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    Junoon Spice Lover

    4.3 (138 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Halal, Chinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Chicken biryani
    Samantha A.

    I have never dined in, but the restaurant looks nice and the staff at the counter are very attentive. This is my go-to for Indian takeout. The dishes I love are samosa chaat and bhindi masala. Be sure to get some naan too. My husband always orders the chili chicken with gravy. I'm a fan of the chicken biryani, but wouldn't order egg again. Portions are great! We always have leftovers. Also, we like food to have some heat and Kurry Zone never disappoints.

    Hours as posted.
    Dj A.

    The food was good. Mild spice, and very tasty. The man at the counter was exceptionally rude. The hours were posted as open until 10pm, and the door sign also indicated open until 10. We arrived at 9:25pm. Upon entry he demanded "take out only" and had a sour expression on his face. He was rude when we were ordering, instead of clarifying questions, he just repeated himself with rolled eyes. He was also rude to two dine-in customers while we waited for our takeout. The price was only slightly unreasonable. I won't choose to go back unless, again, it's the only thing open.

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    Kirsten K.

    I am really grateful that Kurry Zone has stayed open for take-out during the pandemic lockdown. Tonight was our fourth time picking up dinner from this excellent restaurant. The food here is outstanding! If you enjoy Indian food, I guarantee you will be happy with your meal here. The online menu that we access from Yelp is well organized by category, such as "North Indian Vegetarian Dishes," "Tandoori," and "Indo-Chinese." I aspire to try all the vegetarian dishes. So far I have had two different types of Dal, Chickpea Masala, and Sag Paneer. Every single dish was cooked perfectly. The food is delightfully flavorful and spicy, without being painfully spicy. My husband and I agreed the standout was the Sag Paneer. Three days after eating it, my husband remarked "that Sag Paneer was superb. I already need to get it again." So tonight we ordered it again! I have always placed my orders over the phone, and arrived in under half an hour to find my dinner well packed in a sturdy bag with handles, ready for me on the counter. The food has been hot and fresh and I have never had to wait. The orders have been 100% accurate every time. Due to the pandemic restrictions, I have not had the opportunity to have an eat-in meal at Kurry Zone, but I have the feeling that they would have nice staff and service. Everyone I have interacted with on the phone when placing my order and when picking up the take-out food, has been pleasant and welcoming. This restaurant is located in the middle of a medium-sized strip mall called Cedar Grove Centre. There is plenty of free parking in the lot. It is well lit at night and in a safe neighborhood. The only thing that might be confusing when getting there is that the name of the restaurant is not included on the list of businesses displayed on the entrance sign. I posted a picture of the front of the restaurant so I hope that helps everyone find Kurry Zone.

    Sefali P.

    Ordered the khati roll, mostly because the menu stated it came with fries. Unfortunately, it did not. That in and of itself was quite disappointing. The fact that the khati roll itself wasn't stellar didn't help. The cardamom flavor was overwhelming. The portion was huge - enough for leftover lunch the next day. And the service was friendly so I'd consider returning to try something off the fusion menu or a safe option like butter chicken.

    Garlic naan
    K A.

    Consistently delicious food. Warm, friendly, welcoming staff. Best garlic naan I ever had. That lamb korma is soooo good.

    Top: ginger chicken Middle: baigan bharta Bottom: paneer makhani  Right side: garlic naan
    Michelle C.

    Absolutely love this place! I discovered Kurry Zone back during the pandemic and it quickly become one of my favorite places to order takeout from. The food always arrived quickly and was still hot when it reached me. Recently, I had the chance to dine-in and the service was just as good as the food! As soon as we walked through the doors, we were greeted warmly and immediately seated. The food arrived soon after ordering and the staff was very kind and attentive as they frequently checked-in on us and refilled our waters throughout the meal. My favorite item to get from here is the paneer makhani (it comes with rice as well). The sauce is so creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The portion size is great for the price with it sometimes lasting me two meals. I always get an order of their garlic naan too as the side dish pairs perfectly with the paneer makhani. I have also tried their chicken tikka masala and can say it's just as delicious! The chicken is so tender and cooked perfectly. Having tried the baigan bharta as well, I can say that this place does not miss a beat with any of their dishes! This is a must try spot whether you plan on ordering takeout or dining in! I definitely plan on continuing to come here and trying other items on their menu!

