Urban Curry - new Indian restaurant

[bike42]

We had a very good lunch yesterday at Urban Curry, the new Indian restaurant near Belk -- next to the Hallmark store. Six of us ordered different entrees and everyone was pleased. They serve lunch from 11AM to 2PM, then close until 4PM when they open for dinner.

Note! This is not a chain. Mom-and-pop restaurants especially need our support when they are starting up since they have none of the perks of the chains. Give it a try!!!

[cybermuda]

I have visitors out next week, and the four of us will certainly be visiting this restaurant

[ukgolfer]

Having an Indian in the villages will have made it a total utopia for us brits......Indian is now the uk's most eaten food......I will be there come the end of march...along with the other 23 of us visiting!!:coolsmiley:

[cybermuda]

Having an Indian in the villages will have made it a total utopia for us brits......Indian is now the uk's most eaten food......I will be there come the end of march...along with the other 23 of us visiting!!:coolsmiley:

I have been advised, when eating out in TV, that one needs to ask for the food to be prepared spicy or you may find it rather bland.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd go with a Fore!

[ukgolfer]

I have been advised, when eating out in TV, that one needs to ask for the food to be prepared spicy or you may find it rather bland.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd go with a Fore!

I think that is a good tip....here in the uk you can take the skin off your mouth with our curry's......the hotter the better...:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepp er2::pepper2:

[bike42]

I have been advised, when eating out in TV, that one needs to ask for the food to be prepared spicy or you may find it rather bland.

When we asked which dishes were spicy, the Urban Curry waitress told us all of their dishes are prepared to your taste. How's that for making everyone happy!!

[marybb]

Looking forward to trying urban curry.

[K9-Lovers]

Yes, K9-Lovers will try it, too! Thanks for the tip.

Oh, marybb, your avatar of your cat -- what a beautiful kitty! Welcome to TOTV.:welcome:

[mac9]

We went to Urban Curry the first week that they were opened. They were filming for the Vmail Newsletter and we were interviewed. Mr. Mac9 made the commercial, only my voice did. The food is good, but I still prefer Amritz Palace or Bay Leaf in Ocala. However, it is so convenient that we will still go there when we're not up to the Ocala ride. When you order, just tell them what level of "hot" that you want. To be sure, I would indicate "Village's" hot or "Indian" hot so that it will be to your liking!

[ght70]

The interior, feels like your in Italy, not India. We were greeted by a white server with really bad teeth, very "country", who kept calling us "love and sweetie". Not very professional/respectful at all. We would ask what was in the dishes. he did not know. We were forewarned by friends who had already been there, that the food took forever and it did. We were there waiting for over an hour for our food. Some people walked out. The manager stood behind the bar and did nothing for the entire hour and half we were there, while the servers tried to figure out how to do their job. The "level of hotness on a scale of 1-10", we all ordered 10 and it wasn't that hot. Before our entree finally came out, they served a salad with ranch dressing, which totally throws off your taste buds when your having indian food. Ranch dressing with indian food? Not good at all. The food/entree (chicken tikka) was good, not nearly as good as the Tandoor in Leesburg, but for the villages, it was good. Will definitely continue making the drive from the Villages to the Tandoor in Leesburg for good indian food, good atmosphere and good service.

[BBQMan]

The food/entree (chicken tikka) was good, not nearly as good as the Tandoor in Leesburg, but for the villages, it was good. Will definitely continue making the drive from the Villages to the Tandoor in Leesburg for good indian food, good atmosphere and good service.

This speaks volumes about our expectations in TV. We have a population of 80,000 but no first rank restaurants. Fine dining requires traveling to either Tampa or Orlando.

[cybermuda]

are there any good sources of Indian food in TV supermarkets?

we have found mild curry sauces, one small jar of chutney and even, on one occasion, a packet of poppadums, but that's about all

maybe Fresh Market does a full range of spices?

thank you

[JohnM]

Went for dinner last night ... party of three ... had Lamb Vindaloo, Lamb Birayani and Lamb Rogan Josh ... Lamb Vindaloo was good ... other two entrees were not ordered but accepted as we we tired of waiting ... they were just OK ... two drinks ... tab of $74 before tip ... thought it was pricey, food just OK and service slow ... not sure we will return even though the wife loves Indian food ... may have to try the ones in Ocala ...

