The food here is phenom. I had a great meal (with the bonus of Skymiles) and I liked that it was self-service making ordering quick and convenient. I decided on the BENGAN BHARTA (roasted eggplant, mashed and sautéed with onions, garlic and simmered in tomato sauce) and PLAIN NAAN. The Bengan Bharta was highlighted as the chef's favorite and I'm obsessed with eggplants so that was an easy choice for me. The Bengan Bharta had full-bodied flavor and a kick that crept up on me. The eggplant was wonderfully textured. While the portion appeared small, it actually ended up being quite filling. I tasted my friend's Chicken Vindaloo which was also delicious. The fluffy Naan was big and had a pleasant chew. I was really excited about the complimentary Masala Chai and appreciated its low level of sweetness. I definitely left satisfied! read more

Curry Leaf - Plain Naan & Bengan Bharta - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is amazing!! Great food, great service, kind staff. I'm working my way through the menu, but so far my staples have been the Bengan bharta, sabzi, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, and any of the naan (which are so fluffy). Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

Recently stumbled upon this place while looking for best Indian restaurants in North Beach area. It is a small restaurant where you order at the Counter and then pay at the Counter when it is time to leave. No servers to help us with water and dishes. We ordered the chicken curry and a chicken biryani. Curry was delicious and tasted great with the Garlic Naan we had. The biryani was kind of mediocre yet tasty for both of us to finish. Definitely will visit the restaurant and try out their other specials on the menu. read more

Simply great food and a wonderful owner. I stalked him from a previous restaurant that he used to manage. Great to see his restaurant continuing do to well. Ali read more

Sorry, but I didn't think this place was "all that." I did order delivery and maybe the food doesn't travel well, but I wasn't that impressed. Mainly, the curries and daal seemed watery. Good curries are not watery. The naan we ordered was too doughy and wasn't too warm. The samosa wasn't anything unique. The chicken tikka masala was good but not great. It was missing a slight smokiness to it, and that punch that usually the dish has. It wasn't terrible, just nothing memorable. Given the rave reviews I might try this place at the restaurant but won't order delivery again. There are too many other options that are really good (mainly from the Tandoorloin). read more

Excellent food, reasonable prices, great location. I had a vegetarian dish, with garlic naan, with a mango lassi drink for dessert. All was fabulous. Clean place, you can see the employees working behind the counter, small intimate restaurant. They even have 2 TV's (college football was on, yay). read more

Did not enjoy this meal at all I got the Chicken Curry , Tandoori Roti & a side of rice. The chicken was very dry, the sauce was good but the chicken lacked flavor. Also the roti was not at all what I anticipated. read more

Curry Leaf - Chicken Curry, Tandoori Roti - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Certainly tasty, nice owner, good naan... stingy on protein and heavy on sauce. It's fine and I'm glad it's in the neighborhood.

Good food, just wish the entrees came with rice or naan. The saag paneer was very good

The best Indian food in San Francisco, hands down! as I used to live in London where it is Indian food mekka. The people there are genuinely friendly and nice. The place is small, and a bit too food smelly for fine dining but it is good for casual eat. Saag paneer and paneer tikka masala are truly my favorites. I can smell the food as I am taking them to eat at home... drooling. read more

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I like the set up of this place. Basically, you get your own utensils and you order at the counter before you seat. There's limited seating since the place can get full. I went on a Friday night with my boyfriend at 9 pm and there was plenty of seats available. It did get busy about 40 minutes in but we were done with our food already. We ordered five items which were so good we finished it all. Chicken tiki masala, lamb vindaloo, garlic nan, and two mango lassi! The portions are a bit small but it's very delicious. Highly recommend. One of the best indian spots I've tried in the city. read more

This is my favorite Indian food in SF. Great menu and the flavors are delicious!

