CURRY NATION - INDIAN RESTAURANT & CATERING in San Diego, CA

4.8(530)$20–30San Diego, CA
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 530 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

San Diego, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.8★
Curry Nation - Indian Restaurant & Catering is an Indian buffet located in San Diego, CA. This establishment has earned a strong reputation with a 4.8-star rating from 530 reviews. Curry Nation offers dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range for dining is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. This buffet provides a dining option in San Diego.

Good to know

  • CURRY NATION - INDIAN RESTAURANT & CATERING has a listed address in San Diego, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 530 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3650 Fifth Ave Unit 103, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego, CA
Phone
(769) 447-3333
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 (530 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 25/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Moderate pricing
  • 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 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues 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

⚖️ 4.6 weighted · 530 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.8 from 530 reviews(↓ 0.21 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median530 / 823 median
04,115 (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 (4.8) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4115+ 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–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsADA-compliant main entranceClosed captioning on TVsTipping optionalTipping optional for large partiesModerate noise

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy TrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$17.9919 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$17.9916 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$13.996 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$16.996 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.995 mentions
  • Lamb Biryani$17.994 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$16.993 mentions
  • Vegetable Korma$16.992 mentions
  • Karahi Goat$18.992 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

530 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of CURRY NATION - INDIAN RESTAURANT & CATERING?

CURRY NATION - INDIAN RESTAURANT & CATERING has a 4.8-star rating based on 530 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
35
Retail & Shopping
18
Miscellaneous Services
8
Arts & Culture
6
Healthcare & Medical
5
Financial Services
4

82 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

82 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Place Of Worships

All Saints' Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~458 ft
Midtown Church of Religious Science

Place Of Worship

3858 Front Street

~0.4 mi
Vedanta Society of Southern California

Place Of Worship

1440 Upas Street

~0.6 mi
+1-619-291-9377Website

Gallerys

The Studio Door

Gallery

3867 4th Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Sa 11:00-18:00
+1-619-255-2867Website

Librarys

San Diego Public Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch

Library

215 West Washington Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Jean Farb Memorial Medical Library

Library

~0.5 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

302 Washington Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su closed

Banks

Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Comerica Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi
Mission Federal Credit Union

Bank

269 West Washington Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; PH off
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.6 mi

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3628 5th Avenue

~267 ftMo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:00
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Cocina de Barrio

Restaurant

3707 5th Avenue

~283 ftTu-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-16:00
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Sisters Pizza

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3603 4th Avenue

~485 ftSu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
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Phở Fifth Avenue

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3807 5th Avenue

~0.2 mi11:00-22:00
+1 619-260-3555Website
Roberto's Taco Shop

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420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 miMo-We, Su 07:00-22:00; Th-Sa 07:00-24:00
+1 619-693-5040Website
Goi Cuon

Restaurant

420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 mi10:00-22:00
+1 619-230-5666Website

Bars

The Loft

Bar

~366 ft
The Rail

Bar

3796 5th Avenue

~0.2 miWe-Sa 20:00-02:00; Su 14:00-20:00
+1-619-298-2233Website
Nunus Bar and Restaurant

Bar

506 Ivy Lane

~0.2 mi
Number One Fifth Avenue

Bar

~0.2 mi
Cigar Cave

Bar

~0.2 mi
Urban Mo's Bar & Grill

Bar

308 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-01:00; Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-23:00
+1-619-491-0400Website
Fiesta Cantina

Bar

~0.3 mi
Flicks

Bar

1017 University Avenue

~0.4 mi

Fast Foods

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 mi06:00-14:00
+1 619-295-1510Website
Subway

Fast Food

3886 4th Avenue

~0.2 miMo 08:00-21:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 619 296 1734Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

734 University Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 619-209-3688Website
Jack in the Box

Fast Food

804 University Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 619-298-1273Website
Los Panchos Taco Shop

Fast Food

409 Washington Street

~0.4 mi
Carl's Jr.

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Bronx Pizza

Fast Food

111 Washington Street

~0.4 mi
Copper Top Coffee and Donuts

Fast Food

101 West Washington Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1 619 458 9045Website

Bakerys

Chocolat Hillcrest

Bakery

~0.2 mi
Prager Brothers Bakery

Bakery

1252 University Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Cafes

Peet's Coffee

Cafe

350 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:30-17:30; Sa-Su 06:00-17:00
+1-619-296-5995Website
Oscar’s seafood

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Little Nap Cafe

Cafe

~0.3 miMo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00
+1 619-677-2117
Creme De La Crepe

Cafe

142 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Tu 08:00-22:00, Th-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 619-269-1886Website
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters

Cafe

801 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 04:30-20:00
+1-619-269-2740Website
Kona Coffee

Cafe

3955 5th Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-619-298-5662
Lestat's

Cafe

1041 University Avenue

~0.4 mi08:00-24:00
+1 619-564-6616Website
Starbucks

Cafe

1240 University Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1 619-298-8111Website

Ice Creams

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream

1080 University Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-619-310-6609

Fire Stations

San Diego City Fire Station 5

Fire Station

~0.4 mi

Dentists

Walnut Avenue Dentistry

Dentist

305 Walnut Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Th 08:00-17:00
+1 619-291-1181Website

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Community Pharmacy

Pharmacy

640 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Hillcrest Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi
Website

Doityourselfs

Hillcrest Ace Hardware

Doityourself

1003 University Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
+1 619-291-5988

Hairdressers

Portal Salon

Hairdresser

511 Ivy Lane

~0.2 miBy Appointment
+1-619-354-5411Website
Winn's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Ralphs Hair Place

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Thick Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.3 miMo-Su 09:00-19:00
+1 619 578 9544Website

Beautys

The Beauty Bungalow

Beauty

440 Upas Street

~0.2 miMo 11:00-19:00; Tu 11:00-20:00; We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
+1 619 566 8101
The Laser Cafe

Beauty

~0.5 mi
Tokyo Blonde Paul Mitchell

Beauty

~0.5 mi
Hillcrest Nail Lounge

Beauty

1228 University Avenue

~0.5 mi

Fitness Centres

Hillcrest Athletic Club

Fitness Centre

1243 University Avenue

~0.5 mi
F45 Training

Fitness Centre

1255 University Avenue

~0.5 mi

Coffees

Divo Diva

Coffee

~72 ftMo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Su 08:00-21:00
+1-619-906-5566Website

Dry Cleanings

Hillcrest Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~324 ft
Mission Dry Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.4 mi

Conveniences

7-Eleven

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

432 Spruce Street

~0.4 mi
+1 619-295-2696Website
Shell Food Mart

Convenience

~0.4 mi
Hills Wine and Spirits

Convenience

~0.6 mi

Crafts

Artist and Craftsman Supply

Craft

3804 4th Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website

Records

Taang

Records

~0.2 mi

Clothes

Twirl

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~0.2 mi
Buffalo Exchange

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~0.2 mi
Designer Style Sunglasses

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~0.2 mi
Pure

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~0.2 mi
Restrained Grace

Clothes

1226 University Avenue

~0.5 mi

Nutrition Supplements

Nutrimart

Nutrition Supplements

~0.2 mi

Entertainments

The Puzzalarium

Entertainment

3864 5th Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-619-402-1466Website

Candles

Cathedral

Candles

~0.2 mi

Shoes

Gilbert's Shoe Repair

Shoes

~0.2 mi

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

~0.4 mi