I decided to try out Curry Journey now that they've been open for a little while, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Yellow Curry and a Thai Tea to go. The Yellow Curry starts at $11 and comes with rice, with the option to add your choice of protein for an additional charge. I chose to order it without a protein, and it was still very filling. The curry came with plenty of carrots, potatoes, and peas, which gave it that classic homemade feel. The coconut flavor really came through, and the spice level was very mild, which was perfect for me. It's the kind of meal that's especially comforting on a cold day. 5/5 The Thai Tea was $5.50 and a great size. You really can't go wrong with a Thai Tea, and this one was delicious--definitely a 5/5. The service was excellent from start to finish. I was greeted with a warm smile when I walked in, the staff happily answered my questions, and my food was ready in under 10 minutes. Overall, everything was delicious, the service was friendly and efficient, and I will definitely be coming back. It's always great to support a small local business, and Curry Journey made a great first impression. read more

Curry Journey - Yellow Curry and Thai Tea Togo - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

We ordered take out one evening. We had called ahead, but still had to wait 20 minutes more than the given time restaurant to get the order. The staff were nice about it. The yellow curry sauce was tasty, but the 4 bites of chicken provided in the dish were not to my liking. There were very few vegetables as well. I had to add my own vegetables to make it a satisfying meal. We ordered a second curry dish with noodles. The chicken thigh is provided with the skin on it. Again, there were not many ingredients in the sauce, but the sauce was good. And the food was not inexpensive. read more

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Koa soi noodles on point Curry too sweet Ok pricing Great service Great location Ok portion read more

Curry Journey hit the spot overall. The butter chicken was creamy and comforting, and the duck ended up being the star -- super flavorful and cooked just right. Everything came together nicely with the rice. Only thing we noticed: for the price, the chicken portion felt a bit limited. Otherwise, solid flavors and an easy, satisfying meal. read more

Curry Journey - Duck - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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$25 Khao Soi: curry broth, noodles with steak option. Absolutely fantastic. Rich and creamy. I want to come back immediately and explore the menu further. read more

Curry Journey - Khao Soi with steak option - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

There could never be too many Thai restaurants in the area so I am super excited to welcome this new place to the neighborhood. Curry Journey seems like an authentic Thai establishment - not Americanized and diluted to fit the milder palette - but instead focused on doing things the right way, to achieve the amazing depths of flavor that Thai food is known for. The ambience of this restaurant is relaxed and casual and the service is friendly and authentic. The food comes out, looking almost identical to what you see on the online menu, which is really saying something because the online menu looks extremely appetizing and picture perfect. And they can customize food options to fit any diet from vegan to the carnivore. Bravo to the chef's here. I hope they achieve great success, and persevere in the neighborhood. read more

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My dish was good and the fried tofu was soft and fresh, but I did find the protein amount small. I asked for more rice and was charged extra but wasn't told beforehand, which was annoying. Service was friendly. Good quality but a tad pricey. read more

I've been waiting to checking out Curry Journey! Was well worth the wait as all the food ordered was delicious! My main thing with Asian food in touristy Monterey Bay Area, is whether or not it is watered down for tourists, but luckily (!) everything tasted authentic with all the spices, herbs and flavors that you would find in the bigger cities. The new Asian restaurant cuisines are finally stepping up their game and staying true to the flavors! -Ordered quite a bit of dishes: -tom Kha soup, very flavorful! -Loved the Thai iced tea, bold and creamy flavor -chicken satay was yummy with the creamy peanut sauce and cucumber relish to balance the nutty flavors with the fresh veggies -Panang curry with side of steak bold, sweet flavor - sooo good, steak was perfectly grilled -Curry Journey curry: was my favorite. A mix of a Thai curry, with a sweet Japanese curry along with savory Chinese spices. The service was excellent! The owner and servers were attentive and friendly. The server, Angie, was really sweet, she gave my girls some cute stickers before we left. Also loved the Thai decor and ambience too. Looking forward to going back again this week to introduce my friend to the restaurant! read more

