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Great food, service and clean - including the bathrooms. Busy at lunchtime so get there close to 12md.
Naan breads are not oily and best we've had anywhere. Lamb and chicken also very good. Cheap to medium pricing.
What I love about this place is how food allergy friendly it is. The menu clearly lets you know what items are free of wheat, gluten, dairy, etc. Plus they even have gluten free beer available!
Sometimes I find the wait staff to be a little on the slow side and on busy nights the dining area to be a bit clausterphobic. I find the food to occasionally be a hit or miss with me, but all in all its usually always decent Indian food.
I crave Indian food frequently. This has been the only Indian place I've been introduced to in Providence. I've been by twice already.
The lunch is solid.I like that they give an option for rice or naan. I love naan, but I prefer mine coated in ghee. I found the naan here dry for my tastes. The food is decent and the portions are reasonable for the price. Please note this. At first, I was enamoured by the pricing. However, the portions are scaled back. I'm used to paying about $10/curry, and I have very generous portions for about 2-3 meals with little supplemental rice. I can finish my food here which is nice for when I don't want to schlepp around leftovers. It unfortunately means, though, that I'm not really saving money like I had hoped.
The service whenever I've been by (around 2) is a little laxed for my taste. If no one is there, my water really shouldn't go empty for almost my entire meal.
Will I be back? Most likely. However, if I find another Indian spot, I may take my business elsewhere.
There is so much to love about this place. The best thing is their consistency. Not just that the food is equally good from one day to the next, but also that they are consistent across dishes. Almost everything they prepare is either good or great. That's an accomplishment for any restaurant in any price range.
I've mainly patronized Kabob and Curry for take-out dinners, and the head waiter always remembers my name, and is always quick to pass me coupons for the place. It's not a make-or-break kind of thing, but it is nice to feel like they actually appreciate my business. It keeps me coming back, even though Not Just Snacks is cheaper.
In my last visit, the food was so bad that I had to leave a bad comment. The prices are fair, but the taste on the busy night had the taste of the raw cream in the palak. The service are not bad though.
Would go back in not busy days to compare
Sent back a soda because it was flat, my assumption is they brought back the same glass filled with the same flat soda. If they are cutting back on co2 what else are they cutting back on? And I used to like this place.
I've been a fan of Kabob and Curry since I was an undergrad at Brown, and now as an alum, it's one of the places that I have to hit up every time I visit Providence. Since moving to the SFBay area, it's a little hard to make the trek frequently, but it's definitely a must-eat.
I've long been a fan of the lunch specials. a curry or entree, plus rice or naan and a mango lassi will be under $10 during lunch time. I used to order to-go quite frequently (1x/week) during school with other students, and it's quite easy to get something new every time, or just try your standby favorite dishes. They also have an interesting mix of North and South Indian cuisines -- both the heavy curries as well as dosas. My favorite dishes are their mango curries. I've tried to re-create the curry sauce as they make it there, and I can never quite do it justice. Either the mango chicken, mango vegetable, or mango lamb would be a great bet. If you get a dosa, their sambar chutney is quite good. Nice and spicy. The naan is also pretty good, as well as their vegetable samosas.
On Sundays, they have a buffet spread for $11, which is a pretty good deal. Most of the curries, naan, rice, and rice pudding for dessert, along with the veggies and salad. It was a frequent after-church spot with my friends.
The service is always pretty fast and friendly, and it's a great addition to the rest of Thayer Street. I'm always sad to go back and see that things have changed since I was an undergrad-- the disappearance of Dunkin Donuts or even Spike's, but I would probably be the saddest to see Kabob and Curry go.
Pros:
- TASTY chicken tikka masala, I don't remember ever having to complain that I got too much sauce in my life, but there was plenty for sopping up with their:
- AMAZING naan! My girl and I had paneer naan actually (with cheese inside). It was delicious.
- Great service, and super friendly staff.
- Cute restaurant, comfy chairs and it was warm and cozy on a breezy and chilly New England day.
Cons:
- A little expensive, bill was $32 for two people, more than I expected to pay for two entrees and $2 naan.
Overall: Win! I'd go back here, it's good food and nice folks serve there.
Excellent food, attentive service, and great atmosphere. My first experience with Indian food was here, and I fell in love with it at first bite!
The Chicken Tikka Masala is delicious, as are the potato & pea and minced lamb samosas. I was quite happy with the Naan as well. Top all that off with a delicious Mango Lassi and you have yourself a feast!
