Curry Leaf Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Curry Leaf, an authentic dining experience nestled in the heart of San Francisco. This Pakistani and Indian restaurant delights guests with a rich array of halal dishes, perfect for any occasion. Their extensive menu showcases delectable options, from crispy Pakora and flaky Vegetable Samosa appetizers to hearty entrées like the chef-favorite Baingan Bharta and flavorful Chicken Tikka Masala.
Curry Leaf is family-friendly, featuring vegan and limited vegetarian options, ensuring inclusivity for all dietary preferences. Enjoy the casual ambiance with outdoor seating available, and indulge in their popular Happy Hour specials. Whether you're dining in or opting for delivery, each dish is crafted with care, making it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner. With a robust array of spices and flavors, Curry Leaf aims to transport your taste buds straight to South Asia!
Appetizers
Papadum
Thin crispy lentil wafer.
Raita
Refreshing yogurt with flavors of cucumber, onion, and tomato can cool down any meal.
Pakora
Mixed vegetables dipped in spiced batter, then deep fried it into a crispy delight.
Vegetable Samosa
Light, flaky pastry stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, peas, and savory seasonings.
Aloo Palak
Iron-rich, pured spinach and potatoes that are simmered in spices.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant, mashed and sauted with onions, garlic, and simmered in tomato sauce. This one's an absolute must try. Chef's favorite.
Daal Chana
Variety of spices, chickpeas, and lentils stewed together for a unique flavor combination.
Chana Masala
Slow simmered chickpeas with ginger and garlic in a tomato & onion sauce.
Sabzi
A medley of fresh vegetables stewed together with an assortment of exotic spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Our signature, velvety tikka sauce with spiced tomatoes and paneer.
Palak Paneer
Spinach slow-roasted with tender paneer cheese in mild green chili sauce with a touch of cream.
Saag Dal
Lentils cooked with fresh spinach packed with fiber, proteins, and iron.
Saag Chana
Spinach cooked with chickpeas and spices.
Daal Tadka
Curryleaf special with lentils and a blend of spices.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh sauted okra cooked with onions and tomatoes.
Matar Mushroom
Green peas cooked with fresh mushrooms and potatoes
Daal Makhani
Black butter lentils
Vegetarian
Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken marinated in our homemade buttery cream sauce.
Chicken Saag
Chicken dish simmered in spinach sauce.
Keema Palak
Ground chicken cooked with fresh spinach.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes simmered in a spicy red chili based gravy with herbs.
Karahi Chicken
Boneless chicken stewed in our flavorful homemade onion based sauce.
Keema Aloo
Ground chicken cooked with potatoes.
Chicken Cholay
Boneless chicken mixed with soft garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and gravy with herbs and spices.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, and mild cream sauce.
Keema Mashroom
Ground chicken cooked with fresh mashroom
Seekh Kebab (Lamb)
Finger rolls of ground lamb, spiced with fresh ginger.
Seekh Kebab (Chicken)
Finger rolls of ground chicken, spiced with fresh ginger.
Chicken Leg (With Bone)
Chicken legs marinated in our spices, slow roasted in tandoor then charbroiled to perfection.
Chicken Boti
Chicken boti boneless pieces of chicken marinated in tandoori spice and yogurt for hours and then roasted on skewers until tender.
Chicken Breast (With Bone)
Chicken breast marinated with authentic Indian spices and herbs barbecued in tandoor.
Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight with herbs and freshly ground spices.
Tandoori Fish
Fresh fish marinated in our house blend of spices and baked in tandoor.
Tandoor
Lamb
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in a traditional blend of curry spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb marinated in garlic and vinegar, cooked in a red chili based tangy sauce.
Karahi Gosht
Fresh cuts of marinated lamb stewed in our flavorful homemade sauce.
Saag Gosht
Lamb cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and spinach.
Nihari
Our house specialty, nihari is known for its rich texture and spice. Cuts of sirloin beef slowly cooked in a flavorful homemade sauce and garnished with jalapeos and ginger.
Lamb Shank Nihari
Tendered lamb cooked in blend of spices
Goat Curry
Goat curry with bone cooked with blend of spices.
Plain Naan
Baked bread in clay oven.
Garlic Naan
Baked bread topped with garlic.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with ground lamb.
Aloo Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Onion Naan
Naan stuffed with succulent onions.
Masala Naan
Spicy. Jalapeos stuffed and cooked in our oven baked bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked.
Cheese Nan
Bread stuffed with cheese
Breads
Rice
Plain Rice Pilau
Aromatic basmati rice.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken and rice baked together with layers of exotic spices.
Lamb Biryani
Cuts of lamb slowly baked with layers of spices and an assortment of spices.
Keema Biryani
Ground chicken cooked with basmati rice and exotic spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Seasoned vegetables baked with flavorful homemade spices.
Chicken Roll
Minced chicken breast seasoned and marinated for flavor, charbroiled in the tandoor.
Lamb Kebab Roll
Contains minced ground lamb, marinated and seasoned then charbroiled on a skewer.
Mix veggie Roll
Contains paneer and vegetables seasoned with a distinctive mix of herbs and spices.
Wraps
Beverages
Soft Drinks or Bottled Water
Mango Lassi
Mangos and yogurt blended together into a tropical twist of deliciousness.
Kheer
Homemade rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Homemade mini doughnuts soaked in rose scented syrup.