I love seeing all the new spots popping up in the Berryessa area in the vicinity of the BART station. While it's not quite the urban village it can be yet, it's moving in the right direction. Sam & Curry is a part of that positive change. Of all the possible spots to try, I came here specifically because it participates in American Airlines Dining Rewards Program, allowing me to earn 5x miles per dollar spent in addition to my regular credit card points earnings. The best way to describe this spot is that it's Chipotle but with Indian food. You can can pick between a bowl or a burrito and instead of chicken or carne asada, you can select from chicken tikka or other Indian items. In this way, it's a refreshing change from Chipotle. I think the portions are generous. Whether you enjoy this place will really come down to how you feel about the flavors. To each their own. But this is definitely a spot worth checking out that adds vibrancy to the neighborhood! read more

Sam & Curry - Lamb curry rice bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Indian food meets Chipotle! The food is delicious, and service has been friendly and fast each time I've come here. The portions have also been super generous to the point where my bowl is overwhelmed with the food in it. The sauces are each very flavorful on their own, so it can be easy to overwhelm your bowl if you're not mindful of what you're putting in. Samosas were decent and mango lassi was good. read more

The servers are very generous here, and there are so many options--even better than chipotle. I especially like the yellow rice and lentils that you get with the bowl which have a heightened savory/spicy flavor compared to basic rice and beans. read more

Sam & Curry - Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Easy to order, fast service, delicious & filling Indian bowls!! Their vegetable rice, chicken tikka, and potato onion curry are all amazing. A little sad their "salad" option is just lettuce. Getting a side of their butter chicken sauce is definitely not worth $1.50 in my opinion ): but I still love this place and think their bowls are great. I've also always encountered really friendly staff members here. read more

Sam & Curry - Half chicken curry, half chicken tikka bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried the chicken tikka burrito and portions were very generous! The line server was extremely friendly and really piled it on to where it could barely be wrapped. The burrito was pretty good and had lots of flavors and textures. I think it was a bit too heavy on the rice though, and the rice was on the drier side. Next time I'll probably ask to go lighter on rice. read more

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We came here for a quick bite to eat and were impressed by this chipotle-style Indian food eatery. They had healthy options for bowls and wraps. We ordered a rice bowl with chicken tikka, basmati rice, garbanzo beans, corn, fajita veggies, and we topped it it with tamarind chutney and yogurt. The bowl and lemonade were reasonably priced and everything was fresh. The chicken was tender but the garbanzo beans were the star, with curry/tikka flavors. Everything was healthy and tasty. Wish they had a location in the east bay! We would definitely frequent this place more if there were other locations. read more

Sam & Curry - Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Reminds me of chipotle but Indian style. We wanted a quick snack and was intrigued by the samosa chaat. I love that you could customize your bowl or burrito however you want. Samosa chat was 3.5/5: flavors was good but everything became a little soggy since there was so much sauce. I would prefer for it to be less wet and more crunchy. Nice if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

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My first time visiting Sam & Curry. Ok, I get it! Chipotle was the first BYOB with Mexican, then poke/poki places, Vietnamese cuisine, Salad-American, and now Indian cuisine. Wow! The interior was clean, vivid and bright! The service was friendly! I only tried the... 3 Samosas - deep-fried dough usually with spices, potatoes, onions, & peas. They were served with a tamarind sauce (sweet & sour) and green chutney (slightly spicy). They were good but on the small side so you could barely taste the filling. Mango Lassi - mango puree with milk, yogurt, and ice. Cool, refreshing smoothie. read more

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Absolutely love making my own custom bowl. Their extra orange spicy sauce is sooo good I definitely recommend if you love spicy. Their tacos are also really good and the tacos tortillas sides are made perfectly crisp. I also got their mango lassi and their guava drink, both freshing! read more

Sam & Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummm!!! I opted for a burrito and added everything with curry chicken as my protein. While the flavors were rich, it still felt bright and fresh. Highly recommend mixing the lemonade with the Mandarin cardamom for a quenching bev. I will definitely come back for lunch! read more

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This place is great. The service is incredibly quick, the food is great and overall is very clean. The food was incredible, my friends and I all enjoyed it, so we'll definitely be back. It's like an Indian chipotle :) read more

