The Curry Leaf
The Curry Leaf is a family owned and operated South Indian restaurant here in Calgary, Alberta. It opened just recently in October, 2016. Ken and I were very excited to try this cuisine that we had never had before. I have had lots of curries but Southern Indian is different. They use a variety of flavorful spices and fresh ingredients to give you a meal that is nothing like you have had before. Innovative dishes one after the other were served to us from a very pleasant waitress. The experience was fantastic and one that I would love to showcase to Amber as well.
There is your standard Butter Chicken, just so people don’t get upset but that is not what this restaurant is all about. The cuisine of South India is different from what you are used to seeing in other curry houses. Try popular dishes like the stuffed paneer, gobi Manchurian dosa, or the Hyderabad! You are enticed now aren’t you?
Tamarind Margarita
But before the food came out I ordered a Tamarind Margarita. Tamarind has a sweet and sour flavor and marries perfectly in a margarita where those tastes are ones that you would expect. This was hands down one of the best margaritas I have ever had, and it was thoroughly enjoyed!
The flavors of The Curry Leaf
Then the food started to come out. In the rear is Idly which is a small steamed bread and it has been added to a mild dish of spices and vegetables. In the middle is Methu Vada which is a deep fried lentil donut. In the forefront is Gobi 65 which is cauliflower that is deep fried and then blended with Indian spices. Served with all of these are three chutneys, coconut, tomato and my favorite, cilantro. All imbibing some amazing flavors of their own.
Served along with the above was also The Curry Leaf Chicken 65 which is crispy deep-fried boneless chicken cubes marinated with South Indian spices. Accompanied with this was mutton chops that melted in your mouth.
Next was something I have never had before, never seen before, Dosa. The Curry Leaf’s Speciality Dosas are a crispy crepe made of fermented rice and lentil batter, then stuffed with a variety of tasty fillings. Ours was the Curry Leaf Spicy Cheese Masala Dosa which has a potato masala stuffing. It is wonderfully crisp and delightful with the three chutneys again. I can’t wait to have another one again!! Wow, blew me away!
The Dosa is served with a lentil soup for dipping. So many wonderful flavors together. I could have eaten this all day long!!
Not that I really had an ounce of room left but I had to indulge in the Gajar Ka Halwa Twist made with farm fresh carrots that are cooked with condensed milk, clarified butter and wrapped up in phyllo and served with ice cream. The perfect finishing touch.
Come and see this restaurant and enjoy the flavors of Southern India, it will be a memorable meal that you will want again and again!
The Curry Leaf is located at 55 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB.
Their hours are:
Sunday: 11:30 AM — 9:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday — Thursday: 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM — 10:30 PM
Plus you can order for pickup or delivery, through SkipTheDishes.com. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
Jeanette says
February 20, 2017 at 7:08 amThat place looks HEAVENLY! YUM! I would love to check out this place! If I go that way I will defiantly be checking this place out! I want to eat this stuff right off the screen!
Dawn McAlexander says
February 20, 2017 at 5:27 pmThat looks like the type of restaurant that I would enjoy. I wish Calgary was closer. I would totally check this place out.
Cathi Crismon says
February 20, 2017 at 5:58 pmOh my goodness! Everything looks absolutely delicious. My husband and I are vegan and I know that there are many Indian dishes that would be perfect for us.
Jeni Hawkins says
February 20, 2017 at 6:07 pmAll of the food here looks amazing. I would love to give this place a try!
Ash Sears says
February 20, 2017 at 6:08 pmI love places that have quite an extensive menu and this one looks like it does. I would love to give it all a taste!
Robin Rue says
February 20, 2017 at 6:08 pmThe name itself is interesting. The food looks so yummy and like I could eat it right off the screen.
Ann Bacciaglia says
February 20, 2017 at 6:37 pmThis food looks so delicious. I will have to check out The Curry Leaf the next time I am in the area.
Liz Mays says
February 20, 2017 at 6:44 pmI’d be pretty interested in trying out the Idly, the Gobi 65 and the Methu Vada. They sounds so flavorful! It’s cool that you were able to try out some unique dishes.
lisa says
February 20, 2017 at 6:52 pmThat deep friend cauliflower with Indian spices sounds AHmazing! Is it too late to have you grab me a to-go order? 😉
Diana Rambles says
February 20, 2017 at 8:27 pmThat dosa looks fantastic. I would love to eat here.
Patty says
February 20, 2017 at 9:45 pmSounds like a great restaurant. I only ate at an Indian restaurant once – in New York. It was delicious. I love the color of your drink – very inviting.
Jonna says
February 20, 2017 at 10:50 pmI’m going to have to try this out! The food all looked so amazing! My mouth is watering just looking at your pictures!
Alicia says
February 20, 2017 at 11:01 pmLooks like they have lots of great choices! I love discovering new places to eat at.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
February 21, 2017 at 2:46 amOMG! These food look amazing! I would love to visit this restaurant when we next visit Calgary!
Autumn Reo says
February 21, 2017 at 6:41 amI want to be you! That place looks awesome!
Reesa Lewandowski says
February 21, 2017 at 3:08 pmWow this looks different than traditional Indian fare. Thank you for your review!
Kristin says
February 23, 2017 at 11:28 amYum!! This place sounds so delicious, just the place we’d love!!!