Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering in Oakland, CA

4.2(487)$10–20Oakland, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.2 stars based on 487 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

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

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Oakland, CA • Price $10–20 • 4.2★
Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering is an Indian buffet located in Oakland, California's West Oakland neighborhood. This establishment has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 487 reviews. Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering offers curbside pickup, delivery, and dine-in service options. The price range is between $10 and $20. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. This buffet provides a dining experience in Oakland, CA.

Good to know

  • Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering has a listed address in Oakland, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 487 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
1745 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, West Oakland, Oakland, CA
Phone
(510) 858-7475
Today
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.2 (487 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • 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 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

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

✅ 4.2 weighted · 487 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 487 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median487 / 224 median
01,120 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.2) with the city average (4.27) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1120+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
monday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
saturday
12–9 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–8:30 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
Moderate noiseDogs allowedHappy hour specials

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual TrendyHipsterGood for groupsGood for kids

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

16 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala Entrée 16oz$19.6042 mentions
  • Deconstructed Samosa$18.3838 mentions
  • Tikka Masala Burrito$17.1523 mentions
  • Butter Chicken Entrée 16oz$19.6022 mentions
  • Death by Tikka Masala Thali$25.7313 mentions
  • Tikka Masala Bowl$19.6011 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala Entrée 16oz$19.609 mentions
  • Karol Bagh Kitty Party Thali$25.739 mentions
  • Kathi Roll$17.159 mentions
  • Chana Masala Entrée 16oz$17.159 mentions
  • Cauliflower Rice Entrée$7.358 mentions
  • Vada Pav$13.488 mentions
  • Pav Bhaji$14.707 mentions
  • Punjabi By Nature Bowl$19.605 mentions
  • Hella' Vegan Bowl$19.605 mentions
  • The American Punjabi Thali$25.735 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

487 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

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

Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering has a 4.2-star rating based on 487 customer reviews.

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Theatres

Fox Oakland Theater

Theatre

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~0.1 mi
+1-510-302-2250Website

Museums

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Museum

~0.2 mi
Ebony Museum Of Art

Museum

1034 14th Street

~0.6 mi

Librarys

African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Library

659 14th Street

~0.2 miMo-Th, Sa 10:00-17:30; Fr 12:00-17:30; PH off
+1-510-637-0200
Asian Branch Oakland Public Library

Library

~0.5 miMo 10:00-17:30; Tu-We 10:00-20:00; Th 10:00-17:30; Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:30
+1-510-238-3400

Gallerys

Rock Paper Scissors

Gallery

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Johansson Projects

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Place Of Worships

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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

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West Oakland Church of Christ

Place Of Worship

1031 12th Street

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

Byron Rumford US Post Office

Post Office

~0.2 mi
USPS West Grand Carrier Annex

Post Office

577

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
United States Post Office

Post Office

~0.5 mi

Banks

Western Federal Credit Union

Bank

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Patelco Credit Union

Bank

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Citibank

Bank

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California Bank & Trust

Bank

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U.S. Bank

Bank

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Western Alliance Bank

Bank

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Wells Fargo

Bank

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City National Bank

Bank

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Atms

Patelco Credit Union

Atm

~0.4 mi
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.5 mi

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Curry Up Now

Restaurant

1745 San Pablo Avenue

~7 ftMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
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Rose Garden Uptown

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Mama T's

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Gold Palm

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1900 Telegraph Avenue

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~0.2 miMo-Tu 9:00-22:00; We-Th 9:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 9:00-24:00
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Marhabah

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Bars

The Den at the Fox

Bar

1807 Telegraph Avenue

~0.1 mi
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Theory

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1644 Telegraph Avenue

~0.2 mi
Moonglow at Gold Palm

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1902 Telegraph Avenue

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Lucy Blue

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468 19th Street

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AC Lounge

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1431 Jefferson Street

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Drexl

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Cafes

Cairo Station Cafe

Cafe

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Caffe Teatro

Cafe

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Awaken Cafe

Cafe

1429 Broadway

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+1-510-863-1440Website
Sana'a Café

Cafe

1200 Clay Street

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Tierra Mia

Cafe

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Aroma Bakery & Cafe

Cafe

1900 Franklin Street

~0.3 mi
Lulu Cafe

Cafe

1924 Franklin Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Oak-Dar

Cafe

1312 Broadway

~0.3 mi

Fast Foods

Prospect Park Sandwiches

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Sidewalk

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Winky Dinky Dogs

Fast Food

325 19th Street

~0.4 mi
Ike's Love and Sandwiches

Fast Food

2204 Broadway

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1 510 3386789Website
Sweetgreen

Fast Food

831 Broadway

~0.5 mi
True Burger

Fast Food

146 Grand Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
+1 510-208-5678Website

Pubs

The Telegraph

Pub

2318 Telegraph Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 15:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
+1 510 4448353Website
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Federal Courthouse

Courthouse

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Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

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Fountains

Latham-Dueell Fountain

Fountain

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Toilets

Snow Park Restroom

Toilets

1930 Harrison Street

~0.4 mi

Tattoos

Diving Swallow

Tattoo

264 14th Street

~0.5 mi

Coworking Spaces

OakStop

Coworking Space

2323 Broadway

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
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Nightclubs

Dezi's Lounge

Nightclub

1802 Telegraph Avenue

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EZ's Lounge

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412 14th Street

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Zanzi

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19 Grand Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Convenience;Alcohols

Fleuret's Market and Spirits

Convenience;Alcohol

1913 San Pablo Avenue

~0.1 mi
Telegraph Wine and Spirits

Convenience;Alcohol

~0.5 mi

Shoes

Hill's Shoes

Shoes

1715 Telegraph Avenue

~0.1 mi

Conveniences

7 Up Town Market

Convenience

~0.1 mi
Food Market

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Gourmet Market

Convenience

~0.5 mi
Bevbox Market & Liquor

Convenience

1585 Madison Street

~0.6 mi

Books

Bibliomania

Books

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Dan Webb Books

Books

322 15th Street

~0.4 mi

Dry Cleanings

H & S Dry Cleaners

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Clothes

Oaklandish

Clothes

1444 Broadway

~0.2 mi
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Tobaccos

510 Smoke & Head Shop

Tobacco

412 14th Street

~0.3 mi

Newsagents

De Lauer's

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1310 Broadway

~0.3 mi

Florists

Flowers for Joy

Florist

~0.3 mi
California Wholesale Florist

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Oakland Flower Market

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821 Jefferson Street

~0.5 mi

Arts

Naming Gallery

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335 15th Street

~0.4 mi

Social Facilitys

Centerforce Youth Court

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Fuels

Chevron

Fuel

~0.2 mi

Bus Stations

Uptown Transit Center

Bus Station

~0.2 mi

Parkings

City Center Parking Garage

Parking

~0.3 mi
Oakland Convention Center

Parking

~0.4 mi
1800 Harrison Garage

Parking

~0.4 mi
Kaiser Center Parking Garage

Parking

~0.4 mi
Franklin 88 Public Parking

Parking

~0.5 mi
East Bay Municipal Utility District Parking Garage

Parking

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Pacific Renaissance Plaza Parking Garage

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Public Parking Garage

Parking

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-22:00

Cars

Classic Cars West

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411 26th Street

~0.6 mi
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Informations

Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau

Information

~0.4 mi