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Punjabi Dhaba

Punjabi Dhaba

Indian Restaurant$$$$
Inman Square, Cambridge
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    Irina
    "Lamb, tandoori chicken, masala chicken - all was good!"(9 Tips)
    Bhavin G.
    "Probably the best lassi in Boston."(6 Tips)
    Cassidy
    "Order multiple samosas for a cheap, filling dinner ($1.45ish each)"(6 Tips)
    Sofia P.
    "Chicken tikka masala is delicious!"(4 Tips)
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  • Liam N.
    Liam NeeDecember 30, 2016
    Best of Boston 2016: Indian Restaurant 🇮🇳 :: Meltingly tender, bone-in goat masala, accompanied by hubcap-size naan; sitar-heavy soundtrack; adrenaline-fueled open kitchen.
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    Tim LuoJune 4, 2016
    (according to my Punjabi friends) as close to Punjabi good as it gets in the area. I won't comment on authenticity, as I'm not Indian, but the lamb tikka was absolutely delicious. Very cheap too!
  • Angela
    AngelaDecember 29, 2013
    The veggie platter is the bomb and comes with more food than the meat platters! Perfect amount of spice in the curry. The mango lassi is to die for!
  • Luke B.heart icon on user image
    Luke BornheimerDecember 31, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious Indian food, and plenty of great vegetarian options! Veggie biryani, saag paneer and paneer tikka are outstanding; Mixed veggie curry, chicken tandoori and tikka are solid. Samosa > pakora.
  • Francisco P.
    Francisco PatiñoFebruary 13, 2016
    I love Punjabi Dhaba!!! They cook authentic Indian food at an affordable price. The cooks will accommodate to some request such making my food extra spicy!!! Only thing it's cash only but worth it.
  • Noelle O.heart icon on user image
    Noelle O'BrienJuly 15, 2018
    The anda paneer is delicious, as is most other vegetarian options. The spicy omelet was amazing, but I’m not sure if it’s still on the menu. If so, it is a perfect Sunday brunch decision.
  • Tom M.heart icon on user image
    Tom ManshreckJune 26, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Curry Special is a bargain. Samosa, curry chicken, naan, and side veggie for $8
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 7, 2014
    The two-floor space is spare and your food comes on a metal tray -- that's part of the charm here, where traditional Indian classics come with naan, raita and more.
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithDecember 19, 2011
    Everything they cook here is very good. I typically go with the Chicken Saag or Chicken Tikka Masala. Be sure to pick up some naan too!
  • Irinaheart icon on user image
    IrinaJanuary 16, 2017
    Seriously YUM! For 10$ you'll get a large portion enough to feed two ppl. Lamb, tandoori chicken, masala chicken - all was good!
  • Miraj S.heart icon on user image
    Miraj ShahFebruary 27, 2016
    The authentic dhaba food, steel plates, and bhangra music take you back to India. So many delicious curries that you can keep coming back!
  • Rishi D.
    Rishi DesaiApril 23, 2013
    Cheap, authentic and tasty food served 'Dhaba' style! Highly recommend. Stay with chats and punjabi dishes though. Dosa/idli subpar!
  • Cheapism
    CheapismMay 4, 2011
    Chatt is tangy, sweet and sour, spicy snack, and is available here for $3.95. Basmati rice plates start at $5.95, and they take your orders at the counter. The food is served on cool metal trays. Read more
  • Jeffrey S.
    Jeffrey SiegelDecember 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is great here: Chicken Tika, Lamb Saagwala, Tandori Platter. You really can't go wrong.
  • Cassidyheart icon on user image
    CassidySeptember 30, 2015
    Order multiple samosas for a cheap, filling dinner ($1.45ish each)
  • Margaret !.
    Margaret !May 2, 2020
    Everything’s good but I have to say their samosas are simple go to comfort.
  • Kate P.heart icon on user image
    Kate PJanuary 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Somehow manages to be the best Indian food at the best price and with hefty portions, too.
  • Chris Z.heart icon on user image
    Chris ZilichJanuary 12, 2015
    Everything from daal, saag paneer, tikka masala and malai kofta is great!
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    HippyJune 17, 2016
    Very authentic Indian food. So good.
  • Shahrzad S.heart icon on user image
    Shahrzad ShamsOctober 6, 2018
    Authentic Indian place. Food is decent. Good Lamb Biriani. Lamb Karahi too.
