"This curry was like a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony that I'd once heard... especially the last movement, with everything screaming and banging 'Joy.' It stunned, it made one fear great art. My father could say nothing after the meal." Anthony BurgessYeah, Curry House has gotten good reviews by others and received a lot of positive comments on this website.
But what I wanted to know was this: What would I think? Is this Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant really, as one person said, up there with the best Britain has to offer? Is it "awesome?" Is it "excellent?" I had to find out.
I got familiar with the area during my many visits to Palmovka to review ThaiOishi, which is right next door. I got even more familiar after I went three times to Curry House.



I met with V for a talk on my first visit. I wanted to try a bunch of starters, so we ordered the vegetarian thali (165 CZK).

I loved the small, crispy, slightly greasy bhajees. The onions fried with lentil and chickpea flour were bursting with flavor. However, the samosas were mostly potato and mostly bland.

For a main course. V got the lamb tikka masala (235 CZK), which was our favorite at the now defunct Taj Mahal ten years ago when its prices were still reasonable.


The thick sauce was nice, but V said it had more flavor on a previous visit. I remarked that the tandoor-cooked lamb tasted very good and was relatively tender. V said that the lamb was actually better on this visit than her last. So consistency is an issue.
I had the rogan josh (225 CZK). The long-cooked lamb was fork tender.

On the side, and also as a sort of dessert, we had Peshwari nan (60 CZK).

I had a couple of half-liters of Gambrinus (32 CZK each).

A few days later, I found myself with no dinner plan and ended up back at Curry House by myself.


Inside the samosa, the spiced ground beef with a few peas was a little dry, but more tasty and interesting than the veggie version.

For a main course, I tried the butter chicken (185 CZK) with pulao rice (50 CZK).

I really enjoyed it. The red gravy looked similar to the tikka masala sauce, but it was salty, buttery, and creamy. In a word, richer. Some oil did pool around the sides.
There was a hint of cilantro and it brought a pleasant, slow-building burn. That's how I like it, but if you like it spicier, it shouldn't be a problem. Many have complimented Curry House for making things seriously hot upon request.
The bill for this solo trip was 382 CZK before tip.

So we went straight to it and ordered the tandoori thali (330 CZK), a platter of various meats cooked in their tandoor. Later, the waiter walked in at a quick pace carrying a sizzling iron plate.

The murgh tandoori and the lamb tikka were my favorites. The chicken breast was OK, but less flavorful. The shish kebab was a little dried out and crumbly under its coating of tasty seasoning.
On the side, we had an order of garlic nan (55 CZK).

To add a sweet note to it all, I got mango chutney on the side (35 CZK).

Misty was in the mood for some mango kulfi (65 CZK).

This final bill was 577 CZK. Served was almost always friendly and quick.

I've had better Indian meals outside this country, but it's up there with the best I've found here.
The next time I want some Indian food, I'll consider Curry House for a repeat performance.
Curry House
Novákových 7
Prague 8 - Palmovka
Tel. (+420) 284 684 417 or 775 621 115
5 comments:
We eat Curry House food on a weekly basis, so it is worth noting that they deliver(!) Pavel (the delivery man) is responsive, fast, friendly and speaks great English. We are in Prague 6, so the delivery charge is not cheap, but it's still cheaper than Taj Mahal delivered food prices and the same/sometimes better quality in our view. Thanks for the tips on some dishes that we'll have to try.
Comment from William Post:
I go to the Curry House for lunch once in a while and I am always happy with the meals and readiness.
Yesterday we even called up ahead of time and they had the stuff ready for us when we got there.
What is more, they have this nice Asian attitude so service is excellent and I really feel welcome there as opposed to any other Czech place in this town...
Talk about making a guy hungry on a Saturday morning, Brewsta. Haven't been to Curry House yet. Me and the wife I think are about the only people to rate the Pakistani place at the bottom of Seifertova. Ive heard other people say bad things about it, and it's often empty, but we love it.
oh heck, is that how much things cost in CZ these days??
the best curry house in my city (in the UK) runs you about 250CzK before beers...
Indian food in the UK is a cheap eat out...not in the Czech Republic. Hence why I fly to London to buy my spices, and keep my spice cabinet up-to-date so I can make my own. And not to blow my own horn here, but I've not tasted a curry in Prague as good as my home made ones...
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