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    Curry in the Box

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Thai
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lamb curry
    Sho R.

    I took out lunch from here on a week day. The place was empty. They had a parking lot. I took out lamb curry. I added +2 spiciness. Lamb curry was already spicy. I am not sure if I added additional spice to the spicy lamb curry or if it was on top of a milder base version for online ordering. It ended up spicier than I would like.

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    Noelle L.

    Great variety of curries and noodle dishes - wonderful lunch option. Good value. Tons of vegetarian and vegan options. Easy parking and small amount of interior seating.

    Curry Pinnacle
    Alejandro R.

    Comida de Thailandia. Excelente sabor de los platos de curry. Les recomendamos los de piña y mani

    Jungle Curry w/ tofu and rice noodles
    Poushali G.

    Takeout and delivery only during covid, as of May 2021 anyway. I got the Jungle Curry with Rice Noodles and Tofu ($10.63). The curry had really good flavor and the tofu pieces were huge. There weren't too many vegetables and the curry was VERY water-y. The rice noodles weren't a very good idea because they don't soak up anything, so if you get the curry I recommend sticking with brown or white rice! The portion size of the curry is pretty sizeable but they didn't give nearly enough noodles to eat with it since they didn't soak up any of the gravy. I ordered online and it took about 20-30 minutes. It's good in a pinch, especially since they deliver but with the many other authentic curry options around the Madison area, I most likely will not be returning.

    Envy Green Curry.  So good!
    Pat D.

    We tried Curry In the Box for a late lunch on Sunday. We've driven by this place dozens of times and commented that we should try it. I like the name, I think it's distinctive, but I had pretty low expectations. My partner had heard it was fast-food Thai and we weren't expecting much. It's also on University, so getting there can be a pain depending on traffic. The woman at the counter was ready to take our order but we needed to peruse the menu on the wall first. I ordered the Envy Green Curry which claimed it was very Spicy. My partner got the Japanese Pan Curry - little spicy. When I paid via credit card it asked how much I wanted to tip: 15%, 20%, 25% or custom. I'm not sure on the etiquette of tipping when you order at the counter. Other than ordering my food, there'd been zero interaction. After paying, I was given a number and told they would bring it out when it was ready. The space is open with lots of room between seats. We sat at a table near the counter and I attempted and failed to pick up the wifi from the Starbucks next door. We waited for our meals to arrive. I was very pleased with the flavors and texture of my curry. Creamy, smooth, currytastic. It was delicious. I would have described it as a little to medium spicy rather than very spicy, but I still thought it was some of the best curry I have had in a long time. It was loaded with bamboo shoots and carrots as well as peapods, bok choy and basil and was served with a small bowl of perfectly cooked nutty brown rice. My partner's curry was just as creamy and delicious though even milder. It came with a breaded and fried chicken breast as well as a full bowl of potatoes. I don't love the location and I'm still unsure of the tipping, but I seriously loved the curry. I would definitely like to go back and try the other varieties.

    My slivers of Chicken Karee
    Delonda J.

    The only reason I didn't give them 1 star is because of how quickly the food was ready and the flavor. I ordered the chicken karee with medium spice. Good thing about it is the flavor and portion-the bad thing is that it was mostly potatoes and onions with slivers of chicken. I'm not lying-there was less than half of a chicken breast in my meal and they were sliced VERY thin. I'm not very pleased that I just paid $10 for it BUT it tastes really good so I'm just a little sad. Curry in the Box-please step your chicken game up so that I can be happy and love you! Worth it if you're craving good curry, not worth it if you want some chicken in your curry!

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    So excited they opened a second location in my neighborhood! My go-to is the Mixed Veggie Curry with the warm roti bread. Delicious!

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    The curry tastes good but a bit salty. Given the reasonable price I will come back if I'm craving for Thai curry.

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    Excellent curry! Love the sweet potato chicken curry. Very impressed and a great price

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    YUM! You don't have to love curry to stop in and give it a try. Many different options to choose on the menu! SO good.

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    11 years ago

    Best Tom ka soup in town! I also love the Pad kee Mao. Great vegetarian and vegan options!

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    Good Thai food for a reasonable price. I had the Penang curry noodles with chicken and was very satisfied with the flavors and quality.

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    It's been far too many years since my previous visit to this place…read more But last night I ended that. A sudden wave of needing a spicy curry or vindaloo overcame my emotions. Next thing I knew I was in the parking lot and searching for Swagat. Because it was a Monday night it had only 3-4 tables of customers, so my order was ready before I was even thinking about it taking too long. The service was very friendly and personable as well. Suggestions were made while I was trying to decide what the last Indian dish I last had, and I'm relieved he suggested what he did. Vindaloo. Spicy beef and make it your top spice level. He started to caution me, but I was very intent about my capsaicin intake. Dall was me secondary items, yellow, and only at the middle point for heat. Plain naan. Very simple and direct. Upon returning home the scent was enormously delicious and inviting. The delicate long grain rice was perfectly cooked and such a subtle item to be actually a star on the dish, rather than a simple starch to take up space. Potatoes were large and delicate while firm. Beef, velvety soft and still not losing its texture. The yellow lentils were a bit different than I'd expected. I last enjoyed them ages ago and my recall was that they still held some of their form. These were cooked further down, not in an unpleasant or overly aggressive manner, just different than I was expecting. Delicious. Beautifully colorful, saffron(?) I'm unsure. Naan. Another item that deserves a starring role in a meal. This was far better than any of the recent times at either of the two nearby Indian restaurants that I've been spending more time than I now think I plan to in the coming months and years. Tonight I'm enjoying the food from last nights dinner. Should've taken some pics. But take out meals aren't artfully prepared. So they don't really matter anyway.

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