  • Sophia H.heart icon on user image
    Sophia HDecember 26, 2018
    Great chicken tikka masala. Huge portions at very affordable prices
  • Jess H.
    Jess HsiaoJune 4, 2013
    Goat vindaloo curry rocks and has just a bit of a kick. Samosas are great too!
  • Wendy L.heart icon on user image
    Wendy LinSeptember 25, 2015
    Top notch. Everything is good. Huge portions. Come hungry
  • Bhavin G.heart icon on user image
    Bhavin GandhiAugust 28, 2016
    If the wait is over 15 minutes, not worth it. Trust me. However, get lassi (sweet or salty) on your way out. Probably the best lassi in Boston.
  • Jonah J.heart icon on user image
    Jonah JenkinsApril 11, 2015
    When ordering tge Chicken Curry special with veg, you can swap for Chicken Tikka Masala.
  • Riley J.heart icon on user image
    Riley JohnsonSeptember 16, 2014
    Chicken bhartha is a delicious veggie based marinade perfect for nan dipping
  • Isha G.
    Isha GujaratiOctober 19, 2014
    Great dhaba style Indian food! Awesome for late night eatery
  • Sofia P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosJune 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken tikka masala is delicious! Cute little place and good music while you wait/eat
  • BU Today
    BU TodayJune 12, 2012
    If you can ignore the blaring Bollywood tunes, you'll love the delicious (and CHEAP!) Indian fare. Read more
  • Tainah M.heart icon on user image
    Tainah M.June 7, 2015
    Cash only, but there's a BofA across the street. Lively but messy ambiance with Bollywood videos playing on a small TV. The food was just ok -- not much garlic in the garlic nan and my CTM was watery.
  • Indy ⚽ I.heart icon on user image
    Indy ⚽ IndyyAugust 16, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    I liked the Dhaba Jerk Chicken, strong flavors.
  • Ankit A.heart icon on user image
    Ankit AgarwalSeptember 27, 2017
    Cash only accepted here
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzFebruary 13, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Apparently even though they're "open" until midnight on weekends, the kitchen closes at 11:30.
  • Elizabeth H.
    Elizabeth HMarch 2, 2010
    I love this place! Choose anything. It'll be delicious. Last time I went, they were playing Indian hip hop. Not sure if they do that all the time or what.
  • Karen Y.
    Karen YurekSeptember 21, 2012
    It doesn't look like much when you walk in, but it's seriously the best Indian food around.
  • Sagar J.
    Sagar JauhariOctober 19, 2014
    Omelettes and chhole bhature are awesome
  • Daniel T.heart icon on user image
    Daniel TewfikApril 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Indian in the Greater Boston Area.
  • Max L.heart icon on user image
    Max LivingstonMarch 10, 2017
    Bhel puri, lamb Rogan Josh, samosas
  • Jake C.
    Jake ChildsMarch 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Your clothes will immediately soak up the smell of the food. It will be your new perfume. Dress appropriately and never go here as stop #1 before a big night out.
  • William B.
    William ButlerFebruary 3, 2013
    House is full at Punjabi Dhaba on Super Bowl Sunday. My kind of crowd.
  • Shashank R.heart icon on user image
    Shashank RaoJuly 25, 2016
    All the parathas are amazing.
  • Joshua B.
    Joshua BerkAugust 24, 2011
    Interesting Bollywood videos while you wait (which is a while). Worth it!
  • Earn N.heart icon on user image
    Earn NichaDecember 30, 2016
    Best Indian food in Cambridge!
  • E L.heart icon on user image
    E LobeSeptember 11, 2015
    Everything!
  • Venkatesh H.
    Venkatesh HodavdekarApril 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Keema Matar or the Lamb Seekh Kababs.
  • Malek B.
    Malek BsatDecember 5, 2011
    The curry platter is my fav. It's a value meal!
  • kalpesh g.
    kalpesh guptaDecember 27, 2011
    You will love the Chana bhatura... (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Connie L.
    Connie LuAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome Indian food; there is more seating upstairs.
  • Gagan R.heart icon on user image
    Gagan RanaAugust 1, 2015
    Chole bhature are amazeballs
  • Brendon G.heart icon on user image
    Brendon GouveiaJuly 30, 2017
    Best lassi
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