I'm surprised to see such great reviews, because although I think the food is pretty decent, I would be hard-pressed to think of anything warranting an exclamation point- good or bad.
The spices are mild. Too mild, I think.
The service is sweet, but I've had several mix ups while dining there (them bringing our food to a different table and then back to us after about 10 minutes) as well as with take-out (forgetting a soup).
One major pet peeve I have is that the food is NEVER hot enough. I've had palak paneer served to me lukewarm. Not a good thing.
The naan is ok, but come on- if an Indian restaurant can't do naan right....
I thought the palak panner was pretty good (nicely textured paneer, but not enough of it), and the navarattan curry a little better than pretty good (tasty, not too creamy).
My favorite item on their menu is the lentil soup, which is perfectly and delicately spiced. If it had a few more carrots it could be worthy of an exclamation point. I usually order it with rice and throw a few tablespoons of it into the soup, or get a naan and dip. The soup is a good deal at (I think) $2.50- the portion isn't very big but just perfect for me.
One interesting thing about Kabob & Curry is that they have many vegan options, which in my experience is somewhat rare for an Indian restaurant. This is because they use vegetable oil instead of the traditional Ghee, or clarified butter. Which is of course great for vegans, and gives some of their dishes a refreshingly light feel. The flip side is that many consider to ghee to be one of the most digestible and healthy fats. Traditionalists may also snub their nose at this as well. Personally, I appreciate the variety.
One last thing: their mango lassi is lacking. The fresh mango flavor is just not there, and it always makes me feel a bit queasy after a few sips. I love mango lassi, so this is very disappointing.
Rating: If you're craving Indian and walking along Thayer, why not?
Some friends of mine had a craving for Indian food, and upon conferring, made their way up from Newport to pre-game at our place, over glasses of wine. In Providence there are many Indian restaurants to choose from, and on this night we decided on Kabob and Curry based on my fiancee's pleasant past experiences (I also considered other good experiences at Rasoi in Pawtucket, and India on Hope St). We dropped in on a Saturday evening around 7 pm and were quickly seated and ordered a pitcher of sangria . After salivating over all the wonderful smells, we placed orders for potato and pea samosas, an order of pakoras, and 2 orders of the cilantro and garlic naan. These tasty bites were downed pretty quickly, along with the complimentary papadum and various chutney and sauces brought to the table.
Keeping in mind that my Newport friends had intentionally not eaten much all day to save up for this experience, our group of four ordered up two orders of the Garam Masala (chick peas), an order of a shrimp curry dish (cooked with portabella mushrooms in a coconut and cashew sauce), and an order of the Rashimi chicken (cooked in a tandoor, seasoned with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño peppers). This was all served with generous portions of jasmine rice and more chutney. The shrimp curry disappeared pretty fast, and the chicken was very tender and flavorful - made me want to replicate this one at home. The Garma Masala is always a favorite, and by this time our group had slowed to a crawl, given all that we had ingested. I sucked it up and finished the last of the Garam Masala, and upon being asked if we'd like dessert, politely declined (no more room!) and decided to head home.
Kabob and Curry is great choice if you have a hankering for Indian cuisine, in the Providence area. Given its location on Thayer St., you know that there are quite a bit of tables being turned and that the food is fresh. The food is extremely flavorful, and regarding the prices - considering that the dishes are often served with rice, a table of two can get away with ordering an appetizer, and splitting an entree', to make it a relatively inexpensive evening. The waitstaff were pretty attentive, though there was a funny moment when one of the Newporters started to panic after they took away the chutney offerings after the empty appetizer plates were taken away. He was assured though (and they followed through), that the chutneys would return with our entrees. End panic.
While the plethora of people trouncing onto Thayer St left Joe and I a little nervous about finding someplace to eat without having to wait forever Kabob and Curry looked like a winner. We were sat immediately in the very cute greenhouse like area. At first, I thought that was the entire restaurant, but after a mishap with my shirt (it was bound to happen, good thing I had gone shopping that day) I found out after searching for the bathroom that it was really bigger than I thought.
We started out with the carafe of Sangria. Sangria?! At an Indian restaurant!?! Yes I was hesitant as well, but the price was right and we were rewarded with some of the most delicious Sangria I have ever had. Made with mango and lychee it was sweet! (Just how I like it).
