Popular Indian eatery Curry Leaves has operated out of a BP gas station-adjacent spot at 4843 W. Kennedy Blvd for several years now., but just opened a brand new location around the corner.
According to the restaurant’s social media, Curry Leaves’ new, much larger location is now open at 204 Westshore Plaza. It boasts a full-service bar with “Indian-inspired cocktails” and a massive dining room—a bit more upscale compared to its beloved, take-out only location down the street.
Its new Westshore Plaza restaurant hosts a grand opening party on Saturday, Aug. 9, offering 50% off its lunch buffet from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
While Curry Leaves’ lunch buffet is an ideal way to sample its most popular curries, biryanis and vegetarian appetizers, its expansive dinner menu offers an even larger selection of Indian dishes.
Smaller dishes on its menu include a variety of naans, salads, lentil soups, samosas, kebabs, and street-food inspired starters like sev puri (crispy shells stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas and spices), vegetable fritters and braised cauliflower.
Entrees range from vegetarian options like channa masala, yellow daal tadka and paneer khurchan to meat and seafood dishes like the classic chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, tiger prawn mango curry, lamb chops and chicken chettinad alongside many other dishes.
Desserts, N/A drinks like mango lassi and masala chai, and a full spread of craft cocktails are also available at the new Curry Leaves restaurant.
Curry Leaves also operates a location in Lakeland (3260 U.S.-Hwy 98 N) in addition to its Tampa restaurant. With its new Westshore Plaza restaurant opening its doors this week, its beloved gas station spot will also cease operations.
Head to @tampa.curryleaves on Instagram or @curryleavestampa on Facebook for more news on the restaurant’s new Westshore Plaza location. The recently-opened Indian eatery also has a private room that’s available for event rentals.
Curry Leaves’ newest location is now open from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m. everyday except for Tuesdays.
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This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2025.