Punjab Kabab & Sweets

I was driving back from Baltimore to the Fredericksburg, VA area on a weekday and was really interested in enjoying some Pakistani food (not Indian, nor Persian, and definitely not Afghan) - I searched and saw there were lots of reviews (hundreds) on social media for this place, so I stopped in. It's not too far off the highway, so it was easy to get to.The inside was really dingey and rundown (but don't let this bother you, you're there for the food!) and there was a laminated menu on the counter to look at... The couple that runs it was there and the guy was friendly and helpful. I was in the mood for karahi, but I was by myself and typically restaurants make this for two people, so he suggested I get chicken curry.It took about 10 mins to make. First thing I did was taste the broth (the curry sauce) and it was spot on - AMAZING!!! Then I ripped into the naan and took to ripping chicken of the bone and enjoying... I scarfed that dish down in no time, and there was quite a bit there! The basmati that came with it was very tasty! And he brought me a ramakin of yogurt chutney (this is how chutney is supposed to be!) - it was fresh and soothed the spice of the dish. Regarding the spice level, he asked how I wanted it and I told him I was Pakistani to make it for me the same way he'd eat it and they got is right!Naan was excellent! Perfectly cooked, but the dough was great! Nice texture and flavor to it!Overall - I enjoyed my lunch and would come back! Definitely a place that sells all the typical kabobs, but don't sleep on their curries!!

Huge fan of Punjab Kabab & Sweets!This small family-owned and -operated Pakistani eatery offers various appetizers, biryani, curries, kababs, and even vegetarian options.I am a huge fan of their vegetable samosas, as they are super large, fried nicely, and chock-full of potatoes, veggies, and a wonderful blend of spices; it is a little spicy, though! Their Butter Chicken is thick and creamy, with large chunks of juicy chicken breast; their Karahi Chicken is spicy, but the bone-in and the boneless chicken is plentiful and the sauce is super flavorful and yummy.The naan is made-to-order, as it should be, and hot, fluffy, and wonderful to dip in the sauces.Don't miss out on their homemade desserts - their kheer is SO SO SO good, and probably one of the best I've had! So creamy and a lovely combination of the rose water, the cardamom, and slices of almonds - really addicting!The family here are super friendly, kind, so lovely! They have a wonderful sense of humor and they treat everyone like family.There's limited seating inside, and many locals seem to call ahead and take their orders to-go.Plenty of street parking available.+delicious Pakistani eats!+all homemade items!+friendly staff!+limited seating inside+plenty of street parking

Over and over, I have found the best place for delicious desi food is not your high-end Indian restaurants that are not catered to the desi diaspora instead, the best places are hole in the wall, Pakistani/Desi restaurants, where the service is counter, but the food is out of this world delicious. Baltimore was nowhere on our horizon. We were headed to Boston. Baltimore was only a quick 30 min stop to unload passengers on our flight and load new passengers, but that quick stop ended up being more than a 6-hour saga, and our flight ended up being canceled. We had to scramble to find a hotel and a place to eat. We wanted comfort. We enjoy delicious desi food, so we were delighted our search led to Punjab Kabab and Sweets. As I mentioned, the place is a hole in the wall, but the food is delicious. Everything from Palak Paneer to Goat Biryani to Chicken Tikka platter to Chicken Korma was delicious. The Kheer was the highlight of our dinner. Everyone loved it so much. Also, the gentleman at the counter is so hospitable. He took such good care of us. We are leaving the restaurant with happy hearts and happy tummies. Recommend

First, but not last, visit to Punjab Kabab! A little hole in the wall on the Main Street in Arbutus. Dining area is sparse but clean. Can smell the spice while they cook which makes it hard to wait for the food - smells so good.The chicken tikka masala with basmati rice was delicious. The chicken was tender and spicy. The sauce was also tasty and was also spicy but not overwhelming.The palak paneer was also flavorful. Spicy with a little kick but you can taste cinnamon too. Couldn't eat the entire dish but I did try. Large portion of Nan, which was light and fluffy.

This food is authentic. It is as if a treasured grandmother cooked it. It is always consistently cooked. It is fresh, hot, and delicious. The service is friendly and the wait is not long. My favorites are the sesame naan, butter chicken (in a creamy spicy red sauce), meat briyani (spiced rice), samosas, mash daal ( spiced golden lentals) Bihari (stewed meat), and gojar kheer (sweet shredded carrot and rice pudding desert). And, the yogurt chutney for dipping and cooling. We are lucky to have such authentic food available to us.

Amazing food. Just like home cooked. Sit down is not that great. Limited space and no attendant to clean tables etc

Coming from Chicago, I have yet to find similar spice balance we have on Devon Avenue or on Orleans St where all the cab drivers meet, eat and pray on the regular. A hint of clove, cardamom and tender chicken in the Butter Chicken. Until I found this place. The Chicken Karahi was my favorite in Chicago and most places out here don't even carry it. Both my wife and sons felt this was the best Butter Chicken they have had in the 7 years we have lived her and in the 13 different restaurants we have tried. The Karahi is not for the weak or heat sensitive palate, but it is truly authentic, delicious. You feel like it's homemade because it is. Fresh Naan, fresh Roti and authentic flavored rice, not the plain white stuff 90% of the restaurants we frequented used. It's a 30 minute drive for us 50 minutes on Friday afternoons, twice the time as our regular spots, but there is nary a complaint by any in the family when I say I will be home win 90 minutes with dinner. It really is that good.

Best butter chicken in Baltimore and probably the best I can remember. Great prices and a great family that runs it.

Came to this establishment after reading good reviews. The place is a hole in the wall, that looks like it could use an update, it's a bit of a turn off. The counter is an old refrigerated case, that was barely filled and what was in there may have been old. I got the last of the rice dessert but I can't comment on it because I didn't eat it. I placed my order then waited until it was ready. Took approximately 20 minutes. We ordered chicken byriani, butter chicken and naan The portion sizes were small for the price (compared to other restaurants). The spice level was high, I didn't mind but someone who wasn't warned may. Also there was hardly any chicken in the byriani. I wish this place was better, I like to support local businesses, but not when they don't deliver with taste and value. Won't be returning unfortunately.

It's a hole in the wall type place with traditional Pakistani style food. The best chicken seekh kebab I have had in the DC area. Also tried chicken tikka, chicken biryani, chana masala, and butter chicken. Everything was really good. I would highly recommend.