John

[JAV0108]

We were there tonight for the first time. Let me start by saying that the food we ordered was very good and the service was very good also. My biggest complaint was the value for what you get. Entree's at $13.95 each consisted of a cup of rice with a small dish of sauce with a few pieces of chicken cut up in the sauce, probably not even 5 ounces of chicken. The manager came up to us and asked if we would like to try their bread with our order. We thought it was a sample and we would not be charged. We were charged $4.00 for a very small amount of bread. We ordered one beer and two waters and walked out of there paying almost $40.00 including tip for our two meals. Again, I thought the food was very good but value was lacking. Also, I like some sort of veggie with my meals and there wasn't any served. I asked for a dinner salad and the waiter said they didn't serve them. After we paid our bill the waiter told us to come for lunch as you get everything we had tonight plus salad and bread at no extra charge for under $10.00 per entree. I asked why salad for lunch but not dinner, he said he would make a suggestion to management. I will go there again but for lunch only.

[BritParrothead]

are there any good sources of Indian food in TV supermarkets?

we have found mild curry sauces, one small jar of chutney and even, on one occasion, a packet of poppadums, but that's about all

maybe Fresh Market does a full range of spices?

thank you

I did notice an aisle at Fresh Market that had lots of spices etc. It smelled wonderful!!:thumbup:

[villages07]

There is a $5 off coupon for dinner at Indian Curry in today's paper... Section c8, I recall.

[jaspal]

are there any good sources of Indian food in TV supermarkets?

we have found mild curry sauces, one small jar of chutney and even, on one occasion, a packet of poppadums, but that's about all

maybe Fresh Market does a full range of spices?

thank you

The best is in Orlando "India Spices" 137 Doss Ave. -407-857-5605

Orlando FL 32809

They have great prices on tomatoes also(.69 a pound) plus some vegetables.
Try Chatt House restaurant on Orange Blossom. Their nanns are the very best! Best prices on Indian Food. Atmosphere not great but food is. Chatt house is not far from India Spice.

[jaspal]

We were there tonight for the first time. Let me start by saying that the food we ordered was very good and the service was very good also. My biggest complaint was the value for what you get. Entree's at $13.95 each consisted of a cup of rice with a small dish of sauce with a few pieces of chicken cut up in the sauce, probably not even 5 ounces of chicken. The manager came up to us and asked if we would like to try their bread with our order. We thought it was a sample and we would not be charged. We were charged $4.00 for a very small amount of bread. We ordered one beer and two waters and walked out of there paying almost $40.00 including tip for our two meals. Again, I thought the food was very good but value was lacking. Also, I like some sort of veggie with my meals and there wasn't any served. I asked for a dinner salad and the waiter said they didn't serve them. After we paid our bill the waiter told us to come for lunch as you get everything we had tonight plus salad and bread at no extra charge for under $10.00 per entree. I asked why salad for lunch but not dinner, he said he would make a suggestion to management. I will go there again but for lunch only.

I agree---good food but way over priced especially for Indian food. They sell lentil soup for $4.00. It is actually a dahl served at other indian restaurants for $1.50 tops.

I'm afraid that when the snow birds go home that they will be in trouble unless they lower their prices.

[kchadwick]

Unfortunately, I went there the first day for lunch. People were walking out since it was very disorganized. I had time so I waited and I am glad I did. When the food came out it was the freshest I have had in the Villages. I want quality over quantity and as everyone knows food has gone up a lot. I am not a meat eater but since I have been back there 3-4 times I have been adventuresome and tried different dishes. They are seasoned perfectly with different nuances and they serve it at different heat levels. It is not a restaurant for everyday because it is not down and dirty prices but it is not over the top for the quality of the food. Lunch is a better deal dollar wise but dinner is very enjoyable. :thumbup:

[logdog]

Went to Urban Curry for lunch today. Soup was pretty flavorless but the entrées were very good. We asked for spicy but the food tasted rather mild. The nan had something gritty in it which was off putting. We much prefer the Tandoor lunch buffet.

[Bambi]

Went to Urban Currry with two friends on Feb. 15th. - opening week. Waited 35 minutes for waitress, who apologized that she was really not a waitress but worked in a nursing home. Ordered lunch and waited another 45 minutes for food, however, the salads were missing. The "waitress" said that she would take the entrees back to the kitchen to be kept hot and would bring the salads but warned us that they might be out of salad dressing. Salads did come with dressing (nothing exotic - cheap lettuce and bottled ranch) however, when the entrees returned they were just luke warm and apparently had just sat cooling in the kitchen. Food quality, except salads, was good if not hot. Portion size - small. Total time for lunch 2 1/2 hours. I love Indian food but would I return - probably not. Manager (owner?) was aware of problems.

