Punjab Cafe
Punjab Cafe
Lamb Vindaloo& Chicken Masala
Paneer Vindaloo (Hot)
Da Lat martini
Mango Margarita, beer and Mango Lassi
Maharaja Chicken (creamy gravy so will feel light on the spices). Good taste
a variety of indian food
Lamb Masala
interior, sushi and sashimi
Garlic Naan
One of the best butter chickens you'll find in MA
Chicken dish Was Jalfreci
food, curry
interior
Outside of restaurant
food, curry
interior
Garlic Naan
ramen and noodles
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Dinner for 3
Garlic naan
The best lamb biryani that you can find in MA
Entrance
Mimi C.
May 2, 2024
I cannot believe I've never been here until now. Actually, yes I can. I'm someone who is loyal to a place if I tried and loved it. For Indian cuisine, I only go to one place in the South End, Mela. And my friends have been accommodating me by going there when we decide on Indian. However, I've heard them talk about Punjab Cafe and I just go yeah yeah yeah. My husband randomly took me here since we were nearby. I had zero expectations of this place. Upon entrance, there is an area where all the awards they've received were. Then, we were greeted with a smile. We tried a cod pakora, garlic naan, and three curry entrees. The curries were very tasty. But that garlic naan, is HEAVEN. I've never had better naan than this! It was so fluffy. I can't stop thinking about it. If you're in the area, you have to do yourself a favor and try them out!
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Anish K.
Nov 4, 2023
It had been a while since we had food from a Panjabi Indian restaurant and were looking forward to the experience at Punjab Cafe, but it was rather a surprisingly disappointing experience. We ordered the Lamb Masala (lamb marinated in yoghurt and cooked with herbs), Butter Chicken (staple at a Punjabi restaurant), a tandoori roti and a garlic naan bread.The curries were surprisingly very disappointing. The lamb masala gravy was heavy on cream and low on flavor. Even a medium plus spice level hardly felt hot. The meat pieces were ok. The butter chicken was also very low on spices and hardly packed any heat. And who puts raisins in butter chicken!!! The naan bread and tandoori roti were very dry and hard. Overall disappointed to visit again.
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Pooja K.
Apr 7, 2024
At the time I'm writing this review.. this place has 4.5 stars out of 650 reviews. It blows my mind ! I've had frozen Indian food from trader Joe's better than this. My husband and I came here for their lunch buffet. We were one of the first seated, so the food was seemingly fresh. We thought the goat curry and mixed vegetable sabzi werr decent. Everything else was just BAD. The chicken tikka masala tasted of canned tomatoes. The chicken in all the curries was dry and rubbery. So was the tandoori and malai/ boti pieces.Saag looked and tasted old.The pakodas were dense and oily. The potato garlic soup (? I don't even know what Indian person makes this?) tasted of butter and salt. I didn't know what to make of it really.I've had Indian food in Italy better than this.No I don't own a rival Indian place. I'm actually here working for a few months and just flabbergasted as to how bad the food was ESPECIALLY for the price : lunch buffet 20$per person!? We've tried many desi places in Boston and I guess I'll have to still drive to Singh's dhaba- it's not as fancy but damn the food hits the spot. So disappointed.
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Rocky W.
Sep 13, 2023
This is my new go to spot for Indian takeout! Their lunch menu is pretty extensive with over 15 different options for only $11. I ordered directly from their website. This restaurant is right past the Goodwill and there is easy street parking. I got the chicken masala (extra spicy) with white rice lunch special it was delicious! It felt like a good deal as usually Indian food goes for higher prices. For lunch on the weekdays, their is a thali (round platter) special available that comes with 7 items for $17. They have a buffet option on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 - 2:30pm for $19.95.The service was quick and friendly, my order was ready without 10 minutes! The lighting inside is dim with classical peaceful Indian music in the background. I will be back here due to their good quality and cheap lunch specials.
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Ti W.
May 11, 2024
If you are craving for the buttery and flavorful Indian food, this is the place to be. The lunch buffet makes my day. The lamp and chicken are all great.
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Harry L.
May 8, 2024
Awesome food, great atmosphere, friendly service. Been to many Indian restaurant but this is gotta be a first where they give you options for white meat or dark meat for the chicken. They ask whatnspicy level you wish your meal to be prep in. Very attentive. Upon walking in, I was already impressed with all those awards they have won. Zagat best restaurant for 12+ uears running and I wouldnt be surprise if the streak continues. You dont want to miss this gem.
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Barbara K.
Apr 17, 2024
Been here once many moons ago and this is my second time here. The service was good the place looks dated but clean. The garlic naan was very good but the onion naan we didn't like. Too much onion and bland. The non vegetarian platter meats were dry. The rest of our orders, chicken masala, lamb vindaloo and chicken makhani were very flavorful and tasty. The mix drinks were too light and tasted like juice. It will be many more moons before we would come back again.
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John H.
Mar 4, 2023
Restaurant is still take out only. Luckily it is the best Indian take out in Quincy. All the entrees are well seasoned and you get plenty of rice on the side. I forget the name of the dish but the cauliflower was my favorite. Chicken Tikka Masala hits the spot.
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Michael S.
Apr 13, 2024
Great food Great service This place should be packed Our go to for great Indian cuisine
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Margaret S.
Sep 1, 2024
Restaurant is empty , 4 patrons on Sunday at 5:30 . No drink menu offered . Placed food order took forever over 35 minsStaff not welcoming, friendly or attentive. Had to ask for water , take out container and check . Food was good overall , mixed grill and chicken tikka masala . Portions were decent . No ambience ,loud music white walls no character . Will not return .
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