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Had a chance to try Sam & Curry and try the Chicken Tikka Burrito. This place is like an Indian Chipotle, and gosh it is great. It is a casual ambiance with quick service and the food really packs a lot of flavor which I love. If you are looking for a quick but tasty and filling meal, this is the place for you! read more

Sam & Curry - Chicken tikka burrito - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Decided to come here for the first time and I like how the concept was inspired from Chipotle. I got the chicken tikka salad bowl, but since there was only about half left, the employee gave me half of either the chickpea curry or the potatoe curry. I like trying new things and when it came to the sauces, I asked for it on the side to try. He was nice enough to give me a bit of rice in the bowl too. Their corn is amazing and might be better than Chipotle. This place also offers burritos, rice bowls and tacos. He even gave me a big piece of chip too!! Yogurt as sauce was also good too. Would like to come back and revisit this place. Thank you!! read more

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Sam & Curry has alot to offer with a well balanced healthy yet nutrious multicourse meals. Located in an area comprise of a diverse restaurants, boba cafes, shops and fast food take-outs. Came by on a Saturday morning and was greeted by a young server who was kind enough as I chose the chicken tikka rice bowl a very popular enriched Indian/halal meal with so many toppings to choose from and I can see the server was very generous with the portions no complaints. It's an excellence source of lean protein chicken with veggies and for the price ($11.95) you're getting more than your money's worth. There were no other customers so I chose to dine-in it was so fulling no need for lunch. Definitely be back so please support your local business and celebrate May designated as AAPI month read more

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4.5 Indian style chipotle! Glad to see they opened another location! Service was quick and friendly! I ordered pickup / to go so I didn't eat it when it was fresh. So my fault. There was plenty of seating / tables Place was clean Has parking lot/in shopping plaza Items I ordered: Somasa chaat, chicken tikka rice bowl, chicken curry rice bowl Portions were great and food was tasty. A lot of different flavors and textures (I got bowls and I put a lot of stuff hehe) Everything was packed nicely :) read more

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This is the best deal on DoorDash I have ever seen! All entrees were bogo, and the portion sizes were out of this world! For the price of one entree, I had enough food for 3 meals. And the quality is great! This place is almost like a Chipotle for Indian food. You can get any type of protein you want on any kind of dish--a rice bowl, burrito--even tacos! It's so much fun! Would definitely order again. read more

Sam & Curry - Chicken Tikka Masala Tacos - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious, got lamb curry. Service was great and the ambience was amazing and welcoming.

It's like Chipotle but Indian food. Overall it's clean, it's fast, the food seems of decent quality, and it's a large portion of food. The chicken is on the drier side, and I felt that the Indian flavors were OK, but not particularly cohesive in a Chipotle style burrito or bowl. I'd say price wise its a reasonable deal for how much food you get. read more

Sam & Curry - Bowl with extra chicken - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

This spot just opened up in Berryessa across from the Flea Market. It's like an Indian version of Chipotle. We came in on a Saturday for lunch and place was very clean. We were greeted immediately. They have rice bowls, salads, burritos and tacos. My husband and I both decided on rice bowls. They have cilantro rice and vegetable rice. We were able to do 1/2 and 1/2. Then you pick vegetables curries - chickpea or potato. Fajita veggies are available too. Then you choose your proteins - chicken curry, lamb curry, chicken tikka, paneer tikka, saag or lentil curry. We choose lamb curry and I did 1/2 chicken curry and 1/2 paneer tikka. Then toppings between salsas, chutneys, yogurt, lettuce. We got a mango lassi and papadam. Everything was flavorful. It was a filling meal. Definitely will be back. Great addition to Market Park San Jose plaza. read more

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I really enjoyed the food - especially the lentil bowl with chana masala, lentils, potato filling, vegetable rice, chutneys (green and medium-hot), and corn. As a vegan (and lactose intolerant), I let the server know I can't have dairy (cream, butter, etc.). While the server tried to help, there was some confusion between vegan vs. vegetarian options, so I just hope what I ordered was indeed dairy-free. Suggestion: clearer vegan labeling (not just vegetarian "VG") and allergy notes (dairy, gluten, etc.) on the menu/website would make the dining experience even better for people with dietary restrictions. Also, my request is that the staff is able to help more fluidly with vegan options/dietary restrictions. Overall, delicious food and I look forward to coming back! read more