[row-z]

We use to go there 3 times a week but haven't been in months and will not return. The food was very good at first but went down hill very fast now the food is not good and you don't get much. would not recommend !!!!!!!

[logdog]

I haven't been there in quite a while. Portions seemed small and prices high. Not very spicy. But I saw that they now have a lunch buffet. Has anyone tried it? If so, would you recommend it?

[Canabarrybarb]

I much enjoyed the lunch buffet about a month ago. Wonderful flavors and reasonable price.

[cathyw]

I have not tried the lunch buffet, but had dinner there 2-3 times. Food was very good. They always asked whether you wanted the meal mild, medium or hot. The hot version is VERY,VERY hot. DH loved it. I'll stick to medium.

[brandy]

Tried this as do get withdrawal symptons when in The Villages it was nothing like a UK curry which I accept is nothing like a curry in India itself. The samosas where made of really thick pastry the onion bhajis where thin and tasteless. As for the curry lots of gravy and raw onion but very little taste. I am used to Bradford curry houses (not chains although there are some good ones Aagrah Mumtaz etc) With thick tasty sauces not the blow your head off type this was nothing like. I can make better myself

[asianthree]

i agree UK curry is better

[graciegirl]

i agree UK curry is better

I have never had curry. I know. :o

Does anyone make it at home?

[dkrhardy]

Morning Gracie - DW makes curry at home. I personally love it. I doubt that many here have had that style, DW is Japanese and curry is VERY popular in Japan. Sooo, her curry has the Japanese "slant" to it. Pun intended. I also LOVE Indian curry, if it can be found anywhere. Just like Chinese food is tailored to US taste, Indian curry is also. :sad:
Don & Kaz

[linko38]

I don't know if you are aware. Their meat is halal. Do you love animals? That is possibly the cruelist way to kill an animal. I plan on getting some people together to protest. In the Uk they have protested KFC and other places and they have stopped. Go on You Tube. Look at halal killing. Its so sad!

[amazongal]

We use to go there 3 times a week but haven't been in months and will not return. The food was very good at first but went down hill very fast now the food is not good and you don't get much. would not recommend !!!!!!!

Disagree. Urban Curry is very good. Have been there many times and will continue. No other Indian restaurant anywhere near here is as good.

[chuckinca]

I have never had curry. I know. :o

Does anyone make it at home?


Try "S&B Golden Curry - Mild" usually available in Publix. Make with red potatoes, carrots, chicken or pork, serve over white or brown rice. (Make like the dish on the box).

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[De Lis]

Have lived in India. Went for lunch. Won't return. Too bad.

[Yorio]

As you will notice this post was originally made in early 2011 when Urban Curry was new. I've been to India many times and of course you can't compare but we thought it was good enough for us so we were there several times early last year. Was definitely thinking of returning but seems like mixed review here. If the food went down, hope the owners will rectify soon.

[ght70]

This speaks volumes about our expectations in TV. We have a population of 80,000 but no first rank restaurants. Fine dining requires traveling to either Tampa or Orlando.

Completely agree! Its really sad every time a new "chain restaurant" pops up in the Villages. Although, Urban Curry has revamped the place and the staff and it is now an "international grill". New Chef Quinn? (sp) has really turned the place around.

The new chef makes excellent food, is very friendly and they finally, FINALLY, FINALLY have a buffet, TV's for football.

We eat there a lot more now that Quin is running the place.

[samhass]

Four of us had dinner there last week and were very disappointed with the food. Service was poor, also. We will not go back.

[msfooter]

Our group of 6 had dinner at UC a few nights ago and will not return. The service was absolutely terrible and the Indian food was very bland even with a request for spicy. Too many other restaurants that are much better. We will vote with our feet and go else where.

[Snowbirdtobe]

Went there for lunch today, service awful, food ok, chocolate chip bread pudding wonderful.
We may return for the bread pudding.

[ActsOfKindness]

wow sounds like the villages is getting a little more sophisticated and cosmopolitan here. how were the prices for lunch.? please advise.thank you.

[mac9]

Was the buffet Indian food?