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Indian Street Food near UAB: We just opened our doors on South 20th Street. Tikka masala burritos, deconstructed samosas, sexy fries, thali platters, chaat, fried chicken sandwich and more. All meat is halal. Locally owned. Order direct and save.
LOCAL FAVORITES
The food is Indian street food. Burritos, bowls, naan, kabab, sexy fries, and street food. All halal. All made to order. All ridiculously craveable.
Burritos and Bowls: tikka masala, makhni butter, punjabi by nature, lamb rogan josh, hella vegan. Kinda Sorta Desi: naughty naan, sexy fries, tandoori chicken sandwich, el jefe. Indian Street Food: deconstructed samosa, kathi roll, chole bhature, punjabi 69, samosa chaat, pav bhaji, vada pav, bhel puri, pani puri. Thali platters with naan, rice, daal or chana and two entrees. Sizzlin kabab. Lyfe bowls: keto bowl, protein bowl, power protein bowl. Halal proteins (except chicken tenders and wings). We also offer vegan, vegetarian, keto, and gluten-free options. Most Popular at this location: Tikka Masala Burrito, Tikka Masala Bowl, Punjabi By Nature Bowl, Kathi Roll, Vada Pav. Fan Favorites (most reordered): Punjabi Burrito, Punjabi By Nature Bowl, Punjabi Samosa, Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich, Peri Peri Fries. Our SF regulars can't stop ordering the Punjabi Burrito, the most reordered dish at our Mission District location.
Dietary Friendly
All meat at Curry Up Now is halal certified. That's not a marketing checkbox. It's how we've sourced meat since day one. If you're searching for halal food in Birmingham, grabbing a bite near UAB, or dining in the Southside, we got you.
Halal Certified
Vegetarian
VEGAN
Gluten-Free Builds
Keto-Friendly
Nut-Free Available
All meat is halal. Vegetarian and vegan options span every category. Full allergen chart available at the counter and online.
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Order direct through our app. Lowest fees, guaranteed. No middleman markup. Pickup & Delivery always available.
Indian food delivery across Southside & UAB ~5–10 min, Downtown & Five Points South ~5–10 min, Lakeview & Avondale ~10–15 min, Homewood & Mountain Brook ~12–20 min, plus Vestavia Hills and Hoover ~15–25 min.
Our Story
Curry Up Now was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Akash and Rana Kapoor as a single food truck on the corner of Howard and Primrose in Burlingame, California. Tikka masala in a burrito. Samosas deconstructed on a plate. Naan turned into pizza.
Today we have locations across California, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama. Coming soon to Smyrna, TN and Seattle, WA.
Located in the heart of Birmingham's Southside district near UAB, Curry Up Now brings California-inspired Indian street food to one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods. Known for its energy, diversity, and thriving restaurant scene, Southside is a place where students, locals, and visitors come together over great food, making it a natural home for Curry Up Now.
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Find Us
Locally owned Indian street food on Southside
425 20th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
(205) 202-5511
https://www.curryupnow.com/birminghamParking
UAB Hospital
2 min
Downtown Birmingham
5 min
Five Points South
5 min
BHM Airport
12 min
Got Questions?
Curry Up Now in Birmingham serves Indian street food including tikka masala burritos, thalis, naughty naan, and kathi rolls. Located near UAB in Birmingham's Southside district, it's a go-to spot for quick lunches, casual dinners, and late-night cravings. All meats at Curry Up Now are halal certified.
Yes. Delivery is available across Southside & UAB, Downtown Birmingham & Five Points South, Lakeview & Avondale, Homewood & Mountain Brook, plus Vestavia Hills and Hoover, with typical delivery times varying based on traffic and distance.
Top orders include the tikka masala burrito, naughty naan, deconstructed samosa, and thali. These are favorites for both dine in and delivery.
All meats at Curry Up Now are halal certified.
Yes. Catering is available across Birmingham and nearby areas for office lunches, team meetings, private events, university functions, and larger group orders.
Locally owned by Jignesh Patel.
We're just minutes from UAB in Birmingham's Southside district. Whether you're heading to class, work, or the hospital campus, Curry Up Now is a convenient spot for lunch, dinner, and takeout near the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Where We Deliver
We deliver throughout Birmingham, from Southside and UAB to Downtown, Five Points South, Lakeview, Avondale, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover. Whether you're ordering lunch for the office, dinner at home, or catering for a special event, we've got you covered.
Delivery drive times: Southside and UAB (5-10 min), Downtown Birmingham & Five Points South (10-15 min), Lakeview & Avondale (10-15 min), Homewood & Mountain Brook (10-20 min), Vestavia Hills & Hoover
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Southside & UAB
5-10 min
from our location
Downtown Birmingham & Five Points South
10- 15 min
from our location
Lakeview, Avondale, Homewood & Mountain Brook
10-20 min
from our location
Vestavia Hills & Hoover
15-25 min
from our location
What San Francisco Says
Rated 4.8/5 based on 4,000+ reviews across all Curry Up Now locations.
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Indian street food. All meat halal. Locally owned. Order direct and save. Now open on 20th Street South, near UAB. Come say hi.
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