We went to the lunch buffet and it was amazing. My daughters favorite was the Butter Chicken with the naan. I loved the Goat had several servings of it. The mint sauce was delicious. I would loved to have bottled it and brought it home. The price was great as well. Good selection. It's definitely a must go again. My only complaint if any would be I wish they had a dinner buffet read more

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Good portions and tasty food. Tikka Masala and Awadhi Khorma were great. Good $15-$20 items and a few BOGO deals on Uber Eats. Couple items labeled medium spice were too much for me: all spice, no flavor, I couldn't finish them. Excited to try in person one day. read more

I visited Curry Leaves for lunch yesterday and had a nice experience. Even though the restaurant is located right off I-4, it is very easy to miss hidden behind a Chevron gas station and a Waffle House and attached to a budget hotel. Seem like an odd place for a restaurant of this quality. I tried the Garlic Naan and Lamb Vindaloo. The Naan was crispy like a very thin crust pizza with a nice garlic flavor. The Lamb Vindaloo (one of my favorite Indian dishes) had tender gamey lamb swimming in a flavorful spicy vindaloo sauce and mixed with crisp onions and soft savory potatoes. The side of rice nicely soaked up the rest of the sauciness. Overall, this was a nice stop for quality Indian food in Lakeland. read more

Curry Leaves - Lamb Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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WOW! I'll start by saying I only have Indian like once or twice a year because I'm never really craving it. It's generally heavier for me because I grew up on Mediterranean food. HOWEVER! I'd go here once a month just for the butter chicken rigatoni. It's like Italian meets Indian. It was SO good. I ordered it Indian spicy and it was perfect (if you like heat). My brother ordered the lamb vindaloo which was also delicious. His was definitely spicier because I think butter chicken is made with cream. The chicken tikka naanza is basically a pizza with seasoning lol. It's chicken tikka and the sauce is tikka too I think. It's not like regular pizza sauce. And then the crust is a thin naan bread style. AMAZING! Everything was cooked well and flavorful. The restaurant was very clean. Most of the employees were very friendly and attentive except ours. But the other employees made up for her lack of presence lol. I think one thing they could work on is timing. My meal came first. Then 5 minutes later the pizza app, then 12 minutes later, my brothers meal. He at some of my food and ate almost half the pizza before his food came. Just need to organize when food comes out. Our meals should have came together. read more

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The food was freshly made and to order. The service was slow and its wasn't busy. Their Nan bread with the coconut and raisins was sooo delicious. They gave you tons of food. Ambiance is cool but it's in a hotel. read more

Curry Leaves - Lamb Shank is Devine but if you like spice get it medium - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

THANK YOU Curry Leaves for finding your way to Lakeland! How did you know we were in desperate need of another good Indian spot?! But really, there have been at least 2 Indian restaurants in Lakeland that have closed the past few years- I only know of one other still nearby. As someone who lovessss this type of food it was so sad. So thank goodness Curry Leaves decided to move here! If I remember right, they were in the Brandon area before and then came here. When you first come to Curry Leaves, don't mind that it's connected to a Quality Inn. This couldn't be more of an oxymoron as the restaurant itself is super nice, clean and honestly even a little fancy. It elevates the Quality Inn, if anything. This is on my top list of Indian places I've been to- and that's saying a lot because I've tried a lot of Indian places. Even a family member of mine who hasn't liked this kind of food preciously enjoyed what she had here. They cook the lamb just right so it's soft and juicy. The naan is thick but cooked through and they even have a naan that has coconut flakes baked inside that's surprisingly good. On the weekends they have a buffet that I am definitely going to come try at some point. I have thoroughly loved everything I've had here. They do even have a full bar here too, and they serve Indian beer which my friend and I were very curious about. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Been wanting to come here for a minute. They have a sister location in Tampa but this is newer, prettier and easier to get to for me. They have a weekend buffet..I repeat weekend! Most Indian restaurants do buffet during weekday lunch hours so that's nice. I think I heard someone say the menu changes daily so it's always new and fresh items if you want to come in frequently. They have beautiful mural on the back wall near the dosa station. Mango lassi- 10/10. Perfect combo of mango and yogurt but the cherry on top was the cardamom and other spices that added to it. Gulab jamun- 10/10. Best I've had at any Indian restaurant hands down. Doesn't taste like it's out the box or freezer section. Also has spices and shaved almonds to add some flare. Key things from the buffet I loved- chicken 65, tandoori chicken, egg vindaloo, lamb curry. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is cause we weren't given a menu (I wanted to see what drinks or a la carte items they had) nor direction on if we close the bill at the table or up front. Return? Yes Recommend? Yes read more