Ordered delivery bengan bharta and chicken vindaloo which came in good-sized portions. I've had experiences elsewhere where I get a few cubes of chicken and one half of a potato. Not the case here! Good flavors developed and spiiicy! I usually don't use green chutney, but kept going back for more of theirs. Bengan bharta wasn't my *absolute* favorite, but it ranks highly. read more

Got passed over for two tables. I hope the food is worth the trip into the city Or maybe I should've gone to Zareens in Palo Alto or Mountain View. Finally got a table, I had to commandeer it from another group. So obvious they have special preferences. I'm staying to eat what I came for. No matter how poor the service, I have been told the food is worth the hassle. Well, the food wasn't so great after all. The portions are small and it wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. Ordered the marsala, curry chicken, roti and garlic naan. Definitely not worth the trip and wait. read more

Food was AMAZING! Highly recommend if you're in the area. I had the lamb curry, garlic nan, and rice and the lady had the tikki masala. Everything was awesome!! read more

Awesome! One of the best restaurants i have been to in recent times. We tried their Sheek Kababs, Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Chicken Biryani and Nan. Every dish was at his authentic best and Nans we soft and fluffy. My sons favorite was tikka masala and was saying "its so good" all the time while eating. It cant get better than this. Oh dis i forget Chai. Don't miss it. It was so flavorful and It was a nice way to end the meal. read more

Ehh, is not bad. But not stellar. I know a lot of reviews are from Pakastani people who grew up eating this food, so please just take my comments coming from a non-Pakistani Asian, ok? The best Indian food I've had was in Hong Kong, only because I've never been to India. So first of all, you order at the counter. You can sit down first with a menu, but you still need to get up to order. No waiter service! We had a lamb vindaloo and a chicken tikka masala, which I typically order at Indian places. Its kind of my go-to. This..was ok. The sauces all tasted pretty good, but the meats were JUST a bit over cooked. JUST a bit. The naan bread was ok, but really crispy in the center. Like. Cracker crispy. I'm kind of used to the breads still being a bit flexible in the center, and the only bread that had that was the ground meat one. Which...didn't have a lot of flavor. My usual garlic was the best, followed by the potato...followed by the meat. Interestingly, that's also the prices from low to high. Hum. It's a good place to go, but for my money I'd probably still end up going to Kennedy's across the street. =/ read more

Amongst all the Indian places I've been to, fancy or inexpensive, this place still has the best flavors I've tasted. Albeit a little pricey for non-full service Indian food, it's still a great deal. I often make the trek from The Sunset just to eat at this North Beach eatery. I've gotten mostly everything here and it's delicious. Definitely one of the best places to eat before a show at Cobb's. read more

Curry Leaf - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honestly just basic Indian food in my opinion. Good food for take out. Little to expensive for what it was. I thought it was tasty, but there is nothing that set them apart from other Indian restaurants. read more

Simple and Sweet A few blocks from fisherman's wharf and pier 39 lies this small restaurant called Curry Leaf and I'm so glad my friends and I came to try it! We came expecting yummy indian offerings and they delivered! I tried the Karahi chicken and it was the perfect blend of spices and the perfect amount of heat. I think one of the best things among the many things we ordered was the vegetarian biryani! for 10 dollars you get a plate of biryani that can easily feed someone for 2 meals. It is a bit spicier than the other biryanis that ive tried but definitely the best one ive had thus far. Pricing is exceptionally fair. I only remember the prices for the karahi chicken with rice and biryani and those were 12 dollars and 10 dollars respectively. In SF i think if you can get any food around that price with a ton of leftovers that is quite a steal. The waiters were super courteous and welcoming. Best part is the establishment is clean and smells of wonderful aromas from the different blend of spices. Also the tandoori oven being used creates lovely aromas for this place as well. Come check this place out if you want to get away from the touristy place and just get some exceptional Indian food! read more

Curry Leaf - Karahi chicken and rice - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had Curry Leaf for takeout on a Saturday night. I didn't need to wait or whatsoever and the staff were extremely polite. The food wasn't the best nor bad. I ordered the Chicken Masala, Garlic Naan, Masala Naan, and Mango Lassi. I got to say the Mango Lassi was REALLY good and definitely recommend it to go along with your meal. Food: 2.5/5 +.5 for the Mango Lassi! Service: 4/5 Selection: 3/5 Overall experience: 3/5 read more

The most authentic taste in the Bay area. Every thing is delicious! I've gone back two days and two weekends in a row.