    Chicken Seekh Kebab
    LaLa G.

    I have been going to this restaurant for years. My favorite is their Chicken Seekh Kebab. Despite it being a dry dish the meat was always juicy. But today was such a disappointment...I ordered it and the meat looked old and extremely dry. It tasted more like a paste than actual meat. I paid almost $50 for a meal that was not freshly made. Definitely looking for a new place to eat.

    Chilli Paneer
    Latha P.

    A classic example of a well run local restaurant that takes care if it's guests and offer good quality food! Tucked away in a rather insignificant strip mall, next to other food joints , their signage looked inviting. We have seen this place driving by a few times , but never found a reason to visit. An impromptu trip to Kurry Zone with a large group on a Sunday evening, loaded with some skepticism and no great expectations , we arrived and found a relatively empty restaurant with just one table occupied with a BYOB party of 6. We had actually called and made a reservation which we realized was rather unnecessary when we got there. The owner didn't tell us otherwise when we called. The menu was simple with some standard Indian and Indo Chinese dishes. The owner +1 were all of the wait staff that evening, the owner took our order immediately. With continued skepticism we waited for the appetizers.... The food came out quickly, and to our surprise most of it tasted good. Chicken Angaare which is their speciality was way too spicy, which was probably because the spices had not cooked through . It had a bit of the raw chili powder aftertaste. But the chicken was tender and we ended up finishing it. Chicken pepper fry was the worst of the lot. Neither Indian nor indo Chinese , it was a mish mash of many things , but the chicken was clearly overcooked with no distinct pepper not any flavor .. Chilli Paneer ( Indian cottage cheese) was awesome . This Indo Chinese dish was a beautiful medley of hot and sweet , with the Paneer cooked perfectly and the crispy bell peppers and onions adding the perfect element of crunch to the dish. Masala fries was nice but nothing spectacular. It could have benefited with some more flavor to keep up its name. Masala papad was yet another spicy hot offering . Tasted good but tough on the palate that we didn't enjoy it . Chicken Momos were quite good with the hot Chilli Dipping sauce. Out entree fill included the following .. Methi chicken ( fenugreek flavored chicken curry) Shaam Savera ( spinach and cottage cheese fritters in a delicately flavored cream sauce ) Egg burjee with Pav- Indian style scrambled eggs with Indian burger bun Paneer Lababdaar- Indian cottage cheese in a creamy sauce Garlic naan Thai basil fried rice. No words to describe all of the above, every dish was unique and tasted great. Normally you think most restaurant curries taste the same as they use pre made sauces as a common base, but at Kurry Zonr each curry tasted different and had the perfect blend of spices with a luscious consistency. Thai Fried rice was again way too spicy for our taste , but once again it tasted so good that everyone gobbled a few mouthfuls before reaching out for mango lassi and water !!! Egg burjee was the only mediocre dish of the lot but i would pass it by describing it as home made rather condemn it for not being restaurant quality! Pav served with it was simply the best , buttery and browned beautifully . Gulag jamun and ice cream completed our evening meal on a sweet note. With limited staff , they took good care of us and were quick , courteous and friendly. Lovely evening with family at this warm & cozy spot. You must try this place not only to help support local businesses, but more so because you will enjoy good Punjabi food and their non intrusive pleasant service . This place is a must try !

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    The food was very good and had spice to it , I totally recommend!Chicken Tikka Masala was solid!

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    Very good service. Nice food. Chicken pepper and Chilly chicken was fabulous. We had a good evening

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    Consistent good food and good service. People are always pleasant while taking the order and have consistency in their taste.

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    Only had their paneer Makhani and it was delicious! Looking forward to trying more items

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    Awesome for the lunch buffet. Food is delicious and a nice mix of chicken, veg, and other items. Definitely a go-to!

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    Happy that you enjoyed the food and appreciate the five star review.

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    Ordered butter chicken and tandoori chicken. The red color of the gravy didn't leave my fingers until the day after. Not recommended.

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    Ordered navratan korma and a garlic naan. Naan was good and tasty, but navratan hardly had any vegetable in it, full bowl of sauce.

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    Hi Tess, Apologies that we did not live up to your expectations.

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