Curry Journey - Panang curry w/ grilled steak, curry journey curry with sous vide chicken chicken satay, tom kha soup, naan bread - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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My husband and I are celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary with a weekend getaway in Carmel and Monterey. Upon our arrival in Monterey, after a two-hour drive, we searched Yelp for Thai food and discovered Curry Journey, which had glowing 5-star reviews. Thus, we decided to give it a try! We were immediately seated by Enon and Jose (who was training on his first day shadowing Enon). Both were incredibly hospitable and friendly. Enon took the time to walk us through the menu and offered excellent recommendations on both food and drinks. I especially loved their "Curry Journey" concept and the variety of meats available with the different curry sauces. Our drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. The shrimp spring rolls were beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. The peanut sauce was outstanding -- warm, perfectly spiced, and packed with flavor. It truly made the dish! Our main courses also came out in a timely manner, with lovely presentation that made them even more appealing and appetizing!The flavors were superb and absolutely exceeded our expectations. Also, the prices on the menu were very reasonable. Furthermore, the ambiance was relaxed and down-to-earth, with a calming, peaceful vibe that made the evening even more enjoyable. Moreover, as we were leaving, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Nui. He was warm, humble, and genuinely welcoming. A huge heartfelt thank you to Nui, Enon, Jose, and the talented cooks behind the scenes for a definitely true 5-star experience. You all helped to make the first night of our anniversary weekend getaway memorable with exceptional quality Thai food and wonderful service. We'll definitely be back when we are in the area! read more

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My family came down from San Jose for weekend relaxation and found this really relaxing stop. Top-notch warm professional service. Amazing authentic curry variety with delicious toppings ranging from steak to tofu. Warm, cozy setting with Thai cultural decor. We definitely will come back. We now have a spot to recommend to all Bay Arean friends. read more

Curry Journey - Authentic lantern made from traditional fish traps. - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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All the dishes we tried were excellent. The signature Curry Journey was a definite favorite. Looking forward to our next meal here.

My two friends and I went today for dinner after visiting the aquarium. The food was delicious and the service was great, the two people who served us were so nice and friendly! The restaurant itself is clean and the decorations are fun to look at. We got the Green and yellow curry, the butter chicken and the mango sticky rice. We will definitely come again the next time we visit! read more

Curry Journey - Green Curry with grilled steak and rice noodles - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Been wanting to check this place out since I heard about their opening. Very unique ambiance, with custom made dining room chairs and tables. The staff were great and even the owner came by and checked on us. We ordered the Thai lemon red tea it was a little on the sweet side but I enjoyed it. The Tom Kha soup was amazing! We shared it and it felt like the portion was good enough for two. Next was the butter chicken. This one was my least favorite as it's not similar to Indian style. The meat was not chicken breast instead it was thighs or something similar, just didn't work well in my opinion. The yellow curry was really good, but spicy if you like spice. We also ordered the sticky mango rice. It came with steaming hot sticky rice and mango on top. It looked better on th menu then in real life'. Also wasn't a fan of this one. Still overall the food was really good, we will be returning to try other items on the menu. read more

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We liked this new addition to the burgeoning Thai food scene in Monterey County. The interior design and decor is pretty inviting and relaxing. We had the all veg red curry with brown rice and the ono know suey. The vegetables were really fresh and I loved the rice. Both the curries were quite sweet imo, and we needed to balance it with a fair bit of vinegar. The food was certainly fresh and the service was okay ish. Prices are high everywhere nowadays so it's to be expected given the good portions and quality. read more

I've been here 2 times since they've open and both times I've been impressed! The services is phenomenal everyone is always kind and will check on you multiple times during your meal. I've gotten the curry journey both times just because I loved it! The first was with katsu chicken and the second was with the sous vide chicken. My only complaint is I wish they would add more protein when you order it. We got the Thai roll with tofu which was pretty good and the fried artichoke that was also good. I would say a bit pricey for how much you get but the flavor is good nonetheless. Overall a great family run restaurant that I highly recommend! read more

The food was amazing. I had the Steak Khao Soi. I also had some of both of their soup appetizers which were great as well. read more

Curry Journey - Steak Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

This is a relatively new place in Monterey, and we are glad that we checked it out. Spotlessly clean, fresh food, great service. Every dish we ordered was tasty. Highly recommend to those who love Thai food. We will be coming back for sure. read more

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Curry Journey is off to a GREAT start! Super excited about their opening. It did NOT disappoint from beginning to end. The food is super delicious and good sized portions. It's presented to you beautifully. The service is excellent. Nui - the owner -and family are incredibly accommodating. They did a super job of uplifting the space. Curry Journey's food feels very authentic. It has a unique way of presenting and offering their food choices. I adored my yellow curry with veggies and tofu. I can't tolerate too much heat so this was a perfect dish for me. My husband enjoyed the green curry with pork, a bit spicier. The "Curry Journey " signature dish looked wonderful for those that can accommodate more spice. We look forward to returning and trying other things. Thank you Curry Journey for a fun yummy lunch. Keep up the good work. Think you too will enjoy this newcomer to the Monterey dining scene! read more