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Amazing Indian food, probably one of my top Indian restaurants so far. I really enjoyed my experience with this elevated Indian cuisine. From the outside, this place didn't look too promising since it was hidden by a hotel, but walking in the ambiance and interior felt "boujee" as my dad put it haha. The interior was classy and had a fine dining feel. I enjoyed every single dish we had! Firstly, we were given complimentary crispy appetizers (not sure what the name is) with three different dipping sauces. The crispy appetizers themselves were crispy and flavorful. My dad and I enjoyed all the sauces. I don't know the names of them, but one was yogurt, one was sweet, and one was savory and they were all yummy. Next we were given the mango lassi. It was delicious and refreshing! It was made with high quality mangoes blended with yogurt and spices and it wasn't too sweet. Next we were given the Chicken Tikka Naanza which was sort of like an Indian pizza. This was really good! The crust was naan and on top was the chicken tikka with stretchy cheese. Everything worked together, loved this fusion dish. Lastly, we got the lamb biryani and it was delicious. The rice was fluffy, flavorful, and had good heat. The lamb was also flavorful, juicy, and tender. I also loved the caramalized onions in the rice. The rice paired well with the side yogurt which helped render the spiciness. I wasn't the biggest fan of the side pickles though. The service was also great, efficient, and attentive. The servers made sure our waters were filled and they even replaced our plates after we finished our appetizer. I would highly recommend this Indian restaurant to anyone passing through the Lakeland area and I want to try the original location in Tampa one day. read more

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Incredible Indian restaurant attached to a Quality Inn hotel located in Lakeland FL!!! A must try; especially for the weekday lunch special! For $14 you have the option of protein, sauce, naan, lentils, rice, and a small fresh salad. Incredible deal for the amount and quality of food! While the location in a Quality Inn does seem odd, their Tampa location (also great!) is located adjacent to a gas station. Must be their thing lol. The restaurant itself is super clean, up to date, and has a nice ambiance to it. When I went it was a little busy during the lunch hour, but I overheard a waiter saying how it gets packed on the weekends. They do a buffet F-S and I could definitely see the appeal. Service was great too! Food: It was a pleasant surprise to get a complimentary snack when I first sat down. I believe it was papadum (a sort of Indian cumin cracker) served with 3 different types of sauces. For the lunch special I ordered the chicken masala and this came with basmati rice, sal tadka lentils, butter naan and a kachumber salad. The naan was perfectly crisp!! Everything was exceptionally flavored and perfectly aromatic. The chicken was not overcooked and the salad was a refreshing addition to the meal. I was shocked at the value of the lunch special, and definitely took leftovers home! Recommend this Indian restaurant to anyone! read more

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Best Indian food in Lakeland. We are lucky to have this highly successful Tampa restaurant come to north Lakeland! It is a beautiful space with an excellent chef. Waiter service was exemplary & professional. Dishes were presented beautifully. I love that it is NOT buffet all the time but that option is available on weekends. It was a quieter venue. I enjoyed seeing a meeting between the restaurant and a family using them for catering a large family celebration. The location is immediately off I4 to the south and tucked inside a hotel. I cannot wait to return and try some other goodies with the gentle but unique flavors of India! read more

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We went to Curry Leaves last night with 2 friends who have been there several times. Curry Leaves in Tampa is my fave Indian restaurant in Tampa so I was excited to eat at their Lakeland location. It's inside the Quality Inn, but the decor inside the restaurant is really nice! Service was fantastic. Everything that we had was delicious. We ordered garlic naan to share. I ordered Karahi Vegetables, and added chicken (Medium Spice)... LOVED IT! Hubby ordered Karahi Chicken (hot). Our friends ordered Chicken Korma & Chicken Varutharachathu, which they both loved. We also had this incredibly delicious dessert... Gulab Jamun Cheesecake. We were told the owner made it. Highly recommend making room for that after dinner!! We will definitely be back. read more

