Curry Up Now

I had a friend who raved about this place so I gave it a try because I enjoy both curry and Mexican food, and I was not disappointed!

Staff was kind and remembered, my friend, which made the experience that much more pleasant.

Did I mention they make curry burritos here?

The decor is nice and Indian themed (though the vibe was not quite so culture focused).

Anyway, it was a super cool experience and I would definitely come again!

I recently ordered the Pav Bhaji from here and loved it. The Bhaji was flavorful and the Pav were toasted nicely.

Only con- I wish they wouldn't throw the side of lemon wedge into the Bhaji for delivery orders so it could actually be used. Also, a side of cilantro would've been nice.

Note: Restaurant accepts 1 DoorDash dine-in discount per party, even if you are ordering separate (eg double date). Just an FYI

Location: convenient on Valencia, easy public transit
Ambiance: spacious, quiet (except for music), empty, casual
Parking: limited
Seating: indoor only, lots of seats

Food was extremely quick to come out. Mango lassi was okay- I would prefer if it didn't come in a single-use bottle, especially for dining in.

Chicken tikka masala bowl with lentils was also okay. The chicken tikka was spicy but not as spiced as I would have liked. I also prefer a more creamy (rather than more tomato) based tikka. Lentils were okay, not the most flavorful.

Deconstructed samosas were the best dish I tried, would recommend if you go to Curry Up Now. It was quite a large and filling portion, and had lots of flavor from the various sauces & toppings.

Our favorite Indian fusion restaurant in Bay Area. Food never disappoints, service is really quick and staff is friendly.

Had some fast made Indian food at this place in the Mission District. It may have been fast but the quality didn't seem to be affected negatively. Curry Up Now is a good place if you're in a hurry. Of course you want to take enough time to enjoy it. There's plenty for meat eaters and vegetarians both to get some good stuff.

A pretty slick looking inside and it looked like it could have been a chain. It's not though as this is the only location. There's a counter at front to make orders. After this you go wait and wait for the order to be called. They provide free chai tea. Had us quite a bit. It's about $16 for a meal. For sure kind of expensive. The portions are big though. I had the Hella Vegan Bowl. This is chana masala with chutney, pico, samosas, and vegetables. A pretty spicy and tasty combination. There's a few other plant based options.

Good for those okay with Americanized Indian food. It's for sure not authentic but it has the spiciness you associate with it. There's plenty of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

Super delicious and healthy options! Very clean and the service was friendly. It feels like people who work here care about what they do. Overall such a great value and a nice experience eating in!

Solid all the way around. Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Daal and Mini Samosas over a bed of perfectly cooked basmati rice. Excellent flavor profiles with unctuous gravies. Very friendly and accommodating staff. It's a regular on my mission district rotation.

If you're looking for casual (and sometimes quirky) Indian food, this is the perfect place. It's quick and casual and has some great options.
Also really liked the cocktails here.

Love the chicken tikka masala burrito at Curry Up Now! The only thing is that i'm at a food coma in the office later, lol! It's super filling and so flavorful--sometimes I even get cauliflower rice to lighten it up!

Good food but they kept rushing to clear our plates before we were done eating. It was a Tuesday. 7 30 pm so not close to closing time and no line of patrons waiting to get in. Only one other couple eating. Shit service unfortunately.