This spot on Lighthouse Ave used to be a mediocre BBQ joint. Now it's an open, inviting Thai restaurant with outstanding food, friendly service and reasonable prices. Try this new spot out. It's really great! We were greeted by our server who more than patiently took us through the menu. The focus, not surprisingly, is curry. We went for 2 standards and 2 specialties of the house. The standards were the yellow curry (heads up, the only vegetarian curry offering) with grilled vegetables, and the panang curry with duck. Both were solidly delicious. The two specialities we tried were the Curry Journey with grilled salmon and the Massaman curry pot pie with beef cheeks. Both were outstanding. The pot pie is not what you might expect at a Thai restaurant, but what a treat. Tucked under a buttery puff pastry is a very tasty beef curry with potatoes and chick peas and beef cheeks. It's hearty without being heavy. We also sampled the Thai rolls (one order of shrimp one of tofu) that were also excellent. They come with a perfect peanut sauce that has just a bit of heat. Curry Journey offers a nice selection of Thai drinks. Alas, no alcohol. That would be a nice, but not necessary, addition. read more

loved this place. amazing quality food and beautiful ambiance. our curry was delicious and comforting. the duck was phenomenal. the service was good and we had such a great time trying this place out. the prices are pretty reasonable too! 10/10 experience read more

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great tasty food!! we were pleasantly surprised and lovely atmosphere! i would definitely recommend! my daughter loves the thai tea

Food was great, Penang and yellow curry were just right. The brown rice was really high-quality and the vegetables were clearly fresh. The base sauces were flavorful but not hot enough for my taste. They do offer chili sauce on the side, though. The butter chicken has a nice anise flavor to it and is very different than a typical Indian butter chicken, but my kids loved it! The server was very sweet, but did seem like maybe she could've used some help to keep up, given there were four or five different groups in the restaurant at the time we were there. They did not have any alcohol for sale when we visited and their fountain machine was also not yet commissioned, but had just opened and likely waiting on liquor licensure. The physical space is super cute and nicely decorated. Street parking is convenient. read more

So happy to have a new place to eat on Lighthouse! My husband, son and I all tried something different...a green curry with beef, a yellow curry with chicken and the massaman pot pie. Everything was delicious... the pot pie stole the show (just know it takes a little bit longer than the other dishes to come out)...the crispy pastry on the outside and the creamy sweet curry on the inside were the perfect combination! Great atmosphere too! I highly recommend! read more

Fantastic. I had the Panang Curry with chicken for lunch. The best curry I've had locally, and I've been to every restaurant on the Peninsula that serves curry dishes. Will go back with my family for dinner. Caveat: I was lucky and got the spot right in front of the restaurant, but parking could be a challenge, particularly on weekend nights or holidays. read more

Visit during the soft opening. I tried the Thai milk tea, tom kha, butter chicken, and coco snowball. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in if my party and I were enjoying our food. The tom kha was probably my favorite bite, utterly delicious. read more

Curry Journey - Butter chicken and rice - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Incredible curry. Absolutely did not expect this when I was visiting Monterey. Green curry is flavorful, curry journey is a really well balanced fusion. read more

This place rules! Great food, super friendly family running it, and reasonable prices. We went on Friday and already want to go back.

Everything about this place was amazing! The food was fantastic: I ordered the Curry Journey with Tomkatsu and I used my finger to get the last bit of sauce. The golden tea was lightly sweetened and decaf which is impossible to find. The ambiance was casual but nice and the servers were friendly and helpful. I wish I could give more stars! read more

Wonderful! We were not feeling adventurous and opted for green curry. It was fantastic!!

We had a wonderful lunch at Curry Journey. The Yellow Curry and Spring Rolls were very fresh and tasty. I highly recommend Curry Journey

I just had Thai Golden tea and Yellow Curry with Chicken. I had asked for chicken balls, but they were out. The Thai Golden Tea was excellent, pleasantly sweetened with honey. The Yellow Curry was mildly spiced, just enough to enjoy the curry. The menu is a bit limited to mostly curries, but worth while. read more

Excellent curry. We have tried all the Thai food in the area - and visited Thailand - and this is excellent!

The place was modern and the service was so hospitable; they charged our phones - which were dead from camping- and filled up all of our water bottles. read more

This place was amazing!! The service was incredible and the food was out of this world! The ambiance was perfect! Loved everything about it!

Yellow curry and butter chicken were delicious. Staff was very friendly, vibes we chill. I'd recommend and I'll come back again