Having origins in a food truck, the brick and mortar version of Curry Up Now serves up the same food and is located close to Palo Alto City Hall in downtown Palo Alto.
The menu consists of twists on Indian snacks and dishes. Fusion stuff includes Kathi Rolls and Indian style “burgers” and burritos. They also offer Thali platters which includes a main dish, rice, and a variety of sides.
Since we wanted a snack instead of a full on meal, we ordered the deconstructed samosas and the sexy fries. You can choose the protein to go with the somosas (beef, chicken, paneer, tofu, with lamb and pork belly being an extra $2). Given the food truck origins of this dish, I totally get why the somosas were served this way. By separating the wet elements (garbanzo beans, chutney, sauce) from the fried elements, you eliminate the need to fry somosas to order, which is a great asset in a food truck during rush times. It’s almost like an Indian version of nachos. The crunch worked well with the toppings and flavors were spot on.
The Sexy Fries use sweet potato fries as a base and topped with cheese, fried green onions, and a masala type sauce. The Sexy Fries come with the same protein options as the somosas, so we opted for paneer. I was doubtful about the sweet potato fries being an appropriate base, but it worked well with the spicy sauce, lending just a hint of sweetness. Regular potatoes fries would have not had the same effect. I would say they are the indian version of the Irish Nachos we had at Bruxie’s in LA
Verdict:
Curry Up Now’s brick and mortar restaurant is welcoming and great for a substantial snack with options for a full meal. If you happen to the in downtown Palo Alto, I would definitely swing by if you are in the mood for Indian Fusion. Since the trucks deliver the same food, I would be on the lookout for those.
Rating: Call