This review is exclusively for the masala naan. When the naan came out there was some familiar aroma which I traced back to the pizza dough of dominos in India. This is not why the naan was great but it was strange that it reminded of something from years ago from another continent, hope it's not a frozen naan. That being said, the naan was cooked perfect, right amount of crisp on the edges and in spite of all the jalapeños the spice wasn't overpowering. It's called masala naan but I didn't taste any masala. So to turn his dope naan epic I'd add some chopped red onions, feta cheese and some blend of masala perhaps chaat masala? Idk but the naan is definitely worth it the way it is now. The other food we had was delicious too. Be warned though, the customer service is likely to be quite unwelcoming. read more

I'm not a huge fan of Indian food because I don't like coriander or cumin, which are very common in Indian cuisine. Curry leaf is one of my favorite restaurants! Their tikka masala is the perfect balance of acidic, creamy, and savory. It's my comfort food when I'm hungover or want something that tastes homemade. I'm sure they use coriander and cumin, but it doesn't stand out, which is rare! They only use white meat chicken, so it feels healthy and tastes really fresh. You can tell the chefs know their flavors and know how to be delicious but balanced. I love to have my masala with plain naan (no cilantro lol) and the naan is always pillowy and fresh. Their lamb biryani is heavenly- I didn't know a rice dish could be so flavorful. My boyfriend enjoys the Sikh kebabs, which are priced at a really good deal considering they come with two different sauces and onions. Their online ordering system is easy and their food is always ready in 15 minutes. The prices are also reasonable, so I really value that living in the most expensive city. My boyfriend is from India and is also a huge fan, so if you value consistency and balanced flavors, support this restaurant! read more

Great food very tasty The staf are very kind and prepare to drink lots of cold water its spicy The food is really delicious read more

Curry Leaf - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was our safe haven during the COVID-19 drama. They were open, they were clean, they were friendly and happy to see customers. The food was made fresh to order and the aromas were wafting through all of North Beach! What a find! Thank you for feeding our hungry tummies. read more

We love this place. It's our go-to take out spot. Our typical order is chicken tikka masala, vindaloo (lamb or chicken), bengan bharta, garlic naan, and sometimes raita. I like that it's a family spot and always recognize the people. read more

Each place we visit for the holidays I am always looking for a great place to eat Indian food. So far our favorites have been London and New York and now this place. A busy little place that is well worth the wait, friendly and helpful staff that will quickly get you seated. The wait for the food was not long at all and let me tell you it was delicious, with all the rich and perfect balance of spices and heat, we couldn't stop eating! read more

The chicken Boti is amazing. I'd give this place 5 stars, but it's a little dirty and crowded. Otherwise, food is amazing. read more

This restaurant is our go to place when we crave Indian food. We always order the Naan Wrap with chicken. It is delicious !! Definitely order that when you are here. We also like the biryani here. Chicken as well as Goat biryanis are excellent as well. But it is hard to get good goat biryani in the city. So, would recommend that. read more

Delicious food! Highly recommended. Try the different dishes they have to offer- you won't regret it.