I ordered the South Indian Chicken curry while Joe went with the traditional Chicken Tikki Masala. We also shared some of the mushroom stuffed Naan. Let me tell you, this was THE BEST Naan I had ever had. Crisp around the edges, and soft and chewy in the center. The mushrooms were a welcome addition and added to the overall wonderfulness. I got my actual dish medium spicy and was happy that it was ACTUALLY spicy. I almost got spicy spicy, but I was happy I didn't. The flavor was a little lacking (There was suppose to be coconut in it, but I could barely taste it). However, I did enjoy the huge chunks of chicken. It could have used a few more mushrooms as well, but I won't be that picky.
Service was a little harried, but that is to be expected on move-in weekend. Our waitress chit chatted with us for a few minutes and overall she was extremely pleasant, even letting us know that our meal would take just a few more minutes.
Overall this is a solid 4 star establishment. I would love to come back when it is less busy but overall it's a great place. And yes, try the Sangria!
We eat at this place at least once a week...we have converted a many friends and now that I'm writing this update...I wish it were time for our weekly outing :(
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I love this place! AWESOME FOOD! Great service, great atmosphere, great area, and consistent! Parking is a b*tch, but it's Thayer Street, what do you expect? Some tables are a bit small, so it's a juggling act to keep the wine and dinner on the table at the same time, but so worth it! I have to roll myself out when finished and I still have leftovers.
Back in my college days*, we would come here as underage as they get and try to order Kingfishers and flirt with the pretty waitresses.
Now I come here and still try to order Kingfishers (and get carded) and flirt with the pretty waitresses.
You must start out with a flight of three or four types of stuffed naan and continue the rock with the lamb roganjosh. Just awesome stuff. Friendly service, moody lighting at night, and a good wine/beer selection make this place a hit.
* = may or may not have been a year ago.
Delicious curry's can be found here. Why 4 stars? Well, Indian food by its very nature is cheap to make food. Especially considering 50-65% of your portion will be rice if you order a curry. Why should a plate of curry cost $13 give or take?
If you go order some somosas and the vegetable mango curry. The waiting staff can become impatient if you take too long to eat. (After 25 minutes since we got our food they seemed to be rushing us).
Basically I come here once or twice a year.
Go: definitely for Sunday buffet, maybe for lunch, never for dinner.
Kabob and Curry does a good job of bringing quality Indian food to the somewhat lean pickings on Thayer. True, the spices are distinctly Americanized and you won't get the kick and subtlety of a more authentic Indian restaurant, but in terms of quality and care of preparation, it passes.
My big beef was with the portion sizes at dinner. TINY. Though prices at dinner are significantly higher than lunch, the portions remain small and utterly unsatisfying. If you're a hungry college student, dinner is a no-no. I've never had lunch, but it seems fine for the price point.
Sunday buffet is what it's all about. Since you're not going here for the authenticity, why not just eat your fill of doughy but satisfying naan, dumbed-down but still juicy chicken tikka masala, and underspiced but passable vegetable curry? For all your Indian-influenced carbs, meats, lentils, and veggies, the buffet is the way to go.
Oh, but the eggplant IS very good and you might want to break the buffet rule to get a taste.
I'm struggling here; I want to give them 5 stars for their outstanding naan, but I think the curries are just about average. They are neither complex nor outstanding, but reasonably tasty. I had the South Indian chicken curry and the boy had lamb vindaloo, which was meant to be spicy but wasn't really. The meats were quite good though--very tender (the lamb was especially rich). But the stuffed naan with potato and peas? Oh man, I could eat that as a meal alone! It was glorious, pillowy soft and just so starchy and carb-alicious!
Service was excellent and speedy. Our waiters were very friendly too. We were seated in a cute little alcove that looked like a converted sunroom. I'm sure it is even more lovely in the warmer months, but they also have seating upstairs.
This is a great place. The food is terrific. Be sure to try the organic eggplant dish - it's outstanding. Even the pappadums are memorable, freshly prepared and studded with caraway seeds. This is our standing date night dinner place whenever we visit RI.
Kabob and Curry has become one of my family's standard restaurants to eat at in Providence. With all the interesting restaurants in the area, we usually like to try a different one each time we're in town visiting my sister, but when we're too lazy or hungry to decide on a new place, we'll go to Kabob and Curry.