Curry Leaves - Karahi Vegetables, added chicken (Medium Spice) - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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A quick stop for an impromptu lunch was rewarded with a surprisingly delicious Indian buffet. We only arrived 30 minutes before closing but the food was delicious! Had some doubts about the location (being located next to a hotel and right off the highway, behind a gas station), but the rich flavors and ample variety of popular dishes quickly put my doubts to rest. Overall the ambiance was good - plenty of natural light, clean, moderately spacious and an upscale bar area. Highly recommend checking out Curry Leaves! read more

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What a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely fabulous. You have to get the bread basket with a variety of naan! I was so impressed with the flavors and service that I will make this a regular! read more

Curry Leaves - Bread basket - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Let's start with the pleasant atmosphere and helpful staff. We started with Rupee beer - Mango which was refreshing. The Sev Puri appetizer is a must have. The light and crisp exterior with a delicious filling just melted in our mouth. The butter chicken is the best I've had. The Saag Paneer had the fresh spinach taste and the perfect med heat. I would give this an extra star if I could! Yum!!! read more

Curry Leaves - Sev Puri... Amazing! - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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It was amazing! The food, the service, ambience. So kind and welcoming, would definitely recommend & go again. read more

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EXCELLENT Indian food. A hidden GEM. Everything on the menu is excellent. staff are great and attentive. i love this place.

Good food for certain dishes. Naan was not good. Some vegetarian dishes were average. Nice and clean restaurant with good ambience

I was searching for a good indian restaurant by Legoland that has good reviews and decided to drive 40 minutes to gove Curry Leaves a try. We were blown away with delicious Kerala specialty food and service. Our server Godwin was very nice, friendly and gave recommendations on food to try. We had chilli idli, appam matta egg something, and paneer tikka. Everything tasted delicious, fresh and flavorful. Masala chai and mango lassi were good as well. Highly recommended if you are in mood for some good south indian food! read more

It's fabulous. Where are all my curry friends? The selection of food at Curry Leaves is great and I have now been multiple times and not been disappointed with any of the food selections. Do not wait to try this restaurant. read more

We decided to try Curry Leaves while in Lakeland. They're located inside the Lakeland Hotel. Definitely worth a stop. Ambiance was very nice. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding. We eat Indian food as often as possible, including when we've traveled out of state and in other countries. I'd rate the food quality here at a very high level. Truly authentic and we'll certainly be back! read more

I hope this place makes it. It's in a hotel that looks abandoned from the outside (also it's in Lakeland) but we went over there from Tampa because we used to love the Curry Leaves buffet down on Westshore. The buffet was very good, they were making fresh uttapam and bringing them to the table, which were great! The naan was a little bit lacking, but everything else was good. read more

It's been a while since we visited this restaurant. I say it is decent, but the customer service at the time of our visit needed improvement. It was a newly opened and hopefully that has been improved on. read more

Upscale restaurant in a hotel. Food was AMAZING! Can't wait to go back. Cocktails were so yummy and pretty also

I wanted to try the new location since I loved the Curry Leaves in Tampa, & it was worth the visit! My friend got the naan w fruit & nuts and they said it was the best they'd had :D very fluffy & fresh. I did order my dish spicy though and it was mild at most- when I let our server know that it wasn't spicy (which I don't usually do but at that point it wasn't what I ordered), he brought out a spicy seasoning that I could put on my meal which didn't taste the same as if I had gotten the spicier sauce itself. It was not bad though! Just not quite what I ordered. Overall though, it was a yummy lunch. read more

I'm so glad this place has opened up. What a treat we get from Tampa! New as this restaurant may be, they already have operations moving efficiently. The food was on point, and lived up to their promised authentic standards. The staff is passionate about providing exceptional service. The pricing is valued relatively for what you get. They do not skimp on the portions to include the protein! My new favorite spot! read more

When you first walk in, its a very nice restaurant. He definitely gives a good vibe. The food that we ordered was Butter Chicken and the Malabar Lamb Curry. They were delicious and not spicy. The chili garlic naan was really good but it was very spicy so do be cautious. The service was good and the food came our quick. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