Rude AF. We've come here a million times before the pandemic when we lived in North Beach and place was always busy. Today we ordered ahead because now we have a baby and live 1 hour away. When I got to the restaurant, I saw 2 empty tables and asked if we can eat in the store instead. My husband was holding our baby right next to me, as well as my in laws standing nearby. Not to mention we woke up a sleeping baby because tables were empty. The cashier clearly said no, saying that its a busy time and they need to save tables for those eating in. Like WTF? I ordered from you and I have a baby with me and it's cold outside! We finally ate outside on the patio tables taking turns, so someone could stay with baby in the car while the other ate. Thanks for ruining a family dinner. read more

16.05.05. First Visit Food --------------------- 3.5 Service ------------------ Self Serve Partially self serve. Deliver to table Tandoori Fish Most recommended Beef Kabob Pretty good Well seasoned Pretty moist read more

Good food...the naan and paneer are good The plain naan are a bit better than the garlic naan The fish tandoori is to die for. read more

#Masala Tea : tasted less likely to authentic Indian masala tea, but it was good as per available options. # vegetable Pakora : tasted good as authentic spicy pakoras read more

Curry Leaf - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good Indian food. Biryani could be better. They make it as people do it at home. It is not as nice as other restaurants.

I ordered paneer tikka masala with garlic naan. The food was okay/good. I feel the tikka masala recipe is universal, tangy. The garlic naan was good. They had quite a few vegetarian options. It's a quick and good place to eat if you're in the neighborhood or if you're in a hurry! read more

Curry Leaf - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I discovered this place in my 2015 SF trip because I stayed near Fisherman's Wharf. I returned in 2017 and went here twice during the trip. It's a small curry place (I think Indian but I'm not sure) located close to the Wharf. 2 streets from Crookedest Street (Lombard). Around 10 minutes walk from Pier 43, just straight down Taylor. The place is mostly self-service (which is apparently a big put off to a particular reviewer Yelp is showing me while I write my review; the guy probably never had to do manual labor his whole life? I don't know I don't judge). You are given the menu, take your seat, decide what you want, go to the front and order at the counter. Water, plates, utensils, etc are at the back, grab them yourself. Simple. It saves time and place which are literally expensive in San Francisco. The naan, omg, they are fluffy, puffy, and fresh. Don't think I have had better bread "outside" before (Yes, I'm poking fun at the same reviewer). Garlic naan was a little mild on the garlic but I had this style of garlic naan before so I didn't mind it. I had their chicken biryani, lamb curry, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, seekh kebaab, and honestly I don't remember the others, it was like 2 years ago. The food was great. Specifically, from today's meal, the lamb curry was great, the lamb was not over or undercook, something that happens quite often with curry lamb. The chicken biryani was a surprising amount of chicken in it and the spice is flavorful, reminds me of home in Malaysia (I mean, most of us grew up on curry and other things like biryani etc). The curry is served in this small bowl but there is lots of meat in it! read more

Finally, I found where I like to eat in! The green sauce is super goooooooood! You need to try it! read more

Curry Leaf - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

So, I ordered delivery on a Sunday afternoon as I was traveling and staying in a local hotel, run down with a bad cold. I thought some warm Indian food would really hit the spot, and spent some time researching the best options in the area. I was excited by the reviews for this place, but found it disappointing overall. Certainly not the worst Indian food I've had, but coming from upstate NY, I figured Indian food from a place in SF with consistently good reviews would easily beat the stuff I eat back home. Not so much. The best part was that the food was actually spicy without my having to request it, and it did taste fresh. But it didn't come with rice and this wasn't obvious when I was ordering online, and the garlic naan I ordered was stale and overly chewy and ultimately not worth eating. They also didn't bother to include cutlery or a straw for my mango lassi (which was actually quite tasty). --Ok, straws are bad, I agree, but a note when ordering online about these things not being included would have reduced my annoyance. The palak paneer was somewhat flavorful, but missing the ginger and coriander flavors I'm used to in a good saag or palak dish. The paneer makhani was rich but actually too spicy for my taste (which is saying something), especially without rice to buffer the heat. With some fresh naan and rice, I would have enjoyed the meal more, but still felt the flavors I was looking for were missing. Too bad. read more