The food is reliably good...it's not the most amazing curry I've ever had, but it's good enough that I know I'll be satisfied and full by the end of the meal. The waiters here are always very friendly and attentive, which is an added plus.
This place is a nice and coY little nook in providence. I ordered curry chicken and it changed my life :) the waiter was very attentive and friendly. I recommend this to open minded food seekers.
I went here with a friend after checking out some galleries on Providence Gallery Night. I think I've been spoiled by Indian food heaven at other worthy restaurants -- Kabob and Curry was just ok. We got the samplers from the appetizer menus: vegetarian (2 veggie samosas, 2 onion pakora, aloo tikki, and something with paneer) and non-vegetarian (2 lamb samosas, 1 veggie samosa, a chicken kabob, a minced lamb kabob, and an aloo tikki). Some of the items were better than others. I enjoyed the lamb samosas but have definitely had higher quality of the other items. For a Thursday night it was fairly busy and the waitstaff were a bit off their game; we had to ask for water many times.
Great indian food.
Sunday buffet is good value, but inividual meals are better tasting.
I'm not a huge Indian food person, but when I went for my birthday I was very impressed. I had the south Indian chicken kari and my boyfriend had the mango chicken. Mmmmm, just writing about it makes me want to go back again haha. We also got the bread basket which was soooo yummy too. The free kinda like chips-and-salsa-but-Indian-style (sorry, I don't know the proper name) thing was great too! The service was good, the table was a bit small but just big enough for the two of us. We were in the downstairs section.
I'll definitely go back. :) Especially when seeing a movie at Avon on the weekend!
My initiatiion into Indian food came years ago thanks to Kabob and Curry. The food here is amazing and very varied. Read up on the place--you'll find spicy flavors balanced about by fruity/sweet dishes influence by Kashmiri food.
I've never ever been disappointed--the last time I went I actually brought two chefs with me and they reveled in the experience. If you've never had Indian before, get yourself to Kabob and Curry.
Excellent example of what Anthony Bourdain says when explaining that the best food is quite often NOT the one at the nicest looking place. In fact it hardly is. This is an okay looking restaurant with some of the finest Indian dishes in the city. It's pure joy to go to for your taste buds.
Wonderfully divine Indian food that is just down the street from Brown's campus. My sister took us to this campus favorite, and after our evening I could tell why this place hits the spot for students here. We ordered the samosas, vegetable mango curry, and a chicken kabob entree. The chicken kabob was incredibly tender and juicy, and the vegetable mango curry was surprisingly delicious as it was not over overpoweringly sweet. I would give it 5 stars except the waiter kept moving us along during our dinner that we felt like we had to rush to eat. Other than than, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this place.
I like to go to Kabob and Curry because it delineates from the tradish Indian fare. All of the dishes I usually order taste entirely different, although curriliciously savory, here.
Baingan Bharta boasts a darker, more mysterious looking color than your average eggplant. Aloo Ghobi is very good there; zesty cauliflower and po-ta-tos. We went for lunch today and I ordered the Mango Curry, which was a combination of various vegetables and a creamy mango-flavored curry I was not crazy about (despite other yelpers praises, unfortunately). It was just TOO thick, but the Aloo Matar, which my S.O ordered, was a fab combination of potatoes and peas in spicy tomato broth.
Things to know: Sunday buffet, semi-strict on ID-ing (waiter shook his head at my method of passing and said "You look so different."), great value combination platters, and have no problem chasing after you should you leave your car keys on premises after too much illegally acquired Merlot.
I agree that it's "just ok". Sometimes, you just crave Indian food in a really crowded, Indian smelling place, and for some reason I like the atmosphere... I go once every couple years. It's a tad overpriced, but what isn't on Thayer St.
i went there today to meet up with my college professor. since i'm from north of boston, i really don't scope out the restaurants in providence so i asked her to think of an indian place to go to... and wouldn't you know... there we are.
awesome wait staff. our server was absolutely fantastic. i felt like he was a long lost cousin. very sweet and attentive.
the food itself was so tasty. she got the lamb curry. i had the lamb vindaloo. we also split garlic naan and pesto naan. i love naan and both were absolutely fantastic.
the restaurant was clean and well managed. the only complaint i would have is that the waiting area for the bathroom is a little cramped with chairs, but other than that.. this place is fantastic for a nice bite to eat if you're in the area and in the mood for indian.
Fantastic Indian food.
I came here for dinner with a few friends. We all ordered vegetarian dishes, so I can't comment on how their meat is.