Where do I begin ? The food is amazing really good taste perfectly spiced while not being to spicy the attentiveness of the server was top notch he really took his time to explain what the food choices were and the spiciness level as well . He even took the time to explain in fluent Spanish to a Spanish speaking customer! It's a good experience and a fresh take on Indian fast food definitely worth a visit read more

Sam & Curry - Lamb curry bowl with the works - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Not a good food. Adds hella sauce in my burrito. Very good haven't not been eating yet. Give it a try

Really appreciate competitors for Chipotle (especially now that their portions went downhill). The sitting vibe feels similar: a fast food joint to chill. My friend and me got a special deal (2 for 1): lamb bowl for $8.5. The lab didn't seem to be very fresh though (boiled and sat for hours taste), it is a good twist but aside from that, the bowl was with standard veggies you can build at Chipotle. read more

Sam & Curry - Lamb bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Obsessed with Sam and Curry, the Bay's best desi Chipotle spot! Their samosa chaat was a flavor bomb - light, delicious, and addictive. You get to top it off based on the additional toppings and the spice levels you want. The same goes for the bowls as well... The bowls were filled with love - chicken and paneer options, topped with (if you choose) a tikka masala sauce that elevated everything. Don't skip the tikka masala sauce! Adding the green chutney for a little more spice and the sev were icing on the cake for my paneer bowl with veggie rice. As you can see, we didn't back down on showing out with the bowls! Also, so you don't miss out, their burritos as a game changer too. More flavor than actual chipotle read more

Indian style chipotle and simple. Portion size was decent. I went with the lamb for protein but it was just a little salty. Besides that I did enjoy this quick meal. I wish they had put labels on display so we know exactly what is what, but the workers are helpful. read more

Sam & Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Sam & Curry offered a BOGO deal for their opening, an opportunity I could not resist. I ordered their lamb curry, which was a very affordable price of $15. I swear, my food weighed like 3-5 lbs with the insane portions. They packed my order to the brim, regardless of one entree being free. Each entree could be two meals worth! They do not skimp on the spices! There is a lot of flavors into the bowl: garlic, ginger, spicy chutney, chili, corn, fajita veggies, salsa, and lettuce. I eat Indian food fairly regularly, but this truly packed a punch. You can pick an assortment of toppings via DoorDash. The lamb is tender complemented by the spiciness of the curry. The chickpeas and potato added a mellow layer of the bowl, below the heaps of chutney on top. The ambiance is really chill, like many other Yelpers said, resembling Chipotle. Service was really quick and definitely optimal for lunch time! Check out their IG as well, since they have some deals. read more

Came in on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The seems like a cross between chipotle and Indian food and it was really good and the portions were so big that it lasted me another two meals! I got the rice bowl with chicken tikka masala and all the fixings and the guys stacked my bowl!! Since it was empty, i was helped right away and I was in and out of the place with a to go bag in 5 minutes. Saw they have other items in their menu and would come back to try a salad bowl or a burrito! read more

Sam & Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Theres room for improvement. I recommend eating burritos from actual Mexican spots and observe how they roll their burrito. I've ordered this a few times and all 3 times the burrito was rolled so inconsistently. As you can see in the picture attached, one side of the burrito is just plain layers of tortilla. So the consistency of the bite sometimes results in just more bread which is not ideal. In addition, I was eating more potato than chicken. So please be fair on the portions too. To fellow readers I recommend the bowls vs the burrito. read more

Sam & Curry - Chicken burrito. - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is like the Indian version of Chipotle. You choose your type of meal (bowl, burrito, etc.), then select your curry, vegetables, sauces, and more. The flavors are great, the service is fast, and the pricing is reasonable! While I'm not an expert on Indian food, I believe they serve fresh, good-quality dishes. Indian food can get expensive, so I'm glad to have this option without sacrificing quality. read more

Sam & Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Food - great flavors and smells. I got the burrito white rice chicken tiki grilled stuff potato lettuce. It was huge and delicious. The drinks were delicious. Everything was reasonably priced. The special drinks were all delicious. Everything was reasonably priced. Service was great and very pleasant and checked in on me while I was eating, which was kind of classy for a little fast food place like this. They need something sweet. I'm excited to come back and try the curry. This was one of the best lunch meals I've had in a long time in the city.Yum yum! read more

Great and friendly customer service. The guy was very informative. You get a huge amount for what you paid for. I would like more flavor and spices, but it is my new chipotle to go now. read more

Sam & Curry - Lamb Curry Salad Bowl - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

