Curry in a Hurry has two locations in Salt Lake City, one near downtown and the other near 20th & State. Tonight I tried the latter and it offered decent Indian food.

Upon walking into the small restaurant you will want to look at the menu board which will outline the Indian (mostly curries with various meats and vegetables) and Pakistani (wraps, etc.) food available. There are probably about 10 basic menu items to choose from. Each of these is served immediately from metal containers in front of you, so you receive your food faster than if you were at McDonald’s.

Food

A basic curry costs about $6 and comes with rice. For about $9 you get a combo which comes with your curry, rice, sliced pita bread (no naan, very disappointing!!!!) and a vegetable. I tried the chicken curry and had potatoes for my vegetable. The chicken in the curry was excellent. Each bite of chicken tasted very spicy and the herbs danced on my tongue. The sauce by itself with the rice was so-so. It didn’t have as much flavor as I expected. The rice was a little mashed, but since it was near closing time at 7PM, it wasn’t surprising. The potatoes had a nice flavor, similar to the sauce, but weren’t anything special.

The curry wasn’t as good as the ones I have tasted at Bombay House or Tandoor. Of course, it’s 40% cheaper too. To be fair, you do get more food at Bombay House, where they serve the entree family style. Curry in a Hurry provides a single serving, really best enjoyed at lunch.

Ambiance

Much like the food, the decor is sparse. There are a few tables and a bar that runs along the window. The space is pretty tight and wouldn’t hold more than 10-15 people. Again, it would be great for lunch but not well suited for that first date (unless you needed to get your food in two minutes).

Recommendation

We’ll head back to Curry in a Hurry. It was decent food at the right price. My wife and I could try two dishes for $12. If you need a quick place to get lunch or to satisfy your Indian food craving, you may want to give it a try.

Curry in a Hurry
2020 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 322-2044

210 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 323-7030