I got the tandoori vegetables entree, which was absolutely delicious. Fresh, perfectly seasoned vegetables--cauliflower, peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, onions. Some cubes of Indian cheese were mixed in too. It was served with a side of tasty dal and basmati rice.
Friends commented that their food (chana masala and mango vegetable curry) tasted amazing. It was around $10 per person.
The food was served within 10 minutes, and the staff were very attentive, constantly refilling our waters. The bathroom was clean, as well.
I love this place. Going to college here, I got to know the wait staff and they just couldn't be nicer. I'd go in maybe once a week or every other week, and they always were incredibly friendly. The food can vary a little bit on how good it is, but I love the atmosphere the waitstaff create so much, that it doesn't really bother me. For instance, the curries can be a little watery sometimes. The samosas are great and I love the garlic naan. I want to go back!
Kabob and Curry is one of my favorite Thayer Street dining spots. It can get crowded, and the service can be slow at times, but the food is always good. Their paneer tikka masala is great, and so is the saag. Plus they cater!
Living in Providence was all about this place for me. I moved across the country five years ago and I STILL think about the food here! If only they did delivery by teleportation... My favorite dish was the Aloo Mattar (potatoes and peas in a tomato-based sauce). The portions were always plenty, the price is reasonable. There's a reason why you see people waiting for what seems like a long time - it's worth it!
Oh my god their curry is so good. So good. So good. Their meat wasn't that great though, a bit too dry. But their chicken curry was so good. So good. So good. The naan(sp?) bread was so good too. So good with the curry. So good.
You can't really go wrong with naan and curry. The chicken tikka marsala was pretty good, always a favorite for me at curry places! The naan was fresh tasting, but slightly burnt. Three stars because it didn't really stand out, but it's hard to mess up naan and curry!
They have such great Indian food here. I've tried the chicken tikka masala, biriyani, chicken curries, the giant stuffed dosas, samosas, naan, and other yumminess. It's my favorite Indian restaurant in RI! I've eaten here as well as getting take-out, and the food is NEVER disappointing. Prices are cheap and service is great. It's definitely my top choice for Indian restaurants in RI, and I'm willing to go out of my way to make a trip there whenever I have a craving ;-)
I actually have the benifit of two visits to Kabob & Curry on Thayer st in providence to report to you. The first time i went was this past weekend, and i guess it was at lunch time. they had a great menu, and good combos. unfortunately, there were a few really good looking dishes which contain cashews. i'm allergic to cashews. :( they had the option of combos, you could get a meat dish plus a veggie dish or 2 veggie dishes, and rice or naan. We all took that. I got a bhindi dish and also saag paneer. MMM i love spinach. they were both really good and all the dishes came with lots of food. no one had anything bad to say about their dishes. we also had mango lassis, which were good, though not the best ive had. the price was very affordable..
i adore indian food, so jesse and i stopped in yesterday again. we thought, we've already been here and know it's good so it's a sure thing. the menu had changed! i have to assume this was the dinner menu. the prices had gone up a little bit and the portions went down. there were no more combos, you have to stick with just one thing, which is dissapointing. you don't get a choice of naan, you have to order that seperately if you want it. and you only get one rice between two people. the actual dishes were only half as much food as we got before. i wasn't that hungry, due to my lack of being able to go to the gym, but poor jesse was left still wanting more food when we left. my chicken korma was good, but not great, but the lamb vindaloo was really delicious. we did hear people at another table complaining over the menu change as well.
this restaurant lets you sit inside, as we did the first time, or outside, as we did the second. the service is good and it has a nice atmosphere. however, if you go, get there before 4. you'll get more food, better variety, and a better price.
one star for being in the area as long as it has
one star for good service
one star for average north indian food
one star off for too much oil
one star off for the high prices- if i pay more than 8.95 for subzi i want a high quality meal and this place doesn't deliver that caliber
Kabob and Curry always throws me off a little bit. Don't get me wrong; the food is quite good. It just never tastes quite like traditional Indian food. That being said, they have a pretty big menu that points out spicy dishes and dishes that won't take too long to prepare, they sell Indian beer in giant bottles, and they make a number of foods that I've never seen anywhere else, such as the mango curry praised by Stephanie D. The prices aren't bad and the service is very good, but the restaurant often gets crowded and there is very little room to wait indoors, so make reservations if it's cold outside.
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