I want to preface this review by saying the taste of their food was good, but there are real safety issues with their food and how it's prepared, as well as how they handle the safety issues when it's brought up. I ordered a chicken tika bowl from them for lunch, picked up and went home. As I was eating it, I noticed a steel wire in my bowl, about 1.5 inches long. Now I always chew my food and eat it slow, so I wasn't really affected or hurt by the wire; but knowing how long and sharp this thing is, it's definitely possible someone might get seriously hurt if they're not as careful. I called the store, telling the employee there's a wire in my food and they should investigate and throw out whichever ingredients that came with wire packaging and might be affected. The lady named Delma didn't understand me at first, keeping on asking me which salsa she wrongfully put in my food. I asked her to get someone that speaks English, and she just hung up. I called again, explaining I'm not trying to ask for a refund, but rather warn them about the potential safety issues that might cause serious injury if not handled appropriately; she seemed to understand at least the issue is about the food, but told me she's the only one in store that speaks a little English. I asked her for her manager's number, to which she answered she had no manager. I told her to investigate and / or throw out the food, which she refused and told me to call back later, but what if someone already bought and ate the food with embedded wires?! It just pissed me off that I was trying to warn them about food safety and all they did was brush me off. All of this was under the best case assumption that the wire came from food packaging. What if it's from something else, something even more dangerous? All that is to say, I wouldn't go back to Sam & Curry after this visit. That is not to say their food doesn't taste good; in fact, it really does which is why I kept coming back. But is it worth it to potentially get hurt? Absolutely not. read more

Sam & Curry - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Preferably like the entrees to be served in "as scooped" items in separate containers -vs- having everything piled on top of each other. Didn't care that I couldn't taste the flavors separately. What I could taste was good, just didn't like the "mix". read more

The idea is good. A Chipotle style fast food restaurant with Indian food. I got the Tikka masala bowl and while it was a few steps below the quality of a proper Indian restaurant it hit the spot. Inside it was spacious and the service was pretty good, about what you'd expect from a fast food joint. Parking is pretty easy and my overall experience was good. That said, I probably would stick to sit down restaurants in the future when I'm in the mood for Indian. The quality and options and flavors although good here, can not be exactly replicated and you come away feeling the difference. read more

first time at this place. ordered online for pickup literally 30 minutes ago. the store was empty aside from one employee. while it wasn't packed and ready by the estimated time (didn't mind anyways), i think the employee explained that he didn't want the food to get cold. he put it all together in like 2 minutes. it's basically chipotle but with Indian style cuisine. the portion size for the price is ridiculously good. i spent around $22 for a tikka rice bowl with extra chicken curry and a mango lassi. the bowl felt like it was like.. 1-2 lbs he packed the bowl up really well. it's easily 2-3 meals. the food is flavorful and quite nice. it wasn't as intense as i was expecting so i think it's palatable for most people. mango lassi was pretty good! kind of like a really creamy mango smoothie or a drinkable mango-flavored yogurt. definitely would come again!! read more

Definitely the set up is similar to chipotle style. Not bad of a concept but can definitely be more executed more better. The sauces were okay. The chicken and veg are okay. The order came out pretty fast because they make it while you order. Will be coming back if I wanted something quick. read more

Indian version of chipotle and the OG chipotle at that. Figuring out what works for you might takes a little bit of testing, but once you get it, it's over... came here 3 times this week already lol. Burritos for me here are my go to, it just works. read more

Sam & Curry - Huge, super tasty - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

The foods are tastes very good. Service is amazing. Beautiful music. Tables are clean. I recommend anyone to try it. read more

Online order - highly recommend. Easy to customize and quick, hassle free pickup. The portions are HUGE! It's a tremendous value in terms of both the amount of food and the quality. I was really surprised how heavy my pickup order felt and was delighted when I got home and started eating the order. I ended up having enough for both lunch and dinner. Inside looked very nice. It's obviously very clean since it's brand new. The staff was very friendly. Happy to have this open as I foresee myself returning quite often. read more

I've been to this plaza plenty of times. With that being said, I noticed the bright new sign, which caught my eye. Decided to try this place and the food was really good. I believe the owner was the one that made my bowl. It reminded me of the chipotle assembly line. The ambiance was nice and well decorated. For drinks, we tried the hibiscus tea, unsweetened black tea, and lemonade which was refreshing. We will becoming back. read more