flavors lacked depth, and the dishes seemed to lack authenticity. The service, though polite, couldn't compensate for the underwhelming culinary experience. I regret to say that based on my visit, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to others seeking a satisfying Indian dining experience.

Staff - the young cashier was arrogant to Indian customers. Keema naan - No effort in baking it. They had just put a fat slice of chicken in between. I expected them to know what Keema means. Masala naan - sprinkled jalapenos in an otherwise tasteless and dry Naan. Chicken tikka masala - the curry tasted good, but that's not all I paid for. The chicken was chewy and old.

I had an absolutely delightful experience at Curry Leaf! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, providing excellent suggestions for dishes that perfectly suited my taste buds. The food was flavorful and aromatic, though it leaned a little towards the spicy side. However, upon my request, they happily prepared a non-spicy version that was just as delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for its warm hospitality and mouthwatering Indian cuisine. Can't wait to visit again! The garlic naan is amazing.

Overall a good choice for Indian food. Service is good and food is good too. The menu is not huge but you can find several choices. I tried a little of everything we ordered: veggie samosas, lamb, chicken, cheese nan. I do not give them 5 stars for one reason: everything in the menu is spicy without the possibility to order a mild food. Many other restaurant offer the choice to pick the level of spice (1 to 10). I asked the gentleman at the cashier if it was possible to order any dish from the menu without spices (mild food) but he said it was not possible. I did my best to finish my dish but it was too spicy for me. Despite this concern it was a good experience to eat in this restaurant.

Always busy with locals (a great sign), we ate here TWICE during our visit (that says everything). One of the best Indian restaurants we've had, and we try to find a spot everywhere we travel! Great naan bread, great tikka masala, great tandoori chicken, great mango lassi, great pakora, and great dips. Seriously, all great!!!