Food and service was best in the area the best! We have tried the buffet on multiple occasions as well as ordering off the menu. Everything we have ordered is out of this world. read more

The price is way over priced. Lunch buffet is 25:00 dollars and a soda is 4:00 dollars. The food is okay but I've had a lot better for less money. It was 20:00 for the buffet which I thought was ridiculous but 25:00 you're better off going somewhere else. read more

Love the dosa and chutneys. Will plan on coming back. Hard to find and difficult to access. Owners could post directions to find the restaurant. read more

Amazing authentic Indian food! Our waiter was so kind and brought us dessert for free! We really enjoyed the garlic naan! read more

Curry Leaves - Chicken Varutharachathu, garlic naan, lamb biryani - Indian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

I thought the customer service was exceptional. The best I've had at a restaurant in recent memory. Curry Leaves serves South Indian (Kerala) cuisine. I really enjoyed the mysore masala dosa. read more

The food is delicious. The price was good also. I've never sat down and eaten there but I've gotten takeout but the ambience seems to be good. I look forward to dining in soon. read more

Good value for lunch special. $12 for veggie entree with choice of sauce, side rice, half naan, papad, chutney, and daal. Tasted great and had attentive service. read more

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food was alright, service - not so much. i want to point out that there was a big birthday celebration that took up half of the restaurant, not sure if it was well planned ahead of time because there was only 3 servers across the entire store. no one at the bar, and it took 37 minutes to get our food. i timed it after it took 30 min to get a ginger ale and they gave it to the wrong person while the staff looked at me. management, please prep better food was good though. we got the laknowi paneer tikka - very good option and had great flavor. slightly with a kick also got the chicken reshmi kababs which were a nice creamy chicken dish that was different than your usual tikka spice. for entrees, we got the puri bhaji, paneer lababdar, kundapur chicken, and the nalli nihari. everything except the nihari was really good. the nihari was like trying to eat a rope thats been hardened in ice. it was tough and it felt stale. i dont believe it was a lamb shank. we didnt even bother to order dessert fearing it was going to take another 45 minutes to bring out a slice of gulab jamun cheesecake and rasmalai tiramisu. would want to try this again as long as there isnt another birthday party. their tampa location connected to a gas station is much better. read more

I really love the regular menu. The buffet not so much. The food is not hot. It sits there a long time. I'm disappointed that they did away with the lunch menu. Now you have to pay dinner prices for lunch. I do love their food when ordered from the menu. Service is slow if they have a large group. Otherwise it is very good, read more

I was always a big fan of their Kennedy location and was elated when they opened in N Lakeland. Their weekend buffet is amazing and ever changing. Service is incredible and the owner is always present to make sure you have a great experience. Dinner off the menu and to-go are equally wonderful. Hands down my favorite go-to in Lakeland. read more

Curry Leaves, Lakeland FL is the ABSOLUTE BEST BEST BEST Indian food I have had in a long time. This is a hidden gem attached to the Quality Inn on US 98 N behind the Waffle House, close to I-4. Food was OUTSTANDING. Immaculately clean, and staff are wonderful and attentive. Butter chicken, Tandori chicken, nicely done and juicy. Curry goat, Ularthu, garlic naan, OUTSTANDING. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, menu has a lot of vegetarian dishes too. The tamarind rice and basmati rice were outstanding. read more

Was pleasantly surprised based on its location. Great food - "heat" can be adjusted by kitchen. Mine was mild and plentiful. Food does not come out fast, nor should it. Worth the extra few minutes. Attentive staff. I shall return. read more

The dishes were great. The best Indian food I've had since I left New Jersey. Vindaloo was great.

We were in town for the wekeend. We travel throughout Florida frequently and always like to try local restaurants, rather than chains. Found Curry Leaves on Yelp, and it did not disappoint! Everything we ate - from appetizers, to naan, to entrees - was fabulous. Generous portions at a fair price. The pictures online do not do this place justice. Immaculately clean with nice furnishings. The wait staff was very nice and helped us out with our pronunciation of new dishes. Food came out timely, but not so fast to give us concern about it being premade. Will definitely go back when in town again. read more