Curry Leaf Restaurant
Photo: Ratheesh P. via Google Maps · Menu photos via Google Maps
What to Expect
Curry Leaf, tucked into a Harare backyard, specialises in South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking. Ratheesh (April 2026) said chef Mr. Jacob's cooking brings out “genuine South Indian flavors”, and Ratheesh (April 2026) called it “the only place in Harare where you can consistently find such authentic South Indian dishes”.
Backd00rher0 (January 2026) had “the best curry I’ve eaten in a very long time”, with “Generous portions and very reasonably priced” service. Meredith (June 2026) had a rougher visit, though, finding the butter chicken “came out very watered down” after the server “couldn't tell us about the flavors of certain dishes on the menu”.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
From photos of the printed menu posted on Google Maps (May 2025 to Jan 2026). Prices are in US dollars. Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 55 Google reviews
★★★★★
Curry Leaves is a fantastic Sri Lankan restaurant that also serves authentic Kerala and South Indian food in Harare. The taste is truly outstanding. Mr. Jacob, the main chef, does an excellent job bringing out genuine South Indian flavors.
★★★★★
Low key, low fuss, no frills, just utterly delicious food. I had the best curry I’ve eaten in a very long time. Friendly staff and chill atmosphere. Generous portions and very reasonably priced.
★★★★★
It's personal feedback from a foodie and not a paid promotion.. First of all it's a cosy and small restaurant built in the back yard of a very beautiful house.
★★★★☆
At first we thought we found a Hidden Gem but when the server couldn't tell us about the flavors of certain dishes on the menu and the butter chicken came out very watered down we were less than impressed.
★★★★★
Very delicious food varieties. Vegetarian food varieties available dosa curries lot more . For meat lovers you will find all type of preps . Recommend - Dosa , Biriyani , sushi , prawns curry .
