Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Saapaaduu, The Gurkha Kitchen and Egglicious India, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for curry in San Jose. Top-rated curry spots at the right price.
San Jose's Cheap Curry Destinations
San Jose offers a vibrant landscape for diners seeking bold flavors without breaking the bank, particularly when it comes to the city's diverse curry scene. This collection highlights budget-friendly gems ranging from the aromatic Indian spices at Naan & Curry and Desi Dhaba to the bright, herbal notes of Thai specialties at Tarah Thai Kitchen. Whether you are craving a quick bowl of dal, a hearty plate of momos, or a fusion tandoori pizza, these local favorites provide satisfying meals that prioritize both authenticity and value.
19 restaurants in Best Cheap Curry in San Jose | Top Cheap Spots
- Saapaaduu · rated 3/5: Indian.
- The Gurkha Kitchen: Indian.
- Egglicious India: Indian.
- Dusita Thai Cuisine: Thai.
- Parktown Pizza Company: Italian.
- Ganesha Indian Cuisine Sweets and: Indian.
- Tandoori Pizza: Indian.
- Pacific Catch: Seafood.
- Kabab & Curry's: Indian.
- Sagar Sweets: Indian.
- Tarah Thai Kitchen: Thai.
- Burma Roots: Burmese.
- Desi Dhaba: Indian.
- Chaats and Curry: Indian.
- Chaat Bhavan Express: Indian.
- Tirupathi Bhimas: Indian.
- Naan & Curry: Indian.
- California MoMo Kitchen: Indian.
- Ananda Bhavan: Indian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









