Fresh naan
Takeout Lunch Special ($12)
Building exterior
We got there early, but every table was taken not long after we got there.
food
Punjab Palace buffet
outside
The lunch buffet is back y'all!!
Punjab Palace buffet
a table full of indian food
Such a colorful lunch special.
Punjab Palace buffet
Patiently waiting for our lunch specials.
These sprinkles were actually mints like a palate cleanser. Tasted like black licorice!
menu page 1, 10/9/2022
Punjab Palace for lunch buffet 2023 $16.95 pp. Delish!
menu page 2, 10/9/2022
interior
food, curry
My lunch special.
menu page 5, 10/9/2022
Jeff L.
Jan 28, 2025
I went here for the Indian buffet on a weekday after getting excused from Jury Duty. Whew! Pleasantly surprised the moment I walked in the door. This restaurant reminded me of Indian restaurants in the Chunking Mansions of Hong Kong! Why? The aromas, the music, the decor and the small but cozy size. Ended up enjoying the food more than I expected to. Unlike a couple of other Indian buffets I've been to recently, these folks seem to make everything fresh or relatively fresh. The variety of foods is also better than most, and I've been to countless Indian buffets. Looking forward to coming back when that craving hits!
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Leilani M.
Jan 22, 2025
We've seen this place a hundred times when they're closed between 3-5pm. Finally making it in for a visit before 3pm we were warmly welcomed. Clean interior with tables or booth seating. The main dining room is open seating. On the left side is their banquet room for special events and private parties. A nice space to hold an intimate gathering. We dug right into their lunch buffet priced at $16.95. They also have a lunch special for $12.95. Buffet had veggie egg rolls and fritters, fish, tandoori chicken, tikka masala chicken or veggie, lentils, potato, rice, chic pea salad, mustard greens, salad station with lettuce, tomato and red onions, with mint and tamarind sauces, oranges and rice pudding. A nice spread of traditional dishes and sides. Fresh garlic nan was brought out in a basket for the table. Not sure if this is refillable we were too full to ask for another. Flavors were tasty and service was great. Overall a cute little spot among the surrounding shops. Parking is plentiful but area can be a little sketchy.
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Alicia K.
Nov 30, 2024
me and my boyfriend came to enjoy the lunch buffet and it was so worth it. it was self serve and some of the food was dry tho but it makes sense since it was mid afternoon. the buffet had lots of options between vegetarian and non. service was friendly and attentive, and there were lots of tables to choose from. very spacious with a couple tvs around too.
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Cherry L.
Feb 28, 2025
Came here for the lunch buffet and they had the lamb shank that day and WOW was it amazing! I think I'm going to call from now on when I'm free just to see if they have it on their rotating options! It was the most soft and tender lamb dish and the rich marrow was still in the bones waiting to be consumed! For $16.99 the buffet was more than worth it for just that one item alone!
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David A.
Nov 20, 2024
Spacious and bright LED-lit interior was what struck me right away. My group visited during lunch hour to eat the special for $12.95 (plus tax and tip). We considered the buffet, however the special was plenty!Water is at your table in a carafe. The staff was helpful and ran down what the lunch special included today. They let us know that it does change. It was very large and colorful served on a platter- chicken tikka masala, chicken curry, paneer, rice, and garlic naan.They asked if we needed more naan periodically and refilled our water. Everything was so hot and fresh, and really rich tasting. They were also mindful of our heat tolerance level and sent us plates with mild spice. We opted out of dessert.A pleasant and delicious experience all around!
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Susan B.
Oct 20, 2024
So good!!! Murg makhni, palak paneer, garlic naan. kheer.... All of it top notch! For my waistline, it's a good thing I don't live nearby!Leftovers the next day were perfection.Would def go back if I'm ever in Riverside again!
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Alexandria W.
Dec 20, 2024
I no longer live in riverside but there is not a day that goes by when I do not think about Punjab Palace. I love the Shai paneer and I miss it every day. I'm just upset that I found this place during my last quarter at UCR. I have yet to find another Indian restaurant that tastes as good as the food here.
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Diana C.
Oct 28, 2024
They remodeled and it's definitely an improvement. I think I came on a Saturday for a lunch special take out and I noticed they brought back their all you can eat! I don't know if it's all week or only a weekend thing but I will have to come back to try it. Let's just say I ate Punjab 2x that week. It was delish and I will be back again since it is a great price for what they give. Sometimes they forget the dessert but it's okay. The guys that work there are not rude, just serious but that's culture and it doesn't take away from the experience at all. It's delicious and better than the last time when I had to stop coming. Glad to see they made improvements, super happy for them. I love this place
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Brandon B.
Dec 14, 2024
This place has the best pakora! I absolutely love all of their dishes. They are always super quick and efficient, especially if ordering takeout. I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't yet.
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Anjali M.
Feb 14, 2025
This restaurant is amazing with delicious food. I ordered vegetarian food to go and Raj was so helpful and gave extra rice for my family. This restaurant is our go to place and comfort food. Thank you
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