Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering in Durham, NC

4.4(290)$10–20Durham, NC
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 290 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Durham, NC • Price $10–20 • 4.4★
Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering in Durham, NC, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located in the Woodcroft neighborhood, this establishment has a rating of 4.4 stars based on 290 reviews. Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering provides dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery service options. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this business. This buffet is a dining option in Durham, North Carolina.

Good to know

  • Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering has a listed address in Durham, NC, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 290 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3105 Shannon Rd Ste 101 Building 2, Durham, NC 27707, Woodcroft, Durham, NC
Phone
(984) 250-7860
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 (290 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 29/100 · 4 positive signals
Full night out score29/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
18/25
Entertainment
11/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 3 bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 290 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 290 reviews
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median290 / 991 median
04,955 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.35) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4955+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9 PM
monday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Assistive hearing loop

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cardsWaiter service

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa$6.1311 mentions
  • Samosas$11.3011 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala Entrée$18.385 mentions
  • Tikka Masala Burrito$15.934 mentions
  • Lamb Burrito$17.151 mention
  • Mini Samosas$11.301 mention
  • Pav Bhaji$13.481 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

290 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering?

Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant & Catering has a 4.4-star rating based on 290 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
17
Retail & Shopping
15
Transportation & Automotive
8
Recreation & Entertainment
6
Miscellaneous Services
6
Financial Services
5

64 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

65 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Jewish Federation

Place Of Worship

3518 Westgate Drive

~0.5 mi
Pilgrim United Church of Christ

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Cinemas

AMC

Cinema

~0.6 mi

Librarys

Southwest Branch Durham County Public Library

Library

3605 Shannon Road

~0.6 mi
+1 919-560-8590

Banks

Coastal Federal Credit Union

Bank

~0.1 mi
Fidelity Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
BB&T

Bank

~0.2 mi
State Employees Credit Union

Bank

4055 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 mi
United Bank

Bank

4315 University Drive

~0.5 mi

Bars

Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom

Bar

3109 Shannon Road

~266 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
K-mix Karaoke & Bar

Bar

3400 Westgate Drive

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken

Restaurant

3726 Mayfair Street

~291 ft
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Happy + Hale

Restaurant

3103 Shannon Road

~352 ftMo-Su 08:00-20:00
+1-984-219-7238Website
Chuck E. Cheese

Restaurant

3724 Mayfair Street

~423 ft
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Carolina Ale House

Restaurant

3911 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.2 mi
Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine

Restaurant

4015 University Drive

~0.3 miMo 11:00-20:00; We 11:00-20:00; Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
+1-919-401-6432Website
Neo China

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Sitar

Restaurant

3630 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1-919-490-1326Website
Twisted Noodles

Restaurant

4201 University Drive

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:00-14:30,17:00-20:30; Fr-Su 11:00-20:30
+1-919-489-9888Website

Cafes

Triangle Coffee House

Cafe

~312 ft
The Bean Flower

Cafe

4015 University Drive

~0.3 miWe-Su 10:00-19:30
+1-919-903-2521Website
Saladelia Cafe & Catering

Cafe

3604 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00–20:00; Sa 10:00–20:00; Su 10:00–19:00
+1-919-489-5776Website

Fast Foods

Cook Out

Fast Food

3119 Shannon Road

~0.1 mi
Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

3117 Tower Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa-Su 06:00-22:00
+1 919-490-6209Website
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

4139 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Sa 06:30-21:00
+1 919-402-2092Website
Burger King

Fast Food

3404 Westgate Drive

~0.5 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
+1 919-589-1327Website

Polices

District 3 substation

Police

8 Consultant Place

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30
+1-919-560-4583Website

Dentists

University Commons Dental

Dentist

~0.2 mi
Smile First Dental

Dentist

3616 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-We 08:00-16:30; Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 08:00-16:00 open "Admin Only"
+1 919-493-2569Website

Hairdressers

Elevn Elevn Kutz

Hairdresser

3211-145 Shannon Road

~0.2 miTu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
+1-984-464-3111Website
Elevn Elevn Kutz

Hairdresser

3211-145 Shannon Road

~0.2 miTu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
+1-984-464-3111Website
Great Clips

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Dennis Best Men's Salon

Hairdresser

3307 University Drive

~0.6 mi

Music Schools

Notasium: Music based play space and music school

Music School

3750 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Service Road

~0.2 mi
Website

Beautys

Merle Norman

Beauty

4011 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fitness Centres

O2 Fitness

Fitness Centre

3103 Shannon Road

~226 ft
+1-919-355-5728Website
Midtown Yoga

Fitness Centre

3109 Shannon Road

~386 ftMo-Th 06:00-20:00
+1-919-246-8512Website
Retro Fitness

Fitness Centre

3400 Westgate Drive

~0.6 miMo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
+1 919-864-9866Website

Amusement Arcades

Xepher Arcade

Amusement Arcade

4015 University Dr

~0.3 miMo-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
+1-919-973-0063Website

Escape Games

Mission X

Escape Game

~0.6 mi

Parks

Cornwallis Road Park

Park

2830 Wade Road

~0.7 mi

Stationerys

Office Depot

Stationery

4001 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 919-490-3092Website

Wholesales

Sam's Club

Wholesale

4005 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 919-489-8160Website

Car Repairs

Precision Tune Auto Care

Car Repair

~0.3 mi
AAA Carolinas

Car Repair

3505 Westgate Drive

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
+1-919-489-3306Website
Firestone

Car Repair

4126 University Drive

~0.4 mi

Clothes

ADV tailor

Clothes

~0.3 mi

Second Hands

Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store

Second Hand

3900 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-20:00

Department Stores

Ross

Department Store

4021 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 09:30-22:00
+1 919-493-6314
Target

Department Store

4037 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 919-765-0008Website

Jewelrys

John David Jewelers

Jewelry

~0.3 mi

Conveniences

Little India

Convenience

4201 University Drive

~0.3 mi10:30-21:00
+1-919-489-9084Website

Supermarkets

Spice Bazaar

Supermarket

4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.4 mi
Website
The Fresh Market

Supermarket

4215 University Drive

~0.5 miSu-Sa 08:00-21:00
+1 919 401 9467Website
Li Ming's Global Mart

Supermarket

3400 Westgate Dr

~0.6 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1-919-401-5212

Video Games

GameStop

Video Games

~0.4 mi
Website

Social Facilitys

Social Security Administration

Social Facility

3511 Shannon Road

~0.5 mi

Cars

Durham Volkswagen

Car

3823 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.1 mi
+1-919-493-7411Website
Michael Jordan Nissan

Car

3930 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fuels

Sam's Club

Fuel

3108 Shannon Road

~0.1 mi
+1-919-489-8160Website
Daniel Bros Exxon

Fuel

3309 Old Chapel Hill Road

~0.4 mi
+1-919-489-4660
Daniel Bros Exxon

Fuel

3309 Old Chapel Hill Road

~0.4 mi
+1-919-489-4660
John's Auto Service

Fuel

3004 Academy Road

~0.5 mi
+1-919-489-1583
Commons at University Place Local Fuel Center

Fuel

1817 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

~0.6 mi
+1-919-659-8601
Hope Valley 66

Fuel

3211 University Dr University Drive

~0.6 mi
+1-919-401-4025